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The Numbers Game- Arteta Under Analysis

3 September 2011 2357 comments
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The transfer of Mikel Arteta to Arsenal this week has many a Fantasy manager eyeing up the new Gunners midfielder. Priced at just 8.0 in Fantasy Premier League (FPL), Arteta looks, potentially, a real value for money option this season, bringing a much-needed maturity to the Arsenal playmaker role in light of Cesc Fabregas’ departure to Barcelona.

In today’s Members Article, we delve into the statistics from last season, looking at a variety of factors to ascertain whether they offer a hint at just what Arteta could offer Arsenal –and, of course, Fantasy managers- in the campaign ahead:

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  1. applebonkers
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    yes dzeko might get rested.
    BUT nasri, silva, balotelli and aguero all have 2 internationals this week too so they might too.
    stop bullying edin
    poo heads

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    1. jamsiep
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      LEAVE EDIN ALONE!

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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        It's just a Dzeko! 😉

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    2. Destination Relegation
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      yeah, get your Edin the game!

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      1. jamsiep
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        #pun

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        1. 4vets
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          #badpun

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          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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            😯 goodpun! 😀

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            1. 4vets
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              The diversity of life... aaaah 🙂

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      2. applebonkers
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        i like this http://www.reactiongifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/face.gif

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    3. The Bandit
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      Balo played 6 mins?..., Tevez none...

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    4. applebonkers
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      but seriously dzeko's risk is no different to rooney, rvp, silva etc. all have 2 internationals, all have champions league game, all have player "who need games" to come, all have very winnable fixtures etc.
      meh, we could see a few 60min substitutions

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      1. AP
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        Yeah, i think 60mins displays are far more likely, but it's fun sowing the seeds of doubt re Dzeko. Plus, City have far more strength in depth than any other team in the league, that's what you get when you spend the GDP of a small country. So they do have more rotation threat imo.

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    5. MJ6987
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      and Roo /Young!

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    6. Attila the Bum
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      Tevez hattrick incoming. Unfortunately.

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  2. jamsiep
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    btw, Kadlec's penalty today was class.

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    1. GREENDREAMS11
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      hey, there's no need for that JimmyP i'm still here .

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    2. Leysh
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      Was unstoppable.

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    3. Attila the Bum
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      One of my best signings on FM2011. 🙂

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      1. jamsiep
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        ha! In my brief stint play FM2011 (Black Ops came out a couple of days after and immediately put an end to it) he was one of the only signings I made with Chelsea.

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      2. Gargamel
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        Was that not V Kadlec?

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        1. Attila the Bum
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          Oh I assumed that's who he was talking about, I didn't see any of the football today. Sorry.

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        2. jamsiep
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          I was actually talking about the Kadlec who plays left back, the one who scored today. Although I think it may have been on an older FM game. Just fired the game up and he's pretty crap on 2011.

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    4. GREENDREAMS11
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      that was all brought about by some scottish player (didn't see who) not clearing the ball properly, a simple punt up the pitch and he sliced it , total numpty, at the time i thought oops and the next thing was they were getting a pen. scotland all over. besides that we need to learn how to hold the ball better, gave posession away far too easily and too often today.

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  3. Timmy Cahill Rules
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    nani could be a good differential soon if lots continue to jump ship to young

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  4. Demí
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    So Cameroon now face an uphill task to qualify for the ACON, with Senegal's victory today. Good news for Arsenal(Song) and Wolves(Elokobi) fans

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    1. jamsiep
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      But bad news for football fans. Elokobi should have his chance to shine on the world stage...

      ...although he obviously doesn't get in the Cameroon side, because they have other really good left back... What's his name again? Oh, yeah... Assou-Ekotto.

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    2. NED KELLY
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      +1 Demi.. you r one of the best posters on here

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    3. Shakey
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      I'm not sure if it's necessarily a good or bad thing for Cameroon. Because a few second place teams with the most points qualify, it's all about their final game, away to Congo.

      Win and they're through,fail to win, and they're out.

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      1. Demí
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        Granted i haven't been following the competition as thoroughly as that, but it's just from what the sites are saying after todays results.

        http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/952721/african-nations-cup:-senegal-book-place-in-finals?cc=5739

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  5. Destination Relegation
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    I friggin hate this game this year. Played my WC early (like last year) over the international break. My tactics are - play the first few weeks like stock markets & catch price rises. By end of last season I could afford 4 top mids & 3 top strikers. Anyone else playing this way?

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  6. Pat Mustard
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    Who is rising/falling FPL tonight guys, TFPL doesn't seem to be informative?

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    1. Gargamel
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      Changes already happened for some reason. Young and Vorm went up.

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      1. Pat Mustard
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        Anyone go down? What time this happen do ya know?

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        1. Gargamel
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          Yes, 22.26.

          vermaelen, delfouneso, ferreira, vellios, saha, johnson, the mighty kolarov, beattie, kranjcar, rose and pavlyuchenko went down.

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      2. Leysh
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        Pretty sure Silva was 9.6 prior to this evening?

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        1. Gargamel
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          He went up to 9.7 yesterday

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        2. Pat Mustard
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          Nah he went up couple days ago mate

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        3. Leysh
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          Oh ok haha, I completely missed that then. Thanks

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  7. MJ6987
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    WC:
    Krul - Vorm
    Bosingwa - Enrique - Simpson - N.Taylor - De Laet
    Silva - Nasri - Young - Petrov - Dyer
    Rooney - Suarez - Dzeko

    Now, I quite fancy Walcott or Arteta for one of my "big 3" mids but I don't know which one, or which one of my current 3 I would drop. So, I'll stay as is until (a) I see how Arsenal line up and how they gel and (b) which of my big 3 I should lose (if any).

    Make sense?

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    1. Destination Relegation
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      I'm in a VERY similar boat! We have same team except for Taylor & Enrique!! I'm wondering whether to keep Nasri & Silva for the 'easy' GW4 game, then shift (probably Nasri) to Arteta. Also want some Chelski covet (Mata), so debating downgrading young...

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  8. NED KELLY
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    when we getting a new post ?

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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      When they repatriate your bones ... and find your skull! 😉

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      1. NED KELLY
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        haha.. Doosra who is that in your avatar ?

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        1. GREENDREAMS11
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          some scary lookin bloke.

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        2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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          HYPNO ... aka Stracqualursi, Everton's new strikeforce!!! 😀

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          1. NED KELLY
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            can you change it plaese 🙂 ? an his he worth a punt ?

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            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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              Dunno - I've become strangely attached ... 😀

              He is definitely worth a punt - as soon as we know Moysiah's intentions! 😉

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              1. megatronaldinho
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                lokks like the unholy lovechild of Conan-era Arnie and sir Carlos of Tevez. dang, that's gunna give me nightmares. :\

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                1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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                  MWUHAHAHA!!! HYPNO FTW!!! 😉

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  9. hillbillypete
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    reckon we guna get some prices rises tonight? feel a little short changed as a WCer.

    Shefti Kuqi's Magic

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    1. Jafalad
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      Already been and gone.

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      1. hillbillypete
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        what has? the topic convo?

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  10. Le Bluff
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    Anybody feel that could Smalling could become Utd's starting RB for the whole season?

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    1. Just One More Thing
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      No reason why not - he's made a big impact already. Decent enough for England yesterday too.

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    2. Shakey
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      I don't think so. the Da Silvas are the long-term solutions in the full-back areas for United, so they'll get games.

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      1. Le Bluff
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        Hmm. With Rafael out until November, I can't see Fabio taking the shirt off Smalling at this rate. Might look at bringing him in, even as a short-term option.

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      2. hillbillypete
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        i disagree MF. Smalling looks better for me.

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        1. Shakey
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          Smallin is a centre back. That's where he'll be playing for United in the long run.

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          1. hillbillypete
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            i dont disagree with that.

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          2. Shakey
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            + I don't think Smalling did a particularly good job against Arsenal. He just let Arshavin cut inside run at goal. Crazy tactic considering Arshavin is, for the most part, extremely predictable.

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            1. hillbillypete
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              8-2 and u dont think he didn well?

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              1. Shakey
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                Emphasis on the "2". He can't take much credit for the Rooney/Bashley masterclass at the other end.

                If Arshavin was actually any good, it could have been more.

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                1. hillbillypete
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                  have to agree to disagree.

                  smalling looks a class act for me.

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                  1. AP
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                    There's history with Faulk and Smalling.

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      3. Just One More Thing
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        Both will have problem sneaking back in on Smalling's current form - Champions League rotation might muddy the waters a bit though...

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      4. Leysh
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        Rafael is out with for like 8 more weeks.

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    3. AP
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      Maybe. He's keeping Fabio out of the team at the moment, who is his only real competition, but there will be rotation when the CL starts.

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      1. jamsiep
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        What about Rafael?

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        1. AP
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          Dislocated his shoulder, but yeah he is a rotation worry obviously when he is back. Thing with Fergie is, if someone is playing well, he finds it hard to drop them. He said that himself, and Gnev said it on MNF. So if Smalling keeps playing well, he'll continue to play.

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        2. 4vets
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          What about da Silva? Or is that the wrong Manchester team?

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          1. Leysh
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            Rafael and Fabio are da Silva.

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            1. 4vets
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              So Silva's not da Silva? I thought "da" was cool speak 😉

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              1. Leysh
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                No haha, He's David Silva

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                1. Barnsley FC
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                  +50

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        3. Leysh
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          He's out for like 8 more weeks with a shoulder injury.

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        4. Leysh
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          I hope Rafael gets his place at RB though, I have him on my shirt!

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          1. jamsiep
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            That's not so bad. I'm stuck with van Aanholt on the back of mine!! 😀

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            1. Leysh
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              You spanner

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              1. jamsiep
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                #glamour

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                1. jamsiep
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                  plus, it's fun probably (although actually probably not) being the only person at SB wearing a 'van Aanholt 17' shirt.

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                  1. Marknlard
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                    Does that include van Aanholt?

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                  2. jamsiep
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                    It certainly does now.

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                  3. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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                    Isn't Bosingwa 17?

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              2. AP
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                Total spanner.

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            2. applebonkers
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              wigan shirt with bramble on the back, devestating

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  11. Hughes the Daddy
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    X factor tonight. Girl from Buckhaven describes Fife as a 'bit of a dive'. As a proud Scot, can I publically disown this eejit. Anyone who has ever visited St Andrews, Crail, Pittenweem, Anstruther, Elie etc will have cringed at her comment.

    Tulisa had never heard of Fife. That also is shocking. Talk about living in a London bubble and the section was given a 'get the poor girl out of Fife and into a better life' feel. Rant over.

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    1. hillbillypete
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      chill the beans daddyO

      shudnt u be debating nasri or silva

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      1. Hughes the Daddy
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        Things get a bit stale mid international break 🙂

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      2. Jimrod™
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        She was also quite shit - the overreaction about her pretty average singing (due to the sob story) is one of the annoying things about X-Factor.

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        1. Hughes the Daddy
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          Indeed. Shame her sob story was basically just 'I live somewhere and I have a gran' 🙂

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    2. Soop
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      which pub is the "X-factor"?

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    3. Shakey
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      Somers Town is a bit of a dive too in all fairness.

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  12. applebonkers
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    seen about 1hour of x factor this year and there were at least 2 mini michael mcintyre lookalikes

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    1. jamsiep
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      http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2010/10/10/article-1319316-0B8F458B000005DC-900_468x709.jpg

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      1. Attila the Bum
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        ooooooo for a hand-grenade.

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        1. jamsiep
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          I thought you were going to bed? Not fantasising about double homicide....

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  13. The Bandit
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    East Fife five, Forfar four..... so far 🙂

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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      😆 - it's the way you tell 'em!!! 😉

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      1. 4vets
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        I went to Scotland in a DAF Variomatic (my first car!) with a mate about 30 years ago and, as we took in the scenery, we discussed East Fife 4 Forfar 5. JUst thought I'd let you know. It was one of *those* moments.

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    2. Soop
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      isn't it east fife 4-3 toon won?

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  14. Attila the Bum
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    Right off to bed.

    If you've nothing on tomorrow afternoon I do recommend you watch the All Ireland Hurling final, Tipperary V Kilkenny. Brilliant, skilful and extremely fast sport. The two best sides are in the final as well so it should be a cracker.

    Hope Tipp win!

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    1. Gargamel
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      Don't think that's on TV over here...

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      1. Attila the Bum
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        It'll be stream-able.

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  15. jaybradlights
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    Right lads will RVP drop by the next GW? He's only on -25 on fiso, what do we think??? Thanks

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    1. Attila the Bum
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      REALLY hope he does. Every penny counts.

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    2. Demí
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      He wont drop

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      1. Demí
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        Actually, he might.

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      2. Hughes the Daddy
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        A front line of Rooney, Suarez, RVP may be very shrewd next few weeks thinking about it.

        I was all for Dzeko but the masses will have him and I do agree there's a fair chance of rotation, and RVP could do extremely well.

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        1. jaybradlights
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          I'm exactly the same- playing my WC after GW 7 so just planning out the fixtures now! Apart from RVP nobody at Arsenal looks like a viable option... all subject to change...

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        2. 4vets
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          Go on... slaughter your team for it. I think Demi might approve.

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          1. Demí
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            I've got the same frontline 8)

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            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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              I don't!!! 😀

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              1. jaybradlights
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                It would leave me with a midfield of

                Silva Sess Sinclair Moses Barkley

                Brrrrrrr..... shivers down my spine!

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                1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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                  Walcott (c), Jarvis, Young, Barry, Anderson

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      3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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        More mail! 😉

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        1. Demí
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          Will do Sir! 🙂

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    3. Oz
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      hoping he does as I want to get him in cheaper, but I suspect he won't, as people are eyeing up Ars fixtures favourably. If he does if won't be until later in the week.

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  16. Soop
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    regarding http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6o52kZxvtg&feature=share : I'm not a fan of Ortis' reading, and he'd be shit on match of the day.

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    1. Shakey
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      We've seen some action...

      as well...

      Jessica Ennis...

      ...

      Good night.

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      1. Soop
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        And then watch the titles roll away

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    2. AP
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      Utterly cringe-worthy. In fairness, it's not his fault it's the producers who hired him. They should be ashamed of themselves.

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      1. Soop
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        of course, but look at the puns. THE PUNS.

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      2. Marknlard
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        Although he is a TV presenter by trade so they probably expected something a little better. I love watching Michael Johnson's face in the clips.

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        1. AP
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          I don't think he's done any live presenting other than children's TV though. Plus, it's clear he knows absolutely nothing about Athletics. Should never have got the job.

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          1. Shakey
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            It doesn't look like he's got an autocue for most of the time. He's just reading off a bit of paper.

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        2. Marknlard
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          Hmm, seems he's gone a bit quiet on Twitter since they took him off.

          http://twitter.com/#!/ortisdeley

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          1. Marknlard
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            "Motion sickness in the back of this car when I'm trying to learn my lines is NOT the one."

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    3. jamsiep
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      Michael Johnson's faces during those videos are priceless.

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      1. Soop
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        Michael Jordan is a legend

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    4. Cruicky
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      Feel sorry for him, bit out of his depth. Still good on The Gadget Show.

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  17. Le Bluff
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    I've already WC'd, but it'll only take me 4 transfers to get to this *potential* team:

    Al-Habsi - Vorm
    Enrique - Smalling - Kompany - Simpson - De Laet
    Silva - Mata - Arteta - Moses - Dyer
    Rooney - Suarez - Adebayor

    1 big hitter from each of the top 6 sides, and 1mil in the bank to take into account price rises while I maybe try and get this lot together over the next few weeks!

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    1. 4vets
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      Are you happy with it? That is the question.

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  18. Call Me Old Fashioned
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    On my WC:
    Given, Vorm
    Bosingwa, Hughes, Kompany, De Laet, Simpson
    Nasri, Young, Cabaye, Brunt, Dyer
    Rooney, Suarez, Dzeko - 0.3 in bank

    Form over fixtures this time around as I played fixtures to my failure in first 3GWs.
    Thoughts on any improvements?

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  19. Shakey
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    Mirror reckon Little Jack could be out for the rest of the calendar year.

    http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Arsenal-midfielder-Jack-Wilshere-ruled-out-for-three-months-with-ankle-injury-article794849.html

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    1. Demí
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Huge blow if true

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    2. Shakey
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      BUT read the small print (article) -

      "Arsenal’s medical team are hoping that when he starts a light training programme in mid-October, the rest will have sorted the problem.

      But if Wilshere breaks down again, then the insertion of a screw into the joint may be needed – and that could keep him out until December."

      I hate it when the do stories like that. F*cking bullshitters.

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      1. applebonkers
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        if he's having screws in his ankle i'd fear for his career.

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    3. 4vets
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      What does that do for Arteta? Sorry to be so blunt!

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      1. Shakey
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        He plays in front of Ramsey, rather than Wilshere.

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        1. 4vets
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          Cheers MF.

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        2. Dino
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          "He plays in front of Ramsey"?

          Would you not see him playing behind Ramsey om a similar position as at Everton MF?

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          1. AP
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            I agree. I don't think Arteta has the mobility to play the cesc role.

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          2. Shakey
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            Wenger tried to sign him as a short term replacement for Cesc a few years ago. I'd say he sees him as a stop-gap until Ramsey or Wilshere is ready to take over full-time as main creator.

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            1. Dino
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              14 years, 5 months ago

              hmm interesting, cheers for the insight MF I was thinking of going with Walcott AND Ramsey (thinking Ramsey would be playing ahead of Arty whose excellent distribution would set up lots of good counter attacks) but if Ramsey is to be more of a holding player then I think I'll give him a miss.

              Ps I Don't think Ramsey is mature enough to play the creative mid role behind Arteta either so it probably doesn't bode that well for Arsenal if thats the way they will line up.

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              1. Shakey
                • 16 Years
                14 years, 5 months ago

                Obviously they'll swap around - Song will bomb forward as well, no doubt - but for the most part, I'd say Arteta will be the furthest forward.

                Like with Wilshere, I think Wenger will use Ramsey in a deeper role to give him more time on the ball, and push him forward as he develops.

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                1. Dino
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 16 Years
                  14 years, 5 months ago

                  Yeah makes sense MF. I think I'll hold fire on him for now so until we see how things develop.

                  Either way it's positive for Walcott, Arshavin and RVP imo and makes investment in them a lot more viable.

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                  1. Shakey
                    • 16 Years
                    14 years, 5 months ago

                    Not so much Arshavin. Gervinho will definitely replace him after the Swansea game.

                    I wouldn't even be sure if Wenger would use him ahead of Benny-noon right now.

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    4. jamsiep
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Serves Wenger right for overplaying him last season. Martin O'Neill style.

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      1. Shakey
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        I don't think he expected Diaby or Fabregas to miss as much of the season as they did though.

        Lucky Pearce didn't take him to those stupid Euros.

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        1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          Would they be stupid if England hadn't failed?

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          1. Shakey
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            Yes.

            You shouldn't take senior players to youth tournaments. It's ridiculous.

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            1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
              • 16 Years
              14 years, 5 months ago

              Spain did

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      2. applebonkers
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        he fell awkwardly on his ankle and got injured. sh*t happens. could easily have played euros too and been absolutely fine

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    5. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Feck! ðŸ™

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    6. Le Bluff
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Raises Arteta's FPL credentials if so. Not good news for England though; albeit they've all but qualified.

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  20. Nobody Likes Booster
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Quick question,

    I've already made some transfers this GW and will be deducted points. If I play my wildcard now and make more transfers, will I still be deducted points or will it be cleared?

    Any help appreciated!

    thanks

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    1. 4vets
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Cleared

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    2. The Holy One
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      It will be cleared.

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      1. Nobody Likes Booster
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks man

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  21. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Only after remembering I posted asking for advice in thge sun game a while ago.

    Cheers for all the responses.

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    1. Soop
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      it's cool

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    2. Leysh
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      What did you go for?

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  22. sir telesales
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Dzeko (pronounced 'Ian Olney'): The capacity for non-idependent thought, the ability to only be able too see things if they are smashed in your face like a frying pan. Results in shooting one's wildcard load earlier than desired. Leads to an intial 0.2 gratification, but ulitmate disappointment.

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    1. 4vets
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Not if you sell him and take the profit 🙂

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    2. Leysh
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      No disappointment if you got him in BEFORE the 4 goals.

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      1. 4vets
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Even better!

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  23. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    By Gad! This Mahler Six is damn fine sir!!! 😀

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  24. Le Bluff
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    What website is it where you can find prices rises/falls and also projected player points?

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  25. 4vets
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Any parents out there? I have become an Arse member because my 9 year old son supports them and we need to see live games. I support Liverpool. Am going to see Arse v Bol and am looking forward to it. My excuse is that L'pool is feccking miles away from Essex.

    The things we do for our children...

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    1. Soop
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      I don't understand. can you use an anology?

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        I could, but it would seem cruel to you ... 🙂

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      2. 4vets
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        I like woman A but my son prefers woman B so, being ultimatley attractive (and very desirable to both, mind you), I date woman B whilst still wanting woman A... who I keep in contact with via email & text.

        Shagging woman B is alright but there isn't the passion.

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          This is not quite what I had in mind ... 😉

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Tell me about it ... 😉

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      1. 4vets
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        You have a Millwall supporting offspring?!!!

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          No thank God! But they are putting me through the mill ... wait 'til yours are nineteenish ... ðŸ™

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          1. Leysh
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            😀 😀

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          2. 4vets
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            10 years to go and loving every minute of it 😉

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          3. Leysh
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            Nothing wrong with Nineteenish year olds! 😉

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            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              14 years, 5 months ago

              😉 Where shall I start? 😀

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              1. 4vets
                • 15 Years
                14 years, 5 months ago

                At the very beginning... and sing it 😉

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                1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 16 Years
                  14 years, 5 months ago

                  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9aRKZFR5imM

                  😉

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                  1. 4vets
                    • 15 Years
                    14 years, 5 months ago

                    Thank you.

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                  2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 16 Years
                    14 years, 5 months ago

                    There's more ... 😥

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                  3. 4vets
                    • 15 Years
                    14 years, 5 months ago

                    It just finished... will seek more 🙂

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                  4. 4vets
                    • 15 Years
                    14 years, 5 months ago

                    That's a lie as I have always found Leonard Cohen not to my liking but that song just suited the moment.

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      2. LarkyTown
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        I'm originally from just outside Glasgow. When I was wee my dad started taking me round all the grounds in Scotland over the course of three of four seasons. Those were great days out and a good way to visit all the different interesting cities and towns that you would probably never go to otherwise

        It did however end up in us both becoming St Johnstone fans which, to be honest, has been a bit of a millstone for the past 17 years or so

        Great to take your kids to the footie though, no matter who it is. I'm sure King Kenny would understand

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        1. 4vets
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          What a brilliant reply! You've made me smile and I thank you. We do go to see our local Southend sometimes... but not too often 😉

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    3. Shakey
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      I'm from a family of Wrist Ham fans, who straight up refused to take me to Arsenal games as a kid. I had to get my next door neighbour to take me.

      The missus is getting broody now, and I do have fears about any future children not being Arsenal fans.

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      1. 4vets
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        I have to ask how and why Arsenal?

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        1. Shakey
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          Grew up in North London, so supported the team closest to me.

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          1. 4vets
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            So no family influence? I reckon that's good. No need to reply, I'm not pressing. It's just good for me to hear about these things so I don't beat my son in the morning 😉

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            1. Shakey
              • 16 Years
              14 years, 5 months ago

              😆

              My first football memories were Arsenal winning the FA Cup in '93 and the Cup Winners' Cup in '94. To see a club just down the road from me do that, pushed me away from my dad's team, who were in Division One.

              There's an anarchic streak to me as well, which probably helped. My younger brother is a Wrist Ham fan too, despite growing up around Arsenal's double winning sides in 1998 and 2002.

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              1. AP
                • 16 Years
                14 years, 5 months ago

                Wrist Ham + Bashley?

                I don't get either of these...

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                1. Shakey
                  • 16 Years
                  14 years, 5 months ago

                  Both wαnking references.

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                  1. AP
                    • 16 Years
                    14 years, 5 months ago

                    Ah, highbrow stuff.

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                  2. Shakey
                    • 16 Years
                    14 years, 5 months ago

                    You bet.

                    But with Gold & Sullivan as owners, and Mr. Young's webcam activities, rather obvious ones.

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                  3. 4vets
                    • 15 Years
                    14 years, 5 months ago

                    I know it's late but many thanks for your stories on this. This is what makes FFS worthwhile 🙂

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      2. BONZ
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        do the bedroom out in the club wallpaper and poster.....buy the kits and name them after famous players - mine......
        1 Crystal (9=0) Anfield (Ground)
        2 Owen (Michael) Will Shankly (Bill)
        3 Tehya Paisley

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        1. 4vets
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          It could work but my son has his own mind and I'll go along with that. I'm a lefty/liberal sort 🙂

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    4. PFOR
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Is it annoying that your son doesn't support Liverpool? I can't imagine if I had a son and he wasn't a United fan. At least it's Arsenal and not Everton I suppose 🙂

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      1. 4vets
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        He supported Man U & Chels before settling on Arse... he's his own man and all I can do is support him when he fails 😉

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    5. Cowshed - Blue & White …
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      If i ever have a son, and he turns out to be a Leeds fan, i will lock him in the cellar.

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      1. 4vets
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Dark!... I hope 😉

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      2. Gargamel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Take comfort in the fact that your kid at least is more likely to like football than ice hockey..

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      3. bantamdave
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        If my son becomes a TB or a scummer than he shall not be able to tap off his old man.....

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  26. BONZ
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Jack wiltshire out for 3 months!

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  27. AP
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Oh do f*ck off The Mirror:

    http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Wesley-Sneijder-Manchester-United-move-could-happen-in-January-says-Inter-Milan-star-article794819.html

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    1. PFOR
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      You see, now that Fabregas is finally gone to Barca they need a new repetitive, annoying transfer saga.

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      1. AP
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Urghhhhhhhhhhh. He'd be cup tied in the CL, it's a ridiculous suggestion.

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  28. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Leysh, Whelan from Stoke is the only other 1.5 option, and Rooney does look essential, so I think I'll go with him and risk Barkley. Or actually maybe Hernandez

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  29. RevsFC
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    What is the story with Rooney's injury? Is it definite? just a knock?

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    1. applebonkers
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      stretched for a cross, looked like he may have tweaked his hamstring but then got up and looked fine for the last couple of minutes. false alarm

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  30. The3rdTurd
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Wtf, price changes at 10.30pm?? These rule changes are seriously getting on my wick!

    22:26 Man Utd Ashley Young MID Price increase (10.2m)
    22:26 Swansea Michel Vorm GKR Price increase (4.1m)
    22:26 Arsenal Thomas VermaelenDEF Price decrease (6.9m)
    22:26 A Villa Nathan DelfounesoFWD Price decrease (4.9m)
    22:26 Chelsea Paulo Ferreira DEF Price decrease (4.9m)
    22:26 Everton Vellios FWD Price decrease (4.4m)
    22:26 Everton Louis Saha FWD Price decrease (7.2m)
    22:26 LiverpoolGlen Johnson DEF Price decrease (6.9m)
    22:26 Man City Kolarov DEF Price decrease (6.4m)
    22:26 Swansea Craig Beattie FWD Price decrease (4.4m)
    22:26 Tottenham Kranjcar MID Price decrease (5.9m)
    22:26 Tottenham Danny Rose MID Price decrease (4.9m)
    22:26 TottenhamPavlyuchenko FWD Price decrease (6.8m)

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    1. Cowshed - Blue & White …
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Is there a limit to how low a player can drop?

      At this rate, Saha will be about 1.4 by the time i get rid.

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