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Scout Scribbles – Terry Fitness Boost for Blues

John Terry could be set for a return to action in time for Chelsea’s double Gameweek. Rafa Benitez discusses his striker options ahead of the Blues’ Capital One Cup clash with Swansea, Newcastle’s injury worries are beginning to ease. Steven Gerrard is determined to produce more attacking displays this term. Ryan Nelsen agrees to leave QPR to manage Canadian outfit FC Toronto, while Zoltan Gera is ruled out for the season with a knee injury…

Fantasy managers were handed further reason to fear the possibility of rest and rotation for Chelsea’s upcoming double Gameweek yesterday after Rafa Benitezrevealed John Terry could be set to return for the weekend trip to Stoke. Talking to the press yesterday, Benitez admitted the Blues skipper has returned to training and is likely to feature for the club’s U21 side on Thursday – when asked if Terry would be in the frame for the Britannia clash, the Spaniard went on to say:

“It depends on his reaction. Obviously Thursday will be a different kind of game but we will see how he feels. If he can feel okay and train the day after, at least we can start considering him as an option.”

Absent since limping off with a knee injury in Gameweek 11, Terry has yet to feature under Benitez thus far, with his injury allowing Gary Cahill and Branislav Ivanovic a chance to strike up a partnership in the heart of the back-four. With David Luiz shifted to central midfield, Cesar Azpilicueta has nailed down the right-back and has started all but one of Chelsea’s league games under the new regime. Azpilicueta, Luiz and Ivanovic have picked up significant numbers of new owners ahead of the double but Terry’s possible return may now place question marks over their potential number of minutes. It may well be that Ashley Cole is the most secure option in the Blues’ backline if Benitez chooses to utilise his squad, in light of a packed January schedule which also includes two Capital One Cup semi-finals – tonight’s first leg of their double-header against Swansea is the first of seven games in 24 days.

Benitez also spoke of the striker situation at the club, following the arrival of Demba Ba from Newcastle. The Senegal striker made an instant impact last weekend by scoring twice on his debut in the 5-1 FA Cup thrashing of Southampton and Benitez – much to the chagrin of Fantasy managers – was typically vague when assessing the game time of Ba and Fernando Torres:

“It’s good for me because before I didn’t have to think about that. It will be difficult, but I’m pleased to be in this position. As a manager, you have to take responsibility and choose a player. Before it was about Fernando and keeping him fit. It’s always important for a top side to have options, especially when you play a game every three days. It depends on them, how they feel and how they perform. There is no rule that you have to play one or the other, you have to manage it depending on the team. I was talking with Fernando and Demba. We have a lot of conversations about what I want to do and what I expect from them. We have two good options, they will compete and everything is positive in terms of the team.”

Steven Gerrard has revealed he is hoping to up his attacking displays as the campaign unfolds. Speaking to Liverpool’s official magazine, the Reds skipper admitted he has reined in his tendency to forage forward due to injuries to others so far:

“I don’t think the manager’s asked me to do anything different in terms of the way he wants to me to perform but because of certain injuries, situations that have happened to the team and formations that we’ve played, I’ve naturally played a little bit deeper…maybe I’ve sacrificed myself in certain games and tried to protect by playing deeper and be a controller with Joe [Allen] but now that Lucas is back, he gives me the licence to get forward a lot more so hopefully I can add some goals to my performances. I think my performances are getting closer to where I want them to be so if I can add goals to those performances then maybe people will start saying the old Steven Gerrard is back.”

While Gerrard has already racked up 10 assists over the first 21 Gameweeks, he has found the net on just five occasions, compared to Luis Suarez’s 15 goals and five assists. Nevertheless, he trails the Uruguayan by just 13 points in FPL and sits third in the midfield standings – a potential pairing of Joe Allen and Lucas in front of the back-four would afford Gerrard the chance to tuck in behind new boy Daniel Sturridge, with Suarez and Raheem Sterling flanking the former Chelsea man in Brendan Rodgers’ 4-3-3. Liverpool’s upcoming fixtures, which hands them trips to United, Arsenal and City in the next four, is likely to temper investment but the Reds’ schedule takes a turn for the better from Gameweek 26, suggesting Gerrard could be propelled onto Fantasy radars if he is handed the opportunity of a more attacking role in the final few months of the season.

Alan Pardew has revealed the injury situation is beginning to ease for Newcastle ahead of their weekend trip to Norwich. The Magpies is optimistic that Papiss Cisse and Fabricio Coloccini will return to training on Thursday after both missed the FA Cup defeat at Brighton with knocks, while Jonas Gutierrez could be set to come back from the knee problem that has kept him sidelined since Gameweek 18. Pardew is uncertain of James Perch’s availability due to a knee complaint, however, while he also admitted that the weekend may come too soon for Yohan Cabaye and Steven Taylor, as both close in on comeback:

“I think it might be, but we will push them as hard as we can. We cannot bring them back, play them for one game and then they are out for five. It is better if they come back and stay fit.”

Cisse’s availability will be crucial for the Magpies as they look to regroup, following the departure of Demba Ba to Chelsea. With Shola Ameobi suspended for the Carrow Road trip after receiving his marching orders at the weekend, Pardew’s forward options are further diminished. The Newcastle boss is keen to utilise the Senegal striker in a central role once again – with Norwich conceding in each of their last nine, Cisse could be set for an prosperous weekend as he looks to regain the form that harvested 13 goals in 14 games upon his January move to Tyneside last season.

Ryan Nelsen’s Fantasy owners are on red alert after the QPR centre-half agreed to take over as manager of MLS side FC Toronto. Despite being regarded as a key member of the R’s first XI by new boss Harry Redknapp, the Kiwi has decided to accept the offer to move on, although at the moment he is currently under contract at Loftus Road until the end of the season. The club confirmed yesterday that Nelsen is available for this weekend’s home clash with Spurs but has asked to speak Harry Redknapp in order to ascertain when he will be allowed to leave, with his departure from these shores now looking imminent. Clint Hill now looks the safest cut-price route into Redknapp’s backline – priced at 4.3 in FPL, he has played very minute since the departure of Mark Hughes and has now taken over the club captaincy from Ji-Sung Park.

West Brom were dealt a bitter blow yesterday after Zoltan Gera was ruled out for the rest of the season with the knee injury sustained in the weekend FA Cup clash against QPR. The Hungarian is the Baggies’ fourth top scoring FPL player this term and second only to James Morrison for West Brom midfielders, having produced four goals and an assist over 16 appearances. Gera seemed to have nailed down a starting berth for Steve Clarke’s side, with eight starts in the last 10 matches, and at 5.1 offered a decent value route into the midlanders’ midfield – his absence may now afford Chris Brunt of a more advanced role, should Claudio Yacob return soon. Brunt has been filling in for the Argentine in a deeper role in the double-pivot but is expected to shift to the attacking midfield three upon his return – bearing in mind Clarke has already told Graham Dorrans he is willing to listen to offers for his services, the Scot’s chances of game time seem unlikely to be boosted by yesterday’s news unless his manager has a chance of heart.

Aston Villa’s chances of progressing to the Capital One Cup Final were dealt a bitter blow last night after the midlands outfit slipped to a 3-1 first-leg defeat at Bradford. Paul Lambert rolled out a strong looking line-up, with Christian Benteke and Andreas Weimann both leading the line, while Villa’s regular back-four featured in the first XI. Benteke missed several chances before teeing up Weimann for his side’s consolation, though Lambert once again has worries over Darren Bent. The latter was sent on as a sub but lasted less than half an hour before limping out of the action. n

The latest reports on Adam Lallana’s injury state that the Saints’ skipper could yet face another month on the sidelines. The report states that Lallana has been unable to make progress with the knee injury in light training and, with Southampton remaining tight-lipped on the extent of the injury, the article speculates that he could now be out until next month.

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  1. Efan Ekoku Pops
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    Here's my WC draft thus far.

    Begovic / Bunn
    Luiz / Davies / Demel / Clyne / Mariappa
    Bale / Mata / Walcott / Michu / Fellaini
    RVP / Ba / Lambert.

    0.6M in the bank
    Luiz > Gibbs next week.

    Likey or No likey?

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    1. Elwood
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Looks good - have you head anything about Clyne being back for the DGW?

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      1. Efan Ekoku Pops
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        11 years, 2 months ago

        Not as yet, can easily swap him out for Shaw if there is no further news on Clyne's return.

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        1. rvp786
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          11 years, 2 months ago

          i like the top 8. same as me 🙂

          your defence is a bit bargain bucket lol. spend the 0.6m and upgrade mariappa

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          1. Efan Ekoku Pops
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            11 years, 2 months ago

            We don't all have the luxury of the team value to own Baines ;). Mariappa > Billy Jones is one idea I had, but quite like the extra 0.6M to bring in Tevez if Ba's playing time is shared with Torres.

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            1. rvp786
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              11 years, 2 months ago

              fair enough. i guess you can upgrade mariappa from the funds of luiz to gibbs

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              1. Efan Ekoku Pops
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                11 years, 2 months ago

                That's also a fair point. It's not as though I'll play Mariappa this week or next and can upgrade in GW24/25 if needed.

                Who are you benching this week out of your front 8?

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                1. rvp786
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                  walcott i reckon. been watching him play as a centre forward and he doesnt look comfortable. against a decent defence he will struggle.

                  city cant afford to drop points anymore and i cant see them conceding many from now on.

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                  1. rvp786
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                    what about you????

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                  2. Efan Ekoku Pops
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                    11 years, 2 months ago

                    Thinking of either Walcott or Michu. Walcott for the same reasons and also Wenger could put him back on the wing at any given time.
                    Possibly Michu because Graham could share points with him now he's back playing.

                    Tough one this week!

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              2. Efan Ekoku Pops
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                11 years, 2 months ago

                Who are you benching out of your front 8?

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                1. rvp786
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                  its deffo between the two. no doubt about that. the fact that arsenal play man city who are tight sways it for me.

                  everton cant keep clean sheets

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    2. lilmessipran
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      nice team but is demel really nailed on?

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      1. Efan Ekoku Pops
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        11 years, 2 months ago

        With their current injuries I thought it was likely he'll play.

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    3. Bullet Tooth Bony
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      That's 3 players away from my team.

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    4. joker7
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      very very close to my team - I instead chose to swop Ba for Prog to upgrade my defence...depends what formation you choose...for me to buy Luiz id have to sell Shawcross which I dont want to do so my 3rd chlesea player is turnbull

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  2. Elwood
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    Is Ba getting 90 minutes tonight a good or bad thing for Torres owners?

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    1. सनकी
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      good.

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    2. heartsattack
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      Probably good but only Rafa knows for sure.

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    3. Onana Whatsmyname
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      Very good

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    4. Carden
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Dunno, If it means Torres will play vs Stoke and Ba play vs Southampton?

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  3. Volk
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    This article has deepened my concerns. Which two Chelsea defenders, do we think, are most likely to play in both double GWk matches?

    Currently I have A.Cole and Ivanovic.

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    1. perfectred8
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      I would guess:

      1.) A.Cole
      2.) Luiz / Ivanovic

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    2. Voodoo
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      I would say Ivanovic and Luiz. Cole always has Bertrand waiting if he's a bit tired.

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  4. सनकी
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    repostt.

    keep Berba or Berba>Lambert ?

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    1. lfc123
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Keep

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  5. roscola
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    Here's my team and my plan. Would appreciate any constructive feedback:

    Rudd • Begovic
    Zabaleta • Gibbs • Luiz • Davies • Azpilicueta
    Mata • Walcott • Guthrie • Bale • Michu
    Van Persie • Suarez • Lambert

    GW23: Luiz > Demel & Lambert > Pod (-4)
    GW24: Pod > Tevez

    Obviously, Azpil is an issue. I'm happy to sit on him and see how the situation unfolds.

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    1. Billy Gilmore
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Could you have any higher TV? 😯

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      1. roscola
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        11 years, 2 months ago

        That's not particularly constructive, now is it Mr Gilmore? *drums fingers*

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    2. perfectred8
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      who you planning to bench?

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      1. roscola
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        Guthrie, always 🙂

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        1. roscola
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          oops, premature completion. This week probably Zab or maybe Gibbs, then Azpil next week.

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  6. Super John McGinn-
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    I have Turnbull and Azapil, both are risk should I just take Turnbull out for Cerny save myself 0.4 and a transfer, then do Azapil > Nasty next week?

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    1. stupidmunt
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      fat spanish waiter - One player not at the manager's disposal is Petr Cech, who remains out injured, though Benitez is content with understudy Ross Turnbull's performances so far.

      'He's very close. We don't know how long,' he said of the number 1. 'Ross is doing well. Obviously, when you've not played for a long time it's not easy. He was fine against Everton and he's getting confidence. Hopefully it will become easier for him.'

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      1. Something Clever
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        11 years, 2 months ago

        'fat spanish waiter'. Really? Tired, tedious and really not funny. Enough, for Christs sake.

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  7. The Gambler.
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    Tevez could be £8.8m or less in 2 weeks time..........Ba > Tevez 🙂

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    1. lfc123
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      In 2 weeks he will of scored 2/3 goals and will start to rise 🙂

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    2. Bullet Tooth Bony
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      Ba > Podolski for the Arse DGW then Podolski > Tevez.
      *Crosses fingers*

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  8. Messiah Hazard
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    What is the latest on O'Brien's injury... Will he back for DGW23?

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    1. Abominable Snowy84
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Hopefully he will be back for that. Otherwise I may get rid on Friday.

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    2. Mr. Perfectionist
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      No news yet

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  9. Abominable Snowy84
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    Can I get a roll. Sausage, racher, egg and red sauce. NO BUTTER!!! Thank you.

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    1. alsybach
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      whats a racher????????

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      1. Abominable Snowy84
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        11 years, 2 months ago

        Ye probably call them gammon steak.

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    2. SPorting
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      *rasher

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    3. Jax
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      healthy.

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  10. Bootsy: Snoddy's Reven…
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    So you've decided to go with the Five Star midfield after the DGW's are played (Bale, Mata, Walcott, Michu, Fellaini) and you have RVP...

    With 14.9m only to spend on 2 forwards...who do you choose?:

    a) Suarez + Pog
    b) Tevez + Ruiz
    c) Ba + Lambert
    d) Berba + Benteke
    e) Others

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    1. Mr. Perfectionist
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      B or D

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    2. Kings of Lyon ★
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      D for me.

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    3. perfectred8
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      C

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    4. Evans
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Ideally you would want Suarez & Ruiz as the Fulham man is a good sub to come on if any of your front seven gets injured on suspended

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    5. Professor Abel X
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      B

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    6. Super John McGinn-
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      A everyday of the week if you go for other options, youll have a headache choosing who to start, you wont want to drop one of mid or RVP

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  11. Corkyote FFS CWC Champion 2…
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    For those worried that Sturridge through the middle is going to mean less points for Suarez, have you not considered that Suarez tends to dribble the ball as close to goal as he can before shooting and that this won't change? (New) Ronaldo, Bale and Messi have played 'wide' but just carry the ball forward and shoot a large percentage of the time, will it not be the same for Suarez?

    *not saying Suarez is in the same class as these guys just that his playing style may be similar in this respect

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    1. lfc123
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      I don't think Suarez will score less points, but if Sturridge starts every week up top it would be stupid to have Suarez at 10M where you could get Sturrdige at around 7M.

      Too early yet but for my WC GW24 i may get Sturridge depending on the next few games!

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    2. Volk
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      You're mentioning Bale in the same sentence as Messi and Ronaldo? LOL.

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      1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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        11 years, 2 months ago

        you just did too

        😯

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        1. Volk
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          11 years, 2 months ago

          😀

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  12. Evans
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    Suarez or Ba ?

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    1. Messiah Hazard
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Both

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      1. Evans
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        11 years, 2 months ago

        Ba long term ?

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        1. Messiah Hazard
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          11 years, 2 months ago

          No... He will be rotated with Torres a lot...

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    2. Super John McGinn-
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Suarez every day of the week, he will play every single game without fail. Ba will be rotated with Torres loads

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  13. Piggs Boson
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    The second i hear Cech is out, i'm getting Turnbull. If we hear no news i'll only end up with one Chelsea player (Mata) :-|, but judging by Rafa's history, that may be a blessing in disguise...

    Can you name all the Chelsea players that you are 90% sure or more will start both games?

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    1. Kings of Lyon ★
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      I cant name one

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      1. Scroobius Mac
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        11 years, 2 months ago

        Equivalent of saying 10/1 odds for a player to start both games.

        I'd probably put money on Ivanovic, Cole and Ramires.

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        1. Jax
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          11 years, 2 months ago

          def not ramires.

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          1. Scroobius Mac
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            11 years, 2 months ago

            Only because of Moses and Mikel being gone and Ramires being able to play both positions.

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        2. heco87
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          11 years, 2 months ago

          Is that the equivalent? I'm not sure it is.

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    2. Messiah Hazard
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Luiz, Hazard, Cole, Mata, Terry (if he comes unscathed after the Under 21 match tomorrow)...

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    3. Abominable Snowy84
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      Cole, Turnbull and Mata for me.

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      1. Piggs Boson
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        11 years, 2 months ago

        You don't think Bertrand will get a run out Snowy?

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        1. Abominable Snowy84
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          11 years, 2 months ago

          I don't think he will but I have been wrong before!

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    4. Ravanelli
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Turnbull, A Cole, Ivanovic and Luiz maybe

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    5. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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      Mata

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    6. Bubbles
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      If Bertrand plays tonight (and Cech & Terry "might" be back) then just Cole. None of the others are absolutely nailed on, imo.

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      1. Piggs Boson
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        11 years, 2 months ago

        Good point, if Bertrand plays tonight, Cole looks like a solid option.

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  14. Ravanelli
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone else thinking that Shaw isn't worth it? I reckon the maximum he'll get is 4 points and maybe 3 or even 2. I'm thinking of getting an ultra cheap defender (3.8) to free up cash for Lambert to Dzeko next week, any recommendations?

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    1. perfectred8
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Ian Harte

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      1. Ravanelli
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        11 years, 2 months ago

        I thought he was a doubt with Shorey's return...?

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  15.  ⓖⓐⓩⓩⓐ™
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    How do i look for dbls and season please

    Jaaskerlainen. Turnbull
    Zabaleta. Luiz. Sagna. Gibbs. Harte
    Bale. Mata. Fellaini. Michu. Walcott
    Rvp. Berbatov. Lambert

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  16. COMH
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    A slight injury that puts a Chelsea defender out for a week or two tonight would be most welcome.

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    1. Reckoner.
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Or an injury to Torres please

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      1. Professor Abel X
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        11 years, 2 months ago

        Don't wanna wish injury on anyone, just a nice 3 match ban please!

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    2. Willis.
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Even Ferreira?

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    1. King Nil Miss ✩
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      😆

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  17. OPTA FPL
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    Premier League XI vs La Liga XI (FIFA World XI 2012)

    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2259207/FIFA-World-XI-2012--YOUR-Premier-League-team-La-Liga.html

    What's your EPL team?
    Mine:

    Hart
    Demel, Kompany, Gorkss, Baines
    Mata, Fellaini, Yaya Toure, Bale
    RVP Aguero

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    1. Jax
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      gorkss???

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    2. Piggs Boson
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      ..................Hart
      Zabaleta Kompany Vidic Cole
      ...........Yaya Fellaini
      ....Silva.....Mata........Bale
      .................RVP

      Gutted i can't fit in Rooney.

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      1. Pratik
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        11 years, 2 months ago

        Much more to my liking. Really nice team, in fact.

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      2. rvp786
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        11 years, 2 months ago

        best team so far compared to some junk yesterday.

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      3. heco87
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        11 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah, pretty close ... I wouldn't mind a proper holding midfielder in there for Fellaini to allow Yaya to get forward a bit too, but struggling a bit for who to suggest.

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      4. OPTA FPL
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        11 years, 2 months ago

        lack of Suarez...

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      5. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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        Vidic is overrated

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        1. Pratik
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          11 years, 2 months ago

          Only if you started seeing football this year

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        2. rvp786
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          11 years, 2 months ago

          u obviously aint seen him play in top form. a beast!!!

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    3. Pratik
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      You weren't supposed to give your fpl team 😛

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    4. Willis.
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      De Gea
      Azpilicueta, Chico, Cuellar, Jose Enrique
      Arteta, Cazorla
      Pablo Hernandez, Mata, Silva
      Michu

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    5. Volk
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Rooney is a must in any team

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      1. Professor Abel X
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        Don't understand why people fall over themselves for Rooney. Has to be one of the most overrated players in history. He pings a ball out to the wing 10 times a match which has people wetting themselves with excitement, despite the fact any professional footballer should be able to perform this 'skill'

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        1. lfc123
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          lol i agree 🙂

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    6. Scroobius Mac
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Hart
      Zabaleta Kompany Vertonghen Cole
      Sandro Yaya
      Suarez Rooney Bale
      RVP

      Mata is better than Rooney but to contain La Liga's best you'd need an insane ammount of workrate.

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      1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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        You wouldn't happen to be a Spurs fan would you?

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        1. OPTA FPL
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Sandro 😆

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        2. Scroobius Mac
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Who is a better DM than Sandro in the league? Only possibly Lucas.

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          1. lfc123
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            11 years, 2 months ago

            True, but would rather play Fellaini there

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  18. COMH
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    Kind of regretting playing my wc now. This dgw is going to turn to shit.

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    1. Jax
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      yep. should have done it next gw.

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    2. OPTA FPL
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      😀 .

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    3. Evans
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Have toad it it is nitemare with all the different permutations

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  19. Evans
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    What are people's thoughts on tevez now that he's 8.9

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    1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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      He's cheaper than 9.0 now.

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      1. rvp786
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        his value is falling for a reason. once ageuro is back which could be soon, tevez will be benched.

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        1. SPorting
          • 12 Years
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          not so sure about that.

          he'll be back up to 9.2m when he scores this week and people see his upcoming fixtures.

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          1. rvp786
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            id rather not pay 9m for a rotation risk. mancini hates his guts deep down and thats where the problem lies.

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      2. Evans
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        11 years, 2 months ago

        Haha yeah fair enough

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    2. SPorting
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      heart-breaking

      i bought him at 9.4m.

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    3. Professor Abel X
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Will be looking to fit him in GW24 when I wildcard

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    4. shirtless
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      Got him at 9.0 when Aguero was injured at the start of the season. Think I'll be selling during wildcard to get Felliani back in a 3-5-2. Prob with Jones as benchie, leaving me 1.0m ish for defensive reinforcements.

      I may even sell next week for Podolski but as you say great fixtures coming up! Tricky!

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  20. Professor Abel X
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    What scenario can people really see Ivanovic not playing? The way I see it, if Terry is back then he will go back to RB? Just can't see him being rotated

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    1. roscola
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      I still think there's a good chance that Cahill will make way for Terry and leave Azpil at RB. Could go either way.

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      1. Professor Abel X
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        • 11 Years
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        I could see that also, leaving Ivan in the XI. I see him and Luiz as the safest options for Chelsea

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  21. Abominable Snowy84
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    If you had the chance to get Hazard when you already have Mata and Luiz would you? Player I am taking out is Routledge.

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    1. Evans
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Nah, not for me

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    2. heco87
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      If it was free I would

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    3. Reckoner.
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      Yes then Hazard > Walcott/Cazorla after for next DGW

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    4. Pratik
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Yes Hazard>Ba for me

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    5. Bubbles
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      If he doesn't start tonight then I'd probably go for it. If he does however, I wouldn't.

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      1. Pratik
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        If he doesn't start today, and wait for him to fall too.

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    6. Abominable Snowy84
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      Thanks for feedback lads.

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    7. Scroobius Mac
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      Would I do Routledge to DGW Hazard?
      That is a massive no brainer, surely?

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      1. Bubbles
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        If he starts today, I'd possibly rather get someone like Bale or Fellaini instead.

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    8. Kings of Lyon ★
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      I would

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  22. PGR
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    So looks like Azpi is not going to feature in both games. So Turnbull is enough Chelsea defensive cover. I'm now thinking
    Azpi Sagna and Fellaini
    to
    Hazard and two cheap defenders (say Davies and Turner).

    Next week Haz to Caz and then Caz to Fellaini. How does this sound?
    Losing 2 DGW defenders but getting two midfielders. Uber cheap defence. All below 4.5

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    1. PGR
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      Already have Mata

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  23. notoriousbmp
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    michu or dezko

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    1. SPorting
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      long term - Michu

      cheeky punt - Dzeko

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  24. Ravanelli
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    Is Mariappa nailed on if there are doubts over Harte?

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    1. heco87
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      I don't think he is, particularly with the signing of Carrico who was Sporting's captain last season.

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      1. Ravanelli
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        ok thanks, so is Harte nailed on?

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        1. heco87
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          11 years, 2 months ago

          Not sure - has Shorey been injured? I don't know enough about it to help.

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      2. King Nil Miss ✩
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        Terrible defender!

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        1. heco87
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          Must be a step up from Gorkss?

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          1. King Nil Miss ✩
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            Not really, he is really slow for his height, and can´t deal with balls on his back. Best season he had was last year were aside from not being nailed on he played ahead of the defense where I believe he did a better job.

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  25. el flacooo
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    Who is the most nailed on Chelsea defender?

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    1. PGR
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      Ashley Cole

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      1. el flacooo
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        11 years, 2 months ago

        Ryan Bertrand played last pml game !

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        1. PGR
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          Cole was rested

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        2. Elwood
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          Just a rest

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    2. Willis.
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      A Hole.

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    3. lfc123
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      Cashley

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  26. 4321
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    Who is the most nailed on reading defender?

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  27. skooldaze
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    Quick question - a friend of mine had Ba in his team which meant 4 players in. When he went to do his transfers it tells him that he must take out a Chelsea player before it allows him any other transfers.

    So is this a case that he has to have his 4 chelsea players and no transfers this week?

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    1. Volk
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      He can keep the 4 Chelsea players until he wants to make another transfer, where he must then make sure his squad conforms to the rules of three players (max).

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    2. Abominable Snowy84
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      I had 4 Man U players at 1 point last year. Don't make a transfer.

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    3. Reckoner.
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      Yes, his next transfer has to remove one of those Chelsea players before he can do any other moves.

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  28. Abominable Snowy84
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    Anybody getting rid of Bego?

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    1. Willis.
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      Yes sir

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    2. COMH
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      Bought for £4.7m so he is going nowhere.

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    3. Elwood
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      No, got him for 4.7. He is saying

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    4. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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      Stoke are to Man U

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    5. 1874FC
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      got him at 4.5 so...nope

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  29. TOSH
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    Pick one:
    1.hazard+azpil
    2.luiz+lampard

    Already have mata.

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    1. Elwood
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      2

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    2. heco87
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      1

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