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9 August 2011 2109 comments
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Back in the routine yet? Maybe another familiar regular is what you need to reacquaint yourself with the route to the weekend Fantasy deadline.

We’ve duly published our first Captain poll of the season, canvassing your views on the destination of the Fantasy armband ahead of the season kick-off.

Straight way, we’ve got an interesting one.

Doubts surrounding the fitness of Robin Van Persie and Luis Suarez level the playing field a little, while Nani and Wayne Rooney will catch the eye, though both may look a risk against a West Brom side who will surely be well-drilled by the crafty Roy Hodgson. Perhaps a gamble on Fernando Torres at Stoke is in order? But then Didier Drogba could easily start at the Britannia, such is the uncertainty surrounding the Andre Villas-Boas teamsheet.

Votes are already streaming in. You can cast yours now via the homepage middle column and use this article to discuss the options.

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

  1. Dan
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    http://www.wba.co.uk/page/News/0,,10366~2415046,00.html

    F*ck knows why we have signed him before he plays in a meaningless friendly but meh, fingers crossed he doesn't get a serious injury. Pleased with the signing anyway.

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    1. In Like Flynn.
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      I said yesterday I didn't see it as a good move,obviously Roy as some plan. I just hope he hasn't fallen into the I can so I will style of manager.

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      1. Dan
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        I'm with you in a way but the deal isn't as expensive as people think, it is £4.5m plus add ons based on his performance which could take it to £6.5m. Also the fact we have managed to get £2m for Ishmael Miller from Forest (F*ck knows how) and it doesn't look as much of a risk.

        54 in 120 starts at Reading is a good record and he has also shone at international level with Ireland. Not going to say he will have the same impact as Odemwingie, but I don't think he will be a flop either. I trust Woy anyway, Foster, Gera and Long were all his top targets and we have got them so can't complain.

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        1. Milkman
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          So £2mil isn't a great move by my fabulous Forest then?

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    2. Badonge
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      another 5.5 option i reckon

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    3. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Dan where does cox go in the west brom line up if you assume odem and long are starters?

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  2. QOTSA
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    I planned on taking a punt on Taarabt in the first fixture before swapping out for N'Zogbia for GW2and3. The reason I only wnt Taarabt for the 1st game is that I don't fancy him in GWs2and3 and after GW3 I will most likely be playing my WC so I can get him in then.

    Anyway, if that match get's cancelled (QPR vs Bolton) who would you take a 1 week punt on in midfield for 8.5 or less? I'm thinking Downing?

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    1. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      I never take one week punts,you have to be lucky to get it right, it really only has downside potential.

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      1. QOTSA
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Only other option is to play Sinclair away to City.

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        1. In Like Flynn.
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          14 years, 4 months ago

          Fine, sometimes you get the maximum scores. You won't however be taking 4pt hits in the second week. I wouldn't worry much,could be lucky to see any prem games this weekend.

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          1. In Like Flynn.
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            • 15 Years
            14 years, 4 months ago

            * "Don't get"

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      2. Manamongst
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        Taarabt is not a punt, what is wrong with you people? Sh**y team...quite possibly.

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  3. Ninjaa
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone else getting 2 big defenders and rotating the other 3? what are the best 3 cheap(4m-4.5m) defenders to rotate for the first 6ish games?

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  4. drpernik
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Is anyone interested in a DRAFT league? I've made a spreadsheet that lets you draft unique squads through the FPL site. A few managers have emailed me expressing interest but don't have enough people to make it happen. You can check out the draft league at http://www.epldraft.com, and if you're interested, email me at drpernik@gmail.com asap. Let me know what is the minimum number of league managers it would require to make a draft league worthwhile to you.

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    1. Badonge
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      As soon as I saw the small fee mentioned I was off quicker than a teenaged chav carrying a ps3 in central London.

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      1. Manamongst
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        lol

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  5. Albert Cole
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Rooney, Malouda and Graham or Bent, Drogba/Torres/Carroll/Suarez and Sinclair?

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  6. Horlicks esq.
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    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Aurellio / Taarabt / Carroll

    or

    Vidic / Downing / Super Grant Holt.

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  7. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Manchester now: http://twitpic.com/63isu3

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    1. Locarno
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      To be fair, that could have been taken last week.

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      1. Manamongst
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        right...lol, this past winter would have been a more credible statement.

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  8. Churchill
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Gooners. Important news here - http://younggunsblog.co.uk/2011/08/arsenal-win-miyaichi-work-permit/

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    1. Locarno
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Should sell a few thousand more replica shirts, if nothing else.

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    2. Sasquatch
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Interesting. Kid looks a talent.

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    3. Namtab Nomolos
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Wiki starts with "described by Robin van Persie as Walcott with finishing" Hmmm, another midfielder.

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      1. Horlicks esq.
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        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        I seen this kid. He looked nervous and had a heavy touch...So yeah, maybe the new walcott.

        He aint gonna cut it.

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      2. Locarno
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Really? That must make things interesting between RVP and Theo...

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    4. Churchill
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Turn the volume down first - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7eVi0kx-jA

      Clearly he's been watching Ronaldo (the thin one).

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      1. Shakey
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        He doesn't seem to have copied the greed and narcissism of Not Fat Ronaldo though, which is good.

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      2. TommyK
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        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        His end product needs some working on if that's his highlight reel......

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        1. SöundLight 30
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          • 16 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          Exactly, 3+ minutes of a highlight reel, zero goals, one assist.

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      3. Manamongst
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Ryodinho Taarabt...lol

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  9. kamikaze8
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Would appreciate if you RMT:

    Too top heavy upfront?

    Al Hasabi (Given)
    Kompany, Jagielka, Hughes (Gabbidon)(Simpson)
    Malouda, Silva, N’Zogbia, Moses (Vuckic)
    Carroll, Bent, Dzeko

    0.5 in the bank

    I’d try and play 3-4-3 most weeks

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    1. Churchill
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      N'Zogbia & Bent (long term) might be overkill.

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      1. kamikaze8
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah would have either Bent or Nzog after their opening few fixtures

        I was thinking maybe 3 MC players was overkill - was thinking maybe Gervinho instead of Dzeko

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    2. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      It seems OK, Don't be talked out of your choices by people on here who know no more about how the season will start than you do. Otherwise we all end up with the same team. 🙂

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    3. Cook Long, Brown Baker Bunn
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      I have exactly the same midfield, rotating plan between Silva and Nani...

      Maybe a tad expensive in your FWDS some money to support your DEFs would be handy - considered Holt or Zamora?

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      1. kamikaze8
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Bobby has been considered and could be a late replacement for Dzeko, would then change Jags to a "big" DEF

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  10. Dan
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Someone take a look at this beaut....

    Given, Al-Habsi
    A Cole, Lescott, Hughes, Shorey, De Leat
    Silva, Sessegnon, McCarthy, Taarabt, Sinclair
    Van Persie, Bent, Zamora

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    1. The Laughing Man
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      You have a very risky midfield, if it under preforms it will be hard to change without using your WC or taking 4pt hits.

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  11. Matt_
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Just saw on Sky Sports News that WBA signed Shane Long, sorry if I'm a bit late lol but just incase anyone didn't know.

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    1. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      We had just finished scratching our heads about that.

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    2. The Laughing Man
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Ya, they will probably over price him just like Goodwillie. I mean Carroll came in at 5.5 last year (just like Holt this year), personally I think thats a fair price for someone unproven in the Premier League, 6.0 just seems a little high IMO.

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  12. TommyK
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    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    BTW, for people going on about broken Britain riots have been happening in this country for decades- it's technology that has allowed a relatively small amount of people to cause widespread disorder imo.

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    1. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Centuries actually,Riot Act 1714. In the past however it was designed to quell genuine grievances that many of the working class had. Not as now for a bunch of organised criminals to use gullible ignorant kids to distract the police while they loot the high value goods.

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      1. TommyK
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        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Yep- that is the massive difference.

        I have to say doing medieval history gives you some perspective on this though!

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        1. Locarno
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          They had a point back then.

          These gutless benefit bludgers are simply upgrading their TVs and throwing bricks at the crash test dummies that are impersonating out police force.

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        2. In Like Flynn.
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          • 15 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          Anything you want to know? I lived through most of it. 😉

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          1. TommyK
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            • 16 Years
            14 years, 4 months ago

            hehe

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  13. Water_Pink
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    with aguero out n torres a pos not to start and already got roondog who the best striker to get?

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  14. Obi Wan Elokobi
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    opinions on this team please and help on who should be captain and vice captain
    Gk: Given, (Moreira)
    Def: Jagielka, A.Cole, Kompany, (Drury, Gabbidon)
    Mid: Nani, Malouda, N'Zogbia, Moses, (Taarabt)
    Fwd: Dzeko, Suarez, Rodallega

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    1. T_phipps
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Suarez potentially injured for first match and Tottenham/Everton match might be cancelled

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  15. Sasquatch
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    From OliverKay's Twitter

    Joint Premier/Football League statement: "ongoing discussions with London-based clubs and Met" re weekend fixtures. Review on Thursday.....

    "with info currently available ... no reason to think any matches outside London will be affected".......

    So, to recap. PL/FL/Met review/announcement on Thurs re London weekend fixtures. No threat to non-London weekend fixtures at this point

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    1. The ghost of a Pug's g…
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      So just ship out taarabt and we're onto a winner. Hello Sessegnon

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      1. Sasquatch
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        I'm pretty sure most people will have a Villa player or two as well. Fulham will be well represented too.

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  16. TommyK
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    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    NEWS ON THE WEEKEND'S PL GAMES:

    https://twitter.com/#!/henrywinter/status/100982515786977281

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  17. Ninjaa
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone else getting 2 big defenders and rotating the other 3? what are the best 3 cheap(4m-4.5m) defenders to rotate for the first 6ish games

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    1. Churchill
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Huth, he's quiet big.

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      1. Ninjaa
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        no 2 big as in a.cole and kompany. 3 cheap defenders to rotate with them each week as in 1 of the three cheapies to go with cole and kompany each week

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        1. Churchill
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          Was pulling your leg. But you probably figured that out.

          Kompany, Cole (or Luiz) are flavour of the month in here.

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          1. Ninjaa
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 4 months ago

            i did guess, but 3 to rotate with them 2, possibly wigan, swansea, qpr or norwich defenders?

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    2. The ghost of a Pug's g…
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Sunderland and newcastle rotate well (Bramble and Simpson)

      Swansea and Norwich rotate well (take your pick)

      Villa and QPR rotate well

      Yes i have 2 big def, aaron hughes and 2 cheapies

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    3. llamaZA
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Unfortunately, they're all equally rubbish.

      I'm going for Kompany as a main stay, and then working around Shawcross, Johnson, Alcaraz and Simpson. Not overly excited by what that will bring me though.

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  18. DUDE
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Is gameweek 1 gona get cancled?

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    1. Badonge
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      it looks possible that london games, perhaps even ones in birmingham manchester and lpool may be cancelled. stoke wigan etc presumably safe

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  19. TommyK
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    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Image of the week so far.

    http://robotrochelle.tumblr.com/post/8691551578

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    1. andy85wsm
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      This just proves how fu*king stupid these looters are.

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      1. TommyK
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        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        He didn't even go for the "Finest" range!

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  20. YNWA
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    What are the chances of Bosingwa starting? He's played more pre-season at RB than anyone else and VB likes attacking full backs.

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    1. The ghost of a Pug's g…
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Impossible to say until after a few GW

      I had a feeling Ivanovic will start. I miss Ancelotti and his Thursday night announcements

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    2. Damo.
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      If Ivan's fit I'd say forget about it.

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      1. YNWA
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        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        But Ivan will start CB won't he alongside Terry. Luiz not fit and Alex only played a half in pre-season

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        1. applebonkers
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          • 16 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          check the pre-season section above regarding alex

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  21. DirtyBird
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Good day . last min twinkering ... what u guys thinks

    Robinson (kenny)
    A.Cole, Kompany, Alcaraz ( Jag, Simpson)
    Silva, YaYa Nani Ramires, ( Tiote )
    Bent DJ, Chamakh ...

    testing the waters here

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    1. Pinnochio
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      chamakh is crap..as is ramires alcaraz and tiote

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    2. T_phipps
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Ramires or Chamakh not guaranteed starters. Apart from that looks good!

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    3. arcticjunkie1
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Not too good to be honest. You only need one of Yaya/Silva, i'd go with Silva. Chamakh is something different I suppose but I wouldn't pick him, Zamora maybe? Ramires is also another gamble and a waste, maybe go with N'Zogbia? Taarabt? Jags and Tiote on the bench are a waste of time, W.Brown? O'Hara?

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  22. T_phipps
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    a) Rio Ferdinand and Yaya Toure

    OR

    b) 5m defender and David Silva

    Thanks in advance

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    1. richierichballs10
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Silva and 5m defender.

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    2. imtheboss
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      bbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbb. maybe big rogger johnson?

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  23. Locarno
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    "News flash: Disorder in Manchester City Centre"

    Knock me over with a feather....

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    1. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Clever Trevor?

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  24. abatoirnoises
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    the emirates stadium is on fire police suspect arsene

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    1. Evasivo
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      *ouch*

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      1. Bolivian Seaman
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        🙂 🙂

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  25. Bartowski
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    So guess the signing of Long has put the kabuts on any OAP Tchoyi bandwagon. Also, Stokes defence looking a little bit overcrowded all of a sudden.

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    1. ForTheWin
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      No need for Upson at all. they had a good solid defense already.

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    2. Bartowski
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      By OAP i obviously mean OOP, i understand Tchoyi is actually quite a young man.

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    3. hillbillypete
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      they have awful fixtures anyway

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    4. imtheboss
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      really wanted to jump on that bandwagon, struggling to get on all of them at the same time. the holt bandwagon lost its way miles ago

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      1. Oi! Shadders!
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        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        How? We haven't had any games yet.

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  26. Evasivo
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Here's my starting XI for this weekend!

    Al-Habsi
    Hughes Lescott(C) Jagielka
    Taarabt NZogbia Barton Malouda
    Bent Rodallega(VC) Drogba

    Given O'Hara Simpson RJohnson

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    1. richierichballs10
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Lescott Captain?

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      1. The Laughing Man
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Rodallega (VC)?

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        1. Evasivo
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          Yeap, he who dares rodders!

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  27. Obi Wan Elokobi
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    need help!!!
    sessegnon or taarabt or anyone else for 6.5m or less?
    I'm going to play them sub for the first three games depending on how moses does with wigan

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    1. Evasivo
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Barton?

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    2. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Have you got Moses? Probably good potential,on form pre-season,best fixtures. Leaves a little in the bank in case of disasters.

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    3. llamaZA
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      I've gone Petrov from Bolton

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      1. Evasivo
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        I wouldn't touch any Bolton player with a barge pole right now!
        Plus there's so much other & better choices, FPL is full of decent £6.5 Mids

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  28. ForTheWin
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Hey guys, any advise on my team much appreciated.

    Given, Al Habsi
    Kompany, Hughes, Jagielka, Bardsley, Simpson
    N’Zogbia, Sinclair, Taarabt, Malouda, Moses
    Rooney, Drogba, Holt

    1.5 in the bank.
    1)will bring in Van Persie for Drogba once we hear how his injury is.
    2)Should i swap Ruddy for Al Habsi, i hear they rotate well?
    3)And is Bramble a better option than Bardsley? What will the Sunderlands defense most likely be?
    4) not sure on jags or holt,are there better options?

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  29. Morrissey1986
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    To me all the people in England at this time my thoughts are with you be safe. Praying for you in South Africa

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  30. super711
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    do you think its a good idea to use my wildcard after the 3rd gameweek as there is 2 weeks so i can get extra money

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    1. Churchill
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Not unless your team is absolute, utter cack. & you can't bring yourself to drag yourself out of bed in the morning.

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      1. super711
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        ill take that as a no

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