We roll out the next instalment of our weekly article for Members this evening, offering an in-depth statistical analysis of the main captaincy contenders for the set of fixtures ahead. This week, more than most, getting the armband call correct looks crucial – given that all of our featured five have acquired at least 12% of the votes cast in the Gameweek 16 Captain Poll, opinion looks split right across the board. Time to delve into the data, then…
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oh man : (
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if ever there was a time to gamble this is it.
Open ControlsYeah i think I will go with Kun. City might go mental
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rooney for me
Open ControlsWish I had RVP now. Had him all season!
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Chances are high United will screw up again. But yeah Rooney is a good shout. I am confused again
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How much you weigh, slugger? When you weighed 168 pounds, you were beautiful. You could have been another Billy Conn. That skunk we got you for a manager, he brought you along too fast.
Open Controlst wasn't him, Charley! It was you. You remember that night in the Garden, you came down to my dressing room and said: 'Kid, this ain't your night. We're going for the price on Wilson.' You remember that? 'This ain't your night!' My night! I coulda taken Wilson apart! So what happens? He gets the title shot outdoors in the ball park - and whadda I get? A one-way ticket to Palookaville.
Open ControlsYou was my brother, Charley. You shoulda looked out for me a little bit. You shoulda taken care of me - just a little bit - so I wouldn't have to take them dives for the short-end money.
Open ControlsI had some bets down for you. You saw some money.
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Are these Raging Bull lines? What's going on here?
Open Controlsnah my friend... whilst these lines were in raging bull... Jake LaMotta was taking off Terry Malone (Marlon Brando) from On the Waterfront.. My favourite film of all time...
Open Controlssorry.. I was just reminiscing
Open ControlsSweet. Never seen that movie, but would like to. Can't knock watching a classic every now and again.
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Raging Bull is the best movie I've ever seen.
Open Controlshave an upvote...
Open ControlsHave seen Raging Bull. But not On the Waterfront.
Open ControlsIt's a little slow at the beginning but the acting is the best you will ever see... so bear with it... great film
Open Controlsaah, my bad.
*takes a puff from what's left of last night's joint....Open ControlsI chuckle, as I take out my papers for a good old tobacco and sticky mix splife.
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I have seen it probably about 150 times and watched the famous cab scene much much more... It was my dad's favourite film and reminds me of him 🙁
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Oh yeah. That they are. I got some lines from a movie. Name the movie. Here goes - -
Phil: "Do you ever have déjà vu, Mrs. Lancaster?"
Mrs. Lancaster: "I don't think so, but I could check with the kitchen."Open ControlsMrs Lancaster 😉
Open ControlsTake two. More lines from the same movie. One different character, another the same from before.
Rita: "Do you ever have déjà vu?"
Phil: "Didn't you just ask me that?"Open Controls
You going to stick around for the mocking this time? 😛
Open Controlswhat mocking? come again! who's been doing the mocking 🙂
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Not really. Did he get any knock in midweek?
Open Controlswhy he has started just about every single game
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Why wouldn't Hazard start?
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when do players ever get rested? how many times have the likes of Rooney, Ozil, Aguero, Ramaey ever been testers despite what you here on this site that most of these big players require a rest almost every game
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The more I contemplate this subject, the more I start to think that he just might be rested. I'd maybe say 50/50, but if I had to put money on it, I'd say he starts.
Open ControlsWill double Everton provide my team the spark it needs to help get back up the rankings? Also do I start Brunt over Ravel?
Marshall
Coleman, Distin, Collins
Barkley, Ozil, Hazard, Ravel
Rooney(c), Aguero(vc), Suarez
Lewis, Brunt, Clyne, DawsonOpen ControlsNope, play Ravel.
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United defence- The usual contenders? Can't afford Evra.
Jones or Evans?Open Controls
Damnit, fell asleep and forgot to shift Gerrard.. I don't have the TV for unnecessary 0.1 losses 😐
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Suarez (C) for this GW still to be out of favor. Yes Liverpool is away and tough fixture against Spurs, but he has been on fire, should still be great pick going by form over fixture.
Open ControlsThere's other great picks as well though.
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Just been watching Mandela memorial. Just who is the guy doing the sign language behind the dignitaries?
Apparently he's disappeared.Open ControlsIt isn't sign language, just a guy moving his hands around pretending to.
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I dunno, but there is a big "hoo hah" in SA at the moment....apparently he was useless and "talked" about prawns....he isn't properly qualified etc etc etc...
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Morning folks,
When is the UCL Round of 16 draw?Open Controls
I'm beginning to think I should captain Rooney instead of Lukaku.
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The link is still there. 🙂
Open ControlsUh oh. The seeds of a captaincy doubt are being sown. I've been there before. It often blew up in my face. I advise strict consideration of everything involved if you are going that route.
Open ControlsJust went through lukaku's history and he hasn't been prolific by any means. I'm still expecting some returns no doubt, but I'm thinking Rooney might have a massive haul..
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So just got off work after a 13 hour day..people mind just answering this?
any knocks/injuries/concerns among: Ramsey, Terry, or Hazard?Open ControlsI do not believe so, though I did see a comment around here earlier about Ramsey having some kind of strain. Not sure if it was legit, though. Welcome home from work, by the way. Time to kick back, cork open a Hop Notch IPA and smoke a fat ..... what?! Was I thinking out loud again?
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Ramsey was rested.
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The fake on the right....the real one in the "small box" in the left corner at the bottom of the screen...
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/nelson-mandela/10510473/Fake-interpreter-performs-nonsense-sign-language-throughout-Mandela-memorial.htmlOpen Controlsthat is terrible... saying that he got some of them right 🙂
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I might just forget Oscar, Hazard and Rooney options and captain Terry.. Surely he will get a CS against palace...
thoughts? crazyOpen ControlsMe me! I've read all his books.
Open Controls...only realised now that I've missed a couple in 2013...
The Enemy was the first one I read. I have fond memories of it as I took it on holiday in Bali.
I beleive Tom Cruise is playing Jack Reacher in One Shot? I'm not happy about that...Open ControlsJack Reacher is described as a big ex army police officer well over 6 foot... Great casting that is... bunch of idiots
Open ControlsMaybe Tom will be walking on stilts?
Open ControlsHaven't you seen the first movie? Tom Cruise was Reacher then too. Most bizarre bit of casting I've ever seen. Half of the stuff in the book he does as he intimidates and bullies people as he's like 6 foot 6, not 5 foot 6 🙄
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Tom Cruise plays the guy Jack Reacher in the film Jack Reacher. It's a pretty good film!
Open Controlsit's such poor casting though as nothing like the character
Open ControlsFair play. I haven't read any of the books, but I've watched the film and I'd recommend it!
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http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/tom-cruise-set-reprise-jack-2914624
He doesn't even sound tough!
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This is the cover I recall. It seems there must have been some rerpints...
http://www.meettheauthor.co.uk/uploads/images/The_EnemyUK.jpg
aahh....I miss those days....Lying on the Bali beach..me and old Jack Reacher sharing a Bintang beer.Open Controls
Time for books. 🙂
Open ControlsBooks. Check'em out. Books, Check'em out.
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Who in God's name is that?
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I have a sneaky feeling Terry will get rested. But if he does play it might turn out a good choice.
Open ControlsOh, Lee Child, you meant. More officially known as Jim Grant. Still never heard of him. Just checked on Google. Kinda looks like Bryan Cranston.
Open ControlsI haven't got enough money to go Chico to Coleman/ Jags so am thinking Distin...
I have to get him really as otherwise no everton DF with those fixtures..
agree?Open Controls@Blue lion - why the Q regarding Lee Child?
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Hazard playing 90 minutes yesterday made me switch the armband to Rooney. 🙁
Open ControlsHaz was never an option for me. Even though I own him.
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The Bookies Verdict: Gameweek 16.
To Keep a Clean Sheet:
Chelsea: 1.66
Everton: 2.00
Hull: 2.37
Man United: 2.37
West Ham: 2.62
Man City: 2.75
Cardiff: 3.25
Newcastle: 3.25
Stoke: 3.25
Swansea: 3.25
Norwich: 3.40
West Brom: 3.40
Tottenham: 3.50
Southampton: 3.75
Liverpool: 4.00
Sunderland: 4.00
Aston Villa: 5.00
Arsenal: 5.50
Fulham: 9.00
Crystal Palace: 11.00
To Score at Anytime: These players are from the captains poll.
Romelu Lukaku: 1.66
Sergio Aguero: 1.95
Luis Suarez: 2.00
Fernando Torres: 2.05
Robin Van Persie: 2.25
Wayne Rooney: 2.25
Eden Hazard: 2.50
Kevin Mirallas: 2.75
Oscar: 2.75
Loic Remy: 2.87
Modibo Maiga: 3.40
Aaron Ramsey: 4.00
Paulinho: 4.50
Mesut Ozil: 4.75
Leroy Fer: 5.50
Yaya Toure: Not Listed.Open Controls
4-1 on Sunderland keeping a clean sheet isn't a bad bet.
Open ControlsYou mean 3/1? Lol.
Open ControlsI'm not a betting man, clearly!
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3-1*
Open ControlsThanks for the sticky TM 😉
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You have mail 😉
Open ControlsNo problem. You spent the time typing that all up.
Would you play Wilson ahead of Dawson? Looks like the right move?Open ControlsYep, I don't think Tottenham will keep a clean sheet, especially with Suarez on the field.
Although I do think that Hull will score as well. They're a strong team at home. I fancy them for a win, I may even put a few quid on it!Open Controls
Mike Williamson or Olsson(Nor)? No Toon or Norwich defence yet.
Open Controlsand I believe Willo is nailed on. Pardew isn't scared of retaining players whom he believes are in form (he is currently leaving out HBA and Cisse)
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One of the greatest films ever and it inspired one of the best songs of the 80s.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JL3rcYKhT1kOpen Controlsreply fail to Drinky........
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If I was to get Distin in for Chico
which two of these three would you play this week?
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Anyone on Modibo Maïga for ©?
Open ControlsBench GJ(tot) or Murner(SWA)?
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If hazard wont play ill be very happy
Cmon mouOpen ControlsSuddenly i am worried! My squad looked all set to go , but Terry and Hazard playing 90 yesterday, has got me worried. To top that Wally starting is still a question mark!
Cahill not playing means that he will definitely play this weekend. So who gets rested,Luiz or Terry ?..hoping former.Open ControlsYou worry too much. They'll both probably play, Terry almost certainly will. And if they don't there's nothing you can do about it anyway
Open ControlsWe need Terry and Hazard starting in the league BL. Cannot afford anymore slip ups. Look at the number of games Ivan is playing. Every week you think he could drop to the bench for a rest. Never happens. I reckon its gonna be the same for JT and Eden. Although, they could come off early
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10 years, 4 months agoI am sure this has been asked many times still, Captain choice this week?
A. Aguero
B. Rooney
C. Hazard
D. Suarez
Currently i am going for Kun but not very confident about it. Any thoughts?