Gerrard Injury Adds to Hodgson’s Woes

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Isak	LIV	10.3m	82.5%	Unlikely
Gakpo	LIV	7.3m	89.5%	Unlikely
Casemiro	MUN	5.7m	87.3%	Unlikely
Darlow	LEE	3.9m	84.7%	Unlikely
Ndiaye	EVE	6.2m	88.2%	Unlikely
M.Salah	LIV	14.0m	96.5%	Unlikely
Justin	LEE	3.9m	81.6%	Unlikely
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Aaronson	LEE	5.4m	74.3%	Unlikely
Struijk	LEE	4.3m	73.4%	Unlikely
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Cherki	MCI	6.4m	43.1%	Unlikely
Frimpong	LIV	5.7m	69.3%	Unlikely
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Beto	EVE	5.0m	72.1%	Unlikely
Shaw	MUN	4.5m	65.9%	Unlikely
Brobbey	SUN	5.3m	65.9%	Unlikely
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Muñoz	CRY	5.8m	59.1%	Unlikely
Ngumoha	LIV	4.3m	64.5%	Unlikely
Richards	CRY	4.4m	64.2%	Unlikely
Sarr	CRY	6.3m	61.1%	Unlikely
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Aina	NFO	4.7m	52.3%	Unlikely
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Emenalo	CHE	4.5m	98.5%	Likely
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Longstaff	LEE	4.8m	99.5%	Maybe
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Tchaouna	BUR	4.8m	96.3%	Maybe
Senesi	BOU	5.2m	98.5%	Maybe
Palmer	CHE	10.5m	93.1%	Maybe
Mayenda	SUN	5.2m	93.9%	Unlikely
Estève	BUR	3.9m	93.6%	Unlikely
Slonina	CHE	3.9m	93.0%	Unlikely
McAidoo	MCI	4.5m	93.3%	Unlikely
Cullen	BUR	4.9m	92.8%	Unlikely
Sánchez	CHE	4.8m	92.0%	Unlikely
Grealish	EVE	6.3m	92.5%	Unlikely
Guéhi	MCI	5.1m	95.0%	Unlikely
Trafford	MCI	4.5m	88.5%	Unlikely
Dorgu	MUN	4.1m	87.5%	Unlikely
Johnson	CRY	6.5m	87.7%	Unlikely
John	NFO	4.0m	86.2%	Unlikely
Salmon	ARS	4.0m	86.3%	Unlikely
Ekitiké	LIV	9.1m	74.6%	Unlikely
Gusto	CHE	4.9m	82.6%	Unlikely
Gravenberch	LIV	5.5m	75.9%	Unlikely
Mee	MUN	3.9m	79.3%	Unlikely
Enzo	CHE	6.5m	78.0%	Unlikely
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Hall	NEW	5.4m	73.6%	Unlikely
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[sbu_large_image] Injuries

18 November 2010 679 comments

johnfinlay

Steven Gerrard will undergo a scan today to assess the extent of a hamstring injury sustained in England’s 2-1 friendly defeat to France last night at Wembley. Gerrard left the field after 84 minutes with the problem, breaking an agreement between Liverpool and England stating that the midfielder would only play for an hour.

The prognosis is not yet known, although the Daily Telegraph’s Henry Winter has reported through his Twitter account, that Gerrard could be out of action for 4-5 weeks…

The Reds were left fuming after Fabio Capello decided to break their promise by keeping the player on the field. Liverpool’s head of fitness and conditioning Darren Burgess vented his anger on Twitter, although the rant was removed shortly afterwards…

“Unbelievable from all associated with England and English FA with regard to Steven Gerrard’s injury. Completely ignored agreement and past history.”

The Liverpool captain’s possible spell on the sidelines will come as a massive blow for Roy Hodgson’s men and a large proportion of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) Managers, with the player currently boasting 12.9% ownership. Although one of the most expensive players in the FPL game at £11.4 and by no means enjoying his greatest season, Gerrard has managed to notch-up a steady 57 points this so far this term and could leave Fantasy Football Managers with a dilemma.

With the probable absence of Gerrard and Lucas Leiva’s suspension, Liverpool are facing a crisis in midfield for the visit of West Ham on Saturday. This surely means that, along with Raul Meireles, Christian Poulsen will start the game and the likes of Jonjo Shelvey and Jay Spearing could hope for some minutes. With Gerrard being the regular spot-kick taker Fernando Torres, who is also a doubt, will be the likely replacement.

Saturday’s home fixture against West Ham is a must win game for Liverpool, but with doubts hanging over several key first-team regulars (Torres, Joe Cole, Dirk Kuyt and Martin Skrtel) and of course the Gerrard injury, it is already looking a potentially uncomfortable encounter for Roy Hodgson’s side.

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jamsiep
15 years, 5 months ago
Does anyone know if Jara was part of the Chile squad that played Uruguay in the early hours of this morning? Because if he is then he'll have travelled across half the world and will only be back in training tomorrow....

With Elmo almost certain to be on the bench, it would be a bit of a blow if Jara didn't start either. I may just bench him anyway though, Coleman isn't a terrible option for this weekend, or any weekend for that matter.
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1. Stefan Kuntz
  15 years, 5 months ago
  http://www.wba.co.uk/page/News/0,,10366~2223941,00.html
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  1. jamsiep
    15 years, 5 months ago
    Merci beaucoup.
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  2. SL8
    15 years, 5 months ago
    Thanks Mr Kuntz!! could do with his clean sheet points from last night!!
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john29
15 years, 5 months ago
What combination is better for the next couple of GW's:

A) Jussi & Kyryagos
B) Jussi & G Chill
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1. john29
  15 years, 5 months ago
  *Cahill
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keith
15 years, 5 months ago
Can Mark or one of the team explain how the "sort by difficulty" function on the ticker is worked out? How is it weighted for no of home games, difficulty of opponents etc.
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SuperDorrans
15 years, 5 months ago
http://www.westbrom.com/forum/index.php?topic=66340.0

Kind of a source for Brunty's injury.
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1. tosey
  15 years, 5 months ago
  works for me, tim cahill stays in my side for another couple of weeks then!
  
  no rooney in my plans now tho
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Cottyuk
15 years, 5 months ago
I think alot of people have got sand in their vagina today, me included. Might it be the weather?
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1. andy85wsm
  15 years, 5 months ago
  I don't have a vagina to get sand in.
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  1. Bonny Scott
    15 years, 5 months ago
    What about your man vagina?
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    1. andy85wsm
      15 years, 5 months ago
      Wouldn't that be a mangina?
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      1. Bonny Scott
        15 years, 5 months ago
        Yeah it would be similar enough in terms of size and position
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2. Cottyuk
  15 years, 5 months ago
  I just ripped the crap out of someone on another forum. I felt very smug until he replied "you sir, are very rude". Although I laughed, I did feel a little guilty!
  
  Anyway is MU's Ferdinand good to go this weekend?
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Ollie
15 years, 5 months ago
Guys, does anyone know (any Stoke fans here?!) about Faye and why he didn't play the last game?

There's no word on him in the injury news section. Appreciate any info.
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1. J.A.R.V.I.S
  15 years, 5 months ago
  I don't think he was (or is) he's just getting rested every few weeks - he's got a long standing back issue (a la Ferdinand) my take is he will play this week.
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  1. Ollie
    15 years, 5 months ago
    Ok, thanks 🙂
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Zizou
15 years, 5 months ago
so arteta out nani in (correct move) keeping malouda for one more week, yes or no

think nani will rise 2nite
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1. Stefan Kuntz
  15 years, 5 months ago
  Yes
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  1. Bonny Scott
    15 years, 5 months ago
    yes also
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2. mahone24
  15 years, 5 months ago
  Think thats what im planning but im wondering when that Everton penalty is coming too
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  1. The Bandit
    15 years, 5 months ago
    He would probably miss on current form.
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3. Connor's Calling
  15 years, 5 months ago
  i cant decide with Malouda. I really cant. i dont have VdV...so that's the obvious switch. But seems counter-productive to get rid of Malouda now (having missed VdV's home points already).
  
  Arteta to Nani seems sensible...
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4. Marknlard
  15 years, 5 months ago
  I've reluctantly done Arteta>Nani already. Really want to lose Malouda, but he's still more likely to get points than Arteta now, even in Chelsea's form.
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Bonny Scott
15 years, 5 months ago
I presume Hart will make the weekends game, has anyone heard anything on his injury?
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1. Freshy
  15 years, 5 months ago
  http://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereveningnews/sport/football/manchester_city/s/1371576_city_hopeful_over_tevez_hart?rss=yes
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tosey
15 years, 5 months ago
rbj, u say u brought brunt in already? u guna sit tight? im getting rid, next up is everton away

shame as i fancied him to score well this weekend
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1. SuperDorrans
  15 years, 5 months ago
  Stoke are our bogey team, I don't really think any Albion fan expects a win this weekend. I reckon draw..
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2. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
  15 years, 5 months ago
  yeah i bloody have him. did my transfers after the shitiest week ever last sunday, so hes on the bench for now.ill play HUnt instead probably. i hope adam bloody makes it.
  
  in fairness though, we're speculating on the speculations of a few wba fans, nothing certain hyet
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  1. tosey
    15 years, 5 months ago
    well i hope its a false alarm but seems strange that one would say he just got a text about it and the rest say its on their world tv
    
    anyway heres hoping hes fit
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SuperDorrans
15 years, 5 months ago
For the first time ever, I knee-jerked last week and I've made an eight point hit, got in Toure, Odemwingie and Nani. Could work but was really no need for the Toure transfer, already have Kolarov and could have easily just benched Elmo for this week. Hate taking 8 points hits aswel, it's like against my small law..

Jussi
Kolarov Toure Konchesky
Fabs Nani Arteta VDV
Drogba Carroll Odemwingie

Foster, Coleman, N'Zogbia, Jara.

?
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1. jamsiep
  15 years, 5 months ago
  Nice team! We have only 3 players different in our entire squads!!
  
  Vidic, Elmo, Cahill vs Toure, Konchesky, Arteta
  
  ...and I'm thinking of changing Elmo to Konchesky in a couple of weeks!
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  1. SuperDorrans
    15 years, 5 months ago
    I think we've had similar teams all the way through, I think we have about 2000 places between us in ranks aswel, haha!
    
    You bit the bullet and went with Coleman in the end I see? I know how much you disliked that bandwagon! I'll warn you about Konchesky, possibly the most frustrating player ever! 3 cleanies so far, been on my bench for 2 of them! :/
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mahone24
15 years, 5 months ago
Pondering a few transfers. Any thoughts

a/ Arteta, Berb, A Cole - Nani, Rooney, Konchesky (or other) 4 point
b/ A Cole, Brunt, Drogba, Nani, Rooney, Cahill 4 point
c/ A Cole, Arteta - Nani, Cahill
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1. zizou
  15 years, 5 months ago
  C best one as it doesn't imply a hit, but not sure about losing Cashley. How long have you had him in your team (i.e. how much has his price gone up?) Could you do any other transfers to get Nani for Arteta?
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  1. mahone24
    15 years, 5 months ago
    I havent had Cashley that long and I've got Bos already so covered on Chelsea. only players I could take out to get Nani would be Drogba, Fab or Berbatov. How's your team looking for this week?
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    1. JC
      15 years, 5 months ago
      Mahone Ive a similar transfer dilemma... have 2 freebies and planning to get Nani in too. Cahill is my ideal choice for centre back, due to his nice run of fixtures and his goal scoring potential from set pieces. But then its between Arteta and Bale out to get Nani in... Im gonna wait til 11:30 Saturday to decide more than likley 🙂
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    2. zizou
      15 years, 5 months ago
      Scwarzer
      Coleman-Bardsley-Cole
      Albrighton-Fabregas-VDV-Nani
      Tevez-Drogba-Carroll
      
      If you have Bosingwa, and Cole isn't going to be impossible to bring back, I agree with C.
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SkintEastwood
15 years, 5 months ago
Premier League updates are saying he'll be out for a long time.

http://premierleagueupdates.blogspot.com/2010/11/gerrard-facing-lengthy-lay-off.html
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Boom!!!
15 years, 5 months ago
brunt n adam out of this gw?
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wagner is king
15 years, 5 months ago
what are the best newcastel opptions for back 4 for a long tearm buy?
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1. jamsiep
  15 years, 5 months ago
  Simpson
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  1. zizou
    15 years, 5 months ago
    +1
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    1. Boom!!!
      15 years, 5 months ago
      +2
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      1. IAmTheWalrus
        15 years, 5 months ago
        +3
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        Johnny Unitas
        15 years, 5 months ago
        =6!
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pompeyfan
15 years, 5 months ago
As Gerrard will probably be out for a while I am thinking of bringing in Torres or Rooney, which of these is the most likely to start this weekend do you think?
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1. Johnny Unitas
  15 years, 5 months ago
  I would say Torres is more likely to start, I would prefer Rooney over the next 3 games
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stelin83
15 years, 5 months ago
torres will start.. not so sure on rooney
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1. pompeyfan
  15 years, 5 months ago
  Cheers guys. I think I might go Torres as I can see Liverpool scoring some goals again WH & Torres will surely be involved. I also wanted Gerrard for the next 10 game weeks so Torres will do as a replacement
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SuperDorrans
15 years, 5 months ago
What does everyone think of this?

Chelsea
Bolton/Newcastle draw
WBA/Stoke draw
Wolves
Man Utd
Cardiff

115/1..
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1. mahone24
  15 years, 5 months ago
  At 115/1 not bad at all.
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  1. Johnny Unitas
    15 years, 5 months ago
    Nice, I do think that Bolton will beat Newcastle though, but there great odds!
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    1. SuperDorrans
      15 years, 5 months ago
      Might just put £2 quid on!
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2. zizou
  15 years, 5 months ago
  Looks really good considering the odds!
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3. Attila the Bum
  15 years, 5 months ago
  Good 'un that Super D, I'm hopping on it (but adding QPR for the craic) 🙂
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  1. SuperDorrans
    15 years, 5 months ago
    Would be nice if it came off, skint at the moment! 🙁
    
    Really think it stands a good chance though. Chelsea will win IMO and everyone will go on about their spirit, blah blah. Bolton have been winning too much recently, surely can't win another, Newcastle are decent away from home but can't see them winning so draw. Doubt Stoke will beat us to make it 3 wins in a row but we won't win, their our bogey team.
    
    Blackpool need to lose a game, their 'honeymoon' period has gone on for too long. Wolves, although I hate to admit it are playing well and can see them winning this one.
    
    Feel Cardiff is quite dodgy, not sure why, but we'll see..
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zizou
15 years, 5 months ago
If Gilks is out, who will replace him? Obviously Kingson in the short run, but Rachubka is set to return in November, would he get the nod ahead of Kingson if fit?
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1. Boom!!!
  15 years, 5 months ago
  kingson...
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  1. zizou
    15 years, 5 months ago
    I just saw this:
    http://www.eatsleepsport.com/blackpool/ollie-hit-with-keeper-headache-1121149.html
    If that's true, then I guess Kingson is quite safe.
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NLB
15 years, 5 months ago
A. Malouda, Elmo to Nani, Kolarov (4 pt hit, 1+ in the bank)
B. Arteta to Nani (no hit)
Team in link.

Leaning toward A cause I want to give Arteta one more week and I don't see Elmo getting back in his side anytime soon.
Any thoughts?
Cheers!
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1. zizou
  15 years, 5 months ago
  I usually dont applaud the point-hitting transfers, but I think this is justifiable (i.e. A is the best option).
  I'd want to keep Arteta and get Nani, so Elmo and Flomo out seems sensible
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Bojaninho
15 years, 5 months ago
cahill > nani

or drogba >rooney (depending on news tomoro)

im leaning to nani...
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1. tosey
  15 years, 5 months ago
  i was going to do both until brunts injury news
  
  id def do the nani one over the rooney one tho, no contest
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  1. Bojaninho
    15 years, 5 months ago
    even with cahills half decent form and playing up top... just think rooney could score 3 or do nothing and not even come on
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stelin83
15 years, 5 months ago
i think bolton, and stoke will win
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funksoldier
15 years, 5 months ago
Which Man United players are the most likely to be rested ahead of Rangers away next Wednesday?
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1. Johnny Unitas
  15 years, 5 months ago
  none, United only need a draw, good league result is a priority
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2. SuperDorrans
  15 years, 5 months ago
  I don't think they can afford to rest anyone. Too many slip ups so far and Wigan on their day are tough to beat.
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3. Boom!!!
  15 years, 5 months ago
  nani,berba,rio,evra n possibly vds...
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  1. Boom!!!
    15 years, 5 months ago
    sorry i meant they will be rested for champs lg game...
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4. Cottyuk
  15 years, 5 months ago
  Good question, I can't answer it but I'm also looking for some inspiration here.
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Attila the Bum
15 years, 5 months ago
Jamsie P!
Firstly, how are you liking Black Ops? Not been able to go online with it yet, but completed the solo. Pretty good.
Secondly tell me about Chelsea's likely backline for the next couple of weeks, are Terry and Alex long term crocks?
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1. SuperDorrans
  15 years, 5 months ago
  Black Ops on 360?
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  1. Attila the Bum
    15 years, 5 months ago
    PS3, just moved house so no internet at home yet. Missus loves it, I'm going mad!
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  2. Johnny Unitas
    15 years, 5 months ago
    Im on 360 SD, you? (flandrigan)
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    1. SuperDorrans
      15 years, 5 months ago
      Mine is dann17 x
      
      Yes, the kiss is part of the GT, won't be online until Sunday though! 🙁
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      1. Johnny Unitas
        15 years, 5 months ago
        is that Dann17(SPACE)x?
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        SuperDorrans
        15 years, 5 months ago
        Yeahhhh.
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2. Johnny Unitas
  15 years, 5 months ago
  Not JamsieP, but my 2 cents:
  
  Black OPs is good, Multiplayer is not as good as MW2 for me though, but maybe it will grow on me. Some of the maps are just annoying, but there is more variety in some of the other maps in comparison to MW2.
  
  Bosingwa/Ferreira/Ivanovic/Cole
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  1. Attila the Bum
    15 years, 5 months ago
    Looking forward to getting online with it, though will no doubt spend the first while getting sniped by crafty little shitehouses in hideyholes.
    So would I be mental in getting rid of Bosingwa then? I sort of have to in a way as Gilks is crocked and I want the Shrekkish one.
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    1. andy85wsm
      15 years, 5 months ago
      I doubt it. The maps aren't sniper friendly and sniping isn't as easy as on MW2.
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    2. Johnny Unitas
      15 years, 5 months ago
      are you going for Roondog this weekend?
      
      I don't think you would be mad to ship Bosingwa no, I just wouldn't trust that defence to keep people out at the moment, a good team does not turn pants over night, but, with their 2 best CB's out, you would have to say that they will face similar problems to the ones United faced last season with Rio and Nemanja Brickface out.
      
      Shitehouses and Shitehawks - love your lingo ATB
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      1. Attila the Bum
        15 years, 5 months ago
        Oh think of a noun, add shite in front and bobs your shiteuncle. Facing up to a 8 point hit, drastic yes but with Gilks crocked I need to swap him that necessitates Bosingwa going too. Might as well throw Rooney in whilst I'm at it, could be a gamble that actually pays off for a change. I'll leave the moves until tomorrow afternoon though - just unsure of Rooney's chances of starting.
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  2. SuperDorrans
    15 years, 5 months ago
    I prefer Multiplayer to MW2 tbh. Just think their is more structure to it, no heartbeat sensors, not many rifle grenades etc. Most of the maps are good, haven't really got a bad word to say about any of them other than Havana and Nuketown which just pisses me off..
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    1. Johnny Unitas
      15 years, 5 months ago
      Nuketown is just retarded, the spawning anywhere and everywhere means you could get killed within a milli-second of spawning. More annoying is how many "shitehawks" keep picking the bloody level, I don't agree with this vote the next level thing
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      1. greghammer95
        15 years, 5 months ago
        I am probably one of the annoying "shitehawks" I love the map, I am not one to promote camping but I just find a spot/building, use the Galil which has a lot of range, and away I go, It is annoying though. 90-23 I got on Nuketown, also I got 71-5, You have to love the Attack Dogs. 🙂
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        Attila the Bum
        15 years, 5 months ago
        Attack dogs? Man oh man they better get me online quick......
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        AP
        15 years, 5 months ago
        Bleh. Mw2 > BO
        
        Too much lag, everyone playing the same class, crappy maps.
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        Attila the Bum
        15 years, 5 months ago
        Any RoonUpdates AP?
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        AP
        15 years, 5 months ago
        He's lost half a stone in America apparently. Phelan should let us know if he'll play although i bet he says 'he'll be involved'. With Drogba full of malaria, i'm willing to take the gamble and 8 point hit it up (i think).
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        Attila the Bum
        15 years, 5 months ago
        8 pointing myself, though Im torn between Drogba (means NO Chelsea) or Tevez (bound to come good once I bin him again). This really is an incredible chore of a season. 😕
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        Johnny Unitas
        15 years, 5 months ago
        Greg, that is most disappointing, you are the type of COD player I hate, "I am not one to promote camping" but you do, you rat! Hate those guys, probably because my patience gets the better of me when I am killed like 5 times by the same guy and I keep charging for him but he has a little nook that he can just about see me coming from and shoot me everytime!
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        Attila the Bum
        15 years, 5 months ago
        Ha! I'm also a advocate of the bayonet charge throwing grenades and foaming at the mouth. Campers generally clip me a dozen times before they get their rightful comeuppance.
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        SuperDorrans
        15 years, 5 months ago
        Once you get on a streak Nuketown is amazing, Chopper Gunner and you'll kill it but most the time it is just annoying.
        
        Anyone else finding Black Ops harder than the other Call of Duty's online? On the others my KD was about 1.4, not amazing but decent, at the moment I'm under a ratio of 1, despite 12hr's playing time! :/
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        IAmTheWalrus
        15 years, 5 months ago
        what level did ye all play campaign mode on?
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        Attila the Bum
        15 years, 5 months ago
        Hardened, and while I wait for t'internet going through it on veteran. Tough cookie me.
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        IAmTheWalrus
        15 years, 5 months ago
        all mu buddies are nerdy gamer types so im ashamed to even admit to them that im stuggling with hardened,
        
        only got the game yesterday, my first COD, dying...a .... lot!
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        SuperDorrans
        15 years, 5 months ago
        Haha, I've had the game since release and haven't even clicked on 'Campaign' in the menu yet.
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        Attila the Bum
        15 years, 5 months ago
        Yeah that happens, you just have to shout BASTARD and try a different approach. Loved the helicopter mission but overall sort of a little disappointed by the solo, felt short and shallow.
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        RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
        15 years, 5 months ago
        they alwasy are shite arent they. i love th solo army games that are done well- remember metal gear solid and the like? long time gone...
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        Attila the Bum
        15 years, 5 months ago
        RBJ - Bring back Cannon Fodder! That was a classic
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        Bojaninho
        15 years, 5 months ago
        jesus greg,shouldnt you focus on the school work a bit more rather then getting scores like that on BO. 90???????? WTF lol
        
        has a world at war feel to it to be honest, im enjoying but mw was better and i think infinity ward are much better then teryarch at this.
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        AP
        15 years, 5 months ago
        Porkies going on methinks. Wee jamsiep said greg was terrible at mw2 😉
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        Attila the Bum
        15 years, 5 months ago
        All he did on MW2 was trap me in a corner, like some kind of army perv. Porkies indeed 🙂
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        greghammer95
        15 years, 5 months ago
        Porkies? Porkies? This is why theatre mode is such a good introuduction. Ask JamsieP to check my Most Kills, which tells you what is the most kills that player has got in one game, it will say 90. JamsieP was lying by the way. I did a few Wager Matches with him the other day, whooped his ass.
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        Attila the Bum
        15 years, 5 months ago
        Glad to hear it Greggers 🙂 Keep him subdued so I might be able to beat him when I finally get online
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3. andy85wsm
  15 years, 5 months ago
  Black Ops is pretty good online. Not as good as MW2 imo, but not getting noob tubed every 2 seconds (in fact I've only been noobtubed once in about 25 hours play time) is great.
  
  The matchmaking is pretty terrible but I'm told that's been patched.
  
  Wager matches are pretty fun!
  
  I prefer the maps on MW2.
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J0E
15 years, 5 months ago
Re Brunt - what does the password protected WBA website say exactly. I've yet to see any evidence of an injury at the mo, except for a WBA forum message saying he's out. His injury leaves me a little short if true and at the mo its a big if.
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1. SuperDorrans
  15 years, 5 months ago
  Ah sorry, didn't realise it was passowrd protected. Erm, basically Di Matteo revealed on Albion Player that Brunt was out this weekend, so people are saying on our forum anyway. He came off on the 47th for NI so pretty sure it's true..
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  1. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
    15 years, 5 months ago
    i read two match reports nad it didnt say he came off, bloody shite reporting...RAG reporting! 🙂
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2. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
  15 years, 5 months ago
  as i said above, we're speculating on speculation here. it seems someone is out for the weekend, they said its brint, but it could be anyone. I hope hes ok, i only get him for this game 2 weeks ago as part of a plan.
  Until its up in a proper website no point worrying about it
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  1. Attila the Bum
    15 years, 5 months ago
    Yo RBJ! Been offline for a bit, hows the scammers going?
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    1. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
      15 years, 5 months ago
      me too man...they gave up. could have been somehting to do with me wishing them a stint of bowel cancer and a visit from grace jones in heat 🙂
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      1. Attila the Bum
        15 years, 5 months ago
        Jeez I had one of those visits once, got a shattered pelvis and I'm still pissing blood. Good times though
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  2. SuperDorrans
    15 years, 5 months ago
    Yeah, thats what the thread is on the forum. Someone wrote 'Who is out for the weekend' and people said it was Brunt, which apparently Di Matteo said..
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3. tosey
  15 years, 5 months ago
  Re Brunt, this wasnt posted on here by another alonso, its on west broms main forum, theres no way it will be a wind-up, trust me i hope it is as i have him and expected him to do well this weekend but likelihood of him playing now is very slim in my opinion
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  1. Bubbles oOoO
    15 years, 5 months ago
    Couple of match reports I have seen suggested he (Brunt) and Hughes of Fulham were both taken off at half time but only as part of a pre-arranged agreement NI had with their clubs, with the match only being a friendly.
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    1. J0E
      15 years, 5 months ago
      I heard that as well, Brunt was substituted because of the arrangement not injury. If he is injured it was something that happened after the match or undetected. Unless I see something official I'm reserving judgement. Perhaps someone has put 2 and 2 together and come up with 5.
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Johnny Unitas
15 years, 5 months ago
http://www.teamtalk.com/everton/6513868/Donovan-delays-decision-on-move

Coleman would be finished in January should this go through?
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1. Boom!!!
  15 years, 5 months ago
  he can be a good replacement for pienaar if he decide to leave....
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2. David Davros
  15 years, 5 months ago
  Hope it does. He was quality last year, will be good to watch. Probably good for a ff punt too.
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3. Attila the Bum
  15 years, 5 months ago
  Newcastle are after him too, but he seemed pretty happy at Everton last season so I imagine he'd go back. Why didn't Trapp give Coleman a run out last night?
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  1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
    15 years, 5 months ago
    Attila, welcome back!
    
    It's a strange one, although Coleman doesn't really fit Trap's style of play. However with a talent like that you'd want him to be playing, also it could have been to send a message to say you're not going to walk into the side, there's competition here as well.
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    1. Attila the Bum
      15 years, 5 months ago
      Cheers Soup - only a brief visit I'm afraid. Still waiting on broadband being moved to new gaff. Trap's a funny one, I would have bunged Coleman straight in there - he's one of the few Irish players doing anything this season.
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      1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
        15 years, 5 months ago
        Also, Shane Long played very well.
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  2. Johnny Unitas
    15 years, 5 months ago
    Trapp should of given him a run out, dunno
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4. si
  15 years, 5 months ago
  Osman will replace Coleman when fit anyway. Coleman is not all that. Headless chicken, will have a few decent runs but ultimately unreliable and erratic.
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  1. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
    15 years, 5 months ago
    hes not a headless chicken man, hes quite good actually. he could have 2 goals in as many games had the ref allowed play continue last weekend against arsenal when sagna fouled saha.
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    1. JC
      15 years, 5 months ago
      Of course Trappatoni thinks otherwise RBJ.. Wnker for not playing him last night!
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    2. si
      15 years, 5 months ago
      Headless I tell ya RBJ, Headless. I am sure he will become a top player in time though.
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wagner is king
15 years, 5 months ago
best options for man city defence?

taking price and first choice in to mind?
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1. David Davros
  15 years, 5 months ago
  I think Kolarov is the best option long term, not a guaranteed starter at the moment but i think worth the risk.
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2. The Stock
  15 years, 5 months ago
  Kolarov
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3. Boom!!!
  15 years, 5 months ago
  k.toure
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4. FPLord
  15 years, 5 months ago
  hard to tell. many on here would say kolarov, but I'm not sure if he's going to start every game yet. I'm pretty happy with Toure atm, but must admit that he offers no BP and attacking potential.
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  1. The Stock
    15 years, 5 months ago
    Kolarov is a set piece specialist so will offer a goal threat
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GoatGoat
15 years, 5 months ago
According to talk sport, Gerrard is out for 3-4 weeks.
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1. si
  15 years, 5 months ago
  Lovely stuff.
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si
15 years, 5 months ago
WTF?? why is Alex even over there?

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/nov/17/chelsea-brazil-alex-substitute

I hear Torres featured for Spain last night, so cannot be a doubt this weekend? Actually, he probably injured himself raising off the bench.

Re: Gerrard. Lolz.
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1. AP
  15 years, 5 months ago
  He'll still need his Op though right?
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  1. si
    15 years, 5 months ago
    Apparently so. I just have no idea what value there was in him going half-way round the world to confirm this.
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  2. The Stock
    15 years, 5 months ago
    Exploratory surgery so in effect is not injured yet. The fact that the Brazilian doctors concur with Chelsea's over the need for surgery makes this most baffling none the less!
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goon87
15 years, 5 months ago
Does all the Kolarov hype mean Boateng will benched at the weekend?
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1. Johnny Unitas
  15 years, 5 months ago
  Nope, Boateng will play RB and Kolorov LB
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Jinswick
15 years, 5 months ago
Quick poll...

a) Arteta & Alex -> Nani & Cahill (8 point hit)
b) Malouda -> Nani (4 point hit)

any reasoning would help also! Thanks
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1. Boom!!!
  15 years, 5 months ago
  8 point hit is too much too take this season so go for option b
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  1. Jinswick
    15 years, 5 months ago
    If Cahill & Malouda outscore Arteta & Foley (defender that would come in) by 4 points then it's a fair play right?
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