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Rooney Worry For Fergie

24 September 2011 1455 comments
Paul Paul
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On the back of today’s draw at Stoke, reports suggest Wayne Rooney may be sidelined “for a few weeks“ according to quotes attributed to Sir Alex Ferguson.

“Rooney’s is not a serious injury, but it was enough to keep him out today, and I think maybe for a few weeks.”

While we await further confirmation on the prognosis, the news will come as a bitter blow to the 50.1% of Fantasy managers that currently own the Man United striker. Rooney has been subject to nearly 350K transfers-in over the last four Gameweeks as he racks up the points with ridiculous ease and has rocketed in price to 12.5 in Fantasy Premier League (FPL).

With Norwich rolling up to Old Trafford, Rooney would be a nailed-on cert for captaincy in the showdown with Paul Lambert’s side and with Javier Hernandez also limping out of today’s Britannia clash, the likes of Danny Welbeck, Dimitar Berbatov and Michael Owen will be vying for starting positions as Fergie’s side looking to get back to winning ways.

If the news is confirmed, many may turn to the likes of Robin Van Persie- the Arsenal skipper finally began to offer Fantasy returns this afternoon with a brace against Bolton and the 3 bonus points surely set to follow. With just 5.4% of owners, the Dutchman would be a viable “differential” and has a favourable run of fixtures ahead. As does 11.3 Sergio Aguero, though the Man City forward is already owned by 39.7% of Fantasy managers in comparison.

We will follow up on this as soon as we hear any more; hopefully the next twenty-four hours will offer further clarification.

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  1. theevilking
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    Just got carried away and did Murphy & Drogs in for Arteta and Sturridge.

    Wanted to get in before any potential price changes.

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  2. rohan
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    likely that de laet will start??

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    1. khizer95
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      he won't start against manu

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      1. rohan
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        14 years, 3 months ago

        will he start today??

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  3. Twelve years a slave
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    Suarez went down , madness , now a screaming bargain, im not too bothered as have no intention of selling him , as long as he stays injury free everyone will want him in two weeks time

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    1. Kostja
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      wouldnt even look at him before gw 9

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      1. The Finnisher
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        14 years, 3 months ago

        Good. Don't.
        Leave him as our differential!

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        1. bdwhite91
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          14 years, 3 months ago

          heck yeah! I hope he goes nuts against United

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    2. everyday, i'm shufflin…
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      See you on GW9.. 🙂

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  4. khizer95
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    VDV is tempting me su much, he's on the penlties,free kicks, plays behind the striker and scores loads of goals...

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    1. chemikills
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      But remember Defoe was ill and whilst Lennon is out surely VdV will be pushed wide?
      Harry has been made a comment recently about 'Defoe returning to his best'
      I <3 VdV and the avatar should prove well enough, but @ 9.7 it's a high price to pay for the winger. Wish I had gone with my hunch on Bale 😛

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      1. everyday, i'm shufflin…
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        14 years, 3 months ago

        firstly confused what it's related to avatar.. 😕 but understood now.

        quite agree with your opinion about Defoe.

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        1. chemikills
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          14 years, 3 months ago

          well I actually failed to articulate my opinion clearly and that is I fear VdV will be pushed wide in favour of Defoe partnering Adebayor up front.

          Found an interesting article displaying that Harry didn't like playing 4-4-1-1 and that VdV and Harry's relations were quite sour. But then I saw it was on mirror football and had to pretty much disregard it, can't trust them haha

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          1. Kostja
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            14 years, 3 months ago

            The fact that VDV is not playing in europe is comforting. Defoe can play all games in europe and Cup games, Lennon Krancjar wide in PL and VDV will play in hes favorite position.

            Just a thought

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            1. Gaz Downright
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              14 years, 3 months ago

              harry is a huge fan of big man little man duo up front.... also a fan of defoe....

              what a luxury problem we have at the lane now.

              fill 6 positions with adebayor, bale, defoe, lennon, modrich, parker, sandro and van der vaart.

              and then theres also huddlestone, dos santos, pienaar, townsend etc in the

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  5. The Finnisher
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    Beat the Nani price rise with Walcott out last night.
    gonna have to keep a close eye on Aguero and Adebayor.
    Aguero the best option under 11.4 or anyone think Drogba might be?
    Happy with Mata, nice little assist and looked good again before he moved wider after Torres sending off!

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  6. Starscream
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    Good posts chaps, keep'em coming 🙂
    I think Drogba will be gold this weekend, Bolton have been shipping in the goals. Torres out and Sturridge just back from injury, surely Drogba will be the target man?
    Hmmm i'm thinking Nani also.
    All aboard the Drogba mini-badwagon :-)!

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    1. theevilking
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      Already Drogbawagoned over here! C'mon!

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  7. rohan
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    1.1 in the bank..

    silva/mata/walters/taarabt

    aguero/rvp/suarez...

    need manu coverage for next week... thoughts??

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  8. bdwhite91
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    Roon > Drogba and Arteta > Nani

    OR

    Roon > Ade and SWP > Nani

    -4 point hit

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    1. Starscream
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      I'm doing Rooney->Drogba
      Arteat->Nani

      Arteta is due to rise .1 so wait until he does if it means you make money on him?

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  9. Starscream
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    Fiso has Arteta as about to rise, to 8.3? am i correct?
    if so i'll wait before i transfer him out, i bought him for 8.1 so when he gets to 8.3 i'll bank the .1?

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    1. Gaz Downright
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      yup

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  10. The Finnisher
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    Rooneyless team for this GW
    Given Vorm
    Bosingwa Enrique Simpson Bramble R.Taylor
    Silva Mata Nani SWP Dyer
    Suarez Aguero Adebayor.
    I feel so weird with no Rooney, even though I havnt gotten rid yet 😉

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    1. Starscream
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      Nice looking team Jack Attack, i'm the same with no Rooney!

      My likely team will be this once Arteta rises:

      Krul (Vorm)
      Bonsingwa Enrique Komapny (Simpson, Briggs)
      Taarabt Brunt Nani Silva (N.Dyer)
      RVP Adebayor Drogba(c)

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      1. The Finnisher
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        14 years, 3 months ago

        Nice nice, got .7 to eventually upgrade R.Taylor once he stops rising, most likely downgrade Given to get a better rotating keeper and replacement for Taylor.

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  11. Twelve years a slave
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    Anyine worked out likely bonus candidates yet?

    People saying Suarez will get some , is that for any logical reason or are people just guessing?

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    1. The Finnisher
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      He scored and played well, definately 2 or 3!

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      1. Twelve years a slave
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        14 years, 3 months ago

        Lets hope so !! guess Adam his likely competitor for the three

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    2. Kostja
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      goals get you bonus

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  12. Twelve years a slave
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    People saying prices moving quicker this year because they have changed something.
    I think its the opposite , its because they havent changed anything despite their being many more active players.

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    1. Starscream
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      I reckon you're right there Trigger.
      Never before was it like this, you're almost forced into making your transfers by the end of Sunday night to avoid a .2 rise!or loss which combined is even worse!

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  13. CarelessGenius©
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    It's either Drogba, Van Purse-strings or Dzeko for Rooney.
    Or Ba.

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  14. Forest4Life
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    How do I link my team

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  15. Starscream
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    Is Arteta actually about to rise?!
    it's in the blue on Fiso?

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  16. Twelve years a slave
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    Sounds like Suarez had good game.............

    Suarez was again the side's stand-out performer, often tying opposing defenders in knots, and it was his intelligent movement and brilliant finish which brought the all-important second goal.

    "Suarez has been outstanding since he came to the club," added Dalglish.

    "We are very fortunate to have him and we look forward to many more happy days with him because he is a fantastic footballer."

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    1. theevilking
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      He had a great match, will get the three BPs.

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      1. Jafalad
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        14 years, 3 months ago

        Agreed. Highest ICT index score from that game.

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  17. Gaz Downright
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    transfering out rooney is only going to lose you money and transfers.

    just stay cool and focus on something else - like getting rid of nasri

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    1. The Finnisher
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      Not necessarily, Rooney will most likely lose ALOT of value due to many people transferring out...

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      1. Gaz Downright
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        14 years, 3 months ago

        is it worth two transfers to pocket 0.2 though? orr even 0.1? i doubt it...

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        1. The Finnisher
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          14 years, 3 months ago

          Plus the points you will get? ......

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          1. Gaz Downright
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            14 years, 3 months ago

            _might_ get... but yeah..

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          2. Kostja
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            14 years, 3 months ago

            Many are getting in Aguero who will rise more, so in that case you will lose more by waiting.

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            1. everyday, i'm shufflin…
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              In that case.. We may see ownership of Aguero rise significantly this week.

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              1. Gaz Downright
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                and suarez

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                1. Gaz Downright
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                  and RVP!

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    2. Twelve years a slave
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      lol Nasri has been quiet hasnt he , Silva winning that battle

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  18. Gaz Downright
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    the conundrum this season will be chosing the 3 out of rooney/aguero/adebayor/suarez/rvp and possibly torres as it looks like he might find some form in around november

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  19. Forest4Life
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    How do I link team

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    1. Gaz Downright
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      FAQ

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  20. rohan
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    keep suarez or sell??? away at everton..

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  21. Starscream
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    I agree with Jack Attack, Rooney will lose money.
    It's going to be hard for most people to have the most expensive player in the game sat on the bench (the fantasy bench that is!)
    The Norwich game is too tasty to not take advantage of imo
    And Drogba against Bolton....!

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  22. "The Special One"
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    What to do with odemwingie,

    Stick or Twist... Possible replacements?

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  23. khizer95
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    going to wait to decide on drob or sturridge till wednesday. avb loves rotating players so the one who is benched on wed will have a better chance of playing on sunday

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  24. Timmy Cahill Rules
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    i have 0.2 over and in a few weeks once hes match fit im getting HBA for m petrov and saves me arond 0.3

    So would it be mad to take a 4 point hit once its confirmed this week if rooney misses norwich game and get aguero for next 5 or 6 games and once rooneys fixtures get better again and hes injury free re sign him and i should have enough money to cover it

    good idea or bad

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  25. khizer95
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    if rooney is out for more than a week then ill get rid of him. ppl are gonna transfer him out so much that his price will fall by .2 or .3. ive made a lot of money with the likes of silva,ward,bosingwa,young and dzeko that i dont need to worry about losing rooney's value

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  26. Timmy Cahill Rules
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    brunt and suarez down in price but their long term picks for me so irrelevant

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    1. Gaz Downright
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      cant really see brunt paying off this season, as he is even fighting for a place in the eleven

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  27. khizer95
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    whose better? norwich's left back ro right back?
    rb=young
    lb=nani

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    1. khizer95
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      sorry, rb= pick nani
      lb=pick young

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      1. Forest4Life
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        14 years, 3 months ago

        Rb better. Luke young but he is slower than traore so for next week go nani

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    2. lightspeed
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      Not sure, but Nani looks the better option atm

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  28. dopey1
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    Hey guys, I'm thinking of doing Cabaye to Ben Arfa this week.

    Does anyone reckon he's fit enough to start the next game?

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    1. The Finnisher
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      HBA was meant to come in for Ba according to Pardew, but after yesterday I doubt it

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    2. 4vets
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      Am looking to do that myself but will wait until I know Arfa is fit.

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    3. Gaz Downright
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      why dont you save your transfer this week, and reconsider next GW?

      id wait until he looks a certain starter

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      1. dopey1
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        14 years, 3 months ago

        I've got 2 free transfers this week so I might aswell use one.

        May just risk it and put him in - maybe he'll take that piece of crap Obertan's place!

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    4. SkyByBo
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      I dont know, id wait until he starts a PL game before bringing him in.

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  29. Timmy Cahill Rules
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    Judging by reports rooney will miss norwich game cant see fergie risking him there even if hes 100 % as he cna give a agme to berba and wellbeck anyway.

    And with his tricky fixtures after that im really tempted to get aguero for a few weeks and his price rises and rooneys falls will mean i can re sign wayne at some stage

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  30. The Artist
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    drogba back in my side and it feels so good.

    took a -8 this week. team is:

    vorm/foster
    delaet/staylor/bosingwa/ward/warnock
    silva/arteta/nani/nzogbia/obertan
    disanto/drogba/aguero

    ars, citeh, manu, che all covered. with strong fixtures for villa, newc and wig filling out the attack.

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