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The second instalment in our series of Members articles looking at Fantasy consistency sees defenders come under the microscope. Aiming to highlight those players who week-in, week-out offer solid returns, we’ve taken a larger sample size than the previous Goalkeepers article and analysed the top twelve in terms of points per game in 2010/11.

Although there are four Chelsea players here -in addition to two from Man City – the Blues defenders most definitely vary in average returns and consistency. Who’d have thought, after all, that Ashley Cole was the least reliable Fantasy pick of our featured quartet last season?

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  1. graemer97
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    14 years, 9 months ago

    need help is caroll graham drog good

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    1. KLOPPTOMANIA
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      14 years, 9 months ago

      I think so, Drog is risk, but one i may be willing to take

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  2. Fancy Feet
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    Again .............

    Ohara and Beatie or

    Holt and Ephraim?

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    1. Giggs Boson redundant accou…
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      o'hara and beattie i guess... are these subs?
      Holt has good potential, but i have him on the bench. Don't know much about Ephraim

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  3. jguti14
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    lads, i have moses and taraabt in mid, who would you put up top:

    rodallega campbell graham??

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    1. graemer97
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      rodallega

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      1. jguti14
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        why!!???

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        1. Giggs Boson redundant accou…
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          amazing opening fixtures and supply from moses

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        2. graemer97
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          rodallega ha good first fixtures

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    2. KLOPPTOMANIA
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      rodallega AND moses? not this wk. more campbell, or holt.

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      1. jguti14
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        but for like the next 3 or 4 gameweeks? rodallegas fixtures are tasty though

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  4. Matt_
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    Anyone else think Aguero will be quality once he gets settled?

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    1. graemer97
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      will he start

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      1. Matt_
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        Not first gameweek, I'll probably put him in after 3 games, to let him adjust a little bit

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        1. graemer97
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          agree

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    2. Giggs Boson redundant accou…
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      He WAS a staple in my team until he got blisters on his feet lol and didn't play in the charity shield. I think he may be rotated with dzeko, baliotelli and even tevez! Not worth an 11 mil risk

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  5. got2bmyyear
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    given
    kompany, baines, gabbion
    young, taarbat, nzbogbia, mose
    rooney, campbell, bent

    any immediate weakness?

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    1. graemer97
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      14 years, 9 months ago

      swap malouda for young

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    2. Giggs Boson redundant accou…
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      awesome. You need malouda or drogba considering the opening fixtures, maybe sub rooney for drogs, and upgrade campbell. I love Rooney but man u have aweful beginning fixtures. Rooney should make an appearance at least by xmas. I couldn't resist nani though. He is insane at the mo and a definite starter 🙂

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  6. Scratch
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    I assume most have seen this already but for those that haven't Nasri's move to City is looking more likely.

    http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/aug/08/arsenal-samir-nasri-manchester-city

    Hellooooooooo Aaron Ramsey.

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    1. TommyK
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      Hello indeed.

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    2. dogtanion
      • 16 Years
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      Good riddance

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    3. Drip Doctor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      Bound to happen, we have to balance the books after splashing out on Chamberlain don't we...

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    4. dribbler
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      thanks scratch

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  7. KLOPPTOMANIA
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    This from the previous page...

    IS this a bit midfield heavy?

    Given/Kenny
    Kompany, Hughes/Enrique, Alcaraz (Simpson, De laet)
    Malouda, Silva, Nani, Moses (Sinclair)
    Bent, Drogba, Holt

    2nd question Drogba or suarez to start?

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    1. graemer97
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      good team def isnt strongest

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    2. Giggs Boson redundant accou…
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      I really don't think silva will be worth his price tag. Good team though. Maybe taarabt/duff for silva and then strengthen defence?

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  8. Uncle Damfee
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    Carroll or Bent?

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    1. Champ
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      Imo...carroll for now

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    2. 4vets
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      Both... who else you got?

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      1. Uncle Damfee
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        Gervinho and Campbell.

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        1. 4vets
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          Bent then. Look at the fixtures after gw1.

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          1. Uncle Damfee
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            Thanks.

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  9. Dark_Mata
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    Guys, I need some reason...

    For some reason I cant figure out if this is ridiculous

    Given
    Enrique
    Cole A
    Kompany
    Sinclair
    Malouda
    Van der Vaart
    Nani
    Silva
    Holt
    Odemwingie

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    1. Forest4Life
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      Subs??

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    2. graemer97
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      wouldnt hav vdv

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    3. Giggs Boson redundant accou…
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      almost there. Moses for silva, then upgrade holt.

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  10. Attila the Bum
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    Right off to me bed.
    Good luck to all living in the affected areas in London, hope you and yours all stay safe. Get your cricket bats beside your bed.

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    1. TommyK
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      Apparently the police f*cked some rioters up outside AP's house.

      😯

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      1. Locarno
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        Why were they rioting outside AP's house? Bit of an over-the-top response to his Rooney-plays-in-Fabregas's-position claim...

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        1. andy85wsm
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          🙂

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    2. 4vets
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      You don't take yours into bed?

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      1. Attila the Bum
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        Only during the Ashes.

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      2. TommyK
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        We all like to have a piece of wood in our hands when we go to bed....

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        1. Attila the Bum
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          Ooooooo sailor.

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  11. Heytch
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    Best 5.0 midfielder outside of Moses?

    A) Surman
    B) Whitehead
    C) Routeledge
    D) McEacheran
    E) Dobbie
    F) Obertan (for Fail?)

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    1. Forest4Life
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      D no doubt

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      1. graemer97
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        c, d wont get playing time

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        1. Heytch
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          hmmm. Thanks lads - really dislike this 5.0 group this year. Found an extra half mil...

          @5.5

          A) Hoolahan
          B) Cleverley
          C) J. Thomas
          D) Formica

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          1. Forest4Life
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            B

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          2. The Wizard of Ozil
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            Formica is looking good

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    2. Giggs Boson redundant accou…
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      F. Great player. Bit of a gamble but huge potential for 5 mil

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      1. Leysh
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        +1

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        1. Heytch
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          Cool bit of Obertan love, and don't dislike their fixtures...

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            Newcastle have turned into a good team. I think he will start every match and is almost garenteed some bonus points every match, even if it is 1. Not even much of a gamble...

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  12. TommyK
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    I'm not gonna comment too much on 1980s comparisons because I wasn't actually alive then- but am I right in saying that the riots then actually had some obvious semblance of political protest?

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    1. 4vets
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      Yes they did (and I'm old enough). What needs to be answered is why anyone would want to trash anywhere like people are doing tonight. What makes them want to do that? How has it all gone so wrong and, more importantly, what can we do to stop people wanting to do this idiocy in the future?

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      1. TommyK
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        The thing is from every thing I've seen (I'm not there I admit) it seems to be people just looting under the guise of protests as well as criminal gangs turning up in white vans and loading the looted stuff into the back.

        Can't really see how this compares at all with the 80s (like some guy on the radio was claiming).

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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          'Twas ever thus. It is JUST like the 80's.

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        2. Locarno
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          This is the problem the authorities have with this one. They can't agree to the rioters' demands because they don't have any. They're just out to f*ck up some policemen and steal a telly.

          Most of them have never heard of the guy who got shot that started all this.

          Once again, shoot them all and let Satan sort it out.

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      2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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        We need to stop the Elites stealing from us all ...

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        1. King Eric, in America
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          And *this* is the Truth. Amen, Brother.

          The boards here tonight show they have us (the US is after all not all that different from you) cannibalizing each other while they sit back.

          We'd riot in the US if we weren't so morbidly obese ...

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        2. CatMac
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          Hi MMW - nice to see you have your old name back - what's it like where you are?

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          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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            Not so good ... Woolwich High Street, several 100 ...

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            1. CatMac
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              ðŸ™

              Best of luck to you and your kin

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      3. CatMac
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        +1 Stevie, why destroy your own community and why endanger your own people?

        I understand (not condone) destroying public buildings etc but to go smashing buses with people on just cant be right.

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        1. King Eric, in America
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          Mobs are stupid things ... they might begin with purpose and restraint, but they *never* stay that way.

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          1. CatMac
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            I understand your point about mobs King Eric, but the sole purpose seems to be vandalism and looting at the moment.

            This is just pure opportunalism (?is it word?) In other words, there's no real point being made.

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            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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              There isn't a purpose as such - it's mainly rage ...

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              1. Locarno
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                Rage? Hence all the wide smiles as they carry off their loot.

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                1. CatMac
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                  I totally agree Locarno, they are just a bunch of criminals.

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  13. Salah’s Sonnet
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    Hiya lads, sorry about the re-post but i do need some opinions or some sort of clarification on this team pick.

    Given (Ruddy)

    Hughes - A.Cole - Kompany (Orr, Simpson)

    Nani - Silva - Taarabt - N'Zobia (Moses)

    Rooney - Zamora - Rodallega

    Please your thoughts would be much appreciated.

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    1. Forest4Life
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      Nice balance but what about hughes 2 warnock??

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      1. Giggs Boson redundant accou…
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        Can someone please explain why silva is in everyones team? He's 9.5 mil! I say swap for a shite player, bring in moses(nor), and upgrade a striker. You'll have a killer team.

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        1. Heytch
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
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          yeah not for me the little fellow. Jury still out for mine as a week in week out Premier League star. Not convinced he's got the build for it and think he is more of a Modric level player

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    2. Champ
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      Could do with some chelsea attack....good fixtures coming up...not convinced on Fulhams new defence...

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      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 14 Years
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        i know yeah i desperately want to involve some chelsea attack, but my trust lies with nani for now.

        hughes to warnock is a great idea, thanks 'forest4life', would make the aston villa win (if it happens) that much sweeter haha.

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  14. Forest4Life
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    Fellaini, Ramsey, Formica and Tchoyi will be bargains ots imo

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  15. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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    Rate my Sun team...

    Hart
    Cole Riise Evra Enrique
    Young Malouda Cabaye Sessegnon
    Zamora Aguero

    You got points for all domestic and European competitions. What we think?

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    1. Giggs Boson redundant accou…
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      I love the risk in this team. Riise = mega points. Young is a gamble but love it! He was class in the CS. Sessegnon has poor fixtures. Maybe swap for taarabt and sub back in a couple of gameweeks. Unsure on Aguero, lots of rotation/flop risk.Great team though, nice one

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  16. Champ
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    Revamped team - any opinions on how it could be better?

    Given Ruddy
    Lescott Dunne Baines Orr Simpson
    Taarabt Malouda Sinclair NZogbia Moses
    Rooney Holt Carroll

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    1. Forest4Life
      • 14 Years
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      Lescott to Kompany and Orr to Senderos/S. Taylor

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    2. Giggs Boson redundant accou…
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      Difficult to fault. Maybe downgrade rooney/baines to squeeze in Nani somewhere???

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  17. hillbillypete
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    ALL london matches called off

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    1. dogtanion
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      ya think?

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    2. CFCTom
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      Source?

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    3. Yossi
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      link?

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    4. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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      Fifa?

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    5. hillbillypete
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      according to SKY news

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      1. CFCTom
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        I don't like Sky News, they are loving all this.

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        1. Granville
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          It's all been orchestrated by Murdoch's evil empire to maximise the viewing figures tonight.

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      2. hillbillypete
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        POLICE ORDER ALL LONDON FOOTBALL CLUBS TO CALL OFF MATCHES AS RIOTS SPREAD

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        1. 4vets
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          I assume tha caps make it all seem more real?

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          1. hillbillypete
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            just to get ppl's attention and stop RMT's

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        2. andy85wsm
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          Bah!!

          N'Zogbia away to Fulham 🙠Oh well, step up O'hara!

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        3. dogtanion
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          why did this have to happen this week of all weeks...bloody hell

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      3. Drip Doctor
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        I think it's in regards to the Carling Cup matches this week, but i could be wrong.

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        1. dogtanion
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          you'd like to think so..seems very premature in regards to saturday afternoon..surely the FA would have to hold meetings with the police etc

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          1. hillbillypete
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            police have the overall say tho

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    6. CFCTom
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      Holy s*it its true, team re-jig then.

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      1. hillbillypete
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        there goes the GIVEN/KENNY combo

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    7. Sean
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      Source?

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      1. 4vets
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        ??? It's Monday. So much time to sort things out.

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        1. hillbillypete
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          wouldnt be too sure...its gettin worse

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  18. CFCTom
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    Youths, all youths are bad, if you're young you are a criminal. All this s*it makes me want to go out and loot, I won't though as I'm not a criminal. If it wasn't for the disgraceful treatment of many young people I'm sure there would be significantly fewer numbers of looters. Hopefully nobody will get hurt and all criminals will be punished, but I also hope some of these sh*ts get what is coming to them, and I dont mean the 'youths'.

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    1. Forest4Life
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      Agreed 100% m8

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    2. greghammer95
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      Not all youths are bad.

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      1. andy85wsm
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        I think that's what he's trying to say.....badly.

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        1. CFCTom
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          Yeah sorry, should have put speech marks around the first few sentences.

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        2. 4vets
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          +1 ermm... not all old people are bad too!

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          1. McDog
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            "All this s*it makes me want to go out and loot"

            Love that comment

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            1. CFCTom
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              Yes but I resist.

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    3. Namtab Nomolos
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      http://www.leftfutures.org/2010/12/david-cameron-on-student-rioting/

      "We smashed the place up and Boris set fire to the toilets." David Cameron, June 1986.

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    4. andy85wsm
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      What disgraceful treatment of young people?

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      1. Drip Doctor
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        I would like to know the answer to this aswell...

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        1. CFCTom
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          How old are you both?

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          1. andy85wsm
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            What's that got to do with anything. Why don't you answer the question.

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            1. 4vets
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              I would love to answer it but there's not enough time. I am 48 and have seen how the police abuse people, especially the young, the bullying and abuse of power to implement useless persecution.

              On the other hand I have seen the police do theior job magnifiently. On the main, I don't trust them ðŸ™

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            2. CFCTom
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              Well, if you're not young you wouldn't have experienced it. And its things like being prevented from going into shops because you are a teenager, you are a wearing a hood, etc. When I go shopping with friends we are often told only two of us are allowed in a time, my bags being searched because I'm a teenager, nobody elses, the constant media message that teenagers, all teenagers, commit crimes, if it were to happen to people based on their race or gender it would be outrageous but because it happens to young people it is fine. The fact that you dont give your age shows you arent a teenager, have no experience of this and are out of touch, so really you have no right to be commenting on this, if teenagers are told they are criminals and treated like criminals when they arent, what do you expect them to do? If its anything but actually commit crime you are very dim.

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              1. andy85wsm
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                You do realise people just don't turn 20+. We were the same age once. The whole only being allowed two in a time to shops has been going on since I was a teenager AT LEAST.

                Teenagers aren't exactly giving themselves a good representation right now in London. Not that all teenagers are like that...

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              2. TommyK
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                Don't understand how you're saying people who aren't teenagers can't comment on this (I'm 19, not that it matters) when people of all ages are being affected by this......

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              3. andy85wsm
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                "You have no right to comment" lol. I'll grab you a violin, but make sure it's tiny.

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              4. 4vets
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                With reservations I very much agree with this.

                Again, why is this nonsense happening? Why are people doing this?

                Almost time for bed! 🙂

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                1. andy85wsm
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                  You agree that teenagers should riot because they aren't allowed in a shop more than 2 at a time?

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                  1. TommyK
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                    If that was true then HMV would have already gone bust.

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                  2. 4vets
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                    Nah... it's not that simple and that's why an fpl forum isn't the right place to talk about this.

                    This whole senseless violence is due to many things but those people wouldn't be rioting unless they were/are immensely pissed off with their lot. I can understand this and have seen why at first hand. You may or may not have done so.

                    What needs to be understood is why all this sh1te is happening. That will not be done as conservative lyncging mobs mobilise and the underlying problem is swept under the carpet ðŸ™

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              5. Drip Doctor
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                Are you serious? When i first went to bluewater, i didn't know you weren't allowed to wear a hoodie, so i took it off and left it in my mates car, big deal, i didn't cry about it. After 9/11, you don't think asian people got searched more? Im not one, but my friend is and he got searched when we went on a lads holiday while we walked straight on through, did he kick up a fuss? No. In some places, everyone gets searched before going into a nightclub, it's for safety.

                If those are your examples of youths being given a hard time then it's pretty pathetic. This isn't really the sort of stuff that should be talked about on a football forum anyway, so i'll stop now.

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                1. andy85wsm
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                  Are you on Twitter CT?

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                  1. Drip Doctor
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                    Negative, i follow it, but i haven't actually set up an account.

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                2. Drip Doctor
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 15 Years
                  14 years, 9 months ago

                  Just one more thing, the whole idea of only two teenagers being allowed in a shop at one time has been going on for years. If you don't like it, don't go to that shop, simple.

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                  1. andy85wsm
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                    • 15 Years
                    14 years, 9 months ago

                    +1

                    Our local shop has been doing it since I started secondary school and still does it now. The only difference is I'm old enough to go in on my own now 🙂

                    After school the rest of the kids are still lined up outside the door let in 2 at t time.

                    We've all been followed around a shop by a security guard even though we're doing nothing wrong. It's part of the teenage years.

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                  2. 4vets
                    • 15 Years
                    14 years, 9 months ago

                    It make sense in a practical way but don't you want to ask why that has to be? I'm older than you and never had such stuff imposed on me as a teenager. Doesn't it signal that something is very wrong with our society when such things are imposed?

                    Maybe it's because I am older that I find it so hard to accept such bizarre rules, but you have to question why they are there in the first place.

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                  3. dribbler
                    • 16 Years
                    14 years, 9 months ago

                    and get a job

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                  4. dribbler
                    • 16 Years
                    14 years, 9 months ago

                    well said nb2me...and go on facebook if you want to speak b0ll0cks about "teenage persecution"...and remember that your brains aren't fully developed yet...in a few years you'll start to mature and you'll see the world differently

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                  5. TommyK
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 16 Years
                    14 years, 9 months ago

                    The thing is, businesses don't spend money on security guards that follow you around without good reason....

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                  6. Drip Doctor
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 15 Years
                    14 years, 9 months ago

                    I believe they are in place for a good reason. I know people at my school used to go to the local shop and steal confectionery and Alco pops. Im sure every school has those teenagers. It about people trying to protect their business, they aren't trying to annoy teenagers.

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                  7. andy85wsm
                    • Has Moderation Rights
                    • 15 Years
                    14 years, 9 months ago

                    Yeah I know Tommy. I'm just saying, he's acting like a kid where the whole world is against him. I'm just saying it's been happening for years. Can't say I ever thought about burning down buildings.

                    As CT said, lots of people at my school stole sweets and drinks and stuff. There's always a reason...

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                  8. andy85wsm
                    • Has Moderation Rights
                    • 15 Years
                    14 years, 9 months ago

                    I said "I'm just saying" too much there

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          2. Drip Doctor
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 9 months ago

            22

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    5. TommyK
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      I'd have a lot more sympathy with them if they didn't just run away from the police (who they're pretending to protest against) and towards smashed up shops to loot.

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  19. Hughes the Daddy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 9 months ago

    Given - Kenny
    Baines - Ivanovic - Kompany - Bramble - Orr
    Malouda - NZogbia - Taarabt - Moses - Dyer
    RVP - Suarez - Holt

    injury worries aside, any comments welcomed ta.....

    no man u is my main concern but the threat of midfield rotation is putting me off right now.

    Ivanovic may become Luiz, Bosingwa or Alex in due course depending on who cements a place.

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    1. Champ
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      Tad too much money in defence imo

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      1. Hughes the Daddy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        yeah, i know, but dam do i want that defence! 🙂

        (Baines is practically a forward anyway! 🙂

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  20. andy85wsm
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 9 months ago

    Whats happened with Tchoyi pre season. Did read that he could be playing OOP up front?

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    1. graemer97
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      he has shit opening fixtures but get him in gw 4/5

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    2. Sean
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      He's scored alot of goals pre season might be playing alongside odemwingie.

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      1. dierstraights
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        they are signing long
        doubt tchoyi will remain upfront now

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  21. Matt_
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 9 months ago

    Plese pick me a GW 1 Captain from the following:

    Carroll
    Drogba
    Nani
    Malouda

    Thanks is advance.

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    1. Matt_
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      in* I'm tired, don't judge. 😉

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      1. Sean
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        Carrol

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    2. Forest4Life
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      Drog

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      1. Matt_
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        Any reasons? Since there is a split opinion ?

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        1. graemer97
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 9 months ago

          drog isnt a sure starter though

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          1. Matt_
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 9 months ago

            Who do u think graemer?

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          2. graemer97
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 9 months ago

            risk is worth it though

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            1. Matt_
              • 14 Years
              14 years, 9 months ago

              Drogba Captain with Carroll Vice should work, so that if Drog doesn't play I'll be fine. Thanks

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    3. Giggs Boson redundant accou…
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      nani or malouda. I think the two are sure to start and get good points and there is that chance for mega points. Carroll and drogs too risky and dependant on too much.

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  22. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 9 months ago

    It doesnt say which matches are to be called off, they could just mean tomorrows carling cup games.

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    1. TommyK
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      You'd think it's unlikely the weekend's matches will be off- they're bringing in ~500 extra officers from surrounding areas and I'm guessing they'll be better organized tomorrow/allowed to use more force....

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      1. dribbler
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        the police will need time off though...I think if it goes beyond tomorrow there's little chance of London matches on Saturday

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    2. RmS
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      Pretty sure it would just mean tomorrows games, unless you think the Police would want to admit they don't have enough of a handle on this to have it over and done with by the weekend? I doubt the authorities would comprehend such a thing.

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      1. hillbillypete
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        lets hope do

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  23. â­ Bemba_Da â­
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 9 months ago

    BREAKING NEWS: AUTHORITIES HAVE URGED ALL FOOTBALL GAMES IN LONDON TO BE POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

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    1. hillbillypete
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      as i said above...

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      1. â­ Bemba_Da â­
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        mine is more dramatic as it has capital letters

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        1. hillbillypete
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 9 months ago

          as does my second message above 😉

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  24. CFCTom
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 9 months ago

    Fulham vs Aston Villa
    QPR vs Bolton
    Tottenham vs Everton
    All Cancelled.

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    1. Drip Doctor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      No they aren't, they could just mean the Carling Cup matches tomorrow and Wednesday.

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      1. CFCTom
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        meant to put a question mark after all cancelled

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        1. Drip Doctor
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 9 months ago

          Sure you did.

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          1. CFCTom
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 9 months ago

            Lol, alright I didnt, I decide which matches are cancelled and am willing to believe the premier league would cancel matches costing them millions of pounds straight away, without discussion or arguement, really? I didnt? This is a site for people to talk about football, not a platform to abuse people, grow up.

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            1. dribbler
              • 16 Years
              14 years, 9 months ago

              it's up to the police...the clubs have no say...there will be no discussions

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  25. NLB
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 9 months ago

    Everyone calm down for a second:
    http://msn.foxsports.com/foxsoccer/soccer/story/West-Hams-League-Cup-game-postponed-after-riots-09667269

    Regarding Tottenham's game this weekend-
    "The opening game of the Premier League season, however, is still due to go ahead."

    As of now the Premier League games aren't canceled.
    In response to hillbillypete's post

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    1. dogtanion
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      in fairness, foxsports is hardly a reliable source on this issue..that's like the Birmingham Gazette telling you that this weekend's U-17 pie-eating contest in Austin Texas has been postponed

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      1. NLB
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        Hahaha good comparison
        Sorry, just an American trying to help out 🙂

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        1. dogtanion
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 9 months ago

          I hope you're right though man..!

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          1. dribbler
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 9 months ago

            lol brilliant dog

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      2. King Eric, in America
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        Texas *never* postpones pie-eating contests.

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        1. dribbler
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 9 months ago

          lmao

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    2. hillbillypete
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      you live in england EPL Lover?

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      1. NLB
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        No sir! Tried to give some clarity but using an American source probably made me look stupid haha

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        1. hillbillypete
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 9 months ago

          no prob...i didnt think so.

          i have bbc news and sky news live reports. it's pretty bad! hopefully sorted out before weekend

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          1. NLB
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 9 months ago

            Saw a bit of the action on the news here! Looks pretty bad, hope it gets sorted soon :/

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  26. Attila the Bum
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 9 months ago

    Problem? Sorted.
    http://yfrog.com/z/h2vy0j0j

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    1. dogtanion
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      hahaha..he can use his spear tackle to take them all out
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOivzoRc0I8

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      1. Hughes the Daddy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        he he. enjoyed that didn't he 🙂

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    2. TommyK
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      "Hey, come back you oik!"

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    3. Sean
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      Lol brilliant!

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    4. 4vets
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      Aren't you s'posed to be sleeping with a bat? 😉

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      1. Locarno
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        Harsh on Attila's missus...

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        1. 4vets
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 9 months ago

          LOL!

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    5. CFCTom
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      Good.

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    6. decisions
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      BRILLIANT...

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  27. berba is class
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 9 months ago

    Given [Ruddy]

    Young Kompany A.cole [Simpson Taylor]

    Nani Silva Moses Sessegnon Taarabt

    Carroll Rooney [Graham]

    final RMT PLEASE GIVE ME ADVICE CHEERS GUYS
    REALLY DONT LIKE THIS

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  28. DropPointsNotBombs
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 9 months ago

    They're looking at calling off the England game.

    Surprised there's no trouble in Brent yet tbh.

    Spurs vs Everton looks like to be off.

    I would think Fulham Villa would be alright. Nicer part of London and all...

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  29. frogfen
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 9 months ago

    A - Drogba, S Ameobi, N Dyer

    or

    B - Gervinho/Balotelli/Dzeko, Beattie, Nzogbia

    What do you think and why?

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    1. Forest4Life
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      Campbell,Rodallega,Nzog

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  30. Nailer
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 9 months ago

    Surely just the CC games cancelled for the moment. A lot of time to go until Saturday.

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