October
18

Terry Accepts FA Ban

Filed under: Suspensions - Posted by: Paul

John Terry has confirmed he will not be appealing against the four-match ban imposed by the FA for racially abusing Anton Ferdinand last October. The Chelsea skipper had until 6pm this evening to make his decision but released the following statement earlier this morning:

“I want to take this opportunity to apologise to everyone for the language I used in the game. Although I’m disappointed with the FA judgment, I accept that the language I used, regardless of the context, is not acceptable on the football field or indeed in any walk of life. As I stated in the criminal case, with the benefit of hindsight my language was clearly not an appropriate reaction to the situation for someone in my position. My response was below the level expected by Chelsea Football Club, and by me, and it will not happen again.”

Terry’s suspension will now take place with immediate effect. He is set to miss three league games – this weekend’s trip to Spurs, a home clash with United and the visit to Swansea – in addition to a Capital One Cup tie against United on October 31.

Domestically, he will next be available on November 11 for Liverpool’s visit to the Bridge, though Terry can participate in the Champions League away and home clashes against Shakhtar Donetsk on October 23 and November 7 respectively.

The news is likely to boost Gary Cahill’s first-team chances over the short-term, at least. The former Bolton man has started just one of the last four league matches, whereas David Luiz has featured in the first XI in the last five for Roberto Di Matteo’s side – a run of matches which has seen the Blues concede just twice.

Di Matteo also has the option of moving Branislav Ivanovic to the centre and handing new boy Cesar Azpilicueta a start at right-back; the summer signing climbed off the bench against Norwich in Gameweek 7 for his league debut. Whether Di Matteo will give Azpilicueta his first start against Spurs or United is perhaps debatable, though; the smart money seems to be on Cahill slotting in alongside Luiz as Chelsea look to maintain their position at the top of the position in their skipper’s absence.

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1,674 Responses to “Terry Accepts FA Ban”

  1. October 18 at 4:38 pm

    Kerrazy says:

    Will there be a west brom press conference or something.. Need to know if Ridgewell is okay to play. If berba is not fit, i guess ill be doing Ridgewell>Boyce/santon/hangeland

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  2. October 18 at 4:38 pm

    takemehome says:

    Will gibbs be fit for the weekend

    • 1 reply
     
    1. October 18 at 4:40 pm

      applebonkers says:

      doubt it, even if he’s close i think they’l play it safe and go santos

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  3. October 18 at 4:39 pm

    ELMO says:

    Would you rather have:
    A. Rafael + Sagna (when fit)
    or
    B. Ivanovic + Wilson

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    1. October 18 at 4:40 pm

      Limpar says:

      A

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    2. October 18 at 4:41 pm

      Van The Man(Formerly Yash) says:

      A

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  4. October 18 at 4:39 pm

    Limpar says:

    Fantasy One-Week Wonders – aka The Who (?)

    Lindegaard (Lloris)
    Buttner | Riise | Santos(C) (Kolarov) (Chico)
    Ramsey | Sahin | Duff | Granero (Osman)
    Mirrallas | Dzeko | Hernandez

    Eat them apples, Scout Picks.

    Feel free to improve it (but you clearly can’t)

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    1. October 18 at 4:42 pm

      MartinUnreal says:

      Will probably beat most of our teams on here…Santos captain LOL

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      1. October 18 at 4:43 pm

        MartinUnreal says:

        You need to choose a Vc in case Santos doesn’t play…

        • 1 reply
         
        1. October 18 at 4:47 pm

          Limpar says:

          He’ll play. But alright – Mirrallas(vc)

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    2. October 18 at 4:43 pm

      applebonkers says:

      all about mirallas v clint hill/traore

      • 0 replies
       
    3. October 18 at 4:43 pm

      Limpar says:

      Kone instead of Hernandez here (nice one, AB)

      • 0 replies
       
    4. October 18 at 4:47 pm

      Conrad. - Michu @ Santi's Sleigh! says:

      might need to go 2-4-4 in case one of the forwards doesnt play…

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      1. October 18 at 4:48 pm

        Limpar says:

        There’s a good chance half of them won’t play looking at it. That’s the risk you take with The One Week Wonders

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        1. October 18 at 4:51 pm

          Conrad. - Michu @ Santi's Sleigh! says:

          :lol: fair enough.

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    5. October 18 at 4:51 pm

      maaaaloney says:

      Repost…

      GW 8 Dream Team
      Mannone
      (C) Wisdom / Santos / Baird
      Gerrard / Maloney / Sessegnon / Gera
      Carroll / Bent / (VC) Giroud
      You’re welcome.

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      1. October 18 at 4:55 pm

        Limpar says:

        Like it. I’ve got Giroud and I’m captaining him so I hope that works out.

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        1. October 18 at 4:56 pm

          maaaaloney says:

          Surprised to see him left out of the captain poll.

          • 1 reply
           
          1. October 18 at 5:00 pm

            Limpar says:

            Yeah right!

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  5. October 18 at 4:39 pm

    1justlookin says:

    Was Tevez in the recent Argentina squad guys?

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    1. October 18 at 4:38 pm

      Rivaldo Izback says:

      Nope

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    2. October 18 at 4:38 pm

      applebonkers says:

      was at city training with richards, barry, nasri and a load of youth players

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    3. October 18 at 4:40 pm

      Kerrazy says:

      Nope.

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    4. October 18 at 4:42 pm

      1justlookin says:

      interesting. youd think he’d have more of a chance of playing up top from their 4 forwards then

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  6. October 18 at 4:40 pm

    Van The Man(Formerly Yash) says:

    Sorry for the Repost:
    Is doing Fellaini > Sterling and Davies > Richards worth a hit??

    Advice welcome.
    Ta.

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    1. October 18 at 4:47 pm

      beric says:

      I don’t think so.

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    2. October 18 at 4:50 pm

      Nick says:

      No it isn’t imo.

      • 0 replies
       
  7. October 18 at 4:40 pm

    beric says:

    GB was allowed, now I wanna points prediction:

    Jaaskelainen

    Baines — Rafael — Zabaleta

    Pienaar — Bale — Michu — Nolan

    RVP(c) — Tevez — Fletcher

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    1. October 18 at 4:43 pm

      1justlookin says:

      63

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    2. October 18 at 4:47 pm

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

      7
      5 10 2
      6 2 8 6
      24 5 2

      77

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    3. October 18 at 4:47 pm

      Giggs Boson says:

      1
      5 9 2
      5 7 2 10
      (6×2) 5 2

      = 60, pre baps. Nice.

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    4. October 18 at 4:49 pm

      Nitin Nagaraja says:

      2
      5 9 1
      8 7 7 7
      12 9 2

      69 pre-baps.

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    5. October 18 at 4:52 pm

      beric says:

      I hope you guys are right!

      • 0 replies
       
  8. October 18 at 4:41 pm

    pieces- "an ounce of performance is worth pounds of promises" mae west says:

    Some Advice please

    Beg Jussi
    Nelsen Clyne Cuellar Ivan Ridgewell
    Hazard Cazorla Dyer Barfa Pienaar
    RVP Tevez Lambert

    Have 1 FT, was planning to bunt Dyer but Tevez to Ba/ A.N. Other seems more pressing. Any other thoughts please!?

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    1. October 18 at 4:44 pm

      pieces- "an ounce of performance is worth pounds of promises" mae west says:

      oh 0 in the bank :)

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    2. October 18 at 4:46 pm

      Van The Man(Formerly Yash) says:

      Get Suarez or Carroll.

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      1. October 18 at 4:49 pm

        pieces- "an ounce of performance is worth pounds of promises" mae west says:

        Suarez has burnt me, why do you prefer him to Ba.

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        1. October 18 at 4:51 pm

          Van The Man(Formerly Yash) says:

          Think the time to have Ba is over as he’s done enough damage and also the fact that Dave’s due to pick up his form.

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          1. October 18 at 4:54 pm

            pieces- "an ounce of performance is worth pounds of promises" mae west says:

            I think you may be right, probably missed the Ba wagon.

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  9. October 18 at 4:41 pm

    toadeh says:

    who to bench?

    Nolan
    Fletcher
    michu
    pienaar

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    1. October 18 at 4:41 pm

      beric says:

      You can’t bench any of those legends!

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      1. October 18 at 4:41 pm

        Kostja says:

        +1 Fletch if id have to

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        1. October 18 at 4:42 pm

          beric says:

          I was considering captaining Steven in the derby…

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          1. October 18 at 4:43 pm

            Kostja says:

            Interesting move, not a bad one actually. That just says how bad that list is for benching purposes :D

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      2. October 18 at 4:44 pm

        toadeh says:

        One of them has to be benched unless I wanna put either of the below on the bench instead :(

        Hazard
        HBA
        RVP
        Suarez

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        1. October 18 at 4:45 pm

          Conrad. - Michu @ Santi's Sleigh! says:

          HBA to the bench, imo. He’s a better real player than FPL player.

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        2. October 18 at 4:46 pm

          beric says:

          I’d bench HBA

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    2. October 18 at 4:42 pm

      Conrad. - Michu @ Santi's Sleigh! says:

      fletch

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    3. October 18 at 4:43 pm

      1justlookin says:

      pienaar

      • 0 replies
       
    4. October 18 at 4:45 pm

      applebonkers says:

      pass

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    5. October 18 at 4:52 pm

      toadeh says:

      Now I’m split between HBA and Pienaar. Both beasts,

      I think what ever happens I’m going to lose out!

      Thanks though :)

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  10. October 18 at 4:42 pm

    MartinUnreal says:

    So here’s the list of people’s Differentials for this weekend…

    Lukaku
    Andy Caroll
    Luke Moore
    Suso
    Mirallas x2
    RVP 8O
    Buttner
    Matt Taylor
    Damien Duff
    Benteke
    Paul Kitson
    Leon Osman
    Clint Dempsey
    Aaron Ramsey
    Nuri Sahin
    Dzeko
    Oxlade Chambermaid
    Hernandez
    Kone

    The winner gets a signed copy of Suso’s autobiography.

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    1. October 18 at 4:41 pm

      beric says:

      Mine is Adebayor, add it to your list.

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      1. October 18 at 4:44 pm

        Conrad. - Michu @ Santi's Sleigh! says:

        :eek:

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        1. October 18 at 4:46 pm

          beric says:

          :D

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    2. October 18 at 4:50 pm

      Giggs Boson says:

      Boyce and Kolarov ;)

      • 0 replies
       
  11. October 18 at 4:44 pm

    GunsnRoses says:

    Nolan (C), Saved.
    Anyone else ?

    • 2 replies
     
    1. October 18 at 4:44 pm

      Conrad. - Michu @ Santi's Sleigh! says:

      i would, but i can’t get past Jela or Santi as an option.

      • 1 reply
       
      1. October 18 at 4:47 pm

        GunsnRoses says:

        Michu ?

        • 1 reply
         
        1. October 18 at 4:48 pm

          Conrad. - Michu @ Santi's Sleigh! says:

          i’ve got him too…decisions, decisions!

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    2. October 18 at 4:46 pm

      beric says:

      He’s vc, behind RVP

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  12. October 18 at 4:47 pm

    Kostja says:

    Neymar looks japanese with his new haircut :D

    • 1 reply
     
    1. October 18 at 4:48 pm

      MartinUnreal says:

      He certainly seems to be turning it.

      • 1 reply
       
      1. October 18 at 4:48 pm

        MartinUnreal says:

        I really think so.

        • 0 replies
         
  13. October 18 at 4:47 pm

    shiffo says:

    Any news on Fellaini’s injury?? Haven’t read anything since over a week now. Should I transfer him out for Pienaar before his price rises or better to wait?

    • 0 replies
     
  14. October 18 at 4:47 pm

    GunsnRoses says:

    Who should be my first sub in case Gibbs does not play , Hangeland or McAuley ?

    • 1 reply
     
    1. October 18 at 4:51 pm

      MartinUnreal says:

      You should probably play Hangeland with all due respect.

      • 0 replies
       
  15. October 18 at 4:48 pm

    The Dark Knight says:

    Hey guys this is my team thinking of tinkering up for the next few weeks.

    Jussi
    Ivanovic,jenkiinson,McCartney, gorkss
    Hazard, bale,michu, fellaini,santi cazorla
    Graham,fletcher, RvP

    So getting suarez this week and taking out hazard.
    Doing fellaini to pienaar.Or should i hold on for a week?
    Thinking of ba upfront. Cant decide on aguero/tevez , need help with that?

    Making these changes over a two week period.

    Thanks in advance.

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  16. October 18 at 4:50 pm

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

    Question, whose your favorite poster around these parts?

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    1. October 18 at 4:51 pm

      Giggs Boson says:

      Ronh is up there. There are so many good posters though!

      • 0 replies
       
    2. October 18 at 4:52 pm

      Nitin Nagaraja says:

      Forca, when he’s not posting.

      • 1 reply
       
      1. October 18 at 4:57 pm

        Nitin Nagaraja says:

        Seriously though, there’re too many – EpicFail, Christina, Sporting, Martin …

        • 1 reply
         
        1. October 18 at 5:15 pm

          ChristIna says:

          :oops:

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    3. October 18 at 4:53 pm

      beric says:

      Lateriser, Nitin and Giggs Boson

      • 3 replies
       
      1. October 18 at 4:54 pm

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

        Well played Beric, well played indeed.

        • 0 replies
         
      2. October 18 at 4:54 pm

        Nitin Nagaraja says:

        169 for you this GW.

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    4. October 18 at 4:53 pm

      MartinUnreal says:

      Tough one but I would probably have to say me…

      I like to think of myself as the poster boy…

      • 2 replies
       
      1. October 18 at 4:54 pm

        Jonah Takalua says:

        you’re certainly on enough

        • 0 replies
         
      2. October 18 at 4:56 pm

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

        Oh yes, i love your humor as well. And em Zep vs Martin deadzone wars.

        • 0 replies
         
    5. October 18 at 4:54 pm

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

      I personally quite enjoy Doos’ oddball picks and Christina’s whining :p

      • 2 replies
       
      1. October 18 at 4:56 pm

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

        Some info on page 2 of the public tables … :-D

        • 1 reply
         
        1. October 18 at 4:57 pm

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

          Not. A. Member.

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      2. October 18 at 5:15 pm

        ChristIna says:

        :mad:

        • 0 replies
         
    6. October 18 at 4:54 pm

      ★FC Borecelona★ says:

      PBJ for the info

      EpicFail for the lol’s :)

      • 1 reply
       
      1. October 18 at 5:00 pm

        Aatish says:

        This lad too!

        • 0 replies
         
    7. October 18 at 4:57 pm

      Aatish says:

      Christina/Ronh for me.

      • 1 reply
       
      1. October 18 at 5:17 pm

        ChristIna says:

        xxx for the first
        -1 for the second

        • 0 replies
         
    8. October 18 at 5:02 pm

      heco87 says:

      Tosey / Super Dunny are probably 2 of the opinions I look out for more than others.

      • 1 reply
       
      1. October 18 at 5:07 pm

        heco87 says:

        I’ll give Shipsontrev a mention here too actually.

        • 0 replies
         
    9. October 18 at 5:02 pm

      Rate My Username (RMU) - SuperBatov says:

      Isacki-long posts
      Doosra/ nitin -everything
      Giggs boson- gifs
      Forca- fights

      • 1 reply
       
      1. October 18 at 5:04 pm

        Berbilly Giroudmore - Betis for La Liga 2013 says:

        You should’ve seen the argument between Forca and United Force earlier… :roll:

        • 1 reply
         
        1. October 18 at 5:07 pm

          GreenWindmill says:

          Yeah, that was genuinely unpleasant.

          • 2 replies
           
          1. October 18 at 5:12 pm

            Rate My Username (RMU) - SuperBatov says:

            What was it about.

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            1. October 18 at 5:13 pm

              Rate My Username (RMU) - SuperBatov says:

              Probably Suarez.

              • 1 reply
               
              1. October 18 at 5:19 pm

                GreenWindmill says:

                Unfortunately not – racism and genocide in eastern europe.

                • 0 replies
                 
            2. October 18 at 5:16 pm

              Nitin Nagaraja says:

              Nah, it was about the Danny Rose incident.

              • 0 replies
               
          2. October 18 at 5:16 pm

            Squeakybumtime says:

            What article/page did this happen on?

            • 2 replies
             
            1. October 18 at 5:17 pm

              Berbilly Giroudmore - Betis for La Liga 2013 says:

              Don’t bother. All you’ll see is “This comment has been removed…..”

              • 0 replies
               
            2. October 18 at 5:19 pm

              heco87 says:

              http://www.fantasyfootballscou.....nt-4116161

              But expletives now removed.

              • 1 reply
               
              1. October 18 at 5:20 pm

                GreenWindmill says:

                Not so much expletives as dreadful subject matter, but yeah.

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    10. October 18 at 5:03 pm

      Giggs Boson says:

      4Vetts and Doosra deserve a mention as well, as do Lateriser, Beric, Nitin, Berbilly, Zep, Isaki, Ajay, Ginkapo… the list goes on.

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      1. October 18 at 5:04 pm

        Rate My Username (RMU) - SuperBatov says:

        *cough* ah no I’m not on here much anymore unfortunately :(

        • 1 reply
         
        1. October 18 at 5:06 pm

          Giggs Boson says:

          ….RMU, sorry the list was continuing :D

          • 0 replies
           
      2. October 18 at 5:06 pm

        MartinUnreal says:

        I also quite like the mysterious ‘Mark’ who frequents this forum from time to time…

        • 1 reply
         
        1. October 18 at 5:08 pm

          GreenWindmill says:

          Nah, he acts like he owns this place.

          • 1 reply
           
          1. October 18 at 5:10 pm

            Berbilly Giroudmore - Betis for La Liga 2013 says:

            Yeah, just struts around the joint. Who does he think he is anyway? :D

            • 1 reply
             
            1. October 18 at 5:13 pm

              MartinUnreal says:

              I’d love if this suddenly got a ‘This comment has been removed…’ :D

              • 0 replies
               
      3. October 18 at 5:16 pm

        Zep - Where's that confounded bridge? says:

        Cheers GB, I feel honoured to be a part of such a list…

        • 0 replies
         
    11. October 18 at 5:07 pm

      GreenWindmill says:

      All of the above plus Roscola and Stilicho (if he still counts now he’s a scout)

      • 0 replies
       
    12. October 18 at 5:09 pm

      thesportsguy says:

      doosra, christina. isacki

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    13. October 18 at 5:11 pm

      Squeakybumtime says:

      HECO87 – when he gives an opinion it *usually* turns out worthwhile following. Given me good advice the last few months. Seems extremely shrewd

      Tosey – following on twitter and love the way 100% of his tweets are fantasy football related.

      Forca – so i know what not to do every weekend ;)

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      1. October 18 at 5:15 pm

        heco87 says:

        Ha, cheers mate *pressure*

        • 0 replies
         
    14. October 18 at 5:13 pm

      Zep - Where's that confounded bridge? says:

      I enjoy a lot of people on here, its hard to single anyone out…

      Some of the guys that were around late last season and not so much this year deserve a mention though… guys like ElninoRules and TorresMagic, I’ve always had a lot of time for them…

      Since I’m mostly around during the DeZo, I have to pay homage to those guys… you know who you are… ;)

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  17. October 18 at 4:50 pm

    Zep - Where's that confounded bridge? says:

    So, guesses at who will be the top scoring player this weekend…?

    Woe betide anyone who doesn’t choose a defender… since this pattern has remained from GW1…

    Def Def Str Def Def Str Def ?

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    1. October 18 at 4:50 pm

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

      Patterns are made to be broken.

      • 1 reply
       
      1. October 18 at 4:51 pm

        Zep - Where's that confounded bridge? says:

        Yawn… ;)

        • 1 reply
         
        1. October 18 at 4:52 pm

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

          All things point to one man.

          Cmon, knowing me, you GOT to know who that man is.

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          1. October 18 at 4:54 pm

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

            I can see throoough you … ;-)

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          2. October 18 at 4:54 pm

            Berbilly Giroudmore - Betis for La Liga 2013 says:

            See below :D

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          3. October 18 at 4:55 pm

            Zep - Where's that confounded bridge? says:

            Giroud? :???:

            *uncontrollable sniggering*

            • 1 reply
             
            1. October 18 at 4:57 pm

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

              Oh you watch Zep.

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              1. October 18 at 4:56 pm

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

                That said, anyone from Nitin’s strikeforce will bring in the points. RVP Giroud Suarez. Thats mint.

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                1. October 18 at 4:59 pm

                  Zep - Where's that confounded bridge? says:

                  Formidable…

                  As long as RVP brings home the bacon, I’ll be happy…

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                2. October 18 at 4:59 pm

                  Nitin Nagaraja says:

                  :mrgreen:

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                  1. October 18 at 5:01 pm

                    Berbilly Giroudmore - Betis for La Liga 2013 says:

                    I’ll raise your Suarez with a Berba…..oh damn…. :(

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    2. October 18 at 4:51 pm

      Nitin Nagaraja says:

      and all those defenders are fullbacks.

      Gotta be Baines! :D

      • 1 reply
       
      1. October 18 at 4:52 pm

        Zep - Where's that confounded bridge? says:

        I would absolutely love that…

        • 0 replies
         
    3. October 18 at 4:51 pm

      Giggs Boson says:

      Time to step up Boyce, aka ‘Fastest Player in the League’

      • 2 replies
       
      1. October 18 at 4:50 pm

        Zep - Where's that confounded bridge? says:

        Ooooh controversial, love it… :D

        • 0 replies
         
      2. October 18 at 4:51 pm

        Crouch Potato says:

        Just needs to start running in the right directions!

        • 1 reply
         
        1. October 18 at 4:54 pm

          Giggs Boson says:

          He has been! See my custom table ;)

          • 0 replies
           
    4. October 18 at 4:51 pm

      MartinUnreal says:

      RVP

      • 1 reply
       
      1. October 18 at 4:51 pm

        Zep - Where's that confounded bridge? says:

        If ever there was a time…. if ever there was a time…

        • 0 replies
         
    5. October 18 at 4:51 pm

      Crouch Potato says:

      GK?

      • 1 reply
       
      1. October 18 at 4:57 pm

        Zep - Where's that confounded bridge? says:

        Penalty save + 3 save pts + CS + 3BPs = 17 pts?

        Hmmm, C’mon Foster! ;)

        • 1 reply
         
        1. October 18 at 5:05 pm

          Crouch Potato says:

          You mean jasks of course, seems straight foward stuff to me. ;)

          • 0 replies
           
    6. October 18 at 4:52 pm

      GunsnRoses says:

      Verm ?

      • 0 replies
       
    7. October 18 at 4:52 pm

      Kosteevo says:

      Does this say that packing our midfield with expensive players is wrong?!?!

      • 2 replies
       
      1. October 18 at 4:55 pm

        Zep - Where's that confounded bridge? says:

        I think your LOOKING into this too deeply… ;)

        • 0 replies
         
      2. October 18 at 4:55 pm

        Giggs Boson says:

        Those fellas are there for consistency.

        • 0 replies
         
    8. October 18 at 4:53 pm

      daisybcfc says:

      midfielder. im going nasri, 2 assists and a goal and 3 bps

      • 0 replies
       
    9. October 18 at 4:55 pm

      Berbilly Giroudmore - Betis for La Liga 2013 says:

      Giroud

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      1. October 18 at 4:54 pm

        Zep - Where's that confounded bridge? says:

        :shock:

        Get out!

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        1. October 18 at 4:59 pm

          Berbilly Giroudmore - Betis for La Liga 2013 says:

          Get in you mean…. ;)

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          1. October 18 at 5:01 pm

            Zep - Where's that confounded bridge? says:

            Touche… :D

            You went there…

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      2. October 18 at 4:55 pm

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

        He’s a Gnu …

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    10. October 18 at 4:56 pm

      ★FC Borecelona★ says:

      He’s 6″2
      He will do you
      It’s Ollie, Ollie, Ollie, Ollie GIROUD!

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      1. October 18 at 4:57 pm

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

        Where’s Mac when you need him

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      2. October 18 at 4:57 pm

        Nitin Nagaraja says:

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        1. October 18 at 5:00 pm

          Zep - Where's that confounded bridge? says:

          LMAO at the first comment…

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        2. October 18 at 5:00 pm

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

          There you go.

          • 0 replies
           
    11. October 18 at 5:03 pm

      Limpar says:

      Andre Santos (c) / Kevin Mirrallas

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    12. October 18 at 5:08 pm

      GreenWindmill says:

      Steven Taylor :D

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      1. October 18 at 5:09 pm

        GreenWindmill says:

        (Clean sheet and a hat trick)

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      2. October 18 at 5:12 pm

        Berbilly Giroudmore - Betis for La Liga 2013 says:

        Not Ameobi? ;)

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        1. October 18 at 5:16 pm

          GreenWindmill says:

          Nah, he’ll only score twice ;)

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      3. October 18 at 5:16 pm

        Zep - Where's that confounded bridge? says:

        I like it…

        Thinking outside (inside?) the box… ;)

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        1. October 18 at 5:21 pm

          GreenWindmill says:

          I’m being absurdly optimistic (not my natural state!)

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    13. October 18 at 5:15 pm

      Reply Fail says:

      YaYa (maYbe)

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  18. October 18 at 4:53 pm

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

    I have made some tables. Page 2. :-)

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    1. October 18 at 4:56 pm

      Crouch Potato says:

      So Jesus is a carpenter!

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      1. October 18 at 4:58 pm

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

        Noble was his trade!!! :-D

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        1. October 18 at 5:00 pm

          Crouch Potato says:

          ;)

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    2. October 18 at 4:58 pm

      In Tommy We Trust says:

      Taking a look now

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    3. October 18 at 5:10 pm

      Giggs Boson says:

      If you have more restraints on your ‘Bonus Darlings’, and a more helpful ordering you’d get a vote from me, that would be a useful table.

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  19. October 18 at 4:58 pm

    In Tommy We Trust says:

    Sent the wrong link out last time so here it is again for anyone interested in form forwards

    http://members.fantasyfootball...../view/429/

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    1. October 18 at 5:11 pm

      ChristIna says:

      PW and username please.

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  20. October 18 at 5:01 pm

    daisybcfc says:

    one week punt guys? Gerrard or Nasri?

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    1. October 18 at 5:03 pm

      Giggs Boson says:

      Gerrard

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    2. October 18 at 5:04 pm

      MartinUnreal says:

      Gerrard sounds more likely to score high

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    3. October 18 at 5:05 pm

      Berbilly Giroudmore - Betis for La Liga 2013 says:

      Stevie

      • 0 replies
       
  21. October 18 at 5:01 pm

    Jaswarbrick says:

    Play:

    A) McCartney
    B) Walker

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    1. October 18 at 5:06 pm

      Berbilly Giroudmore - Betis for La Liga 2013 says:

      Walker

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  22. October 18 at 5:02 pm

    thesportsguy says:

    my brother has nolan cazorla and michu as captain options.

    he wants to go cazorla, but his main rival is 40 points ahead and has cazorla too (and likely captaining him). is it wise to take a cheeky punt on Nolan or michu as C as his rival does not have them?

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    1. October 18 at 5:04 pm

      heco87 says:

      At this stage, 40 points is nothing so I’d captain whoever he feels is best option. With 5-6 weeks to go, I’d go for the cheeky punt.

      Wouldn’t get drawn into second guessing who a rival is captaining at this stage – overthinking of the situation for me.

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      1. October 18 at 5:12 pm

        ChristIna says:

        Nice rank Heco. You should be able to relax the remaining 30 odd g/weeks.Or not? LOL

        Is Simpson back in contention for NEwc? I bought him in gw 3 on my WC and I have 30 min to show for my trouble and loss 200k in value.

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        1. October 18 at 5:14 pm

          heco87 says:

          Thanks.

          Ha, nah you always strive for more don’t you?!

          Would imagine Simpson starts this week onwards yeah. Certainly wouldn’t ditch him this week if you’ve held him so long. Only niggling thought is that he still hasn’t penned a new contract so could find himself out the door in January but hopefully he’s sign in the coming weeks/months.

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  23. October 18 at 5:05 pm

    johnny_ says:

    Any suggestions for this lot?

    Jussi
    Hangeland-Demel-Baines
    Cazorla-Ben Arfa-Pienaar-Michu
    RVP (C)-Tevez-Ba
    Subs: Bego-Zabaleta-Fonte-Noble.

    I have 2 FT and 0 in the bank. Thought about doing Tevez->Berba for this gw, and then Hangeland->Wilson and Michu->Bale. Thing is cash is tight, leaving me with 0. Zabaleta is on the verge of falling since a week ago.

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  24. October 18 at 5:11 pm

    Nitin Nagaraja says:

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  25. October 18 at 5:21 pm

    Fail@PickingCap says:

    Who would you play Naughton or Demel?

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  26. October 18 at 5:39 pm

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

    Giggs Boson? Done. :-)

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Player Club Factors
No Change Hart MCI B, Vs
Up Cech CHE B, Vs
Up Robles WIG C, Vs, £
No Change Lloris TOT C, Vs
No Change Foster WBA C, Vs
No Change Vorm SWA C, Vs
No Change Mignolet SUN B, Vs
No Change De Gea MUN A
Up Boruc SOT B, Vs, £
No Change Jääskeläinen WHM A
No Change Begovic STO C
No Change Howard EVE A

Defenders

Player Club Factors
No Change Kompany MCI B, Vs, Rest
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
No Change Sagna ARS B
Up Huth STO C
No Change Cuéllar SUN B, Vs, £
No Change Rangel SWA C, Vs
Up Clyne SOT B, Vs, £

Midfielders

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

Forwards

Player Club Factors
Up Tevez MCI A, Vs, Rest
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
Up Cissé NEW B
Down Remy QPR B

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Inj Injured/Returning from Injury
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“I love to attack and I love to go up front...It is a little more difficult than when you are playing centre-back. If you play the way that I want to play, I think my influence is better as a left-back. For the team, it is best that I play as a centre-back. I like to bring the ball out. You need to move the game quickly, and that is one of my qualities as well.”

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