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Rooney and Hernandez Ruled out of Basel Game

26 September 2011 771 comments
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As you may have seen from our latest tweet, Sir Alex Ferguson has been speaking ahead of tomorrow night’s Champions League game with Basel.

In a report direct from the Man United website, Fergie has confirmed both Wayne Rooney and Javier Hernandez will both miss out in the home clash against the Swiss side, offering a chance for the likes of Dimitar Berbatov, Danny Welbeck and Michael Owen in the starting XI tomorrow evening.

When asked for an update on Rooney’s hamstring injury, the United boss was fairly non-committal:

He’s not playing tomorrow. It can be difficult to assess a hamstring injury. Obviously we hope we have him back quickly. He did a bit of jogging this morning but that’s all. It’s difficult to say.

On Hernandez, there was more cause for optimism:

[Hernandez’s injury] is straightforward, it’s a dead leg he got on Saturday. He should be ready for next Saturday.

The quotes leave Fantasy managers still hedging their bets on Rooney’s availability for the Old Trafford showdown with Norwich on Saturday afternoon, then. Any further indication nearer the time will play a significant part in Fantasy transfers ahead of the weekend- given his recent barnstorming form, Rooney would undoubtedly be a nailed-on pick for captaincy but with an international break to follow, it’s impossible to second-guess the United boss right now.

With an away trip to Liverpool in Gameweek 7 followed by a derby with Man City the following weekend, Fergie will surely not take any risks with his star forward but right now, it’s clear he’s keeping his cards firmly to his chest.

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  1. Sess!
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    Boo ya!!

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  2. Hybrid.power
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    14 years, 7 months ago

    No Silva bonus points are a joke! Also, losing a head to head fixture by 1 point is also a joke!

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    1. Sess!
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      +2

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    2. Hybrid.power
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      On a lighter note, best gameweek score by me so far this season. Onwards and upwards!

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    3. moment
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      • 14 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      3 BPs for Milner are beyond a joke. Stupid system.

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      1. Sess!
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        Totally stupid. Silva looked great to me. Never lost the ball.

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        1. Feanor
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          I hope all the people who whined about the old BP system like it was the worst thing in the world are happy now we have an even worse system.

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          1. mysteryDave
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            I certainly am.

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    4. James
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      14 years, 7 months ago

      It has left a really bad taste in my mouth to be honest. If Bolatelli got 3, Aguero 2, Kompany 1 I would have been alright, but Milner taking all 3? And Hart 2? Are you effing kidding me????

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      1. Feanor
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        Hart is particularly weird because other keepers with clean sheets who played much better than him have gotten no BP.

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  3. Sess!
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    I'm really stuck what to do with this rooney situation. I planned on suarez to aguero because either way I want aguero in my team. Trouble is that would leave me with 0.0m in the bank so has to be today if make the move as aguero going up tonight.

    Alternate is obviously to do rooney > aguero but would have to concede it would be a few gw's till got rooney back and still not 100% he's not playing this weekend. Decisions, decision!?!

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    1. Scroobius Mac
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      14 years, 7 months ago

      Wouldn't ditch Suarez personally. Bite the bullet and accept that you may miss out on 0.1 on Aguero and wait til Saturday (or whenever Fergie is clearer) until you ditch Rooney.

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      1. Sess!
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        14 years, 7 months ago

        Cheers mate. I'm pretty sure rooney won't play on say but nothing's certain and if I missed out on aguero then rooney confirmed to play be wounded. Saying that ade aguero suarez looks a nice forward line this weekend (IF rooney doesn't play!)

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  4. barleyod89
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    14 years, 7 months ago

    rooney-->drogba???

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    1. It's 1879...
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      Like that massively. Torres suspended gives Drogba game time. Mata and the Cole/Bos full-backs should give him excellent service, and their next opponents, Bolton, will possibly be without Gary Cahill and David Wheater for the encounter. That means relying on Zat Knight. That can only end one way...

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  5. Lovely Jubbly Lions
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    14 years, 7 months ago

    http://twitter.com/#!/search/realtime/%23AskEdM%20ROONEY

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  6. Cheggers
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    14 years, 7 months ago

    If Rooney is in the squad for next weekend, I think I'll (c) him.
    He's either going to play or not play at all.

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    1. James
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      14 years, 7 months ago

      And even if he comes on for half an hour, whats to say he wont get a hat trick. Lol

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  7. everyday, i'm shufflin…
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    14 years, 7 months ago

    This Rooney story can keep everyone actively follow united news throughout this week.. 🙂

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  8. It's 1879...
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    G'day chaps.

    Chalkboard analysis of the weekend's football if anyone's interested...

    http://sportingblogs.wordpress.com/2011/09/26/theweekend-clichy-top-passer-berba-v-roo-hawthorn-halves-super-scotty-p/

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    1. MAD
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      Good stuff.

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      1. It's 1879...
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        Thanks MAD...

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  9. The Finnisher
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    Doing Rooney > Aguero before I go to sleep...
    Confident of going with Adebayor - Aguero - Suarez for the next five weeks... 😐

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    1. It's 1879...
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      Nice combo...

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  10. Holy See
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    Rooney - Chico so if he's fit methinks. Sorted.

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    1. Sess!
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      Funny that's the first time I've seen that transfer mentioned yet it seems to be the most logical

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      1. It's 1879...
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        +1

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        1. The Finnisher
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          14 years, 7 months ago

          The lure of Aguero was too large for me...

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    2. Demí
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      Thinking the same

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    3. Fratboy
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      I assume this isn't for a hit though right? I'm debating this...

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      1. Holy See
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        Straight swap. Possibly bring in VP then after int break. Or Rooney back in. I like options. They cheer me up in this currazy helter skelter world that we must live in 😉

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  11. tosey
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    14 years, 7 months ago

    tonights game must be the least interested ive ever been in a game where i have 3 players!

    ruddy, sessegnon, holt = 6 pts max i reckon!!

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    1. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      If Holt gets all 6 of those it's fine Yesot.

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    2. Nomar
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      Still 6 more points than you have right now though

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    3. Fratboy
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      14 years, 7 months ago

      how you doing man? I don't see you on here a lot anymore 🙁

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      1. tosey
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        pretty badly!

        a heavy workload, 2 weekends away followeds by a holiday have meant i havent put much into this year so far

        had a good look friday n brought in vdv n steven taylor for baines/cahill though so maybe thats the start of a change in form!

        how u getting on?

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  12. rohan
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    de laet should get a start tonight right???

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    1. James
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      Im sure everyone with Ruddy is praying to see De Laet on the bench!

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      1. HuttonDressedasLahm
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        No chance, which is a shame ad if he doesn't play I get -1 from Naylor!

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  13. eugtan
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    downing has 2 bonus!

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  14. Tomtwenty4
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    For what it's worth I don't see Rooney playing this weekend.

    If it's a hamstring which are invariably difficult to predict and Ferguson has spoken in every press release for the last 2 weeks (including) today's about the need to rotate his squad and get people playing then surely Norwich at home is a chance to play the likes of Owen, Macheda, Diouf, Berbatov alongside Hernandez

    This would then give Rooney 3 weeks to get perfectly fit for Liverpool and City back to back.

    I'm going to wait till later in the week to be sure but planning:-

    Rooney -> Hernandez
    Dzeko -> Drogba.

    Happy to lose the cash on Rooney and then plan to do Drogba to Suarez when Torres is back and L'pool good run starts.

    Just my thoughts.

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    1. Zamora must die!
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      14 years, 7 months ago

      Rooney -> Hernandez

      Nice but it wil cost +.3 to get Rooney back! is it worth it for just 1 game?

      Dzeko -> Drogba

      I like that.... altho what about Sturridge?

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  15. sherif
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    14 years, 7 months ago

    hamstring needs 2-3 weeks..he wont be ready for norwich

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    1. alfast1c
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      where is wellback in all this ? iam going for him!

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  16. Drip Doctor
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    60pts booya! Come on Wes Brown, make it 75!

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    1. The Finnisher
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      14 years, 7 months ago

      Only way that would happen is if 1 of them doesnt play and you got RVP 1st sub.

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      1. Drip Doctor
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        Huh?

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        1. The Finnisher
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          14 years, 7 months ago

          Sorry thought you had 2 to play..lol
          I could try and explain but the point is moot now

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    2. Fratboy
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      Nice!

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  17. manu4life99
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    My team sucks any transfer tips much appreciated!

    Krul vorm
    Simpson de laet Kompany brown ward
    Walcott brunt dyer swp silva
    Rooney rvp dzeko

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  18. Fratboy
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    Looks like I'll be on 42 points with Ruddy to play. Could have been much worse! Just need a couple penalty saves and I'll be right as rain 😀

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    1. Cheggers
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      14 years, 7 months ago

      That's good considering Dzeko (c).

      I'm on less (44-4) and I captained Suarez. Not one of my outfield players besides him got over 3 points. Good old Bosingwa + Kompany!

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      1. Fratboy
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        Yeah I guess that was pretty unlucky!

        Well if we're doing it plus the point hit then I'm on 38 haha.

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  19. It's 1879...
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    Milner plays 13 minutes and gets man of the match??? Ridiculous in my opinion.

    Cue disgruntled mopings for the old bonus point system...

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  20. mo 10 years on FFS? Join my…
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    where can i see the average score for this week or can i not anymore?

    64 with ruddy, sess

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    1. Lrf
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      40 points.

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    2. khizer95
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      the avg will probably be b/w 38-41

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    3. Morrissey1986
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      14 years, 7 months ago

      Average 40
      Highest 100

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      1. mo 10 years on FFS? Join my…
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        cheers, where is the average found on the new site now then?

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        1. TO
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          It is next to your GW points

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          1. mo 10 years on FFS? Join my…
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            lol, that would be the big white box saying AVERAGE in the view points section!

            Just goes to show how much I haven't been paying attention on this game this season thus far

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  21. Lrf
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    14 years, 7 months ago

    Gonna wait a few days before deciding what to do with Rooney. Don't want to miss out on Rooney(C) at home to Norwich if there is a chance of him getting fit. If he is out then I'm gonna drop. Here is my options:

    A. Rooney->Aguero, leaves me with no United cover

    B. Rooney->Aguero and Mata->Nani for a hit.

    C. Rooney->8.4 mill striker (got Ade and RVP up front) and Brunt->Nani for a hit.

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  22. The Finnisher
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    Taking my second 4 pointer this week
    Walcott > Nani (done)
    Odem > Adebayor (done
    Rooney > Aguero...to beat all 3 rises.
    Gives my a midfield/forwards of:
    Nani Silva Mata SWP Dyer
    Suarez Aguero Adebayor to work with for the next while or so

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    1. kennethrhcp
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      there is points in that front 8!!! nice. how is the backline looking?

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  23. rohan
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    which two absolute essential for norwich game b/w nani young hernandez

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    1. Cheggers
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      Impossible to say. I wouldnt gamble on the result too much, if United only win by 1 or 2 goals, considering their next two fixtures it might not be worth heavy investment.

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  24. James
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    Does anyone have the stats for Milner for that game? I'd like to work out how exactly he got the PPI, and bonus, that he did.

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    1. Demí
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      1 shot, 1 on target

      13 touches

      4 passes(including 3 crosses) 100% passing accuracy

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      1. HuttonDressedasLahm
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        Amazing stats,...... Lol!!

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        1. James
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          Awesome name dude

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      2. James
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        Where you get these from? The members section?

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        1. Demí
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          Thanks for the stats Demi. No worries James

          I got it from http://www.whoscored.com/Matches/505644/Live

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  25. Fancy Feet
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    Rooney to Hernandez anyone?

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  26. khizer95
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    i think that kicking rooney out just yet is completely insane….its not like he’s damaged his ligaments! its just a minor hamstring(i think) and we all know what a quick healer rooney is, if he comes back before sat then its gonna cost everyone whose kicked him out badly. this rooney issue is worth waiting till atleast friday!.

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    1. Lrf
      • 15 Years
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      +1

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  27. mo 10 years on FFS? Join my…
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    Anyone else who had a shocking start thinking of delaying their planned wildcard (after next week) for the november break or even january?

    This aee just starting to get back on tract and I'd loath to go down the route of changing my side up for the necessity as what happened gw2?!

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  28. bobn
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    "The Guardian's report of United's draw over Stoke comes with the headline "Manchester United caught short by tweaks, Twitter and tall strikers," with the club reportedly annoyed that Rooney's wife Coleen inadvertently revealed to the world that her husband would not be involved in the Premier League clash.

    The Guardian explains: "It has been politely pointed out to Rooney it would be better for his wife, Coleen, not to furnish United's opponents with advance team news.

    "Rooney's absence was no particular surprise to Stoke after she announced via Twitter on Friday night that they were at home watching a Beyoncé DVD. The rest of the United team were at their hotel."

    Oops – not too clever from Mrs Rooney. After the match Sir Alex Ferguson said that Rooney could be out for "several weeks" with a hamstring injury. "

    time to unfollow gents.

    also if youre expecting rooney news from united before norwich then youre out of luck. rooney to aguero must be done tonight!

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  29. alfast1c
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    14 years, 7 months ago

    How about Wellbeck ? I think hes worth a punt, especially if Rooney is injured.

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    1. Johnny Unitas
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      14 years, 7 months ago

      For one game? Nope, not worth it, when Rooney is back, probably after the international break, Chicharito and him will be first and second choice with Welbeck filling in every few games.

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      1. alfast1c
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        its worth for 2 games than

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        1. Johnny Unitas
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          Depends on who starts for United tomorrow night, which will probably be Owen and Berbatov or Welbeck, or Welbeck could of course be played wide, it's a difficult week to second guess Fergie's team selection to be honest.

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  30. PAVLYUCHENKOSAURUS
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    Crouch as a one week punt?

    Reasoning on lines of the way he owned PJ and against Swans.

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