Great Expectations
Filed under: Pre-Season, Scout Reports - Posted by: Paul
Our next pre-season article takes a look at a handful of Fantasy assets who showed certain degrees of promise last time round. Mostly, those featured are players who produced the goods only towards the end of the previous campaign, though the common theme here is all our protagonists could well be set to play a far more prominent part in their respective clubs’ fortunes in the season ahead…
Hatem Ben Arfa
For much of last season, the Frenchman was a peripheral figure in the Newcastle first-team, with Alan Pardew publicly questioning his attitude and commitment on a number of occasions. Halfway through the campaign, Ben Arfa had managed just two starts with the likes of Ryan Taylor afforded more game time out wide but the winter acquisition of Papiss Cisse and subsequent shift to 4-3-3 afforded him the chance to finally prosper.
From Gameweek 28 onwards, Ben Arfa started every one of Newcastle’s league matches and, with a regular role on the right under his belt, his potential exploded. Three goals, four assists and six FPL bonus points helped him pick up 60 points over those final 11 Gameweeks – an average of 5.45 ppg, then. Now established as a first-team fixture under Pardew, Fantasy managers will be expecting more of the same from Ben Arfa, though if Cisse’s price jump from 7.0 to 9.5 is anything to go by, an increase may well be considerable. Sky Sports have been considerably kind in pricing; Ben Arfa comes in at 6.2 – only just higher than Ryan Taylor’s 5.8 and far less than Yohan Cabaye (8.5).
Jean Beausejour
His arrival from Birmingham in the January transfer window was somewhat low-key but the Chilean proved to be an integral part of Wigan’s brilliant end of season run. Stationed on the left flank in Roberto Martinez’s 3-4-2-1 formation, Beausejour started all of the Latics’ final 16 fixtures from Gameweek 23 onwards, with his creativity crucial to his side’s push for survival. In addition to providing an assist in seven of those 16 appearances, his work-rate helped him to double figures in the EA SPORTS Player Performance Index on 14 occasions and earned Beausejour seven bonus points in the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) game.
With 4 points per game in FPL, the winger averaged more than any Latics player and if Wigan can continue the sort of form that saw them defeat the likes of United, Arsenal and Newcastle in the last two months of the previous campaign, his contribution looks key. Handed a price of 5.0 in FPL last time round, his performances could see a slight price rise – Sky Sports have been more than kind, though, slapping him with a 4.9 price tag, while Victor Moses comes in at 6.9 for the Latics.
Bryan Ruiz
Expectations were high when the Costa Rican joined Fulham from Dutch side FC Twente towards the end of last August’s transfer window but he took some time to adapt to the rigours of the Premier League. An FPL price tag of 7.0 hardly helped and despite his classification as a forward, Ruiz mainly featured on the flank, with the occasional role in “the hole” behind a lone frontman. After a stuttering start to his career at the Cottage, Ruiz became a regular pick under Martin Jol, starting 13 of Fulham’s 14 fixtures from Gameweek 13 onwards but his campaign came to an abrupt end in early April due to a broken metatarsal.
In total, Ruiz produced just two goals and four assists in FPL last term; a tally he supplemented with nine bonus points, with his price plummeting to 6.0 well before that season-ending injury. Much will depend on what extent he has now acclimatised to the physical demands of English top-flight football but the Costa Rican could perhaps profit from a regular role tucked in behind a lone forward this time round. A price drop in FPL is expected, while his classification could also be key; a move to a midfielder would considerably boost his appeal. In the Sky Sports game, however, he remains a forward and, priced at 7.5, is dearer than new boy Mladen Petric, at 6.8.
Wes Hoolahan
A victim of Paul Lambert’s tinkering and penchant for late substitutions, the Norwich playmaker never made more than three back-to-back 90 minute appearances last term. Although the Canaries flourished as a source of goals and found the net on 52 occasions, Hoolahan’s irregular game time saw him struggle for our Fantasy attention, with a drop in price from 5.5 to 5.0 by Gameweek 14 indicative of our frustrations.
Looking at his end to the previous campaign, however, suggests Hoolahan could well be set for an upturn in potential if he can establish himself as a key figure in new manager Chris Hughton’s Carrow Road set-up. Over his final seven starts, the Irishman returned two goals, four assists and six FPL bonus points, averaging 5.71 per first XI appearance from Gameweek 28 onwards. One of only four Norwich players to breach the 100-point mark, he could be set for a relatively small price hike but should still be within the confines of the mid-price midfield bracket in FPL. Sky Sports have handed him a 6.8 price tag, just ahead of Anthony Pilkington (6.4) as the costliest player in the Canaries midfield.
Adel Taarabt
A massive disappointment last season for Fantasy managers, after so many had invested their faith in the Moroccan’s potential. Taarabt’s contribution was key to QPR’s promotion to the top-flight under Neil Warnock and, with set-pieces and spot-kicks under his belt, plenty had snapped him up prior to the campaign’s kick-off. What followed was disastrous – aside from the bus-stop incident after he was subbed off in the 6-0 hammering at Fulham, Taarabt failed to hit the headlines and didn’t produce a single attacking point until Gameweek 25; by that time, Warnock was long gone, replaced by Mark Hughes as QPR struggled for survival.
As the season entered the final stretch, however, Taarabt suddenly came to the fore during his side’s home games. Vital contributions earned wins over Liverpool, Arsenal, Swansea and Spurs, earning him 37 points over his final five games at Loftus Road, as Hughes managed to engineer a dramatic, and somewhat unexpected, scramble to safety. With the arrival of more experience top-flight campaigners this summer, Hughes has considerably bolstered the ranks and Taarabt will be confident of continuing where he left off last time round. Bearing in mind he finished with just 86 points last season, a jump in FPL price looks out of the question – if his price stays around the 6.5 mark, many could be persuaded to take a punt once again. A Sky Sports price of 5.2, while the highest of the QPR midfield, also looks tempting.
James McClean
If it wasn’t for the sacking of Steve Bruce, we may still be waiting for the first-team introduction of James McClean. With the Black Cats struggling near the foot of the table, Bruce’s dismissal led to the arrival of Martin O’Neill and proved to be the making of McClean as a cut-price Fantasy option in 2011/12. Handed a trio of substitute appearances between Gameweek 15-18, the 4.5 priced midfielder impressed every time and from Gameweek 19 onwards, missed just two more minutes of the season.
The left winger managed a total of 23 appearances and in terms of attacking returns, produced five goals and three assists but it was propensity to pick up bonus in the FPL game that really stood out; McClean produced 18, a clear indication his game clearly suited to the EA SPORTS PPI scoring system. Averaging 4.4 points per game in FPL, he was just behind Stephane Sessegnon (4.5) for O’Neill’s side but with such a strong set of displays, a price rise is imminent; perhaps 6.0 is realistic, given his consistent level of performance. The Sky Sports game has been more than kind to McClean, however; he costs just 5.9, compared to Sessegnon’s 7.7 and Seb Larsson at 6.4.
Liam Ridgewell
Similar to Beausejour, his departure from Birmingham in the January transfer window proved more than beneficial for Fantasy managers. Installed at left-back in the West Brom defence by Roy Hodgson, Ridgewell crept under the radar and finished the season with a mere 0.4% ownership despite producing some outstanding returns. Over the course of his 13 appearances, Ridgewell produced a goal, an assist, six clean sheets and nine bonus points in the FPL game; a total score of 61 means he averaged 4.7 ppg – the same as Vincent Kompany and just ahead of Thomas Vermaelen’s 4.6.
While it’s highly unlikely he can maintain such a high average over the course of an entire campaign, his previous price of 4.5 was indicative of Ridgewell’s worth as a budget option. With Hodgson now gone, Fantasy managers will perhaps hold fire and assess the situation under new boss Steve Clarke but if the Baggies can produce some decent defensive returns, Ridgewell could be the one to watch from their backline. Ridgewell is relatively cheap in the Sky Sports game, too; he comes in at 5.2, compared to Jonas Olsson (5.7) and Gareth McAuley (6.0) in the West Brom backline.
Franco Di Santo
Let’s face it – he hardly set the league alight with his goalscoring prowess last time round but the Wigan forward’s strong finish to the season suggests he may have finally found his feet in the Premier League. Deployed as the lone forward in the Latics’ 3-4-2-1 system with Victor Moses and Shaun Maloney wreaking havoc behind him, Di Santo was integral to Wigan’s superb end to the campaign and produced crucial displays against the likes of Arsenal and Newcastle to ensure his side’s survival.
Over the last five Gameweeks of the season, he returned three goals, an assist and five FPL bonus points, averaging 5.8 ppg. With Hugo Rodallega now off to Fulham, Di Santo is set to lead the line for the Latics once more and bearing in mind his overall score was 92 points, it would be something of a surprise if his previous starting price of 5.5 was boosted. Sky Sports have valued him in the mid-price bracket, however; a cost of 7.5 could see him struggle to pick up much interest.
Ryan Shotton
Having broken into the Stoke first-team squad last term, the 23-year-old could become an important figure in Tony Pulis’ plans next time round, after 14 starts and nine sub appearances in 2011/12. Shotton came in at just 4.0 in the previous campaign and, despite being classified as a defender, was mainly fielded on the right flank, with Pulis preferring him to the erratic Jermaine Pennant on several occasions.
His versatility means Shotton can also cover at right-back, suggesting his game time could be further boosted should Andy Wilkinson succumb to injury once again. Over his 14 starts, Shotton produced a goal, an assist, four clean sheets and seven FPL bonus points – an average of 3.5 points per first XI appearance. Much of his appeal may depend on his FPL classification this term, though his future looks likely to be as a winger – if he can oust Pennant as a regular for the Potters, Shotton’s surging runs down and delivery from the flank could well provide decent value; a price hike looks inevitable, regardless of classification – perhaps 4.5 – 5.0 seems appropriate. Sky Sports have listed him as a defender and handed Shotton a valuation of 5.2; far less than Stoke captain Ryan Shawcross (6.4) for example.
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July 16 at 9:43 pm
★FC Borecelona★ - "I can make anybody look like a nobody" says:
Posted this before:
If you had to lose either your penis or eyes, what would it be?
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July 16 at 9:47 pm
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You’re weird.
July 16 at 9:49 pm
★FC Borecelona★ - "I can make anybody look like a nobody" says:
July 16 at 9:49 pm
alsybach says:
this is just crap
July 16 at 9:52 pm
★FC Borecelona★ - "I can make anybody look like a nobody" says:
Could be a real-life scenario
July 16 at 9:52 pm
Wild Rover says:
Ah, ’tis the golfing Mackem, where ya been all summer?
July 16 at 9:56 pm
alsybach says:
Working hard……..but it is getting close to the season, I have got tickets for the Emirates for the first game of the season and am probably gonna win the the entire Fantasy football thing this season…………………..
July 16 at 9:57 pm
Wild Rover says:
Not a chance, you already missed loads of awesome bandwagons…
July 16 at 10:00 pm
alsybach says:
that puts me in the running then………………..I got onto two last season and one of those was Royston Drenthe…….the seaon before that, Alexander Kolarov……………..if there are any more rolling into town please keep them to yourself……………
July 16 at 9:46 pm
beric says:
Evening lads. (Happy birthday 4vets, sweet website Ginkapo and Doosra)
Who will be in goal for Reading this year?
July 16 at 9:47 pm
Gigging Order says:
Alright mate, hows it going? Federici I believe….
July 16 at 9:49 pm
beric says:
Not bad, just really busy. Yourself?
July 16 at 9:51 pm
Gigging Order says:
Yeah good mate, waiting patiently….
July 16 at 9:48 pm
4vets says:
Thanx.
Probably the ball
July 16 at 9:51 pm
beric says:
I think Federici/Jaaskelainen will be my GK’s
July 16 at 9:54 pm
Eng-er-land expects...nothing says:
Federici and Vorm should come in at 9.5 and with perfect rotation
BTW, hope giving up smoking the green has been going well…
July 16 at 9:58 pm
beric says:
Thanks! I hope that Jaas + Federici will be more like 8.5
July 16 at 9:49 pm
★FC Borecelona★ - "I can make anybody look like a nobody" says:
Federici
July 16 at 9:50 pm
lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
Link to their site? Must have a look at the work
July 16 at 9:53 pm
beric says:
http://ginkapo.wordpress.com/
July 16 at 9:51 pm
1justlookin says:
just figuring out the rotation planner from Isacki & the rotation spreadsheet from Milanista/Palmtree. Do you need them both? which is better?
July 16 at 10:03 pm
BonZ says:
Just watched Green Lantern………….PLEASE CAN MNF RETURN AS A MATTER OF URGENCY!!!
July 16 at 10:06 pm
BonZ says:
Please ignore not a clue why it landed here LOL
July 16 at 10:04 pm
Tommytour59 says:
Look at M/P’s then enter in Isackis sorted!
July 16 at 10:07 pm
1justlookin says:
its very complicated! ha.
July 16 at 9:52 pm
FORCA INTER says:
did anyone hear new rumour about Modric? it’s very impressive
Man UTD is willing to pay 30M + adnerson and Berbatov
that could be awesome deal for both sides!
July 16 at 9:52 pm
super zlatan says:
Link?
July 16 at 9:54 pm
FORCA INTER says:
it’s Croatian link-i follow modric live transfer rumours every day
http://www.index.hr/sport/clan.....26207.aspx
July 16 at 9:53 pm
Now back to me says:
No way can that be true. Sir Alex would be getting mugged off.
July 16 at 9:54 pm
Wild Rover says:
There’s no such thing as an awesome deal for both sides. Someone always get’s the short straw, in this case it would Utd…
July 16 at 9:54 pm
In Like Flynn says: Keep FFS and FPL H2H Leagues says:
Hard to believe for me Forca. Where is this story from?
July 16 at 9:55 pm
lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
Too much. your essentially looking at atleast 45M for value.
Anderson if fit is bloody good.
July 16 at 9:55 pm
AP says:
YES.
July 16 at 9:55 pm
4vets says:
Poor Berbs. He needs to go somewhere he’ll play.
July 16 at 9:56 pm
AP says:
Absolutely no chance.
July 16 at 9:56 pm
FORCA INTER says:
i find source on engish!
http://www.caughtoffside.com/2.....ka-modric/
July 16 at 9:57 pm
13VanDerBale13 says:
no chance, he will sign for real this week.
July 16 at 9:57 pm
ajay_kl says:
LOL
July 16 at 9:59 pm
FORCA INTER says:
dont LOL at me,i posted engish source…above
July 16 at 10:06 pm
ajay_kl says:
LOL at rumour, sounds ridiculous. Not you
July 16 at 10:30 pm
Psychobingo says:
Your “source” is one of the less serious sites online. Hardly counts. And i agree with the lot, no way thats the way its going down if United sign him. What the hell would AVB want with Berba anyway?
July 16 at 9:58 pm
freshy says:
I wouldnt want either if Im AVB
July 16 at 9:59 pm
paddym25 says:
that would be wonderful.
July 16 at 10:04 pm
Gimli son of Gloin says:
Anderson is wonderful if fit would be a great deal.
Berba more than good enough, maybe doesn’t suit the system.
I’d take it over 35 million anyway
July 16 at 10:32 pm
little_wizard123 says:
Sounds like one of the worst transfers ever for Utd.
July 16 at 9:56 pm
davysteen says:
So a 10pm launch like last year may leave only 5mins to launch
July 16 at 9:58 pm
harris says:
hopefully yes otherwise maybe Wednesday the 18th, one month before the start of the premier league i guess
July 16 at 9:59 pm
Bemba Da says:
last year release was 10pm? What make you so sure release is today?
July 16 at 10:01 pm
Bemba Da says:
“essential maintainance” still being perfomed
July 16 at 9:58 pm
Now back to me says:
AP!! Any words….?
July 16 at 10:04 pm
Wild Rover says:
He’ll call you at 1213
July 16 at 10:14 pm
LarryMurphy says:
If that was seriously him… then the respect for the 4am prank has been lost
July 16 at 10:01 pm
Round and Round says:
If Berba goes reckon Fergie will sign a new striker? Not sure if Macheda is really good enough as a 4th striker
July 16 at 10:03 pm
Gervinho's Forehead - Lucas Leiva is back! The beast is back! Lucas we love you! says:
That’s why you lot should of kept Owen.
July 16 at 10:04 pm
Scraftius Maximus says:
It’s possible but when you consider their other strike options Macheda can cover pretty well.
July 16 at 10:05 pm
lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
I wouldn’t mind a larsson-ish signing ala Nistelrooy. One of my fav players.
July 16 at 10:06 pm
Scroobius Mac says:
They are probably going to play 1 striker a lot of the season so 3 is plenty.
July 16 at 10:07 pm
Gargamel says:
Wouldn’t think so.
Kagawa can be used together with any of the other strikers in a #10-like role if needed and then they can easily go a season with only Rooney, Welbeck and Hernandez as recognized strikers. Teams don’t really need 4 central attackers, it will only lead to good players getting very little playing time.
July 16 at 10:08 pm
bobbydinho - Portland Irons says:
If they move quick they could get Dempsey. Champions League is his top priority
July 16 at 10:11 pm
Tommytour59 says:
No thanks
July 16 at 10:12 pm
bobbydinho - Portland Irons says:
lol
July 16 at 10:21 pm
King Eric says:
I’d take Demps in a heartbeat.
July 16 at 10:22 pm
Tommytour59 says:
Not needed we have Kagawa, would prefer Dembele from Fulham
July 16 at 10:26 pm
King Eric says:
Challenge Young on the wing … and we have Carrick/Jones for DM.
Let me dream a fookin’ minute, willya?
July 16 at 10:29 pm
lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
Demps ain’t United class, he should stick to Fulham instead of downgrading to Liverpool.
July 16 at 10:35 pm
King Eric says:
Of course he is.
And Nani, Tommy, is pants.
July 16 at 10:31 pm
Tommytour59 says:
Nani over Young
Val Carrick Dembele Nani
Kagawa
Rooney
That is my dream
July 16 at 10:34 pm
lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
I thought your dream would have something to do with that grav of yours
July 16 at 10:36 pm
Tommytour59 says:
That is my wet dream
July 16 at 10:28 pm
lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
+1
or Cabaye
July 16 at 10:04 pm
Wild Rover says:
Suddenly gone dead… everyone indulging in a 10pm F5 fest?
July 16 at 10:06 pm
mrdaykerry says:
I wish, I’m checking on my phone
July 16 at 10:07 pm
Wild Rover says:
Is that Master Parker in your grav?
July 16 at 10:09 pm
kennethrhcp says:
i asked last nite & forget to check the answer, has to be!
July 16 at 10:11 pm
kennethrhcp says:
*note to self: read before clicking “post comment”. it’s going to take awhile getting back into the hang of this!
*night
*forgot
July 16 at 10:13 pm
mrdaykerry says:
It is indeed a young Parker.
From this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpuAAacgnRo
July 16 at 10:18 pm
kennethrhcp says:
cheers… gone 10pm & now i’ve a craving for mcdonalds
July 16 at 10:12 pm
ReinaMan says:
It is, from a mid-90s mcdonalds advert, I think
July 16 at 10:04 pm
BonZ says:
Just watched Green Lantern………….PLEASE CAN MNF RETURN AS A MATTER OF URGENCY!!
July 16 at 10:08 pm
ajay_kl says:
It wasn’t too bad, it has Blake Lively in
July 16 at 10:05 pm
LeBron says:
HI guys! I am looking at buying an ereader. Are there any cheaper and better alternatives to Kindle around?
July 16 at 10:06 pm
Gervinho's Forehead - Lucas Leiva is back! The beast is back! Lucas we love you! says:
A normal book.
July 16 at 10:07 pm
LeBron says:
funny
July 16 at 10:09 pm
mrdaykerry says:
+1
July 16 at 10:07 pm
4vets says:
Depends if you have a decent phone which’ll do the job anyway.
July 16 at 10:08 pm
LeBron says:
I do not mate, don’t like spending much money on the phone. Kindle is 89£. Perhaps there is something cheaper and just as good to use around?
July 16 at 10:12 pm
In Like Flynn says: Keep FFS and FPL H2H Leagues says:
http://www.minigadget.co.uk/an.....fAodhhQzdg
£69 one has Kindle on it. May be worth a look Lebron.
July 16 at 10:16 pm
LeBron says:
Ta Flynn. How are you doing?
July 16 at 10:28 pm
In Like Flynn says: Keep FFS and FPL H2H Leagues says:
Alright cheers, You have to go through all the details to find that it includes Kindle.
July 16 at 10:16 pm
The Parmtree- How long till I find out the price of Emerson Boyce? says:
**Rather immaturely giggles at the pricetag**
July 16 at 10:19 pm
LeBron says:
Can’t seem to find Kindle on this website
July 16 at 10:31 pm
In Like Flynn says: Keep FFS and FPL H2H Leagues says:
Listed under product Details, bottom of first paragraph, along with a bunch of angry birds etc.
July 16 at 10:35 pm
LeBron says:
Ok. The ereader itself is a tablet and not a Kindle ereader though?
July 16 at 10:11 pm
Gargamel says:
I don’t really know so this might be unhelpful, but I know plenty of people with a kindle and they’re all very happy with it.
I was actually very close to getting a Kindle myself not too long ago, but opted to renew my membership on audible.co.uk and buy audiobooks for the same money instead. Listen on my phone and all, it’s pretty great.
July 16 at 10:14 pm
LeBron says:
Oh, I c. Never considered audiobooks, hmm… Aslo have friends who use Kindle and say it’s great and all. Was wondering if anyone uses a different and possibly cheaper ereader.
July 16 at 10:13 pm
Damo says:
The Sunday Times had a review on them a while back. Don’t know if you’ll get it on the net but worth a look. Pretty sure TechWorld/PC World do comparisons on shit like that too.
July 16 at 10:14 pm
LeBron says:
ok, i c, guess you can read Sunday Times online for free?
July 16 at 10:16 pm
LeBron says:
Also wanted to get a genuine opinion from people on here who use ereaders. Reviews are good and all but people’s opinions/advice is better you know…
July 16 at 10:23 pm
Level 30 Fantasy Football Wizard says:
I have a Kindle and it really is brilliant. On the Smashwords website they have a lot of free ebooks to read and most of them can actually be downloaded as a pdf, or read using their online ebook reader, so your laptop or even your phone can become your reader if you wish. I have published my own ebook on Smashwords so can fully recommend the site
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/137557
July 16 at 10:26 pm
LeBron says:
Thanks. Does Kindle tie you into only buying ebooks from Amazon though?
July 16 at 10:20 pm
Ginkapo-Get with the Figuroa says:
I believe Kindles tie you into only buying ebooks from Amazon. Whereas others, which are sometimes cheaper, allow you to source from other places, including your local library if your local council offers an ebook lending service. (you dont even need to go into the library)
July 16 at 10:24 pm
LeBron says:
Is that true? That’s not very good
Definitely worth getting an alternative to Kindle then. Ginkapo, any of your mates use ereaders perhaps (not Kindles)?
July 16 at 10:28 pm
Ginkapo-Get with the Figuroa says:
My brother, but he bought his about 2 years ago. It is very good though.
As far as I can tell new ebook readers appear to have touchscreen and wifi, which to me seem like pointless additions. What is wrong with a button to go forward and a button to go back? And wifi is only useful if you dont want to connect to your computer to transfer books, but it doesnt seem like it would be a nuisance worth paying so much to avoid.
July 16 at 10:31 pm
LeBron says:
Yes, I just want a basic ereader. (don’t need wi-fi and all that touchscreen jazz) Cheapest simple Kindle on Amazon is 89£
I know it might not seem much but I just booked a holiday and need to save some cash…
July 16 at 10:35 pm
Ginkapo-Get with the Figuroa says:
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/.....0-pdt.html
This seems decent. There is a cheaper one but it has a colour lcd screen and so will ruin your eyes and give you headaches.
July 16 at 10:40 pm
LeBron says:
Cheers mate
July 16 at 10:25 pm
Level 30 Fantasy Football Wizard says:
Nope, you can get loads of ebooks from different sites, all on your kindle. I did a blog on it a little while ago:
http://aaronmullins.wordpress......ee-ebooks/
July 16 at 10:26 pm
LeBron says:
Cheers
July 16 at 10:27 pm
LeBron says:
What are good alternatives to Kindle? (something cheaper and just as good)
July 16 at 10:33 pm
Level 30 Fantasy Football Wizard says:
The only 2 ereaders i would use are the Kindle or the Kobo, as they are the only real quality ones available.
The Kindle is actually one of the cheaper ereaders, as WH Smiths’s Kobo costs about £109. Sony ereader is £130.
For cheap ones you will perhaps want an Elonex or a Bookeen.
July 16 at 10:36 pm
LeBron says:
Thanks, how about Nook ereader? : http://ebook-reader-review.top.....eview.html
July 16 at 10:29 pm
Ginkapo-Get with the Figuroa says:
Ah thats good, I dont like exclusive companies.
July 16 at 10:31 pm
LeBron says:
+101
July 16 at 10:45 pm
LeBron says:
Thanks everyone for their advice, much appreciated. Now it’s time to watch Lockout me thinks
July 16 at 10:06 pm
1justlookin says:
Brad Guzan could be a great buy for next season, just saying.
July 16 at 10:07 pm
halnone says:
only if Given isn’t selected
July 16 at 10:07 pm
Scroobius Mac says:
Where’s Given off to?
July 16 at 10:13 pm
Lambie says:
As a Villain i’d be happy to see Guzan selected albeit I don’t think he will, at least at the start of the season. Towards the end of last season there were doubts over Given’s form and fitness (shoulder) and his performance at the Euro’s didn’t help!
July 16 at 10:33 pm
little_wizard123 says:
Why? 0 mins from 0 games is a 0 ppg.
July 16 at 10:10 pm
BonZ says:
Hey lads i just bought a bag of 100 F5 keys on ebay – £1 each for anybody who needs a new key!
I am assuming the price teasing has ended? So the tension is building further LOL
July 16 at 10:12 pm
Gervinho's Forehead - Lucas Leiva is back! The beast is back! Lucas we love you! says:
LOOOL.
July 16 at 10:15 pm
Bemba Da says:
I feel bad for people who think there is some sort of logic to the launch of fpl. People were previously saying once prices for 1 player of all 20 teams released then fpl would be up and others claiming it will be wed as it is 1 month before the season and others claiming it will be 20th as last year it was launched on 20th.
However I have a feeling it will be launched once the developers have completed this “essential maintainance”. It could be a few days, it could be another week. It all depends on how long these updates take. You wouldn’t expect it to take so long I mean other fantasy games are already up but from experiences from FPL previously it’s not suprising.
July 16 at 10:20 pm
comeonspurs says:
Well said
July 16 at 10:27 pm
Qubit says:
Prior to last years debacle it was usually pretty reliable each year. I dont know what happened last year, but i think they might have changed developers etc behind the scene and underestimated the size of the task and what was required. Can only hope they might have learnt…….
July 16 at 10:12 pm
Wild Rover says:
God I eat some shit… Cheese and onion crisps with a pickled egg in the bag and peanut butter and strawberry jam on toast…. yum.
Any other odd suggestions welcome….
July 16 at 10:13 pm
Scraftius Maximus says:
A diet.
July 16 at 10:19 pm
Wild Rover says:
Who said I was fat? I generally eat very well but am partial to the odd weird snack
July 16 at 10:14 pm
Gervinho's Forehead - Lucas Leiva is back! The beast is back! Lucas we love you! says:
July 16 at 10:14 pm
bobbydinho - Portland Irons says:
I prefer Peanut Butter and Mayo personally.
July 16 at 10:17 pm
Lambie says:
Peanut butter, strawberry jam and smokey bacon crisp sandwich…yummie!
July 16 at 10:15 pm
The Parmtree- How long till I find out the price of Emerson Boyce? says:
A Pilchard, Marmalade and Haggis Sandwich.
Thank me later.
July 16 at 10:15 pm
Crouch Potato says:
Don’t get pregnant!
July 16 at 10:16 pm
Gargamel says:
July 16 at 10:35 pm
In Like Flynn says: Keep FFS and FPL H2H Leagues says:
Too late CP you’ve walked into an anti-natal clinic by the looks of things.
July 16 at 10:43 pm
Crouch Potato says:
July 16 at 10:16 pm
alsybach says:
statin………….
July 16 at 10:16 pm
mrdaykerry says:
Nutella and marshmallow fluff sandwiches
Bacon and crunchy peanut butter wraps
July 16 at 10:23 pm
A.D.D says:
What is fluff? Do you throw a fart in? Nice
July 16 at 10:18 pm
Ginkapo-Get with the Figuroa says:
Caramel mince, fry some beef/pork mince with sugar. Absolutely delicious, just need to think of the rest of the meal to go with
July 16 at 10:23 pm
paddym25 says:
apple and bacon sarnies… try it at least once.
July 16 at 10:29 pm
Wild Rover says:
Do you cook the apple?
July 16 at 10:30 pm
Ginkapo-Get with the Figuroa says:
Warm and soften slightly, touch of cinammon
July 16 at 10:23 pm
PDM Allstars FPL Top 1000 ANY Season 8534-3801 says:
Try Kelloggs Crunchy Nut Cornflakes & Custard ….. yum yum
July 16 at 10:24 pm
Ginkapo-Get with the Figuroa says:
Cornflakes and Yoghurt is lovely, so I believe this to be a killer combination
July 16 at 10:24 pm
freshy says:
Give me a PBandB
Peanut Butter sandwich with a bananna slilced lengthwise into 1/4″ strips
July 16 at 10:28 pm
CatMac says:
Nah, peanut butter and marmite any day of the week! Dont knock it till you try it.
July 16 at 10:29 pm
Hutton dressed as Lahm -FORZA JUVE!!- says:
A Choc Ice!!
July 16 at 10:30 pm
Wild Rover says:
Elvis special…
July 16 at 10:20 pm
beric says:
Anybody care to predict the prices of these players?:
Jaaskelainen
Federici
Ridgewell
Boyce
Beausejour
Fellaini
Many thanks
July 16 at 10:22 pm
alsybach says:
wow………..
July 16 at 10:30 pm
Wild Rover says:
You ain’t seen nothing yet…
July 16 at 10:23 pm
Ginkapo-Get with the Figuroa says:
Federici?
July 16 at 10:28 pm
beric says:
Readings GK, right?
July 16 at 10:31 pm
Ginkapo-Get with the Figuroa says:
No idea, your mad
July 16 at 10:38 pm
beric says:
Just counting the pennies
July 16 at 10:24 pm
Tommytour59 says:
4.5
4
5
4.5
5 if defender / 5.5 if mid
7
July 16 at 10:25 pm
halnone says:
4.5
5.5
5
5.5
6
6.5
July 16 at 10:29 pm
beric says:
Federici & Boyce 5.5?
July 16 at 10:33 pm
Tommytour59 says:
Lol
July 16 at 10:34 pm
The Parmtree- How long till I find out the price of Emerson Boyce? says:
July 16 at 10:31 pm
The Parmtree- How long till I find out the price of Emerson Boyce? says:
Jaaskelainen- £4.0m
Federici- £4.0m
Ridgewell- £5.0m
Boyce- £4.5m
Beausejour- £5m(Midfielder)
Fellaini- £6.5m
July 16 at 10:32 pm
CatMac says:
I sincerely hope so Parm, 3 of them are on my list
July 16 at 10:33 pm
The Parmtree- How long till I find out the price of Emerson Boyce? says:
Most of my predictions come with a hint of optimism.
Which three may I ask?
July 16 at 10:36 pm
Milanista says:
Evening Parm, I see you used my ‘he who shall not be named’ comment on the last page and nobody could work out who you were referring to
July 16 at 10:37 pm
The Parmtree- How long till I find out the price of Emerson Boyce? says:
He He
July 16 at 10:38 pm
Tommytour59 says:
Haxball?
July 16 at 10:41 pm
Milanista says:
We have a winner
July 16 at 10:47 pm
Wild Rover says:
I never saw the post but I’d know who you mean, did you see his twitter pic? He looks exactly like you expect, complete with school uniform and prefect badge!
July 16 at 10:37 pm
CatMac says:
Jaaskelainen, Boyce and Beausejour. Already had Jaask/Mignolet pencilled in until I tried Isaaki’s rotation sheet, now it might be Jaask/Cech or Sczeszny.
July 16 at 10:40 pm
The Parmtree- How long till I find out the price of Emerson Boyce? says:
Given & Foster for me, and going for Boyce, Reid, Fabio, SUN & A biggie at the back.
July 16 at 10:37 pm
beric says:
Thanks everyone.
July 16 at 10:31 pm
Hutton dressed as Lahm -FORZA JUVE!!- says:
That rotation is amazing……just worked out how to use it!!
July 16 at 10:37 pm
Ginkapo-Get with the Figuroa says:
I am refusing to go near it, I want to pick my own team!
July 16 at 10:38 pm
The Parmtree- How long till I find out the price of Emerson Boyce? says:
Yeah, spoils the fun, and doesn’t really account for change in for, transfers etc.
July 16 at 10:43 pm
4vets says:
I seem to start the season with grand plans of rotation and other stuff but always revert to my 3,4,3 of preferred players by x.mas with some good cheapies thrown in for good measure.
July 16 at 10:37 pm
Round and Round says:
Meddling with my Sky teams is so unsatisfying
hurry up FPL!!!!
Heres a RMT for you all to pass the time
Hart
Vidic Luiz
Song Lucas Hazard
Aguero Torres
Team 1: Monk/Chico, Allen, NZog
Team 2: Fabio, Tomkins, Bent
All assuming Terry gets banned, otherwise back to the drawing board. All feedback appreciated!
July 16 at 10:39 pm
IamSuarez says:
Good evening! Sorry about the delay on this but here is this years defence patterns spreadsheet.
I’ve changed the format from last years, so it now tells you who the home club is playing in each game.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Aqle1EDEMc5mdDNDNVdxeXFVYUlGV29ySGlpVjZ4ZkE
July 16 at 10:41 pm
The Parmtree- How long till I find out the price of Emerson Boyce? says:
Um…er… https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AhFqkaFEe92idHp4TDVyRVU5UE5rbGlPN3dSQW9GYUE
July 16 at 10:43 pm
IamSuarez says:
oh well my hard work from last year has been copied, should have stuck around through the summer so I knew!! Nevermind.
July 16 at 10:45 pm
Ginkapo-Get with the Figuroa says:
We know you invented this format, so you still get kudos
July 16 at 10:46 pm
IamSuarez says:
That came across in the wrong way, if i knew I wouldn’t have spent ages doing it this time round!
July 16 at 10:47 pm
Ginkapo-Get with the Figuroa says:
Nah I got ya, just thought i would say thx to you too
July 16 at 10:49 pm
IamSuarez says:
Cheers! I see you and Doosra have been putting a bit of work in behind the scenes. Cheers!
July 16 at 10:51 pm
King Eric says:
What/where is this mythical site?
There’s much hoopla and fanfare, but I must have missed its genesis …
July 16 at 10:53 pm
IamSuarez says:
Doosra and his spreadsheets
July 16 at 11:01 pm
King Eric says:
Ah, I see, thanks Iamsuarez
July 16 at 11:10 pm
Scotch Jock says:
colur > colour
paticular > particular
Just sayin’
July 16 at 11:22 pm
IamSuarez says:
sayin – saying
Good spot!
July 16 at 10:39 pm
Gervinho's Forehead - Lucas Leiva is back! The beast is back! Lucas we love you! says:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v.....re=related
Frimpong needs to concentrate on his football instead of making music videos and abusing Nasri. So immature and well a shite footballer.
July 16 at 10:42 pm
Now back to me says:
1. He’s 20.
2. He is a very good prospect.
July 16 at 10:44 pm
Gervinho's Forehead - Lucas Leiva is back! The beast is back! Lucas we love you! says:
3) Hear that about every Arsenal youngster
4) He’s more interested in the music industry by the looks of it
July 16 at 10:50 pm
Now back to me says:
He’s injured, it not like he can play football, what do you want him to do? It’s what people his age do. As for being rubbish, he certainly held his own against Udinese, Liverpool & City this season.
July 16 at 10:53 pm
Gervinho's Forehead - Lucas Leiva is back! The beast is back! Lucas we love you! says:
I give it to him for the Udinese game. He was pooe vs Liverpool and got sent off. He played City’s reserve team..
July 16 at 10:42 pm
The Parmtree- How long till I find out the price of Emerson Boyce? says:
No, Frimpong is a beast!
Trust me, he’ll Frimpong you!
July 16 at 10:44 pm
Ginkapo-Get with the Figuroa says:
No just no, dont quote that kid
July 16 at 10:43 pm
Ginkapo-Get with the Figuroa says:
DENCH
July 16 at 10:45 pm
Gervinho's Forehead - Lucas Leiva is back! The beast is back! Lucas we love you! says:
Nasri = BENCH
Leave it yeah!
July 16 at 10:45 pm
Round and Round says:
July 16 at 10:43 pm
Round and Round says:
LEAVEEEEE ITT YEAAAAH!!!!!
Dench.
July 16 at 10:46 pm
Gervinho's Forehead - Lucas Leiva is back! The beast is back! Lucas we love you! says:
I would love a Frimpong vs Balotelli fight.
July 16 at 10:51 pm
Round and Round says:
Lol, Balotelli would eat him alive. Frimpong looks like the type of lad that needs about 10+ guys backup before getting into anything
July 16 at 10:53 pm
Gervinho's Forehead - Lucas Leiva is back! The beast is back! Lucas we love you! says:
July 16 at 10:44 pm
lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
I thought he looked good to be honest.
July 16 at 10:46 pm
Gervinho's Forehead - Lucas Leiva is back! The beast is back! Lucas we love you! says:
Well i generally hate Arsenal and this dench wanna be is no exception
July 16 at 10:52 pm
Willis_Hide says:
He’s been injured for the past 5 months. Then prior to that, there was a period where he was injured for almost a year. Kinda hard for him to focus on his football when he’s constantly injured.
July 16 at 11:01 pm
1966 was a great year for English football - Eric was born says:
Soft with the ladies, hard with the men.
July 16 at 10:40 pm
The Pooer says:
I know this has probably been asked a gazillion times already but I haven’t been on the site all summer:
Any news or rumours about when the game will kick off again? I’m guessing next Monday.
July 16 at 10:48 pm
floydy_floyd says:
Weds 25th would be my guess
July 16 at 10:48 pm
Hutton dressed as Lahm -FORZA JUVE!!- says:
No, no rumours or speculation at all!
July 16 at 10:51 pm
Milanista says:
Hopefully sometime this week but nobody knows.
July 16 at 10:51 pm
halnone says:
4am
July 16 at 10:53 pm
Daniel - Chelsea champions says:
Never. At noon
July 16 at 10:55 pm
Denis Denis says:
wednesday 18th @ 11/1 on Bet365
July 16 at 11:02 pm
Ginkapo-Get with the Figuroa says:
Bet365 have opened betting? Or are you wumming?
July 16 at 11:06 pm
1966 was a great year for English football - Eric was born says:
You can get 9s on Betfair.
July 16 at 10:41 pm
Daniel - Chelsea champions says:
Great article fantasy wise. A lot of useful info. Nice work scouts
July 16 at 10:48 pm
Milanista says:
Shotton and Di Santo aside, they could all be good buys depending on price.
July 16 at 10:49 pm
Hutton dressed as Lahm -FORZA JUVE!!- says:
And position. Beusejour as a defender is %100 better than as a midfielder
July 16 at 10:50 pm
Daniel - Chelsea champions says:
I look at Adel. He has potential for over 150pts kind of a season.
July 16 at 10:52 pm
Daniel - Chelsea champions says:
Ridgewell too but shhhh…
July 16 at 10:55 pm
Milanista says:
Indeed
July 16 at 10:49 pm
Daniel - Chelsea champions says:
http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/.....08008.html
Obertan bandwagon anybody? If he could nail starting place I like him as 5th or even 4mid.
July 16 at 10:50 pm
Daniel - Chelsea champions says:
SImpson played a good game. Maybe chance for a new deal after all.
Ba first half Cisse second half of the season any one ?
July 16 at 10:50 pm
Hutton dressed as Lahm -FORZA JUVE!!- says:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EytotH8BENI
July 16 at 10:51 pm
Gervinho's Forehead - Lucas Leiva is back! The beast is back! Lucas we love you! says:
Seeing as it’s dead on here:
Name the player you like (as a footballer) most from these clubs.
Chelsea – Torres
Arsenal – Song
Man Utd – Valencia
Man City – Adam Johnson
Spurs – Sandro
Liverpool – Lucas
LEAVE IT YEAH.
July 16 at 10:52 pm
Daniel - Chelsea champions says:
Lampard
Cashley
Cantona
Ireland
Andre Vilas Boas
Alonso
July 16 at 10:53 pm
Hutton dressed as Lahm -FORZA JUVE!!- says:
I think you misread, it says LIKE the most
July 16 at 10:55 pm
Gervinho's Forehead - Lucas Leiva is back! The beast is back! Lucas we love you! says:
Never knew Ashely played for Arsenal. Also, Cantona is retired, Ireland plays for Villa and AVB is manager.
July 16 at 10:53 pm
Hutton dressed as Lahm -FORZA JUVE!!- says:
Mata
Vermaelen
Vidic
Silva
Bale
Suarez
July 16 at 10:56 pm
Gervinho's Forehead - Lucas Leiva is back! The beast is back! Lucas we love you! says:
Nice
July 16 at 10:53 pm
Milanista says:
Chelsea – Mata
Arsenal – RVP
Man Utd – Valencia
Man City – Balotelli
Spurs – VDV
Liverpool – I have to find one I like from that lot?
July 16 at 10:56 pm
Gervinho's Forehead - Lucas Leiva is back! The beast is back! Lucas we love you! says:
Oh, come it’s not THAT hard.
July 16 at 10:58 pm
Milanista says:
Very well, Aquilani
July 16 at 10:54 pm
beric says:
Chelsea – Essien
Arsenal – Vermaelen
Man Utd – Valencia
Man City – Aguero
Spurs – Modric (for now)
Liverpool – Reina
July 16 at 10:57 pm
Gervinho's Forehead - Lucas Leiva is back! The beast is back! Lucas we love you! says:
Interesting to see Essien.
July 16 at 10:54 pm
The Parmtree- How long till I find out the price of Emerson Boyce? says:
Chelsea – Torres
Arsenal – Song
Man Utd – Everyone(Rooney)
Man City – Kolarov
Spurs – Adebayor
Liverpool – Spearing
July 16 at 10:57 pm
Gervinho's Forehead - Lucas Leiva is back! The beast is back! Lucas we love you! says:
I know Rooney counts as your whole squad
Spearing. LOL.
July 16 at 10:55 pm
halnone says:
Chelsea – Abramovich
Arsenal – Chamakh
Man Utd – Bebe
Man City – RVP
Spurs – Villas Boas
Liverpool – Downing
July 16 at 10:57 pm
Hutton dressed as Lahm -FORZA JUVE!!- says:
Dont be ridiculous……Downing should never be there…..the others are fine
July 16 at 10:58 pm
Gervinho's Forehead - Lucas Leiva is back! The beast is back! Lucas we love you! says:
Yeah, because managers play football
July 16 at 11:01 pm
Wild Rover says:
AVB? Controversial…
July 16 at 10:57 pm
13VanDerBale13 says:
Chelsea – Torres
Arsenal – Wilshere
Man Utd – Valencia
Man City – Aguero
Spurs – VDV+Bale
Liverpool – Suarez
July 16 at 10:59 pm
Gervinho's Forehead - Lucas Leiva is back! The beast is back! Lucas we love you! says:
I like.
July 16 at 10:59 pm
Scroobius Mac says:
Luiz
Koscielny
Carrick
Yaya
Assou-ekotto
Lucas
July 16 at 11:00 pm
Gervinho's Forehead - Lucas Leiva is back! The beast is back! Lucas we love you! says:
Different. Nice. And, Lucas
July 16 at 11:01 pm
Willis_Hide says:
Hazard, Giroud, Valencia, Nasri and Van der Vaart.
July 16 at 11:02 pm
chazza says:
Chelsea – Ramires
Arsenal – Oxlade-Chamberlain
Manchester United – love ‘em all, but I have a special liking for Rafael
Man City – Kompany (as a person too)
Spurs – Assou-Ekotto (as a person too)
Liverpool – umm, err, Gerrard- reluctantly.
July 16 at 11:03 pm
Gervinho's Forehead - Lucas Leiva is back! The beast is back! Lucas we love you! says:
You love Evra?
July 16 at 11:06 pm
chazza says:
His exuberant celebrating was one of my highlights of the season, as immature as it was. I have to say though, I was calling for his head after a certain game and get annoyed at him more than most.
July 16 at 11:02 pm
transferaddict says:
Terry, van-Persie, Rooney, Toure, Bale, Gerrard
July 16 at 11:04 pm
Gervinho's Forehead - Lucas Leiva is back! The beast is back! Lucas we love you! says:
Kolo Toure?
July 16 at 11:05 pm
beric says:
Terry
July 16 at 11:02 pm
Now back to me says:
Chelsea – Luiz
Arsenal – Arteta
Man Utd – Kagawa
Man City – Aguero
Spurs – Kaboul
Liverpool – Lucas
July 16 at 11:05 pm
Gervinho's Forehead - Lucas Leiva is back! The beast is back! Lucas we love you! says:
Lucas
Nice to see Arteta there, very overlooked imo. Great player.
July 16 at 11:05 pm
Damo says:
Lamps
Diaby
Valencia
Hart
Bale
Kelly
July 16 at 11:06 pm
Gervinho's Forehead - Lucas Leiva is back! The beast is back! Lucas we love you! says:
Diaby spends his life on the sidelines
and Martin Kelly, I like!
July 16 at 11:08 pm
Damo says:
True but when he’s fit he’s a 90min burst of energy, feel the same about Kelly
July 17 at 3:44 am
The Mighty One says:
Chelsea – Terry (you said “as a footballer”)
Arsenal – RVP
Man Utd – GIGGS
Man City – Kompany
Spurs – Bale
Liverpool – Gerrard
July 16 at 10:52 pm
Hutton dressed as Lahm -FORZA JUVE!!- says:
Just thinking out loud…..
Is the term “choc ice” or “coconut” the worst type of racist saying, as it insults both black and white people at the same time??
July 16 at 10:54 pm
Milanista says:
Um, just food as far as I’m aware.
July 16 at 10:58 pm
Hutton dressed as Lahm -FORZA JUVE!!- says:
No it’s not, well it is, but it is a racist term
July 16 at 11:05 pm
Milanista says:
I’ve never heard it used as a racist term, I’ll take your word for it though.
July 16 at 10:57 pm
Dr Heckle says:
Does it really insult white people? Can’t say I’d be insulted if someone called me vanilla ice cream or coconut flesh.
July 16 at 10:59 pm
Hutton dressed as Lahm -FORZA JUVE!!- says:
No but the fact is, that its considered an insult to be white on the inside, if you are black, therefore whats wrong with being white??
July 16 at 11:00 pm
Hutton dressed as Lahm -FORZA JUVE!!- says:
If there was an opposite term like if i called a white person a (searches for white food)!!
Milk Chocolate magnum(!) because they were white but acted black, i would probably be done for being racist?
July 16 at 11:01 pm
Dr Heckle says:
Who knows, give it a try maybe it’ll catch on
July 16 at 11:05 pm
4vets says:
The word was “wigger” in the 90′s… not too sure now. Had a friend who DJ’d D&B. He was white but adopted black speech and mannerisms. It was quite bizarre.
July 16 at 11:06 pm
Ginkapo-Get with the Figuroa says:
Kindle Surprise sort of works.
July 16 at 11:07 pm
Ginkapo-Get with the Figuroa says:
CHOCOLATE SNOWBALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! gorgeous things
July 16 at 10:58 pm
King Eric says:
They really don’t insult/impugn white people … so ‘no’.
July 16 at 11:03 pm
4vets says:
I think we’ve all got a bit over sensitive to it all and should look at the context in which things are said. I can happily make the most awful jokes about my wife/mother-inlaw etc. and get away with it because of the context. I could not do the same about your wife/partner/mother-in-law (well, I probably could about the latter… which proves the point).
That said, I do not condone racism in any way and openly oppose it. The fact I feel I have to write that line sums it all up
July 16 at 11:05 pm
Ginkapo-Get with the Figuroa says:
Amen
Rio seems far more bothered than Anton, some might even suggest that he is racist.
ps YourMOM!!!! (you left her out of your list, which is surprising as shes so fat that she is on every list)
July 16 at 11:07 pm
4vets says:
You know my mum?
July 16 at 11:09 pm
Ginkapo-Get with the Figuroa says:
Yeah, I’m a regular customer…..
July 16 at 11:11 pm
4vets says:
Thanx. You paid for my schooling
I think there might be an age descrepency here but knowing my mum…
July 16 at 11:03 pm
chazza says:
Coconut is used casually a lot amongst youngsters but with no racial intentions whatsoever. It’s used for black/brown people who act white- does not mean they are superior or inferior in anyway.
July 16 at 11:03 pm
Willis_Hide says:
Don’t be silly. You can’t be racist to white people.
July 16 at 11:22 pm
Hutton dressed as Lahm -FORZA JUVE!!- says:
^This
July 16 at 10:53 pm
BonZ says:
So views on Liverpool as rumours build on :
1) selling Andy Carrol
2) buying Theo Walcott
3) buying Clint Dempsey
Whilst lost a few of last seasons squad players and brought in Borini so far…..will any of the three come off?
July 16 at 10:54 pm
Hutton dressed as Lahm -FORZA JUVE!!- says:
1) but will be a loan, and 3. Cant see Arsenal selling RVP AND Theo. There would be a revolt
July 16 at 10:55 pm
The Parmtree- How long till I find out the price of Emerson Boyce? says:
1) He’s Cr@p
2) He’s Cr@p
3) He’ll be ruined ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWnSL0aMkYw ) at Pool
July 16 at 11:02 pm
Damo says:
1) I think if we got c. £15mil I’d be happy, obviously it’s not the best scenario but I’ve bought into Rodgers so…
2) Can see why Rodgers would want him but I honestly can’t see it happening.
3) I would love this to happen, isn’t one of the young buys that FSG want but would fit perfectly into BR’s style while building.
July 16 at 11:04 pm
Wild Rover says:
1) Daft
2) He will sign a new contract at Arsenal
3) A better club will want him
July 16 at 10:54 pm
svgcr says:
I’ve read a lot of comments saying that Swansea is going to do terrible this season. Can anyone give me the reasons of why this is happening?
July 16 at 10:55 pm
Hutton dressed as Lahm -FORZA JUVE!!- says:
Because nobody has the foggiest how good a manager Laudrup is, or Rogers was
July 16 at 11:04 pm
Willis_Hide says:
Second season syndrome.
July 16 at 11:05 pm
Wild Rover says:
Lost their manager and their two best players
July 17 at 12:09 am
Crouch Potato says:
That can’t be forecast for certain,Swansea will certainly need a decent start to the season though, PL teams were beginning to find strategy’s to succeed against them in the latter half of the season. Siggy is also a loss for them.
July 16 at 10:54 pm
Paul says:
night all….
July 16 at 10:56 pm
beric says:
Night Paul
July 16 at 10:57 pm
LeBron says:
good night
July 16 at 11:09 pm
4vets says:
Sleep well.
July 16 at 10:57 pm
Round and Round says:
Dench.
Arsenal – Wilshere
Chelsea – Essien
Liverpool – Stevie!
Man City – Adam Johnson
Man Utd – Scholes
Spurs – Defoe (Bale if he leaves)
July 16 at 11:00 pm
Hutton dressed as Lahm -FORZA JUVE!!- says:
FAIL
July 16 at 11:03 pm
Round and Round says:
Dench
July 16 at 11:01 pm
The Parmtree- How long till I find out the price of Emerson Boyce? says:
And another one bites the dust
July 16 at 11:02 pm
Gervinho's Forehead - Lucas Leiva is back! The beast is back! Lucas we love you! says:
AJ
July 16 at 11:08 pm
Ginkapo-Get with the Figuroa says:
You dont know what Dench means
July 16 at 11:00 pm
★FC Borecelona★ - "I can make anybody look like a nobody" says:
Hmm… We get a 30 day free trial for the Fantasy Pro League game. The auction format could be good for a PL version
July 16 at 11:03 pm
beric says:
I beat you in the EuroPro’s
July 16 at 11:06 pm
★FC Borecelona★ - "I can make anybody look like a nobody" says:
Well played
July 16 at 11:08 pm
★FC Borecelona★ - "I can make anybody look like a nobody" says:
And the leagues have been copied from the Euro leagues
July 16 at 11:03 pm
Hutton dressed as Lahm -FORZA JUVE!!- says:
Right, current premier league, Fall from Grace top 5 please
(Players who were great but went downhill fast, injury or no injury)
1. Essien
2. Hernandez
3. NZogbia
4. Joe Cole
5. Downing
July 16 at 11:04 pm
chazza says:
Torres.
July 16 at 11:04 pm
The Parmtree- How long till I find out the price of Emerson Boyce? says:
Essien
Berbatov
Cole
Henderson
Gyan
July 16 at 11:23 pm
Hutton dressed as Lahm -FORZA JUVE!!- says:
hen was Henderson good??
Gyan had no chance
July 16 at 11:05 pm
Willis_Hide says:
Wheelchair.
July 16 at 11:09 pm
Now back to me says:
That nickname isn’t going to catch on, let it go…
July 16 at 11:08 pm
Miguel Angel Jimenez, True athlete of the game... says:
1. Essien
2. Anderson (fingers crossed we get him back to his best)
3. N’Zog
4. Tim Cahill
5. Malouda
July 16 at 11:09 pm
Scroobius Mac says:
No Torres?
Stephen Ireland deserves a mention too.
Chamakh, Mertesacker.
July 16 at 11:11 pm
Miguel Angel Jimenez, True athlete of the game... says:
Torres and Ireland you have a fair point, the other two were never great imo
July 16 at 11:13 pm
Scroobius Mac says:
81 caps for one of the best international sides in the world disagree.
July 16 at 11:24 pm
Hutton dressed as Lahm -FORZA JUVE!!- says:
Torres was great, and now he is ok. , also still has time on his hands
Ireland, I forgot about him
Chamakh was ok in France only, so it doesnt count
Meat Sack was pretty rubbish anyway
July 16 at 11:12 pm
Scroobius Mac says:
Oh and Bentley.
July 16 at 11:25 pm
Hutton dressed as Lahm -FORZA JUVE!!- says:
Oh god David the new Beckham) Bentley, completely forgot him
July 16 at 11:09 pm
Gervinho's Forehead - Lucas Leiva is back! The beast is back! Lucas we love you! says:
Essien
Jenas
Diaby
Berba
J.Cole
July 16 at 11:13 pm
Hate that rotation says:
Malouda
Joe Cole
Torres
Asharvin (although he looks sharp in Russia, far from his debut season)
Berbatov
July 16 at 11:26 pm
Hutton dressed as Lahm -FORZA JUVE!!- says:
Malouda is just past it really
July 17 at 12:14 am
Crouch Potato says:
Tim Cahill.
July 16 at 11:04 pm
Round and Round says:
Whatever happend to the other Johnson at City? Michael was it?
July 16 at 11:07 pm
The Parmtree- How long till I find out the price of Emerson Boyce? says:
I think he was on loan at Leicester last year?
Back at Citeh now.
July 17 at 12:17 am
Gargamel says:
He started believing he’d made it, or at least he spent too much time in nightclubs and stopped trying a bit. Here’s a really good article about him by Daniel Taylor, it’s not so old.
It’s one of the saddest modern cases of a player being lost in the system in England I think. He could’ve been extraordinary.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/spor.....el-johnson