| Player | Club | Factors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No Change |  Raya Martin | ARS | C |
| No Change |  Alisson | LIV | C |
| No Change |  Donnarumma | MCI | C, Sus |
| Up |  Kelleher | BRE | C, Vs |
| Down |  Ramsdale | NEW | C |
| No Change |  Dubravka | BUR | C, £ |
| Player | Club | Factors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No Change |  van Dijk | LIV | C |
| No Change |  Jurriën Timber | ARS | C, Inj |
| No Change |  O’Reilly | MCI | C |
| Up |  Andersen | FUL | C |
| Up |  Marc Guehi | CRY | A |
| Up |  van den Berg | BRE | C, Vs |
| No Change |  Thiaw | NEW | A |
| No Change |  Milenkovic | NFO | C |
| No Change |  van Hecke | BHA | A |
| No Change |  Mukiele | SUN | C, £ |
| Player | Club | Factors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No Change |  Saka | ARS | B |
| No Change |  Bruno Fernandes | MUN | A |
| No Change |  Foden | MCI | A |
| No Change |  Semenyo | BOU | C |
| Up |  Szoboszlai | LIV | C |
| No Change |  Minteh | BHA | B |
| No Change |  Bruno Guimarães | NEW | A |
| No Change |  Schade | BRE | C, Vs, Sus |
| No Change |  Anderson | NFO | B, £ |
| Player | Club | Factors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No Change |  Haaland | MCI | B |
| No Change |  Thiago | BRE | A, Vs |
| No Change |  Mateta | CRY | C |
| Up |  Ekitiké | LIV | B |
| Down |  Welbeck | BHA | C, Rest |
| Down |  Woltemade | NEW | B |
Paul Carlos Tevez takes a break. Cesc Fabregas is fit and may feature in Arsenal’s weekend friendly. Steve Kean finally signs a striker, though may see his skipper depart for North London. Alan Pardew is determined to freeze out Joey Barton and Joe Cole’s name blinks on the QPR radar. Here’s this morning’s Scribbles, folks:
I want a Chelsea defender and was thinking of getting Cole or Ivanovic, which one would you guys choose?
Cole
Premier League preview for Man City:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/blog/2011/aug/04/premier-league-preview-manchester-city
My favourite quote:
'What Eastlands doesn't have yet...is an actual trophy room. They didn't see the point of building one because, quite simply, there was nothing of particular note to fill it.
Bernard Halford, the club's now-retired secretary, just used to stick everything that came their way in a broom cupboard.'
The perfect team?
Robinson (Given)
Kompany - Samba - A.Cole (Simpson/Alcaraz)
Downing - Moses - Ephraim - Silva (Sessegnon)
Holt - Bent - Rooney
Seen it mentioned a couple of times that the Community Shield on Sat will answer a few questions about City forwards, unfortunately unless Tevez leaves it won't as he is not included.
I have been a big believer that Tevez would come back and play for Man City but, with this latest episode, I'm not so sure. How did the conversation go?
"Hi Carlos, it's Mancini time to come back to Manchester now and train for the new season"
"No. I not come."
"Err. Right. Okay. We'll extend your holiday then! See you Monday"
"No."
My team:
Given // Al-Habsi
A Cole // Kompany // Hughes // Bramble // Simpson
VDV // Downing // Taarabat // Sessegnon // Moses
Torres // Balotelli // Zamora
Like the balance of cheeky risks... Could work out... Thoughts?
I spy with my little eye something beginning with C.
cellotape
Correction fluid?
joe cole to QPR has been ruled out according to this reputable if not quote filled article http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/football/article-23975280-warnocks-fight-for-dj.do
Hmm. I asked donna if she wanted to hang out tonight, but I kind of feel like going out now.
Bless her, last night she was looking under the bed for something, and I'm like what are you looking for?
"I'm doing my checks"
"for what?"
"bugs"
"like moths?"
"no, snakes"
"Why are you looking for snakes? You never used to"
"That's because I used to have a man to protect me".
It does sound very odd, but I thought that was sweet.
Sorry, what's the situation here?
you want to hang out with a burd, really? Unless they are planning on opening there legs there company is pretty much useless.
+1
It's not like she is going to be able to give an informed opinion on whether Taarabt is going to be worth an extra £0.5m over Sinclair.
Family gatherings must be awkward in the Hayemaker household.
My mother is fine. However with women (in general) I have no intention listening to women talk about makeup, shoes, what there friends posted on facebook, hair styles blah blah
However I do want to discuss the football, beer, who deserves the bonus points, future subs, sport...
Just my view that women in general are boring and have very little in common with men.
Are you Chris Finch?
I thought with you around the only problem was the snake IN THE BED
lal
*sniggers some more ...*
Soop, do you tell your friends about these conversations? If so, what do they say?
Um.. a few. But not often. We all talk about different stuff, but usually we talk about ideas and stuff I guess.
I'd probably talk to my best firend about it more, but she's in London and pretty busy these days.
Hey Soop. Good luck with that situation. It appears that you care more about that relationship than she does, so then why don't you tell her that? Then based upon her answer you will know whether you should keep trying and keep putting in the effort with her, or just cut yourself loose to find someone that does appreciate you. Best of luck to you my man.
Any thoughts on my team?
Al Habsi - (Ruddy)
Kompany - A.Cole - Hughes - (Orr; Simpson)
Benayoun - Sessegnon - Silva - VDV - Taarabt
Balotelli - Van Persie - (C.Beattie)
Two main concerns with the team are Benayoun and Balotelli...and whether VDV and Van Persie will be fit! Haven't included N'Zogbia as he's going to be on the bench at best, and generally unsure of Villa's form at the moment!
What are your opionions on Wigans first 3 games? Worth getting in some of their players?
I was thinking about Rodallega and (Alcaraz or Figueroa) but with both coming back from Copa America not too sure. I know they were hammered by blackpool in the first game last year but Martinez hopefully wont let that happen again.
i have rod in my team. but only for the first three GWs though. he'll make an exit after that.
how do i change the password of my fantasy.premierleague.com ID?
there's no straight forward option to do so.
Give me your username and password and I will do it for you
*evil grin*
On a serious note, click the link in the top right corner that says 'my account'.
You will be able to change the password on the next screen.
can't. that just takes me to my account details. location, name, email ID etc. it asks me to enter a password, but that's just my old password. not the one that i want to set it to.
Does anyone think Lampard is worth his 12m price tag?
does anyone rate Adam as a sure starter? or would Downing be a better option?
i posted this earlier in response to someone's question about Benayoun or Malouda and am posting it again to see the response:
i am going with lampard – other than last season due to injury, he is fantasy football gold.
The idea that he will play a more defensive role and therefore is not such a good buy is rubbish -he always gets up there at the important moments in the game
maybe i am biased as a Chelsea supporter
In the preseason games I saw he played deeper but merrily joined in attacks and grabbed a couple of goals. My concern is that Malouda was better in preseason, looked very dangerous and is £1.5m cheaper. Might go both though for GW2 and 3.
Just watching Sky Sports years, 1999. My word, Wenger looked dapper back in the day, suave.
Is De Laet nailed on as a starter?
DJ signs for QPR
Is there a reason i am the only person putting the first and second choice keepers in for Villa
Why would you do that?
Right I am leaving it now until next friday, after the internationals and press conferences.
Given / Kenny
Cole/ Kompany/ Alcarz/ Tate/ De Laet
Lampard/ Ngzog/ Taarbat/ Sinclair/ Murphy
Carrol or Balotelli/ Bent/ Holt
With 1m to upgrade wk 2from carroll to torres/drog based on their game vs stoke
CHAMPIONES!
Sh!t the bed I'm copying this one!
OptaJoe
34 - Over the past three seasons, Arsenal have scored the same number of headed goals in the PL as Stoke City (34).
beattie boyce is a very tenuous team name isn't it?
Ethereal, actually ... 🙂
Will Ephraim be a sure starter? Based on pre season he looks much better value than Taarabt
From the QPR report back on June 5th:
Hogan Ephraim (19 starts, 9 sub apps, 3 goals, 1 assist) The former West Ham winger lost his place to loanee Wayne Routledge, suggesting that he will likely be a squad player next season. Routledge’s refusal of a three-year deal at Rangers could yet hand Ephraim opportunities if Warnock fails to recruit in this area.
So a possibiity, I'm interested in this too.
And Routledge is at Swansea now I think.
tarrabt v hoolihan v sinclair?
probably want one ONLY. Right?
Sinclair
Yes. Taarabt's situation at QPR leaves to many questions, sure he could play for a transfer since he hasn't proved anything in the EPL yet but I think Sinclair is the better and more safe option now.
I think you can take two for slots 4 and 5 in your midfield.
However only take one if you're planning a swoop for Holt/Graham up front.
And if you take 2 of them, please don't go and get crap like Ferguson as your 5th mid. If you do try this, please just go home and decompose quietly.
