[sbu_large_image] Transfers
31 January 2011 1833 comments
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Liverpool have officially confirmed that a fee of the transfer of Fernando Torres to Chelsea has been agreed.

The sum involved has yet to be confirmed but, according to reports and day-long speculation, we can expect something in the region of £50 million. Incredible. Torres is currently on his way to Stamford Bridge where he will be expected to undergo a medical and discuss terms ahead of tonight’s 11pm transfer deadline.

This move was always going to be pivotal to the day’s events and so it proved, with Liverpool reacting to Chelsea’s move for their striker 48-hours ago by agreeing an incredible £35 million deal for Newcastle’s Andy Carroll. Expectations have been shattered along with transfer records on a quite staggering transfer deadline day.

A full summary of the day’s events will follow and, once we have confirmation, we will also bring you Scout Reports on both Torres and Carroll, assessing their potential at their new clubs.

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

  1. GinjaWhinja
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    Has anyone got the link for all the price rises / falls? I am on a new laptop and have lost it.

    Need to know whether Brunt is going up and if Nasri is going down.

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    1. The Gambler.
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      totalfpl

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    2. Demí
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      totalfpl.com

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  2. cruyff81
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    Jim White needs to calm down a bit

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    1. dogtanion
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      He's offensively fake.

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  3. Ollie
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    Guys, what are the chances Torres has something in his contract that says he doesn't play against Liverpool on Sunday? (feels weird writing Torres playing against Liverpool, lol)

    But yeah, I hope not because I have him and plan on keeping him I think.

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    1. Jermaine Chigurh
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      You're not allowed such contracts.

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    2. flyover
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      0%, because it's not allowed. Chelsea could make a handshake agreement, but that seems unlikely. For that money, they're going to want him every game.

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      1. TheHazard
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        Probably shouldn't have signed someone with such brittle hamstrings then...

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    3. andy85wsm
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      It's certainly a possibility

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      1. andy85wsm
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        Or not. I thought that was allowed but guess not.

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    4. Team Hayemaker
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      someone from tool school mentioned that earlier. If he is fit he will play against them.

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      1. Ollie
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        Ok thanks guys.

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    5. MCH
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      There would not be anything in the contract but it would be an agreement between the sides possibly. Cole and Gillespie didn't play when they moved between United and Newcastle and the two teams were playing shortly after.

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  4. qstormheavyrain
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    if carroll moves will his price remain the same

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    1. Demí
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      yes it will

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  5. Demí
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    yes

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  6. Syd.
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    Andy Carroll is the workings man Emile Heskey 😉

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    1. Seal
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      except he knows where the goal is

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    2. SuperDorrans
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      Carroll will have like 90% ownership when he's fit..

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      1. Syd.
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        Hold on... Is everybody forgetting how bad Liverpool are?

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  7. @FuzzyWarbles
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    maybe im mistaken but isnt warnock going to pool bad news for kelly?

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    1. Dark_Mata
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      warnock is a LB, Kelly CB or RB

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      1. Dark_Mata
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        Although I see what you mean with GJ. I just can't see Kelly being dropped, maybe Watnock is just cover, he's the same as Konch for me

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      2. Blyth Spartans
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        I think the theory is warnock will take johnsons left back slot and johnson will inturn take kellys right back slot. I could be wrong but hasnt the warnock transfer been called off though?

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  8. SuperDorrans
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    Alex Ferguson has asked for 6 added minutes after the deadline..

    Poor I know! 😀

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    1. TommyK
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      United are still being talked about on here despite us not going anywhere near the market......

      "Hated, adored, but never ignored...." 😉

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      1. Syd.
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        who?

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    2. Dark_Mata
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      lol

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    3. Gargamel
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      Made me chuckle, sometimes the poor jokes are funny too 😉

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  9. People in Preston
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    I posted this on the dying embers of the last thread:

    "Musings on the main transfers so far…

    Torres – I think he’ll be an asset to Chelsea. No more 4-5-1 or 4-4-1-1 formations being the lone and sad striker. Plus, the flexibility of the way Chelsea play, means they’ll always be a bunch of blue shirts around him. No chance to get lonely and sad. He might even smile.

    Carroll – Liverpool are taking a punt on the raw material. But it’s the raw materials they’ve bought that intrigue me – Strength, power and pace (over short bursts). Get him mixing with Suarez, Meireles and even Gerrard, on the training ground and his technical skills will improve. I think he’ll be a success also.

    Seriously big money for both players but only the future will vindicate whether the decisions were right or wrong. My gut says I’m in the right team. ;-)"

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    1. gooner dave
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      Torres eh John? Got to be happy with that ain't you?. How's the WC coming along?

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      1. People in Preston
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        In RL he'll be an asset as said above. In FPL terms it will depend, but yes the WC is going as stressful as ever with all this nonsense going on! I need to sit down tomorrow and finalise, wait for the team sheets and then press the button. I think. 😕

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        1. gooner dave
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          Good man.... And good luck.

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  10. flyinhawaiian
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    anyone concerned about kelly's starting role with carragher returning?

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    1. Dark_Mata
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      yeah, Carra is a bigger threat to him than Warnock

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    2. Dark_Mata
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      but cant see anyone selling Kelly just yet....

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    3. Jordan.
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      no carra in agger out,bigger threat must be warnock in and g johnson returns to right back.

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  11. Syd.
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    Remember the last centre forward with a pony tail that Liverpool signed 😆 😆

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    1. Dark_Mata
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      Voronin! what a winner he was.

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    2. Jimmers
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      Fondly remembered here!

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    3. NLB
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      Voronin was absolute class!
      Don't forget he had 7 goals for the Liverpool reserve squad

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  12. Lordjim
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    The Dutch Eredivisie League is not nearly as strong as the Premiership, so there is doubt that Suarez will get the same stats Discuss......

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    1. Gargamel
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      He's never in a million years going to get the same stats, but he might still be great.

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    2. MCH
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      If he gets half the stats then it will have been a superb signing.

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    3. Civan
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      Will not Suarez style of play also create a lot of chances for Gerrard? He is a pretty decent diver after all 😀

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  13. Blyth Spartans
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    So whats happening with FA cup replays an stuff? How is it going to effect scheduling of prem games? Is it going to effect it at all?

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    1. Syd.
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      Not tonight dear 😆

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  14. Clarkie
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    Why does the Telegraph say James Collins has gone on loan to Shrewsbury? 😮

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    1. Bojaninho
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      😆

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    2. cucumber
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      the telegraph.

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  15. cucumber
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    This inflation on Transfer prices is unreal. If it doesn't stop growing, Titus Bramble will soon cost £50million!

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    1. Dark_Mata
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      its funny isnt it. i read somewhere earlier that soon VDV to Spurs will actually be deal of the century.

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  16. NLB
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    Foster Robinson
    Vidic Kelly Kolarov Coleman Jara
    Fabregas Nani Adam Van Der Vaart Ferguson
    Torres Tevez Campbell

    Should I WC now or just do Torres to RVP and save it for another week or two.
    Thinking the latter.
    Cheers

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    1. Dark_Mata
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      lol, looks suspiciously similar to my team

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      1. alsybach
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        EVERY team posted on this site is similar!!! ha ha ha ha

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  17. AP
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    Bluuurrgh, just when it looked like Chelsea were finished they spend 70m+ on two world class players. Stay down you swines!

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    1. Jermaine Chigurh
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      Alternatively, they've spent £70mil on an unproven centre back and a injury-prone striker who hasn't hit form for almost a year.

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      1. AP
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        That's some serious positive thinking. Dreading their fightback in the league now. The Priest brothers will be even more insufferable than usual!

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        1. Demí
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          LOL

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    2. TommyK
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      As I said, could be one last splash of the russian cash to win the CL before Abramovich jets off back to the motherland......

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  18. royals forever
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    Hi Guys

    This is my WC team for GW25 and the next few weeks.

    Hart Gordon

    Johnson Coleman Vidic Kelly Djourou

    Nani VDV xxx Nolan Young

    Berbatov Odemwingie Van Persie

    Could you tell me who should go in the last MF spot for 7.2m

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    1. Dark_Mata
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      Adam or Meireles

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      1. Ibracadabra
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        15 years, 2 months ago

        Essien? you have no Chelsea players - what about a revival w/ Luiz / Torres - Essien won't be dropped and is about 7M I believe.

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    2. riot
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      Brunt in

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    3. stilicho
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      Danny Murphy

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      1. stilicho
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        For the first time this isn't the worst suggestion, wired crowd here tonight

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    4. Ibracadabra
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      I'm tempted to play my WC tonight but had always planned to play it week 27.

      What do you lads think, play WC 25 or 27, just taking a -4 this week.

      I have this crop of players:

      Nasri - hamstring, out, 3 weeks
      Carroll - thigh, out, 3 weeks
      Torres - won't play, transfer
      Rooney - uncertainty over starting role though I think he'll start against AV
      Adam - uncertainty over transfer
      Ferdinand - groin problem but should start. 80/20

      If Rooney AND Ferdinand start, there is really no need to WC. I can take out Nasri and Torres and bring in 2 players that sum 20M for the next 2 games before WC week 27...

      If all 5 or 6 are out though, I should play WC. Problem is I only find out 20 minutes before window closes (lineups published) and that's too much stress to construct a WC team with...

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      1. DickFranDyke
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        Draft your team now Ibra and set it up 20 mins before line ups are announced and then hit confirm if you really are in the mire. I would hold out as long as you can though if you can.

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        1. Ibracadabra
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          Yup I think that's fair. I will draft it in the case that BOTH Rooney AND Ferdinand are OUT.

          If both play, I will just take a - 4 and get Nasri / Torres out...

          Wonder who to replace them with. 2 games only. Maybe Tevez or Dzeko and Walcott or Arshavin

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          1. DickFranDyke
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            I've already done Torres to RVP but already have Tevez. Not keen on either Arshavin or Walcott myself but both could be good short term punts pre wildcard.

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  19. Syd.
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    Sturridge to Bolton...

    Money grabbing shite bag...

    Hehehehe

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    1. Dark_Mata
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      good signing for Bolton tho, Coyle will eek goals out of him for sure

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    2. 4-4-who?
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      Not likely to get a game at Chelsea was he...

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  20. Syd.
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    This is funny...

    "So Chelsea get Torres, Liverpool get Carroll, while Spurs try to sign... Phil Neville."

    😆

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    1. Dark_Mata
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      yeah, i saw that. lol

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    2. DGno9
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      lol...haha...mad i know...

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  21. Dark_Mata
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    totally stumped on whether to hang on to Torres or lose him for someone else. Any ideas is Suarez will be available before the FF window closes?

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    1. cucumber
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      It might speed up if you mail them..

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  22. Andy1
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    Szczesny and Carr

    or

    Foster and Djourou?

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    1. Jordan.
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      foster and djourou

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    2. Dark_Mata
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      my dilemma too

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      1. Andy1
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        Whats your thinking at the moment?

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  23. Fray Bentos
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    adam deal looking less and less likely. shame

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    1. SuperDorrans
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      Good, I actually want to keep him in my team.

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      1. Fray Bentos
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        me too, but would've strengthened the reds further

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      2. AxlF
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        And it makes DJ a better option too.

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      3. TommyK
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        +1- I also quite like blackpool.....

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    2. Syd.
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      Bloody fantastic...

      West Ham next up followed by a DGW 😆

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      1. Demí
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        agreed, well chuffed.

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    3. MCH
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      Betting on him joining Pool just got suspended.

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      1. Dark_Mata
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        uh oh

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      2. Fray Bentos
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        ah...

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      3. Dark_Mata
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        i expect so, but u never know.

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  24. tristanabc
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    I am new to Fantasy Football...
    if you don't make a transfer for 3 gameweeks in a row, do you get 3 free ones the following week?

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    1. TommyK
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      no

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    2. MCH
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      No you can only carry over one transfer

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    3. iCon
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      Don't think so

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    4. AxlF
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      No, 2 max

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    5. Dark_Mata
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      nope, just 2

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    6. Syd.
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      Whats wrong with you??? I just can't help myself when it comes to transfers 🙂

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      1. Dark_Mata
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        lmao

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  25. SuperDorrans
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    Can you bet on Charlie Adam to stay at Blackpool anywhere?

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    1. Dark_Mata
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      probably, telephone betting only tho i expect, Bet Fair?

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    2. MCH
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      Sky bet if you ring them perhaps. Should be a good price considering the odds they are offering on which club he'll join.

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      1. SuperDorrans
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        Can't do it by phone.. 🙁

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    3. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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      Saw it earlier on PP, awful odds though

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  26. gub24
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    nasri -> A.young. Good move or not? Have already got VDV, nani, dempsey, adam. 0 in the bank so need to do it before any price rise/fall.

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  27. Gargamel
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    Isn't this Welbeck? 😯

    http://www.bwfc.co.uk/page/General/0,,1004~2280452,00.html

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    1. andy85wsm
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      The guy on the right yeah. Not the one in the Chelsea shirt though 🙂

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      1. thehodge
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        Yes! haha

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    2. Hated, Adored but never Ign…
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      Yeah it is. Pretty shoddy work.

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    3. TommyK
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      Haha- you're right!

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  28. Romford Pele - Don't w…
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    is there any chance torres will start for chelsea tomorrow?

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    1. SuperDorrans
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      I think he will personally. Not like he's unfit.

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      1. andy85wsm
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        ARGH!

        You may have a point, I dunno what I want to do with him. Still thinking of getting RVP in

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        1. Romford Pele - Don't w…
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          i was gonna do torres to rvp too!!! damn chelsea

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          1. SuperDorrans
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            Sunderland is a tough away game, Chelsea need 3 points, Torres is fit, he obviously won't have trained with them before the game but it's not like they don't know who he is. I think he'll start.

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    2. iCon
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      Could well come on from the bench

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      1. matiakez
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        I'm hoping so..

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  29. Blyth Spartans
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    Is djourou likely to lose his place when squillaci is back from suspension?

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    1. Romford Pele - Don't w…
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      no

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  30. Hungover 96
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    Looks like these changes will affect me somewhat:

    Foster/Stockdale
    Hangeland/Djourou/Bardsley/Kelly/Coleman
    Nani/Yaya Toure/Adam/Dempsey/VDV
    Berbatov/Torres/Van Persie

    I was planning on doing Dempsey > Walcott or Meireles, but if Adam moves to Livepool, I'll be wanting to replace him, and I'm concerned about Torres, now?

    Thoughts? Only one transfer - anything more and I'll take a hit.

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    1. iCon
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      Think youbshould have kept your WC :p

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      1. Hungover 96
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        Actually still have my first one, too... was gonna save for later.

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