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The Numbers Game – Dempsey Vs Dembele

5 November 2010 1591 comments
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Last weekend saw a brace from Clint Dempsey grab the headlines in Fulham’s 2-0 win over Wigan as Mark Hughes’ side recovered from two straight league defeats to climb back into the top half of the table.

With a broken leg keeping Bobby Zamora sidelined for the next few months, Dempsey has been playing as an out-of-position forward for the Cottagers and the American has taken his chance to impress. In the six games Fulham have played since Zamora‘s Karl Henry-enforced injury, Dempsey has scored four goals and, taking Fantasy Premier League (FPL) Bonus Points into the equation, has racked up a total of 41 points during this period, compared with just 6 points in the first four league games of the season. Averaging almost seven points per game up front, then, Dempsey is making a mockery of the fact his price has dropped £0.3m (from £7m to £6.7m) since the season began.

In this latest Members article, we check out Dempsey’s key Opta stats from Gameweek 10 and compare them with his Fulham strike-partner Moussa Dembele. The result is somewhat surprising…

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  1. Zidane
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    15 years, 3 months ago

    grandin or nzogs?

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    1. Zidane
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      who to start?

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      1. PFOR
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        N'zogbia

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  2. njfsdkffslkf
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    15 years, 3 months ago

    Why does Wayne Rooney keeping doing that Mickey Mouse street striker on Sky.

    He cant live with the press coverages but then does this.

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    1. Attila the Bum
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      15 years, 3 months ago

      He also sells his wedding etc and then resents press intrusion. If you dont want all of the bad side do a Scholes/Giggs style, just keep it to football.

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    2. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
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      15 years, 3 months ago

      i just asked myself that same question, then i ask myself, how did that twat ryan tubridy get on the box? and then i ask myself, did you forget man> RTE are possibly the biggest organisation of retards after the Government in the the whole country (based of course on the premise that Jedward are not an organisation....more of an ABOMBination

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      1. Attila the Bum
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        15 years, 3 months ago

        Shush you and eat your cheese 🙂

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        1. dogtanion
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          15 years, 3 months ago

          Just picked myself up off the floor after that John Giles performance..Feeling faint and afraid

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          1. Attila the Bum
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            Dog
            It was truly truly something I wish I had never seen

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      2. Bedknobs and Boomsticks
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        15 years, 3 months ago

        Could one of you fine gents give me a "yay" on the previous page please? I am crippled by doubt and uncertainty.

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  3. Cardiff_G_Man
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    15 years, 3 months ago

    Straightforward question for your esteemed opinions- Brunt or Adam? Cant decide!!

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    1. Bedknobs and Boomsticks
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      Brunt. Slightly better fixtures, slightly better team.

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      1. Cardiff_G_Man
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        15 years, 3 months ago

        Do you think would a Brunt-Nolan combo be better than a Brunt-Adam combo too?

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        1. Bedknobs and Boomsticks
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          15 years, 3 months ago

          Haven't thought about it TBH as I'm happy with carroll.

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          1. DickFranDyke
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            Nolan - I prefer your old avatar too - less intimidating 🙂

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            1. Bedknobs and Boomsticks
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              I may go back soon actually Dick. Can you say "do it" for me please?

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              1. DickFranDyke
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                http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wP9D6tYRAU
                Do IT!

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            2. arfa
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              15 years, 3 months ago

              i prefer your old avatar-stop giving me the munchies Sanders!

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        2. In Like Flynn.
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          Brunt-Nolan

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  4. Random_Guy
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    15 years, 3 months ago

    Who's more likely to start: Coleman or Elmohamady?

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    1. goon87
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      15 years, 3 months ago

      Coleman

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    2. I'm looking for Ray Fi…
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      15 years, 3 months ago

      Think Elmo is a gonner this week after the hammering at newcastle
      Coleman seems to be in the good books however.

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  5. goon87
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    15 years, 3 months ago

    Bench:

    A)Carroll
    B)Ferguson

    And does anyone think its worth bringing in an Arsenal defender?

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  6. m165
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    15 years, 3 months ago

    Is Nani > Arteta worth a 4pt hit, then bench either Carroll or Nolan? Or just hold tight and hope Newcastle can put a few past Arsenal?!

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    1. Bedknobs and Boomsticks
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      15 years, 3 months ago

      Don't bench Carroll. I'd say leave it, but I really like Arteta......

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  7. PFOR
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    15 years, 3 months ago

    This Nani injury means I might have to play Barton and Carroll!

    Unless I go for Konchesky to start over Barton, which I might do, thoughts?

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    1. TheHazard
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      15 years, 3 months ago

      Not much in that one for my money. I'd usually go with the midfielder over the defender, so I'd go for Barton, but apart from that, be lucky I suppose... In all likelihood they'll get similar scores.

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      1. PFOR
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        Yeah, both bad options. Sure it shouldn't affect my score too much either way, cheers.

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  8. The Wizard of Ozil
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    15 years, 3 months ago

    done and done

    Foster (Kurl)
    O’Shea-Boateng-Coleman (Elmo,Simpson)
    Fabs(c)-Adam-Nasri-Arteta (Vdv)
    Drogba-Bent-Carroll

    look alright?

    still not that happy havin Elmo on the bench but have a feeling Jones will nick one dmara at the old club and all that

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  9. DeathAngel
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    15 years, 3 months ago

    What would people prefer to have this gameweek?

    Andy Carroll and 4 points

    OR

    David Silva

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    1. Lew
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      Carroll + 4

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    2. Bedknobs and Boomsticks
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      Carroll, he's taller than the entire Arsenal team.

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      1. DickFranDyke
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        +6.3

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  10. TheOneAndOnly
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    15 years, 3 months ago

    The ongoing debate;

    a) Nani>Arteta
    b) Nani>Cahill
    c) Nani>Arteta, Brunt>Bale 4point hit

    Look at my team if it helps!

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    1. The Wizard of Ozil
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      15 years, 3 months ago

      i went Arteta

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  11. benjscott
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    15 years, 3 months ago

    so stuck on what to do!! got alex and cashley in def and dont think its working as it cost me last week. do you think it worth keeping it. or who do u think is worth replacing and for who. i can pick from any1 as i hav 2.4 in the bank!!
    whens nani back 2 as i cud get rid.

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  12. greghammer95
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    15 years, 3 months ago

    Nani -> Arteta seems very popular, I feel like I am going with the crowd but was always going to do it... Oh well, at least I have Heskey Mark 2.

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  13. Attila the Bum
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    15 years, 3 months ago

    By the way lads - I wouldn't recommend Barton as a pick this GW, weather is supposed to be atrocious so expect a card fest and I reckon eld Joey might just put the shitters up Fabregas again.

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    1. greghammer95
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      15 years, 3 months ago

      He has turned a new leaf, you have that other crappy player that can do that for you now, whats his name? Tiote I think 😉 By the way out of all the teams in the prem I wouldn't want to play for Newcastle... There all like, scary.

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      1. Attila the Bum
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        Ha true enough, no little walcotts there!

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        1. greghammer95
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          Seriously. Guiteriez, long haired beast, Carroll the same (And has criminal record), Joey Barton, Nolan (Isn't no girl), Collocini (Long haired beast). Enrique (Spanish b*stard) Tiote, pretty beast. Ameobi (Tank)... I have something against blokes with long hair by the way... Always seem to scare me and I just think that they are all on crack for some reason.

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          1. jamsiep
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            15 years, 3 months ago

            When, not if, the training bust-up occurs at Newcastle it should be some spectacle.

            Barton vs Smith vs Nolan vs Carroll vs Ben Arfa vs...........

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    2. applebonkers
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      15 years, 3 months ago

      there was an incident a couple of years back under keegan where nasri did something off the ball to barton and keegan was livid. i'll be keeping an eye on those 2 on sunday. if barton plays on the right no doubt arshavin will do his usual lazy tracking back and give him some freedom going forward

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      1. Attila the Bum
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        15 years, 3 months ago

        Yep Nasri is a little wind up merchant, hope JB behaves

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  14. Lew
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    15 years, 3 months ago

    Should I ditch Bosingwa for Alex?

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    1. DickFranDyke
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      15 years, 3 months ago

      Yes - one who plays for one who may play the odd game. Go for it Lew.

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  15. breakballartist
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    15 years, 3 months ago

    I've been trying in vain all day to get someone on here to say that they are (c) Berbs.

    Will some of yee just lie to me and say 'I'm sooo (c) Berbs; hes due to tear it up tmw, a cert for a 13pt haul!!!'.

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    1. dierstraights
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      15 years, 3 months ago

      berba el capitano (a lie)

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      1. breakballartist
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        Cheers man.

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  16. Jafstar - TheRedDevil
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    15 years, 3 months ago

    hows my team lookin this week??

    Foster
    Dann jones elmo
    Nolan Malouda Adam Fab (c)
    Carroll Drogba chamakh

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    1. Voronin
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      Average.

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      1. DickFranDyke
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        Looks OK in a turmoil week. Just ride it out.

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  17. Ragabolly
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    15 years, 3 months ago

    I followed my gut feeling and brought Adam in for Nani.. Captained Hernandez.. Fingers crossed..

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  18. Dave1966
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    15 years, 3 months ago

    Quick vote please for captain;

    1. Berbatov

    2. Drogba

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    1. Voronin
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      Anyone else?

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      1. breakballartist
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        Eh, Berbs... Drog loves to spank the scousers tho...

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  19. I'm looking for Ray Fi…
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    15 years, 3 months ago

    4-3-3 this week for the first time this season!
    Anyone else?

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    1. Voronin
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      Yep.

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    2. Jafstar - TheRedDevil
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      15 years, 3 months ago

      343

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      1. I'm looking for Ray Fi…
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        15 years, 3 months ago

        What 4 in midfield you got?

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        1. Jafstar - TheRedDevil
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          15 years, 3 months ago

          malouda fabs adam nolan

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        2. Voronin
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          15 years, 3 months ago

          Fabs, Malouda, Bale, N'Zog.

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          1. I'm looking for Ray Fi…
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            Your bench player will come in for Malouda IMO

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            1. Voronin
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              15 years, 3 months ago

              IMO if he is fit for the bench he will be fit too start. Why rest him further against Liverpool away. Plenty of easier games after that.

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          2. Jafstar - TheRedDevil
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            bales pro but useless in FPL and nzogs got bburn at home thats gna b difficult

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            1. Voronin
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              Bales short term, N'Zog is easy good enough to get points at useless Blackburn.

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    3. greghammer95
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      Possibly, If Malouda doesn't play.

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      1. The Wizard of Ozil
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        15 years, 3 months ago

        3-4-3 once again 😀

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        1. I'm looking for Ray Fi…
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          15 years, 3 months ago

          Malouda in there too?

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          1. The Wizard of Ozil
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            15 years, 3 months ago

            nope Fabs-Arteta-Adam-Nasri

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  20. Camzy
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    15 years, 3 months ago

    Van Der Vaart > Bale

    For a 4 point hit.

    Yes or no?

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    1. Bedknobs and Boomsticks
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      15 years, 3 months ago

      No. Bale is likely to be rested for a game, so seems a bit pointless......

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    2. _Ninja_
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      15 years, 3 months ago

      What other transfer have you made Camzy? nani out?

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      1. Camzy
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        15 years, 3 months ago

        Nani > Arteta

        I've decided against getting Bale unless someone suddenly throws in a great argument.

        It's only a 0.1 swing in value because VdV isn't going down tonight, and Bolton (A) is a tough fixture.

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  21. greghammer95
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    15 years, 3 months ago

    Drogba or A.Cole as emergency (C) ??

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    1. Camzy
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      15 years, 3 months ago

      Drogba.

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    2. Johnny
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      15 years, 3 months ago

      drogba

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    3. greghammer95
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      15 years, 3 months ago

      Thanks.

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    4. dierstraights
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      15 years, 3 months ago

      drogbar

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  22. Johnny
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    15 years, 3 months ago

    Alex versus A Cole... best option for next three games? will alex play 3 games? cole carrying as bit of an injury.

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    1. TheHazard
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      15 years, 3 months ago

      Probably comes down to what you'd do with the extra cash. Personally I'd go for Alex, but only because I like to keep my defence nice and cheap.

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  23. _Ninja_
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    15 years, 3 months ago

    I don't have Fabs so no obvious capt pick this week.

    The poll result shows next should be Drog, anyone think i should ignore this and go with someone else like Nasri, Chamakh, Malouda or Arteta???

    Whats drogs record V Liverpool like?

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    1. Camzy
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      15 years, 3 months ago

      Nope.

      Drogba has a good record against Pool.

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    2. greghammer95
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      15 years, 3 months ago

      My second choice would be Arteta.

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  24. Lieutenant
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    15 years, 3 months ago

    Which one (1) to bench out of Elmohamady, Carroll, Davies and Ferguson?

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  25. liamhennessy
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    15 years, 3 months ago

    Ant and Dec look like two little ugly lesbians

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    1. DickFranDyke
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      15 years, 3 months ago

      They probably will be after Arsenal batter them.

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  26. DeathAngel
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    15 years, 3 months ago

    Are most people selling Nani? Is that the common consensus on here to make this move?

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    1. Jafstar - TheRedDevil
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      15 years, 3 months ago

      nope

      prbly my most consistent player so far i wdnt sell him

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    2. Bedknobs and Boomsticks
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      15 years, 3 months ago

      No, because I can play a decent 4-3-3 and I already have Arteta. May reconsider depending on the news for midweek though.

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    3. dogtanion
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      15 years, 3 months ago

      Not at all. It's another OT case of Fergie saying player is injured, player actually feeling OK. Saving him for City but don't want to admit it.

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    4. NLB
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      15 years, 3 months ago

      Yep, for Arteta

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  27. Spoiler
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    15 years, 3 months ago

    A) leave team as it is, risk malouda not playing and having simpson come in
    B) do malouda -> cahill

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  28. I'm looking for Ray Fi…
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    15 years, 3 months ago

    Was dithering over Alex or Vidic in for Bosingwa (rush free transfer 2 weeks ago but got me through the cup with his cleanie!).

    Cant see Chelse conceding too many over the next 5-6 weeks. Not many scoring teams against them, Liverpool. Fulham, Sunderland & Birmingham so on so going for Alex.

    Think thats best? Saves a bit of £ too!

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  29. Twelve years a slave
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    15 years, 3 months ago

    Why no interest in zhirkov?

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    1. DickFranDyke
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      15 years, 3 months ago

      Lamps is back soon.

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  30. greghammer95
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    15 years, 3 months ago

    Theres a nagging thought in the back of my mind that says VDV is going to play tomorrow, Redknapp said he is not fit, not that he is out, I don't need him to play, I just think he will for some reason. Is he in the squad? I might just play him anyways, but knowing my luck he will have a 10 minute stint and do nothing.

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    1. The relentless pursuit of p…
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      15 years, 3 months ago

      Im thinking the same, I have him starting with Albrighton as first sub. Also scared he might have a 10 minute stint and do nothing 😕

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