From The Physio

From the Physio – Gameweek 16

In a move that could have graced the pages of Roy of the Rovers, Jermain Defoe cut open the Fulham rearguard with the precision of a Surgeon. Responding to the galloping Bale’s cues, Defoe crafted a pass of intricacy and subtlety that rendered Fulham’s defence wooden and flat-footed finding the Welsh wizard perfectly as he raced clear to unleash a first time rocket towards the net. Sadly for Bale, his effort was off target and Tottenham’s main creative force limped off nursing a hamstring tear which Andre Villas-Boas later revealed could keep the winger out for one to two weeks.

As Bale initially follows through on the shot he appears to lose balance slightly and his subsequent bodily adjustments cause him to land awkwardly back onto his left leg. It would appear that a combination of a forceful contraction combined with the slight hip and Gluteal mal-alignment when landing caused the hamstring muscle to tear slightly. However, the lack of any significant traumatic impact gives us initial cause for optimism.

Following the shot Bale immediately clutches the back of his thigh, directly over the muscle belly of the hamstring group of muscles and unable to fully weight bear on the affected leg, hobbles off the pitch. We may assume at this point that Bale attempts to “run-off” the injury as the next time the camera cuts to him he can be seen sitting down, back on and further up the pitch, again holding his hamstring over the main muscle belly and looking slightly anxious.

At this point we observe Tottenham’s physio administering a prone, straight leg hamstring stretch, where a range of over 90 degrees is achieved with slight over-pressure. Bale registers relatively little discomfort and indicates the main muscle belly of the hamstrings as the site of the injury. This is encouraging, and an important base-line indicator as it suggests that pain is present, but only at full or end of range and that tendon involvement in the injury is unlikely. In essence a relatively minor grade one tear with only a few fibres involved. Bale then gets to his feet and walks from the pitch independently, and although now able to weight bear on the affected leg, still exhibiting a pronounced gait.

In my estimation a general ball-park figure for this injury would be one to three weeks, however, Bale has genetics in his favour, with the natural body composition of an athlete he has the propensity and the reputation to heal swiftly, even so, on the balance of these observations I feel he will need at least seven days rehabilitation time. A prognosis that makes the trip to Goodison on December 9 touch and go, but one, I feel, should see the influential playmaker once more back into the breach when the Swans roll up to the Lane on December 16.

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  1. griff
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    Granero (QPR) to Gardner worth -4?

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    1. Ragin Cajun
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      No Granero plays a weakened Wigan defence and could do something so not for a -4

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    2. sukrut23
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      do it Graneno is a fantasy nightmare

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  2. Jebiga
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    R E P O S T

    Shorey's points per game are 3.18. Is there any better defender for similar price ?

    Thanks

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    1. Ragin Cajun
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      Morrison

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  3. AbhayShirole
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    will tevez start for mancity in the manchester derby ? iam really confused because he started against BVB also. So will he be rested ?

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    1. GRIMANDI [formerly boring M…
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      50 50 for me. I have him & Suarez so i need him too!

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    2. Ragin Cajun
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      No one knows!

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    3. Pasqualinho
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      There's no pattern to Mancini's selections - he's probably more likely to play than not, but it's really anyone's guess.

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    4. OPTA FPL
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      25%.

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    5. Jebiga
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      I think he will, its derby and Tevez played for UTD also, its time for revenge :)))

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    6. Red Devil Swede
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      Tevez played 90 mins but then again he's been rested 2 of last 4 games, so maybe. He could start for sure.

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    7. Jax
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      he will.

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  4. Plagued by indecision
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    I'm pretty sure I'm going to keep my FT this week. Is this suicide?

    Begovic (Jaaskalainen)
    Enrique/Gorkss/Cuellar/Davies (Demel)
    Nolan/Mata/Bale (Sterling)/Fellaini (c)
    Giroud/RVP (Suarez)

    Any thoughts?

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    1. Pasqualinho
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      Suarez definitely absent, Bale and Gorkss almost certainly. You're down to the bare bones so any niggles or unscheduled resting will see you play less than XI. Lots of folks taking hits, though - so it might not prove too costly.

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      1. TwiggsJameson
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        Gorkss -> Shorey?

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        1. Plagued by indecision
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          can't afford it! could ditch Demel for Shorey, but then I'd have 2 RDG defenders (one of whom probably won't play!)

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  5. GRIMANDI [formerly boring M…
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    Would people play Mariappa over Cameron purely for DGW?

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    1. Ragin Cajun
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      Put it this way, Mariappa has two chances to get a clean sheet and Cameron only has one. Probability!

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      1. GRIMANDI [formerly boring M…
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        Yes but will Mariappa start both. Hes hardly nailed on

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        1. Ragin Cajun
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          Apart from the United game, Reading looked solid against Villa where Mariappa played, if Mcdermott ignores the Man U game as an anomaly, he will start both with Morrison.

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          1. GRIMANDI [formerly boring M…
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            Ok thats good enough for me. Thanks he starts

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  6. Pat mustard
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    Having a headache with these injuries and suspension, whats the best transfer i can make for this gameweek with this lot? 2 million in the bank.
    Jussi (Begovic)
    Demel Cuellar Garrido Enrique (Nelsen)
    Michu Fellaini Santi Robson-Kanu (Bale)
    RVP Fletcher (Suarez)

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    1. GRIMANDI [formerly boring M…
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      Id probably leave it for DGW & then use two to shift out Robson Kanu & Fletcher

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    2. Soccaholic
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      Save Ft.
      Next week do Fletcher---> ANYBODY!

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  7. daun7
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    Repost

    Hey guys,

    I am after some help, seems i am not doing so well this season, and i am here to ask for some assistance with my team.

    I have 2 FT this week, and 0.8 mil in the bank, now i am willing to take a hit or 2 if needed, i just need to freshen things up, any help would be fantastic!

    My Team

    Begovic / Jasske

    McAuley / Demel / Jenkinson / Gorkss / Clyne

    Sterling / Mata / Santi Cazorla / Bale / Nolan

    Berbs / Fletcher / RVP

    So anyone please, help me, i need to pull myself out of this mess!

    Thanks in advance.

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    1. GRIMANDI [formerly boring M…
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      Fletcher must go after this week. Id consider downgrading one of you big three & strengthening your backline. Maybe Nastasic & Evans

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  8. AAAAA
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    How does this DGW plan sound?
    Sterling to Robson-Kanu

    wait a week and finally do Berb/Giroud to Suarez

    (already have Enrique)

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    1. Soccaholic
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      (Y)
      Nice plan only if u are willing to NEVER bench suarez.

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      1. GRIMANDI [formerly boring M…
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        Not a sausage

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      2. AAAAA
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        well yeah I'm not going to play 10.5 million for a player to put him on the bench. (ever)

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        1. Soccaholic
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          I'm doing a similar one
          took out Hazard this week to get Michu
          Gonna do Fletcher---> Suarez next week and capt him against Villa 😉
          (the downside is that it would leave me with 3 liverpool players which has never happened to me with ANY EPL side)

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  9. Christina.
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    Entries for Sexy Santa are now open.

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    1. Willis.
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      Oooh... oohh.... may I join?

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        1. Bubbles
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          His name is Wallace. He's an estuary. 🙄

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          1. Christina.
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            Yeah one good swallace does not make a santa though,.

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    2. Pasqualinho
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      For me it's not the winning - I'm just happy to be part of it.

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      1. Christina.
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        Don't worry. You won't win.

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        1. Pasqualinho
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          I'm still on for a bronze, though.

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          1. Christina.
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            Oooh...I dunno hey....Pinkfish might pip you.

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    3. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
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      I'm in

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    4. Bubbles
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      If I get my pussy back out and put a hat on my pussy, will I win?

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      1. Christina.
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        Please so. Nothing like a pussy with a Santa hat.

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  10. Soccaholic
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    Took a hit to get Michu in my team this week and i have a 20 pt gap in order to reach my ML leader so help would be much appreciated!
    1)Who should i captain?
    A) Michu
    B)Cuellar
    C)Fletcher

    2)I am benching Enrique/Ridgewell/Sterling
    Is this order good?

    Thanks in advance mates!

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    1. kroky
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      Definitely captain Fletcher

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      1. Soccaholic
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        Even if he might play only 1 game of the DGW?

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    2. chocolove
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      1. wait til saturday morning and C
      2. ridgewell

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      1. Soccaholic
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        so the order should be Ridgewell/Enrique/Sterling in your opinion?

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        1. chocolove
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          sterling/enrique/ridgewell
          mf over df

          sorry, misread your question
          thought it was who to bench

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    3. nobby04
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      Fletcher

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  11. Ole Gunnar Kush
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    Sessegnon or Johnson?

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    1. Soccaholic
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      Sessg.

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    2. chocolove
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      sess

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      1. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
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        Sess.

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        1. Ole Gunnar Kush
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          Cheers. Im gonna go with Sess but still got a feeling that Johnson is gonna get points this weekend...

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  12. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
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    I would wait until Fri/Sat morning to do any transfers.
    There's ice and snow about and maybe match postponements.
    Also RVP may drop a can of baked beans on his toe while out shopping!

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  13. Jebiga
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Can you tell me the best Manchester city 11 players depending on quality and form ?

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    1. Over LAN and C:\
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      • 13 Years
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      If anyone can it's probably a good idea to tell Mancini as well as he doesn't seem to be able to decide!

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  14. Acquafresca
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    Later folks,

    Catch ya'll tomorrow. 🙂

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  15. OPTA FPL
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    Balo --> Milan
    Demba Ba --> Man City

    http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/8309720/

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    1. chocolove
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      11 years, 3 months ago

      nice
      never had demba though 🙁

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  16. Christina.
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    11 years, 3 months ago

    I think it's about time Mark's grav get's a Santa hat.

    What you think?

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    1. Fratboy
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Disagree.

      If Mark changed his grav the foundation of this site would collapse. It's the only thing that's stable in this hostile environment.

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      1. Christina.
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        *Farts

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      2. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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        bah humbug

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      3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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        "hostile environment" 😆

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  17. Zizou
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    do we think nastasic will play at wknd against united

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    1. Soccaholic
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      I feel so.

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    2. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
      • 11 Years
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      There was an article last wk that he would be nailed on last G/W and was a no show.

      Anyone know why?

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      1. Buck The Trent
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        injury during warm up

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    3. TwiggsJameson
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      He played and came through last night, so at least he is fit.

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  18. Willis.
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    Mata -> Sessy. Nada or yessy?

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    1. Fratboy
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      11 years, 3 months ago

      yessy

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    2. Ole Gunnar Kush
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      Id keep Mata this week and get rid of him for Silva next week... Thats if you dont have Silva already..

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    3. GRIMANDI [formerly boring M…
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      Nada

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    4. Ole Gunnar Kush
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      Get rid of Bale for Sess

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      1. Willis.
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        🙄

        Bale will miss 1 game, 2 max. He is a season keeper for me. Along with Fellatio and Michu. Hence Mata is the only one I can dispose of.

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        1. Ole Gunnar Kush
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          11 years, 3 months ago

          you can always get Bale back when his price has dropped another 0.2 and he is fit again. you're gonna kick yourself when mata scores goals this weekend

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  19. Fratboy
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    11 years, 3 months ago

    Still waiting for news on Fletcher!

    If Fletcher is out.

    Fletcher> Defoe
    Bale> Sessegnon - This plays:

    Begovic
    Enrique Baines Cuellar
    Fellaini Sessegnon(c) Walcott* Puncheon Sterling
    RVP Defoe

    If Fletcher is fit: I think I'll risk Bale and have Santon as first sub and try and save a transfer?

    Begovic
    Enrique Baines Cuellar
    Fellaini Walcott* Puncheon Sterling Bale*
    RVP Fletcher(c)

    Sound like a plan?? Would really appreciate the feedback on this guys.

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    1. Christina.
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      11 years, 3 months ago

      Same here. I'm thinking fletcher might play one of the two though. If I do Bale ->Sess then i will play Fletch and do fletch->Defoe gw 17.

      I hope with flecther it's a all or nothing though.

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      1. Fratboy
        • 13 Years
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        I don't think I'd like keeping him even if he is playing just the one game though. I like your thinking though. It makes a lot of sense.

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        1. Christina.
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          The problem is I don't think we will get confirmation prior to the gw that he will play, or will we?

          And if MON says he is fit for the first game, there is no guarantee he will be fit for the second though.

          Is it worth taking the risk and give him the armband?

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          1. Fratboy
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            We were supposed to find out early this week so I'm hoping we'll find out today.

            Lets say we hear nothing...I'd probably have to keep him then but do Bale>Sess like you said and give Sess the armband.

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          2. Fratboy
            • 13 Years
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            I think you're right Christina, as a pick for the DGW news or no news Fletcher should get at least 90 minutes so he isn't worth shipping out really. (Unless he's ruled out for both). I think Bale>Sessegnon(c) is a good move so I'm gonna say that one is a definite for now.

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            1. Christina.
              • 14 Years
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              Yeah, I have 72pts to make up thisgw on my ML leader who has mentioned he wants to ship bale for a -4.

              I'm thinking he might go Sess(c)

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  20. JELLYFISH
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    11 years, 3 months ago

    Morning all. First time I've ventured on here following a disasterous gw (thanks largely to the enigma that is Luis Suarez!). Want to get Michu back in, but have been biding my time awaiting news on the Bale injury. Were Bale fit then it would have been a straight forward swap with Cazorla, but now I am not so sure. Therefore my friends, I could use some healthy advice.

    Bring Michu in for:

    A) Bale
    B) Cazorla

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    1. Soccaholic
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      A for short term.
      Then later do Cazorla--->Bale

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    2. Messiah Hazard
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Bale and after Bale is fit and reduced in price, swap Cazorla for Bale...

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    3. Willis.
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      11 years, 3 months ago

      Flippin' heck! Suarez ruined my decent score. Never captaining him again. 🙁

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      1. JELLYFISH
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        Same here Wallace. Just to rub salt in to the wounds it was Ba that I swapped out for him. Will I ever learn.....

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    4. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
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      A) think Caz has a great fix. this week.

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    5. JELLYFISH
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      Thanks all. Sounds like its Bale then...

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  21. Manani
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    11 years, 3 months ago

    didn't know that it will be snowing so soon,
    luckily my christmas playlist is ready 🙂

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  22. mrmrscott
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    Mata > Sess? good or bad business?

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    1. chocolove
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      11 years, 3 months ago

      good, do it

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    2. OPTA FPL
      • 12 Years
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      mad.

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      1. OPTA FPL
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        bad.

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  23. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
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    I find it quite funny, but really very sad that the English Cricket establishment have taken so long to find out that Monty Panesar is their best spin bowler for more than a generation.

    Also made a huge mistake by putting in Finn for Broad.

    Also treating all the batsmen cavalierly. 😕

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      That was well-timed. 🙂

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    2. JELLYFISH
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      The problem with Monty is that he is probably also their worst batsmen for more than a generation. Therein lies the dilemma for the selectors.....

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        No. He isn't. By a long chalk.

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  24. Doesn't Mata
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    Chance of Chelsea going through to the knockout stage? 😀

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    1. SuperOsçarBaby
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      100% guaranteed

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    2. King Henrik
      • 12 Years
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      Hope they qualify and get Celtic in the knockout stages and then we will pump them ! Lol

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  25. james 101
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    RMT?

    What would you change at this point / over the next couple of weeks?

    I’ve been building towards this for a while (turning profit on players to upgrade others over time) and am pretty happy.

    But it’s my first year, so I could use some tips.

    £1m in the bank. Thinking of losing a Norwich defender next week.

    Thoughts?

    Begovic /Jaaskelainen

    Huth / Jose Enrique / Bassong / Morrison / Garrido

    Hernandez / Michu / Sterling / Fellaini / Bale

    Van Persie / Defoe / Suarez

    Thanks!

    J.

    Ps. Love to hear who you’d bench. Beyond Saurez…

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  26. I am not a smart guy
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    A. Sterling / Silva -> Sessegnon
    B. Rafael / Garrido -> Shorey?

    Yay or Nay?

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  27. Timmy Cahill Rules
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Is Carlton Cole worth a punt as 3rd striker

    im thinking 3-5-2 formation from now on ?

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  28. james 101
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    RMT?

    What would you change at this point / over the next couple of weeks?

    I’ve been building towards this for a while (turning profit on players to upgrade others over time) and am pretty happy.

    But it’s my first year, so I could use some tips.

    £1m in the bank. Thinking of losing a Norwich defender next week.

    Thoughts?

    Begovic /Jaaskelainen

    Huth / Jose Enrique / Bassong / Morrison / Garrido

    Hernandez / Michu / Sterling / Fellaini / Bale

    Van Persie / Defoe / Suarez

    Thanks!

    J.

    Ps. Love to hear who you’d bench. Beyond Saurez / Bale?!

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