Scouting the Doubles – Southampton
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A 5-1 home defeat at the hands of Chelsea in last weekend’s FA Cup Third Round fixtures was hardly morale-boosting for Southampton but the result afforded Fantasy managers their first double Gameweek of the New Year. The Saints now travel to Villa Park this Saturday before rolling up to the Bridge the following Wednesday as Nigel Adkins plots revenge for their St Mary’s humiliation:
The Prospects
While their form on the road has hardly impressed, with just a single victory on their travels, Southampton’s recent away displays will perhaps give potential investors cause for optimism. Having tasted defeat in each of their first five outside of St Mary’s, Adkins’ side have lost just one of the subsequent four, with a win and a couple of draws also thrown in. They hit three past QPR at Loftus Road and also scored three times at Stoke in their last away game – a hugely impressive display, given that the Potters had shipped just four in the previous nine at the Britannia.
The trip to Villa clearly holds the most promise. Paul Lambert’s erratic side have shipped 17 goals in their last four matches, with seven goals conceded in their last two home fixtures, though the midweek match with Chelsea could prove problematic – the Blues have been particularly miserly since the arrival of Rafa Benitez, with a single goal against in four matches at the Bridge under the new manager. Bearing in mind that strike was in their previous home match, in a 1-0 defeat at the hands of QPR, Adkins’ side will travel to London with hopes of producing another upset.
Jack Cork ‘s return to action in Gameweek 11 has been significant to an upturn in resilience – the Saints have conceded more than a single goal just once since Cork’s installation in central midfield, though it’s worth noting that they have failed to keep a clean sheet in any away game thus far. Cork has also been deployed at right-back in recent matches, with Nathaniel Clyne troubled by injury. That’s seen Steven Davis drafted into midfield areas but, should Clyne be available for the forthcoming matches, it could see Adkins revert Cork back to the engine room role.
The Likely Lads
Rickie Lambert is the obvious option. Adkins’ first-choice pick in the Saints’ 4-2-3-1 formation, Lambert has started all but two of his side’s league games this term and has featured in the first XI from Gameweek 9 onwards. The 6.2 priced forward has picked up more new owners than any Southampton player heading into the double – almost 70,000 Fantasy managers have clambered aboard the bandwagon for the best value forward in the game so far. Up to sixth in the forward standings in FPL, with 95 points accrued, Lambert has scored in three of his last four away games and with two assists and eight bonus points also accrued, has racked up 34 points over that quartet of fixtures.
With Adam Lallana remaining on the sidelines, Adkins will require strong displays from his attacking midfield regulars. Gaston Ramirez missed the weekend cup defeat due to a dead leg but is expected to recover in time for the Villa game – the Uruguayan brings a touch of real class to the Saints’ offensive forays and has produced a goal, an assist and five bonus points over his last couple of league appearances. Coming in at 5.6, he remains firmly under the radar with an ownership of less than 1% and could be a real differential.
Jason Puncheon has picked up over 50,000 new owners this week, with his cut-price appeal proving irresistible for many. The right winger has scored or assisted in seven of his 17 starts for the Saints this term, with a couple of goals and six assists to his name thus far – five of those have come at home, however, with his last set of attacking returns on the road back in Gameweek 12 at QPR. At 4.9, though, Puncheon is a relatively risk-free option and offers the option of a budget fifth midfielder for our squads beyond the double.
At the back, faith is understandably tempered in light of Southampton’s above-mentioned away defensive record. Fantasy managers will be scouring the back-four for potential but with doubts over their highest scoring defenders, Jose Fonte and Nathaniel Clyne, it’s hard to justify any other options. Danny Fox is the only other Saints defender to score or assist this season but lost his first-team spot to Luke Shaw back in Gameweek 11. Shaw has started the last ten league games and, at just 4.0, is earning interest in the light of doubts surrounding Fonte and Clyne.
Cheeky Punt
For those willing to take a risk, Artur Boruc may appeal. The stopper started the previous league game and was also selected for the weekend cup clash against Chelsea, suggesting he may have edged ahead of the likes of Kelvin Davis and Paulo Gazzaniga in the pecking order once again. Coming in at 4.4 in FPL, he’ll likely benefit from save points should clean sheets fail to materialise and, as our recent Wildcard Goalkeepers article suggests, Southampton rotate well with Villa over the next few, allowing us to hold beyond the double – unlike Chelsea’s Ross Turnbull, whose game time is threatened by the impending return of Petr Cech.
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January 9 at 5:20 pm
Independiente says:
Not a lot of mention for Lampard on here, understandably i guess. I got him as a punt 4 weeks ago and he has been good (1pt more than Mata in last 4 for e.g), had he stayed on v Aston Villa he could have had a couple of penos too. Scored well in the first double GW this year too and if you’d asked anyone in the last 5 years to go into a Chelsea DGW without him you’d have been laughed off. I think with Moses and Mikel gone theres a good chance he’ll play maybe 120 min over DGW. He’s (don’t laugh) also one of the few players in the game who “potentially” could bag 3/5 goals over two games. Don’t get me wrong, i’m a Liverpool fan and i hate the fat f**k, but i for one am giving him the armband this week.
January 9 at 5:21 pm
Chris_White says:
Could work out a treat. But very risky.
January 9 at 5:20 pm
In Tommy We Trust - Levante, Levante, Arriba, Arriba says:
Any news on Cuellar. If he’s out the WC option is more appealing to me
January 9 at 5:21 pm
Chris_White says:
+1
Will probably have to wait ’till Friday
January 9 at 5:21 pm
rvp786 says:
cant see how his hamstring injury will recover in a week
January 9 at 5:23 pm
In Tommy We Trust - Levante, Levante, Arriba, Arriba says:
Did he limp off, was carried off etc in the cup game?
January 9 at 5:25 pm
rvp786 says:
ageuro limped off as did bale – still out for 3-4weeks.
ps i dont know how he was carried. just know he went off injured with a hammy
January 9 at 5:24 pm
athevroy says:
I’m pretty much forced to play my Wildcard this week because of it. Aguero, O’brien, Clyne, Gorkss, Guthrie and now Cuellar. Was all set on being patient and using the WC after GW 23. But I fear I will lose too many points if I wait…
January 9 at 5:21 pm
triggerlips says:
Thinking of having Ba Hazard and Mata now
Rapidly going off Chelsea defensive players
January 9 at 5:22 pm
rvp786 says:
attacking players are the ones who get rotated the most
January 9 at 5:22 pm
Andrew says:
+1
January 9 at 5:22 pm
roscola says:
Does Luiz not take your fancy? He’s been having a LOT of attempts from range since he went OOP
January 9 at 5:24 pm
Butters says:
and he tries a lot of through-balls!
January 9 at 5:24 pm
Rate My Username (RMU) says:
Turnbull and Mata. All the rest (including Mata) are all rotation risks.
January 9 at 5:25 pm
triggerlips says:
guess we will know more after tonight
January 9 at 5:24 pm
Kostja says:
Why though, home game and one of the worst offenses against them? I dont get why you getting ba could easilly play vs Stoke and miss out against SOT
January 9 at 5:26 pm
athevroy says:
Ba might well be worth it. But defenders seem to score very well in the DGW’s.
Ivanovic this year, BAE last year etc.. I don’t want to miss out this time so I am going to gamble on Ivanovic or Luiz.
January 9 at 5:22 pm
GAE 1902 says:
Hello, I could use some feedback.
I have got this team for -4 for next GW
Begovic Turnbull
Sagna Cuelar Cameron O’brien Davies
Hazard Puncheon Cazorla Bale Michu
Suares Torres Berbatov
I’m thinking about transferring Turnbull and Puncheon for Zscesny and Nolan between GW 22 and 23.
And I’m looking at a WC-team after GW23 like this:
Begovic Zscesny
Sagna Baines O’brien Cameron Davies
Hazard Bale Felaini Michu Nolan
Suarez Tevez Berbatov
RVP is just to expensive for me to buy now. I’m not sure if he is worth the money. Will RVP and a 6,5m MF, let’s say Nolan, will score more points then Bale and Suarez will do together?
Comments?
Other thoughts?
January 9 at 5:26 pm
triggerlips says:
probably not , however RVP VERY RELIABLE CAPT CHOICE
January 9 at 5:22 pm
Rate My Username (RMU) says:
Nolan or Fellaini????
January 9 at 5:23 pm
rvp786 says:
fell
January 9 at 5:24 pm
Delusions of Mediocrity says:
Fellaini for me (or Joe Cole for a punt)
January 9 at 5:28 pm
Old School - My HoF rank is Pants because I used to be.. end of... says:
Nolan and the fellaini in a couple of gw
January 9 at 5:30 pm
Rate My Username (RMU) says:
I can see fellaini getting more than Nolan in the DGW
January 9 at 5:24 pm
Dynamic says:
Rate this out of 10 please
Szczesny Turnbull
Cameron Cuellar/Demel Mariappa/Shaw – Always play Cameron and rotate the two groups
Bale Walcott Mata Michu Fellaini
RVP Ba Lambert
0.2m in the bank
Thanks
January 9 at 5:26 pm
Butters says:
I’d go 7 for now cos you’re missing a big hitting defender and might have a good few benching dilemmas every week
January 9 at 5:24 pm
Messimerized- Follow me on Twitter @Messimerized_ says:
Alfred N’Diaye Wearing Sunderland Shirt after signing-
https://twitter.com/Messimerized_/status/289057988851937280/photo/1
January 9 at 5:25 pm
SMOOTHIE says:
thought that was Saha for a minute.
January 9 at 5:24 pm
DEMBA BA nd wagon says:
who is your captain choice this week?
January 9 at 5:25 pm
Butters says:
Luiz/ Mata.
January 9 at 5:26 pm
SMOOTHIE says:
Mata/Iva
January 9 at 5:27 pm
The EJJ says:
Mata
January 9 at 5:27 pm
DEMBA BA nd wagon says:
ba/mata
January 9 at 5:27 pm
Lebanese Lalous says:
Berba/Luiz/Bale.
January 9 at 5:28 pm
Santi "Arsenal" Cazorla says:
luiz
January 9 at 5:30 pm
Messimerized- Follow me on Twitter @Messimerized_ says:
Lambert
January 9 at 5:25 pm
DEMBA BA nd wagon says:
the gunners are after villa, will anyone be tempted.
January 9 at 5:27 pm
Chris_White says:
Nice grav
January 9 at 5:27 pm
DEMBA BA nd wagon says:
i got it first my friend
January 9 at 5:29 pm
Messimerized- Follow me on Twitter @Messimerized_ says:
Villa is STAYING at Barcelona!!!!!!!!
January 9 at 5:30 pm
DEMBA BA nd wagon says:
source?
January 9 at 5:33 pm
Santi "Arsenal" Cazorla says:
http://soccerlens.com/david-vi.....an/100709/
January 9 at 5:34 pm
DEMBA BA nd wagon says:
ok thanks.
January 9 at 5:38 pm
Messimerized- Follow me on Twitter @Messimerized_ says:
Source is Sandro Rosell, our Club President.
January 9 at 5:26 pm
In Tommy We Trust - Levante, Levante, Arriba, Arriba says:
Anyone else considering WC not for the DGWs but more to keep value for example Fellaini by GW24 could well be 7.7 and Suarez could be 10.6. Neither can be in my plans this week but both are firmly in my WC thoughts?
January 9 at 5:27 pm
rvp786 says:
i did it because of a number of reasons ie injuries, dgwkers and also price rises for players i cant afford later on. one being felliani
January 9 at 5:27 pm
JKisthe1 - A Founder of Berbism says:
not on wc and Suarez is the one who worries me. May end up with Ba or Arsenal attacker and Gerrard instead
January 9 at 5:30 pm
Berbilly Gilmore says:
Cheers for that. Me and TW should be able to finalise that stuff while you’re sleeping tonight.
January 9 at 5:30 pm
In Tommy We Trust - Levante, Levante, Arriba, Arriba says:
Gerrard and Pod instead of Walcott and Suarez?
January 9 at 5:29 pm
Herr Vets - Die Rothosen says:
I’ll have both of them anyway and am saving my wc for gw 24 to see the lie of the land then. Busy schedules lead to injuries, along with the Jan transfers, who knows what the end of Jan will be like?
January 9 at 5:31 pm
rvp786 says:
alot of ppl have wildcarded and taken out suarez including me.
i lost 0.2m on him but will gain that back on the likes of Ba and lambert.
January 9 at 5:36 pm
Herr Vets - Die Rothosen says:
I know the reasons why folks have wc’d… I just don’t see it, although I have always hated dgws. The chances are Mata/Haz/Ba will play only one match (probably the wrong one, in my case!).
January 9 at 5:33 pm
In Tommy We Trust - Levante, Levante, Arriba, Arriba says:
I know and that’s my original plans but I’m sitting here with no Chelsea, 1 Arsenal, no Fellaini, No Suarez and no Bale. Dam this Chelsea double. Simple plan was to bring in one of Bale or Fellaini before this blew my well laid plans in the water. (Would of had 2 Arsenal and 3 West Ham for original double)
January 9 at 5:35 pm
rvp786 says:
tommy – i think you should wildcard given your situation. you got more to lose than gain waiting
January 9 at 5:39 pm
In Tommy We Trust - Levante, Levante, Arriba, Arriba says:
Your probably right
January 9 at 5:41 pm
Herr Vets - Die Rothosen says:
I plan a -4pt to get Mata (already have Haz). I’m not confident about either playing both games. I have no Sot and don’t want them. Next week, I’ll have Santi, Theo & Gibbs for free… maybe Demel for -4pts and I’m not that confident there either.
Yes, I am sure I’ll drop in rank but I reckon (hope!) I can make that up by having the right team in gw24 onwards. It’s a gamble.
Maybe you should wc now… but I wouldn’t go mad on dgw players otherwise the mess will be too much to sort out.
January 9 at 5:43 pm
rvp786 says:
you can get a balanced team with dgwkers and long term keeprs if u wc now too
January 9 at 5:46 pm
Herr Vets - Die Rothosen says:
I agree. I just feel that my -4 or 8pts for 5 or 6 dgw players over the 2 weeks is better value than using my wc at this stage.
Tommy is in a different situation so may well wc, but I still wouldn’t overload on dgw players that will be subject to further rotation in the future.
January 9 at 5:45 pm
In Tommy We Trust - Levante, Levante, Arriba, Arriba says:
Cheers. See below my projected WC team and comment please
January 9 at 5:26 pm
berbatron says:
How about this wc:
Bego, Bunn
Demel O brian Cameron Wilson Rafael (Perfect whu/sto rotation)
Walcott Mata Michu Fellaini Bale
Lambert Berbs RVP
Would give a bit of a selection headache!
January 9 at 5:27 pm
roscola says:
Just seen about Danny Graham to Sunderland. Is this the coming of David Villa? Which would make Michu much less ‘essential’, surely?
January 9 at 5:28 pm
JKisthe1 - A Founder of Berbism says:
Barca have said Villa is staying. I would still expect Swans to sign a striker though
January 9 at 5:31 pm
Lebanese Lalous says:
Check below.
January 9 at 5:28 pm
rvp786 says:
villa wont come. graham going means michu is essential
January 9 at 5:28 pm
In Tommy We Trust - Levante, Levante, Arriba, Arriba says:
Villa to Swansea. Really?
Danny at Sunderland is tempting as a third forward
January 9 at 5:29 pm
berbatron says:
Villa to Villa
January 9 at 5:29 pm
roscola says:
The Villa to Swansea rumour won’t die. Apparently down to Laudrup’s influence. Could all be gash though, of course.
January 9 at 5:36 pm
AK- The Citeh Manager says:
Don’t think it’s happening.
January 9 at 5:29 pm
Lebanese Lalous says:
Actually this is the transfer of stoke forward Ken Jones to Swansea.
January 9 at 5:31 pm
roscola says:
Ah, I see. That is a little more realistic
January 9 at 5:31 pm
Messimerized- Follow me on Twitter @Messimerized_ says:
Saying it again, Villa is STAYING at Barcelona!!
January 9 at 5:34 pm
Paz12 says:
Coming of Kenwyn Jones.
January 9 at 5:34 pm
Paz12 says:
Arsenal apparently made a formal offer of £13.8m for Villa but he is not for sale!
January 9 at 5:27 pm
Santi "Arsenal" Cazorla says:
in 2 weeks prety good cheap options as defenders more cheaper then the Gk
Sunderland – kilgallon
Stoke – wilson
Norwich – R Martin/Whittaker
West ham – demel
Reading – Harte/marriapa
swansea – Davies
WBA – B Jones
Not bad options to have tbh
January 9 at 5:31 pm
Jafalad says:
Shhhhh…stop giving away secrets like this!
January 9 at 5:32 pm
Dynamic says:
Is Kilgallon nailed on?
January 9 at 5:32 pm
Dynamic says:
Also, same about two Norwich defenders.
January 9 at 5:37 pm
Santi "Arsenal" Cazorla says:
vying for one place
kilgallon yep because of the injurys especially with cuellar out for the next few possibly with hamstring
January 9 at 5:28 pm
Keep calm, we've got Fergie time says:
My team is
Federici
CLYNE – SAGNA – Cameron
MATA (C) – WALCOTT – Fellaini – Michu
RvP – Suarez – Berbatov
subs: JAASKELAINEN – DEMEL, Davies, Sterling
3.0 in the bank and 1 FT
I need to save 1.5 in the bank for next GW to do Sterling+Berba TO Cazorla+Pog(need for bench).
So, what to do?
A – Cameron to Cahill/Azpilicueta
B – Sagna to David Luiz
C – Federici to Turnbull
D – A + C OR B + C for -4 pts hit
Thanks
January 9 at 5:36 pm
Jafalad says:
B if you want to keep the 1 + 4 ubers rotation going.
January 9 at 5:29 pm
SMOOTHIE says:
So whats the new formation now. Uber cheap defence?
January 9 at 5:32 pm
Count Of Monte Hristo - "Corner the market, then raise the price. Simple economics" (Heisenberg, 2009) says:
Be your own person. Have your own ideas
January 9 at 5:32 pm
Paz12 says:
People are either going 3-5-2 (uber cheap defence, Mata Michu Fellaini Walcott Bale, RVP Suarez cheapo) or 3-4-2 (uber cheap defence, above midfield minus one, RVP Suarez Ba/Berba)
January 9 at 5:33 pm
Jafalad says:
Whatever you make it out to be. Everyone has their own strategy.
January 9 at 5:42 pm
iCon says:
In losing your hat you turned Ginger!
January 9 at 5:30 pm
Dynamic says:
Who to downgrade from this front eight?
Bale Walcott Mata Michu Fellaini
RVP Ba Lambert
Thanks
January 9 at 5:31 pm
berbatron says:
Ba-Berbs.
January 9 at 5:33 pm
Butters says:
Lambert -> Ruiz
January 9 at 5:31 pm
Paz12 says:
KENWYN JONES
Thoughts on his prospects and the affect on Michu if his proposed move to Swansea (with Danny Graham on the way out) goes through?
January 9 at 5:34 pm
Jafalad says:
Not a FPL prospect-too inconsistent.
January 9 at 5:32 pm
Count Of Monte Hristo - "Corner the market, then raise the price. Simple economics" (Heisenberg, 2009) says:
Is Clyne fit for the weekend?
January 9 at 5:35 pm
DEMBA BA nd wagon says:
maybe, no one is sure.
January 9 at 5:32 pm
The EJJ says:
Glad I got in A.Cole, looks the most assured along with Luiz of starts.
January 9 at 5:35 pm
Lebanese Lalous says:
Bertrand. Nuff said.
January 9 at 5:35 pm
The EJJ says:
Nah mate.
January 9 at 5:36 pm
SMOOTHIE says:
Not sure about that. Rafa could play Bertrand anytime for all we know.
January 9 at 5:34 pm
RayneWooney says:
Finally think I’ve managed to cover nearly all ‘bases’, is there anything missing from this side (bar Fellaini)
Bego (Bunn)
Azpi – Gibbs – Demel – Shaw – Harte
Bale – Mata – Walcott – Michu – Puncheon
RVP – Suarez – Lambert
Then Bale + Punch to Cazorla + Noble GW23
Opinions?
January 9 at 5:39 pm
Jafalad says:
Good balanced team with dgw bases indeed covered although I feel CHS/STH defenders are a total waste of time.
January 9 at 5:42 pm
RayneWooney says:
Got SOT defender due to fact that can only afford 4.0 defenders in final 3 slots, so having 1 playing twice is a bonus compared to the usual sh*t you get in this price range.
January 9 at 5:36 pm
sionred says:
Got a midfield I really like
Walcott, Puncheon, Sterling, Mata, Fellaini
That leaves me with 14.5m for 2 strikers. Was thinking Lambert and Pod
Any thoughts?
January 9 at 5:37 pm
Dynamic says:
Ba and Lambert?
January 9 at 5:38 pm
sionred says:
Don’t really like the uncertainty of who will start if Chelsea carry on playing 1 up top.
January 9 at 5:39 pm
Rate My Username (RMU) says:
Really. That’s a really cheap midfield and still have 2cheap forwards. What’s your team value 90.1
January 9 at 5:42 pm
sionred says:
How is it cheap? Its got two of the most expensive going, one mid-range and two value picks.
January 9 at 5:37 pm
bring on Real Madrid ! says:
fellaini michu walcott mata punch
rvp berba tevez
want 2 m from these to upgrade for ivanovic in def
what to do ?
January 9 at 5:38 pm
Limpar says:
Is anyone here that can afford either, opting for Luiz over Ivanovic?
Thinking just for the double rather than who is better value for the season.
Ta.
January 9 at 5:39 pm
sionred says:
I went for Luiz purely because of the value saving
January 9 at 5:41 pm
bring on Real Madrid ! says:
if money no prblm defo go for ivan
January 9 at 5:41 pm
Butters says:
Luiz imo, I’m a chelsea fan and have watched most of the matches and Luiz is a maniac.
He’s always trying through-balls/ pop shots and his set piece ability is very solid.
I know he hasn’t exactly racked up the goals/ assists yet, but I think he’ll definitely get there. Watch tonight’s game if you have a chance
January 9 at 5:44 pm
Limpar says:
Thanks, Butters. Good advice.
January 9 at 5:39 pm
Butters says:
I was wondering what people think of more expensive defenses? City and Chelsea have tighted up and Arsenal have good fixtures so I was thinking of:
Zabaleta Luiz Gibbs Harte Demel
Am I just wasting money here?
January 9 at 5:41 pm
Paz12 says:
I actually like it. Thing is, how much will it compromise your team elsewhere?
January 9 at 5:43 pm
Butters says:
On my WC, it will be:
Fed, Bego
Zaba, Luiz, Gibbs, Harte, Demel
Bale, Mata, Theo, Fellaini, Puncheon
RvP, Ba, Dzeko
0.5 in the bank, I have pretty good selling value since I’ve made a bazillion transfers
January 9 at 5:46 pm
heartsattack says:
Looks very strong to me.
January 9 at 5:43 pm
Berbilly Gilmore says:
Jafalad just had a heart attack
January 9 at 5:44 pm
heartsattack says:
Really depends on the rest of your team.
January 9 at 5:47 pm
Limpar says:
I think Zab and Gibbs are still very good value for the potential. Big 4 have all been conceding so far, but if teams tighten up these 5.5 – 6m defs will start being great value. Esp. these 2 I feel who attack a lot.
January 9 at 5:48 pm
Butters says:
thanks all, much appreciated
January 9 at 5:40 pm
teddy says:
So many choices this gameweek
Some pretty dull defensive changes:
a) Gazzaniga > Turnbull
b) Gorkss> BJones
Or find a way to get Bale in:
c) Mata > Bale [I'm crazy!]
d) Walcott + Johnson > Bale + Cahill/Azpilicueta -4pts
e) Noble + Tevez > Bale + CCole/Jones/Henriquez -4pts
Hopefully f) Walcott goes up 0.1 and I can > Bale
Or some alternative strikers:
g) Tevez > Berbatov/Lambert/Defoe
Decisions, decisions…
January 9 at 5:41 pm
immybob says:
Hi guys, I can bring in Ba/Torres and Mata for Walcott and Suarez… But it’ll cost me 8 points.! What are the thoughts.?
January 9 at 5:42 pm
Butters says:
Thing is you’ll end up reversing that walcott transfer next week. Any other way to get in mata?
January 9 at 5:43 pm
iCon says:
Will you not want Walcott back then?
January 9 at 5:43 pm
bring on Real Madrid ! says:
dnt take a 8 pt hit it can go all wrong
January 9 at 5:43 pm
Herr Vets - Die Rothosen says:
Lunacy!
January 9 at 5:44 pm
iCon says:
What change have you done already? If it’s not Silva out then jus do Silva to Mata(c)
January 9 at 5:45 pm
BigAndy_79 says:
Don’t think it’s a good idea as you’ll need to get rid of them again. Or are you W/C-ing straight after…?
January 9 at 5:47 pm
immybob says:
I need some Chelsea.! I did Silva > Bale early on this transfer window.!
January 9 at 5:41 pm
heartsattack says:
Play Harte or Reid (W.Ham) this week?
January 9 at 5:49 pm
Ginkapo-Rule No.1: wwkd? says:
Harte for me
January 9 at 5:53 pm
heartsattack says:
Cheers. Confirms my thinking.
January 9 at 5:42 pm
SuperDunny says:
Who’s seen Django Unchained yet?
I thought it was great!
January 9 at 5:44 pm
Bob says:
Have heard mixed reports on it myself, mostly good though. Worth a watch yeah?
Watched The Life of Pi recently also, thought it was a very nice movie!
January 9 at 5:46 pm
Somebody's gonna get Litt Up! says:
I didn’t like that, visually great but the film was quite boring.
January 9 at 5:47 pm
SuperDunny says:
I liked it, but then i’m very much a QT fan! Some great performances as well. Di Caprio, Christopher Waltz and Sam Jackson are all really good in it
January 9 at 5:51 pm
Bob says:
Yeah the cast is excellent alright and I like most of QT’s movies also. Must try watch it some time!
Life of Pi was a bit slow to get going alright but I enjoyed it and thought it was a clever little story
January 9 at 5:47 pm
Optimus says:
saw it last night thought it was really good but maybe not just as much as the rating imdb gave it
January 9 at 5:48 pm
SuperDunny says:
lol yeah those ratings for new movies are always a bit wild
January 9 at 5:43 pm
In Tommy We Trust - Levante, Levante, Arriba, Arriba says:
Would you wildcard to change your squad from;
Current
Begovic
Ridgewell / Cuellar / Baines
Puncheon / Michu / Silva / Santi Cazorla
Berbatov / Van Persie (c) / Jelavic (vc)
Jaaskelainen / Nolan / Demel / Cameron
to below
Wildcard
Szczesny / Begovic
Azpilicueta / Turner / Baines / Wilson / Demel
Fellaini / Bale / Michu / Mata / Puncheon
Ruiz / Ba / Van Persie
GW23 Mata + ba
Santi + Tevez
thanks
January 9 at 5:45 pm
Butters says:
I’d pull the trigger on that…
January 9 at 5:49 pm
Herr Vets - Die Rothosen says:
I like it loads… a well balanced team.
You don’t want to keep Jussi for the dgw?
January 9 at 6:04 pm
In Tommy We Trust - Levante, Levante, Arriba, Arriba says:
Would be swapping Szezesny in for him
January 9 at 5:43 pm
Fancy Feet says:
Errrrr why does Swansea want Jones, his touch is terrible.
January 9 at 5:45 pm
heartsattack says:
To chuck on when they need a late goal.