Having failed to produce any attacking returns in his last three appearances, and with no league fixture on his agenda this weekend, Juan Mata is being sacrificed by significant numbers of Fantasy managers in an attempt to address the conundrum that is Gameweek 29. The Spaniard has been sold on by over 46,000 Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers, more than any other player so far but with three home games in four following directly on from his blank (WHM, sou, SUN, TOT), the potential for points is just around the corner. In this latest article for members, we take a look at his recent displays to ascertain whether there is any reason behind his current malaise.
Vidal or Pastore for (c)?
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With Man Utd out in CL and Rooney seems losing his place, time to buy back RVP now?
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Bale will get 2 against Liverpool. Any objections?
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Anyone think Forca's high fpl rank has got to his head? Talks so much crap every week
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Most still say they enjoy his posts...
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absolutely
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Yep...
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Ehm..
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I think it's entertaining 😀
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I think his posts have great humour value, but it kills me that people then talk about what he said for the next hour. Wait, I'm talking about it . . . Sh*t!
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i can honestly hand on heart say ive never liked the chap 😀
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I used to think not. Yesterday, i realized he's a real douche.
He doesn't take a second to piss on a grave, absolute douchebag.Open Controls
He is young to be fair to him but still, no off-button isn't good...
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was surprised he was 23, sounded much younger
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I'm guessing many of us are relatively young - I'm 21. I wouldn't say 23 is an age that would excuse behaving like "a douche", I don't think you can really use that excuse beyond 15/16.
Then again, maybe I'm just a douche in denial...Open Controls
I don't even know who he is.
Open ControlsThis is all getting a bit petty. If you don't like someone's posts, ignore it. Rise above it. It's a forum full of nobodies on the Internet. Who cares.
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Been saying it for weeks...
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he was quite fun during Euros......
Open Controlsreally quite cathartic this, kind of like a forca anonymous group forming 🙂
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Regardless of whether you disagree with another visitors comments, starting threads that discuss their behaviour and inviting others to comment on them isn't necessary and just creates and prolongs feuds. Let's drop this please.
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I agree with Demi. Too much crap
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YES!
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Soldado(c) ??
Open ControlsOK, I am caught up now. Phew, I was worried for a second, but I think I qualify as a real fan. 😀 😀 😀
Supported for more than 20 years, check.
Owned memorabilia from being a kid, check.
Been to the stadium for games, check.
Supported through thick and thin, check.
Cried with joy or pain after games, check.Open Controls
Do you have more than 3 player names tattooed on your body?
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Were you born inside the stadium? If not, you're not a fan. Sorry.
Open ControlsDamnit, that's way better than mine!
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Perfect 😆
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more than 20 years! how old are you?
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Wait so you never followed one of the players home, drugged him and sniffed his hair while he slept? Sorry, you're not a real fan.
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does taking a stadium tour count? As my trip to Europe took me through England during the international break...i was there to see the team photo being taken for this campaign. Am i a true united supporter?
a fan for 25yrs....before that i was learning how to walk and my ABCs
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nowt that
Supported for over forty years, check
Have more stuff than the Roverstore icluding garden bloody gnomes, check
Been going to matches for over Forty years, check
Supported through very thick and very thin, check
Met Jack Walker many times, check
Spent thousands and thousands at the ground, check
Watched Juninho break his leg, check
Went to Anfield on the final day of the championship season, check
Went to Ewood when relagated against Wigan, check
Evicted from the ground against Wigan, check
Was there the day Blackburn beat Plymouth 5-2 in 1975 in the top of the table third division clash after being 2-0 down, check...
Born and bred in Blackburn...check..
Does this make me a real fan..check..!!!!Open Controls
Captain Poll for Gameweek 29
Seems a bit too early but if as of information today (fitness, fixtures, injuries etc.), who would be your captain?Open Controls
One player that definitely has earned a lot of respect last night is Ronaldo. Was very dignified. Great attitude
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One of Bale, Sissoko or Suarez.
Bale(c) Suarez(vc) most probably.Open Controlsif City reach the FA cup semis (which they should) I may look at shipping GW32 until his DGW(s)
mnu, blank, tot
doesn't look too nice. I'd expect a GW35 or 36 double.Open ControlsWhat about a DGW in both?
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I think City would almost certainly have a league game rescheduled for midweek GW33, so no blank. Either WIgan or WBA.
Open ControlsReckon this makes shipping City players out this GW29 more sense?
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Twitter Tweet of the Day:
"I heard that Ferguson's face went so red it actually went into the infra-red part of the electromagnetic spectrum & temporarily disappeared."
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He actually totally shoved one of his assistants out of the way, when it happened, total lack of respect for his staff. They guy looked offended. Bet he don't get an apology.
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Nope never came near me I would have rejected it 🙂
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Just got home in time for the replay. Saw the last 25 minutes again, ah looking at those chances..
The feeling of what might have been.
I think most United fans are hurting more than normal is because after that semi-final loss to Bayern, this was another year where i thought we could go all the way.
This United team doesn't get enough credit. But there is a lot of belief in place now, for next year.Open ControlsYou from India and this cannot be real United fan. Please leave.
Open ControlsShould be a Real fan, problem solved.
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But are you a real fan? 😉
sorry, couldn't resist. 🙂Open ControlsLooking forward to next year. A lot of player improving big time this season. Personally can't wait for Kagawa to reach his proper level of ability.
Open Controlsif one thing came out of last night it's that we proved a lot of people wrong. We have shown that we can compete with the best that Europe has to offer. Kagawa will be a huge player for us next year I sense and i think there is a big signing coming this summer.
Open ControlsWhere do you reckon the big signing is coming for JK? Central mid, wings or central defenders?
Open Controlsit won't be in defence
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Rio will get another year, and with Vidic, Evans, Smalling and Jones (plus Keane coming back from Leicester, who looks the part), we are well covered at centre back.
I could see us bagging another fullback if SAF decides to cut his losses on Buttner, who is not good enough.Open Controls
I was at Old Trafford last night LR, and the team was magnificent I thought.
The young lads, Welbeck, Cleverley, DDG and Rafael all came of age and showed they belong and can mix it with the best. The future is looking bright and that is the positive we have to take.Open Controls+1
best atmosphere I've experienced in a long time as well.Open ControlsIt was electric, one of the best I've ever known at OT.
The reaction following the Nani red card, when Ferguson was trying to rouse the crowd was awesome, proper hair on your neck stands up kind of moment.Open Controls
Weird question, but has there ever been a triple gameweek?
It's possible in theory if there's an FA cup break and they reschedule a game in there on top of a midweek and a regular weekend game.Open ControlsBirmingham had one once but don't mention it or Zigic to anyone with a long enough memory...
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I thought they could've had one but then the last game got moved again?
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Think one of their games was postponed but yeah, they were certainly scheduled to have one. Almost certain it went down to a double though.
Needless to say Ferguson still raked in the BPs.Open ControlsWe would have had one this season:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1996%E2%80%9397_Newcastle_United_F.C._season
Some nice clean sheets points!Open ControlsGW38 - think that link takes you to the top of the page. I'd imagine GW is the only person interested enough to click it anyway!
Open ControlsSee below - I did 😀
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A treble up on Pavel, Watson and Albert would have been a treat 🙂
Open ControlsHaha yeah.. or Robbie Elliot - I remember him scoring the 5th vs Forest in the last of that trio of matches. Couldn't tell you whether he played the others though!
Open ControlsOh yeah, he went on a great run didn't he - pretty sure he scored the winner against Arsenal too...
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Urban myth.
Open ControlsAh, both Mac and Heco (and I assume Markestute is making the same point) are right - it never actually came about. Ignore me 🙂
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Can´t remember if the Birmingham one went ahead a couple of seasons ago...
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they say there has been one.... but no one talks bout it...... some Zigic thing......
Open ControlsBir were supposed to have but never happened. The last game was rescheduled again and they had double double
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Gorkss, Kaspars 3.7m
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Papiss Cisse hasn't traveled so will not feature tonight, neither has Gutierrez. Shola up front by his lonesome.
Good news for any Cisse owners.Open ControlsDepends how serious the illness is. Can't see that he'd be rested out right.
Open ControlsGood chance that Haidara might start at LB instead, not sure. Haidara played well in the last Europa game and Pardew has spoken recently about Santon's fatigue.
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I thought he was ill?
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Zep, I'm actually 29 in a month 😯
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Hows this team looking for this week??
Bego
Wilson | Davies | Naughton
Sissiko | Walters | Michu | Bale (C)
Fletcher | Cisse (vc)
Non Players
Jask | Ba | Walcott | Zaba | Demel...
Do i bring in another player for one of them non players??
Also does anyone know when all these re-fixtures will be sorted!??! :/
I've a wildcard waiting to be unleashed!! 😛Open ControlsPossibly > tho my big Rival has Lukaku >> so might avoid as im playing catchup!... 😉
Captain Choice??
Cisse if fit over Bale, tho Bales form is scarey good!??Open Controls
What about Turner in for Zaba >> City have a few tough games coming up... Norwich aint bad and good possibility of a CS against Southampton?
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Still in FPL cup somehow i managed to get through every round with small margins 😀
Cup opponent have 7 players out but 2 free transfers - He got Lukaku + Ian Harte that i dont already have
I have 4 players out and 1 free transfer - Mariappa+Dawson+Sissoko+Sturridge+Lambert
Looks good, should i just keep my transfer for gw30?Open Controls
Evening La Roja...
How are your transfer plans coming this week?
Any interesting captain punts in mind?Open Controls
ALRIGHTY … 28! Tables are updated for game week 28!!! Here it is! Come and get it … Mmm, make your mind up fast. If you want it any time, I can give it, but you better hurry ’cause it may not last.
Did I hear you say that there must be a catch? Will you walk away from a fool and his money? If you want it, here it is, come and get it … but you better hurry ’cause it’s going fast! 😀
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Magic Christian. Good film.
Open ControlsBeginning of the season I was expecting more from that league and site.
Open ControlsDon't worry. We are considering your position, also.
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Great, great book Flynny, one of my all-time favourites. I was seriously considering Grand Guy Guy Grand for my username on here. Movie not so much even though it has an outrageous cast.
Madcap schemes? Rocks on the green!Open ControlsI shall check it out Billy thanks.
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Fiso stuck on 12.00. Get well soon FISO.
Open ControlsIf City did have a GW34-35 DGW as mentioned as a distinct possibility, they'd have a very nice finishing run of games.... what a shame that the league will more than likely be over by then.
Which City players do you think would play the remaining games even if they're in the cup final and they've cemented 2nd?Open ControlsIn honour of the most popular chant of last night, and arguably our most under-rated player
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiSpyM-nl2sOpen ControlsSome major happenings went unnoticed...
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A lot of wayward passes last night. Also over-comitted himself to the Modric challenge before the goal.
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Have changed my club, no longer a QPR fan, now a proud Man Utd fan, my first shirt is in the post, we are a great club!
Open ControlsDisappointed Crouchie, usually you're a fairly level headed poster I thought. Seem to be getting a bit caught up today.
Open ControlsGo United !!!!!!!!!!
Open ControlsI am having a little fun, sitting in a pub that is normal football humour. Throughout the season on here QPR have been under attack from endless posters on here, many wishing relegation on them, so many in bad taste and without any humorous content. Also to decide I am no longer level headed because I post something that doesn't rock your boat isn't really fair.
Open ControlsLevel headed? I have been on to his douchebaggery for a while now.
Open ControlsKeep quiet 😉
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We get it man, youre a legitimate QPR fan. Good for you. Move on.
Open ControlsOh alrighty then! 😉
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I am thinking of a name change of the team. Thoughts.? It could help me with the ranking no?
Open ControlsDaniel - "Please stay Rafa all is forgiven"?
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I know it's early in the week, but maybe this is the time to pick a completely screwball captain.
Remy (c)?Open ControlsIt has to be the week to pick a random captain if ever there was one.
Open ControlsOohh, now that is random I like it 🙂
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I agree...
Benteke (c) for me...
Good luck with yours... 😀Open Controlsboooooom 😀
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Why not? I don't really have any idea what's going to happen in the Liverpool-Spurs game, and Bale/Suarez are really the only "safe" choices. I'm going Lukaku
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RVP and remi or Rooni and benteke
Open ControlsVan Persie and Lukaku, imo. And Lambert.
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Dear RVP,
here you have 1 week break from being in my team.
See you soon!Open Controls
