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Wenger – Szczesny Is My Number One

28 January 2011 280 comments
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Arsene Wenger has today confirmed Wojciech Szczesny as Arsenal’s number one keeper.

Speaking ahead of the FA Cup tie with Huddersfield on Sunday, the Arsenal boss praised the performances of the Pole and stated that he had no plans to drop him permanently from his starting lineup, despite the return of Manuel Almunia to Sunday’s squad, although he did hint at rotation for the Cup encounter.

“At the moment Wojciech is number one…He has done nothing for me to take him out, but I can rotate the goalkeepers.”

Fantasy Managers will immediately be put on alert as a result of this statement. It was expected that Lukasz Fabianski would automatically return to Arsenal’s starting XI once he has recovered from his shoulder injury; that no longer appears to be the case.

Szczesny is now clearly first choice and the role is his to lose. If he goes on impressing, there’s every reason to suspect that he could hold down starts for the coming Gameweeks – that includes Arsenal’s attractive Emirates double fixture in Gameweek 27.

The 20-year old stopper is valued at just 4.5 in the Fantasy Premier League game and offers very strong value for a defence that has kept 4 consecutive clean sheets in the league. The only downside to drafting in Szczesny, which also applies to Johan Djourou (4.2) in defence, is that his selections uses up one of three slots that can be filled with Arsenal’s wealth of attacking talent.

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  1. Andy1
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 3 months ago

    Guys, what is the best defence (i.e. 5 defenders and 2 keepers) for 34m?

    My current plan is:

    Szczesny Begovic
    Coleman Hutton Rafael Kelly R.Johnson

    Any suggestions?

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    1. John Easten
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 3 months ago

      well you should consider Djourou in your defense lineup because he is cheap at the moment.

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  2. NotoriousDRE
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 3 months ago

    "at the moment" is the probelm with that statement.....

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    1. tosey
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      15 years, 3 months ago

      +1

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    2. Marknlard
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 3 months ago

      Not to mention 'I can rotate the goalkeepers'.

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      1. Attila the Bum
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 3 months ago

        It's sort of non-news really to be fair.

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        1. THE BAD
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 3 months ago

          +1

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      2. Back on the horse
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 3 months ago

        Reading between the lines,

        "At the moment Wojciech… has done nothing for me ... take him out... I can rotate the goalkeepers"

        Sometimes you can't see the wood for the tree, guys. You're welcome.

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  3. cucumber
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    15 years, 3 months ago

    can someone explain the situation with torres?
    it's obviously more than the usual rumours..

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    1. Marknlard
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 3 months ago

      Ancelotti was posting on here earlier, so I'm afraid you might need to wait til he's back on.

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      1. Locarno
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 3 months ago

        RBJ called him a kunt, and he left in a huff.

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        1. Marknlard
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 3 months ago

          Again? Typical Italian (and Irishman).

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  4. Locarno
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 3 months ago

    As with Fergie, it's easy to tell when Arsene is lying.

    His mouth is open.

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

    Liar liar pants on fire

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

    hey does anyone know if Alex Chamberlain's dad has officially made up his mind as to which club his son will ply his trade?

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    1. BoobyZ
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 3 months ago

      I think Wenger had said it was unlikely - too little time left or something. Not sure

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      1. BoobyZ
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 3 months ago

        http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/a/arsenal/9371411.stm

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        1. NotoriousDRE
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          15 years, 3 months ago

          cheers

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  7. cucumber
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    15 years, 3 months ago

    Find it fairly stupid that blackpool were fined just for giving the first team a rest.

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    1. andy85wsm
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      • 15 Years
      15 years, 3 months ago

      They were always going to get fined after Wolves did last season.

      It's still extremely stupid.

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  8. A-Team
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 3 months ago

    DJ out, Vela in. Anybody agree?

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    1. Jafstar - TheRedDevil
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 3 months ago

      taking DJ out at home to west ham.....

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      1. A-Team
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 3 months ago

        ...and West Brom are away at Man City in GW26 so I'll probably wait until after that. 4.4 is a very attractive price though.

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  9. greghammer95
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 3 months ago

    Been a while since I did one of these posts so here goes…. (Again)

    Foster Jaask
    Vidic Kelly Kolarov (Kelly, Salcido)
    Nani VDV Nasri Adam (Cleverley)
    Torres Bent Rooney

    0.6 in the bank. RVP? Is he essential for the next two gameweeks? I don’t think he is personally. So was thinking perhaps Vidic -> 6.0m defender and Cleverley -> Walcott, yes, he is a rotation risk but we will know this week at least… Any Other suggestions? Help greatly, greatly aprreciated.

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 3 months ago

      Cleverly to Walcott
      Salcido to Anyone

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    2. cucumber
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 3 months ago

      vidic season keeper, IMO

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      1. greghammer95
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 3 months ago

        Only had him one week.

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    3. Johnny Unitas
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      15 years, 3 months ago

      Have Torres/Rooney and DJ myself, am WC'ing next week so am tempted to leave Rooney but then another 2 pointer would be most annoying for his value.

      Why are you taking Vidic out this week?

      Plus, what makes you think Arsenal are going to do well against Everton, Everton always do well in the big games. Plus alot depends on when you plan to WC, I am planng on doing Nasri OUT this week and taking punt on Kakuta or Brunt.

      I don't like your moves but can't think of many other ones to be honest.

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      1. greghammer95
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks to begin with Johnny.

        I am wildcarding GW27.

        I am getting rid of Vidic to raise funds. I can't afford Brunt, but the main emphasis is so that I don't have to play Bent Vs Man U, perhaps Cleverley -> Kakuta?

        I also want more Arsenal coverage than the ineffective Nasri.

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        1. greghammer95
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 3 months ago

          I can't afford Cleverley -> Kakuta.

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  10. Lrf
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    15 years, 3 months ago

    Been #2 in my minileague with 40 people for ages now, but lost more ground on the leader after last gw(Had Rooney over Berbatov).

    Is it totally crazy to transfer Torres, Carroll and Rafael out for Berbatov, RVP and Simpson for an 8 point hit?

    Would give me a front eight of:

    Fabs Adam Nani VDV (N'Zog)
    Rooney Berb RVP

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    1. BoobyZ
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 3 months ago

      Yes. Torres->Berba maybe but definitely not for a hit. RVP wont get last weeks haul against Everton. Wait and see on Rafael if he is fit to play next GW.

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      1. Lrf
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 3 months ago

        Just feeling kinda desperate. Fabio said to a Brazilian paper that Rafael would be out for about two weeks. I am abit afraid that Berbatov will have another Old Trafford screamer against Villa, so if I want to avoid hits I would have to do Rooney->Berbs.

        Maybe downgrade Fabs to a 7.9 midfielder and do Carroll - VP for a hit? Or just stay away? Damn, this game gives me headaches somethimes.

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  11. CPG
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 3 months ago

    @Camzy

    i'm the one with the same starting 11 as you except for Vidic/evra, so do you think i should save this transfer for this GW? i think murphy can't stay for long.

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

      Save it.

      3.9m defenders aren't supposed to play.

      Think about it. You're playing 3 defenders every week and you have 5. More than likely, one player will sit out every game. You can rotate fine with 4 decent defenders. Choose a starter who can come in in case of emergency, then just leave him as last sub or play him in double fixtures. That's why I went with Simpson over Murphy, a more guaranteed starter, but at present, it's hardly going to matter since he'll be bench sitting almost every week. You're going to need those transfers later on to maximize returns in GW 27 and 28.

      Your team has 13/15 of my players. You'll do fine as long as you don't rush your transfers and plan ahead carefully.

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      1. CPG
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 3 months ago

        thanks 🙂

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  12. cucumber
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 3 months ago

    Bit mad, but captaining Odemwingie this week....

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  13. andy85wsm
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    • 15 Years
    15 years, 3 months ago

    This made me laugh

    http://comixed.memebase.com/2011/01/27/4-koma-comic-strip-zing-2/

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    1. Locarno
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 3 months ago

      I still would.

      Signed,
      Richard Keys

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      1. Attila the Bum
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 3 months ago

        +1

        Signed,
        Andy Gray

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        1. Johnny Unitas
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 3 months ago

          -1

          Signed,
          "Dark Forces"

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  14. Attila the Bum
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 3 months ago

    OptaJoe Opta Sports
    83% - Wojciech Szczesny has saved a higher % of shots on target in all competitions than Fabianski (70%) or Almunia (67%). Promotion.

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  15. njfsdkffslkf
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 3 months ago

    This article has the feel of the Guardians imfamous "exclusive breaking news " yesterday 😀

    Meh

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    1. njfsdkffslkf
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 3 months ago

      in*

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    2. Attila the Bum
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 3 months ago

      I absolutely LOVE the fact they made such a deal about a possible bid that may or may not happen in the summer - and completely missed the ACTUAL bid from Chelsea for Torres. Not the Guardian's finest hour. 🙂

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      1. njfsdkffslkf
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 3 months ago

        And they revealed it "exclusively" 2 hours after another paper 🙂

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        1. andy85wsm
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          • 15 Years
          15 years, 3 months ago

          Who had it first?

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          1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
            • 16 Years
            15 years, 3 months ago

            Dbronaldo

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      2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 3 months ago

        When do the Guardian's sports team ever have a fine hour? They're just an add-on ...

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        1. liamhennessy
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 3 months ago

          In the Football Weekly podcast for a start - 'The Fiver' is another decent read.

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  16. mouldy_uk
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 3 months ago

    Reina
    Hughes / Kelly / Vidic
    Nani / Adam / Nasri / Dempsey / Van der Vaart
    Tevez / Berbatov

    Bench: Foster / Coleman / Bardsley / Carroll

    Thinking of transferring Odemwingie for Carroll, any suggestions on who to drop to the bench? Or should I save the transfer.

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    1. rick_7
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 3 months ago

      I've got the same front eight as you and I'm considering Carroll -> DJ or Odem. Not sure who I'd drop. Nasri?

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  17. Johnny Unitas
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 3 months ago

    "Szczesny is the one and only" might have been better?

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  18. andy85wsm
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    • 15 Years
    15 years, 3 months ago

    I can't decide what to do for tea and it seems like Camzy isn't around. Probably going to have to starve to death.

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    1. Locarno
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 3 months ago

      Beer.

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      1. rick_7
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah, beer really hits the spot. Have some beer.

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        1. rick_7
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 3 months ago

          Is that Clive Mendonca, by the way?

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          1. Locarno
            • 15 Years
            15 years, 3 months ago

            Ahhh, a true football fan. Finally! I thought I was the only one on here. 🙂

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            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              15 years, 3 months ago

              LOL - and the rest ... 🙂

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    2. Soop
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 3 months ago

      OOHHH! Ask me! Ask me!!

      What are the choices?

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      1. Attila the Bum
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 3 months ago

        Hey Soop, I want to make fudge, the recipe calls for double cream - I have single cream and creme fraiche. Can I still make it? Or would it not work?

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        1. Soop
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 3 months ago

          there's not too much difference generally, but I don't know how much it would affect fudge.

          Generally they're pretty interchangable in my experience, I've swapped around.

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          1. Attila the Bum
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            15 years, 3 months ago

            So just use the single cream and try it out?

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            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              15 years, 3 months ago

              That would be a fudge ...

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              1. Attila the Bum
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 15 Years
                15 years, 3 months ago

                Boom boom
                http://www.tvscoop.tv/basilbrush.jpg

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                1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 16 Years
                  15 years, 3 months ago

                  Indeed! 😀

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                  1. Attila the Bum
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 15 Years
                    15 years, 3 months ago

                    That would make a world class Gravatar, maybe I should have a change...

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                  2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 16 Years
                    15 years, 3 months ago

                    😯 Think of the children!

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  19. grapesland
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 3 months ago

    “At the moment Wojciech is number one…He has done nothing for me to take him out, but I can rotate the goalkeepers"

    -I wish Mark Hughes could say the same about Stockdale, he deserves it!

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  20. Scratch
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 3 months ago

    Woweee! Wenger says Szczesny is his number one! what a revelation! The alrticle also says he'll likely rotate keepers.

    Not to mention well, didn't he say this about Almunia in September and again for Fabianski only about 4 weeks ago?! You'd be mad to touch a keeper from that club.

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    1. Jermaine Chigurh
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 3 months ago

      I suppose the only difference is Szczesny actually looks like a pretty handy goalkeeper. The other two are huge liabilities.

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  21. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 3 months ago

    Noob question mk2... How do you do an accumulator on PP?

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    1. Podge
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 3 months ago

      Just click on the name of each team and they get added to betiing slip on the right.

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      1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers, what do patent and trixie mean? I assume double means 2 together, treble three together and single all seperately?

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        1. greghammer95
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 3 months ago

          +1, I have seen them on their but never really understood, There are more than that when you add 4 or 5 isn't there?

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          1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
            • 16 Years
            15 years, 3 months ago

            Check the glossary, they're all there

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            1. greghammer95
              • 16 Years
              15 years, 3 months ago

              Ta.

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        2. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 3 months ago

          Nevermind, found them in the glossary!

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        3. Podge
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 3 months ago

          A patent is 7 bets: 3 singles 3 doubles and 1 treble on 3 selections, a Trixie is 4 bets: 3 doubles 1 treble also on 3 selections. Unless you're planning on fairly big prices a Patent is too many bets and you'd be better with a higher stake trixie for the same total money.

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          1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
            • 16 Years
            15 years, 3 months ago

            thanks. Don't get it fully though, just say I'm betting on 3 games, they'd all have to win for a treble and they'd also all have to win for a patent. What's the difference?

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  22. SuperDorrans
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 3 months ago

    I remember these days when on each article it listed the 'previous article' and 'new article'. That layout was brilliant, any chance of a change back?! 😀

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    1. Soop
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 3 months ago

      Oh! +2

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    2. greghammer95
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 3 months ago

      I remember those days, I would love to see it for one more day, I remember that bit too, nothing else. Forgot the general layout. Anyone remember the tested site where you could rate peoples comments?

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      1. SuperDorrans
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 3 months ago

        I do, it was horrific!

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  23. CRUSHER
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 3 months ago

    It's being reported that Ajax and Liverpool have a deal concerning Suarez, for 25 million or so (euro's).

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    1. greghammer95
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 3 months ago

      Woohoo. A new transfer that I can get straight into my team. I missed the VDV wagon. Its Suarez time!

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    2. Soop
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 3 months ago

      What position does he play?

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      1. CRUSHER
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 3 months ago

        Striker, 2nd striker or on a wing. He hasn't played much lately though because he was suspended for the last 7 matches.

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  24. SuperDorrans
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    15 years, 3 months ago

    Torres has been the most clinical striker since signing for Liverpool in 2007, he's put away 22% of his chances! If he joins Chelsea what a strikeforce that is going to be.

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    1. Soop
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 3 months ago

      It would be awesome

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  25. Epic Fail
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 3 months ago

    Szczesny being number 1 is good news. He's going sraight into my team as a second keeper.

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  26. mouldy_uk
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 3 months ago

    Barton for Nasri
    Van Persie for Carroll
    (4 Point Hit)

    Yay or Nay?

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  27. JC
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 3 months ago

    SUAREZ ABOUT TO SIGN 😀

    http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/latest-news/reds-agree-suarez-deal

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  28. Back to Back Ballacks
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 3 months ago

    Suarez to Liverpool,,,CONFIRMED 23 million,,,,subject to medical;
    LOL,,,,scousers wasting oney,,love it!

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    1. Back to Back Ballacks
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 3 months ago

      *money

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      1. Johnny Unitas
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 3 months ago

        I thought it's a great signing!

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        1. Back to Back Ballacks
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 3 months ago

          could get a few goals but did you see him bite a guy a few months ago,,,yes you are reading correctly,,he bit a guy!

          http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHPd22qvh3E

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          1. Waldaz
            • 16 Years
            15 years, 3 months ago

            So it's a waste of money cause he bit a guy?

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  29. maglia rosa
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 3 months ago

    ooops thats not good fer fernando chancs of staying

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    1. Jermaine Chigurh
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 3 months ago

      isn't it? I think it would only help persuade him Liverpool are going in the right direction.

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      1. maglia rosa
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 3 months ago

        yeah lets hope hed see it as a sign of things to come n stay but a striker in, wudnt that actually mean hes more likely to go?

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    2. grapesland
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 3 months ago

      they probably pushed it through to convince nando they have ambitions

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      1. Bouncebackability
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 3 months ago

        Hope so abreu, I really hope so. Would be one step forward and two back if he goes and Suarez signs.

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  30. Back to Back Ballacks
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 3 months ago

    Lads if you haven't seen it yet, watch this HORRIFIC tackle from Kevin Muscatt from last weekend,,what a complete itinerant,
    lock him up says i.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwHzCtRa2SE

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    1. Jermaine Chigurh
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 3 months ago

      Everyone has seen it.

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    2. SuperDorrans
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 3 months ago

      I posted it the other day.. What a twat, former Wolves though, what do you expect?

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    3. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 3 months ago

      Such a bellened. He's always been like that. Should be done for GBH.

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      1. Back to Back Ballacks
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 3 months ago

        Ya i agree, complete bellend,,should have not been on field after what he has done in the past.That poor guy's leg is in tatters.
        And Jermaine Jerk off, as i said IF you have not seen it, here it is,,,,,,, bell end.

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