The Watchlist – Gareth Bale
Having initially braced themselves for the loss this month of two first team defenders to the upcoming African Cup of Nations, Spurs, for conflicting reasons, now find themselves in the position where neither of the expected departees will be heading to Angola.
Whilst Sebastien Bassong stays on these shores due to Cameroon manager Paul le Guen’s surprise decision to omit him from the final 23 man squad, his compatriot Benoit Assou-Ekotto has succumbed to a groin injury in the recent London derby with West Ham, and resultantly, has withdrawn from the ACON.
The left back is expected to be sidelined for three weeks, which leaves Gareth Bale as Harry Redknapp’s first choice left back for the moment, a fact the Spurs boss is more than comfortable with, going by recent praises…
After a slow start to the season, the Spurs defence is really starting to click now, and has now recorded four consecutive clean sheets in the Premiership as they set about chasing Champions League football. Bale’s expected Premiership starts read Liverpool (away), Hull (home), Fulham (home) and possibly Birmingham (away), a set of fixtures that could feasibly return a further three clean sheets for ’Arry’s boys.
Bale’s natural attacking instincts put a question mark against his capabilities as a defender, but he is, undoubtedly, a player of considerable talent.
Perhaps a little pricey at 5.3m, but with his eye for goal coupled with the fact that just 0.2% of FPL managers own the Welshman, he is maybe, just maybe, a differential worth considering.
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Sir Paulos is certain he won't make the same mistakes next season.
Chances are Defoe will outscore Bent over the next three GWs.
I heard defoe might be injured though?
Plus i made my money off him, so cant complain
Done, Dempsey for the injured Lennon, 8 point hit hope its worth it
Could work out, hope its a goer after your GW2 disaster.
That’s a bit of a low blow..
I’ve had many disasters, I’m sure he won’t let that happen again. I sincerely hope the 8 pt hit works.
Hi TM, Happy New Year!Very long time not showing up here.
Hw are you by the way? A little bit “quiet” in this site atm.
Hi IHF, HNY, I’m good mate, on holidays atm so just relaxing & doing abit of painting around the house. Things will pick up when the next 2 games are played. I hear that your NY resolution is to stop being hard on Fabregas as it becomes annoying to others on the site. Its been alot more peaceful since the last time you were on the site lol.
Hahaha…sounds great fr ur side, hope you are doing all well too!!
By the way, i am fr Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, its windy 24/7 recently in my country.
You are right, TM, i u’stand that since i’m unwelcome here; i better stop commenting on cesc anymore and reduce my visits to this site.haha
IHF, maybe you should invest in a kite, imagine all the fun that could be had with those winds.
I think you are most welcome here although your name offends a few people. If you have positive stuff to add then everyone will forget your posts from last year.
Yup, appreciate for ur advise!
Gtg, wishing you a good business year ahead for ur website!
Everybody here is talking that Defoe might be injured. Can anybody post a link? Cause I have him in my team. Is it 4 real?
Hammy injury, no links available & he came off as a precaution.
TM do you know anything about a possible injury to sorensen?
http://www.stokecityfc.com/pag.....85,00.html
cheers!
This is my first time playing FPL, so GW2 was forgivable. I had several players injured and most not even featuring in that GW. I definately still got alot to learn. However i am getting some ok scores consistently, nothing spectacular but good enough.
I hope the 8 pointer works also TM, its a calculated risk that could pay off big or could completly backfire.
When is Bosingwa set to return?
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Midfield reinforcement needed – Dempsey or Dunn?
Dunn is better longer term provided he stays fit. Pens, free kicks etc and he’s cheap as chips.
Weather forecast is horrendous for the week. I just bloody know all our DGW plans are going to get ruined!
ps my CYKI strike-force of Anelka, Bent and Hughes returning 2 points was wonderful…just wonderful.
“Anelka is fit again to return” = “BBC Sport is about as trust-worthy as Russel Brand”
Hopefully that means the Stoke-Fulham game will be called off.
Hope not and Hangeland is fit to play
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Happy New Year lads,
Quick question, what days are the Arsenal v Bolton and Stoke v Fulham games on?
Stoke City VFulham 5 Jan 19:45
ArsenalVBolton 6 Jan 19:45
quick as ever TM
I was quite slow actually. Surprised I wasn’t beaten. Found the answer by going to the FPL site. Alittle effort goes a long way
yeah – our answers look very similar.
It’s amazing what you can find out if you look for something!
Stoke City V Fulham 5 Jan 19:45
Arsenal V Bolton 6 Jan 19:45
Thanks lads
team for GW 21
Kuzckak
Evra A.Cole Gallas
Fabregas Dempsey Milner Eagles
Rooney Bent Tevez(C)
Subs:
Sorensen
Shawcross
O’Hara
Scharner
Done my transfers this week(-8PTS):
Defoe>Tevez
Sanli>Dempsey
Drogba>Rooney
Regret doing Dempsey move as I’ll be transferring him out for Modric next week. Also Scharner out, Nelsen in.
Wish me luck – predictions for my total score?
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