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

    Elmo injured alex wont play , vdv fab malouda and nani wont play
    either will odemwingi
    foster dann konchesky will get 2 each as will caroll and berbatov
    richards wont play

    I make it you score 10 points this week

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

      Mummy isn't injured.

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

      Wow that's very very pessimistic. I do hope what you said all dont come true or i will really be facing at a single digit point week

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    3. Bojaninho
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      15 years, 5 months ago

      what makes u think alex wont play?

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  2. Futbol Heritage
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    So Bosingwa,Nani,VDV,Mal are all early doubts for the weekend.

    Add to that the rotation threat faced by Coleman and Oshea.

    You couldn't write such stuff

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    1. Futbol Heritage
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      Oh wait Jara suspended and Fab doubtful

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

        I don't think Nani is a "doubt"... He's out, even if it's not that serious because of the derby... I think Malouda will play though...

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        1. Futbol Heritage
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 5 months ago

          The tweet also confirms that he is out for the next week.
          Am thinking Malouda,Fab,Bosingwa,Oshea,Coleman will all Play...But it just seemed much more dramatic,to have half my squad listed as doubtful

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

    hernandez not starting tonight makes him a nice pick for the weekend!

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

    Is Nasri a doubt?

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

      Not that I have heard of... Have you heard anything?

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

      I've only heard about Arshavin, Song, Denilson and Fab being doubts. No mention of Nasri.

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    3. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      lol.

      We're all starting these panic wagons here.

      Relax, we won't know until Friday who's going to play or not. Save your transfers, make them later on. This week anyway. With all these doubts, acting too soon could be really costly.

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      1. NLB
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 5 months ago

        Well said Camzy, everyone's going a bit crazy!
        Any opinions on my proposed transfers below (will wait till Friday)

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

          yeh +1 camzy, you should repost that every hr to keep people from panicking.. 😉

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        2. Camzy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 5 months ago

          Another Tevez owner 🙁

          It's tough to have Tevez. You're caught in between a long term absence and possible early return. Throw in price drops, and it becomes very hard to decide.

          I think wait for Friday, and then look at who you might want to replace out of Fabregas, Nani, Malouda and Tevez depending on injury news.

          I think midfield changes are more important. Replacing Tevez is very hard, because there are no real alternatives at the moment. I'm not convinced by Chicharito, and the cheapie strikers don't have good fixtures except Elmander.

          Decisions, decisions, but decisions to make later, not now.

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          1. NLB
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            15 years, 5 months ago

            Alright I'll definitely wait. I was looking at Elmander, but don't have a need for the extra cash (it is always nice too have it needed in the future though)

            Thanks for the help

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

    should I sell Caroll buy Hernandez? Caroll won't score at Emirates. Chances of Chico scoring against wolves at OT look good.

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  6. NLB
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    Anyone up?
    Foster Krul
    Konchesky Hughes Elmohamady Shawcross Jara*
    Fabregas Malouda Nani* Adam Barton
    Drogba Tevez* Carroll

    3 definitely out, plus a questionable Malouda

    I like the look of United fixtures (other than the derby game), so thinking of going (for a hit)
    Tevez => Hernandez
    Jara => Vidic

    Thoughts?
    Cheers

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

      Fabregas is a doubt as well. My midfield is similar to yours except i have vdv instead of malouda

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      1. NLB
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 5 months ago

        I reckon Fabregas and Malouda will play though
        Any thoughts on the transfers?

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

    Bent has scored 6 of sunderland's 9. Shocking

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    1. NLB
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      Only two players on Sunderland have scored:
      Bent (6) and Gyan (1)
      Then two own goals...Dunne and Carr

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

    Wait, wait.... If nani is out for next week as well, that means he'll be missing 3 gameweeks. Should I ship him outttt

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  9. defTouch85
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    "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"

    Weong. Buying at 8 and selling for 8.4 would result in a gain.

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

      They wrote that with the assumption that you will ship him back in when hes fit again, which, lets face it, is a very reasonable assumption

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      1. defTouch85
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 5 months ago

        Even still, he won't be 8.8 after he gets systemically transferred out.

        In the end you will be buying at 8
        Selling for 8.4
        Re-buying at 8.6

        Then his value will likely continue to rise, increasing your overall gains.

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        1. Futbol Heritage
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 5 months ago

          How is that on overall gain?
          Its an overall Loss of 0.2[if You don't sell him again]

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          1. Bigo1
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            15 years, 5 months ago

            Mate if you buy a stock at 8, mark it at 8.8 and sell it at 8.4 (while market is still at 8.8), this is still a loss

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

    My season has suffered so much because of point hits. Bramble decided to get a red card for me and SAF doesn't favour O'Shea so I already have problems in defense.
    And now if both Fab and Nani are missing, I will have problems in midfield as well. Odemwinge has been a doubt for 3 gameweeks now. What gives.
    Can't afford any more point hits but with Fab+Nani missing and Berbatov being useless of late, I can only foresee failure.

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

    More panic here by the minute. Imagine a few more injuries to Arsenal & Chelsea players.

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    1. Admiral Stark
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      OMG

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  12. Twitter
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    Please tell me it's Friday. I'm gagging for one right now.

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

      Might be an idea to fix your link.

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

        Sorry sport, mispelt 'league'.
        Great site this. Only just discovered it, wonderful thing Google.

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

          You are only coming 5th overall. You should be ashamed as an Australia. maybe you should join the FFS league. Code is on home page or in FAQ. 😉

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

            Australian*

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

    Without Nani , Berbatov will cut a lonely and desolate figure this weekend

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    1. NLB
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      But Hernandez will run riot!

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  14. 50 Fent
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    can't believe it I just transferred malouda for nani. I guess that will teach me not to make transfers till friday! Is Elmo and VDV out also??

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

      VDV possibly out, Elmo is fine.

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      1. 50 Fent
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 5 months ago

        Damn! Oh well I'll have to put samba in for VDV then.

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

    haha its gone be havoc here in the morning....

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  16. Admiral Stark
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    Morning all, nothing bad as waking up to bad news 🙁 wtf happened to Nani? That's sad, oh well. Otherwise it's humorous how Gareth Bale ran the Inter defense ragged yet again, he must be in their deepest nightmares now

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  17. Churchill
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    I'm finding all this panic quiet amusing.

    Where many see woe, few will spot the opportunities.

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

      ah.. thatcheress

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

      dont suppose youd like to share that information mr.churchill? http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_jN9isvrljN8/S-Oj3M3AhZI/AAAAAAAABNw/8gltqUGE02s/s1600/10diptv.jpg

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

        It's no big deal. Just wait until all the news filters through by Friday

        The midfielder facing the longest injury lay off, will probably get transferred out. Arteta would be the glaringly obvious choice.

        Little point banging on about 'I might have player x, x & x out'. As most of us & indeed our mini league rivals are in a similar boat.

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    3. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      Mmmm... The opportunities are now in the value midfielders.

      The likes of Nolan, Adam, Brunt, N'Zogbia.

      The thing is, few people will have the bottle to drop the likes of Nani and Malouda to get those guys in. What will you do with all that money? Takes a brave man to lose his big hitters (often for big value hits) to get one of the budget mids in. But that's where I feel you'll be getting your good points in the coming weeks seeing as the main hitters are mostly injury doubts.

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

        Many thought those who transferred out FloMo as positively certifiable. Anyone who made that move is living with that very comfortably indeed.

        As you've said, got to be brave.

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

        well i have 4.2 mill burning a hole in my budget since i took tevez out straight away...
        so am considering upgrading barton to dempsey or nolan even...
        nolans an idea cause of his goals and 2 home games coming up, barton is playing well but not fantasy wise.
        dempsey has 2 away games followed by 2 at home.
        nzogs is a yoyo
        adam i already have
        brunt has 4 away out the next 6 and 1 home being at home to city...

        choices choices..

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

          Hang on until Friday. Look at things with a very cold eye & those fixtures too.

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

            oh yeh, no chance of touching it till then plus i have the advantage of 8 hrs behind so i can read through every post :D..
            i may not even make a change this week because of the busy schedule next week.
            im in a decent position of still being able to field 11.

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

              *hoping for a Fabregas gameweek*

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

                indeed..

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  18. The Darkest Knight
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    so many players to take in....

    but, i dont want to sell anybody..!!!

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

    im considering doing barton to dempsey...

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  20. Admiral Stark
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    Tactical play, leave Nani in and captain him, select emergency captain by form. Leave the rest to fate.

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    1. Admiral Stark
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      I collected a record TEN red arrows last week, that wasn't very amusing. (Just a thought) Considering the majority might be taking hits to replace some players, I still won't touch my team this week 🙂

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

      Clever use of the rule. I might conider that. I'm really split between Berba (who might not get the full 90) and Drogba who might score in any week.

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

        It's between Charlie Adam and Brunt for me.

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      2. Admiral Stark
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 5 months ago

        I'm giving Berbatov patience on just one more week, if he doesn't do anything I might consider doing him out. I think Drogba is more consistent

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    3. NLB
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      Cole would get it...

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      1. Admiral Stark
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 5 months ago

        Why Cole?

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        1. Admiral Stark
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 5 months ago

          Sorry, got your point 🙂

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  21. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    Having kept Bale for so long, and recently ditching him after frustrations, his performances are causing me all kind of headaches. Anyone else thinking about getting him in, or is VDV more than enough spurs coverage? Perhaps even Bale over VDV?

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

    Does anyone think it would be worth taking out Tevez for two weeks until he comes back? I'm really short of plyers now that Nani isn't playing and it will mean that I would be playing without any subs, dangerous considering I have Bosingwa. Thoughts?

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

      For who though? Other than a 1 week punt on Little Pea I can't see a longterm striker.

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

      Hmmm Zigic against West Ham? Kenwyne Jones maybe?

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      1. Admiral Stark
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 5 months ago

        +1 on Zigic

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  23. Christina.
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    Why did Fergie risk Nani in the first place last night?

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    1. NLB
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      He didn't have Nani in his FPL team. His main rival probably did though

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

      Utd have a shortage first team of wingers. They number a total of . . . one.

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      1. Admiral Stark
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 5 months ago

        wrong

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        1. I Hart Van Der Vaart
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 5 months ago

          Who's the other then? Park?

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          1. Admiral Stark
            • 15 Years
            15 years, 5 months ago

            I don't need to say it, the team speaks for itself

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

          Where are the match fit first team wingers hiding, the cupboard?

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          1. Admiral Stark
            • 15 Years
            15 years, 5 months ago

            We don't have limited resources mate. I guess you didn't watch last night's game, no? Anyway here's a little read for you
            http://www.goal.com/en/news/9/england/2010/11/01/2193849/manchester-united-winger-ryan-giggs-could-return-for-derby

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

              Giggs (classy player) 'could' be fit for the next gameweek.

              Not many clubs have limited resources. All got to within their means as of next season.

              You have no match fit, natural wingers.

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              1. Admiral Stark
                • 15 Years
                15 years, 5 months ago

                Two wingers got two goals last night, and especially Obertan's was pure class. I don't need further convincing. It's unfortunate that Valencia got injured, and now Nani... but that doesn't mean we've run out of options. Ang Giggs' return should be another boost

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

                  If I am not mistaken Obertan made the pass last season for Scholes to head the winner in the Man City derby.

                  Wish SAF would play him(Obertan) more.

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                  1. Admiral Stark
                    • 15 Years
                    15 years, 5 months ago

                    🙂 me too

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

                  I suspect we could continue this debate for an extended period of time.

                  Queensbury rules?

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                  1. Admiral Stark
                    • 15 Years
                    15 years, 5 months ago

                    Of course. lol

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

        Man U's youth team will beat Buraspor.

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    3. Admiral Stark
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      I'm also asking myself the same question. smh

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  24. dizzle
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    I'm dominating champions league fantasy, 74th overall and 1st in Australia. Wish i was going this well im epl fantasy ha, 3000 just isn't good enough..

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    1. Admiral Stark
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      I missed the deadline last night so my team went unchanged, had wanted to get Bale lol

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    2. Admiral Stark
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      wow 3000 is quite good 🙂

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

    What Camzy said above has really appealed to me. I'm downgrading Nani to N'Zogbia this week. Risky, but it frees up the funs around the rest of my team. Besides, I can upgrade Albrighton to him if he starts going well again.

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

      Good luck. BB away is a nightmare game. Pick someone that at least starts off with a home game I would suggest.

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  26. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    Is Coleman a nailed on starter yet?

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  27. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    And, given my squad (linked), any better transfers this week other than Jara -> Coleman? thanks

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

    Oh what a beautiful morning,
    Oh what a beautiful day,
    I've got a beautiful feeling,
    These injuries will soon go away.

    (Rodgers/Hammerstein/Lewis & several club doctors)

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  29. Christina.
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    Cause Everybody hurts
    Take comfort in your FFS friends
    Everybody hurts
    Don't throw your transfers away
    Oh no, don't throw your transfers away
    If you feel like you're alone, no,no,no you are not alone

    R.E.M.

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

      God Inalize, you cheer me up with your posts. I suspect, correction I know, we have a similar sense of humour. Would really like to talk to you 'properly' - you know what I mean.

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  30. 50 Fent
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    The team

    Hart
    Elmo, Baines, Samba, Terry
    VDV, Brunt, Adam
    Drogba, Berba, Elmander

    Subs: Nani, Williamson, Etuhu

    Should I risk any sort of transfer this week at the cost of 4pts? I just transferred malouda for nani 🙁

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

      Wait is the simple answer. Terry or Drogba could get injured. See how bad VDV is on Friday/Saturday.

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    2. Admiral Stark
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      heard Etuhu might be back, put him as first sub over Williamson, who is the other goalkeeper?

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      1. 50 Fent
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 5 months ago

        I have myhill as the other keeper (bad I know)! Yeah I’ve been waiting for Etuhu to come back I think he’s a decent player.

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        1. Admiral Stark
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 5 months ago

          I don't know much about Myhill but my rival has had him since the start and I can guess he isn't that good. lol. okay In that case I'd just play Hart. Just like TM said it's best you don't transfer anyone out this week cuz by next week one or two transfers will definitely be essential

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