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Nani Suffers Groin Injury In Turkey

2 November 2010 412 comments
Mark Mark
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Nani has emerged as a major doubt for United’s Gameweek 11 clash with Wolves at Old Trafford this weekend after suffering a groin strain in tonight’s 3-0 Champions League win over Bursaspor in Turkey.

The winger sustained the injury on 29 minutes into the Group C clash and was replaced by Ji-Sung Park. Given that United will travel to Eastlands to face City in the local derby next Wednesday, it seems highly unlikely that Alex Ferguson will take a risk with the Portuguese winger for a home clash with Wolves should there be any doubt on his fitness.

Ferguson offered little information when quizzed on the severity of the injury in his post-match comments tonight…

“It’s difficult to say, we’ll see what Nani is like tomorrow”

Having scored the opening goal in tonight’s win, Darren Fletcher also suffered an injury, going over on his ankle an hour into the game. He too will be a doubt for the visit of Wolves. Ferguson added this on his two injury concerns…

“The problem is our travelling back. Darren picked up an ankle injury as well so there are a couple of concerns at the moment. Hopefully, they will be alright.”

We can only keep our ear to the ground for updates from Old Trafford in the next 24 hours. A spell on the sidelines for Nani will come as a significant blow to us Fantasy Managers with the United man firmly established as the “must-have” midfielder so far this season.

Nani has registered 4 goals and 8 assists in the Fantasy Premier League game to this point. Owned by over 34% of Managers in the game, Nani has risen from an initial price of 8.0 to a value of 8.8. Any transfer would therefore see most of his Fantasy owners suffer a loss.

Ferguson will hope to have Ryan Giggs fit for the visit to City on Wednesday, with Park the obvious candidate to cover on the opposite flank. Goals from Gabriel Obertan and Bebe tonight however will have put them in the frame to figure against Wolves should, as expected, Nani miss out.

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

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  1. Reds
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    Humm....So I have 5 players either out or v doubtful. Fab, Nani, VDV, Tevez, Jara. Wonder how many are in the same boat or worse? Sighs..

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    1. Van Dal
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      Nani bos malouda fabs

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    2. The Holy One
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      All of them but Tevez. Sold him before last GW.

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    3. Anti-Ipswich
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      Tevez out, Nani and Fabs a doubt. At least my rival has VDV, Tevez, Malouda and Nani

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      1. Johnny Unitas
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 5 months ago

        Nani OUT now. Confirmed:

        http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11667_6483528,00.html

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  2. Twelve years a slave
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    Thee injuries are not at a good time , three hgames in seven days coming up and Nani , van der vaart and co could miss them all

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  3. Twelve years a slave
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    Fabregas is just resting though isnt he , hes not injured. They were never going to play him in the euro game anyway

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  4. SuperDorrans
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    Still not making any transfers this week, I'll just have to play Carroll instead.

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    1. $hahriyar
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      You must play carroll!

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  5. Kagawaaaaaaw
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    I have VDV, Nani, Fabregas who are all doubts

    I have coleman, Chamakh and Berbatov who might not play the full 90 minutes.

    Im tempted to move VDV or Nani for Arteta, but logic tells me that I'm going to need an extra transfer next gameweek, and I plan to have VDV and Nani for the season anyway. Sigh

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    1. Anti-Ipswich
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      Berba will play the full 90. I am worried, however, that the Manchester derby will be his third game in a week. I'm worried he will probably get subbed around the 70th there. Do you have enough cover on your bench if those mentioned above don't play?

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      1. Kagawaaaaaaw
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 5 months ago

        Im not really concerned about the derby, Im more concerned about this gameweek because Im trying to save the transfer for next gameweek. Probably to downgrade Chamakh to Carroll and upgrade Toure to Cashley, but of course, the important point is having that extra transfer next gameweek in the likely event that someone else gets injured again

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      2. Get up ya bum
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 5 months ago

        Berba won't start against wolves imo. They have 5 games in 14 days and I can't see him starting all of them. He'll be needed for the next 2 tough away games so surely he'll be given a rest this weekend.

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

    Loads of players in the prem get knocks and injuries in games but they normally have the whole week to recover so it's alright, but next week they won't, 3 games in one week so their will definitely be injuries. People will only regret it if they don't save their transfer this week IMO.

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  7. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    For those interested Paddy Power has Wolves to beat ManU at 15-1!

    ManU line up??
    VDS
    Rafael/Ferdi(maybe)/Vidic/Evra
    Obertan/Carrick/Scholes/Park
    Berba/Pea

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    1. Evasivo
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      i'd like to put money on hernandez hatrick

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    2. demilovato- From Mexico to …
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      I'd go exactly with that lineup

      maybe oshea instead of rafael though.

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  8. That's Groß
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    arteta seems a viable option now that nani is out of saturday's game, christ everyone's either not fit or misfiring at the moment - there isn't a 'banker' in the whole game at the moment!
    think back to previous years when you could just captain lampard and not think about the rest of the team really haha
    torres (form), rooney (injured), lampard (injured and lack of form), van persie (injured), fabregas (stop/start season so far hasn't helped), gerrard (not really hitting consistent form, good player stuck in an underperforming team), malouda (has gone a tad quiet over recent weeks), drogba (when was the last goal he scored?), tevez (homesick/apparent in fighting with the manager) and now nani (injured) and VDV (not fit) have doubts hanging over them one way or another.
    come on you expensive players, sort it out!!!

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    1. SuperDorrans
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      That's why I'm finding FPL a little boring this year. Everybody has the same 'expensive' players, last year was great because Rooney & Drogba were on fire whilst Torres did well when he was fit, then you also had to fit in Fabs as Arsenal coverage seeing as RVP was injured. I'm finding it really boring that everybody has Drogba, when the time comes that Torres or Rooney show a glimpse of form, just a couple of goals then he's gone for me.

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      1. Kagawaaaaaaw
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 5 months ago

        Yes but last year the guys that should be bringing home the points, were bringing home the points. This year has been much more erratic

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        1. That's Groß
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 5 months ago

          it's so hard to predict this year, it's annoying.

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      2. That's Groß
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 5 months ago

        yeah exactly, we need some excitement come on you lot, do something special!!
        10 goals in 5 games or something like that...

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  9. Gaz Downright
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    • 15 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    Nani suffers injury? Karma at work

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  10. hannibalos
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    Coleman unsure of a start. Bosingwa unsure as well. Fabs 50-50 I guess. Nani a serious doubt if not sure out. Van der Vaart very doubtful as well. Odemwingie getting there but not 100% fit yet.

    Have already used my 1 free transfer for this week so there is a chance in the worst possible scenario to play with 8 men this forthcoming week. Worrying times!

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  11. Kagawaaaaaaw
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    Should I play Barton or Alcaraz?

    I dont see Alcaraz doing anything at Blackburn other than getting 2 points

    Barton could maybe get something, but he could also get frustrated if Arsenal dont give him any of the ball and he lunges into a 2 footed challenge on Fabregas, who just so happens to be my captain

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    1. hannibalos
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      You might have to play them both, if injuries do let players out. This is a typical wait and see week. So unhappy with myself for making that transfer so early in the week.

      As I said above, the best thing you can do is wait till the very last minutes for all the news you will get

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    2. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      Barton without a shadow of a doubt.

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  12. Johnny Unitas
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    Nani definitely out, from the horses mouth:

    http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11667_6483528,00.html

    Bear in mind he has said such things before mind, doubt Nani would be risked before Derby in any event

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  13. Lewis - Sky Pod
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    Nani > Arteta
    Tevez > Hernandez

    Thoughts?

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    1. Johnny Unitas
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      Stick with Nani, it may only be for one game, Tevez OUT Hernandez IN may be the transfer of choice this weekend if you are struggling to field 11

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  14. Gaz Downright
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    • 15 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    vdv off at half time. any word?

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    1. Johnny Unitas
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      He was carrying a knock, nothing confirmed until we hear from Harry, I have heard that he was interviewed after and seemed fine, hardly a serious injury if he wasn't on the treatment table, wait and see

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  15. Blyth Spartans
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    Why is everyone counting coleman as a doubt?

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    1. hannibalos
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      Of course not an injury doubt. But he is the first to be rotated by Moyes according to what tactical approach he will use in a game, as he clearly showed in the last game.

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      1. demilovato- From Mexico to …
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 5 months ago

        as long as he subs him off after 60 minutes again.

        It's fine by me.

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      2. Blyth Spartans
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 5 months ago

        Ahh right thanks i think he'll probably play the full 90 against blackpool. Would you agree?

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        1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 5 months ago

          Why would he? I can see him starting again and he is a big favourite up there but can't see any reason why he'd get 90 minutes

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          1. Blyth Spartans
            • 15 Years
            15 years, 5 months ago

            Because football matches usually last about that long :-p seriously though i cant see any reason why he wouldnt id say its more likely he will than wont play 90

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        2. hannibalos
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 5 months ago

          Hmmm tough question. If Moyes goes for a clear 4-4-2 maybe he will drop Coleman and let Saha partner Yakubu with Cahill moved a bit behind them. But guessing by the formation he used away against Tottenham (an attacking side as Blackpool are) where I guess he used a more cautious 4-4-1-1, there is a good chance of Coleman starting from the start of the match.

          If the game plan won't go too well, then for sure Coleman will be substituted sometime in the second half and Moyes will bring Saha in.

          It all depends on how highly Moyes regards Blackpool. Don't take it for granted but my opinion and hope is that he will start with a 4-4-1-1 that at times will be a 4-5-1 and also at times a 4-4-2. I just hope the game for Everton will go well, so Coleman can stay the longer possible in the game

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          1. Blyth Spartans
            • 15 Years
            15 years, 5 months ago

            Yeah thats my thinking too but im just confident everton will dominate and be able to stick with their preferred tactics till the end. When i say 90 mins i suppose i really mean the majority of the match

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  16. $hahriyar
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    Funny piece of trivia!

    "And then there's the case of a famous German keeper, who shall remain nameless for now. Said keeper had just moved to Milan after a successful spell with Schalke, but during one game of his five-match spell with the Rossoneri (in October 1998), he managed to upend Cagliari forward Roberto Muzzi and concede a penalty. The Milan coach, Alberto Zaccheroni, had seen enough and immediately brought on Sebastiano Rossi for the beleaguered keeper. Rossi saved Muzzi's ensuing spot-kick, but couldn't stop Cagliari winning the game 1-0. The substituted keeper was soon on his way back to Germany, signing for Borussia Dortmund, from where he moved to the Premier League. Step forward, Jens Lehmann, we salute you."

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    1. McEwan
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      i watched that game on gazzetta! Was bad times being an AC fan. Rossi, such a ledge! Had a fine game when he came on

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  17. Drip Doctor
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    No way im getting rid of Nani, 0.3 is too much of a loss to get him back in. Ill have to go into the weekend with no Utd coverage, yikes!

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    1. The Holy One
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      Yeah same. Hope Wolves can do something again or that Scholes or something gets a hattrick in a 3-0.

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      1. Drip Doctor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 5 months ago

        Hopefully not Scholes, a rival still has him, idiot lol

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        1. The Holy One
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 5 months ago

          Bebe then 😉

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  18. Blyth Spartans
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    Anyone know whats happening with de jongs injury?

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  19. TommyK
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    As long as fabs plays, my week is still alright- one of etherington or cleverley should plug the gap. I'm thinking ethers, as cleverley still not completely sure to start (though did in last match) and is playing the big, bad blackburn defence....

    Come on ethers, fill your boots! 😀

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  20. TommyK
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    With my united hat on however, I smell touble against a pumped up wolves outfit with a point to prove...

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    1. Van Dal
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      United will destroy wolves with or w/out nani. wer not citeh!

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  21. Nikos1978
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    Anyone that watched the Spurs game... Was VDV in trouble before the half when he was subbed or was it more of a precaution?

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    1. David Davros
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      Wasn't in trouble no, but i'd be surprised to see him at the weekend. After the game in his interview he basically suggested i wasn't really ready for it but managed 45 minutes, straight out said he needs a few days off after it.

      4/5 of my midfield are looking doubtful for the weekend!

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      1. Nikos1978
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 5 months ago

        Who are the other three? Nani and Fabs I assume and?

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        1. David Davros
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 5 months ago

          Malouda

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          1. Nikos1978
            • 15 Years
            15 years, 5 months ago

            At least my other 3 are Adam, Arteta, and Ferguson... And I traded Tevez out last week... So I might keep my trade and be ulta optimistic that I can somehow get over 30 points...

            I guess Nani even marginally doubtful would play at the Derby, VDV probably midweek though... WOW... 🙁

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            1. David Davros
              • 16 Years
              15 years, 5 months ago

              Yeah, i guess the upshot is that these players aren't exactly differentials - loads of people will be in the same boat.

              My hands are tied as well in that i can't really afford to get rid short term, so don't really have to think too much, more just a case of riding out the storm I think!

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  22. Van Dal
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    If anymore of my players get injured TOMORROW might have to WHIP out the wildcard

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  23. Soccer Brah
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    I currently have a midfield of

    Fabs, VdV, Nani, C.Adam, Albrighton

    Guess im knee deep without a shovel.

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  24. @FuzzyWarbles
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    Never has my lineup been settled so early in the week. What a stroke of luck

    Robinson

    Cole, Elmo, Dann, Coleman

    Fabregas(C), Malouda, Brunt

    Drogba, Elmander, Carrol

    SUBS: VDV, Nani, Jara

    What could possibly go wrong? Wake me up on saturday when i hit about 90 points. What's that you say? 40 million pounds of injured midfielders? Already taken a 4 point hit? No harm.

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  25. Van Dal
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    was a playin a sunday league match last week and scored a SPECTACULAR goal and to my bemusement the ref books me. 'what wad that for ref'' i said. He replied 'sorry no professionals mate' i said im not a professional. He said u should be ud be one of the best in the world. I said naa im making shit loads out of computers.

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    1. Soccer Brah
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      Haha, one of the best Office scenes out there. "Ive not seen him fight Chuck Norris in ENTER the Dragon. Ive seen him fight Chuck Norris in WAY of the Dragon".

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      1. Van Dal
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 5 months ago

        LOL so funny and the way he glances at the camera is priceless.

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    2. Blyth Spartans
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      Haha! Alright matt holness

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  26. Bojaninho
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    well what a grand mess this week is turning out to be....christ.

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  27. Twelve years a slave
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    Same for everyone , what will sort the men out from the boys is how they react to the crisis

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    1. Katie
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      What crisis? What's the same?

      I'm not a man or a boy.
      Are you a man Triggerlips or a boy?

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      1. Bojaninho
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 5 months ago

        katie on the vino again.? 😉

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        1. Katie
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 5 months ago

          Nah can't sleep - bloody Parisian hotels 🙂

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          1. Bojaninho
            • 16 Years
            15 years, 5 months ago

            you cant complain about paris that place never sleeps...i had some great nights out there!

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            1. Katie
              • 16 Years
              15 years, 5 months ago

              Oh yeah, tell me more..... 😯

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              1. Bojaninho
                • 16 Years
                15 years, 5 months ago

                what would you like to know..? walking back to the hotel down the champs elysees at 8am on a sunday morning from the club 😀

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          2. _Greg
            • 16 Years
            15 years, 5 months ago

            get yer rabbit art!

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            1. Katie
              • 16 Years
              15 years, 5 months ago

              😳

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              1. _Greg
                • 16 Years
                15 years, 5 months ago

                u forgot it??? ;-p

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      2. Twelve years a slave
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 5 months ago

        We will see how cheeky you are after this gameweek when

        Silva is replaced by johnsone , fab nani and VDV dont play and coleman comes off after 59 minutes 🙂

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        1. Katie
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 5 months ago

          Me cheeky? - never.

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  28. _____JR_____
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    carson foster

    faye mummy o shea konch alex

    fab bale malouda nani ferguson

    dembele drogs carroll

    any idea to im prove my team wit 1.2 in bank??

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    1. Katie
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      Use capitals for your players names.

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      1. Bojaninho
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 5 months ago

        def on the vino...she cant even see hahaha

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    2. _Greg
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      o'shea>simpson
      ferguson>essien

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    3. _Greg
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      instead of essien, could have walcott/kalou if they're gonna play

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    4. _Greg
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      dempsey?

      just get o'shea out you can't guarantee his starting place and simpson in for his value

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      1. _Greg
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 5 months ago

        dembele>hernadez also works if ya get simpson in

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  29. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    Hits galore by the looks of it.

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  30. The Gravless Sheik of Dream…
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    Damn, i took out Gerrard for Nani earlier in the week.

    Think i will hold on to my team and just captain Fabregas.

    Foster ( Carson )
    Dann Elmo Alex ( Konchesky and Richards )
    VDV Fabregas Malouda Nzogbia ( Nani )
    Caroll Odemwingi Berbatov

    Have i benched the right players?

    I have 4mil in bank should i make any changes ( 4 pt hit needed )

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