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 17 at 5:12 am
Rick --I don't know when FPL will start says:
EPLTalk published my article. Feels great
http://www.epltalk.com/how-fan.....m-of-44670
July 17 at 5:20 am
Denis Denis says:
Nice article, well done.
July 17 at 5:30 am
jinswick says:
Nice. This one is also pretty amusing…
http://youngsportswriters.word.....obsessive/
July 17 at 5:31 am
Rick --I don't know when FPL will start says:
Is that Jamsiep’s handiwork?
July 17 at 5:33 am
jinswick says:
Yeah I believe so
July 17 at 6:38 am
Maximerized-You'll be sorely missed says:
Yep
July 17 at 5:35 am
Rick --I don't know when FPL will start says:
Very humorously put. Makes me think, maybe I made mine a bit too serious..
July 17 at 5:43 am
Canadian Football says:
Great Job Rick. So true…..
Be sure you post your future blogs on here.
July 17 at 5:56 am
Rick --I don't know when FPL will start says:
I will, CF. Definitely.
July 17 at 6:37 am
Maximerized-You'll be sorely missed says:
+1
We have a budding writer.
July 17 at 5:47 am
Paul says:
mornin dude…
July 17 at 6:58 am
!bazzinga! says:
Well done.
July 17 at 5:15 am
Billy Gilmore says:
Congrats mate
July 17 at 5:15 am
Billy Gilmore says:
reply fail
July 17 at 5:16 am
jinswick says:
So, anyone know where this Oscar fella will fit into the Chelsea attack? Chelsea seem a rotation minefield from an FPL perspective….
July 17 at 5:28 am
Rick --I don't know when FPL will start says:
+1 on the minefield thing
July 17 at 5:30 am
...al vorm<3 Suarez(c) says:
cba with Chelsea till I see some pre season-ness or some sort of solidish squad
probably won’t take much interest in ‘em initially
July 17 at 5:36 am
jinswick says:
Depending on prices, I’m thinking 2 x Defenders from Terry, Cech, Ivanovic, Cahill, and probably Torres. With that much creativity behind me I’d be confident of 20+ goals a season.
July 17 at 5:43 am
...al vorm<3 Suarez(c) says:
Don’t think I can get on the torres train again… me and him are through
I would probably enjoy a Chelski defender though
July 17 at 5:36 am
Willis_Hide says:
Has he joined already?
July 17 at 5:38 am
Rick --I don't know when FPL will start says:
A deal has been agreed ‘in principle’.
July 17 at 5:44 am
Willis_Hide says:
Jeezalo. What ever happened to developing good players through the youth ranks?!
July 17 at 5:46 am
Billy Gilmore says:
Chelsea. Youth.
July 17 at 5:48 am
Sreehari says:
July 17 at 5:52 am
Nitin Nagaraja: PS3 or Xbox? Need some opinions. says:
Mornin’ peeps!
July 17 at 5:54 am
Billy Gilmore says:
morning and ps3
July 17 at 5:54 am
Nitin Nagaraja: PS3 or Xbox? Need some opinions. says:
Thanks!
July 17 at 5:54 am
Rick --I don't know when FPL will start says:
Morning Nitin. No launch yet.
July 17 at 5:59 am
Nitin Nagaraja: PS3 or Xbox? Need some opinions. says:
Bored of waiting. They’re making us look like fools!
July 17 at 6:08 am
Rick --I don't know when FPL will start says:
Exactly, I bet they are watching the posts here and chuckling!
July 17 at 6:10 am
Paul says:
+10000000
July 17 at 6:04 am
Paul says:
morning Nitin…..they’re dragging the launch out…..
July 17 at 6:35 am
Maximerized-You'll be sorely missed says:
Morning.
July 17 at 5:57 am
Acquafresca says:
Ryan if you’re still lurking I meant no offence by my comment on last page. Just thought you were joking as the initial comment to captain Torres was indeed posted for ppl to have a quick laugh. If you do truly back Torres and think he will succeed, by all means do it as he has a great opening run and seems to have a bit more confidence in front of goal.
Cheers
July 17 at 6:01 am
...al vorm<3 Suarez(c) says:
Don’t do it…
Torres, not even once.
Twice
July 17 at 6:06 am
Acquafresca says:
Not saying I am, we’re all been on that virtual train.. and oh boy did it crash fast.
July 17 at 6:06 am
Acquafresca says:
we’ve*
July 17 at 6:07 am
zan says:
Do it
He who is brave is free
Blue is the colour
July 17 at 6:10 am
Acquafresca says:
No comment until i see some pre-season magic from the old liverpool wizard!
July 17 at 6:37 am
Ryan says:
All good Aqua. I think he will come good this season, looking forward to how he will fare with these new team mates of his.
July 17 at 7:58 am
Otters-Pocket says:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/foot.....es-chelsea
July 17 at 6:00 am
Sreehari says:
QPR expectations?? Like Sunderland last year, they are buying all the players they can get. But Will they disappoint like S’land last year?
July 17 at 6:10 am
Grounderz says:
With the transfers and everything going on, I think everyone here knows they will definitely do even better than once again loitering around the relegation zone. I reckon almost a top five.
July 17 at 6:08 am
Joey Barton and Friends says:
why have no bids been put in for Berbs? Does he not want to stay in England? Would be brilliant at most clubs
July 17 at 6:11 am
Sreehari says:
Even though I’m a United fan, I’d love him to play for Arsenal. They need someone like him If RVP leaves.. Giroud somehow doesn’t impress me.
July 17 at 6:12 am
Joey Barton and Friends says:
good shout and for only 5 million. His languid style would suit them.
July 17 at 6:18 am
Acquafresca says:
Any Chelsea fans about? What is the predicted back line for the 12/13 season?
My guess is Cole-Terry-Cahill/Luiz-Ivan
But who will start, Cahill or Luiz?
July 17 at 6:30 am
Joey Barton and Friends says:
that would be the problem with everyone wanting Cahill. Who did RDM favour last year?Terry is prob the best buy into their defense…if you can afford him
July 17 at 6:42 am
Ryan says:
I’ve heard Real Madrid has become more favored to sign Maicon. Ivanovic would be a great acquisition if Chelsea don’t buy a RB, he would certainly be nailed on.
July 17 at 10:02 am
KujaliaFC says:
Cahill has a ban doesn’t he?
July 17 at 6:34 am
Maximerized-You'll be sorely missed says:
Morning Fellas.
July 17 at 6:41 am
Acquafresca says:
Morning Maxi
July 17 at 6:52 am
Maximerized-You'll be sorely missed says:
Waiting eagerly for FPL to launch?
July 17 at 6:45 am
Nitin Nagaraja: PS3 or Xbox? Need some opinions. says:
Morning!
July 17 at 6:52 am
Maximerized-You'll be sorely missed says:
Missed the work again?
July 17 at 6:55 am
Nitin Nagaraja: PS3 or Xbox? Need some opinions. says:
Lol. No!
July 17 at 6:51 am
lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
Morning
July 17 at 6:54 am
Nitin Nagaraja: PS3 or Xbox? Need some opinions. says:
Finished tinkering with Isacki’s tool?
July 17 at 7:04 am
cartmanratel says:
I hear a lot of this Isacki tool – very new to FFS although not new to FPL. Anyone care to fill in the new guy?
July 17 at 7:06 am
Nitin Nagaraja: PS3 or Xbox? Need some opinions. says:
One of the regualrs here, Isacki, has created a spreadsheet for the selecting the best xi out of your squad.
It is MIND-BLOWING, to say the least!
Go to http://uefacouncil.wordpress.com/ and download the excel sheet (right bottom).
July 17 at 7:11 am
Maximerized-You'll be sorely missed says:
Wow.
That’s Awesome.
July 17 at 7:12 am
Nitin Nagaraja: PS3 or Xbox? Need some opinions. says:
You didn’t know about it?!?!
July 17 at 7:19 am
Maximerized-You'll be sorely missed says:
No
July 17 at 7:07 am
Billy Gilmore says:
Its a rotation calculator spreadsheet which tells u which players to play each week. Find it at the bottom right of this http://uefacouncil.wordpress.com/
July 17 at 7:09 am
Nitin Nagaraja: PS3 or Xbox? Need some opinions. says:
There is also a video on how to use it, in the same link.
July 17 at 6:54 am
Maximerized-You'll be sorely missed says:
Rose(Woke) up late?
July 17 at 7:00 am
lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
The usual :p
July 17 at 6:50 am
RaspingDrive says:
http://m.guardian.co.uk/footba.....pe=article
For all of those bored of waiting for FPL to open, here is a very well written article surrounding the obsession that is fantasy football, taken from the Guardian three years ago.
July 17 at 6:58 am
thetinkerman says:
Morning folks. Still no go. Don’t know why I got my hopes up!
Some nice reading material posted though, first the FFS ‘great expectations’ article and then the articles by Rick, Jamsiep and the guardian one. Keep them coming!
July 17 at 7:01 am
lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
+1
July 17 at 7:01 am
Acquafresca says:
I’m off to bed convinced it wont be released until next week. Goodnight fellow fantasy managers.
July 17 at 7:04 am
Maximerized-You'll be sorely missed says:
Night Acqua.
July 17 at 7:09 am
lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
Ciao, i’m off for a meeting.
July 17 at 7:09 am
A.D.D says:
Morning all! Yes!!! The game is still closed….good. (reverse psychology?)
July 17 at 7:27 am
Crouch Potato says:
Yup thank god!
July 17 at 7:55 am
thetinkerman says:
I hope it never opens… certainly not ASAP.
July 17 at 7:27 am
Maximerized-You'll be sorely missed says:
Highest-earning athletes (M$/year):-
1. Federer 51,4
2. Beckham 46,0
3. Messi 41,3
4. Ronaldo 40,3
5. Alonso 40,0
6. Pacquiao 39,0
7.Eto’o 30,7
July 17 at 7:38 am
sigaam says:
Too many footballers on that list? Mayweather should be on top? guess it depends on how many years it spans?
http://www.therichest.org/spor.....-athletes/
July 17 at 7:50 am
Smurf says:
Which Alonso is that?
July 17 at 7:52 am
Independiente says:
F1
July 17 at 8:03 am
Smurf says:
Ta. Thought it would be.
July 17 at 8:15 am
Maximerized-You'll be sorely missed says:
I was wondering that too (I thought Xabi Alonso).
It is Fernando Alonso.
July 17 at 7:31 am
Crouch Potato says:
QPR have had 3 mil bid rejected for Inters Castaignos, expected to return with improved offer.
July 17 at 7:51 am
pompeyfan says:
highly rated player. The move to Inter didn’t do him any favours tho
July 17 at 7:57 am
Crouch Potato says:
Only 19, would be interesting.
July 17 at 7:48 am
Valar Morghulis(Formerly Keith) says:
Any price rises announced yesterday? was’nt on here cause of internet problems
July 17 at 7:51 am
Valar Morghulis(Formerly Keith) says:
*prices*
July 17 at 7:56 am
thetinkerman says:
Nah, nothing of the sort, leading to everyone panicking and getting excited about an imminent release in equal measures.
July 17 at 8:01 am
Smurf says:
Am I getting an error when I watch Isacki’s video tutorial or is the video supposed to have no commentry and just a piano piece in the background?
July 17 at 8:05 am
Billy Gilmore says:
Not supposed to be commentary i don’t think
July 17 at 8:09 am
Smurf says:
Ah, right. Cheers
July 17 at 8:03 am
finnish says:
Does this Isacki’s thing work with Excel Starter? Or can’t I just using it…
July 17 at 8:08 am
Billy Gilmore says:
I think it should as long as you ignore the links…
July 17 at 8:09 am
Crouch Potato says:
According to the The Times, Arsenal have placed a 9mil bid for Corinthians attacking midfielder Paulinho.
July 17 at 8:16 am
Nitin Nagaraja: PS3 or Xbox? Need some opinions. says:
CP, morning!
Onto important matters.
What, do you think, will the be most likely starting xi for QPR?
July 17 at 8:27 am
Crouch Potato says:
Impossible to predict, I’m hoping we purchase a decent centre back. As things stand should be something like this,
Green
Onuoha Hill Ferdinand Fabio
Faurlin Diakite
Park Tarrabt
Cisse. Ps, good morning.
July 17 at 8:29 am
Crouch Potato says:
Sorry ommitted Zamora.
July 17 at 8:29 am
Nitin Nagaraja: PS3 or Xbox? Need some opinions. says:
You’ve missed out Zamora, I suppose. Cheers. Thanks a lot!
July 17 at 9:04 am
Doosra - A NOBLE HAMMER!!! says:
That is a half-decent side … hmmm.
July 17 at 8:32 am
djaphex says:
Green
Da Silva Ferdinand Nelsen Hill
Derry(C) Diakite
Taarabt
Mackie Zamora Cisse
July 17 at 8:34 am
djaphex says:
Green
Onuoha Ferdinand Nelsen Da Silva
Diakite
Taarabt Park
Mackie Zamora Cisse
July 17 at 8:39 am
Crouch Potato says:
Faurlin will def play if fit in time, Mackie won’t start, may even go to Blackburn.
July 17 at 8:53 am
QPR Lad 92 says:
I don’t think Mackie will leave, I think he may even start ahead of Zamora.
July 17 at 8:57 am
Crouch Potato says:
I hope not, talks that he could be used to seal the Hoillett deal. Pretty certain he won’t play up front with the cover we have there, with one more striker potentially to come.
July 17 at 8:59 am
QPR Lad 92 says:
True, I hope we sign some defenders soon atleast one CB and a RB.
July 17 at 8:57 am
jinswick says:
Ooooh, exciting. I know very little about him – is he any good?
July 17 at 8:22 am
Maximerized-You'll be sorely missed says:
What’s Martin Axford’s e-mail id?
July 17 at 8:42 am
ChristIna says:
Don’t go there.
July 17 at 8:43 am
Crouch Potato says:
You feeling any better?
July 17 at 8:44 am
ChristIna says:
A bit. Taking it day by day.
July 17 at 8:45 am
Crouch Potato says:
Hang in there.
July 17 at 8:47 am
ChristIna says:
Hang?
*shudders
July 17 at 8:49 am
Crouch Potato says:
Ooops, wrong choice of word
July 17 at 9:01 am
Maximerized-You'll be sorely missed says:
July 17 at 8:50 am
vova says:
maxford@premierleague.com
July 17 at 9:01 am
Maximerized-You'll be sorely missed says:
TY
July 17 at 9:06 am
ChristIna says:
You gonna get the standard email I received yesterday. Promise.
July 17 at 9:23 am
Maximerized-You'll be sorely missed says:
What was written in the e-mail you received from them?
July 17 at 9:28 am
ChristIna says:
The 2012-13 season will be coming online over the course of the next few weeks. The season starting deadline will be the 18th August at 11:30. By this time no more changes can be made to affect your team for gameweek 1.
Standard BS.
July 17 at 8:44 am
Crouch Potato says:
Vidic and Smalling will be fit for start of season, Evans won’t.
July 17 at 8:47 am
djaphex says:
Starting 11 for Villa ?
Given
Lichaj Colins Vlaar Warnock
N’Zogbia Ireland Makoun Petrov
Bent Holman (Agbonlahor, Weimann)
July 17 at 8:52 am
Crouch Potato says:
Read this morning that Makouns future at Villa is in doubt. May be refused a work permit because he has not learned English.
July 17 at 8:54 am
djaphex says:
Given
Lichaj Colins Vlaar Warnock
N’Zogbia Ireland El Ahmadi Petrov
Bent Weimann (Agbonlahor, Holman)
July 17 at 8:58 am
Scraftius Maximus says:
Does Petrov not have Leukemia.
July 17 at 9:00 am
ChristIna says:
Jip. Getting Chemotherapy. Can’t see him playing.
July 17 at 9:13 am
Scraftius Maximus says:
Shame, and at his age that’s his career probably over.
July 17 at 8:54 am
WHUkasin21 says:
When does fpl start? I am from serbia and my english isn’t so good, but i hope you understand me .
July 17 at 8:55 am
Sean says:
We don’t know exactly,but soon.
July 17 at 9:09 am
WHUkasin21 says:
Thank you for the response, i heard that starts tomorrow.
July 17 at 8:56 am
djaphex says:
u sredu popodne bi trebalo da izadje
July 17 at 9:01 am
WHUkasin21 says:
Hhahah ma tako je srpski da te ceo svet razume
July 17 at 8:56 am
ChristIna says:
fpl?
July 17 at 8:56 am
Doosra - A NOBLE HAMMER!!! says:
You have mail.
July 17 at 8:57 am
ChristIna says:
Cool, I will check when I’m back at office. At a client at the mo. I checked the Website and received a “welcome email. Nice. The tea is MINE!
July 17 at 9:00 am
Doosra - A NOBLE HAMMER!!! says:
Lotta high-class competition …
July 17 at 9:02 am
ChristIna says:
Lotta high-class Hookers.
July 17 at 9:03 am
Doosra - A NOBLE HAMMER!!! says:
Ahhh – but you have to PAY them …
July 17 at 8:59 am
Crouch Potato says:
Morning Doos, Big Sam considering Berbatov I hear.
July 17 at 9:00 am
Doosra - A NOBLE HAMMER!!! says:
July 17 at 9:02 am
Doosra - A NOBLE HAMMER!!! says:
By the way, I have ceased to monitor the Hammer rumours – there are just too many …
July 17 at 9:14 am
WHUkasin21 says:
Modibo Maiga is in London for medical, that would be great. He has pace, strenght, finishing, and he can play on the wing.
July 17 at 9:21 am
Doosra - A NOBLE HAMMER!!! says:
Thanks.
July 17 at 9:27 am
Doosra - A NOBLE HAMMER!!! says:
Not a bad player!
July 17 at 9:03 am
lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
3 Days for the Dark Knight Rises! So Bloody excited! Got my IMAX tickets booked!
July 17 at 9:19 am
lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
Really, not one fan of the nolan series here?
July 17 at 9:20 am
Doosra - A NOBLE HAMMER!!! says:
My son, if that counts …
July 17 at 9:26 am
lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
It does. Have you seen the first two? It really is a treat for all ages if you ask me.
July 17 at 9:27 am
Doosra - A NOBLE HAMMER!!! says:
Never allowed to escape …
July 17 at 9:33 am
lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
Bah
July 17 at 9:28 am
Qubit says:
Overrated for me im afraid. But will watch it on DVD.
July 17 at 9:32 am
lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
Which one do you think is overrated?
I must’ve seen the first one ten times and the second one 20 times
July 17 at 9:38 am
Qubit says:
Both, but particularly the second one. Im very fussy though!
July 17 at 9:46 am
lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
Havent seen a better Batman movie or for that matter any other superhero movie.
July 17 at 9:55 am
Qubit says:
First Batman was better for me. As for a better superhero film, id go with Avengers perhaps recently or maybe Spiderman 2, X2 or even Superman.
July 17 at 9:55 am
Qubit says:
Dont get me wrong im sure it will be a good movie and one that I will enjoy watching. I was looking forward to Prometheus a lot more and that was a bit of a let down really.
July 17 at 9:39 am
nedfoo says:
Great series, going to be hard for Bane to top the joker!
July 17 at 9:47 am
lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
I hope Nolan has a few surprises in store for us. The trailers look great! The soundtrack sounds amazing!
July 17 at 9:05 am
Maximerized-You'll be sorely missed says:
Barcelona are interested in Liverpool centre back Daniel Agger (27).
No concrete talks yet.
Real Madrid and Man City also interested.
Would be a great signing for us (Barca).
July 17 at 9:07 am
Doosra - A NOBLE HAMMER!!! says:
Jonny Evans under the knife.
July 17 at 9:13 am
lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
Might miss a couple of gameweeks that is all.
July 17 at 9:14 am
In Like Flynn says: Keep FFS and FPL H2H Leagues says:
I didn’t hear about that injury. Is it recent Doosra?
July 17 at 9:17 am
Doosra - A NOBLE HAMMER!!! says:
No – I think it his troublesome ankle.
July 17 at 9:20 am
In Like Flynn says: Keep FFS and FPL H2H Leagues says:
Missed all that. I must have been asleep.
July 17 at 9:18 am
lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
http://www.manutd.com/en/Tour2.....urban.aspx
July 17 at 9:19 am
In Like Flynn says: Keep FFS and FPL H2H Leagues says:
Thanks Lateriser.
July 17 at 9:20 am
Doosra - A NOBLE HAMMER!!! says:
Ta.
July 17 at 9:33 am
lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
No stress
July 17 at 9:17 am
jinswick says:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLS3RGesIFQ
July 17 at 9:18 am
Doosra - A NOBLE HAMMER!!! says:
July 17 at 9:24 am
djaphex says:
Vidic is a must
July 17 at 9:28 am
Doosra - A NOBLE HAMMER!!! says:
Must you?
July 17 at 9:29 am
Grounderz says:
SAF said Vidic is a sure starter.
July 17 at 9:30 am
ChristIna says:
keteer?
July 17 at 9:33 am
Willis_Hide says:
Vidic is a mustard.
July 17 at 9:36 am
Clover says:
Srbijaaaaaaaa… idemo !!!
July 17 at 9:29 am
Doosra - A NOBLE HAMMER!!! says:
*sigh*
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEy6MGu3bIA
July 17 at 9:39 am
sukrut23 says:
Just the two of us
July 17 at 9:32 am
DonTheSpecialOne - Ken Bates is a money grabbing prick says:
Morning ladies! Been out travelling the last days, haven’t checked ffs or fpl since thursday.. Now that I’m home again, FPL still is “TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE”.
Hrmpf…
July 17 at 9:35 am
Bubbles - Second Place in the JPT Final 2012 says:
Hrmpf indeed.
July 17 at 9:35 am
djaphex says:
i want 3 west ham players deff
July 17 at 9:37 am
Willis_Hide says:
Definitely.
July 17 at 9:38 am
Bubbles - Second Place in the JPT Final 2012 says:
Bit over the top aint it? I don’t want any of their defenders and one attacker is more than enough.
July 17 at 9:46 am
Qubit says:
thats good, you can have my share.