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Scout Report – Emanuele Giaccherini

Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio’s summer spending spree continued yesterday with the capture of Emanuele Giaccherini from Italian champions Juventus. The 28-year-old arrives on Wearside in a four-year deal reported to be in the region of £6.5m and is the ninth new player to sign up at the Stadium of Light over the close season as Di Canio attempts to improve upon last term’s seventeenth place finish:

Upon completion of the deal, the new boy admitted to the Italian media that next year’s World Cup in Brazil played a key part in the move, as he looks to nail down a regular role on Wearside:

“I am full of enthusiasm and want to do good things as part of this adventure. I want to thank [Juventus] coach Antonio Conte. In the last two years he has given me the possibility to shine and make a name for myself here. A big part of my success is down to him. I thank him for that and will do so personally in the next few days. I have got into the national team now and I want to stay there. I will do everything for that. I hope this new adventure can push me to the World Cup. I will do my best playing in the English championship, which is the best in the world. Yesterday I spoke with Paolo Di Canio. For me, due to the fact that I don’t know the language, he will be a fundamental reference point, especially on the field.”

The History

Giaccherini’s career began in the 2003-04 campaign, where he notched 15 times for Cesena’s youth team. Over the next four seasons he was farmed out on loan to lower tier clubs Forli, Bellaria Igea and Pavia but his development seemed to stall, with just 13 goals scored over 87 matches for the three sides. Returning to his parent club in time for the 2008-09 season, Giaccherini helped Cesena rise through the divisions and eventually settle in Serie A, with 20 goals and four assists over 97 appearances.

His displays subsequently saw Juventus come calling in August 2011. Over his two seasons with the “Old Lady”, Giaccherini featured 40 times (with 21 of those appearances arriving off the bench) and produced four goals and six assists as the club won back-to-back league titles. He’s also featured 14 times for the Italian national side, scoring twice and providing a trio of assists.

The Prospects

A versatile campaigner, Giaccherini offers options on both wings in addition to through the middle. While the former Juventus man is more than capable of flourishing in “the hole”, Di Canio’s acquisition of Jozy Altidore suggests the Black Cats boss is looking to field a front two, with the US international expected to partner Steven Fletcher up top for Sunderland next season.

Standing just five foot five, Giaccherini is an archetypal wideman, with his trickery and directness in possession likely to torment many a full-back in the season ahead. Furthermore, he will bring a much-needed creativity to the Black Cats’ ranks – statistics show he provided a “key pass” at a rate superior to any Juventus team mate last term.

Certainly, regular game time seems secure for the new boy. Di Canio looked unconvinced by James McClean as a first-team option, with Giaccherini perhaps set to be handed the role on the Sunderland left, with either Adam Johnson or Stephane Sessegnon selected on the opposite flank. Yet to be added to any of the Fantasy games, a price of 7.0 in Fantasy Premier League (FPL) looks on the cards, mirroring the cost of both Johnson and Sessegnon.

While there’s no doubt Giaccherini’s transfer is something of a coup for the Wearsiders, the initial schedule is likely to be enough of a deterrent to prevent any real bandwagon picking up in pace. Granted, an opening day home clash with Fulham, allied with a Gameweek 3 trip to Palace, has the potential for points but beyond that, a run of games which pits the Black Cats against Arsenal, Liverpool, United, City, Chelsea and Spurs in six of seven home fixtures between Gameweeks 4 and 15 is likely to dissuade even the most optimistic of Black Cats fan from investing from the off, allowing the little Italian time to settle before we consider splashing out on his services.

Further Reference

Emanuele Giaccherini Wikipedia

Emanuele Giaccherini Transfer Markt Page

Emanuele Giaccherini You Tube Highlights

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  1. Thomass
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    "Chelsea Football Club can confirm that yesterday it made a written offer to Manchester United for the transfer of Wayne Rooney"
    CFC - "terms of the offer are confidential, for avoidance of doubt and contrary to what is apparently being briefed to the press in Sydney..
    CFC - "the proposed purchase price does not include the transfer or loan of any players from Chelsea to Manchester United."

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    1. Blacksheepboy
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      vindicated for my cynicism

      😎

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    2. MCH
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Would love to find out what has been briefed to the press in Sydney first I have heard of that as the original source can't find any reference to it via google.

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  2. Somalion
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    10 years, 11 months ago

    If Benteke does wind up at Spurs will everyone get him in? Reckon he'd be absolutely monstrous getting support from that midfield.

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    1. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      No, I'm tempted while he's at Villa - don't think he'll work out at Spurs at all.

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      1. Somalion
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        10 years, 11 months ago

        Really? Why do you think that?

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      2. Valar(Keith)
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        😯

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    2. TorresMagic™
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      • 15 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Benteke & Bale might be too much. Would have to think it over.

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      1. Somalion
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        I would be quite okay with it I think. Given how City strikers will be a minefield, RVP is prohibitively expensive, Chelsea's intentions are still unclear and Arsenal have yet to sign their new striker. So I think for a top 5 team Benteke could be the best shout if he moves?

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    3. MCH
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      10 years, 11 months ago

      Massive potential there for sure.

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      1. Somalion
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        That's my thinking on it.

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    4. Beautiful Game
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      could he become like defoe???

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      1. Somalion
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        He'd have to shrink a good bit...

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        1. Beautiful Game
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 11 months ago

          no i meant the quality defoe once was!!!

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          1. Somalion
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 11 months ago

            Ha easily I would say!

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    5. QPR expects... glory!
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      In a heartbeat if fit. Might wait if he stays away from training at Villa and the transfer saga drags on.

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      1. Somalion
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        That's a fair point, would like to see it sorted out.

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  3. Pinoche
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Giroud goal.

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    1. r0nh
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Must have!!

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    2. Blacksheepboy
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Triple Vietnam defence fail already!!

      😯

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  4. Live4pool
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    can you guys please rate my first (tbh it's the 5th or 6th) draft

    Mannone, (4.0gk)
    Dawson, Nastasic, Coleman, (Chester, Parr)
    Snoddy, Walcott, Bale, Kacaniklic, (Thomas)
    RvP, Sturridge, Carroll (or Berba/Lambert if not fit)

    cheers!

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    1. Snikiii
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Dawson is not nailed on

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

        he's their captain isn't he?

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    2. Turtleo
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Honestly, I don't like having a 4.0 non-playing GK even if you paired with a 6.0/6.5 so to only have Mannone would make me very uncomfortable.

      Maybe free up some cash by getting a 7.0 3rd Striker.

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  5. Alton E.
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Good play by Rosicky. Giroud first touch of the game?

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    1. Mainevent
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      where you watching?

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  6. Sánchez
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Has anyone considered Luis Alberto at Liverpool at all.
    They paid near £7m for him.

    This wiki list has him as a forward http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_English_football_transfers_summer_2013%E2%80%9314

    Potential oop player at £6m. Not seen any RMTs with him but seen lots with Aspas.

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    1. Alton E.
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Wouldn't touch him yet.

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    2. Andy
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      • 15 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      He seems like someone they have bought for the future whereas the likes of Aspas looks like he'll be threatening for a start from the dawn of the new season.

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      1. Sánchez
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        I'm not interested in either to be honest.
        Just finding the Aspas interest really surprising.
        I think Borini may well have as much game time as him.

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    3. Live4pool
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      neither him or Aspas will be regular starters imo

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  7. Ginkapo FPL
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    10 years, 11 months ago

    He is gonna have a legendary preseason. Giroud is a must. Or a Boselli. One of the two.

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    1. Valar(Keith)
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      He's in my team until arsenal sign a new striker.. i think

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      1. Link
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Been in mine from the start 🙂

        Arse will sign a striker and ruin it all though...

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  8. - DC -
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    10 years, 11 months ago

    How much do you reckon Negredo will come in at then if he goes to Man City? Hopefully £1.0m less than Aguero and no more than £10.0m.

    Probably be the same price though. BS if so.

    If it goes through he will relink up with Navas. Which could be interesting.

    Are we even allowed to say "Negredo" in this country?

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    1. Valar(Keith)
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      10 years, 11 months ago

      probably 1 million more than i'd be willing to pay for him

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      1. - DC -
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Typical!

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  9. Thomass
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    This is some team; My team…
    Boruc Davis
    Kos Coleman Clyne Parr Chester
    Walcott Bale Hazard Lucas Thomas
    Aguero Sturridge Bony
    FT 0.5 in the bank

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    1. Andy
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      • 15 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Lucas? Thomas?

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      1. Thomass
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Cheap

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    2. Simon69
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      • 11 Years
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      Meh

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  10. r0nh
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    I must say that I am really surprised by the strength of the Arsenal line ups this pre-season

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      I predict they will win the pre-season emirates cup and celebrate with an open bus tour

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      1. Blacksheepboy
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        First cup in 8 years?

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  11. Blacksheepboy
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Hong Son is not having his best of days in goal...

    he's seen better days

    I should know

    I was in 'nam...on holiday 😎

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  12. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    @Tommy:

    I signed up for your leagues a second time because the first time I did it with Firefox. Sorry if that means I signed up twice, but I just wanted to make sure.

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  13. Minty
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Afternoon all
    Couple of questions
    The goalkeepers are cheapest way into Liverpool defence. Any thoughts as to who is first choice I really can't see Mignolet going to warm the bench

    Also reports that Chelsea offered Luis or Mata. Does this increase the potential of lamps hazard and Cahill as better options

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  14. Messiah Hazard
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Quote: "A Sportsmail spokesman said: 'We never reveal the sources of our transfer stories.'"

    So you cant blame or sue the dailymail and they can print whatever they want...

    Now they are reporting that Athletico Madrid has bid 17.5m for Cazorla and the President is in London to tempt Arsenal to sell...

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  15. Stefan Schnoor
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    A) Coleman & Parr

    B) Alcaraz & Shaw/Clyne

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    1. drunken_mess
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      a

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  16. The Stock
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    This is all a bit underwhelming.

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    1. Simon69
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      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      What is, Christ?

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  17. @FPLMason
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    I want to thank Parm and Ginkapo for helping me out. My country isn't exactly that "advanced" as you can see. Every single family has at least a member that's trying to enter the site, and you just told me that the results aren't even out! I really appreciate this lads.

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  18. drunken_mess
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Mind RMT please, cheap def but is needed to get Bale and RVP

    Stekelenburg - Lewis
    Baker Coleman Clyne McNaughton Parr
    Bale Mirallas Navas Walcott Lucas Leiva
    Bony RVP Gayle

    Cheers

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    1. Heisenberg:Crystal Meth Pal…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Wow, didn't realise Lucas is so cheap. He's nailed on in central midfield, isn't he?

      I like the side but obviously depends greatly on how well Bale and RVP start

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      1. drunken_mess
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        surely will get some points with the new system. Can go without bale or rvp but if they do well it will take alot of transfers to get them in

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  19. royals forever
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    • 14 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Two things for you to ponder about

    Cheaper Alternative for Hazard in Chelsea MF

    Who to get out of Kone or Aspas

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    1. drunken_mess
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Oscar, Kone

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    2. Valar(Keith)
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Kone for me.. looks a bargain. And spend the extra on hazard. he'll be worth it

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    3. Mak_Gold
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Aspas

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      • Corkyote FFS CWC Champion 2…
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Lampard I suppose but I'd just get Hazard. New teams for Kone and Aspas so bit of a gamble, Kone perhaps as at least it's under the same manager?

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      • SuperOsçarBaby
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Lampard, Aspas

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    4. Heisenberg:Crystal Meth Pal…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      RMTN:

      A) Aspas-ragus
      B) McAuleyflowler
      C) Slowly but Schurrle

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      1. Mak_Gold
          10 years, 11 months ago

          I like C. 🙂

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        • TokyoRed 東京赤
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          • 12 Years
          10 years, 11 months ago

          C is best. Someone was touting it earlier though so if it it wasn't you, you might find some rival teams with the same name.

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      2.  ⓖⓐⓩⓩⓐ™
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        just done my team which to me looks really good, what yas reckon please?

        http://i.imgur.com/KZubver.jpg

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

          your MF looks boss

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        2. TorresMagic™
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          • 15 Years
          10 years, 11 months ago

          Not liking Man City double up.

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        3. The Chosen One...
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 11 months ago

          i would try get in Sturridge

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

          Well, Giroud is suddenly looking better than he might, but I am not into 11 million for Aguero when the signing of Negredo appears done. The rest is OK, but I would definitely not have both Aguero and Silva.

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        5. Muniains Tears
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 11 months ago

          olson and whittaker both doubtful. Get turner and wait for preseason for olson vs garrido.

          also dont like the city double

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      3. SuperOsçarBaby
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        De Bruyne will play both in first half and second half. New Mourinho favorite 😉

        and why he is not listed in FPL!!!??

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        1. Thomass
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 11 months ago

          Wow, Calm

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        2. TorresMagic™
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          • 15 Years
          10 years, 11 months ago

          Not important enough.

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          1. SuperOsçarBaby
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 11 months ago

            important player in Belgium team

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            1. TorresMagic™
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              • 15 Years
              10 years, 11 months ago

              Not for FPL.

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        3. Simon69
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          • 11 Years
          10 years, 11 months ago

          Nobody cares about Chelsea at FPL

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      4. FACUPARSE
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Looks like 2 of Lukaku/Torres/Ba are gonna be leaving

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        1. Blacksheepboy
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 11 months ago

          no it doesn't

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          1. FACUPARSE
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 11 months ago

            If Rooney signs you think Torres will play second fiddle?

            Lukaku will have had enough and Ba isn't deemed good enough.

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            1. In Like Flynn.
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              • 13 Years
              10 years, 11 months ago

              Lukaku said last season he would be happy to stay for another year out on loan at WBA.
              If it meant getting regular football.

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        2. In Like Flynn.
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          • 13 Years
          10 years, 11 months ago

          Why?

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        3. Simon69
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          • 11 Years
          10 years, 11 months ago

          I don't see Rooney going to Chelsea.

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      5. DropPointsNotBombs
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Oscar is nailed on is he not? I reckon he could be a good choice

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        1. Left Peg
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 11 months ago

          I wouldn't say nailed on. It is far too early to call it either way. Mourinho will be working out his preferred midfield for a while yet.

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        2. Corkyote FFS CWC Champion 2…
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 11 months ago

          Who knows, they have a new manager and an incredible number of midfielders...

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      6. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Atletico Madrid President Cerezo: "We have no news on Cazorla. These are invented stories that happen through the day".

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      7. A Bagel
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Vorm/Davies
        Collins, Toure, Coleman, Colloccini, Clyne
        Hazard, Walcott, Bale, Bellemy, Wanyama
        Anelka, Aguero, Sturridge

        Don't rate it, ADMIRE it....

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        1. Bambi
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 11 months ago

          not my cup of tea i am affraid

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          1. Sánchez
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 11 months ago

            Agree. Wanyama will be a defensive sitter.
            Anelka will rotate. A lot.
            Toure by no means nailed on.
            Vorm fixtures terrible.
            Davies? As in Kelvin Davis? If so, he wont play.

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      8. Beautiful Game
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        the goal is not the reason behind my saying this:

        if arsenal don't sign a striker giroud could be a good choice given the fixtures arsenal have!!!

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        1. TorresMagic™
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          • 15 Years
          10 years, 11 months ago

          Hardly scores away.

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          1. Blacksheepboy
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 11 months ago

            so what if he's happily married!

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            1. TorresMagic™
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              • 15 Years
              10 years, 11 months ago

              Not great for FPL.

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        2. Blacksheepboy
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 11 months ago

          of course, the problem is they are likely to try and sign a big name striker and that means Giroud gets more limited time on the pitch

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      9. Sánchez
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        How is the hull defence expected to look?
        Is it a 3 or 4 and is Figueroa CB or LB?
        Considering Chester but with Davies and Figueroa arrival, thinking theres a slight chance of not being nailed on.

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      10. Beautiful Game
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        WTF???

        BREAKING: Atletico Madrid reportedly reach personal terms with Arsenal’s Santi Cazorla

        http://arsenal-last.blogspot.in/2013/07/breaking-atletico-madrid-reportedly.html?spref=fb

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        1. FACUPARSE
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 11 months ago

          It's rubbish.

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        2. TokyoRed 東京赤
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          • 12 Years
          10 years, 11 months ago

          Has to be utter nonsense. Arsenal would have to take leave of their collective senses to contemplate this.

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      11. - DC -
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Where is the Faye love? 😥

        £4.0m possible OAP. 😆

        Played most of the games last season as far as I can see. Well the run in anyway. Soccerway is your friend.

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