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The Early Weekend Team News – Gameweek Eight

13 October 2011 202 comments
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Concerns over the availability of City’s Sergio Aguero and Tottenham’s Emmanuel Adebayor dominate our thinking going into Friday’s team news circus. The situation with both remains unlear, although right now there’s every chance that neither will make an appearance at the weekend.

Elsewhere, we’ve collected and collated all the news of the knocks and scrapes from around the Premier League, thrown in the information from today’s press conferences and poured it all into our updated team news section to give you an early view of the likely weekend teamsheets.

Visit us throughout the day tomorrow as we keep this section up to date with all the very latest, informing you on developments via our Twitter feed as normal.

johnfinlay John swears he'll deliver unbiased Fantasy Premier League tips and news...until Leeds get promoted.

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  1. Gavin - Gers in turmoil!!!
    15 years, 17 days ago

    first

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  2. Portsmouth Bubblejet
    15 years, 17 days ago

    It's OK everyone, Wayne Rooney has sent UEFA an apology:

    https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150349418998113&set=a.105375543112.87930.603328112&type=1&ref=nf

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    1. In Like Flynn.
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      15 years, 17 days ago

      That looks like his dad's writing. Wayne just did the picture.

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    2. Declan
      15 years, 17 days ago

      😆

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  3. Smarty Pants
    15 years, 17 days ago

    Any opinions on Van Aanholt? Worth a shot?

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    1. Anorak
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      15 years, 17 days ago

      Regardless of fixtures, he still plays in the Wigan defence.
      For that reason, I'm out.

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      1. Corrigan
        15 years, 17 days ago

        Thought I was watching Dragon's Den for a moment.

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  4. jimski
    15 years, 17 days ago

    Argh, posrted this at the end of the previous post. Oh well, here goes again:

    Is this a mad plan with my forwards? They are currently Dzeko, Aguero and Rooney.

    GW8 (this week) : Aguero -> Sturridge
    GW9 : Dzeko -> Suarez (funded by something like SWP -> Petrov)
    GW10: Sturridge -> Aguero
    GW11 ; (no plans)
    GW12: Suarez -> somebody

    I may lose 0.1 on Aguero, but may well make it up with price drops/rises.

    Does that seem crazy. It just seems to cover the right teams for the right gws…

    My worry is Aguero may actually play on Saturday.

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    1. In Like Flynn.
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      15 years, 17 days ago

      No harm done imo, I doubt Aguero will play this game and you can afford to miss him against Utd, no goalfest there I think.

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    2. Jukesy
      15 years, 17 days ago

      First 2 transfers look good to me, have you thought of getting in RVP instead of Aguero again, considering his good run of fixtures?

      My plan is to get Suarez for Liverpool's run of 3 easy games, and to swap Suarez for RVP.

      Aguero may play, but if Balotelli and Dzeko are fit, he may chose to start Aguero on the Bench.

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      1. jimski
        15 years, 17 days ago

        GW10 and 11 look good for Man City though, so Aguero would be tempting for those.

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  5. Anorak
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    15 years, 17 days ago

    Is this the shortest article in Scout history?

    It does however link to the fine new Team News page. Bravo.

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    1. Mark
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      15 years, 17 days ago

      Just a quick one...we have a members article coming in an hour or so.

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      1. Ad4m
        15 years, 17 days ago

        Giggety giggety oh yeah!

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        1. andyniterider
          15 years, 17 days ago

          Giggety giggety oh Right "hello 911,yes it's stuck in the window again.
           

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      2. Limbo
        15 years, 17 days ago

        Niceone topone geezer.

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    2. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
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      15 years, 17 days ago

      Bravo +42!

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      1. VarunK
        15 years, 17 days ago

        The answer to life.

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    3. andyniterider
      15 years, 17 days ago

      It's not the size of it that matters
      It what you do with it that counts.......

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  6. AP
    15 years, 17 days ago

    That sad looking Ade photo is giving me cold sweats. Heeeeal.

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    1. applebonkers
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      15 years, 17 days ago

      whatever happened to horse placenta? it was all the rage this time last year

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      1. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
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        15 years, 17 days ago

        The mares are on strike ...

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      2. kennethrhcp
        15 years, 17 days ago

        🙂

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      3. 1966 was a great year for E…
        15 years, 17 days ago

        I think snake oil is back in fashion. Or possibly leeches.

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  7. Mílanista
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    15 years, 17 days ago

    I take it there's not going to be a scoutcast tonight then?

    Asked this at the end of the last post, when the page refreshed there was a "new post" comment just above mine so I thought it would be scoutcast. Imagine my disappointment when I saw it wasn't.

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    1. Mark
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      15 years, 17 days ago

      Sorry ACM - no studio time this week, plus I was up to my eyes sorting snags with the new design. Back to normal next week.

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      1. jimski
        15 years, 17 days ago

        Pity - it always makes my week. Tend to listen while doing the family's ironing!

        Anyway, Mark, thanks for all the effort. Much appreciated.

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    2. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      15 years, 17 days ago

      Thanks Mark, seen your response in the last post now.

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  8. Mr Sarcastic
    15 years, 17 days ago

    I really want to do rooney to rvp (C), why don't you guys let me?
    Rvp price rise tonight?

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    1. Ad4m
      15 years, 17 days ago

      Sure - go ahead and lose 0.2m when you have to buy Rooney back and admit it was a bad move. RVP is superb but I don't think he can carry the whole side without service.

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      1. Mr Sarcastic
        15 years, 17 days ago

        Not so sure about money issue, it's very much possible that rooney will fall 0,1 in coming weeks and rvp will almost definetely rise 0,2...still, I get you point, but also tempted to take a little gamble - I don't trust silva as captain this week, if they are leading 2-0 he'll be subbed 60-70 mins.

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        1. Ad4m
          15 years, 17 days ago

          Agreed - you may well be right. I just think that bringing in RVP means selling Rooney or so damaging a good line up that it's not worth the risk.

          Wrt to C for this coming GW it's a complete lottery

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        2. futbolnotsoccer
          15 years, 17 days ago

          Buy low, sell high. RVP will most definitely rise...just make sure you can get Rooney back. It's a gamble, but I think the Dutchman has enough favorable fixtures to have his price rise before Arsenal run into unfavorable fixtures and you have to resort to Rooney...Do it V.

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  9. Torrestar
    15 years, 17 days ago

    Thinking of bringing in Adam and not Suarez for GW 9-11. Anyone care to offer some support?

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    1. Christina.
      15 years, 17 days ago

      I'm thinking SG instead of Suarez.

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    2. dopey1
      15 years, 17 days ago

      With Stevie G back I'm not really sure how our midfield is going to line up - plus with Stevie back thats Adam possibly off some corners/freekicks.

      I would go for Suarez if possible.

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    3. Ad4m
      15 years, 17 days ago

      Suarez and Enrique ......

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      1. Hazardous Liege '76
        15 years, 17 days ago

        I have both!

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  10. Gargamel
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    15 years, 17 days ago

    This might be stupid but what is the situation with Wilkinson in Stoke? Team news says he might switch to other side if Huth is back. Does that mean that he's a starter in the longer term?

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    1. Anorak
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      15 years, 17 days ago

      Think Wilson may be crocked*, so with Upson seemingly playing the role of Woodgate's European shadow, I'd say Wilkinson looks safer than he did.

      *think. not sure, can't be bothered to check....

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  11. dopey1
    15 years, 17 days ago

    Hey guys I have a quick question - do price rises/falls occur at a certain time or do they just occur randomly?

    Thanks.

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    1. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
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      15 years, 17 days ago

      Sometimes ... usually at around 04.00

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      1. dopey1
        15 years, 17 days ago

        Cool, thanks.

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  12. applebonkers
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    15 years, 17 days ago

    got steven taylor and adebayor so maybe a silver lining to ade's injury.
    also not sure whether it's a good thing if ade is risked or not. you want him to play but you don't want him to make it worse. i worry that 'arry has a history of starting his star players when he probably shouldn't bale and vdv at times last season)

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    1. applebonkers
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      15 years, 17 days ago

      *shouldn't (bale and vdv last season)

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  13. TIMO
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    15 years, 17 days ago

    Re post from last page

    My current team is;

    Given, Vorm
    Bosingwa, Kompany, R.Johnson, Enrique, Simpson
    Silva, Young, Ramsey, N.Dyer, Moses
    Rooney, Aguero, Sturridge.

    I have 2 free transfers, was planning just one this week to get rid of Roger Johnson.

    I can spend up to 5.5m was thinking of;

    1) Gibbs
    2) Walker
    3) Shawcross
    4) Cahill

    Advice please…

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    1. dopey1
      15 years, 17 days ago

      Can I say none of those? You already have a pretty good defence so why not go for a cheaper defender - Woodgate(4.5m)?

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    2. Hazardous Liege '76
      15 years, 17 days ago

      Shawcross

      I'd use the other for Aguero for Suarez - unless you can afford RVP

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    3. 1966 was a great year for E…
      15 years, 17 days ago

      On fixtures and goal-scoring potential, you could do a lot worse that Gary Cahill. He's not the most popular bloke around these parts, though...

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  14. leycrjb
    15 years, 17 days ago

    If it helps make anyone's decision selected best anytime goalscorer odds for this weekend are:

    RvP - 1.91
    Ageuro - 1.95
    Sturridge - 2.25
    Silva - 2.75
    Adebayor - 3
    Mata - 3.05
    Suarez - 3.25
    Klasnic - 3.75

    I can only assume these don't factor in injury doubts. Based on this I should captain Sturridge... do I have the balls...

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    1. Gargamel
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      15 years, 17 days ago

      Silva looks tasty with those odds too - gets more points for his goals and is always likely to pick up assists as well

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      1. leycrjb
        15 years, 17 days ago

        Very true, will probably go for him in the end. Had him selected before I looked up the odds.

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    2. applebonkers
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      15 years, 17 days ago

      sturridge is loving that company

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    3. Hazardous Liege '76
      15 years, 17 days ago

      I am going Silva with Sturridge VC

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      1. Gatsby
        15 years, 17 days ago

        gone for this too.. hope i can get the balls to go sturridge by the weekend but AVB not naming his starting strikers has me sticking with Silva for now 🙂

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    4. Christina.
      15 years, 17 days ago

      😯

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    5. bolesie
      15 years, 17 days ago

      sold rooney and brought in sturridge as my captain. god help me.

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  15. Hazardous Liege '76
    15 years, 17 days ago

    Take a gamble on Jose Enrique or go for the safer ( ish ) option of Shorey?!

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    1. Gargamel
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      15 years, 17 days ago

      Play Shorey!

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    2. applebonkers
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      15 years, 17 days ago

      i'm guessing you mean this gameweek? shorey for me, i think more often than not man utd would score against liverpool and more often than not enrique isn't going to get an assist

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      1. Gargamel
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        15 years, 17 days ago

        And Shorey is a bit of a hero too. Incredible that he once picked up 10 FPL assists in one season, that's only 1 less than Baines in his very hyped up last season.

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        1. applebonkers
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          15 years, 17 days ago

          he scored well as a defender in a 7-4 loss. that's flair

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      2. Hazardous Liege '76
        15 years, 17 days ago

        Yes this GW - cheers

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  16. Mr.avb the gr8
    15 years, 17 days ago

    Any 4.4m defender...am really in a struck...
    No swansea..already hv vorm n n taylor...n do hv simpson..
    pls guys

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    1. tommohawk
      15 years, 17 days ago

      Barnett regular starter and good fixture

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      1. Mr.avb the gr8
        15 years, 17 days ago

        But he is too prone to a red card...his history favours a red card too soon

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  17. tommohawk
    15 years, 17 days ago

    A) Aguero - Suarez
    B) Aguero - Sturridge
    C) Keep Aguero get rid of Nzogbia

    Thanks

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    1. Hazardous Liege '76
      15 years, 17 days ago

      This GW B but for longer term A

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      1. Gregor
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        15 years, 17 days ago

        A) for this week and long term.

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    2. bolesie
      15 years, 17 days ago

      deffo c

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      1. tommohawk
        15 years, 17 days ago

        So A, B or C then lol

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    3. Mr.avb the gr8
      15 years, 17 days ago

      Get rid of nzonbia..u can get bannan/cabaye/anderson/ramires/cleverly/ramsey...n can save a hefty amount too...get rid asap.

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  18. Torrestar
    15 years, 17 days ago

    Am I the only one to have a frontline of Rooney-Aguero-Adebayor and not making any changes to it for this week?

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    1. Gregor
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      15 years, 17 days ago

      I've got that frontline and I think i'll be changing two of them, can't afford to lose any more ground.

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    2. THE Wild Rover
      15 years, 17 days ago

      Don't expect to be a three time champion....

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    3. Corrigan
      15 years, 17 days ago

      Stick with it. This game is about a conservative long term strategy, using you're 15 and ignoring 1 week punts (unless you have a WC coming up or a DGW).

      Ag and Ade are out for 1 game. 4 transfers to get them out and in again. You lose money too.

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  19. Pickled and Preserved
    15 years, 17 days ago

    Warnock or Hutton long term?

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    1. Damo.
      15 years, 17 days ago

      I wouldn't. I'm already trying to work out how to get Warnock out come GW12 onwards.

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      1. Pickled and Preserved
        15 years, 17 days ago

        Good call! Didn't notice I had no decent combination of defenders for GW 12-14

        Warnock or Hutton short term?

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  20. Call Me Old Fashioned
    15 years, 17 days ago

    What to do with the mess?

    Vorm (Given)
    Enrique, Kompany, Bosingwa (Simpson, De Laet)
    Nani, Silva(C), Dyer, B.Johnson (Cabaye)
    Aguero, Rooney(v), Adebayor

    0.3 in bank, 1 free change.

    2 injury doubts up top, not enough money for RVP. Will need 0.2 to get either or Aguero or Adebayor back if i want. Do I rely on Cabaye and Simpson to come to rescue or make a change?

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    1. THE Wild Rover
      15 years, 17 days ago

      If it was my team I would do Ade and Aguero to RVP and Sturridge for a hit

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      1. Call Me Old Fashioned
        15 years, 17 days ago

        That seems a very common move on here, if it wasnt for a hit i would do it. I may just chop Aguero for Sturridge. Then pick one of Sturridge or Suarez for GW9..

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  21. Mihai Roman
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    15 years, 17 days ago

    How sure are you guys that Sturridge is going to be a starter this GW? I have Gabby, Ade and Suarez and I'm thinking about doing smth like Ade->Sturridge considering he is extremely doubtful and keep Gabby as my first sub. Thoughts?

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    1. Gregor
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      15 years, 17 days ago

      He'd be a fool not to play him, bang in form annd fresh from not playing any internationals, still no Torres, he has to play.

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    2. tommohawk
      15 years, 17 days ago

      Would be shocked if he doesn't start, at 6.6 worth a punt!?!

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      1. Mr.avb the gr8
        15 years, 17 days ago

        He is a regular in the team uptil jan that's for sure...
        Am a chelsea fan...barring any injures/ban...he aint in the rotation risk either...got him in @gw4...n he scored in the 1 game itself with 2 bonus pts..get him in..u get a chelsea forward @6.6...wat more do ya ask for?

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        1. Mihai Roman
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          15 years, 17 days ago

          Thanks guys, needed some encouragement doing this move 🙂

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  22. Marknlard
    15 years, 17 days ago

    Got 4.7 to spend on a defender and I'm thinking Bolton. Mr Z Knight. Good or bad idea?

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    1. applebonkers
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      15 years, 17 days ago

      he was out the team last week so i think it's a risk to do it now. boyata is only 4 and just as likely to play as knight at the moment imo

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      1. Mr.avb the gr8
        15 years, 17 days ago

        But boyata played only once or twice...atleast knight is a regular starter except chelsea game...n he does hv a goal threat frm set pieces..he is 6'5 or something...
        P.s - is he a cb/rb/lb?

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        1. applebonkers
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          15 years, 17 days ago

          knight's goal threat is purely height. it never materialises

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      2. Marknlard
        15 years, 17 days ago

        Just as likely, as in not likely? Hmmmm. At least Boyata is cheap. Woodgate isn't a bad shout, decent fixtures for Stoke. Could get Woody in this week then a Bolton chap next week. Got two rubbish defenders to replace....

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        1. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          15 years, 17 days ago

          See above. Mr. Shorey ...

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    2. Gregor
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      15 years, 17 days ago

      I wouldn't, what about Woodgate?

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  23. THE Wild Rover
    15 years, 17 days ago

    Rooney must be devastated, will the news inspire him or flatten him? 😕

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    1. PlayPercentage
      15 years, 17 days ago

      Might inspire him to flatten someone...
      The crowd will bait him relentlessly. But he's paid good money to ignore all that.

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  24. frogfc
    15 years, 17 days ago

    is anybody thinking about lampard or is it still too soon for fat frank?

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    1. CFCTom
      15 years, 17 days ago

      :/

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    2. THE Wild Rover
      15 years, 17 days ago

      Considering VdV to Lamps and capt Lamps for a hit..

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      1. frogfc
        15 years, 17 days ago

        thinking taking out young for lampard but is he def gonna play?

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        1. CFCTom
          15 years, 17 days ago

          I am confident he'll play after a hat trick at Bolton and a sub role for England. Bosingwa is who I'm worrying about, Ivanovic could get the nod at RB ahead of him. Hopefully not, but it is a slight risk.

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          1. Corrigan
            15 years, 17 days ago

            As soon as Bos is rotated, I'll thank him for the points and profit and then get rid.

            Simply cannot allow for defenders to get rotated.

            The likes of Aguero and Nani are a completely different matter.

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        2. PlayPercentage
          15 years, 17 days ago

          Frank will definitely start, I think.
          But am I right in saying that Everton did well at the Bridge last year? Was it a draw?
          I don't expect loads of goals.

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  25. Gregor
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    15 years, 17 days ago

    Safe from any RVP price rise tonight?

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    1. Dksbananas
      15 years, 17 days ago

      81.5% to rise according to Total FPL

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      1. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        15 years, 17 days ago

        TotalFPL is frozen ...

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        1. Dksbananas
          15 years, 17 days ago

          oh, maybe check Fiso then

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          1. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            15 years, 17 days ago

            Yup. Senderos -36% ...

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  26. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    15 years, 17 days ago

    What is all this business about Agbonlahor 1st. Sub??? If you have him, play him ... FFS!!!

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    1. Dksbananas
      15 years, 17 days ago

      Yeah well said, Agbons on fire

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      1. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
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        15 years, 17 days ago

        Unbelievable, Jeff!!! 😀

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        1. Dksbananas
          15 years, 17 days ago

          I'm starting to think if my expensive Rooney RVP Suarez forward line would be better off downgraded to 2 expensive, one cheap forward like agbonlahor; since I have the likes of Moses, Dyer etc. in my ranks

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          1. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            15 years, 17 days ago

            As we move to bad weather, that problem can only become more pressing ...

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            1. Dksbananas
              15 years, 17 days ago

              Yep, ice and snow usually come to haunt teams without a solid bench. Good to think ahead

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  27. Manilaman
    15 years, 17 days ago

    Just reading the Scout piece on FPL, did they forget that Shane Long scored last week?

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  28. Mr.avb the gr8
    15 years, 17 days ago

    4.4 defender?
    Knight- bolton...
    Or
    Barnett/tierney - norwich...
    Dont just keep in mind swansea fixture....
    Any other decent shout?

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    1. Dksbananas
      15 years, 17 days ago

      I'm assuming you have 1 or 2 Swansea/Newcastle defenders as they look best value at the moment in that price range?

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      1. Mr.avb the gr8
        15 years, 17 days ago

        Ya i do hv vorm,ntaylor n simpson

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        1. Dksbananas
          15 years, 17 days ago

          maybe gamble on Wilkinson of Stoke keeping his place with Stokes nice run of upcoming fixtures, or a QPR/Wigan defender. In truth though; i've personally preferred to double up with swansea/newcastle due to the way they rotate well and lack of options elsewhere

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          1. Mr.avb the gr8
            15 years, 17 days ago

            Haha...sir, the issue is i hv begovic with woodgate too...i didnt think causes of doubling up earlier..n now facing issues...

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  29. Mr.avb the gr8
    15 years, 17 days ago

    Is senderos likely to fall today or tomorrow...do i need to shut him out asap?
    i dont hv any idea abt total fpl..wat does it say abt senderos

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    1. My Name don't Mata
      15 years, 17 days ago

      Get rid tonight. End of story. Bye bye senderos. 🙂

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  30. Smarty Pants
    15 years, 17 days ago

    Sinclair rising tonight means I'll get my 0.1 back. Happy 🙂

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