October
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The Watchlist – Jobi McAnuff

Filed under: The Watchlist - Posted by: Jonty

In the search for attacking points at a bargain basement price, savvy Fantasy managers need to look for the unlikeliest of players in the most improbable of places. At first glance, perhaps, Reading’s Jobi McAnuff, the 31-year journeyman midfielder with just one international cap to his name for Jamaica, represents a ludicrous route to Fantasy football glory.

Dig deeper, however, and he emerges as not only a solid Fantasy prospect but a possible contender for bargain of the season. Those eagle-eyed Fantasy managers who have already taken a close look at the assists table will have seen that McAnuff nestles in joint third place with Juan Mata on five, just behind Eden Hazard and Carlos Tevez – despite playing for one of the Premier League’s least attacking sides.

This ability to lay on chances for others has been a hallmark of his career, spent largely in the second tier of English football. In Reading’s successful promotion season of 2011/12 he registered 12 assists as well as five goals and, over the previous six seasons, where he also played for Championship stalwarts Watford and Crystal Palace, McAnuff amassed a total of 48 assists.

Aside from his clear attacking potential, a favourable run of fixtures over the next five Gameweeks (qpr, NOR, EVE, wig, avl) have propelled the Royals winger onto our newly-updated Watchlist rankings. Price is another factor. In the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) game, McAnuff started at 5.5 but is now available at just 5.1, with an ownership of 1% making him a standout selection among the game’s differentials. In the Sky Sports game he is priced similarly (5.0) but only 0.3% of managers have noticed that he has now amassed 38 points, four more than Steven Pienaar and five more than Hatem Ben Arfa, who is owned by a quarter of Sky players.

With 31 points in the FPL game he is Reading’s most impressive Fantasy performer so far and has accrued the same number of points as the similarly priced Raheem Sterling, for example, though investing in McAnuff comes with a slight health warning. As shown by Tuesday’s Capital One Cup clash with Arsenal, clean sheet points are certainly unlikely for McAnuff, as Reading have conceded in every game so far this campaign. In addition, McDermott’s men have only mustered 11 goals so far, notching four on the road, meaning McAnuff’s team mates will need to step up their game if the wide man’s creative endeavours are to be further realised.

While the 7-5 home cup defeat by Arsenal last Tuesday may have felt like “a funeral” according to the Reading manager, the signs are positive that the team will improve and gather more attacking returns over their forthcoming kind run of fixtures, though. McDermott has moved away from a more cautious 4-4-1-1 in recent games, with a shift in formation to 4-4-2 in three of the last four Gameweeks producing seven goals. If Reading can pick their chins off the floor after the midweek Madejski defeat, the short-term at least looks potentially prosperous for McAnuff’s possible suitors.

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2,593 Responses to “The Watchlist – Jobi McAnuff”

  1. November 1 at 9:10 am

    Intricacy says:

    Lallana or Sterling?

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    1. November 1 at 9:11 am

      thetinkerman says:

      Share your thoughts and we’ll give our feedback.

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      1. November 1 at 9:14 am

        Old School says:

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        1. November 1 at 9:20 am

          thetinkerman says:

          +1

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    2. November 1 at 9:12 am

      Hanamichi - I'LL NEVER CAPTAIN A MIDFIELDER AGAIN says:

      La La La

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    3. November 1 at 9:14 am

      Nick says:

      Sterling

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    4. November 1 at 9:15 am

      Old School says:

      100% Sterling out of these two

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    5. November 1 at 9:24 am

      AC a little silhouette of Milan says:

      No contest…..Saints are terrible.

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  2. November 1 at 9:11 am

    lfcserg says:

    Who do you reckon I should pick? Foster – SOU (H) or Begovic – NOR (A)

    - Leaning towards foster as west brom are on fine form at home, however stoke are always a mission to break down.

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    1. November 1 at 9:12 am

      Herr Vets - Die Rothosen says:

      Foster. People were saying Bego because Norwich don’t score. They seemed to change their minds last night :)

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      1. November 1 at 9:20 am

        Kerrazy says:

        did you even watched the game last night? Spurs bossed the game for about 80 minutes. just unlucky not to score. just see the stats, nuff said.

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        1. November 1 at 9:21 am

          Herr Vets - Die Rothosen says:

          What’s that got to do with Norwich scoring?

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          1. November 1 at 9:25 am

            Kerrazy says:

            my point it all those ‘people’ were saying choose Bego over anyone else because norwich hardly SCORE. not that they’re NOT scoring. then how can you predict if any team is gonna keep a CS? you just can’t. Southampton scores consistently, which is why he should pick Bego.

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    2. November 1 at 9:13 am

      Hanamichi - I'LL NEVER CAPTAIN A MIDFIELDER AGAIN says:

      Foster, Stoke hardly keep CS at away game

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    3. November 1 at 9:15 am

      nedfoo says:

      Foster IMO

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    4. November 1 at 9:16 am

      Chuck Norris says:

      Foster the people

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    5. November 1 at 9:23 am

      thetinkerman says:

      Shots data suggests Sot will have more shots and goal and perhaps more goals.

      Stats on goals scored in previous matches by the teams involved suggest WBA have a better chance of a cleanie.

      It might come down to saves anyway so I’d go with Bego personally but it’s really close.

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  3. November 1 at 9:13 am

    corkdude30 says:

    anyone think ba being left out v liverpool due to a possible move in january
    do u keep him or transfer him

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    1. November 1 at 9:17 am

      Adnan says:

      Certainly will keep him. Even if he does not feature against Liverpool, will be fit for some nice home games.

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      1. November 1 at 9:22 am

        corkdude30 says:

        ya true – always like 3 strikers playing
        these articles always make me feel like jumping to make several transfers
        now im thinking dropping pienaar for mcanuff – or drop baines for stoke/united defender

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        1. November 1 at 9:27 am

          Stinkfly says:

          Ba’s fixtures are so good after this GW that you just have to bench him and wait (unless we get news he is out for longer).

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  4. November 1 at 9:13 am

    Zizou says:

    mcanuff or sterling as my cheap midfielder

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    1. November 1 at 9:15 am

      Old School says:

      have both myself but would again chose sterling

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    2. November 1 at 9:15 am

      BainesForDays says:

      Were in the same situation yesterday, went with Sterling

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    3. November 1 at 9:16 am

      Makarand says:

      Sterling.

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  5. November 1 at 9:14 am

    Kerrazy says:

    how do you clear search ? in my screen there’s no clear search button. im stuck with the search result even after i refresh this site.

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    1. November 1 at 9:16 am

      Old School says:

      clear your cache

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      1. November 1 at 9:17 am

        Gigging Order-Click my name for betting blog says:

        i hope you did my double last night, after coming close the previous two nights, we landed a 2.34

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        1. November 1 at 9:21 am

          Old School says:

          nooooooooooo……

          I lost 2 x 50 quids on the previous two so thought better of it three nights in a row…

          typical of my luck…

          My triple lost due to spurs not winning, another 50 quid down the drain.. My winnings have drastically depleted

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        2. November 1 at 9:21 am

          Old School says:

          well done btw and no problem with the other two losses. I liked the bets

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      2. November 1 at 9:19 am

        Kerrazy says:

        done it, still its the same once in awhile if i try to refresh or change pages.

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    2. November 1 at 9:37 am

      Pratik says:

      It absolutely sucks…….I am so annoyed by this. My solution was to use a different browser when I perform a search here.

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      1. November 1 at 9:46 am

        Kerrazy says:

        IKR!

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  6. November 1 at 9:14 am

    Chuck Norris says:

    Should I play Sterling (NEW) or Pienaar (ful)?

    Sterling is playing at home and is in good form and playing at home but Newcastle are a tough side to play and I think Everton can score a few goals against Fulham.

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    1. November 1 at 9:17 am

      chris8910 says:

      Fulham at home are solid though

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      1. November 1 at 9:18 am

        Chuck Norris says:

        Yeah, I also have Jelavic as well so probably better not double up for away to Fulham

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    2. November 1 at 9:25 am

      thetinkerman says:

      I’m facing a similar problem.

      I have to bench one of Michu, Sterling or Pie.

      Hopefully Berba’s fitness will be confirmed either way and hopefully I won’t have to make a tought decision!

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      1. November 1 at 9:43 am

        thetinkerman says:

        Just looked into stats to try to determine fixture difficulty and project attacking returns for both Sterling and Pie based on previous shots and chances created data…

        If Sterling continues to play further forward with Suarez playing off him as has been the case last couple of gameweeks, I can see Sterling out-scoring Pie. JUST.

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  7. November 1 at 9:15 am

    fijuhmon says:

    Am I allowed to do Santi -> Sterling & Ba -> RVP for a 4pt hit?!

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    1. November 1 at 9:17 am

      Chuck Norris says:

      No, you are forbidden

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    2. November 1 at 9:17 am

      Old School says:

      U can do whatever you want.. it’s your team…

      Do I think its a good idea? No I would find another way to get RVP

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      1. November 1 at 9:18 am

        fijuhmon says:

        Ideas?

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        1. November 1 at 9:21 am

          Nick says:

          Downgrade Ivanovic

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          1. November 1 at 10:12 am

            fijuhmon says:

            Is not enough even if I’d sub him off for a 4.0m cheapie.

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    3. November 1 at 9:20 am

      Stinkfly says:

      I wouldn’t.

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    4. November 1 at 9:21 am

      Kerrazy says:

      Santi>Sterling is mental. downgrade at it’s best LOL

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      1. November 1 at 10:10 am

        fijuhmon says:

        Downgrading yes, but RVP is mandatory and there aren’t too many options for me to fund him.

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  8. November 1 at 9:17 am

    Jibble says:

    Foster (Begovic)
    Baines – Cuellar – Davies (Gibbs – Demel)
    Cazorla – Mata – Ben Arfa – Pienaar (Puncheon)
    RVP – Tevez – Fletcher

    2FT, 0.1 in bank

    Woth a -4 hit to do Cazorla, Ben Arfa, Gibbs -> Bale, Lallana, Rafael?

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    1. November 1 at 9:24 am

      Stinkfly says:

      I would just do Cazorla —> Bale, and Gibbs —-> Downgrade (Cameron, Santon etc…).

      Don’t take the hit, and keep Ben Arfa as Newcastle’s fixtures are great after this weekend, and without Ba you will want attacking cover for them.

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    2. November 1 at 9:35 am

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

      No, not imo.

      Ben Arfa to Michu
      Gibbs to Rafael

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  9. November 1 at 9:17 am

    fijuhmon says:

    go for it.

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    1. November 1 at 9:20 am

      Stinkfly says:

      No, you go for it! (I like this game).

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      1. November 1 at 9:21 am

        Kerrazy says:

        :lol:

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      2. November 1 at 9:25 am

        Count Of Monte Hristo - Heisenberg 1 Gus Fring 0 says:

        Haha

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  10. November 1 at 9:23 am

    RamaJama says:

    My defence is shite:

    Forster/Bego
    Wilson (inj), Demel (inj), Simpson, Baird, McCartney

    And got Kacaniklic (mid) who doesen’t play and Ba who might won’t play.

    1,5 mill in the bank

    Worth a – 4 point hit for this GW?
    Suggestions?

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    1. November 1 at 9:29 am

      Billy Ketsu says:

      Get a gravatar and link your team, then make some suggestions of your own. You’ll get more responses that way.

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    2. November 1 at 9:30 am

      Count Of Monte Hristo - Heisenberg 1 Gus Fring 0 says:

      Wilson > Cameron

      Kaca > Sterling/Maloney or Demel > Cuellar

      Bench Ba this week. Not a disaster if he misses one game.

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    3. November 1 at 9:30 am

      AC a little silhouette of Milan says:

      Wilson out for Wisdom was my move this week……keep Ba in

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    4. November 1 at 9:33 am

      RamaJama says:

      Thanks a lot for tips and useful input!

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      1. November 1 at 9:38 am

        Billy Ketsu says:

        You got some responses anyway! I’d do what the Count said, basically.

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  11. November 1 at 9:25 am

    john25 says:

    PLEASE HELP!

    Anyone have an update on Berbatov’s injury? Need to know if he will be playing this weekend against Everton- if he will be on Fulham’s bench then I don’t want to start him in my team.

    Thanks! :)

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    1. November 1 at 9:26 am

      Stinkfly says:

      Nobody knows, wait until Jol’s press conference on Friday.

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    2. November 1 at 9:28 am

      Hanamichi - I'LL NEVER CAPTAIN A MIDFIELDER AGAIN says:

      we will know on \friday

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    3. November 1 at 9:31 am

      Elwood says:

      Not heard anything yet :(

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  12. November 1 at 9:29 am

    Gino says:

    Why is nobody showing Rooney some love?

    With all these home games against lesser teams, Fergie will surely play the diamond!

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    1. November 1 at 9:30 am

      Stinkfly says:

      I think it’s something to do with his face.

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      1. November 1 at 9:32 am

        Old School says:

        :shock: but he has lovely hair now ;)

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        1. November 1 at 9:33 am

          Stinkfly says:

          What’s that old saying?

          “You can’t polish a turd, but you can roll it in hair”. Something like that ;-)

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          1. November 1 at 9:36 am

            Old School says:

            When I think of Rooney I think of

            He’s as happy as a pig in shit :)

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      2. November 1 at 9:33 am

        Gino says:

        lol! He will be on Penalties, get bonus points and get goals and assists.

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        1. November 1 at 9:34 am

          BainesForDays says:

          RVP has taken all the pens so far?

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          1. November 1 at 9:36 am

            Gino says:

            no whilst Rooney was on the pitch

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          2. November 1 at 9:36 am

            Old School says:

            not when the pig has been on the pitch though

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    2. November 1 at 9:31 am

      Hanamichi - I'LL NEVER CAPTAIN A MIDFIELDER AGAIN says:

      cos they’re having RVP

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    3. November 1 at 9:31 am

      Count Of Monte Hristo - Heisenberg 1 Gus Fring 0 says:

      Most people have RVP and you’re not going to downgrade him to get Rooney. If you are struggling to afford RVP then Rooney is ideal.

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      1. November 1 at 9:35 am

        Gino says:

        I can get in RVP but when utd play that diamond formation Rooney just looks immense. Imho

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        1. November 1 at 9:36 am

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

          Well, he does. Unfortunately, there is no guarantee of FPL points, though …

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          1. November 1 at 9:39 am

            Gino says:

            This is true…but Doos you’ve been singing the RVP praises from the start of the season. I had him in my team but then sold him to upgrade my midfield which now contains Mata/Bale/Cazorla/michu

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            1. November 1 at 9:40 am

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

              Errr … So does mine … ;-)

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            2. November 1 at 9:53 am

              Kerrazy says:

              I have what you have as mids and still manage to keep RVP. I assume more than 1 5++ mil in defence? Lose one of them and get RVP. You wont regret.

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              1. November 1 at 10:45 am

                Gino says:

                I have Aguero Rooney and Berba upfront.

                Putting my faith in the Argentine

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    4. November 1 at 9:48 am

      Daniel_tsl says:

      I’m planning to get him in

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  13. November 1 at 9:30 am

    BLUE BLOODED GORKHALI-BLUE IS THE COLOR !!! says:

    I m benching Cazorla this GW.
    Mata-Bale-Morrison-McAnuff
    Ba-RVP-Crouch

    Smart move?

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    1. November 1 at 9:32 am

      Stinkfly says:

      I would play him over McAnuff.

      Odds are Ba won’t make it anyway, so there will be no decision to make.

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      1. November 1 at 9:36 am

        thehut says:

        +1

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    2. November 1 at 9:34 am

      Elwood says:

      Not a smart move. On the plus side Ba may not play and that will sort your choice problem! :)

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    3. November 1 at 9:47 am

      Nick says:

      Play Caz over McAnuff all day long.

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  14. November 1 at 9:31 am

    Kerrazy says:

    Diamonds are forever!

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  15. November 1 at 9:33 am

    The_Weapon says:

    Hmm i have a dilemma.

    Jask McCarthy
    Baines Ivan Nelson (Demel, Davies)
    Michu HBA Hazard Pienaar (Sterling)
    Fletcher RVP Tev

    my initial thoughts were: HBA—> bale
    Ivan—> shawcross (1 hit)

    But newcastles fixtures are so good after this week whereas spurs is poor.

    i was thinking to keep HBA do: ivan—> shawcross
    Fletcher—> Defoe (1 hit)

    which option is better?

    Cheers in advance

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    1. November 1 at 9:38 am

      AC a little silhouette of Milan says:

      Keep Fletch……expecting goals this week mate

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      1. November 1 at 9:40 am

        The_Weapon says:

        id like to agree but since sunderland are barely scoring…
        I’d have 2 free transfers for next week though which would be nice!

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        1. November 1 at 9:58 am

          James says:

          Lol. Sunderland were barely scoring when Fletcher was doing well. They were scoring 1 goal a game, and it was his goal each game.

          If they score, he will most likely be invovled. Im holding one more week, then shipping. Home to Villa is a decent fixture imo.

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      2. November 1 at 10:09 am

        Rodders says:

        hope you’re right!!

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  16. November 1 at 9:36 am

    thehut says:

    Some interesting stats for spurs this week…

    •Tottenham recorded their biggest ever Premier League win in this fixture with a 9-1 victory at White Hart Lane in November 2009.

    •Jermain Defoe has scored 11 goals in 10 Premier League games against Wigan.

    •Of current Premier League players, Jermain Defoe has scored more goals in November than any other player (16).

    I’ve just done a one week punt on Ba > Defoe, changing back to Ba next week since he’ll maybe not play this week anyway

    Ching Ching!

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    1. November 1 at 9:39 am

      Hanamichi - I'LL NEVER CAPTAIN A MIDFIELDER AGAIN says:

      nice, but Defoe has never got bonus like Suarez, i should captain Bale

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      1. November 1 at 9:43 am

        Old School says:

        hmmm u didn’t have him when he scored five I take it :)

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    2. November 1 at 9:39 am

      Nick says:

      Go for it.

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    3. November 1 at 9:39 am

      footyjuana says:

      Have him and captaining him:)

      (Ching Ching) X 2 !

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    4. November 1 at 9:40 am

      AC a little silhouette of Milan says:

      Fair enough……worth a punt. I do think this Wigan team is stronger than some previous years though.

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      1. November 1 at 9:46 am

        thehut says:

        True, punt it is. But I do think any team with Gary Caldwell in defence is worth a punt against :-P

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    5. November 1 at 10:00 am

      James says:

      I will never again buy someone who plays Wigan and captain him. I swear it never works out for me. Its like a cursed fixture – looks easy on paper but often isnt. That 9-1 win that Spurs had was an anomaly, Wigan just stopped playing in the second half.

      Good luck to you though!

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  17. November 1 at 9:37 am

    r0scr0w says:

    Hi all, just after a bit of advice or constructive criticism to be honest. It’s wildcard week for me, was wondering if you could rate / pull apart my team :-)

    Begovic (McCarthy)

    Evans Baines Cuellar (Nelsen & Gorkss)

    Bale Mata Fellaini Stirling (Lallana)

    Tevez RVP Berbatov

    Thats on budget. Couple 50/50 decisions to make ie. Pienaar or Fellaini and Lallana or Mcanuff.

    Could you all please assist? Many Thanks.

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    1. November 1 at 9:38 am

      thehut says:

      Noice

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    2. November 1 at 9:39 am

      The_Weapon says:

      needs some newc coverage for next few gameweeks. can you slide Ba in if ya get Pienaar instead ol fellaini?

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    3. November 1 at 9:40 am

      Makarand says:

      Pienaar, Lallana.

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    4. November 1 at 9:41 am

      Elwood says:

      Pienaar and Lallana.

      Looks like a good team!

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      1. November 1 at 9:43 am

        Elwood says:

        Fell is on 4 yellow cards

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    5. November 1 at 9:43 am

      r0scr0w says:

      Pienaar/Fellaini at same price for me. I’m hoping to make small profit by Saturday morning, i’ve been playing the market with price rises etc. My other option would be to downgrade evans to a 4.5 player which should give me the money for Ba?

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  18. November 1 at 9:38 am

    footyjuana says:

    Theo definately worth a punt IMO.

    http://www1.skysports.com/foot.....iker-hopes

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    1. November 1 at 9:45 am

      Just_Ty says:

      Straight in my team if he regularly plays as a striker

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  19. November 1 at 9:40 am

    Herr Vets - Die Rothosen says:

    @Kerrazy… indeed, the bookies say Bego over Foster. Cheers.

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    1. November 1 at 9:40 am

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

      Feeling better this morning? :-D

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      1. November 1 at 9:43 am

        Herr Vets - Die Rothosen says:

        My head feels like it’s rolled off somewhere ;)

        Actually, I know nothing about odds and betting. Have I got the cs odds the wrong way round?

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          1. November 1 at 9:47 am

            Herr Vets - Die Rothosen says:

            I have as well!

            Stoke 21/10
            WBA 8/5

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        1. November 1 at 9:45 am

          Elwood says:

          I’d have thought Bego would be a better choice even though he’s away. Those are my keepers and i’m playing Bego

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        2. November 1 at 9:45 am

          Old School says:

          4 vets.. Are you involved with Doosra and Ginkapo in the LAWR now?

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          1. November 1 at 9:47 am

            Herr Vets - Die Rothosen says:

            Not really. I just made the header graphic on the site.

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            1. November 1 at 9:49 am

              Old School says:

              Oh ok… I was going to say cop on and bloody well update the tables ;) but can’t now I suppose :(

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              1. November 1 at 9:50 am

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

                No. That’s my fault! :-P

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                1. November 1 at 9:53 am

                  Old School says:

                  Speak to one of the UEFA lot.. I am sure they will help you automate it..

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                  1. November 1 at 9:53 am

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

                    I have asked nicely already … :-(

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            2. November 1 at 9:50 am

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

              But you are a central part of my team!!! Not to mention being a Host!!! :shock: :lol:

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              1. November 1 at 9:50 am

                Herr Vets - Die Rothosen says:

                God help your team then ;)

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                1. November 1 at 9:52 am

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

                  We will all go to Hell in a handcart together … :lol:

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        3. November 1 at 9:49 am

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

          West Brom 8/5

          Stoke 21/10

          So … Foster in goal, methinks … :-)

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  20. November 1 at 9:42 am

    Elwood says:

    Rafa or Jevans for MU cover?

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    1. November 1 at 9:48 am

      AC a little silhouette of Milan says:

      Evans just….less rotation risk of course and still some attacking threat from set pieces

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  21. November 1 at 9:42 am

    BLUE BLOODED GORKHALI-BLUE IS THE COLOR !!! says:

    Is it wise to put Leighterwood instead of McAnuff and save 0.6.
    Anyways they are going to be in bench most part of my season?

    • 3 replies
     
    1. November 1 at 9:44 am

      Elwood says:

      No, by saving that .6 you loosing a 5th man that will get you points.

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    2. November 1 at 9:53 am

      Hanamichi - I'LL NEVER CAPTAIN A MIDFIELDER AGAIN says:

      yeah, that guy is my choice, just 4.5

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    3. November 1 at 9:59 am

      Gopher says:

      for

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  22. November 1 at 9:49 am

    zdawg says:

    Team for the week. Thoughts?

    Begovic (Jussi)

    Baines Ridgewell Nelsen

    Hazard Bale (c) Michu Carzola

    Ba Tevez Jelly

    Subs: Cameron, Sterling, Hughes

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  23. November 1 at 9:50 am

    AC a little silhouette of Milan says:

    Over 105m now….anyone over 106m?

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    1. November 1 at 9:52 am

      Natster | The Shuffling says:

      ;)

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  24. November 1 at 9:51 am

    Aatish says:

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  25. November 1 at 9:58 am

    benzieyeah says:

    Transfer this week is Nolan out for…
    a) Morrison
    b) Taarabt/Hoillett
    c) Lennon
    d) McAnuff (to raise funds for Pienaar to Bale in a few GWs)

    Team linked. Any thoughts?

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    1. November 1 at 11:48 am

      asap says:

      foster………….then mcAnuff

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  26. November 1 at 3:29 pm

    ash213 says:

    NEED A STARTING 11!! PLEASE HELP
    begovic
    baines vermaelen huth gorkss
    bale hazard cazorla
    aguero crouch ba
    subs: mccarthy (gk) tierney (def), obertan(mid) piazon(mid)
    wildcard used. 0M in the bank!

    was thinking change to
    begovic
    begovic
    baines huth SHAWCROSS gorkss
    bale hazard cazorla sterling
    aguero FLETCHER

    so benching ba, and swapping vermaelen for shawcross cuz i cant seee vermalen keeping a cs. all for a 4 point hit. please help! dont wanna lose too many points on a hit! shud i bank onrvp not scoring or performing well.

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    1. November 1 at 3:32 pm

      ash213 says:

      sorry thats all for an 8 point hit

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      1. November 1 at 3:33 pm

        ash213 says:

        any player recommendations

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Goalkeepers

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
OoP Out of Position
£ Potential Bargain
Sus Suspended/Near Suspension

“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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