Scout Notes- Gameweek Eight
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A bumper set of Scout Notes this evening takes in all ten of the weekend’s fixtures. Robin Van Persie was the saviour for many a Gameweek, with a brace against Sunderland rewarding those who chose to hand the Gunners’ skipper the armband. Here’s the rundown on the weekend’s action:
Daniel Sturridge was once again amongst the goals for Chelsea. With four goals to his name, Sturridge has equalled the combined tally of Didier Drogba, Nicolas Anelka and Fernando Torres- despite missing four of the Blues’ eight league games. Juan Mata picked up his third assist in as many games, though still has yet to produce a substantial haul and priced at 9.6 to Sturridge’s 6.7 is struggling to justify his price tag in comparison. Chelsea –yet again- failed to chalk up a clean sheet though and have failed to keep out their opponents since the opening match of the season. Ramires hurt his knee after slotting home the third but there’s yet to be any official prognosis.
Everton’s third straight loss continues their run of difficult fixtures. Thanks to Jack Rodwell’s red card being rescinded, David Moyes was able to field the same starting XI he sent out at Anfield but Everton’s lack of any real cutting edge was obvious throughout. Leighton Baines, 7.9 in FPL, has now gone almost a quarter of the season without picking up an assist; subs Royston Drenthe and Apostolos Vellios combined for a late consolation, with the latter slotting home just eighteen seconds after taking to the field.
Andy Carroll was the one to drop out as Liverpool heralded the return of Steven Gerrard to the starting lineup. The Reds skipper came into right midfield, with Dirk Kuyt supporting Luis Suarez up top, and fired his side ahead on sixty-nine minutes. Lucas picked up his fifth yellow card of the season and will be suspended for the Gameweek nine home clash with Norwich and, while Gerrard could possibly see a central role for that game, Carroll will be worried- Kenny Dalglish had a full squad to choose from for this one and his future game time could well suffer if the Reds’ squad continue to offer their manager a clean bill of health. Gerrard’s return also lessens Charlie Adam’s set-piece abilities, as yesterday’s opener demonstrated.
Sir Alex Ferguson’s starting XI was a major surprise. Wayne Rooney, Nani, Javier Hernandez and Anderson were all omitted for the Anfield game. Phil Jones’ versatility continues to offer him plenty chances of starts- this time he moved to central midfield and has now started United’s last eight league games. Rio Ferdinand joined Jonny Evans in the heart of the back-four as Nemanja Vidic missed out altogether, despite playing for Serbia in midweek. Gerrard’s goal was the catalyst for Fergie to send on the reinforcements and Hernandez –scoring in only his second match of the season- grabbed an equaliser late on.
Roberto Mancini rang the changes for the game with Aston Villa but despite missing several key players, Man City powered to the top of the table. Edin Dzeko was rested, allowing Mario Balotelli to lead the line and the Italian didn’t disappoint, grabbing his third league goal in as many games. With David Silva grabbing just a brief second half cameo and Samir Nasri rested, Adam Johnson took centre stage- a goal and assist, with bonus to surely follow, means the winger has returned double figures in back-to-back fixtures. Despite his undoubted talents, his manager’s rotation policy will always make Johnson too risky a Fantasy proposition- a price tag of 7.0 only compounds this frustration. Micah Richards picked up a knock and was withdrawn on sixty-six minutes, though City have yet to confirm the nature of the problem.
Aston Villa’s unbeaten run finally came to an end in comprehensive fashion at the Etihad. The 4-1 defeat means Shay Given and co have picked up just one clean sheet on the road, back in Gameweek one at Fulham. In-form forward Gabby Agbonlahor also clearly prefers the comforts of Villa Park- he’s scored just once on the road this term- Stephen Warnock’s first league goal for three seasons spoiled the City clean sheet and he’s now only second to Agbonlahor in Fantasy points for Villa. Emile Heskey was preferred to Barry Bannan, perhaps due to the latter’s recent international duties, though the Scot did come on in the second half. James Collins failed to recover from a foot injury, with Ciaran Clark stepping in at centre half as his replacement.
Jonathan Walters grabbed his second goal of the season as he helped Stoke see off Fulham. Playing up front alongside Peter Crouch, Walters is now second-top scoring Fantasy player for Tony Pulis’ side, just behind Asmir Begovic. At just 6.0, as well as being on penalties, Walters is forging a strong case as a viable Fantasy option, particularly with NEW, QPR, BLA to come in the next five. Matthew Etherington recovered from a back problem and returned to the side, picking up two assists in the win. Four home games in, then, and Stoke have conceded just one goal at the Britannia- Begovic and Ryan Shawcross have played every minute of the season and will surely be the focus of Fantasy attention over the coming weeks.
Fulham continued their poor form on the road with the 2-0 Britannia loss. John Arne Riise hit the bar but another goalless return on the road means Martin Jol’s side have scored just once away from home so far. Aaron Hughes returned to the starting lineup, with Chris Baird getting the nod at right-back. Moussa Dembele lasted just thirty-six minutes on the wing before a knock forced the Belgian off, affording Damien Duff some game time. With (EVE, TOT, LIV) their next three home fixtures, Fulham’s strong form at the Cottage looks likely to be put firmly to the test.
Antony Pilkington made up for fluffing his lines at Old Trafford with a brace to help see off Swansea. The former Huddersfield man has now scored three goals for the season and will inevitably start to attract some Fantasy attention in the budget midfield bracket. Pilkington, along with Bradley Johnson and Wes Hoolahan, continues to impress although none of the three looks a clear front-runner in Fantasy terms. Striker Steven Morison, subject of Big Dunc’s Differential this week, is perhaps the most interesting prospect on offer in Paul Lambert’s ranks. He continues to keep club skipper Grant Holt out of the side and was hugely impressive in Saturday’s win. Although emerging with just an assist to his name, his price tag (4.9 in the FPL), certainly makes him worthy as a third striker consideration for those looking to free up cash. Morison did pick up a knock in yesterday’s game however – there’s no confirmation on the severity of that as yet.
Brendan Rodgers singled out his defence for criticism following the 3-1 defeat at Carrow Road. The visitors were guilty of slack marking for both early goals and, despite an encouraging second strike of the season for Danny Graham, the Swans were unable get back on level terms during a strong first-half spell. Graham, like Morison in the Norwich squad, offers a budget striker option (4.8 in the FPL) for those Fantasy managers look to save funds. Scott Sinclair picked up his second assist of the season for Graham’s goal to bolster his reputation further. He continues to look the best option the Swans squad, although budget option Nathan Dyer maintains far greater ownership in the FPL. Stephen Dobbie sustained a knock having been introduced from the bench – forcing Swansea to drop to ten men having used all their subs. There’s no news as yet on Dobbie’s injury.
Roberto Martinez was able to recall the experience of Antolin Alcaraz to his back four, along with Steve Gohouri, who returned from suspension. Neither could help the Latics recover a recent slump and they duly slipped to a damaging 3-1 reversal to Bolton, their fifth straight defeat. Despite a strong run of fixtures then, it seems unlikely that Fantasy managers will be sympathetic to their cause. Victor Moses continues to disappoint; despite being the one bright spark and threat to the Bolton defence, his efforts went unrewarded and he is still waiting for his first goal or assist return this season. Ben Watson was forced off at half time with a knock for the Latics to complete a miserable afternoon.
Bolton’s six-game losing streak came to an end with a comfortable canter at the DW Stadium. Chris Eagles, priced at 5.3, was the Trotters hero with a goal and assist, keeping Martin Petrov firmly in the shade this time round. Ivan Klasnic was available after suspension but was given just a five minute sub appearance late on, with David N’Gog justifying his manager’s decision with a goal. Kevin Davies missed a penalty in the 3-1 win and with Petrov scoring his side’s previous spot-kick, Owen Coyle may have a dilemma on his hands.
Neil Warnock sprung a major surprise at Loftus Road, with Adel Taarabt benched after his walk-out in the 6-0 defeat at Fulham in Gameweek seven. Jay Bothroyd also dropped out, with Jamie Mackie and Heidar Helgusson selected as their replacements and Armand Traore returned after serving a one-match suspension. Helgusson celebrated his first start of the season by firing QPR ahead, though the likes of Shaun Wright-Phillips and Joey Barton failed to produce against an out-of-sorts Blackburn. A 1-1 draw will prove little solace for Warnock; with his side’s next four fixtures reading (CHE, tot, MCI, stk), points -and Fantasy returns- could be hard to come by.
Blackburn stopped a run of two straight defeats thanks to captain Chris Samba. Steve Kean made three changes to the side that lost at home to Man City the previous Gameweek, with Jason Roberts, Michel Salgado and Martin Olsson all in the starting XI. David Goodwillie recovered from food poisoning but could only make the bench, though he did come on as a second half sub late on. Yakubu’s brace against Arsenal already seems a lifetime away- the Nigerian sat on the bench for the entire game. No clean sheets, bottom of the table, Rovers now have (TOT, nor, CHE) up next.
Robin Van Persie grabbed a double for the second home game in a row as Arsenal saw off a stubborn Sunderland resistance. Aaron Ramsey missed out due to a very minor hamstring strain, while Kieran Gibbs lasted just a couple of minutes into the second half before a stomach muscle complaint forced the left-back out of the proceedings. The Gunners midfield, so often the source of their Fantasy points, continues to frustrate, with 2 FPL points the most Mikel Arteta and co could respectively muster. Van Persie is proving to be the only viable option for Arsenal at present and with the Manchester derby this upcoming weekend, he will surely be the focus of Fantasy investment ahead of the home game against Stoke. Despite a run of favourable fixtures on the horizon, both Theo Walcott and Gervinho have been disappointing- they have scored just one goal each so far, with both failing to net at the Emirates all season.
Seb Larsson grabbed a goal for Sunderland in the Emirates loss, continuing his strong start to the Fantasy season. So far, the Swede is proving the best mid-price Fantasy midfielder around- at just 6.6, he’s now returned 41 points, the same as Samir Nasri, and is joint-fifth top-scoring midfielder so far. The Swede picked up his fifth yellow card of the season –he was booked in the Carling Cup game at Brighton- and misses next week’s fixture at Bolton. Steve Bruce will be able to welcome back Nicklas Bendtner for that one, though; the Dane was unavailable this afternoon due to his loan agreement with Arsenal.
West Brom’s 2-0 win over Wolves means the Baggies have already recorded three clean sheets, more than they managed over the course of last season. Roy Hodgson made four changes from the draw at Sunderland; the likes of Nicky Shorey was surprisingly dropped, with Billy Jones picking up an assist to add to his clean sheet in his first start. Jonas Olsson seems the only nailed-on Baggies defender right now, though; he‘s played every minute of the season so far. Chris Brunt grabbed his first goal of the campaign to add to his assist last week and Peter Odemwingie responded to being dropped by coming off the bench to grab the decisive second- only his second goal of this term, though. Having scored three goals in their first six games, Hodgson’s side have now netted four times in the last two, though (avl, LIV, ars) will test their attacking resolve.
Wolves slumped to their fifth defeat on the spin in the Midlands derby. With Steven Fletcher missing out due to a calf injury, Mick McCarthy opted for a 4-5-1, as Stephen Hunt dropped to the bench. At the moment, Big Mick’s side are offering little value going forward or at the back- just two goals scored since Gameweek two, they’ve conceded at least two goals in every match since Gameweek four. Wolves’ next two home games surely offer chance of a revival- Swansea and Wigan make their way to Molineux, with a visit to Man City sandwiched in-between.
Demba Ba maintained his recent scoring record to extend Newcastle’s unbeaten run to eight games. Ba grabbed his fifth goal in three games as Alan Pardew’s side fought back twice to grab a home draw with in-form Spurs and his 6.2 price tag continues to look a bargain after a tricky settling in period at St James’ Park. Though the Newcastle defence have shown plenty solidity, the 2-2 result means just one clean sheet in the last six games now- Davide Santon made his debut late on in the second half and may be pushing for a start next week at home to Wigan. Jonas Gutierrez maintained his own good form, grabbing an assist to add to last week’s goal at Wolves.
Emmanuel Adebayor shrugged off a hamstring problem to start for Spurs and grabbed two assists in the draw at Newcastle, though the second was somewhat fortuitous. Rafael Van der Vaart was given his wish, playing just off the lone forward, as Luka Modric was moved to the flank by Harry Redknapp, with Jake Livermore joining Scott Parker in central midfield. The Dutchman bagged a penalty then was subbed off just after the hour mark, as replacement Jermain Defoe’s third goal in four games underlined Spurs’ wealth of attacking talent. Ledley King’s withdrawal due to injury just before the half-hour mark afforded Sebastian Bassong a chance against his former club and adds to Spurs’ injury woes at the back, with Michael Dawson still sidelined due to an Achilles problem.
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October 16 at 10:00 pm
Gavin - Give Walter a Knighthood!! says:
one change made early this week Brown —> Enrique
I like my team now
Given
Enrique, Simpson, Bosingwa, Kompany
Nani, Silva, Arteta
Sturridge, Suarez, Van Persie
Ruddy, Barton, Barkley, De Laet
I’ll get my bench sorted over next few weeks but team starting to look good IMO
October 16 at 10:02 pm
Demi says:
Reckon Arteta’s your problem there. So much more can be done with that money imo.
Rest of your team looks good ofc
October 16 at 10:05 pm
Gavin - Give Walter a Knighthood!! says:
yeah Arteta my next move out to free up some cash to beef up bench m8
October 16 at 10:10 pm
Tommy Bowe says:
kompany v nani?
October 16 at 10:20 pm
Gavin - Give Walter a Knighthood!! says:
1 week only, team is long term and most have some UTD and City coverage so everyone in same boat
October 16 at 10:01 pm
takemehome says:
Who do i get in for taarabt
October 16 at 10:02 pm
takemehome says:
Iv 1.0 in the bank
October 16 at 10:02 pm
Gavin - Give Walter a Knighthood!! says:
walters, Pilkington, brunt
October 16 at 10:10 pm
Mac - Balls over Brains says:
I have the same dilemma so might as well respond. No love for Petrov or even Eagles?
October 16 at 10:16 pm
takemehome says:
Go for walters he’s on pens too
October 16 at 10:04 pm
Gavin - Give Walter a Knighthood!! says:
Stoke great fixtures after next week
October 16 at 10:15 pm
takemehome says:
Thanks man. i might go with walters
October 16 at 10:04 pm
Timmy Cahill Rules says:
Ready to enjoy the RVP master class for the 2nd time
MOTD2
October 16 at 10:05 pm
IceMan DB says:
Any double risers this week?
October 16 at 10:05 pm
Timmy Cahill Rules says:
Sturrige
October 16 at 10:07 pm
living the dream says:
+1
October 16 at 10:06 pm
Demi says:
Van Persie
October 16 at 10:08 pm
IceMan DB says:
Do you think it’s a good time to wildcard then? Need to do something about my defense as even Simpson’s place seems under threat.
October 16 at 10:13 pm
IceMan DB says:
Thinking if i can make enough money this week or just wait till gw11.
October 16 at 10:05 pm
Jack(off)Attack. says:
Repost!
Soo…45(-4) for me this week, stupid RVP
Had VDV and Ade and was happily suprised with 15 from the 2 (any bonus chance?)
I didnt see the game..how/where did Rafa play? Cheers
October 16 at 10:07 pm
Timmy Cahill Rules says:
he played just off adebayor
apart from the pen he was non existent though
October 16 at 10:10 pm
Jack(off)Attack. says:
cheers, well thats one of the benefits of being a penalty taker
October 16 at 10:08 pm
11.30 says:
read the OP!
October 16 at 10:10 pm
living the dream says:
Just behind ade , the game passed him by really, apart from the pen he didnt do anything. Newcastle were the better team and deserved to win the game really.
October 16 at 10:12 pm
Jack(off)Attack. says:
was he poor enough to be benched?
Or were most of spurs like that?
October 16 at 10:13 pm
Timmy Cahill Rules says:
He is the easiest target to be subbed he was no worse than the rest
October 16 at 10:14 pm
living the dream says:
Most of spurs were poor, bale did nothing and adebayor ending up with two assists is a joke but rules are rules.
October 16 at 10:06 pm
11.30 says:
did R Taylor not assist Ameobi?
October 16 at 10:07 pm
Demi says:
He did. It will be rectified by tomorrow
October 16 at 10:08 pm
11.30 says:
will check MOTD2, but sky had Ben Arfa, BBC had Cabaye, Radio 5 live said Raylor!!
October 16 at 10:11 pm
Timmy Cahill Rules says:
it was r taylor i think
October 16 at 10:27 pm
Cruicky22 says:
100% Ryan Taylor assist.
October 16 at 10:11 pm
my left paw says:
Hey guys how’s the bonus points looking – got rvp (c) brunt sturridge rtaylor. What’s my chances of some extra points????
October 16 at 10:14 pm
11.30 says:
RVP 3 (6)
Brunt 1 or 2
Sturridge 2 or 3
R Taylor none but might get 3 for assist?
nice score!
October 16 at 10:17 pm
my left paw says:
Nice one cheers 1130
October 16 at 10:18 pm
Timmy Cahill Rules says:
brunt 3
October 16 at 10:16 pm
Oliver Reed says:
if the predictions on totalfpl are correct ill get 12 bp’s with rvp, brunt, sturridge (6) might be wishful thinking though…
October 16 at 10:13 pm
11.30 says:
Spurs should win their next 8 games and potentially have a DGW in that period.
VDV, Ade and ………………..????????????
October 16 at 10:14 pm
Mac - Balls over Brains says:
Walker or BAE could be good shouts.
October 16 at 10:16 pm
11.30 says:
yeah BAE used to get forward, does he still??
October 16 at 10:17 pm
Mac - Balls over Brains says:
Yeah but not as much as Walker. Probably spend the extra .4 to get Walker.
October 16 at 10:15 pm
Cesc's former Arsenal DNA says:
walker
BAE is as arse.
October 16 at 10:16 pm
Gavin - Give Walter a Knighthood!! says:
DGW will be 2012 as no available weeks
October 16 at 10:20 pm
11.30 says:
wrong
October 16 at 10:25 pm
Gavin - Give Walter a Knighthood!! says:
when then? I can’t find free week
October 16 at 10:17 pm
4vets says:
Baines
October 16 at 10:16 pm
halnone says:
is 46 points a good score for this week?
been away this weekend.
October 16 at 10:16 pm
JustBetter says:
You can’t watch MOTD in Scotland… this is officially the worst day ever
October 16 at 10:17 pm
Gavin - Give Walter a Knighthood!! says:
you can, It’s on after sportscene. I’ve got reminder on or watch BBC2 London
October 16 at 10:17 pm
JustBetter says:
Brilliant. What time does this “sportscene” end?
October 16 at 10:23 pm
Gavin - Give Walter a Knighthood!! says:
22:45 lol
October 16 at 10:20 pm
11.30 says:
10:45pm BBC2 Scotland
October 16 at 10:22 pm
JustBetter says:
Cheers. I’m surprised they don’t do it like they do with that Championship show on a Saturday and put it after MOTD. It’s a similar if not worse standard.
October 16 at 10:26 pm
Gavin - Give Walter a Knighthood!! says:
worse trust me, I watch it every week
October 16 at 10:29 pm
Pork Pie Sausage Roll - Proud member of the Double Digit Club says:
maybe because it’s Scotland and the SPL is our league?
October 16 at 10:41 pm
Gavin - Give Walter a Knighthood!! says:
this is very true lol (but in all honesty we would rather watch the EPL)
October 16 at 10:45 pm
Pork Pie Sausage Roll - Proud member of the Double Digit Club says:
I’m guilty of thinking this too (though mainly because of FF), but this attitude of not giving a shit about the SPL is likely bit part of why our football, both internationally and domestically, is a load of pish
October 16 at 10:51 pm
Gavin - Give Walter a Knighthood!! says:
FF defo has a massive part to play. No way would I be interested in Stoke v QPR or Bolton v WBA unless it was for FF
October 16 at 10:54 pm
heartsattack says:
I’m happy to watch both.
October 16 at 10:17 pm
cup_final_game says:
Who’s the best midfielder under 8m?
October 16 at 10:20 pm
JustBetter says:
Hmm… I’d probably say Anderson from GW 11 onwards
October 16 at 10:17 pm
exammy says:
Just thought id share my plan here
This week do no transfers, next week do Rooney + Arteta out for Aguero + Nani for 3 weeks then will look at getting Rooney back for their easier fixtures.
This means that ill be keeping Moses + Surman aswell, thoughts?
October 16 at 10:17 pm
living the dream says:
West brom and Stoke the only two teams to keep clean sheets this gw is a bit crazy.Glad i have a budget defence.
October 16 at 10:18 pm
Pulma says:
Anyone considering Bassong?
October 16 at 10:18 pm
JustBetter says:
No, never consider a Spurs defender.
October 16 at 10:23 pm
Royal5 says:
Coming from the Arsenal supporter
October 16 at 10:26 pm
JustBetter says:
haha I’d never consider Arsenal either
October 16 at 10:28 pm
Royal5 says:
October 16 at 10:23 pm
11.30 says:
why not? especially likes of Walker or BAE.
October 16 at 10:25 pm
Royal5 says:
+1 bothevery attacking. A bit too expensive for me though.. I like only having two “good” defenders and have Kompany & Enrique.
October 16 at 10:23 pm
4vets says:
+1 they are aweful in defence. Think Blackpool last season
October 16 at 10:25 pm
11.30 says:
they’ve had 2 so far.
chelsea have had 1.
man u and liverpool have had 2.
they’ve also played 1 game less.
October 16 at 10:26 pm
11.30 says:
* (clean sheets)
October 16 at 10:28 pm
4vets says:
Yes, but watch them play. I would not want any of Totty’s back 4 in my team, but that’s just mho.
October 16 at 10:23 pm
quelchy_1 says:
Are you serious bro?
October 16 at 10:25 pm
Cruicky22 says:
No.
Fully fit, Dawson, King & Kaboul are all ahead of him at CB.
October 16 at 10:31 pm
Pulma says:
They are not fit for months, and he is 4.4 mil. Tell me a better defender for that price?
October 16 at 10:38 pm
Cruicky22 says:
Also Gallas as well – he’s 5th CB.
But they all are injury prone so yeh, why not.
Neil Taylor – Swansea at 4.1 but Bassong could be a great differential – providing the other Spurs CB’s are injured.
October 16 at 10:42 pm
Pulma says:
Wouldnt consider otherwise but Gallas, Dawson, King out indefenatly. Well see next GW how he does.
October 16 at 10:23 pm
MullLFC says:
GW12-GW14 is going to be bad for Newcastle. They have mun, mci, CHE
October 16 at 10:24 pm
11.30 says:
yeah GW12 not good for Krul and Vorm owners!
October 16 at 10:24 pm
4vets says:
Thanx for that.
October 16 at 10:24 pm
ajay_kl says:
Anyone know why BBC sport dont have a direct link to MOTD2? They did before! (I am a uni student in halls so no tv
)
October 16 at 10:25 pm
ajay_kl says:
There it is!
October 16 at 10:25 pm
MullLFC says:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/t...../watchlive
October 16 at 10:26 pm
quelchy_1 says:
Bro search on RojaDirecta forums tomorrow and you can download it
October 16 at 10:30 pm
ajay_kl says:
i am watching now via bbc sport link, it is normally up 5mins after start but this time came up after 25mins
October 16 at 10:33 pm
Pork Pie Sausage Roll - Proud member of the Double Digit Club says:
Hope you’ve got a TV licence!
October 16 at 10:25 pm
Timmy Cahill Rules says:
BRUNT
yessssssss
October 16 at 10:27 pm
11.30 says:
RVP
yesssssssssssssssssssssss
October 16 at 10:30 pm
4vets says:
Rooney…. yyyyyyyyyyeeeeeeeeeeee………… oh f*ck
October 16 at 10:30 pm
Timmy Cahill Rules says:
+ 1
i have both
October 16 at 10:29 pm
1966 was a great year for English football - Eric was born says:
Rooney and Long out for Adebayor and Suarez? I’ll bring Rooney back on wildcard in GW11, but have no Utd cover til then.
Will leave me with:
Given Ruddy
Lescott Bosingwa Enrique Brown Simpson
Mata Silva Petrov Moses Dyer
RvP Suarez Adebayor
Good plan?
October 16 at 10:30 pm
11.30 says:
as long as you are prepared for Suarez being benched next week.
October 16 at 10:33 pm
1966 was a great year for English football - Eric was born says:
Any reason why? Norwich don’t have many black players, do they?!
October 16 at 10:38 pm
JustBetter says:
haha
October 16 at 10:34 pm
DCGaffer says:
rest or discipline?
October 16 at 10:39 pm
11.30 says:
former. carroll and bellamy.
October 16 at 10:43 pm
1966 was a great year for English football - Eric was born says:
Did he play for Uruguay over the intl break? It’s not like there’s any European football for you lot his season
October 16 at 10:30 pm
I hate Craig Gardner says:
Dilemma. Next week do I do Arteta to Gerrard or Odemwingie to Suarez? I already have RVP as Arsenal cover and no Liverpool cover as yet.
October 16 at 10:32 pm
Pulma says:
I think Gerrard is too much for a guy who is not fully fit. So id go for Suarez.
October 16 at 10:34 pm
4vets says:
H eplayed 90 mins and looked very fit to me!
October 16 at 10:38 pm
Pulma says:
Watched the game and I didnt see him doing anything spectacular and was lucky to score. He was very slow for me overrun by all manu players.
October 16 at 10:42 pm
4vets says:
Gerrard was overrun by Man U? Was I watching the same game? By the by, Norwich aren’t Man U. Neither arewba or SWA.
October 16 at 10:47 pm
Pulma says:
Im not saying he was poor. Hes just not 11 mil good yet IMO.
October 16 at 10:48 pm
Pulma says:
Might eat my words dough next GW.
October 16 at 10:52 pm
4vets says:
His fixtures do look compelling
October 16 at 10:30 pm
IceMan DB says:
How is this for a wildcard team:
Vorm Krul
Wilkinson Shawcross Kompany Santon Enrique
Mata Pilkington VDV Silva Dyer
Suarez RVP Sturridge
0.8 in the bank
Then transfer Aguero in for RVP GW10 and Nani in for Mata GW11
October 16 at 10:31 pm
4vets says:
It’s not going to work as you’ll want RVP back for gw 11 and onwards,
October 16 at 10:34 pm
IceMan DB says:
Can’t have everything I guess and plus i think Aguero is more essential!
October 16 at 10:35 pm
4vets says:
We all go our own ways. All the best
October 16 at 10:36 pm
Timmy Cahill Rules says:
- 1 city have so many attackers RVP is arsenal’s main man and points magnet
October 16 at 10:36 pm
IceMan DB says:
How does the team look in general though?
October 16 at 10:30 pm
JustBetter says:
Was going to bring VdV in, but with Defoe’s current form I think he may be shifted wide again… Not a great prospect if so. Probably stick with Mata for now.
October 16 at 10:33 pm
Royal5 says:
He will still be on Pens, free kicks and corners. I’m keeping.
October 16 at 10:35 pm
JustBetter says:
True. I wouldn’t transfer him out if I had him, but will keep Mata until GW12 then get Nani I reckon.
October 16 at 10:31 pm
Timmy Cahill Rules says:
brunt should get 3 bonus as odem was a late sub
October 16 at 10:38 pm
Timmy Cahill Rules says:
Let the masterclass begin
October 16 at 10:40 pm
11.30 says:
looking forward to the free kick.
October 16 at 10:42 pm
Damo says:
This could get a bit messy http://www.guardian.co.uk/foot.....uis-suarez
October 16 at 10:46 pm
MullLFC says:
At least he didn’t bite him.
October 16 at 10:49 pm
1966 was a great year for English football - Eric was born says:
That’s the first report I’ve seen that has enough respect for its readers to use the actual word Suarez is alleged to have said.
October 16 at 10:43 pm
shirtless says:
One of those weeks, Rooney captain, transferred out YaYa and Moses to avoid more price drops for Ramsey and Anderson – both failed to get on the pitch and YaYa got an assist, and Huth missed a clean sheet lol! Least Moses didn’t choose this week to get off the mark – a crumb of comfort…
Just watching MOTD, RVP starting to look the season keeper I thought he would be. Saurez less so I hope he gets a huge ban so I can unload him!
October 16 at 10:46 pm
11.30 says:
suarez is amazing, KEEP!
October 16 at 10:53 pm
Timmy Cahill Rules says:
suarez is very wasteful in front of goal
October 16 at 10:43 pm
Alsorans says:
Wow RVP, suddenly I feel dissatisfied with 2 goals!
October 16 at 10:45 pm
11.30 says:
i had rvp (c), arteta, (wooda had assist), had £10 on rvp for 2nd goal – ~GUTTED
October 16 at 10:49 pm
Alsorans says:
Yeah that’s heart break. RVP (c) and have to be happy with that, but that chip to the post was pretty special, a hattrick would have been truely delicious
October 16 at 10:57 pm
1966 was a great year for English football - Eric was born says:
Wasn’t bad, was it? See my link for how it should be done
October 16 at 11:05 pm
Alsorans says:
Haha, indeed. He’s no Bergkamp, but he’s as close as it gets
October 16 at 10:44 pm
Pablitto says:
SWP was wrong buy for me – he definitelly goes …
but who to take in? Gutierez looked promising today … or Ramirez but what with his injury? any news?
October 16 at 10:54 pm
RossNUFC says:
Don’t get Gutierrez in.
October 16 at 11:01 pm
Pablitto says:
why?
fixtures are: WIG sto EVE – then he can go (on the bench or out)
my limit is 6,8 and Brunt and Anderson I alreday have – is someone else better candidate for SWP?
October 16 at 10:59 pm
shirtless says:
Sinclair is your man!
October 16 at 11:03 pm
Pablitto says:
is he on set pieces or pens?
October 17 at 8:49 am
shirtless says:
Both!
October 16 at 11:11 pm
Pablitto says:
I have now more questionmarks than before but anyway cheers lads!
October 16 at 10:46 pm
1966 was a great year for English football - Eric was born says:
Seen a few people on here, and on MOTD2, bigging up Shane Long. Any chance of baps?
October 16 at 10:47 pm
Cruicky22 says:
How did Cattermole miss that?
October 16 at 10:55 pm
Aguerolicious says:
he cattermoled it
October 16 at 10:48 pm
11.30 says:
f’Sake that celebration cost me 2 pts
October 16 at 10:50 pm
MullLFC says:
I know such a c*nt. Almost as if we didn’t get enough points.
October 16 at 10:56 pm
4vets says:
I’ll forgive him though. Have to ask why taking one’s shirt off is worth a yellow? Utter madness… unless we’re trying to take all the passion out of the game.
October 16 at 11:00 pm
Pork Pie Sausage Roll - Proud member of the Double Digit Club says:
I think it’s something to do with it being offensive to some of the other countries the league is broadcast to
October 16 at 11:02 pm
4vets says:
I think the Gay league may disagree
October 16 at 11:03 pm
Pork Pie Sausage Roll - Proud member of the Double Digit Club says:
sure it’s a big no-no in Arab countries.
October 16 at 11:03 pm
Pork Pie Sausage Roll - Proud member of the Double Digit Club says:
taking shirt off that is, though I’m sure Gay Leagues aren’t exactly endorse there either
October 16 at 11:01 pm
1966 was a great year for English football - Eric was born says:
I think it’s partly Diego Forlan’s fault – he took his shirt off after scoring for Utd when it was raining and it took him a couple of minutes to manage to get it back on again! The rule came in shortly after.
It’s also about not inciting the opposition fans, and I think shirt sponsors might have something to do with it too.
October 16 at 11:04 pm
4vets says:
Shirt sponsers affect yellow cards… sad but possibly true
October 16 at 11:08 pm
1966 was a great year for English football - Eric was born says:
If it’s a FIFA rule, almost certainly true…
October 16 at 11:04 pm
wozza says:
Had to find the video of that. That really is quite funny
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9s_oJaFXVrE
October 16 at 11:08 pm
1966 was a great year for English football - Eric was born says:
Shirts v skins
October 16 at 11:10 pm
4vets says:
Thanx
October 16 at 11:01 pm
Damo says:
Think it came after Giggs revealed his Gorilla like body. You couldn’t be looking at shit like that every week
October 16 at 11:03 pm
4vets says:
October 16 at 11:05 pm
Damo says:
Nah I’ve this horrible little tuft. Like I got a Brazilian wax on my chest
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