Moving Target

Moving Target – Juan Mata

Manchester United took a major step towards lifting the dark cloud that currently hangs over Old Trafford after sealing the transfer of Juan Mata from Chelsea on Saturday evening. In a club record deal, believed to be in the region of £37 million, the little Spaniard arrives to help transform United’s season after Wednesday’s Capital One Cup exit at the hands of Sunderland heaped further pressure on the under-fire David Moyes.

Understandably, the United boss was delighted to have captured a creative player of Mata’s pedigree and is clearly relishing the prospect of shaping his side around his new signing, suggesting that the Spaniard will be thrown straight in against Cardiff on Tuesday…

“Juan is one of the finest playmakers in the game today and it’s a real pleasure to have secured his signature. He’s been instrumental in Chelsea’s recent success, with a notable 28 assists and 32 goals in his last two Premier League seasons. I have been impressed with the excitement he has shown to be part of the new Manchester United. I know our fans have admired Juan for some time now – he has always played well against us – and I know they will be delighted to see him in the red of United, starting on Tuesday.”

As for Mata, the lure of a move to United is obvious and, having been frustrated by a lack of pitch time under Jose Mourinho at Chelsea, it’s clear that this was a major factor in prompting a move away from the Bridge. When quizzed on his preferred role at United, Mata was quick to point out that his priority, first and foremost, will be to be involved…

“I love to play. I think I can play in the three positions behind the striker. I played on the left when I arrived at Chelsea, this season I have played on the right and last season, which was probably the best season of my career, I played behind the striker. But it doesn’t matter as long as I play.”

The History

A product of the Real Madrid youth system, Mata first played for the club’s B team in 2006/07, scoring 10 times in 39 appearances. Unable to convince his Bernabeu paymasters of his first-team potential, he was snapped up by Valencia the following year and, over the following four seasons, established himself as one of the finest midfield talents in La Liga.

Mata’s time at the Mestalla got off to a tentative start, with five goals and a single assist over 24 appearances in 2007/08. Installed as a regular in the first XI thereafter, he racked up 28 goals and 35 assists over 105 league matches before Chelsea came calling in the summer of 2011, shelling out around £23.5m for the playmaker’s services.

Despite plying his trade under a succession of managers at Stamford Bridge, Mata was an overwhelming success over his first two seasons. His first year at the London club harvested six goals and 13 assists, or 16 in Fantasy Premier League (FPL) terms, before he stepped up another level in 2012/13, with 11 goals and 17 assists (18 in FPL), summing up his Fantasy potential.

Under Jose Mourinho, though, Mata has toiled. The Special One has been critical of the Spaniard’s lack of work-rate and has started him in just 11 of Chelsea’s 22 league games so far, with Oscar his favoured option in the “number 10” role. Nonetheless, with 828 minutes to his name thus far, Mata’s impact has been minimal for the Blues – he’s produced just two assists so far this season.

On the international stage, Mata produced eight goals and seven assists from 20 games at youth level for Spain, helping his country win the 2006 European Under-19 Championships and the 2011 European Under-21 Championships . He’s also turned out 31 times for the senior side, returning nine goals and seven assists, and was part of the squad which won the World Cup in 2010 and the European Championships two years later.

The Prospects

Clearly, as the first marquee signing of the Moyes era, Mata looks set to become a key member of the United first-team. The issue, of course, is where he will fit into his new manager’s plans. When Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie are finally free from injury, the trio seem automatic starters, suggesting Mata is set for a role on the wing, with Rooney tucking in behind the Dutchman in a formation more akin to a 4-2-3-1.

As Mata himself has stated, although predominantly left-footed, he’s a player that offers United options on both flanks, though a role on the right as an inverted winger would be a move away from the traditional alternatives such as Nani and Antonio Valencia. Essentially, his arrival leaves a number of players vying for the remaining attacking role. Similarly to the other aforementioned wide men, Shinji Kagawa and Ashley Young have failed to impress since Moyes rolled up to Old Trafford and their game time looks set to be further diminished upon the Spaniard’s arrival.

Despite his recent contribution of six goals in as many Gameweeks, there’s no doubt Danny Welbeck will struggle to retain a regular starting berth once the injuries clear, whilst Mata’s arrival may also be detrimental for Adnan Januzaj’s minutes. Moyes has been wary of relying too much on the youngster in his debut season but has been almost forced to start Januzaj in seven of the last eight Gameweeks – with Mata on board, Moyes may look to ease the burden on the teenage prodigy. It’s also worth noting that Mata is cup tied for United’s Champions League campaign, surely ensuring his league starts and therefore giving Moyes the opportunity to use his other wide options on the European stage.

Now down to 9.4 in FPL (9.0 in the Sky Sports game and 7.0 in the Sun Dream Team), Mata’s move to United is set to reignite his Fantasy potential after slipping from our radars. An ownership of 3% highlights his differential appeal ahead of games against Cardiff, Stoke, Fulham and Palace in the next five and, if Rooney and van Persie remain on the sidelines, he’s likely to be handed set-pieces and corners as Moyes looks to the Spaniard’s creativity to help rescue his disappointing debut season at the helm.

While Mata clearly has huge Fantasy appeal, there’s little doubt that there is fierce competition in his price bracket with Eden Hazard, Mesut Ozil and Santi Cazorla and the City pair of Yaya Toure and David Silva all vying for slots in our midfield.

As mentioned, Mata offers significant differential appeal – a big factor for those looking to make up ground with their January Wildcard moves. Having said that, both Cazorla and Silva also meet this criteria: the Arsenal man boasts FPL ownership of just 2.8%, while City’s playmaker has lived in the shadow of Toure this season and can be found in just 5.8% of FPL squads. While Mata arrives to slot into an ailing United, struggling to kill off teams, both Cazorla and Silva are part of free-scoring sides, oozing confidence.

Mata certainly has the talent to change the current landscape. United will likely be revived by his presence but it could take the return of both Rooney and Van Persie before we can really assess the full potential that Mata can offer. In the short-term, then, that may well see the majority steer clear, assess his initial form and settle on more assured assets. That will leave early adopters hoping that Mata’s impact is immediate and that his early returns are on a par with his outstanding spells in the blue of Chelsea.

Further Reference

Juan Mata Wikipedia

Juan Mata Statistics

Juan Mata YouTube 2012/13 Highlights

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2,146 Comments Post a Comment
  1. money face bandwagon
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    rate my team pls thanks!

    mcgregor

    ward brown baines

    silva ozil hazard(c) lallana

    suarez(vc) aguero sturridge

    bench: davis kosc noone chester

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  2. thepuntmaster
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    Play two of -

    Williamson (nor)
    Puncheon (HUL)
    Bruce (cry)
    Mariappa (HUL)

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    1. Sheldon420
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      Puncheon and Mariappa.

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    2. Wings Fan
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      The 2 palace players

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    3. La Roja
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      Palace geezers

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    4. thepuntmaster
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      cheers folks

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  3. Sheldon420
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    Any thoughts on my WC draft would be highly appreciated.

    Boruc Davis
    Coleman Terry Ward Collins MOlsson
    Hazard Mata Silva Cabaye Jedinak
    Suarez Aguero Bony

    Thank you.

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    1. AriseSirGiggsy
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      Good, but a lot resting on Bony's shoulders

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    2. RamaJama
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      Like it, will have a simular team too

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  4. applebonkers
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    that was alexesque

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  5. Captain Shirokov
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    Lost 3-2 and dislocated my shoulder.

    Whoopdy f**king doo.

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    1. Mojo Rojo
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      OUCH! Get well soon

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      1. Wilshere Knowledge
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        Cock block

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  6. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
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    Eto'o off, Ba on.

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  7. Ginkapo FPL
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    What channel is the superbowl on next week?

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    1. Dre
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      Channel 4

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      1. Ginkapo FPL
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        whoop whoop

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  8. Optimus.
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    Ouch

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  9. Alaric
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    10 years, 2 months ago

    Hazard really is world-class, and still so young. I wonder if someone had some handy stats to compare the likes of CR7 at this age with Haz?

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    1. Wilshere Knowledge
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      10 years, 2 months ago

      More like Ribery than CR7.

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      1. Alaric
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        True, in playing style. I was just curious to see how the best player in the world currently fared in goals/assists compared to Haz, who I really see to be up there with the best in 5 years.

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      2. Wings Fan
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        Yep. Never going to be able to match CR7 physically

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      3. isacki: full casual
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        Pacy dribbler with an eye for goal, could be either, see a bit of Robben in him too.

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    2. Dre
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      I've seen some stats flying around on here before that put him in a very similar bracket, but CR7 was a slow starter really

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  10. Mr.K
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    10 years, 2 months ago

    Mannone / Marshall
    Kos - Bardsley - Shaw (Ward, Faye)
    Hazard - Johnson - Toure - Mata (Noone)
    JRod - Aguery - Suarez

    What do you think? Thanks!

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  11. Wild Rover
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    10 years, 2 months ago

    He's not that sort of eunoch 😆

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    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Chelsea line-up vs West Ham

    -------Cech----------
    Iva-Cahill-JT-Azpi
    --Ramires-Matic--
    Willian-Oscar-Haz
    ---------Eto'o--------

    Any disagreements with that?

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    1. applebonkers
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      nope. maybe ba if he wants to keep eto'o 101% fit for man city but i think he'll go with yours

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        • 10 Years
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        They play City on Monday though - I think that helps the theory of a full strength line up.

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    2. Wild Rover
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      No Sally?

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    3. Jax
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      Mikel will play instead of matic

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      1. Ginkapo FPL
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        Mikel has left i think

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        1. Jax
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          Erm no he hasn't

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          1. Ginkapo FPL
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            My bad, its essien whos gone

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    4. Alaric
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      10 years, 2 months ago

      Now THAT is a strong team. Holy 😯

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    5. Wilshere Knowledge
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      Eto deserves to be dropped on todays performance.

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    6. Worsey
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      Lampard over Matic

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      1. Jax
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        10 years, 2 months ago

        No he's played full game today's

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    7. applebonkers
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      actually yeah, lampard against west ham

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      • 10 Years
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      Or can Lampard fit in?

      vs West Ham in his last 10:
      6 goals
      5 assists

      Be a good (C) if we had Chels line-ups before the deadline.

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      1. Worsey
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        Lampard has been brilliant attacking today and been there when stoke counter. Has Matic even had a shot or made a "decent" tackle"

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          • 10 Years
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          Matic has performed as Mourinho wants him too - a destroyer/enforcer-type.

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          1. Worsey
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            My respect goes to Lampard and I'd play him for the rest of the season he's a club legend and contracts expiring. Hes a brilliant player and he scores goals, defends well and is a leader of men. Just my opinion though :).

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        1. AriseSirGiggsy
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          Yes

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    8. Dre
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      I'd swap Eto'o for Ba against his former club

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    9. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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      ba to play v his old club

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  12. Ginkapo FPL
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    We'll never have decent defenders in this country till they are given the plaudits they deserve. MOTM always goes to an attacking player.

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    1. AriseSirGiggsy
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      That was well deserved though

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    2. isacki: full casual
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      Owen always gives it to a DM doesn't he

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      1. Ginkapo FPL
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        no idea

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  13. copps
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    15 mins until the FA Cup draw. All the big teams still in it

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    1. Wilshere Knowledge
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      😀

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    2. AriseSirGiggsy
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      We don't have to worry about fourth place. We'll just have to win the Champions League again.

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      1. Woy of the Wovers
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        United blah blah united. All mouth, no points.

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  14. Tim Canterbury
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    Best options for Chester? Looking to tidy up ready for the blank

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    1. GreennRed
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      Bruce or Baker.

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    2. Lanley Staurel
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      I'd say amputation. Or Baker.

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  15. Back to Back Ballacks
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    Undertaker 40/1 to win the Rumble
    😯

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    1. Wild Rover
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      10 years, 2 months ago

      Are you 12? 😯

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      1. Back to Back Ballacks
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        11 and a half

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        1. Wild Rover
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          10 years, 2 months ago

          Too young to bet then 😉

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      2. Alaric
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        😆

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    2. asdasdasdadasdasda
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      10 years, 2 months ago

      he wont
      he wont even be in the rumble

      i hope daniel bryan wins though
      but batista will win

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      1. Back to Back Ballacks
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        10 years, 2 months ago

        Not inconceivable that he returns and wins it, Cena beats Randy and then Cena beats the Taker at Mania to end the streak and become hero boots once again. Worth 3 euro for the craic!

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        1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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          Is there a smiley with wide eyes other than 😯

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          1. JT's Dog
              10 years, 2 months ago

              Just ozil when mrs ozil in the mood

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              1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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                😆

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            • Ginkapo FPL
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              😳

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              1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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                I'm thinking more like this

                http://youtu.be/HX_5zIXxKEU

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          2. copps
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            You realise it's not real, right?

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            1. asdasdasdadasdasda
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              yeah he is should know this

              WWE is a wrestling version of Soap Opera

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              1. copps
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                yeah i loved it when i was about 10yo, was good fun to watch. Razor Ramone!

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              1. copps
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                haha, brilliant

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          3. asdasdasdadasdasda
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            dude undertakers streak is never going to be broken
            Vince mcmahon will never let someone as over as john cena beat undertaker
            how many fans cena will add after he breaks the streak ? NONE

            better if they are going to let someone win it it should be some up and comer wrestler not some made wrestler like john cena

            Undertaker Vs Sting will be my dream match though

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            1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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              U r actually serious... Blimey

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              1. asdasdasdadasdasda
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                10 years, 2 months ago

                sir i know it is not real
                but im a fan i like how the things work inside
                ever seen the movie the wrestler
                lets just say i like to think about it from the business kind of way

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                1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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                  I forgive you... You called me sir

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                  1. asdasdasdadasdasda
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                    haha lol

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            2. Wild Rover
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              10 years, 2 months ago

              😆

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              1. Back to Back Ballacks
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                10 years, 2 months ago

                You and me in a cage match, Lets go

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            3. JT's Dog
                10 years, 2 months ago

                You are getting too excited for this

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                1. asdasdasdadasdasda
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                  nope dude it is the RUMBLE

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              • Back to Back Ballacks
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                10 years, 2 months ago

                Did Cena beat The Rock?

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                1. asdasdasdadasdasda
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                  yeah in the rematch so

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          4. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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            Good god

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        2. Your Mum's Athletic
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          what number is he in?

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          1. Back to Back Ballacks
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            10 years, 2 months ago

            Not officially in it but could make a surprise return

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        3. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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          Hmmmm. Does anyone actually bet on stuff like this... It's all a fix

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          1. Wings Fan
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            10 years, 2 months ago

            This

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          2. Wild Rover
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            10 years, 2 months ago

            I've always thought that anyone who likes it would be too young to bet. Seems not 🙂

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            1. Back to Back Ballacks
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              10 years, 2 months ago

              🙂
              You gotta love the Rumble!

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        4. Somalion
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          Always amazed betting is allowed in a rigged event :/

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          1. copps
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            must be awesome to work behind the scenes there. Minimum wage salary cleaning the rings but raking in huge cash on bets 😆

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            1. Ginkapo FPL
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              Bookies would notice

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            2. JT's Dog
                10 years, 2 months ago

                And as many foam hands as you can carry

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          2. Dre
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            What a blast from the past!

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          3. JT's Dog
              10 years, 2 months ago

              How can bookmakers take a bet on an event that is fixed, but refuse to pay out on claims of footy bets that are fixed

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              1. Back to Back Ballacks
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                I think there's a max bet of 20 or something, don't quote me on that though

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            • bazrah99
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              Rigged and fixed are not the right words, it is simply scripted.

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              1. JT's Dog
                  10 years, 2 months ago

                  When it comes to betting that means fixed

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              2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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                he won't win it mate. I am going for batista

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                1. Back to Back Ballacks
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                  • 13 Years
                  10 years, 2 months ago

                  Ya most likely but..........
                  Bryan at 6/1 is a decent bet too

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            • Syd.
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              10 years, 2 months ago

              How many of the 13,500 people who have transferred Mata in are Man United fans???

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              1. Dre
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                Hold on, i'll ask them

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              2. Somalion
                • 14 Years
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                Right here. You saying if City signed a great, nailed on attacking mid you wouldn't get him? Especially given he's used to PL playing style.

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                1. sinik
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                  Soma, stop. they will never yield 🙂

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                  1. Somalion
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                    Oh I know 😀

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              3. Wolverine
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                Let me go ask all of them and I'll get back to you

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            • asdasdasdadasdasda
              • 10 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              waiting for FA cup 5th round draw
              hoping for city vs chelsea?
              one big gun should go out 🙂

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              1. Jax
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                10 years, 2 months ago

                Arsenal and pool in there also

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            • gers23
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              10 years, 2 months ago

              Thoughts on what to do with this team? 0.1 in bank

              Mannone

              Terry Coleman Kolarov

              Hazard Silva Wilshire Erikson

              Suarez Aguero Giroud

              Davis Gnabry Whittaker Hudson

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            • BantamPhil
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              10 years, 2 months ago

              I am seriously considering M Olsen as a 5th defender now

              Norwich have avl and STO over the dreaded GWs 28 & 29, plus decent fixtures beforehand

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              1. LOCO ABREU
                • 11 Years
                10 years, 2 months ago

                what's wrong with gw29?

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                1. sinik
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                  • 10 Years
                  10 years, 2 months ago

                  FA Cup 6th round

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                2. BantamPhil
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                  10 years, 2 months ago

                  FA cup on that weekend could cause many blanks

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            • jonny77
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              10 years, 2 months ago

              How does this team fair for next week?

              Manonne
              Sagna, Distin, Kolorov
              Hazard, Cabaye, Lallana, Silva
              Aguero, Suarez (C), Bony

              Bench is: Marshall, Gnabry, Baker, Chester

              Is suarez the right captain?

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            • mitro
              • 10 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              Januzaj (CAR) or Lallana (ARS)

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              1. AriseSirGiggsy
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                Arsenal don't concede many

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              1. Captain
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                Ignore that I changed it last night. Feedback on THIS. http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s34/earpini/ScreenShot2014-01-26at172159_zpsef44642d.png

                My current headache is whether to downgrade Cabaye for an upgraded defender...

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                1. Jef Costello
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                  10 years, 2 months ago

                  looks very good to me. I wouldnt downgrade cabaye.

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            • JT's Dog
                10 years, 2 months ago

                Newcastle may sell cabaye to PSG now they don't have to play them in league this year

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              • isacki: full casual
                • 12 Years
                10 years, 2 months ago

                Anyone flying AJ Airways or collecting My Little Bony?

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                1. BantamPhil
                  • 10 Years
                  10 years, 2 months ago

                  I've got My Little Bony the complete collection

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                    1. BantamPhil
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                      10 years, 2 months ago

                      Haha

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                2. FPL Blow-In
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                  10 years, 2 months ago

                  Could be getting AJ and Bony

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              • Khazana
                • 13 Years
                10 years, 2 months ago

                Pick one
                A: Aj, Eriksen, yaya, januzaj
                Or
                B: Mata, Eriksen, navas, januzaj
                Or
                C: Aj, Mata, navas, januzaj (or other)

                Have hazard, aguero, Adebayour

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                • 10 Years
                10 years, 2 months ago

                Another CS for Chels (albeit Stoke were dire).

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              • Elniñorules
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 12 Years
                10 years, 2 months ago

                Last season:

                Shinji Kagawa: 19 games, involved in 9 goals (goals/assists)
                Oscar: 34 games, involved in 9 goals.

                #Moyes #Mourinho

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                1. AriseSirGiggsy
                  • 13 Years
                  10 years, 2 months ago

                  Oscar wasn't playing no. 10 last season though

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                2. isacki: full casual
                  • 12 Years
                  10 years, 2 months ago

                  Ouch. Transformation.

                  At several points last season I was tempted to get Kagawa. His hattrick... ah, people forget his hattrick...

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                  1. sinik
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 10 Years
                    10 years, 2 months ago

                    3 vs Norwich, benched the next game. Well done, Fergie.

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                3. Ginkapo FPL
                  • 12 Years
                  10 years, 2 months ago

                  "last season"

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                  • 10 Years
                  10 years, 2 months ago

                  So Kagawa blanked 15 times when Oscar played? Is that your point?

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              • Raddy
                • 12 Years
                10 years, 2 months ago

                Who is a better punt for this coming GW?

                Bony(for rodriquez) or Mata (For ozil or (silva if still injured))

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                1. Caine & Co.
                  • 13 Years
                  10 years, 2 months ago

                  mata

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                2. LOCO ABREU
                  • 11 Years
                  10 years, 2 months ago

                  bony

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              • andres
                • 12 Years
                10 years, 2 months ago

                on a WC, kolarov or azpi?

                to go with merte and coleman (selling value 6.1)

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                1. Captain
                  • 10 Years
                  10 years, 2 months ago

                  Azpi for me

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                2. AriseSirGiggsy
                  • 13 Years
                  10 years, 2 months ago

                  Tough call. Attacking returns vs defensive returns. Discuss.

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