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The Saturday Surgery

4 December 2010 202 comments
Akers Akers
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As another Fantasy Premier League deadline approaches, we are once again left to pick up the pieces after an eventful week for our Fantasy stars. This is where the Saturday Surgery comes in, and this week it’s a major one…

For the first time this season we have to check which Premier League fixtures are actually going ahead. As it stands only Blackpool’s home tie against league-leaders Manchester United is definitely off due to a frozen pitch. With under-soil heating a given at all other Premier League grounds, it’s unlikely well see any more postponed for this reason.

However, treacherous under-foot conditions in the surrounding areas of stadia up and down the country will no doubt be under scrutiny in the hours building up to games (all kicking off at 3pm today). So, caution must be advised when taking massive points hits, as it could all be futile. Personally, I’m spreading the risk amongst as many fixtures as possible, so if one or two fixtures go, half my team doesn’t go along with it.

Snow-aside, and some major names miss out regardless for various reasons. Rafael Van der Vaart (injured), Cesc Fabregas (injured) and Mikel Arteta (suspended) are three of the big ones to note.

With time (and the weather) against us, our search for players to replace our non-starters (five, maybe six in my case) has to be narrowed. Luckily, everything you need is close at hand. Short-term, there’s last night’s Scout Picks. Longer-term, there’s The Watchlist (on the home page underneath the Season Ticker). If you feel you need to go out of that selection, then our Team News section is home to our predicted line-ups for the games going ahead this weekend.

Lastly, you need a captain. As always, the Captain’s Poll is in the middle column of the home page, but remember to ignore the votes cast for Manchester United (and Blackpool?) stars before news of that postponement came through.

If, like me, you need a final sanity check before submitting any changes to team, then head over to the Saturday Surgery chatroom to discuss matters.

Akers Richard or Akers, as he is known, has been regularly haunting this site since July 2008. He is young and foolish, take what he says with a pinch of salt. Follow them on Twitter

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

    first?

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

      ghey

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    2. TorresMagic™
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      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      well done

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

    All other games are definately going ahead, right?

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    1. threeputt
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      15 years, 5 months ago

      not unless you have psychic abilities

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

    MGP captain. What have I done???

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    1. cucumber
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      15 years, 5 months ago

      not a terrible decision.. has scored in 2 out of his 3 last games. and home to wolves who are 19th. and is bound to get 3bps if he scores.

      then when you think about it that way, its a good decision.

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

    havent made my transfer yet

    Barton to Nasri? Arsenal have tough fixtures ahead tho.....

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  5. EastLeakeTerrier22
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    Which of the 3 options is best?

    1) P Jones + Etherington
    2) D Collins + Dunn
    3) P Jones + Dunn

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    1. Cornholi0
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      15 years, 5 months ago

      I think 3. is best

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  6. damiang2233
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    Morning everyone, just wondering if any games called off due to weather apart from the united game. Thanks

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

      so far, no

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      1. damiang2233
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 5 months ago

        oK thanks when do u think we might know if they are.

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  7. shredder
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    15 years, 5 months ago

    One more change to make. Transfer in Bent or chamakh. ? Any thoughts

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    1. Bubbles
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      15 years, 5 months ago

      Brought in Bent and given him the armband if that helps.

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      1. DickFranDyke
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        15 years, 5 months ago

        Bent - 5 home games in 8 against WHU,Bolton,Blacpool,Blackburn & Newcastle.
        Weather looks good too. http://www.safc.com/news/20101203/club-issue-advice-to-fans_2256213_2236476

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      2. shredder
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers. Thats exactly what I planned to do

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  8. Alonso14
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    15 years, 5 months ago

    Will Kalou start today?

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    1. Alonso14
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      or is essien a better option!?

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

        i think both will start

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  9. JamieG
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    15 years, 5 months ago

    Cant make my mind up this week.

    Adam>Bale

    Thoughts?

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

    I hate not having noon kick offs 🙁

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

      I agree come on sky sort it out!

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

        Massive Ipswich v Swansea game on at 12:30 boys...

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

          Bubbles, you just made my day...thanks

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

      I makes me VERY angry too Aris...i feel your pain. Last time this happened was about a month ago & i was in a bad mood all day!

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  11. Bubbles
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    15 years, 5 months ago

    Like a few of you I suppose, last midfield spot, money is no issue.

    Narrowed it down to:
    - N'Zog
    - Etherington (Slightly favouring him as they have B'pool at home next week).

    (I already have MGP & Brunt)

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

      same position as you mate, im thinking Ethers!

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  12. Just_Ty
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    Still undecided on Barton vs Jones, going with the mid at the moment... (other defenders are CHE, LIV, MCY)

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  13. Egg noodle
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3259740/Man-Citys-Mario-Balotelli-and-Jerome-Boateng-have-had-a-training-ground-bust-up.html
    atleast balotelli looks fit to start lol

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  14. Eatspressure
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    lads please opinions would you be happy with this team and no hits this weekbeen hit bad by UTD cancellation , I can field this team however
    Gordon
    Samba Konch Coleman Kolarov
    Jarvis Bale Nasri (C) Ferguson
    Drog Carrol

    considering
    option 1 Rooney - Tev drop Coleman to bench
    option 2 Coleman - HUTH

    really appreciate it

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

    Nani> Arshavin or Kalou? any ideas?

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    1. Tin of Directors
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      I'm considering Arsh but not 100% sure yet.

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  16. Spankarelli
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    15 years, 5 months ago

    I have a BIG issue. VDV (out) but am keeping him, now Nani, Rafael, Adam all not playing so I am a player short.
    Is it worth taking another hit to bring in someone for Adam? (currently already taking a 8 point hit this week).

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    1. Egg noodle
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      i took a 12 pointer to field 11 players

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

    ok so I have Vidic and Nani, i'll bench them and bring in Knight and Hutton, I don't like this situation at all.

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  18. Cheggers
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    going Dunn over MGP.. any reason why i shouldn't?

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

      He'll probably breakdown after 10 minutes.

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    2. Jas aka The age of Ozil is …
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      15 years, 5 months ago

      Dunn is a croak and pedersen is on form

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    3. gatzi
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      MGP in form, Dunn done nothing

      🙂

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  19. Nibbsy
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    15 years, 5 months ago

    Bale or MGP? All my rivals have Bale, should I go the safe route or the differential?

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

      Ive gone MGP - if I were brining in Tot mid right now it be Lennon.

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

        Cheers. Bale surely a better option than Lennon though?

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  20. Evasivo
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    15 years, 5 months ago

    Can someone tell me Man City's usual defence line up?

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

      This week i'd say it'll be:
      Boateng Toure Kompany Kolarov

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  21. strongbad
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    Already had to made a 4 point hit just to field an 11 with only 2 mids!

    Option left

    a) play 5-2-3 (Foster, Bosingwa Konchesky Jones Coleman Simpson, MGP Zog, Drogba(c) Davies Carroll)
    b) stick with 5-2-3 and another 4 point hit - Coleman>Kolorov
    c) play 4-3-3 and take 4 point hit for Adam>Nasri with Coleman sub

    Option c) sounds best, but it is really a one week transfer. Any comments appreciated, thanks!

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  22. thehodge
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    Nasri,Bent,Drogs,Carroll or Nzog for the armband?

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

      GET BENT!

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  23. erbend
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    Arshavin or Kalou

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    1. Tin of Directors
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      Arshavin.

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

        He never completes a full game though.

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  24. bring_on _the_fantasy
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    hmm A or B

    Kalarov and Malouda

    or

    save cash and go Kolarov and MPG - I wont have and chelsea players in my team then though

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  25. uzbeque
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    Coleman or Knight, who to play?

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    1. Egg noodle
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      knight

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  26. fib
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    15 years, 5 months ago

    Is Vidic->Kolarov a good solution?

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  27. Hybrid.power
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    I need help! Four of my midfielders aren't playing this weekend. http://fantasy.premierleague.com/M/entryhist.mc?id=24685

    Any suggestions?

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

      U aware?

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

        What?

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

          Haha, guess not, strong avatar though

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

            He's my f**k yea guy. Not feeling much like him today though!

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    2. Tin of Directors
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      Not many would agree but I'd transfer out VDV.
      I am this week.

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

        I'm thinking:

        Davies out, Bent in
        VDV out, Nasri/Bale in
        nolan out, MGP in

        Then play 4-3-3

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        1. Tin of Directors
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 5 months ago

          Personally I wouldn't want to take an 8 point hit that includes a player in a game tomorrow.
          Look what happened last week with Newcastle - Chelsea.
          OK it went ahead but it was touch and go.
          The weather isn't improving.

          Plus I'm a West Ham fan so Bent can get knotted! 😉

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  28. SkyByBo
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    15 years, 5 months ago

    33.2m sitting on the bench, bad times!

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

      I have 32.9m, it's going to be a fun gameweek

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  29. Tin of Directors
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    Must have missed something but what is everyones obsession with Kolarov?

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

      Takes freekicks,corners and likes to get forward.

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    2. bring_on _the_fantasy
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      i asked same question and was rightly put in my place.....takes corners, and puts more balls in the box than Baines and A.cole....and is alot cheaper. City do have clean sheets too.

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      1. Tin of Directors
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 5 months ago

        I don't get why you was "rightly" put in your place?
        Baines has 3 assists to Kolarov's 0 in the last two games.

        He might put more balls in the box but if no-one is on the end of them.....?

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  30. LastOneToLeaveTurnTheLightO…
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    Which 2 to play out of: Jara Simpson Knight Coleman 🙁

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