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Scout Scribbles- Carlos on Extended Vacation

4 August 2011 2025 comments
Paul Paul
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Carlos Tevez takes a break. Cesc Fabregas is fit and may feature in Arsenal’s weekend friendly. Steve Kean finally signs a striker, though may see his skipper depart for North London. Alan Pardew is determined to freeze out Joey Barton and Joe Cole’s name blinks on the QPR radar. Here’s this morning’s Scribbles, folks:

The Cesc Fabregas to Barcelona saga drags on this morning. The midfielder has now recovered from his hamstring injury and for the past two days has trained with the Arsenal first-team ahead of Saturday evening’s friendly against Sporting Lisbon. The Gunners are reportedly preparing two first-team photographs ahead of next season- one with their skipper and one without. Fabregas is even willing to take a pay cut to ensure the move goes through but the stumbling block remains a £5m difference in each club’s valuation of the player.

Carlos Tevez is the other big name in the news this morning. City have reportedly extended their skipper’s vacation, allowing him to miss Sunday’s Community Shield clash with United. Tevez’s future remains in the balance, then, and, despite his obvious appeal in Fantasy terms, the City striker will have been crossed off many a pre-season watchlist. He now seems unlikely to begin the season in the City starting line-up when Swansea turn up at Eastlands next weekend

Chris Samba’s Blackburn future is again in doubt as the latest reports suggest Spurs have moved to the front of the queue for his services. A £6 million fee is reportedly on the table as Harry Redknapp looks to bolster his backline. Presumably the Spurs boss has Samba lined up to partner skipper Michael Dawson, with Ledley King’s knee still preventing him from making regular Premier League appearances. Should Samba arrive at White Hart Lane, it’s safe to say that Fantasy managers may look more favourably both on Samba and the Spurs back four.

Blackburn fans can at least take some consolation that their club made their first move in the transfer market yesterday, completing a deal for Dundee United striker David Goodwillie . He is set to make his debut at Kilmarnock this weekend – a full Scout Report on the Scottish starlet will follow later today.

Norwich’s Ritchie De Laet has wasted little in settling into his new surroundings, following his loan move from Man United. The defender grabbed a goal and picked up the Man of the Match award in the Canaries 1-1 draw with Real Zaragoza. At just 4.0 in Fantasy Premier League (FPL) he’s one to definitely consider, for those Fantasy managers undecided over low-price defenders.

While Joey Barton has hinted at seeing out the final year of his contract on Tyneside, Alan Pardew has other ideas. The Newcastle boss is reportedly determined to ensure the midfielder offers no further disruption to first-team matters by forcing him to train alone until his departure. Jose Enrique has closed his twitter account amid reports the club are on the verge of banning all players from using the social media site.

Liverpool’s forgotten man Joe Cole has been offered the chance of a season-long loan deal by QPR. Cole is clearly out of the picture at Anfield and, providing Neil Warnock’s side can afford his wages, would certainly get plenty chances at Loftus Road. With a 6.0 price tag, he’s a budget-friendly FPL option, though many Fantasy managers will steer clear until the situation becomes a little clearer.

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  1. Freshy
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    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    In the states we have a fantasy American football service called leaguesafe.com that handles all the money for money leagues. They pull in enough to make it free of charge. Some bright bulb should do the same in England.

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    1. Scoredelario
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      Dont think it's anywhere as big here though.

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    2. DirkDiggler
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      I think the Metro league offers a similar option already

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  2. Scoredelario
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Ok doosra, mega post lost on previous page!

    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2011/08/04/scout-scribbles-carlos-on-vacation/comment-page-10/#comment-1788066

    Let's continue the debate. It's interesting I think. More so than these 'orr vs Simpson' comments, anyway!

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  3. Fernando Torres
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Torres or drogba?

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    1. Real Champion
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      Drogba because he offers a more physical threat than Torres for Gameweek 1!!!!!

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  4. Joey Millions
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    Is it a risk havin Silva, Malouda, Downing? worried of rotation.

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    1. Alex Hunter
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      that's a solid mf i'd feel pretty good about.

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      1. Joey Millions
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        I'm likin it too, havin Sess, moses, zamora, holt and rvp isn't bad either me thinks

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  5. Alex Hunter
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    tim cahill anyone?

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    1. TommyK
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      nah

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    2. Schurrle Not
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      i was thinking the same thing, haven't heard a mention of him on the site. If everton start the season well he could be a great buy.

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      1. TommyK
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        "If everton start the season well"

        We are thinking about the same football club right? 😛

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  6. dilber21
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    I think I have settled for GW1

    Given (Foster)

    Dunne, A.Cole, Kompany. (De Laet, Simpson)

    A.Young, Silva (c), Larsson, Tchoyi, Moses

    Aguero, Bent. (A. Johnson)

    Bit different from the regular run of the mill side

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    1. Joey Millions
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      interesting... i like young at united but who knows about rotation

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      1. dilber21
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        Fergie confirmed him to start on the left, so i am confident to go with that, I expect him to at least play 75mins

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        1. Joey Millions
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          really? sweet! might be on my radar then, cheers

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  7. RevsFC
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    Who are these two middies that Fulham picked up? Any chance they'll hurt Duff's chances?

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    1. Demí
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      link?!

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    2. Manamongst
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      Probably, but I'm sure that some of the boys from Fulham sat him down and had a chat with him, because the dutchman's tune changed apparently.

      http://www.fulhamchronicle.co.uk/london-sport/fulham-fc/2011/08/03/jol-not-interested-in-dutch-duo-82029-29173239/

      They are decent players. Probably would have cut into a lot of player's time and not really what they needed.

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      1. Manamongst
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        Besides 1.5 mil is not a serious offer for Wesley Verhoek or Lex Immers, him being from Den Haag, probably got a lot of the wheels turning on this...probably one of their dads...lol.

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  8. Schurrle Not
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    sess or albrighton?

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  9. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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    DJ Campbell - "Signing for my boyhood club QPR is like a team come true"

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  10. pedro10000000
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    Best 11 million mid

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    1. The Bandit
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      Gerrard

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    2. Clay Davis
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      VdV... but injury prone, so possibly Nani

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    3. TommyK
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      Malouda and I'll let you keep the .5 😉

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  11. The Vicar
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    VP and Downing or Bent and Malouda/Kuyt?

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    1. Clay Davis
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      Bent and Malouda

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  12. Clay Davis
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Any thoughts would be much appreciated

    Schwarzer (Given)

    Baines / Kompany / S Taylor (briggs, bosingwa)

    Nani / Taarabt / Formica / Moses (Sinclair)

    Rooney / Bent / Zamora

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    1. manwell
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Very nice team, and nani will start on the right

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      1. Clay Davis
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        Thanks. Yeah I think with Valencia injured, Nani will start strong. He's scored a few in pre-season, and looks sharp. Tough games on wk 2 & 3 but they are at home, and Nani has good form at OT.

        Keep thinking the midfield is weak, but wondering if that's just because they are cheap as Taarabt and Sinclair and both set-piece takers and the main players in their team. Moses has been in good form and it's clear that wigan are pinning their hopes on him stepping up... Martinez is pro attacking football too so he should shine in anything wigan can do during their easy(ier) run of games. And then, FORMICA... well he's a punt, but he's looking a class act in pre-season, it was either him or petrov, but i prefer blackburns games!

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        1. Chinese_person
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          14 years, 4 months ago

          u took 5 minsutes to write that! wow u must love ur team

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          1. Clay Davis
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            14 years, 4 months ago

            lol. Not convinced just yet, but desperately trying to convince myself. lol

            The reality is I'm wasting my time, as come the eve of kick-off, i'll gut my team and and probably all the thinking put in now will be out the window!!

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        2. Manamongst
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          14 years, 4 months ago

          In honor of the real Clay Davis:

          Shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit, Formica is less of a punt than having Taylor and Bosingwa, Downgrade Bosingwa to have some cheap Wigan or Fulham defensive coverage (other than Briggs not for certain nailed on). This will allow you to play 4 or even 5 at the back in case Sinclair and/or Taarabt have a rough start (this buys you about 3 GW's). Cross your fingers that Nani plays. You should have two quality defenders instead of Taylor and Bosingwa, who may not see the field.

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    2. Chinese_person
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      no chelsea mid or attack are u crazy? u could at least put in mikel hes better than formica

      briggs wont play or bosingwa

      zamora injured hand

      no city players in mid or attack against swansea

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      1. Clay Davis
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        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Are you crazy ... Mikel - a defensive midfielder - instead of Formica, an attacking midfielder / second striker 😉

        It's not about the teams you pick, it's about the player and how involved they are in their team's attacking play.

        I think it's a waste of time trying to get coverage for all the big teams as you can't afford the main players of those teams

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        1. Manamongst
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          14 years, 4 months ago

          Yeah you're trippin with Mikel, he'd be better served downgrading nani to get some Benayoun in there or, dare I say it, even McEachran the guy that does all the work for Fat Frank.

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    3. Mr. Greedy
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit

      Nice team. Prob have Enrique first week if he moves to Liverpool and take a look at the Bosingwa situation.

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      1. Manamongst
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah I agree, I had to let one of my two wigan defends go to get a piece of Jose Enrique...to good to ignore. Hell, I have Samba, hopefully he'll bounce too.

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  13. Schurrle Not
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    sess or albrighton?

    Thoughts...

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    1. Demí
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      Alby purely on fixtures i think

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    2. Clay Davis
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      Sess

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    3. The Bandit
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      Sess. And I hate your Grav! 😀

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      1. Schurrle Not
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YkeX6BSC18

        U might like this...

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        1. The Bandit
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          I just punched my screen!

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          1. Schurrle Not
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            lol 🙂

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        2. Manamongst
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          I punched mine too...you are evil!

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  14. Razmataz
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Hey guys I am setting up a MONEY LEAGUE.

    Yes I am genuine, I just want to be in a money league to spice it up a bit and no im not a pro i finnished 16,000 summit last year.

    £20 entry, maximum applicants 30 people.

    Prize money is as follows:

    1st: £250
    2nd: £150
    3rd:£75
    4th: £50
    5th: £25

    To enter you must make a payment of £20.00 to phil_white08@hotmail.com through paypal and send me an email with your name, paypal name so I can confirm your payment and your team name. I will then email you back with the code to join the league.

    (NB. The prizes don’t add up to £600 as Paypal charges 3.4% on receipt and on paying people their winnings plus £0.20 per transaction)

    Any questions just let me know.

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    1. The Bandit
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Bet you're not even called Phil. 😉

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    2. Chinese_person
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Are you from Nigeria? Do you need my sort code and PIN?

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    3. applebonkers
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      i've just signed you up to some brazilian fart porn newsletters. enjoy

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      1. The Bandit
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        😆
        *revisit the asshole. Hidden weapons never stops being funny!

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        1. Razmataz
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          14 years, 4 months ago

          what are your problems? All I am doing is setting up a money league. No im not from Nigeria, I live in England. Feel free to join the league.

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          1. Milkman
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            14 years, 4 months ago

            Did you see someone's eBay suggestion on the previous page?

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          2. applebonkers
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            i was clearly joking

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            1. Milkman
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              Aye maybe but I still thought it was a reasonable idea. It does indeed show feedback and if you complain to eBay they can refund the £20 and deduct it from his Paypal account.

              Seems a bit crazy granted....

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    4. Beavis
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Is there a pigeon in my bank account?

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  15. Dartsfan501
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Hi guys
    Is this a weak mid ????

    Silva,O'hara,N'zog,Moses,Sinclair

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    1. Chinese_person
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      they dont lift weights

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    2. Schurrle Not
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      looks fine 2 me.

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    3. DirkDiggler
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      It's decent, what do you think?

      TBH with the uncertainty over Fabregas, rotation in the Man Utd midfield, no Gerrard and Lampard's role in the Chelsea team with AVB it's pretty hard to pick a big hitting mid...which is why I have gone for Rooney and RVP in attack.

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      1. Dartsfan501
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        I think it looks ok to me to. I have gone with rooney myself and if RVP starts banging them in i will go with him..

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    4. Manamongst
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      They look fine to me. I think they're on roids...

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  16. Drip Doctor
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    So, i smashed someone on Fifa last night and got a message saying "Hey, do you want to join clubs?" What is Clubs? I've seen it talked about on here before.

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    1. Dartsfan501
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      When your vitual pro palyers for a club, so the can was asking did you want to join his team

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      1. Drip Doctor
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        Ah right, cheers. I haven't created a virtual pro so i doubt i'd be much use! Might get involved when Fifa 12 comes out.

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    2. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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      Basically playing an online match as your pro but in a club, so theres more pride involved etc.

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      1. Drip Doctor
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        Sounds decent! How have i not known about this... May aswell wait until Fifa 12 now.

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        1. Dartsfan501
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          14 years, 4 months ago

          I only joined a club the other week, it is fun but wait till fifa 12 to get in to it...

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        2. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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          The Hodge and PFOR have spoken about how they want to get a club set up

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          1. O Fenomeno
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            14 years, 4 months ago

            So all 11 players on team are different people?

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        3. Manamongst
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          Dear god why am I stuck with PES...

          It's a good game but just doesn't have the support behind it.

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  17. fatboy_jim
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    I knew this would happen. I've tinkered with my team so much I've lost all perspective. I could use some help spotting the weaknesses.

    Hart, Al-Habsi
    De Laet, Huth, Taylor S, Samba, Hughes
    Benayoun, Silva, N'Zogbia, Shane Ferguson, Downing
    Suarez, Aguero, Rodalliga

    Any thoughts?

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    1. Chinese_person
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Suaraz wont start

      Rodallega not worth it for price

      Benayoun will play 1/3 games

      Ferguson wont play

      Downing - liverpool poor preseason form

      NZogbia - Fitness issue

      Huth - Poor fixtures

      Ferguson - doesnt play

      Aguero - unoproven

      Other than that good team

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      1. RevsFC
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        nzogbia has fitness issues?

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        1. Chinese_person
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          14 years, 4 months ago

          google nzogbia fitness to read about it

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          1. RevsFC
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            14 years, 4 months ago

            i googled and wikied him and it said he had an injury at NUFC awhile back. That's it, what are you talking about?

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            1. Chinese_person
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              14 years, 4 months ago

              This is todays news

              http://www.expressandstar.com/sport/aston-villa-fc/2011/08/04/nzogbia-working-hard-on-villa%E2%80%99s-fitness-crash-course/

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              1. RevsFC
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                14 years, 4 months ago

                ...thanks. This doesn't inspire confidence lol.

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              2. Manamongst
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                14 years, 4 months ago

                Bent is in the same boat too if you ask me. Taarabt too as well. Derby, really? I saw Villa stink it up against Chelsea, Bent didn't look up to it, Ireland definitely didn't look up to it...and there is no way I'd roll with that imp Bannan.

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  18. Sam1878
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Normally not a fan of pre arranged tranfers but.. would it be a good idea to start with Silva (currently have Malouda) and tranfer in Malouda game week 2?

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    1. In Like Flynn.
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      I'm in favour of your normal plan. 🙂

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    2. The Bandit
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      Sounds good until another of your players gets injured gw1. Being stuck with Silva wouldn't be so bad though.

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  19. RevsFC
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Does anyone else think Rex Ryan and Sam Allardyce were seperated at birth?

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    1. RevsFC
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Nevermind, no one seems to get the joke....

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      1. llamaZA
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        Not many NFL followers here, but I see your point 😉

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  20. The Bandit
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    Looks like Barton will be staying then...

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    1. Retro
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      Warren?

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      1. The Bandit
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        The scummy one

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        1. Loktai
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          14 years, 4 months ago

          This is from his Twitter account:

          Home to bed now, training tomo........... #hopefullynotalone

          Guess he is getting ronery.... so ronery, poor little meeeeeeee

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  21. petrov
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    anywhere to find pre season line ups for the championship clubs for the texaco FF.some clubs have the pre season reports and line ups on their sites but most dont.surely these can be got somewhere

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  22. Someoneleet
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Going to the Fulham game just to scout Hughes and Zamora. Big boy sh*t.

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  23. JCrosbie
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    is valencia injured?!?!

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    1. Chinese_person
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      yes in copa america he was but should be ready for start of season

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    2. Clay Davis
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      yeah, took an ankle knock on USA tour and returned to carrigton for treatment. Prob wont make the start of the season due to fitness

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  24. city2017
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    Given (Al-Habsi)

    Hughes Lescott Kompany (Jagielka,Distin)

    N'Zogbia Silva Benayoun Taarabt (Moses)

    Hoilett Drogba Rodallega

    What do you think? Too strong def- sub?
    What will happen with 4-3-3 if a forward is not starting? auto-changing to 4-4-2?
    Not sure with chelsea players is going to start.. and i have none from arsenal, utd and lpool.... hmm

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    1. Retro
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      Aaaargh!

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    2. Chinese_person
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      No Utd but they are the best team and had best def and mid last season

      You have 2 man city defence - bad idea

      benayoun - wont play every time

      nzogbia - fitness issue

      weak forwards

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      1. Mr. Greedy
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        Why is two man city defenders a bad idea? They are underpriced imo. They got the most clean sheets last season and their defenders cost less than Man U or Chelsea or Arsenal.

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    3. RevsFC
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Why did you double up on Man City and Everton defense?

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      1. city2017
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        first game city - swansea, then eve gw2 homegame. change 1 city def after 1 week, 1 eve after 2 week...
        think eveerton will have good def in the first 6-7 rounds

        thanks for coments..

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    4. llamaZA
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      You answered your own question there - too much spent on defence for someone whose only planning on play 3 at the back.

      Hoilett - a pick I made early on, but I'm not sure any more.
      Benayoun is a risk, and so is Drogba

      I wouldn't worry about lack of big team coverage, that along with the 'must have 3/4 captain choices' is one of the big myths portrayed in these forums.

      Get your balance right, and limit your risk picks (Hoilett, Benayoun, Drogba) for more stable options (Bent, O'Hara, Zamora or something)

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    5. Clay Davis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Fancy taking a punt on lescott myself, but thought Kompany was sthe better long term prospect as potential city captain and toure is returning from ban in sept, so could challenge for lescott's place.

      Not so sure about doubling up on everton defenders, I'd only pick one of jag/dist and change the other.

      Hoilett is injured at the moment so might not make start of season.

      Benayoun seems to be AVB's bum boy, but I think he'll be back on the bench come the season kick off.

      Other than that. not too bad

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  25. llamaZA
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Of the following, do you think any are risky bets (i.e. potential to be this seasons Boselli):

    Moses, Taarabt, Albrighton, Brunt

    Also views on Wilkinson/Givet as cheap entry points to Stoke/Blackburn defences.

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    1. Chinese_person
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Moses

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      1. Hiphopopotamus
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Agree about Moses - he's in my team though.

        I've heard Givet mentioned a few times but i'm steering clear of Blackburn's defence. If Wilkinson's nailed on he looks a safe bet.

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        1. The Bandit
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          14 years, 4 months ago

          Wilkinson is not playing tonight, Woodgate cb and Huth rb.

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          1. llamaZA
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            14 years, 4 months ago

            whose at LB then?

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            1. The Bandit
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              14 years, 4 months ago

              Wilson

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    2. DirkDiggler
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      None of them will be as bad as Boselli, but I'd be looking at Moses and Taarabt to be the most risky of the four.

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    3. Leeds-Utd
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Tarrabt

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  26. The Milkman
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Manchester United, Sunderland's feeder club?

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    1. Xabi
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      more like where utds shit goes to die

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  27. Leeds-Utd
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Who is the best liverpool coverage up front a-saurez or b-carroll

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  28. The Vicar
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Been non stop tinkering and have now realised I have 3 Norwich players, can't be a good thing

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    1. Chinese_person
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      good for delia

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      1. The Vicar
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Where are you?!!

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  29. rmassey
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Now Swansea have got Wayne Routledge do you think he will be picked ahead of Nathan Dyer. Will Nathan Dyer still play lots of games or will he be dropped for Routledge?

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    1. The Milkman
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      It's over for Nathan Dyer I'm afraid.

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  30. QOTSA
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    DJ Campbell looks a good shout?

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    1. llamaZA
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      I think so, proven record in prem and QPR were decently attacking in Championship if I recall.

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      1. The Milkman
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        So is Bothroyd and DJ the likely strike partnership?

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    2. Clay Davis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      I had him last year for a chunk of the season and he didn't let me down.

      He's playing for a different team though now, so I'd let him settle before jumping on!

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