October
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City Suffer Silva Scare

Filed under: Injury News - Posted by: Mark

The first potential casualty of the international break has emerged, with Man City’s David Silva suffering an injury that forced him after just 13 minutes of Spain’s World Cup qualifier with France tonight.

Reports on the injury are, predictably, sketchy at this time with claims that Silva may have suffered a problem with his knee or hamstring. However, the Daily Mail’s Ian Ladyman has since tweeted that it’s Silva’s ankle that has taken the blow – an area which has haunted Silva: the player previously confessing that he has played with an ankle problem for several seasons.

City are now reporting the injury, suggesting a hamstring problem and stating that the player will be examined on his return to Manchester. At that point we should be clearer on the situation and whether Silva will be a doubt for the trip to West Brom on Saturday.

Roberto Mancini will be hugely concerned given that he has a host of players due to return for assessment prior to the weekend, including Sergio Aguero who will turn out for Argentina in Chile in the early hours of this morning. His worries will also include several of England’s lineup who look set to face Poland tomorrow evening after tonight’s postponement in Warsaw.

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1,420 Responses to “City Suffer Silva Scare”

  1. October 17 at 9:43 am

    roscola says:

    2 hours per page? Did I fall asleep and wake up in July?

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    1. October 17 at 9:43 am

      Kings of Lyon says:

      Do you know when FPL is going to open? How much do you think Taarabt is going to be?

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      1. October 17 at 9:45 am

        Paul says:

        lol..

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      2. October 17 at 9:48 am

        roscola says:

        :D

        OK, got the fixtures. Rate my 15 week transfer plan …

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        1. October 17 at 9:51 am

          Kings of Lyon says:

          :D here my brothers daughters bfs cousin works in FPL towers and overheard it sgoing live at 03:47 tonight.

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      3. October 17 at 9:50 am

        MartinUnreal says:

        The answer should always be: Whatever he is he’ll be .5m cheaper in a week.

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    2. October 17 at 9:45 am

      Paul says:

      enjoy the slump before the madness begins from tomorrow… ;-)

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  2. October 17 at 9:44 am

    EdenoftheEast says:

    if you had to choose 1 mid and 1 striker(from the list) for this GW only, who would it be?

    Mid: Gerrard/Silva/Bale/Valencia

    Striker: Aguero/Tevez/Suarez/Giroud/Ba/Podolski

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    1. October 17 at 9:46 am

      Scroobius Mac says:

      Gerrard and Giroud

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      1. October 17 at 9:50 am

        Bubbles - No, I will not rate your team. Go away. says:

        +1

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    2. October 17 at 9:46 am

      NO ASSOCIATION Bergkamp is Legend says:

      Silva is in there??

      mine would be Bale & Giroud… man on fire..

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    3. October 17 at 10:02 am

      Malcolm Tucker for England Manager says:

      Bale and Aguero. Always go alphabetical if you’re not sure.

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      1. October 17 at 10:02 am

        dinamika says:

        Then Cazorla

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  3. October 17 at 9:47 am

    Abominable Snowy84 says:

    How did Aguero/Argentina get on?

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    1. October 17 at 9:48 am

      heco87 says:

      Won 2-1.. I know aguero hit the post, Messi & Higuain scored. Would imagine somebody will be able to give you a bit of a better report than that though!

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      1. October 17 at 9:48 am

        Abominable Snowy84 says:

        You didnt say he got injured so that was all I wanted to know :grin:

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        1. October 17 at 9:51 am

          MartinUnreal says:

          Argentina was injured but Aguero is fine.

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          1. October 17 at 9:56 am

            Abominable Snowy84 says:

            Argentina to win the next world cup :wink:

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            1. October 17 at 10:00 am

              ChristIna says:

              Bolivia to win next WC.

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  4. October 17 at 9:49 am

    daisybcfc says:

    any know if silva is out for the weekend yet?

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    1. October 17 at 9:52 am

      Scroobius Mac says:

      Not confirmed but looks probable.

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      1. October 17 at 9:54 am

        daisybcfc says:

        thanks

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  5. October 17 at 9:51 am

    Scroobius Mac says:

    Oh christ now I’m looking at Hazard > Gerrard.

    Despite playing deep Gerrard’s actually been doing alright this year as well. Hmm.

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    1. October 17 at 9:52 am

      Kings of Lyon says:

      Id keep Hazard mate

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    2. October 17 at 9:54 am

      Abominable Snowy84 says:

      How has Gerrard been doing alright? Everytime I watch Liverpool this season, he has been largely to blame for them been crap.

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      1. October 17 at 10:01 am

        wakey says:

        They’ve not been crap..well apart from the first game…They played City/United and Arsenal all at home, and whilst not good results, at no point were they outplayed…I have no idea what the press watch somedays…!!!

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        1. October 17 at 10:03 am

          Malcolm Tucker for England Manager says:

          They’re not exactly flying high though. The press probably missed the single win they’ve had in the league by blinking.

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        2. October 17 at 10:03 am

          Abominable Snowy84 says:

          6pts from 21. He has been very poor.

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          1. October 17 at 10:29 am

            wakey says:

            nah…I go on Ewood every week…at one point last season they beat Swansea and United back to back…I watched both games and the truth was Blackburn were crap…shocking…battered…The stats won’t show that…but i’d much rather be in Brendan Rodgers shoes after their poor start than Blackburn even after those two wins…Liverppol will do ok…they won’t win anything…but they’ll be pretty much as they have been for the last ten years…

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      2. October 17 at 10:17 am

        Scroobius Mac says:

        FPLwise. Yeah agree IRL he’s been quite poor but don’t really matter if he’s getting assists and goals.

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    3. October 17 at 10:02 am

      EdenoftheEast says:

      exactly!

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  6. October 17 at 9:53 am

    Madine4Life says:

    Why all the Giroud love over Podolski? I know he has been subbed every game but still I see him as a higher potential point scorer

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    1. October 17 at 9:54 am

      Scroobius Mac says:

      I’d always prefer the fella in the middle to the one on the wing.

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      1. October 17 at 9:55 am

        Kings of Lyon says:

        +1. even if Pod is on some FKs

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      2. October 17 at 9:56 am

        Limpar says:

        This. No 9 in a Top 4 4-3-3 is the one for FPL. Torres, Aguero, Van Persie, Giroud (and Ba/Cisse when they play that again, and Ade when he’s back)

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      3. October 17 at 9:57 am

        Madine4Life says:

        Ah when Giroud plays he is moved to the wing? I would just prefer Lukas given his set piece potential, I assume he is on pens over Arteta. Then again I do not own, or plan to own, either. Looks like I am sticking with Caz and maybe Verm

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    2. October 17 at 9:57 am

      MartinUnreal says:

      He’s essentially a left winger, it’s hard to say he’s worth the price especially if you’re on a tight budget.

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      1. October 17 at 9:58 am

        Madine4Life says:

        Looking at it 4 two pointers over 7 matches is not that hot

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        1. October 17 at 10:02 am

          Limpar says:

          I owned him from the start and have become frustrated by marginalisation out on the wing. He’s averaging just over a chance a half, which isn’t good enough for an FPL striker, even if you’re incredibly clinical. Having said this he could easy chew out Norwich – but long-term I prefer an out and out frontman.

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    3. October 17 at 10:00 am

      ChristIna says:

      He scored again last night. Against Spain.

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      1. October 17 at 10:00 am

        MartinUnreal says:

        He is the messiah.

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      2. October 17 at 10:03 am

        Madine4Life says:

        But his other goals were against the Hammers and my hometown team of Coventry, hardly the creme de la menthe.

        This:
        1-2-2-1-1-1-12 would worry me

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        1. October 17 at 10:05 am

          Cock Soccer says:

          you’re missing the bigger picture. i woudn’t be getting him if he was to start as many games as in the 8 you pointed out. also, arsenal were not scoring goals in the first 2 games, half of where giroud has played.

          atm, arsenal are scoring & giroud is starting.

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          1. October 17 at 10:11 am

            Madine4Life says:

            I get that, he is hardly a Borini. I guess my point would be I am sticking with Caz rather than either Giroud or Podolski for Arsenal attacking cover. Then again the likes of Gervinho could ruin all of our potential points return plans

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            1. October 17 at 10:22 am

              Cock Soccer says:

              i don’t actually know anything about giroud and at first felt scared about getting him. BUT i trust arsenal as an attacking team and whoever forward is playing in the centre is getting the points (gervinho for example). plan-Giroud can fail if wenger doesn’t start him from now on. but im banking on wenger to start giroud in (almost) every game now.

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    4. October 17 at 10:04 am

      Cock Soccer says:

      podolski higher potential? so far only because he’s started every game. but playing on the wing is hardly an optimal position for fpl-forward. 2 goals, 1 from a free kick. people are getting the main man in the centre and giroud will be starting games from now on that’s why.

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  7. October 17 at 9:54 am

    MartinUnreal says:

    The hysteria over Stoke’s defence has got out of hand. Christina needs a slap right now…and I’m usually against hitting a woman.

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    1. October 17 at 9:57 am

      Abominable Snowy84 says:

      Christina is a woman :shock:

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    2. October 17 at 9:58 am

      Kings of Lyon says:

      “usually”…..

      I think Stoke have greta fixtures they are renound for having a strong defence. Add these facts to the fact you can get 2 of the for 9.1. I can see the appeal

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      1. October 17 at 10:00 am

        MartinUnreal says:

        Haha “Usually”…how moral.

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    3. October 17 at 9:59 am

      ChristIna says:

      Come on, nothing like a slap on the bum during foreplay.

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    4. October 17 at 10:04 am

      Bubbles - No, I will not rate your team. Go away. says:

      What? You can get Bego and Wilson for £9.1m and Stoke are a solid team, defensively. Not bad at all.

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    5. October 17 at 10:05 am

      thetinkerman says:

      I think doubling is a very valid tactic, especially considering they have both a keeper under £5m who could be top scorer in his position over the next few weeks, a 4.5m starter in defence and a player with good goal threat for 5.5m.

      We all know how good Stoke are defensively!

      Not sure whether to target Wilson over Hughes though. At least getting Hughes would mean spreading the risk!

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      1. October 17 at 10:08 am

        ChristIna says:

        Yeah, Bego/wilson/huth for me. I’m willing to pay 1m more and get Huth rather then wilson if i only go for 2 stoke.

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        1. October 17 at 10:10 am

          Nick says:

          Same here. I’m bringing in Bego and Huth next week for my 2FT’s.

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          1. October 17 at 10:20 am

            Nick says:

            *Wilson

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        2. October 17 at 10:11 am

          thetinkerman says:

          You really think Huth is worth the extra mil? Assuming they’re both nailed on, I really don’t see Huth’s goals making up a million. Sure I’ve seen pieces before that look at defenders’ scoring over past years and suggest goal threat is only worth paying £0.5m extra or less for, except for certain exceptions (e.g. OOP, Baines)

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    6. October 17 at 10:07 am

      MartinUnreal says:

      The thing is…Stoke’s CS keeping is very deceptive imo. They are still as likely to get a hammering every now and again as any average Premier League side.

      It is actually in the harder games where they keep more of their CS…i.e Nil alls against top four sides because they’re deliberately playing for that 0-0 Draw if possible.

      But as you can see against Wigan (2-2) they allowed themselves the freedom to attack for once and thus were left exposed. I’d bank on Stoke getting a few 0-0′s but there CS potential is vastly over-rated if you look at previous seasons. I feel confident having Bego but tripling up is a ludicrous idea!

      They are the epitome of a team that loves drawing this season…but it won’t always be that perfect 0-0 you’re hoping for. Plus if you look at their form…the Swansea win was their first in ages. I still think a top team defender is a better bet overall. But by all means take the risk on Double Stoke.

      SUN/nor/QPR/west/FUL/NEW/wba/villa/EVE/spurs/POOL/SOUTH

      This might look like a great run but it’ll be harder than it looks…as it’s Stoke we’re talking about.

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      1. October 17 at 10:12 am

        thetinkerman says:

        Still think playing Wilson/Bego every week from GW9 onwards is a valid tactic considering the amount of money they cost. That way you won’t miss any returns!

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        1. October 17 at 10:15 am

          MartinUnreal says:

          I guess I was reacting to the absurdity of tripling up…mainly. But I’m just trying to add that well-needed pinch of salt to this bubbling pot of hysteria.

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          1. October 17 at 10:18 am

            thetinkerman says:

            I wouldn’t personally triple up but it could work well short-term

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          2. October 17 at 10:23 am

            ChristIna says:

            Many will be getting Wilson and Walters to add to the already highly owned Bego.

            I’d rather own huth for 5.5m, save the 900k over walters and probably have a bigger goal threat.

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          3. October 17 at 10:27 am

            Damo says:

            Martin if you’re going to post so many times at least stick to your points. We could make an ark out of all the splinters you have in your ass from sitting on the fence.

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      2. October 17 at 10:20 am

        Bubbles - No, I will not rate your team. Go away. says:

        “I still think a top team defender is a better bet overall.”

        :roll: That’s why they cost a lot more. Did you know RVP is a better bet than Di Santo?

        It all comes down to cost. There won’t be many players (if any), in the same position for the same price or cheaper, that will outscore Begovic & Wilson over the season.

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        1. October 17 at 10:21 am

          MartinUnreal says:

          I get your point…doubling up is a valid strategy but it might not reap so much rewards as people think is all I’m saying. It seems like this fool-proof idea when it’s far from it. And I guess I was just amused by the idea of tripling up…I think that’s extreme and only for the brave.

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        2. October 17 at 10:25 am

          thetinkerman says:

          Also, it may seem obvious to many, but it’s worth pointing out…

          you may get equally good value/points per million from some slightly more costly defenders, but I’d rather invest that money up from where the stakes are higher.

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    7. October 17 at 10:08 am

      Zep - Where's that confounded bridge? says:

      Highlighting the possibility of tripling up on Stoke is hardly hysteria… I think there are merits to it, and have been considering doubling up myself… 9.1m for a great defensive unit (Begovic and Wilson) is brilliant value…

      Hysteria… :D

      1. Behaviour exhibiting excessive or uncontrollable emotion, such as fear or panic.
      2. A mental disorder characterized by emotional excitability and sometimes by amnesia or a physical deficit, such as paralysis, or a sensory deficit, without an organic cause.

      I think not… ;)

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      1. October 17 at 10:11 am

        MartinUnreal says:

        Haha, well I’m using hysteria lightly but there is always an obsession with certain players/teams that builds when looking at previous results. Stoke have done a hell of a job so far…but if you look at their fixtures/results last year they were doing the same thing but then going on torrid runs…getting smashed by teams like Bolton and the Mighty Sunderland.

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        1. October 17 at 10:15 am

          Zep - Where's that confounded bridge? says:

          But you have to remember that they had their European games to consider… this year they don’t have to worry about that, and that gives me more confidence in them…

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          1. October 17 at 10:17 am

            MartinUnreal says:

            This is true…but I still think investing in a top team’s defender will be more reliable if you can afford it.

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            1. October 17 at 10:20 am

              MartinUnreal says:

              And don’t get me wrong here…I have Bego and will be playing him a lot over the next 10-15 GW’s…I’m just not sure it’s the genius idea it’s being made out to be. Next week we might have a new CS keeping wonder that will seemingly merit doubling up.

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              1. October 17 at 10:27 am

                Zep - Where's that confounded bridge? says:

                Of course, most people will have at least one big defender (Baines + either Rafa/Ivan/etc) which is exactly why having another reliable cheap defender is advisory…

                I’d rather spend 4.5m on Wilson (even if I have Bego) than have 4m waste of space like Gunter…

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                1. October 17 at 11:36 am

                  wakey says:

                  very simple isn’t it ?…if you go with 4.5 mill to 5.0 mill defenders to free cash up then their are an abundance of good buys…Collocini…Wilson…Reid…etc…Just pick five from different good home clubs (Stoke, Newcastle WBA) who are certs to start and rotate when at home…surely…or just go for bust and double up on teams like Stoke/WBA and agin play at home…I really can’t see the merits of middle value defenders at all…

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  8. October 17 at 9:56 am

    daisybcfc says:

    for STERN JOHN TERRY WILSON PALACIOS, itv.com says “Watch Poland v England live from 4pm”

    I dont know if that means online or on itv but at least we’ll defo be able to watch it somehow.

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    1. October 17 at 10:00 am

      Madine4Life says:

      Live on ITV normal from 3.30pm seems to be the general opinion

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    2. October 17 at 10:00 am

      In Like Flynn says:

      Pretty sure it’s live on ITV

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    3. October 17 at 10:02 am

      Stern John Terry Wilson Palacios says:

      Thanks, just came back on to see this :)

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    4. October 17 at 10:10 am

      thetinkerman says:

      Can’t see there being much competition for broadcasting time on a Wednesday afternoon.

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      1. October 17 at 10:13 am

        Madine4Life says:

        Sky currently says May The Best House Win and the Chase, I do not see them sticking around

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        1. October 17 at 10:14 am

          Malcolm Tucker for England Manager says:

          If they cancel May The Best House Win there’ll be ructions

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          1. October 17 at 10:19 am

            Madine4Life says:

            To be fair I kicked the telly in the other weekend when Thick Of It was pre-empted

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  9. October 17 at 9:59 am

    Limpar says:

    Team for the week – 1 FT

    Jussi (Fed!)
    Baines Rafael Clyne (Gunter! Fabio!)
    Cazorla Pienaar Michu Ben Arfa (Kackiniklic)
    Tevez Giroud(c) RVP

    Alarm bells ringing round my bench – but I’m inclined to keep the free one because I’ve got an XI out, and then use 2 next week to do Fed > Bego and something else.

    Sound sound?

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    1. October 17 at 10:00 am

      heco87 says:

      Yup, can imagine the temptation to change things, but I’d sit tight as your defence should all play this week. Giroud captain is interesting.

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      1. October 17 at 10:07 am

        Limpar says:

        Thanks. Hopefully that’s interesting as in potentially genius, rather than just plain ridiculous.

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    2. October 17 at 10:03 am

      Stern John Terry Wilson Palacios says:

      Surely Fabio has to go? I’d hate to look at that on my screen :P

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      1. October 17 at 10:08 am

        Limpar says:

        He’s finally predicted back this weekend though – and I STILL think he’s a decent pick.

        Problem might be that Armand Traore is fit again now too.

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  10. October 17 at 10:02 am

    thetinkerman says:

    Six game projections not up yet… anyone have an idea on when they will be up? Deciding whether to do Hangeland > Wilson/Hughes (already have Bego) to fund Lambert > Berba. Anyone want to give me a six game projection for Hughes and Wilson?

    Stoke: mun SUN nor QPR whm FUL

    My guess: ~17

    Fulham: AVL rdg EVE ars SUN sto

    My guess ~15

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    1. October 17 at 10:02 am

      Stern John Terry Wilson Palacios says:

      I’d imagine Wilson will score higher over the next 6, but I think both will do well (better than you’re suggesting).

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      1. October 17 at 10:05 am

        thetinkerman says:

        Really? What do you think they’ll get?

        My forecasts are based on a pessimistic view of their clean sheet chances and zero attacking returns.

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        1. October 17 at 10:15 am

          Stern John Terry Wilson Palacios says:

          I think there’ll be about 3 Stoke cleanies in those next 6, so I reckon more like 20-23 for Wilson. Hughes you’ve probably got about right actually.

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          1. October 17 at 10:20 am

            thetinkerman says:

            On paper yes but I wouldn’t write off any of those teams scoring against them.

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  11. October 17 at 10:03 am

    hazza44 says:

    Play Demel or Taylor.S??

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    1. October 17 at 10:04 am

      Andrew says:

      Are either fit?

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    2. October 17 at 10:05 am

      Abominable Snowy84 says:

      Demel. Demel or Crouch?!

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  12. October 17 at 10:04 am

    ronh says:

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  13. October 17 at 10:05 am

    Abominable Snowy84 says:

    Feel sorry for the English fans last night.

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    1. October 17 at 10:08 am

      ronh says:

      I hate English people.

      Is that racist?

      Is this racism acceptable?

      Racism is only bad when you are racist against a minority.

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      1. October 17 at 10:12 am

        Malcolm Tucker for England Manager says:

        Hating the English isn’t racist, it’s understandable… ;-)

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      2. October 17 at 10:14 am

        Old School says:

        Ronh, are you a saffer like Christina?

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        1. October 17 at 10:26 am

          ChristIna says:

          Have I told you:

          1. I don’t like your grav
          2. I don’t like the fact your team is no longer linked

          I just, don’t like you. Like I don’t like Ronh.

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      3. October 17 at 10:14 am

        Old School says:

        no that’s not racism that’s xenophobia

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      4. October 17 at 10:19 am

        Cock Soccer says:

        the last point you made, its actually true if you aggravate a little. and so what? the majority can defend itself, minority can’t (always). common sense. also, racism against majority doesn’t even happen, you’re just trying/failing to make a point.

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        1. October 17 at 10:24 am

          ronh says:

          You’re wrong.

          Racist white jokes all the time, they are acceptable, white people laugh at them.

          A racist joke about any other race is totally forebidden!!!

          Same as sexist jokes. Women make sexist comments all the time, but when a man does the same, he gets fired. Just ask Andy Gray…

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          1. October 17 at 10:28 am

            Cock Soccer says:

            exactly. do you not realise all of your examples support my explanation above

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      5. October 17 at 10:22 am

        thetinkerman says:

        Don’t feed the troll

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        1. October 17 at 10:24 am

          Old School says:

          I like this troll though

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          1. October 17 at 10:26 am

            ronh says:

            :) xx

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    2. October 17 at 10:09 am

      thetinkerman says:

      I know, what a shame, especially those who had to fly back last night/this morning to get to work!

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      1. October 17 at 10:11 am

        Abominable Snowy84 says:

        Shocking. How they let it get out of control like that.

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    3. October 17 at 10:25 am

      CoYi says:

      I feel for the England (u21) players even more……..

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  14. October 17 at 10:06 am

    ronh says:

    The weather today is depressing, I can really sense the cold winter days :(

    Clocks go back next week too.

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    1. October 17 at 10:09 am

      Malcolm Tucker for England Manager says:

      That IS depressing. Cheers mate!
      Could be worse, that knob Ping Pong could be on here with his Wildean wit

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      1. October 17 at 10:14 am

        Waldaz says:

        More like Churchill.

        http://youtu.be/1TV1KdkTHpk

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        1. October 17 at 10:16 am

          Malcolm Tucker for England Manager says:

          :-)

          Churchill with an accurate description of Ping Pong too. Two birds, one stone, i like it!

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  15. October 17 at 10:12 am

    NO ASSOCIATION Bergkamp is Legend says:

    our friend, valar, has mentioned that Sterling + McAnuff is a good combo to rotate for 13 weeks.. fixtures are going to be RDG FUL NEW NOR WIG wig avl SOTON soton AVL FUL SWA WHU. it allows you to have 3 big hitters in midfield, 2 upfront and possibly another 3 t the back.. i’m tempted to go down that route.. but is it mad, or genius-in-disguise?

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    1. October 17 at 10:13 am

      Malcolm Tucker for England Manager says:

      I have a lot of time for valar. Talks a lot of sense.

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      1. October 17 at 10:17 am

        NO ASSOCIATION Bergkamp is Legend says:

        are you being real or sarcastic? (just curious)

        • 1 reply
         
        1. October 17 at 10:20 am

          Malcolm Tucker for England Manager says:

          Real. Always backs up what he says with figures or links. Too many people voice eloquent on here but are just making shit up but Val doesn’t

          • 1 reply
           
          1. October 17 at 10:23 am

            NO ASSOCIATION Bergkamp is Legend says:

            i concur. but his latest findings (the one i mentioned) didn’t gather enough support or interest around here. so i’m totally short of guts to go down that road..

            • 0 replies
             
  16. October 17 at 10:15 am

    Blue Moon Rising says:

    So where do things stand on the Haz to Caz debate following the internationals?

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    1. October 17 at 10:15 am

      daisybcfc says:

      Caz.

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    2. October 17 at 10:15 am

      NO ASSOCIATION Bergkamp is Legend says:

      no debate. it’s the way to go.

      • 1 reply
       
      1. October 17 at 10:18 am

        Blue Moon Rising says:

        Even though Haz should be fairly fresh and it’ll leave me with no Chelsea cover?

        • 1 reply
         
        1. October 17 at 10:21 am

          NO ASSOCIATION Bergkamp is Legend says:

          Caz is nearly essential am, imo. everything arsenal throw forward involves him now, while Chelsea is playing with 3 No.10s. u’d get what i mean..

          • 0 replies
           
    3. October 17 at 10:16 am

      MartinUnreal says:

      They’re both good but Caz is cheaper so therefore wins.

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    4. October 17 at 10:17 am

      Madine4Life says:

      Surely the way to go until the gameweek where Cazorla gets 1 and Haz 16 points then we can change back and the reverse will happen the following gameweek

      • 1 reply
       
      1. October 17 at 10:19 am

        NO ASSOCIATION Bergkamp is Legend says:

        look at the upcoming fixtures first before you start throwing numbers around..

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        1. October 17 at 10:21 am

          Madine4Life says:

          I don’t believe I ever stated which gameweek, just an as yet undetermined one

          • 0 replies
           
  17. October 17 at 10:17 am

    Limpar says:

    I think this is the easiest set of oppo my fpl XI have faced this season…

    STK (h) x 2
    NOR (a) x 2
    WBA (a)
    SUN (a)
    QPR (a)
    WIG (h)
    WHU (a)
    SOU (h)

    A lot of away games though.

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    1. October 17 at 10:24 am

      MartinUnreal says:

      I probably have a similar team as I noticed that the opposition is quite favourable for most of my players apart from my keepers.

      • 0 replies
       
  18. October 17 at 10:19 am

    ronh says:

    There really is a new post gays

    • 3 replies
     
    1. October 17 at 10:22 am

      TorresMagic™ - Check my link for Early Bird qualification says:

      Go home…

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    2. October 17 at 10:23 am

      Madine4Life says:

      Lovely bit of casual homophobia there

      • 1 reply
       
      1. October 17 at 10:26 am

        ronh says:

        Ooops, I meant “guys” :)

        • 1 reply
         
        1. October 17 at 10:40 am

          alsybach says:

          RonH you sound like a nob of the HIGHEST order………………….

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  19. October 17 at 10:22 am

    Andrew says:

    If Silva is out injured who should I bring in, I already have Bale Cazorla Pienaar and Sterling

    • 2 replies
     
    1. October 17 at 10:26 am

      dinamika says:

      Nolan for the next two gameweek

      • 1 reply
       
      1. October 17 at 10:33 am

        NO ASSOCIATION Bergkamp is Legend says:

        morrison after that..right?

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        1. October 17 at 10:35 am

          dinamika says:

          Yup!

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    2. October 17 at 11:11 am

      rdb007 says:

      HBA, Nolan, Morrison, Lallana

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  20. October 17 at 11:08 am

    rdb007 says:

    Foster Fed
    Ivan Baines Demel Cuellar Clyne
    Hazard Kagawa Yaya Michu Guthrie
    Torres Tevez Fletcher

    Plan was to do
    Kagawa + Yaya + Torres —-> Bale + Cazorla + Berba(4 point hit)
    Hazard—> Silva for gw9

    With Silva appearing to be a doubt now,
    Kagawa + Torres—> Caz + Berba this week
    Hazard—>Bale next week

    Does it sound ok?
    Cheers!

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    1. October 17 at 11:36 am

      Cock Soccer says:

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  21. October 17 at 1:42 pm

    Back on the horse says:

    Why I find a clip of the danny rose fracas from last night? I saw it on tv but can’t find it on the internet

    • 0 replies
     

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Up Robles WIG C, Vs, £
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No Change Vorm SWA C, Vs
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No Change Vertonghen TOT A, Vs, Rest
Up Luiz CHE A, Vs, Rest
No Change Baines EVE A
Up Boyce WIG C, Vs, OoP
Down Bassong NOR B, Vs
Up McAuley WBA C, Vs
Down Johnson LIV B
Up Jones MUN A
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Up Huth STO C
No Change Cuéllar SUN B, Vs, £
No Change Rangel SWA C, Vs
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Player Club Factors
Up Bale TOT A, Vs
No Change Mata CHE C, Vs, Rest
Up Walcott ARS C, OoP
Up Hazard CHE B, Vs, Rest, Inj
Up Maloney WIG B, Vs, £
No Change Y Touré MCI B, Vs
No Change Silva MCI B, Vs, Inj
No Change Fellaini EVE C
No Change Coutinho LIV B
Up Morrison WBA C, Vs
Down Cazorla ARS C
No Change Snodgrass NOR B
Up Kagawa MUN B, Rest
Up Walters STO B
Down Lallana SOT C, Vs
Down Sissoko NEW C

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Up Koné WIG B, Vs, £
Down van Persie MUN A, Vs
Up Sturridge LIV B
Up Lukaku WBA B, Vs, Rest
Up Benteke AVL A
Down Aguero MCI B, Vs, Inj
Up Rodriguez SOT A, Vs, £
Up Defoe TOT B, Vs, Rest
Down Lambert SOT C, Vs
Down Rooney MUN C
Up Carroll WHM A, VsX
Up Ba CHE C, Vs, Rest
Down Berbatov FUL C
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