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Scout Scribbles- Coyle Gets Tough with Trotters

19 October 2011 443 comments
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Owen Coyle has no sympathy for his Bolton underperfomers, Chris Smalling returns to centre-half for Man United, Steven Gerrard and James McFadden are glad to put their injury nightmares behind them and Ledley King’s groin problem is not as bad as first feared. Here’s some morning Scribbles for you, folks…

With his first start in seven months and a goal against Man United in the bag, Steven Gerrard can now look forward to this weekend’s home game with Norwich. The Liverpool skipper yesterday admitted he’d been pushing himself too hard last season and ultimately paid the price with a long-term groin injury the consequence- having now fully recovered, he expects to be back to his barnstorming best:

Before the operation I’d been getting niggles and having injections to play. I knew I wasn’t right. I was trying to put my body on the line. But it wasn’t the real me and I wasn’t the player I want to be. I was missing training sessions and coming in the day before a game trying to get that last session in, or having injections to play the next day. You can only do that for a certain amount of time before your body gives in, and my groin packed in on me. When it happened I was down and it took time before I got back in to a positive frame of mind. Without a doubt the last six months have been the hardest of my career.

In other Liverpool-related news, Glen Johnson came through a friendly game against Rangers unscathed last night. The right-back was given a sixty-six minute run out by Kenny Dalglish in the 1-0 loss and is now looking to push Martin Kelly all the way for a spot in the starting XI against Norwich. The Ibrox game also saw the Reds lose back-up keeper Alexander Doni to a dislocated finger against the Scottish league leaders.

James McFadden celebrated his return to Everton last night by turning out for the Toffees reserves. The Scot was given a forty-five minute run-out in a win over Sunderland reserves and was more than a little relieved to get some game time under his belt after confessing his surgeon had even told him to consider giving the game up, after continued setbacks with a cruciate knee injury:

I was training in March and then broke down again and when I spoke to the surgeon he said my time might be up. That was hard to take. It was hard that I didn’t know when I was going to get back playing. I think you have to take every day as it comes. I am coming here to get fit, get playing and try to enjoy my football and hopefully secure a longer-term contract. It is up to me to grab the chance and to show a bit of faith in the manager and show the fans I am good enough to play for Everton again.

Swansea’s Stephen Dobbie is set to miss out this weekend due to an ankle problem. Dobbie sustained the injury in last week’s defeat at Norwich and Brendan Rodgers admitted yesterday the Scot could be sidelined for a couple of weeks, raising doubts against his availability for the Gameweek ten clash with Bolton.

Alex McLeish has received an injury boost ahead of this weekend’s derby with West Brom. James Collins starting some light training yesterday and is expected to step up his recovery from a groin problem by returning to full training on Thursday. Collins was an ever-present in the Villa side up until last weekend, missing out in the 4-1 loss at Man City. On-loan midfielder Jermaine Jenas is also making good progress from an Achilles injury and is thought to be three or four games away from full fitness, according to the Villa boss.

Harry Redknapp was also the recipient of some positive injury news yesterday. The groin injury that forced Ledley King off in Sunday’s draw at Newcastle has been diagnosed as less serious than initially feared and reports suggest the centre-half may even have a chance of returning for the Gameweek eleven clash with Fulham.

Man United’s Champions League win in Romania last night saw Chris Smalling make a return to centre-half. It’s only the second time this season Smalling has started there, with the majority of his appearances coming at right-back. Post-match, the former Fulham man admitted it’s where he prefers to play:

It was nice to be back in central defence. That is my favourite position and I want to play as many games as I can there. But if I can contribute in any way, I will just give of my best.

Owen Coyle rang the changes in Bolton’s weekend win at Wigan and the replacements done him proud, halting the Trotters six-game losing streak. The likes of Gretar Steinsson and Fabrice Muamba were left out of the squad completely and Zat Knight managed only a place on the bench, as David Wheater slotted in alongside Gary Cahill at centre-half. Coyle told the Bolton Evening News that the players he omitted only have themselves to blame:

I don’t put them out of the team; their performances put them out of the team. If they don’t get to the standard, I have got to recognise there is someone else waiting in the wings. There weren’t enough players playing to the top of their ability to say: ‘I am in charge of that jersey’. It’s not easy leaving players out of the 18, never mind the 11. What I have said is when you get the jersey; it’s up to you to put in a performance to keep it.

Kevin Foley is expected to be out for a month after an operation on his problematic ankle yesterday. Mick McCarthy, speaking to the Wolves official website, also indicated Steven Fletcher is likely to be sidelined for two to four weeks with the calf problem that saw him miss the weekend defeat at West Brom.

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  1. takemehome
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    14 years, 6 months ago

    who do i get in for Clichy dropped in price and is rotated. 1.3 in the bank
    everyone in my mini league already has Bosingwa so dont think il go for him

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    1. Freshy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      14 years, 6 months ago

      difficult to say without knowing who you have on your team

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    2. Optimus.
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      enrique this week or kompany for the long haul

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    3. Why always not me?
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      14 years, 6 months ago

      kompany or jones

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    4. O Fenomeno
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      14 years, 6 months ago

      Ivanovic.

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      1. takemehome
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 6 months ago

        Ivanovic was the first one that came to mind but chelsea have only kept 1 clean sheet and he could be rotated

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    5. takemehome
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      my backs are
      Clichy Kompany
      Jose Enrique Simpson and Orr

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      1. O Fenomeno
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        14 years, 6 months ago

        ^^^

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  2. O Fenomeno
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    14 years, 6 months ago

    Pedro should start tonight, right? Need a captain after the failage of bringing in Higuaín and captaining him.

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    1. Optimus.
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      14 years, 6 months ago

      i think the deadline is 7.45 bst so i think will will have the team sheets

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      1. O Fenomeno
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        14 years, 6 months ago

        Got training at 7, so will probably miss the team news.

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        1. Johnny Unitas
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 6 months ago

          You should have at least some of the team sheets from about 6.45, so if you leave for training at like 6.50, you may get lucky.

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        2. Optimus.
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          14 years, 6 months ago

          or failing that just give 1 of us your email and password with instructions and we will sort you out honest

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    2. Portsmouth Bubblejet
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      14 years, 6 months ago

      For future CL reference, Xherdan Shaqiri looked excellent last night for FC Basel after returning from suspension. Benfica's Emerson is no slouch at full-back but Shaqiri beat him for pace almost at will, and he also took a number of attacking free-kicks. His decision-making when making passes in the final third still looks a little questionable, but Shaqiri definitely outshone Fabian Frei on the other flank.

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      1. King Nil Miss ✩
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        14 years, 6 months ago

        He was awesome looking forward to see the player he will become...Impressive even in the loser team...

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  3. gobo
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    14 years, 6 months ago

    Does anyone know if Andy Wilkinson a nailed on starter for Stoke? Im looking for 4m defender and im thinking he could a cheap way into Stokes defence.

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    1. gobo
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      anyone?

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      1. everyday, i'm shufflin…
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 6 months ago

        I want to know too. Would Higginbotham replace him if return from injury?

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    2. Arse Craic
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      14 years, 6 months ago

      I too was looking at Wilkinson. I'm not sure if he is nailed on though. I think he is.

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  4. rohan
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    14 years, 6 months ago

    worth getting in enrique for a 4 pointer?

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    1. O Fenomeno
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      Who you selling for him?

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      1. rohan
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 6 months ago

        maybe kompany

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    2. tosey
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      no

      only take a 4pt hit if you cant field 7 attackers or you are bringing in a captain

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  5. O Fenomeno
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    14 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone got any FIFA tips for me, finding it very hard to score goals. 😕

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    1. VarunK
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      14 years, 6 months ago

      Only play the risky ball when you're sure it will lead to a goal-scoring chance, otherwise keep it to short passes.

      Use the fast runners to get past people but try to dribble a lot with the slow ones.

      My key is pass pass pass pass pass until I get to the goal. I never cross, and I don't do tricks. When I see a gap in the defence, I exploit it, otherwise I keep a lot of possession.

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      1. disparate dan - a reasonabl…
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        14 years, 6 months ago

        sounds like a shit and frustrating waste of time that game

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        1. Attila the Bum
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 6 months ago

          Handily enough I know someone who has reviewed it *cough click me link cough cough*

          Its good when you get the hang of it.

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          1. disparate dan - a reasonabl…
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 6 months ago

            lol at the arthritis title

            give me fifa 96 any day! snestastic

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      2. O Fenomeno
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        14 years, 6 months ago

        Well I am Newcastle and I don't really have many fast players and I can't seem to take it past anyone even with my fastest players. The only player on my team that can score is Huntelaar...

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        1. Attila the Bum
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 6 months ago

          For Newcastle play a 4-2-3-1 formation

          __________Ba________

          Jonas__Ben Arfa__Obertan

          _____Cabaye_Tiote____

          Santon_Colo_S.Taylor_Simpson

          means you have a really pacey attack.

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          1. O Fenomeno
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 6 months ago

            Yeah I play that but with Huntelaar up top (he is as slow as tar though). And I lost Cabaye for 4 months first day of Season so got McEachran in the middle.

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        2. VarunK
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 6 months ago

          And don't be afraid of the back pass, you don't always have to move forward. Keeping the ball will also help you help concede less.

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          1. Attila the Bum
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 6 months ago

            Bigger emphasis generally on keeping the ball in this game, really annoying sometimes when you're chasing the computer trying to get the fricking ball back.

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          2. O Fenomeno
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 6 months ago

            Yeah I nearly always end up having to go sideways or backwards with the edge of the box getting very congested.

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    2. Attila the Bum
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      Best website for FIFA tips (well certainly for improving your VP) is http://blameyourany.com/

      What exactly are you finding hard about scoring? Crosses, long range, scoring in general? Not finding scoring goals that much of a problem, but struggling to stop conceding them.

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      1. Johnny Unitas
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 6 months ago

        I played entirely on manual last night, and I actually found scoring from crosses easier, because they don't take that seemingly predetermined curling flight into the box straight to the defender in front of you.

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        1. Attila the Bum
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 6 months ago

          I'll have to give manual crossing another go, was getting soooo frustrated by beating players only to hoof it straight out.

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      2. O Fenomeno
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 6 months ago

        Crosses are OK got a couple of goals from crosses, I seem to get congested on the edge of the box and all my shots are getting blocked (I am in a season not VP), any shot from long range goes wide and the only way I can get a goal from one on ones is getting penalties...

        Thanks for the link.

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        1. Attila the Bum
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 6 months ago

          All about holding that finesse button for the one on ones. And timing.

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          1. O Fenomeno
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 6 months ago

            Finesse button?

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            1. Attila the Bum
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
              14 years, 6 months ago

              R1 for me (PS3) also good to put curl on a long - mid range shot using the finesse button.

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    3. Johnny Unitas
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      While I generally play with Arsenal online, I find when I come up against anyone who plays Barcelona, Messi is a destroyer of the most organised defence I can mount.

      I think patience is the biggest asset in this years game, in defence and in attack. The dribble feature can be used to beat defenders time and time again, and player runs are more intuitive now so I find ball over the top works a treat. Also, snap shots, even under-powered at the keeper are spilled more often than not for a tap in. This seasons game is even better for the quick skillful players, use the likes of Messi/Nani/Walcott/Aguero to dance around defenders and the dribble abilities of same allow you to wait for a player to break free.

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      1. Attila the Bum
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 6 months ago

        Why do you play as Arsenal? Agree with your comment btw. 🙂

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        1. Johnny Unitas
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 6 months ago

          Arteta/Wilshere are really solid on the ball, good dribblers/passers, and I like the speed of Gervinho and Walcott flanking Van Persie, I just like the formation to be honest, and don't like being too predictable playing with Barcelona like a lot of people do online, I was playing with United most of the first week, but I found more of a balance to the Arsenal team.

          I also LOVE City, Aguero is a beast, and plays very like Messi in the game, the precision dribbling feature really emphasizes the skillful quick players this year.

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          1. VarunK
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 6 months ago

            Try using Ryo Miyaichi. He's not that good at crossing. But he is faster than gervinho, who I've found is not excellent crossing or delivering the final ball himself.

            And also try the 4-4-2 formation with Walcott and RVP up front, it works wonders for me to split the defence with a pass and have walcott run onto it. No one can catch up.

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          2. O Fenomeno
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 6 months ago

            What is all this about dribbling? Do I need to hold a button to dribble?

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            1. Attila the Bum
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
              14 years, 6 months ago

              🙂
              You're taking the mickey aren't ya? L2 (PS3) does the fancy flicks and that, have a good look at the link I posted above. Will answer all your questions.

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              1. O Fenomeno
                • 15 Years
                14 years, 6 months ago

                😆 I wish I was, was wondering how to do tricks. I will do some research on that link so thanks.

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    4. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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      14 years, 6 months ago

      'tis a sh1t game

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      1. Attila the Bum
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 6 months ago

        Or are you shit at it? 😛

        Honestly its difficult, more difficult than the other FIFA's but I really like it.

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      2. Hunter X Hunter
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 6 months ago

        +1

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  6. IceMan DB
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    14 years, 6 months ago

    Currently on my wildcard and thinking if I should get Santon in for Simpson now that his place isn't secure anymore, what do you guys think?

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    1. tosey
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      talk on here that santon will play LB in r.taylors place and simpson stays RB

      im wildcarding in 2 weeks so interested in how the next 2 weeks go

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      1. IceMan DB
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah I wish I had waited till GW11 but now i'm in a real spot of bother. If Santon's nailed on then im just going to play safe and go with him, don't have a choice really. 🙁

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      2. IceMan DB
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 6 months ago

        Also who in your opinion is the best 4.0 defender, i'm currently leaning towards Boyata because of Bolton's fixtures but i'm open to more suggestions!

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        1. tosey
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 6 months ago

          with cheap defenders its all about the rotation so depends who else u have tbh

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    2. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      There is a tweet about the situation just popped up

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    3. Attila the Bum
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      I wouldn't. Santon, Simpson, R.Taylor - all risky.

      Just get S.Taylor, but to be fair, with our upcoming fixtures why would you want a Newcastle defender?

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      1. IceMan DB
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 6 months ago

        True that, your fixtures do become really tough after GW11 so might take Simpson out anyway.

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  7. div
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 6 months ago

    I Have 3 Man U players, currently thinking of replacing Phil Jones. Do you reckon 3 is too many and what's your thoughts on Jones is a definitely starter?

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    1. Life's Very Good
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      u dont need 3 until GW11. Do Jones -> Enrique

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      1. div
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 6 months ago

        I have got Enrique, R Taylor, N Taylor, Ward & Jones with no cash.

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        1. Dream United
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 6 months ago

          i would keep jones.... but if u really want him out then
          Do Jones --> Walker.... then u can bring smalling or evans back if needed...

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  8. O Fenomeno
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 6 months ago

    Borussia Dortmund are a great price tonight, get on.

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    1. disparate dan - a reasonabl…
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      14 years, 6 months ago

      odds?

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      1. O Fenomeno
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 6 months ago

        11/10 on PP.

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    2. Arse Craic
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      O Fenomeno, just checked your Bergkamp link. Do you remember this assist? Sheer magic.
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYBUdi7ezHg&feature=related

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      1. O Fenomeno
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah what feet he had, done some magical stuff in his time. This goal against Spurs is one of my favorites, what a first touch.

        http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URsskQn5sSE

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    3. Portsmouth Bubblejet
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      14 years, 6 months ago

      Erm... before placing a bet, I'd make sure first that the game is going ahead. There's currently fighting going on between Greek police and demonstrators in Athens right in front of Borussia Dortmund's hotel. There are road-blocks everywhere too. Here's a video of events released by the club.

      http://yfrog.com/fk6vpz

      The big problem for Dortmund in recent weeks has been converting the many chances that they'll create. And their key striker Barrios has failed a fitness test today, which means that they'll be reliant on Lewandowski for goals. It worked at the weekend when they won 2-0 at Werder Bremen though. Better news in defence - it looks like Lukasz Piszczek will be fit to play.

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      1. O Fenomeno
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers PB, yeah they haven't been taking their chances but they should have way too much for Olympiakos who seem to be in trouble.

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  9. VarunK
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 6 months ago

    Can anyone convince me that removing Cabaye and Nani to bring in VDV and Murphy is not that bad a move?

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    1. Attila the Bum
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      ****KLAXON****

      Short to mid term it could be alright.

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  10. Jimjam
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 6 months ago

    Current team for this week:

    Given (Vorm)
    Kompany, Bosingwa, Simpson (Brown, NTaylor)
    Nani, Silva, Ramsey, Cabaye (Dyer)
    Aguero, Suarez, Adebayor

    1 free, 1.0 in bank.

    No idea what to do with my transfer- should I save it?

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    1. MAD
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      Save it.

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  11. MAD
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    14 years, 6 months ago

    Best Taarabt replacement:

    Bale
    Modric
    Walters
    Petrov
    Eagles
    An. Other

    8.4m to spend...

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    1. Attila the Bum
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      Walters or Petrov for me. Or Modric. One of those.

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    2. Manamongst
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      Eagles, I think with the current changes Coyle has made he and Reo Coker have wrenched influence in the mid from other clowns. They'll more importantly have role players now like Pratley and Ricardo Gardner to actually give him service out wide. And with two home games: Sunderland (Bardsley), Swansea (A) (Taylor) and Stoke (Marc Wilson ??wtf??) I like his chances. And @ 5.3 mil and 4.3% ownership, you could do worse. As a former Modric owner, I would stay away. Can't say anything bad about the others, in the end it's on you.

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      1. MAD
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks for the reply... Eagles could be a good choice. Getting him would enable me to upgrade Suarez to Rooney if needed. At 5.3m it doesn't feel as bad if he fails either 😛

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        1. Manamongst
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 6 months ago

          Also gives you more formation options too. He won't look great every week like those Jarvis' (and cabaye, and Taarabt, and N'Zogs) that cost a little too much and don't seem to do anything. That is the appeal I'm finding with a Moses, he won't part the seas but he does stick his feet in the water everyday. Cheers.

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  12. TonyVilliers
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    14 years, 6 months ago

    Ronney>Suarez = madness????

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    1. Arse Craic
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      I made that change last week....and asked the same question. Apparently its not madness.

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    2. Life's Very Good
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      14 years, 6 months ago

      wont be madness this week 🙂

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      1. TonyVilliers
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 6 months ago

        I'm thinking over the next three weeks and hope a price change doesn't bite me in the ass. Mind you I could get rid of Bongy for Sturridge and make up the difference.

        Then next three weeks would be RVP, Suarez, Bongy/Sturridge

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  13. Clarkie
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    14 years, 6 months ago

    Silva for 1/2 points this week

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  14. hillbillypete
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 6 months ago

    Rooney and Dyer out for:

    1. Suarez and Mata
    2. Suarez and Gerrard
    3. Sturridge and Gerrard

    ???

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    1. Chris_White
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      3 (given that gerrard is 100% and is nailed-on)

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    2. Al Fresco
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      Its a close call but I'd go Suarez and Mata ... possibly cos they are both in my team.

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    3. Manamongst
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      1

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  15. Chris_White
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 6 months ago

    Just made myself somekind of a transferplan for the next GW's

    This week: Rooney & SWP > Suarez & Silva (Imo worth a 4 pt hit in the long run, maybe not this GW?)
    Next week: RVP > Aguero
    ...
    GW11: Mata > Nani
    GW12: Suarez > Sturridge
    GW13: Aguero > RVP/Rooney
    ...

    Figure Silva has the better chance of racking points than SWP this week, despite playing at OT? Not sure tho, Chelsea have been conceding and considering SWP's "free role" he could bag a goal or an assist.. Could of course wait till next GW and do a double then, but I guess now its better doing it this week.

    Also, which is better of RVP/Rooney from GW13 and on? Assuming i have got Nani as Utd cover and Ramsey as Arsenal..

    Thanks for any advice!

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    1. Clarkie
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      Silva for 1 / 2 points this week

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      1. Chris_White
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 6 months ago

        Same goes for SWP i reckon..my sub is Dyer, worth playing him before SWP/Silva?

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      2. Manamongst
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 6 months ago

        He looked bad condition-wise last night for sure. But there's no way he gets half points their next CL match isn't until Nov. And with Kolarov and Zabaleta on the bench there won't be the robotic huffed crosses (and subsequent loss of possession) from Lolarov and the lack of athletic support from Zabs (see Micah). There will probably be 30-40% more passes taking place. I've never seen him cramp-up before, but he did last night and that is troubling for sure.

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    2. unoaime
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      Consider vDV over Silva.

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      1. Chris_White
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 6 months ago

        Been thinking about it, but I feel sick having zero City coverage in offense..

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        1. Chris_White
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 6 months ago

          altho im probably getting Aguero next week, so will have to think about it 😉

          just not sure about VdV...playing 60 mins limits his potential, although he has maximized it lately

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  16. unoaime
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 6 months ago

    Given, Ruddy
    Kompany, Bosingwa, Simpson, Brown, Wilkinson
    Mata, Silva, Arteta, Moses, Dyer
    Rooney, Dzeko, Sturridge

    2 free transfers with 2.4 in the bank.

    Dzeko to Suarez if he's not gonna get banned, otherwise it's Adebayor i'm getting. Arteta to Ramsey too sideways? Welcome to all suggestions, thanks in advance.

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    1. Chris_White
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      Dzeko > Suarez imo (Maybe replace with Ade from GW12?)
      Arteta to Ramsey is fine, tho you should maybe consider Walters for the next weeks. Kind fixtures, he' on pens and playing OOP 😉

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      1. unoaime
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 6 months ago

        Doing them 2 would leave me with 4 in the bank (Ramsey). Getting Walters in this GW doesn't seem worth it considering hes away at Arsenal.

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        1. Chris_White
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 6 months ago

          sorry mate was thinking about from GW10 and on..lack of sleep here 😛 But yeah Ramsey for Arteta would be natural for me 😉 Having 4 in the bank gives u loads of options

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  17. Freshy
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    • 15 Years
    14 years, 6 months ago

    UFCL question

    Have A. Frei as captain from yesterday
    not letting me change to Messi
    do yellow cards nix captain transfer?

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    1. Freshy
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      my bad
      tried to drag captin instead of just clicking the new

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      1. Chris_White
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 6 months ago

        😀

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  18. Mota
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    14 years, 6 months ago

    I'm bringing either M Petrov or Eagles in.

    Which option would you prefer:
    1)
    Arteta and Eagles for GW9 [I also have RvP]
    Walters and Eagles from GW10 onwards with enough cash to do Buzsaky -> Brunt/Sess in GW12
    2)
    Barton and Petrov for GW9
    Walters and Petrov from GW10 onwards with ~1.2M in the bank (useless to upgrade Buzsaky in midfield)
    ?

    Factors:
    - neither Petrov nor Eagles are undroppable (am I right in thinking that Petrov is probably more likely to be dropped with Klasnic back?)
    - Eagles's excellent individual performance against Wigan was far better than Petrov who was covered by 3 Wigan players
    - Eagles has been very inconsistent so far, Petrov's form is low
    - ... [more factors welcome!]

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  19. div
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    14 years, 6 months ago

    Thoughts on defender for 4.5, to replace R Taylor...

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    1. Chris_White
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      http://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/sport-columnists/black-white/taylor_s_the_right_man_for_job_on_the_left_1_3885735

      Would hold onto him if I were you 😉

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      1. div
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        14 years, 6 months ago

        I think Santos might replace him, was going to keep him in this week.

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        1. Chris_White
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          14 years, 6 months ago

          Yeah i dunno what will happen there, almost seems like Simpson is the one being replaced if anyone atm

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    2. Freshy
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      14 years, 6 months ago

      worst transfer ever

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      1. heartsattack
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        14 years, 6 months ago

        Dunno about that I bought Jordan Henderson in for Nasri around gameweek 4.

        Now that was a shocking transfer.

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        1. Manamongst
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          14 years, 6 months ago

          Yeah..we have a win...

          wait a minute this just in, Manamongst made the Steven Taylor out for Stephen Ward Bagonwheel trade..

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  20. davemac001
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    14 years, 6 months ago

    Hart
    bosingwa-shawcross-enrique
    barton-jarvis-nani-petrov
    rooney-RVP(c)-long

    bogdan-kompany-de laet-ferguson

    I have one free transfer & 0.5 in the bank

    Any advice would be appreciated, an early wildcard is looking tempting.

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    1. Gaz Downright
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      there is a wildcard around gw 18.
      from the looks of it, you can hold on until then

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      1. davemac001
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        14 years, 6 months ago

        cheers, I didnt realise that. my fear is that I have 7 starters this week that are playing against each other.

        nani rooney VS hart.
        bosingwa VS barton.
        RVP VS Shawcross

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    2. Rui
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      14 years, 6 months ago

      Shocking bench - I would WC.

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      1. Gaz Downright
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        • 15 Years
        14 years, 6 months ago

        wildcard over a bench? that is not sound advice mate

        it needs some changes though - preferably all your 15 players should be nailed on starters

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  21. Carroll to the rescue
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    14 years, 6 months ago

    Thoughts on my team pleasee:

    Given (Vorm)
    Kompany Bosingwa Simpson (Ward, De Laet--ignore him)
    Gerrard(c) Mata Silva Walters (Ferguson--ignore him too)
    Agbonlahor Adebayor(vc) Rooney

    I've taken a 4pt. hit..Thoughts?????

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    1. Dream United
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      perfact... if i were u,
      I would play ward for kompany
      only for this week though

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  22. unoaime
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    14 years, 6 months ago

    Given, Ruddy
    Kompany, Bosingwa, Simpson, Brown, Wilkinson
    Mata, Silva, Arteta, Moses, Dyer
    Rooney, Dzeko, Sturridge

    2 free transfers with 2.4 in the bank.

    Any suggestions?

    My plan is Dzeko and Arteta > Suarez and Ramsey

    I really want to take a punt on Bale vs Blackburn but can't afford it unless i don't get Ramsey in. All suggestions welcome.

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    1. unoaime
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      14 years, 6 months ago

      Heh, bit of an old post to put this in.

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