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More On The Rooney Injury

25 September 2011 462 comments
Mark Mark
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Not surprisingly, there are more reports on the Wayne Rooney injury surfacing this morning, following on from last night’s claims that the United striker would face several weeks on the sidelines.

United have themselves reported a direct quote from Alex Ferguson on the matter, stressing that Rooney’s setback is only a minor hamstring complaint…

“It’s difficult to say [how long Rooney will be out for]. It’s not a serious hamstring injury but I don’t think he’ll be available for next week. I think he’ll be out for more than a week.”

Ferguson’s comment suggests that Rooney will miss the Champions League tie with Basle on Tuesday, in addition to the home league clash with Norwich next weekend. That would be a major concern for Fantasy managers.

Rooney himself meanwhile, is more optimistic on his chances of making a quick recovery. He delivered his own prognosis via his official Twitter channel…

“Gutted I’m missing game today. Hopefully ok for Tuesday…”

Presumably more details on Rooney’s hamstring will surface on Monday, in preparation for the European tie. For now, there will be many Fantasy managers reserving their judgement and transfers, until more details are known.

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  1. AA
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    brunt to dempsey or bale? or any other suggestions?

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    1. AriseSirGiggsy
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      arteta?

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      1. AA
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        already have him.

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        1. AriseSirGiggsy
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 3 months ago

          dyer to release funds?

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          1. AA
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 3 months ago

            might just consider doing it and upgrading agbon to aguero if i cant decide on who to replace brunt with.. thinking if o'hara could be a good shout with the upcoming fixtures!

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  2. DVassell
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    I knee jerked and trans mata out for nani,

    did i make a huge mistake? my squad now looks like this.

    any point of using 4 points to make an extra trans? help me please

    vorm (krul)

    ward bos warnock (de laet simpson)

    nani silva cabaye young (dyer)

    adeba rooney dzeko

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    1. AriseSirGiggsy
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      nah your team has the right structure, only issue is youve got a big investment in united there - around a THIRD of your total spend - will those 3 bring in a THIRD of your weekly points?

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      1. DVassell
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        they have done in the first few gws, but won't do now with roonpig injured...i think i really need to solve dzeko...he really seems to have dipped and esp as mancini loves to rotate so much. I have no more cash in the bank...who do you reckon is a good shout for his value (8.6) or under?

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        1. The Finnisher
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 3 months ago

          Check my post below, why would you get rid of Mata seriously

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        2. AriseSirGiggsy
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 3 months ago

          i think theres a big drop in options once you look below Djeko/Adebayor... theyre the cheapest heavy-weights.

          But I brought in Sturridge last week, with Swansea at Home in mind, but he had to go get himself injured preventing his teram scoring in ther League Cup!

          However, ewith Torres out I'd say he starts (if fit) v. Bolton next weekend.

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  3. AriseSirGiggsy
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    I cant help but hope Walcott is out for a few weeks - then I can justify subbing him for Nani... with Rooney potentially out and Velencia needing to brush up his game at RB, Nani's role as Right Winger in that game versus Norwich becomes all the more pivotal...

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    1. Screaming Midget
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Valencia is only at RB for the time being.

      Smalling could be back by next weekend with Valencia/Nani/Young taking 2 positions.

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      1. AriseSirGiggsy
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        Could be but if theres a doubt on Rooney AND Hernandez then SAF will be wary of changing the other front men too much - young and nani should go again

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        1. Bubbles oOoO
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 3 months ago

          +1.
          Nani is hot at the mo, I can't see Fergie resting him in league games anytime soon. More likely against Basel midweek.

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  4. The Finnisher
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    People aren't seriously considering transferring (or transferring) Mata are they? Especially as most of them got him in this week.
    He is a huge prospect and a possible season keeper. He was unlucky yesterday as he was moved out wider due to Nando sending off. I got him in this week and was happy with his score (could have easily been double if AVB wasnt a bastard) as I didnt expect too much this week. Chelsea have excellent fixtures and Mata was being rested for Valencia midweek.
    Sometimes I get the feeling people dont watch football or are very, very fickle
    Rant over!
    p.s how much longer until QPR game? Cheers

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    1. AriseSirGiggsy
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      +1 - i quietly confident of a BP for him off yesterdays performance

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    2. Screaming Midget
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      Not sure why owners would get rid.

      I'm actually contemplating bringing him in for Walcott with RVP hopefully enough attacking Arsenal cover.

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      1. AriseSirGiggsy
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        seems wise

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      2. Screaming Midget
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        But not sure he's worth such a high price tag. Decisions...

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        1. AriseSirGiggsy
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 3 months ago

          playing in the hole for Chelsea means hes taken Lampard's place, might not quite have the eye for goal yet or the penalties, but its one of THE premium spots to have fantasy cover = Chelseas Attacking Mid

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    3. Bubbles oOoO
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      Agree 100%. I said exactly the same thing on the previous page. QPR kick off just over 2hrs30mins.

      I have no personal involvement in remaining games so am hoping for a dull 1-1 this afternoon, no clean sheets and little owned goalscorers please. Bannan and Derry. Job done.

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      1. AriseSirGiggsy
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        Given, Taarabt and Gabbidon for me.... so i cant really win with all 3!
        For me I'd take a 0-0, alternatively Taarabt getting a couple of goals would be superb - and long-overdue...

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      2. In Like Flynn.
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        • 15 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        Own goals would be better. 🙂

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        1. Bubbles oOoO
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 3 months ago

          Better yet, I hadn't even thought of that! Step forward Joey Barton!

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      3. potatoace
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        • 14 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        wow nice prediction there !
        now....whats you predictions for GW7 then?

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    4. Kostja
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      Im not getting rid, but the guy has attempted 2 shots with 5 games. Does that not worry you. Compared to 22 with 7 games for Silva.

      He could be another Modric

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      1. AriseSirGiggsy
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        good stat.
        its a worry that his goal v sunderland was a red herring, but his pervious form with Valencia showed that he does know where the goal is, and for now he's the most securely dangerous Chelsea cover option, so im happy to keep him

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      2. Bubbles oOoO
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks for the stats, I have to admit I was not aware of that. Are you sure he's only had 2 shots? He's scored twice and I can def remember him hitting the bar from a free kick amongst other efforts?

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        1. Kostja
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 3 months ago

          Sorry, typo its 4 shots in 4 games in PL, makes a big difference, but still the point remains

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          1. Kostja
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 3 months ago

            or 6 shots in 5 games if you count CL

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  5. alfast1c
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    Since i dont have nani or young and rooney will be benched.

    Dzeko out for Wellbeck? for the norwich game - Yay or Nay?

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    1. alfast1c
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      team linked in nickname.

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    2. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      See who's fit for the game Alfast, you could be bringing in another bench warmer.

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      1. alfast1c
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        hmm i think wellbeck will play over owen and berbatov 🙁

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        1. In Like Flynn.
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          • 15 Years
          14 years, 3 months ago

          I wish you luck, but too much doubt and having to transfer again when Rooney back for me. I like my strikers pretty much nailed on.

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  6. Screaming Midget
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    An interesting ish stat with Mata:

    Real Madrid B: 10 goals in 39 games ... call it 1 in 4
    Valencia: 33 goals in 129 ... again pretty much 1 in 4
    Chelsea: 1 goal in 4 ... exactly 1 in 4.

    So let's assume he'll get about 9 league goals this season, plus assists and BPs

    Do you think that's enough for a 9.5 price tag?

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    1. alfast1c
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      so next game a goal! 🙂

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    2. AA
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Im a mata owner . Don't think his price is justified when he cant even get 90 mins :\ . In two minds actually about him ..
      Will certainly get assists\goals but Too much competition from anelka\sturridge\malouda\kalou for the same position

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      1. Drip Doctor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        Including the CL, he has 2 goals and 1 assist in 5 games. Not a bad start if you ask me.

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        1. AP
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 3 months ago

          +1

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        2. Bubbles oOoO
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 3 months ago

          +1. His time was only cut short yesterday due to Chelsea being down to 10 men and possibly with AVB having 1 eye on a big CL match with Valencia midweek, where as creator in chief Mata will be central to the managers plans, do you not think?

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    3. Kostja
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Great stat, I think a lot depends on if Lamps plays. Because he took at least some of the pens for Valencia, so that upped hes tally of goals.

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      1. HuttonDressedasLahm
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        He is the cheapest and least rotated way in to the Chelsea attack

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  7. Red Carded
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Guys this is my team,any ideas?

    De Gea/Vorm

    Kompany,simpson,shawcross,enrique,de laet

    Silva,Arteta,Mata,Petrov(Martin),Ferguson

    Rooney,Suarez,Agbanlahor

    Ur opininon on HBA?

    Cheers.

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    1. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Ferguson could cost you dear as injuries, bans and rotation play a bigger part as the season goes on. A few decent mids at 4.5 who play.

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  8. Bubbles oOoO
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Yes. As long as he gets 10+ assists aswell, some bonus, some +1 for clean sheets and 2 for turning out points, should potentially put him up there as 1 of the high scoring midfielders.

    It's all speculation at this stage but the same can be said of any player really. Any midfielder who averages a goal every 4 games sounds pretty good to me. Don't forget he has also scored in champions league already.

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    1. Bubbles oOoO
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      Ooops, reply fail. This was meant in response to King Cabbage's stats/question.

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  9. Andy
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    any thoughts on bonus pts from weekend games so far?

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    1. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      I think I won't get enough to win my H2H games 🙁

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      1. HuttonDressedasLahm
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        Such an awful season that I keep forgetting about H2H

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  10. Here We Go Again
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    have two free transfers next week

    need to ship out walcott+dzeko +1.0mm in the bank

    Option 1
    Adebayor + Nani

    Option 2
    RVP + Larsson (open to other suggestions under 6.6mm)

    Option 3
    Aguero + mid below 7.4m ish

    Your thoughts please?

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    1. waitinginthelonggrass
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      option 1. Good balance and point scoring ability.

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      1. Here We Go Again
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        14 years, 3 months ago

        my only concern is zero arsenal coverage, just get the feeling rvp will knock a few in next 3-4 games

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        1. waitinginthelonggrass
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          14 years, 3 months ago

          True and RVP has always served me well in the past. Hard decision. I am thinking of brining him in for rooney for a few weeks.

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          1. Here We Go Again
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 3 months ago

            not sure its worth dumping rooney - i get the feeling this is fergie's ploy to get him not to be involved in international friendllies - so in reality just norwich game will be missed. If you got him at 12.0, you also stand to lose 0.2-0.3mm depending whether there will be a price drop should some new news develop

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  11. VividAAces
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    best option out of the following:-

    Dzeko/Arteta -> Drogba/Anderson
    Dzeko/Taarbat -> Drogba/N'Zonki or Tiote

    Team so far is:-

    Foster, Vorm
    De Laet, Berra, Kompany, Brown, Hutton
    Arteta, Taarbat, Mata, Nasri, Dyer
    RVP, Adebayor, Dzeko

    any suggestions on other possible transfers, got 2 FT's this week, all suggestions welcome...

    Also, whats with Foster dropping in value? 2 CS's in 3 games, yet losing value... Nasri and Dzeko dropped too, Dzeko the better one to drop?

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  12. sotothemightygreek
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone thinking about Drogba for the next few weeks? I'd expect him to take Torres' place for the duration of the ban. Good fixtures, possible pens if Lampard remains on the bench, free kicks and only 10.1m.

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    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      Yep!

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  13. Krionos
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    What are people's thoughts on Nani vs Silva? Who will score the most over the course of the season?

    If you had to pick only one, who would you choose?

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    1. Lavonious
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Silva

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  14. Zinedine
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    midfield of:

    Nani, Taarabt, Moses, Petrov, Young

    0.0 in bank any suggestions, i feel abit utd heavy with rooney upfront aswell

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    1. Silva is Gold.
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Utd heavy playing Norwich is not a bad kind of heaviness.

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    2. myboycharlie
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Stick for next gw then maybe look at silva or mata for one of the united midfielders

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  15. bman108
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    what do people feel about drogba?

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  16. Silva is Gold.
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    I'm thinking an 8 point hit.

    Begovic - Vorm (to free up money)
    Mata - Ramires (Same reason)
    Jarvis - Nani

    Is that worth it, I have rooney but don't want to sell and need united coverage, and I think it will work well long term.

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    1. myboycharlie
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Played my wc yesterday and dropped mata for rameries and jarvis for nani aswel. My only worry is how long will we hav to wait for ram to score again, mata will b a serious player but i think that ram and nani will yield better points than mata and jarvis.

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  17. Pickled and Preserved
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Cech (Vorm)

    Raylor, Jose Enrique, Dunne, Kompany (Senderos)
    Sinclair, O'Hara, Silva, Mata, Moses
    Suarez (Runepig, Holt)

    Ugh.

    Was planning on WC after next week (clearly!), but what do I do this week?

    Was thinking of
    A) Rooney -> Berbatov (or maybe RVP)
    B) Rooney -> Dogbra, Mata -> Nani (-4)
    C) Holt -> ? Best? Di Santos?

    The question is, with WC next week do I dump Rooney for a 1 week punt? Or trade my worst player to some filler to save me money for the WC?

    Next weekend looks abysmal without another decent striker! Help!

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  18. seanoflynn
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Any help appreciated - I feel like my team is prety shit at the moment but struggling for inspiration (already wildcarded the other in a rage after another bad week.......)

    Kompany, Enrique, Bosingwa, De Laet, Simpson

    Pretty happy with defence

    Silva, Arteta, Dempsey, Moses, Formica

    This is where I am worried - I can play Silva and Arteta every week and was planning to with Dempsey. The other two are bench warmers for me unless they are playing a crap team

    Rooney, Suarez, Odemwingie

    Am a bit concerend about Odemwingie as well

    0.6m in the bank

    If rooney is stil injured by next week then I would prob go for Aguero and Mata for Rooney and Dempsey. Would it be worth taking a hit to change anyone else at that point?

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  19. applebonkers
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    • 16 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    for his assist

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