Scout Notes – Euro 2012 Friendlies
Filed under: Euro 2012 - Posted by: Paul
Mario Gomez is amongst the goals as Germany see off Israel and return to winning ways. Franck Ribery helps France to a 2-0 home win over Serbia as the hosts ring the changes and trial a 4-3-3, while Kyriakos Papadopoulos gets the only goal of the game as Greece chalk up a narrow win in Armenia:
France 2 Serbia 0
Laurent Blanc rolled out a 4-3-3 formation for France’s 2-0 win over Serbia last night, with only two players – Karim Benzema and Philippe Mexes – keeping the same position from Sunday’s win over Iceland. There were plenty changes to the backline, with Laurent Koscielny, Gael Clichy and Anthony Reveillere all handed starts, though Blanc’s midfield plans were disrupted after just four minutes as Yann M’Vila limped off with a worrying ankle injury. Franck Ribery opened the scoring after 10 minutes, netting after the opposition keeper had spilled Clichy’s cross, before Florent Malouda fired home the second from the edge of the area just six minutes later as Les Bleus extended their unbeaten run to 20 matches. Post-match, Blanc was reported to have said M’Vila has “a big ankle sprain” but didn’t expect the player to miss the tournament – further tests are expected today.
France Starting XI: Lloris; Reveillere, Koscielny, Mexes (Rami 72), Clichy; Cabaye (Martin 61), M’Vila (Diarra 5), Malouda (Ben Arfa 76); Nasri, Benzema (Giroud 61), Ribery (Menez 61).
Armenia 0 Greece 1
Greece recorded their first clean sheet in six games as they clinched a 1-0 win in Armenia. Fantasy managers will be frustrated with a change in keeper, as Michail Sifakis replaced Konstantinos Chalkias between the posts. Sokratis Papastathopoulos started at right-back with Vasileios Torosidis afforded the night off after picking up an injury at the weekend – this allowed Schalke man Kyriakos Papadopoulos to return to centre-half and he offered further evidence of his attacking potential by grabbing the only goal of the game. Priced at 4.5, Papadopoulos is one of the most popular players in the McDonald’s game and currently has over 16% ownership, though this will no doubt increase after last night’s display. Sotiris Ninis failed to shake off an injury, allowing Kostas Fortounis to make his first start for the national team in a night where Fernando Santos’ side failed to make the scoreline more substantial by missing two second half spot-kicks; Georgios Samaras (70) and Kostas Katsouranis (86) were the culprits.
Greece Starting XI: Sifakis; Papastathopoulos (Makos 62), A. Papadopoulos, K. Papadopoulos, Holebas (Tzavellas 60); Katsouranis, Maniatis, Karagounis (Fotakis 46); Fortounis (Samaras 46), Gekas (Ioannnis 62), Salpingidis (Mitroglou 85).
Germany 2 Israel 0
With seven of their Bayern contingent back on board, Germany bounced back from their weekend 5-3 defeat by Switzerland to see off Israel 2-0. Joachim Low made a host of changes, as Toni Kroos partnered Sami Khedira in the double pivot due to Bastian Schweinsteiger’s injury, while Mario Gomez was given the nod ahead of Miroslav Klose up front – Gomez justified his selection by opening the scoring five minutes before the break, with Thomas Muller providing the assist. Low made five changes later in the second half, with Mesut Ozil the only attacking player to be afforded the full 90 minutes, as Andre Schurrle – on as a sub for Lukas Podolski – firing home a superb second.
Germany Starting XI: Neuer; Boateng, Badstuber, Mertesacker, Lahm; Kroos (Gotze 86), Khedira (Bender 88); Muller (83), Ozil, Podolski (Schurrle 66); Gomez (Klose 66).
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June 1 at 10:51 am
Manani says:
do germany have a solid defence line?
my current forwards are ronaldo, keane and ibra.
June 1 at 10:56 am
The Milkman says:
Pretty solid but I won’t be backing them to keep cleansheets against Portugal and Netherlands.
June 1 at 10:53 am
Annyong says:
(Lost on last page)
Can someone help me to clear up a few quibbles with the Fantasy Pro site, please?
How do the transfers work? I’m chairman, but when I set the auction up I wasn’t asked when I wanted the transfer window(s) to be. Can I do this?
I the first round of auction during the transfer window (ie not the setting-up-your-team auction) you can only bid on players not in anyone’s squad, right? And I assume who you want to remove from your squad for the new player when bidding? Do you get the funds you bought the incumbent player with? (Say I have a transfer budget of 5m and in the window I want to sell Jack Buckland who I bought for 25m, could I bid 30m for a new keeper?)
Hope that makes sense. Ta.
June 1 at 11:08 am
triggerlips says:
unlikely that you reciceve any money for players put back in the pool , im sure you get nothing
June 1 at 10:54 am
Jibble says:
Hi chaps,
A) J.Olsson, Ribery, Shirokov, Jelavic
B) Piszczek, Srna, Andrews, Robben
June 1 at 11:04 am
★FC Borecelona★ says:
A
June 1 at 11:07 am
Jibble says:
Thanks man. I realised I could actually afford to upgrade Shirokov to Yarmolenko and end up with this team:
Given, Chalkias
Zhirkov, Kadlec, Piszczek, Strinic, J.Olsson
Ozil, Iniesta, Sneijder, Ribery, Yarmolenko
Lewandowksi, Ibrahomic, Jelavic.
Look good?
June 1 at 11:16 am
★FC Borecelona★ says:
Solid team
June 1 at 11:18 am
Jibble says:
Thanks – any suggested ways to make it more than solid?!
June 1 at 11:22 am
★FC Borecelona★ says:
I think Iniesta is not worth the price but others here may disagree. TBH that’s about it, your team is very strong
June 1 at 11:30 am
Jibble says:
Appreciate it
If Iniesta is not worth the price, is any of Spain’s attacking options? I put Iniesta in because he seemed the best of the Spanish options…
June 1 at 10:55 am
Jedmonds13 says:
Can someone answer this please thanks
So if any of my players in earlier fixtures of a round don’t score many points I can change them to another player yet to play in the round and the player I swapped out points will be replaced by the one i swapped with?
June 1 at 10:58 am
★FC Borecelona★ says:
Correct
June 1 at 11:03 am
Dirty Dhalsim Euros: 24470-8942 says:
Yep, or in simpler terms it’s ‘stick or twist’.
June 1 at 11:26 am
Jedmonds13 says:
thankyou, can you also change captains on different days of the same round, so doubling, potentially, 4 players’ points in one gw??
Stick or Twist sums it up nicely
June 1 at 11:28 am
★FC Borecelona★ says:
Yes and no. You can change your captains 4 times but once you change it that players points becomes ‘undoubled’
June 1 at 11:57 am
Jedmonds13 says:
Oh i see, is it worth captaining a player that plays first then if he doesn’t do well change it, to at least give yourself the option?
Thinking of captaining Lewandowski for the first game and if he doesn’t flourish I’ll change it to the next player so on and so forth, fear regret and greed maybe a problem with this method…
June 1 at 10:56 am
Jzing says:
Pick one pls:
A) Błaszczykowski + Muller
B) Shirokov + Huntelaar
C) Dzagoev + lewandolski
thanks
June 1 at 10:59 am
Manani says:
A
simply because russia’s attack is shit
June 1 at 11:01 am
Dirty Dhalsim Euros: 24470-8942 says:
Totally agree.
June 1 at 11:03 am
★FC Borecelona★ says:
B
June 1 at 10:58 am
ЯR - All Welcome to Join Euro League 29877-15064 says:
Think I’m finally done tinkering. Any thoughts?
Given – Chalkias
Strinic – K Papa – Zhirkov – Kadlec – Perquis
Mandzukic – Ozil – Young – Shirokov – Sneidjer
Ibra – Ronaldo – Lewandowski
0 in bank, WC’ing after GW1.
June 1 at 11:05 am
IfYouTinkerYou'llHaveAStinker says:
can you upgrade one of the keepers? maybe ditch the greek if you have k pap. Not sure where to make the cuts though, downgrade Shirokov to a cheapie?
June 1 at 11:05 am
serktheturk says:
forward line dilemma!!???
a) lewa/robben/podolski
b) RVP/ibra/lewa
June 1 at 11:07 am
cheeky_ash says:
Well this now has to be England’s worst ever squad surely for a major championship. Very Poor midfield now that the likes of Mr Lampard / Barry have gone as well, and besides Rooney the attacking options look woeful.
I think England will line up against France: -
————————————————-HART—————————————————
JOHNSON——————–TERRY——————CAHILL————————-COLE
—————————MILNER/JAGS—————-PARKER——————————–
WALCOTT——————————–GERRARD———————————–YOUNG
———————————————–CARROL————————————————
There are better players that we could have had in the squad:-
- Scholes – I know he’s old, and probably wouldn’t have come if asked – but as Zidane said when he retired that his biggest regret in football was never too play along side Scholes! – world class.
- Wilshire – a future world class player, shame he has glass legs then.
- Richards – far better than G Johnson (who will leave England V exposed)
- G Holt – Better than A Carrol I think at holding the ball up and knows where the net is!
- A Johnson – quite frankly how Downing has got on the plane for the Euro’s is beyond me? 11/12 stats 0 goals, 0 assists!!!
- Carrick – shame really as on his day can spray the ball around lovely – shame he has his head firmly up his arse then.
- Rodwell
Shame the injuries for Lamps / Barry didn’t happen earlier really as we could of cut our losses knowing we won’t win the Euro’s this time around and used the new generation instead and finally put out to pasture Gerrard, Terry, Cole amongst others.
June 1 at 11:10 am
ajay_kl says:
I agree with everything you have said.
Although I think Jones could play with Parker in middle or Gerrard with Parker and Young in the hole with Downing on left (feck)
June 1 at 11:16 am
cheeky_ash says:
When I first saw Jones play for Man U early in the season I thought – great player, but his form seemed too drop off, and looked average for me – a player for the future no doubt then. I do take your point though and maybe parker / gerrard in the middle makes more sense.
Actually there’s another player which could have come in which may have been overlooked somewhat. J cole. he can play in the hole, as can young…but if young plays in the hole – sadly you know who maybe selected on the left midland – unless Roy is brave and goes with the OX – who I think could change games – another future world class player!
June 1 at 11:28 am
ajay_kl says:
Jones had indeed dropped off a bit, some of that has been injury related though. People need to bear in mind he is only 20 and has more to give, if we wish to build for future then he should get a good shot at the Euro’s. Milner and Jags can’t play CDM so Gerrard will have to sit back there IMO with Parker.
As far as LW is concerned then we are trouble for first 2 games, it would have to be Milner/Downing really. Ox wont start unfortunately, when he came on against Norway he gave us a bit more directness to the game. He will likely to be an impact sub. When Rooney is back he should slot in behind Carroll/Welbeck and Young move to LW.
June 1 at 11:11 am
triggerlips says:
Worst squa yes , but maybe not worst result
June 1 at 11:12 am
ЯR - All Welcome to Join Euro League 29877-15064 says:
Call me crazy, but I actually think England will do quite well this year. Lower expectations and new players wanting to make an impact. Walcott and Parker have develop[ed into really decent players, and I think this could be Carrol’s tournament.
But that team does look quite shit put like that, yeah
June 1 at 11:12 am
Bubbles - Second Place in the JPT Final 2012 says:
I said a while ago, I think Roy should’ve taken a young squad for you guys. I can’t see that team doing anything, so give the youngsters some experience and you’ll be better off for it in years to come.
June 1 at 11:17 am
Gargamel says:
But the English squad is the third youngest at the tournament on average. Only Denmark and Germany are younger.
June 1 at 11:18 am
Gargamel says:
I’m sorry, Poland and Germany.
June 1 at 11:15 am
CABAYE4 says:
It’s not that bad!
Out of those you’ve mentioned, only Richards and Johnson would I have liked to see in the squad and they haven’t played a lot recently (Johnson needs a move if he wants to get back in the England frame).
I think Barry/Lampard will be quite a big miss as I’m not sure about Milner/Jones/Henderson in that other CM role but every team has to deal with injuries.
June 1 at 11:16 am
Funkyav says:
replace Milner/Jags with Jones.
replace Walcott with AOC.
job done.
June 1 at 11:18 am
ЯR - All Welcome to Join Euro League 29877-15064 says:
Walcott > AOC in every way
June 1 at 11:22 am
Willis_Hide says:
Don’t they play on opposite flanks?
June 1 at 11:23 am
cheeky_ash says:
I do think though Carrol could surprise here, and if Roys brave he could knock Downing on the head and feed the OX instead.
That would mean the MF of Gerrard / Park in the middle and Walcott, and the OX out wide. With Young in the hole.
That seems more balanced really.
June 1 at 11:22 am
CABAYE4 says:
I’d much rather Milner played than Jones.
He’s seriously overrated and not ready to be starting for England (or Man U).
As for the second bit, Walcott has had a good season with a lot of goals/assists and you want to replace him with someone with only a handful of PL starts who shouldn’t even be in the squad…
June 1 at 11:29 am
Funkyav says:
Milner – just what does he do that is so special? Which position does he play best in? I have honestly never seen him really affect a game. Jones plays for Manutd and is a regular. Milner was nowhere to be seen in the City team.
As for Walcott, cant stand him, cant pass, cant cross, cant shoot. Oh but he is fast – let him run in the Olympics then.
June 1 at 11:35 am
CABAYE4 says:
8 goals and 11 assists in PL last year, not bad for someone who apparently can’t cross or shoot.
Milner made 26 PL appearances, Jones 29, not a lot in that.
And Jones only played a couple in CM as well.
Also is that role about really affecting a game, whoever plays needs to get on the ball and get it to the likes of Walcott and Young and imo Milner’s passing and distribution is significantly better than Jones’.
June 1 at 11:20 am
Willis_Hide says:
If England play with heart and spirit, anything is a possible. Don’t forget that the team you’ve just posted above is very experienced.
June 1 at 11:21 am
Gaz Downright says:
ACole is one of the world’s top 5 left backs. Besides Hart, he is, imo, England’s most solid player going into the France game.
June 1 at 11:22 am
CRUSHER says:
This squad is a lot better than the Greek side that won the whole thing. Sure, it’s not better than Germany or Spain, but being better on paper doesn’t guarantee a win.
June 1 at 11:28 am
cheeky_ash says:
Thats the key…
England are going to setup just like Greece – it’s our only chance a la Chelsea v Barca.
We won’t get the ball that much, but if we build a solid defence and central midfield – with massive pace of Walcott and Ox – we could surprise.
sorry to sound so negative to you all, and yes I still do believe if we are very disaplined and with v quick counter attacks – who knows!
June 1 at 11:25 am
★FC Borecelona★ says:
I actually reckon Carroll could do well against Mexes+Rami. They really didn’t look too clever against Iceland
June 1 at 11:48 am
Jedmonds13 says:
If Carroll bring’s his shooting boots and scoring head, England will be fine and won’t be in peril. Mexes and Rami will have no idea who this 7ft geordie is! He will be very difficult to manage and keep at bay.
I disagree Young will be playing in the hole as second striker, can score from anywhere and is England’s most tidy finisher accompanied with blistering pace and the skill to beat a man.
Wilshere, Rodwell and Cleverley are a shame especially the former, Wilshere can pull the strings from midfield and is in the Sneijder mould, a big miss.
Scott Sinclair deserves a place over Downing, has scored 8 goals and reached double figure assists for high flying Swansea last season, couldn’t do anymore.
Glen Johnson is a liability, one moment away from making a catastrophic error, would rather Micah Richards.
It seems Roy is on some bizarre redemption mission trying to prove he shouldn’t have been sacked at Liverpool. Henderson has been a nothing player this year, a worthy replacement to Lampard, both have proven they can’t play next to Gerrard. Adam Johnson should have been called up in his place, a perfect impact player shown more than Henderson and Downing in his cameo appearances for City than the Liverpool pair have shown all season.
The Lineup will look like this if all are fit:
——————————Hart——————————
Johnson—–Cahill—————Terry————-Cole
Walcott——–Gerrard———Parker——-Downing
——————————Young—————————-
——————————Carroll—————————-
Unfortunately I think Downing will be starting as he’s played a lot for England over the last year or so, Oxlade-Chamberlain will be an impact player, think we’ll know for certain after the game against Belgium.
June 1 at 11:11 am
pittamc says:
Still looking for a Pro League to join if anyone has spaces available?
Cheers
June 1 at 11:19 am
★FC Borecelona★ says:
Mate, I think you may be a bit too late. Chairmen will probably be ending the bidding tonight so I don’t think there will be any spaces to join a league. Sorry
June 1 at 11:28 am
pittamc says:
Thought so. No probs.
Thanks
June 1 at 11:15 am
Funkyav says:
Whats the first choice back 4 for the Dutch Euros team?
June 1 at 11:21 am
The Milkman says:
VdW, Heiringa, Bouma, Schaars… Looks leaky!
June 1 at 11:40 am
pompeyfan says:
wait for the next friendly this weekend. Also Mathijsen looks like he might be fit.
June 1 at 11:19 am
James_Fitz says:
So, what’s the general concensus on Debuchy?
I don’t want him to be benched on the last day as I can’t take him out.
June 1 at 11:21 am
Willis_Hide says:
First choice.
June 1 at 11:26 am
James_Fitz says:
So last night Blanc was only giving Reveillere a run out?
June 1 at 11:27 am
Doosra - BUG MEMBERS! PLEASE CHECK FORUM FOR ENTRY TO THREE H2H LEAGUES! says:
I would check this page:
http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuro/s.....index.html
June 1 at 11:29 am
James_Fitz says:
Debuchy isn’t even listed, was he called up without playing for them before?
June 1 at 11:30 am
Doosra - BUG MEMBERS! PLEASE CHECK FORUM FOR ENTRY TO THREE H2H LEAGUES! says:
Midfield.
June 1 at 11:31 am
James_Fitz says:
Ah, silly me. Still clueless about it all.
June 1 at 11:31 am
Doosra - BUG MEMBERS! PLEASE CHECK FORUM FOR ENTRY TO THREE H2H LEAGUES! says:
And no, he hasn’t played very much.
June 1 at 11:32 am
Willis_Hide says:
But when he has, like he did a few days ago, he’s scored.
June 1 at 11:46 am
Doosra - BUG MEMBERS! PLEASE CHECK FORUM FOR ENTRY TO THREE H2H LEAGUES! says:
True – that was a facer.
June 1 at 11:22 am
The Milkman says:
Good player with attacking threat… slight risk of rotation.
June 1 at 11:25 am
Doosra - BUG MEMBERS! PLEASE CHECK FORUM FOR ENTRY TO THREE H2H LEAGUES! says:
I’m a bit funny about him. Have the other one.
June 1 at 11:27 am
James_Fitz says:
I’ll decide when we get a clearer view on this, although it’s almost guaranteed I’ll pick the wrong one.
June 1 at 11:27 am
Doosra - BUG MEMBERS! PLEASE CHECK FORUM FOR ENTRY TO THREE H2H LEAGUES! says:
Me too.
June 1 at 11:23 am
The Milkman says:
Muller or Robben?
First to 5!
June 1 at 11:25 am
James_Fitz says:
Depends on your midfield really. If you have Sneijder; go for Muller. If you have Ozil; go for Robben. If you have both, go for Muller
June 1 at 11:26 am
Doosra - BUG MEMBERS! PLEASE CHECK FORUM FOR ENTRY TO THREE H2H LEAGUES! says:
Muller, imo.
June 1 at 11:27 am
CABAYE4 says:
Robben
June 1 at 11:30 am
EpicFAIL - AVFC <3 says:
Robben.
June 1 at 11:31 am
GreenWindmill says:
Robben for GW1, Muller otherwise
June 1 at 11:42 am
jayzico says:
Muller
June 1 at 11:25 am
FORCA INTER says:
Kuba or Afellay?
June 1 at 11:26 am
Doosra - BUG MEMBERS! PLEASE CHECK FORUM FOR ENTRY TO THREE H2H LEAGUES! says:
Błaszczykowski, imo.
June 1 at 11:27 am
James_Fitz says:
+1
June 1 at 11:31 am
GreenWindmill says:
Show off
June 1 at 11:47 am
Doosra - BUG MEMBERS! PLEASE CHECK FORUM FOR ENTRY TO THREE H2H LEAGUES! says:
If you’ve got it, flaunt it.
Haven’t got much … 
June 1 at 11:27 am
CABAYE4 says:
Wait and see if Afellay’s likely to start, if he is he could be a real prospect.
June 1 at 11:29 am
FORCA INTER says:
you all should Check CRUSHER update about Holland team at last page
after his fantastic report i am seriously temped by Afellay move
June 1 at 11:34 am
Kostja says:
The coach has always been high on the kid. I would wait and see a bit more as said above.
June 1 at 11:28 am
juancarlos says:
for GW1:
A. Alba + Perquis + Shirokov + Muller
or
B. MOlsson + Piszczek + Dzagoev + Podolski
???
June 1 at 11:30 am
James_Fitz says:
B
June 1 at 11:30 am
EpicFAIL - AVFC <3 says:
B
June 1 at 11:32 am
jb_beardy says:
i have srna in my team but is mandžukić the better option? and use extra mil else where..
June 1 at 11:34 am
EpicFAIL - AVFC <3 says:
Depends on what you are using the extra mill on?
June 1 at 11:37 am
jb_beardy says:
was gonna leave it in the bank until after first gw then maybe upgrade a defender after looking at performances..out of the two players whos the better option regardless of price…cheers
June 1 at 11:40 am
EpicFAIL - AVFC <3 says:
When are you planning on using your wildcard? Personally I think Srna is the slightly better pick due to set piece duty.
June 1 at 11:43 am
FORCA INTER says:
i couldn’t agree more
June 1 at 11:47 am
EpicFAIL - AVFC <3 says:
And so you should. The first sign of a disagreement and I’m ditching you for a lurker.
June 1 at 11:47 am
FORCA INTER says:
awwww,you wouldn’t dare
!
June 1 at 11:44 am
jb_beardy says:
maybe semis?? i dont honestly know the best time to use it? i think im sticking with srna, atm
June 1 at 11:47 am
FORCA INTER says:
you shoulde use your WC in Gw2 or Gw3
that would be the best strategy
June 1 at 11:48 am
EpicFAIL - AVFC <3 says:
Most people are using their wildcard either straight after the first gameweek or the 2nd gameweek.
You get so many transfers in the later stages that it’s almost pointless saving it for so long.
June 1 at 11:48 am
jb_beardy says:
use wc after first gw?
June 1 at 11:50 am
jb_beardy says:
yeah makes sense..cheers man
June 1 at 11:35 am
THE BAD says:
I need help… which Olsson should I get???
June 1 at 11:47 am
ManofKent says:
I prefer J – more chance of an assist IMO
June 1 at 11:49 am
THE BAD says:
cheers mate
June 1 at 11:35 am
FORCA INTER says:
http://www.fantasyfootballscou.....nt-3256993
in case you missed Crusher update about holland team
June 1 at 12:06 pm
teddy - leagues for anyone who wants to join - sky sports league name: "FFS" PIN: 8015469 sun dreamteam 105138, password: miffed says:
Hmmm. All I get from that is that Afellay is also in the mix along with Sneijder, Robben, RVP, Huntelaar, Kuyt and VDV!
June 1 at 11:38 am
Thomass67 says:
What’s the latest on Paul Lambert to Villa ??????? any news ???
June 1 at 11:45 am
EpicFAIL - AVFC <3 says:
It hasn’t really moved on anywhere yet. He’s odds on favourite but there’s a long way to go.
Grant Holt want’s to move on too, so he could be coming to Villa too.
June 1 at 11:52 am
Thomass67 says:
yea i hope villa improve next season they have to come in the top 10
June 1 at 11:54 am
EpicFAIL - AVFC <3 says:
I’d be very happy with a top 10 finish. I can’t see it though. Not unless there are drastic changes.
June 1 at 11:39 am
cheeky_ash says:
Guys.
If anyone would like to join up for fantasy pro league – there seems to be a lot of spaces available in league 43617.
not sure when the auction is planned though as the chairman hasn’t infomed myself yet.
So join!
June 1 at 11:40 am
Thomass67 says:
Alba for who
Lahm Strinić Zhirkov M.Olsson Papadopoulos any ideas ??
June 1 at 11:49 am
The Milkman says:
Lahm because he’s soo expensive and Germany will struggle to keep cleansheets in that group.
June 1 at 11:50 am
bobb2412 says:
I wouldn’t bother for GW1, wouldn’t be surprised if Italy do well against Spain.
As for GW2 if you can afford to get him in for Strinic then probably him, or perhaps Olsson. If not then you should probably get him in for Lahm to free up some money for elsewhere IMO
June 1 at 11:41 am
Thomass67 says:
anyone good for 6.5 ??
June 1 at 11:43 am
bobb2412 says:
Dzagoev or Blaszyzcykowski?
Also, what are your predictions in general for group A? The bookies seem to favour Russia and Poland, but Greece and Czech republic have surprised and done well before…?
June 1 at 11:46 am
The Milkman says:
Blazsczykowski or Shirokov?
June 1 at 11:49 am
Doosra - BUG MEMBERS! PLEASE CHECK FORUM FOR ENTRY TO THREE H2H LEAGUES! says:
Błaszczykowski, imo. I did have a look at Dzagoev …
June 1 at 11:51 am
The Milkman says:
What are his key selling points Doos? Must admit I don’t know much about him.
June 1 at 11:55 am
Doosra - BUG MEMBERS! PLEASE CHECK FORUM FOR ENTRY TO THREE H2H LEAGUES! says:
Four goals in 8 qualifiers:
http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuro/s.....index.html
June 1 at 11:48 am
DonTheSpecial#1 says:
Anyone with me when I’m saying Osman and Adam Johnson should have been given a chance in the England squad?
June 1 at 11:50 am
Doosra - BUG MEMBERS! PLEASE CHECK FORUM FOR ENTRY TO THREE H2H LEAGUES! says:
Osman, perhaps. Not the other, imo.
June 1 at 11:50 am
THE BAD says:
I don’t understand this Henderson call…
June 1 at 11:53 am
Doosra - BUG MEMBERS! PLEASE CHECK FORUM FOR ENTRY TO THREE H2H LEAGUES! says:
It is, perhaps, because he is a very good player … on the left hand side …
June 1 at 11:55 am
EpicFAIL - AVFC <3 says:
Bit early to be drinking, Doos.
June 1 at 11:56 am
Doosra - BUG MEMBERS! PLEASE CHECK FORUM FOR ENTRY TO THREE H2H LEAGUES! says:
Why don’t you just say that you don’t agree?
Snideness is not a sign of quality.
June 1 at 11:58 am
EpicFAIL - AVFC <3 says:
I’m sorry.
June 1 at 12:00 pm
Frazek says:
I’m on my second EPIC, even if Doos isn’t.
June 1 at 12:06 pm
Doosra - BUG MEMBERS! PLEASE CHECK FORUM FOR ENTRY TO THREE H2H LEAGUES! says:
June 1 at 12:01 pm
Doosra - BUG MEMBERS! PLEASE CHECK FORUM FOR ENTRY TO THREE H2H LEAGUES! says:
OK, fair enough!
June 1 at 11:55 am
Frazek says:
He’s the only mid left willing to be a squadie. Says something about those that are not. Should be Carrick, Scholes but they’re not playing ball. FRankly, I’d rather have Rodwell or even Jake Livermore than Henderson, he must be among the most pointless players of the last season.
June 1 at 11:51 am
ManofKent says:
AJ yes. Not sure about Osman
June 1 at 11:53 am
EpicFAIL - AVFC <3 says:
^ This.
June 1 at 11:52 am
Optimus says:
could be a spanner in the works
http://www.independent.ie/brea.....5542.html?
June 1 at 11:58 am
ManofKent says:
Am I right in thinking Sigurdsson hasn’t completed the transfer to the Swans yet though?
June 1 at 12:02 pm
Frazek says:
You are. But I’d be very surprised if LIV/Rodgers tries to take him to Anfield.
June 1 at 12:09 pm
ManofKent says:
I can’t see who else he’d be tempted by – maybe one of the defenders
June 1 at 12:02 pm
Optimus says:
yeah he hasnt had his medical so hes not a swan yet i suppose..im still hopefull of a raid
June 1 at 12:09 pm
Frazek says:
@Optimus: But where would he play at LIV? With Stevie G, Adam and Suarez all bets suited to play in a deep Att/advanced Mid role, Siggy would struggle to get games. Adam might not come into the equation so much, but the other two are LIVs crown jewels, no?
June 1 at 12:13 pm
Optimus says:
carroll
downing siggy suarez
hend/adam gerard
could work
June 1 at 12:11 pm
Funkyav says:
FWIW
i heard earlier on the radio that there was an agreement between liverpool and swans that Rodgers would not go in for any swansea players for at least 12months!
June 1 at 12:15 pm
Optimus says:
yeah but siggy isnt their player yet is my thinking
*clutches them straws
June 1 at 12:15 pm
Frazek says:
That’s been confirmed by Jenkins, but Siggy isn’t a Swan… yet!
June 1 at 11:54 am
jayzico says:
Morning chaps,
Who would you rather have for gw1>
Van der Wiel against Denmark
or
J Alba against Italy
thinking vdw at mo
June 1 at 11:57 am
Doosra - BUG MEMBERS! PLEASE CHECK FORUM FOR ENTRY TO THREE H2H LEAGUES! says:
Neither for me, sorry.
June 1 at 12:09 pm
jayzico says:
cheers guys. who would you recommend? currently sitting with
Strinić / Perquis / VDW / Anyukov / Debuchy
June 1 at 12:18 pm
Frazek says:
Obviously, this depends on the rest of your team, Jayzico, but Prequis, Zhirkov, Kadlec, a Swede/Croat Def would all be options.
June 1 at 12:45 pm
jayzico says:
cheers frazek. prob is i dont want too many players from matchday 1
June 1 at 11:57 am
Frazek says:
VDW or the two, but I think there are better CS potential options about.
June 1 at 11:57 am
lout3380 says:
Iniesta or Xavi please HELP!!!
June 1 at 11:58 am
Frazek says:
Neither for GW1.
June 1 at 12:01 pm
EpicFAIL - AVFC <3 says:
^ This, but Iniesta if you have to. Bit of a coin toss though.
June 1 at 11:59 am
Doosra - BUG MEMBERS! PLEASE CHECK FORUM FOR ENTRY TO THREE H2H LEAGUES! says:
Xavi, if you must.
June 1 at 11:59 am
EoinM says:
i would say iniesta
June 1 at 12:01 pm
Gargamel says:
I think both are typically bad value for fantasy football. Probably Xavi if you really want one.
June 1 at 12:01 pm
Gargamel says:
And that’s only because he’s more likely to play 90 minutes every game.
June 1 at 12:02 pm
Doosra - BUG MEMBERS! PLEASE CHECK FORUM FOR ENTRY TO THREE H2H LEAGUES! says:
What he says.
June 1 at 11:58 am
EoinM says:
Any netherlands defenders nailed on other than vdw and heitinga..they are both dear!!
June 1 at 12:00 pm
Doosra - BUG MEMBERS! PLEASE CHECK FORUM FOR ENTRY TO THREE H2H LEAGUES! says:
… and not the best.
http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuro/s.....index.html
June 1 at 12:00 pm
pompeyfan says:
Mathijsen if he recovers. Otherwise Stekelenberg
June 1 at 12:02 pm
Kostja says:
any inside word from camp? What are the chances of him getting better for the denmark game.
June 1 at 12:02 pm
Doosra - BUG MEMBERS! PLEASE CHECK FORUM FOR ENTRY TO THREE H2H LEAGUES! says:
They are fighting nicely.
June 1 at 12:04 pm
EoinM says:
Thanks…Andd..Robben or sneijder? already have 1 dutch
June 1 at 12:08 pm
Doosra - BUG MEMBERS! PLEASE CHECK FORUM FOR ENTRY TO THREE H2H LEAGUES! says:
Sneijder is now my only Dutchman!
June 1 at 12:12 pm
EoinM says:
you dont fancy them to get a cleanie?
June 1 at 12:05 pm
Kostja says:
always helpful
June 1 at 12:07 pm
Doosra - BUG MEMBERS! PLEASE CHECK FORUM FOR ENTRY TO THREE H2H LEAGUES! says:
Bouma’s got a swollen jaw, now.
June 1 at 12:11 pm
nomar says:
What was that about snideyness, Doos?
June 1 at 12:19 pm
pompeyfan says:
it is hoped that Mathijsen will recover. No further news than that
June 1 at 12:12 pm
Willis_Hide says:
Stekelenberg is a defender?
June 1 at 11:59 am
Thomass67 says:
Some Tell me who Is The Best setpice taker for the mcdonald game
June 1 at 12:02 pm
EpicFAIL - AVFC <3 says:
Ronaldo.
June 1 at 12:03 pm
Frazek says:
Leighton Baines.
June 1 at 12:05 pm
Doosra - BUG MEMBERS! PLEASE CHECK FORUM FOR ENTRY TO THREE H2H LEAGUES! says:
That is not totally outlandish.
June 1 at 12:07 pm
Doosra - BUG MEMBERS! PLEASE CHECK FORUM FOR ENTRY TO THREE H2H LEAGUES! says:
… but rocket-fuelled, perhaps?
June 1 at 12:01 pm
Bowstring92 - EURO 2012 CODE TO JOIN CLASSIC LEAGUE, ALL WELCOME : 3692-7517 says:
Okay is it fair to say CS chances are in this order?
Netherlands
Poland
Russia
Spain
Sweden
Croatia
England
Ireland
Greece
France
Czech Rep.
Germany
Italy
Portugal
Ukraine
Denmark
June 1 at 12:04 pm
Doosra - BUG MEMBERS! PLEASE CHECK FORUM FOR ENTRY TO THREE H2H LEAGUES! says:
No. Not in my opinion. Mind you – I haven’t checked the bookies yet …
June 1 at 12:10 pm
Jedmonds13 says:
Holland top? :/
June 1 at 12:14 pm
Tuchap - In the land of predators, a lion never fears the jackal says:
I dont think your far off.
I think if you check the bookies odds Sweden are lower down
England and France are basically the same so should be next to each other.
Other than that it looks about right.