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The Captain Poll – Gameweek Ten

29 October 2010 721 comments
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The captain’s poll this week is fairly indicative of one key decision that needs making ahead of Gameweek 10, and something which we will be covering in more detail as the day rolls on. Let’s take a quick wander through how it is shaping up so far…

Cesc Fabregas
Arsenal Captain. Penalty taker (we think). Bonus Point Hogger. Nobel Prize Winner. He’s just about got it all, and he’s also got a march on all the competition at the forefront of captain’s poll this week with 59% of votes so far. All of the aforementioned, tied in with a home fixtures against West Ham (bottom of the table and having just played 120 minutes of Carling Cup action), are all simple indications as to why Cesc is ahead, and well ahead at that; he’s a fantasy thoroughbred. For the views of a select bunch of Scouts on the Spaniard, keep your eyes peeled on the site a little later today.

Samir Nasri
Arsenal midfielder. Back-up penalty taker (we think). Recent friend of the Bonus point judges. Fifth grade spelling competition winner. He’s beginning to live up to his “new Zidane” billing, and for those Fantasy Managers seemingly shy of the money, is representing the next best option in the captains trail ahead of the Gameweek. The Frenchman’s selection as “the next best option” makes it clear that Arsenal are the forefront of most people looking to captain this week with his 15% (along with Chamakh and Nasri too) meaning the team as a whole claim 77% approval.

The rest…
There’s not much meat left on the bone after the Arsenal contingent are taken out of the equation, but a handful of Fantasy Managers do seem set on looking beyond The Emirates. A paltry 7% of managers will be hoping that Didier Drogba bounces back from his irregular 2 point captain’s debacle last week; he faces Blackburn who have a tough home defence boosted by the return of Samba and Nelsen, but you can never bet against the Ivorian. Despite facing his old club, Dimitar Berbatov has only managed to sneak 1% of the vote while team-mate Nani has 2% ahead of the game versus Spurs. It’s slim pickings out there.

Which Arsenal player are you backing then? Are you one of the select few not putting your faith in The Gunners? If you’ve yet to vote head back to the frontpage and do so, whilst remembering to back here and join the impending discussion on those choices made.

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  1. greghammer95
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    15 years, 6 months ago

    Well. I just watched the England Vs Germany semi final shootout from 96 for the first time.... How sad.

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    1. Bubbles
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      15 years, 6 months ago

      Why? Did you think England were going to win?

      8&)

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      1. greghammer95
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 6 months ago

        I knew England were going to lose, but what a poor penalty from Southgate. :'( 8)

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        1. Rasping Drive
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          • 16 Years
          15 years, 6 months ago

          Replay the tape and gape in wonder at Gazza's miss from a yard out in (I think) extra time.

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          1. Bubbles
            • 16 Years
            15 years, 6 months ago

            Just to let you know Greg, tape was what people used to record programs on. Sort of like a really crappy DVD, but not a disk.

            http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-54855637/stock-photo-old-vcr-tape.html

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            1. greghammer95
              • 16 Years
              15 years, 6 months ago

              I know what a tape is, in fact I have actually used tape's in the last week.

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    2. andy85wsm
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      • 15 Years
      15 years, 6 months ago

      for the first time?!

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  2. AMZ
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 6 months ago

    Best midfielder to buy for 7.3 million? any suggestions?

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    1. Drip Doctor
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      • 15 Years
      15 years, 6 months ago

      Bale or N'Zog for me

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      1. jam
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 6 months ago

        Or Walcott as a gamble?

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  3. Dhubanmonkey
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    15 years, 6 months ago

    who to drop from my midfield of nasri ,malouda,adam,nani and vander vaart in order to get fabregas in?

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    1. TO
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 6 months ago

      nasri

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      1. PB-THE-VET
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 6 months ago

        vdv, can see nasri and fabs sharing

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    2. Dzaow An
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 6 months ago

      I have the exact same midfield and the exact same conundrum - Malouda most money to lose, Adam - always good to have a successful cheapie, Nasri - why get rid of an Arsenal player at them mo? - Van der Vaart - also a reasonable loss of money and he just seems like he'll do well. Van der Vaart?

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      1. Dr. Rog
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 6 months ago

        Sp*rs have some decent home fixtures coming up

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  4. PB-THE-VET
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    15 years, 6 months ago

    Ive got a bad feeling about this ars whm game. All this hype, all these transfers, all the points hits. Could be a disaster like all the other weeks of disapointment. I predict grown men in tears tommorow, me included, and not happy tears as fabs scores his fifth from a ball bouncing off his back or something . . . . . gonna be a nervous night

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    1. greghammer95
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 6 months ago

      Indeed it will, But on the up side if Arsenal lose, West Ham win 🙂

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      1. Rasping Drive
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        • 16 Years
        15 years, 6 months ago

        Greg, are you actually going to transfer Heskey in? If you don't and he bangs in a brace you will look an awful arse

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        1. greghammer95
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 6 months ago

          Of course I am. Will leave me with 0.0 in the bank after upgrading Davies -> Fabregas.

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    2. Baletelli
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 6 months ago

      I was just thinking the exact same thing. I'll be honest, the thought of my rivals having three Arsenal players and them scoring well makes me feel ill but Arsenal have let me down at home once already this season, the fact it's a local derby and the Hammers are a wounded animal make me think it's not going to be easy as everyone thinks. I'm hoping just having Fabregas and not going Arsenal mad pays off for me. I'm hoping Fabregas steals Nasri's points and Chamakh is as shit as I think he is.

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  5. united1192
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 6 months ago

    Krul
    Coleman Toure Konch
    Malouda Nani V Vaart Walcott
    Carroll Drog Berb

    Subs: N'zog, Jara, Foley

    Malouda > Fabregas??

    2 mil in bank, right transfer??

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    1. Joey
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      15 years, 6 months ago

      why is your team different to the one in your link ???

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      1. united1192
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 6 months ago

        Ah shite, better change it again, keeps happening. cheers.

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        1. Manif
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 6 months ago

          I come to my own team clicking on your name. Interesting!

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  6. He Kane He Saw He Conquered
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 6 months ago

    This may sound like the stupidest question ever but i have a feeling ameobi may score lol...who do i bench, Bale or big Shola??

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    1. Scratch
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 6 months ago

      Nah, the stupid part was using the word "stupidest".

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      1. He Kane He Saw He Conquered
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 6 months ago

        haha good point...so who to bench?

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    2. tazri
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 6 months ago

      bale

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      1. He Kane He Saw He Conquered
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 6 months ago

        hmm shola is currently first sub...just feel i need a player worth something on bench this week with doubt over malouda and bale...

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        1. AMZ
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 6 months ago

          I think Bale will put in a good performance this week. Hasn't got much in the past few weeks but one of uniteds weakest areas is right back. Could be a good week for Bale. Shola on the bench

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  7. Romford Pele - Don't w…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 6 months ago

    need three out of: konchesky, bosingwa, foley, o'shea, elmohamady

    help!

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    1. Dirty_Harry
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 6 months ago

      Bosingwa, O'Shea and Elmo(Mummy)

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    2. greghammer95
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 6 months ago

      Bosingwa, Elmo, O'Shea....

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  8. tazri
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 6 months ago

    who do you think will play out of djourou and squillaci. and who will partner vermaelen once fit.

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    1. applebonkers
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      • 16 Years
      15 years, 6 months ago

      djourou only plays when wenger has no choice but to play him. this week with squillaci and koscielny fit again (was only fit enough for the bench last week on his return from injury) i can't see djourou gettign a sniff. oh and i fancy koscielny to get the nod alondside vermaelen when he's back

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      1. TO
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 6 months ago

        koscielny djourou - This weekend
        Vermaelen & koscielny - Once Verm is back

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    2. Romford Pele - Don't w…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 6 months ago

      i think first choice is vermaelen and koscielny.
      this week will be squillaci and koscielny (i think!)

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  9. kidblast
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 6 months ago

    Who would you prefer to start this weekend if you had to chose between Jose Enrique or Alcaraz?

    Thank you.

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    1. SnoopDogSmokesWeed
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 6 months ago

      Jose Eneriqueeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee is yourrrrr mannnn

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      1. In Like Flynn.
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        • 15 Years
        15 years, 6 months ago

        have to agree, but I know I'll bench Alcatraz one week and he'll get a dozen.

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  10. thehodge
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 6 months ago

    Heskey out for up to 6 weeks.

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    1. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      15 years, 6 months ago

      That's a serious stag do

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  11. Dave Bauer
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    15 years, 6 months ago

    Foster or Jasskelainen for this week?

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    1. Ole Gunnar Kush
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 6 months ago

      jasskelainen i'd say .

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      1. SnoopDogSmokesWeed
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 6 months ago

        jussssssiiiiiiii is yourrrrrrrrrrrrr mannnnnnnnnnn

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    2. TimeDrifter
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      • 15 Years
      15 years, 6 months ago

      Jasskelainen for sure

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  12. Scratch
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 6 months ago

    For those considering whther to play a Brum def/keeper this week.. Birmingham away from home in EPL this season:

    Sunderland: Conceded 2
    Bolton: Conceded 2
    West Brom: Conceded 3
    Arsenal: Conceded 2

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  13. andy85wsm
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    • 15 Years
    15 years, 6 months ago

    I would LOVE IT, absolutely LOVE it, if Bosingwa plays tomorrow.

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    1. thehodge
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 6 months ago

      Why wouldn't he? Ab said earlier that in training Bosingwa Terry and Formd Rb and the two centre back positions plus MacEachran was in midfield which could be possible considering Ramires is a doubt.

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      1. thehodge
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 6 months ago

        *Bosingwa Terry and Alex formd Rb

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      2. andy85wsm
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        • 15 Years
        15 years, 6 months ago

        I'm not saying he won't. I just know he may get rotated but I knew that when I bought him in. It's just a follow on from a conversation on the last page 🙂

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        1. Marknlard
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 6 months ago

          It would be very nice, andy!

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      3. applebonkers
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        • 16 Years
        15 years, 6 months ago

        i don't think bosingwa will play. hell no imo, and to rub salt in it i think as a full back he's much more likely top come off the bench for 1 pt than a cb. the training footage was interesting as the only players i recognisd in bibs were terry, alex, bos, drogba and anelka. BUT mceachran was also wearing a bib (first start away to blackburn? seriously doubt it) and i am half sure van aarnholt was wearing the bib at lb too. logic would suggest ivanovic rb, only hopefull bosingwa owners seem to be suggesting otherwise

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        1. andy85wsm
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          • 15 Years
          15 years, 6 months ago

          I'm not suggesting anything. I'm hoping.

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        2. Scratch
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 6 months ago

          Unfortunately I think you're right, Ivanovich would be better suited to this match unless Ancellotti plans to set Chelsea up for the counter attack. I'll just cling to the hope that he was setting up his defense in training to get them used to each other once more. But it makes far more sense to send Bosingwa out against Moscow next week to sharpen him up since they've already qualified.

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    2. Joey
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 6 months ago

      .....and then concedes 2

      that would just be the icing on the cake for you , wouldn't it ?

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      1. andy85wsm
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        • 15 Years
        15 years, 6 months ago

        ha - wouldn't mind that, at least he started 🙂

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  14. GeneralDisarray
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 6 months ago

    On WC. Should I get Boswinga or Alex? Obviously Alex would be better this week, but he is a bit more expensive with less chance of an assist/goal.
    Alex's place more secure than Bos?

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  15. He Kane He Saw He Conquered
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 6 months ago

    what ya reckon chances are of bale and malouda both gettin no game time?

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    1. GeneralDisarray
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 6 months ago

      28%

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      1. gazbhoy32
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 6 months ago

        Agreed, I worked it out as 28.29873% to five decimal places. 😉

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        1. GeneralDisarray
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 6 months ago

          Bale not starting = 56.49285%
          Malouda not starting = 50.09259%

          Bale AND Malouda not starting = 56.49285%*50.09259% = 28.29873%

          So you are correct gazbhoy!

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        2. J.A.R.V.I.S
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 6 months ago

          did you remember to account for Snow, Riot and earthquake related abandonments.....didn't think so 28.29874%

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          1. GeneralDisarray
            • 15 Years
            15 years, 6 months ago

            But surely snow, riot and earthquake related abandonments would lead to the Match being cancelled, in which case it doesn't matter whether or not they start, hence it should be eliminated from the calculation.
            I stand by 28.29873%

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      2. SnoopDogSmokesWeed
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 6 months ago

        nah id say 16.958%

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    2. andy85wsm
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      • 15 Years
      15 years, 6 months ago

      Very low. If Bale gets benched (which I dont think he will), he will come on at some point.

      Malouda will play again I reckon with Kalou keeping his role as the impact sub. But who knows.

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  16. gazbhoy32
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 6 months ago

    Nasri is going to be the midfielder of the season if he can stay injury-free, IMHO.

    A good bet for Captain this week, his form is a bit hotter than Fab's.

    Off-topic: do you think Walcott will play this week?

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    1. tazri
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 6 months ago

      i completely agree with your point about nasri. so does my gravatar. walcott will come on and score

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      1. Lew
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 6 months ago

        I don't. He will return to the shadows due to the comeback of Fabregas. VDV will be midfielder of the season.

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        1. gazbhoy32
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 6 months ago

          VDV will most definitely be up there.

          As for the Nasri/ Fabregas combo, Nasri is more goal-intensive than Fab- I can see Fab assisting a fair few (if not all!) of Nasri's goals. They'll pretty much share the bonus points when Fabregas settles back in.

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    2. GeneralDisarray
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 6 months ago

      If you have Nasri and Fab though, you must surely captain Fab. On Pens (I think) and has greater change of assisting.
      Think their chances of scoring are pretty equal however (aside from Pens)

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  17. Dhubanmonkey
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 6 months ago

    really unhappy - Did a stupid early transfer of Dempsey to Nasri and now I cant see how to get Fabregas in . I need him as my big opponent doesnt have him and i need a differential to catch up and he is a perfect catch up person. How do i get him into my team? Tevez out can be part of the move
    Help me im going mad!

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    1. dogtanion
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 6 months ago

      Tevez> Bent then Malouda> Fabregas.. I would say Tevez> Chamakh but 3 offensive Arsenal players is a bit of an overkill.

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    2. GeneralDisarray
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 6 months ago

      Tevez > Chamakh/Hernandez/Adebayor/Balotelli etc
      Malouda > Fab

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      1. Dhubanmonkey
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 6 months ago

        Blimey - Isnt Malouda a keeper?

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        1. J.A.R.V.I.S
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 6 months ago

          No a forward! - (sorry I hate myself too)

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          1. greghammer95
            • 16 Years
            15 years, 6 months ago

            Fail? He's a midfielder. If that was unintential then you are unbelieveably retarded.

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        2. Woy of the Wovers
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 6 months ago

          No, a midfielder....

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          1. J.A.R.V.I.S
            • 15 Years
            15 years, 6 months ago

            For the purposes of FPL yes...

            but from the perspective of him mirroring anelkas right hand role on the left in a "championship manager type not a striker but "a forward" type situation .....

            then...I stick by my original comment

            tough crowd....

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  18. Dhubanmonkey
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 6 months ago

    Oh and while im at it
    Do i play Foster away at Villa or Carson away to Blackpool?

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    1. tazri
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 6 months ago

      carson

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  19. jimlad
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 6 months ago

    Hey Guys,

    its wildcard week for me and this is the team i have made up, does anyone have any comments?

    I did have tevez and nasari but with tevez's injury i have changed to Berba and Fabs.

    Foster (Krul)

    COleman, Elmo, Konchesky (Jara Simpson)

    Fabregas, Malouda, Nani, VdV (Ferguson)

    Berbatov, Drogba(C), Carroll

    Cheers for the advice folks!

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    1. jimlad
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 6 months ago

      fabs is captain, sorry for my madness there!

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      1. In Like Flynn.
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        • 15 Years
        15 years, 6 months ago

        Good use of the WC

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    2. GeneralDisarray
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 6 months ago

      Not bad. I'd consider playing Simpson ahead of Konch

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  20. tazri
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 6 months ago

    new post suckaas

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  21. T_phipps
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 6 months ago

    I have two free transfers. Can't decide between these choices!

    (A)
    Out: Bale and Tevez
    In: Fabregas and Chamakh

    OR

    (B)
    Out: Etherington and Tevez
    In: Nasri and Chamakh

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    1. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      15 years, 6 months ago

      A.

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  22. Scratch
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 6 months ago

    Hah! for all those who jumped the gun and offloaded Tevez, Mancini says he'll be ready for West Brom
    http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/m/man_city/9139085.stm

    And for all you hopeless United fans who've been cosying up to the idea of Sneijder possibly joining at some point:

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/9137564.stm

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    1. lightspeed
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 6 months ago

      the thing is that Tevez is going to drop tonight, his replacements (chamakh or Hernandez) have already increased by 0.1m and are likely to go up again (0.1 in real terms)

      Value wise (even those like me who got him at 10.4m) stand to lose 0.1m or maybe break even.

      In the meantime, there are no guarantees that he will be fit, ready and selected VS West Brom. If he is, West Brom away is hardly a walk in the park this season, this is followed by a tough contest VS Utd.

      For me it was about value and fixtures, his replacements are likely to get 3 games to his 2 and against theoretically easier opposition.

      Would have liked to have avoided the hits tho 🙂

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  23. unoaime
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 6 months ago

    Robinson, Gomes
    Coleman, Shawcross, Cole, Samba, Toure
    Nani, Malouda, vDV, Petrov, De Jong
    Bent, Tevez, Carroll

    Sorry to post again guys. Should i use wildcard? Suggest a transfer for me or should i swap Petrov for Fabregas and Tevez for Varney for a 4 point hit?

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  24. Flog the trog
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 6 months ago

    Maaaaasive kaffufle I'm in bum sniffers

    I reeeeally don't wanna leave Elmo out but do I have a choice? Team is

    robbo

    Coleman / Cole / bosingwa

    vdv / nani / fabs / Adam

    dembele / drogba / chamakh

    mummy / ferguson / Simpson

    any ideas?

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  25. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 6 months ago

    Is boswingwa gonna start tomorrow as Alex is playin so wondering who is the right back for tomorrow

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  26. TeddiPonza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 6 months ago

    Thinking about a cheap goalie to rotate well with Foster (after this GW). Don't you agree that Carson rotates well with him?

    Also thinking about which defender to bench this week.

    Got Faye, Dann, Williamson, Mummy and Hughes.

    Thinking about benching Dann and Faye.

    U agree?

    Thanks.

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  27. KOGUMA
      15 years, 6 months ago

      Alright guys,

      Have I got these in the right order? Want Fabregas but want to keep Nasri so going to work on a way to upgrade N'Zog to Fabs in a few weeks while downgrading a Jaask, Jones & Carroll.

      Jaask

      Elmo, Coleman, Dann

      Malouda, N'Zog, Nasri (c), Nani, VDV

      Drogba, Berba

      Subs: Foster, Carroll, Williamson, Jones

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    • unoaime
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 6 months ago

      Brunt or Adam?

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      1. unoaime
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 6 months ago

        Actually, Brunt or Adam or N'Zogbia?

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    • Berbarito !
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 6 months ago

      Struggling with deciding which 11 to put out from the following:

      Foster, Krul
      Ridgewell, Elmo, Bosingwa, Coleman, Simpson
      Nani, Vdv, Fabregas, Malouda, Nzogbia
      Drogba, Hernandez, Carroll

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    • AP
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 6 months ago

      No Hernandez in the captains poll?

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