Scout Notes

Scout Scribbles – Full House

Jermain Defoe and Emmanuel Adebayor are amongst the goals as Spurs clinch a place in the Europa League knockout stages. Jordan Henderson is the unlikely hero as Liverpool also edge through, while Alan Pardew rests and rotates, with the Magpies already qualified. Theo Walcott is ruled out for Arsenal tomorrow, Bryan Ruiz is out for a month for Fulham, while Gaston Ramirez looks ready for Southampton selection despite having the week off for personal reasons.

Tottenham 3 Panathinaikos 1
Andre Villas-Boas’ tactics were perhaps a sign of what’s to come as Spurs prepare for Gareth Bale’s hamstring injury absence. The Spurs boss rolled out a 4-4-2 with Emmanuel Adebayor and Jermain Defoe up top, while Clint Dempsey was fielded on the left of midfield in a reprisal of his role at previous club Fulham. Dempsey – who has an assist in each of his last three in the league – continued his impressive creative form by playing a part in two of the hosts’ goals and, with both Defoe and Adebayor finding the net in a comfortable win, Villas-Boas has plenty food for thought with Bale set to be sidelined for at least the next two Gameweeks.

Tottenham Starting XI: Friedel; Walker, Caulker, Vertonghen, Naughton; Lennon (Livermore 88), Sandro, Carroll (Dembele 75), Dempsey (Sigurdsson 80); Defoe, Adebayor

Udinese 0 Liverpool 1
Despite omitting Steven Gerrard, Lucas and Daniel Agger from the squad, Brendan Rodgers named a strong-looking line-up as the Merseysiders clinched progress to the knockout stages. Luis Suarez was afforded the full 90 in light of his upcoming weekend suspension and intriguingly, Jose Enrique kept his place at left-back, with Stewart Downing handed a role on the left of the front three instead. Glen Johnson featured at right-back, with no place for Andre Wisdom again, while Raheem Sterling’s owners will be pleased to see he was given no more than a brief 19 minute run out in the second-half, as Jordan Henderson proved the match-winner with a rare goal. In terms of injuries, Nuri Sahin was subbed off after just 12 minutes with a reported broken nose.

Liverpool Starting XI: Reina; Johnson, Skrtel, Carragher, Enrique; Henderson, Allen, Sahin (Shelvey 12); Suso (Sterling 71), Suarez, Downing

Bordeaux 2 Newcastle 0
With his side already through to the knockout stages, Alan Pardew handed many of his squad players the chance of game time in last night’s defeat. There was no sign, then, of the likes of Demba Ba, Cheick Tiote or Davide Santon, after the trio limped out of Monday’s match with Wigan, while Fabricio Coloccini and Papiss Cisse climbed off the bench late in the second-half. Clearly, Pardew is taking little chance with his first-team regulars in light of the Magpies’ current injury situation.

Newcastle Starting XI: Elliot; Tavernier, Williamson (Coloccini 73), Perch, Ferguson; Abeid, Bigirimana; Ranger, Marveaux, Sammy Ameobi (Anita 46); Shola Ameobi (Cisse 81)

In Other News
Martin Jol revealed in yesterday’s press conference that Bryan Ruiz is set to miss the busy festive schedule after suffering a recurrence of a hamstring injury:

“He came back on Monday and then he had a setback. He will be out for at least four weeks. It’s the same injury; he was in the final stage of his rehabilitation and he aggravated his hamstring muscle again. He has had intensive screening and that highlighted some problems. That occurred in his final training session before he was due to join us…we’ve found out it was a structural thing so we got a second opinion and hopefully we’ve found the solution now, but he needs treatment and he will be out for the next four weeks.”

While Ruiz hasn’t been the most popular of Fantasy picks this term, his effect on Fulham’s attacking potential has been eye-catching. Looking at the Cottagers’ results so far, they have scored 21 times in the nine games Ruiz has featured in – without him in their ranks, they have scored a mere four goals in six games; a somewhat alarming difference ahead of what looks a strong run of fixtures. The impact on Dimitar Berbatov’s recent Fantasy potential has been marked – the Bulgarian has now produced four straight blanks, coinciding with Ruiz limping off before the hour mark against Sunderland in Gameweek 12. Indeed, Berbatov has produced attacking returns just once in those six games Ruiz has missed – while an upcoming schedule that sees him host Newcastle, Southampton and Swansea in the next five looks appealing, his owners will be a little concerned, with Ruiz’s absence forcing Berbatov into a more withdrawn role up top, as one of Hugo Rodallega or Mladen Petric leads the line instead.

Arsene Wenger rolled out an ever-increasing injury list yesterday. The Gunners boss revealed that Theo Walcott and Lukas Podolski will both be missing for tomorrow’s game at home to West Brom, with the latter picking up a hamstring problem which is described as “short-term”. With Gareth Bale sidelined for the next two at least, many Fantasy managers had eyed up a transfer to Walcott as a midfield alternative to Santi Cazorla ahead of Arsenal’s decent run of fixtures – those plans will no doubt already be restructured, with some now looking at double Gameweek punts instead. The pair’s absence will likely see Aaron Ramsey, Gervinho and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain battle it out for the wide berths, though Tomas Rosicky is also back in the frame after netting against Olympiacos in midweek. Wenger also revealed Bacary Sagna and Laurent Koscielny will remain out – Carl Jenkinson will deputise at right-back again and with Thomas Vermaelen partnering Per Mertesacker in the middle, 5.4 FPL priced Kieran Gibbs continues to look good for starts.

Gerhard Tremmel has been handed a brief stay of Fantasy execution after Michael Laudrup revealed that Michel Vorm will not be included in Swansea’s squad for the home clash against Norwich tomorrow. Vorm had returned to full training but admitted the other day he is not yet 100% – while it’s likely the Dutchman will return in the next couple of weeks, Tremmel will now start against a Canaries side that have scored just five goals in eight on the road; boosting his chances of a clean sheet before Vorm inevitably replaces him. Laudrup also admitted that Pablo Hernandez remains doubtful for the weekend, though Wayne Routledge looks set to return after missing the Emirates win last time out – affording further options on the flanks, after Jonathan de Guzman was utilised wide left against the Gunners.

Brian McDermott rolled out a handy injury update for Fantasy manages ahead of Reading’s double Gameweek:

“Pavel Pogrebnyak has picked up a bit of the knock in the friendly on Tuesday so I’m not sure if he’ll be available. Danny Guthrie played 45 minutes in that game and should be available, despite taking a knock to his shin on Tuesday. Jem Karacan is training a little bit more now which is good, but I don’t think Jimmy Kebe will be available for the weekend.”

The Pogrebnyak and Kebe news is of particular interest for those eyeing up Adam Le Fondre or Hal Robson-Kanu as short-term punts. The latter pair have averaged six and four FPL points per game over the last four respectively and with less competition for starting berths ahead of trips to Southampton and Sunderland, their appeal looks that little bit more enticing.

Nigel Adkins offered an explanation as to why he allowed Gaston Ramirez to fly back to his native Uruguay this week ahead of Southampton’s crucial home clash with Reading:

“Gaston went back to Uruguay last Sunday for compassionate reasons. He is back on the training ground tomorrow morning so we will have a good chat with him then. He has done a bit of training over in Uruguay so that is beneficial and I am sure he will be desperately wanting to play at the weekend. We’ll have a good chat with him in the morning [about how he is feeling], but, knowing Gaston, he’ll want to play.”

With the game at St Mary’s taking place tomorrow afternoon, Ramirez will be afforded just a day’s training in preparation but there seems little doubt that Adkins is more than willing to select him. Two wins and a couple of draws in their last five have the Saints buoyant despite last week’s narrow loss at Liverpool and bearing in mind they have next weekend off before another crucial home tie with Sunderland, Ramirez’s contribution is simply too crucial to omit from the Royals’ showdown.

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791 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Drip Doctor
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Theo out for Sess or just play Sterling?

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    1. rvp786
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      id say sess and (c) him. get your points back and possibly more

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    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      thing with theo is he could potentially be out next week too, never know as he is very weak.

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    3. Bubbles
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Oh, don't tempt me with Theo to Sess. Crossed my mind but then I'd have 3 S'land, and DGW or not that would look horrendous.

      What's the deal with Theo, injury or contract really the problem here you reckon?

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      1. rvp786
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        well he is playing one game, always a doubt the next. for a near 9m midfielder considering the other options available atm, it would best to part with him for someone more nailed on

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      2. Drip Doctor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        I have no idea. If i were to guess, i'd say it's the contract situation. He often said in interviews after a rare game that he's fit and hopes to get more gametime.

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        1. Bubbles
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          Going to have to get rid aren't we? He's going to miss games over Christmas too, likely.

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          1. Drip Doctor
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 11 months ago

            It's sensible, but if he starts against Reading next week, i will hate not having him and i don't want Sessegnon beyond this GW. I really don't know what to do!

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            1. Bubbles
              • 15 Years
              11 years, 11 months ago

              Exactly the same. The fixtures are brilliant and he could score so well. Maybe I might to the trade and if he's fit I'll bring him back in next week.

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              1. Drip Doctor
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 11 months ago

                I've thought about this, but it's a 4 point hit to get rid, and then, maybe a 4 point hit to get him back, ugh.

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                1. Bubbles
                  • 15 Years
                  11 years, 11 months ago

                  Luckily I've still my free, and only have 11 playing, a few of which are crap. Yeah, think I'll just go for it.

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                  1. Drip Doctor
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 14 Years
                    11 years, 11 months ago

                    If it's free i would. My original plan was Sterling > Ramirez, then i could have just benched Theo this week, but now, there are no guarantees Ramirez will start.

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  2. athleticbilbobaggins
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    O'Neill to make "late decision" on Fletcher & will gauge how player reacts to ankle injections. O'Shea back in training - Scout tweets.

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    1. Pasqualinho
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Looks like a nailed on "don't buy, don't sell, don't captain" to me.

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    2. Buck The Trent
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Missing CHE game isn't too bad. Hopefully he'll be fit vs REA

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  3. FPL Daniel
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Damn I was in huge minority talking about Sess captain now with the second news on Bale everyone are doing it and I can't 🙁 ;(

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      what are you doing about Bale? am tempted to bench him this week, play Sterling, save the FT and just get Clint next week or see if someone else comes along and demands selection

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      1. FPL Daniel
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Answered on previous page

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  4. Cilly Bonnolly
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    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    I've got four players injured or suspended. Sagna (out till the 17th), Suarez (suspended), Walcott (out till the 17th) and Maloney (expected back the 8th). Now, do we think Maloney will actually play tomorrow and if not is it worth taking a hit to get a player in to get me up to a full eleven?

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    1. athleticbilbobaggins
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Just one thing. Sagna will face a late fitness test tomorrow. So, there is a small chance he will play.

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  5. Valar(Keith)
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Readin Pardew's comments what are Demba Ba's chances of startin we think? and pls don quote the fpl flag 🙂

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    1. Bubbles
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Didn't Pardew say he expects Ba to be fit? If so, I'd...expect him to be fit.

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    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      pardew said shout be fit

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      1. FPL Daniel
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        should would could. damn

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  6. Noctuid
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Fantasy Overlord‘s DT for this week:

    Mignolet
    O’Brien, Ivanovic, Riise, Kompany
    Michu, Johnson, Cazorla
    Tevez (C), Berbatov, Fletcher

    Try importing your FPL team and seeing what transfers it recommends.

    http://fantasyoverlord.com/FPL

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    1. rdpx
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      I tried that a couple of weeks ago and it told me to transfer in Sahin for Michu.

      HAHAHHAHAHHHHAHH

      balls to that.

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    2. Podge
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Cracking site thanks

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      1. Podge
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Although it forcasts 60+ points for me every week so I think it's flattering me 🙂

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        1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          it tries to lure you in

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  7. gers23
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    What to do with my 2 FTs?

    A)Bale and Suarez to Sess and Fletcher

    B)Bale and Maloney to Michu and Gardner

    C)Bale to Sess and captain sess.saving a transfer

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    1. rdpx
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      B or C not A for sure

      C probably the calmest move

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    2. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      B

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    3. Arse Craic
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Sectarism out of football... especially in here - (change grav).

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      1. gers23
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Get a sense of humour

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        1. Arse Craic
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          Aye cracker. Feck all funny bout your grav...unless you're a complete scum bag.

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  8. Gaztafari
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Bench Sterling or Nastasic? Thankyou please.

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    1. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Nastasic. Yes please.

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  9. Mota
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    I need a midfielder for GW16, 17, 19. I already have Sterling.
    The options I am considering are:
    1) McAnuff (sot-sun, ARS, SWA)
    2) Robson-Kanu (sot-sun, ARS, SWA)
    3) Taarabt (wig, FUL, WBA)
    Soton mids are out of the picture as they have a blank in GW17.
    Who would you go for?

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    1. rdpx
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      HRK

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      1. Mota
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Seems the most popular option.

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    2. Mota
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Forgot to mention the budget for the midfielder: it's 5.9.

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    3. Daniel_tsl
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      McAnuff

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  10. Christina.
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    AGS odds...

    Nolan 5/2
    Wickham 7/2
    Le Fondre 22/10

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    1. FPL Daniel
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Still not used to that way of showing odds

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      1. Manani
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        +5/2
        decimals are so much better!

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  11. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Seems like Fletcher will be out for at least one of the games, also have Suarez, Bale, Walcott and Foster out.

    Hoping for good news on the rest, anyone know if any of these are likely to be fit this GW?

    Wilkinson (Stoke)
    McCartney (WHU)

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    1. Holy See
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Think Shotton's form might see Wilkinson benched if he's fit. Clueless bout Mc I'm afraid.

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    2. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Ok thanks, better with some news than no, which would be bad 😉

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  12. Planet Jo
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Mata to Walcott last week must be one of my worst moves ever.

    So what to do now? Bench Walcott? Bin him? Or just strike him off my Xmas card list for having glass legs?

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    1. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      If you still have your FT just get rid.

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    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      get rid, christmas period he will miss more games due to injuries.

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    3. Cilly Bonnolly
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Did the same transfer. If I don't get rid this week, he'll be gone next week to bring Bale back in (assuming he's fit next week).

      I also did Ba to Suarez the week before. 🙂

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  13. aussie
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Johnson captain this week = massive differential

    Thoughts

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    1. Ragin Cajun
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Very good @ least different from us Sess(c)

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    2. Ragin Cajun
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Interesting stat about Johnson though that I noticed, all his point scoring have been away from the SOL and the DGW is at the SOL.

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  14. Holy See
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Michu now the most owned player. Worthless nugget right there. The stat that is.

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    1. Drip Doctor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Aye, can't do the Carlton dance when him, RVP or Fellaini score.

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      1. rvp786
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        i can, im the only one in my ML rivals to have him. but that might change after tomorrow me thinks

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  15. svasei - Up (?) the Rovers
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Jaask (LIV) or Bego (avl)?

    Defense is: Cameron (avl), Enrique (whm), Stam (QPR) (Clyne (RDG), Rafael (mci))

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    1. FPL Daniel
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      I am playing Jask but I got this kind of decision not so good. I hate rotation.

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    2. svasei - Up (?) the Rovers
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Clyne will come on for Bale.

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    3. LOCO ABREU
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      you will play cameron? jaask then.

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      1. svasei - Up (?) the Rovers
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Yes. I guess it makes my decision a little easier. Screwed up last GW with Bego 0-1 and Jaask 3-1.

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    4. Andrew
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Jussi I wouldnt double on Stoke away to Villa

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  16. Sting
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Walcott owners are you keeping or shipping ?

    Because even if he is back for the reading game he will surely miss more games over the bush Xmas period ?

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  17. LOCO ABREU
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    So fletcher will remain a doubt. Who to captain now?Front 8:

    Cazorla/Mata/Sterling/Ramirez/Fellaini
    Rvp/Fletcher

    Cazorla?

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    1. svasei - Up (?) the Rovers
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Fletcher and Ramirez vc.

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      1. rvp786
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        wouldnt captain fletcher if he has chance of playing only one game

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    2. rvp786
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      hmm tough call aint it.

      that top 6 apart from sterling could all easily do well.

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    3. Hank Scorpio
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Caz or RVP IMO.

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    4. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      RVP

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  18. UnitednationsXI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    So i have a real dilemma gents....

    Begovic (mannone)
    enrique rafael cueller davies (demel)
    michu fellaini cazorla (sterling bale)
    rvp berba fletcher

    Have 1FT and 1.7m in the bank.....WHat should i do with bale and fletcher???
    A: I can do bale >> sess....but then i will have 3sland players in my team...this could backfire soooo badly
    B: do fletcher >> defoe....but this will leave me with no sland player for the dgw...
    C: do bale + fletch >> sess + defoe.....for a hit?
    D: cazorla + fletch >> sess + giroud for a hit...and keep bale
    E: save FT and hope for the best

    So it all comes down to how long ppl think bale be out for? and it makes no sense to take out fletcher out in the event he might start tomz..

    thoughts?

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  19. AK ⭐
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    A) Giroud and Silva

    B) Nolan and Suarez

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    1. rvp786
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      b

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    2. Daniel_tsl
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      B defo

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    3. svasei - Up (?) the Rovers
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Suarez is a must have.

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    4. COMH
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      B easily

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    5. Podge
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Why does everyone hate Giroud 🙁

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      1. Daniel_tsl
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        I don't 😉 but not getting in until Arsenal step their game up

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    1. denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Nice. Typical Mancini 'we're not very good' BS. He needs to be careful - people might start believing him.

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      1. Daniel_tsl
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        😆

        Not convinced that Silva will play though judging by his lack of training and not playing at all and the risk of aggravating the injury, especially during the Christmas period where they need everyone.

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        1. Granville
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          • 15 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          I think he'll play, this is no ordinary game. Without him they are half the team.

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          1. Daniel_tsl
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 11 months ago

            U think they'll really risk him missing out more games? Seems a bit unlikely, I don't think the derby is worth him being out for Silva being few weeks out if his injury gets worse

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            1. Daniel_tsl
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 11 months ago

              worth Silva being out for a few weeks*

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      2. Hank Scorpio
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Mancini's mind games are laughably poor, so basic and childlike.

        You've got the most expensive squad in history mate, I don't think you have got any excuses!

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    2. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      So what does it mean, "We will try with David," said Mancini.

      That they will try to get Silva fit, or let him play and take him off if it doesn't work?

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  20. FF Dirtbag
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Is there any news about Ba and Fletcher (sorry if this is a repeating question)??

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    1. rvp786
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      no concrete news. both will be given fitness tests before games

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    2. Granville
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Fletcher sounds very doubtful for tomorrow, Ba has a chance for Monday.

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  21. JapBen
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    New grav check. Any cloughie fans on here?

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  22. gers23
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Is captaining Gardner stupid? hed be my only double gameweek option

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    1. TeamSteam
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Not at all.

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    2. JapBen
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Yes, you must have one of: Michu, RVP and Fellaini I'm guessing and I think they're all better captaincy choices

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    3. COMH
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Not a great (c) choice. Having him for the double is enough.

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    4. TeamSteam
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Captaining a double GW player who has two home games against two teams who conceded 3 and 4 in their last game is bad?

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  23. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    walcott out for 2 weeks then?

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    1. TeamSteam
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Atleast up until next week, who knows with Theo. Bloody biscuit.

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  24. Hank Scorpio
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    My team this week as it stands:

    Begovic
    Hughes - Nelsen - Cameron - Demel - Cuellar
    Mata - Ramirez - Noble
    Fletcher - RVP

    Henderson - Bale - Walcott - Suarez

    I've got NO bench whatsoever, and Fletcher and Ramirez are doubts.

    So, is Bale & Walcott ----> Cazorla & Fellaini sensible for a -4 hit?

    Thanks.

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    1. Holy See
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      I'd be tempted to just do Walcott/Bale - Fellaini and hope Fletch & Ramires make it. I'd go for Fell & Michu if I was going to make 2 transfers tho.

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      1. JapBen
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Agree. I did Bale and Morrison to Michu and Fellaini and wouldn't have done it for any other players. I tend not to take hits if I can help it but Michu and Fellaini were rising, Bale was dropping so I felt I had to and as well as that Michu and Fellaini will be in my team for the rest of the season barring injuries

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  25. Ian Davis
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Get in Sessegnon or Michu? Michu is a keeper but then Sess has the DGW...

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    1. LOCO ABREU
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      no ffs

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      1. Ian Davis
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Which player then?

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  26. Andrew
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Everything look ok for this GW

    Tremmel
    Cuellar Demel Cameron
    Cazorla Michu Sessegnon (C) Fellaini
    RVP Ba Berbatov

    McCarthy Puncheon Hughes Rafael

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    1. Hank Scorpio
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      I would say so.

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  27. This!
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Bale/Mata->Nolan frees up ridiculous amount of cash. Ah yes, that's what I'll do.

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    1. Screaming Midget
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Make sure you have a plan to bring Bale back in.

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        ^^this^^

        This is what puts me off Nolan, I know I'l end up wanting to keep him. If he's not dropping again I might just bench Bale this week and re-asses next week.

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        1. This!
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          And yeah, I'm assessing Bale's situation still. Nolan has tasty fixtures after this GW so I'll just monitor Bale, Mata, Nolans prices, and of course Bale's injury situation.

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      2. This!
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        I always have a contingency plan 🙂 That's why I'm probably doing Bale->Nolan, then Mata->Bale. Don't lose much money here...and who cares by then I'm rich with 3 mill in the bank!

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    2. Daniel_tsl
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Just did Bale>Nolan a few seconds ago

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      1. This!
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Good on you, hope it pays off for you

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  28. Screaming Midget
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Yay or Nay...

    Bale > Cazorla for a hit and bench Sterling?

    Cazorla Michu Fellaini Sessegnon (Sterling)

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    1. Daniel_tsl
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      No Cazorla imo, he's like an assister's assister

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      1. athleticbilbobaggins
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Give respect to my captain please.

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        1. Daniel_tsl
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          My (VC) for the record 😉

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    2. Screaming Midget
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      In that case I'll probably just keep Bale until he returns.

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    3. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Nay for me

      As I just said, right now I'm inclined to just bench Bale, save my Ft and re-asses next week, who knows we have a new 'must-have' midfielder by then

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    4. Dynamic
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Then you'd have my midfield 🙂

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  29. Daniel_tsl
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Only hav one heavy hitter now 🙁 Cazorla too, stupid Bale injury

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