[sbu_large_image] Injuries
1 January 2015 3460 comments
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The New Year heralded in a number of injury concerns earlier today, with treatment rooms around the country opening their doors to accommodate a host of new arrivals.

Arsenal
Mathieu Flamini missed today’s 2-0 loss at Southampton through injury, whilst Arsene Wenger has
confirmed Lukas Podolski was unavailable after sustaining a groin problem.

Aston Villa
Skipper Ron Vlaar was forced off during the first-half of today’s goalless draw against Palace with a knee injury. Post-match, Paul Lambert confirmed the Dutchman is set to be assessed prior to the weekend:

“I am not 100% sure but he’s thinking it could be the same sort of thing that he hurt in the World Cup. It’s his knee. We will probably know more tomorrow. He will go for a scan. Hopefully it’s not too bad. He thinks it might be similar to the one he had in Brazil. We will have to wait and see.”

Burnley
Sean Dyche is counting the cost of today’s comeback draw at Newcastle, after Jason Shackell (calf), Dean Marney (illness) and Kevin Long ((ankle) were forced off. The Burnley boss is sweating over the latter’s availability, with the debutant stretchered off in the 3-3 stalemate:

“Kevin is the big question mark. It needs to settle and the medical team will get on that over the next couple of days. We are hopeful Shacks is not as bad as we maybe first thought and Dean is just sickness. He was almost vomiting before the game and it is a strange one. ”

Everton
Kevin Mirallas started on the left of a front three away to Hull but was withdrawn at the break, with Roberto Martinez confirming:

“Kevin was feeling a little bit sore at half-time and we needed everyone to be 100% in order to be dynamic.””

Hull
Andrew Robertson is set for x-rays on his ankle and foot after a challenge from Everton’s Mo Besic forced him off on 23 minutes today. Liam Rosenior was withdrawn before the hour mark due to a hamstring problem, whilst Gaston Ramirez was subbed off at the break as a result of his ongoing groin complaint.

Leicester
Danny Drinkwater was replaced by David Nugent on 36 minutes after picking up an injury during the 2-2 draw at Liverpool.

Liverpool
Adam Lallana’s recent run of form was halted earlier today due to injury. The Reds midfielder was subbed off early in the second period, with Brendan Rodgers confirming post-match:

“He’s got a tweak in his thigh, so we’ll see how that is.”

Mario Balotelli missed out altogether after sustaining an injury in training.

Man United
Ashley Young could be set for a period on the sidelines, according to Louis van Gaal, after he was forced off during today’s draw at Stoke.

“He has a hamstring injury. He’s out for many weeks, I think. But I’m not a doctor so we have to wait for tomorrow or the day after tomorrow.”

Newcastle
The Magpies look poised to be without Steven Taylor for the remainder of the season. Caretaker boss John Carver confirmed the worst after the centre-half was taken off during today’s draw with Burnley:

“Unfortunately there’s bad news with Steven. It looks like he’s snapped his Achilles tendon – the other one (to which he injured against Chelsea in December 2011). It’s a fresh injury and I’m so disappointed for him because he got off to a great start. He’s a good character and he’ll deal with it. We’ll make sure he’s looked after and everything will be done properly.”

Southampton
The Saints’ in-form wide man Sadio Mane was withdrawn after scoring his third goal in as many matches in today’s win over Arsenal. After the 2-0 triumph, Ronald Koeman is uncertain whether Mane – who is soon set to fly to the African Cup of Nations with Senegal – will be available for the weekend FA Cup clash with Ipswich:

“I have to wait until Friday, I don’t know what happened exactly, we will know more then if he is available for Sunday or not.”

Sunderland
Santiago Vergini was withdrawn on 77 minutes after picking up a knock in the Black Cats’ narrow loss at City. Lee Cattermole failed to make the Etihad trip due to a groin problem, Gus Poyet has confirmed.

Tottenham
Erik Lamela missed today’s stunning win over Chelsea with a minor calf complaint, whilst Ryan Mason limped off with a hamstring injury in the first period.

West Brom
Craig Gardner missed the Baggies 1-1 draw at West Ham with a calf problem, whilst fellow midfielder Graham Dorrans was subbed off through injury late on.

West Ham
The Hammers have concerns over today’s scorer Diafra Sakho, who was forced off with a recurrence of a back problem. The Senegal striker will be hoping to recover in time to fly off on international duties in the African Cup of Nations next week.

“We have to have a scan on it and see what condition his back is in. Obviously it’s a similar situation to when he last came back from [international duty with] Senegal, so on Friday the lads will send him for a scan and we’ll see how it goes from there”

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  1. Scoredelario
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    • 15 Years
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    ManU have some nice fixtures coming up. Mata worth considering?

    1. Kroos Kontrol
      • 13 Years
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      I'd do a slight wait and see to choose between him and di Maria

    2. BeachBadger
      • 12 Years
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      Im sure I saw this exact same post last GW. That is so last year 😉

    1. Nobodinho
      • 11 Years
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      "This content is password protected." ?

      1. Scoredelario
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
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        I can confirm the password is not trigger1.

        Now I'm stumped 😆

    2. Scoredelario
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
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      Password protected?

    3. Patty
      • 11 Years
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      Need a password?

      1. Twelve years a slave
        • 15 Years
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        Its protected, i am raising money for charity and am keeping the wildcard content to those who donate to the cancer foundation, the donation page can be found via the link i gave
        Thx

        1. Twelve years a slave
          • 15 Years
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          Knew you would all ask :D. It for a good cause and it only a few dollars, have raised over 500 in two days just from the blog

          1. Patty
            • 11 Years
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            Cheers might look into it when I get on the computer, (on a phone ATM) great idea!

  2. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Priorities here?

    Bank 0.1m, 2 freebies

    A) Hart -> Lloris/Heaton/Foster
    B) Zabaleta -> Debuchy/Trippier
    C) Chambers -> Debuchy/Trippier

    Hart
    Terry, Wisdom, Zabaleta
    Sanchez, Hazard, Silva, Eriksen
    Costa, Kane, Austin

    Elliot, Downing, Hutton, Chambers

    1. The EJJ
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Chambo -> Trippier

      1. ILOVEBAPS
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        This ^ Tripp

    2. ILOVEBAPS
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Annoyed at Eriksen much?

      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        So annoyed. Should never have benched Kane with his form. One of those 'if in doubt bench the cheaper player' moments. Costly.

  3. The EJJ
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Guzan, Panti
    Zaba, Trippier, N.Taylor, Hutton, Yun
    Sanchez, Hazard, Downing, Siggy, Boydinho
    RVP, Costa, Austin

    2ft. 0.6m

    Am struggling to decide what to do (after FA cup games of course) was thinking of RVP out but Man U's fixtures look good, thoughts?

  4. Scoredelario
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Any ManU defenders worth considering? How can a team with such resources have such terrible FF options?!

    1. Sarri-ball
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Im looking at Jones for my Wildcard at 5.2

    2. Frank Black
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Right now i have De Gea but i'm not too sure about getting DF. I'd rather get Bertrand back in.

    3. Holmes
      • 12 Years
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      Not sure about defenders, all injury magnets 😛 DDG is worth consideration but only for home games 🙂

    4. BeachBadger
      • 12 Years
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      Looking at Jones on WC

  5. fedolefan
    • 11 Years
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    Who is City's first choice defender out of Mangala and Demichelis?

    1. BenDavies
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Considering he's the most expensive defender in British football, you'd have to hope it's Mangala.

      1. Najoman86
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Agreed!

  6. Patty
    • 11 Years
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    Debuchy or Jones for WC

    1. Najoman86
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I'm leaning towards replacing Baines with Jones. Arsenal CS have been hard to come by this season

    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Jones

  7. Najoman86
    • 16 Years
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    A couple of GWs back, I decided to move Bertrand on as he was ineligible to play against Chelsea. Like many, Zabaleta was penciled in as his replacement with the juicy fixtures of Burnley & Sunderland at home. Points since: Zabaleta - 0 | Bertrand 8.

    Brutal!

    1. HammersXI
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      That's how it goes I guess. The day I took out Rooney for a hit, he scored 2 and had an assist.

  8. Ser Football 42
    • 11 Years
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    any news on Di Maria.

    Thinking yaya to di maria but if not fit then ericksen probably

    1. RyanFootballChatbox
      • 11 Years
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      supposed to train with mufc this week

    2. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      This is my plan too but probably worth waiting a few weeks for ADM as Eriksen/Chadli next 3 CP WBA Sunderland probably punt for spurs for 2 weeks till WC

  9. HammersXI
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Hey guys, having a rough 2 weeks..red arrows everywhere. What should I do with this team?

    Hart (Foster)
    Chester Azpi Caulker (YUN VLAAR)
    Alexis Hazard Downing Yaya Silva
    Austin Carroll Bony

    2 FT 0.4m ITB

    Planning to do Bony + Yaya + Vlaar -> Kane/ Costa + Sterling + Burnley defender (-4)
    Madness?

    1. HammersXI
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Kane or Costa?

      1. Scoredelario
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Kane cannot be ignored

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

    Benteke > Costa or Ings?

    Baines out or Benteke out?

    1. Nobodinho
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Costa

      Both out?

    2. ILOVEBAPS
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Ings
      Benteke

      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        this

    3. nedfoo
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Baines out

  11. Scoredelario
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
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    Trigger, good idea but you need to make it clearer for people clicking the link!

  12. ILOVEBAPS
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Play Hutton(lei) OR Clichy(eve)??

    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
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      Both? If only one, Hutton

      1. ILOVEBAPS
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Others are Wisdom(HUL) JT(NEW) and Dummett(che). So only need one.

    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Clichy, especially if you have Guzan in goal too. Both if you can.

      1. ILOVEBAPS
        • 14 Years
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        Panti in goal. So 1 for Huttinho and 1 for Clichy 😉

        1. NABIL - FPL otai
          • 13 Years
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          Still Clichy, man. Leicester can always score. Komp may return in time and EVE are in shambles.

  13. NABIL - FPL otai
    • 13 Years
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    Hands up if you have 2 WCs 🙂

    1. Patty
      • 11 Years
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      Does it count if I have one activated one and another one?

      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Yes it is. 😀

    2. Holmes
      • 12 Years
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      o

      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 13 Years
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        Sorry if I sound annoying. First time having this experience after more than a decade playing.

        *overjoyed

        1. Holmes
          • 12 Years
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          lol, its ok! 😀 I will save my WC one day... Wasted my first WC tbh 🙄

  14. Nobodinho
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Any punishment for Cahill?

  15. Feanor
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Getting Carroll over Kane three weeks ago was a killer blow.

    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Sakho in my case 🙁

  16. Kevtheotter
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Alexis Sanchez and Harry Kane welcome to my team

  17. Kurtinho
    • 11 Years
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    Bench one of Wisdom (HUL), Demichelis (eve), Cresswell (swa)?

    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Demi

    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
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      tough one. Demi or Cresswell. Maybe Cresswell.

    3. Moosie the Staggie
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Tricky.

      I would defo play Creswell with a limp Swans attack.
      Marginally prefer Wisdom over Demi. Baggies Hull was 0-0 in the first emcounter and can easily see similar here with Pulis at the helm.

  18. Chinu
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    There is no reason to get rid of Austin for Kane.

    True of False?

    1. Kevtheotter
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I just did the swap

      Kane on form
      Fixtures are favourable
      Will get a 0.2 increase on my sell value

      Austin 2 blanks in a row at home and now has a tough away fixture to Burnley and home to United

      1. BeachBadger
        • 12 Years
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        Yeah agree with this and one more. WC available so no need to be so loyal to players esp if you might ditch soon

      2. Kevtheotter
        • 14 Years
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        Also I'm 550 OR and a Kane explosion if I don't have him could be very bad

    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
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      False. There is a reason - possibility of another explosion.

      But fwiw I'm not doing it - got both.

    3. nedfoo
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I'm tempted to make that switch, Kane playing for a better team helps

    4. Chinu
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Thanks all! Kane then coming in my team for Austin.

  19. BeachBadger
    • 12 Years
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    Foster for the WC? Good fixtures and the Pulis effect?

    1. Kevtheotter
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Wisdom is the best way into their defence I reckon

      1. BeachBadger
        • 12 Years
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        Yeah could well be alright. Im looking for a keeper to play week in week out though. Wisdom will likely sit on my nench most weeks

    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Wisdom is enough for me. Better check the cheap 'keeper combo for WC article.

      Well done mate, you;re on a roll.

  20. JasonG123
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Foster (Myhill)
    Baines Zaba Hutton (Dummett Wisdom)
    Hazard Sanchez Yaya Silva (Boyd)
    Costa Austin Kane

    2FT. 0.6m ITB.

    Which move?
    (A) Yaya and Baines to Fab and Cresswell
    (B) Yaya and Dummett to Fab and Cresswell
    (C) Yaya and Baines to Sterling and Terry
    (D)Yaya and Dummett to Sterling and Terry

    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I like D

    2. KING KOUNDER
      • 15 Years
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      I'd remove Baines at all cost.

      1. JasonG123
        • 12 Years
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        It's frustrating but surely he's better than Dummett when money is no issue?

        1. KING KOUNDER
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Cant say, NC seem to be more solid.

          1. JasonG123
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            Fair enough. I just know Everton are getting a penalty the week I sell him. Same happened with Hazard earlier in the season.

    3. Kevtheotter
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Don't like any of them if I'm honest. Terry yes but sterling not for me. Answer me this. Why do you think Sterling deserves a place in your team?

      1. KING KOUNDER
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Sterling plays uptop in a good side who are hungry to get points at all cost.

        Even in this week he got me 5 points in a drag week.

        1. Kevtheotter
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          "A good side that are hungry to get points at all costs"

          Ha this is your rational for choosing players? Sterling scored once in 15 games. Liverpool are far from good and sterling clearly not embracing his new role.

      2. JasonG123
        • 12 Years
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        Tbh I don't like Sterling either, but he is OOP with good fixtures. Who else would you suggest? Note that if I get Terry I can't get Fab.

        1. Kevtheotter
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Have a punt on someone for the next 3 weeks.

          Eriksen
          Downing

          1. Kevtheotter
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            Playing for in form teams and they are able to explode as they have multiple times this season

            My mid is now

            Sanchez silva Hazard Downing Boyd

  21. Jafalad
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Did anyone from DZ actually play Kane last night?

    1. Trading Bear
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I had him in. Perfect match for me really.Jumped 14k > 7k

      Terry, Hazard (c), Costa, Kane

    2. JasonG123
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I went with my gut and played him over Dummett despite 90% of responses on here telling me to play Dummett. My best move this season. 😀

      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        well done. You are my hero.

        Should've followed my guts and play Sakho instead of Roo 🙁

        1. JasonG123
          • 12 Years
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          Only 4 points lost there though.

    3. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Well played lads - you have my respect and I will give you higher grade comments when you post. 😉

    4. Najoman86
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I had Boyd penciled in until just before the deadline. I would've taken Boyd's 7pts, but Kane's 18pts was a big win! Outside 11k prior to GW kick-off - moved in to 7.5k-odd on the back of Kane's haul.

      1. Jafalad
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Good lad - you also receive higher grade comments from me from now on.

  22. BlueIncognito
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Repost to get different opinions so thoughts on this team? 4.4 ITB.

    Forster
    Cresswell -- Wisdom -- Hutton
    Sterling -- Fab -- Hazard (c) -- Alexis
    Austin -- Costa -- Kane

    4.0 - Boydinho, O'Shea, Dummett

    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      If only 1 DT, save it. Team is good bar Dummy boy.

      If 2 FTs, perhaps Dummy out, or consider Dummy -> JT & Costa -> your pick.

  23. KING KOUNDER
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Carrol -> Kane or Inngs

    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Kane

    2. Trading Bear
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Kane is a must now. Although I'm thinking of getting Ings in for Austin.

    3. nedfoo
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Kane

    4. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Ings

      1. KING KOUNDER
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        You think Ings will outscore Kane in the next 4 ?

        1. Holmes
          • 12 Years
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          Yes

  24. DF
    • 12 Years
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    Yaya and Costa to Fabregas and Falcao?

    1. KING KOUNDER
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Looks good , Falcao is gonna uptop.

    2. nedfoo
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I'd keep Costa

    3. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Fab yes, unsure about Falcao.

    4. Kevtheotter
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Why are you selling Costa? Before he has Newcastle at home and in form. For a player maybe in a little bit of form who is playing for a worse less explosive team with a harder fixture and more risk of rotation and less mins

      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        becasue he's maxed out CHE, perhaps

        1. DF
          • 12 Years
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          Exactly

        2. Kevtheotter
          • 14 Years
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          I'd much rather Costa to Fab for what it's worth

  25. Billy Ketsu
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Afternoon all

    Nearly choked on my Marmite toast watching Spurs vs Chelsea this morning. I don't think anyone saw that result coming, especially given how poor Spurs were in the reverse fixture a few weeks ago. Comiserations to Kane benchers but I suppose it goes to show that form is better than fixtures sometimes. Makes the title chase more interesting, that's for sure.

    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      hey there BK.

      Nice summary. Better late than never for non-owners like me.

  26. Koflok
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Need a 1-2 week punt

    a) Walcott Austin

    c) Silva Ings

    d) Silva Austin (+1 FT)

    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      D

      where's B ? 😆

      1. Koflok
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        I hate B 😀

    2. Kevtheotter
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      No point in saving a transfer if your WCing in 2 weeks

      Austin to Ings for me

  27. dmhomag
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Zabaleta out ? For Morerno, Clichy or any other defender? Anyone obvious?

    I have Cressell, Terry, Hutton & Wisdom.

  28. Outatime
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    WC this team?

    Panti - Foster
    Baines - Zab - Azpi - Hutton - Taylor
    Silva - Sanchez - Siggy - Downing - Boyd
    Bony - Rooney - Austin

    1. dmhomag
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Are there at least 4 transfer you like to make? Baines, Bony out Hazard in seems only things need fixing.

  29. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    So Chambers -> Trippier seems the most popular move for my lot this week. Thing is, who to bench this week? Zabaleta? If so, doesn't it make more sense to lose him rather than Chambers due to the extra cash I'll get for other transfers? And does Hart need to go also? Questions.

    Priorities here?

    Bank 0.1m, 2 freebies

    Hart
    Terry, Wisdom, Zabaleta
    Sanchez, Hazard, Silva, Eriksen
    Costa, Kane, Austin

    Elliot, Downing, Hutton, Chambers