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Bale A Doubt for United Game

1 March 2012 258 comments
Paul Paul
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Gareth Bale is allegedly a major doubt for Tottenham this weekend, with reports suggesting he suffered a hamstring tear in training for Wales. The winger failed to play in Gary Speed’s memorial match last night, after apparently picking up a Grade 1 tear- this would sideline him for around three weeks.

If Bale is indeed injured, this is hugely significant news for Fantasy managers. The most popular player in the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) game, with a current ownership of 45.6%, he would be set to miss (MUN, eve, STK) if the rumours prove true.

His 10 goals, 9 assists and 21 bonus points have seen the Welshman tear up the division this term, as Bale confirmed himself as a bona fide Fantasy asset, verging on must-have in many’s books.

While there’s no doubt his potential absence would be a bitter blow, it may just prove the catalyst to shake up the identikit midfields that are currently doing the rounds. Off-loading Bale for a cheaper options could free up funds to boost your attack ahead of United’s upcoming fixtures or release more cash to spend in the backline.

Some may even be brave enough to go for the likes of Charlie Adam or Steven Gerrard, with Liverpool’s double Gameweek just around the corner. One thing’s for sure- it would make things a little more interesting.

At present, there is no official confirmation; all we’re doing is giving you a heads-up. Tottenham have remained tight-lipped on the subject, though Harry Redknapp’s Friday morning press conference will perhaps be more eagerly anticipated than ever before on the boards.

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  1. Carlos Danger
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    sh*t

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    1. Piggs Boson
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      Great first post 🙂

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      1. Carlos Danger
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        thank you, yes its much classier than posting 'first' like a barbarian :p

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        1. Piggs Boson
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          Alright kid, don't get penis-ey. Can i say penis?

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          1. A.
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            You just did

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            1. Piggs Boson
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              Sweet 🙂

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  2. Back to Back Ballacks
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    bale of shite!

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  3. Pinoche
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    Should i downgrade J.enrique to evans ?

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    1. Pinoche
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      I meant BAE ,lol.

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  4. Pinoche
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    Should i downgrade BAE to evans ?

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    1. moresauce
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      not a bad shout, I upgraded him to Skrtel this week

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  5. moresauce
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    13 years, 10 months ago

    I think I might ship him out tomorrow before his price-drop and possibly get in a Liverpool / Everton midfielder for the dgw.

    I'm unsure about all of Liverpool / Everton midfielder though, who do you reckon would be the best player to get?

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    1. Manani
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      13 years, 10 months ago

      charlie adam, if u must get one.

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    2. Prisoner FC
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      Maybe Downing. Granted he has been in poor form in league but the CC Final may boost his confidence.

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      1. moresauce
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        I'd like to in theory, but 0 goals and 0 assists after 24 premier league matches has scared me off big time

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    3. Caine & Co.
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      don't get anyone. you'll just waste a transfer.

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  6. Carlos Danger
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    Anyone care to guess at starts for these gentlemen this weekend?

    Kelly

    Valencia

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    1. moresauce
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      Liverpool or Fulham Kelly?

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      1. Carlos Danger
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        fulham

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    2. MJ6987
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      8/10
      7/10

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    3. Ravanelli
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      really hope Valencia plays, with Bale crocked

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  7. Limbo
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    2 FT's this week. May have to put into action my DGW plans.

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  8. Puzzle
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    Am I the only one without Bale enjoying the panic?

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    1. Manani
      • 14 Years
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      u are the only one without bale 🙂

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    2. Mílanista
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      Probably. How long have you not had Bale?

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      1. Puzzle
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        Sold him on the January WC before City away because of the long term fixtures. Didn't lose that much since I bought him in late. Not the best time esp since he had a brace against Wigan with a lot of people captaining him. Has worked out well the last few weeks though, hoping he drops a bit before I get him for the run in.

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        1. Mílanista
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          Sounds like you've not enjoyed not owning Bale until now then 😉

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          1. Puzzle
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            • 15 Years
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            It's not enjoyable when you know he can go wild against anyone - no! 😉 I don't think I've lost any points on it really, probably gained a few since his replacement was Dempsey for his hat trick.

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    3. Abominable Snowy84
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      he aint the only 1 without bale

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    4. Prisoner FC
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      No Bale for me

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  9. hvsauce
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    I was going to do Bale --> Miyaichi anyways so this just seals it.

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    1. Piggs Boson
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      I was going to do Sess->Miyaichi, but i may chose Bale instead.

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  10. The Malouda Triangle Ver 2.…
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    bale out, nani in

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  11. LewanGOALski
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    Looking for the 5th midfielder!!!

    Mignolet - Al-Habsi
    G.Cahill - Lescott - J.Evans - Simpson - S.Kelly
    Sessegnon - Mata - Sigudsson - Pilkington - ???????
    RVP - Rooney - Ba

    who should be my 5th midfielder ? I have 8.3 mln in the bank.

    The only who comes my mind is Yaya Toure. Any other ideas ??

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    1. Manani
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      valencia

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  12. Manani
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    i think i might just keep bale, need him to lose 0.5m so i can get him back,
    reckon he will drop by that much amount?

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    1. Puzzle
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      Possible if it's three weeks. Not if it's just this GW.

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    2. danishdynamite
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      If it's two weeks, yeah he will

      Valencia has shed 0.3 in 2 weeks, probably 0.4 by sat AM

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  13. applebonkers
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    not sure if it's common knowledge but the august internationals have been scrapped. very good news all round

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    1. applebonkers
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      13 years, 10 months ago

      and UEFA went and did it without FIFA. fight the power!

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    2. Mílanista
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      That's the set that causes a two week break around GW3-4 isn't it?

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      1. applebonkers
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        it's either the friendlies before gw1 or those game then, maybe even both

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        1. Djerbil
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          The September matches can't be scrapped(Gkwk 3-4)..they are WC/Euro qualifiers..

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          1. Mílanista
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            Good

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        2. Mílanista
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          I like the two week break between GW3-4. Good for early wildcard profit if team turns out to be shit at the start of the season.

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      2. Djerbil
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        no..its the Matches in the 2nd Week of August..
        The England-Holland match called off due to riot--those matches..

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        1. applebonkers
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          good news. they were the most bizarre timed matches ever

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  14. SwindonSteve
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    Who do you think City will play up top this weekend? I have Dzeko and I wonder with Kun playing 90 mins mid-week and 90 mins last weekend, whether Mancini will start with Balo and Dzeko up front (even tho Dzeko played 90 mins midweek) - thoughts?

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  15. popcoin
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    Giggs, Young, or Walcott for next few gameweeks?

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  16. Screaming Midget
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    Quiz Question: A defender is awarded a free-kick in his own half and quickly takes it, passing it back to his keeper.

    The keeper isn't ready for the pass and it goes past him into the defender's (and GKs) own net.

    What does the referee do and why?

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    1. applebonkers
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      laughs because it's funny

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      1. Screaming Midget
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        Haha... he may well do, but that's not the answer I'm looking for 🙂

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    2. halnone
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      Is it indirect?

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      1. Screaming Midget
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        Yep.

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        1. halnone
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          No goal then. he tells them to retake it.

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    3. Arse Craic
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      Award the goal.... because its a goal.
      ?

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      1. Screaming Midget
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        Nope

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        1. Arse Craic
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          Someone had to say it.

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    4. Screaming Midget
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      Yes I add - it is an indirect freekick

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      1. applebonkers
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        kind of important addition 😉

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    5. Jukesy
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      Re-take as the ref hadn't blown his whistle?

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    6. Arse Craic
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      Is the ref Mike Dean?

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    7. RMH
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      If it is an indirect free kick then the ref awards a corner.

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  17. Menly
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    I'm actually quite excited for a bit of change. Though unlucky for Gareth and Spurs...

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    1. Djerbil
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      for ur question Neighbour...

      its me Moyes->Twat..

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      1. Menly
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        Ah yes i remember! Its hard to remember everyone in their disguises. The Rapid Bucharesti symbol was too terrifying for me to keep in the end

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    2. MJ6987
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      I think he'll play - Arry is always doing this

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      1. Screaming Midget
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        Not for that game though.

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  18. popcoin
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Rooney, Pogrebnyak, Yakubu or Holt for next few gameweeks?

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      13 years, 10 months ago

      Rooney is the popular one.

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    2. Mílanista
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      Depends what you do with the money saved by not having Rooney. Pog, Yak and Holt don't fit into the same category as Rooney.

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      1. popcoin
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        Yeh, thanks. But just purely going on points over next few gameweeks?

        If I had the money from not getting rooney I would upgrade L Young or Sigurdson

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  19. TorresMagic™
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    • 16 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Leagues Update

    Millionaire Club : 9 left.

    To see if you qualify, check the link below.

    http://www.torresmagic.webs.com/qualificationscores.htm

    Elite 63 : 122 entered, last qualifying spot @ 1382 points for GW2 – current.
    FPL Open : 182 entered, 256 spots available.

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  20. halnone
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    Wow. How lucky are united??

    Parker and Bale won't play. shite.

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    1. Piggs Boson
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      Rooney(c) then.

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    2. Mull
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      Good reason to play Evans though.

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    3. Djerbil
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      +Walker...

      that makes:

      Gk
      ---- Dawson Kaboul BAE
      Sandro Modric
      Lennon DVD
      Saha Ade

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      1. Cruicky
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        VDV doubtful as well?

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    4. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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      Sandro is as good as Parker anyway, Bale never does anything against United.

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    5. applebonkers
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      sandro is at least as good as parker imo. bale of course a big miss. kaboul can just shift to rb for walker

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      1. Manani
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        bale is invisible in big games IMO
        a bit like ronaldo last year. (not you)

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    6. Manani
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      united will win anyway, spurs have always been united's b!tch 🙂

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    7. MJ6987
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      Errr, Fletcher, Cleverley, Anderson, Smalling, Vidic, Lindegaard, Owen, Rooney (?), Valencia (?)

      How lucky are Spurs???

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      1. Cruicky
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        Rooney should be back. I expect Valencia to make the bench.

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  21. rickytoso
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    Like many people, I had planned on transfering out Aguero fro Rooney for week 28.

    The double gameweek has thrown a spanner in the works.

    Any thoughts on putting Suarez in for 1 week only before getting Rooney.
    Or else, transfering Baout for Suarez and funding it by downgrading Bale, Dempsy or Silva.

    I'm inclined to let the double game week pass without any liverpool or everton players, rather than screw
    my team up too much.

    Any ideas?

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  22. BobB
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    Keep or Bale out?

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    1. Screaming Midget
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      Not sure yet. There's no better midfield option IMO that I don't already own.

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      1. FPL Daniel
        • 16 Years
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        If I hadn't Valencia injured too I would have keep him, but this could be opportunity, Nobody is irreplaceable IMO, we'll see how many games he would probably miss.

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    2. Djerbil
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      obviously keep him this week unless u have Ferguson first sub, and see what transpires for the next week..
      u have a DGwk to fall on to if he is Out for a longer period..

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      1. Screaming Midget
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        Valid point.

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        1. FPL Daniel
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          If he misses 3 games I am definitely sell him. Liv lads will have 4 games in mean time and Bale 0. It has to be worth a risk

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  23. FPL Daniel
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    http://www.fantasyfootballscou.....nt-2790260

    If anybody missed it. Narrowest win lads, narrowest 😀 😛

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  24. Jukesy
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    Was going to do Silva -> Yaya this week, but could do Bale -> Dempsey instead, got 2 FT but wanting to save them for next GW.

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  25. Screaming Midget
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    OK I'll give the answer...

    A defender is awarded a free-kick in his own half and quickly takes it, passing it back to his keeper.

    The keeper isn’t ready for the pass and it goes past him into the defender’s (and GKs) own net.

    What does the referee do and why?

    Answer: The referee gives a corner kick to the opposing team - you can't score an own goal off an indirect free-kick.

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    1. FPL Daniel
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      Yeah right 🙁

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      1. Screaming Midget
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        Tis true I tell you... tis true!

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    2. Screaming Midget
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      I think I messed it up not including the 'indirect' bit lol, but still interesting.

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      1. FPL Daniel
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        😆

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      2. Abominable Snowy84
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        how does a ref indicate an indirect freekick

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        1. applebonkers
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          • 16 Years
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          holds his arm up i think until there is a 2nd touch

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          1. Abominable Snowy84
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            im not sure! i was asking the ref!!

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    3. applebonkers
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      fair play. people should do it on purpose to scare the fans

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      1. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
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        lol

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    4. halnone
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      Ooh I was close

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  26. fitzy
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    any chance of a scoutcast tonight? I'm itching for one

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    1. MJ6987
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      Not till Mark's kid leaves home I think!

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  27. FPL Daniel
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    Am I right to say there will be a podcast tonight 😀 Yeahhhhhh!!!! Juhuuuuu

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    1. Piggs Boson
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      I really hope so. I'm in the mood for one. I can't wait for some team news tomorrow, i have transfers to make!

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    2. Kings of Lyon ★
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      I think so 😀 you're from Macedonia Daniel yes?

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  28. Djerbil
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    Who is the guy in the pic at the start of the Article??

    Looks like Busquet's half brother..

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  29. Prisoner FC
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    Anyone know Valencia and Rooney's availability?

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    1. MJ6987
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      Only God

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      1. Piggs Boson
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        Rooney's married i believe but Valencia maybe single 😉

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        1. Prisoner FC
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          Nice I think he is hot

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  30. Kings of Lyon ★
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    AB - do you have a link to them scrapping the international friendlies and is it August 2012 onwards or 2013?

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    1. applebonkers
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      just heard it on TV, pretty sure it's instant so next august.

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    2. applebonkers
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      • 16 Years
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      http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/28022012/58/euro-2012-august-friendlies-scrapped.html

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