Injuries

The Treatment Table – Gameweek 28

Our new regular round-up of the fresh injury worries occurred over the previous weekend arrives this afternoon. We also dig deeper to discover just why a trio of key players only made the bench over Saturday and Sunday’s fixtures:

Arsenal
Arsene Wenger revealed Mesut Ozil was “fit to start” away to Stoke after recovering from a thigh injury. The German was only utilised as a second-half sub, however, as his manager reckons he has played “many many games” and is wary of fatigue playing a part in his record signing’s displays.

Aston Villa
Chris Herd has only just recovered from a hamstring problem but is out of the picture for the foreseeable future after the club released the following statement yesterday:

“The club can confirm that due to personal reasons Chris Herd will be unavailable for selection until further notice. There will be no further comment and we request that Chris’s privacy be respected.”

Cardiff
Craig Noone took to twitter to confirm he missed yesterday’s trip to Tottenham after picking up ”a slight knock”, though is optimistic of a return in time for the weekend clash against Fulham.

Crystal Palace
Glenn Murray was only fit enough for the bench as Palace travelled to Swansea yesterday. The forward made his first start of the season in Gameweek 27 but dropped out of the starting XI after picking up a knock in midweek. Joe Ledley played the full 90 minutes but is set to be assessed before joining up with the Wales squad this week – the midfielder admitted he is struggling with a hip problem and may have to withdraw from international duties. In the last few minutes, Palace have also confirmed Kagisho Dikgacoi has withdrawn from the South Africa squad to face Brazil because of injury.

Everton
Roberto Martinez admitted Romelu Lukaku was only fit enough to be utilised from the bench after he picked up a chest infection prior to Saturday’s visit of West Ham.

Fulham
Brede Hangeland was forced off early in the first period after an accidental clash of heads with team-mate Kieran Richardson and was taken to hospital for scans on Saturday evening. Fulham confirmed he was given the all-clear to return home, though it’s uncertain whether he will join up with the Norway squad in midweek.

Hull
The match commentary from the club’s official website revealed Curtis Davies “had been limping for much of the second half” before he was subbed off towards the end of Saturday’s 4-1 home defeat by Newcastle.

Newcastle
The Magpies back-up keeper Rob Elliot missed Saturday’s home hammering with a knee problem and has withdrawn from this week’s Republic of Ireland squad.

Norwich
Having been handed his first start since Gameweek 23 last weekend, Rickie Van Wolfswinkel was expected to start for Norwich’s trip to Villa but was ruled out of the match against Paul Lambert’s side with a knee problem, Chris Hughton has revealed. Robert Snodgrass lasted just 45 minutes before being withdrawn at the break due to a wrist injury and has subsequently pulled out of the Scotland squad. The Canaries boss elaborated on the trio after yesterday’s defeat:

“Ricky got a whack on his knee in the Tottenham game. He didn’t train at the beginning of the week but we felt generally it would be okay. Unfortunately it was still too sore come Saturday. Leroy does have a hamstring pull. We are still assessing how bad it is and we had to take Robert off at half-time because he felt his wrist when he fell making a tackle towards the end of the first half so he won’t go with Scotland.”

Earlier this afternoon, Hughton’s worries were compounded by the news that Martin Olsson has been forced to withdraw from Sweden’s midweek friendly with Turkey due to a shoulder problem.

Southampton
The Saints’ official twitter stream confirmed second choice keeper Kelvin Davis missed Saturday’s home loss to Liverpool after picking up a knock.

Swansea
Pablo Hernandez lasted just 22 minutes of the first period before being subbed off with yet another hamstring problem. After yesterday’s 1-1 draw with Palace, Garry Monk also confirmed he subbed off both Ashley Williams and Wilfried Bony due to illness:

“We’ve had illness in the camp over the last few days. Bony’s been ill, Ash was sick all last night and Pablo felt his hamstring in the first minute. Ash was ill today and has two badly bruised toes, but it shows his character and the leader that he is that he continues to play.”

Tottenham
After grabbing a goal and assist in Thursday’s Europa League win over Dnipro, Christian Eriksen was expected to be handed a starting role at home to Cardiff yesterday. Unfortunately for Tim Sherwood’s side, the Dane missed out altogether with a back problem, the club’s official twitter stream has confirmed. Zeki Fryers has withdrawn from the England Under 21 squad this morning with an ankle injury.

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  1. Gwk 29 capt. candidates - the history
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    10 years, 8 months ago

    Gameweek 31 Captains - The History

    Robin van Persie vs West Brom
    9 appearances - 5 goals - 3 assists

    Wayne Rooney vs West Brom
    11 appearances - 6 goals - 4 assists
    (5 goals in last 4 apps)

    Frank Lampard vs Tottenham
    Only four teams have conceded more goals from Frank Lampard (9) than Spurs (Villa/Bolton/Blackburn/Portsmouth).

    All notable others either have:
    - Poor records:
    Juan Mata (4-0-0), Peter Crouch (5-1-1), Eden Hazard (3-0-2), Fernando Torres (11-3-1) and Emmanuel Adebayor (12-3-2).
    - Limited previous apps vs opponent.

    Doesn't look good. 😉 Looking forward to captain sensible... could we see defenders!?

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    1. Scroobius Mac
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      Does this sort of thing have any correlation with actual points/goals etc.?

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        • 11 Years
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        almost certainly not. 😀

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    2. GREENDREAMS11
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      Gameweek 29 no ?

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        • 11 Years
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        correct! 🙁 GW31 on the brain - been sorting my DGW plans!

        5 points for being observant. intentional mistake. 😉

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          • 11 Years
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          SCOUTS - you made the same mistake with the hot topic.. 😉

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    3. Epic Fail
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      I can confirm we will see defenders.

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  2. Yank Revolution
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    Who to Captain next week from this bunch?

    Cech
    Cahill/Fonte/Evra
    Hazard/Lallana/Paulinho/Januzaj/Nolan (no game for him, but...none on my bench either)
    Ade

    Bench: Marshall/Suarez/Sturridge/Chester

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    1. Robe Wan
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      Haz

      The hazzler

      Hazzlehoff

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      1. Yank Revolution
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        Spurs defense is stingy though.

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  3. ViperStripes
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    If you had a WC to play for GW31, would you sell Kos to double up on Chelsea (Cahill & Terry)
    Kos > Terry

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    1. Scroobius Mac
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      For free? Yeah I think so. You (and me) will be ditching him anyway.

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      1. Big_Andy_GAWA
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        I ditched him last night for young Chambers.

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      2. JWF
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        You ever going to remove the Spur Lanka flag from your grave? 🙂

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        1. Scroobius Mac
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          Ha, no not even sure what my gravatar account is now.

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        2. JWF
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          and of course I meant 'Grav' not 'grave'... morbid slip there.

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          1. Ginkapo FPL
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            badoom tschhhh

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    2. ViperStripes
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      Yes for free

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  4. Wild Rover
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    Adam is such a scote, 'appeal vigorously' my arse 🙄

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    1. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
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      What constitutes "vigorously" to them though? Shout a little louder? Get angrier? Play the footage over and over again with montages of other horrific Stoke fouls and argue that it wasn't as bad as them as no bones were broken? Or beg?? 😆

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  5. Left Peg
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    I just put Glen Murray from Crystal Palace in. He scored bucket loads last season and he'll have much better service from Ince. He's on pens too. Here's hoping I'm not a complete nutter.

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  6. Wild Rover
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    Unless I get get rid of Hazard, Aguero will be my only City dgw player. Between a rock and a hard place 😐

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    1. JWF
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      Think I'm going to take the plunge and do Haz>Yaya.

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      1. Wild Rover
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        Selling a player that everyone has for another player that everyone has is not good :Razz:

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        1. JWF
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          I know but going into a double without Yaya seems like suicide to me. I'll wildcard soon after and get Haz back.

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    2. Breadbin
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      Does getting AJ in for a more expensive midfielder broaden your options?

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      1. Wild Rover
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        Hazard and Mata are my only expensive mids and no point selling Mata now

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        1. Breadbin
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          Aguero is the best cover, settle for that in that case.

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          1. Big_Andy_GAWA
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            I'll be getting Yaya in after GW31 once I have downgraded Sturridge to someone else. Silva and Aguero will have to do. Also have Haz, but he has a couple of nice fixtures that he could do well in. Plus I bought him when he dropped to the lowest he had been...

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  7. Keyser Jose
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    • 13 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    got 7 playing

    (Adrian Mannone)

    Cahil Olsson (Mert, Kompany, Bruce)

    Mutch Lallana Hazard Ince (Cazorla)

    Adebayor (Suarez Studge)

    Can't decide, tempted to accept this poor week and save my transfer.

    Or maybe
    A. Mert > Fonte
    B. Mert > Shawcross
    C. Studge > Rooney

    Any help guys?

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    1. Leelas legs 11
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      • 11 Years
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      In a very similar position. Currently thinking of Merts to Luke Shaw at 5m myself.

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      1. Takedog1
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        not a bad idea. I'm in same boat

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  8. Bastien
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    What ar onwers of Adrian& Mannone doing?

    Am seriously considering doing Mannone > Boruc. Max 2 points loss, I'm sure.
    Not too impressed with SUN DGWs when it comes to GK
    GW31 Adrian is the obvious choice, then MCI away I wouldn't rely on.
    And, overall, SOT at home should be better than SUN.
    A bit concerned of SOT lack of motivation at this stage of the season, tho.

    Thoughts?

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    1. Keyser Jose
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      See above haha. I've got other more expensive issues to sort first

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      1. Bastien
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        yeah, was only considering that for a hit.

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    2. Caine & Co.
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      keep both, they are the two best keepers to have.

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    3. r0binh0
      • 14 Years
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      keeping both. Adrian has excellent DGW31 and Mannone will have 2 other DGWs so madness to ditch him I think.

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    4. Bastien
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      thanks lads!

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  9. Big_Andy_GAWA
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    Has anyone seen 'The Haunting'? Worth watching?.

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    1. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
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      The original or the remake?

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      1. Big_Andy_GAWA
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        1999 one with Liam Neeson and Zeta Jones. That a remake?

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        1. Pigvig
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          Saw it at the cinema. Pretty awful but watchable if there's nothing else on.

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        2. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
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          Yeah that's the remake. I only found it worth watching as hungover fodder on a wet Sunday afternoon. It's pretty basic.

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  10. Breadbin
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    Monday.
    "We are appealing the FA charge against Charlie Adam, it's an injustice".

    Tuesday
    "We won't be appealing, our official reason is not credible and a veiled criticism of the FA".

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    1. Chu Young Ping Pong
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      Wednesday?

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      1. Ginkapo FPL
        • 13 Years
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        Making love by wednesday

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        1. JK - Cønt ⭐
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          and on Thursday and Friday and Saturday, we chilled on Sunday (no match)

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          1. Big_Andy_GAWA
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            😆

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  11. r0nh
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    Best defender & midfielder for GW29?

    Have enough money for most options.

    Already have Hazard.

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    1. Breadbin
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      Terry or Cahill and... hmm, can't think of one.

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    2. Bastien
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      Lovren & Lallana

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    3. Lord Flashheart
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      Mata

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    4. Leelas legs 11
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      Luke shaw imo
      Lallana.
      Also looking at Sidwell. Still searching my head!

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  12. FPL Daniel
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    May I ask u eho is your captain next week? Kun could be decent gamble vs Hull. Suarez/ Studge play Utd away, Hazard plays Vila away, spurs are vs Arsenal. Everton has the best fixture but can we trust in Baines/ Mir/ Lukaka captain? Captain on GW 30 will massivelly influence on my transfer policy this week aka saving money for Kin

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    1. Breadbin
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      Hazard.

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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        Haz to be

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    2. FPL Daniel
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      Who is your captain. On my small phone, sorry

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  13. hammersp2000
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    Evening all

    Anyone got an opinion on the best midfielder for 5.5 or under that’s got a game this week?

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    1. Caine & Co.
      • 13 Years
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      puncheon

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    2. Keyser Jose
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      I brought in Ince last week

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      1. hammersp2000
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        Puncheon was benched this week and ince got yanked off at half time. Will they both get a game?

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  14. r0binh0
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    10 years, 8 months ago

    Am I right in thinking that Everton are still likely to have a DGW31? Instead of it being the juicy CPL it would be slightly less appealing newc in view of Liverpool playing at home in the midweek due to their rearranged SUN game?

    From a concerned Mirallas owner.

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    1. Breadbin
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      Only if the cup match against Arsenal isn't a draw, then the away match is a possibility.

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      1. r0binh0
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        y, agreed. thanks.

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      • 11 Years
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      would be a good fit.

      liv v sun
      new v eve

      Mersey v Tyne/Wear

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  15. Walrus Eggs
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    Does anyone have a link to a video of the Adam stomp? How likely is he to be suspended? I just transferred him in yesterday.

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    1. Breadbin
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      Horrible nasty thug. I hope they appeal so he's banned for longer.

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      1. Camp No No
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        Some of your rivals having him weighs too? 😉

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        1. Breadbin
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          Maybe. I've not looked at a rivals team for about 6 weeks 🙂

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    2. r0binh0
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      Very likely in my opinion. It was blatant. He's lucky not to get pinged for an earlier challenge too, not that it will affect the decision. I'd be interested as to how often the FA lose a case when they decide to bring a charge but my gut feel is not very often at all.

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  16. Takedog1
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    from ur run in after gw 29 who would be ur ideal back 4 be?

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    1. banskt
      • 11 Years
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      Terry, Zabaleta, Baines, Vertonghen.... you told ideal
      Of course I can't afford them... so I might go for Azpil, Kolarov, Coleman, Dawson.

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      1. Takedog1
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        i have azpi cahill kolarov (frustrating) and meet but i know i need rid of mert and maybe another so i could maybe get in 2 good def's.. has vertonghan got a gd run of games?

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  17. banskt
    • 11 Years
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    So, Olsson is also now out for GW29? Great!

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    1. hammersp2000
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      Confirmed as out????

      Where did you see that?

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    2. JWF
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      Just out of the international friendly mid-week at the moment. I'm hoping he gets himself back 'fit' for the league game.

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      1. hammersp2000
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        Of course he will. Loads of players will make miraculous recoveries this week from serious injuries that keep them out of the friendlies

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  18. Leelas legs 11
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    Good evening all

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  19. ccc
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    What are you playing for the upcoming GW? I'm fielding a 431 (with a keeper). 9 players.

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    1. banskt
      • 11 Years
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      4-5-1 with 3 players uncertain - Eriksen, Snodgrass, Olsson

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    2. r0binh0
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      0241 poss 3 defenders if i can convince myself Olsson will play and transfer him in.

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    3. Wild Rover
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      0532 but that includes Olsson and Eriksen

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      1. Big_Andy_GAWA
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        WR, if you lend me a striker you can have Speroni my team ! 😀 😆

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  20. The Assassin-Faced BabyDave
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Ward
    Hazard, Lallana, Mata, Jedinak
    RVP, Adebayor

    1 ft - koscelny > azpilicueta
    or
    adrian/mannone > boruc?

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    1. The Assassin-Faced BabyDave
      • 14 Years
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      or save for getting yaya and aguero in next week?

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    2. ccc
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      I like the first transfer. Not sure about the 2nd.

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  21. Lord Flashheart
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Koscielny mirallas and bony

    To

    Ward mata lambert

    For -8

    (I can't field even 8 players so it's actually -4)

    Yes or no?

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  22. Bastien
    • 11 Years
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    So funny that for GW29 the Season Ticker rates Tottenham worse even than the teams with no fixture.

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  23. Hibbo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    That gw31 captains option sticky above should be gw29.

    What a total fail by both writer and whoever stickies these things.

    Forty lashes each.

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      • 11 Years
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      tell me about it. amateurs. 😉

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    1. Breadbin
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      Surgery delayed, so no.

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      1. HellasLEAF
        • 15 Years
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        Thank goodness!!

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  24. New Article Posted
  25. Licky
    • 12 Years
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    Throw Russia out of the World Cup? It would need each EU country to boycott it unless Russia was removed from the competition, with it this close to the actual competition I couldn't see Brasil to happy about it.

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  26. Takedog1
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    lallana or gerrard for after gw 29 till end of season?

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    1. HellasLEAF
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      getting real hard to pick against Stevie G. Set piece and pk in his locker as well. Locked in 90 min. A little bit more expansive but worth it imo

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