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Van Persie Scare for United

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. BootlegRascal
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    At the moment my WC team looks like:

    Jussi Begovic
    Baines Ridgewell Cuellar Hughes Gunter
    Hazard Cazorla HBA Michu Guthrie
    RVP Tevez Fletcher

    I really want a Tottenham player (preferably attacker) (yes seems silly I know) in there somewhere but can't find a way without wrecking the balance of the team or losing Cazorla. Ideas?

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    1. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      HBA --> Bale
      downgrade Fletcher and Ridgewell, Hughes

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      1. ironmike31
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        Disagree!

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    2. LMNO
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Would stay without Spurs attack right now, your team looks good apart from the keeper combo.

      Have you considered Foster in goal?

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      1. BootlegRascal
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        Yep, I looked at Foster + Begovic with Demel as a defender.

        Same teams, 0.4 cheaper.

        I felt what I have now offers better potential for points though, and I'd say I'll stay with what I've got unless I need to squeeze another player in (e.g. a Tottenham player)

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      2. Home Run Baker
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        • 15 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        His GKs are fine

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  2. Gaz Downright
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    • 15 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    BACARY SAGNA
    "Broken Leg Sustained injury in 5/5 game against Norwich. Player revealed on 6/9 he was hopeful of returning before end of month."
    "One week ago I resumed training with ball. I hoped to be back just after international break, but it will be too close," he said.
    "I missed have missed four months twice [in the last year], so I need to be perfectly fit."

    As these things always takes longer than expected, I think we will see Jenkinson for another 2 or 3 game weeks easily if you ask me.

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    1. Ryan
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      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Wouldn't mind that.

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      1. OPTA FPL
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        Jenkinson bandwagon will rise his price further more

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    2. OPTA FPL
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      13 years, 7 months ago

      cheers Gaz, though you still keep your team secret

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      1. Gaz Downright
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        • 15 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        Not really 🙂 I'm in the leagues. I'm on a WC now anyway.

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        1. cylus11 ( Manager) - Russia…
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 7 months ago

          Gaz whts y current total score in fpl

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          1. Gaz Downright
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            • 15 Years
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            A lowly 186pts

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    3. LMNO
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Excellent news for myself as a Jenkinson owner. Thanks.

      Jenkinson & Demel have been good for me over the last couple of weeks

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    4. Just A Hat
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      two of those gameweeks will be against Man City and Chelsea though...

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      1. Ryan
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        • 14 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        I think the point is to delay the need to sell him by a few more weeks.

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    5. James
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      I dont think Jenkinson will be dropped. Could Sagna play LB?

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  3. bdwhite91
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    13 years, 7 months ago

    You around EPL Lover? I meant to reply to your post.

    Your team looks good, but I don't know about those two cheap mids. Not sure how Milan will do, so don't know about Pazzini, although I have Boateng in my mid...

    Malafeev, Artur
    Vidal, Ramos, Gibbs, Demichelis, Alba
    KPB, Cazorla, Shirokov, Nene, Sammir
    Ibra, Messi, Mandzukic

    What do you think of mine?

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

      is nene nailed on these days?

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      1. bdwhite91
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        Not sure. Is there a better option at 6.5?

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

          mid-priced mids are looking a little crappy in general.... i'm tempted by yarm but that's a tricky opening fixture.

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          1. bdwhite91
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 7 months ago

            yeah, idk. I guess I'll give Nene a shot, I've got good subs I think.

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    2. Dredged up Mastodon
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Malafeev, Helton
      Uchida, Hummels, Lichsteiner, Alex, Gibbs
      Iniesta, Scweinsteiger, Khedira, Shirokov, Hazard
      Mandzukic, Messi, Pazinni

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  4. Pangaea
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Ach. Was frantically looking at Cazorla vs Kagawa as I feared Kags won't play. Bu then lost the deadline. Caz went up as well. URGH!

    Maybe best to just hold now, and have 2x transfers for a possible aguero switch later.

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    1. Just A Hat
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      yeah just hold it, Kagawa will play and be magical!

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

      shaddup you prehistoric landmass

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  5. Arselona
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    A) Save transfer Play Ba, bench Petric
    B) Save transer Play Petric, bench Ba
    C) 4pt hit, Play Berbatov bench Ba

    Which?

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    1. RedForLife
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Def not C.

      I'd be playing both Petric & Ba. What is your midfiled?

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      1. Arselona
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        Bale Cazorla Kagawa Hazard Michu

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        1. RedForLife
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 7 months ago

          Well then bench Ba.

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    2. LMNO
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      B - 100%

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    3. Van The Man
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      A imobecause i don't think Petric will do much..

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  6. RedForLife
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    13 years, 7 months ago

    Ok guys help me out here for some fun: Points predictions over next 4 GW:

    Hazard: (qpr/STO/ars/NOR) Mine: (5/5/2/10 = 22)

    Cazorla: (SOU/mci/CHE/whm) Mine: (12/2/5/3 = 22)

    Worth saving 1.0 & transfer (GW8 anyway) to go Cazorla now?

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    1. OPTA FPL
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      13 years, 7 months ago

      Hazard or both of them

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      1. RedForLife
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        Simple/Concise. Nice 1.

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      2. LMNO
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        ↑↑ This

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      3. Van The Man
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        Brilliant! 🙂

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    2. Camzy
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      13 years, 7 months ago

      Poor predictions if you ask me.

      5 points is a rare return for a midfielder.

      I'd just get both, but if you had to pick one, it has to be Hazard on form.

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      1. RedForLife
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        What would your predictions be Camzy?
        Thanks for all replies.

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      2. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        Hazard - 3, 9, 6, 11 = 29
        Cazorla - 12, 2, 2, 9 = 25

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        1. RedForLife
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          13 years, 7 months ago

          Thanks for the thoughts. Appreciated guys!

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  7. Baby Face Nelson
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    13 years, 7 months ago

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=S_yP_kaOcek#t=39s

    lol at the commentators reaction

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    1. gdog2244
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      thats hilarious

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  8. NotAddicted
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    13 years, 7 months ago

    Some difficult decisions now. My team atm:
    Mign (Fred)
    Cole Williams Zaba (Mc Cartney, Cuellar)
    Toure Kagawa Dyer Guthry (Noble)
    RvP Tevez Bent

    1 transfer n 2.3 in d bank. Not sure what road to take now. Both goalkeepers n defense are problematic.
    Should I transfer a def out, or bring in Hazard? Bent was my punt which did not work out. He has already dropped .2 but has 'favourable' fix.

    Suggustions would be welcome:)

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    1. Van The Man
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Stay on with Bent for two more weeks. Since you'll play only three def this week(I'm guessing!), strengthen your midfield would be my suggestion..

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    2. Kendog
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      downgrade Bent or Zab and get Hazard for noble

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      1. Acquafresca
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        Thats an impossible transfer.

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  9. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
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    13 years, 7 months ago

    Why the f** havent they added the new swansea defender yet. Is it honestly that hard?

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  10. Kendog
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    13 years, 7 months ago

    Hey does Chris Glover still write articles for FFS? he does a good job

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  11. Baron Saturday
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    13 years, 7 months ago

    As a United fan I desperately hope that RVP is ok, but from a fantasy perspective I wouldn't mind him missing this week jo so I can stick with Torres and Bale.

    Ah the conflicts...

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  12. BootlegRascal
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    13 years, 7 months ago

    Bale and Lambert or Barfa and Fletcher?

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    1. RedForLife
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      13 years, 7 months ago

      Bale will come good. I'm hoping. So B & L.

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    2. Kendog
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      13 years, 7 months ago

      Tough. preference. Bale playing good and has a good run but hasnt returned anything and tottenham struggle atm. hba in good form

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    3. Cruizer van Nistelrooy
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      barfa and fletcher, both in good form. don't like southampton's fixtures, but bale is in my watchlist. with ade going to start soon, want to see whether bale can start to perform well

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  13. Stupendous
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Vorm

    Saylor Jenkinson Vertonghen

    Bale Yaya BenArfa Pienaar

    RVP(C) Holt Tevez

    thats how im lining up for this week. Feeling pretty optimistic, but scared that the lack of any Chelsea will hurt me WEEKLY. Pienaar or HBA have to make way to let Hazard in and probably a 4-8pt hit as well....cant get rid of Bale and Vertonghen with their fixtures. Cant get rid of RVP to upgrade mids and get in chelsea coverage. Cant get rid of Tevez to upgrade mids and get Chelsea coverage. Cant do much with a 6m forward in holt/petric/lambert, to get in chelsea coverage.

    etc. etc.

    Still feeling optimistic though 🙂

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    1. RedForLife
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Looks a real solid line-up.

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    2. Kendog
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      i bit the bullet and did bale > hazard as soon as the gameweek finished to avoid the bale price fall. Will probs get cazorla out in 2weeks for bale again.

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

        don't think Bale can drop another .1 can he? I don't mind a .1 drop for his 'impending spree' 🙂

        God I hope he starts banging in the pts. Could do with a massive Spurs win and clean sheet and then ill be happy for another 2 gameweeks at the very least (Spurs have two home matches against 'fodder' after reading away). Amazing.

        In a sadistic sort of way, I hope RVP is out for a month or two so the world opens up again....imagine what you could do with 13.4mil and not having to worry about not having such a person because nobody else does either!!!

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  14. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Praying Ben davies gets a starting role or at least a chance to prove himself.

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    1. Kendog
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      same. got him in as a useless 2nd transfer for a non playing stevens

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

    Ended up in the bottom of previous page

    Repost:

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

      1. like
      2. dyer
      3. cazorla

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

        Finally a response, thanks mate.

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    2. Cruizer van Nistelrooy
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      1. not sure as you don't have either rvp or hazard, but your still doing quite well.
      2. dyer
      3. cazorla

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      1. blue cheese
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        ^ This.

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

        There's still room for Bale > Hazard during the matches, but I'm not too keen to bring on RVP. Although it's likely to hurt me.

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    3. Jinswick
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      1) It's decent - is it a wildcard team? If so, I'd consider losing Zabs (rotation risk from Maicon and Micah once fit), Vorm (defence has been mullered by injuries/suspensions, and Petric (I think Berba is the better pick personally).
      2) Dyer
      3) Tevez, just over Cazorla imo

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

      How playing Dyer over Michu sounds? Michu scores points alright, but looking to their build up plays, Dyer seems to be more involved high up the pitch. Or maybe I'm just biased xD

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      1. Lavonious
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        Yeah and get rid of Hazzard for Mikel and Pienar for Neville and come join my league.

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

    Been away on hols for a week - any major news I've missed?

    Also, still ok to save the freebie this week with the below?

    De Gea
    Zabaleta, Cuellar, Hughes
    Bale, Kagawa, Pienaar, Michu
    RVP(c), Tevez, Podolski

    Federici, Guthrie, McCartney, Clyne
    Bank 0.5m

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    1. blue cheese
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Kagawa likely to be rested against Wigan due to a back injury.

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      1. Jinswick
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        • 15 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        Really? I'd assumed he was feigning the usual injury for internationals...

        He was on the chopping board next week anyway, so if he's definitely out this week I suppose I may as well get rid?

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        1. blue cheese
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 7 months ago

          I did too. Not too sure now. He said "It's not that serious and I don't think it will keep me out for long." I think it's enough to warrant a rest for a home clash against Wigan and keep him fresh for UCL, especially with so many midfielders vying for spots at United.

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          1. Jinswick
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            13 years, 7 months ago

            Yeah, that is a concern. The fact his game-time keeps getting cut short is one of the main reasons I was planning on getting rid next week. I'm 0.1m short of a Kagawa -> Cazorla move this week though, so I think I may run the risk and hope Kagawa plays. I think he'll either start or not play at alll, so if he doesn't then Guthrie playing at home isn't the worst sub in the world....

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            1. blue cheese
              • 14 Years
              13 years, 7 months ago

              Ah, right. Cazorla rose this morning. Yeah, sticking this week makes sense. Good luck!

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    2. Cruizer van Nistelrooy
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      just play kagawa. in case he is rested, guthrie will come off the bench with reading plays at home against spurs

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      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        Yeah that's true. There's also not a really obvious player to bring in for Kagawa for 9.0m or less this week.

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        1. Cruizer van Nistelrooy
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 7 months ago

          in the past, sir alex always changed his lineup everytime after international break and champions league matches. i reckon that kagawa will be rested, especially he just coming back from long flight..with scholes and giggs come into the team

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          1. Jinswick
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            13 years, 7 months ago

            Yeah, you're probably right unfortunately. Saving the freebie this week and then Kagawa & Pod -> Hazard & Lambert in GW5, and then Zab -> Baines in GW6 are still my probably moves though - thoughts?

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    3. China Mag
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      13 years, 7 months ago

      Welcome back. Go anywhere nice? Did you arrange your holiday around international week?

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      1. Jinswick
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        • 15 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        Haha, thanks! I'm nearly that bad, but not quite! Just a week in Koh Samui - direct flights from HK and stayed at a mate's villa for free, so was great!

        Just came back to see Kagawa and RVP (my 2 main hopefuls this week) are potentially injured!!

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        1. China Mag
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 7 months ago

          Ouch. I've been in two minds all week about whether to bring in RVP. I really don't want to, but might have to as EVERYONE else has him. This news means that I have a nother reason to go without!

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          1. Jinswick
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            13 years, 7 months ago

            I think if fit, he's almost essential. Nailed on (c) this week and I expect him to deliver with the ammunition United have. That said, if you don't already have him, he's expensive and his fixtures turn bad after this week. Throw in the injury concern, and it's actually a tough choice!

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    4. biju
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      RVP too injured heard abt his injury

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    5. RedForLife
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Welcome back mate.

      Notice ur team lacks Hazard, can I ask y? just can't fit him in now?

      Weighing up Santi v Hazard over next 4 GW's and just curious to know ur thoughts, most are saying Hazard due to fixtures.

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      1. Jinswick
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        • 15 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        Yeah, I nearly did (and perhaps should have done) Bale -> Hazard at the start of this GW, but held off in case there were injuries in the internationals. I now can't afford that trade after the price movements. I plan to bring Hazard in next week (GW5) and then Santi in for Hazard in GW8, so I would say Hazard is the most important of the 2 to have in the short term. From GW8 onwards though, CHE's fixtures get very tough, and Arsenal's ease up, so it's a fairly easy swap (assuming both still on form) imo.

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        1. RedForLife
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 7 months ago

          Yeh was planning the Santi in GW8 if I went Hazard also. Which looks the safer bet now.

          Unlucky, but always safe to wait, I have done that as well, and missed 0.2 rises on Haz. If RVP is confirmed ok, will get Haz for Nasri. Cheers Jins.

          Your team looks good for this week saving the FT.

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  17. ManofKent
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    • 15 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Morning all.

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    1. China Mag
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      13 years, 7 months ago

      Alreet. What do you think to the RVP news you woke up to?

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

        yeah was going through d news realy scare me i already made ma FT this week if he is injured gonna have to take a HIT

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      2. ManofKent
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        • 15 Years
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        I'm not overly concerned - he's on such high ownership it'll effect most players if he's out, and it doesn't sound that serious.

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        1. China Mag
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          But for those of us without him, and trying to decide whether to bring him in or not, it makes the decision a whole lot easier. Even if he does only miss one game (or just play 60mins), then that is the one easy game that you'd really worried about being without him. For the following games, it might be better to use your money elsewhere!

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          1. RedForLife
            • 14 Years
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            Fair call CM. If I didn't have him, i wouldn't be bringing him in now.

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            1. ManofKent
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              • 15 Years
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              +1

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    2. blue cheese
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      Morning, MoK! 🙂

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  18. biju
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    13 years, 7 months ago

    Guys Is Van-Persi Injury a scare will he miss the match??

    Manchester guys Pls Comment

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    1. Cruizer van Nistelrooy
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      13 years, 7 months ago

      don't think he will be rested, but probably not going to play full 90min this weekend

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

        ne source of him playin or the injury 2b scary one

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        1. Cruizer van Nistelrooy
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 7 months ago

          taken off at half time as pre-cautionary measures, so i don't think the injury is serious. as rvp owner, really want him to play as he is the obvious captain choice for this gw. hopefully there will be more news on him later

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

            w8ting on tat was goona be mine captain 2 🙁

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          2. ManofKent
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            • 15 Years
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            I'll keep the armband on for now - plenty of time for more definite news

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        2. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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          check out the article above

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

            wich 1 ??

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            1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
              • 14 Years
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              the one you are posting on...? Scroll to the top of teh page

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

                okie 😀

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  19. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
    • 14 Years
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    Stupid international games.

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  20. @Team Shark FC
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    13 years, 7 months ago

    http://prntscr.com/fe8zn

    Overall ok for this week? still not sure who to give the armband 🙂

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    1. @Team Shark FC
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      13 years, 7 months ago

      i need response 🙂

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      1. blue cheese
        • 14 Years
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        Demel captain.

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        1. @Team Shark FC
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 7 months ago

          u r kidding me? 🙂

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      2. ManofKent
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        Nice team - you'll get more responses just posting a list rather than a pic 😉

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        1. @Team Shark FC
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 7 months ago

          haha ok! screenshot better 😛

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      3. Home Run Baker
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        Or try posting when people are awake 😉

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      4. RedForLife
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        Good to go. RVP till confirmed out/injured.

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        1. @Team Shark FC
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 7 months ago

          good idea mate! u reckon RVP will score if he plays this week? i got a feeling he wont score lol

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      5. kaz 96
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        I HAVE 14 OF THOSE 😯

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        1. ksmith5666
          • 16 Years
          13 years, 7 months ago

          I will have 13 of those after WC, so i would say it's a good team!!

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    2. Gaz Downright
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      • 15 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      I wonder where you found that team 🙂

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    3. Willis.
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Good team. I would captain RVP (if fit), if not, Hazard.

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  21. The Mousa is Loosa
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Lambert or Berba?

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    1. @Team Shark FC
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Lambert

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      1. ManofKent
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        I'm going Lambert for now. Fulham need to start looking at least half-decent away from home.

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    2. Gaz Downright
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      • 15 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Got enough money for Lamberb?

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  22. Home Run Baker
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    • 15 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    RIP RVP

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

      RIP whichever forebear of JGL is in yo pic.

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      1. Home Run Baker
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        • 15 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        Surprisingly its a picture of Home Run Baker.

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        1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 7 months ago

          😀

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

          yeah wow. can't believe that home run baker don't trip off the tongue where i'm from. being, as he is, an irish legend. wait, he ain't that, nor is he anything to me, or to anyone i've ever met. 'grab your irony and shove it right back up yer hole.' is what i'd say if offence were taken. which it almost was. i can associate words with pictures, believe it or nay. mine was but an attempt at levity, andsome kinda effort at bringing home run baker together with joseph gordon levitt. as, how i sees it, he was cast by god for the role

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          1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 7 months ago

            wow... over reaction I think

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

              yeah probably. i've drank a lot today. like a crazy amount. but there's only one facet of my being towards which aspersions cause umbrage. and that be folk insulting my ability to see and read. i lose the block if given reason, but in this case i read cause. wrongly or no

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              1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
                • 14 Years
                13 years, 7 months ago

                Are you a writer of some kind?

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

                  if by 'some kind' u consider a bad writer to be a writer, then yes. most likely, that i be. the fella beneath ya is far more accurate tbh. drinking fosters verbosity. an ill-conceived notion of linguistic aptitude be my fatal flaw. but fukk it. i care not. being a drunken lunatic is fun. arguably

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                  1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
                    • 14 Years
                    13 years, 7 months ago

                    Megatron, wish I was drunk also but it's just gone 10am where I am...

                    I am amased sometimes how people can have verbal diarrhea without the use of some drugs.. when I am pissed I just slur....

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            2. Low-Life
              • 16 Years
              13 years, 7 months ago

              I think he's in need of medical assistance.

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  23. Acquafresca
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Best 2 defenders for 9.7??

    Rest of defence is:

    Foster-Begovic
    Baines-Cuellar-Demel-XXX-XXX

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    1. Gaz Downright
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      • 15 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      It really depends on which defence you are backing imo.

      If for example you think Newcastle will replicate their form from last year, STaylor is a good pick. Or if you think Villa will benefit from not being mismanaged by McLeish anymore, then Clark is a good option.

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      1. Acquafresca
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        Leaning towards Saylor or Williams(SWA) atm, but will all these newcastle injuries, its gotta be Williams right?

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        1. China Mag
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 7 months ago

          I wouldn't invest in the toon defence right now! But Swansea are without half there defence as well, so wouldn't be keen on them either. Ridgewell for the next few for me. Then saylor or Santon when our defence settles down

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          1. Acquafresca
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 7 months ago

            Would you double on WBA(with Foster)??

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        2. Gaz Downright
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          • 15 Years
          13 years, 7 months ago

          I'm a bit stumped. You would expect Newcastle to finish far above Swansea on the table though right (points wise)?

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          1. Acquafresca
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 7 months ago

            Ya, but surely gotta think shorter term? 4-5 fixtures. A lot can change by then.

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            1. Gaz Downright
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              • 15 Years
              13 years, 7 months ago

              I don't know. Would you want to transfer your defender out in 4-5 weeks?

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              1. Acquafresca
                • 14 Years
                13 years, 7 months ago

                When fixtures get better/worse for some teams. For instance will want to get Arsenal coverage come GW8..

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

      Clyne + Hughes and use the rest of the money elsewhere. Or you could risk Rafael.

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    3. RedForLife
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Clyne & Gibbs if rotation allows for Gibbs' tough couple of fixtures.

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

    much as it's the most depressing program ever produced, 6 feet under is nothing less than magisterial perfection. all the dillweeds wot figure that breaking bad is 'hands down the greatest show of all time' need to remind themselves that tv existed before 2005. BB is a wonderful show but really guys, the best ever? i think not. the wire for one is better. if only by the width of a fingernail. but i'd place 6 feet under above them both. dealing, as it does, with every subtle complexity of the human condition, it fukkin grabs you, shakes you sh1tless and reminds you what it is to live. fare thee well alan ball. from 6FU to true blood, wow. if there was a god i'd accuse you of doing omething very untoward with his mother

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    1. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Best ones IMO are

      1. Breaking Bad
      2. Dexter
      3. Game of Thrones
      4. Criminal Minds

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      1. China Mag
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        5. Mysterious cities of gold!

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        1. China Mag
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 7 months ago

          I'm not as much in love with breaking bad as everyone else seems to be. It's good. I've watched all of it. I just don't like that Walter is actually a proper C@£T! I would prefer it if he was a nice guy at heart, who had to do bad things due to circumstance. But then, I am a nice guy!

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

            ha totally agree. although i do love breaking bad i fukkin hate walt. but antiheroes ain't my bag; tony soprano, tony montana, and everyone, tony or otherwise, wot broked the barrier of righteousness, kinda get me worked up. cept stringer bell, and avon barksdale. those guys had style. ashley young, however, was kind of a dikk. sorry. not ashley young. marlo stanfield

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            1. China Mag
              • 15 Years
              13 years, 7 months ago

              I don't actually mind the guys you mentioned. They were bad guys. And cool with it. Walter is supposed to be a good guy, doing bad things. But he is actually a mean old pr!ck!

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

                if only bill murray plaued the lead role in every show ever, i'd never hate again. but i'm pretty darn sensetive towards morality, guilt and conscious decisions, in every show i watch. except for Archer. which is at least in top 3 shows of all time, i'd argue. i love you h jon benjamin. u be fukkin hero guy

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      2. tw
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        I don't really watch tv at all.... but what about lost and 24? heard those were great shows. and i saw a few episodes of 24 and loved it, just never got to watching the whole thing.

        also what about the office and big bang theory? have seen a couple episodes of each of those, quality!

        though obviously i haven't seen any other series to really be able to compare...

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        1. Van Dal
          • 16 Years
          13 years, 7 months ago

          Lost was amazing initially and had the potential to be one of the best shows ever but its went downhill near the end when they just tried to prolong it.

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    2. Gaz Downright
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      • 15 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Breaking Bad is quite all right. Does not even enter my top 10 of TV series. Dexter turns very repetitive quite fast.

      6 feet under was superb!

      And The Wire, I lack superlatives.

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  25. Lateriser 12
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Ha, so even if RVP ain't there for a game, everyone is surely keeping him in the team.

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    1. ManofKent
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      • 15 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Exactly

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    2. China Mag
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      I doubt anyone would transfer him out just for missing one game. Gives us non RVP owners chance to catch up!

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      1. Lateriser 12
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        And plus i get the feeling he will start Saturday anyways.

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      2. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        yeah... this could create a problem... wc intact still which is good i suppose

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      3. Ryan
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        • 14 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        China it looks like your hard decision has been made for you with this injury. No point getting him now especially with a couple of tough games on the horizon. Is that the general logic?

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        1. China Mag
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 7 months ago

          That's about it. Yesterday I was leaning towards not getting him anyway. Today's news would make that a lot easier!

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          1. Lateriser 12
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 7 months ago

            Its far from confirmed news if you ask me.

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            1. China Mag
              • 15 Years
              13 years, 7 months ago

              Absolutely. But there is doubt there. Which helps cement my decision.

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        2. Gaz Downright
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          • 15 Years
          13 years, 7 months ago

          There is no such thing as RVP and tough games.

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          1. Lateriser 12
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 7 months ago

            This.

            And he plays for Man Utd which is as fixture proof as it gets attacking wise

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          2. China Mag
            • 15 Years
            13 years, 7 months ago

            Agreed. I know all about him being fixture proof. Had him from the start last year. But I would still prefer Torres then aguero with great fixtures + 2.5m to RVP with crap fixtures!

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      4. RedForLife
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        He may still play though CM. RVP owners may no put the (c) on him though.

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        1. Lateriser 12
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 7 months ago

          SAf's press conf will clear it all up

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          1. China Mag
            • 15 Years
            13 years, 7 months ago

            Unlikely to clear anything up I'm afraid. I think he will probably feature but there is a good chance that he will start on the bench to come on if needed, or come off after 60mins if they are a couple of goals up.

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  26. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    grav test... should show Jake.... does it?

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    1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      sorry to be a pain but does my grav show up as Jake La Motta.... Can't see anything my end

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      1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        meh.. thanks for your help

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    2. Van Dal
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Yes wee man

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      1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        thanks

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  27. Gaz Downright
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    • 15 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Good 4.5 defender I don't know of?

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    1. China Mag
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Perchinio?

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      1. China Mag
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        I wouldn't go there though!

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        1. Gaz Downright
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          • 15 Years
          13 years, 7 months ago

          pft 🙂

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      2. Gaz Downright
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        • 15 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        How long will he have a place in the XI though?

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        1. China Mag
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 7 months ago

          I would expect him to cover for colo. willo is more cover for when Taylor is out. No official confirmation as to how long colo will be out for, but speculation is that it will be around one month. Don't fancy our defence without colo though.

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    2. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      the new swansea guy will be about that I reckon when he is added

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      1. Acquafresca
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        I reckon he'll be 5.0

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      2. Gaz Downright
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        • 15 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        From what Laudrup said after the Taylor injury, he valued Davis' abilities, but thought that it was too much of a responsibility for him to be the main left back the whole season. This translates to the two of them rotating that left back berth in some kind of fashion. I.e. this is not a good time to get either Davis or the new guy.

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        1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 7 months ago

          yeah.. think you are right... I will wait until it is clearer....

          my team is a mess now... have Kag and RVP.. Don't want to WC, may take a hit though for Kag to Caz

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    3. kaz 96
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Tiereny,Figuero,Cuellar

      not much value at 4.5

      there are either good budget options at 4 or defenders of defensively very solid teams at 5

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      1. Gaz Downright
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        • 15 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        So basically 5.0 and 4.0 instead of two 4.5s ?

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    4. Gaz Downright
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      • 15 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      How does this look?

      Tier 1: Hughes, Cuellar, Wilson, Wilkinson, Cameron
      Tier 2: Clark, R Martin, Bassong, Figueroa, Ramis, Alcaraz, Harte
      Tier 3: Lowton, Fonte, Fox, Hooiveld, Fabio, Ferdinand, Pearce

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      1. jimski
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        Clyne?

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        1. Gaz Downright
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          • 15 Years
          13 years, 7 months ago

          looking strictly at 4.5s and 4.4s but yeah, Clyne over Fonte (shouldnt be in there), Fox and Hooiveld any day

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          1. jimski
            • 15 Years
            13 years, 7 months ago

            Ah, I get you!

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  28. Gaz Downright
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    • 15 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    How about this defence?

    Foster - Begovic
    Baines - Cuellar - Hughes - Demel - Gunter

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    1. blue cheese
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Same as my WC defence except for Gorkss instead of Gunter 😉

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      1. Gaz Downright
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        • 15 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        Are you also worried it's spread too thin?

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        1. blue cheese
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 7 months ago

          Negative. I've ended up with that more out of choice than budget reasons, although it does allow me to have a heavy front 8. But I'm happy with that back 7. Just torn over picking the right ones in that range like Clark/Hughes, Clyne/Gorkss/Demel etc.

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    2. SPorting
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Hughes > Clark?

      at least he has some attack potential.

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      1. Gaz Downright
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        • 15 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        Yes perhaps. Do you think Villa will benefit defensively from Lambert?

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        1. SPorting
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 7 months ago

          yes, i do.

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    3. Van The Man
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Like everything except Hughes!

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  29. SPorting
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    top o the mornin' to ya, chumps!

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    1. blue cheese
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Morning, mister! 🙂

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      1. SPorting
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        aaaah.....NN.

        regular as clockwork and a comforting sight in the mornings.

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  30. SPorting
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    been keeping my head down during the break to minimise the temptation to use my WC.

    now GW4 drifts sweetly into view on the horizon and i'm quite happy with my band of -4 hit heroes:

    DDG
    Rangel, Hange, Zab
    Hazard, Pienaar, Nolan, Cazorla(C)
    RvP, Graham, Tevez

    Fed, Kaca, Demel, Clyne

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    1. tw
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      maybe play demel over hangeland?
      nice team.

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      1. SPorting
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        cheers TW.

        Demel vs Norwich is certainly an option.

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        1. Van The Man
          • 13 Years
          13 years, 7 months ago

          Play Hangeland over Demel.. Looks better imo..

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