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Torres Doubt For Stoke Clash

10 August 2011 2503 comments
Mark Mark
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Fernando Torres is an early doubt for Chelsea’s weekend trip to Stoke after reportedly suffering concussion whilst playing for Spain this evening.

The striker lined up for the Spanish against Italy in tonight’s friendly but lasted just 14 minutes before being forced off with a head injury.

Medical staff are expected to examine Torres before offering a further assessment. Already they are insisting that his withdrawal was purely a precaution.

However, if Torres has suffered concussion, he would seem likely to be forced to sit out of the trip to Britannia.

There are already doubts over Andre Villas-Boas’ team selection for Sunday’s game with Torres unable to take his opportunity to impress in the pre-season. Didier Drogba’s physical presence against Tony Pulis’ muscular outfit may well have been preferred regardless of the availability of the £50 million Spaniard.

Drogba was also in action tonight, scoring his 50th international goal via a penalty in Ivory Coast’s 4-3 victory against Israel in Geneva.

Torres is currently owned by over 88,000 Fantasy Premier League managers – Drogba currently claims almost double that figure.

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

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  1. ManTree(v2!) or just JAY!
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Which is better?

    RVP, Rooney, Sessegnon

    Or

    drogba, Carroll, nani

    Thx

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  2. Kuqi Monster
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    I haven't posted a team all summer and as I go on holiday today I would appreciate any feedback from the morning crowd.

    Kenny (Given)

    Cashley / Kompany / Hughes / (simpson , gabbidon)

    O'Hara / Nzog / Moses / Malouda / (sessegnon)

    Rooney / Carrol(c) / Rodellaga

    I plan to upgrade rodders to odem after GW3, having rooney will allow me to see how chelsea line up with a view to bringing one of drogba/torres.

    I appreciate my midfield is cheap (don't think that necessarily means it is weak) I actually think there are plenty of cheap-mid price options out there that I can switch to depending on form and fixtures the likes of duff, tarrabt, sinclair, barton, etherington, rodwell, wilshere and swp (if he moves).

    Realise the team is fairly FFS generic, but would welcome any thoughts. Thanks

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

      Looks good to me, solid, similar to many (including mine!) but for good reason. I dont like Rod myself, for obvious reasons, good fixtures but poor player, Id also go for a diff 6 mill, but I like it and think it will do you well. If off on holiday ( I had to do that last year, I feel your pain) it is solid and reliable for first week or so.

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      1. Kuqi Monster
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        thanks for the feedback - one option is kenny->ruddy and rodders->zamora, just keep looking at those first 3 wigan fixtures and thinking rodders has to score some good points!

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

          Will Rod take pens? I had Zamora but his fixtures are not as good as some seem to say, esp considering Fulham's away form. I would stick with Rod over him! Hope the hols go well, how many GW you away for?!

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

    Want to get Ramsey in....thinking of dropping Downing instead of Taarabt..is that silly?!
    Already have Carroll and feel Ramsey will rise in value if he starts scoring or just as it becomes clear where he will play. Plus gives me Arsenal coverage. Thoughts?

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    1. @FuzzyWarbles
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      downing/carroll combo could be lethal during the season, but at the start i think you can do without downing till the fixtures improve.

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

        Yeah that can be my excuse! haha. Drop the mid that isnt hitting it and upgrade to Downing. Just feel a starting, attacking Arsenal mid for 6.5, when RVP a doubt, seems too good to miss

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    2. Kuqi Monster
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Fabregas seems to be on his way and nasri likely to move so frees up a bit of space in arsenal midfield, I would drop taarabt out of those two if you really want him, but for me he's one to keep an eye on, if I pay 0.1 or 0.2 for him, so be it.

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

        Taarabt on on pens, centre of the team and good fixtures though, if he doesnt hit it off early on he may not get a better chance, I am considering having 2 mill in bank to allow the switch soon as a I want!

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  4. Ray Kinsella
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Quickie - why is everyone going for Kompany rather than Lescott ? Is it just the price or is Kompany more likely to play ?

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    1. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Price 🙂

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

      Price and likely to play when Toure back in my humble opinion

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

        +1

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        1. Ray Kinsella
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          thanks all

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

      I'm going for Lescott.

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    4. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      My current lineup has Lescott instead of Kompany.

      Also decided on Baines instead of Cole. If Enrique goes to Liverpool then I'll have him too and just put two £4m defs around them.

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

        Lescott vs Kompany is a tough one, 0.5 the difference in price but lets think about value.

        Lescott presents more of a threat going forward, everyone knew this without me telling you so.

        Kompany is the rock at the back type who plays every game with Lescott being a rotation risk when toure returns (but also onuocha, boyata and savic when the champions league fixtures roll around).

        For consistancy Kompany is the man, Lescott may pop up with the extra 6 points on 4 or so occasions but Kompany will pick the points up in extra clean sheets over the campaign.

        It is very difficult to predict goal scoring defenders with Lescott uncertain after a short number of gameweeks. Kompany seems better value for the season and should rise by 1.0 over the season (roughly)

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

          Nice post.

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

        Or add Richards to the Man City defensive equation?

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  5. jimski
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    My team:

    Given (Ruddy)
    Kompany Hughes Orr (Bramble Simpson)
    Malouda Silva N'Zog Moses (Sinclair)
    Drogs Carroll Zamora

    1.5 mill in bank (Drogs->RVP if fit for gw1)

    Perhaps my defence is *too* cheap though?

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    1. the lord
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Very similar too my team. Possibly upgrade Hughes to Jags as everton defence will sucured you more points.
      Also taraabt looks a better bet than Sinclair.

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

        Evertons defence will score more points than Fulhams??
        U must be new to EPL

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  6. the lord
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    A, Nani - drogba - carrol
    Or
    B, Rooney - malouda - downing
    Thanks..

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

      flip a coin with this one pal. No way to split em

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  7. The Blind Badger
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    RMT please ladies and gentlemen

    Given, Ruddy (as per usual)

    A.Cole, Kompany, Jose Enrique, Bramble, Briggs

    Downing, N'Zogbia, Sessegnon, Ramsey, Taarabt

    RVP, Drogba(Aguero if starting), A.Johnson

    Keeping 0.5 in the bank to rotate Drogba with Torres or Aguero when neccessary.

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

    FYI: GOALKEEPERS AND ROTATION

    That spreadhseet above is amazing and you may want to save it....HOWEVER it is only gospel if you dont change ur keepers through a season. I do.

    For instance i have Kenny and Given which only has a rotation rating of 8...one of the lowest YET for the first 9 GW's these are the fixtures you will get if you rotate them....

    BOLTON (H)
    BLACKBURN (H)
    WOLVES (H)
    NEWCASTLE (H)
    NEWCASTLE (H)
    VILLA (H)
    WIGAN (H)
    BLACKBURN (H)
    WEST BROM (H)

    The fixtures get messy after BUT is there a better run for longer in the prem this season? I doubt it. This is why Given/Kenny is an ultimate combo to begin with...although a lot rides on QPR and home form!!!

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

      Good find mate. I prefer not to 'waste' my transfers during the season on keepers but thats definitely looking like a decent option 0.5M more expensive than Given/Ruddy though

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

        The way i see it if i have to change keepers 3 times to get a run of continuous home games I'm happy to take it 🙂

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    2. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      I am going to take Wc before Gw 10 so i needed a goalie who will rotate well till gw 10 and then after looking at fixtures i can decide who to take and who to not.But it depends i am taking wc so it suits for those who not will have to invest for (i guess).

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  9. Jake9
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Hello all hope all of you in england are ok, can you please RMT

    Given(Ruddy)
    Kompany,Lescott,Hughes(Simpson,De Laet)
    Malouda,Nzogbia,Silva,O'Hara,Moses
    Rooney,Suarez(DJ Campbell)

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  10. rosti with sausage
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    who will be THE boselli this year?

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    1. HST
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Andy F*cking Johnson.

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      1. The Blind Badger
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        haha, ive got him. Good preseason form. Dembele carrying an injury and lacking fitness, Zamora with a cracked wrist or something.

        Also Fulham have good opening fixtures and an attack minded coach in Jol.

        Ticks all the boxes. Worth a punt.

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

        Agreed. You see some funny shit take hold on this site, but the Andy Johnson bandwagon is up there with the best. I also enjoy the idea that you should hold off on Taraabt until Ramadam is over.

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        1. The Blind Badger
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          haha well he will be under nurished, esp if its a 1600 games he wouldnt have waten since dawn.

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        2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          Don't agree with either you or Hunter - I think he could be good for 10

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  11. Random_Guy
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    1) Nani and Zamora
    OR
    2) Sessegnon and RVP?

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    1. Kuqi Monster
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      2 for me

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      1. Jake9
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        2 aswell can u RMT above

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  12. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Rooney is a confirmed starter for man united he has no competition while Rvp will have some or the other comp with (Chamakh,Gevinho).So Rooney is the safest option between Rooney/Rvp and he will rise in price.

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    1. The Blind Badger
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Nope.

      Rooney will need to score well first before he rises in price. He played well in the CS game but not in FPL terms.

      Also RVP plays as a central striker whereas Gervinho will be playing on a flank. Chamahk has fallen out of favour with Wenger and Bentdner is up for sale.

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    2. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Sorry but that's really flawed thinking.

      RVP has no competition at all in the Arsenal starting lineup. He'll get the best position, the best chances, and will dominate everything Arsenal do offensively. He's also team captain.

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      1. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        I think Fabregas is team captain ?
        Rvp is an injury prone player although he was a hugh success in last season i doubt if nasri and fabregas goes then who will assist Rvp ? Only Walcott ?

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    3. rosti with sausage
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      is that up for debate?

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      1. rosti with sausage
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        meant that as a reply to the main post

        any thoughts if arsenal's attack will be dented by fabs n nasri's departure?

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        1. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          That's what worries me...
          What will happen to mids if nasri and fabregas are gone ?
          Walcott will help him but how much ?

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  13. Kuqi Monster
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Just like to say that the morning chat on here is in my opinion much better than at any other time, actually get some interesting debate and discussion rather than an endless stream of RMT's.

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

      Agree totally. Later in the day it is messier and people like to annoy/WUM people. Getting more snotty and niggly this yr/this time of the season. Maybe there are no schoolkids up now...?!

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      1. Kuqi Monster
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        think it's made worse as it is school holidays, so may rmt's appear and then the original poster never appear again to say thanks or discuss the feedback given, hence why its pretty pointless giving advice sometimes.

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

          Quite....I may start a league when I go back to school...no rules against pounding kids at FF is there?! At least i hope id beat them?!

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

      Thanks. Just doing my best.

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

        No seriously, once Jafa dissapears in the mornings you know it's time to go.

        Soon NeedlVor will appear.

        😡

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        1. Kuqi Monster
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          lol think you speak a lot of sense (most of the time) Ina 😉

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

          Never get vocally pi**ed on here...little point, but few comments recently annoyed me..BP coming out on Monday morning s may make this the place to be next season! (if I am not working!)

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  14. Gunnersaurus Rex
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    RMT plz lads all advice welcome

    given/ruddy

    gabbidon/de laet/cashley/brown/taylor

    barton ???/ramsey/moses/silva/n zog

    rooney/drogs caroll

    cheers

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    1. iCon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Too top heavy for my liking, needs a little more weight in defence and personally wouldn't go with Barton, but end of the day we're all different and want different things from our teams; that's the great thing about this game, if you want serious frontline, rest of your team suffers for it!

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      1. Gunnersaurus Rex
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        lol very true my friend

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  15. @FuzzyWarbles
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    should i worry that vorm may not be added to the FPL before GW1 deadline? I guess the transfer only recently became official.

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Well, I bloody well am ... 🙁

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      1. @FuzzyWarbles
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        the final 4.0 piece of my puzzle.

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          Crappin' bricks at the mo ...

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        2. The Blind Badger
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          haha him or moriera

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  16. thegaffer82
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Ramsey or Sessegnon?

    Ramsey is looking more and more attractive by the day as the injuries pile up and cesc edges closer to an exit.

    But Sess has been on fire in pre-season and is slightly OOP. My only worry with him is that Conor Wickham will take his spot for some games if Brucie goes with a more attacking set-up.

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

      I cant see Sess not starting-Connor is a youngster who will get games but surely not start them all?

      I am currently sitting with both in my tam and the cash to upgrade to Downing as fixtures/form demand....

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    2. The Blind Badger
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Ive got both atm, but with the Cesc and Nasri transfers getting closer i would take ramsey preferentially. He should play a creative role.

      Ramsey is also playing Newcastle who would have a decent chance of relegation where Sess is vs Liverpool.

      I would take the chance on ramsey GW1(if named) and if you prefer Sess swap on GW2 where he has a easier fixture.

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

        I will assume you lost your mind for a second then! 😉

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      2. thegaffer82
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        I'm still torn guys but thanks for the input. Otherwise my team is pretty much set now (I think)

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    3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Just to say - so is Wilshere ...

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

        Wilshere plays deeper though so surely less attractive?

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        1. thegaffer82
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          Wilshere not great FF material IMO. Ramsey on the other hand is creative higher up the field and so will score and assist a lot more

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  17. iCon
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Any updates on the following starting GW1:-

    Samba
    Suarez
    Enrique @ Liverpool
    RVP
    Bent

    Cheers

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Enrique is too late for GW1, imo.

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Bent is a "friendly" injury - I think.

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    3. The Blind Badger
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Samba groin but should play
      Suarez will be a sub if they are drawn or behind
      Enrique should be a liverpool player by Saturday but wont play
      RVP will play
      As will bent

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    4. iCon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Thanks fellas

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

        Is there news on RVP? OR we just assuming its a convenient friendly injury? I am VERY wary with RVP and injuries!

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  18. ManTree(v2!) or just JAY!
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Which is better?

    RVP, Rooney, Sessegnon

    Or

    drogba, Carroll, nani

    Thx.

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    1. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      B by far.

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    2. The Blind Badger
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      1

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    3. HST
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      B by a John Oshea Shot.

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYcbwiAr-xM

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    4. Demí
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      A

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      1. Jake9
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        A

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    5. Random_Guy
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      B fo shizzle.

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  19. Don Corleone
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Can't decide for the last 2 spots. Now after the latest news, I don't know which is better combo:

    A) Malouda & DJ
    B) Drogba & Moses

    Appreciate any comments.

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    1. The Blind Badger
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Both solid.

      I would go B just to jump on the Moses bandwagon

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

      I am not sure it is physically possible to split those!

      I have Malouda and Moses....sorry!

      Drogs will prob start now, but long term is he certain? The again is anyone?!

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    3. iCon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Is Drogs definite starter?

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      1. Vimanas
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        for gw1 yes

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

    Hey guys
    Finally finishing up the last few drafts of my team.
    Ive overloaded the midfield- have i done a bit too much there
    Any help would be appreciated


    Given

    Lescott Kompany Alcaraz (Simpson, Orr)

    Silva, Nani, Malouda, Nzog, Moses

    Carroll, Gyan (DJ)

    Thanks

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    1. Pana13
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Really like it, not sure about Gyan - ROdallega instead maybe?

      whos your bench keeper?

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      1. Vimanas
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        rodallega hasnt featured well in preseason i.e hasnt scored.(dunno if hes played) thus my hesitation.
        have moriera for now as back up keep.

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        1. NilSatisNisiOptimum78
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          He was at Copa

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          1. Vimanas
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 4 months ago

            thanks

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    2. Kuqi Monster
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      if one or more of the big strikers strike hot early on you're going to have to take point hits to bring them in unless you have money in the bank

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      1. Vimanas
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        judging by the fixtures its unlikely that ill be looking towards mu or ars strikers. mancity situation is unclear as is chelsea.

        if i do get rid of a mid who would you suggest

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        1. Kuqi Monster
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          could be controversial but I would drop nani out of that mid

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    3. Twelve years a slave
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      thats my team except i have ramsey and rooney instead of gyan and nani

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  21. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Anybody going for 3 players from 1 club ?

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    1. @FuzzyWarbles
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      atm, swansea

      and no sinclair

      i must be batshit crazy

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      1. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        hehehehe

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Chelsea ...

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

      no

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  22. @FuzzyWarbles
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    im assuming the announcement thats supposed to come today regarding the weekend's fixtures will take place shortly?

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  23. HST
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Surprised to see Silva top of the captains Poll.

    I always like to have a player who I think could get a hattrick on his day as captain, Silva can't.

    He's a solid pick but captain..Nah.

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

      Not for me, I just cannot get excited about him for FF

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    2. @FuzzyWarbles
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      a week ago i thought i had a decent differential in giving him the armband, now I think I will give it to Carroll.

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

        Same here, although if RVP is fit it allll changes....team could have to change again!

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      2. thegaffer82
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        He's my vice captain just for his GW potential. but as Roon is definitely going to play bar a freak pre-game injury its fairly immaterial for me anyway.

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  24. Kloppelganger
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Can some lovely person please talk me out of Leighton Baines. Atm I just can't rid myself of his massive 8.0 price tag that, if downgraded, my MF would be ever so grateful.

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

      no chance he is worth every penny!!

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      1. NilSatisNisiOptimum78
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Scored more points than any striker last season. Im putting him in & hoping others are put off by his price tag!

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

      My midfield is planning to be grateful for the points Baines will score, thus saving their blushes....(I hope!)

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    3. @FuzzyWarbles
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      i cant imagine anyone praising his worth on these boards more than me.

      if i hear one more peep about everton starting slow im going to jump out the window.

      grant it, im only on the ground floor, but there's a prickly bush below, would still hurt a bit.

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

      pick two man city defs. before moving on to one from city and chelsea once luiz/alex situation clears up.

      its the same as playing hart and kompany

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    5. Kloppelganger
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Haha, well not what I wanted to hear but seems I'm not mad in really wanting him in my team! Thanks for the feedback all!

      So have you guys let your MF or STR's suffer from his inclusion? Or have you chosen him as your only higher-priced (don't like using the word expensive, infers bad value) defender?

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Strikers - I have Malouda, Nani & Toure ...

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

          Cheers. I assume it's due to so much uncertainty with strikers that you went that way, is it?

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          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 4 months ago

            No. Despite the received opinion on these boards that strikers will do the best out of the new bonus system, I am fairly sure that they will do worse - and have an argument for that. I see that I can get better value for the biggies in midfield, although I covet Rooney. Drogba is my only outlay up front.

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

              Fair enough mate, thanks for your input and help. Back to drawing board for me so! 🙂

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    6. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      No.

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  25. Pana13
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Hart - Given

    Kompany - Cole A - Alcaraz - Hughes (Gabbidon)

    Silva - Taarabt - N'Zogbia (Sinclair - Moses)

    Carroll - Bent - Rodallega

    Please rate my team!

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    1. Kuqi Monster
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      3 wigan is probably overkill, I would probably lose alzarez - if you're not going to play moses for his first three fixtures when are you going to play him?!

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      1. Pana13
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Great point - cheap 4.5 def you can suggest?

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        1. Kuqi Monster
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          see my reply to icon below

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  26. iCon
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    My back line is currently

    ACole Kompany Enrique (Gabbidon Simpson)

    Enrique was always based on him going to Pool, so who should I change him for? Hughes is probably best option but I'd like to save another 0.5m to allow me to get Malouda GW2 if possible.

    So long question shortened, is there a decent defender at 4.5m who makes sense here?

    Thanks

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    1. Kuqi Monster
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      I have that backline with hughes instead of enrique, think he is worth the extra 0.5 over the other 4.5 options but realise you want to save the cash. Bit random but I was looking at givet/salgado to rotate with gabbidon/simpson as an option...

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      1. iCon
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Hmmm Givet could be worth a look....I'll check it later, got to run to work

        Cheers

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    2. Giggs Boson redundant accou…
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      No but there are lots of 5.5s so if you downgrade ACole you can afford the likes of Jagilka, Cahill and even Lescott. ACole is not worth 7.5, he will never wow you with points. 7.5 is the equivilant of N'zogbia!

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      1. iCon
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        It's tempting, but I said from day 1 I'd give the runt a chance,so Cole is staying putt; thanks for the advice though.

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  27. Giggs Boson redundant accou…
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Hi guys, final FINAL team, what do you think?

    Robinson (+4m)
    Cahill Lescott Riise (Jagielka, simpson)
    Moses Taarabt O'hara Malouda (Sessegnon)
    Rooney(c) Zamora Corroll(v)

    I've just realised how important rotation is. Jakielka rotates with cahill well for the first few weeks. Sess rotates well with o'hara.

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    1. Kuqi Monster
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      don't like cahil's fixtures, in my opinion it's ok to rotate for example 4/4.5m defenders but if you're spending more on the likes of cahill/jags you'd want them to be starting in your team most weeks.

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      1. Giggs Boson redundant accou…
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        I think it might be best to transfer in jags for cahill after gw1 then. It's just their fixtures overlap nicely and i don't want to plan any transfer, because it leaves room for new signings etc...

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

    Who is better to have?

    (A) Andy johnson
    (B) DJ Campbell
    (C) Grant Holt

    Leaning towards (C) atm

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  29. Jake9
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Lets settle this Rooney or RVP? Who and Why

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    1. @FuzzyWarbles
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      RVP, because hes only a consideration if he plays.
      and when he plays, hes the best fantasy player there is.

      that said, neither in my team.

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

      RVP, he is just a better player for FF when fit....

      Reorganising team as I speak to fit him in if he is fit....

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

      RVP if fit. Consistency personified.

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      1. thegaffer82
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        (With my red tinted specs firmly on) Rooney.

        Just feel he's going to have a great year. Even when he doesnt score he is often assisting. Also feel Utd are in for a great season where we will score freely and might even sort out a few of those poor away performances starting in GW1.

        Arse are looking injured, defeated and demoralised before the seasons even started. RVP is still a great buy of course though such is his FF prowess

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    4. Giggs Boson redundant accou…
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Rooney. He always gives points garrenteed. He's on pens, he assists, he scores, he gets bonus points and he's got more supply this year thanks to Young and Nani's improvement.

      Arsenal are having midfield trouble and RPV has a large injury risk! The season hasn't started and he already has an injury! If he was always fit, RVP would get more points and goals but he is not worth a mammoth 12m risk.

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

        So, not wanting to sound like a tit, you think RVP is better too, assuming he plays?! 😉

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        1. Giggs Boson redundant accou…
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          I think he scores more goals when fit. But i can't even be sure of that anymore because of fabregas and nasri leaving! Add injurys onto that, and that's two significant factors. When you compare Rooney with the same price who will get more assists, and is a definite starter, in an improving team, it's a no-brainer. If both were fit all season Rooney may nudge in front on points because he is an all-round player.

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

            Fair play. I think if both fit RVP destroys him..but as you rightly say, Arsenal are in flux....itll be interesting

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      2. @FuzzyWarbles
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        if i had to me married to one all season, undoubtedly rooney, vastly more reliable that way. i didnt think he was asking along those terms but if he was, then of course rooney.

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        1. @FuzzyWarbles
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          "be married"

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

            I love that way of answering the question!
            If I had to barter for some clogs in Holland I would pick RVP...so I am going for him
            😉

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    5. Kuqi Monster
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      not liking these replies, going on holiday so have to sort my team today for GW1, rooney is the safe bet as will definately play and against fairly weak opposition, but RVP (if fit) could hurt me!

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  30. stuparic
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    what do you think:

    given(ruddy)
    kompany, distin, huges (orr, de leat)
    silva, taarabt, nani, downing, malouda
    carroll, rodallega (ranger)

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