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Torres Doubt For Stoke Clash

10 August 2011 2503 comments
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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. SAINTANDREW09
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    any other good fantasy football sites like this one?

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    1. Brian (Not the Messiah)
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      WTF? go read the previous time you asked this...

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  2. Joggers Nipple
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    tom- more info on potential cancellations. All conjecture of course!
    http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/aug/10/premier-league-uk-riots-cancellations

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  3. pompeyfan
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    Anyone have any thoughts whether Alcaraz will start the first game? He hasn't played in pre-season due to the copa america

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  4. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
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    Real Madrid v Barcelona Sunday, 14 Aug, 2011
    Estadio Santiago Bernabeu - Madrid

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  5. Sensible Shocker
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    Hi Guys,

    Any thoughts would be appreciated (be nice, it's likely I don't know what I'm doing!).

    Given (Sorenson)

    Vidic, Lescott, Dawson (Coloccini, Simpson)

    Malouda, Nani, Huddlestone, Pennant, O'Hara

    Rooney, Rodallega (Lita)

    - Thanks :]

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    1. Joggers Nipple
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      sorenson prob wont be gk for stoke
      Tottenham defenders i dont like,
      Huddlestone not a great FF player

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      1. Sensible Shocker
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        Thanks SAB, all good points.

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    2. Soundwave
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      1) By my opnion, you invest very much in defence. As Serb, I must admit that Vidic wasn't very good in last two games he played (C.Cup and yesterday's friendly against Russia) and consider trade for Smalling 😉 Lescott and Daws are ok, trade Coloccini for Senderos (bargain for 4.5 and 99% as starter for Jol's Fulham) and if there is some money left, buy Jose Enrique (he is linked with L'pool and there he will be starter without true competiton for 5.0).
      2) Trade Huddlestone for Formica - Argentinian played very good in preseason games as FWD, so he will get in chances and (I hope so) score and assist for many points 🙂
      3) Consider Holt simply because we all remember what happened with B'pool on last season's opener 😀

      greeting from Serbia 😉

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  6. Milkman
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    By the way, #I see Tony Pulis is being linked with Joey Barton. That's him out my team if he goes there.

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    1. tosey
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      he gets all his points from set pieces though and the likes of huth shawcross n jones would convert alot of his crosses

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      1. Milkman
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        Yer you're probably right. It's just, well, Stoke.

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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          I would have to look at him even, if he went to Stoke - and I loathe the guy ...

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          1. Milkman
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            For what reason? Think he'll be the lynch pin of the side? Mmmm. He's just ab out the best option for 6.0 but I just want him to go to a semi-decent side (which I'm not sure I consider Stoke to be really).

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      2. Shteve
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        He may well have to share set pieces if they goes there, pennant and etherington arent exactly bad at them.

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        1. Marknlard
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          But Barton can beat them up so they they'll be too scared to ask to take any.

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          1. Milkman
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            +1

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  7. Arselona
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    Your expert analysis please...

    Given Al-Habsi
    Baines Riise Enrique Bardsley Simpson
    Silva Downing Moses N'Zogbia Nani
    Holt Aguero Campbell

    Knowing Aguero is a doubt for gw1 I might just have him on board cos I don't wanna spend a transfer to bring him in next wk and since I don't have any money left I dunt wanna have to deal with being 0.1 short...

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    1. 4vets
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      Do Holt & DJ rotate well? Never looked at that one.

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      1. Arselona
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        Well for gw1 they're both out there..
        Gonna bail on one pending on performace - i'm figuring one of the mids r gonna flop so I'll fund it from the mid flop

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        1. 4vets
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          I'd start with a better forward and downgraded mid then. Pick the best team you can, not one with 2 "flops" in it.

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          1. Arselona
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            I'd be awesome if I knew who the 2 flops are tho 😉

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            1. 4vets
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              That's the skill... ermm... luck of it all 😉

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      2. Kloppelganger
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        Nope, 6 of the first 8 are the same H&A.

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  8. thetinkerman
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    I've seen a lot of people doubling up on City defence (Kompany + Lescott) and having no Chelsea cover.

    I can see why this is attractive but GW2+3 don't look great prospects and if you're doubling up and City concede you might be in trouble.

    Are people with this tactic planning on transferring in a Chelsea defender once they know who's starting?

    Is A.Cole just too expensive for you?

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    1. Arselona
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      To be honest, I had either Cole or Luiz (towards the end) last season and I got more rotation pts from def from my mid table teams..

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    2. cassanata
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      I have Kompany and 6.5 left for another defender. I want a Chelsea defender and will probably get Luiz but he may not play. Either i am going to get Lescott and wait for Luiz or take a risk on Bosingwa.

      At the moment Bosingwa looks the most likely, hoping AVB will tell us tomorrow.

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    3. 4vets
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      I have to Cole to start with and assume I will swap for Luiz as and when things become clear... but that's a big assumption. I wouldn't have 2 City defs.

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    4. stilicho
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      I'm beginning to have my doubts about Kompany for the short term, you're right the week 2 and week 3 fixtures aren't amazing - and given that he carries no attacking threat I'm not sure he's worth the dosh for the time being. Lescott I can understand - he at least gets forwar for the corners, Kompany stands on the half way line.

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      1. thetinkerman
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        If you only had one City defender and had to choose, at the moment Lescott looks like the best choice. After GW3 though he could be a victim of rotation, with Champions League and Toure coming back.

        If you go with 1 City defender, the question is whether you commit a transfer/risk rotation with Lescott.

        If you decide Lescott is defo in your team, then you're forced to choose between Chelea cover (A.Cole 7.5 secure, Ivanovic 7.0 & Luiz 6.5 less secure, Bosingwa 5.5 plain risky!) or go for a nailed on Kompany who is cheaper than most but would mean doubling up on City.

        Hmmmmm....

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        1. stilicho
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          I guess my fear with Kompany is that if Swansea nick a goal, and that's not out of the question, you could easily end up with sod all from Kompany for the first 3 and on that basis I'd rather sp[end the money elsewhere.

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    5. stilicho
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      At the moment I've pencilled in Cole, Warnock, Givet and two ultra cheapies which would give me for the first 3 weeks:

      (stk) (WOL) (BOL)
      (WBA) (BLA) (WIG)
      (NOR) (WOL) (EVE)

      ...which doesn't look too disastrous.

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      1. thetinkerman
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        Then you're wildcarding after?!

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        1. stilicho
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          Yep that's the plan, I've never made it to GW5 without wildcarding so this season I plan on just accepting it and setting up for the first 3.

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  9. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
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    http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/aug/10/premier-league-uk-riots-cancellations

    Postponement ratings.
    Man u vs Wba highly rated.

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    1. 4vets
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      Someone at the Guardian has too much time on their hands.

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    2. The Bandit
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      Load of tosh! How is Blackburns game a bigger risk than Wigans and the same risk as Man City?

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  10. Joggers Nipple
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    Rodellaga plays 60mins and 'He will be ready'
    http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/InReserve/0,,10429~2415089,00.html

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  11. MJ6987
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    One thing I hate about this site is that any RMT which strays from the generic FFS approved team immediately gets rubbished.

    On another point, how secure is Luiz in the Chelsea team? I currently have Cole but Luiz is £1m cheaper and Cole doesn't seem to get many attacking points whereas Luiz might get the odd goal.

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    1. Kloppelganger
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      I think you'd see a lot more of Luiz in those RMT's if anyone could answer that in the affirmative!

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      1. Joggers Nipple
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        agreed, stick with cole for weeks 1 2 and 3 then look to see if luiz or botswinga have nailed down a place

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        1. 4vets
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          That is what I am doing. I do expect to get Luiz as I'm sure he will first choice. Just have to wait and see,

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          1. Bedknobs and Boomsticks
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            NO. Go for Terry over those first few weeks as he's more likely to grab the odd goal and will be just as secure until the CL kicks off. Then make the swap.

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            1. stilicho
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              Terry doesn't bang 'em in like he used to, how many league goals over the last 2 seasons? Can't be many.

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              1. stilicho
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                At a guess I'd say you could count them on 1 hand.

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            2. stilicho
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              Tangent - do you mind if I henceforth call you "Nobby?" 🙂

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              1. Bedknobs and Boomsticks
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                True, but he does tend to score a bit better than Cole. I just think you get a little bit more for your money.

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        2. MJ6987
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          That's what I was doing. But then I thought...that's going to cost me a transfer either way...but if I went with (say) Luiz in the first place then there's a chance I won't have to use a transfer (if he is playing) or, worst case, I have to use a transfer but I'm no worse off as I would have used on anyway. Make sense?

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      2. Hughes the Daddy
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        If Luiz, Ivanovic or Bosingwa cement a place I think any of the 3 would be a better bet than Cole this season. Cheaper and I reckon just as much/more attacking threat.

        It all comes down to pitch time which is a wait n see.

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    2. donners
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      People often make that complaint, but the generic FFS team is not a random selection, it's the one that stands up best to criticism. The more people discuss it the closer people get to a consensus/optimum selection of players.

      Usually if the group has missed something and it is articulated by someone, the consensus will change accordingly. I think it's pretty effective overall, and it's a good starting point from which to make your own tweaks depending on your personal preference/strategy.

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      1. Brian (Not the Messiah)
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        +42

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      2. Stat virgin
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        Agreed, if you have players that are never mentioned on here, 99% of the tome will be because they're a crap choice

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      3. MJ6987
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        Good points

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      4. Agbonlahor’s brillian…
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        Good counter, but I think it is stands up best to *whose* criticism... I would venture that, there would be a correlation between the RMT process with those that need help and are more prepared to share their rationalising and strategic decisions. (Hence) consensus and optimum will not be the same thing.

        EG I did far far worse after finding this site last season, as I lost track of my own strategic capabilities; they became more externalised and fractured... hence bandwagons o'clock and kneejerk reactionism! Again, need to separate consensus and optimum concepts.

        ps Pick Bendtner...

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        1. Agbonlahor’s brillian…
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          ...I would imagine there would also be a (inverse)correlation between transparency of "advice" and prior/ future ranking. Meh.

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          1. Agbonlahor’s brillian…
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            +43

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  12. Cash'nBurn
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    I currently have.....

    Malouda/Bent/0.0m

    This latest Torres news tempts me to go....

    N'Zogbia/Drogba/2.5m

    The extra cash would make Carroll > Van Persie much easier in a few gameweeks time....

    Anyone care to give their opinion, please?

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    1. stilicho
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      For GW1 I'd rather have Zog'n'Drog, but if Torres is back for GW2 I can see AVB wanting to get him going in an easyish game and that could mean rotation for Drogba - so I'm not sure I'm prepared to have that sort of headache so early in the season.

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      1. Fratboy
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        it is a tricky one, I think Torres being doubtful just solidifies my choice of Malouda to be honest

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        1. stilicho
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          YEa I agree, Malouda seems the safest bet even if it means a slightly less heavy scoring GW1.

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      2. Brian (Not the Messiah)
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        +1 see below!

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      3. Cash'nBurn
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        Valid point, thanks.

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    2. 4vets
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      I'm N'Zog & Drog at the mo but have 0.5 to do Drog -> Aguero as and when.

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  13. Brian (Not the Messiah)
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    I'm still not tempted by Drogba. Even if he plays GW1 he might not play GW2. Torres and Drogba will be rotated all season long... Unless a clear 1st choice emerges it's way too much money to have in a player who may or may not start.

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    1. Fratboy
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      exactly

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  14. George Agdgdgwngo
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    Guys which one would you prefer out of these 2?

    1st
    Sessegnon, Tiote, Rooney, Bent & Zamora

    2nd
    Nani, N'Zog, RVP, Holt & A. johnson

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    1. MJ6987
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      1st but with RVP instead of Rooney and someone else instead of Tiote (Dyer?)

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  15. stdunited
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Clark possible for AV? Just started working on my team today. Need some help re: AV back 4. Thanks all.

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    1. The Bandit
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      If fit it will be Young, Collins Dunne, Warnock.

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  16. Anti-Ipswich
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    Morning all. Can't wait that the start of the season is only 2 sleeps away. I can't wait to see my boys playing top flight football, something a lot of us probably take for granted.

    I changed my team around last night after one or two regulars remarked that there were too many high risk players (Sinclair, Ivan). So I've gone away and made this. Thoughts please.

    Given (Ruddy)
    Cole Hughes Kompany (Gabbidon Simpson)
    Nani* Silva Taarabt Moses Malouda
    Zamora Carroll (Holt)

    *Will trade to Kuyt if Man U game is called off

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    1. Brian (Not the Messiah)
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      hopefully games aren't cancelled... although for a shrewd fantasy manager cancelled games is what gives us a major advantage!

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    2. George Agdgdgwngo
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      only thought is that maybe your frontline is weak, but i'm thinking something similar myself and plan on rotating Holt & Moses, see below:-

      Given (Ruddy)
      Cole Kompany Simpson Orr Taylor (Swansea) – rotate 4.0m defenders
      Silva Malouda Nani N’Zogbia (Moses)
      RVP Holt Johnson

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      1. Anti-Ipswich
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        Before my trades, I had this team:

        Given (Ruddy)
        Luiz Hughes Kompany (Simpson Gabbidon)
        Sinclair Taarabt Moses Silva Malouda
        Rooney Carroll (Holt)

        While the forward line is stronger, it's a bit of a generic team, hence why I made the trades. Plus I'm not sure if Ivan would play or not.

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        1. Anti-Ipswich
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          Sorry, Ivan is meant to be there. Not Luiz

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    3. Hughes the Daddy
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      looks good

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    4. Random_Guy
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      Oh my goodness. Your team is almost exactly the same as mine, with the exception of me having Orr instead of Gabbidon (both players are pretty much the same anyways). I was planning on doing Silva -> N'Zogbia in GW 2, but I'm a bit worried that I don't have Sessegnon. Is he simply another bandwagon or is he genuine? Thanks.

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      1. Anti-Ipswich
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        I actually think my team is similar to my mate's too. But hey, if we've both picked the same players, I must be doing the right thing!

        About Sessegnon, I had him, but when I realised Taarabt is staying, I decided to go for Taarabt instead. I think he'll work out better than Boselli though. He played up front at the end of last season and scored a few didn't he?

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        1. Random_Guy
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          Yup, and he has scored 3 goals and been their main goal-scoring threat throughout pre-season. The only negative is that his opening fixtures aren't too great, which is why I currently have Taarabt instead of him. Still waiting for someone to change my mind about this!

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          1. Denis Tueart on the wing
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            I'm of the same opinion.

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  17. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
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    It's Guardian.

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    1. Brian (Not the Messiah)
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      Which news sites are actually trust worthy?!

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    2. Fratboy
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      Make sure you click on Reply before you post, I've seen you do this a lot.

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      1. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
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        I am in mobile using opera mini sometimes it happens.

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  18. cassanata
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    Anybody else think Malouda's place will come under more threat now they have Lukaku?

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    1. Hughes the Daddy
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      No, I think Malouda is a major part of the plans

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  19. RobRob
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    Orr, De Laet, Simpson... any legitimately worth anything?
    What about any other 4.0 from other positions?

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    1. Brian (Not the Messiah)
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      N Taylor could be a good pick too...

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  20. RD
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    Wild Rover u thr around 😉

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  21. Goose
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    Anyone got any tips for the USPGA?

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    1. Team Hayemaker
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      jason day

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      1. Goose
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        Good call, was thinking about money on him and maybe Fowler.

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    2. pompeyfan
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      Bubba Watson or Dustin Johnson should do well on that course

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    3. stilicho
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      Kuchar, he knocks and knocks and knocks at the door, should be good for an each way bet.

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      1. Goose
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        Thanks chaps.

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        1. danisrob
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          Steve WIlliams.

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  22. Denis Tueart on the wing
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    Out Of Position players - Any advice. Thanks

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    1. Smell The Glove
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      Tchoyi from West Brom (or however its spelt)

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      1. Denis Tueart on the wing
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        Nice one - Walters for Stoke, Sessignon for Sunderland.
        Any More?

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  23. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
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    Orr Or Gabbidon ?
    ?

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  24. Smell The Glove
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    Nani or Young?
    Kompany or Clichy?
    Aguero or Balotelli/Dzeko?

    Please help and reasons too! Thanks

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    1. stilicho
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      Young for me - looked just as dangerous as Nani plus he's on set pieces.

      I'm not sure I fancy either for the first 3, I'd have Lescott or none of them. Clichy is a rotation risk, Kompany doesn't get forward ever.

      I would work out a coin toss league to choose between those 3.

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      1. Smell The Glove
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        Cheers stilicho, I think I will go with Young.

        Agree Kompany is zero goal threat but cant afford anyone else from City thats not a def starter.

        Instead of picking one of those 3 City front men, would I cover any heavy scoring with just David Silva?

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        1. stilicho
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          I'm going with Silva, I'm not super-duper-excited by the prospect but you know he'll play, should get into dangerous areas and will get a decent number of set pieces.

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      2. Just A Hat
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        Nani
        Kompany or Lescott
        None of them atm

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      Nani - Young will need half a season, imo.
      Neither, imo.
      Certainly not.

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  25. Team Hayemaker
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    Anyone know if McAuley starts for West Brom? Big lad could bad a few goals.

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    1. gurka
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      I was wondering the same thing

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  26. Kloppelganger
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    I'm really unsold on most of the higher priced MF's this year and so my team currently has 4 players valued between 5-7.5m with Malouda, who I see as the best high MF option.

    My FWD's and def total 27.5. GK's 9.0.

    Am I screwed?

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    1. Smell The Glove
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      Kind of hard to tell without knowing which players you have.

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

        Ok so (and this is not a RMT in case anyone gets irked):

        Given, Ruddy

        Baines, Lescott, S. Taylor, Bramble, Gabbidon

        malouda, Nzog, Sess, O'Hara, Moses

        RVP, Carroll, DJ

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

          0.5 in the bank.

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    2. stilicho
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Those numbers for GKs and FWDs are fairly standard.

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

        Yeah I figured as much, I was just adding them to balance the question and try to make it easier to answer.

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    3. Hughes the Daddy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      I think it's all personal preference. I'm going 2-2-2 in that I'll have two big priced players in each position, hopefully giving me an easier route to transfer in the form players once we know who they are, without taking points hits.

      Ivanovic/Kompany, Nani/Malouda, RVP/Suarez is the current but I will of course need to assess if they need to change due to injuries etc. RVP maybecome Rooney etc.

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

        Yeah I was thinking of doing the same by downgrading one of my mid-priced MF's to Dyer or Surman or someone like that (or by reducin the cost of my 2 high-priced def's, Baines & Lescott) but then that ugly word rotation jumps out at me every time and I just can't make the decision.

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  27. villian-ty
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Read in Mirror that Ivanonic is a doubt and so is Alex. Luiz reported late from Copa.

    Tough decision on chelski def

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

      Good news for me, though - I have Bosingwa ...

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      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Is Bosingwa not just a forced transfer a few weeks down the line though, MMW?

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

          Sorry to butt in and pardon my ignorance please, whats MMW?

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

            Me - I used to be MerryMichaelW ...

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

              Ah, thanks.

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

          Well, here it is: Bosingwa has seemed central to AVB in the preseason matches. There has been 1 rumour about his transfer, much hyped, but gone very quiet now. It is abundantly clear that most of the Chelsea back line are nowhere near fit - and there are Ashley's ankles to consider. What do you think?

          If he does the first three for me - job done!

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  28. Valar(Keith)
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    just for the fun of it i'm putting up my team along with my rationale..
    Cech (Ruddy)
    Kompany Baines Warnock Simpson Orr
    Sessegnon Taraabt Sinclair Moses Ohara
    Rooney Carroll Bent

    Cech i 'll keep all season and..
    Cech + Warnock + Ruddy + Orr cheaper than
    Given + Kenny + A.Cole + 4.5 defender.

    Can always downgrade baines to u upgrade one of my mids whenever uncertainty(malouda, nani, silva(scoring potential), arsenal mid) becomes less
    Plus Moses/Ohara rotate perfectly, and so do sinclair and taraabt

    RVP, Suarez, Drogba/Torres, Tevez/Aguero look like having more potential than any midfielder i can think of.. once things become clearer i'll be able to swap my frontline for them with ease..
    Thanks for your time.. later then

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    1. Cash'nBurn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      An interesting variation on the maqjority of teams shown here.

      The midfield obviously looks light, but there's no reason for them not to give value for money.

      Good luck!

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      1. Valar(Keith)
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        thanks.. i'm sticking with it.. taking it 5 gameweeks at a time

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    2. heco87
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      I think it's hard to bench players like Sinclair, Taarabt & O'Hara ... but then that's why my team is different!

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  29. Cash'nBurn
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Bale is the third most selected midfielder.

    Am I missing something?

    After all, 355,000+ players can't be wrong, can they?

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    1. Valar(Keith)
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      they can.. and are.. most of the time

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

      I think many people don't look at fixtures when making their team.

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

      I believe he will do well, but he is not in my team ... yet.

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  30. Dhubanmonkey
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    my one and only rmt - please
    given foster
    johnson, baines, alcaraz,hangelaand,woodgate
    nani,dempsey,sessegnon,taarabt,nzogbia
    bent,zamora,holt

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

      Plausible, my impression is that the body of opinion on here thinks Hangelaand and Dempsey are overpriced this season, also I assume you mean Roger Johnson not Glen, Glen is injured.

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

        No, I think he means Glen - maybe Kelly instead?

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      2. Team Hayemaker
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Defence:
        no = johnson, woodgate
        might do ok = alcarez

        Midfield: nice

        Forwards: no big hitter in there, which also makes putting an inform striker in there a big trickier

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    2. Joggers Nipple
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      maybe dempsey and zamora fulham overkill?

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