Preamble

The Pre-Match Preamble – Gameweek 2

After ten seasons of Fantasy Premier League management, I’d presumed I’d experienced almost every awkward scenario.

Tomorrow, however, I’ll be willing Theo Walcott to cut through the Crystal Palace defence having shown him the door just 24 hours earlier.

It’s a bizarre and uncomfortable situation, created by this season’s disjointed beginnings.

Us Fantasy managers begun the campaign without a full set of clubs. We’ve been chipping away with the irons, having left our trusted big-hitting set of woods in the garage.

The gradual introduction of Sergio Aguero and Alexis Sanchez – obvious contenders for the top-scoring FPL player this term – may not be so gradual.

Both entered stage left in Gameweek 1 and both are expected to feature in the lead cast this weekend. Should they arrive and steal the show, there will be frenzied transfer activity beyond anything we’ve seen to this point.

Most visitors to our pages are well aware of their impending arrival.

The clamour to ship out Walcott in order to preserve a measly 0.1 is not the result of careless knee-jerk; it’s a necessary step to prepare our squads for the inclusion of more consistent heavy-hitters. For true armband candidates.

Sadly, it’s clear to this point that we can’t place Wayne Rooney in that bracket.

When it comes to form, Wayne wears his heart on his sleeve: he’s either driving forward, showing hunger for goals with every touch or wandering aimlessly, showing hunger for Greggs with every misplaced pass. Rooney’s performance at Villa Park last night clearly resembled the latter.

Without a goal on his travels since November, Rooney has confirmed that he’s simply keeping the seat warm for Aguero; his 10.5 will surely be up-scaled as soon as squad shuffles allow the acquisition of the Argentine.

Or maybe Harry Kane will blitz the Stoke defence and change our plans? Maybe Christian Benteke will spark on his home debut and force a rethink?

Such uncertainties are inevitable at this stage in the campaign, although it’s safe to say that Aguero and Sanchez, along with Eden Hazard, are as close as we get to sure bets.

With Arsenal and Chelsea stalling on day one and Rooney currently resembling a Sunday League regular, we should forgive ourselves for seeking out sure bets.

I’ll be back for you later, Theo.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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  1. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Unlucky Rooney (c)ers.

    Wasn't here last night for the game, but had to check my phone every few minutes just to put my mind at ease.

    I avoided Rooney because I think he has been out of the striker role for too long. But on his day he is capable of great things. I think people should treat him like Hazard, if you want the returns you have to ride the storm and the few blanks that will come along.

    This means unfortunately that Rooney (and Hazard) aren't fantastic (c) options which is why Aguero seems "essential" each week imo.

    I wouldn't be inclined to ditch him just yet, similarly to those with Walcott. It is only two weeks in; teams need a few games to find their rhythm and get used to the manager's style (with 4-5 new first team players again this season, this is understandable). Perseverance and calmness are key, with a dash of sensibility to know when to jump ship. But imo it is not now.

    1. John t penguin
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      You really need to see last nights game then

      1. brankoz11
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Hes playing as a striker and only got one touch against Villa in the opponents box whole game. That stat says enough about rooney

      2. Bøwstring The Carp
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        That bad?

        My point is just that in these early games I wouldn't let two matches be a proper representation of how a team is going to play long term. Sunderland for example got thrashed by Leicester, but I don't expect them to be whipping boys over the next few months.

        Last year, Dick showed he can play quite well defensively, so it's just a matter of getting the fitness levels up to scratch, similarly with United. I wouldn't be jumping ship on Rooney if I had him, not quite yet. But I certainly wouldn't be making him (c) either

        1. Ryan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          • 12 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          It was worse than you can imagine.

        2. Rasping Drive
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          GW1 was enough for me. A sign of things to come. Ryan was the only one I think of the Scouts to call it right re Rooney up top. Yes, I know 2 games is hardly a large sample, and Rooney historically is streaky, but sometimes you have to act decisively or you will get left behind.

    2. money face bandwagon
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      The sign is there in the spurs game where utd looked toothless to me. No surprise they will perform similarly terrible against villa.

      Rooney was a good striker..but until utd started to play well again i would never (c) a utd player.

    3. Ziro Becomes One
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Sorry but wrong on many levels. He is not on and off. He scores in streaks identifiable easily.

      And he was really bad these 2 games, will be shipping him out this week. Had him captain too.

    4. rozzo
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      The fact he isn't the player he once was is irrelevant. United have not been very free flowing since Fergie left. I had Rooney at the start in Moyes debut season, United struggled for shots and I quickly sold him. I had him at the start of last season, yes he scored first game but again United weren't very convincing going forward so I got rid quick enough.

      I haven't made that mistake third season running. It blows my mind that people are shocked and frustrated with Rooney when both he and United going forward have been lacklustre for over 2 years now.

      People will still be picking Rooney in their FPL teams when he is 38 years old and playing for Everton as a central defender.

      1. Grounderz
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        So the game last season they played against Spurs when they won... wasn't free flowing?

    5. shirtless
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I may keep for Newcastle, but with the oney ready for Aguero I don't want to be losing 0.1m..

  2. Chenku╰☆╮
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    So LVG thought Januzaj played badly even with the goal and took him off.. Yet ppl are considering getting him..uhm!

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      The whole team played bad apart from Mata,

      1. brankoz11
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Mata didnt play good either.. Mata was most likely to create something for united..

        ID still stick away from any utd cover apart from defence.

      2. Beavis
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        The whole back four and Schneiderlin were good too, as was Schweinsteiger when he came on. Not exceptional obviously but all did their jobs well.

        1. Epic Fail
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          I think it's hard to say how good they were as Villa were so poor going forward themselves. But I guess you can't get any better defensively than a clean sheet.

        2. brankoz11
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Lets be honest if Villa had a bit more class up forward they could have won that game. I dont see how thats playing good. United won last two games because they show quality once or twice in a game not because they are playing good. They turned the ball over a lot and didnt really create much apart from Januzaz's goal and whole second half villa looked more of a threat.

      3. meerlight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        even mata was defensively poor. dispossessed a couple of times giving chances to villa

    2. Syd.
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      He doesn't understand LVGs philosophy

      1. Ryan
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        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Gave the ball away too much, its a fair criticism. United need a striker, Rooney is a second striker really.

        1. brankoz11
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          I dont get Rooney any more every time I watch United he looks lost. I remember when he used to dictate games and control them.. Used to run all over the field and put more pressure on cbs.. Richards and Clark didnt have a tough game at all. If i was LVG id be in the market for a striker and creative player

          1. Ryan
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            • 12 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Pedro's coming so there's the creativity. United definitely need a 20+ goal scorer, Rooney is no longer that player.

        2. Syd.
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          SAF never rated Rooney as a centre forward but I don't think LVGs style of play helps. Rooney is heading down the same road as RVP you just don't become a bad player overnight, it must be a bit demoralising at times playing the lone striker under LVG.

          1. Ryan
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            • 12 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Yeah its an impossible position. I'm even thinking Hernandez might be the best bet for LVG up there at the moment. A pure poacher.

  3. John t penguin
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    This fenners guy is crap on soccer AM, just does all the talking, almost as big a tool as love joy was

    1. Football Wizardry
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Tim Lovejoy was a god... pipe down!

    2. Az
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      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I think hes fit in quite seamlessly

    3. Obi Wan Elokobi
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Why is genera doing soccer am and max rushden doing the fantasy football club? Rushden is so much better at presenting.

  4. Stimps
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Just became a member for the first time, a lot of cash put into my leagues (300e overall), Im desperate to win it again this year. Whats the best thing to use in the members area? One that will help me gain the most amount of points possible because im having a disaster start to the season 🙁

    1. Stimps
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Even some useful tips will do

    2. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I don't use any of it, but have a look around and experiment. The tables can be a good read if you're into stats n stuff.

    3. John t penguin
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Go into the points cheat section

    4. The Nuttmxn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      It lets you look at shots in the box and the comparison tool is rather good at highlighting big stats in the final third.

    5. Trigg ⭐️
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Comparison tool is good for making transfer decisions. The member tables are really good, too.

    6. Stimps
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Nice one lads

    7. Crystal
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      The season ticker is the most useful tool

    8. Sadio come here often?
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Stimpy, I don't get to watch a lot of games so I peruse the members area frequently.
      The season ticker, comparison tool, team stats (for defenders), and player stats (for attacking players) are all good.

      1. Stimps
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Many thanks man

  5. pundit of punts
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    The Rooney conundrum is not so much of a conundum for me.

    Only 3 strikers could replace him in my team. Aguero,Benteke and Sakho. Already got Pelle and Kane.

    If they fail to impress, Rooney stays for that juicy fixture. Otherwise Rooney out for whoever steals the show.

    #FPLSoEasy 🙂

    1. Trigg ⭐️
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      If Tekkers scored a brace, would you prefer him at Arsenal or Rooney at home to Newcastle?

      I wish it was that easy 😛

      1. pundit of punts
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        I'd back Tekkers.

        An in form Tekkers is way better than a fat and lazy Rooney.

        1. Epic Fail
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          He's not lazy.

    2. The Machine
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Until you get rid and rooney scores in the " juicy" fixture...

    3. Tommytour
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Where's Kun?

      1. pundit of punts
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Waiting in the wings to debut for my team this season.

        1. Tommytour
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          This week or next? A price drop for Rooney and I'm doing it this week!

          1. pundit of punts
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Same.

            I'd ideally like to get Kun after he's started a game but a Rooney price fall may force my hand.

            1. Tommytour
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              May start Chelsea

  6. Saniul
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone else expects a Crystal Palace win on Sunday?

    I think Bolasie and Zaha could run riot against Mertesacker, plus Giroud probably starting means we wouldn't be able to use Walcott's pace against Dann and Delaney.

    2-1 for Palace I guess.

    1. cogs
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Nope

    2. Arvin-ation
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      How do you know Giroud is starting?

      1. Saniul
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        He was one of the better performers against West Ham, totally got no supply. Cazorla, Ozil and Coquelin were woeful.

        1. Heydudes13
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Some people just don't have a clue.

    3. The Nuttmxn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Not for me, I think Walcott will start and can see 3-1 Arsenal.

      1. Saniul
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Yep, Walcott starting could be the right thing for Arsenal, hope it happens.

    4. The Machine
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      No. Crystal palace are woeful at home.

      1. Saniul
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Arsenal are just not strong enough.

        1. The Machine
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Based on one game? Ok. Atsenal have quite a few of these slip ups but always hit back strongly

    5. Woeisme
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      That's the spirit, stay positive

    6. kalmoffit
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      You're an Arsenal fan aren't you? This is v pessimistic.

      1. Saniul
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        I think we are not strong enough this season, and the pre-season results were pretty deceptive. A CB and a CDM, and we can still challenge for the title this season.

        1. The Machine
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          I think this is all a bit of a knee jerk. You predicted a west ham thrashing last week probably becoz of pre season and now youre talking the opposite?

    7. Tommytour
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Arsenal to win but see Palace scoring

      1. pundit of punts
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        This

    8. Breadbin
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Arsenal going down with 4 points all season.

  7. SweeSwee
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Not sure I'm a fan of the Friday deadline. Saturday morning feels a bit empty without the last minute team decisions to be made.

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Makes this site a whole lot better to read though.

      1. The Nuttmxn
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Exactly!

    2. Breadbin
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Couldn't be helped.

    3. money face bandwagon
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Do something else while waiting for the games

  8. Mr. Grv
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    wohhho preamble 😉

  9. HVT
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    I've an awful sinking feeling going into the weekend, for some reason I've lost confidence in my players that seemed so good the other week.
    This may need a hit or two or even a WC if my thoughts become a reality.

    1. Tommytour
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      If Rooney performed it would have been a different feeling.

      1. HVT
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        He was always a placeholder for me and a bad one now it seems.

        1. Tommytour
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Me too and it looks like this week

          1. HVT
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            I hear ya Tommy, a part of me feels he's worth giving the Newc game but price changes hurt.

  10. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    There's a hurricane coming through!

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Chance of games being cancelled?

      1. Woeisme
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        😉

    2. Woeisme
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Will some games be postponed?

      1. Epic Fail
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        😎

    3. Breadbin
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Stand back!

      1. SpaceCadet
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Haha

          1. SpaceCadet
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            That's exactly how Harry's gonna do it tonight. Cape and all

            1. Breadbin
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              I can't describe how much I laughed when I first saw his character change and ring entrance.

              1. SpaceCadet
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 1 month ago

                He looks like he's on some serious drugs. Hilarious

    4. Dynamic Duos
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Well ALEXIS is staying in today, but he will be out tomorrow morning when the storm has passed.

    5. pundit of punts
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Ohhh DGWS...

      Thank keck I captained Rooney.

      More points than everyone else. 😎

    6. Syd.
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Have you captained it??

      1. SpaceCadet
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Hells yes brotha

  11. Az
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    • 15 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Depays got to go...

    1. Tommytour
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Glad I didn't bother with him

  12. HVT
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone (c) Manè?

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      In Sky.

      1. HVT
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Switched out Rooney (c) last night then?

        1. Epic Fail
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          I had it on Depay last night. Same end result though. 🙁

          1. HVT
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Kane (c) here, just did Ritchie/Depay > Manè/Payet!

            1. Epic Fail
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              Kane could give you a massive boost.

              I'm not happy that I've already used 2 transfers too though, but nevermind.

      2. UCL Fantasy
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        This!

    2. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Yep, he's the hipsters choice.

    3. Arvin-ation
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      o/

    4. Coaly
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      o/

  13. Rafabio
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    DONE DEAL: Tottenham have completed the signing of Lyon forward Clinton N'Jie for €10m

    1. HVT
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Who will he effect?

      1. Rafabio
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Chadli

        1. HVT
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          * scratches head 🙁

          1. Tommytour
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Dembele Lamela

            1. HVT
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              Phew, this seems more likely!
              🙂

          2. Rafabio
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            likes to play on the shoulder of the last defender, just off the front man. He can also play off the wing

            #Wikipedia

    2. Rafabio
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Sky Sports Football ‏@SkyFootball · 6m 6 minutes ago
      Tottenham have signed Clinton Njie from Lyon, subject to a work permit http://skysports.tv/kClQaC

    3. Breadbin
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Kane could be dropped!

    4. The Nuttmxn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      10 million Euros is quite reasonable compared to some figures I'd seen before hand.

  14. Arvin-ation
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Who's more likely to come away with a win today?

    A) Arsenal
    B) Southampton
    C) West Ham

    Cheers

    1. HVT
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      All 3?
      Both home teams should prosper.

    2. The Machine
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Arsenal not playing today

  15. Roy Rovers
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Schmikes. Fab.
    Azpi. Merts. Oshea. Saylor. Oxford
    Haz. Ozil Hendo. Ritchie. Wanyamma.
    Kun. Roo. Deeney.

    GW3 = Merts > M Richards
    Roo > Tekkers
    Ozil > Sanchez......Any thoughts?

    1. Tommytour
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Not the week to do it

    2. teddy.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Too many abbreviations.

      1. Roy Rovers
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        It must be hard!

  16. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Every time Spurs make a signing I can't take it seriously.

    N'Jie... two years time...N'Gone... just like the rest of them.

    On paper they sign good players, but never seem to get anywhere. The problem for me is the managerial revolving door. They need to go and put the money into getting a decent manager not someone like Harry, AVB or Poch who we know will only be there for a short time before moving on.

    I just think Spurs lack the ambition to challenge for all of the money they spend, I would hate that as a fan.

    1. nedfoo
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Who would you like to see as manager then?

      1. The Machine
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Mourinho

      2. HVT
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Moyes may suit

    2. Az
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      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Poch is one of the most highly rated young managers in the world... he's a great fit for spurs

      1. Bøwstring The Carp
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        He was suited with Southampton and hailed as a great defensive coach, when now it looks as though it might be just Southampton (as a team) that are good defensively.

        Spurs haven't looked solid in defence now for a good while. Granted they have strengthened this window with Alderweireld and Trippier, so it remains to be seen how they do.

        But as a "progressive" club that are supposed to be improving each year, no way. Selling Bale was the turning point. Had he stayed and they invested the money they would be putting in a much better challenge every year, and with a better manager, they could be real contenders. Too much focus on the business side of things at that club, imo.

        1. Beavis
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Why would Bale stay?

    3. Woeisme
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Suggest a manager they should get?

    4. Bøwstring The Carp
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Klopp/ Ancelotti

      Someone of that high level, it's not like they can't afford it.

      Why spend millions on wasted talent when a portion could go towards fixing the missing manager link?

    5. The Nuttmxn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I don't think AVB or Poch are/were short term fixes.

      I think when you've had Rebrov and Iverson as you're strikers you're happy when you get better.

    6. GrumblyBlowfish
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I'm sure Joe Kinnear would be happy to take the job

  17. Az
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    • 15 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Just had a flashback of Rooney touching the ball in the Villa penalty area then kicking it out for a throw in

    Can you ever imagine Costa, Aguero etc. ever doing that?

    What has happened to him...?!

    1. The Machine
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I think the tedious back passing annoyed me more. It was just so so obvious he wont do anything

    2. UCL Fantasy
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      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      He was terrible.

      But kicked the ball for a thrown in because he couldn't stop it going out for a goal kick right?

      1. The Machine
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        True but again that was a result of an awful first touch.

        I do think aguero costa etc. Wouldnstill have tried to go for a goal though

        1. Az
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          • 15 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          did he even try and control it? he had other options, his footballing brain told him to kick it out for a throw in! didnt even consider going for goal... absolutely ridiculous play from your only centre forward and one of the most 'feared' in europe

        2. UCL Fantasy
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          • 14 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Yeah probably. Rooney isn't anywhere near to being in any kind of form right now.

      2. Epic Fail
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah it was actually a decent move. Not as bad as it sounds.

        But Rooney in general was poor.

    3. Breadbin
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Fat.

    4. Judeksi
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      too old for this shhh

  18. UCL Fantasy
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    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Optimism.....

    Date at which #MUFC reached 6 pts:
    13/14: Sep 14 (4 games)
    14/15: Sep 27 (6 games)
    15/16: Aug 14 (2 games)

    1. HVT
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Unreal!
      Would you transfer out Rooney (only Utd player) for Aguero if you were going to Utd game on sat Andy?

      1. UCL Fantasy
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        I will probably keep if either he isn't dropping or Aguero isn't rising this week otherwise it will force my hand.

        Keeping him because you're going to the game might not be the best idea - potential for double disappointment!

        1. HVT
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Agree, seems like a long week Andy!
          Still nice to see Utd up there however long it lasts, I really hope they bring in some creativity up top and you never know, Pedro may fit that bill-We will see.

    2. Woeisme
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Yep,

    3. Heydudes13
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      League is all but over.

      1. UCL Fantasy
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Agreed. Lets keep going for FPL purposes though.

    4. Ziro Becomes One
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Fandom Rising: 3

    5. Syd.
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      If Chelsea had started like this people would say they were very efficient and called it typical Mourhino

    6. Captain Goodwin
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      You'll still have 37 points after 21 games though 😉

  19. HellasLEAF
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Roonpig

    2 matches one wonky assist and no bonus.

    Same ol Roonpig

    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Yesterday was foreseeable, I was on here for hours Thurs, trying to tell everyone.

      1. Woeisme
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Hard to believe no one listened to you,

        1. Dynamic Duos
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          I'm sure some did, but check my post history.

      2. rozzo
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        They don't listen. Rooney is a Messi type figure amongst most people. Better for them to come to their own conclusions eventually

      1. Dynamic Duos
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Yep some players did realise, but enough players made him (c) sensible UNFOUNDED.

  20. President John F. Keninnsie
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Just got home from the All Blacks game. Was a bloody great game, Quade Cooper getting a yellow was the icing on top of another dominant AB's performance.

    1. Heydudes13
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Why so much h8 for Quade 🙁

  21. Rafabio
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Bastian Schweinsteiger looked good last night. Him, Darmian and Schneiderlin are our best buys of the window no doubt.

    Depay is up in the air, he's been played in hole, then shifted out to his usual LW position. Hasn't shown any glimpses of why we bought but time will tell.

    1. MarkyMarkovic
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I'm glad shaw is starting to show a bit more promise

      1. Rafabio
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Never doubted Shaw despite the stick he gets. Excellent buy. CHE weren't interested in him for fun. Once he can stay injury free, him and Dariman have their respective positions locked down.

        We still need a CB and a striker/forward though.

    2. UCL Fantasy
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      That's more than half of our total buys! 🙂

      1. Woeisme
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Woodward nailed it!

    3. The Machine
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I would be fine if you said they were the best buys in your opinion but " no doubt" based on two games against toothless attacks?

      If we are basing everything on the first two weeks id say payet and ayew are also up there

      1. Woeisme
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Don't think Utd bought them though

      2. Rafabio
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Spurs' weren't exactly toothless and I'm not basing this off of two games but also on what they've done in the past for their respective teams. Easily our best buys.

        1. The Machine
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Ohk just realized you said "our". Apologies

      3. UCL Fantasy
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        If we have to say "in my opinion" for everything we post we're in a spot of trouble.

        Even saying no doubt, it's still his opinion.

        1. Unliklinho
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          This +1000. The whole internet suffers from this.

    4. the cromulent one
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      My Italian friends we're sad to see Darmian leave Serie A. Very highly regarded. Some say he's the next Maldini - i.e. the next dominant Italian defender. Surprised that Juve hasn't snapped him up.

  22. MOBAFFILIATED
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    lets go Pelle (C)!

  23. indiangunner
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    FOR INDIANS... epl matches are going to be shown on SS1 and SS 1 HD... bundes liga on SS4...

  24. HVT
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Those Mane (c)ers will know their fate early!

    1. aehii
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      it's more fun with mane

  25. Rhys85
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Got 2FT this week and thinking Rooney out, Aguero in!

    To fund it I will need to do one of the below, any good options out there? Thinking maybe Charlie Adam or Jonathan Walters?

    A) Ramsey -> max £6m
    B) Sterling -> max £6.5m

    Cheers guys

    1. The Legend Squad
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I was in this exact position last night, with added time pressure because of Walcott's imminent price drop. I couldn't decide of a 6.5/6m midfielder that I liked, so went Benteke -> Sahko (fixtures look great), Rooney -> Aguero, and Walcott -> Mata (thought he's been the only midfielder for Man U showing promise) for a -4 hit.

  26. rozzo
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Has the Darmian ship sailed? He won't be getting clean sheets and bonus points every game will he unless LVG is going for some kind of record. Thinking of downgrading Ivanovic to him so I can use the money towards Sanchez or Aguero

    1. UCL Fantasy
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Fixtures coming up aren't awful, but not great.

    2. Wouter
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      LVG is going for wins and clean sheets help with getting them.

    3. Woeisme
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Traditionally UTD get a fair few clean sheets over the course of the year

  27. OptimusBlack
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Guys any News on Wally ??????????????

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      What news?

    2. Breadbin
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Ffs.

    3. Jimbo123
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Why would there be any news?

    4. The Nuttmxn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      He is English.

    5. Clump
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Spotted last night walking past the chip shop. He had black socks on.

    6. The Generalator
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Injured ?

  28. aehii
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    annoying that after years of saying how awful I think Rooney is, the time I finally buy him he's beyond rank. Made sense at the time though, Benteke, Kane and him up front, two arsenal mids. I think unless rooney has something prove, like competing wit Van Persie, he has no desire at all. Amazing that van gaal seems at war with every player he has contact with, even those who score the only goal to win a game, but not the permanent captain who seemingly can do no wrong. Also amazing that the team has dramatically improved yet no one is guaranteed a place other than Rooney, and now Herrera has been forced out. Even Mata's position seems precarious. Van Gaal seems as unpleasant and untrustworthy of footballing talent as Mourinho to me.

    1. Rafabio
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I think Mata is fine, he's our best (only?) #10 and can also be shifted out to the right. If Pedro comes, then the left side will be overloaded. Think we need some cover on the right/up-front.

    2. kalmoffit
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Gary Monk: The best possible buy for ManU.

    3. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Rooney, "no desire"? I think the opposite is true.

      And I don't see the dramatic improvement, certainly not when you compare SAF's last season. They have spent HUGE amounts of money and yet play a dreadful brand of football.

      1. aehii
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        The team has dramatically improved in terms of signings, is what I mean. Actual midfielders arriving for once. I think the football is worse, but it was still bad under Ferguson towards the end.

        You think Rooney shows desire? How? He always goes through the motions, always has, there is no spark there at all, hence his poor first touch and lack of awareness around him, he'll lose the ball when receiving it if pressured because he's lazy. Compare to the urgency and alertness of someone starting their career like Harry Kane, a lot of his goals came through his footwork when receiving the ball, like the one against the chelsea 5-3 where he swiveled from chadli's pass and guided the ball into the net. It's less of a physical thing and more of a mental one, rooney played with fire and passion when he was 18, it's what propelled him, but he's played more football than anyone at his age in the league and looking at the last few seasons he'll raise his game for big matches or when he's challenged in the media or from other players. Giving him the captaincy and having nothing to pursue in terms of a new contract dents his eagerness.

  29. Jimbo123
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone know much about this Clinton NJie chap?

    Any good?

    1. Breadbin
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah he's good.

    2. The Nuttmxn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      He is, has pace but Lyon have sold because he is far from the finished article and see the money as the kind they wouldn't pay if they were on the other side of the negotiating table.

    3. Saniul
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Breadbin thinks he's good.