Scout Notes- FA Cup Fifth Round- Saturday
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Ryo Miyaichi catches the eye in his first start for Bolton. Daniel Sturridge saves Chelsea’s blushes at the Bridge, Royston Drenthe inspires Everton to a comfortable win over Blackpool, while the defensive woes pile up for Arsene Wenger as the Gunners are sent packing at Sunderland:
Ryo Miyaichi
Subject of our Gameweek 25 Spot the Differential article, Bolton’s on-loan midfielder vindicated out recent praise with a goal in his first start. Miyaichi impressed coming off the bench last weekend against Wigan and was rewarded with a place in the Trotters’ first XI at Millwall yesterday, as Owen Coyle rang the changes after an insipid defeat at the hands of the Latics. The youngster wasted little time in endearing himself to the travelling support, outpacing the home defence before slotting home a composed finish with just over three minutes on the clock. Priced at 4.9, he could offer a decent cut-price midfield option if he can nail down that left wing role, though with trips to Chelsea and City up next, many will be reluctant to invest in Bolton options right now.
Tuncay
He’s been nothing more than a peripheral figure for the Trotters this term but the on loan Wolfsburg man was afforded a rare start by Coyle yesterday. The Bolton boss dropped both Martin Petrov and Chris Eagles for the Millwall game and Tuncay made his mark, setting up David N’Gog for his side’s second in the 2-0 win. Coyle also drafted in Tim Ream (priced at 4.0 in FPL) for his debut, with the US international partnering David Wheater in central defence; Zat Knight dropped down to the bench, as the visitors chalked up a rare clean sheet.
Daniel Sturridge
The forward came to the rescue for Chelsea, grabbing the equaliser against Birmingham to force a replay at St Andrews on Tuesday March 6. Sturridge has been woefully off-form over the last couple of months, having failed to score since Gameweek 17 but, with Bolton, West Brom and Stoke up next for the London outfit, has perhaps found himself back on Fantasy radars on the back of yesterday’s goal. Andre Villas-Boas’ side were poor once again, though; booed off the pitch at full-time, their performance will be a worry for any Fantasy owners, with those managers who are currently considering a punt possibly thinking twice now.
Juan Mata
With Frank Lampard and Didier Drogba starting from the bench, Mata was the automatic choice when his side were awarded a first half spot-kick. He fluffed his lines, however, as Birmingham keeper Colin Doyle dived low to his right to turn the Spaniard’s effort onto the post. It’s perhaps unlikely Mata would have been handed the penalty if either Lampard or Drogba were on the pitch, though yesterday’s miss will hardly have helped his chances in staying ahead of the pair in the pecking order.
Royston Drenthe
It seems the arrival of Steven Pienaar has spurred the Dutchman back into life. With Pienaar cup-tied for yesterday’s game against Blackpool, Drenthe was afforded a chance on the Everton left by David Moyes and was quick off the mark, netting inside 60 seconds to give the Merseysiders an early advantage. Drenthe soon followed this up with a corner-kick assist for Denis Stracqualursi five minutes later, as the home side took command at Goodison. Given the recent performances of Pienaar, however, it still seems that Drenthe will be consigned to a bench role when Everton return to league duties in Gameweek 27, with the latter’s defensive work and understanding with Leighton Baines on the flank looking likely to see him given the nod.
Denis Stracqualursi
The Argentine is starting to acclimatise to the demands of the English game after a slow beginning to his loan spell at Goodison. Stracqualursi had made a single start in the first 22 Gameweeks of the season, with eight brief sub appearances also thrown in, but has featured in the first XI for the last three league now, grabbing a goal in last week’s win over Chelsea. He netted again yesterday, prodding home from a corner, and with big-money signing Nikica Jelavic still sidelined with a stomach problem, is making a strong case for further first-team contention. Everton have a blank Gameweek, followed by a (qpr, TOT, ARS) but, as their recent victories –and clean sheets- against City and Chelsea have suggested, Moyes’ side are starting to pick up pace in the second half of the season once again.
Wes Hoolahan
With Grant Holt afforded the day off by Paul Lambert, Steve Morison partnered Simeon Jackson up top for the Canaries. Wes Hoolahan grabbed the spot-kick duties in Holt’s absence, netting from the rebound after Kasper Schmeichel had saved his initial effort. Given they haven’t been beaten at home since Gameweek 12, yesterday’s 2-1 Carrow Road defeat at the hands of Leicester proved a huge surprise for Norwich, though- up next they play host to the champions, as United roll up in Gameweek 26.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
Despite having excelled in his brief stint on the left flank in Gervinho’s recent African Cup of Nations absence, many had expected the youngster to drop to the bench upon the Ivorian’s return. Gervinho did, indeed, come straight back into the first XI but Arsene Wenger shifted Oxlade-Chamberlain over to the right instead, with a below-par Theo Walcott dropping to the bench. Oxlade-Chamberlain managed the full 90 minutes – though this was perhaps down to injuries to others forcing Wenger’s hand -and it’s clear that the Arsenal boss views him as a serious alternative to Walcott. With an FPL price difference of 6.0 compared to Walcott’s 8.8, the mid-price appeal of Oxlade-Chamberlain is obvious. A late own goal somewhat dampened his day but his performance was far from the worst in a dire Gunners display.
Arsenal Defensive Woes
This week saw Per Mertesacker sidelined with a long-term ankle injury, while Laurent Koscielny limped out of Wednesday’s 4-0 hammering in Milan. Arsenal’s options at the back were further decimated yesterday, ahead of the north London derby against Spurs. Wenger chose to omit Kieran Gibbs as a precautionary measure at the Stadium of Light, with Francis Coquelin slotting in at left-back for the Gunners. Coquelin’s day lasted just 10 minutes, though, as he limped off with what looked like a hamstring injury. Sebastien Squillaci was sent on, moving into the heart of defence, but failed to cover himself in glory- he deflected the Black Cats opener past Lukasz Fabianksi before being subbed off early in the second half with a knock. Alex Song dropped into central defence for the remainder of the game and, given that Aaron Ramsey was also subbed off with an ankle knock, Wenger has no shortage of problems for next Sunday’s derby.
Kieran Richardson
A place at left-back has dented his Fantasy potential and with the emergence of James McClean on the Sunderland wing, Richardson’s best bet for a starting role may be as part of the Black Cats’ defensive unit. At the back, Martin O’Neill’s side have impressed of late; they had chalked up four clean sheets in six prior to last week’s league defeat at the hands of Arsenal but this time managed to keep the visitors at bay, in another intelligent defensive display. A deflected opener also served a reminder of Richardson’s eye for goal, suggesting Wayne Bridge faces a real struggle to establish himself in the Black Cats XI.
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February 19 at 9:04 am
McEwan says:
A lot of differentials popped up this weekend
February 19 at 9:06 am
MANIAC says:
Who’s bench RVP this week ??
February 19 at 9:06 am
MANIAC says:
benching*
February 19 at 9:09 am
McEwan says:
You still drunk from last night? Why would you bench him?
February 19 at 9:10 am
MANIAC says:
I want to start with Enrique instead ..
February 19 at 9:18 am
McEwan says:
Good luck with that. You have Valencia injured, and you would play sig or sess ahead of RVP? Madness
February 19 at 9:51 am
MANIAC says:
Will leave siggi on bench ,, Pool not playing means RVP comes in for enrique anyway ..
February 19 at 9:21 am
4vetti - tu non camminerai mai da solo says:
That’s a little childish and very uncool this season. An RVP injury leaves you with no captain unlike last year.
February 19 at 9:22 am
4vetti - tu non camminerai mai da solo says:
February 19 at 9:27 am
Udit - Newton and Small Heath... The Two greatest Champ19ns. says:
February 19 at 9:28 am
4vetti - tu non camminerai mai da solo says:
For some reason I read it as Enrique(c) & RVP(vc)… I need more coffee!
February 19 at 9:30 am
Udit - Newton and Small Heath... The Two greatest Champ19ns. says:
Exactly that’s what your mind assumed involuntarily because it’s so common.
February 19 at 9:37 am
St. Petersburg. The Zenit of European Football says:
Morning 4Vetti, flying start.
February 19 at 9:38 am
4vetti - tu non camminerai mai da solo says:
Why thank you. I expect to carry on that way too if past experience repeats
February 19 at 9:52 am
MANIAC says:
Going with Aguero C ,, Ba VC
February 19 at 9:10 am
Udit - Newton and Small Heath... The Two greatest Champ19ns. says:
Anyone considering (C) RVP this week? I seriously am..
Perfect contrast to nomar and few others, Ha 
February 19 at 9:10 am
Udit - Newton and Small Heath... The Two greatest Champ19ns. says:
Nice timing
February 19 at 9:11 am
MANIAC says:
You may also see a prefect contrast to your points at the end of the gw .. Spurs are tight
February 19 at 9:21 am
Udit - Newton and Small Heath... The Two greatest Champ19ns. says:
in a NHL Derby?
February 19 at 9:22 am
Demi says:
What does the “H” stand for?
February 19 at 9:26 am
Udit - Newton and Small Heath... The Two greatest Champ19ns. says:
NortH
February 19 at 9:26 am
Demi says:
Ok
February 19 at 9:27 am
Udit - Newton and Small Heath... The Two greatest Champ19ns. says:
Demi there’s a spot open in the europa league competition if you’re interested.
February 19 at 9:30 am
4vetti - tu non camminerai mai da solo says:
Don’t forget Menly… just saying.
February 19 at 9:34 am
Udit - Newton and Small Heath... The Two greatest Champ19ns. says:
1 more…
February 19 at 9:35 am
Udit - Newton and Small Heath... The Two greatest Champ19ns. says:
Position that is
February 19 at 9:54 am
MANIAC says:
I’d always rate the recent form ahead of history .. Spurs are tight and Arsenal are shit .. Really dont see them scoring in this game ,, One goal at best..
February 19 at 9:31 am
St. Petersburg. The Zenit of European Football says:
I hoped you’d given up with this when lost on the last page of the last article.
February 19 at 9:35 am
Udit - Newton and Small Heath... The Two greatest Champ19ns. says:
Yes, I realized that, Copy pasted and posted on the new article
February 19 at 9:40 am
St. Petersburg. The Zenit of European Football says:
Arsenal really looked out of sorts testerday. Unless it was solely Sunderland who were flying. Gave Arsenal no time on the ball and had their midfielders in their pockets. Arteta simply shown inside with nowhere to go and nothing to do with his non existant left foot.
February 19 at 9:42 am
St. Petersburg. The Zenit of European Football says:
Y Y Y*
February 19 at 9:44 am
Udit - Newton and Small Heath... The Two greatest Champ19ns. says:
My reasoning is Forthcoming, I’ll tell you in an hour or so.
February 19 at 9:46 am
asyrafdanial says:
my prediction ars 0-0 hotspur
if rvP(c) , 2 x 2 = 4
if bale(c), 3 x 2 = 6
so, bale are better..
*math student~haha
February 19 at 10:10 am
Udit - Newton and Small Heath... The Two greatest Champ19ns. says:
Haha
0-0 is as unlikely as Chelsea winning the champions league.
February 19 at 10:13 am
St. Petersburg. The Zenit of European Football says:
Maths.
February 19 at 10:16 am
Udit - Newton and Small Heath... The Two greatest Champ19ns. says:
Mathematics I believe.
February 19 at 9:24 am
Help, I've played my wildcard and I'm still pants! says:
Anyone seen this sh*t from the post fight press conference last night? Disgraceful
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nhxxfp4hYAc
February 19 at 10:30 am
A2U says:
Horrifically embarrassing for both their country and their sport.
February 19 at 9:39 am
elninorules: Stamford Bridge's recently appointed UCL manager. は、人々に気を付ける. Roman has offered me a fortune if I win the CL! says:
If anyone hasn’t noticed already, there’s a vacancy for a managerial position in the Europa and the writers’ position in the CL. Who says these are difficult times in the job mkt?
February 19 at 9:40 am
4vetti - tu non camminerai mai da solo says:
As said above ENR, you should let Menly know as he’d be gutted to lose out a 3rd time.
February 19 at 9:42 am
Udit - Newton and Small Heath... The Two greatest Champ19ns. says:
As said above Vets
There’s one more vacancy.
February 19 at 9:42 am
elninorules: Stamford Bridge's recently appointed UCL manager. は、人々に気を付ける. Roman has offered me a fortune if I win the CL! says:
You’d be surprised to know Menly Men has already been recruited as the new manager of Rapid Bucuresti, after the overnight expulsion of shugobot and bookaholic.
February 19 at 9:44 am
St. Petersburg. The Zenit of European Football says:
What’s going on???????? I have one evening off and the night of the long knives hits the league.
February 19 at 9:46 am
CatMac - No.1 Cat of Central Sports Klub of Army (Moscow) says:
Ditto. Expulsions already and we havent even started
February 19 at 9:48 am
elninorules: Stamford Bridge's recently appointed UCL manager. は、人々に気を付ける. Roman has offered me a fortune if I win the CL! says:
As I said earlier, DRAMA galore in the Europa already – one resignation followed by a golden shandshake, two managers given the sack. And the games haven’t even started
You big boys should consider the writers’ post btw
February 19 at 9:51 am
CatMac - No.1 Cat of Central Sports Klub of Army (Moscow) says:
Oh, I know about IT’s appointment and his excellent write up of ECL Group A – read that last night. But the sackings are news to me.
I thought Colehole had volunteered himself for writer duties for UCL, or do you thing we need a more democratic process?
February 19 at 9:54 am
elninorules: Stamford Bridge's recently appointed UCL manager. は、人々に気を付ける. Roman has offered me a fortune if I win the CL! says:
Truly, IT (or now called Impressive Larnaca) has been an asset to the Europa so far. Considering how he came in cos of Reinaman’s resignation, we consider ourselves fortunate
Colehole has volunteered for his own Group H, if I ain’t mistaken. More writers the better – increases the participation as well
February 19 at 10:37 am
ColeHole & The BATE Boys - This Can't End Well. says:
Democracy is dead. Volunteering is in. I’ve done em now. We can take votes on it next time. I’ll post it off here by Group.
February 19 at 9:52 am
4vetti - tu non camminerai mai da solo says:
Oh… so do we know who Sleep Talk is in the CL group H is yet?
February 19 at 9:57 am
elninorules: Stamford Bridge's recently appointed UCL manager. は、人々に気を付ける. Roman has offered me a fortune if I win the CL! says:
Yup, he got lucky actually. Posted ONE comment last night and quite a few some posts back.
Try using the “Search Comments” feature on the previous post
February 19 at 10:00 am
elninorules: Stamford Bridge's recently appointed UCL manager. は、人々に気を付ける. Roman has offered me a fortune if I win the CL! says:
Adding on, you guys can proudly say you’re part of a 100% non-lurker Cup
February 19 at 10:00 am
4vetti - tu non camminerai mai da solo says:
Aaah… good. Thanx.
February 19 at 9:49 am
elninorules: Stamford Bridge's recently appointed UCL manager. は、人々に気を付ける. Roman has offered me a fortune if I win the CL! says:
After monitoring for 3 consecutive nights, UEFA concluded they weren’t righteous of their spots since they were lurkers
February 19 at 9:52 am
CatMac - No.1 Cat of Central Sports Klub of Army (Moscow) says:
Ah, ok. Sounds fair to me. I know Menly was pretty gutted he missed out.
February 19 at 10:15 am
Pratik-ULTRA SUPER DRAGÕES-Allez Força PORTO AlleZ!!! says:
So as chairman, director, board of member of ENR’s champions league, what is your status on lurkers in UEFA’s more prestigious competition?
February 19 at 10:17 am
Udit - Newton and Small Heath... The Two greatest Champ19ns. says:
No toleration policy.
February 19 at 10:18 am
elninorules: Stamford Bridge's recently appointed UCL manager. は、人々に気を付ける. Roman has offered me a fortune if I win the CL! says:
Haha.
100% lurker-free CL
Europa – one more manager (Prisoner FC) under scrutiny.
February 19 at 10:22 am
Pratik-ULTRA SUPER DRAGÕES-Allez Força PORTO AlleZ!!! says:
I am gonna try really hard to take a week off from this site as I have tons of exams. Enjoy the weeding and selection process.
February 19 at 10:23 am
St. Petersburg. The Zenit of European Football says:
That’s it, you’re out.
February 19 at 10:26 am
CatMac - No.1 Cat of Central Sports Klub of Army (Moscow) says:
It’s going to make the CL very challenging. 100% FFS participants = high standard.
mmm…..need to assess my tactics.
February 19 at 11:46 am
Wakka Wakka says:
If the place is still going I would be up for it. I don’t contribute a lot so would understand if there are worthier candidates.
February 19 at 9:45 am
4vetti - tu non camminerai mai da solo says:
Oh… sorry Udit. I didn’t quite understand the comment. The coffee seriously isn’t working. 4vetti slinks off to lurk
February 19 at 9:43 am
St. Petersburg. The Zenit of European Football says:
Yep I vote for Menly. Not that that means anything, just thought I’d say.
February 19 at 10:16 am
Pratik-ULTRA SUPER DRAGÕES-Allez Força PORTO AlleZ!!! says:
He’s already got a place. There’s still1 spot vacant.
February 19 at 10:14 am
ReinaMan says:
If Menly’s already got a place, I think HappyAnkit might be interested
February 19 at 10:15 am
Ssk Ginkvan Bratislapo says:
Happy Ankit should probably get the spot in my opinion.
What is all this nonsense about fielding ineligible players?
February 19 at 10:16 am
Pratik-ULTRA SUPER DRAGÕES-Allez Força PORTO AlleZ!!! says:
Ineglibility=lurking
February 19 at 10:17 am
elninorules: Stamford Bridge's recently appointed UCL manager. は、人々に気を付ける. Roman has offered me a fortune if I win the CL! says:
Read convo above, Gink
February 19 at 10:21 am
Udit - Newton and Small Heath... The Two greatest Champ19ns. says:
Gink – ineligible = Lurkers
February 19 at 10:25 am
Pratik-ULTRA SUPER DRAGÕES-Allez Força PORTO AlleZ!!! says:
Hey udit, why don’t you try and convince someone for a guest appearance in the uefa format? Maybe Camzy, it’s been so long since she showed up on the site. Even better, rope in a member!!! I seem to have totally forgotten about Happy Ankit.
February 19 at 10:22 am
Damo says:
This shit’s getting boring now.
February 19 at 10:30 am
Pratik-ULTRA SUPER DRAGÕES-Allez Força PORTO AlleZ!!! says:
This is the only interesting things that’s been happening on this site.
To summarize the rest of the events
a) Valencia to Y.Toure/Siggy/Sess
b) Aguero->Rooney gw 28
c) Downgrade Silva to Y.Toure
d) RMWCT for gw28
e) Postpone wc till gw 30 as fixtures will get cancelled and double gw’s are added
f) Evans- best defender from ManU
g) Captain choices- Rvp, Ba, Aguero, Silva
Now tell me which is better??????
February 19 at 10:33 am
Ssk Ginkvan Bratislapo says:
You missed out;
h) MIYACHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i) THE STRAQ IS IN THE HOUSE
j) Surely we can pick Moses now, just look at his cute eyes.
February 19 at 10:33 am
Damo says:
This. I come on to talk and there’s now constantly page after page of this bullshit talk. The forum’s been taken over.
February 19 at 10:36 am
Pratik-ULTRA SUPER DRAGÕES-Allez Força PORTO AlleZ!!! says:
What do you want to talk about? I am kinda kidding, but feel free to discuss.
February 19 at 9:42 am
wildrover says:
I see the majority of Lindy owners are hanging on. Is this because you think he will get his place back, he was only your 2nd keeper or you have higher priorities?
February 19 at 9:46 am
4vetti - tu non camminerai mai da solo says:
WR is a prime candidate ENR & Udit
February 19 at 10:04 am
Udit - Newton and Small Heath... The Two greatest Champ19ns. says:
Yes he is.
February 19 at 10:05 am
Udit - Newton and Small Heath... The Two greatest Champ19ns. says:
Only if he’s interested of course.
February 19 at 9:55 am
Ryan - Kazan says:
I am hanging on as I am hopeful he will get his place back. I can afford to do so because Krul has descent fixtures for the next couple of games. Hopefully Linde will be back in the starting lineup in 3 gameweeks time
February 19 at 10:07 am
Hard Van Toulouse "Im De Cobh Rambler Gaffer" says:
I actually think de Gea has been playing last few games, the bit of Lindt competition has actually helped him, but I now believe de G is in for rest of season, but that wouldn’t have been the case had Lundy stAyed fit .
February 19 at 10:10 am
Hard Van Toulouse "Im De Cobh Rambler Gaffer" says:
^^^ well !
February 19 at 10:13 am
kraftwerk says:
I can’t see Ferguson dropping De Gea again, he’s been very good since he came back in.
February 19 at 9:47 am
MANIAC says:
Got Yaya in for Valencia .. Will probably leave Siggi on bench ..
February 19 at 9:52 am
asyrafdanial says:
good…although I play Siggy.
February 19 at 9:56 am
MANIAC says:
Siggi ahead of Dempsey,Sess and Bale ??
February 19 at 11:13 am
asyrafdanial says:
sorry for late.after jog for a while..siggy instead of valencia..lol !
February 19 at 9:53 am
"Hasta la WisŁa BABY!" - Alex 'WīseKrak' Song says:
So what do guys think of dzeko ?? will he get a start this week vs BLA ??
Might have to take a 4pt hit to get rid of valencia to get a playing front 7 if dzeko is benched..
February 19 at 9:56 am
Ryan - Kazan says:
Dzeko will be benched for Belotelli. FFS’s in general agree with this
February 19 at 10:03 am
"Hasta la WisŁa BABY!" - Alex 'WīseKrak' Song says:
Ta..
February 19 at 10:03 am
elninorules: Stamford Bridge's recently appointed UCL manager. は、人々に気を付ける. Roman has offered me a fortune if I win the CL! says:
Haha nice quote there, Alex Song.
See how many Dzeko gets in the home fixture of the Europa – I reckon he could be in a good shout if he’s benched again. But, in general, City tend to score more goals with Balo on the field. Having said that, BOL & BLA are easy games and Mancini could easily afford to start Dzeko.
February 19 at 10:04 am
elninorules: Stamford Bridge's recently appointed UCL manager. は、人々に気を付ける. Roman has offered me a fortune if I win the CL! says:
*how many minutes
February 19 at 10:15 am
"Hasta la WisŁa BABY!" - Alex 'WīseKrak' Song says:
Hah Thanks.. I have the Wisla fans to thank for that..
Yes, was actually just checking out city fixtures.. Had no idea about the porto home fixture..
Hopefully balo getting a start means Dzeko has good chance of starting vs Bla and i dont have to take a hit.. I might have to just keep my faith with edin, it seems
February 19 at 10:09 am
Hard Van Toulouse "Im De Cobh Rambler Gaffer" says:
Decko to be dezked !
February 19 at 9:56 am
PDXTimbers says:
Yaya or Sess in for Valencia?
Have Dempsey, Silva, Bale, and McClean….
Thanks!
February 19 at 10:03 am
MANIAC says:
Sess
February 19 at 10:07 am
"Hasta la WisŁa BABY!" - Alex 'WīseKrak' Song says:
Say yes to Sess
February 19 at 10:12 am
St. Petersburg. The Zenit of European Football says:
Do you get price changes in that league you have linked Timberrrrs? I like the $100 budget
.
February 19 at 10:00 am
Goatboy says:
I’m actually considering bringing Victor Moses into my team. Lord help me.
February 19 at 10:04 am
MANIAC says:
Dont ,,he’s a good player but wigan are a terrible team . Go for Gylfi or Mclean instead
February 19 at 10:15 am
Milanista - taking FCK to Europa glory says:
Or Ryo
February 19 at 10:22 am
Udit - Newton and Small Heath... The Two greatest Champ19ns. says:
What makes you think bolton are better than wigan?
February 19 at 10:31 am
Milanista - taking FCK to Europa glory says:
I don’t but I think Ryo could deliver more points than Moses.
February 19 at 10:10 am
soccercards.com says:
There is historical precedence for the Lord helping Moses. You, my friend, are a different matter entirely.
February 19 at 10:13 am
Goatboy says:
Fair point.
February 19 at 10:14 am
Hard Van Toulouse "Im De Cobh Rambler Gaffer" says:
Shane ferguson man, get on before the wagon rolls !
February 19 at 10:05 am
"Hasta la WisŁa BABY!" - Alex 'WīseKrak' Song says:
Dzeko(BLA) + 4 pts vs Rooney ——OR——- Siggy(sto) vs Rooney(nor)
Which one is a closer match up ??
February 19 at 10:16 am
St. Petersburg. The Zenit of European Football says:
How is Dzeko +4? Sorry bit dense this morning……………………..and most other mornings in fairness.
February 19 at 10:30 am
Udit - Newton and Small Heath... The Two greatest Champ19ns. says:
A hit I’m guessing.
February 19 at 10:43 am
"Hasta la WisŁa BABY!" - Alex 'WīseKrak' Song says:
Yup consider it a hit vs my H2H opponent.. we have the same front 7 with dzeko and rooney the only difference..
February 19 at 10:20 am
elninorules: Stamford Bridge's recently appointed UCL manager. は、人々に気を付ける. Roman has offered me a fortune if I win the CL! says:
Udit, as per popular request, can we have a list of managers who’ve applied/expressed interest for the coveted managerial vacancy in the Europa?
February 19 at 10:22 am
St. Petersburg. The Zenit of European Football says:
Is there a brown envelope opening ceremony?
February 19 at 10:25 am
Udit - Newton and Small Heath... The Two greatest Champ19ns. says:
Haven’t you received the invitation card?
February 19 at 10:22 am
Ssk Ginkvan Bratislapo says:
Surely your not actually considering anyone other than Happy Ankit. As I remember there were only 3 players in contention for Reinaman’s spot, would be fair if they all get a spot in the league.
February 19 at 10:24 am
Udit - Newton and Small Heath... The Two greatest Champ19ns. says:
Ah, but, Gink two reasons :
1).The Europa league is a democratic league, fair that everyone get’s a chance
2). More importantly, there may be one more spot.
February 19 at 10:27 am
Ssk Ginkvan Bratislapo says:
Just seems like Menly got drafted in without a second thought and happy is being ignored.
But if there are gonna be other spots then fair enough.
February 19 at 10:30 am
Udit - Newton and Small Heath... The Two greatest Champ19ns. says:
Oh no, don’t worry, Happy will[should] get his rightful place.
February 19 at 10:31 am
Ssk Ginkvan Bratislapo says:
February 19 at 10:23 am
Udit - Newton and Small Heath... The Two greatest Champ19ns. says:
Actually very lukewarm response till now, Everyone who’s interested please comment here
——->
February 19 at 10:37 am
Pratik-ULTRA SUPER DRAGÕES-Allez Força PORTO AlleZ!!! says:
Post this on friday and you will be hit with a barrage of responses.
February 19 at 10:43 am
kraftwerk says:
Go on then, why not.
February 19 at 10:25 am
Fuzzy Czarbles - Manager, Shakhtar Donetsk says:
Good morning.
Miyaichi!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ive been reading the gossip mags, apparently Miyaichi and Tanaka are an item?
February 19 at 10:26 am
Udit - Newton and Small Heath... The Two greatest Champ19ns. says:
Good to see you FW or FC now, how are those dead bodies coming along?
February 19 at 10:30 am
Fuzzy Czarbles - Manager, Shakhtar Donetsk says:
enjoying a little holiday. the dead will still be dead when i get back hopefully.
February 19 at 10:34 am
Doosra - Αθλητική Ένωσις Κωνσταντινουπόλεως - 1924 says:
You don’t appear to be taking your new job seriously enough!!!
February 19 at 10:37 am
Udit - Newton and Small Heath... The Two greatest Champ19ns. says:
+1, could be in line for the sack this chap.
February 19 at 10:49 am
Doosra - Αθλητική Ένωσις Κωνσταντινουπόλεως - 1924 says:
February 19 at 10:27 am
Ssk Ginkvan Bratislapo says:
loving the grav
February 19 at 10:31 am
Fuzzy Czarbles - Manager, Shakhtar Donetsk says:
ready to emerge from Group G!
February 19 at 10:34 am
Pratik-ULTRA SUPER DRAGÕES-Allez Força PORTO AlleZ!!! says:
So is it Ba, Aguero or Mr.X for captain? I will be honest, I am leaning towards Ba. But a lot depends on the Porto-City match.
February 19 at 10:36 am
Fuzzy Czarbles - Manager, Shakhtar Donetsk says:
Senderos (C) FTW!!
February 19 at 10:40 am
Pratik-ULTRA SUPER DRAGÕES-Allez Força PORTO AlleZ!!! says:
Nice!!! I think i am in love with the idea! Just promise me you will run with it.
)
February 19 at 10:45 am
Fuzzy Czarbles - Manager, Shakhtar Donetsk says:
it has to be said, and you can call me out for making excuses in advance, but you have a major advantage over me to start this tournament. with all the teams being so similar, so close from the WC window, the 4 point advantage has a lot more impact than i think it will a few weeks from now when we play again and our teams will be likely more different. But Fuzzy will figure out a way!!!
February 19 at 11:00 am
Pratik-ULTRA SUPER DRAGÕES-Allez Força PORTO AlleZ!!! says:
No kidding, 4 pt is absolutely crucial. You can now truly sympathize with the manager’s predicament when they say that the fixture list has been cruel to them. I also have a wc left, which can really come in handy. Most likely will use that to level the competition on an away fixture.
February 19 at 11:06 am
Fuzzy Czarbles - Manager, Shakhtar Donetsk says:
so recognizing the distinct disadvantage i have against you, it should be fair to assume you wouldnt WC when you play me again. No one would be so cruel…….would they?
February 19 at 11:16 am
Pratik-ULTRA SUPER DRAGÕES-Allez Força PORTO AlleZ!!! says:
Life’s not fair, but if i can avoid it , I will.
February 19 at 10:27 am
Doosra - Αθλητική Ένωσις Κωνσταντινουπόλεως - 1924 says:
Good morning, campers! Are we happy?
February 19 at 10:28 am
Ssk Ginkvan Bratislapo says:
NO
February 19 at 10:29 am
Udit - Newton and Small Heath... The Two greatest Champ19ns. says:
Why are you sad little distant cousin of homo sapiens?
February 19 at 10:30 am
Ssk Ginkvan Bratislapo says:
meh I just felt like saying no really. Cant really complain about life, it could be a whole lot worse.
February 19 at 10:32 am
Doosra - Αθλητική Ένωσις Κωνσταντινουπόλεως - 1924 says:
I LOVE your set-up! Top Job!!!
Bratislllapppo!
February 19 at 10:35 am
Ssk Ginkvan Bratislapo says:
I will slapo your brati!
See inuendo built in.
February 19 at 10:43 am
Doosra - Αθλητική Ένωσις Κωνσταντινουπόλεως - 1924 says:
February 19 at 10:28 am
Udit - Newton and Small Heath... The Two greatest Champ19ns. says:
There’s you are
You didn’t respond to my post yesterday? long time doos. Got rid of newman?? 
February 19 at 10:31 am
Doosra - Αθλητική Ένωσις Κωνσταντινουπόλεως - 1924 says:
Who he? I am visionary manager of Great Greek Football Team. No need of salad salesmen.
February 19 at 10:33 am
CatMac - No.1 Cat of Central Sports Klub of Army (Moscow) says:
Sorted out which AEK you are now Doos?
February 19 at 10:34 am
Udit - Newton and Small Heath... The Two greatest Champ19ns. says:
Athens I believe, the city in crisis
Poor Doos, he inadvertently leaves his trail of destruction everywhere
February 19 at 10:37 am
Doosra - Αθλητική Ένωσις Κωνσταντινουπόλεως - 1924 says:
I had to get the money for the team from somewhere …
February 19 at 10:36 am
Doosra - Αθλητική Ένωσις Κωνσταντινουπόλεως - 1924 says:
I always knew which one I am – didn’t know about Larnaca, to my shame!
Thought it was an airport!!! 
February 19 at 10:41 am
CatMac - No.1 Cat of Central Sports Klub of Army (Moscow) says:
Easy to mistake to make to be fair. Looking through the list there’s quite a few teams beginning with AEK
February 19 at 10:43 am
Doosra - Αθλητική Ένωσις Κωνσταντινουπόλεως - 1924 says:
Eeek!
February 19 at 10:33 am
Udit - Newton and Small Heath... The Two greatest Champ19ns. says:
I thought you would like my new grav
February 19 at 10:35 am
Doosra - Αθλητική Ένωσις Κωνσταντινουπόλεως - 1924 says:
I really do … but it is a time for things football related …
February 19 at 10:36 am
Udit - Newton and Small Heath... The Two greatest Champ19ns. says:
Don’t you mean Greek football related??
February 19 at 10:37 am
Doosra - Αθλητική Ένωσις Κωνσταντινουπόλεως - 1924 says:
Even better!!!
February 19 at 10:33 am
Fuzzy Czarbles - Manager, Shakhtar Donetsk says:
will be happy until Huth scores a goal in about 90 minutes.
February 19 at 10:40 am
Doosra - Αθλητική Ένωσις Κωνσταντινουπόλεως - 1924 says:
You are setting the bar too high …
February 19 at 10:35 am
St. Petersburg. The Zenit of European Football says:
I certainly are.
February 19 at 10:39 am
Doosra - Αθλητική Ένωσις Κωνσταντινουπόλεως - 1924 says:
Schizophrenic???
February 19 at 10:51 am
St. Petersburg. The Zenit of European Football says:
He is, I’m not.
February 19 at 10:33 am
tw says:
I have a feeling bale could explode this week. anyone with me?
February 19 at 10:35 am
Udit - Newton and Small Heath... The Two greatest Champ19ns. says:
I’m with RVP so no.
February 19 at 10:41 am
Pratik-ULTRA SUPER DRAGÕES-Allez Força PORTO AlleZ!!! says:
Could but way too risky to give him the armband. Keep him on the first 11 and negate out the effect.
February 19 at 10:34 am
ColeHole & The BATE Boys - This Can't End Well. says:
Here it is – I’ve done so little real work today…
UCL 2012 Team Profiles – Big Thanks to Impressive Lanaca for the idea and the Key Differentials bit. Please feel free to modify this.
Group A
Manager: Back to Back Ballacks
Team: Bayern Munich
Rank: 10,939
TV: 105.8
Vetran FPL player Ballacks takes the top spot in Group A. Boasting five
consecutive 2000+ points seasons, including 2 top 10K finishes, he
will surely be looking for a return to the glory days of 2006-2008.
Liberal with the transfers (31 so far), Ballacks is yet to play
his wildcard and will no doubt be confident that it won’t be required
until the knock out stages.
Key Differential: Alex OC is the most exotic player here but seems detined for
the bench. Instead, look to Taiwo and Zamora to score in their
home fixture, against FUL no less. Deprived of Robert Huth, Ballacks could
reinforce at the back but the smart money is on him saving the transfer for
the second group game.
Manager: Tommytour59
Team: Napoli
Rank: 11,195
TV: 107.4
With a score just 1 point and 256 places below the top group seed,
Tommytour59 seems well placed to chase first place and a kinder draw
in the knock-outs. Having taken just 3 hits this season and with a sub
10K finsh last term, Napoli will prove to be a mighty obstacle to all the
other entrants in the group.
Key Differential: Moses. Yep, the Holy One. Stop sniggering at the back.
Anyone who’s seen wigan’s fixtures will know that Moses should get every
chance to score big. Shawcross, meanwhile has two home games. Even with Senderos
injured, Napoli are formidable opponents. Triple Man C coverage ain’t too shabby
either.
Manager: Roberto Newman-cini
Team: Manchester City
Rank: 6324
TV: 110.4
To call Man city a dark horse hardly seems fair, given manager Neman-cini’s
drive for a second consecutive sub 5K finish this season. Usually a careful planner,
Newman-cini’s been rather caught short by injuries to both Valencia and Lindegaard
and a slight loss of form post winter wildcard. Rivals will be moniotoring his
transfers with great interest.
Key Differential: Transfers hold the key here. Only 1 free and up to three inactive
players. A late change is on the cards with the prospect of a points hit not too remote.
Manager: TW
Team: Villareal
Rank: 87,865
TV: 110.4
The Yellow Submarine, led by enigmatic manager TW, have their task cut out for them
in this tough group. They will likely be relying on subtantial transfer funds and a
kind run of games. Holding triple Man City assests should help their cause, but their
first objective will surely be to finish third in the group and drop into the Europa
League knockouts.
Key Differential: The only team in Group A to hold Sessegnon, proving that differentials
are all relative. With over 1m in the bank, a defensive upgrade is also possible here.
February 19 at 10:35 am
Udit - Newton and Small Heath... The Two greatest Champ19ns. says:
woah woah woah woah WOAH.
February 19 at 10:40 am
St. Petersburg. The Zenit of European Football says:
Hell’s teeth, that’s a lot of work for 1 group.
February 19 at 10:44 am
ColeHole & The BATE Boys - This Can't End Well. says:
Only work if you’re getting paid. I CHOSE to do this instead. It’ll teach my wife to leave me unattended for 24 hours.
I wouldn’t know where to start explaining this to her.
February 19 at 10:49 am
Udit - Newton and Small Heath... The Two greatest Champ19ns. says:
February 19 at 10:55 am
St. Petersburg. The Zenit of European Football says:
My wife doesn’t need teaching, she does it instinctively.
February 19 at 10:42 am
EpicFAIL - AVFC supporter, Sporting Lisbon manager, Europa League winner and Psychic. says:
Pretty impressive write up.
February 19 at 10:45 am
Pratik-ULTRA SUPER DRAGÕES-Allez Força PORTO AlleZ!!! says:
Really nice work
February 19 at 12:48 pm
Tommytour59 - Napoli says:
Excellent write up! Come on Victor!
February 19 at 3:04 pm
elninorules: Stamford Bridge's recently appointed UCL manager. は、人々に気を付ける. CL Group Reviews (ColeHole) are out! says:
Interesting read, this being the Group of Death!
Veteran B2BB, Grp Fav Tommy, Careful planner Newman & Enigmatic TW – what a mix.
February 19 at 10:35 am
ReinaMan says:
What do you guys think of Man United’s supposed new kit?
http://www.mirrorfootball.co.u.....67144.html
February 19 at 10:38 am
Udit - Newton and Small Heath... The Two greatest Champ19ns. says:
I like it.
February 19 at 10:39 am
Ssk Ginkvan Bratislapo says:
ergh
February 19 at 10:41 am
Doosra - Αθλητική Ένωσις Κωνσταντινουπόλεως - 1924 says:
Gross.
February 19 at 10:41 am
Fuzzy Czarbles - Manager, Shakhtar Donetsk says:
looks like something I would cover a picnic table with
February 19 at 10:43 am
Ssk Ginkvan Bratislapo says:
That sounds like a wonderful way of insulting manu fans at a bbq. Pity it will cost so much.
February 19 at 10:43 am
Milanista - taking FCK to Europa glory says:
Hideous. No big club should wear something so ugly.
February 19 at 10:43 am
St. Petersburg. The Zenit of European Football says:
I think it will make them another few £mil to go in the Glazers banks.
February 19 at 10:44 am
ReinaMan says:
Just found this, looks a bit better
http://www.caughtoffside.com/2.....age-video/
February 19 at 10:48 am
Ssk Ginkvan Bratislapo says:
The Barca one aint too bad. But what on earth are nike doing?
February 19 at 10:45 am
EpicFAIL - AVFC supporter, Sporting Lisbon manager, Europa League winner and Psychic. says:
Disgusting.
February 19 at 10:47 am
kraftwerk says:
That’s apparently a rubbish fake, this is more like it, along with the new Arsenal and Barca kits:
http://football-talk.co.uk/595.....01213-kit/
Red and lighter red tartan as opposed to black. Marginally better, but still horrible.
As for the Barca kit…
February 19 at 10:50 am
ReinaMan says:
http://www.fantasyfootballscou.....nt-2747921
February 19 at 10:40 am
EpicFAIL - AVFC supporter, Sporting Lisbon manager, Europa League winner and Psychic. says:
Sup fools. So what have I missed over the last 12 hours, owt or nowt?
February 19 at 10:42 am
St. Petersburg. The Zenit of European Football says:
Night of the Long Knives, sackings, changes. Haven’t caught up yet myself.
February 19 at 10:48 am
EpicFAIL - AVFC supporter, Sporting Lisbon manager, Europa League winner and Psychic. says:
Cheers big ears. I’m slowly getting caught up. Looks like there have been quite a few big changes. As long as I haven’t been given the boot (yet), then all is well.
February 19 at 10:43 am
Udit - Newton and Small Heath... The Two greatest Champ19ns. says:
all bogus and stupid
February 19 at 10:44 am
Udit - Newton and Small Heath... The Two greatest Champ19ns. says:
Sigh, never leave the computer on when you go off to do a job
February 19 at 10:44 am
Doosra - Αθλητική Ένωσις Κωνσταντινουπόλεως - 1924 says:
Reply fail.
February 19 at 10:44 am
St. Petersburg. The Zenit of European Football says:
Life?
February 19 at 10:48 am
Fuzzy Czarbles - Manager, Shakhtar Donetsk says:
3 of the 4 group G members here, lovely!! Who will write-up a preview of our group? Im too lazy but I want the attention anyway!!
February 19 at 10:52 am
ColeHole & The BATE Boys - This Can't End Well. says:
I’ve done it. Sorry! just wanted to do my bit, after all the good feelings about this comp.
February 19 at 10:53 am
Fuzzy Czarbles - Manager, Shakhtar Donetsk says:
nevermind, apparently i just need to wait about 5 more letters. Keep it coming Colehole!!!
February 19 at 10:51 am
ColeHole & The BATE Boys - This Can't End Well. says:
Group B
Manager: JMS – Inter’s interim.
Team: Internazionale
Rank: 1,708
TV: 107.9
JMS arrives in hot form. Four green arrows since the Winter wildcard have seen him
shoot up nearly 8000 places and make him the runaway favourite in group B. Not daunting
enough? How about a rank of 309 in 2009? This team means business.
Key Differential: Look for Valencia to be replaced, although McClean’s form could instead see
JMS’ funds go to upgrading the defense. Clichy looks ripe for the chop here. A double transfer
is nigh on unimaginable given that JMS has taken just one points hit this season, so the Yak
will surely start at the Etihad.
Manager:CatMac
Team: CSKA Moscow
Rank: 22,408
TV: 109.8
A poor run of form has seen CatMac slip over 20,000 places since the turn of the year.
Don’t be fooled by this, she’s still the 5th best manager Zambia have to offer. Managing
through the long Russian winter could take it’s toll on this outfit, though rumours of a
robot / android body upgrade are as yet unconfirmed.
Key Differential: Big Jon Walters gets his chance to shine. Whilst CatMac will no doubt be
losing patience with the OOP-er, two tasty home fixtures could be a shot in the arm for this
team and will aid Sharcross’ points too. Given the uncertainty surrounding Stoke players,
Will the mercurial Dzeko be trusted to lead the attack?
Manager: GreenWindMill
Team: Trabzanspor
Rank: 44,338
TV: 105.8
An FPL veteran, GreenWindMill’s Trabzanspor are the only team in this group to still hold their
wildcard. A rise of nearly 20,000 places since GW18 is not bad going, considering that Mackems
are not allowed in this team. Controversial team selection issues aside, GreenWindMill’s last
weekly rank below 1 million was way back in GW 14, so form remains good here.
Key Differential: It’s not often that you see a team with Kenny between the sticks. He looks
set to feature this week. Moses is another player with every chance to score big in the group stages,
or at least nab the two points that could herald victory rather than defeat.
Manager: Chris_White
Team: Lille
Rank: 79,039
TV: 108.5
A Below par 33 in GW25 shouldn’t distract you from the steady progress that Lille have made all season.
The ranking will surely continue to improve, making Chris a dark horse manager if ever there was one.
Should he make it through the group, expect him to continue to peak as the competition progresses. The worst case scenario? Finishing bottom of the group and missing out on Europa League knockouts.
Key Differential: Gareth McAuley may not see much game time but any points he earns will not be shared with the other teams. Replacing Valencia is not imperative for this week though we can’t discount a cheeky points hit with this manager.
February 19 at 10:52 am
Udit - Newton and Small Heath... The Two greatest Champ19ns. says:
Good heavens!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Slow down man, how many buggu’s can i make?
February 19 at 10:54 am
ColeHole & The BATE Boys - This Can't End Well. says:
They’ll all be on this thread!
February 19 at 10:53 am
ColeHole & The BATE Boys - This Can't End Well. says:
hmm, formatting issues. Oh, well.
February 19 at 10:57 am
Ssk Ginkvan Bratislapo says:
Catmac is the 5th best manager in Zambia, blimey they must be bad at managing. I am 9th best in Burkina Faso and I got a fair few points over Catmac.
February 19 at 11:05 am
ColeHole & The BATE Boys - This Can't End Well. says:
yes, they got a foreign manager for the ACON this year.
February 19 at 11:09 am
CatMac - No.1 Cat of Central Sports Klub of Army (Moscow) says:
Nice write-up though, I must say. Well done
February 19 at 11:06 am
CatMac - No.1 Cat of Central Sports Klub of Army (Moscow) says:
Oi, they did me proud in the AFCON
February 19 at 11:07 am
Pratik-ULTRA SUPER DRAGÕES-Allez Força PORTO AlleZ!!! says:
Good stuff, the robot/android upgrade made me laugh.
February 19 at 1:44 pm
GreenWindmill - Riding The Black Sea Storm Of Trabzonspor says:
Late to the party but just noticed this – lovely stuff!
February 19 at 3:10 pm
elninorules: Stamford Bridge's recently appointed UCL manager. は、人々に気を付ける. CL Group Reviews (ColeHole) are out! says:
“Managing through the long Russian winter could take it’s toll on this outfit, though rumours of a
robot / android body upgrade are as yet unconfirmed.”
Super LOL-worthy that.
February 19 at 10:55 am
Alonso The Great Midfielder says:
please help me…..
verm to bradsley or other below 5million?
bellamy to aguero or rooney??
February 19 at 11:05 am
Pennywise says:
Verm to Evans, Bell to Roo. Obviously!
February 19 at 11:07 am
Thesteady-not the wobbly.. says:
x2222
February 19 at 11:09 am
Alonso The Great Midfielder says:
is evans nailed on??
February 19 at 11:10 am
Thesteady-not the wobbly.. says:
Yes.
February 19 at 11:07 am
St. Petersburg. The Zenit of European Football says:
Bardsley took a knock, I’d give it a few days just to make sure everyone is fine, after the Euro games, to be on the safe side.
February 19 at 10:57 am
BigAndy_79 says:
Is anyone considering selling RVP ?
February 19 at 10:59 am
EpicFAIL - AVFC supporter, Sporting Lisbon manager, Europa League winner and Psychic. says:
When/if he gets injured.
February 19 at 11:04 am
Udit - Newton and Small Heath... The Two greatest Champ19ns. says:
Or jailed
February 19 at 11:07 am
EpicFAIL - AVFC supporter, Sporting Lisbon manager, Europa League winner and Psychic. says:
Aha, you’ve got a memory like an elephant. I am wishing jail upon Persie as we speak.
February 19 at 11:11 am
Udit - Newton and Small Heath... The Two greatest Champ19ns. says:
Stick a pin for me in the voodoo doll as well
February 19 at 11:02 am
gribude says:
proly immediately after tot game…
February 19 at 11:02 am
HappyAnkit- Join My New UCL Leagues-Classic & H2H-226721-44668 & 226721-44669 says:
Nope
February 19 at 11:03 am
Ronaldo-The Great One not the other guy says:
For who? I already have Rooney and please don’t say Aguero he is not in their league fantasy-wise
February 19 at 11:03 am
St. Petersburg. The Zenit of European Football says:
OK, in honour of the CL format H2H league, I have re-linked my FPL team……………..But the first sign of another red arrow and off it goes again. I’m telling you.
February 19 at 11:10 am
Fuzzy Czarbles - Manager, Shakhtar Donetsk says:
my Ukranians can spy much easier on you now!!
February 19 at 11:05 am
HappyAnkit- Join My New UCL Leagues-Classic & H2H-226721-44668 & 226721-44669 says:
Hello Everyone!
Nice to be back!
February 19 at 11:07 am
Udit - Newton and Small Heath... The Two greatest Champ19ns. says:
Hello
how have you been doing?
February 19 at 11:13 am
Doosra - Αθλητική Ένωσις Κωνσταντινουπόλεως - 1924 says:
Udit – can you tell me what the goal difference thing is, please?
February 19 at 11:16 am
HappyAnkit- Join My New UCL Leagues-Classic & H2H-226721-44668 & 226721-44669 says:
Was on a day out yesterday.
February 19 at 11:08 am
Pratik-ULTRA SUPER DRAGÕES-Allez Força PORTO AlleZ!!! says:
You better stake your claim to a spot in Europa before time runs out!
February 19 at 11:17 am
HappyAnkit- Join My New UCL Leagues-Classic & H2H-226721-44668 & 226721-44669 says:
????
February 19 at 11:06 am
Demi says:
Starting XI vs Crawley Town: Begovic; Shotton, Shawcross (c), Upson, Collins; Delap, Whelan, Whitehead, Walters; Jerome, Crouch
February 19 at 11:06 am
Thesteady-not the wobbly.. says:
What is the best combo from GW 28 onwards barring no injuries?
A:Silva and McClean
B:Yaya Toure and Sessegnon
February 19 at 11:12 am
Doosra - Αθλητική Ένωσις Κωνσταντινουπόλεως - 1924 says:
B, imo. It is what I’m aiming for.
February 19 at 11:07 am
Doosra - Αθλητική Ένωσις Κωνσταντινουπόλεως - 1924 says:
ElNinoRules – are you here?
February 19 at 11:08 am
ColeHole & The BATE Boys - This Can't End Well. says:
Group C
Manager: TorresMagic
Team: Benfica
Rank: 55,474
TV: 107.1
A Sven of a manager here with many fingers in many pies. TorresMagic will be desperate for Napoli to
match last years’ rank of 848. One of only a few to have taken no hits this season, TM’s philosophy is
all about the forward planning. A sharp rise in his recent form will give confidence that the team
are peaking at just the right time.
Key Differential: How long can Wes Brown stay in this team? With Senderos’ condition not yet known, a defensive transfer is possible this week. We’re also in the rare position of seeing Kompany as a
differential in this group – TM will doubtless be hoping for another Richards no show.
Manager: Sir Arselot FC
Team: FC Basel
Rank: 41,416
TV: 107.6
Sir Arselot will be hoping to do well in this group. He has a fair chance. Mixed form
has seen his team lurch between 20,000 and 50,000 since Gw 15. No stranger to taking hits,
Sir Arse could refresh his line up at any time, causing disruption in a group where 2nd place
seems wide open.
Key Differential: Zamora provides a dangerous option, playing for a new club with excellent short term
fixtures. Raylor, Walters and Huth are capable of large scores, though the latter is a prime candidate
for an upgrade. With 3.2m in the bank, this team remains dangerous with obvious upset potential.
Manager: FergoDog
Team: Manchester United
Rank: 6,168
TV: 111.1
Group B’s top dog is having a cracker of a season, staying in the top 10K for 9 weeks and counting. A
small recent blip provides the only chink in his armour for rivals to exploit. Given his huge team
value, FergoDog is well placed to correct this and end his season in the top 10K, with perhaps a nice
cup run to boot.
Key Differential: FergoDog doesn’t shirk from making transfers. We are likely to see Valencia and
Sturridge replaced sooner rather than later. With 4.5m in the bank, he has the entire range of
players to chose from. Expect to see a BIG hitter drafted in soon.
Manager: JoeySamSam
Team: Otelul Galati
Rank: 57,576
TV: 107.6
Led by a manager who prefers not to seek the spotlight, tongue twisting team Otelul Galati will want
to stay in the competition as long as they can, despite a drop of nearly 20,000 places last week and
three consecutive 4 pointers. The winter wildcard’s initial boost seems to be fading rapidly.
Key Differential: In a team with several left field choices, Dave Cisse stands first amongst equals.
Fantasy bounty could also be delivered by Larsson and Old Timmy Cahill. Will he hedge his bets and keep his Liverpool and Everton assets through the blank week? With Valencia also out, it’s unlikely.
February 19 at 2:59 pm
Daniel - Chelsea for the honor of English football in CL says:
keep them coming
February 19 at 3:13 pm
elninorules: Stamford Bridge's recently appointed UCL manager. は、人々に気を付ける. CL Group Reviews (ColeHole) are out! says:
Lovely stuff! Especially you going on to predict what each manager would potentially do – unknowingly offering them sound advice
February 19 at 11:08 am
Button Phobic says:
Anyone know how near Shawcross is to a suspension?
February 19 at 11:11 am
Demi says:
3 Yellows away