[sbu_large_image] Preamble
5 May 2012 1123 comments
Mark Mark
Share:

Just for once, I’m going to indulge myself this morning. Much as I’ve tried to find some contentious issues amongst the team sheets, I’ve struggled to surface any real worries to haunt us going into the 11.30 deadline.

There are few questions left unanswered – yes you probably need Wayne Rooney or Robin Van Persie, maybe both. While neither myself, or the good men of the press, feel that Jonny Evans will be fit to start on Sunday. Unless there was mind games at play. Unless Sir Alex now has his young centre-back down as a crucial joker in the pack, a trump card to be played close to his chest. As Ferguson said, “unlikely”.

The only real conundrum in front of the United boss, and us Fantasy managers, concerns the United wingers (again). Having dumped Antonio Valencia at the Etihad, what route does Ferguson take for the must-win at home to Swansea?

Across the press it seems a given that Valenica will make a return. Only the Guardian keep the Ecuadorian on the timber, starting with a Nani/Ashley Young combination on their flanks. Intriguingly, they’re the only paper to offer Nani hope of a start: the rest opt for Young in tandem with Valencia. Personally, I feel Nani’s goal power gives him the edge other both his rivals: United need to win and Nani is their most direct player, offering the bigger goal threat of the three from out wide.

So there you go then. We can sit back and let the deadline pass and get ready to settle down for the season showpiece. No really.

I’m pretty sure that FA Cup final day used to rival Christmas in our house. The BBC made a grand meal of it and I lapped it up like a deprived moggy. Live football was novelty enough, but this was a whole day of build up, including a Cup Final Question of Sport and a camera on the team bus watching Steve Foster playing cards with Jimmy Case. Blissful times.

Nowadays we’ll probably get Jamie Redknapp in a cling film grey suit and a load of jazzy graphics played over the XX. It doesn’t feel the same.

Of course, the magic has gone because I’ve been spoiled. I’ve got live football coming out of my Sky Plus sponsored ears. I don’t need a spy-cam in the team buss, I can go on Twitter if I want to peer into the unmagnificent lives of the modern footballer. Ten minutes of that and I miss Steve Foster’s headband that little bit more.

Don’t get me wrong, I really hope the Wembley final is a spectacle. It just feels sad that, as a neutral, the overexposure has killed the thrill of what used to be a grand event. The same thing happens if you watch too much porn. Apparently.

There’s more live football on the schedule next season. That’s all good; they can keep pushing Jamie Redknapp’s inappropriate trousers our way. Thankfully, we’ve got Fantasy Football to liven things up.

Enjoy the Gameweek.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

    1. Mark
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 19 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah, nice link. I changed our pred lineup first thing this morning feeling the same.

      Open Controls
    2. Bad Pen
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      That makes me feel better about making a defensive FT this week, cheers Demi.

      Open Controls
    3. Funkyav
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Demi any early Arsenal Team news?

      Im thinking of putting gibbs in but wondering if SAntos might start?

      Open Controls
      1. Demí
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        Should definitely be Gibbs starting FunkyAV. Norwich are a good team going forward, he's a better defender and Arsenal need to win. Gibbs has been 1st choice when both are fit. He'll start today.

        Open Controls
  1. reshardo
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Who to play Ben arfa or S Kelly?????

    Open Controls
  2. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Cisse>Jelly?
    Hit hte confirm Button?

    Open Controls
    1. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      *the*

      Open Controls
      1. Solenya
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        No sir.
        Jelly is not as prolific as Cisse.

        Open Controls
  3. SneakyPete
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Whom are you captaining Mark ? 😀

    Open Controls
    1. Mark
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 19 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      I can't tell you...there could be mini-league eyes on this! 😉

      Open Controls
      1. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        Can you help me out Mark?
        See Above.

        Open Controls
        1. Mark
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 19 Years
          14 years, 1 month ago

          if you're chasing and your opponent has Cisse then, yeah, looks a good route.

          Open Controls
      2. Ivz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        Mark.. Who to play: Siggy or mcclean?
        Should I take a hit on defence: Evans Skrtel Lescott (Turner Caulker)
        Already did 4 point hit: adebayor/Cisse - Rvp/Rooney
        Team:
        Schwarzer
        Evans skrtel lescott
        bale dempsey Vdv Mcclean(Or Siggy)
        Rooney (vc) Rvp (c) Jelavic

        Great site by the way. I`m getting lots of other people from norway to be members next season!

        Open Controls
        1. Mark
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 19 Years
          14 years, 1 month ago

          I'd probably play McClean although it's a real coin toss. Actually, as you have Schwarzer, I'd be tempted to go Siggy. Wouldn't take a hit with that defence, particularly having already taken one up front - you have Turner in if Evans doesn't make it.

          Open Controls
          1. Ivz
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 1 month ago

            Thanks Mark!

            Good luck with the games today!

            Open Controls
  4. archie70
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Stig or McLean to bench?

    Open Controls
    1. archie70
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Who to bench Sig or Mcclean? Think Mcclean has easier route to goals or assists?

      Open Controls
  5. Gareth J
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Will Gallas start this week?

    Open Controls
    1. Goonther
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      F Gallas

      Open Controls
    2. Audere
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Depends if King is fit to play, if he is then Gallas won't play

      Open Controls
  6. Darkwood Dub
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Torres/Ade > Jelly/Roon done for -4.

    2.5M remaining in the bank, should i upgrade JEvans? (already have Terry, Verm and will play Kelly if Evans doesnt make it)

    Open Controls
  7. IceMan DB
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Start Barfa or Siggy?

    Open Controls
    1. mouldy_uk
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Barfa

      Open Controls
      1. ۩۞۩Tommo727™۩۞۩
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        Siggy for me

        Open Controls
  8. the Chaser
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    help me out please guys

    Nani in for no hit
    or
    Moses and Vermaelen in for -4??

    would be losing Gerrard (lol) and potentially Simpson.

    Open Controls
    1. Solenya
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Moses and Vermaelen.
      Nani is too much of a rotation risk for me.
      I am going for the same two or Maloney for Moses

      Open Controls
  9. Solenya
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Repost-lost at the end of last page

    Malony or Moses to get in?
    Very tough,can anybody reason out either of the one's inclusion.

    Open Controls
    1. the Chaser
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      I was thinking Maloney as more of a differential, but then he missed awhole game 2 GW ago and only came on for what 32 mins the one after - not worth the risk IMO

      Open Controls
      1. Jairzinho
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        To be fair, he was injured and he is fit now

        But I still say Moses

        Open Controls
    2. Jairzinho
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      I gone for Moses because he is better

      Open Controls
  10. ReinaMan
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Play 2 of: Petrov, Cisse and Moses

    Open Controls
    1. andres
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Moses, cisse

      Open Controls
    2. SneakyPete
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Cisse and Moses

      Open Controls
  11. i hate leeds
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    who do i bring in verm or nani current defence is
    simpson, evans, enrique, rangel, lescott
    vdv, dempsey, bale, hba, dyer

    (a)nani
    (b)verm

    what do ye think guys please let me know what ye think thanks

    Open Controls
    1. oliver89
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Simpson evans and rangel are doubtful.... if none of them play you're a man down

      Open Controls
    2. mouldy_uk
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      b if you are leading your leagues
      a if you are chasing points (and like a gamble)

      Open Controls
  12. oliver89
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Quick Question.... which midfielder to leave out:

    Siggy/valencia/demps/sess/pineaar

    Have RVP / Aguero / Cisse up front

    cheers guys!!

    Open Controls
  13. Tim
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    evans to smalling worth a punt???

    Open Controls
    1. andres
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      No

      Open Controls
    2. floydy_floyd
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Not one bit

      Open Controls
  14. snowman
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Rooney or rvp who you going for as captain?

    Open Controls
    1. Rats Ass
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Rooney. Van Persie. No, Rooney. No, Van Persie.

      Rooney.

      I think...

      Open Controls
    2. floydy_floyd
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Rvp

      Open Controls
    3. mouldy_uk
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      RVP

      Open Controls
    4. snowman
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      rvp it is! Good luck all

      Open Controls
    5. Rats Ass
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Why are so many people going for RVP over Rooney? It doesn't look that clearcut to me.

      Open Controls
  15. mr. inconspicuous
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Is Clichy nailed on to play the remaining games? Can't afford Kompany and my rival has Lescott

    Open Controls
    1. Optimus.
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      neither wing backs are ever nailed on

      Open Controls
    2. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      i would say yes at the mo

      Open Controls
    3. applebonkers
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      the way he is playing yes, definitely. best left back in the league at the moment

      Open Controls
    4. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Yes. 2 must win games to go, no rotation.

      Open Controls
    5. oliver89
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      I think Clichy is very likely to play the last two, but you never know

      Open Controls
    6. andres
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Clichy is in good form and seems to have earned a spot in the starting lineup. I am also thinking of getting him. Would have to be for a hit though, not sure if it is worth it.
      The alternative is to play rangel...

      Open Controls
  16. unoaime
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    No Rooney, is that crazy?

    Open Controls
      1. unoaime
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        I....don't get it. 🙁

        Open Controls
    1. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      No.
      I also don't have him.

      Open Controls
  17. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    tell you what , it nce not taking an 8 point hit this week 😉

    Open Controls
    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      +42. 🙂

      Open Controls
    2. stufail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Just a 4 point hit for me :/

      Open Controls
  18. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Changes. Ch-ch-ch-changes!

    Open Controls
    1. SneakyPete
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      😀

      Para Para Paradise -_-

      Open Controls
      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        😀

        Open Controls
    2. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      turn and face the strange indeed

      Open Controls
    3. Retro
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Lets's hope there'll be Dancing In The Streets.

      Open Controls
  19. choppers13
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    A) Cech (liv)
    B) Bogdan (WBA)

    Open Controls
  20. The Glory Hunters
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    I know conventional wisdom has Man Utd thashing Swansea, however they won't want to drop points so I think it will be quite tight at least for the first hour - then it depends if the Swans capitulate or not. Anyway this is why I am going with capt RVP.

    Do I play Ox or BenArfa? or take a hit for Moses or Maloney?

    Open Controls
  21. reshardo
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Who to play Ben arfa or S Kelly?????
    Heeeeeeelp????

    Open Controls
  22. alberto_gunners
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Which one for a 4 point hit: (rival 11 points behind me has Cisse and Rooney)

    A) Papiss Cisse --> Rooney
    B) Jelavic --> Rooney

    Open Controls
  23. Tin of Directors
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone think Rafael will be back this weekend?

    Open Controls
    1. reshardo
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Defo be back get him in man u to score at least 6

      Who to play Ben arfa or S Kelly?????

      Open Controls
  24. phantasm
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Just did Cisse > RVP (C). Hopefully it will secure my ML but I feel it wont improve my rank this GW.

    Open Controls
  25. Wilfried Bony M
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Bale or Dempsey a 4 point hit? To cover a rival

    Open Controls
    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      to get in...demps this week

      Open Controls
    2. mouldy_uk
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      depends who it is for, dempsey if either

      Open Controls
      1. Wilfried Bony M
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        He has both I have neither. Damage limitation

        Open Controls
  26. floydy_floyd
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Start Mcclean or sogoodson??

    Open Controls
    1. Wilfried Bony M
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      McClean. Utd defence at OT will be ironclad after the everton fiasco

      Open Controls
  27. TheBabyfacedAssassin
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    mig (vorm)
    mcauley Evans bosingwa (Turner Simpsons)
    bale VdV Demps pienaar (siggy)
    RvP Ade Cisse

    1FT and 0.9£. Stay or do cisse>jel + bale/siggy>X (4pt hit)?

    Open Controls
  28. Willis.
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Which of the following transfers is worth a hit?

    A) Sissy -> Moses

    B) Cissie -> Rooney

    C) Both

    Open Controls
    1. mouldy_uk
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      a

      Open Controls
  29. Retro
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    I'm interested in posters who are in close mini-league contests.

    Last year I had to finish 260 in the world to win mine.

    This year my main rival is 480 in the world and I have no chance.

    That's a tough mini-league!

    Open Controls
    1. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      I'm top 2k, 17 points behind rival. About 200 points clear in my other mini league.

      Open Controls
    2. Goonther
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      ranked 9k and my ML leader is ranked 3k......45pts between us..I made up 50pts last GW with a score of 142...i got 2 weeks to make it up!! did Pienaar > Moses and Cisse > Hernandez for big differentials

      Open Controls
    3. TorresMagic™
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Mine is close but the winner probably won't make the top 1K this season. Last year I won & just made the top 1K.

      Open Controls