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The Numbers Game – The Minute Men

22 October 2010 624 comments
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In one of our most intriguing Members articles so far, I decided to investigate how players faired on a per minute basis when it comes to some of the vital statistics available in our Opta tables. Taking a look at Influence, Passing and Goal Threat, I investigate those players who recorded the most touches, passes, key passes, crosses and shots per minute in the Premier League so far.

The findings turned up several surprising statistics, with some major food for thought available to those considering a “route to recruit” for Cesc Fabregas this week.

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

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  1. DB21
    16 years, 5 days ago

    Similar issue for me Bob I'm working out who I should bench out of Dempsey and Carroll..

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    1. Hybrid.power
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      16 years, 5 days ago

      Carroll.

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      1. DB21
        16 years, 5 days ago

        Despite how solid West Brom are at home?

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  2. Hybrid.power
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    16 years, 5 days ago

    Ian Holloway's view on the Rooney situation:
    http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/9116212.stm

    I haven't been a massive follower of football over the years, so there's loads of things I don't know about, such as the Bosman ruling. But it seems that Holloway is a good manager who tells it as it is!

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    1. ppp
      16 years, 5 days ago

      My confusion with his view is that it sounds Man U is a charity that took rooney out of poverty. Last I heard, Rooney has played not too badly for them, helped them win a few trophies.. sounds like he's repayed them already to me..

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      1. David Davros
        16 years, 5 days ago

        Good point.

        I'm slowly starting to come round to holloway (Leicester fan - there are still scars), the last part of that video is hilarious. He needs some perspective though, much worse thigns happening in the game and in the world.

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    2. Back on the horse
      16 years, 5 days ago

      I don't think his House analogy works. Rooney is a person who agrees a contract to work for ManU.

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  3. DementedFlamingo
    16 years, 5 days ago

    Hey TM, which mids do you reckon will score most points this week in Sportal? I'm looking to bring in someone for albrighton. Already have Molouda, Essien, Gerrard, Yaya

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      16 years, 5 days ago

      I might bench Malouda depending on Carlo. I got Nani last week & the way he is going lately, he's a good choice then get Fabregas for Essien next week. Yaya is dead in Sportal soon as he will stop rising. I have Gerrard aswell & he will drop abit of value this week. Really depends on what you have to spend.

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      1. DementedFlamingo
        16 years, 5 days ago

        I got 4mil (sorry been away feeding the 2yo). I don't think that's enough for Nani though he's a bit exp. But I could downgrade albrighton and upgrade yaya

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        1. TorresMagic™
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          16 years, 5 days ago

          Maybe Taylor-Fletcher at 4.7, will rise in value. N'zogbia is great at 8.9 as he has 2 more weeks of money making. Think I will be getting him in after having a look.

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  4. Christina.
    16 years, 5 days ago

    Where is Katie?

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      16 years, 5 days ago

      Avoiding you obviously. 😛

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    2. Soop
      16 years, 5 days ago

      You fancy her don't you? You big flirt.

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      1. Christina.
        16 years, 5 days ago

        No, I'm sorted.

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  5. Mr Sitter
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    16 years, 5 days ago

    Does anyone know what time the legend that is Carlo Ancelotti might give his press conference? It's the only thing getting me through an otherwise bleak Friday morning.

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    1. Carling2K
      16 years, 5 days ago

      about 12:30pm it starts, UK time

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    2. In Like Flynn.
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      16 years, 5 days ago

      I'm hoping he starts doing them on tuesdays, it would make life easier.

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      1. Back on the horse
        16 years, 5 days ago

        I wish all managers were as forthcoming as Carlo. Especially Wenger- he is very cagey

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  6. ppp
    16 years, 5 days ago

    Nolan/Petrov to Adam/Brunt?
    Which combo? I have carroll.. Would have possibly transferred out bale (make more money) but unsure after the hat-trick!

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  7. Soop
    16 years, 5 days ago

    Tevez is going to play right? I think he's good for a goal

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    1. Cheggers
      16 years, 5 days ago

      Yep - this 442 City are on about should make for a cracking game.

      I am hoping for returns from Chamakh and Tevez

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  8. dz1984
    16 years, 5 days ago

    Looking to get rid of Foley this week - he's probably gonna get minus points and although it's gonna cost me 4pts it probably worth it.

    Would you go Elmbo or Bosingwa?

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    1. DB21
      16 years, 5 days ago

      Bosingwa is a risk imo but a huge one if it pays off

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  9. Cheggers
    16 years, 5 days ago

    Salcido or Jara this week (i.e. who should I bench)

    I worry about benching players like Salcido in case I miss a goal

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    1. Soop
      16 years, 5 days ago

      That's what I do too. But TBH, I don't know who those two are.

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  10. Gargamel
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    16 years, 5 days ago

    Will there be an Ancelotti press conference today?

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    1. Cheggers
      16 years, 5 days ago

      I hope so mate - I'd like to know for sure if Malouda will start.

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      1. Gargamel
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        16 years, 5 days ago

        Yeah me too. Will bench him otherwise.

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        1. Cheggers
          16 years, 5 days ago

          Me too, I'd rather have 90 mins from Salcido or Barton over 10 min Malouda

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  11. Soop
    16 years, 5 days ago

    Right, it sounds crazy, but here's my team:

    Foster
    Jageilka, Elmo, Coleman (doubling up on Everton Defence...)
    Adam, VdV, Nasri, Nani
    Drogba, Tevez, Caroll

    Alex, Faye and Petrov (bolton) on the bench.

    Wouldst thou make any change here?

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    1. Cheggers
      16 years, 5 days ago

      Yea Play Faye over Jags

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      1. Soop
        16 years, 5 days ago

        Against Man U? What's their record like against Man U?

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        1. TorresMagic™
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          16 years, 5 days ago

          Very crap.

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          1. Soop
            16 years, 5 days ago

            Cool, I'll bench Faye.

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            1. Cheggers
              16 years, 5 days ago

              United were awful in midweek though....

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              1. TorresMagic™
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                16 years, 5 days ago

                1 goal equal 4 less points to Faye.

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              2. Christina.
                16 years, 5 days ago

                Buraspor were worse.

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    2. Boss Hogg
      16 years, 5 days ago

      You may as well stick Alex in the starting XI on the off chance that he may start. He certainly won't be a playing sub if he's carrying an injury.

      Otherwise, I think you've got it right. If you really want to gamble, drop VDV and play Petrov. But I guess VDV is you "insurance" against an Everton clean sheet.

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      1. Soop
        16 years, 5 days ago

        Good idea. Done that with Jags as backup.

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    3. Waldaz
      16 years, 5 days ago

      Looks good, except for the doubling up on the Everton defence away at Tottenham, mmh...

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  12. TorresMagic™
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    16 years, 5 days ago

    The 3 ladies are back, wohoo. 🙂

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    1. Soop
      16 years, 5 days ago

      Are you talking about internet ladies?

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      1. TorresMagic™
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        16 years, 5 days ago

        Guess you saw them too. The ghetto blaster sounds cool too.

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  13. cruyff81
    16 years, 5 days ago

    just caught the end of another bit of holloways press conference on SSN,on about the emperor's new clothes he was

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  14. Boss Hogg
    16 years, 5 days ago

    Have I got my team right this week?
    Starting XI, subs order, captain?

    Foster (Krul)
    K Toure, Coleman, ElMohamady, Konchesky,
    Nani, Adam, Malouda,
    Tevez, Drogba (c), Carroll
    (Subs: Barton, A Johnson, Stam)

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    1. Soop
      16 years, 5 days ago

      Is Toure back? I quite like it, but I don't know who Fulham are playing.

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      1. Soop
        16 years, 5 days ago

        OOps, Konchesky plays for Liverpool now. Yeah, that's pretty neat.

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        1. cruyff81
          16 years, 5 days ago

          kolo toure is out

          http://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereveningnews/sport/football/manchester_city/s/1345963_kolo_toure_to_miss_arsenal_game?rss=yes

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          1. Soop
            16 years, 5 days ago

            Balls, I only got him in last week for my Sky Sports team. Bar Steward has cost me 2 transfers.

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            1. Boss Hogg
              16 years, 5 days ago

              To be fair, that "confirmation" that Kolo is out is from Monday.

              There is an outside chance that he'll play.

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  15. LastOneToLeaveTurnTheLightO…
    16 years, 5 days ago

    is there anyway of listening to the Chelsea press conference via radio? I'm gonna be out & about from midday unfortunately

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      16 years, 5 days ago

      Probably not, just check the tweets when you come back.

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      1. LastOneToLeaveTurnTheLightO…
        16 years, 5 days ago

        ok, will do thanks TM

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  16. bjrouse
    16 years, 5 days ago

    Which 3 would you guys play out of
    Knight, Alcaraz, Jones, Elmohamady

    Thanks

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    1. Boss Hogg
      16 years, 5 days ago

      Knight, Alcaraz and Elmo.

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      1. bjrouse
        16 years, 5 days ago

        Thanks
        That's what I had but was concerned with Wigan playing Bolton.

        Nil all draw would be good

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  17. snowman
    16 years, 5 days ago

    Guys who to get in for long term out of

    Adam or Brunt

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    1. Boss Hogg
      16 years, 5 days ago

      Both!
      But I prefer Adam because of set-pieces and the way Blackpool never stop attacking despite conceding at least 3 goals in most games!

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      1. Cheggers
        16 years, 5 days ago

        Yeah Adam.
        I have the N'Zogbia v Adam dilemma myself.

        I will study it all afternoon and then decide

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        1. snowman
          16 years, 5 days ago

          I would certainly go adam over n'zogbia but i guess my question should have been

          who to get this gw out of adam and brunt? Am dropping dempsey, have nolan or etherington to get rid of next week so am thinking about this as option to get the other one in

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          1. Cheggers
            16 years, 5 days ago

            Adam

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            1. Cheggers
              16 years, 5 days ago

              PS - Blackpool will start struggling at some point, which is why I would probably prefer N Zog.

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              1. Christina.
                16 years, 5 days ago

                That was going to be gw1....

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                1. Cheggers
                  16 years, 5 days ago

                  yeah its a difficult decision.

                  I might go Adam as I feel like I've missed N'Zogbia's points now, I should have got him 2 weeks ago.

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  18. KOGUMA
    16 years, 5 days ago

    The trouble that the lad Bale has caused me.

    Between now and next week do I have

    1.) Bale, Nasri & Carroll

    OR

    N'Zog, Fabregas, Carroll

    OR

    3.) Bale, Fabregas, Varney

    Team already linked. Have shifted Alex to Coleman already. Plus I have VDV so Spurs overkill perhaps?!

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    1. In Like Flynn.
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      16 years, 5 days ago

      Looks like 2 for best spread imo.

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      1. KOGUMA
        16 years, 5 days ago

        That was the original plan cheers mate. Just the Bale hatrick really screwed with my brain! Will no doubt come back to haunt me!

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  19. Brian (Not the Messiah)
    16 years, 5 days ago

    malouda and 5.4 mil striker

    or

    berba and nzog + .6 mil

    ?

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  20. eMDilla
    16 years, 5 days ago

    Morning Scouts,

    Defensive question on who I should bench this week ??

    Jags, Figs, Elmo, Givet, Dann

    Need to bench 1 or 2 if I want to play Fergie in midfield

    Any help appreiciated

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    1. Boss Hogg
      16 years, 5 days ago

      Bench Givet for definite.
      Next on the list would be Jags, but I quite fancy Everton to shut-out Spurs this weekend.

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  21. ppp
    16 years, 5 days ago

    Who to get rid for coleman, K.Toure or Shawcross?

    Shawcross will go soon regardless, but selling toure will make it easier to bring fabs in next week. Also, planning on bringing in kolarov once he's fit and playing.

    Defence is Alex, ShawX, K.Toure, Konchesky, Elmo

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  22. Boss Hogg
    16 years, 5 days ago

    OMS.

    ....order my subs.

    Adam Johnson, Barton, Stam

    (with Kolo Toure in my starting XI this could be vital!)

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    1. Cheggers
      16 years, 5 days ago

      Barton IMO, then AJ then Stam

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  23. jimmythegent
    16 years, 5 days ago

    Hey guys,

    Im an unfortunate owner of yaya toure.

    If Roberto switches to a 442 are we likely to see:

    Milner, De Jong, Barry, Silva
    Tevez, Adebayor

    With yaya just coming back from injury aswell ive got a feeling he wont play this one.

    Thanks for feedback

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  24. herman murman
    16 years, 5 days ago

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/jonathanstevenson/2010/10/pele_or_maradona_who_is_the_gr.html

    who is the greatest, Maradona or Pele?

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    1. Gargamel
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      16 years, 5 days ago

      Maradona, but Zidane beats them both!

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    2. Boss Hogg
      16 years, 5 days ago

      The problem with this debate is that people hardly ever saw Pele play. The world saw him have great World Cups in '58 and '70, but how much else did we see? He also played in a lot of rigged friendlies and meaningless promotional matches.

      Of the two I'd say Maradona, but to be honest I'd put Zidane above them both.

      Feel free to shoot me down in flames.

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      1. Boss Hogg
        16 years, 5 days ago

        Ha! Just saw Gargamel's comment above. Good man!

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        1. herman murman
          16 years, 5 days ago

          zidane? no way, best player of his generation yes. I've really only seen maradona play and is my favorite player of all time (except King Henrik)

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      2. Gargamel
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        16 years, 5 days ago

        Great post!

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      3. Locarno
        16 years, 5 days ago

        Clive Mendonca.

        Easy peasy.

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    3. Soop
      16 years, 5 days ago

      I see discussions like these, and I'm perplexed that Dean Windass is never involved.

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  25. Floydy_floyd
    16 years, 5 days ago

    If I put K.Toure in my team (as he won't play) and put 3 at the back, then put Carrol as first sub, will I defo get Carrol's points and move to a 2-5-3??

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      16 years, 5 days ago

      No

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      1. Floydy_floyd
        16 years, 5 days ago

        damn, what will happen then?

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        1. Boss Hogg
          16 years, 5 days ago

          Your highest place (as in the order of your subs) defender will come in to give you 3 playing defenders.

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        2. Cheggers
          16 years, 5 days ago

          Your first defensive sub will play.

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          1. Floydy_floyd
            16 years, 5 days ago

            Damn that changes everything!! I'm sure i've seen a team with 2 def's.

            Ok, whom to play out of James Morrison and Andy Carrol then?

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            1. Cheggers
              16 years, 5 days ago

              Dunno - tricky one. I'd go Morrison but its dodgy leaving strikers out

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            2. TorresMagic™
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              16 years, 5 days ago

              You must have been drinking.
              http://www.flip-coin.com on that decision.

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        3. TorresMagic™
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          16 years, 5 days ago

          You get the next defender. If you only have 2 playing defenders, you will get a 0 for the 3rd defender. You must play 3 defenders minimum.

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  26. Galverion
    16 years, 5 days ago

    Thoughts on captain folks ? 🙂

    I have Drogba and Malouda but both have doubts ; injury to Drogba (and if he does play, will it be 90 mins ?) and some reports suggesting Malouda may be rested for this one.

    I have Nani and Berbatov but not keen to captian either away at Stoke....so how about my next option...Van der Vaart home to Everton ?

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    1. Soop
      16 years, 5 days ago

      wait for Ancelotti's press conference. But probably Drogba.

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  27. Doudou
    16 years, 5 days ago

    I'm thinking of captaining Ashley Cole. Bound to play, probable CS and possible other returns...thoughts?

    Its either him or Gerrard

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    1. Boss Hogg
      16 years, 5 days ago

      If I had Ashley Cole I would captain him.

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    2. Locarno
      16 years, 5 days ago

      I've got a feeling A Cole WILL be rested.

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      1. TorresMagic™
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        16 years, 5 days ago

        Zhirkov to take his place is my guess.

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        1. Cheggers
          16 years, 5 days ago

          Yep - A Cole being rested this week is nailed on. Malouda probably will get rested too but I'm hopeful that he won't.

          Coles been struggling to finish games and Chelsea's kids could beat Wolves, terrible team.

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    3. Galverion
      16 years, 5 days ago

      Fair shout for either....Cole would be better, but Gerrard is a good back-up.

      I am hoping, REALLY hoping, that Liverpool will at LAST keep a clean sheet....I have Skrtel and Konchesky in for this one...

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      1. Cheggers
        16 years, 5 days ago

        Have you not got Didier Drogba?

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      2. In Like Flynn.
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        16 years, 5 days ago

        Two Liverpool defenders? HHhhmm. I'm giving A Cole the band and hoping.

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  28. FPL Daniel
    16 years, 5 days ago

    Lads which one to play?

    Jara or Carroll?

    Reasons please.

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    1. Cheggers
      16 years, 5 days ago

      I'm playing Jara, although I am not overly confident of a clean sheet tbh

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    2. J0E
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      16 years, 5 days ago

      depends on the rest of your team...but I'd say its equal stevens. Jara could get 6pts, but probably 2pt. Carroll about the same. Can't see more than one goal or assist in him away. the crowd on his back could fire him up more....or set him into a red card rage.
      Conclusion - Jara is safety first option, Carrol the riskier move.

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      1. FPL Daniel
        16 years, 5 days ago

        Do we think Fulham will score? I think I am more on favor on that opinion.

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      2. In Like Flynn.
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        16 years, 5 days ago

        Morning Jonty not sure the term Fire Him up very nice. 🙂

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        1. J0E
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          16 years, 5 days ago

          I'm hoping the west ham fans start singing the Julie Driscoll hit 'Wheels on Fire'...its gonna be a goal or card fest.

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          1. In Like Flynn.
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            16 years, 5 days ago

            LoL 🙂 🙂

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    3. J0E
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      16 years, 5 days ago

      I've just looked at your team....you have 12 players the same as me....so why am I 80,000th odd in the world and you are 600th ish?

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  29. RottenTroll
    16 years, 5 days ago

    Who is going to play most in Man City's back 4 this year - anyone?

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    1. FPL Daniel
      16 years, 5 days ago

      Boateng, Toure, Kompany, Kolarov is my guess.

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      1. David Davros
        16 years, 5 days ago

        Yeah i'd guess this would be the first choice too.

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  30. David Davros
    16 years, 5 days ago

    Silva was absolutely quality last night, great to watch. Still not convinced in fantasy terms mind, but i'll be keeping an eye on him.

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    1. Boss Hogg
      16 years, 5 days ago

      He is superb isn't he?

      Much better than his brothers, Gilberto, Sterling and Long-John.

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    2. Back on the horse
      16 years, 5 days ago

      Yeah, he looked great on the ball. Can turn on a sixpence. Don't know about defensive qualities but i guess they have de jong et al for that

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