Injuries
7 August 2011 1197 comments
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Robin Van Persie is at the centre of another injury scare on the eve of the season after suffering an ankle knock against Benfica on Saturday.

The Dutchman was forced off the field in the first-half of the 2-1 defeat having given the Gunners the lead with a clinical finish from Kieran Gibbs’ cut-back.

Following the goal, Van Persie suffered a knock on the ankle following a clumsy challenge – the striker played on but was withdrawn at half-time with Marouane Chamakh seeing action.

The extent of Van Persie’s problem remains unclear, Wenger gave us this vague summary in his post-match comments…

“It is an ankle problem, I don’t know how bad it is.â€

We will presumably learn more on the “problem†over the next few days and Fantasy managers will be hoping for some clarity from the Arsenal camp prior to Saturday’s squad selection deadline.

Arsenal also suffered further setbacks on the day with both Gibbs and Thomas Vermaelen suffering thigh and back injuries respectively.

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

  1. Zungazunga
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    Campbell 5.5, nice price!

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    1. arsenalrock
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      I like it. Would you get him over Holt or Andy Johnson though?

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      1. denial
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        Hmm...very nice price that.

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      2. cheezymouse
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        I would. Been waiting for them to put him up - 5.5 is a great price...

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    2. Chazza
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      Best budget forward.. unless Bothroyd has something to say about DJ's game time ðŸ™

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      1. AriseSirGiggsy
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        thought he played really well last year but Adam sucked up all his credit, but APR wont supply him as well as blackpool did

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        1. AriseSirGiggsy
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          QPR, lol 🙂

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        2. Chazza
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          It remains to be seen- I still think he's a better punt than the seemingly popular Holt.

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  2. cheezymouse
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    Folks, do you reckon Senderos is nailed on for Fulham?

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    1. arsenalrock
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      Possibly. But can't see the Hangeland-Hughes partnership being broken up.

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      1. cheezymouse
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        Yeah, ta. Its a risk for GW 1 that I don't need... I see Hughes played RB in one of the Europa league games, allowing Senderos to play in the centre, but will wait for a few GWs before buying...

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    2. Get up ya bum
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      Nope.
      Possible but far from certain

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  3. arsenalrock
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    Which option? Could I please have some help?

    A. RVP to Bent, N'Zogbia to Silva.
    B. RVP to Aguero, Ruddy to Foster/Al-Habsi
    C. RVP to Tevez
    D. Keep RVP

    Thanks.

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    1. Well you know, Triffic
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      Bring in Bent.

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    2. Forest4Life
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      D

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      1. arsenalrock
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        Anyone else?

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        1. AriseSirGiggsy
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          i think b, i looked at ruddy, but he really is going to concede more goals than any other keeper this season
          What about Carroll?

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          1. arsenalrock
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            yes hes an option as well. Anybody else have thoughts?

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  4. Zungazunga
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    Yeah, going to get him over Holt, i think......

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  5. The Bandit
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    Goodwillie in at 6m as predicted. No Williewagon for me. 🙂

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  6. TheHazard
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    Couldn't help but notice that Chelsea have all but signed Lukaku. Anyone care to speculate on how it will impact the Chelsea front line?

    He seems to be right out of the Drogba role - except a bit taller. Surely he hasn't been signed to sit on the bench?

    Bit of a strange one as I can't see him ever playing out wide and Chelsea already have a headache in picking between Drogba and Torres.

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    1. Get up ya bum
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      One for the future I think. The lads still a teenager, should see plenty of bench duty this season.
      From what I've seen he should be a great signing though. Perfect replacement for old man didier

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      1. denial
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        Yeah. Exciting looking player, but may be one for subs bench/Carling Cup etc. Guessing of course.

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      2. Anorak
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        Yep - it's classic replace before you sell tactics. Lukaku has potential, but is still pretty raw. He's been tearing it up, but it's still the Belgian League.

        From the chatter last season, Drogba seemed as if he might be on his way out, so if/when the same happens this/next season, then the bargaining takes on a different slant.

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    2. Chazza
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      He won't feature too much- he certainly won't be favoured over the likes of Drogba, Torres and even Sturridge. He's one for the near future and next to everyone knows about him so they got him in now before it'd be too late.

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      1. TheHazard
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        Cheers both. I agree he's a great signing.

        It's weird how Torres has become such a problem for Chelsea. Hopefully he can turn his form around and make a mockery of his fpl price tag.

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        1. Chazza
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          As a Man Utd fan I am laughing. Both Man Utd and Chelsea have too many striker options but it's not being talked up as a massive headache at Man Utd- love supporting a team where there's great team spirit and no messing with Fergie in charge. 🙂

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          1. Anorak
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            Too many striking options at United?
            I know Ferguson has been talking up his 7 strikers, but how many minutes do you think Macheda, Diouf, Owen and Welbeck are getting in the league this season?

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        2. Loktai
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          +1 Drogba made a big difference when he came on against Rangers - he is still a class act and hard one to topple.

          I don't know how he can be such a monster and such a baby at the same time though.

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        3. AriseSirGiggsy
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          if chelsea could get their money back or even take a £10m loss they would snap the clubs hand off....

          but it does seem a little hasty doesn it - they already have at least 2 players fighting over every forward position, so unless Drogba's mvoe to Marseilles (or PSG?) is lined up theres gonna be some sad faces warming that bench

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  7. andy85wsm
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    For people that have a good insight into rotation, are there any teams that rotate well with QPR? Preferably a team with a decent 6m midfielder to rotate with Campbell 🙂

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    1. Chazza
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      Sinclair of Swansea. Perfect H/A rotation.

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      1. andy85wsm
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        Thought I'd seen that mentioned with Tarrabt and Sinclair so thanks.

        Saying that though, if I'm going to rotate those 2 it means I have to play Moses and Sessegnon every week!

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        1. Chazza
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          Yeah it is hard to strike a balance between having a good all-round squad for a decent team week in, week out AND to have a few big-hitters as captain choices!

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    2. TheHazard
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      Scott Sinclair rotates exceptionally well, but he's very expensive for a Swansea player.

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      1. Anti-Ipswich
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        But with the guarantee of penalties, isn't he worth it?

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        1. TheHazard
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          Yeah I guess it depends with pens. Charlie Adam got loads of pens for Blackpool after they were promoted so he was definitely worth it.

          On the other hand, Wolves only got awarded three last season. So I guess it comes down to deciding how many you reckon they'll win?

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          1. Anti-Ipswich
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            Yeah that's a point. I suppose you can go back a season further and the luck Burnley had with Graham Alexander. For memory, they got about 5 or 6 or so right?

            At least pens aren't the only way he'll score. Plus I believe he's OOP. He's in my team.

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  8. Well you know, Triffic
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    If I were Chelsea I'd be mailing Anelka pamphlets to PSG.

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    1. Anti-Ipswich
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      They should use the same guys who did a transfer brochure for Joe Cole.

      http://www.scribd.com/doc/58633857/joe-cole-brochure#source:facebook

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      1. Well you know, Triffic
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        Haha noice! Am guessing that Liverpool fans made this given the love he gets from Chelsea and West Ham supporters.

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      2. mo3000
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        Ahh, that was brilliant. cheers for the morning chuckle

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    2. Anorak
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      PSG may have splurged this summer, but they've generally splurged on young talent.
      Matuidi, Gameiro, Menez, Pastore etc.

      Anelka would obviously fit the residency rules of the French league, so I'm have thought someone would be bidding though.

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  9. Zungazunga
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    Cover for Drogba during African Nations. I think he will bench warm his way to January and then get some games

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  10. JLohn
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    Heads up. Bent picked up a shoulder injury last night in our game against Braga, which is why he pulled out of the England squad. McLeish is "hopeful" that he might be able to face Fulham.

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    1. Zungazunga
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      Interesting, thanks

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    2. Chazza
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      Really? Thanks very much indeed for pointing that one out.. hmm back to the old drawing board.

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    3. Anorak
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      Bloody England friendlies are really clouding the fantasy water.

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  11. The Legend - Paul Scho18s
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    Anyone else notice the Doubtful tag on Enrique. Wassamatter with him?

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    1. The Legend - Paul Scho18s
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      When did that hamstring thingy happen ðŸ™

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  12. Zungazunga
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    Given Ruddy

    Jagielka A.Cole Kompany De Laet Simpson

    Downing Sinclair O'Hara Silva Moses

    Bent Carroll Holt

    £3.5m in the bank

    What thoughts on these guys, Any problems?

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    1. andy85wsm
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      What's the 3.5m for?

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    2. arsenalrock
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      Not many reliable captain options. Downing to Lampard?

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  13. bibble
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    The more I look at nzogbia the less I feel he'll do the business

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    1. Fernando Torres
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      Lack of captain choices imo

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    2. vkel
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      strangely, i felt the same....could make better use of that much needed 7.5 elsewhere

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  14. HVT
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    Any thoughts on tevez,It now looks more and more likely he'll stay, Is he gonna be the main man or too much damage done and a rotater?

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    1. arsenalrock
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      Straight swap for RVP if he is injured seems good.

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      1. HVT
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        I have rvp do you think Tevez starts hes still class?

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  15. pleccy
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    How does my team look? Ramsay looking like a starter if Cesc is out?

    MOREIRA
    COLE.ORR.KOMPANY
    MALOUDA.SILVA.RAMSAY.MOSES
    HOLT.DROGBA.ROONEY
    ———————-
    DE VRIES.WILKINSON.SESSEGNON.SIMPSON

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  16. Demí
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    5.5m for DJ. That really has put a spanner in the works

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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      Where do you see this. And where has Barry Ferguson got too? 🙂

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      1. andy85wsm
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        FPL has updated

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      2. Demí
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        It's on the QPR transfers page on the fpl site.

        Barry Ferguson, i thought he was at Blackpool 🙂

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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          Ta. He will be in everybody's team by this evening - including mine!

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    2. arsenalrock
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      DJ in for AJ. Nice.

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    3. TheHazard
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      I can't see him getting the goals he got last year again this season.

      Blackpool were incredibly attacking and DJ was their centre forward. QPR won't play with any of the abandon that Blackpool did and they certainly won't score as many, so I can see his returns going down.

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      1. Demí
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        Well Personally i'm going to get him instead of Taarabt as my QPR cover, because it saves me 1m to upgrade elsewhere. Reckon he'll do well

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        1. TheHazard
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          Good way of looking at it.

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        2. Chazza
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          +1

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  17. rm9
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    Who would you drop of this six?

    A Cole, Kompany, Enrique, Simpson, Bramble, Hughes?

    The keepers are Given and Kenny. Thanks...

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    1. cheezymouse
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      If Enrique goes to Liverpool then Simpson or Bramble. Someone mentioned Enrique is carrying a hamstring injury earlier so watch for that

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      1. 4vets
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        Yup... just noticed he's yellow on the fpl site with a hammy.

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  18. cheezymouse
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Tim Cahill for 9m... yay or nay?

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    1. arsenalrock
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      Ynay.

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    2. HVT
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      Hold back a while and shop around.

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    3. andy85wsm
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      nay

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      1. cheezymouse
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        Thanks folks

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  19. andy85wsm
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    People with Given, are you going with

    A) Ruddy

    B) Al-Habsi

    C) Other

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    1. arsenalrock
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      I've got Ruddy,nbut trying to squeeze Foster in.

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    2. cheezymouse
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      Al Habsi

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    3. Magerost
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        Got Ruddy atm, but not so sure as everyone is saying bad things about norwich's defence.
        But maybe play given every week.. hmm

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        1. andy85wsm
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          I'm thinking of getting Al Habsi instead of Ruddy but finding it hard to find 0.5m from anywhere.

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          1. Magerost
              14 years, 4 months ago

              Yeah, same here.
              Those 0.5 sure is helping other places..

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        1. Demí
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          Erm, That's an old article. Bent isn't managed under Bruce anymore

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          1. Demí
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            Two different dates aswell, so 2 different injuries probably

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      • bibble
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        Damn you hangover!!

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        1. AriseSirGiggsy
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          +1

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      • HVT
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        Any comment on Tevez Lads?

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        1. cheezymouse
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          Think its tough to know how City are going to line out so it may be best to let a couple of GWs pass before taking the plunge...

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          1. HVT
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            suppose im on same wavelength but form is temp and class is permanant!

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      • Zungazunga
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        3.5 for lampard gw2. Thanks for the shouts guys. Duly Noted

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      • jhill89
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        2.0 to upgrade Sessegnon and N'Zogbia, any ideas? I have cover for L'Pool/Man Utd/Fulham/Man City so none of their players please.

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

          Keep both
          add a chelsea defender

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          1. jhill89
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            14 years, 4 months ago

            Already have Ashley Cole

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      • Magerost
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          Anyone thinking about ditching taarabt and get dj instead?

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          1. cucumber
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            14 years, 4 months ago

            Yes

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          2. andy85wsm
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            I'm getting DJ, although i wasn't getting Tarrabt anyway.

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            1. Magerost
                14 years, 4 months ago

                Ah, who did you have in your team before DJ got in?
                I got Holt atm, DJ's a better shout?

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          3. cucumber
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            14 years, 4 months ago

            Thoughts on Fabio? Is he first choice RB now?

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            1. TheHazard
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              I always got the impression that Rafael was ahead of him.

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            2. andy85wsm
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              I wouldn't get him. I think Rafael will start off the season in RB but then be rotated with Fabio/Smalling/Jones.

              If they get a run of games then there's some bargains to be had but it's a risky business!

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          4. Aranboy
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            14 years, 4 months ago

            Which Liverpool Mid Should I Put In ?

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            1. andy85wsm
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              Downing!

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              1. AriseSirGiggsy
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                dont mean to be harsh bud, but your team sounds aawful - you have a midfield of DOWNING MOSES SESSANGON SINCLAIR?
                i sure hope the rest of your team is awesome! 🙂

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                1. andy85wsm
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                  Me?

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                  1. AriseSirGiggsy
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                    yeah, didnt u say you had Ruddy as well? ouch

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            2. Vimanas
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              Adam is a safebet with Gerard out. But too expensive in my opinion. Id go with Carrol from LIV - had a good pre-season and deliveries from midfield this season should be much improved this season. He is an explosive player and really good in the air.

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            3. Well you know, Triffic
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              Kuytttttt

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          5. Vimanas
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            Hey guys
            WHat do you all think of Rodallega's chances at the beginning of the season?
            He's up against three newly promoted teams and was one of the highest shot takers last season though he finished with less than 10 goals.
            Counter point to his potentially promising start is the fact that he hasnt played much pre season and with Nzog gone who knows how wigan will do. oh and that - he plays for Wigan.
            Is 2goals in the first three expecting too much or do you think its an aggressive possibility?

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            1. jhill89
              • 16 Years
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              Now DJ Campbell is priced at 5.5 I have swapped him for Rodallega and brought in Moses as cover for Wigan, now have an extra 2.0 to play around with.

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              1. cheezymouse
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                Same here - just sold Rod & bought DJ...

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              2. Vimanas
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                From what ive read on the forums, QPR is the least attacking of the promoted teams and one expected to gone down again. Id like to wait and see before i back anyone from the newly promoted teams to start. The only one i have is Sinclair and i want to see how he does against Man City. Will be a tough game but will help indicate the type of game we can expect from the winger.

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            2. Well you know, Triffic
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              Am thinking of doubling up on him and Moses.

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              1. The Bandit
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                This

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          6. andy85wsm
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            How long is Kolo Toure banned for? And any reason why he isn't listed on FPL?

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            1. TheHazard
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              Free to play from 2nd September.

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              1. andy85wsm
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                Wondering whether it's worth downgrading Ivanovic to Lescott and upgrading Ruddy to Al Habsi.

                Does give me a headache come 2nd Sept, and I already have Kompany.

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                1. TheHazard
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                  I can't see Toure going straight back in after six months out and the position should be Lescott's to claim especially after his form last year.

                  I'd imagine you should be fine with him for a while - but in an ideal world I'd rather have a Chelsea defender than a City one early on for their fixtures.

                  Guess it comes down to whether you prefer a Chelsea/Norwich combo or a Wigan/City combo.

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                  1. andy85wsm
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                    Yeah, I'll probably stick with Ivanovic and Kompany. As much as I think Ivanovic will be a regular starter and nick the odd goal I can't help but think I should be getting Cole instead.

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                    1. cheezymouse
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                      I caved and bought Cole over Ivanovic, just because I figure Cole will start... but I agree - Ivanovic should be a regular starter.

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          7. Cathal Cantona
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            Guys - Lampard and Holt or Malouda and Zamora??? Thoughts?

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            1. andy85wsm
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              Malouda and Zamora

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            2. TheHazard
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              I don't like these straight swap comparisons, could you post the rest of your team?

              You could go with Holt and Malouda and have money to invest elsewhere?

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              1. Cathal Cantona
                • 16 Years
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                Given ruddy
                simpson baines kompany bramble hughes
                moses nzog ferguson (newcastle) tarrabt lampard
                rooney aguero holt

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                1. TheHazard
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                  • 16 Years
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                  See if you ditch Lampard for Malouda and keep Holt you could take Ferguson out, because he's just wasting a position in your team.

                  There are a few decent options at 5.5 and if you free up cash from your defense you could lose Ferguson for a player who is genuinely worth having - possible O'Hara or similar.

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                2. Vimanas
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                  taraabt hasn't made much of an impact preseason. id go with sessegnon despite fixtures. Playing off Gyan with and impressive preseason. should be hitting the ground running. also the addition of new players this time round, am expecting a much better performance from Bruce's Sunderland this season.

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            3. arsenalrock
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              Lampard and DJ.

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