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Wenger Unclear On Latest Van Persie Scare

7 August 2011 1197 comments
Mark Mark
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Robin Van Persie is at the centre of another injury scare on the eve of the season after suffering an ankle knock against Benfica on Saturday.

The Dutchman was forced off the field in the first-half of the 2-1 defeat having given the Gunners the lead with a clinical finish from Kieran Gibbs’ cut-back.

Following the goal, Van Persie suffered a knock on the ankle following a clumsy challenge – the striker played on but was withdrawn at half-time with Marouane Chamakh seeing action.

The extent of Van Persie’s problem remains unclear, Wenger gave us this vague summary in his post-match comments…

“It is an ankle problem, I don’t know how bad it is.”

We will presumably learn more on the “problem” over the next few days and Fantasy managers will be hoping for some clarity from the Arsenal camp prior to Saturday’s squad selection deadline.

Arsenal also suffered further setbacks on the day with both Gibbs and Thomas Vermaelen suffering thigh and back injuries respectively.

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

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  1. Dave1966
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Any thoughts on my team gents:

    Given, Ruddy
    S Taylor, De Laet, Enrique, Kompany, A Cole
    O'Hara, Lampard, N'Zog, Sessegnon, Moses
    Rooney, Graham, Carroll

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    1. Dark_Mata
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      holt over Graham any day otherwise decent.

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      1. Dave1966
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Zero pennies to make that move unfortunately.

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        1. Dark_Mata
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          Cole to Luiz (Alex to Russia) and Graham to Holt.

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          1. Tabasco
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            They still have Ivanovic and Bosingwa. How certain is Luiz to start?

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          2. Louis Van Balls
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            Luiz out with a knee injury.

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            1. Dark_Mata
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
              14 years, 5 months ago

              really? FFS

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            2. Dave1966
              • 16 Years
              14 years, 5 months ago

              You have a link to that?

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              1. Seanigula
                • 16 Years
                14 years, 5 months ago

                http://www.goal.com/en/news/60/south-america/2011/08/06/2608395/brazils-david-luiz-out-of-germany-friendly-with-tendonitis

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                1. Dave1966
                  • 16 Years
                  14 years, 5 months ago

                  Thanks

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                2. Dark_Mata
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 15 Years
                  14 years, 5 months ago

                  not so bad, but still... cheers.

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                3. Lucky_2010
                  • 15 Years
                  14 years, 5 months ago

                  thanks, at least we need to monitor his situation still a week away from gw1 !!

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              2. Louis Van Balls
                • 15 Years
                14 years, 5 months ago

                http://www.chelseafc.com/page/LatestNews/0,,10268~2412296,00.html

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                1. applebonkers
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                  • 16 Years
                  14 years, 5 months ago

                  interesting quote on sturridge:
                  He has been showing his qualities in the club and we will count on him for this season in a different perspective than before.'
                  suggests he's staying to me

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                  1. Kloppelganger
                    • 14 Years
                    14 years, 5 months ago

                    I agree with the inference for sure, seems crazy though with the Lukaku deal 99% done.

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          3. Dave1966
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            Whats that about Alex to Russia is he leaving Chelsea?

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            1. Dark_Mata
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
              14 years, 5 months ago

              seems definite according to various news articles. Zenit.

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              1. CFCTom
                • 14 Years
                14 years, 5 months ago

                I think you might mean Zhirkov?

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                1. CFCTom
                  • 14 Years
                  14 years, 5 months ago

                  I hope you mean Zhirkov anyway.

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                  1. CFCTom
                    • 14 Years
                    14 years, 5 months ago

                    If Alex goes, that must mean Rajkovic's work permit issues are close to being resolved.

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                2. Dark_Mata
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 15 Years
                  14 years, 5 months ago

                  nope: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2022858/The-Insider-Chris-Samba-linked-Tottenham.html

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                3. Dave1966
                  • 16 Years
                  14 years, 5 months ago

                  http://www.adifferentleague.co.uk/p6_1_8797_chelsea-news-blues-near-lukaku-deal-romeu-keen-to-impress-alex-near-exit.html

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                  1. Scratch
                    • 16 Years
                    14 years, 5 months ago

                    Interesting, if Alex were to leave and Luiz is currently injured that'd almost certainly mean Ivanovich in the centre and Bosingwa playing for a tasty £5.5m

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                  2. Kloppelganger
                    • 14 Years
                    14 years, 5 months ago

                    And Bosingwa looked good today from the bits I saw!

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                  3. Dark_Mata
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 15 Years
                    14 years, 5 months ago

                    not so sure Scratch. Luiz looks like opening week doubt only... although Bosingwa was a great player, god knows why he's dropped so far

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                  4. Dark_Mata
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 15 Years
                    14 years, 5 months ago

                    and he's Portuguese isnt he?

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                  5. Scratch
                    • 16 Years
                    14 years, 5 months ago

                    Yeah it's a few too many "IFs"

                    I can't understand why they'd sell quality cover like Alex AND Zhirkov after a season where they had a defencive emergeny for weeks.

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                  6. CFCTom
                    • 14 Years
                    14 years, 5 months ago

                    Luiz is a bad defender, Rajkovic may well be Alex's replacement if he gets a work permit, and if Bosingwa starts then he is going to shoot up in price very quickly so you should get him now while he's cheap.

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                  7. applebonkers
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                    • 16 Years
                    14 years, 5 months ago

                    bit harsh on luiz. he was the portuguese league's player of the season 2 years ago as a defender, always hard to win those awards for defenders. a bad first 10 mins v man utd and 1 rash challende v fulham and he's a bad defender suddenly? not for me

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                  8. CFCTom
                    • 14 Years
                    14 years, 5 months ago

                    He was an attacking defender, he won plaudits for his attacking in Portugal and was suspect in defence, also, defending is much harder here. You forgot his mistake at Stoke that cost us a goal. Anytime he's played well for us its in an attacking sense, and his defensive displays have been lacking. Just because all you've seen of him is his first ten minutes against Man Utd and a rash challenge against Fulham doesnt mean that's all he's done, everytime hes played in defence hes been good with the ball at his feet and going forward but not defending. And his performance against Man U away should be enough to convince you of that, he was awful. I think we should have sold him to Barcelona when they wanted him. I cant see what he offers apart from inconsistency, an immature attitude and sudden moments of brilliance, we need more than that. Maybe he'll improve in the future, but right now I get scared when he plays in our back four.

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    2. Sydney Saints
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      I really like this team. Would possibly suggest Holt over graham, but very minor.....

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      1. Dave1966
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers mate

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    3. Tabasco
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Good team.

      I'd have Wilkinson, Orr and Simpson over those first 3 defenders, Malouda over Fat Frank and Taarabt/Sinclair just about edging O'Hara but they're all debatable. I'd also have Suarez over Carroll and Holt over Graham.

      I say 'I would', I actually do.

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  2. applebonkers
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    • 16 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    gibbs injured too. bugger

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    1. Scratch
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      What took him so long?

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  3. Horizontal
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Here is my "Cheap as Chips" team.

    They all could do well and have low ownership, so if they actually do well then they could rocket in value very quickly in the first two gameweeks.

    Kenny 4.5 Al-Habsi 4.5

    Hughes 5.0 Olsson 4.5 Wheater 4.5 Gorkss 4.5 Woodgate 4.5

    Lucas 5.0 Dobbie 5.0 Dyer 4.5 Pratley 5.5 Moses 5.0

    Hoilett 6.0 Doyle 6.0 Holt 5.5

    25.5M in the bank. Probably a lot more after GW2.

    So then I wildcard after GW2.

    It's a risk, I know. But it's also a strategy with massive differentials. 🙂

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    1. Cornelius
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      You should get horizontal by having a good lie down!

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    2. Bod
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      If you are wildcarding then why leave the cash in the bank???? Plus what about captain choices?

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      1. Horizontal
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        You no understandy.....

        Me want value appreciation! Me no care points first two gameweeks but methink side is good!

        Low ownership = better chance for team value appreciation!

        Captain Moses GW1 an Sessegnon GW2!

        Wildcar GW3!

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        1. Sasquatch
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          Not a terrible side given the money (not) spent!

          One thing I'd be worried about is that for GKs and DEFs to score points, and thus make them attractive transfer targets for other FPL managers, they have to get clean sheets, and I don't see too many clean sheets for a few of them lads early doors.

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        2. Bod
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          Surely the players you get in with your wildcard will be the form players and therefor the players most prone to a price hike, factor in that you'll only get half on the sell on and I can't see it working :/

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          1. Horizontal
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            I humbly disagree, Bod.

            The players I picked (and admittedly I could do some more research on this) have very low ownership. And you know what happens after the first gameweek: everyone wants the top scoring big names. So my pathetic little no-names will be transferred in like crazy as people try save money and shoehorn the big players into their teams. Meaning my players' value rocket whilst the big guns go up by 0.1 if they're lucky so don't actually increase team value because of the 50% sell on rule.

            This is making more and more sense to me as I think about it more. 🙂

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            1. Bod
              • 14 Years
              14 years, 5 months ago

              Are you playing purely for team value? Anyway it seems your thoroughly convinced :p I'd like to know how this turns out in the end

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              1. Horizontal
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 15 Years
                14 years, 5 months ago

                I'm not thoroughly convinced at all, but the idea is growing on me.

                Kind of like Athlete's Foot. 😀

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                1. dribbler
                  • 16 Years
                  14 years, 5 months ago

                  (a) I could do a much better team than that for the money

                  (b) The first players getting sold heavily will be expensive players who flop...their replacements won't be dirt-cheap

                  (c) Brilliant idea though...brilliant and useless but it gave me a laugh and I'm guessing you'll go far in some creative occupation so long as you're never in overall charge of anything

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                  1. Horizontal
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 15 Years
                    14 years, 5 months ago

                    Funny that, Dribbler.

                    I ran a $4.25B business until I decided to retire young.

                    a) you just don't get the concept of "Strategy".
                    b) much easier to get value increase from low owned players.
                    c) see above.

                    😀

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    3. Dark_Mata
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      sorry mate, other than Moses and Holt cant see any of these working out

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  4. Louis Van Balls
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Geez players are going down like flies. RVP now...think half of my team is injured or a doubt for the opening GW.

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  5. Tim Cahill
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    a) Malouda Sessegnon Zamora

    b) N'Zog Moses RVP

    purely for the first 3-5 GWKs

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    1. mikeh598
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Depends.

      A for the first 3
      B for weeks 4-5

      Overall, B by a hair

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      1. Tim Cahill
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        So, should i start with a? zamora will become odem in week 3

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    2. Dark_Mata
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      RVP = broken again

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      1. mikeh598
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Extent of injury is unclear.

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        1. Dark_Mata
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          except that its RVP and just a cursory look at the last 4 years totals indicates he is a terrible buy... although briefly last season he was indispensible. He's the ultimate enigma... lol

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          1. Dave1966
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            I don't know what there doing at Arsenal but at any one time half their squad has niggles.

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  6. CFCTom
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Any Man Utd fans on here got an idea on your regular defence?

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    1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      De Gea
      Rafa/ Fabio Rio Vidic Evra

      Dont bother asking whos gonna be first choice out of the da silvas because no one knows.

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      1. CFCTom
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        But Ferdinand will get the nod over Jones and Smalling?

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        1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          When hes not injured.

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          1. CFCTom
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            Any reason why he's not in more peoples teams then? Apart from the lack of goal threat?

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            1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
              • 16 Years
              14 years, 5 months ago

              He spends too much time on twitter.

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              1. CFCTom
                • 14 Years
                14 years, 5 months ago

                Lol, I know he's a good defender, I'm not disputing that, but everytime I see him play, I wonder how.

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  7. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    With the latest news on RVP, is it out of the question to start with neither RVP or Rooney? Currently on this guy....any comments appreciated...

    Given, Ruddy
    Kompany, Cole, Orr, (S Taylor), (N Taylor)
    Malouda, Silva, Taarabt, Moses, (Sessegnon)
    Drogba, Carroll, Rodallega

    GW2 will probably be Silva -> N'Zog to free up funds to bring RVP back in GW4

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  8. Bod
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Lukaku on his way to chelski

    http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/871600-romelu-lukaku-set-for-chelsea-transfer-after-anderlecht-accept-bid

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  9. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    a) S Taylor, A Cole, Taarabt
    b) Simpson, Ivanovic, N'Zogbia

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    1. @FuzzyWarbles
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      if you have bent then a, if you dont then b

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      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        I dont have Bent... what about

        a) Simpson, Ivanovic, Rodallega
        b) S Taylor, A Cole, Holt

        Rest of team is:

        Given, Ruddy
        Kompany, Orr, N Taylor
        Silva, Malouda, Moses, Sessegnon, N'Zogbia
        Drogba, Carroll

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        1. @FuzzyWarbles
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          you gotta have 2 nailed on starters on defence if you are going to keep 3 cheapies, so b, downgrade rodallega to holt.

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  10. @FuzzyWarbles
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    meh

    Al Habsi

    Baines, Kompany, Gabbidon

    Malouda, Silva, Nzogbia, Moses

    Rooney, Suarez, Holt

    (Sinclair, Simpson, N Taylor)

    meh

    i havent posted the team in a week, everyone has the same squad i get it, but if you have thoughts, share them, every opinion counts!!!

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    1. Bod
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      You need another keeper 😉

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      1. @FuzzyWarbles
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        ruddy not worth mentioning, waiting on vorm to be 4.0 or de vries to be declared starter. if not just ruddy taking up space.

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        1. Jinswick
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          Cheers. Now looking at leaving N'Zog out for GW1 as I'm not sure if he'll start (being new to the club and all) and Fulham away isn't a great fixture. How about this?

          Given, Ruddy
          Kompany, Cashley, Orr, (S Taylor,) (N Taylor)
          Malouda, Silva, Taarabt, Moses, (Sessegnon)
          Drogba, Carroll, Rodallega

          GW2: Silva -> N'Zog to create funds to bring RVP back when fit (probably in GW4)

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  11. Starscream
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Does anyone find it slightly suspect that there are alot of players being subbed off mid-way through games when there are International games next week....?
    A precautionary fake injury scare perhaps......?!

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    1. CFCTom
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Thats what RVP's thing is, I had no doubts about it when I heard.

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    2. applebonkers
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      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      if you're talking about rvp no. look at the tackle

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      1. Starscream
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        thanks applebonkers, hadn't seen the tackle so thanks for some shedding some light on the matter.
        RVP->Rooney now me thinks unless there's some news in the week...

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        1. CFCTom
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          Ah, I havent seen the tackle, just went on Wenger's comments, and the fact he carried on playing then walked off. Why? Did it look bad?

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  12. RickPick
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    hi guys, I'm really having trouble nailing down my chelsea defender, would you have to go a 7+ option or is bosingwa/ferreira a chance.
    also what are the chances of a RMT?
    de gea (moreira)
    ivanovic kompany hangeland (oshea olssen)
    moses silva malouda downing nzog
    zamora rodallega (holt)

    thanks ahead (help is needed ((from Australia!))

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  13. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Anyone wacthing sky news? Whats going on at Tottenham 😯

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    1. Bod
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      No, can't ATM, explain please

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      1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        There's riots. Shop windows broken, shops robbed, police vehicles, a bus and shops all on fire.

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      2. Bod
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Pfft I thought you meant the club!!

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      3. Bod
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Tbh it looks pretty bad actually, glad I live in the country

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    2. applebonkers
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      people generally being twats. i'm going to get to sleep before i get banned for racism

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    3. Jinswick
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Jaysus, just turned it on...

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    4. Cornelius
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      I knew we should've bought some strikers

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      1. CFCTom
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        LOL

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    5. Tabasco
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Is it about the police stand-off/riot situation? I heard coppers shot dead a local and his mates mates are furious. Buses and police cars ablaze, shops looted and equestrian reinforcement.

      Lucky I'm in West London.

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      1. CFCTom
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Haha, yeah only for tonight. 😉

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  14. FEBRI DS
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    who's the best Mid for 6.5?
    And why Sesseognon so popular?

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    1. Baron Saturday
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      It's a tough call at 6.5 as there's a decent selection, all of which could do well so hard to say who is best.

      As for Sess - look at the pre-season form guide and last season's watchlist. He's thought o be playing a very forward role again.

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      1. FEBRI DS
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        OK..I won't use that "the best mid" again.. 😀
        I mean I have 6.5 budget for my 4th or 5th mid... I have already had Taarabt and Sinclair...any idea? I like Wilshere but he play deep role... Etherington or Sesseg, Barton? Or just buy Ferguson (4) and improve Taarabt or Sinclair?
        Thx before

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    2. Tabasco
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Sessegnon is meant to have a more pivotal role this season but I've gone for Taarabt myself. Think he's on spot kicks and the stats tell me if he's not scoring he's setting them up. Fingers crossed.

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      1. Tabasco
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        N.B. Sinclair, O'Hara and Walters are decent shouts for a similar price.

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  15. Baron Saturday
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    R Johnson

    Am i crazy? Aside from Hughes at Fulham i just can't see another 5.0 defender that i think will be as nailed on and have potential.

    Any thoughts?

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    1. Tabasco
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      He plays for Wolves.

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    2. Bod
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      A Sunderland boy might be a decent shout, my initial thought is Bardsley, however his position seems to be under threat so Oshea I guess. Enrique if he moves to Liverpool, nelsen has decent fixtures at Blackburn, Perhaps you Could stretch to Dunne if you font have Given already

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      1. Scratch
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        O'Shea is injured.

        If you're looking for potential £5m goalscorers i'd say Shawcross, Steve Taylor, Martin or Bardsley but it's really worth your while to spend the extra .5 on someone like Samba, Dunne, Dawson

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  16. The Laughing Man
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Anyone know how Zamora's pre season form has been??

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    1. Stout scout
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Meh. He's involved in the offense, but seems to be less productive when playing with AJ. Compare his 2008 numbers with 2009 or last season.

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  17. RobRob
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    de Gea (Al Habsi)
    Vidic Kompany Hughes Luiz(if he stars) (Enrique(if at Liverpool))
    Nzogbia Taarabt Moses Sessegnon (Sinclair)
    Odemwingie Suarez Bent

    I am looking to fit in Silva and/or Malouda here. Anyone have good ideas? Dont wanna touch the strikers too much. And if I downgrade, I want logic.

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    1. Bod
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Could downgrade Odemwingie to Rodallega, better fixtures, defence is a bit pricy

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    2. Tabasco
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Downgrade your defence. Logic being midfielders and strikers are more likely to notch up bonus points and prove better captain choices.

      United have some tough fixtures coming up. I'd take out Vidic and swap him for a 4.0/4.5, then upgrade to Silva.

      Odemwingie is a poor choice for the first 2 games. Get Rodallega and upgrade the midfield some more.

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    3. NotoriousDRE
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      why double up on united....choose one. their first 5gw are a bit tricky.

      downgrade one and u will have cash to spend.

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  18. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Best defender for 4.5m? S Taylor given his goal threat?

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    1. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Alcaraz, Bramble, Senderos.

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      1. dribbler
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        camzy do you think Senderos will play regularly?

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  19. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    N'Zog & Holt, or
    Taarabt & Rodallega

    (also have Given, Orr & Moses from above teams)

    Cheers

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    1. Tabasco
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      That's a hard one, either is good.

      Alcaraz is a decent shout for 4.5

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    2. FEBRI DS
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Nzog and Holt simply no need 2 wigan players... 😉

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    3. Get up ya bum
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      1st one

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    4. Jinswick
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Actually tempted with the 2nd option due to opening fixtures. I fancy Wigan to score a few in the first 3 GWs, which would inevitably involve Rodallega. Will perhaps bring N'Zog in for Silva GW2...

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      1. Get up ya bum
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        You could be right but I'd lean the other way. Wigan are poor and Roda can't hit a barn door. They'll be even worse after losing their best player.
        Personally I don't expect many goals in the opening three and couldn't pick the results with confidence.

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        1. Jinswick
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          Yeah, Wigan are pretty average at best, although they finished last season strong and have arguably the easiest first 3 games in the league. Rod is completely selfish - he had the 2nd most shots out of all players in the league last year, so he will at least have a go. Also, not sure whether Holt will cut it in the top flight yet... I'd rather N'Zog over Taarabt, but my GW2 transfer will bring him in...

          Enrique to L'pool would require a slight reshuffle....

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  20. @FuzzyWarbles
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    ok i am ready for team news, scout picks, and a podcast please.

    thsnk you

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    1. @FuzzyWarbles
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      yes im a lil tipsy

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  21. CFCTom
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    I asked earlier, but it was during the epileptic fit that the site was having, what are peoples predictions for the Community Shield? I was thinking about putting a bet on first goal scorer and the correct result.

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    1. Get up ya bum
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      2-1 utd
      Balotelli 1st scorer

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      1. cammy95
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        2-1 utd Aguero 1st scorer then rooney and valencia

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        1. CFCTom
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          Personally, I thought Dzeko first goal scorer, Berbatov equaliser and Man City win on penalties.

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  22. zan
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    A.Johnson or Holt ?

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  23. CFCTom
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Guy got killed by a polar bear in the Arctic, why would a person go near polar bears?

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    1. Get up ya bum
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      To get some polar bear milk?

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  24. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Any way to improve this lot?

    Given, Ruddy
    Kompany, Cashley, Orr, (S Taylor,) (N Taylor)
    Malouda, Silva, Taarabt, Moses, (Sessegnon)
    Drogba, Carroll, Rodallega

    GW2: Silva -> N’Zog (injuries permitting) to create £ to bring RVP back in when fit (probably in GW4)

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    1. Bod
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      I'd downgrade s Taylor to Simpson and change ruddy to given.

      like the transfer plan btw, just might steal it if I can find a good midfielder for 7m???

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      1. Bod
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        I meant kenny

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      2. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        I plan to play Given every week (unless away to a top 5 side) so would rather use the 0.5m to get a defender in who can score. If Enrique goes to l'pool, then i'd most likely bring him in....

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  25. cammy95
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Al habsi, Given
    Hangeland,Clichy,Samba.Cahill,De laet
    Moses,Sess,Silva,Downing,N'zog
    Suarez,Bent,Holt

    Any improvements?

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    1. Scratch
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      No Chelsea, United, Arsenal, or Tottenham players? You're screwed.

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      1. cammy95
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        But Utd Mid will rotate, the only thing i could do is Downing > Modric
        Samba > Boswinga whilst Luiz is injured and alex is leaving
        And i don't think arsenal will do good this season

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    2. cammy95
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Bent is Aguero btw

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    3. OneTwo
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Suarez has yet to play w Pool this summer...

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  26. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Shit man why Rvp is injuried now.....disturbs my whole plan.
    Now,i have to transfer him out for Rooney.
    Expecting Rooney to get Hat-trick against Wba.

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  27. RobRob
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    de Gea (Al Habsi)
    Vidic Kompany Hughes Luiz(if he stars) (Enrique(if at Liverpool))
    Nzogbia Taarabt Moses Sessegnon (Sinclair)
    Odemwingie Suarez Bent

    Changed to;

    de Gea (Al Habsi)
    Ivanovic Kompany Hughes Bardsley (Enrique(if at Liverpool))
    Nzogbia Dempsy Moses Sessegnon (Taarabt)
    Odemwingie Suarez Bent

    Thoughts?

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    1. Bod
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Odemwingies first two fixtures are pretty poor, I'd go Rodallega then upgrade in two weeks (in fact I am)

      Bards eye position may be under threat from Richardson, Oshea may be safer, Enrique isn't worth the money tbh, pools fixtures arent amazing and you'll play ivanovo h and Kompany most weeks and then Hughes and Oshea rotate perfectly so you can probably go for a dirt cheapie like Simpson or Orr etc

      Suarez a doubt too but all in all only minor issues

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      1. Louis Van Balls
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        I like Odem too but the first 2 games are a nightmare. I like Brunt too at 6m he's good value but will wait a few GWs.

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        1. Bod
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          Not a fan of Brunt since the double gameweek nightmare last season, having said that I have Zamora and he had a dodgy double gameweek too so I gues I'm a hypocrite

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      2. Bod
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Scratch that Oshea is apparently injured

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  28. Clintymints
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    simple.. rvp out? roons in no probs

    SIMPLES

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    1. Scratch
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      RVP ain't goin anywhere for me just yet. Kind of annoying though since I won't have internet after Thursday..

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      1. Clintymints
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        still in my team too man, love rvp... rvp and bent.. my main forwards no prob...

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    2. Get up ya bum
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      See this sucks for those of us that were choosing to start with roon over rvp anyway 🙁

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      1. Clintymints
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        thats the thing if ones out replace with the other..

        im just pissed ive to payt more than 10 for rvp

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        1. Get up ya bum
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          Those were the days 🙂

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        2. Louis Van Balls
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          RVP is worth the 12m imo but his fitness is always an issue. If he plays he scores but how many games he'll play remains a mystery.

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          1. Clintymints
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            yea, but if rvp plays, he will prob score.... his ppg are great

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  29. Gatsby
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Anyone RMT? my first of the season...

    De Gea (ruddy)
    Alcaraz, Luiz, Kompany, Jagielka (orr),
    Nzogbia, O'hara, Silva (C)(sessegnon)
    Davies, Carroll, Rooney

    Any suggestions appreciated as i havent been following any football news closely as im out of the country 🙁
    Cheers!

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    1. Scratch
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Looks alright.

      Luiz is apparently doubtful for GW1.
      Davies.. Bolton have an awful set of fixtures.
      You're missing a mid.

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    2. Louis Van Balls
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Monitor Luiz as he has a knee problem.

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  30. Gatsby
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    oh ferguson from newcastle as the other mid.
    might swap out davies after the first game for someone else. fancy him getting a goal against qpr.
    didnt know luiz was doubtful, cheers!!

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    1. Gatsby
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Did a straight swap of luiz -> a.cole as i had a mill left over.

      Cheers guys!

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      1. Clintymints
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        cool man, when we see whos better in chelsi defence we can downgrade... but stick with cole for now

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        1. Get up ya bum
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          Terry over Cole imo

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