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Rooney Worry For Fergie

24 September 2011 1455 comments
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On the back of today’s draw at Stoke, reports suggest Wayne Rooney may be sidelined “for a few weeks“ according to quotes attributed to Sir Alex Ferguson.

“Rooney’s is not a serious injury, but it was enough to keep him out today, and I think maybe for a few weeks.”

While we await further confirmation on the prognosis, the news will come as a bitter blow to the 50.1% of Fantasy managers that currently own the Man United striker. Rooney has been subject to nearly 350K transfers-in over the last four Gameweeks as he racks up the points with ridiculous ease and has rocketed in price to 12.5 in Fantasy Premier League (FPL).

With Norwich rolling up to Old Trafford, Rooney would be a nailed-on cert for captaincy in the showdown with Paul Lambert’s side and with Javier Hernandez also limping out of today’s Britannia clash, the likes of Danny Welbeck, Dimitar Berbatov and Michael Owen will be vying for starting positions as Fergie’s side looking to get back to winning ways.

If the news is confirmed, many may turn to the likes of Robin Van Persie- the Arsenal skipper finally began to offer Fantasy returns this afternoon with a brace against Bolton and the 3 bonus points surely set to follow. With just 5.4% of owners, the Dutchman would be a viable “differential” and has a favourable run of fixtures ahead. As does 11.3 Sergio Aguero, though the Man City forward is already owned by 39.7% of Fantasy managers in comparison.

We will follow up on this as soon as we hear any more; hopefully the next twenty-four hours will offer further clarification.

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  1. galante
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    anyone care to remind me how to link my fpl team to my name? did it couple of seasons ago but can't remember the procedure.

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    1. Goodfish
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Frequently asked questions are generally answered in the section title FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions). Thanks for coming out.

      In other news, everyone sell, sell, sell Rooney. Then, I can buy him back cheaply when he's fit again. Thanks.

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      1. Churchill
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Any Bale love going on?

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        1. Goodfish
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          Many and lots. I knew my boy Bale would come good. Modric was making eyes at me, but I stayed strong. Bale to get 12 goals and 10 assists this year? OK.

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          1. Churchill
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            It's only taken him a season. Don't be getting too carried away with now will you?

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            1. Goodfish
              • 15 Years
              14 years, 5 months ago

              He's gonna blow-up now, just you watch. There'll be a Balewagon, 47% ownership, and captain's armband for weeks...WEEKS!

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              1. Churchill
                • 16 Years
                14 years, 5 months ago

                Forget getting carried away, you've kidnapped him.

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                1. Goodfish
                  • 15 Years
                  14 years, 5 months ago

                  He's my little monkey.

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                  1. Beamer
                    • 14 Years
                    14 years, 5 months ago

                    +1 I had Bale this week. and Just got in Adebayor for dzeko. Their combination looks goods.

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    2. applebonkers
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      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      http://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/xxxx/history/
      stick your number in there

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  2. HellasLEAF
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Just did Dzeko and Rooney out for Adebayor and Aguero in. 4 point hit.

    Feelin' really good about it.

    Rooney won't be back to 90 minutes bangin' in goals for a while reading in between the lines of Fergie. FPL moves on...

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    1. Churchill
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      That's not a bad pair of transfers to make, not at all.

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    2. Goodfish
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      I always look at the line-up transfers before I hit confirm. If they look good, I go for it. Dzeko and Rooney out for Ade and Agu is a good move. Ade is 100% certain to score against the gooners. Spurs to win 3-1. Bale with a goal and and assist. Get him in, too.

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    3. applebonkers
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      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      i'd worry about dzeko v blackburn next week. if he starts of course. arsenal should have put at least 5 past them last week and newcastle cruised to a 3-1 win this week

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      1. Twelve years a slave
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Dzeko sinking down the pecking order . He far from certain to start next week, even if he does his form seems to have dipped back to his normal useless self.
        Anyone who didnt get rid last week will suffer imo

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        1. Beamer
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          Balotelli will start next week.

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    4. Twelve years a slave
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      One gameweek , thats all then he will be back and you will be scared lmfao

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  3. UnderstandablyDistraught
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Mata to Nani this week? Yes or No

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    1. Goodfish
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      I choose YES! I choose YES!

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      1. UnderstandablyDistraught
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        any reason?

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        1. Goodfish
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          Nani V Norwich. Mata still finding his legs in his first season. Also, Nani seems like a complete twat, so I empathise.

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          1. applebonkers
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            • 16 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            😆

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    2. Churchill
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Concur with Mr Fish.

      Norwich could be torn to shreds at Old Trafford.

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      1. UnderstandablyDistraught
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        They could but I want both in my team and think it will be easier in the next few weeks to pull myself back up moneywise to get Mata back

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        1. UnderstandablyDistraught
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          but chelsea have a decent run of fixtures ahead agh

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          1. Churchill
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            Chelski aren't as free scoring as Utd or City are.

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            1. UnderstandablyDistraught
              • 14 Years
              14 years, 5 months ago

              Before Torres was sent off today I felt they were really getting their teeth upfront again. Mata and Anelka provided good balance. Now, I am mistrusting the move to get rid of Mata.

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              1. UnderstandablyDistraught
                • 14 Years
                14 years, 5 months ago

                But that'spart of the game is it not

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  4. Thatsnotcricket
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Disgusted got Rooney in my WC team with the Norwich game in mind and it looks like he might not be playing, I swear that man is the bane of my life!

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      1. UnderstandablyDistraught
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        my brother did the same

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    • Thatsnotcricket
        14 years, 5 months ago

        I might add I'm having a total mare to the start of the season, not panicking just yet though.

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        1. In Like Flynn.
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          • 15 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          First three weeks were horrors, but I seem to be recovering a bit. Plenty of time Lugger. 🙂

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      • everyday, i'm shufflin…
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Do you think Brunt price will fall tonight ?

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      • hooi1983
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Young -> Nani and hold Rooney, is it good move?

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        1. UnderstandablyDistraught
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          If I had Rooney, I would hold him

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          1. hooi1983
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            thanks, i will hold him also

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            1. theevilking
              • 15 Years
              14 years, 5 months ago

              There's a two week break after next week so Rooney should be back by then. However, Man U have a tough run of fixtures when he gets back.

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      • Random_Guy
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Rooney and Dzeko out for Augero and Suarez for a 4 point hit???

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

        de laet to jones ..bench rooney if hes out ,jones will get me 6 extra points anyway.

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      • the-zohan
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Rooney -> Drogba, please work

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        1. everyday, i'm shufflin…
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          I'm thinking the same.. Without Torres, Didier should be played CF in these interesting run of fixtures.

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      • isacki: full casual
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Evening all.
        1) Price changes happening tonight? A few times on weekends they haven't.
        2) In light of SAF comnents, can we be virtually certain Roon won't return to haunt us next week? Or the next?
        3) Does Torres sending off mean Sturridge run in team?
        4) Is Dzeko useless now?

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        1. everyday, i'm shufflin…
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          1) Yes. It seems to work regularly now.
          2) It's too early to conclude. But, for Man Utd, Norwich game should be winnable w/o Rooney.
          3) Need to check Sturridge injury status. For me, I hope it's Didier time.
          4) He's still get one of the best MF service behind but people seem to lost their faith in him..

          That's my thoughts..

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          1. isacki: full casual
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            Mmm question 1 just got answered for me by FPL and you...

            2) I think I'm gonna sell Rooney and decide whether to take him back during the international break (when I wildcard). If I get someone who actually plays I'll have serious differential on players too cautious to. So assuming he doesn't play, Berbatov and Owen, or Welbeck, or what?! I'm seriously tempted to risk picking him against Norwich. I think he can do it... if he plays.

            3) Looks like Sturridge is out too long.

            4) I said I'd give Dzeko one last chance - getting rid of him, just going nowhere. Cheap striker wanted to enable midfield upgrades... Agbonlahor, Best, Ba?

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            1. bmb100
              • 14 Years
              14 years, 5 months ago

              4. Crouch.

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              1. isacki: full casual
                • 14 Years
                14 years, 5 months ago

                Hmmmm.. touche, he is in form and playing for the kind of team that can serve him. Thoughts on Di Santos/Long/Yakubu?

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            2. everyday, i'm shufflin…
              • 15 Years
              14 years, 5 months ago

              Re:

              2) Do you mean to risk picking Rooney against Norwich ? If he plays, I believe he will score loads again.. But I'm just thinking SAF may not play him and keep his status of "injured" during international break. Personally, I think he will return in Liverpool match.

              Jokingly.. It sounds like we're gonna see 5 goals from Berbatov again.. 😀

              4) If you still hold Dzeko by now, you may wanna play him with Blackburn next week. Btw, I understand your feeling.. Villa meet Wigan next week, but Man City away to Man City on GW8. If you WC during the break, you can get rid him during that.

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              1. isacki: full casual
                • 14 Years
                14 years, 5 months ago

                2) Agree with every point there. I guess Berba is the obvious bet, I shouldn't do something stupid like try to save money picking Owen and find he stays on the bench. I need the points and yes I remember how many Berba got me last year in THAT match!

                4) Yeah you know how I feel. Blackburn are awful at the back and I see goals which Dzeko may be involved with. OR he may not start. OR Aguero will grab them instead. OR he might suck again. I just think I've given him too many chances and watched Aguero outscore him week after week.

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      • Portsmouth Bubblejet
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Price rises have just gone through:

        Up: Phil Jones, Silva, Nani, Dyer, Barton, S. Taylor, A. Ferdinand

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        1. brendan023
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          I was trading in Nani and when I clicked Confirm Transfer he had gone up :'(

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        2. Portsmouth Bubblejet
          • 15 Years
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          Down: Ashley Cole, Klasnic, Adam, Carroll, Downing, Suarez (aaagh!), Szczesny, S. Petrov, Andy Johnson, Fabio, Cleverley, Aurelio, Santon, Huth, Zat Knight, Blake, Cox, Andre Santos, Cuellar, Holt, Ranger, Shola Ameobi, Vuckic, Schwarzer.

          (N.B. There are possibly more fallers beneath the radar.)

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          1. Portsmouth Bubblejet
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            Also falling: Brunt & Dzeko

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            1. Portsmouth Bubblejet
              • 15 Years
              14 years, 5 months ago

              Finally, falling as well: Orr & Hulse of QPR

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      • everyday, i'm shufflin…
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Price changes..

        + | P.Jones , S.Taylor , A.Ferdinand , Silva 🙂 , Nani , Barton , N.Dyer 🙂

        - | Szczesny , Schwarzer , Knight , A.Cole , Huth , Santos , Santon
        S.Petrov , Downing , Adam , Cleverly , Brunt 🙁
        Klasnic , A.Johnson , Suarez 🙁 , Carroll , Dzeko 🙁 , Ameobi , Holt ,

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        1. theevilking
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          Suarez in free-fall mode. I'm holding him for now though.

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          1. everyday, i'm shufflin…
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            Liverpool assets will be more handy.. Adam, Downing, Suarez
            I will look back at them after Merseyside Derby and Man Utd game.

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      • theevilking
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Arteta -> Cabaye/Anderson & Sturridge -> Aguero for 4 pt hit

        OR

        Sturridge -> Drogs

        OR

        Arteta -> Young

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        1. theevilking
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          Having looked at Man U's upcoming fixtures after the Norwich game and keeping in mind Rooney's injury, I'll rule out Arteta - Young.

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      • blauriecon
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Given Vorm
        Bosingwa Jagielka R.Johnson Brown Simpson
        Young Silva Barton Sinclair Moses
        Rooney Suarez Adebayor
        1 free transfer, 0.6 in bank

        A) No transfer
        B) Goalkeeper transfer
        C) Defender transfer
        D) Midfielder transfer
        E) Forward transfer
        F) WC time

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        1. isacki: full casual
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          D and E, tbh. Man City and Utd both have thrashable next matches and you've only got coverage of 1 player for each (Rooney almost certainly injured). Rooney>Aguero and Moses>Anderson perhaps?

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        2. theevilking
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          Rooney for Drogs or Aguero or Young -> Nani.

          No need to wildcard.

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          1. blauriecon
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            Young>Nani probably a sideways move
            Rooney>Aguero or Drogba makes most since I assume you have Nani so Sturridge>drogba is your best move.
            On Rooney, I lose nothing if he drops to 12.4, so I'll probably wait to later this GW (unless Drogba or Aguero looks like they're going up)

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            1. theevilking
              • 15 Years
              14 years, 5 months ago

              Actually, isn't Rooney price protected now? He's showing as a red i on FPL?

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              1. everyday, i'm shufflin…
                • 15 Years
                14 years, 5 months ago

                Ooh.. I hope it's not. If I transferred him out, I would need his price to go down a bit before I get him back.. 🙄

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      • Random_Guy
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Rooney and Dzeko out for Augero and Suarez for a 4 point hit????

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      • everyday, i'm shufflin…
        • 15 Years
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        Just read BBC news..

        Wayne Rooney will miss Manchester United's next two matches, according to manager Sir Alex Ferguson, who believes he will be 'out for more than a week'.

        SAF: "I think he'll be out for more than a week."

        Rooney could also be doubtful for England's final Euro 2012 qualifier against Montenegro on 7 October if he misses United's only two games before Fabio Capello names his squad.

        As England is 6 point ahead and +10 goal diff., imo.. SAF will keep Rooney injured status and rest him from now until after international break. Roon should come back in the game with Liverpool on 15 Oct. With quality of Man Utd squad, they should be able to play Norwich w/o Rooney.

        What do you think?

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        1. 1966 was a great year for E…
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          Goal difference doesn't matter, it goes on head-to-head. If Montenegro win both their games, they'll have a better head-to-head record than us and qualify.

          If Rooney is fit enough, he'll want to play for England. I agree that he won't be risked against Norwich if there's any doubt about his hamstring.

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          1. everyday, i'm shufflin…
            • 15 Years
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            Thank you for the correction. I just know it's H2H.. 😳

            So, next game of England away match to Montenegro is a good chance to be 100% qualified.

            Rooney is surely wanna play for England if he's fit.

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      • RogerC
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        In my opinion, Rooney will most likely to miss out one game only. Please take note that there will be an international break after GW7. He will have more than enough time to recover. So for those who plan to transfer him out, think twice. Thanks.

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        1. 1966 was a great year for E…
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          I'm tempted to get Drogba in for bol, EVE, qpr, rather than Rooney's ---, liv, MCI. Rooney will drop in price quickly over the intl break if he misses the Norwich game, too.

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          1. everyday, i'm shufflin…
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            With the crazy price move in this season, I agree that the quick drop should be seen if the confirmation of no Rooney in Norwich game come early.. 😡

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        2. Ibracadabra
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          2 games minimum as he's already missed one. 🙂

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      • Bunji
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Rooney > Adebayor, get excited.

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      • Clintymints
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        cast some light and I'll be alrite

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      • Maz
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Nasri & Ramsey?
        OR
        Silva & Ben Arfa?

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      • Clintymints
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        all the leaves are browwwwwwwwwwwwwn

        wes brown

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        1. 1966 was a great year for E…
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          and the sky is greyyyyyyyyyyyy

          andy gray

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      • Random_Guy
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Young out for Nani for a free transfer. Worth it?

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        1. isacki: full casual
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          Utterly. Man I wish I had a free ATM.

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      • Johnny Unitas
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Rooney will probably only miss one game, but all the sheep will drop him like a stone, so he will probably lose .3-.4, not sure if I want to lose that much value at a point where I am trying to build team value, toughie.

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        1. Nani R U OK? R U OK ? R U O…
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          Or his injury might be Wilshere-esque 🙁

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      • everyday, i'm shufflin…
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        I feel like.. The season is just excitedly starting this week.

        The move on Rooney could potentially turn things around in mini-league and overall status.. 😉

        Man Utd with a tricky fixture during these three weeks are really interesting.

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      • Perthite
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Any suggestions to help me with my seemingly rubbish team?

        Given Ruddy
        Bosingwa Kompany Simpson Jose-Enrique Ward
        Silva Young Mata Sinclair Dyer
        Suarez Dzeko Agbonlahor
        (0.4m in bank)

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        1. Kostja
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          Not so rubbish, would get rid of Dzeko dough, for Ade probably.

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          1. Perthite
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            Thanks - I think I have been a bit unlucky. I agree - the forward line is definitely the biggest issue.

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      • isacki: full casual
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Chelsea, City and United are all playing leaky defences with weak midfields likely to be overrun, so definitely want to load up on their strikers. All three have uncertain striker lineups due to injury (Roonpig), suspension (Torres) and form (Dzeko subbed off for Balotelli). Who's the likeliest to play and which will be scoring the goals?

        Chelsea: Anelka, Drogba, Lukaku?
        City: Aguero, Dzeko? Tevez? Balotelli?
        United: Welbeck? Hernandez? Berbatov? Owen? Macheda? ... etc

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      • The Finnisher
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Okay just woke up, whats the general consensus or Rooney? Sell?
        thinking Odem and Rooney for Adebayor and Aguero?

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      • Jake9
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        If Ben Afra comes back well which option is better?
        Given and Ben Afra
        Or
        Ruddy and SWP

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      • Kumpulan link gacor online …
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Rooney injury will be a terrible scenario to all owners of him. However there will be a lot of price changes and probably he will be close again to 12.2 but this is just a prediction. Not sure yet is it worth to get in transfers and risk a hits and point for some moves.

        Rooney - Drogba
        RvP or Suarez - Adebayor
        Brunt - VdV

        Chelsey and Tot have a good run of fixtures imao but to risk more being without Aguero beast make me feeling bad.

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