Olivier Giroud tops our ICT Index rankings for the Gameweek so far, courtesy of his contribution to Arsenalโs late show at the Emirates. In this weekโs โBig Numbersโ for members, we break down the Frenchmanโs performance, whilst offering hope to those who placed the armband with Santi Cazorla. We also cast an eye on the numbers produced at the Britannia, as Wayne Rooney shifted to a midfield role, paving the way for Robin Van Perise to break his dry spell from the spot.
Scott's caddie...former caddie to Tiger...world renowned golf expert
Cabrera's caddie...his son ๐Open Controls
Best goal of the day = RVPs penalty. Hugh pressure to get his goal, ball blowing off the penalty spot, Begs gave him no room for error, any little bit closer to him, or slightly less pace and would have saved it. Guts and class.
Open ControlsNah, game was over then. Far less riing on it. Utd were still just 1 up.
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not to mention the thousands of FPL captaincies that hinged on that moment, clearly that was his primary thought
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That fella is captain material ๐
Open ControlsGo suck RVP's dutch balls why don't you
Open ControlsYou just stick with Wayne, till he bleeds you dry.
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Who do we want to win, i don't usually watch golf?
Open ControlsThe fella in the dark top!
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I'd like Scott to win personally
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Call yourself an Aussie? Scott of course... ๐
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Adam Scott ready with a "why always me" t-shirt pull off
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242,490
Current Rank
34,773
ok, I'm gonna finish anywhere near last year's 3,480 but as improvements go that's not bad ๐Open Controls
Keep it up JK, try to get top 15-20k.
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Very nice
I'm GW 28 212,893
Now 81,211
My finish last year was 73,708 so that should be reachable ๐Open Controls
OMG Scott
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Well done Scott, Unlucky Cabera..Great Golf!
Open ControlsCabera is like the Golfing Pochettino with his translator ๐
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71 pts, no hits
Open ControlsAin't much good at this lark are you?
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Enjoyed that, hopefully first of many for Scott.
Open ControlsOk, enough of the Golf, back to footy!
I think any fears of RvP getting rested against West Ham on wednesday have been put to bed after his goal. Fergie will know that'll have boosted his confidence and will want to keep his momentum going.Open Controls
I was thinking the opposite - Fergie didn't want to drop him until he'd ended his barren spell, now he might get a rest...
Probably not in the away game to West Ham, though, thinking about it, but might not start v Villa.Open ControlsWill start every game until the end.
Open ControlsYea CP I agree ๐
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I agree. I don't see a reason for him to be rested.
Though after GW34 when we expect the title to be officially confirmed it's going to be tough decision whether to keep him or to transfer him out to strengthen your team up with DGW36 big hitters.Open ControlsYea I agree, that could be a season defining decision. Keep RvP or get rid for the likes of Aguero..? Only time will tell Spidey. Ps welcome to the site and amazing rank ๐
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Yes Aguero seems the obvious replacement...but don't feel I can trust him again this season due to his injury record. I'm still hurting from that GW when I transferred him in for Suarez...Aguero didn't play at Villa, Suarez got hat-trick at Wigan ๐
Tevez might be the man instead....if Mancini plays him that is!Open Controls
RVP will start every game till they've wrapped the league up.
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They need 2 more wins and a draw to wrap up the title.
They could win the title at the Emirates. Oh hell no.Open Controls
I will achieve triple digits... ๐
Believe...
Hold on SantiagoUnreal ๐
you're worth itOpen ControlsWhat a great final round! I was rooting for Cabrera, but Scott deserves a major.
Is it just me, or does it look disturbingly like the caddies are naked under those boiler suits ๐ฏOpen ControlsHaha, yea Tiger Woods old caddy looks like he's in his birthday suit ๐
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I just paused MOTD2 at the end of the Sunderland game and I'm pretty sure Craig Gardner is up with the fans celebrating in the stands... ๐
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Gards was up there. So was David Meyler. Heard Gavin McCann may have also been involved. FTM
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Stoke vs Kagawa
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BH0buM_CEAEwCTb.jpg:largeOpen ControlsGreat Pic ๐ I think he'll be a quality player for us next season.
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I don't think he'll ever be the fantasy force that Nani was though. He's not greedy enough...
Open ControlsYeah, I hope he can get more game time. I think we need to play him in the much talked about "hole" behind RVP and Rooney up front.
If we don't address the great chasm in our midfield he'll be screwed as he'll be forced to play out of position, like he was today.Open ControlsHate to spoil the party, but I seriously doubt you will see SAF playing a formation which allow for a Rooney-RVP tandem AND someone in the whole.
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Well, part of the reason we don't do it is because of the crappy central mids to partner Carrick. Will SAF finally address this issue?Open ControlsI think 4-4-1-1 with Rooney behind RVP is what you should be aiming for. However that would make Kagawa a backup or a utility squad player for when you need a change in formation. Or simply keep playing him in his slightly unnatural position.
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Sessegnon is the greatest player ever
Open ControlsI've heard he's a rather large hit with the ladies, no doubt
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Funny how no one seems to be worrying about caz blank yesterday. didnt the majority of us (c) him?
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I know its Talk Sport, but as a Rooney owner this is kinda worrying.
http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/130414/exclusive-wayne-rooney-coy-midfield-role-manchester-united-after-display-1956
Asked whether he’d be playing in midfield regularly, Rooney laughed: “I don’t know. You’ll have to ask Sir Alex Ferguson that. It’s not for me to say.”
He also thanked his team-mates for helping him ease into the role against tough opponents and singled out Carrick for special praise.
“Michael Carrick is a fantastic player. He’s got great composure on the ball and he helps you when you’re playing alongside him. I think we complemented each other well.
“He’s an experienced player and it always helps playing alongside someone like that. Michael and I are capable of getting the ball down and trying to take control of the game.
“With Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic behind us everyone was talking to each other and making sure we were in the right positions when we needed to be. It was a great help for me.”Open Controls
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What % of penalties are converted, roughly, do you think? 70-80?
Open ControlsRVP 90-95%
Rooney 50-60% ๐Open ControlsYes probably that sounds about right....but this season in the PL it feels much lower. Think I've seen more missed than scored tbh.
Open ControlsAttackers successfully convert 83.1% of their penalties, midfield players convert 79.6% and defenders convert 73.6%.
Open Controlsthat's from penalty shootouts mind
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WTF is the Howard Webb tribute on MOTD2, absolute disgrace, who bribed them to do that?
Open ControlsReferring to Gaz's shameless post above.
89pts, no hits ๐Open Controlsfecks sake Acqua, raining on my parade with your "tied highest round 7 score".... ๐
Open Controlswatch out for the Timbers
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*sips coconut water*
So, who is bringing in Michu this week?Open ControlsAny news on Micah Richards or Maicon being fit enough for a start on Wed night?
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Do we know when the other dgws will be now? only wigan and swans dgw 36 set at the moment.
pipe to pipe bushmanOpen Controls90.79% of all penalties are successful.
1/10 missed then.Open ControlsStats RvP v Rooney,
RVP pts until now 211, Rooney 131,
Baps 39 v 25
Goals 20 v 12
Assists 13 v 9
Yc, 5 v 7.
Not sure who to choose!Open ControlsDamnnnnnnnnnnn you!!
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