From The Physio

From the Physio – Gameweek 7

In this week’s “From the Physio”, I focus on Dimitar Berbatov’s flexed hip which, according to the player himself, has him undergoing a bout of Hyperbaric Oxygen therapy (HBOT) as the Bulgarian goes all out to be fit for the weekend visit to Southampton…

Reports from Craven Cottage late last week left many a Fantasy manager looking for the nearest cat to kick, as Martin Jol revealed Dimitar Berbatov would be missing for two weeks after sustaining an injury from a kicking action at the end of Thursday’s training session. Jol elaborated further, to suggest that Berbatov sustained an injury in the region of his hip and thigh, but that no tear was evident.

“He was a number nine but he played in a number 10 role so for us it was quite good that he was there, but he is injured now and can’t play tomorrow so that is a big disappointing thing. He will be out for the next two weeks. Berbatov looked good in the training session as usual and then the final shot [of the session] he felt something and he had to go in and stop training. It appears he has not got a tear but a problem with his hip, upper thigh so we couldn’t take the risk to involve him tomorrow.”

From the clues offered, we may infer that Dimitar has a problem with the “Hip Flexor” muscle group. This group of at least five muscles attaches to the hip and upper thigh region. Further analysis supports this view as the latter part of any kicking motion precipitates a latent “whip” like action from the Hip Flexors. In addition, it is not uncommon for injuries to occur towards the end of physical activity as the muscles and connective tissues become fatigued and increasingly lax.

Due to the mechanisms and general nature of the injury, my first impressions, purely from anecdote, were that the injury, barring complications, wouldn’t be too serious and recent updates from Berbatov’s Facebook page shines a further light, as photographs reveal the Bulgarian breathing pure Oxygen whilst ensconced in an Hyperbaric Chamber.

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is breathing 100% oxygen while under increased atmospheric pressure. The effects of HBOT are based on the gas laws, and the physiological and biochemical effects of hyperoxia. When a patient is given 100% oxygen under pressure the blood can be hyper-oxygenated by dissolving increased amounts of oxygen within the blood plasma.

In theory, this amplifies oxygen gradients promoting collagen matrix formation (scar tissue) and new blood vessel synthesis, prompting a speedier healing process. In essence, this has the potential to reduce inflammation and speed up tissue repair increasing recovery times.

In summary, my overall impression is that Berbatov has sustained a minor grade 1 Hip Flexor strain that would heal naturally within one to two weeks from the date of injury. Personally, I feel that this is a fervent attempt by Fulham to get a player integral to their success fit for the weekend and by using HBOT they think he has a chance. It obviously depends on his response to treatment but with the International break looming, if any latent deficits persist, he won’t be chanced. This tempers my optimism just slightly, even so, I still feel there is a good 60-70% chance that the mercurial Bulgarian will grace St. Mary’s this weekend.

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  1. bigben10
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    hovering the mouse over confirm transfer on this:
    Michu - Gervinho
    Yaya - Bale
    Hazard - Mata

    any thoughts? anyone wanna talk me out of it?

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    1. bigben10
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      also if anyone would be so kind as to tell me how to link my team to my name would be rewarded with double points this weekend!!!!

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      1. kennethrhcp
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        • 13 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        go to "your profile" & paste the link from your fpl team, found in team history. faqs if lost

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    2. hmmm
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Did Michu get an injury that I didn't hear of? If not, he it at home to Reading. Crazy to take him out.

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    3. kennethrhcp
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      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      it's your team... have @ it 🙂

      could go either way, is hazard to mata a bit knee-jerky?

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    4. Naboo
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      • 11 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      You must be mad taking out Michu, Yaya and Hazard before their games this week! All have great home fixtures and the last one is just sideways

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      1. Naboo
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        • 11 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        The only one that makes remotely any sense to me is Yaya - Bale. If you can afford that on it's own then do it but i wouldn't make any of those myself, especially for a hit.

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        1. bigben10
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          cant afford it on its own, need all 3

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    5. red beard
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      11 years, 8 months ago

      dont do it!
      michu- two home fixtures
      yaya- is a machine, and attracts bp
      hazard,mata is too sideways..yes mata seems to hit some form but haz cud easily score high this gw and you;ll be kicking yourself if he does

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    6. Holy See
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Nuts, but can't be arsed talkin ya out of it. Grav tho, like to hover my mouse over some of that. Squeak.

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    7. Epic Fail
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      11 years, 8 months ago

      74% chance of backfiring drastically.

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    8. Sean.
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      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      this week, the guys your removing have every chance of doing better
      than the guys your bringing in for a hit
      (they are better long term options though imo )

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      1. bigben10
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        11 years, 8 months ago

        wow, you have all pretty much talked me out of it, thanks!!
        would have to do them all as of price differences, just feel that gerv is gonna crack on, especially with the form he is in and the potential OOP

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      2. King Kohli
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        11 years, 8 months ago

        + lotss

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  2. Drip Doctor
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    11 years, 8 months ago

    Seriously, has anyone had a low scoring game in Fifa13 seasons mode yet? It's ridiculous.

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    1. Parm
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      11 years, 8 months ago

      I had a 1-0, but we were both pretty good.

      All the others have been 3-2, 3-3 or 4-3.

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      1. Drip Doctor
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        • 13 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        How are you finding it now? I am still hating it, it's like passing around a ping pong ball!

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        1. kennethrhcp
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          • 13 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          trade it in for pro evo 🙂

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  3. jonesy_in_the_laundry_room
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    On a seperate note:

    % chance of Defoe getting 90 mins at the weekend?

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    1. Jimmers
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      11 years, 8 months ago

      Maybe not 90 but into the 80s

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      1. jonesy_in_the_laundry_room
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        cheers. 80 will do

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  4. King Kohli
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    11 years, 8 months ago

    Evening guys! Team looks ok for this week?
    Foster
    Baines Gibbs Davies
    Cazorla Fellaini Barfa Nolan
    Rvp Aguero(c) Fletcher

    Not sure whether to captain Aguero or Rvp?
    Also have 1 ft, any changes need to be made?
    Cheers!!

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    1. jonesy_in_the_laundry_room
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      11 years, 8 months ago

      any dollar in the bank? if so i'd go barfa - bale

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      1. King Kohli
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Wish i had that kinda spare money left!! Only have 0.6 in the bank.
        Not sure on Bale, how fit is he after playing the full 90 in europa league.

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        1. COMH
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          Really nice team. Think I prefer Bale + Gervinho to Cazorla + HBA with the fixtures in mind. Still quality as you have it though.

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          1. Evs
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            11 years, 8 months ago

            Im with the Count.

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          2. King Kohli
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 8 months ago

            Cheers mate! Wildcarded last week to get a decent team. I dont know how i can fit in Ba, so i reckon i will keep Barfa to cover Newcastle.

            Who would you captain from that lot?

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            1. COMH
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 8 months ago

              Tough call. Normally I would say Aguero but I don't like the rotation up front for City. RVP could do well at St James or Nolan for a dark horse. He is a bully in the box and Arsenal will struggle against him.

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              1. King Kohli
                • 11 Years
                11 years, 8 months ago

                Might just play it safe with Rvp. Guess you must be captaining Tevez?

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  5. Captain Shirokov
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    Evening lads.

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    1. New Ghost
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      I'd captain Kun.

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      1. Holy See
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Wish I'd captained Shirokov in FUCL.

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        1. Optimus.
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          wish i hadnt traded him post gw1

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      2. Captain Shirokov
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Nothing like a reply fail as a greeting 😀

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        1. Tabasco
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          Pretty sure he was addressing your name.

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          1. Captain Shirokov
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 8 months ago

            Hmmm, looked at the post above and jumped to conclusions....

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    2. Epic Fail
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      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      B

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  6. Richd
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    So I had 2 FT's and have done Tevez --> Suarez & Coloccini --> Ollsson.

    I'm now starting to doubt these moves (mainly removing Tevez who i've owned since GW1)

    So here's this weeks new look:

    Jussi (Federici)
    Baines, Olsson, Hangeland (Cuellar, Demel)
    Pienaar, Hazard(c), Yaya, Michu (Guthrie)
    RVP, Graham, Suarez(vc)

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    1. heartsattack
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      I think buying Suarez this week snt a great transfer. Good luck though.

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  7. BT31 - WE ARE ALL TINKERMEN…
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Hows this looking for the weekend:

    Vorm
    Jagielka Ivanovic Hangeland
    Dyer Hazard(C) Fellaini Yaya Sterling
    RVP Suarez(VC)

    Jaaskelainen, Fletcher, Clyne, Demel

    ???

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    1. King Kohli
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Play Clyne & Fletcher instead of Hang & Sterling

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      1. BT31 - WE ARE ALL TINKERMEN…
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        but sterling is on bench today so sure to start v stoke

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        1. heartsattack
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          One Liverpool attacker v stoke is enough. Would play hang though.

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  8. GunsnRoses
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Cazorla,Fellaini,Barfa,Nolan,Michu
    Fletcher,Defoe,Lambert are front 8.

    Whom to bench for this weekend ?

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    1. King Kohli
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Thats a toughie! Fletcher or Fellaini imo

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    2. red beard
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      fletch/nolan..surely city have to get a cs soon????

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      1. GunsnRoses
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Cheers !

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  9. Syd.
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Who has the worst defence... United or City?

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    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Both equally awful.

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      1. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        None of them have bad defence
        I just feel they have had a bad few days at the office.

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    2. GunsnRoses
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Worse ?

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    3. Andy1
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Utd at the moment. Mainly because of injuries to jones, smalling, Evans, vidic etc

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    4. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      utd

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      1. Kostja
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        +1

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    5. heartsattack
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      United.

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  10. Alan The Llama
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    I'd be willing to bet the oxygen chamber Berb was using was bought secondhand off Michael Jackson.

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  11. Doctor X
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    How likely is Lambert to rise tonight folks? FISO have him on 92% and TotaFPL on 86%

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    1. GunsnRoses
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Where are the links of these stats ?

      Pardon my ignorance...

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    2. red beard
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      totalfpl hasnt let me down yet, no rise!

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  12. Sean.
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    • 12 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    tevez or suarez ?
    probably wc'ing international break anyway

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    1. heartsattack
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      For this week Tevez. Rotation an issue long term.

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    2. red beard
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      tevez for this gameweek imo

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      1. Sean.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        cheers , plan is to keep tevez and hope to hear if he's starting before
        the 11.30 deadline

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  13. SUPERMAN
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Too many good captain choices this week!

    RVP, Tevez, Bale, Michu, Hazard.

    The list go's on and on...

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    1. Andy1
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Bale/hazard for me

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    2. Evs
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      11 years, 8 months ago

      I think the opposite... No stand out (c) choices this week.

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      1. SUPERMAN
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Yes. I know what you mean. There are lots of players that could score well this week.

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    3. Epic Fail
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      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Yep. Lots of options. I'll probably make a last minute decision.

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    4. Tabasco
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Please continue the list, lol.

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      1. SUPERMAN
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Aguero, Defoe, Baines...

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    5. King Kohli
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Would you captain Aguero if you had him? Not sure seeing he has played back to back 90 mins.
      Also have Rvp.

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      1. Evs
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        • 14 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Yes

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      2. Midtable
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        I would

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  14. "The Special One"
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    De Gea, Begovic
    Cole, Lescott, Hangeland, Clyne, Fabio
    Cazorla, Yaya Toure, Michu, Pienaar, Allen
    Torres, Defoe, Tevez

    Recommend 2 free transfers... 0.9 in bank

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    1. Trigg ⭐️
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Can you do Lescott - Baines?

      2 FTs after an International break can be useful, if you can save one.

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    2. Baines on Toast...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Think your front 8 is good enough to justify sorting out De Gea now, maybe getting him out for Foster. Lescott could well start this weekend so depends if you're willing to risk it, in which case you could save the other for after the break, or use it on Fabio.

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      1. Ravishing Rick Rude
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Yeah, what that guy above me said. I'd look at moving De Gea.

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    3. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      can you do yaya/degay to bale/jussi

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    4. Tabasco
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Defeo to Fletcher, Yaya to Bale

      OR

      Torres to Suarez, Yaya to Mata

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    5. heartsattack
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Allen to Sterling. Toure to Bale.

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    6. Midtable
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Would look at replacing Lescott. He's not the best value right now

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  15. Live4pool
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    which 5-star midfielder for the longterm? (i already have santi & bale and want to keep them)

    silva? mata? sahin? barfa?

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    1. Syd.
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Mata... He is Chelsea's best player.

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      1. Live4pool
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        yeah i think i go for him
        + he seems to be best value atm

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    2. Richd
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Yaya

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      1. Tabasco
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        -1

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    3. New Ghost
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Mata on current form

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    4. Ravishing Rick Rude
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      You can't go wrong with Mata, and you can certainly use the money elsewhere. All things equal, I'd go Silva.

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  16. Up the Boro
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    evening all,

    do you reckon i should be taking a hit to sort out my defence? possibly got 3 no shows this weekend

    foster
    staylor??? / baines / ridgewell???
    michu(c) / bale / fellaini / barfa / nolan
    RVP / jelly

    bego / fletcher / wilson / cuellar

    0FT and 0 in bank. thanks in advance

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    1. heartsattack
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      I'd just leave it and hope for the best.

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      1. Up the Boro
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        think i will, cheers

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    2. Trigg ⭐️
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      The general rule is never to take a hit for a defender, and unless he gets a CS or something else, you'll get -2 for your -4 hit anyway. Probably best to ride it out.

      I also agree with your statement, as long as games in the Championship are reduced to 85 minutes 🙂

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      1. Up the Boro
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        unreal isn't it, the amount of goals conceded in the last 5 mins, mogga needs to either sort there fitness out or sort their heads out. makes sense on not taking the hit. just gotta hope one out of the three plays and take the 1 or 2 points.

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  17. red beard
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    matt smith, shit football presenter..painful to watch

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  18. waitinginthelonggrass
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    BenArfa to Gervinho??

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  19. waitinginthelonggrass
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Why are so many transfering out Fletcher?

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    1. Syd.
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      The meek will follow...

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    2. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Away to the Champions. Other good options.

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    3. red beard
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      they forget they can bench him? id say hes good for a goal against city imo

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    4. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Creates an opportunity to get other attractive players in on a week he is away to Citeh.

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    5. Tabasco
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Muppets

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      1. Wild Rover
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Nice rank....

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    6. Chris_White
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Citeh away. (Where he will score)

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      1. Wild Rover
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Care to bet? 😉

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        1. Chris_White
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          Nah, I will just enjoy the moment by myself... 🙂

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    7. miggy
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      they have very tough fixtures in next 6, better only to villa according to the season ticker.

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    8. kennethrhcp
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      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      im starting him this week vs city & will prob get rid for ba... sorry if that makes me a muppet

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      1. kennethrhcp
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        * get rid for ba next week

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        1. Hay Number 2
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          Alright dude? You enjoying the new pro evo?

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          1. kennethrhcp
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 8 months ago

            hello hello 🙂 finding it hard enough in mlo, my star forward is nile ranger... i know! how are you getting on?

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            1. Hay Number 2
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 8 months ago

              Haven't played on line, been getting used to it....I am loving it to be fair. Big improvement.

              We've got to get a game sorted though dude!

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    9. New Ghost
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      They see away to ManCity and crap their pants.

      Lately players have been playing for certain gameweeks and not long term.

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    10. Hay Number 2
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      5 in 5......I think I'll stick thank you very much. They've been poor at the back anyway!

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  20. SneakyPete
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Foster | Begovic
    Iva | Demel | Jenkinson | Gorkss | Baines
    Arfa | Cazorla | Michu | Guthrie | Hazard
    Torres | Jelavic | Fletcher

    0.9 in the bank

    Good to go for this GW

    I want to get Bale and Suarez But it doesn't look possible ATM 🙁

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    1. Tabasco
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Torres to Suarez (you already have Hazard).

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      1. Tabasco
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        ...and Ivanovic.

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    2. Holy See
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Good 3-4-3 to put out, save that trans methinks. Captain Iva 😉

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    3. heartsattack
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      I'd sooner have Bale than Suarez. Would leave as it is though.

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  21. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Shelvey is a world class player and individual.

    Should never have received a 3 match ban for nothing (yellow card to both him and other player in the studs up challenge) X2=both were guilty! Shelvey was the man!--other guy was the pussy!

    He's a leader, has great vision, skillful and brave. Like a Terry Butcher!

    Fook the Sahin I brought in as a differential. When the ban is up he's in. GL

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    1. Tabasco
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Does he pay you commission for every in-transfer?

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    2. Hay Number 2
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Ha ha....good luck with that, he's a poor pick IMO. And was rightly sent off! Terry Butcher was also overrated.

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      1. TeamSteam
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Its a close decision about the sending off, how Evans manages to get nothing is beyond me. He`s not world class or even close, but the boy is very talented. He`s probably our 3rd choice in that position, which is pretty good considering his age and time with the club.

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    3. TeamSteam
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Our new Gerrard, imo. Probably our most improved player under Brendan so far.

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    4. Scroobius Mac
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      The bar for world class player just keeps on dropping.

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      1. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        I love an Engishman with energy, conviction and passion.

        And he has a brain as well--some of his passes are defense ball breakers.

        And if Butcher and Shelvey are over-rated--then my Ass smells of strawberries!

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  22. Syd.
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    My tw=eam has been deducted a point 😕

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    1. Syd.
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      "team"

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    2. kennethrhcp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      bp's have been amended

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    3. Evs
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      What happened ?

      Extra yellow card?

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      1. Syd.
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks... Begovic lost his Bap

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        1. kennethrhcp
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          no bother

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  23. Piggs Boson
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    A few months ago there would have been few people that would've believed Liverpool would be leading Udinese at half time. Fantastic squad rotation from Rodger's, he's really starting to show his quality.

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    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      😀

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    2. TeamSteam
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      You had to jinx it.

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    3. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      dammit giggs

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    4. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Sorry Liverpool, i jinxed it!!

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      1. Optimus.
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        *shakes fist

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  24. Hitman
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuYVyxUzoMM
    Check this out just had me in stitches!!

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    1. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      🙂

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    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      nice 😀

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  25. Wild Rover
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Menly just jizzed...

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  26. In Like Flynn.
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    • 13 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Interesting article as ever Facer, thanks.

    I think it would be a mistake to bring him back for this week. Better a 100% fit Berbs for the following game.

    All too often we see players forced back from injury early by these methods and inflammation reducing injections and pain killing jabs. Only for the injury to reoccur weeks later or worse end a career early by repeatedly forcing "recovery".

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    1. Holy See
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      With absolutely nothing to base it upon, I think he'll be on the bench at best, maybe play 20mins.

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      1. In Like Flynn.
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        11 years, 8 months ago

        I hope it's not more Holy See, for his sake. Look what happened to Owen.

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    2. facer
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Thanks Flynn.

      Yep, totally agree, although some managers are better than others.

      Good point again, its often an accumulation of injuries that rob players of speed, agility and flexibility, it gives rise to in-balance and mal-alignment...particularly when a week or two might make all the difference...

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  27. WDT
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Asked this a few days back, still unsure on this. Sell or stick with HBA this week?

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    1. waitinginthelonggrass
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Same predicament, im tempted to sell.

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    2. kennethrhcp
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      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      im sticking anyway if that's any help, will be benching this week in hope he does nothing

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  28. waitinginthelonggrass
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Cisse on the score sheet again, hopefully he will start doing in the PL again

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  29. Chris_White
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Antonio.... 😀

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