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11 September 2012 888 comments
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Fantasy managers face an anxious wait after reports on Tuesday evening stated that Robin Van Persie was subbed off at half-time in Holland’s World Cup Qualifier due to a thigh knock. The Man United striker was replaced by Klaas-Jan Huntelaar for the second half of the 4-1 win over Hungary.

The Daily Mail were amongst the first news sources to report on the potential injury and they offer up a much tweeted quote from Dutch coach Louis van Gaal which, if confirmed, offers some reassurance on the extent of the problem…

“We took off Robin for precautionary measures. It doesn’t seem to be too serious, but you never know. We didn’t want to take any risks.”

Reports elsewhere are scarce at the time of writing, although the official site of the Dutch FA state that Van Persie did sustain a thigh injury and the BBC are also running a report. United have also recently picked up the news in their round-up of tonight’s international action…

“While Welbeck looked in good shape, the fitness of a fellow United forward could be a concern at Carrington as the Reds prepare for Saturday’s return to league action. Robin van Persie was substituted at half-time as the Netherlands won 4-1 in Hungary on Tuesday night, although quotes attributed to his national coach Louis van Gaal suggest the withdrawal was just a precautionary measure.”

With Shinji Kagawa missing Japan’s match with Iraq earlier on today due to a back problem, Sir Alex Ferguson may be facing an up-front headache for Saturday’s game with Wigan. Van Persie’s sensational form, which has harvested four goals in two starts since moving to Old Trafford, was set to make him an overwhelming armband candidate for Gameweek 4. Huge numbers have acquired his services across the Fantasy games in preparation for the Latics’ visit – they will be amongst many now hoping that the reported quotes are correct and that Van Persie’s withdrawal was no more than precautionary.

We’ll doubtless have more on this in the next 24-hours with Van Persie likely to undergo a full assessment back at Old Trafford.

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  1. Canadian Football
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    • 14 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    From a Fantasy perspective, the frustrating thing about RVP's injury status is that the situation will not be made clearer even after the SAF press conference.

    He could say one thing and do the opposite!

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    1. megatronaldinho
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      has he ever done otherwise?

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  2. FORCA INTER
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    oh dear,how serious RVP injuree is?

    i just read the news

    if signs are bad i haven no clue what to do with wc team

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    1. Canadian Football
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      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Simples....RVP>Torres and leave enough $$$ to get him back.

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    2. Drip Doctor
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      Adebayor would be my first choice. But it sounds like he was just taken off as a precaution.

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    3. tangtastic
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      SUAREZ

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    4. O Fenomeno
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      Jelavic. But RVP will be fine.

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  3. Yossi
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    Anyone else going Verm, Baines and 3 4.0's???

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    1. सनकी
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      id prefer one of baines/ivan, ridgwell, Reid + 2 cheapie.

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    2. Home Run Baker
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      Yes - I have that. Those 2 plus Gunter, Demel, Clyne. Life is good.

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      1. jamsiep
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        13 years, 7 months ago

        Got exactly that, but Gorkss instead of Gunter!

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        1. Home Run Baker
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          Good call. Saving of 0.1 😉

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          1. megatronaldinho
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            if they ever make a biopic of whoever that guy in your grav is, casting agents wud be missing a trick if they don't seek joseph gordon levitt. both a very good actor and looks just like him

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        2. Serendipity
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          Yup, Vermaelen, Baines, Demel, Clyne and Gorkss is my backline as well.

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  4. सनकी
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    13 years, 7 months ago

    di santo or lambert ?

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    1. Yossi
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      Christ....

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    2. O Fenomeno
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      13 years, 7 months ago

      To play? To bench? To buy?

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  5. China Mag
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    Well that would make my decision a whole lot easier!!

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  6. O Fenomeno
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    13 years, 7 months ago

    Van Persie got a knock like a dead leg or something and was just taken off as a precaution, he will be ready for Wigan.

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    1. China Mag
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      I was already leaning towards not getting him in though. The only reason that I would get him in is because EVERYONE else is! If there was a chance that he won't play, it gives me another reason not to get him.

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      1. In Like Flynn.
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        Wigan looks OK, but his next six look awful. A little niggle would just help persuade me.

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        1. Beavis
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          Fixtures are almost insignificant when it comes to a) RVP and b) Man Utd if they hit form.

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          1. In Like Flynn.
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            It's the "Almost" I'm looking for Beavis. 😉

            I think I can shuffle a couple of quality players around over the next seven GWs and come out on top.
            Anyway it will be fun to try.

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            1. Beavis
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              Best of luck. 😉

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  7. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
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    Please Rate:

    yes Davies is a risk but i got demel for backup.4.0 swansea defender more than a steal. But i think he will get a chance to cement his spot

    -----Jusii(Bego)-----
    Baines-Cuellar-Davies(Demel,Clyne)
    Michu-Santi-Hazard-Bale-(Guthrie)
    Berba-RVP-Tevez

    Cheers

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    1. Yossi
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      Berba-> Lambert

      Change your username aswell 😉

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      1. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
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        I will wait a few games before that decision. Fulham have good fixtures.

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  8. Home Run Baker
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    RVP injury
    Hilarious after all the WC mania.

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    1. @ImpressiveTackl
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      In what sense?

      Wildcarders will still have it active and can simply ship him on with profit if the injury is in anyway serious. Non-wildcarders will suffer more especially the knee jerking variety,

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      1. Canadian Football
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        +1 wc....might have an advantager here

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      2. bdwhite91
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        This non-wildcarder is perfectly fine.

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      3. megatronaldinho
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        dirty wildcarders. let them eat hake. on friday. until then pastries shall suffice

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    2. emperikal
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      I think its just a bit of a Fergie move to get RVP subbed off at half time in order to keep him fresh for Wigan personally 😉

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    3. Crouch Potato!
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      If you don't have him, you won't be smiling after Wigan game!

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  9. emperikal
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    13 years, 7 months ago

    How goes it lads? Been on vacation last few weeks so been out of the loop a bit. A rough start to the FPL season for me but that seems to be becoming a trend with me! I have managed to put the starts to a UCL team though in the downtime and would like to see what people think of my first effort on a squad.

    GK: Pyatov - Unnerstall

    DEF: Lichtsteiner - Alba - Rafael/Evra - Gibbs - Vida

    MID: Cazorla - Blasczykoswki - Valencia - Fayzulin - Lampard

    FWD: Messi - Ibrahimovic - Mandzukic

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    1. emperikal
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      13 years, 7 months ago

      0.5 in the bank as well if it matters 😆

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      1. Beavis
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        Don't really like Kuba. Would downgrade to Lucho Gonzalez maybe and upgrade Vida.

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        1. emperikal
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          Lucho has had a pretty good start to his season but he's burnt me many a year in this CL game. Kuba is also in pretty immense form with 3 G, 2 A in his last 4 games in all competitions. I could upgrade Vida to a 4.0 defender if I want. There's a few decent budget options floating about.

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          1. Beavis
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            • 14 Years
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            There's a lot of value in DFs in the CL fantasy due to RBs so perhaps upgrading Vida is a good idea to someone like Zenit 4.5, AC Milan 4.5, etc. Other than that, good team and a player like Kuba is obviously not a bad pick, just not my preferred one personally. Solid though, I like it.

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            1. emperikal
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              Very true. I'll look into a couple other options. Cheers for the response mate

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  10. bdwhite91
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    I say it all the time, but can we all remember that Z comes before R, always after C?

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    1. Home Run Baker
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      I have no idea what you just said.

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      1. bdwhite91
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        13 years, 7 months ago

        Cazorla, not Carzola...

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  11. Owd Big 'Ed
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    a) Morrison or Dyer?

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    1. Beavis
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      • 14 Years
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      Dyer for me unless you already have other SWA cover.

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    2. emperikal
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      Dyer

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  12. emperikal
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    Having Kagawa and RVP has me feeling a little uneasy at the moment though I must say...

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    1. Beavis
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      • 14 Years
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      I reckon Kagawa won't play and RVP will so you may have to either use the bench or take a 4 point hit. Hardly the end of the world.

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      1. emperikal
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        Fair enough 🙂

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      2. Crouch Potato!
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        Kagawa's injury doesn't sound that big a deal. according o reports, would imagine he will be fine.

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  13. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
    • 14 Years
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    Even if RVP is injured. Im sure Guthrie will get 18 points to make up for his loss.

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    1. Home Run Baker
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      Without a doubt ... over the next 9 GWs 😉

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      1. OPTA FPL
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        LOL...

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    2. megatronaldinho
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      hmmm i kinda agree with the request of a username alteration, as mooted above. u are one of the more intelligent posters-if one can waft away the air of sycophancy inherent in such voluble assertions- but if, for no real reason, you like avb, as i do, then i'd suggest you change it. maybe to something wot leaps over the nazi line in the sand. like 'goebbels goebbels turkey are our friends'

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      1. megatronaldinho
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        hmmthe nazi thing was very untoward. in retrospect. and any spect. jus thought that your actual username was a bit unkind. not on a hitleresque level. but lust a bit unfair. again, apologies

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  14. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
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    For me, the biggest concern will be captain choice as I don't have Santi. I would have to opt out for Hazard or Tevez, neither of which gives me great confidence given their fixtures.

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    1. RedForLife
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      What are you expecting to see out of Hazard this GW Pepin?

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      1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
        • 15 Years
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        To be honest, I am a bit worried given his performance in the Super Cup game and the two internationals. I'd be happy with 5 points.

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        1. RedForLife
          • 14 Years
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          Cheers.

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  15. RedForLife
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    Morning all. Well RVP has certainly set the cat amongst the pigeons.

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    1. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
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      Could do with him rested against Wigan.

      I doubt it will happen though.

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      1. RedForLife
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        As an owner not on a WC i'd like him to play. The problem is being a knock can u really rid him? Although on the other hand I was thinking of losing him as of next GW. Still have a FT, was looking at Santi, before the rise, but may have to wait now for further news?

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        1. In Like Flynn.
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          It's difficult with RVP taking up so much of a budget.

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          1. RedForLife
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            Does open up so many options to go without.

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            1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
              • 15 Years
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              You have the benefit of waiting a few days and seeing what the news are. I am no expert but I haven't heard of many bad thigh injuries. His knees and ankles were made of glass, if I recall correctly.

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  16. NLB
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    trying my luck at the CL fantasy game

    Who've you all picked for your GK combo?

    I have Helton and Malafeev for 8.5 combined...but they play on the same day.
    Any better combo for the same price?

    Cheers

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    1. joshandali13
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Malafeev and Muslera? Is Muslera nailed on? xD

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      1. NLB
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        haha I'm not the one to ask...don't know toooo much about non-PL teams!

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    2. bdwhite91
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      13 years, 7 months ago

      I've got Malafeev + Artur

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      1. NLB
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        Cheers, I've always liked Benefica too. thx mate

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        1. bdwhite91
          • 14 Years
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          No problem. I'm hoping it will work out well. Another keeper I looked at was Diego Alves. I'm going to try to start watching more Valencia matches.

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  17. SC not pearls before swine
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    13 years, 7 months ago

    Half Baked Prediction for the week: Newcastle will keep their first clean sheet of the season and fantasy owners of Jelly/Pienaar/Baines will be very frustrated.

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    1. RedForLife
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      Chuck in a Saylor a goal & i'd be wrapped!

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    2. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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      Don't see it I'm afraid, Krul a doubt, Coloccini a doubt, Simpson a doubt, Raylor out. Did I leave out any injured defenders? Case Closed.

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      1. megatronaldinho
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        raylor's a terrible defender anyway tbh, and not likely to start at the best of times. but i do agree with your message

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        1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
          • 14 Years
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          I saw from another post that you're a toon army fan, I guess that makes us sworn enemies now, you don't need to guess who I support... 😀

          Agreed on raylor, he's no naylor/saylor but he takes a mean free kick.

          I included raylor merely to elevate my point to another level, not only will newcastle concede but they will also never score a free kick ever again.

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      2. megatronaldinho
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        read my posts over the last two pages i ure seeking what presents itself as a nervous breakdown

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  18. NATSTER
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    Still RVP (c) unless any further news suggest he will be out. Santi (vc) though..

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    1. bdwhite91
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      Same boat 😀

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    2. RedForLife
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      R u on WC Nat?
      Do u have Hazard also?

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      1. NATSTER
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        No. WC still available and i have Hazard too. Do you consider him for C or VC?

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        1. RedForLife
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          I don't have Haz or Caz, considering which one to get in actually. Still can't decide, but Caz likely to go up tonight. Do you expect much from Hazard this GW?

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          1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
            • 15 Years
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            If you are on GW, I'd take both Hazard and Cazorla

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            1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
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              on *WC

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            2. RedForLife
              • 14 Years
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              I'm not on the WC, hence the big dilemma. I'm actually leaning towards Santi. If you had to go with 1 who would it be?

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  19. OPTA FPL
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    I used WC last weekend to get RVP, rival took 12p hit to get him...I dunno i'm thinking now. Bought him at 13.3M

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  20. Tyler the Pritts
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Anybody besides myself make a career out of orthopedic PT and wants to talk about the possibilities behind RVP's recent turn of events?

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  21. Spurs FTW
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    13 years, 7 months ago

    Krul, Jaaskelainnen
    Clyne,McCartney, Baines,McAuley, shawcross
    Michu, Fellani, dyer, hazard, toure, 
    Tevez, torres, Ba
    how can i make this team better and how would do people rate this team all replys are really helpful

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    1. NLB
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      • 16 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      not bad, but I'd monitor this RVP news. If you don't have him and he's fit this weekend, you could be in trouble!

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      1. Spurs FTW
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        13 years, 7 months ago

        who should i play on the bench epl lover ?

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        1. Spurs FTW
          • 13 Years
          13 years, 7 months ago

          or anyone

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  22. NLB
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    So I don't know much about non-PL teams, but tried making a team for CL fantasy game:

    Artur Malafeev
    Vidal Evra Gibbs Uchida Vida
    Hazard Robben Cazorla RenanBressan Babel
    Messi Ronaldo Pazzini

    Look good enough? Went off the little knowledge I have regarding these teams, but gimme your thoughts!
    Cheers

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    1. NLB
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      anyone playin the CL game care to give their two cents? 🙂

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  23. In Like Flynn.
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    Good night gentlemen.

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    1. RedForLife
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      night ILF.

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  24. I Am ToTo
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    13 years, 7 months ago

    luckily im still on WC so wssup with RVP??
    and whos ur best players for CL from Bayern M?

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    1. NLB
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      13 years, 7 months ago

      I've gone for Robben over Ribery. Kroos is a pretty cheap option at 6.5

      Mandzukic could be a steal at 8.5 up top

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      1. I Am ToTo
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        13 years, 7 months ago

        if i have kroos over robben my bench will be alot better

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    2. joshandali13
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      I'm on Ribery (I guess, haven't checked) Boateng seems to be a good option, but then again there's Vidal at the same price.

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  25. @Team Shark FC
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    RVP (c) all the way!

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    1. I Am ToTo
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      isnt he injured ?

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      1. @Team Shark FC
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        Yeah but don't think is very serious though

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    2. Matthew
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      Agreed

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  26. Spurs FTW
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    Krul, Jaaskelainnen 
    Clyne,McCartney, Baines,McAuley, shawcross
    Michu, Fellani, dyer, hazard, toure, 
    Tevez, torres, Ba

    Who should I play on bench this week ???

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    1. OPTA FPL
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      Toure

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      1. Spurs FTW
        • 13 Years
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        Why toure on the bench ?

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  27. @Team Shark FC
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    Hazed (c) anyone?

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    1. @Team Shark FC
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      Hazard*

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      1. Feanor
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        VC for me.

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    2. Matthew
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      No, but Hazard (vc)

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    3. megatronaldinho
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      cazorla maybe. hazard. meh

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  28. LMNO
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    Evening lads, got to work all night tonight, my own fault for leaving everything until the last minute.

    Strangely enough I was actually considering getting rid of RVP, will wait and see but this news may give a little push towards a mid of;

    Lampard, Cazorla, Michu, Hazzard, Yaya

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    1. joshandali13
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      I wouldn't push Lampard into a packed midfield like that, even if I'm planning to play 3-5-2 most of the season.

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    2. megatronaldinho
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      don't agree with having lampard. went for him gw1. although felt filthy payin 9 mil for penalties. luckily i fluked it out. then sold instantly. don't really rate him no more. i'd go barfa over him. or alternatively, someone cheaper. like morrison, maloney, guthrie. and invest elsewhere

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      1. LMNO
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        sorry, I dont agree. Lamps has looked every bit as good as he has most other seasons and is often the most forward playing midfielder atm. Think he's well under priced at 9m

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  29. joshandali13
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Vorm (Federici)

    Ivanovic Zabaleta Hangeland (Demel Clyne)

    Bale Cazorla Yaya Michu Dyer

    Torres Tevez Petric

    1. Likes, dislikes?
    2. Who would you bench, Petric or Dyer?
    3. and the armband goes to? So far Cazorla's having it, but been considering Tevez as well.

    Cheers!

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  30. Spurs FTW
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    just starting a disscusion who would everyone put in there top 5 captians this week

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