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Injuries December 26

Rooney Suffers Ligament Blow

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Wayne Rooney could face “two or three weeks” on the sidelines with a ligament injury sustained in training according to Sir Alex Ferguson. Talking after his side’s dramatic 4-3 win over Newcastle, the United boss delivered the news after the striker was omitted from the matchday squad…

“Wayne did it in training yesterday, he could be out for 2-3 weeks. He did it towards the end of training yesterday. He did it when trying a volley – he strained a ligament behind the knee. It’s unfortunate, and he could be out for two to three weeks.”

It seems likely that Rooney will now miss matches against West Brom, Wigan and the FA Cup tie with West Ham; the home clash with Liverpool on January 12 could be a target for his return, although Ferguson’s early prognosis could see him struggle to make that date.

Rooney had enjoyed a purple patch of form of late, notching five goals in three league starts prior to Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Swansea. That saw Rooney’s Fantasy ownership pick up and his Fantasy Premier League value rise to 12.0. having dipped to 11.7. This latest injury will turn the tide against him again, presumably cementing Robin Van Persie’s starts, even over this busy holiday period.

Javier Hernandez took his opportunity to shine today with a goal and assist that help United to a hard-fought three points and he will seemingly be well placed to start once again with the visit of the Baggies on Saturday. Ferguson must now decide whether he can risk resting Van Persie for that game, given his defence’s propensity to leak goals. Danny Welbeck was ruled out of the reckoning today through illness but could factor at the weekend.

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

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  1. Jawain - 9th overall 2014/2…
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    11 years, 4 months ago

    Any thoughts?

    Foster Begovic

    Enrique Cameron Demel Clyne Hughees

    Silva Michu Bale Puncheon Sterling

    RVP Suarez Tevez

    1FT and 0.3m in bank,

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  2. Soccaholic
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    I have the same score as my cup opponent!

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  3. Andrew
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    BAP predictions?

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    1. Smakies
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      last page

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    2. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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      Shawcross 3

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  4. Hopper
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    11 years, 4 months ago

    No real attractive options for the weekend that I don't have. If I do transfer out anyone it will be Sterling/Santon. Any suggestions for 7.9 midfielder

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    1. afcblegend
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      11 years, 4 months ago

      save it and get Fellaini back for 2nd jan is the plan!

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      1. Hopper
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        11 years, 4 months ago

        Ye i had that in mind, 2 transfers for free would be nice

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    2. Lord Flashheart
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      Nolan

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  5. Hiphopopotamus
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    11 years, 4 months ago

    What are people doing WC wise? Are you getting DGW players by using FTs beforehand (using your WC afterwards to get rid, if neccesary) or are you using your WC to get the DGW players (getting rid afterwards, if necessary, with FTs)?

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    1. Ricky - it doesn\'t ta…
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      Wildcard after dgw so far

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      1. Hiphopopotamus
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        Cheers Ricky - same here (so far).

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  6. Louis
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    11 years, 4 months ago

    Am I going to have to take a massif hit to fix this defence?

    Enrique - Clichy (?) - Cameron (suspended) - Demel (?) - Gorkks (not even in reading squad)

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    1. New Ghost
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      11 years, 4 months ago

      Cameron is not suspended.

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      1. Louis
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        I think he is

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      2. Parm
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        He is, turned out his picked up a yellow after the final whistle in the League Cup game. 🙁

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      3. Granville
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        11 years, 4 months ago

        Cameron is suspended. He was booked on 28th Aug v. Swindon, but for some reason it's not logged on some websites. Confirmed by the FA

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    2. Red Devil Swede
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      Jan WC cleanup

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    3. alex5
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      lol looks like you need to take some hits

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  7. Red Devil Swede
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    Is Cameron suspended for next game then?

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    1. Red Devil Swede
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      Thanks lads

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    2. Pinoche
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      Yes.

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    3. Bad Pen
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      Unfortunately, yes.

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    4. New Ghost
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      Parm and Gran says no.

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      1. don parcheesi
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        Gran said that anorak said yes

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      2. Parm
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        He is 🙁

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        1. New Ghost
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          Ugh. Thanks Parm.

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  8. Back on the horse
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    Suarez has done nothing since i got him. are you keeping faith until the WC?

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    1. Professor Abel X
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      11 years, 4 months ago

      Scored last game, assist this game

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      1. The Shadow
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        Maybe he picked him up at halftime.

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      2. Back on the horse
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        yeah, i suppose. i didnt really check. doesnt seem great value though

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        1. Lord Flashheart
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          Your devotion to the game is of the highest standards. Surely you have earned the right for advice.

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  9. Professor Abel X
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    Is Defoe due an assist from earlier?

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    1. hazza
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      no he didnt touch it

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      1. Professor Abel X
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        Is this for Bale's first? My friend is adamant he's due an assist, hopefully he's wrong

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  10. COMH
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    I have Begovic and Mignolet but I keep benching the highest scoring one every week!!

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    1. Captain Shirokov
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      Lol. Highlight of the GW for me 😀

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      1. COMH
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        Nice. All those Mignolet points would look great on my gw score.

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    2. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      for once i got my keeper call right. Migs and Foster

      Played the guy at home.

      Am gonna end rotation on the wc though and just get 1 keeper. Not sure who though.

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      1. Keane There Dunne That
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        I only have one ,Begovic

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        1. Declan-
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          same here

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    3. Bad Pen
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      I've been having the same problems with Foster and Bego.

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  11. Licky
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    Can't wait to hear Brendan Rodgers' excuse.

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  12. sminkypinky
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    What's the deal with Michu?

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    1. sminkypinky
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      Fit to play on 29. ?

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      1. don parcheesi
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        Unknown. Left the game after a colliding with someone.

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        1. sminkypinky
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          Thanks dp!

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  13. rvp786
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    best defender for 5.9m or less??????????????

    bego bunn
    nelsen clyne GJ cuellar …………

    A) zabaleta/nasty
    B) mertz/gibbs
    C) someone else

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    1. Smakies
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      gibbs is in good form

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      1. rvp786
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        worried abt him being injury prone

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  14. elkunaguero
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    So Shawcross and Cameron suspended for next Stoke game.... mmmmhh, still worth playing Begovic?

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    1. Mulder
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      Of course.. their tactics still won't change

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    2. COMH
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      Definitely. Pulis will have another two well drilled, pre programmed cyberbots to slot in at the back.

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  15. Jeremiah
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    11 years, 4 months ago

    Who to replace Rooney lads, got him in for Berba two weeks ago ! Ant suggestions ? 🙂

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    1. Professor Abel X
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      I did the same and will probably go back to Berbs. Tempted by chicharito though!

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  16. Bøwstring The Carp
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    11 years, 4 months ago

    BR should use that knock as an excuse to drop Reina next game.

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  17. Portuguese&Proud
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    11 years, 4 months ago

    any link to the Bps Chap earlier predictions?

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  18. Doctor X
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    11 years, 4 months ago

    What channel will MOTD be on tonight? BBC1 or BBC2? Noob from the Middle East here 😀

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    1. Tiki-Taka
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      11 years, 4 months ago

      BBC1

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    2. COMH
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      11 years, 4 months ago

      Don't be so hard on yourself 😉

      BBC1 mate

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  19. Tea and Busquets
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    is it worth doing Baines and Rooney to RVP and Enrique for a hit?
    is RVP really worth the money?

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    1. gdog2244
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      yes he is

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    2. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      Look at RvP's history and then tell me he's not worth the money. The guy is a licence to print points. He delivers every week, is a legitimate captain choice every week and, with Rooney injured will be on pens

      The defence rests

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      1. King Eric, in America
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        11 years, 4 months ago

        BOOM

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      2. Back on the horse
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        11 years, 4 months ago

        ah pens. nice. forgot about that

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      3. Tea and Busquets
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        so i should take the hit to get him in then or are there better options

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  20. Captain Shirokov
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    11 years, 4 months ago

    Wow, that could've been so much worse.

    Only one susp. player out of a possible five for me.

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  21. OZIL
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    11 years, 4 months ago

    My best week comes when i have 10 players

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    1. Smakies
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      11 years, 4 months ago

      best weeks usually come when you think your team will do sh*t !

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  22. Smakies
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    11 years, 4 months ago

    What to do with my team ?
    hart-cerny
    GJ cameron clyne hughes caulker
    silva mata michu puncheon sterling
    RVP aguero berba
    2ft 0.1 in bank

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    1. BootlegRascal
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      11 years, 4 months ago

      Missing a certain Welshman

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      1. Smakies
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        11 years, 4 months ago

        i don't want to get rid of mata even though he gets rotated and i'm keeping silva for at least 1 more week so i'm not going to transfer him in this week,Maybe with the Jan WC i'll get him

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  23. df34
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    11 years, 4 months ago

    BAPS tonight?

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    1. Shaps
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      Nes

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  24. drunken_mess
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    11 years, 4 months ago

    silva and wisdom ------> Bale and o'brien

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    1. drunken_mess
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      11 years, 4 months ago

      yes or no

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      1. sminkypinky
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        Yes

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  25. The King
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    11 years, 4 months ago

    Is 53 points enough for a green arrow?

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    1. Shaps
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      Depends on position.

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      1. Shaps
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        *rank

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    2. afcblegend
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      11 years, 4 months ago

      depends where you are! definitely above average though

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    3. The King
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      Cheers lads

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  26. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    11 years, 4 months ago

    Money no object, Sagna or Gibbs and why?

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    1. TheSteady ¤ Wines th…
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      Sagna, like his haircut.

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    2. Back on the horse
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      11 years, 4 months ago

      i got gibbs. good assist potential and bps

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    3. Emp
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      gibbs, he has the most attacking potential

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  27. Granville
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    11 years, 4 months ago

    Not seen Stoke counter attack like this for ages. Etherington and Jones are having great games.

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    1. Mulder
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      11 years, 4 months ago

      Stoke have been impressive.

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  28. Stephen - Robot Daniels
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    Come on bego, one more save....

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  29. The King
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    Team for next week.
    Begovic
    Cameron – Clark – Nastasic
    Bale (V) – Silva – Michu – Sidwell
    Ba – Rooney – RVP (C)
    Subs: Foster – Enrique – Cuellar – Puncheon
    I was thinking Rooney out for Torres & Silva out for Cazorla/Walcott. Or should I get Mata and a different striker.
    Please reply lads, thanks.

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    1. Emp
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      11 years, 4 months ago

      do u have 2ft ? if not leave silva , rooney to hernandez?

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  30. The Miracle Man
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    11 years, 4 months ago

    ROUTLEDGE TO WALCOTT
    OR
    TAARABT TO MATA

    WHICH 1 BETTER ?

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    1. Stephen - Robot Daniels
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      Depend on team but second stands out, both look nice though but Taarabt is off to ACON soon anyway....

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      1. The Shadow
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        and would rather have Mata than Walcott.

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    2. Tommytour
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      11 years, 4 months ago

      Taarabt > Walcott

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    3. Emp
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      routledge to walcott , taraabt not going to acon and his stats are superb

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