Archive for the ‘Injury News’ Category

  1. December
    02

    It’s the news we’ve been waiting for. Reports have come through that indicate Rafael Van der Vaart is available for Spurs’ home clash with Bolton tomorrow.

  2. November
    29

    Van der Vaart Update

    Filed under: Injury News - Posted by: Sir Paulos

    With so many of us awaiting details on Rafael Van der Vaart’s fitness ahead of the weekend, today’s team news from White Hart Lane was much too vague for our liking.

  3. November
    17

    Fantasy managers received a considerable boost this afternoon with the news that Rafael Van der Vaart is back in training and edging towards full fitness once again.

  4. November
    11

    It’s nights like this we all dread. The words “Rafael Van der Vaart “ and “hamstring” have Fantasy managers on edge, with the breaking news that the on-song Dutchman has limped out of Holland’s friendly against Switzerland with a possible problem.

  5. October
    27

    For those Fantasy managers who captained Luis Suarez is last weekend’s fruitless 1-1 draw with Norwich, there was a bitter irony to the Uruguayan’s brace at the Britannia last night. Any frustrations may well be overshadowed by concern however, as Suarez was seen limping from the field with a knock…

  6. There’s plenty to play for in tomorrow’s Euro 2012 final round of qualifying matches. With so many teams still in the mix, we bring you the likely starters ahead of a crucial night for Fantasy managers, with some brief South American news thrown in for good measure.

  7. October
    03

    Gabby Agbonlahor has been speaking of the recent back problem that has seen the in-form Aston Villa forward play through the pain barrier in recent weeks. A series of sensational displays have made light of the injury but, having ruled himself out of contention for a spot in this week’s England squad, Agbonlahor admitted he requires painkillers to alleviate the issue…

Scout Tweets

  1. Knee injury keeps Kompany out for City. Savic starts, along with Kolarov & Johnson. Clichy & Milner make way.

  2. Swansea unchanged for the trip to West Brom http://t.co/09JHz6m1

  3. West Brom bring in Thomas & Reid for Cox & Tamas. Jones & Scharner on bench along with Andrews & Ridgewell http://t.co/rkrwyc3Y

  4. Sunderland bring Meyler in for Campbell as Sessegnon moves to central striking role, supported by Gardner http://t.co/Ct35lZBy

  5. Jerome starts for Stoke alongside Crouch with Jones making way. Etherington misses out. Wilkinson keeps his start http://t.co/D8DjrcLQ

  6. Rodallega & Diame on the bench for Wigan. Di Santo starts once again, McArthur starts, Watson drops to the bench.

  7. Pienaar & Distin come in for Everton. Drenthe and Neville drop out. Jelavic makes the bench at Wigan http://t.co/nh3ki3Ua

  8. Bassong makes his debut for Wolves. O'Hara returns & Stearman starts. Jonsson, Kightly and Berra drop out.

  9. Zamora starts for QPR. Taarabt also comes in for Mackie in midfield http://t.co/0EHuP57r

  10. Drury returns to Norwich lineup with Martin making way. Jackson starts with Holt up front as Morison drops to the bench.

Polls

Who is the best candidate for Fantasy Captain in Gameweek 24?


  • Robin Van Persie (68%, 3,731 Votes)
  • Sergio Aguero (8%, 439 Votes)
  • Demba Ba (4%, 204 Votes)
  • David Silva (3%, 179 Votes)
  • Djibril Cisse (2%, 113 Votes)
  • Gareth Bale (2%, 111 Votes)
  • Bobby Zamora (2%, 103 Votes)
  • Thomas Vermaelen (1%, 78 Votes)
  • Stephane Sessegnon (1%, 61 Votes)
  • Fernando Torres (1%, 48 Votes)
  • Nikica Jelavic (1%, 48 Votes)
  • Edin Dzeko (1%, 48 Votes)
  • Luis Suarez (1%, 36 Votes)
  • Antonio Valencia (1%, 33 Votes)
  • Steve Morison (1%, 32 Votes)
  • Papiss Cisse (1%, 32 Votes)
  • Clint Dempsey (1%, 29 Votes)
  • Jon Walters (0%, 19 Votes)
  • Wayne Rooney (0%, 18 Votes)
  • Ryan Taylor (0%, 15 Votes)
  • Andy Carroll (0%, 14 Votes)
  • Darren Bent (0%, 13 Votes)
  • Theo Walcott (0%, 12 Votes)
  • Juan Mata (0%, 11 Votes)
  • Nani (0%, 11 Votes)
  • Robert Huth (0%, 10 Votes)
  • Frank Lampard (0%, 9 Votes)
  • Steven Gerrard (0%, 8 Votes)
  • Rafael Van der Vaart (0%, 6 Votes)
  • Emmanuel Adeabyor (0%, 6 Votes)
  • Charlie Adam (0%, 5 Votes)
  • Peter Odemwingie (0%, 4 Votes)
  • Daniel Sturridge (1%, 1 Votes)

Total Voters: 5,470

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For Gameweek Twenty Four

  • Krul
  • Vermaelen
  • Kompany
  • Huth
  • Silva
  • Morrison
  • Bale
  • Valencia
  • Ba
  • van Persie
  • Agüero
  • Taiwo
  • Donovan
  • Zamora

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Goalkeepers

Player Club Factors
No Change Krul NEW A, Vs
No Change Hart MCI B, Vs
No Change Kenny QPR C, Vs, Rest, £
No Change Mignolet SUN B, £
Up Al-Habsi WIG B, Vs, £
No Change Foster WBA B
No Change Vorm SWA B, VsX, £
Down Hennessey WOL B, Vs
No Change Sørensen STO B, Vs, Rest, £
Up Bogdan BOL C, Rest, £

Defenders

Player Club Factors
No Change Kompany MCI B, Vs
Up Huth STO B, Vs
No Change Simpson NEW B, Vs, £
No Change Riise FUL C, Vs
Up Bardsley SUN B, £
Up Senderos FUL B, Vs, Rest, £
Up Taiwo QPR B, Vs, £
No Change Evans MUN B, VsX, £
No Change Taylor NEW B, Vs, Rest, OoP
Up Rangel SWA B, VsX, £
No Change Clark AVL B, Vs, OoP, £
No Change McAuley WBA B, £
Down Johnson WOL B, £
Up Vermaelen ARS C
Down Enrique LIV B, VsX
Down Assou-Ekotto TOT A, VsX

Midfielders

Player Club Factors
No Change Bale TOT A, VsX
No Change Dempsey FUL A, Vs, OoP
No Change Silva MCI A, Vs
No Change Sessegnon SUN A, £
No Change Valencia MUN A, VsX
No Change Walters STO B, Vs, OoP, £
Up Moses WIG B, Vs, OoP, £
Up McClean SUN A, £
No Change Sinclair SWA B, VsX, £
Up Ben Arfa NEW B, Vs, Rest, OoP
Down Mata CHE C
Up Barton QPR B, Vs
Up Sigurdsson SWA B, VsX, £
No Change Ireland AVL B, Vs, Rest, £
No Change Donovan EVE B, VsX
No Change Morrison WBA B, £
Up Buzsaky QPR B, Vs, Rest, Inj, £
Up Murphy FUL B, Vs

Forwards

Player Club Factors
No Change van Persie ARS B
No Change Agüero MCI C, Vs
Up Ba NEW C, Vs
No Change Zamora QPR B, Vs
Up Dzeko MCI C, Vs, Rest
Up Bent AVL A, Vs
Up Morison NOR B, £
Down Fletcher WOL B, £
No Change Rooney MUN C, VsX, Inj
Down Sturridge CHE C
Down Welbeck MUN A, VsX, Rest, £
No Change Crouch STO B, Vs
No Change Adebayor TOT C, VsX
Up Odemwingie WBA C, Vs, Rest
Up Keane AVL A, Vs, £

Selection Factors

A, B, C Current Form
Vs Favourable Fixtures
VsX Unfavourable Fixtures
Rest Rotation Risk
Inj Injured/Returning from Injury
OoP Out of Position
£ Potential Bargain
Sus Suspended/Near Suspension

Suspension Tightrope

Player Team YC
Lowe BLA 9
Terry CHE 8
Barton QPR 8
Cattermole SUN 8
Song ARS 7
Meireles CHE 7
Fellaini EVE 7
Huth STO 7
Shawcross STO 7
Caldwell WIG 7
Henry WOL 7
N'Zonzi BLA 6
Cole CHE 6
Luiz CHE 6
Lucas LIV 6
Barry MCI 6
Naughton NOR 6
Larsson SUN 6
Hunt WOL 6

“I do not agree with this decision, but we can do nothing. I do not agree. I explained to Mario and he understood.”

Roberto Mancini explains his begrudging acceptance of Mario Balotelli's four game ban