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Scout Scribbles – Rooney Expected to Be Fit for Newcastle Game

25 November 2011 558 comments
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Wayne Rooney is set to be fit for tomorrow’s game with Newcastle. Chris Samba looks unlikely to play for Blackburn at Stoke, while Villa will check on Stiliyan Petrov’s sore hamstring later today. It’s a quick Scribbles this morning, ahead of a busy Friday..

Sir Alex Ferguson gave Wayne Rooney’s Fantasy owners something to smile about earlier today. The Man United boss confirmed in his regular Friday morning press conference that he feels Rooney will be fit for tomorrow’s Old Trafford clash against Alan Pardew’s Newcastle. Rooney seems to have shaken off the hip problem he suffered at Swansea last weekend and having missed the midweek Champions League game with Benfica, is looking in good shape to feature.

Fergie announced that while he expects Anderson to be ruled out until February with an ongoing knee problem, he is delighted with the defensive cover now coming back ahead of tomorrow’s game:

Smalling’s fitness is a boost and Rafael is also back, so the defensive part of the team is OK.

Peter Grant is confident that Gabby Agbonlahor and Chris Herd will be available for Aston Villa’s game at Swansea on Sunday. The assistant manager gave an injury update earlier and confirmed Agbonlahor has had no reaction to his return from a hamstring problem, while Herd is looking likely to recover from a leg injury that forced him off at the end of Monday’s game at Spurs. Stiliyan Petrov, however, had a sore hamstring after the Spurs match and will be monitored after today’s training.

Blackburn boss Steve Kean revealed both Chris Samba and Martin Olsson are unlikely to make tomorrow’s game with Stoke. Kean is hopeful Michel Salgado can shake off a hamstring niggle that has bothered the right-back for a number of weeks now, while Ryan Nelsen will return to training with the first-team squad on Monday.

Arsene Wenger gave an update on injured full-backs Carl Jenkinson and Kieran Gibbs yesterday. The Gunners boss confirmed Jenkinson is out for three weeks and Gibbs another four, meaning Andre Santos will continue at left-back for the foreseeable future. Laurent Koscielny filled in at right-back last week and could continue there in Jenkinson’s absence, with Per Mertesacker and Thomas Vermaelen in the centre of defence.

Reports today suggest QPR are looking for a buyer for Adel Taarabt after finally losing patience with the Moroccan. Taarabt has been a bitter disappointment in the Premier League this season, with no goals or assists and the side looked a lot more compact without him at Stoke last weekend- the only problem with any possible deal is that his former club Spurs are entitled to 40% of the transfer fee.

The Mirror report James McCarthy is a doubt for Wigan’s trip to Sunderland with a groin problem. Hugo Rodallega could return to the Latics starting lineup tomorrow- the forward missed last week’s home clash against Blackburn due to a virus but has now recovered.

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  1. Dan
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    Ramsey > Walcott worth a free transfer?

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    1. Christina.
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      lol

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    2. jimski
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      Nah, save the money for spending elsewhere

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  2. Tabes
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    Ramsey or Denthre?

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    1. Kuqi Monster
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      I'd play drenthe

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    2. Darkwood Dub
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      Ramsey.

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    3. heco87
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      Ramsey

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    4. blue cheese
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      Drenthe

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    5. Tabes
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      Ahahahah 1-1 please more opinions 😉

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      1. sla9sa
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        Drenthe

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        1. V-2 Schneiderlin
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          Ramsey 🙂

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  3. Back on the horse
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    I think there will be goals galore in Nor -QPR. QPR are very attacking

    I'm backing >3.5 goals

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    1. sla9sa
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      I hope Pilks scores at least 2.5 of those goals!

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    2. @ImpressiveTackl
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      😯 I'm considering playing Barnett ahead of Wilkinson and Naylor (already got Vorm in goals)

      Am I mad?

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      1. Back on the horse
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        14 years, 5 months ago

        Well, I am basing this mainly after watching QPR away to Stoke at the weekend. They had a load of chances. Obv, it will be 0-0 now I've given a view....

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      2. gravless
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        Nah - go for it

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        1. Frazek
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          You're not Mad, you're Impressive Tackle. Mad is another poster. 🙂

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          1. @ImpressiveTackl
            • 15 Years
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            Ehhhhhh 😎

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            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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              14 years, 5 months ago

              You're not The Fonz, either! 😉

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  4. sla9sa
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    When will the price increase happen tonight or tomorrow morning?

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    1. beslowbowler
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      Normally at 4 AM

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    2. @ImpressiveTackl
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      Very very early tomorrow morning i.e. 2am or 3am

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    3. sla9sa
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      Cheers chaps!

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  5. J.Mata
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    IF Vdv is out should I do A or B?

    VDV and Welbeck out for

    A) Lampard & Yakubu
    B) Walcott & Adebayor

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    1. beslowbowler
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      B

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    2. sla9sa
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      A Lampard will slaughter the wolves!

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  6. beslowbowler
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    Now that Pulis has confirmed Sorensen to start ahead of Begovic http://www.football365.com/match/3465835/preview, are any Begovic owners just going to swap him for Sorensen? He's 0.9 cheaper!

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    1. Bubbles
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      Swapped him out for Vorm myself. Rotates lovely with my other keeper (Hennessey), and why I didn't get Sorensen is I wonder just how long Serenson is going to be ahead of Bego.

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      1. Bubbles
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        14 years, 5 months ago

        *Sorensen.

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      2. beslowbowler
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        14 years, 5 months ago

        I also have Hennessey. Considering either Vorm or Westwood to rotate with him. Probably going to go for Vorm though. Cheers

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  7. Kuqi Monster
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    start dyer (AVL) or moses (sun)?

    two great options I know!

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    1. Tabes
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      Dyer.

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      1. Kuqi Monster
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        yeah thats what I've got - cheers

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    2. Darkwood Dub
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      dyer.

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    3. beslowbowler
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      Dyer

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    4. @ImpressiveTackl
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      Dyer.

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    5. Bubbles
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      Dyer.

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  8. Djerbil
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    My sixth sense is tinkiling me to drop Kompany to the bench and play Warnock.... is that a correct decision??

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  9. blip
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    Dzeko -> Adebayor for a guaranteed start? And, hopefully, some goals...

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    1. sla9sa
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      Dzeko will start this week Ballo is sick (ok just fever) and he is unlikely to play three games in 7days

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  10. @ImpressiveTackl
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    Am I right in concluding Adebayor hasn't had a price rise this week? Shocking.

    Considering the news on VDV's injury, what do the good folk of FFS think of an Aguero > Adebayor move this week? (for a free of course)

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      Kool beanz.

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

        http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2H-ab_4AWS8

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    2. sla9sa
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      Aguero will start this week But anfield is a terrible place of man city and they would be down in confidence after Naploi. I have silva, I am thinking of swapping him with Lamps this week, still pondering. Although most people here are keeping faith in silva

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      1. @ImpressiveTackl
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        I am definitely keeping Hi-Ho.

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      2. sla9sa
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        *for not of man city

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  11. blue cheese
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    Mini-league rival has Torres. Should I be worried ??

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    1. gravless
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      big time

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    2. heco87
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      Not.At.All.

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    3. sla9sa
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      Yes, there will be a massacre! I am expecting 4+ goals from Chelsea in that game! If Torres plays, he would run riot.

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    4. blue cheese
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Hmm !! 🙁
      Hope Van Percival delivers for me.

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    5. udit
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      about his team or his mental condition?

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      1. blue cheese
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        Lol. Team obviously. If it was the latter, I'd be happy(in fantasy terms, that is) !! 🙂

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  12. heco87
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    Will VDV price become protected?

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    1. gravless
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      not at all

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  13. RoysCallerAnne
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    The Rooney news is good for me, only WCed him in last week. Obviously, my plan was to keep 2 FTs for next, having just WCed....so am I good to go this week?.....My main dilemna is should I start BAE ahead of Wilko?......Thanks

    Vorm (Howard)
    Brown, Wilkinson, Jones (BAE, McAuley)
    VDV, Silva, Drenthe, Walters (Formica)
    Rooney(vc), RVP(c), Bentner.

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

      Go for BAE, stoke will probably concede, even though I have 2 sto defenders 🙁

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    2. jimnastics
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
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      Anderson major crocked and Clev still not fit = midfield for Rooney.

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      1. RoysCallerAnne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
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        Thanks for the replies...sorry I re-posted on the new Micah Richards post!

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  14. Frazek
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    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    New Post, by the way. Something about a moderate right back.

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  15. FF Dirtbag
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    SO anyone thinking VDV -> Bale?

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    1. sla9sa
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Probably majority of VDV owners

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  16. Drip Doctor
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    Hopefully vdv will tweet to let us know again!

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  17. Smudger’s Dirty Dozen
    • 14 Years
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    Vorm (De Gea)
    Enrique, Jones, Brown (Simpson, Wilkinson)
    Sinclair, VDV, Silva, Walters (Ramsey)
    RVP, Ba, Dzeko

    Now considering 'rumours', would any of the following transfers be a good idea...
    VDV - Bale
    Dzeko - Adebayor
    Ramsey - Sessegnon

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    1. sla9sa
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      All make sense but Dzeko is likely to start this week. But anfield will be a difficult placenfor man city.

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      1. theotherguy
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        14 years, 5 months ago

        I thought Old Trafford would be...

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  18. Bishopool
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    This weeks defence?

    In my team: Richards, Enrique, Simpson, Wilkinson, Barnett. Who to play?! I will choose 3!

    Main questions: Does ManC deliver at Anfield? Same question for Nor v QPRs? Also Stoke has been defencively very poor, but home fixture and Blackburn, favourable?

    Sb help me out! 😀

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    1. sla9sa
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      They usually have a terrible time at anfield they lost 3-0 in April this year. I think man city has lost in 7 out of their 8 visits to anfield

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  19. sla9sa
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    Silva to Lampard for a 4 point hit?

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    1. Goodfish
      • 15 Years
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      Silliness.

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  20. stilicho
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    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Does anyone know how reliable a starter Turner is going to be for Sunderland? I'd prefer to get him in over Brown if he's going to play.

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  21. gers23
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    thoughts on my team plz!!! any obvious changes? already played my 1 free transfer!

    Westwood(Ruddy)

    Kompany/Wilkinson/Vermalaen(Enrique,Simpson)

    Silva/VDV/Walters/Dyer(Formic)

    RVP(c)/Aguero/Sturridge

    leaving VDV in,if he doesnt play formica will come in!!

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  22. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    I am having 1 free transfer......

    Bego vorm

    rich jones simp brown enrique

    lamp sliva bale walters dyer

    bendy dzeko rvp

    shall i change bego or transfer dzeko to ade ?

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

      Y transfer bego out when Vorm has quite a decent fixture rather get ade in he still hasn't had a price rise I suppose.

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  23. colin1201
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    any advice?

    given vorm
    brown hibbert enrique wilkinson simpson
    eagles ramsey mata dyer silva
    rvp suarez adebayor.

    3.6 in the bank with a transfer.
    shd i swap out suarez for hernandez?
    or would it serve to go for a yakubu/ bendtner?

    thanks

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  24. Nicti
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    VDV to bale till jan?
    This is giving me a headache.
    Thanks.

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  25. wimiw
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    PLEASE GIVE ME SOME FEEDBACK!

    Vorm
    Taylor-Jones-Kompany
    Drenthe-Mata-Silva-Walters-Sinclair
    RVP-Ade

    Subs: Suarez-Wilkinson-Mcauley

    I’m tempted to do Mata for walcott/bale

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  26. Nicti
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Shld I start Enrique or Rtaylor?

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

      Enrique

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  27. tm245
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    How bad is the Rodwell injury? I foolishly swapped Dempsey for Bale before I realized it was severe, so now I might have to take a hit unless Dyer can do something this weekend:
    Vorm
    Taylor Wilkinson Brown (Simpson)
    VDV Silva Bale Dyer (Rodwell)
    RVP Rooney Sturridge

    Is there a middie on the cheap who can justify a 4 pt hit to replace Dyer?

    Thanks.

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