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The Numbers Game – Ramsey’s Progress

29 September 2011 747 comments
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While the departure of Cesc Fabregas and the arrival of fellow Spaniard Mikel Arteta at the Emirates triggered a burst of interest in the former Everton man, recent weeks have seen Arteta somewhat overshadowed in Arsenal’s midfield. Arsene Wenger has put his faith in Aaron Ramsey to fill the void left by Jack Wilshere’s ankle injury and the Welshman has flourished. Recent returns have piqued the interest of Fantasy managers and Ramsey is now blinking on the radar as a new source of coverage within an Arsenal side facing up to a run of favourable opponents.

In this latest Members article, we use our Opta data to examine Ramsey’s progress in recent weeks, assess his performances in relation to Arteta, and explore his overall potential within the mid-price Fantasy bracket.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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  1. The Laughing Man
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    I must say that I love seeing that there are still 44% that have Rooney and are going to be having 12.4 sitting on there bench this weekend. Gives me some hope of catching up this GW.

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    1. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Except he won't be on the bench. Roony (C) ftw!

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      1. Doctor X
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        +Wazza.

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        1. notidaho
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 2 months ago

          i shipped him out and have 1.6 spare. really hope he stays injured, no disrespect

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        2. alang
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 2 months ago

          Waazzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzaaaaaaa

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      2. mikess
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        if only i knew the exact crack with him

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      3. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        i really dont think he'll be playing 🙂

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

      Those 44% will be laughing at the laughing man when he plays and scores 4.

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  2. Doctor X
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    Peter Crouch equalizes for Stoke.

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    1. bmb100
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      It won't be long before everyone joins me on the Crouch-wagon

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      1. Doctor X
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        I don't like the bloke much.

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        1. bmb100
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 2 months ago

          I think he's a ledgend. Plus he's going to bang them in this year.

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  3. Leysh
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    14 years, 2 months ago

    Richard Brush, what a hero.

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    1. PFOR
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      If you want to have a soft spot for an Irish team, let it be Sligo Rovers 🙂

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      1. Mole
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        +1000. Top of the league

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

        But Shamrock sounds much better that Silgo!

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        1. PFOR
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 2 months ago

          Nahhh

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  4. alang
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    Basically

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

    Lol, just went for a piss and missed two goals! If only there was a 'pause live tv' feature on my HD box.. 🙄

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

      It's all about Sky + ! 😉

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      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        I have Sky+ HD hence the 🙄

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        1. Crouch Potato!
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 2 months ago

          Could you put a TV in the toilet?

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          1. The Bandit
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 2 months ago

            Easier to have a piss in the lounge..

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            1. Crouch Potato!
              • 14 Years
              14 years, 2 months ago

              So true and cheaper!

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  6. Doctor X
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    I betrayed my own username and gave the armband to Aguero at the moment. Damn. The things FPL makes you do.

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    1. alang
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      You slut!!

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  7. super zlatan
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    Evening lads

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    1. FF Dirtbag
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Governor.

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    2. jamsiep
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Alright chief. Nice assist (and penalty) from your man Zlatan last night. 😉

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      1. super zlatan
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        Did u have him in your fantasy team?

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        1. jamsiep
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 2 months ago

          I didn't, but Messi and Ronaldo did well enough. 😉

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          1. super zlatan
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 2 months ago

            Yeah messi ripped it up. Loved ronaldos goal though. Great team goal.
            Good work to manage to get them both in ur team

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  8. alang
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    Will rooney drop tonight or before saturday?

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    1. Doctor X
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Tomorrow at 4.00am

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      1. The Dark Knight
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        that would be 4.00am friday morning? uk time?

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      2. alang
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        He currently sits at 12.3 in my team. If he drops will that effect me? :s i got him in gw2 i think

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        1. The Bandit
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 2 months ago

          12.2 is the highest he be in anyones team

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          1. The Bandit
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 2 months ago

            and you got him in gw4

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            1. catch22
              • 15 Years
              14 years, 2 months ago

              not if you bought him at 12.2.. he would now be 12.3!

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              1. In Like Flynn.
                • Has Moderation Rights
                • 15 Years
                14 years, 2 months ago

                So .1 drop won't affect his price for him.

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              2. The Bandit
                • 15 Years
                14 years, 2 months ago

                You are indeed correct

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        2. FF Dirtbag
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 2 months ago

          he will probs go down to 12.2 for you

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  9. nwy5633
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    should i transfer nani in for walcott and rooney out for aguero or ward out for rangel better since i gt insufficient money for nani, -0.2

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  10. super zlatan
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    RMT

    Given
    Kompany. Enrique. Rjohnson
    Dyer. Brunt. Silva. Nani(c)
    Rooney. Adebayor. Suarez

    Subs. Vorm. Moses. Jagielka. Simpson

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    1. FF Dirtbag
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      superduper.

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    2. alang
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Not bad at all

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  11. RajTotti
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    Nani(c) for next week

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    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      There's no games next week?

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  12. doisneau
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    I like that team; not tempted with some bosingwa action?

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    1. super zlatan
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Bringing in bosingwa for jags next week. Don't wana take a hit

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      1. doisneau
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        sensible - i get far too passionate about this.

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  13. Dago
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone know Is Adebayor at 83% and Aguero at 87% likely to get price rises tonight? Or can it wait till tomorow?

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    1. jimski
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Aguero looks possible, Ade less likely (but not entirely ruled out)

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      1. Team Hayemaker
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        would say both not tonight

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  14. soccercards.com
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    I have 2 free transfers. Thinking of Arteta>Ramires to get 1.0 to do Odemthingie>Adebayor. I have Ramsey. Thoughts?

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  15. doisneau
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    14 years, 2 months ago

    guys, I would appreciate your views please...

    Given
    N.Taylor, Bosingwa, Kompany
    Silva, Cabaye, Sinclair, Petrov
    Rooney, RVP, Suarez

    Vorm, Barton, Enrique, Simpson

    I have used free transfer (don'task!) and having just caught up in minileague am very worried about nani/aguero. I could stick, I could wildcard (say Rooney, Cabaye and Barton to Ade, Nani and HBA), or just Rooney to Aguero for a hit... would really appreciate any comments on this?

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    1. super zlatan
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Don't think u should take any hits. Rooney may play. Ur strikeforce is good. Make silva ur vice captain incase roondog doesn't play though

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      1. doisneau
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        thank you

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  16. Salah’s Sonnet
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone here got an ipod tuch and downloaded fifa 12? it is taking FOREVER!

    🙂

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    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      NOBODY has an ipod touch?

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  17. Hate that rotation
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    So what to do?

    Rooney>Drogba
    Rooney>RVP
    Rooney>Welbeck
    Rooney>Suarez

    Already have Adebayor and Aguero.

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    1. FF Dirtbag
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Wait for some news tomorrow on Rooney?

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      1. Hate that rotation
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        I cant. He is going down tonight. SAF won't risk him anyway.

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        1. FF Dirtbag
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 2 months ago

          Drogba in my opinion! He is gonna steal the show!

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        2. hillbillypete
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 2 months ago

          i bought him at 12.2 so can afford for him to go down. dont lose anythin.

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          1. hillbillypete
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 2 months ago

            actually i must have bought him at 12 cos i can sell for 12.2. still afford him to go down.

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  18. Syd.
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    Harry is living up to his name...

    His knapper is very red...

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  19. RajTotti
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    soccercards.com i personal view dont switch to ramires instead of arteta..arteta will give a loads more than ramires

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  20. Andy1
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    Rooney + Sessegnon --> Aguero + Ramires?

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  21. RajTotti
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    Rooney-->Welleck 🙂

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    1. Demí
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      No, just no.

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  22. IceMan DB
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    Ba, Sturridge or Zamora as my 3rd striker?

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    1. super zlatan
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Ba

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  23. super zlatan
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    Can't wait to buy FIFA tomrw. !!!!!!

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    1. Hate that rotation
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Preordered 🙂

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    2. Captain Robert Hatch
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      if I had a telly and a game console I'd love to be buying it too

      guess I'll settle for this http://www.mrtoys.com/images/miggle-6079.jpg

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      1. super zlatan
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        Lol

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    3. PFOR
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Same, I doubt I'll do anything else all weekend.

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      1. super zlatan
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        I havnt played the demo. Is it looking much improved from FIFA 11??

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        1. Hanso Lo
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 2 months ago

          There seems to be subtle changes that contribute more to the "realistic" element of the game. Player movement is different and they have definitely stripped away the nonsense of previous releases where certain moves guaranteed you goals. Haven't had much time on it but it's been great so far. Got my ass handed to me in legendary mode so may need to pull it back so I can get that new defensive system under control.

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  24. Churchill
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    Bit of a wild idea, just showing it out there - thoughts on Young being rested v Norwich?

    1. Behave yourself.
    2. 25%
    3. 50%.
    4. 75%.
    5. He'll be playing FIFA 12 indoors.

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    1. super zlatan
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      2.

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    2. hillbillypete
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      please no, im captaining him

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

      25%

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    4. bmb100
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      If he has any sense it'll be 5...

      I'd say about 5% chance though

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

      Gathering thoughts because he's racked up a lot of playing time already. Whereas Nani came off the bench in their midweek European game.

      On paper Norwich won't present too much of an obstacle for the win. Perhaps SAF will seek to make some changes?

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  25. DVassell
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    looking sweet for this GW?

    Vorm

    Bos Warnock Ward

    Cabaye Nani Young Silva

    Aguero Suarez Ade

    subs: Dyer, Simpson, De Laet

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  26. EverReady
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    Going round my mates for Fifa tomorrow 😀

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    1. Hate that rotation
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Hopefully Chelsea not so strong as last year. They all were ridiculously strong. Could muscle off any player.

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      1. Team Hayemaker
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        seeing all this FIFA chat should I get a PS3 or Xbox?

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        1. Hate that rotation
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 2 months ago

          PS3!!!!!!!!!!!!

          PSN is free too. Xbox needs to pay to go online.

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        2. PFOR
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 2 months ago

          Both do the same thing, whichever most of your friends have.

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          1. Attila the Bum
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 2 months ago

            ^^^^
            Truth

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      2. bmb100
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        I really hope so, couldn't compete with them because they were so overpowered in strength and speed.

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      3. Hanso Lo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        Have a copy already and I must say the new defensive system is gonna take some getting use to and the different movement of the players.

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    2. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Well punch Blatter in the face for me very very hard, ta.

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  27. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    Ins and Outs
    Javier Hernandez is expected to return in attack after suffering a dead leg at Stoke, but Wayne Rooney's absence may continue - he was only jogging on Monday as he recovers from a hamstring injury.

    From official Utd site. Thoughts? What this means?

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    1. hillbillypete
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      didnt think jogging was good when hamstrung?

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    2. Demí
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Wait till tomorrow's conference

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

      Little Pea is coming back
      Rooney will make a fifteen min Cameo and score?

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    4. Team Hayemaker
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      the fact someone is jogging with a hamstring injury is a good sign. I wouldnt be surprised to see him not play. It makes him pulling out the England squad easier that way.

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      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        He was jogging on Monday, he tweeted he should be ok for Tuesday and he will want to play against Norwich and for England.

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        1. FPL Daniel
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 2 months ago

          So I'll hold, never mind I'll loose 0.2 on Walcott and Aguero tonight 🙁 :S

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    5. Team Hayemaker
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      btw that should have been a PK and red to Woodgate at Stoke. Im a referee so what do I know!

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    6. Jordan.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      ive had a hamstring and couldnt move let alone jog...5 days later hell be ok ,i reckon he`ll play...if not then its bench ,not selling no way..

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      1. Team Hayemaker
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        thing is hamstrings can vary from slight twinge 2 days to full tear...2 months. Look at VdV recently...

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        1. Marknlard
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 2 months ago

          Ref, physio, there's nothing this guy can't do!

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          1. Team Hayemaker
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 2 months ago

            you really are a twat

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            1. Marknlard
              • 16 Years
              14 years, 2 months ago

              Haha, it's just a joke you big girl! No need to be offensive.

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              1. Team Hayemaker
                • 16 Years
                14 years, 2 months ago

                haha! To be fair you do talk sense most of the time on here!

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        2. FPL Daniel
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 2 months ago

          Yeah there is 3 grades of hamstrings IMO, but he hasn't teared his hamstring which is a good sign.

          But I can't forget how Rooney stated last year that he never had an ankle injury. Anybody remembers? Its all mind games from Sir Alex IMO, and its so tough to beat him as a fantasy manager.

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    7. Churchill
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Smoke & mirrors.

      Wouldn't be surprised if Rooney made a miraculous recovery.

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      1. notidaho
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        and then play two tough games after an international break. i kicked him out. got too money now lol

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    8. PFOR
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      It means exactly that, Hernandez should start while Rooney will likely miss out.

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    9. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      It means they have no new info since Monday...

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    10. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Its not Rooney's choice though.

      He may well be fit but Sir Alex has a decision to make. He has enough quality to theoretically beat Norwich easily without Rooney. But his quandary is that if Rooney starts it becomes harder for him to pull Rooney out of the Internationals.

      My guess is that SAF will figure its better not to risk him thereby giving him the perfect excuse to omit Rooney from the england squad.

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  28. RajTotti
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    Vorm

    Hutton--bosignwa--brown
    Silva-Larson-Nani-Dempsey-Dyer
    Adebayor-Agbonlahor

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    1. DVassell
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      where;s all your cash gone? rooney on the bench?

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  29. the executioners bong
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    Quick tactical preview on the merseyside derby....

    http://theexecutionersbong.wordpress.com/2011/09/29/everton-v-liverpool-tactical-preview/

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    1. Team Hayemaker
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      adam LM and downing RM...wrong

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  30. SMOOTH
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    Rooney situation is causing tons of problems

    A) Rooney – chicarito, arteta – nani (C) for a hit
    B) Rooney – drogba, arteta – nani(C) for a hit
    C) Rooney – Drogba/Chica/RVP no hit… (C) goes to Aguero but no UTD coverage
    D) do nothing. (C) Aguero, rooney on the bench.

    front 8

    mata silva arteta dyer johnson
    rooney ade aguero

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    1. IceMan DB
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      D

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      1. notidaho
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        i had a similar team, took 4 point hit to get rooney out and nani in... now my dilema is over

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