Injuries
10 August 2011 2503 comments
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Fernando Torres is an early doubt for Chelsea’s weekend trip to Stoke after reportedly suffering concussion whilst playing for Spain this evening.

The striker lined up for the Spanish against Italy in tonight’s friendly but lasted just 14 minutes before being forced off with a head injury.

Medical staff are expected to examine Torres before offering a further assessment. Already they are insisting that his withdrawal was purely a precaution.

However, if Torres has suffered concussion, he would seem likely to be forced to sit out of the trip to Britannia.

There are already doubts over Andre Villas-Boas’ team selection for Sunday’s game with Torres unable to take his opportunity to impress in the pre-season. Didier Drogba’s physical presence against Tony Pulis’ muscular outfit may well have been preferred regardless of the availability of the £50 million Spaniard.

Drogba was also in action tonight, scoring his 50th international goal via a penalty in Ivory Coast’s 4-3 victory against Israel in Geneva.

Torres is currently owned by over 88,000 Fantasy Premier League managers – Drogba currently claims almost double that figure.

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

  1. Freshy
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    Can You Name the player?
    http://www8.pic-upload.de/10.08.11/ahllcw3j2csv.jpg

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    1. Chekhov
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      Bobby Robson

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      1. Freshy
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        Keep trying

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    2. pieces
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      I don't even know the sex - how can i possibly get the name 😀

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      1. Freshy
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        Male

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      2. pieces
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        Big hair, lack of definition in thigh muscles and are those small breasts?

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      3. pelzi80
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        LOL

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    3. Hybrid.power
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      Nicole Kidman in Days of Thunder.

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      1. pieces
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        Lol 😯

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      2. @ImpressiveTackl
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        Lol 😀

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    4. Freshy
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      One of the bigger names in the British Invasion

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      1. Freshy
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        And still tours

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    5. Pop Ooh Yeah ★x8
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      Looks like Robert Plant.

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      1. Freshy
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        WE HAVE A WINNER

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        1. Pop Ooh Yeah ★x8
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          He's running in front of the old Waterloo Road stand which got knocked down in the late 70's, and replaced by the John Ireland stand, now renamed Steve Bull stand.

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          1. Pop Ooh Yeah ★x8
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            I'm talking out my arse, it's the old Molineux Street stand.

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          2. Freshy
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            What Team?

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            1. Freshy
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              So Robert Plant is a VP of football at Wolves

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              1. Pop Ooh Yeah ★x8
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                Yeah, lifelong Wolves fan, made VP about 3 years ago.

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  2. Chekhov
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    Who'd win in a fight between Micah Richards and Drogba?

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    1. Demí
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      Elokobi

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    2. Churchill
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      Dennis Wise.

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      1. Chekhov
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        what about Joey Barton vs. that horse of a man Andy Carroll?

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        1. Churchill
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          I'd put money on pint size.

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        2. King Eric, in America
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          Easily Barto. Carroll's big - but Joey's mean, fights dirty, and can hold his liquor better.

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        3. pieces
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          Carroll would fight queens-berry rules good and proper and Joey would just walk up and kick him in the nuts - game over, Barton by a mile

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    3. Az
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      drogba

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    4. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
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      Richards. Second most built player in the league, after Elokobi of course (though Elokobi is a midget so it cancels out a bit)

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  3. Matt_
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    Malouda + Carroll

    Downing + Drogba

    HELP?!

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    1. ViperStripes
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      B

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    2. @ImpressiveTackl
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      Good question and one I'm currently mulling over now that Torres is out.

      The liklihood though is that Torres will miss at most the away game at Stoke. That wasn't exactly a plum tie anyway so whatever you thought before shouldn't have changed much.

      What about Downing and Malouda instead? I am absolutely no help whatsoever am I?

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    3. timmy56
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      A

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  4. Kewell and the Gang
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    This is my first time proper on FPL (previously my work all did the Telegraph so I focussed on that)- therefore this year I’m gonna try to do this properly!!! Therefore please RMT:

    Given (Kenny)
    Cashley Hughes Enrique (Liv) (Alcaraz / Orr )
    Downing NZog Sessegnon Moses (Tiote)
    Rooney Drogba Carroll

    (Now I’ve typed it out I’m sooo not sure!!! HELP!)

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    1. Goose
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      Like it, I'd maybe change Kenny to Ruddy to give u an extra 0.5 to upgrade Tiote for a better option.

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    2. Churchill
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      Exposure to City's attacking & defensive points would be advantageous.

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  5. brianokeeffe1414
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    well guys………R.M.T

    Robinson (Moreira)
    Gabbidon Ivanovic Kompany (Hughes)(Simpson)
    Moses Nani Malouda N’Zogbia (Sessegnon)
    Holt Carroll Bent

    please!

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    1. Az
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      since your so desperate... 😛

      GK - Fine

      Defence - slight worries around ivanoic - will he start?
      Gabbidon not a great shout as QPR are unknown in the prem league.

      Midfield - Looks quality.

      Forwards - Quality.

      I like it. Good job

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      1. brianokeeffe1414
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        cheers

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  6. Unstable
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    H2H code: 521627-315794

    League code: 521627-315570

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  7. Hybrid.power
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    I've seen terrible videos of the riots, but this one takes the cake. Lowest of the low.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cbVW_QS2eE

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    1. Churchill
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      That was quiet funny.

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      1. Hybrid.power
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        You're sick.

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        1. Churchill
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          A terrible affliction, I know.

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    2. Chekhov
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      I sort of laughed

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    3. TommyK
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      It's even spread to the nation's wildlife!

      Bill oddie get on the case!!!

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

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  8. theluckiest
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    how does this look..?

    Al-Habsi (Given)
    A Cole, Martin Kelly, Hughes, Lescott (Orr)
    Nani, Downing, Silvaa (Taarabt, Tiote)
    Carroll, DJ Campbell, Zamora

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    1. Mull
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      Kelly could be a risk if Johnson is fit before saturday.

      Dont you think Downing and Carroll is Liverpool overkill
      Same goes with Taarabt and DJ Campbell

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  9. Champ
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    Even with drogs in would still prefer rooney at the baggies with malouda rather than nani with drogs. Plus drogs could be gone the week after. Although so could malouda but less likely i would have thought...

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    1. DUDE
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      Yeah hodgson will get on his knees for sir alex after the game as allways

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  10. DUDE
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    Why is Bale not in any RMTs

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    1. Hybrid.power
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      Fixtures aren't great and VDV.

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    2. andy85wsm
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      Rubbish fixtures and I don't see him getting many points.

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      1. Art Vandelay
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        If Spurs manage to bring in a good striker I will be having a look at Bale when the fixtures ease up.

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        1. andy85wsm
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          That may change my thinking but I'd still wait for a better run of fixtures and to see how he's doing. 1 assist last year.

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      2. Demí
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        ^^This precisely

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    3. King Eric, in America
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      Because he's yet to prove he's as good as his media hype machine bills him to be?

      And FPL-wise, he's dreadful. Obviously, he could be something, but I'll wait until week 6 and assess him then.

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  11. ViperStripes
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    A) Drogba & Lampard
    B) RVP & Malouda
    C) Suarez & Lampard

    Votes please.

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    1. Matt_
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      B)

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    2. Churchill
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      Long term? Option B. I just don't think Lampard will justify his opening price.

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      1. ViperStripes
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        Lamps on penalties and is Mr Reliable. Plus everyone seems to be going with Malouda

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        1. Churchill
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          VB (bit close to VD huh?) has also played him in a deeper role in some of the pre season games.

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  12. jimmymac37
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    A) Warnock/Nani /Bent +1m (and Nani to Maluda in week 2) or B) A Cole/Sessegon/Rooney (and Rooney to Drogba/Torres in week 2)

    Also, Gabbidon or Orr?

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  13. LawnDart
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    OMG

    Did anyone see the Arsenal team players list on FPL webpge....

    Almost 60% are red or yellow flagged...

    lol

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    1. DUDE
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      only 3 defenders not flagged

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  14. Syd.
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    What is the best option?

    A strong midfield or forward line..

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    1. edun
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      midfield offers better value, more points for goal, get points for clean sheet

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    2. andy85wsm
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      That is the ultimate question. I've gone for 2 big hitters up front (12 + 10) and a 10.5 midfielder (guess who!)

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      1. 4vets
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        Hopefully I'll settle for the obvious 11.0, 9.5 & 5.5 forawrds when things pan out. It leaves my mid strong!

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    3. Champ
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      Has to be up front

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  15. edun
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    what are opinions on Benayoun, worth the money? Will he get his game?

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    1. mahone24
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      Ive got him at the moment if he starts then great, then if not ive sorted my transfer for week 2. VB seems to like him but Im not a Chelsea fan so dont have much more insight than that

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    2. Omar Little
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      Doubt he'll be a regular starter

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  16. Psakhotherapy
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    Anyone care to cast a critical eye over this lineup?

    Given

    Hughes Kompany Alcaraz

    Silva Nani Taarabt Moses

    RVP Drog Carroll(c)

    Roonpig or whoever if it looks like Van Persie won't start...

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    1. ViperStripes
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      subs must be dirt cheap

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      1. Churchill
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        Lidl price.

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      2. Psakhotherapy
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        There's a smattering of black and white stripes...

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      3. The Dynamite Kid
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        Hi guys,

        This is my current team. Do you think the trade-off in Defence is worth it?

        Given (Ruddy)

        Kompany Briggs Alcaraz (Gabbidon) (Simpson)

        Malouda Nani Silva Taarabt Moses

        Rooney Suarez (Holt)

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  17. Omar Little
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    Score out of 10 for this lot?

    Given / Kenny

    Baines / Kompany / Bardsley / S Taylor / De Laet

    Malouda / Nani / Silva / Moses / Sinclair

    Carroll / A Johnson / Holt

    1m in the bank

    Slightly weak up front but I'm fairly happy with it at the moment.

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    1. mahone24
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      8.5

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    2. Psakhotherapy
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      7.5/8

      You playing 5 in mid?

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      1. Omar Little
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        Probably 4 for 1st game.

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        1. Psakhotherapy
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          Well, let me posit this then;

          If Sinclair is your benchman, as well he should, then you could go wild and downgrade in order to afford Gyan?

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      2. Evs
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        6.984

        No chel defender

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    3. Champ
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      Needs another big hitter up front i would think. That will guarantee you an income...midfield will be a lottery early season until teams settle...if at all...

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  18. Bullet Tooth Toney
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    My thoughts on the Torres situation.

    If he has had to come off with concussion its highly unlikely that he'l play this weekend.

    It's therefore Drogbas place in the side to keep, if he performs it would be extremely harsh to drop him vs WBA.

    They may play as a front two, or Torres may come off the bench for him earlier than normal, but I think Drogba will start the next two games at least.

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    1. Champ
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      Not so sure. AVB will be under pressure to play torres and for him to score and what better opportunity than GW2....

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  19. Lordjim
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    This is about a close as I can get it, save for last minutes transfers or injuries...be brutal...

    Foster/ Ruddy
    Cole / Lescott / Simpson / Orr / Alcaraz
    N’Zog / Silva / Malouda / Nani / Surman
    Gervinho/ Zamora / Rodallega

    Cheers...

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    1. Churchill
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      Liverpool exposure? That sounds like a lewd show . . .

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      1. Lordjim
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        My fear is that both Carroll and Suarez are steep in potential yet to be realised and the midfield bench looks like a rotation nightmare. Lasts season was easier....imho

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  20. Jas aka The age of Ozil is …
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    Business as usual at the Torres home

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    1. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
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      Standard lay-off for concussion is 3-4 weeks...

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      1. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
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        Sorry, I misinterpreted your post. I thought you meant business as usual for Torres at the Bridge.

        NOTHING TO SEE HERE FOLKS

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  21. CatMac
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    I know you're probably all fed up with RMT's, but I wouldnt mind some opinions on my line-up for GW1:

    Schwarzer (Moreira)
    Kompany, Ivanovic, Gabbidon (S Taylor, Brown)
    Nani, Silva (V), O'Hara, Moses (Sessegnon)
    Drogba (c), Zamora, Gervinho

    I may need to change Iva if he's not fit. thanks peeps

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    1. Farris
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      i'd swap sess for ramsey for arsenal coverage, and swap gervinho for maybe suarez.
      any why schwartzer? :O

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    2. RMT's Professor
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      I like the goalkeeper combination- everyone's going for Given but Fulham have a great defence and in my opinion, Fulham have a better defence than Villa's.

      Like the midfield.

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    3. CatMac
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      Thanks both, at least no big thumbs down, just might stick with it 🙂

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  22. BKR
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    It’s really frustrating, when ever, I think my team is set there will be some injury news.

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  23. Unstable
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    Not Woodgate anyway...not sure on brown starting?

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  24. robdeelf
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    Alright Guys and Girl (although I haven't seen Fran in a while...)

    What are people's views on Albrighton this season. He started last season well and I think he could score well (6.5m so you don't have to look him up). On one hand I think he'll get more of a role given their sales over the summer, on the other Villa might be rubbish this year.

    Thoughts?

    Cheers

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    1. Wtfosaurus
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      I have him in. He looks to be a decent player and I have high hopes for Villa this year with Mcleish...
      Go for it 😉

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    2. Champ
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      No one knows how it will go including mcleish so wait and see...too much of a punt this early...nzog safer if you can afford him

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      1. robdeelf
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        Cheers Guys,

        Still slightly undecided. I think I need to make the most of Villa's start. I'll have to find some cash from somewhere, anone know any keepers for 0.5m???

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        1. Wtfosaurus
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          Mark Bosnich.

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  25. DUDE
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    Torres has lost it.. worst 50mil ever spent

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    1. HST
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      I'll hit you in the head really hard and see how fit you are to play afterwards eh?

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  26. The Pep Revolution
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    Who would be a better choice: Silva or Yaya Toure?

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    1. Az
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      Silva for sure 🙂

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    2. Wtfosaurus
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      Toure. Everyone's gonna regret jumping on the Silva bandwagon.

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    3. DUDE
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      Silva

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    4. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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      PS He scored tonight.

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      1. The Pep Revolution
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        Thanks. Thats very useful.

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  27. timmy56
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    Drogba- with Torres missing the start, Sturridge suspended, lock him in I'd say

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  28. King K Round 2
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    Anyone thinking about a punt on Welbeck following his decent performance at the weekend? Got to be Rooney + 1 and Owen and Berbatov seem to be out of favour just now.

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  29. AP
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    loooool

    http://yfrog.com/h7rwjtumj

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    1. Churchill
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      By any means necessary.

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    2. Attila the Bum
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      Hahahaha!
      Only a matter of time before the photoshop tekkers was broken out.
      Very good though.

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  30. Christopher Kiwomya
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    What has Lampards starting price been in previous seasons? Im interested why people dont think hes going to be worth it this year?

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    1. Reacher
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      not sure but orme 12mil takes up 2 much of my teams budget and with malouda at 10.5 that makes it a fairy easy decision.

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      1. Reacher
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        fairly lol*

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    2. King Eric, in America
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      His price was 12 or close ... the thoughts about him 'not being worth it' are based on him getting older, player deeper (supposedly), and therefore not returning as many points as in previous years.

      I think that's tosh.

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