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The Stock Check – Gameweek 8 – Saturday Part Two

20 October 2012 3539 comments
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A fine Norwich performance has Arsenal slip to defeat at Carrow Road to deliver a hugely frustrating end to Saturday’s Gameweek 8 action. Here’s part two of today’s Stock Check…

On the Up

The Norwich Defence
Budget back fours continue to attract interest as expensive options fail to produce shut-outs and are forced to fall back on attacking returns. Chris Hughton’s side had showed promise following their opening day drubbing and demonstrated this again tonight with a gritty display. Their fixtures could be worse and the likes of John Ruddy may now earn some attention.

Grant Holt
A third consecutive goal for last season’s leading scorer at Carrow Road. Holt, at last, looks to have cemented his start in Hughton’s lineup and could yet offer some value as a budget striker option this term.

Going Down

The Arsenal Defence
Having started the season so strongly, with three consecutive clean sheets, the Gunners’ backline has failed to keep a shut-out since Gameweek 3. Over 50% of the Fantasy Premier League player base owns an Arsenal defender, with Carl Jenkinson the most popular option, but confidence in Wenger’s rearguard is diminishing by the week.

Vito Mannone
Any claims that Mannone had to the Arsenal number one jersey surely suffered irreparable damage this evening with a shaky performance and the error for the Norwich goal. Wojciech Szczesny may well be several weeks from fitness but he will surely be restored to the lineup once fit.

Santi Cazorla
The Spaniard failed to spark the Gunners this time, falling victim to bitterly disappointing performance from Wenger’s side which showed little in terms of goal threat. The recent clamour for Cazorla will see plenty frustrated this evening but the Gunners do at least have three home games in four to come in which the playmaker will be backed for profit.

Gervinho
Deployed on the flank once again, Gervinho epitomised Arsenal’s showing with ineffective display. His owners will now hope for a shift back to a central attacking role for Arsenal’s forthcoming fixtures but at least the injury suffered to Alex Oxlade Chamberlain could strengthen the Ivorian’s chances of retaining his starting role.

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

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  1. Declan-
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Wondering what the best possible transfer is

    Begovic, Jaask
    Baines, Cuellar, Ridgewell, Saylor, Gunter
    Caz, Haz, Maloney, Morrison, Dyer
    Rvp, Tevez, Lambert

    I'm thinking dyer -> sterling. I have .4in the bank and 1ft

    Thanks

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  2. XVIVX
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    from gw11:

    ivan+cazorla+ba OR simpson+walters+rvp

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  3. COMH
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    C'mon Deportivo tire the Barca mob out so we can take advantage on Tuesday 🙂

    I was at the Nou Camp when we knocked them out of the UEFA Cup. Ronaldinho frustrated all night.

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  4. COMH
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Messi what a finish. 3-0 after 17 minutes.

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    1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Who they playing?

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      1. COMH
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Away to Deportivo. No surprises then.

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  5. Brutus619
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Gervinho + Michu out for Mata + 5.5m (Taraabt etc) worth it for 4 point hit? Giroud is going to continue hogging the spot up top so best to ship out Gervinho I reckon. It’s either both transfers or nothing as both pairs are worth the same value.

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  6. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    What time is MOTD ?

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    1. Declan-
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      10:30 Don't usually watch it but can't wait for it

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

    Alright quick question:

    A) Tevez + Hazard
    B) Aguero + Mata (-4)
    C) Aguero + HBA (-4) +1.5 banked

    Rest of attack:

    Santi, Bale, Pienaar, Sterling
    Ba, Berba

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    1. Evs
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      A.

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      1. Evs
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        I meant a)

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      2. Acquafresca
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Not worried about Tevez GT? Dzeko or Balo could easily start over him.

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        1. Evs
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          • 16 Years
          13 years, 2 months ago

          Aguero and Dzeko v Ajax, then Tevez v Swans?

          Didn't this happen last time out?

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    2. Messi & fabregas
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      a

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      1. Messi & fabregas
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        i meant b sorry

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    3. J.Mata
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      B.
      Aguero is main man now in City and Dzeko has been so good that he could start ahead of Tevez soon.

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      1. Timmy Cahill Rules
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        + 1

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      2. Royal5
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        He should imo

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  8. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Bego - (Sorenson)
    Baines – Clark – Mertesacker (Demel – Fonte)
    Hazard – Cazorla – Ben Arfa – Nolan – (Mikel)
    RVP– Tevez – Berba

    Who to captain?

    Do i need to WC?

    Thanks

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    1. Jonny
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      wildcard !!!, you have a good team

      tevez(C)

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      1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Was thinking Tevez, but risk of rotation?

        I really want to WC - as I've never had one this long before!

        Cheers for talking me out of it

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        1. Jonny
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 2 months ago

          hehe, although not this year, i normallyy play my WC in between my January WC and GW38, leads to a late surge to avoid relegation 😉

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  9. J.Mata
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    I'm on wc. Should I get Ba or Ben Arfa?

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    1. Messi & fabregas
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      both imo

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    2. AAAAA
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Ba

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    3. New Ghost
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Ba

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  10. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    I LOVE YOU MATA, COME BACK TO ME, LETS FORGET ALL ABOUT GW1...HAZARD IS HISTORY NOW...YOU ARE THE ONLY ONE...LETS BE CHAMPIONS...I NEVER STOPPED BELIEVING

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    1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Careful. If there is a massive Champs league game, Mata would be rested before Hazard for the prior Prem game. Mata is class, and a bargain, but I wouldn't pull the trigger yet

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      1. Pratik
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Ah CL Rotation, how do we forget you sometimes? I think Chelsea's toughest fixture against Juve is really late, so I wouldn't worry that much.

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      2. AK ⭐
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Mata completed the match, and Shakhtar are no pushovers really, though RDM won't bench him for the United game. I think it's going to be Moses who'll start against Shakhtar. Mata's nailed on.

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      3. Pratik
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        What the hell are you doing with Mikel, please get rid asap....

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    2. Captain Shirokov
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Ermmm ya same.

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      1. Lateriser 12
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Captain, holding Tevez?

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        1. Captain Shirokov
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 2 months ago

          For this week, yes.

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    3. AK ⭐
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Did you get Riise?

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      1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        YES 😀

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        1. Lateriser 12
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          13 years, 2 months ago

          Cracking transfers. I hope HBA does you proud tomm.

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          1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
            • 13 Years
            13 years, 2 months ago

            Thanks mate, I have had some decent luck with Transfers so far!

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        2. AK ⭐
          • 13 Years
          13 years, 2 months ago

          Cheers! 😀

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    4. BLitZ MaFiA SQuAD
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      managed to use hazard up early while he was getting outrageous number of assists and changed to mata at the crucial moment after the capital one cup when hazard's form was diminishing 🙂

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      1. Christina.
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        ZZZZZZZ....

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    5. realtin
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      lol

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  11. Timmy Cahill Rules
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    nolan baps

    ????

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  12. XVIVX
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    bottom of last page

    from gw11:

    ivan+cazorla+ba OR simpson+walters+rvp

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  13. exammy
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    ah god to wc or not to wc

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  14. blue cheese
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    3-2. El Sharaawy!

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  15. COMH
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    2 FT's this week. Should I just use the one again and carry one over?

    Mignolet Schwarzer

    Ivanovic Ridgewell Cuellar Lowton Clyne

    Cazorla Yaya Michu Pienaar Maloney

    RVP Tevez Fletcher

    Few ideas below

    Lowton > Wilson although Villa (h) to Norwich
    Clyne > Gorkks
    Michu > Nola/Morrison
    Yaya > Mata
    Fletcher > Berbatov

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    1. AAAAA
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Just Yaya to Mata. I wouldn't be in a hurry to remove Michu while he's playing OoP regardless of how shite Swansea are.

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      1. Jonny
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        city and chelsea next 2 tho?

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      2. COMH
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah he looks like he will be a goal threat for the duration.

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    2. Parm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Low to Willy IMO

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      1. COMH
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Currently thinking of this one to do first.

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  16. Timmy Cahill Rules
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    surely baps tonight the number of games cant be an excuse this time

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  17. Jonny
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    should i consider lennon as spurs coverage as i can't afford bale? does he get enough for his price tag?

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  18. Parm
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Sorry to bring it up but....

    Rio Ferdy, right or wrong?

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    1. AK ⭐
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      They're taking it to next level I think, the brothers need to carry on now. Though I'm a bit biased towards JT.

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    2. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      WRONG...he is a muppet. You don't make a stand against racism by making a stand against and AGAINST RACISM campaign...ATTENTION SEEKER...

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      1. Parm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        The thing is, him and Roberts NOT wearing the shirts actually made more news than if they didn't.

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        1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
          • 13 Years
          13 years, 2 months ago

          Who cares? Do people need to know about their bullsh*t antics? What benefit is it to anyone? Ferdinand just wants the attention.

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      2. Well you know, Triffic
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        What has that campaign achieved? Did it stop Terry and Suarez? Or Mido being subjected to chants from toon fans. The players don't believe in this campaign anymore so feel no need to promote it. And I'm glad Rio's bringing more attention to this problem by doing this.

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        1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
          • 13 Years
          13 years, 2 months ago

          YOU ARE A FOOL. I'm sorry mate...how can a campaign for awareness stop real life racism? are you crazy? A campaign can't stop anything...it only raises awareness...

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          1. Well you know, Triffic
            • 15 Years
            13 years, 2 months ago

            You said it yourself, a campaign can't stop anything.....so why should Rio have to adhere to something he has no belief in.

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    3. Jonny
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      what he and roberts and others did was wrong, no matter how successful the current impact it is having, everyone should still support it, fergie will give him a talking to

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      1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        +1 What the hell is wrong with an anti-racism campaign? If you want to take a stand then shoot a white guy...but don't do something pathetic as this.

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  19. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    I really don't get it why Crouch is killing Ba in ICT index? I don't get it. I check the stats closely and I dont' get it honestly, Should we trust ICT?

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    1. Theseus
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      trying to decide between the two
      should we really trust it?

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      1. FPL Daniel
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah when I see the stats I believe Ba is better but when I see ICT index he is more than 60% better. I don't get it for what numbers he is better actually

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        1. FPL Daniel
          • 16 Years
          13 years, 2 months ago

          He has less goals, assists, goal attempts, chances created everything

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  20. Theseus
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    i got some opinions but before the gunners game.
    so which one:
    A) cazorla and crouch
    B) hba and jelavic
    to complete the following:

    begovic vorm
    baines rafael clyne demel figueroa
    mata bale nolan michu
    rvp lambert

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  21. Acquafresca
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    BPS soon?

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    1. Pratik
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Ginkapo's theory is that when there are too many games, the bonuses don't come out on the same day. Based on that, I'd say no.

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      1. Acquafresca
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers.

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      2. Timmy Cahill Rules
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Last time the excuse was to little games

        lol

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  22. COMH
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Real Salt Cake - With regards to WBA losing to a 10 man City side. It depends on the game but sometimes you can get away with being a man down without it being detrimental to the team.

    You can still keep your shape and remain functional and if every player works hard plus the obvious talent City have then it's no shock to win a game even being a player short.

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    1. Well you know, Triffic
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Without sounding too harsh on Milner, i think the fact it was him didn't make too much of an impact on the game. His role is limited to covering the flanks and he seems to be tracking wingers more than firing in crossers these days.

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      1. COMH
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        I agree his role is more about preventing City from losing than winning matches for them but in that respect him being sent off could have been worse as it might have made Richards more vulnerable without the cover of Milner.

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    2. RealSaltCake
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      I know it's not shocking, just frustrating that they let two slip by.

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  23. royals forever
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    How long is Wisdom nailed on for

    Who is the best 4.5 def to have after GW10/11 in your opinion

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    1. Messi & fabregas
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      weeks 13-15 cuellar

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  24. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Normally I don't like knee-jerking but if I don't put Mata in my team...I may actually go crazy...he is my one true love...my saviour...

    Be champions...

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    1. Smarty Pants
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      42 points for me within 4 gameweeks, I love Mata more than you

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      1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        You don't understand...if you had Mata from the start...the pain was strong...seeing Hazard walk all over him like that...I felt cheated...I love him more...because I had him first.

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        1. Smarty Pants
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 2 months ago

          It's all about being in the right place at the right time. You don't deserve him. You had your chance and you wasted it! He is mine now.

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  25. COMH
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Milan 3-2 now after being 3-0 down. Equaliser on the way!

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    1. Smarty Pants
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Am I dreaming or is there really Nigel De Jong's name among goalscorers?

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      1. blue cheese
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Scrappy goal. Confusion in the box from a set-piece.

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  26. Fernando Torres
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Michu + Rangel out for Mata + Wilson

    4 point hit.

    Thoughts

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  27. Gooders
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Any thoughts? 2FTs, 0.6 in bank. Off to Berlin this week so need to pull the trigger by tomorrow if the transfers are tight on money, e.g. A.

    Foster Begovic
    Baines Jenkinson Saylor Cuellar Demel
    Bale Cazorla Pienaar Michu Sterling
    RVP Tevez Lambert

    A. Lambert > Crouch
    B. Michu > Morrison/Walters/Lallana, Lambert > Fletcher (or anyone cheaper)
    C. Tevez & Lambert > Ba & Crouch
    D. Any other?i

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    1. Pratik
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Both A) and C) are good, but you gotta choose.

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      1. Gooders
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers, could afford Fletcher instead of Crouch in C I think. Could do A and then see if Tevez plays in the champs league.

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        1. Pratik
          • 16 Years
          13 years, 2 months ago

          Yup, seem sensible...

          Try and reply to other people too, if you do have the free time.

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          1. Gooders
            • 13 Years
            13 years, 2 months ago

            Cheers, I will do.

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  28. Screaming Midget
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Ba is going to the rip Fantasy Football apart tomorrow.... 2 points coming up.

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  29. AK ⭐
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    When are the MOTD highlights posted online?
    And Prat,are you planning on being up till 5?

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    1. Pratik
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      I've no idea on the former, and I doubt I will be up till 5.....Replying to people takes a toll on me 🙂

      I will probably be up till 3. Do you really need any specific advice/help or you just asking?

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      1. AK ⭐
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Just asking, though I'm really not sold on keeping Tevez this week. Dzeko and Aguero next week surely?

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        1. Pratik
          • 16 Years
          13 years, 2 months ago

          If Tevez starts against Ajax, definitely get rid. I doubt he will play more than 60 mins in the weekend then. If he doesn't start then you should keep him.

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          1. AK ⭐
            • 13 Years
            13 years, 2 months ago

            Cheers. I'll just wait on it then. Needed re-assurance.

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  30. Bambi
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    how should i change my front eight to accomodate juan mata?

    Bale Cazorla Pienaar Nolan Sterling
    Aguero Berbatov RVP

    the way i see it:

    Bale - main man at spurs
    Cazorla - 3 home games in next 4
    Pienaar - consistent point scorer and a season keeper
    Nolan - strong at home but fixtures start to turn bad and fast
    Sterling - excellent value for an attacking player in a reasonably strong team
    Aguero - main man at man city
    Bberbatov - can be explosive at times
    RVP - what more needs to be said?

    i would love to see juan in there some where but am struggling, need some help

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    1. Theseus
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      i thing aguero and nolan to mata and ba/jelly...
      i dont see aguero being the main man when there is always the chane of rotation

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