July
13

Downing Bound For Anfield

Filed under: Transfers - Posted by: Mark

Liverpool’s summer rebuilding programme look sets to kick in once again with the club tonight confirming that a bid for Villa’s Stewart Downing has been agreed.

The official word from the Anfield club is that Liverpool now have permission to discuss terms with the England winger with a medical presumably to follow prior to the weekend. Reports state that the fee involved is £20 million; it’s suggested that Villa are set to immediately reinvest funds by acquiring Charles N’Zogbia from Wigan – we can only await developments there.

Tonight’s news follows weeks of speculation surrounding Downing’s future at Villa Park with Arsenal also thought to be entering the race for his services; Downing was discussed as a possible replacement for Samir Nasri who, according to Arsene Wenger, now looks set to sit tight at the Emirates for the final year of his contract.

Downing now looks destined to join the likes of Jordan Henderson and Charlie Adam amongst the Liverpool ranks, a move that will be greeted with a degree of disappointment by Fantasy managers.

With Ashley Young already plucked from Alex McLeish’s squad, Downing looked well placed to offer mid-price potential during Villa’s favourable opening to the season. Liverpool, in contrast, have a far trickier start to the campaign and their tough away fixtures may well see Downing’s anticipated popularity take a dent as a result.

One possible advantage of the move – given the timing, is that Downing may well still be classified as a Villa player in the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) game and his price may well be kept lower as a result. There is however, growing concern when assessing the potential of Liverpool’s squad with the midfield now boasting an array of talent that looks certain to involve regular rotation of assets throughout the season.

We will put Downing’s prospects at Anfield, including the impact of his arrival on Kenny Dalglish’s burgeoning squad, under the microscope in a Scout Report to follow.

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599 Responses to “Downing Bound For Anfield”

  1. July 14 at 9:45 am

    heco87 says:

    Just wondering if anyone else has “blacklisted” any players? I kept flirting with Arshavin for the last 2 seasons and he always disappointed when I had him – never again. Chamakh and R Taylor likewise

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    1. July 14 at 9:51 am

      Squerly4568 says:

      you cant blacklist any players mate, they could all come in handy at some point

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      1. July 14 at 9:56 am

        hillbillypete says:

        i boycotted ronaldo one season…i didnt win my mini league…….

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        1. July 14 at 1:24 pm

          bobbydinho says:

          I won my first two seasons of mini league just because they are all LFC fans and refused to get him :)

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      2. July 14 at 9:56 am

        Jimrod says:

        Yeah, I refused to put Ronaldo in after the World Cup (2006 one) and that was a tricky season for me, I think he scored about 240 or so. :(

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      3. July 14 at 9:59 am

        heco87 says:

        I don’t know about that … Kolarov has probably found his way on there too come to think of it

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        1. July 14 at 9:59 am

          ManofKent says:

          :)

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        2. July 14 at 10:08 am

          be hell i'll pity says:

          kolorov is def a no go for me next season.

          hate it when i keep hold of a player thinking they will come good.

          did it with Carroll (when injured) and Zigic too.

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          1. July 14 at 10:21 am

            goldstonemr says:

            Boselli is on mine 

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        3. July 14 at 4:46 pm

          Manamongst_# (c)=270/452 59.7% Bench=192 9.2% says:

          +1

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  2. July 14 at 9:55 am

    ToonTom says:

    Granville/Mark

    Have you synchronised your gravatars or is it me?! Different colours same pic? Is it a contributors privilege to have a spy silhouette pic?!

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  3. July 14 at 9:57 am

    NeedleVor says:

    What an amusing start from Mcilroy.

    Bottling it on day one, even I couldn’t have predicted this. Kaymer is the one to watch.

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    1. July 14 at 10:00 am

      JackBauer says:

      Even you? Wow, it truly was impossible to predict then.

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      1. July 14 at 10:02 am

        gatzi says:

        This comment = win

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      2. July 14 at 10:06 am

        Marknlard says:

        Even I, Mr Pessimist Schadenfreude, did not predict this one.

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    2. July 14 at 10:01 am

      pompeyfan says:

      Aren’t you a ray of sunshine?! McIlroy hasn’t bottled it, he’s certainly not out of contention.

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      1. July 14 at 10:04 am

        NeedleVor says:

        I would just love it if the Fenian bottler didn’t make the cut.

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        1. July 14 at 10:05 am

          pompeyfan says:

          Take your sectarian poison elsewhere.

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        2. July 14 at 10:05 am

          heco87 says:

          Harsh.. Not sure about Kaymer though.. Westwood to win this one, Zak Johnson top E/W bet at 125-1

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          1. July 14 at 10:08 am

            JackBauer says:

            I’m on Johnson E/W – 125s was a great price.

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            1. July 14 at 10:09 am

              SuperDunny says:

              Fowler here. To win, top 5 and top 10

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              1. July 14 at 10:09 am

                Kings of Lyon says:

                I have Johnson Fowler Choi & ishkawa E/W

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              2. July 14 at 10:10 am

                JackBauer says:

                And I’m on Fisher E/W, same three bets as you. I love Fisher, he’s won me some big bucks in the past. If he could putt he’d be a world beater.

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              3. July 14 at 7:39 pm

                Manamongst_# (c)=270/452 59.7% Bench=192 9.2% says:

                I’m all over Graeme McDowell…

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                1. July 14 at 7:40 pm

                  Manamongst_# (c)=270/452 59.7% Bench=192 9.2% says:

                  And Poulter

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          2. July 14 at 10:11 am

            NeedleVor says:

            I really think we’ll see a big performance from Kaymer. Such consistent form over the past couple of years, he should be there or thereabouts.

            I’ll be in for a decent payout if any of Kaymer, Schwartzel, Fowler or Uihlein end up winning.

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        3. July 14 at 10:07 am

          JackBauer says:

          Why is that then?

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        4. July 14 at 10:07 am

          Kings of Lyon says:

          Im sure sectarianism isnt allowed here.

          And thats coming from a Rangers fan! Shocking mate.

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          1. July 14 at 10:11 am

            be hell i'll pity says:

            Oldham have just signed Zander Diamond. any good?

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            1. July 14 at 10:13 am

              Kings of Lyon says:

              I like the name.

              Yeah I rated him when he was younger he was destined for big thing but a series of injuries have hampered him. I think he’l be a cracking signing for you’s very versatile, but his best position is an attacking right back.

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              1. July 14 at 10:16 am

                be hell i'll pity says:

                mine or his? ;) seems to be the trend.

                we have give him a one year deal which will suit both parties. sounds like a hard worker. we have kieran lee at right back so i think it will be cb for him.

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                1. July 14 at 10:28 am

                  Kings of Lyon says:

                  Ha your name. But yeah I think he will be a good aquisition for you guys.

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    3. July 14 at 10:05 am

      Kings of Lyon says:

      is he not only 2 over? :/ and 4 shots off the lead? have you ever watched golf before?

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    4. July 14 at 10:05 am

      G-G-Granville says:

      He’s been resting on his laurels for 3 weeks. That’s no preparation for a major, and they made him favourite!!

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      1. July 14 at 10:06 am

        SuperDunny says:

        Of course they made him favourite. He’s been leading the field for 7 of the last 8 rounds of major golf!!!

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      2. July 14 at 10:07 am

        heco87 says:

        Only favourite because everyone jumped on the bandwagon and pumped loads of moolah on him .. he may still win, who knows ..

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        1. July 14 at 10:09 am

          JackBauer says:

          Nothing to do with him leading pretty much every round of the last two majors then? And having just won the US Open? I’d say this is at least slightly to do with it.

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          1. July 14 at 10:16 am

            heco87 says:

            Well yeah obviously thats contributed but i’m saying I don’t think he would have been favourite without the amount of hype around him in recent weeks – suddenly he’s the flavour of the week and everyone who doesn’t usually follow golf but follows the open thinks, “Who shall I take a punt on? Mcilroy”

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            1. July 14 at 10:21 am

              JackBauer says:

              I understand, but that hype is based on him playing some incredible golf and winning a major. So he’s flavour of the week for a damn good reason.

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              1. July 14 at 10:25 am

                heco87 says:

                Agreed and I do think he’s a tremendous golfer … anyway, seems like we’re arguing over a very small point and both want Johnson to win anyway so …

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            2. July 14 at 8:00 pm

              Manamongst_# (c)=270/452 59.7% Bench=192 9.2% says:

              Well who else should have been hyped, Luke Donald?

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        2. July 14 at 10:10 am

          SuperDunny says:

          Actually it’s pretty much the opposite to that. He’s been drifting for the last few days simply because most bookies are taking him on.

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        3. July 14 at 10:11 am

          Jimrod says:

          Feel sorry for Luke Donald – World No.1, English and no attention at all. I reckon he’s in with a good should, loads of ability (especially around the greens on these links courses) and no pressure from the media…

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          1. July 14 at 10:13 am

            Jimrod says:

            *good shout even!

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          2. July 14 at 8:02 pm

            Manamongst_# (c)=270/452 59.7% Bench=192 9.2% says:

            Well I’m pretty sure he’s happy the fan focus isn’t on him.

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      3. July 14 at 10:07 am

        Doosra says:

        This.

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  4. July 14 at 10:09 am

    be hell i'll pity says:

    O god, i can’t get Swagger Jagger out of my head.

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    1. July 14 at 10:14 am

      Soop says:

      Just swap the words with “O my Darlin’, O my Darlin’, O my Darlin’ Clementine…”

      Or listen to some Alphabeat.

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      1. July 14 at 10:17 am

        Doosra says:

        Or don’t … ;-)

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    2. July 14 at 10:15 am

      Jimrod says:

      That’s very bad. I think they need to get the FPL site sorted fast before it catches…

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  5. July 14 at 10:10 am

    G-G-Granville says:

    I actually fancy Jacobsen or Hanson to give it a right go this week. Or possibly an underachiever like Adam Scott.
    Lee Westwood is the best player in the field, really hope he comes through but have my doubts he will ever win a biggy.

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    1. July 14 at 10:13 am

      JackBauer says:

      Time must be running out for him. Even though my money is elsewhere, I’d absolutely love to see him win it. Quite fancy Donald to finally clinch a major this weekend.

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      1. July 14 at 10:17 am

        G-G-Granville says:

        I’ll be amazed if an American wins it though. This golf course is nothing like anything they’re used to, especially if as expected the winds come. Donald will be up there hopefully, he has the game.

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        1. July 14 at 10:17 am

          Yateszy says:

          Is your avatar facing left or right I need to know. :P

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        2. July 14 at 10:18 am

          Marknlard says:

          But can the Americans do it on a rainy Tuesday night in Stoke?

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          1. July 14 at 10:20 am

            Doosra says:

            Well, they can do it on a rainy night in Georgia … :-D

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        3. July 14 at 10:20 am

          JackBauer says:

          Totally agree, it will take a stunning performance from one of the yanks to win it. Such an alien course to them.

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            1. July 14 at 10:30 am

              JackBauer says:

              “No. I’m not paying you, you do this on every hole!”

              Great stuff.

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              1. July 14 at 10:34 am

                Doosra says:

                Hehe. :-)

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    2. July 14 at 8:04 pm

      Manamongst_# (c)=270/452 59.7% Bench=192 9.2% says:

      I really don’t see what everyone sees in the fat sloppy bastard (Lee Westwood).

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  6. July 14 at 10:20 am

    Jordan says:

    see whos in front saturday and then have a bet,odds of course will be shorter but at least ur gaurenteed someone in contention.

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  7. July 14 at 10:28 am

    JackBauer says:

    Great up and down there from McIlroy.

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  8. July 14 at 10:29 am

    Soop says:

    Feedback to the canteen:

    “Two things to feed back:
    Firstly, there was something seriously wrong with the mushrooms this morning, I can’t even describe it but thinking about it makes me feel ill.
    Second thing is the curry; they’re so consistently disappointing, and I know the chefs have to work in a restrictive budget, but it’s not really curry. It’s more of a meat (usually chicken) tomato stew with rather a lot of bell peppers. And the weird thing is, even though it’s ostensibly the same thing every week, it gets a different name every time. One week it might be a balti, the very next week, the same thing is called a madras. If that weren’t bad enough, the dish itself isn’t particularly nice either, it’s slightly bitter (turmeric?) but other than that it’s just a tasteless tomatoey soup with bits of chicken in it.

    I appreciate there are cost issues, but it would be nice to see something cream/yohurt/coconut milk based, even some other cheap cut of meat, and maybe some variation with the spicing used?
    The mogli chicken used to be pretty good.”

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    1. July 14 at 10:33 am

      Marknlard says:

      Hmmm, we’ve been here before, haven’t we?

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    2. July 14 at 10:34 am

      ChristIna says:

      Ok, I will give the butter chicken a miss then.

      I will have a beef pastrami/cheddar cheese sandwich on low gi brown seed loaf and wash it down with a mocha.

      Now if fpl will just open it’s doors…

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    3. July 14 at 10:36 am

      Comfy Coxy says:

      Haha this was genius Soop. Whilst I don’t eat in canteens really, I can imagine what you are referring to. Call it a different name everytime” haha :)

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    4. July 14 at 10:38 am

      Doosra says:

      The bitterness arises from failing to fry the bell peppers, and stewing them instead …

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      1. July 14 at 10:56 am

        Soop says:

        Bleagh, that would seem to be it then.

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  9. July 14 at 10:31 am

    Bouncebackability says:

    Which three to go down this year?

    I may be boring and say Norwich and Swansea.. Plus Wigan. They can’t keep escaping. Can they?

    But I am worried for Villa fans.

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    1. July 14 at 10:32 am

      Bouncebackability says:

      But would love QPR to go. Warnock is a cretin.

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      1. July 14 at 10:34 am

        Comfy Coxy says:

        QPR, Blackburn, and either Norwich or Wigan for me

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        1. July 14 at 10:36 am

          ChristIna says:

          Two seasons ago I said Blackburn will drop and someone on FFS told me to go fcuk myself.

          :grin:

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      2. July 14 at 10:35 am

        Doosra says:

        But an amusing cretin … :-)

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      3. July 14 at 10:37 am

        pompeyfan says:

        Villa will be fine I think, still got quite a few quality players. Albrighton and Bent should link up for a lot of goals. Decent enough defence too

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    2. July 14 at 10:36 am

      heco87 says:

      Swansea (who’s scoring their goals?), Wigan (Nzog will leave), Blackburn (Unless they pull their finger out and sign a player or two)

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    3. July 14 at 10:37 am

      Marknlard says:

      I can definitely see Norwich and Swansea struggling. Norwich have attempted to strengthen with some poor looking players, while Swansea, if anything, are weaker than a month ago.

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    4. July 14 at 10:38 am

      Doosra says:

      Norwich, Swansea, Wolves … sadly …

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      1. July 14 at 10:41 am

        Title No. 20 coming soon to a Theatre of Dreams near you! says:

        Any 3 of QPR, Swansea, Norwich, Wigan, Wolves and Blackburn. Bolton could be fighting for their lives as well.

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        1. July 14 at 10:45 am

          Doosra says:

          I think Wigan may cheat the hangman – unless they lose Insomnia. Bolton have good players, imo …

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          1. July 14 at 10:49 am

            Title No. 20 coming soon to a Theatre of Dreams near you! says:

            Um Wigan’s owner has aqlready stated that they ned to sell NZog and I’m pretty sure he’ll go to Villa.

            And I think Bolton will struggle as they have lost Elmander and Sturridge and Holden is injured. May lose Cahill as well so things are looking bad atm.

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            1. July 14 at 10:51 am

              Doosra says:

              Insomnia to Villa would delight me … :-)

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              1. July 14 at 10:54 am

                yesot says:

                starting at wigan then switching to villa after gwk3 would delight me even more!

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                1. July 14 at 11:04 am

                  Doosra says:

                  Whatever keeps him cheap – I agree!!! :-)

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      2. July 14 at 10:44 am

        ManofKent says:

        What’s sad about Wolves going down ;)

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        1. July 14 at 10:46 am

          Doosra says:

          Plenty, for me – I like Mick, and I like some of their fans …

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          1. July 14 at 10:47 am

            ManofKent says:

            I must confess even as a West Brom fan, there are sides I’d rather see relegated.

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            1. July 14 at 10:48 am

              Doosra says:

              Blackburn would be top of my list …

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              1. July 14 at 11:09 am

                ManofKent says:

                Yes – not for the fans or players, but the owners…

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                1. July 14 at 11:09 am

                  Doosra says:

                  Exactly.

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  10. July 14 at 10:41 am

    Kings of Lyon says:

    As its my last day in work today I really want FPL to go live :(

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    1. July 14 at 10:44 am

      ChristIna says:

      Where you off to?

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      1. July 14 at 10:58 am

        Kings of Lyon says:

        traveling the west coast of america I leave on Wednesday if its not live before then i’m buggered with my preperations.

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        1. July 14 at 11:02 am

          be hell i'll pity says:

          you lucky duck

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        2. July 14 at 8:07 pm

          Manamongst_# (c)=270/452 59.7% Bench=192 9.2% says:

          You won’t be carrying a laptop or anything? Any decent coffeeshop/bookstore will have access.

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  11. July 14 at 10:42 am

    Jordan says:

    wigan blackburn qpr

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  12. July 14 at 10:44 am

    King Nil Miss says:

    ManUtd last night:

    Owen(1)? Macheda(2)? Park(1)as usual!

    Does this mean that Owen and Macheda will be in this season squad?
    Wasn´t Macheda suppose to be on loan?

    Can someone put me up to date on this?

    I know is too many questions but I´m really confused…

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    1. July 14 at 10:46 am

      King Nil Miss says:

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      1. July 14 at 11:00 am

        Bob says:

        I like the commentator.. “Ohhh thats terrific that, terrific” Haha

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    2. July 14 at 10:48 am

      Demi says:

      Owen and Macheda will be in this season’s squad

      Macheda was on loan and has no returned as his loan has finished.

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      1. July 14 at 10:50 am

        Demi says:

        *now

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    3. July 14 at 10:48 am

      LucasLeiva says:

      Owen signed a new contract at the end of last season with you, sorry :D

      There’s a good chance Macheda will go out on loan I would of thought, unless Berbatov is sold.

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      1. July 14 at 10:52 am

        King Nil Miss says:

        AAWWWWWWWWW! If 1 is bad 2 is too much!

        How the hell did they signed Owen again?Pitty?

        Thanks guys!

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      2. July 14 at 10:53 am

        Doosra says:

        I think SAF has been amazingly cunning about Owen. He’s clearly happy to sit on the bench for United, and can’t be ruled out of providing 6 to 8 goals … simples.

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        1. July 14 at 10:56 am

          pompeyfan says:

          Ferguson probably just wants someone to talk horses with him.

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          1. July 14 at 11:02 am

            Doosra says:

            Hehe – true dat! :lol:

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        2. July 14 at 10:56 am

          King Nil Miss says:

          Yes but may exclude some better value player from the squad because of the space he´s taking and at that age playing for reserves will be embarrassing..

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          1. July 14 at 10:59 am

            Facebook says:

            who cares about age? He battled a lot of injury last season and when fit came on and scored, he does the job well I think!

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    4. July 14 at 8:14 pm

      Manamongst_# (c)=270/452 59.7% Bench=192 9.2% says:

      Owen will play more until he’s useless from injury by GW14. Why won’t this guy just retire already?

      Macheda started last season off the same, more or less. He may be able to hold a position, he was adamant that he come back to the EPL. And yes he was on loan with Sampdoria after Cassano bounced. They didn’t stay up…relegated.

      Obertan looks much quicker. But he may be the chump sent off on loan this season. Probably to Lille or some much shittier team.

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  13. July 14 at 10:57 am

    Demi says:

    Modric’s transfer request: http://yfrog.com/kim19qgj

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    1. July 14 at 11:02 am

      Leinad - our cover is blown!!! says:

      His English is good IMO

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  14. July 14 at 10:59 am

    Leinad - our cover is blown!!! says:

    H.
    A.
    S.

    S.
    T.
    A.
    R.
    T.
    E.
    D.
    !
    !
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    1. July 14 at 10:59 am

      Kings of Lyon says:

      What has ?

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    2. July 14 at 11:01 am

      be hell i'll pity says:

      no it hasnt

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    3. July 14 at 11:03 am

      Leinad - our cover is blown!!! says:

      My lunch has started ;) . Everybody are welcomed, :) :) ;)

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      1. July 14 at 11:04 am

        be hell i'll pity says:

        pi55pot

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      2. July 14 at 11:06 am

        Doosra says:

        What’s on the menu? :-)

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        1. July 14 at 11:18 am

          Leinad - our cover is blown!!! says:

          Bacon eggs, some salad and yogurt. And brown bread too

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          1. July 14 at 11:21 am

            Doosra says:

            Ah, well … ;-)

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      3. July 14 at 11:08 am

        Bubbles says:

        That’s no match for Soop’s lunch updates. Improvement needed.

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  15. July 14 at 11:01 am

    Jonty says:

    With the exciting changes coming for FFS and FPL I’m going to reluctantly remove my team link from my name. I fear too many rivals will now use FFS and want to be free to give/offer advice without them knowing who I am and being privy to my plans.

    If anyone wants to know what my rank was last year and is throughout the coming season I’m happy to say…you’ll just have to believe me.

    Wanted to be able to carry on using this marvellous site and the comments section and this looks like the best move.

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    1. July 14 at 11:02 am

      Kings of Lyon says:

      I agree with you Jonty, I will happily share my rough rank but I fear my identity may be discovered as I know a few boys who would be all over a site like this.

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      1. July 14 at 11:06 am

        be hell i'll pity says:

        to be honest i think i prob put more effort in than all in my main mini league rivals. some of them know about this but dont use it. it’s an excellent resource…the best….but i prob use at least 20 different sites (excluding team sites) for ff.

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    2. July 14 at 11:03 am

      Doosra says:

      And we want to carry on seeing you here … :-)

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      1. July 14 at 11:04 am

        HG says:

        yep defo

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      2. July 14 at 11:06 am

        Demi says:

        +42 … ;)

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    3. July 14 at 11:04 am

      Leinad - our cover is blown!!! says:

      I agree with u, just use acronym or synonym or something. To bad we couldn’t link our teams anymore.

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    4. July 14 at 11:08 am

      Marknlard says:

      You don’t need to remove your link now! You’ll get a new number when you sign up next season, there’s no way of tracking your new URL/record from your current one.

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      1. July 14 at 11:26 am

        Jonty says:

        I know…thought I’d just do it now, in case I forgot later.

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    5. July 14 at 11:12 am

      om says:

      +1

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    6. July 14 at 11:20 am

      IAmTheWalrus says:

      +1 Jonty

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  16. July 14 at 11:06 am

    Jordan says:

    i won £380 playing fpl last year ,what did any one else scoop?…..

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    1. July 14 at 11:07 am

      Jordan says:

      one prize was in our league we had a last man standing at £10 a head and the winner made it through to gw 27 that was interesting.

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      1. July 14 at 11:09 am

        Jordan says:

        in the fantasy cup

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    2. July 14 at 11:08 am

      Leinad - our cover is blown!!! says:

      U were luck I wasn’t in your leagues :) :D . I play more for fun and proud.

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      1. July 14 at 11:11 am

        Jordan says:

        H2H mate ,its only for the bigger boys.

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    3. July 14 at 12:15 pm

      zeppelin484 - additional generic quip, designed to make me look more considerable to my peers... says:

      I won 120 quid for winning on3 of my mini leagues at work.. not bad for the 10 quid entry fee… :)

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  17. July 14 at 11:09 am

    Marknlard says:

    Where’s Jamsie? This gets better and better:

    http://www.guardian.co.uk/foot.....am-chelsea

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    1. July 14 at 11:12 am

      King Nil Miss says:

      And here I was a few days ago asking if he was better in A.Villa or Tottenham… :D

      That´s some business right there…1 Year-4 Mil

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  18. July 14 at 11:12 am

    TBOOGIE™ says:

    20 Million for Stewart Downing when you have Meireles,Kuyt, Henderson & Cole does not make sense

    • 3 replies
     
    1. July 14 at 11:14 am

      Marknlard says:

      It almost makes Joe Cole on a freebie look like good value.

      • 1 reply
       
      1. July 14 at 11:15 am

        TBOOGIE™ says:

        Cant wait to see their formation. It has to be 4-4-2 with carroll & suarez upfront

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    2. July 14 at 11:15 am

      SuperDunny says:

      Yeah what does that Kenny Dalglish know…

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      1. July 14 at 11:16 am

        TBOOGIE™ says:

        How do you justify spending 20Million on Stewart Downing?

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      2. July 14 at 11:19 am

        TBOOGIE™ says:

        BTW: Downing is average at best

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    3. July 14 at 11:17 am

      Chamakh That says:

      20 million for Downing makes no sense.

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  19. July 14 at 11:12 am

    ManofKent says:

    Anyone know the likely defence line up for Coventry this yar (still fiddling with my Texaco team)?

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    1. July 14 at 11:26 am

      Boom is Doomed!!! says:

      maybe,turner keogh wood crainie…

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      1. July 14 at 11:29 am

        ManofKent says:

        Cheers – I was hoping Hussey was likely to be a regular…

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    2. July 14 at 11:29 am

      Mitchacho says:

      I’ll hazard a guess..

      Joe Murphy

      Richard Keogh Richard Wood Nathan Cameron Martin Cranie

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  20. July 14 at 11:14 am

    yesot says:

    next friday would be a good start date for me, the mrs is working all weekend and just booked a holiday so i need to save some cash = a quiet weekend messing about with my team!

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  21. July 14 at 11:14 am

    Jonah says:

    Can I just point out that the clearest indication to your mini-league rivals that there was such a thing as Fantasy Football Scout was the fact that people were in the Scout League. That comes

    Anyone who was in that, and now thinks their cover is blown is a big over-reacter.

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    1. July 14 at 11:17 am

      Leinad - our cover is blown!!! says:

      And that is why I wasn’t

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      1. July 14 at 11:18 am

        JackBauer says:

        +1

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    2. July 14 at 11:18 am

      IAmTheWalrus says:

      You give to much credit to my rivals! They dont have the wherewithall to check my leagues!

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      1. July 14 at 11:21 am

        be hell i'll pity says:

        +1

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  22. July 14 at 11:18 am

    Chamakh That says:

    I hope the rumours that we are going to let Nasri run down his contract aren’t true. It makes no sense to do that yet we always seem to – Flamini, Pires, Campbell, the list goes on…

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    1. July 14 at 11:24 am

      TBOOGIE™ says:

      Deluded wenger probably hopes he will change his mind between now and end of the season. Only way i see this happening is if we bring in solid defensive players and “win trophies this season”[I know a few ppl will laugh at this, damn i laughed myself, but its very possible]

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      1. July 14 at 11:38 am

        Chamakh That says:

        It is possible but if Nasri hasn’t signed a new contract yet, then he’s already agreed a deal with another club. Keeping him is pointless. Especially when the sale could help to fund signings like Mata.

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  23. July 14 at 11:20 am

    Leinad - our cover is blown!!! says:

    If anybody wonders its 14th of July. I bet nobody predicted this date.

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    1. July 14 at 11:22 am

      King Nil Miss says:

      I predict the date tomorrow will be…..15th of July!

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  24. July 14 at 11:21 am

    ChristIna says:

    No new article from FFS so far today….Hhmmm…

    I smell a rat.

    :wink:

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    1. July 14 at 11:21 am

      King Nil Miss says:

      Was thinking the same…

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      1. July 14 at 11:21 am

        Leinad - our cover is blown!!! says:

        new post.

        p.s.

        DAMN

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    2. July 14 at 11:30 am

      ChristIna says:

      Murphy

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  25. July 14 at 11:47 am

    Champ says:

    He tried to not let the sheets get dirty
    The pole between the poles on the red side of mersey
    The dream was one of European romance
    He devised a plan involving a rather silly Dance
    An epic comeback showed who wanted it the most
    The cocky Italians rued their premature boast
    When they stepped up to face the dancing pole between the posts
    Andrea and Andrey looked like they’d seen a ghost
    The day belonged to the man with number 1 on his jersey
    Now the world does the dudek, in honour of Jerzy

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