Scout Report – Ivan Ramis
Filed under: Scout Reports - Posted by: Paul
Roberto Martinez dipped into the summer transfer market for the second time earlier this week by acquiring Ivan Ramis from Real Mallorca for an undisclosed fee. The 27-year-old centre-half follows Fraser Fyvie to the DW Stadium after knocking back the advances of West Ham and arrives at Wigan on a three-year contract:
The deal represents something of a coup for the Latics. Earlier in the week, the La Liga outfit had posted an article on their official website confirming they had agreed terms with the Hammers and the player was set for a medical but, according to Wigan chairman Dave Whelan, his manager is the man to thank for the about-turn:
It’s down to the influence of Roberto. The player doesn’t speak English and didn’t want to go to West Ham, who had already agreed a deal. But Roberto asked me to go out to Mallorca where I met their chairman and with the club in receivership, they accepted my offer and then I went to see the player.
The Statistics
Ramis began his career as a 17-year old in the Mallorca youth system back in 2001, where he scored three goals in 50 appearances before stepping up to the senior side in the 2004-05 season. Initially struggling to nail down a first-team role, he was farmed out to Real Valladolid in 2005-06, making 30 appearances for the second division side before returning to his parent club for the following campaign.
The centre-half continued to feature irregularly for the La Liga outfit before finally nailing down a regular spot in the first XI in 2009-10 and, while he has notched five times in the past couple of seasons, Ramis’ tendency to accrue cautions has been his stand-out statistic, with 16 bookings in his last two campaigns in the Spanish top-flight. Over his time at the club, he also attracted interest from Celtic and Sevilla and has represented his country at Under 19, 21 and 23 levels. Ramis featured a total of 164 times for Mallorca, finding the net on nine occasions.
The Prospects
A change of tactics after the mid-point of last season not only brought about a revival in Wigan’s fortunes, it has clearly affected Martinez’s thinking when it comes to player acquisitions this summer. The Latics started the previous campaign with a conventional back-four but the switch to a 3-4-2-1, with three centre-halves preferred at the back, means Martinez needs cover in the defensive area.
Bearing in mind Gary Caldwell and Maynor Figueroa missed just two league games between them all season, it’s likely that Ramis is vying with Antolin Alcaraz for that third spot at the back – his compatriot Piscu is also available, though failed to make much impact and featured just five times for the Latics in 2011/12. Ramis not only offers a real physical presence and strong aerial ability, his distribution from deep could also see him forge a way into Martinez’s first-team plans for the upcoming campaign.
In terms of expected cost across the Fantasy games, a Fantasy Premier League (FPL) starting price of 4.5 seems likely for Ramis- Figueroa has also been handed this initial valuation, however, and is certainly more nailed-on at the start of the new campaign. We can anticipate a cost of around the 5.0 mark Sky Sports game, considering the likes of Caldwell and Figueroa at 5.5 and 5.2 respectively.
When it comes to investing in a backline that returned just eight clean sheets last time round, however, Emmerson Boyce offers a far better solution than his defensive team mates. Granted, he is slightly more expensive than the majority of his Martinez’s defenders – 5.0 in FPL and 5.5 in the Sky Sports game – but his out-of-position role on the right of Wigan’s four-man midfield boosts his appeal considerably more and is likely to deter many Fantasy managers from investing in Ramis.
When assessing their prospects for the start of the season, it’s worth remembering that Wigan’s exploits towards the tail end of last term were arguably the finest example of looking at form over fixtures. While many wrote them off and expected them to drop into the Championship, the Latics racked up seven wins in their last nine, including triumphs over Newcastle, Arsenal, United and Liverpool, with Martinez’s new system going from strength to strength as the campaign came to a close.
The big question is whether Wigan will start where they left off. Certainly, home clashes with Stoke and Fulham in the first six Gameweeks will hold no fear, while a trip to Southampton could well be prosperous. With Chelsea, United and a visit to Sunderland also on their opening agenda, though, many Fantasy managers will be somewhat reluctant to go overboard in snapping up Wigan’s mid-price options, despite that stunning end to the previous season.
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August 5 at 7:28 am
Acquafresca says:
I just wanted to say that people on here are nuts to plan Torres -> Rooney and save 2.0 in the bank…
Just my opinion.
Something will go wrong. Bookmark this.
August 5 at 7:33 am
Evs says:
I’m with you dude….
Bookmark it now.
August 5 at 7:35 am
Garcks says:
But you don’t predict price rises, as per previous posts?
August 5 at 7:33 am
lfcserg says:
Not if you transfer to Rooney straight after the deadline for gameweek one
August 5 at 7:35 am
The Shuffling says:
I don’t see much problem to save it for that move when you can have 2 Big Hitters in DF, MF, FW and still have 2.0m in bank.. Anyway, that 2.0mil can be used for upgrading 3 MF and make the team looks good.
August 5 at 7:54 am
Jack(off) - Arsenal: The Markus Liebherr Memorial Cup winners of 2012. says:
Such as…?
Im not doing it myself, Rooney from the off for me as it saves a transfer and Torres is shit, but I dont see what could go wrong.
August 5 at 8:21 am
Chill Pill says:
Rooney might not play from the off.
Fergie has stated that he may start with the ones who are fittest, he’s only just started training and had no pre season.
August 5 at 7:29 am
Garcks says:
Any tips on a good league to join? And maybe a paid one too?
August 5 at 7:31 am
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Sure. Send your credit card details to i_am_not_a_scammer@hotmail.com and I’ll reply with a league code.
August 5 at 7:33 am
mahfreems says:
seems legit
August 5 at 7:33 am
Evs says:
I’m game
August 5 at 7:36 am
Bob Slay says:
I have two credit cards… can i do both?
August 5 at 7:57 am
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It is not a cash league.
August 5 at 7:30 am
matejjetam says:
RMT pretty please. Any suggestions are welcome.
Green – Cerny
Terry – Baines – Hangeland – Barnett – Tierney
Hazard – Kagawa – Siggy – Ireland – Michu
Aguero – Pog – Bent
Stil have £0.5 in bank.
August 5 at 7:33 am
Evs says:
Would you like to explain your keeper choice?
August 5 at 7:35 am
Bob Slay says:
+1
August 5 at 7:36 am
Billy Gilmore says:
Unfathomably bad choice imo.
August 5 at 7:43 am
matejjetam says:
Both keepers from same club. Thought Green might do a good job for the money he’s worth this season. Do you have better low price suggestion for GK positions?
August 5 at 7:30 am
baulchy says:
come on over lucas!!! http://www.telegraph.co.uk/spo.....Paolo.html
August 5 at 7:31 am
baulchy says:
Thoughts on my team?
Fridel Federici
Ivanivich Lescott Demel Hangeland Clyne
Hazard Sinclair Pineaar Larsson Maloney
Torres Aguero Graham
2m in bank for rooney gw2.
cheers guys
August 5 at 7:59 am
nikhilip9 says:
I like it
August 5 at 7:33 am
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PSG 2-2 Barcelona, 1-4 on penalties
Rafinha(8), Messi(54), Ibrahimovic(60), Camara(81) scored.
August 5 at 7:34 am
Bob Slay says:
RMT out of 10?
Suggested fixes?
Friedel – Jussi
Terry – Hangeland – Dawson – Cuellar – Fonte
Silva – Pienaar – Michu – Ireland – Noble
Rooney – Torres – Tevez
Thanks
August 5 at 8:00 am
nikhilip9 says:
8/10
August 5 at 7:36 am
mahfreems says:
For all the hater’s of the 2.0 Torres to Rooney switch (Acqua
) there is no problem with the move as it is tactically sound and makes complete sense. Won’t be overdone as only FFS users really know about it, plus half of the people with Torres in their team will have a nightmare getting him out of their team because he’ll score so many points GW1. So in my mind the plan is to stick to the plan and all should be fine.
August 5 at 7:37 am
Willis_Hide says:
What happens if one (or more) of your players receive suspensions or injuries?
August 5 at 7:40 am
mahfreems says:
put them on the bench and hope for the best
August 5 at 7:38 am
Bob Slay says:
If Torres grabs a hattrick in each game and Rooney does nothing… are you still gonna do the switch?
August 5 at 7:38 am
mahfreems says:
yes.
August 5 at 7:39 am
Bob Slay says:
Awesome. Its dedication like that i can admire.
Not understand maybe, but definitely admire
August 5 at 7:39 am
mahfreems says:
because their not playing hard teams: wig and REA. One of the weakest teams in the league and a newly promoted sidde
August 5 at 7:41 am
Acquafresca says:
Wigan beat Arsenal and tied United. Martinez won’t let chelsea walk all over them in the DW stadium. Think again.
August 5 at 7:44 am
mahfreems says:
maybe martinez won’t let them but i think they will
August 5 at 7:45 am
Willis_Hide says:
Wigan aren’t in the bottom 3 and fighting for relegation in GW 1. Oh wait….
August 5 at 7:41 am
Bob Slay says:
It makes sense, i’m having both from the off so i can dump Torres for whoever takes my fancy. I agree that Rooney for GW2 looks tasty!
August 5 at 7:56 am
Garcks says:
interesting approach, I like it.
August 5 at 7:41 am
lfcserg says:
+1
August 5 at 7:39 am
Acquafresca says:
REPOST(edited)
Last Call [(for alcohol) before bed]
Friedel – Frederici
Cole – Lescott – Cuellar – Cuellar – 4.5 – Demel
Hazard – Bale – Pienaar – Maloney – Guthrie
RVP – Torres – Petric
PP’s (Potential Problems): no city attacking cover GW1 if still at Emirates.
Still think RVP can outscore any city attacker
Thoughts?
August 5 at 7:40 am
Acquafresca says:
sorry, “if still at Emirates” should follow after “Still think RVP…”
August 5 at 7:41 am
Evs says:
Better.
But if Rvp doesn’t feature you can bring in aguero.
August 5 at 7:43 am
Evs says:
Ps… I would pick a better reserve gk. I’m going for bego if he’s no1. Balls to rotation. Better club. More cs chances.
August 5 at 7:44 am
Acquafresca says:
Clearly. But atm still unclear. Im still tempted to go Bego/ another 4.5 or Mig.
Vorm/ Krul did it last year.. who knows. MON also had a great defensive record so…
PS not sure about Mig/Bego rotation btw. Just a thought.
August 5 at 7:46 am
Evs says:
Brad and bego my. 2 gks.
If bego gets the nod.
August 5 at 7:43 am
Acquafresca says:
And have 1.5 to play with – which then brings me back to my initial plan of Aguero + another 6.5md (maybe Michu).
Im waiting on the CS for potential Tevez signing into my squad..
August 5 at 7:46 am
isacki - come to arsenal, cazorla! come to daddy!! says:
Very solid and well balanced, only weak point for me is Guthrie, Hazard who hasn’t impressed me and lack of City attackers.
August 5 at 7:48 am
Acquafresca says:
Guthrie mainly bench fodder/ DGW player.
Hazard still keeping an eye, can become Lamps/Mata for the DGW then switch to a United mid perhaps.
August 5 at 7:53 am
Garcks says:
Another 4.5 midfielder for Guthrie?
August 5 at 7:42 am
creagles says:
Is 2 swansea players too many? I have Rangel & Sinclair. And whats up with this Michu guy? is he nailed on starter? where does he play, behind the striker?
August 5 at 7:42 am
Evs says:
Yes.
August 5 at 7:43 am
Bob Slay says:
in the hole in pre-season.
http://www.fantasyfootballscou.....ort-michu/
August 5 at 7:45 am
Willis_Hide says:
Yes, 2 Swansea players is two many.
August 5 at 7:45 am
Evs says:
Villa match report from yesterday for those who are keen on some of their player…
http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/New.....91,00.html
August 5 at 7:51 am
Evs says:
Swansea.
Graham goal. Few days back mind so maybe old news to some…
http://www.swanseacity.net/new.....83622.aspx
August 5 at 7:54 am
Evs says:
Sunderland latest pre season game
http://www.safc.com/news/20120.....13_2871769
August 5 at 7:59 am
Nitin Nagaraja says:
3rd defeat already?!? Pretty much their first choice team apart from Sessegnon!
August 5 at 8:01 am
Billy Gilmore says:
They NEED a striker.
August 5 at 7:49 am
ROHAN 11 says:
3 mids to pick with 20 million.. Already have Hazard and Guthrie.. Suggestions??
August 5 at 7:53 am
creagles says:
Bale (or Sigurdson) and Noble would be a good start probably. Whats your thinking behind Guthrie?
August 5 at 8:00 am
ROHAN 11 says:
Cheap as chips.. Bench fodder.. DGW
August 5 at 7:55 am
Billy Gilmore says:
I’d say get some more money. You’ll just end up with 3 bargain basement mids.
August 5 at 8:06 am
ROHAN 11 says:
Or 1 big hitting mid and two bargains.
August 5 at 8:06 am
Billy Gilmore says:
I mean with Guthrie included.
August 5 at 8:07 am
Twisted Saltergater says:
Eh?
Silva, Noble, Gibson
Taarabt, Larsson, Pienaar
Lots of reliable points options. Cabaye and Ben Arfa too.
August 5 at 8:09 am
Billy Gilmore says:
Noble, Gibson, Guthrie are 3 very cheap and likely low scoring players
Leaves you with just 1 big hitter.
August 5 at 8:16 am
Twisted Saltergater says:
Yep, see your point. With Guthrie also it’s probably too light.
August 5 at 8:01 am
Nitin Nagaraja says:
Kagawa, Taarabt, Noble
and upgrade Guthrie > Maloney.
August 5 at 7:50 am
Acquafresca says:
Anyways off to bed folks. Still a lot unsure so don’t strain you’re brain for nothing!
Goodnight
August 5 at 8:02 am
mahfreems says:
night acqua
August 5 at 7:52 am
Twisted Saltergater says:
Quick poll. Are both Rooney and Aguero essential by GW2?
a) Just Rooney
b) Just Aguero
c) Both.. they’ll be the 2 highest scorers in FPL!
I currently have no plans on getting Rooney, instead preferring to use those funds to upgrade my 3rd striker to Ba. Thinking it over those!
August 5 at 7:52 am
Billy Gilmore says:
Nobody is essential.
August 5 at 8:00 am
Twisted Saltergater says:
Maybe not, but it will be like fighting with one arm tied behind your back. I think I’m going to start with Aguero and monitor the form of Rooney should it be better to switch. £33.5m on just 2 players weakens the rest of my squad unacceptably, IMO.
August 5 at 8:06 am
thebanjostring says:
You mean 23.5?
August 5 at 8:07 am
Twisted Saltergater says:
I do / did..
August 5 at 8:03 am
nikhilip9 says:
if u have funds for both after covering your bases then both obviously,..
else rooney because he is more nailed on than aguero
August 5 at 7:53 am
Di Canioooohhh says:
Soz, no Taraabt!
August 5 at 7:53 am
Billy Gilmore says:
Nicely done!
August 5 at 7:53 am
Di Canioooohhh says:
So if Aguero doesn’t play due to that friendly, is this the way forward? If not, I’m clueless as to where to go from here! All help welcome. Again, free copy of Razzle and a Curly Wurly for every RMT:
Friedel, Fed
Cole, Lescott, Cuellar, Demel, Gunter
Lampard, Silva, Taraabt, Maloney, Noble, Guthrie
Torres, Rooney, Tevez
Help me …
August 5 at 7:54 am
creagles says:
Is that 6 midfielders or are my eyes playing tricks?
August 5 at 7:55 am
Di Canioooohhh says:
Yeah, soz, no Taraabt. So used to writing his name. I’ll miss him, but life goes on …
August 5 at 7:57 am
creagles says:
yeh pretty much no weaknesses in that side then
August 5 at 8:02 am
Di Canioooohhh says:
Really?
August 5 at 8:05 am
creagles says:
Well I would go Gunter -> Fonte (as double Reading defence might be too much, double gameweek or not). But thats pretty minor.
August 5 at 8:10 am
Di Canioooohhh says:
Nice one, cheers. Will do.
August 5 at 7:55 am
isacki - come to arsenal, cazorla! come to daddy!! says:
Have improved my squad from feedback to earlier RMT. I think it’s better balanced now.
Federici Friedel
Ivanovic STaylor Cuellar Tierney Clyne
Mata Bale Kagawa Ireland Maloney
Rooney Torres Petric
With Rooney already in the team no transfers are planned.
Falling asleep… goodnight
August 5 at 7:56 am
Billy Gilmore says:
Another allnighter? Citeh are gonna destroy you.
August 5 at 7:59 am
isacki - come to arsenal, cazorla! come to daddy!! says:
Had Aguero and Silva but neither seem that well received (friendly, price/lack of goals). Tevez is the last remaining option but that’s more of a gamble.
August 5 at 7:59 am
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This
Good night Isacki & Acqua.
August 5 at 7:57 am
Evs says:
No city?
Ouch !
August 5 at 7:59 am
FORCA INTER says:
will Tierney strart? i had him in my orginal team but some ppl said that he is rotation risk cause of Martin
team looks great and balanced
wouldn’t gamble with kagawa from start
August 5 at 8:19 am
creagles says:
I had Tierney and then I looked into Norwich’s defensive history.
August 5 at 8:00 am
creagles says:
I dont mind the Rooney over Aguero pick, but if your gonna go down that road you probably want to compensate with some city cover. Yaya and Lescott for example.
August 5 at 8:04 am
isacki - come to arsenal, cazorla! come to daddy!! says:
True but Yaya plays a bit too deep for 8.0 for my liking. If I picked Tevez over Rooney I could upgrade Bale to Silva and STaylor to Lescott. Maybe a short-term strategy to go with Tevez and Silva then.
August 5 at 8:03 am
The Shuffling says:
Haha.. Good night.
I’m preferred to have at least one City attacker..
August 5 at 8:04 am
Nitin Nagaraja says:
Kagawa > Yaya atleast.
Night, Isacki.
August 5 at 8:02 am
creagles says:
which on would you choose to upgrade if you had the choice
A) Yaya -> Silva
B) Mclean -> Sessegnon
C) Guthrie ->Sinclair
D) Hold onto the 2.5
August 5 at 8:05 am
mahfreems says:
A) fershure
August 5 at 8:07 am
creagles says:
nice grav
August 5 at 8:06 am
Badonde says:
C, but depends what you need to do with the 2.5
August 5 at 8:10 am
creagles says:
Well im pretty happy with my team except for the fact that I have 2.5 left over. So I feel somewhat obliged to spend it and these are the three options ive narrowed it down to. The benefit of not spending it would be alot of wiggle room when it comes to future transfers.
August 5 at 8:09 am
ROHAN 11 says:
Guthrie>> Sinclair
August 5 at 8:10 am
nikhilip9 says:
Yaya –> Silva
August 5 at 8:02 am
Badonde says:
Hello again gents!
If you have time or inclination, I’d very much appreciate (as ever) your thoughts on:
Federici (Vorm)
Terry Lescott Tomkins (Hangeland, Williams)
Song Guthrie Noble Lampard (Pienaar)
Petric Torres(C) Aguero
August 5 at 8:07 am
Sigga says:
no united?
other than pretty strong,
defense is expensive though
August 5 at 8:10 am
Badonde says:
Thanks man
I don’t like their first fixture. Doing Torres->Roonpig GW2
Still have 1m in the bank after that.
August 5 at 8:15 am
Sigga says:
WOW!
nice budgeting
i quite like your team
not the biggest TomCat or AWilliams/ Vorm fan though thing is Swansea might suffer after BRs absence, his possesion style is whats leading me to want liverpool coverage
and i’d take Danny Graham over petric
heres my team before i say how good i am i honestly prefer your team slightly but i refuse to close the door on Vidic/Kompany/Hart and refuse swansea def
Hart, Gazzinga
Vidic,Kompany,Hangeland,(cuellar,Clynne)
Silva,Kagawa,Guthrie,Noble, (Maloney)
Roonpig,Torres,Graham
August 5 at 9:51 am
Badonde says:
Thanks!
Swansea fixtures still very appealing without BR and that makes your comment about Graham even more interesting. He’s one my watchlist.
For your team, I’d have a few more DGW Chelsea, otherwise looks pretty solid! I saved a mil by going Lescott over Kompany for Citeh coverage.
August 5 at 9:51 am
Badonde says:
*on
August 5 at 8:05 am
mahfreems says:
Alright I’m pretty settled on this. What do ya think of this beauty? (Yes I know about rotation risks but I think they will start)
Federici (Friedel)
Clichy Ivanovic Hughes (Cuellar) (Wilson)
Kagawa Bale Pienaar Noble (Maloney)
Aguero Graham Torres
August 5 at 8:06 am
Gaz Downright says:
Dear Deep Dead Zoners,
I am enjoying this off-season way too much, and actually start worrying about my own pre-season tour.
When is the latest I should start putting my squad together?
Cheers,
Gaz D
August 5 at 8:07 am
Evs says:
Don’t do it the morning before, as their web servers will fall over and not let you in
!
August 5 at 8:08 am
Nitin Nagaraja says:
It can wait till we get some idea on RVP, Dempsey, Adebayor’s future I reckon.
August 5 at 8:14 am
kaz says:
this too
August 5 at 8:11 am
kaz says:
after the community sheild match, the day after that
August 5 at 8:18 am
Pratik : Registrations open for the UEFA Council Leagues!!! Click me to know more! says:
I had a nightmare that I had missed the gw1 deadline, not having changed my team. Silly dream but it had it’s effect as the very next morning (3-4 days back) I put my squad together. Hadn’t touched the team before that. This also involved planning my first 4 pt hit depending on Aguero’s performance.
August 5 at 8:30 am
The Shuffling says:
As Nitin and Kaz said, let’s get more serious with team selection after some big-name transfers sorted and Community Shield played.
August 5 at 8:54 am
Gaz Downright says:
All right, cheers lads. I will put my shades back on and carry my long drink out into the sun deck again then.
August 5 at 8:11 am
nikhilip9 says:
Is it a crime to go with Nolan AND Noble the both of them ?
August 5 at 8:13 am
kaz says:
no considering their fixtures, but a huge risk nevertheless
August 5 at 8:13 am
AA says:
No .
August 5 at 8:14 am
Chill Pill says:
Its actually a good move as there’s not a lot of value in that area and they have good fixtures to start with.
Noble is a good 5th midfielder, he shouldn’t be a 4th midfielder.
August 5 at 8:14 am
creagles says:
No it would be a community service to all those in your mini league.
August 5 at 8:19 am
nikhilip9 says:
my mini-league is not my concern … just want to do well in FISO and FFS leagues..
having both of them is still better then having maloney and dembele for example ..
noble on the set pieces and nolan for the knock downs..
if i get 2 goals and 2 assists amongst them in the first 6 games – thats all i would want..
morever, if theres anytime to double up on wham , it is now i assume with the fixtures lined up so nicely
August 5 at 8:17 am
nikhilip9 says:
thank you guys ..
August 5 at 8:13 am
Garcks says:
I might have something here!!! C’mon!
Freidel – Federici
Lescott – Ivanovic – Hangeland – Cuellar – Demel
Bale – Yaya – Michu – Ireland – Guthrie
Rooney – Aguero – Petric
Ok, Guthrie pants and Ireland a risk, but you have to admint it looks good?
August 5 at 8:15 am
AA says:
No Chelsea attacking coverage for the DGW ? I’d pick Ramires/Marin over Yaya for a short term punt and upgrade Guthrie.
August 5 at 8:19 am
Garcks says:
Will either of them really get a game though?
I can stil bring in Torres for Rooney for DGW…
August 5 at 8:28 am
AA says:
Game time is a concern . Fair enough . Or how about Lampard/Hazard for GW1 and transfer him out for Bale in GW2 ? Else saving 2m for Rooney in GW2 is a sensible option .
Torres in for Aguero and Silva instead of Yaya could work too . But not many would want to go without Aguero.
August 5 at 8:17 am
creagles says:
Im desperate for an Aston Villa midfielder, and the 3 I keep tossing up are Nzogs, Holman and Ireland. But I cant bring myself to do it because 1) Nzogs has hurt me before and 2) I feel Ireland and Holman are rotation risks (as is anyone who plays in a Lambert team).
But yes, nice enough team.
August 5 at 8:59 am
The Shuffling says:
The team looks nice..
Choose to start Torres over Roon on Gw1 would be nice to grab a chance of DGW. I still don’t much believe in Michu until I see Swansea play some games under Laudrup.
August 5 at 8:16 am
Fernando Torres says:
A) Aguero + Petric + Bale + Michu
B) Rooney + Tevez + Yaya + Vidic
C) Rooney + Tevez + Silva + Hangeland
August 5 at 8:15 am
Fernando Torres says:
B and C have EL Ahmadi.
August 5 at 8:17 am
Sigga says:
B
August 5 at 8:21 am
creagles says:
C
August 5 at 8:16 am
baulchy says:
Thoughts and tips on my team?
Fridel Federici
Ivanivich Lescott Demel Hangeland Clyne
Hazard Sinclair Pineaar Larsson Maloney
Torres Aguero Graham
2m in bank for rooney gw2.
cheers guyss
August 5 at 8:17 am
Evs says:
Petric strikes again !
Oh, and kakabanalic or whatever his name is.
I this fulhams strongest team?
http://www.fulhamfc.com/MatchA.....eAway.aspx
August 5 at 8:17 am
Nitin Nagaraja says:
Rodallega should replace Kacaniklic.
August 5 at 8:19 am
Billy Gilmore says:
Dempsey?!?!
August 5 at 8:22 am
Evs says:
Dempsey is injured fella, you wont see him for KO.
August 5 at 8:24 am
Billy Gilmore says:
Yeah but he’ll be in their strongest team.
August 5 at 8:29 am
Evs says:
if i had to put money on it, I would say clint has played his last game for fulham.
August 5 at 8:30 am
Billy Gilmore says:
As would I.
August 5 at 8:24 am
Nitin Nagaraja says:
Yeah. If he stays, he’ll start.
I don’t think that will happen. Roma are rumored to have put in a bid as well.
August 5 at 9:04 am
The Shuffling says:
it’d be really nice if Kacaniklic is chosen in as regular starter.
August 5 at 8:17 am
baulchy says:
best 8mill and under mid??
August 5 at 8:20 am
creagles says:
Yaya and Sessegnon
August 5 at 8:21 am
AA says:
Barring the fixtures , Ben Arfa .
August 5 at 8:21 am
Garcks says:
Yaya for me…
August 5 at 8:24 am
kaz says:
considering the fixs and pos. , sessegnon
August 5 at 8:26 am
Nitin Nagaraja says:
Yaya.
August 5 at 8:20 am
Fernando Torres says:
A)
Begovic Federici
Vidic Lescott Fonte Tierney Demel
Hazard Noble El Ahmadi Pienaar Michu
Aguero Torres Rooney
B)
Friedel Federici
Vidic Lescott Fonte Tierney Demel
Hazard Bale Noble Pienaar Michu
Aguero Torres Petric
So basically A) Rooney + El Ahmadi + Begovic
B) Petric + Bale + Friedel.
August 5 at 8:22 am
jinswick says:
Question – Has Torres taken part in any of CHE’s pre-season friendlies? He’s currently in my team (and a lot of others), but if he comes into the season cold maybe he’ll not be as nailed on to start both DGW games as most people think?
August 5 at 8:25 am
Nitin Nagaraja says:
He played 60 odd minutes against Brighton yesterday.
August 5 at 8:27 am
kaz says:
he’s made a sub appearance. hasnt started any game, i think.
i think it depends on wether chelsea sign another striker or not. shd be nailed on if its the latter
August 5 at 8:26 am
kaz says:
scratch that, played 60 mins yesterday, as nitin said
August 5 at 8:27 am
creagles says:
Please RMT.
Fed–(Friedel)
Cole–Lescott–Hangeland–(Rangel)–(Fonte)
Bale–Yaya–Noble–Guthrie–(Mclean)
Rooney–Torres–Pog
August 5 at 9:09 am
Di Canioooohhh says:
Good, solid set-up. I like it a lot.
Personally, not being a pedant but would upgrade Pog to one of the usual 6m suspects for longevity, and downgrade Yaya to one of the usual 6.5m suspects. I think of Yaya like I do Ramires, steady but no spark. But that’s just me.