May
04

Leighton Baines remains sidelined for Everton at Molineux. Theo Walcott may return for Arsenal next weekend. James Morrison is back for the Baggies, Thomas Sorensen will take over in goal for Stoke’s last two, while Kyle Walker is fit enough to start for Spurs, despite a broken toe.

Leighton Baines has been ruled out of Everton’s trip to Wolves this weekend. David Moyes revealed earlier that the left-back is making good progress from a hamstring injury but a Molineux recall will come too soon. Victor Anichebe is also out after sustaining yet another groin injury at Stoke on Tuesday, while Jack Rodwell is expected to remain sidelined with a hamstring problem. Phil Neville and Darron Gibson both remain doubts for the Toffees.

Arsene Wenger has revealed that Theo Walcott could return for Arsenal next weekend. The winger was expected to be out for the season after sustaining a calf injury in the Gameweek 35 draw with Chelsea but is recovering quicker than expected and may come into contention for the trip to West Brom on the final day of the campaign, according to his manager:

If all goes well he is back in normal training on Thursday or Friday. Then we have to assess the risk of a setback, so we will see. If all goes well he could be back for the next weekend.

Wenger also admitted Abou Diaby is expected to miss Arsenal’s final two games of the season with a calf problem. The midfielder came on as a sub late in last week’s draw at Stoke but picked up the injury at some point in his 17 minutes of pitch time. Johan Djourou “should” be available for tomorrow’s game with Norwich, though is likely to go handed a bench role at best.

Roberto Di Matteo has today ruled both Gary Cahill and David Luiz out of the FA Cup Final against Liverpool tomorrow. The interim Chelsea boss revealed he hopes the pair will return to training next week, placing question marks against their availability for Tuesday’s trip to Chelsea. With both John Terry and Branislav Ivanovic suspended for the Champions League Final against Bayern, however, it’s conceivable that Di Matteo will choose not to risk either Cahill or Luiz in domestic action – an injury to either would limit his already-decimated defensive options further ahead of the Allianz Arena showdown on May 19.

Alex McLeish hardly has his problems to seek right now. Just three points above the drop zone and with Spurs rolling up to the midlands on Sunday, the beleaguered Villa boss has had to discipline three of his first-team players after an altercation at the club’s player of the year awards on Tuesday evening. Fabian Delph, Chris Herd and James Collins have all been fined for their behaviour and have issued formal apologies for their roles in a night club brawl.

Martin Olsson could return for Blackburn’s crucial home game with Wigan on Monday evening. The Swede has played just 29 minutes over the past three Gameweeks due to a groin injury but Steve Kean revealed earlier today that Olsson has now shrugged off the injury and is on course to face the Latics. David Dunn is available after recovering from a tight Achilles problem, though Kean is sweating on the fitness of Bradley Orr – the defender hasn’t trained due to an Achilles tendon problem.

West Brom have confirmed James Morrison is available for selection for West Brom’s game at Bolton tomorrow. The Scot was expected to be out for the season after sustaining a knee injury in Gameweek 30 but has returned to training this week. The Baggies are sweating on the fitness of Peter Odemwingie, though; the Nigerian is struggling with a hamstring problem. Shane Long picked up a knock in last week’s draw with Villa but is expected to be available.

Tony Pulis has confirmed Thomas Sorensen will take over from Asmir Begovic for Stoke’s final two matches of the season. The Potters boss feels that Sorensen is in need of match practice for this summer’s Euro 2012 with Denmark and will hand him the keeper’s jersey ahead of the games against QPR and Bolton – a blow for Begovic’s 6.7% of Fantasy owners. Andy Wilkinson is recovering from a groin problem that kept him out of the double Gameweek, while Jermaine Pennant and Rory Delap are also doubts, with hamstring and calf problems respectively.

Nigel Reo-Coker is a doubt for Bolton, according to Owen Coyle. The Trotters boss admitted that the midfielder is still struggling with the leg problem that has curtailed his game time in the past couple of matches. Darren Pratley remains out with a virus, Gretar Steinsson is still a doubt, while Coyle also confirmed that Chung-Yong Lee will not feature in the final two games, despite the midfielder returning to first-team training.

Simon Mignolet will return in goal for Sunderland’s trip to Fulham tomorrow. The Belgian was rested for last week’s home clash against Bolton but replacement Craig Gordon failed to impress, conceding two against the Trotters. In other team news, John O’Shea and Nicklas Bendtner are both looking to overcome foot injuries in time for the trip to the Cottage.

Kyle Walker is available for selection ahead of Spurs’ trip to Villa. The right-back, who has been transferred in by over 38,000 Fantasy managers this week, has received pain killing injections on a broken toe sustained in Wednesday’s win at Bolton. Harry Redknapp also revealed he is hopeful of having Scott Parker back for Sunday – the midfielder has missed the last two matches with an Achilles problem but has returned to training this morning.

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1,205 Responses to “Scout Scribbles – Baines Still Out for Toffees”

  1. May 4 at 4:30 pm

    EmDee says:

    Afternoon All, I think I should have TOT cover but can’t afford Bale or VDV should i still stay with TOT and go for Lennon or look at alternatives? Current MF Demps, Siggy, Pienaar,

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    1. May 4 at 4:33 pm

      ScoutCast not pearls before swine says:

      I would rather have Valencia or Moses than Lennon, I think.

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      1. May 4 at 4:35 pm

        EmDee says:

        thanks for the response Lennon did well last week was my point. But so did Moses i guess and cheaper. Can’t afford Valencia only got 7.8

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    2. May 4 at 4:33 pm

      snowy84 says:

      Siggy has to go. Go Moses or Maloney.

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    3. May 4 at 4:33 pm

      Elwood says:

      Alternatives, maybe Moses.

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  2. May 4 at 4:30 pm

    Elwood says:

    wond on a scout cast?Any

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    1. May 4 at 4:33 pm

      Elwood says:

      Not sure what happened there. Predictive dog latin it looks like.

      Has Granville commented about a scoutcast this week?

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    2. May 4 at 4:33 pm

      Connor's Calling says:

      nope. Mark’s partner had to go to a funeral, so he was on babysitting duty.

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  3. May 4 at 4:34 pm

    The Rock says:

    Mingolet
    Terry, Kaboul, Wheater
    VDV, Bale, Dempsey, Pienaar
    Cisse, RVP(C), Jelavic

    Bogdan, Barfa, Caulker, Evans

    How does that team look? have 1 free transfer, was thinking of bringing in an Arsenal or Utd defender?

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    1. May 4 at 4:35 pm

      ChristIna - Winner of JPT final 2012 says:

      What about one of Bale/DVD to valencia? Or I’d save the trade.

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    2. May 4 at 4:36 pm

      Connor's Calling says:

      it looks good.
      im trying to weigh up using a free tranny on a defender as well. cant decide whether it’s worth it or better to have 2 next week (as i WILL want some Man C cover)
      IF my rival didnt have Hibbert, i’d prob leave it…still unsure in any event
      (i.e. if you’re not looking to ‘cover’ i’d be tempted to leave)

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    3. May 4 at 4:37 pm

      ILOVEBAPS says:

      I wouldn’t bother with defenders. Your team is good!
      Only possible dilemma is you have no Utd attacking cover.

      How about Cisse > Rooney if money is ok?
      Or Bale > Nani??

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  4. May 4 at 4:34 pm

    Connor's Calling says:

    quick Q, as still cant decide:

    A) Play Turner @ Fulham, save a tranny and (maybe) bring in Moses + Aguero for Cisse + Demps next week for free

    B) Evans -> Hibbert (who’s owned by chasing rival) this week (bench Turner), then Rooney -> Aguero next week.

    Fanks

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  5. May 4 at 4:34 pm

    ILOVEBAPS says:

    Ade > Rooney worth it for a -4??

    or

    Vdv/ Demps > Nani for -4??

    I think i need some Utd coverage.

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    1. May 4 at 4:36 pm

      ChristIna - Winner of JPT final 2012 says:

      Rooney

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      1. May 4 at 4:47 pm

        Pineybyrne says:

        +1

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  6. May 4 at 4:34 pm

    seanie3 says:

    krul (vorm)
    verm, santon, turner (evans, caulker)
    dempsey, bale, valencia, pienaar
    rooney, jelavic, pienaar

    who should I transfer out for RVP?

    Also is it worth a hit to get turner out and who’s the best def for the last two gw’s
    cheers

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    1. May 4 at 4:35 pm

      SMOOTH says:

      one of the pienaars

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      1. May 4 at 4:37 pm

        seanie3 says:

        whoops, that should read jelavic, sorry

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        1. May 4 at 4:39 pm

          roscola says:

          In that case, one of the jelavic twins

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          1. May 4 at 4:44 pm

            colonel shoe says:

            lol :P

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          2. May 4 at 4:45 pm

            seanie3 says:

            jesus, no need to be a smart arse,

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            1. May 4 at 4:51 pm

              Woy of the Wovers says:

              Here, I have to disagree with you.

              Best read of the day

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    2. May 4 at 4:48 pm

      Pineybyrne says:

      haha :D

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  7. May 4 at 4:36 pm

    Falken90 says:

    Should i,
    A: go for the hamburgers i bought yesterday, or
    B: follow my guts and go to the mall to get tacos and some coronas for a 20 bucks hit?

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    1. May 4 at 4:49 pm

      Pineybyrne says:

      C. Don’t bother asking

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      1. May 4 at 4:50 pm

        Falken90 says:

        #epicfunfail

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  8. May 4 at 4:37 pm

    Woy of the Wovers says:

    Ok last try.

    a) Rooney, or
    b) RVP?

    Rooney protects two ML while RVP protects one.

    Bonus question. Is it worth a hit for Cahill ->Vermaelen?

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    1. May 4 at 4:45 pm

      1966 was a great year for English football - Eric was born says:

      RVP

      If you can’t put 3 out at the back, yes. If you can put 3 out, maybe, depends on your other defs.

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      1. May 4 at 4:54 pm

        Woy of the Wovers says:

        Even though this will run the risk of leaving my rival with Rooney/Cisse as differentials – I would have RVP/Aguero

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  9. May 4 at 4:37 pm

    Diego Morethan says:

    5 points behind in my ML. The two players the leader has I’m worried about are Jelavic and Moses. Not wanting to take a hit should I have for this gameweek…

    A Jel (wolves) and Siggy (man u)
    B Cisse (MAN C) and Moses

    FYI we both currently have Cisse but I would be taking him out to do this. Any advice appreciated!

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    1. May 4 at 4:52 pm

      Pineybyrne says:

      Moses and Jelavic are both better options than Siggy and Cisse this week imo. But there’s no point having both if you’re chasing, take one to match his score and then pick someone he doesn’t have for the other- say RVP, Rooney or a Man U midfielder.

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      1. May 4 at 5:01 pm

        Diego Morethan says:

        Cheers! Im gonna see if the scout picks can help me decide

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  10. May 4 at 4:39 pm

    bcdahm says:

    Bogdan (Mignolet)
    McAuley-Caulker-Enrique (Evans-BAE)
    VDV-Bale-Demps-Valencia (Siggy)
    RVP-Cisse-Tevez

    1 FT, 0.0 in bank

    A) BAE > Huth and bench Caulker
    B) Cisse,Tevez > Rooney, Jelavic hit is required to get Rooney

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  11. May 4 at 4:39 pm

    George Agdgdgwngo says:

    Guys really struggling what to do i have a 23 point lead which i need to maintain!

    Got 1 FT and £7.3m in the bonk.

    My Defence
    Krul, Migs,
    Simpson, Verm, Evans, Caulker, Cahill,

    Injuries have hit me!

    His Defence
    Howard, Vorm,
    Simpson, Huth, Evans, Walker, Enrique,

    Thoughts on the best of these
    a. Cahill > Walker
    b. Cahill > Jags
    c Cahill > Evra

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    1. May 4 at 4:58 pm

      fantasykid says:

      c

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  12. May 4 at 4:39 pm

    asyrafdanial says:

    Guys, worth to bring in Walcott if can’t afford Rvp ? Is it madness ?

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    1. May 4 at 4:40 pm

      jkisthe1 says:

      yes it is madness, Wenger said he MIGHT be fit NEXT WEEK.

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    2. May 4 at 4:41 pm

      bcdahm says:

      No, Walcott is injured. Yes.

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    3. May 4 at 4:42 pm

      Diego Morethan says:

      Walcott’s injured. Gervinho, Benayoun, Rosicky likely to play.

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    4. May 4 at 4:45 pm

      asyrafdanial says:

      LOL.haha..should I go without RVP.Only Verm as Ars coverage..
      Cisse-Jelavic-Rooney upfront

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  13. May 4 at 4:40 pm

    Button Phobic says:

    Would like your views please. Which combination would you rather have?
    A (4 games) – RVP WBA(a)
    Rooney Swa (H) and Sun(a)
    Cisse Ev(a)

    B (5 games) – Rooney Swa(H) and Sun(a)
    Torres Liv(a) and Bla(H)
    Cisse Ev(a)

    C (5 games) – RVP WBA(a)
    Torres Liv(a) and Bla(H)
    Suarez Chel(H) and Swa(a)

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    1. May 4 at 4:48 pm

      1966 was a great year for English football - Eric was born says:

      Why is A only 4 games? Presumably you mean you’d bring in RVP next week, but then someone else would be playing for you this week.

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  14. May 4 at 4:40 pm

    cocoloco says:

    Hi!

    I really need some help please :-)
    Im 1st in my league…but by just 1 point! And 7 points above 3rd place… really need to do well this week!
    My team is-

    Bogdan/ Vorm
    McAuley, Verm, Simpson

    VDV, Pienaar, Ben arfa, Dempsey

    RVP, Cisse, Rooney (C??)

    Delat, Shotton, mclean

    1 free transfer 2.1 in the bank, thinking of getting rid of Ben Arfa? 2nd and 3rd place alos have him, but don’t know who to get? Or do something else? Any help would be awesome!

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    1. May 4 at 4:44 pm

      EoinM says:

      Get moses for barfa!

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      1. May 4 at 5:00 pm

        cocoloco says:

        Thanks! I was thinking maybe that…or Simpson to Walker?

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  15. May 4 at 4:41 pm

    Impressive Tackle says:

    Scout Picks Prediction

    Howard
    Vermaelen Evra Walker
    Dempsey VDV Bale Moses
    RVP Rooney Jelavic

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    1. May 4 at 4:42 pm

      cocoloco says:

      hmmm, reckon it would be a good idea Ben Arfa to Moses?

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      1. May 4 at 4:44 pm

        Impressive Tackle says:

        For no hit, it’s a pretty decent move.

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        1. May 4 at 4:47 pm

          cocoloco says:

          Cool, I’ve got a free transfer, 2.1 in the bank. Thinking of getting rid of Ben Arfa maybe?
          Bogdan/ Vorm
          McAuley, Verm, Simpson
          VDV, Pienaar, Ben arfa, Dempsey
          RVP, Cisse, Rooney (C??)
          Delat, Shotton, mclean

          Is there anyone else you reckon I should get instead ?

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          1. May 4 at 4:52 pm

            Impressive Tackle says:

            In that position I’d probably keep Ben Arfa and get a good defender in.

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            1. May 4 at 4:58 pm

              cocoloco says:

              Ta, Im just 1 point above at the top…2nd and 3rd place are soooo close haha. They do both have ben arfa. But I could do Simpson to Walker? Clichy?

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              1. May 4 at 5:02 pm

                Impressive Tackle says:

                Walker and Clichy are both good options for last two. I’d go Walker personally.

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    2. May 4 at 4:43 pm

      jkisthe1 says:

      not sure they’ll pick both VdV and Bale this week

      They may opt for Valencia or Nani over one of them

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      1. May 4 at 4:45 pm

        Impressive Tackle says:

        Yep, decent shout that.

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    3. May 4 at 4:44 pm

      Gotta catch em all! says:

      Schwarzer
      Verm Evra Walker
      Dempsey VDV Valencia Moses
      RVP Rooney Jelavic.

      How’s it going Impressive Tackle?

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      1. May 4 at 4:47 pm

        Impressive Tackle says:

        Yep, looks reasonable.

        It is going well, the tackle is long, loose and full of juice. How are you?

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        1. May 4 at 4:50 pm

          Gotta catch em all! says:

          I’m good, thanks for asking, reckon Newcastle can snatch a draq/win to save us from an utterly stupid capitulation?

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          1. May 4 at 4:53 pm

            Impressive Tackle says:

            I’m counting on it ;)

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            1. May 4 at 4:55 pm

              Gotta catch em all! says:

              Well fingers crossed then!

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    4. May 4 at 4:44 pm

      Chris_White says:

      Taarabt instead of Bale (cheeky punt!)

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      1. May 4 at 4:45 pm

        Chris_White says:

        ..and Schwarzer between the sticks

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        1. May 4 at 5:00 pm

          Impressive Tackle says:

          I like the Taarabt cheekiness. In fairness to the scouts they do usually have a wee gamble in there ala Torres last week.

          They probably will go Schwarzer for the home fixture factor but if I had the choice I would go Howard instead.

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    5. May 4 at 4:45 pm

      King Nemanja says:

      No utd mid?

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      1. May 4 at 4:49 pm

        Impressive Tackle says:

        Yeah a few people have perhaps correctly pointed out that the Spurs double up is less likely than just VDV and Nani/Val/Young.

        It looks likely Valenica will start but I don’t like uncertainty hence why I have VDV and Bale.

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    6. May 4 at 4:48 pm

      HYENA says:

      Pretty much agree with that..think they will go Schwarzer in goal

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    7. May 4 at 4:48 pm

      Jonty says:

      I biting my lip…….all will be revealed later.

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      1. May 4 at 4:48 pm

        Jonty says:

        *I’m

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        1. May 4 at 4:57 pm

          Impressive Tackle says:

          Ohhhhh the Hitchcockian suspense. I reckon I’m close, I’m probably missing Schwarzer and Valencia but they’re not for me.

          Looking forward to it anyway.

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  16. May 4 at 4:43 pm

    Monty says:

    yay or nay, surely verm is worth a 4 point hit if it means cancelling out your rival who is only ahead by 4 points? but imo rest of my team will make up for it

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    1. May 4 at 4:48 pm

      King Nemanja says:

      Depends on your other defenders, a lot of people have a lot injured, if thats the case then i would say its worth the hit

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  17. May 4 at 4:44 pm

    Minty says:

    Would appreciate some help please guys

    Am 9 points ahead in ML

    My front 8 are at present
    (Siggy) Bale VDV Valencia Dempsey
    Cisse Jelavic RVP

    My free transfer was Torres to RVP

    Opponent currently has
    Siggy HBA VDV Bale Dempsey
    Cisse Jelavic RVP

    He has done two transfers this week for a 4 point hit putting me 13 ahead. I’m thinking he has put in some UTD coverage, possibly Nani

    I’m considering Bale > Moses Cisse > Rooney for -8.
    Should I just hold onto my slim lead and hope Rooney doesnt produce and Cisse does.

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    1. May 4 at 5:01 pm

      Minty says:

      And 1 more q
      Huth (qpr) or Enrique (CHE)

      Thanks

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  18. May 4 at 4:45 pm

    Tmelt says:

    From almost giving up on my ML I’ve clawed back to just 12 behind my rival, would really appreciate any advice on the following:

    Krul (Mig)
    Verm Kelly Terry (Caulker Evans)
    Pienaar VDV Demps Valencia (Siggy)
    RVP Cisse Jelavic

    My rival’s defence is rubbish this week and although he has Rooney he doesn’t have RVP, pretty sure he’s going to take at least a 4 point hit. Should I :

    a) Save my FT
    b) Evans > Kaboul (and bench Terry)
    c) Terry & Cisse > Kaboul & Rooney (-4)
    d) Something else

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  19. May 4 at 4:45 pm

    EoinM says:

    Need a cheeky punt this gw :D Mid or Def? Options? cheers

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    1. May 4 at 4:47 pm

      harris says:

      giggs/ osman

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    2. May 4 at 4:52 pm

      Kostja says:

      Taarabt, AOC

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    3. May 4 at 4:53 pm

      Cock Soccer says:

      Rafael

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    4. May 4 at 4:54 pm

      A-O-Chamberlain says:

      AOC

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  20. May 4 at 4:46 pm

    harris says:

    gibbs or hibbert ( both open matches likely both teams to score or not?)

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    1. May 4 at 4:51 pm

      EoinM says:

      Hibbert!

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  21. May 4 at 4:46 pm

    Spoiler says:

    siggy or ben arfa out for pienaar?

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    1. May 4 at 4:48 pm

      harris says:

      ben arfa as swansea face liverpool in the last day with nothing to play for and pobably an open match

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    2. May 4 at 4:49 pm

      King Nemanja says:

      Ben Arfa

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      1. May 4 at 4:50 pm

        Kostja says:

        +1

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    3. May 4 at 4:49 pm

      Diego Morethan says:

      I reckon Ben Arfa will be stifled by City and Everton defenses next two weeks whereas quite fancy Siggy to nick some points vs an open attacking united and post-fa cup & midweek chelsea matches Liverpool

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  22. May 4 at 4:48 pm

    Bemba Da says:

    any reason for no scoutcast? Bit disappointed I was expecting one this week

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  23. May 4 at 4:49 pm

    asyrafdanial says:

    Last que for today
    Current midf : Bale – VDV – Demps – HBA – Siggy

    Should I pull the transfer trigger for
    HBA + Bale > Naniiiii + Pienaarrrrr

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    1. May 4 at 4:56 pm

      asyrafdanial says:

      thank you~ :-(

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  24. May 4 at 4:49 pm

    Elwood says:

    Capt RVP – The easy choice. Should be nailed on to get a big haul. Should. .
    I`m slightly worried he will be abit rubbish. 1 goal is no proof he is back in form.

    Rooney- united must play well if they want to stay but with Chica playing who knows what will happen.

    Arm bands current on Rooney.

    Does anyone have any input or arguments either way?

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    1. May 4 at 4:51 pm

      Lovely Jubbly Lions says:

      im suprised rvp is leading the poll by so much to rooney, surely rooney/man utd need more goals than arsenal

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      1. May 4 at 4:53 pm

        Elwood says:

        Trouble is United were very poor against ManC and Roon might play deep.

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        1. May 4 at 4:55 pm

          Bemba Da says:

          rvp has been pretty poor too. Why would rooney play deep when they need goals

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        2. May 4 at 4:56 pm

          Pineybyrne says:

          Rooney plays better when he’s in the hole.

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      2. May 4 at 4:57 pm

        seanie3 says:

        what difference does that make?? just because a team needs more goals doesn’t mean they necessarily get them.

        All teams have the ideal that they want to go out and get goals but they don’t, Utd needed to just get a draw against city but they didn’t!

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  25. May 4 at 4:50 pm

    Retro says:

    I’d rather sell Jelavic than Cisse to get Rooney. I could see Wolves keeping Jelly out. They have the pressure off now. But selling Jelly doesn’t raise a lot of money…

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    1. May 4 at 4:57 pm

      Pineybyrne says:

      Nah, Wolves can’t keep anything out. Shocking defence.

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      1. May 4 at 4:58 pm

        Pineybyrne says:

        Also, think Newcastle will get a rude awakening against City. City absolutely bossed United, imagine what they’ll do to Newcastle who may be without tiote.

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  26. May 4 at 4:51 pm

    pjomara says:

    Valencia has one of the highest transfers out this week. He’s a nailed on starter, si?

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    1. May 4 at 4:52 pm

      Kostja says:

      Not nailed on, but I cant see him not starting personally.

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      1. May 4 at 4:53 pm

        Bemba Da says:

        fergie will learn from his mistakes and play valencia

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        1. May 4 at 4:55 pm

          Kostja says:

          I would not say mistakes. I think valencia is way better against weaker sides than good defensive sides.

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  27. May 4 at 4:52 pm

    RoysCallerAnne says:

    Buying Vermaelen.

    Keep Evans (in the hope he returns for sun in 38)

    Keep Richards (in the hope he starts Vs QPR in 38)

    …..thank you!

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    1. May 4 at 4:56 pm

      Kostja says:

      Id get rid of Richards, since Evans is more likely to start in gw 38 and Richards costs more.

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      1. May 4 at 4:58 pm

        RoysCallerAnne says:

        Thanks!

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    2. May 4 at 5:03 pm

      pjomara says:

      At first glance I didn’t realise you were giving us two options.
      Keep Evans. Richards has a worse than 50:50 chance of playing GW 38 and is more expensive. If Evans plays he plays 90 min. Richards sometimes get 45 min, 9 min, 10 min, 1 min, etc.

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      1. May 4 at 5:20 pm

        RoysCallerAnne says:

        Thanks PJOMARA…transfer done..Richards out !!

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  28. May 4 at 4:53 pm

    Stern John Terry Wilson Palacios says:

    Friedel (avl)

    Vermaelen (NOR), Kompany (new), Ivanovic (liv)

    VDV (avl), Moses (bla), Tony V (SWA), Dempsey (SUN)

    Jelavic (wol), Cisse (mci), RVP (C) (NOR)

    Mignolet (ful); Siggy (mun), Simpson (MCI), Caulker (mun)

    Bring it on b*tchesssss!!! Does my bench order look OK? Cheers lads.

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    1. May 4 at 4:54 pm

      Bemba Da says:

      no utd attacking coverage? very brave

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      1. May 4 at 4:55 pm

        Stern John Terry Wilson Palacios says:

        Tony V = Valencia ;)

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  29. May 4 at 4:55 pm

    Pineybyrne says:

    Siggy > Moses a good shout?

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    1. May 4 at 4:56 pm

      RoysCallerAnne says:

      Yes, if it’s for free

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  30. May 4 at 4:57 pm

    lawsy009 says:

    Hrumph! I’m 0.2 short on my hoped swap of Adebayor to Rooney. I’m prepared to do another change to engineer this move, who should I ditch and for whom out of my defence and midfield, or even keeper?!

    Vorm

    JEvans – Santon – Huth – Vermaelen – McCauley

    Bale – Moses – Dempsey – Valencia – Sigurdsson

    RvP – Papisto – Adebayor

    Don’t want to touch my forward line, so is there a better alternative for a bit cheaper than I’ve got now in any positions that I can swap Adebayor for Rooney?

    All help appriciated, folks!

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    1. May 4 at 4:59 pm

      lawsy009 says:

      Just had a thought! If Adebayor goes up tonight, I could do Vorm to Al-Habsi and Ade to Rooney. Is Ade expected to go up tonight?

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Up Kagawa MUN B, Rest
Up Walters STO B
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Up Rodriguez SOT A, Vs, £
Up Defoe TOT B, Vs, Rest
Down Lambert SOT C, Vs
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