October
12

The injury worries continue for Brendan Rodgers, with Andre Wisdom and Fabio Borini the latest casualties. Marouane Fellaini discusses his knee injury, Steven Taylor expects to be fit for the Tyne-Wear derby and Oscar bags a brace for Brazil in a friendly win over Iraq.

Brendan Rodgers has been left reeling after two of his players withdrew from their respective national squads. Andre Wisdom has had to pull out of the England U21 squad due to a shoulder problem, while Fabio Borini is believed to have broken a bone in his foot during training with Italy. While it’s yet uncertain as to the severity of either injury, Wisdom’s potential absence leaves Liverpool struggling for options at full-back; Jose Enrique and Martin Kelly are both sidelined and while Jamie Carragher or Daniel Agger could possibly fill in at right-back and left-back respectively, Rodgers may turn to youngster Jack Robinson. The Liverpool boss sang the left-back’s praises after he also earned a call-up to the England Under 21 squad; Glen Johnson could switch to the other flank if this transpires. Borini’s absence could further cement a starting berth for another youngster, Suso. Coming in at 5.0 in FPL and classified as a forward, he has also started the last two and looks the likeliest to benefit in Borini’s absence.

Marouane Fellaini issued an update on his injury situation yesterday. After pulling out of the Belgian squad with a problem picked up during Everton’s draw at Wigan last weekend, Fellaini spoke to the club’s official website yesterday:

“As you have probably seen and heard I am currently suffering from a knee injury. Fortunately it is not too serious but I will have to miss the two games with Belgium. I am hoping to be back playing for Everton as soon as possible. I am extremely disappointed and I now have to rest in order to get back to full fitness so I can help the team with some important games coming up.”

From a Fantasy perspective, the non-committal answer keeps us firmly in the dark. One of the most popular players in FPL Fellaini is seeing huge numbers of sales on the back a possible absence – with David Moyes notoriously secretive when it comes to player injuries, it could take another seven days until next Friday’s Everton press conference before we get a definitive answer.

Steven Taylor has spoken of his hopes to be fit for the Tyne-Wear derby with Sunderland in Gameweek 8. The Newcastle centre-half revealed yesterday:

“The main thing for me is being 100 per cent fit for the Sunderland game and I didn’t want to prepare for that match carrying any little niggles or anything like that. The medical staff have been spot on – like they always are – and hopefully taking that little bit of extra time on the injury will enable me to be fit for the game at the Stadium of Light. I’m due back in full training next Tuesday, a full five days before the derby, and until then I’ll keep on top of my fitness and conditioning work while a lot of the lads are away on international duty.”

Since limping out of the Gameweek 6 trip to Reading, Taylor has failed to feature for the Magpies. He missed the 3-0 home defeat by United last weekend, joining Fabricio Coloccini and Tim Krul on the sidelines as injuries hit hard for the hosts but with the Sunderland match precluding a favourable run of fixtures, Alan Pardew’s side could be primed for investment. Priced at 5.0 in FPL, Taylor – providing he proves his fitness – looks a decent punt ahead of a schedule that pits him against (WBA, WHM, SWA) in addition to a trip to Southampton from Gameweeks 9-13.

The internationals got underway last night, with Oscar bagging a brace for Brazil in a 6-0 stroll over Iraq. The midfielder was joined by David Luiz and Ramires in the starting XI; Luiz was given the full 90 minutes, while the former two were both subbed off just after the 80th minute mark. Spurs’ Sandro was the man to replace Ramires with eight minutes left on the clock.

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722 Responses to “Scout Scribbles – More Injury Worries for Rodgers”

  1. October 12 at 1:05 pm

    Evasivo says:

    Any idea why the Captain Poll hasn’t been updated?

    And while i’m here, who is everyone going for? RVP, Tevez, punt on Bale?

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    1. October 12 at 1:06 pm

      Zep - Where's that confounded bridge? says:

      Wait until early next week…

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      1. October 12 at 1:07 pm

        Evasivo says:

        ok thanks. I reckon Spurs will kill Chelsea so going for Bale

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        1. October 12 at 1:48 pm

          Snid says:

          Funny that – everyone thought Arsenal were going to do a number on Chelsea given their start and we all know what happened there….

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    2. October 12 at 1:14 pm

      Taxi for Maicon says:

      Berba :-)

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    3. October 12 at 1:44 pm

      Bendy Busdriver says:

      Suarez

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  2. October 12 at 1:07 pm

    phil.lfc says:

    i just don’t get how suddenly fletcher isn’t anymore on everybody’s radar just because he didn’t score one game (and that against City!)

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    1. October 12 at 1:09 pm

      Jackoffasaur says:

      Can’t speak for everyone else but he was never on mine.

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      1. October 12 at 1:11 pm

        Giggs Boson says:

        This. Sunderland are shite at creating chances. His strike rate could not continue.

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      2. October 12 at 1:14 pm

        Jackoffasaur says:

        People argue that “he scored 12 goals for Wolves and now he is playing for a better team” but Wolves last season will have created more chances than Sunderland are at the moment.

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      3. October 12 at 1:15 pm

        Limpar says:

        +1. Looks too much like the doorman of a bingo hall in Devon.

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    2. October 12 at 1:10 pm

      Berbilly Gilmore - Betis for La Liga 2013 says:

      No. He’s had a ridiculous strike rate so far, so this will only go down. Also Sunderland are hardly creating any chances. I think someone said that Sess, McClean, Larsson and AJ have created 12 chances between them all season.

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      1. October 12 at 1:13 pm

        JKisthe1 - Los Colchoneros 2 - The Revenge says:

        ^^this^^

        But with players like this something has to change sometime

        *Hint I may have a vested interest in this*

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        1. October 12 at 1:16 pm

          RD84 says:

          Going to stick with Johnson? I know your conviction was wavering a bit after last GW :)

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          1. October 12 at 1:20 pm

            JKisthe1 - Los Colchoneros 2 - The Revenge says:

            I was planning to sell him, but if Ramirez is out for a few weeks I will have to keep him at least 1 more week

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      2. October 12 at 1:14 pm

        RD84 says:

        Anyone know why they’ve lost that attacking threat this season? Seems odd.

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      3. October 12 at 1:15 pm

        MartinUnreal (Formerly MartinUnreal) says:

        By my calculations, Fletcher has converted 100% of those 12 chances into 5 goals…

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        1. October 12 at 1:16 pm

          Jackoffasaur says:

          12 chances overall, not for Fletcher.

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      4. October 12 at 1:16 pm

        Jackoffasaur says:

        That was me, not sure on the actual amount but Sessegnon was the highest with 5 chances created and AJ has created one (and not had 1 shot on goal which is ridiculous). Just shows how O’Neill has his team playing.

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      5. October 12 at 1:17 pm

        Nitin Nagaraja says:

        8O That is bad!

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    3. October 12 at 1:10 pm

      EpicFAIL - AVFC <3 says:

      Because for me it’s him or Berb, and Berb wins that battle. Otherwise I’d keep him.

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      1. October 12 at 1:18 pm

        MartinUnreal (Formerly MartinUnreal) says:

        Berba only scores heroin these days…don’t believe the hype

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        1. October 12 at 1:22 pm

          RD84 says:

          Anything to back that up? Not defending him, just curious.

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          1. October 12 at 1:24 pm

            MartinUnreal (Formerly MartinUnreal) says:

            I know his dealer…goes by the name Jolly Jolly Jol

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    4. October 12 at 1:13 pm

      roscola says:

      I think the abandonment was always waiting under the surface because his love was based on 4 goals from 5 shots. As soon as he looked like regressing, a more rational assessment came out.

      The 7.0m striker of choice can only be former golden boot winner Berb – the languid lothario. Girls want to be with him, guys want to be like him and fantasy football managers want to own him.

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    5. October 12 at 1:19 pm

      ajay_kl - COME ON EUROPE!! says:

      He still on my radar and in my team. Tempted to switch him to Berba but probably wont as I have other things to deal with.

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    6. October 12 at 1:20 pm

      MartinUnreal (Formerly MartinUnreal) says:

      Fletcher is getting 100% of the chances despite Sunderland not creating many…this is enough to still justify having him. He has no competition…even Berbs has Rodallega/Petric who might steal the limelight…Fletch has Dong Ji Won waiting in the wings…

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  3. October 12 at 1:09 pm

    Thomass67 Guys Join My LEAGUE CODE IS: 14862-133757 says:

    GUYS ADD ME ON PLAYSTATION fredgold26 Cheers

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  4. October 12 at 1:09 pm

    JELLYFISH says:

    Will Manonne remain first choice ahead of Sczezny when he is back? Arsenal’s fixtures work well with Stoke over the next 12 or so gw’s, and with Begovic cvering most of those games Manonne would be perfect to cover GW18 etc. The question is how safe is Manonne as a punt?

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  5. October 12 at 1:11 pm

    tjostolv says:

    Please RMT for GW 8!!

    Foster
    Jenkinson, Rafael, Rise
    Cazorla (c), Yaya, Silva, Sterling
    Lambert, Podolski, RVP

    Bench: Ruddy, Fellaini, Clark, Demel

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  6. October 12 at 1:12 pm

    AriseSirGiggsy says:

    Funds ready to go Tevez out, RVP in
    Can anyone suggest better move?
    (Torres, Berba, Silva in team)

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    1. October 12 at 1:14 pm

      roscola says:

      I’d do Tevez > RVP > Tevez for a -4. Or save the transfer for the same effect.

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  7. October 12 at 1:13 pm

    RD84 says:

    Repost as I forgot I was on an older post:

    Anyone considering a straight Defoe to Ade swap or want to offer their opinion on it? I have Bale already if that changes anything.

    Here’s my team in case you want to suggest a better transfer:

    Bego/Jussi
    Clyne/Demel/Rangel/Baines/Cuellar
    Bale/Cazorla/Hazard/Sterling/Michu
    Defoe/Tevez/Jelavic

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    1. October 12 at 1:19 pm

      Taxi for Maicon says:

      Defoe will keep scoring, even if he’s on for 25 mins. Ade would be a risk, not having played a full game this season. Have you thought about Berbatov?

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      1. October 12 at 1:20 pm

        RD84 says:

        Thought about it, but the fixtures are putting me off.

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      2. October 12 at 1:24 pm

        MartinUnreal (Formerly MartinUnreal) says:

        Defoe doesn’t score…he accidentally hits the onion bag every now and again after flailing his legs about in the direction of the ball…so many shots off target it’s insane.

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  8. October 12 at 1:14 pm

    Suckmaballs says:

    Looking at my minileague its only Liverpool fans buying up Sahin and Suarez and Sterling surely everone else has realised how shite Liverpool are, or are we supposed to keep quiet and leave them buy away??

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    1. October 12 at 1:15 pm

      roscola says:

      To be fair they are starting to show the green shoots of recovery.

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    2. October 12 at 1:15 pm

      EpicFAIL - AVFC <3 says:

      Sterling is cheap so it’s all good.

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    3. October 12 at 1:16 pm

      S.A.B.G. says:

      shhhhhhh

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    4. October 12 at 1:20 pm

      Back on the horse says:

      is there any relation between your username and your grav?

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    5. October 12 at 5:58 pm

      john woods says:

      LFC had a tough opening schedule but they are due a top ten finish

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  9. October 12 at 1:15 pm

    Crouch Potato says:

    This article indicates Fellaini won’t play v QPR, http://www.westlondonsport.com.....-some-luck

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    1. October 12 at 1:19 pm

      Valar Morghulis(Formerly Keith) says:

      they know as much(as little) as we know

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      1. October 12 at 1:21 pm

        Crouch Potato says:

        The key factor will be his ability to train prior to that game, that appears unlikely to me.

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  10. October 12 at 1:16 pm

    JKisthe1 - Los Colchoneros 2 - The Revenge says:

    afternoon lads

    So. I’m still no closer to deciding which of HBA or Nolan to replace Ramirez with :roll:

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    1. October 12 at 1:17 pm

      ajay_kl - COME ON EUROPE!! says:

      That is fine. Another week left to decide

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      1. October 12 at 1:20 pm

        JKisthe1 - Los Colchoneros 2 - The Revenge says:

        very true. Both could do well at home. As it stands I’m inclined towards HBA as I’d want him longer term. But if Ramirez is ruled out for say 2 weeks, then Nolan would be the obvious choice.

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    2. October 12 at 1:18 pm

      S.A.B.G. says:

      come back next week when it’s a real problem.

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    3. October 12 at 1:20 pm

      RD84 says:

      Is it purely the injury you are worried about or something else? They have a pretty decent run of fixtures ahead. I wouldn’t get any West Ham attack at this point.

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      1. October 12 at 1:21 pm

        Valar Morghulis(Formerly Keith) says:

        SOT wig MCY new STK.. considerin he and carroll are ex newcastle apart from MCY there’s nothin wrong with the next 5

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      2. October 12 at 1:25 pm

        JKisthe1 - Los Colchoneros 2 - The Revenge says:

        yeah it’s the injury, otherwise I;d either not bother with -4, or I’d consider flogging Johnson to Bale.

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    4. October 12 at 1:24 pm

      Giggs Boson says:

      Nolan/Walters imo. I don’t think HBA is particularly great value.

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  11. October 12 at 1:17 pm

    phil.lfc says:

    best DEF for < 6.6 ?

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    1. October 12 at 1:18 pm

      dinamika says:

      Rafael

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      1. October 12 at 1:21 pm

        phil.lfc says:

        have him

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        1. October 12 at 1:24 pm

          Jackoffasaur says:

          So? Doesn’t mean he isn’t the best defender for 6.6 or less.

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        2. October 12 at 1:24 pm

          dinamika says:

          Vertonghen

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          1. October 12 at 1:26 pm

            phil.lfc says:

            was thinking the same
            thanks!

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    2. October 12 at 1:22 pm

      Valar Morghulis(Formerly Keith) says:

      wilson/Saylor

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    3. October 12 at 1:29 pm

      Thomass67 Guys Join My LEAGUE CODE IS: 14862-133757 says:

      Jonno

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    4. October 12 at 1:31 pm

      Berbilly Gilmore - Betis for La Liga 2013 says:

      Kolarov 8-)

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  12. October 12 at 1:17 pm

    Zep - Where's that confounded bridge? says:

    I just want to continue the QI discussion on this new page…

    I think QI manages to get the best out of almost every single comedian that comes on the show…

    David Mitchell’s rants are just brilliant… I absolutely love him… amongst many others…

    I really enjoy the Davies dynamic, and how his apparent lack of knowledge blends superbly with Fry’s unending array of facts/figures and stories…

    In conclusion, probably the best comedy quiz show BBC have ever made…

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    1. October 12 at 1:23 pm

      Back on the horse says:

      yeah and some of the people they have on have PhDs in phsyics and shit like that Ben guy and maybe Diara? and Carr and Mitchell and that lot are all oxbridge. sharp minds, sharp wit

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      1. October 12 at 1:34 pm

        Zep - Where's that confounded bridge? says:

        Definitely, the more intelligent ones probably love showing off their knowledge… pure ego trip… although it is kinda funny when they get shot down by Fry… hahah… but still, some very clever people…

        The only guest that I ever found cringe worthy was Johnny Vegas… he kept talking out of turn and it got a bit annoying…

        He’s funny sometimes with his self deprecating humour, but you end up just feeling sorry for him…

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        1. October 12 at 1:38 pm

          MartinUnreal (Formerly MartinUnreal) says:

          :( I came to be quite fond of Vegas…

          The most cringe-worthy guest was Ruby Wax! or that Ventrilaquist (sic) = Massive comedy fail

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          1. October 12 at 1:43 pm

            Zep - Where's that confounded bridge? says:

            He can be funny, no doubt..

            But after a while, when he’s constantly talking over people with nonsense, it can get a bit old…

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    2. October 12 at 1:30 pm

      MartinUnreal (Formerly MartinUnreal) says:

      I actually think the show gives life meaning…it is that good. It’s the perfect blend of comedy and interesting stuff which is what all good conversations should be made up of.

      I love the addition of Ross Noble…him asking Brian Cox what was the best frozen planet to throw a bunch a Ewoks into a lake of farts is something I still can’t stop laughing about…

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      1. October 12 at 1:34 pm

        Zep - Where's that confounded bridge? says:

        Hahah… tremendous… :)

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    3. October 12 at 1:31 pm

      GreenWindmill says:

      David Mitchell’s ‘angry logic’ as Stephen Fry describes it is just glorious to behold, one of my favourite TV pleasures :)

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      1. October 12 at 1:36 pm

        Zep - Where's that confounded bridge? says:

        :)

        That is a perfect way to describe it… when he gets going, no one comes close…

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        1. October 12 at 1:47 pm

          GreenWindmill says:

          http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKN_k9MANiM

          If you never saw it this makes for good viewing :)

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          1. October 12 at 1:49 pm

            Zep - Where's that confounded bridge? says:

            I haven’t seen this yet, so thanks…

            That’s my evening sorted… :)

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            1. October 12 at 1:50 pm

              MartinUnreal (Formerly MartinUnreal) says:

              I love evening sorting links…they’re always the best

              I’ve seen this before but I’d watch it again just like I’d watch most QI episodes again really.

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              1. October 12 at 1:56 pm

                Zep - Where's that confounded bridge? says:

                I’m sure there are so many episodes I haven’t seen… but even the ones I have seen I can watch over and over…

                I have to admit, some episodes are forgetful, the ones with Phil Jupitus come to mind… don’t rate him at all tbh…

                They easily have done over 10-12 seasons…

                I’m not exactly sure now that I’ve left the UK…

                If only there was a place I could watch them all for free… oh yeah… ;)

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            2. October 12 at 1:52 pm

              GreenWindmill says:

              Well worth an hour of your time :)

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    4. October 12 at 1:57 pm

      Rodders says:

      Does that include Phil Jupitus?

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      1. October 12 at 2:02 pm

        Zep - Where's that confounded bridge? says:

        Hah, look above…

        He’s the exception to the rule… ;)

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  13. October 12 at 1:23 pm

    tosey says:

    advice wanted, brought in ramirez last week unfortunately so he, along with dyer (after this week) and my keeper situation is a problem.

    would u sit tight with this team this week though and save a transfer? 0.5 in bank

    mccarthy (daniels)
    rafael, cuellar, hughes (clyne, cameron)
    dyer, michu, bale, hazard (ramirez)
    rvp, aguero, fletcher

    if i save i can then get begovic and walters (potentially) next week

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    1. October 12 at 1:28 pm

      Giggs Boson says:

      Yeah, i’d sit tight. You can still get a decent team out next gameweek. Things may have changed by then and you’ll have 2fts. I love your team by the way.

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      1. October 12 at 1:32 pm

        tosey says:

        cheers, made a few mistakes so far (ade over tevez, friedel and non-playing keeper for example) but starting to shape up ok now, just the ramirez injury was a gutter

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    2. October 12 at 1:29 pm

      Nitin Nagaraja says:

      Yep, I think you can afford to save it this week.

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    3. October 12 at 1:32 pm

      JKisthe1 - Los Colchoneros 2 - The Revenge says:

      unlucky with Ranirez, I share your pain. You keeper could be a problem. Although Liverpool don’t score many, as Norwich proved if the play against a poor defence (as Reading’s is) they could score a few. You mid should be good enough to offset Ramirez this week, so wait on him anyway we have no official word on how long he is out for.

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      1. October 12 at 1:36 pm

        tosey says:

        yeh the keeper situation isnt great but even if reading lose 6-0 id guess mccarthy will get save points to atleast give him 0-1

        would be nice if we got good ramirez news but cant see it

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  14. October 12 at 1:25 pm

    Suckmaballs says:

    Sterling has 1 assist in a team lying 14th which equates to a .3 rise and they’re still buying him up, pure madness

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    1. October 12 at 1:25 pm

      Valar Morghulis(Formerly Keith) says:

      nailed on.. liverpool.. good fixtures.. 4.8. what’s the harm?

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    2. October 12 at 1:26 pm

      Valar Morghulis(Formerly Keith) says:

      lol.. timing

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    3. October 12 at 1:27 pm

      Valar Morghulis(Formerly Keith) says:

      *2 assists in 7 games and horrid opposition. He’ll do ok

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    4. October 12 at 1:28 pm

      phil.lfc says:

      have you seen him play????

      so close to score at least once in every game

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      1. October 12 at 1:31 pm

        Now back to me says:

        All meat no gravy. Lacks end product, he’ll get the odd assists here and there, nothing special. Still, for 4.6 there aren’t many better options.

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      2. October 12 at 1:31 pm

        EpicFAIL - AVFC <3 says:

        Sounds like Suarez.

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        1. October 12 at 1:56 pm

          phil.lfc says:

          yeah i know..but goals will come

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    5. October 12 at 1:30 pm

      stive08 says:

      maybe its because they’ve played most of the top teams and the others are strong defensively

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    6. October 12 at 1:33 pm

      MartinUnreal (Formerly MartinUnreal) says:

      Sterling is a good punt as pound for pound he’s euronly man at that price…I don’t see how Sahin makes cents though.

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      1. October 12 at 1:34 pm

        Now back to me says:

        Sahin looks decent. Would have scored again last week if Sterling didn’t get in the way.

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    7. October 12 at 1:34 pm

      JKisthe1 - Los Colchoneros 2 - The Revenge says:

      for 4.8 I;d rather have Kebe

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      1. October 12 at 1:35 pm

        Valar Morghulis(Formerly Keith) says:

        lol.. spend 2 hours on this forum and…

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        1. October 12 at 1:37 pm

          JKisthe1 - Los Colchoneros 2 - The Revenge says:

          :lol:

          I HAVE KEBE

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  15. October 12 at 1:25 pm

    Valar Morghulis(Formerly Keith) says:

    is sterling’s price makin ppl think of him as bench fodder? nailed on.. ok fixrtures, he’s a 5.5 mill player disguised as a 4.8

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    1. October 12 at 1:29 pm

      Crouch Potato says:

      Was not considered to be a starter for Liverpool, they can’t bump up his price now, a quality young player, with a big future.

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      1. October 12 at 1:31 pm

        Valar Morghulis(Formerly Keith) says:

        my point exactly.. may ignore nolan/morrison/lallana and get him instead for fellaini (or for dyer if fellaini’s fit)

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  16. October 12 at 1:26 pm

    phil.lfc says:

    1) begovic + sagna
    2) szczesny + wilson

    same price

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    1. October 12 at 1:27 pm

      Jackoffasaur says:

      1 for me easily.

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      1. October 12 at 1:28 pm

        Jackoffasaur says:

        Assuming you’re waiting until Sagna is back playing

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      2. October 12 at 1:30 pm

        phil.lfc says:

        is it because begovic is more likely to get more saves and sagna is more likely to get more assists right?

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  17. October 12 at 1:27 pm

    GreenWindmill says:

    Happy 31st birthday Foluwashola Ameobi, lets hope you celebrate by coming off the bench next weekend to score the winner and cement your mackem slayer reputation :)

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXjtgHTPNPQ

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    1. October 12 at 1:32 pm

      Berbilly Gilmore - Betis for La Liga 2013 says:

      He is amazingly good against them :)

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      1. October 12 at 1:34 pm

        GreenWindmill says:

        He just bloody loves to score against them, for all his flaws I love him to bits.

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    2. October 12 at 1:37 pm

      MartinUnreal (Formerly MartinUnreal) says:

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      1. October 12 at 1:37 pm

        roscola says:

        ummm … I know you’re tired but …

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        1. October 12 at 1:42 pm

          MartinUnreal (Formerly MartinUnreal) says:

          Probably not the best phrase to use in retrospect…this could be my Terry/Suarez moment…uh oh…apologies to anyone offended…

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          1. October 12 at 1:42 pm

            MartinUnreal (Formerly MartinUnreal) says:

            Now it’s been censored, this comment makes it look like what I said was much worse! Can I get a witness? Cashley??

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            1. October 12 at 1:47 pm

              GreenWindmill says:

              See you in court Martin ;)

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              1. October 12 at 1:52 pm

                MartinUnreal (Formerly MartinUnreal) says:

                4 comment ban and fined 200 points in FPL

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                1. October 12 at 1:57 pm

                  S.A.B.G. says:

                  i was deeply offended.

                  that the comment was removed before i could read it.

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                  1. October 12 at 2:02 pm

                    MartinUnreal (Formerly MartinUnreal) says:

                    I was slagging off windmills profusely

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      2. October 12 at 1:40 pm

        GreenWindmill says:

        Coming off the bench to score an injury time equaliser against your hated rivals is EXACTLY the stuff legends are made of. That plus the fact it was his 7th goal in 12 games against you putting him second to only Jackie Milburn.

        Shola = Mackem Slayer

        Deal with it ;)

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        1. October 12 at 1:44 pm

          MartinUnreal (Formerly MartinUnreal) says:

          Two words:

          Asamoah Gyan

          Geordie Slayer (one hit wonder)

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          1. October 12 at 1:49 pm

            GreenWindmill says:

            Kind of says it all :)

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      3. October 12 at 1:42 pm

        Berbilly Gilmore - Betis for La Liga 2013 says:

        Tut, tut Martin ;)

        • 0 replies
         
  18. October 12 at 1:30 pm

    Giggs Boson says:

    England 6-0 San Marino

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    1. October 12 at 1:33 pm

      EpicFAIL - AVFC <3 says:

      England 0-1 San Marino

      • 1 reply
       
      1. October 12 at 1:49 pm

        MartinUnreal (Formerly MartinUnreal) says:

        ^^ Cashley own goal after doing FA all game

        • 0 replies
         
    2. October 12 at 2:04 pm

      Jonty says:

      a postman will score, then Ian Wright will come on and score a bucket load.

      • 1 reply
       
      1. October 12 at 2:06 pm

        Jonty says:

        actually i think their goalie that day was a postman, it was a computer salesman who scored for San Marino. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Davide_Gualtieri

        • 0 replies
         
  19. October 12 at 1:32 pm

    Thomass67 Guys Join My LEAGUE CODE IS: 14862-133757 says:

    Newcastle or MACKEMS
    Newcastle

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    1. October 12 at 1:36 pm

      roscola says:

      pardon?

      • 0 replies
       
  20. October 12 at 1:34 pm

    Suckmaballs says:

    Suarez nearly scores 8 goals every game too, more gravy

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    1. October 12 at 1:38 pm

      Now back to me says:

      I take it this is meant to be a reply to me. Suarez has scored in 3/7 league games this season. Considering his fixtures, I’d say he’s done well.

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      1. October 12 at 1:47 pm

        phil.lfc says:

        he has scored 5 in 7, only Ba scored more

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    2. October 12 at 1:49 pm

      phil.lfc says:

      goals will come at liverpool, believe me! just a matter of time

      • 0 replies
       
  21. October 12 at 1:40 pm

    Stinkfly says:

    I’d really appreciate some advice please guys:

    Is it worth using my wildcard to make the following changes:

    Henderson -> Begovic
    Ivanovic -> Wilson
    Mata -> Cazorla
    Dyer -> Nolan
    Johnson -> Morrison
    Noble -> Kebe
    Graham -> Ba
    Tevez -> Jelavic

    Or would perhaps a -4 or -8 hit be enough to try and trim the deadwood, particularly Graham?

    Thanks.

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    1. October 12 at 1:43 pm

      tosey says:

      keep graham for one more week, i have dyer and want rid but its still wigan at home

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      1. October 12 at 1:44 pm

        Stinkfly says:

        My plan was to keep him, but I have a niggling worry he will be benched after his recent letdowns.

        • 0 replies
         
      2. October 12 at 1:45 pm

        EpicFAIL - AVFC <3 says:

        Don’t fall for this give Graham 1 more chance malarky.

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        1. October 12 at 1:46 pm

          tosey says:

          graham could easily outscore ba this week, im guessing hes probably shorter odds with the bookies for AGS

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          1. October 12 at 1:59 pm

            EpicFAIL - AVFC <3 says:

            You seem to be forgetting that Graham is shite.

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    2. October 12 at 1:45 pm

      In Like Flynn says:

      Don’t fancy Nolan’s fixtures any more than Dyer’s, but the rest look good to me.

      • 1 reply
       
      1. October 12 at 1:47 pm

        tosey says:

        i think with dyer the worry is rotation – it is for me otherwise id keep him as my cheap 5th midfielder

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    3. October 12 at 1:46 pm

      Doosra - "Loyalty is the handmaiden to success" - A Noble Quote says:

      Henderson? :shock: :-D

      Graham to Ba
      Henderson to Sterling ?

      • 2 replies
       
      1. October 12 at 1:47 pm

        tosey says:

        i think henderson is your keeper not the pool midfielder

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      2. October 12 at 1:49 pm

        Stinkfly says:

        I went with the DDG + 4.0m GK (Henderson) plan from GW1.

        Shipped DDG for Foster a while back, but Henderson is still lurking :-(

        • 2 replies
         
        1. October 12 at 1:56 pm

          Doosra - "Loyalty is the handmaiden to success" - A Noble Quote says:

          Ah. Silly me. :-)

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        2. October 12 at 1:56 pm

          Doosra - "Loyalty is the handmaiden to success" - A Noble Quote says:

          Something to fund the Ba move.

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    4. October 12 at 2:28 pm

      DROgBA - ThE BEaSt says:

      Henderson -> Begovic = ok
      Ivanovic -> Wilson = NO!
      Mata -> Cazorla: Mata Is In Form,and has no internationa lduties. dump, some other midfielder to get Cazorla.
      Dyer -> Nolan: Ok,but consider Ramirez
      Johnson -> Morrison = No.Consider other options.
      Noble -> Kebe = No.Consider other options.
      Graham -> Ba:= Ok,but how about Berbatov,Or Crouch
      Tevez -> Jelavic= Hold atleast forone week.Dump some other striker for tevez.but then again west brom away is not a great fixture:)

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  22. October 12 at 1:47 pm

    MartinUnreal (Formerly MartinUnreal) says:

    What is Fletcher’s shots to goals ratio as things stand?

    • 2 replies
     
    1. October 12 at 1:48 pm

      tosey says:

      he had a couple against city and it was 4 in 4 before that so i guess 4 in 6

      doesnt matter tbh, for me all that matters is the points per game and with 2 hime fixtures in the next 3 he isnt leaving my team

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      1. October 12 at 1:53 pm

        phil.lfc says:

        +1

        i also keep him..+ i’m pretty sure sunderland start to create more chances soon..with sess mcclean larrson AJ it’s just a matter of time imo

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    2. October 12 at 1:54 pm

      MartinUnreal (Formerly MartinUnreal) says:

      I’m just wondering mainly when we can finally say

      Fletcher…60% of the time he scores ALL the time

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  23. October 12 at 1:59 pm

    Doosra - "Loyalty is the handmaiden to success" - A Noble Quote says:

    Big match ahead. Nervous! :-)

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      1. October 12 at 2:06 pm

        Doosra - "Loyalty is the handmaiden to success" - A Noble Quote says:

        You meanie!!! :-D

        • 0 replies
         
    1. October 12 at 2:01 pm

      ajay_kl - COME ON EUROPE!! says:

      Well, you are the boss ;)

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    2. October 12 at 2:02 pm

      MartinUnreal (Formerly MartinUnreal) says:

      Not sure if this is related to the internationals but what time do they kick off..?

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    3. October 12 at 2:02 pm

      EpicFAIL - AVFC <3 says:

      Nothing to be nervous about. They’re pretty safe.

      http://www.therandomshop.co.uk.....ighter.jpg

      • 1 reply
       
      1. October 12 at 2:06 pm

        Doosra - "Loyalty is the handmaiden to success" - A Noble Quote says:

        Bloody website is late, now!!!

        • 0 replies
         
  24. October 12 at 2:03 pm

    Home Run Baker enjoys a 3 martini lunch says:

    Hello everyone.
    What did you have for lunch?

    • 1 reply
     
    1. October 12 at 2:03 pm

      MartinUnreal (Formerly MartinUnreal) says:

      Nutella sandwich

      • 0 replies
       
  25. October 12 at 2:03 pm

    MartinUnreal (Formerly MartinUnreal) says:

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  26. October 12 at 2:04 pm

    GreenWindmill says:

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  27. October 12 at 2:05 pm

    Lateriser12 - Giroud will have to wait, Christmas has come early. says:

    Evening folks!

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