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Frisking The Fixtures – Gameweek Seventeen

7 December 2010 1224 comments
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With another Gameweek down, we rule over the fixture list once again, seeking out those sides who appear to have a smooth passage through the festive period and those who may well suffer a rough route into 2011…

The Highs

Man City
Roberto Mancini’s side unleashed the shackles somewhat against Bolton at the weekend, peppering their opponents’ goal with efforts. This new emphasis on attack, coupled with a defence that has kept the most clean sheets in the league, is taken into a run of games that has them face kind opponents both at home and away over the coming weeks. Discount the potentially tricky Eastlands clash with Everton in Gameweek 18 and the next real test doesn’t arrive until Gameweek 22 with a trip to the Emirates. Once back from bans, both Carlos Tevez and Aleksandar Kolarov look irresistible targets for this spell, while David Silva must creep into the reckoning in midfield.

Liverpool
Even before last night’s Anfield clash with Villa, Roy Hodgson’s side look to have a set of fixtures that allow them to progress up the table over the Christmas period. With Steven Gerrard set to return, possibly by Gameweek 19 if not before, Liverpool should gain extra impetus and could fetch reasonable returns at both ends. A punt on Sotirios Kyrgiakos as a goal-getting Bonus magnet at the back for just 5.1 looks a particularly good option with Newcastle, Fulham and Wolves in the next four.

Everton
The hugely encouraging display at Stamford Bridge will provide plenty of confidence for an Everton side that has struggled for consistency. They will take that boost into a home clash with Wigan this weekend and follow that with a run that, a trip to Eastlands aside, appears to give them potential to climb up the table. Clean sheets continue to look a big ask for Moyes’ men but owners of Tim Cahill will likely be holding firm right up to his expected departure for the Asian Cup over Christmas.

Also Consider…
Tottenham – The home clash with Chelsea won’t intimidate an in-form Spurs and following that, trips to Blackpool and Villa offer plenty of goal potential. They are followed by home clashes with Newcastle and Fulham.

West Brom – a strong performance against Newcastle will provide a timely boost ahead of derby matches at Birmingham and at home to Wolves. Such matches are hard to call but meetings with Blackburn and Fulham follow to extend a decent run for Di Matteo’s side.

Fulham – Mark Hughes’ outfit have little form to cling to but can at least take comfort in a fixture list that hands them three Craven Cottage clashes that could help them dig their way out of the mire.

The Lows…

Arsenal
While Samir Nasri’s form has sparkled brightly enough to mask the flaws in Arsene Wenger’s defence, the fixture list hands them a series of tough tests that may yet reveal them further. The trip to Old Trafford this coming Gameweek starts proceedings, while clashes with Stoke, Chelsea and City in the next six appear to afford little by way of home comforts – they will all severe tests for very different reasons. Trips to Wigan and Birmingham meanwhile, provide unpredictable opponents who could stretch Wenger’s men. The message appears to be keep Nasri, think twice about further investment.

Man United
Aside from City, these are testing times for the top four. United’s clash with Arsenal this weekend is hard to call but, if Alex Ferguson’s men falter, they will face severe tests against Chelsea at the Bridge, followed by uncomfortable tussles with Sunderland (who have already seen off Chelsea) and Birmingham at St Andrews. Attacking returns should keep flowing but clean sheets look endangered over that run of four.

Newcastle
The new manager won’t get any favours from the fixture list. This weekend’s home meeting with Liverpool will provide a stern enough test but that’s followed by a decidedly tricky trip to Birmingham with consecutive clashes with top four candidates in City and Spurs to come next. Wigan and West Ham wait for them on the other side but by then the Magpies could be in deeper trouble.

Be wary of…
Stoke – home encounters with Blackpool, Fulham and Everton look crucial over the coming weeks but their run of away games that appear to offer little by way of potential returns.

West Ham – Two more trips to Blackburn and Fulham seem likely to extend the Hammers run of miserable away days and they are sandwiched between tough home matches with City and Everton.

Birmingham – fail in the local derby with Wolves this coming Gameweek and they will face a pressure home game with Newcastle before embarking on a nightmare run consisting of a trip to Goodison and home matches with United and Arsenal.

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

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  1. Will
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 27 days ago

    Why has Kyrgiakos missed a few GW's - is he a rotation risk?

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    1. PFOR
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 27 days ago

      He's only playing because Carragher is injured.

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    2. applebonkers
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      15 years, 27 days ago

      because for 90% of matches he's their 4th choice centre back

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    3. Gaz Downright
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      15 years, 27 days ago

      Also: Some raise question to whether he will lose his place once Agger is back

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      1. tosey
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        15 years, 27 days ago

        aggers recent comments wont have helped and if woy puts him straight back in that wont send out a good message. i think were safe for a good few weeks yet

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        1. applebonkers
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          15 years, 27 days ago

          frustratingly +1.
          depending how you read those quotes and how they are presented it may not look great for agger and hodgson. that is the only thing that will stop agger getting straight back in the side in carragher's absence.

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  2. Jonty Haynes
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    15 years, 27 days ago

    Konchesky or Kyriagos?

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    1. Gaz Downright
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      15 years, 27 days ago

      http://charlielovett.com/mainpages/studyguides/250px-HamletSkullHCSealous.jpg

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      1. JCrosbie
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        15 years, 27 days ago

        wierdow!

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        1. Gaz Downright
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          ignoramus

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    2. Twelve years a slave
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      15 years, 27 days ago

      Im choosing the other optiom Johnstone .

      Reason being that his place in the side is safe , i have too much money so paying a little extra for the best is worth it.

      He is also showing signs of returning to top form , and is a goal and assist threat . I dont want to buy the greek and see him replaced in a few weeks , same goes for konchesky

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  3. BK
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    15 years, 27 days ago

    Rooney or Torres or other or keep Tevez.

    Looking to take out Tevez for 1-2 weeks

    Thoughts?

    Thanks

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    1. Jas aka The age of Ozil is …
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      15 years, 27 days ago

      What's wrong with Tevez, besides being suspended for one match?

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      1. BK
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        15 years, 27 days ago

        Nothing, just don't know if I should leave him on the bench. Want to see what others think if its worth getting another fwd for a few weeks.

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  4. Jas aka The age of Ozil is …
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 27 days ago

    Gerrard or Nani?

    Afraid of Nani's fixtures atm.

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    1. Marknlard
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      15 years, 27 days ago

      In that case you should probably go for Gerrard.

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      1. Jas aka The age of Ozil is …
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        15 years, 27 days ago

        thanks, sold.

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        1. The one who has a knock
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          15 years, 27 days ago

          *snigger*

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  5. Dunlox11
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    15 years, 27 days ago

    I currently have a front line of:
    Rooney, Tevez and Odemwengie.
    With liverpools fixtures is it worth doing Tevez - Torres as a free transfer?
    Thanks

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    1. H Dog
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      15 years, 27 days ago

      With man city's fixtues, i would say keep tevez if you can

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  6. H Dog
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 27 days ago

    Hart
    Vidic, Samba, Foley
    Nani, Nasri, Lee, Parker
    Carroll, Jones, Drogba

    Subs- Robinson, Brunt, Boateng, Kolarov

    I don't think i need to make any transfers but unsure as to who to bench

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    1. PFOR
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 27 days ago

      Brunt instead of Parker

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  7. Twelve years a slave
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    15 years, 27 days ago

    Shame GerRard coming back , liverpool starting to play much better without him

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  8. 7923dos
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    15 years, 27 days ago

    TEAM:

    Hart (Myhill)
    Skrtle, Foley, Vidic, (elmo), (sagna)
    Nasri, Nolan, Ferguson, Nani, N'Zogbia
    Drogba, Carroll (Tevez)

    Not really sure what to do this week, planning on taking out Elmo next week for Samba.

    So this week I'm intending to remove either Nolan or Drogba but not many options that appeal to me. Thinking maybe Drogba to Rooney although that seems quite a gamble...

    Opinions?

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    1. Camzy
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      • 15 Years
      15 years, 27 days ago

      Priorities:

      Elmo, Nolan, Drogba.

      I'd get Nolan out because you'll be struggling for a decent team this week without a better mid.

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    2. Holy See
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      15 years, 27 days ago

      Nolan - Ethers. Get rid of Sagna if you're not gonna play him, expensive bench warmer imo 😉

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      1. 7923dos
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 27 days ago

        I would play him normally, just not this week due to his fixture, probably get rid with the January wildcard

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  9. Locarno
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    15 years, 27 days ago

    Anyone else captaining Etherington?

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    1. Armchair Manager
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      15 years, 27 days ago

      If i had him i wud. never a better time to give him the armband.

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    2. Bubbles
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      15 years, 27 days ago

      Probably Torres, but Ethers may well be a good shout. Can't be much worse than the others I've given the armband to lately.

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      1. Marknlard
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        15 years, 27 days ago

        Torres. He owes me after what happened yesterday, the fertile latino.

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        1. Bubbles
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 27 days ago

          He better be doing the customary baby celebration a few times if I give him the armband!

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  10. Camzy
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    • 15 Years
    15 years, 27 days ago

    Potential transfers:

    Alcaraz > Kyrgiakos

    Or

    Drogba > Torres

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    1. megatronaldinho
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      15 years, 27 days ago

      hey yo camzy watch yo back 😉

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      1. megatronaldinho
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        15 years, 27 days ago

        i like the greek's potential moreso than torres for some reason.( having said that Etherington is the short -term move that's tempting me right now) 🙂

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        1. Camzy
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          • 15 Years
          15 years, 27 days ago

          I'm probably going to make one of the two this week.

          I'm thinking the big Greek because Alcaraz is less likely to get something than Drogs.

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        2. Camzy
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          • 15 Years
          15 years, 27 days ago

          Hey, nice team.

          You're setup for a really good run.

          If you can get your hands on Tevez, I might be a bit more worried though...

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          1. megatronaldinho
            • 15 Years
            15 years, 27 days ago

            ha ha cheers 🙂 tevez is the one signing that has thus far eluded me. . his suspension has given me a weeks respite from the gallows in any case 🙂

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    2. tosey
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 27 days ago

      i expect newc to score this week so id either do torres or save it

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    3. Gaz Downright
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      • 15 Years
      15 years, 27 days ago

      Torres? Have your account been hijacked? 🙂

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      1. Camzy
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        • 15 Years
        15 years, 27 days ago

        Now's one of the best times to get him.

        Liverpool are looking better, Gerrard's coming back, Torres has had rest, people are transferring him out, he could be great.

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        1. Gaz Downright
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          • 15 Years
          15 years, 27 days ago

          he _could_ have been great all season though...

          he was shocking at white hart lane. haven't seen him that bad before

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          1. Camzy
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            • 15 Years
            15 years, 27 days ago

            Yeah, you made my mind up.

            I'll wait.

            Alcaraz > Kyrgiakos it is.

            I'll wait until the night before Kyrgiakos goes up to make the move.

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            1. Gaz Downright
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              • 15 Years
              15 years, 27 days ago

              that transfer is almost certain to be good value. torres is a big gamble.

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    4. FPLord
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 27 days ago

      You are more in need of a defender atm, so I'd say Kyrg.

      On the other hand Newcastle players might not be up for the game, which would favour the Torres transfer.

      Still think that A is better as TOT is not good at the back.

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    5. Smarty Pants
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      15 years, 27 days ago

      so, are you playing this week without subs? I'm in the same boat haven't decided yet what to do about it.
      Out of proposed transfers, I'd do the second one.

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      1. Camzy
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        • 15 Years
        15 years, 27 days ago

        Yeah, I don't want to get rid of any of my benchies.

        I'm going for the defensive transfer this week.

        The 2nd transfer is far riskier, and since I have 0.1 leeway, I an afford to wait.

        It's also good to wait on replacing my striker, because I might want one of the Manure boys instead, and I'm much more likely to want to keep Drogba than Alcaraz...

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        1. M@sTeR
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 27 days ago

          camzy pls take a look at my team, i have defensive problem. all suggestion is appreciated. TQ
          Foster, robinson, samba, foley, jara, konchesky, kolarov, etherington, demspey, cahill, nani, nasri, berbatov, torres, tevex.
          thinking to capt torres.

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          1. Chris Finch - squeal piggy …
            • 15 Years
            15 years, 27 days ago

            Hey M@sTeR, I know I'm not Camzy but thought I would say I think if you transfer out Foley (how much in the bank?)and play Samba, Jara and Konch at the back you'll be ok this weekend.

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            1. M@sTeR
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              15 years, 27 days ago

              nothing in bank that the problem.

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              1. Chris Finch - squeal piggy …
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                15 years, 27 days ago

                I think Camzy has it spot on to be honest. All of your funds are held up at the front. In order to make changes to your defence you should first think about a switch in midfield to free up funds for someone like Kyrgiakos. I also agree that you needn't take point hits for your defence.

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          2. Camzy
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            • 15 Years
            15 years, 27 days ago

            Not bad.

            Your forward 8 are too expensive though. You'll have to bench one every week, and you're really wasting your money then.

            Get rid of Dempsey probably for a 4.X midfielder.

            Defense, you're okay this week I think, so just make do. No need for a hit.

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            1. M@sTeR
              • 15 Years
              15 years, 27 days ago

              I just notice I face mid selection problem whn tevex is back thank you very much for the advice. I think I gamble on robison, samba, foley & konchesky and bench jara 🙂

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        2. Chris Finch - squeal piggy …
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 27 days ago

          I already have Konchesky, otherwise I would have picked Greek over Drogs for my transfer.

          I'm not sure whether to do Drogs>Odemwingie for my transfer, or Berb/Rooney? I think the rest of my team looks ok, what d'ya reckon Camzy?

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          1. Camzy
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            • 15 Years
            15 years, 27 days ago

            Consider these guys.

            Rooney, Berbatov, Torres.

            I wouldn't go for Odem. West Brom are playing well, but this super tight schedule means that they'll unlikely pick up many points.

            You also have few other places to put your money unless you plan to get Fabs, Gerrard or Lampard.

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            1. Chris Finch - squeal piggy …
              • 15 Years
              15 years, 27 days ago

              Yeah I was toying with those first options you suggested. I'm not convinced by the Torres-love yet and Odemwingie isn't the biggest points hauler, yeah.

              I got rid of Fabs and I'm not interested in getting him back in til next WC at earliest to be honest. I like Nasri's form and price too much to ditch him. As for Gerrard and Lampard, again with the prices.

              Since I have 5mil in the bank I do have a lot of options.

              Thanks for the response!

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  11. villian-ty
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    15 years, 27 days ago

    afternoon guys
    wat u think of my team?
    Foster (Carson)
    Konchesky Vidic Coleman (Carr Simpson)
    Malouda Nani Etherington Nasri (Adam)
    Drogba Elmander Carroll

    Worth Carr - Baines
    or Malouda - Cahill?

    have 6.6 in the bank.

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    1. Gaz Downright
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      • 15 Years
      15 years, 27 days ago

      1st tier: foster, konch, vidic, carr, nani, nasri, elmander, carroll

      2nd tier: etherintgon, adam, malouda, drogba

      3rd tier: coleman, carson, simpson

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  12. Enrique
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 27 days ago

    Evening All!

    Couple of things to run by you,

    1) Do i play Odemwingi or Brunt,

    2) My transfer idea is Bosingwa OUT, Onouha IN

    Look ok?

    Foster (Hannenmen)

    Vidic, Bosing, Kyriagos (jara, Kolorov)
    Nani, Malouda, Bale, Lee, Brunt?
    Odemwingi? Drogz, Carrol

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    1. Gaz Downright
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      • 15 Years
      15 years, 27 days ago

      i think bardsley offer better value tha onouha

      brunt/odem... tough call! bench malouda? 😉

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      1. Enrique
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        15 years, 27 days ago

        Yea i did consider Bardsley, could be a good shout! and haha ideally id go Malouda - Eterington but its not worth a hit.

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  13. applebonkers
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    • 16 Years
    15 years, 27 days ago

    is it possible essien can have an effect on drogba's returns?
    drogba's last few scores with essien: 6,2,6,2,6. without essien: 1,2,2,2. need anything to cling onto nto confidently captain drogba this weekend

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    1. H Dog
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      15 years, 27 days ago

      Is Jones captain a good choice?

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      1. applebonkers
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        • 16 Years
        15 years, 27 days ago

        kenwyne? yeah, i'd be tempted if i had him. not the most reliable scorer at all but if you're going to do it blackpool at home is as good as any

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      2. H Dog
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 27 days ago

        Oops din't mean to put it on your post. You can still answer 😉

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    2. Gaz Downright
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      15 years, 27 days ago

      risking sounding like an idiot: i think it's quite possible

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      1. Gaz Downright
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        • 15 Years
        15 years, 27 days ago

        although I have a feeling it is some kind of malaria post viral exhaustion

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  14. megatronaldinho
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 27 days ago

    whole team is a lot stronger when essien is on the field. ramires and mikel together don't amount to an Essien

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  15. Screaming Midget
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 27 days ago

    I'm running out of patience with Malouda and Drogba and soon I could be without any Chelsea players as thinking of shifting them both out.

    Torres & Tevez both look better options than Drogba for the next 8 or 9 games.

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    1. Screaming Midget
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      15 years, 27 days ago

      ... if Torres can last that long, which I guess is highly doubtful.

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      1. grapesland
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        • 16 Years
        15 years, 27 days ago

        why wouldnt he? he's been on the pitch in every single league game this season..

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        1. Camzy
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          • 15 Years
          15 years, 27 days ago

          Not the last one...

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  16. Phillips
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    15 years, 27 days ago

    Bosingwa & Carroll OUT Kyrgiakos & Torres IN

    4 point hit, good move?

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    1. Screaming Midget
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      15 years, 27 days ago

      Possibly. But Carroll is very consistent at the moment, so don't think he should be shifted out just yet.

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      1. Phillips
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 27 days ago

        I know yeah :/ He's been really solid. Just figured with bad fixtures, team in poor form and no manager... Liverpool have sweet fixtures for a while now.

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    2. Camzy
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      • 15 Years
      15 years, 27 days ago

      No.

      Bosingwa out yes, but Torres in is an unnecessary risk, especially as you're replacing Carroll.

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      1. Phillips
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 27 days ago

        Cheers. Yeah I agree he is a bit of a risk, but looks to be playing fairly well now and everyone in my minileague has Carroll. Not think Torres could outscore Carroll over the next few?

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        1. Camzy
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          • 15 Years
          15 years, 27 days ago

          He probably will, but a 4 point hit for an away game?

          I wouldn't...

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          1. Phillips
            • 15 Years
            15 years, 27 days ago

            Fair point.
            Torres vs Sol though?! No manager.
            Think it's either both in this week or wait till next. Carroll vs Kyrgiakos otherwise.

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  17. BMox81
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 27 days ago

    Any shouts for a striker for CL Fantasy?

    Got Messi & Eto'o currently.

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    1. Holy See
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 27 days ago

      Gomez

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    2. Gaz Downright
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      • 15 Years
      15 years, 27 days ago

      Defoe

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      1. Gaz Downright
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        • 15 Years
        15 years, 27 days ago

        told you so 😉

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  18. Screaming Midget
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    15 years, 27 days ago

    Who out for Kyrgiakos?

    Alcaraz, Simpson or Coleman.

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    1. Camzy
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      • 15 Years
      15 years, 27 days ago

      Alcaraz.

      The transfer I'm probably making this week.

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    2. flyover
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 27 days ago

      Of those three, Alcaraz is actually the one I'd be most likely to keep. I'd dump Simpson.

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      1. ManofKent
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        • 15 Years
        15 years, 27 days ago

        +1 - planning on doing it (although also considering Johnson)

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  19. craig
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 27 days ago

    I wouldnt go for torres for this GW, Newcastle seems to beat the hard teams and lose to the rubbish teams
    elmander would be a better option for this weekend then torres the weekend after

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    1. tosey
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      15 years, 27 days ago

      with that logic surely theyll lose to liverpool?

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  20. wuafs
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 27 days ago

    anyone has any idea how long k.toure will be out? i have him with me now.
    any suggestion on whether i should keep him or which mancity defender do u think i should replace him with?

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    1. Holy See
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 27 days ago

      You have him with you? This is a most interesting strategy.. Kolarov would seem to be a popular choice round these parts (after his suspension).

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      1. wuafs
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 27 days ago

        i certainly hope k.toure will be back before kolarov and his suspension. any chance? there seems to be no report on his injury.

        Mancity's unpreditability in their back 4 is making matter worse. any idea who will be a regular back 4 beside k.toure and kolorov? zabaleta, micah, lescot or boateng?

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        1. Holy See
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 27 days ago

          I'd wait til later in the week for some news on Toure. Hart's the only constant really, Kolarov will be on his return methinks.

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          1. wuafs
            • 15 Years
            15 years, 27 days ago

            yup u are right about waiting for more news. i am kinda too impatient about changing my team. will probably switch to kolarov if he is not back by next wk. thanks.

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        2. Jas aka The age of Ozil is …
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 27 days ago

          kompany will always start

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          1. Holy See
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            15 years, 27 days ago

            Classified as a MID for FPL purposes tho.

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          2. wuafs
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            15 years, 27 days ago

            yup a pity he is classified as a midfielder else it would have solved my problem.

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  21. rasher
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    15 years, 27 days ago

    rangers worth a punt at 13/5?

    bursaspor are at home but they are crap?

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    1. wuafs
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 27 days ago

      i wouldnt risk anything for either team since both have nothing to play for already. it can be very very unpredictable.

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      1. rasher
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 27 days ago

        true. ill wait to see what line-up rangers have out. any away game is tricky though

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  22. noonan357
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    15 years, 27 days ago

    will torres be back this weekend?

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    1. wuafs
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 27 days ago

      pure guess: no?

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  23. M@sTeR
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    15 years, 27 days ago

    Sam Allardyce back to Reebok stadium.
    what do you think? can bla keep CS?

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    1. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 27 days ago

      Away against Bolton?

      I'm not that optimistic.

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      1. M@sTeR
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 27 days ago

        Bol 1-2 Bla (07/08)
        Bol 0-0 Bla (08/09)
        Bol 0-2 Bla (09/10)
        past result look good isn't it?

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        1. Bubbles
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          Bolton were quite a crappy football team back then though. Their long ball tactics suited Blackburn really.

          And Blackburn haven't kept a clean sheet away from home this season. I'd imagine Bolton would score.

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      I'm not convinced yet, especially as I have Carson as my second keeper and even with him being away to Villa, in their recent form I prefer that to chancing it with Bolton.

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        Having said that, WBA have never beaten Villa and there has only been one clean sheet between them back in 2006.Grr

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  24. thehodge
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    Did Hodgson say anything about Torres playing at the weekend?

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  25. Gaz Downright
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    What's your views on Coleman now that Cahill will go on oriental adventures shortly after Arteta is back?

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  26. thehodge
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    Just getting everyones views on Torres to Drogba, thoughts?

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    1. Gaz Downright
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      15 years, 27 days ago

      id much rather have elmander

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    2. Attila the Bum
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      15 years, 27 days ago

      Do you mean the other way around? Drogba out Torres in?

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      1. thehodge
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        Yep, sorry.

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        1. Attila the Bum
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          I dunno hodge, I can understand the thinking behind Torres, but isn't Essien back for Chelsea possibly Lampard too? Think I'm gonna stick with the Drog for now

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      2. wuafs
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        he is probably worried that torres is a over caring husband and father.

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  27. Attila the Bum
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    AP or King Eric still around?

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    1. AP
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      *waves*

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      1. Attila the Bum
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        I've had a think about my 90's Prem team

        Schmikes
        Irwin, McGrath, Adams, Pearce
        Giggs, Makelele, Keane, Ginola
        Shearer, Cantonkampola (a mesh of Cantona, Zola and Bergkamp)

        🙂

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        1. Attila the Bum
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          Oh Le Tissier is definitely on the bench. Love a bit of Le Tiss.
          With Makelele and Keane (with Batty sub) NO-ONE is getting the ball of us.

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          1. AP
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            Not sure Makelele is the 90s and Ginola? So so so so scandalous.

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            1. Armchair Manager
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              Makelele was about 03/04 shoddy Atilla. More attention to detail. lame effort

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              1. 1966 was a great year for E…
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                Hey, Attila, good call on switching Irwin to RB and playing Pearce. Only 3 1/2 players different to mine, like the idea of Zobercan 🙂

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                1. Attila the Bum
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                  HAVE to get Psycho in there 🙂
                  Yeah the striker thing is a bit of a kop out but how could you pick between them?

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                  1. 1966 was a great year for E…
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                    Easy, you just pick Cantona 🙂

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              2. Attila the Bum
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                Sorry your worship 🙄

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            2. Attila the Bum
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              Ha yeah just realised he only signed in the early 2000's thought he was there earlier. Ach well David Batty gets promoted. As for Ginola well, he was great!

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              1. 1966 was a great year for E…
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                Ginola was pretty good, but player of the year in '99?!?!?!

                Even the Giggsy award was less stupid than that one...

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        2. Armchair Manager
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          Makelele???

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  28. DeathAngel
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    15 years, 27 days ago

    Why is Tamir Cohen getting credit in this link:

    http://www.rotowire.com/Johan-Elmander-googid10102-spsoccer.htm

    He hasn't played a minute in the league this season.

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  29. trisonetwo
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    Are people holding onto Coleman for a few more weeks? Can't see any suitable replacements at the mo.

    I think I may ship Adam for the time being, Brunt/Ethers look a good choice.

    Then again, I think Torres fixtures arn't too bad but Drogba/Tevez/Rooney could easily come good just as much.

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    1. DeathAngel
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      I'm keeping Coleman, they've acheived some positive, recent results in the games he's been starting. When he hasn't, they drew at home to Bolton, and got tonked by West Brom, (admittedly 2 goals were with 10 men).

      Now I am sure that Coleman starting and Everton doing well, are just a coincidence, as he hasn't impressed me that much, but hopefully Moyes thinks differently and I reckon he will play him next match.

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  30. SuperDorrans
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    15 years, 27 days ago

    Blackburn are unbeaten against Bolton at the Reebok since they lost to them 3-1 in the 99/00 season in the Championship..

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    1. DeathAngel
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      So they're due a defeat then.

      Everyone, sell all your Blackburn players! 😉

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    2. Turbodog
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      very different Bolton team these days though - they're playing a bit

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    3. M@sTeR
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      i plan for blackburn combo... hehe

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