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Petrović	BOU	4.5m	85.9%	Unlikely
Lammens	MUN	5.0m	85.5%	Unlikely
Mainoo	MUN	4.6m	82.8%	Unlikely
Henderson	CRY	5.0m	80.1%	Unlikely
Kayode	BRE	4.5m	77.4%	Unlikely
A.Becker	LIV	5.4m	77.7%	Unlikely
B.Fernandes	MUN	10.2m	68.7%	Unlikely
Gakpo	LIV	7.3m	75.3%	Unlikely
Thiaw	NEW	5.1m	73.7%	Unlikely
Alderete	SUN	4.1m	73.1%	Unlikely
Bowen	WHU	7.5m	68.7%	Unlikely
Welbeck	BHA	6.1m	62.3%	Unlikely
Garner	EVE	5.2m	70.3%	Unlikely
Rodon	LEE	3.9m	69.9%	Unlikely
Leno	FUL	4.9m	69.3%	Unlikely
Szoboszlai	LIV	7.0m	62.5%	Unlikely
Wan-Bissaka	WHU	4.1m	64.9%	Unlikely
Anderson	NFO	5.5m	64.7%	Unlikely
Mitchell	CRY	5.0m	61.9%	Unlikely
Aït-Nouri	MCI	5.7m	59.3%	Unlikely
Igor Jesus	NFO	5.8m	55.1%	Unlikely
Justin	LEE	3.9m	54.5%	Unlikely
Frimpong	LIV	5.7m	52.9%	Unlikely
Damsgaard	BRE	5.6m	51.5%	Unlikely
Thiago	BRE	7.3m	46.5%	Unlikely
Aaronson	LEE	5.4m	47.8%	Unlikely
Bassey	FUL	4.4m	47.1%	Unlikely
Cucurella	CHE	6.0m	46.8%	Unlikely
Sarr	CRY	6.3m	45.6%	Unlikely
Kelleher	BRE	4.8m	42.9%	Unlikely
Gravenberch	LIV	5.5m	44.3%	Unlikely
Richards	CRY	4.4m	41.0%	Unlikely
Iwobi	FUL	6.4m	42.2%	Unlikely
Shaw	MUN	4.5m	40.9%	Unlikely
Barry	EVE	5.7m	40.8%	Unlikely
Amad	MUN	6.2m	38.3%	Unlikely
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Isidor	SUN	5.1m	99.3%	Maybe
Soler	BOU	4.0m	99.5%	Maybe
D.Leon	MUN	4.2m	98.5%	Maybe
Scott	BOU	5.1m	95.7%	Maybe
Lucca	NFO	5.5m	94.5%	Unlikely
Trossard	ARS	6.6m	93.3%	Unlikely
Lewis-Skelly	ARS	5.1m	92.9%	Unlikely
Clarke	ARS	3.8m	92.6%	Unlikely
Haaland	MCI	14.5m	91.5%	Unlikely
Marc Guiu	CHE	4.1m	90.8%	Unlikely
Benitez	CRY	4.0m	90.5%	Unlikely
Lamadrid	WHU	5.0m	90.2%	Unlikely
Diakité	BOU	4.2m	88.8%	Unlikely
McAidoo	MCI	4.5m	79.0%	Unlikely
Bruun Larsen	BUR	5.3m	87.3%	Unlikely
Abraham	AVL	6.0m	85.1%	Unlikely
Pope	NEW	5.1m	86.1%	Unlikely
Rogers	AVL	7.5m	82.3%	Unlikely
Saliba	ARS	6.1m	85.6%	Unlikely
Gvardiol	MCI	5.9m	83.0%	Unlikely
Gyökeres	ARS	8.8m	82.8%	Unlikely
Ramsay	LIV	3.8m	81.5%	Unlikely
Valdimarsson	BRE	3.9m	81.4%	Unlikely
Malacia	MUN	3.8m	81.4%	Unlikely
Weiss	BUR	4.3m	80.2%	Unlikely
Burrowes	AVL	4.4m	79.8%	Unlikely
Tarkowski	EVE	5.7m	84.2%	Unlikely
Summerville	WHU	5.6m	76.1%	Unlikely
Spence	TOT	4.2m	78.3%	Unlikely
Keane	EVE	4.6m	79.6%	Unlikely
Areola	WHU	4.3m	77.0%	Unlikely
Kevin	FUL	5.8m	76.5%	Unlikely
Travers	EVE	4.3m	72.4%	Unlikely
Salmon	ARS	4.0m	72.1%	Unlikely
Merino	ARS	5.4m	71.6%	Unlikely
Strand Larsen	CRY	6.1m	70.5%	Unlikely
Longstaff	LEE	4.8m	70.2%	Unlikely

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[sbu_large_image] Injuries

25 September 2011 462 comments

Mark

Not surprisingly, there are more reports on the Wayne Rooney injury surfacing this morning, following on from last night’s claims that the United striker would face several weeks on the sidelines.

United have themselves reported a direct quote from Alex Ferguson on the matter, stressing that Rooney’s setback is only a minor hamstring complaint…

“It’s difficult to say [how long Rooney will be out for]. It’s not a serious hamstring injury but I don’t think he’ll be available for next week. I think he’ll be out for more than a week.”

Ferguson’s comment suggests that Rooney will miss the Champions League tie with Basle on Tuesday, in addition to the home league clash with Norwich next weekend. That would be a major concern for Fantasy managers.

Rooney himself meanwhile, is more optimistic on his chances of making a quick recovery. He delivered his own prognosis via his official Twitter channel…

“Gutted I’m missing game today. Hopefully ok for Tuesday…”

Presumably more details on Rooney’s hamstring will surface on Monday, in preparation for the European tie. For now, there will be many Fantasy managers reserving their judgement and transfers, until more details are known.

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Just One More Thing
14 years, 6 months ago
Morning gents - cheap midfield is only sporadically bringing the points so might wildcard. Here's the squad:

Vorm/Given
Jones/Simpson/Bosingwa/Senderos/Ward
Larsson/Sinclair/Dyer/SWP/Nasri
RVP/Rooney/Suarez

Aguero, Silva, Kompany, Nani (nothing original) all should be included; and Senderos has to go to. Ronney might also have to make way. Would you WC or not?
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Cook Long, Brown Baker Bunn
14 years, 6 months ago
What's the story with Torres' red card, I read it will be a 3 domestic league ban? Does that mean a ban only on EPL?
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1. Just One More Thing
  14 years, 6 months ago
  Will miss the Bolton, Everton and QPR games, as the Carling Cup for Chelsea starts in late October.
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  1. Cook Long, Brown Baker Bunn
    14 years, 6 months ago
    cheers for the clarification mate. so there's a good chance Drogba will be given the opportunity to start then? Very tempting...
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    1. Just One More Thing
      14 years, 6 months ago
      A very strong possibility but Sturridge is also in the equation if, as it was stated last week, his injury would only keep him out for one game.
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Shatner's Bassoon
14 years, 6 months ago
Mornin' all

What's your opinions on Meireles as a fantasy prospect?
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1. Cars and Mané
  14 years, 6 months ago
  too deep. I'd prefer Ramires to be honest - not just saying that because he scored twice yesterday, he does actually play further forward
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  1. Shatner's Bassoon
    14 years, 6 months ago
    Ramires cheaper as well but I can't help thinking that yesterday might have been a one off rather than a sign of things to come.
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    1. Ginkapo FPL
      14 years, 6 months ago
      Might happen everytime they have a man sent off. Someone needed to increase there workload and get up the pitch.
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    2. Cars and Mané
      14 years, 6 months ago
      It probably was a one off. Doubt he'll score 2 in a game again this season.
      
      But he's a cheap way into a team with great fixtures, he gets forward a fair bit and seems in decent form.
      
      I'm doing Dzeko to Aguero and Mata to Ramires this week probably.
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      1. Shatner's Bassoon
        14 years, 6 months ago
        You are keeping hold of Brunt then?
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        Cars and Mané
        14 years, 6 months ago
        Most probably, as much as he's pissing me off at the moment. I got him in the first place as he rotates brilliantly with Jarvis - I guess that hasn't changed though neither are doing much right now.
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        Shatner's Bassoon
        14 years, 6 months ago
        Hit the post yesterday though, frustratingly.
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    3. Scroobius Mac
      14 years, 6 months ago
      Could have had 2 vs Man U as well though. Getting up the pitch a lot.
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    4. Qubit
      14 years, 6 months ago
      Agreed. Unless he's been deployed differently by AVB from previous teams it was likely a one off. His record is 21 goals in 136 games, hardly prolific. Now watch him do the same next week!
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2. Shatner's Bassoon
  14 years, 6 months ago
  Thanks for all your opinions lads...might give Ramires a run out.
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Brian (Not the Messiah)
14 years, 6 months ago
Suarez 3 bps?
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1. Just One More Thing
  14 years, 6 months ago
  Absolutely - scored one and had two saved; put one wide. Should be a formality...
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  1. The Gambler.
    14 years, 6 months ago
    nothings a formality in this game! but hope you're right.
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The Gambler.
14 years, 6 months ago
Just shows that Man U are a one man team at times. Stoke battered them silly and they were very unlucky not to pick up 3 points.
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1. The Finnisher
  14 years, 6 months ago
  Disagreee.
  Stoke are a brilliant defensive team at home, with or without Rooney Man U would have struggled for goals
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  1. Just One More Thing
    14 years, 6 months ago
    +1 Tough as nails at home; and worthy of a Fantasy defensive investment from gamesweek 7.
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    1. Ginkapo FPL
      14 years, 6 months ago
      Thats what I thought when I got begovic in Goal on my WC in week 3. But damn the lad has done me proud in this tough patch
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  2. maravilhoso mirandinha de m…
    14 years, 6 months ago
    Yes also disagree. . United have too many options at times, stoke away is. tough one. ..I think it was never going to be a utd goalfest, to say utd are a one man team just because they didn't win in rooneys absence is silly. It was a good point for them. . Rooney gets a little holiday. . Happy days. .fergie knows it.
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2. Epic Fail
  14 years, 6 months ago
  Wow, that's a pretty ridiculous statement. And I don't even like Man Utd.
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Jonah Takalua
14 years, 6 months ago
Ramsey touched the ball for the 3rd arsenal goal and should get the assist?!?

will it be added later??
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1. Just One More Thing
  14 years, 6 months ago
  I thought that when I saw it - could easily happen.
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2. Ginkapo FPL
  14 years, 6 months ago
  Think he has already been given an assist
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  1. Jonah Takalua
    14 years, 6 months ago
    no he got two!
    
    arsenals 1st and 3rd
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    1. Ginkapo FPL
      14 years, 6 months ago
      Sagna got the first one apparently. Quite a few websites quoted it as such
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      1. Drip Doctor
        14 years, 6 months ago
        1st was Ramseys.
        3rd - Sagna crossed, it took a slight touch of Ramsey's knee and fell to song so under the new rules, it's Ramsey's assist.
        
        He should get Bonus points aswell, he was very good yesterday.
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        Ginkapo FPL
        14 years, 6 months ago
        Fair enough, cant say I was really bothered about this anyway
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      2. Jonah Takalua
        14 years, 6 months ago
        the 3rd you mean? theyre wrong
        
        on first glance it looks sagnas, but the ball clearly hits ramsey then deflects to song
        
        http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xlaap8_song-goal-arsenal-3-0-bolton-wanderers-vivagoals-com_sport
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      3. Dave Bauer
        14 years, 6 months ago
        Sagna got the 3rd one, but Ramsey touched it so he should get it.
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  2. Dave Bauer
    14 years, 6 months ago
    Should have two though.
    
    Whether he'll get it or not is another matter!
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s_jbuntin
14 years, 6 months ago
Needs some help ppl

Rooney
Brunt
Brown
For
Adybayor
Kompany
Nani
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1. Jinswick
  14 years, 6 months ago
  Wouldn't take a points hit, so keep Brown.
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  1. Epic Fail
    14 years, 6 months ago
    Yep, Brown is probably nmore likely to keep a clean sheet than Kompany anyway, check the fixtures.
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Jinswick
14 years, 6 months ago
Total BPs for these 4? Silva, Suarez, Nani, RVP(c)?? 11?
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1. Epic Fail
  14 years, 6 months ago
  Yes, 11 guaranteed.
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2. s_jbuntin
  14 years, 6 months ago
  12 all together now answer my question
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Silva is Gold.
14 years, 6 months ago
Rooney and Jarvis to Nani and Adebayor, I don't know if I just preffer that even with Rooney in.
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Portsmouth Bubblejet
14 years, 6 months ago
Quick quiz:
a) Of the 49 matches played so far in which bonus points have been awarded, how many times this season has a goalkeeper been awarded a bonus?

b) Who is the only goalkeeper so far this season to have been awarded three bonus points in a match?

c) Name the only goalkeeper to have been awarded bonus points twice so far?
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1. Just One More Thing
  14 years, 6 months ago
  Begovic for b & c
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  1. Portsmouth Bubblejet
    14 years, 6 months ago
    Yup. Begović in both cases.
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    1. Ginkapo FPL
      14 years, 6 months ago
      Bandwagon pls, I am loving it, picking keepers based on number of saves is working out for me
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2. Demí
  14 years, 6 months ago
  a) 4
  b) Begovic
  C) Al habsi
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  1. Portsmouth Bubblejet
    14 years, 6 months ago
    a) No, but that's quite close
    b) Yes (against Liverpool)
    c) It was Begović again, see above
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    1. Portsmouth Bubblejet
      14 years, 6 months ago
      The answer to Question A: Goalkeepers have been awarded bonus points only 7 times so far this season out of 147 points allocations. They don't seem to be favoured by the new system.
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      1. Demí
        14 years, 6 months ago
        Hmm
        
        I don't think it's that bad tbh, as goalkeepers get save points to make up for lack of bps, which defenders wouldn't get.
        
        Still a low number though
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Timmy Cahill Rules
14 years, 6 months ago
Rooney to Aguero done for 4 point hit

It means i have a nice amount to slightly upgrade 2 of my budget defenders 1 after week 7 and 1 after week 8

And if one of my 3 strikers RVP Aguero or Suarez are rotated it allows me to revert to 3-5-2 or 4-4-2 and because of good strength in depth it wont be a big issue for me.
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1. Dave Bauer
  14 years, 6 months ago
  That's a major gamble - Rooney could yet be back for the Norwich game.
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  1. Timmy Cahill Rules
    14 years, 6 months ago
    Aguero's fixtures are better in coming weeks + it allows me to upgrade 2 of my budget players in coming weeks
    
    Worth the risk i hope
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  2. In Like Flynn.
    14 years, 6 months ago
    Doubt it JB, that would mean international duty 😉
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    1. Dave Bauer
      14 years, 6 months ago
      Ooh you cynic!
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2. Jinswick
  14 years, 6 months ago
  I think that is the optimal strikeforce with Nani and possibly A Young for Man U coverage.
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  1. MrAnderson
    14 years, 6 months ago
    why not wait, think you jumped the gun a little bit there tbh.nothing to be gained by making that transfer right now.
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s_jbuntin
14 years, 6 months ago
I'm same
Rooney
Brunt
Brown
Or
Ady
Nani
Kompany
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1. Timmy Cahill Rules
  14 years, 6 months ago
  B
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2. Dave Bauer
  14 years, 6 months ago
  Wait on the injury news. Rooney at home to Norwich if he's fit.
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  1. s_jbuntin
    14 years, 6 months ago
    Thanks but B is a strong move wouldn't you say
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    1. Dave Bauer
      14 years, 6 months ago
      If Rooney is out, then yes. Otherwise, no.
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    2. MrAnderson
      14 years, 6 months ago
      over a longer period yes, but IF rooney plays against norwich two goals looks pretty achievable. again why not wait and see before doing it, whats the rush?
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      1. s_jbuntin
        14 years, 6 months ago
        Price rises wot I'm worried a boot
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        Timmy Cahill Rules
        14 years, 6 months ago
        + 1
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        MrAnderson
        14 years, 6 months ago
        well i guess the question you need to ask is are you planning on taking rooney back in? i think he is a one of a few season long players so if ur taking him out now your gonna take a loss on bringing him back in.
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        s_jbuntin
        14 years, 6 months ago
        That's wot I'm worried about too but surely kompany
        Nani adyebyor shud make up the points
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Demí
14 years, 6 months ago
http://i.imgur.com/ixmVt.png
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1. Xabi
  14 years, 6 months ago
  yeah, didnt quite get that rage comic right there..
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Cruicky
14 years, 6 months ago
WTH!

Suarez drops after scoring and possible bonus points. Cole drops after getting an assist. What is wrong with some people, yes now Rooney may drop, but don't complain when he suddenly play vs. Norwich and scores then you can't get him back into your team!
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1. The Finnisher
  14 years, 6 months ago
  Why wouldnt anybody be able to get him back in?
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  1. Cruicky
    14 years, 6 months ago
    *without taking a point hit.
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    1. MrAnderson
      14 years, 6 months ago
      and prob a .2/.3 mill hit as well.
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      1. The Finnisher
        14 years, 6 months ago
        I dont see how?
        2 free transfers is easy...
        and he will drop the .2/.3 over the week anyway.
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        myboycharlie
        14 years, 6 months ago
        Rooney hasnt a hope of droppin .2 or .3 this week .1 at most id say, soccerplayer is right unless u have money in bank u probably wont b able gt rooney back in with one transfer
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  2. Les Bleus
    14 years, 6 months ago
    Because, unless you got him for 12.5, you wouldn't be able to sell him for that much. Understand?
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    1. The Finnisher
      14 years, 6 months ago
      cause he isn't going to drop at all this week?
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      1. The Finnisher
        14 years, 6 months ago
        understand?
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Mílanista
14 years, 6 months ago
SWP is my only player left to play for this week. Reckon he's in for a goal or two. The SWP bagonwheel starts today!
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1. Just One More Thing
  14 years, 6 months ago
  Hope so even though I have Given: can see goals on both sides tbh. I fancy 2-2.
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  1. The Finnisher
    14 years, 6 months ago
    😆 bagonwheel, that was ridiculous!
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    1. Mílanista
      14 years, 6 months ago
      I'm using it from now on 🙂
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2. s_jbuntin
  14 years, 6 months ago
  I think he will go big villa are shady at back this season swp Sud wipe floor with them slow pokes Collin dunne
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3. In Like Flynn.
  14 years, 6 months ago
  No players left to come 😥 this week, I hope everyone is sent off.
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  1. Jinswick
    14 years, 6 months ago
    and injured?
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    1. In Like Flynn.
      14 years, 6 months ago
      No, I don't often wish harm to anyone Jinswick.
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4. Cook Long, Brown Baker Bunn
  14 years, 6 months ago
  I'm hoping for a Barton bandwagon to start with a couple more goals from him this week!
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Jinswick
14 years, 6 months ago
2 free transfers - where to start?

Given, Ruddy
Dunne, Bosingwa, Brown, Simpson, Senderos
Nani, Silva, Sinclair, Sessegnon, Moses
RVP, Suarez, Dzeko
Bank 0.0m
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1. Drip Doctor
  14 years, 6 months ago
  No major flaws. Senderos probably needs to go. What are you going to do with Dzeko? Im thinking Anelka.
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  1. AP
    14 years, 6 months ago
    Get the Drog in.
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    1. Granville
      14 years, 6 months ago
      Wont he go Mata, Sturridge, Anelka?
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      1. AP
        14 years, 6 months ago
        Sturridge has a hammy problem no?
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      14 years, 6 months ago
      Dunne & Dzeko -> R Taylor & Drog?
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        14 years, 6 months ago
        * I mean N Taylor (Swansea)
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    3. Drip Doctor
      14 years, 6 months ago
      Would love to. Can't afford him though.
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      1. Kostja
        14 years, 6 months ago
        Do Dunne to Gabbidon and Dzeko(too much rotation there IMO) to Drog
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    14 years, 6 months ago
    Moses' time is up!
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2. Kostja
  14 years, 6 months ago
  Senderos and dunne need to go. Maybe Ekkotto/Enrique and Gabbidon to replace them.
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3. Jinswick
  14 years, 6 months ago
  Also, does it make a difference that I still have my wildcard which I will probably use in the next few weeks (i.e. transfers don't need to be long term moves)..??
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  1. Kostja
    14 years, 6 months ago
    Dzeko is probably in line for some more rotation and Dunne is the best place to find funds for upgrading him.
    
    Drogs looks to have the best fixtures for that money.
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villian-ty
14 years, 6 months ago
Keep Mata or sell for Nani?

Only Man U coverage is Rooney
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1. In Like Flynn.
  14 years, 6 months ago
  Lose Rooney and get Nani for another mid, don't sell Mata imo.
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2. Timmy Cahill Rules
  14 years, 6 months ago
  mata is a season long keeper for me
  
  will get solid points most weeks
  
  Nani will get big scores and samll scores some weeks
  
  depends what you prefer
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3. Mílanista
  14 years, 6 months ago
  Chelsea have great fixtures. Keep Mata
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MrAnderson
14 years, 6 months ago
two concerns with my team...
1) anderson - not cutting it for me, i know hes a cheap option into man u midfield but he doesnt really do much fpl scoring wise, anyone else you would advise at 6 mill?

2)i brought cabaye in for newcastle coverage in the hope a goal or assist is on the cards, now i havent watched many newcastle games, how has he been doing? and is he on corners/freekicks/pens at all?
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Random_Guy
14 years, 6 months ago
If Rooney is unavailable, then I might have to captain Young next GW. Would he be a decent shout, or would it be better to trade Young out for Nani for a 4pt hit and captain him??
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1. Demí
  14 years, 6 months ago
  Why would Young to Nani be a 4 point hit? Have you done a transfer already, if so which one?
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2. Kostja
  14 years, 6 months ago
  I like Young better because, Norwich always give away pens and Young should take them.
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  1. Granville
    14 years, 6 months ago
    I don't think Young will be on pens.
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    1. Kostja
      14 years, 6 months ago
      Hmm, he took them at Villa, and the scout thinks so too. But I could be wrong.
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3. Qubit
  14 years, 6 months ago
  I wouldnt take the hit just to get him in. Ive got Nani and Young for next week, but Young will be going after that. Nani will likely be my captain i think.
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4. Granville
  14 years, 6 months ago
  Keep Young, he's on corners and free kicks and is bound to be amongst the points.
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Starscream
14 years, 6 months ago
I wouldn't trade Young for Nani, seems a tad pointless as both could score well, and you'll be 4 points worse off before Nani does do anything?>

I'm itching to do Rooney->Drogba
Arteta->Nani

But Arteta is just short of a rise...
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1. Cook Long, Brown Baker Bunn
  14 years, 6 months ago
  have a look at arteta's NTI's today, they're in the negatives, won't be rising anytime soon.
  
  I'm also considering Rooney > Drogba and Jarvis > VDV
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michaelington
14 years, 6 months ago
Is anyone else concerned about not having aguero for blackburn game?
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1. Qubit
  14 years, 6 months ago
  Yes, but i have no way of getting him in so silva and dzeko will have to do
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Brutus619
14 years, 6 months ago
What do you guys think of this team?
Mignolet/Vorm
Taylor, Woodgate, Berra, Simpson, Brown
Nani, Arteta, Van der Vaart, Mata, Silva
Suarez, Best, Adebayor

I feel like I've covered all of the big teams this season with players decent enough to get in among the points if their team scores big. Defence is slighlty weak but I do have 5 players who do feature in their teamsheets all the time so I can rotate them around to always play against the 3 easiest fixtures. Only worry is Arteta might not be as valuable as an Arsenal cover in comparison to Walcott. Thanks for the help!
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1. Cruicky
  14 years, 6 months ago
  Maybe too much investment in midfield - you'd have to play 5 mids each week right?
  
  As shown yesterday, the weak defences didn't do too well (0 clean sheets from your defenders).
  
  Arteta is fine for Arsenal coverage.
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2. Mílanista
  14 years, 6 months ago
  5 expensive mids is at least one too many
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  1. Brutus619
    14 years, 6 months ago
    Where do you reckon I should spend more on? I'm guessing you're going to say defence XD Only thing is Arteta is a lot more likely to get 2 assists as an average priced midfielder and score big than a mid price defender getting both a clean sheet and assist such as Samba. That's the only reason I've gone against spending on my defence but what's your opinion on that philosophy?
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Timmy Cahill Rules
14 years, 6 months ago
Should i captain RVP again next week after his master class yesterday or Aguero ?
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1. michaelington
  14 years, 6 months ago
  Aguero
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2. MrAnderson
  14 years, 6 months ago
  considering van p also, but i don t have ageuro. think illl prob keep rooney in regardless of available or not and captain him and vice van p.
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  1. Timmy Cahill Rules
    14 years, 6 months ago
    I made the mistake of keeping bent as captain the week after he got me 24 points v blackburn so fear the same may happen if i keep RVP as skipper.
    
    Aguero looks the better option all things considered
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Cruicky
14 years, 6 months ago
For next week:

Given - home to Wigan or Vorm - home to Stoke.

May captain Agbonlahor if he performs today and doesn't get injured.
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Screaming Midget
14 years, 6 months ago
I have a feeling 1 of Young/Nani will be 'rested' for Europe and won't start vs Norwich with Smalling back for RB and Valencia RM.
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1. Starscream
  14 years, 6 months ago
  Great post Cabbage, my thinking also...
  I can see Valencia getting gametime as he's only just back, Young/Nani have had little rest or rotation.
  I can see more of a fringe squad playing Norwich.
  Park, Giggs etc
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  1. Screaming Midget
    14 years, 6 months ago
    Well he likes Park and Giggs for Europe as Park doesn't stop running and Giggs' experience.
    
    I think Nani or Young will play LM with Valencia RM which is probs why they switched during yesterday's game... maybe seeing how Nani would play on the left?
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    1. Starscream
      14 years, 6 months ago
      The other thing that i liked is that i can keep Arteta if i trade in Valencia instead on Nani/Young
      
      Can then do:
      
      Rooney->Drogba
      Brunt->Valencia
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  2. Bubbles oOoO
    14 years, 6 months ago
    Do you think? I would expect more of the second string to feature against Basel. Fergie loves to go with Park, Valencia et al on european nights, he already did it against Benfica didn't he?
    
    Also, having dropped points at Stoke this weekend Utd will definately want to get back to winning ways against Norwich before the international break and with Rooney potentially missing the match surely he will go with Nani and Young?
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Just One More Thing
14 years, 6 months ago
I have got one of those weak, want-to-wildcard moments: cheap midfield is only sporadically bringing the points so might wildcard. Here’s the squad:

Vorm/Given
Jones/Simpson/Bosingwa/Senderos/Ward
Larsson/Sinclair/Dyer/SWP/Nasri
RVP/Rooney/Suarez

Aguero, Silva, Kompany, Nani (nothing original) all should be included; and Senderos has to go to. Rooney might also have to make way. Would you WC or not?
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1. Pat Mustard
  14 years, 6 months ago
  No need
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  1. Just One More Thing
    14 years, 6 months ago
    The Nani/Young issue painfully reminds me of the Silva/Nasri debate. Got Nasri in after the Spurs game and he's done very little. Not having Silva/Aguero is costing me big time.
    
    If Rooney doesn't play next week I'll have to draft ibn one of Nani or Young also.
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2. MrAnderson
  14 years, 6 months ago
  maybe leave it til after international break?
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Drip Doctor
14 years, 6 months ago
Just seen the Utd - Stoke highlights, definite pen on Hernandez.
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1. Granville
  14 years, 6 months ago
  Sometimes they are given, sometimes not.
  
  I thought the handball at the end was more a definite pen.
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Timmy Cahill Rules
14 years, 6 months ago
whos a better pick as a long term budget defender

Simpson
Boyata

I have both but will sell 1 after week 7

Im Concerned if santon is fit simpson may lose his place
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1. Screaming Midget
  14 years, 6 months ago
  Not Boyata
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2. Mílanista
  14 years, 6 months ago
  Bolton have close to no CS potential
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weeurquahrt
14 years, 6 months ago
quick one for the nerd,s on here ,
if your cap and vc dont play who,s the captain
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1. Screaming Midget
  14 years, 6 months ago
  There isn't one.
  
  You don't have a (C) for that week.
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2. Starscream
  14 years, 6 months ago
  Nobody!
  If both don't play then there will be no captain!
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michaelington
14 years, 6 months ago
If rooney misses norwich then might aswell ship him out for a few weeks? Fixtures after norwich liv, MCI, eve. Not the most appealing and better options out there I reckon
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1. Timmy Cahill Rules
  14 years, 6 months ago
  + 10
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2. In Like Flynn.
  14 years, 6 months ago
  Agreed.If I had him I ship him out now.
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