The Barn Door Live - Week 11
by Neal Thurman on Nov 5, 2011 5:30 AM PDT
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PrintJust getting up here on the East Coast of the US. It looks like a great chat with Nik in what were the wee hours of the morning here. I'll kick off this chat with my team:
DDG
Fabio, Jenkinson, Savic
Silva, HBA, Gued, Lampard
RvP, Gabby, Aguero
And next week's schedule (for BDing purposes):
| Sat, Nov 19 | Everton | v | Wolves |
| Sat, Nov 19 | Man City | v | Newcastle |
| Sat, Nov 19 | Norwich | v | Arsenal |
| Sat, Nov 19 | Stoke | v | QPR |
| Sat, Nov 19 | Sunderland | v | Fulham |
| Sat, Nov 19 | Wigan | v | Blackburn |
| Sat, Nov 19 | West Brom | v | Bolton |
| Sat, Nov 19 | Swansea | v | Man Utd |
| Sun, Nov 20 | Chelsea | v | Liverpool |
| Mon, Nov 21 | Tottenham | v | Aston Villa |
Let's chat
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lots of Saturday morning trading
Could get ugly
by MPFC on Nov 5, 2011 5:32 AM PDT via iPhone app reply actions
I went with Fabio over Brown
I’m sure it will go wrong but Brown vs. ManYoo seemed like a bit of a waste
dropped VDV lamps kun.
No Manu. No city.
by MPFC on Nov 5, 2011 5:35 AM PDT via iPhone app reply actions
a team
Ddg wheater santos brown Ohara Ramires pennant Adam Gervinho NGOg gabby
by MPFC on Nov 5, 2011 5:38 AM PDT via iPhone app reply actions
b team
DDg brown Stearman Hutton marveaux drenthe deuce junior suarez Mara k2
by MPFC on Nov 5, 2011 5:39 AM PDT via iPhone app reply actions
the landing gear is stuck on both teams
And I see a crash landing
by MPFC on Nov 5, 2011 5:41 AM PDT via iPhone app reply actions
had dembele VDV lamps kun all week
But decided to switch things up. Thankfully this time change thing only happens once a year. Let time to tinker when the deadline is 6 central
by MPFC on Nov 5, 2011 5:44 AM PDT via iPhone app reply actions
Good luck to everyone taking place in the last week of...
the Fantasy Football Challenge at http://www.ffchallenge.moonfruit.com/!!!
if I could monetize the time I spend on
Fantasy sports I would have bieberesque money AND a decent haircut
by MPFC on Nov 5, 2011 5:50 AM PDT via iPhone app reply actions
HA
Matthew Berry from ESPN still doesn’t have a good haircut and he’s monetized fantasy more than just about anyone I know of.
I don't hold out much hope...
…of this being an entertaining match. It will likely be well-played but hard to imagine it being fun.
at the gym. hopefully my DVR is doing its job
Hopefully Gervinho will get some love today.
by MPFC on Nov 5, 2011 5:58 AM PDT via iPhone app reply actions
cautionary tale about using heitinga as a filler
by MPFC on Nov 5, 2011 6:02 AM PDT via iPhone app reply actions
Rough attempt from Saha
Everton haven’t had sustained pressure but they’ve been dangerous when they’ve attacked
i'm not watching
but from live text commentary, seems like everton is more in the attacking side than the host.
hi guys
Degea
Wheater Stearman Savic
Silva vdv Ohara Ramsey
Aguero mata Suarez
No clear match ups for next week!
by kendomedalaha on Nov 5, 2011 6:12 AM PDT via iPhone app reply actions
everton
The way they are going I would fancy wolves for that one Neal !
by kendomedalaha on Nov 5, 2011 6:16 AM PDT via iPhone app up reply actions
the good news is that if DDg is dropped
It won’t really hurt because virtually everyone has him.
by MPFC on Nov 5, 2011 6:14 AM PDT via iPhone app reply actions
RVP drop
RVP dropped to 28 just before the deadline. Took a big risk, and switched VDV-Agbonlahor for Guedioura-RVP. Hope it wasn’t a mistake…
Replaced him with a better defense, so went with the cheap Wolves midfielder.
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by FlyingHamster on Nov 5, 2011 6:18 AM PDT up reply actions
united, spurs, arsenal, city
all good for week 12, you would think.
wigan, west brom and stoke may be a little something too.
by Mount Prospect Wednesday on Nov 5, 2011 6:20 AM PDT reply actions
Here’s what I have this week:
DDG
Richards Enrique Santos
Silva VdV Ramsey Guedioura
Aguero Mata Hernandez
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Goes all out for the defense
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by FlyingHamster on Nov 5, 2011 6:20 AM PDT up reply actions
Not unless you want to load up on NUFC
…for a trip to Manchester City next week (doesn’t sound promising)
Newcastle’s schedule is horrible from this point on…
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by FlyingHamster on Nov 5, 2011 6:21 AM PDT up reply actions
No BD'ing for NUFC
However, Drenthe and Coleman look to be good shouts considering their upcoming game against Wolves at home. They both look solid out there.
My "Team Matahara"
Playing:
DDG
Verm, Fabio, Savic
Silva, VDV, Ramsey, O’Hara
Kun, Suarez, Mata
Cabaye off injured
Here’s hoping he gets fit over the international break. Would love to see NUFC with Cabaye vs. MAC
Cabaye’s out already? Fortunately I didn’t keep him; didn’t keep R Taylor either…
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Yea groin problem I think.. Dan gosling on for him..
by brent on Nov 5, 2011 6:25 AM PDT via iPhone app up reply actions
A belated "Good Morning" to you
C’mon you Magpies!!!! And my team (seriously unbalanced, I know)
DDG
Savic Fabio Brown
Silva VdV Ramsey Herd
RvP Agüero Agbonlahor
Lots have Cabaye, including top of my private league. Well pleased.
by Salop on Nov 5, 2011 6:30 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Sniff, cough, yawn and groan....
Sorry guys, I’ll have to leave you to it today; I’m not at all well and I’m gigging tonight so I’m gonna have to try for a couple of hours sleep. My team for what it’s worth:
Hennessey
Enrique / P.Jones / Verm
Cabaye / Y.Toure / Ramires / Petrov
Sturridge / Kun / Bent
Enjoy the games guys. CJ.×.
'If there's a God, he is laughing at us, and our football team.'
by Chris Jones (4real) on Nov 5, 2011 6:28 AM PDT reply actions
Cheers man.
'If there's a God, he is laughing at us, and our football team.'
by Chris Jones (4real) on Nov 5, 2011 6:29 AM PDT up reply actions
More chance with the gig with our luck recently.
'If there's a God, he is laughing at us, and our football team.'
by Chris Jones (4real) on Nov 5, 2011 6:30 AM PDT up reply actions
Here you go…..
44:35 The ball is delivered by Sylvain Marveaux.
by Salop on Nov 5, 2011 6:35 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Morning from CT
hi everyone. good to be back chatting after a nightmarish 5 days of blackouts in CT because of that freakish snow storm. Who would have guessed – a White Halloween.
Yes … one of the richest states in the US and it took five days to resume power. Felt like a third world country for awhile – no heat, no hot water, no power and worst – no wifi!
Drenthe from a cross after a corner.
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by FlyingHamster on Nov 5, 2011 6:36 AM PDT up reply actions
Drenthe is leeching SP from Baines.
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by FlyingHamster on Nov 5, 2011 6:38 AM PDT up reply actions
He was a monster at La Liga fantasy last season, as he was listed as left-back but plays at left midfield. Until he argued his way out of first team, that is.
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by FlyingHamster on Nov 5, 2011 6:39 AM PDT up reply actions
O/T Any advice on getting footie tickets in Span?
Planning a last minute trip to Spain around Thanksgving time. Can anyone recommend good ways to getting footie tickets – either while still in US or on the ground? Thinking Camp Nou and San Bernabeau.
It is expensive
But I’ve gotten in touch with my hotel concierge before arriving and they’ve been able to do the trick in England (Arsenal) and Argentina (San Lorenzo vs Boca Juniors)
When I went to Barcelona...
I was able to go see a Barca game. It was an incredible experience. It was very easy in Barcelona, we went on a tour saw the stadium and then got tickets while we were at the stadium. You may want to go through the team’s website, it could give you a good idea of how much tickets cost and where you could sit.
Enjoy, definitely a great way to see the culture! Make sure to have some Tapas, although you won’t have much of a choice…
by Douchebag United on Nov 5, 2011 6:44 AM PDT up reply actions
From what I remember
Of course check the web, I had internet access while I was there so I was able to research!
by Douchebag United on Nov 5, 2011 9:09 AM PDT up reply actions
I didn’t expect three goals in the first half, when in the last 4 games between these sides there were only 8 goals.
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Agreed
The biggest problem with NUFC is trying to figure out who is going to score for them from week to week. Ba has had some big matches but the other goals seem to come from very random places.
ESPN says there are no stars in Newcastle, but they get things done through teamwork, which is frustrating for fantasy players…
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by FlyingHamster on Nov 5, 2011 6:40 AM PDT up reply actions
glad I avoided this game
So far…
by kendomedalaha on Nov 5, 2011 6:39 AM PDT via iPhone app reply actions
If he’s taking set pieces, perhaps 10 is pretty cheap, think Silva-like.
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by FlyingHamster on Nov 5, 2011 6:43 AM PDT up reply actions
The Dutch are really proliferating their footballing talents throughout Europe, unlike the Spanish, whose talent mainly reside in Spain…
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No money to be made playing in Holland
The country is just too small – not enough international TV money, etc.
Sure, but you sort of have to wonder if the likes of Xavi and Iniesta can be who they are in other countries.
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by FlyingHamster on Nov 5, 2011 6:46 AM PDT up reply actions
Also have to argue whether Messi is truly better than Ronaldo if the latter had succeeded in two clubs in two countries while the former can be said to depend on Xavi and Iniesta to shine.
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by FlyingHamster on Nov 5, 2011 6:49 AM PDT up reply actions
pondered for ages over Ryan Taylor
Went for Ramsey :(
by kendomedalaha on Nov 5, 2011 6:44 AM PDT via iPhone app reply actions
Join the same club here!
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by FlyingHamster on Nov 5, 2011 6:46 AM PDT up reply actions
Won't Fellaini be back after the International break?
What was the nature of his suspension? 1 match or 3?
Tough to predict EVE midfield with all healthy/eligible
Could be that Rodwell and Fellaini will start together – it has happened a few times in a row
-14 right there, still can’t beat DDG though.
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by FlyingHamster on Nov 5, 2011 6:57 AM PDT up reply actions
could be new record
for DF negative points LOL
by Mount Prospect Wednesday on Nov 5, 2011 6:58 AM PDT up reply actions
will kieran gibbs be back after the break?
by Mount Prospect Wednesday on Nov 5, 2011 6:56 AM PDT reply actions
Don't know how...
Everton are going to survive with Heitinga in the lineup…
by Douchebag United on Nov 5, 2011 7:01 AM PDT reply actions
You are correct sir!
Thanks for the help…
by Douchebag United on Nov 5, 2011 7:04 AM PDT reply actions
This is the last time im going for French names that sound good.. Marveaux barely did a thing in the time he was on!
by brent on Nov 5, 2011 7:05 AM PDT via iPhone app reply actions
He’s Obertan II, what do you expect?
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by FlyingHamster on Nov 5, 2011 7:06 AM PDT up reply actions
But it takes time to learn the move Assist, perhaps by Level 52, in Obertan’s case?
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by FlyingHamster on Nov 5, 2011 7:08 AM PDT up reply actions
Fabio bench! Evra back from funeral. Gutted.
by Salop on Nov 5, 2011 7:32 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I'm going to start an Occupy Newcastle until...
Ben Arfa starts rgularly!!
Hell no we won’t go!
by Douchebag United on Nov 5, 2011 7:07 AM PDT reply actions
Arsenal~
Arsenal: Szczesny, Jenkinson, Vermaelen, Koscielny, Andre Santos, Song, Ramsey, Arteta, Walcott, Gervinho, Van Persie
Substitutes: Fabianski, Djourou, Mertesacker, Benayoun, Rosicky, Arshavin, Park
by Kazzman Petrelli on Nov 5, 2011 7:09 AM PDT reply actions
Could have gone with Welbeck, but wasn’t sure if he would start. The extra 3 million could have moved me to Ramires…
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by FlyingHamster on Nov 5, 2011 7:12 AM PDT up reply actions
Any early BD candidates?
i wanna make some change and go to sleep….in Cali here, been waking up at 5am every morning this week! haha
Liverpool Line-up~
Liverpool team v Swansea: Reina, Johnson, Enrique, Agger, Skrtel, Lucas, Adam, Downing, Henderson, Carroll, Suarez
by Kazzman Petrelli on Nov 5, 2011 7:12 AM PDT reply actions
Villa~
Aston Villa team v Norwich: Given, Hutton, Dunne, Collins, Warnock; Petrov, Herd, N’Zogbia, Agbonlahor, Heskey, Bent.
by Kazzman Petrelli on Nov 5, 2011 7:12 AM PDT reply actions
Apparently...
It’s that age old rule that every fifth game the Keeper needs a rest…
WTF?!!!
by Douchebag United on Nov 5, 2011 7:15 AM PDT up reply actions
No Odemwingie for WBA
Arsenal supporters (and owners of Jenkinson/Verm/Santos) breath a sigh of relief
Who’s Torres?
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by FlyingHamster on Nov 5, 2011 7:17 AM PDT up reply actions
No Fabio
I don’t care if this is the 25th anniversary SAF is pissing me off!
by Douchebag United on Nov 5, 2011 7:18 AM PDT reply actions
Norwich~
Ruddy, R. Martin, Johnson, Morison, Holt, Pilkington, Hoolahan, Bennett, Barnett, Tierney, Naughton.
by Kazzman Petrelli on Nov 5, 2011 7:19 AM PDT reply actions
about 20 mins in, injured
apparently a chronic thing
by Mount Prospect Wednesday on Nov 5, 2011 7:21 AM PDT up reply actions
Blackburn~
Robinson, Lowe, Samba, Givet, Olsson, Rochina Nzonzi, Pedersen, Hoilett, Formica, Yakubu
by Kazzman Petrelli on Nov 5, 2011 7:21 AM PDT reply actions
Swansea~
Vorm, Rangel, Monk, Williams, Taylor, Gower, Britton, Allen, Routledge, Graham, Dyer
by Kazzman Petrelli on Nov 5, 2011 7:22 AM PDT reply actions
Rovers Line-up
ROVERS: Robinson, Olsson,Samba,Givet,Lowe- Pedersen,Nzonzi-Rochina,Hoilett,Formica-Yakubu
what's with evra??
WTH Why is evra playing? Who was the douche who said that he had to attend to some dead family member?!
yeah exactly. -.-
this is so frustrating!!
i know….its not like Evra is United’s secret ace or something…..
by asm on Nov 5, 2011 7:24 AM PDT up reply actions
Chelsea Line-up
CHELSEA Cech; Ivanovic, Alex, Terry ©, Cole; Ramires, Mikel, Lampard, Mata, Malouda, Sturridge
No Torres despite Drogs still being suspended
that evra thing is mystifying
who the hell cancels attending his brother’s funeral at the last moment! LOL
by Mount Prospect Wednesday on Nov 5, 2011 7:23 AM PDT reply actions
What’s a Torres?
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by FlyingHamster on Nov 5, 2011 7:25 AM PDT up reply actions
Liverpool Line-up
LPOOL Reina, Johnson, Jose Enrique, Agger, Skrtel, Henderson, Downing, Lucas, Adam, Suarez, Carroll
he'd be cheating or something.
or he’d have a shitty team
doubt it
lots of active managers on fabio, torres. lots of longterm holders of DDG.
by Mount Prospect Wednesday on Nov 5, 2011 7:27 AM PDT up reply actions
Sunderland~
Westwood, Bardsley, Richardson, Turner, Brown, Sessegnon, Larsson, Cattermole, Colback, Bendtner, Wickham
by Kazzman Petrelli on Nov 5, 2011 7:25 AM PDT reply actions
if cabaye is out
who takes over his place in newcastle?
Gurie is taking the corner.
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by FlyingHamster on Nov 5, 2011 7:28 AM PDT up reply actions
The week is gone
who else is with me that this week is dead? I have ddg and fabio. in my mini league, my opponent has jack rodwell. Seriously?! jack rodwell?!
so its that suck? cos im not watching the match. luckily i dont have him
by Michael Widjaja on Nov 5, 2011 7:29 AM PDT up reply actions
Fabio
Were there any defender options this week that would have been as cheap as Fabio?
SCs? if u mean shot on target i don't think so, i watched the match.
Also it’s not an assist, rodwell’s goal came from the corner which i believe baines took.
That was Drenthe in the corner I believe.
He is being listed with the assist on soccernet and that is who i thought took it as well.
West Brom line ups
West Brom: Foster, Reid, McAuley, Olsson, Jones, Morrison, Dorrans, Brunt, Cox, Gera, Thomas.
Subs: Fulop, Tchoyi, Shorey, Mulumbu, Dawson, Thorne, Fortune.
Ex post facto evaluations of our fantasy choices are rather interesting. I personally only blame probability.
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That as well
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by FlyingHamster on Nov 5, 2011 7:36 AM PDT up reply actions
Ba either score hat-tricks, or not at all.
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by FlyingHamster on Nov 5, 2011 7:38 AM PDT up reply actions
What say you that Newcastle could weather the next few fixtures still undefeated? IF they do, would that mean they are CL material?
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Seems unlikely that they'll get a point @MAC
Could happen but there’s an incredible skill difference
Guess it’s a test of their true capabilities then. Always liked the workman ethnics winning out against star powers.
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by FlyingHamster on Nov 5, 2011 7:42 AM PDT up reply actions
inappropriate
what kind of person to miss his brother funeral. GRRRRRR
he has 23 siblings
maybe he doesnt care so much
by kareem_cabbar on Nov 5, 2011 7:43 AM PDT up reply actions
I am confused, is it a brother, or a grandma?
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by FlyingHamster on Nov 5, 2011 7:43 AM PDT up reply actions
Fabio
This is crazy..got a zero from cabaye,fabio and DDG..would settle for 60 pts this week
I am surprised no one complained about Evans not starting.
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SAF did say Rio is not going to start every game, and I believe Rio started the CL game mid-week.
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by FlyingHamster on Nov 5, 2011 7:53 AM PDT up reply actions
But you know, Real brought all of these talents, and they don’t get the time to show off their stuff, their prices will go down and other teams could buy them cheap.
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by FlyingHamster on Nov 5, 2011 7:56 AM PDT up reply actions
Drenthe is technically a Real player.
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by FlyingHamster on Nov 5, 2011 7:58 AM PDT up reply actions
that's what they need
more talent.
by Mount Prospect Wednesday on Nov 5, 2011 7:54 AM PDT up reply actions
Not sure where he’d play. He’d just be a back-up for Ronaldo.
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by FlyingHamster on Nov 5, 2011 7:54 AM PDT up reply actions
Bannan not even on bench
I’m made one good decision this week by not adding him.
Good Morning
Good morning all, actually got some sleep for once! Apparently needed a bit more after spending the first 5 or so minutes thinking “Wolves is playing?”
My Team
My team this week:
Krul
Vermaelen / Vidic / Williams
Silva / VdV / Cabaye / Herd
Aguero / Suarez / Andrew Johnson
Looking good so far except the fact that Cabaye had to come off after 38 minutes.
Ferdinand & Vidic
First time this pair starting for a PL match? damn, i missed watching both of them playing
How do you know that SAF is lying?
His lips are moving.
Dropped evans and fabio this morning. ALMOST dropped DDG but thought it seemed silly to give up a 100% discount for one week. So I kept him in both my a and b team. Probably not a big deal given all the zeros I am seeing.
Oh, and I thought about Pimp for ONE minute then decided against it. See he is on the bench.
I am good enough to see through it, luckily.
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by FlyingHamster on Nov 5, 2011 8:09 AM PDT up reply actions
Almost switched to Fabio late last night but it was so late in the night that I was too tired to reshuffle my team. Came out on the lucky side!
by Rider of Rohan on Nov 5, 2011 8:10 AM PDT up reply actions
Mikel
Does everyone remember the huge controversy when Chelsea swooped in and got him from United late? Seems like much ado about nothing at this point doesn’t it?
He could have been better with Mr. Alex’s teachings.
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by FlyingHamster on Nov 5, 2011 8:10 AM PDT up reply actions
But he’s technically just another Carrick.
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by FlyingHamster on Nov 5, 2011 8:10 AM PDT up reply actions
OK, maybe worse than Carrick.
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by FlyingHamster on Nov 5, 2011 8:11 AM PDT up reply actions
O'Shea
If o’shea is playing, Sunderland back 4 would be all from Man Utd
I'm in trouble
No show for
DDG, Fabio, Torres. Torres should’ve been dead.
by Joohyun Ryan Lee on Nov 5, 2011 8:12 AM PDT reply actions
Torres has been a no-show
regardless of whether he has been on the pitch or not – not sure why that should be a surprise ;-)
Cech
i guess he is just sick of the back 4 in front of him so wanted to go off anyways
thats the 11th time liverpool have hit the woodwork
next to that is man city on 6 ,lady luck is furiously booing liverpool it seems
RVP goal
Walcott had a shot saved and RVP pounced on that rebound..easy goal
Pilkington scores
with a brilliant free kick
Goes to show that men are more than statistics. Individual brilliant/failure makes these sort of analysis rather meaningless…
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by FlyingHamster on Nov 5, 2011 8:29 AM PDT up reply actions
@ the oval
In belfast watching Glentoran keep me posted guys!
by kendomedalaha on Nov 5, 2011 8:29 AM PDT via iPhone app reply actions
Would Rooney goes from striker to defensive midfield like Alan Smith?
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Hard to imagine that continuing on an ongoing basis
but certainly seems that way in the short term, doesn’t it?
Fabio==>Vermaelen...Huge 4 Me
Now, let’s get a CS, Gunners!
by The Relegated on Nov 5, 2011 8:45 AM PDT via iPhone app reply actions
RvP
Should we that don’t have rvp barndoor him? even at his curent cost?
Really a BS OG
That should be Welbeck’s goal not Wes Brown…
by Douchebag United on Nov 5, 2011 8:48 AM PDT reply actions
Not the way I see it.
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by FlyingHamster on Nov 5, 2011 8:50 AM PDT up reply actions
Own Goal -3
Like a yellow card, only much more embarrassing. Hopefully he pulls a Fabio and gets a zero!
by The Relegated on Nov 5, 2011 8:53 AM PDT via iPhone app up reply actions
You know, is it too much to ask to have more then one good week for once? It feels like I mine aswell just randomly pick 11 players instead of actually try. Apparently I’m not going to get even close to last year’s 2000ish range, maybe 20,000ish range sigh
Long season...
It’s about the ebbs and flows of the game. Keep one week in perspective.
by Douchebag United on Nov 5, 2011 8:52 AM PDT up reply actions
Don’t think you are the only one languishing in those dark places. Most of us think too much into a game of chance, and let those people who had triple up on Man City and Man United early got ahead of us…
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by FlyingHamster on Nov 5, 2011 8:53 AM PDT up reply actions
Verm for the BD...
That was easy… People considering Wigan next week? Maybe Stoke?
by Douchebag United on Nov 5, 2011 8:53 AM PDT reply actions
probably Stoke, have to see if Wigan can do anything half decent this week first to think about them
Moses has actually done decent points without a goal or an assist.
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by FlyingHamster on Nov 5, 2011 8:57 AM PDT up reply actions
I think there was a stat something about Moses having the most shots so far without a goal (32) iirc
What's up with DiSanto?
I know he was lighting it up early in the season but seems to have quieted down. Any thoughts on him? Could be a great cheap Striker option…
by Douchebag United on Nov 5, 2011 9:02 AM PDT up reply actions
Walters looks like a good buy for next weekend...
How’s Etherington doing this year?
by Douchebag United on Nov 5, 2011 8:59 AM PDT up reply actions
After losing penalty duties to Walters and sharing kicks with Pennant, he’s down to pretty unpickable.
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by FlyingHamster on Nov 5, 2011 9:00 AM PDT up reply actions
RVP
RVP always got things going when everything is not going well
and AVB. If it was McLeish (lawls) I could understand it, but you’d think AVB would at least get the attacking players doing well
Completely agree
He has the wrong players to play his preferred defensive system (Terry/Ivanovic/Alex to slow to play a high line) but Mata, Lampard, Malouda, Sturridge, Ramires, etc should be creating more chances and looking more dynamic
Even with the apparent OG
I’ll have a hard time selling Wes Brown, he’s been an amazing Enabler this year. I’m currently holding on to Wheater as well because he’s been amazing with the BS…
by Douchebag United on Nov 5, 2011 9:05 AM PDT up reply actions
ARRRRRRRGGGGGGGHHHHHHHH Gabby!
I knew he was going to be a good pick this week! The lure of having Little Pea in my line up was just too great and so far nothing!
by Douchebag United on Nov 5, 2011 9:11 AM PDT reply actions
Ramsey has nothing at best.
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by FlyingHamster on Nov 5, 2011 9:13 AM PDT up reply actions
3 Goals...Not Bad, Neal
Finally listening to ur own advice :)
by The Relegated on Nov 5, 2011 9:18 AM PDT via iPhone app up reply actions
1 goal here...
and that one is the OG, there goes all the ground I’ve gained recently…
by Douchebag United on Nov 5, 2011 9:23 AM PDT up reply actions
Congrats Neal...
You seem to be having a banner week… Maybe your kvetching to the Fantasy Gods in your weekly preview did some good?
by Douchebag United on Nov 5, 2011 9:18 AM PDT reply actions
I'm hoping for a Suarez breakthrough...
Taking up a bit of my budget this week…
by Douchebag United on Nov 5, 2011 9:23 AM PDT up reply actions
Not anymore.
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by FlyingHamster on Nov 5, 2011 9:27 AM PDT up reply actions
any assist?
"It's like having how an offense scores runs explained by creationists." -- Christina Kahrl
Can’t believe I dropped taylor and verm :(
by kendomedalaha on Nov 5, 2011 9:32 AM PDT via iPhone app reply actions
RVP
RVP with a goal and two assists(or one)
But how long will he last??
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by FlyingHamster on Nov 5, 2011 9:37 AM PDT up reply actions
Around 10 at this point
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by FlyingHamster on Nov 5, 2011 9:39 AM PDT up reply actions
Citeh!
Hart, Richards, Kolarov, Lescott, Savic, Yaya, Barry, Milner, Silva, Aguero, Dzeko
by Kazzman Petrelli on Nov 5, 2011 9:39 AM PDT reply actions
Why on earth
is Downing still valued at 14.66? He’s had no goals and no assists all season. Winger with no end product so far.
He has lots of crosses.
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by FlyingHamster on Nov 5, 2011 9:41 AM PDT up reply actions
Looked good in the first half but being run over by Swansea in the second half.
Been good on the counter attack though!
by Rider of Rohan on Nov 5, 2011 9:45 AM PDT up reply actions
THIS JUST IN
robin van persie is god in boots.
by Mount Prospect Wednesday on Nov 5, 2011 9:44 AM PDT reply actions
DDG
Will he always share the spoil with Lindagaaaard? I can’t effort Zero wk in/wk out. :( Thinking of switching to Cech @ 8…
I wouldn't go with Cech
He’s been good today but Rovers are terrible and CHE’s defense is not good – this would only be their 2nd CS of the season if it hold up
Choices are ..
- Robinson @ 4 and will reduce more…
- Vorm @ 8 but bad matchups coming up…
- Szczczy @ 6 …
but DDG scored good when he played….
Little Pea = Little POS
What a waste of £12!
by The Relegated on Nov 5, 2011 9:48 AM PDT via iPhone app reply actions
C'mon Sunderland
Ruin SAF’s day just like he ruined thousands of Fantasy days!
by Douchebag United on Nov 5, 2011 9:50 AM PDT reply actions
Here we go
a Second OG from Fabio to cap off my day…
by Douchebag United on Nov 5, 2011 9:52 AM PDT reply actions
de Gea will get 20+ most weeks though.
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by FlyingHamster on Nov 5, 2011 9:55 AM PDT up reply actions
DDG
Lindergaard only replaces DDG when there is an international break, happened before the last one. Reason being is that it wont be getting games for 2-3 weeks if he doesnt play. Just look at midweek games, DDG usually gets his rest. Dont fret people
on DDG
Lindergaard only replaces DDG when there is an international break, happened before the last one. Reason being is that he wont be getting games for 2-3 weeks if he doesnt play. Just look at midweek games, DDG usually gets his rest. Dont fret people
at what point
do they finally wake up from this nightmare and write him off? he will never be a scorer for chelsea.
by Mount Prospect Wednesday on Nov 5, 2011 9:58 AM PDT up reply actions
for a trip to spurs?
their coming strech not so promising
by Mount Prospect Wednesday on Nov 5, 2011 10:03 AM PDT up reply actions
bad week
was gonna pick rodwell to be the enabler and picked Marveaux instead, Fabio doesnt come on until last min, only bright spot was Verm’s goal and CS… spending almost 20M on Demba Ba doesnt help
Bent or Gabby but the away to spurs doesnt look nice
by uncleemperor on Nov 5, 2011 10:02 AM PDT up reply actions
No but Gabby at 9.15 away to Spurs looks pretty solid
Gabby at his “to be” price much less so
by Neal Thurman on Nov 5, 2011 10:03 AM PDT up reply actions
not really sure on tt one, Kyle Walker got pace to match Gabby
by uncleemperor on Nov 5, 2011 10:08 AM PDT up reply actions
I MADE A HUGE MISTAKE
8.5 points from cabaye, marveaux, demba ba
dropped SILVA
thinking of suicide, lol
Lampard
wondered why he doesnt get ppl talking yet?
I thought he had around 16 points; doesn’t really make up his price.
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by FlyingHamster on Nov 5, 2011 10:12 AM PDT up reply actions
BD
unloaded fabio, cabaye, gervinho and suarez
bded: rio, pilkington, morison, dzeko
BD Team
Torres, Brown, B. Foster
by The Relegated on Nov 5, 2011 10:18 AM PDT via iPhone app reply actions
So Silva plays ....
… Thank heavens I kept him in … but who said Evra was off to a funeral ???
Team is
Szezza (CS)
Fabio (played 30 seconds, cheers Evra), Enrique (CS), Savic
Rodwell (15pts), Guthrie (0.5pts), Silva, VDV, Ramsey
Suarez, Aguero
Not too bad then but could be better.
Barn door of:
Szezza
Brown, Verm, Richards
VDV, Silva, Rodwell, Ramires, Herd (filler)
Suarez, Aguero
Only possible pick is HBA...
…to preserve the guaranteed 0.
by The Relegated on Nov 5, 2011 10:22 AM PDT via iPhone app up reply actions
Don’t know if I will keep szczesny in net or not, but I got Verm. I could drop Evans for Rio too. Someone help me out on that one though, as I am not really sure how they fit in the United defense.
Picked up Pilkington for Cabaye but am uncomfortable having szczesny and verm in the back with Pilkington on the fantasy squad too. Kicking around Wes Brown, but I would have to drop Savic. That will depend on how things go later I suppose.
Currently
szczesny
verm/evans/savic
silva/ramsey/ramires/pilkington
Gabby/Suarez/Kun
Needs some work, especially in middle I think. 7m left.
Savic will be back to the bench for vs. NUFC
Kompany was only suspended for one match
by Neal Thurman on Nov 5, 2011 10:23 AM PDT up reply actions
10th minute RC?
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by FlyingHamster on Nov 5, 2011 10:29 AM PDT up reply actions
not sure our predictions would do the reality justice
by Neal Thurman on Nov 5, 2011 10:29 AM PDT up reply actions
Apparently Edwin van der Sar is running the NY Marathon
For all those of you who are interested in what the former Holland and ManYoo keeper is up to these days
Verm, Gabby, Pilkington are all solid bets
by Neal Thurman on Nov 5, 2011 10:33 AM PDT up reply actions
I'm sure he could have continued for a while if he had been interested
Probably wanted to live his life
by Neal Thurman on Nov 5, 2011 10:34 AM PDT up reply actions
79 for me with Savic, Silva, Aguero, and Guedioura still to play
by Neal Thurman on Nov 5, 2011 10:39 AM PDT up reply actions
49 point so far
savic, silva, aguero, and vdv to go
36 points with 5 to go
Could be a whole lot worse.
Absolutely
Mine is 54 with Wheater and O’Hara to go.
For this week’s blunder 3 NUFC players, I am so relieved..
Not yet
Not because I’m in love with him but because I don’t have a replacement in mind yet
by Neal Thurman on Nov 5, 2011 10:51 AM PDT up reply actions
never know what kind of pts VDV can rack up
by uncleemperor on Nov 5, 2011 10:49 AM PDT up reply actions
Dyer
Hadn’t noticed he’s put up some pretty good points the past 3 weeks, over 10+ each time. 2 SOTs each of the past 3, and no goals or assists during this time.
So another Moses? Except that Dyer HAD scored before…
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by FlyingHamster on Nov 5, 2011 10:53 AM PDT up reply actions
We'll see, long way to go
But the early returns from City haven’t been good
by Neal Thurman on Nov 5, 2011 11:02 AM PDT up reply actions
Disappointments So far
- Brown goal should be Wellbeck, but instead wellbeck returns -0.5
- Adam is card magnet (I should know that) >( return 4.0
And of course, DDG not playing…. Fergiefied again!
wasn't a goalline clearance - Brown went up for a header off a corner, it was deflected by Welbeck and then off Brown and then in. W/O Brown it wouldn't have been a goal
by Neal Thurman on Nov 5, 2011 11:15 AM PDT up reply actions
Can be either way....
I see from the highlight angel is Wellbeck headed, deflected to Brown’s shoulder, and went in.
Anyway… it’s -1.0 for Brown and -0.5 for Wellbeck… disappointed… :(
I was in the kitchen
Thought someone knocked on the door but it was Aguero was hitting the post
by Joohyun Ryan Lee on Nov 5, 2011 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions
Traore
I know people aren’t high on him but – for those of you watching – any thoughts on how he’s looked today?
Definitely solid in the real world
In fantasy world, the issue is that he doesn’t get a ton of attacking points and QPR don’t look likely to get a ton of CSs – that makes him pretty questionable as a fantasy play.
by Neal Thurman on Nov 5, 2011 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions
Thanks for the input.
Always on the lookout for cheap wing backs.
Herd
Will he continue to start? looks like McLeish has couple of options there.
by Joohyun Ryan Lee on Nov 5, 2011 11:33 AM PDT reply actions
Hard to say but I'd keep him until we find out something more definitive
Not the worst guy to have as an enabler even if he only MIGHT play
by Neal Thurman on Nov 5, 2011 11:35 AM PDT up reply actions
Yes, I must say
guy looks he isn’t up to the task yet. can’t compare to the bad kompany
by Joohyun Ryan Lee on Nov 5, 2011 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions
He played only a few minutes. A DF has to be on the pitch for at least 75 minutes to get the CS points. (I wish YFF would put that fact on the Rules page).
I did so poorly today that
I desperately want Silva’s GWG to hold up. no more upsets.
by Joohyun Ryan Lee on Nov 5, 2011 11:47 AM PDT up reply actions
Silva
He’s got the best control…touches so clinical
by Joohyun Ryan Lee on Nov 5, 2011 11:45 AM PDT reply actions
Off all the expensive buys by city Silva realy looks like the one that was worth it.
by partly sunny on Nov 5, 2011 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions
I would too but thern there is Super ’’crazy’’ Mario. where does he fit in?
by partly sunny on Nov 5, 2011 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions
Not really rooting - just commenting
Don’t REALLY care but happy to see it competitive
by Neal Thurman on Nov 5, 2011 11:58 AM PDT up reply actions
My week so pathetic
Had Silva around 10. Dropped him last night only to have him playing (and scoring) today. Now I’ve BD’d him at his new “discount” price of 13.08. Pathetic.
The lesson here: NEVER DROP SILVA.
"It's like having how an offense scores runs explained by creationists." -- Christina Kahrl
silva
Has rescued me something today have him @ 8.82
by kendomedalaha on Nov 5, 2011 11:57 AM PDT via iPhone app reply actions
adebayor
Replaced mata for ade
by kendomedalaha on Nov 5, 2011 11:58 AM PDT via iPhone app reply actions
Savic was playing him onside
Assets Liabilities
Kompany Savic
Silva Tevez
by Joohyun Ryan Lee on Nov 5, 2011 12:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Hard to pick someone to like between MAN (they win too much), CHE (just buying it), and MAC (just buying it too)
My only slight interest is for MAC because they haven’t won anything in forever
by Neal Thurman on Nov 5, 2011 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Good ball from Callheroff
Sweet header from Yaya
by Joohyun Ryan Lee on Nov 5, 2011 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Bothroyd
So far 1 G, 2 SOT, 1 A, 1 BS, 5 FW, 0 FC
Lowest points was 3.
He’s hot.
Don't manage alone, pick your players alone.
Lowerst points was 0
week 2 and 8 when he didn’t play
Savic helped him today
by Joohyun Ryan Lee on Nov 5, 2011 12:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Barton is only on 4 YC's for the year
Surprising stat of the day….
tackle won
What is required to get points for TW?
I know what is a takle, just asking if there are any aditional requirements to get the points. Like Succesfull Cross.
Agreed, the trouble they had against fellow bad teams at Loftus Road early were troubling though
by Neal Thurman on Nov 5, 2011 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Those Blackpool guys were exciting to watch
yea…Man’s team
by Joohyun Ryan Lee on Nov 5, 2011 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Is Dzeko worth a BD? Was considering picking him up last night but went with Andrew Johnson instead.
He's young and getting his first EPL start
I wouldn’t write him off just yet. Just not quite ready. Still the right move to start him over Kolo
by Neal Thurman on Nov 5, 2011 12:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Vidic didn’t look like a world beater at first either.
by partly sunny on Nov 5, 2011 12:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Full time
Tough result for QPR who fought hard. City get 3 points despite not playing terribly well on midfield. Just too much talent for City.
QPR
Terrific effort by QPR!
Wonder if they will be able to ride the momentum to Stoke.
I'm heading out
Thanks to everyone for chatting. You are, of course, welcome to continue using the forum to talk amongst yourselves.
What was I thinking
for BDing Verm and PIlkington.
It’s Norwich vs Arsenal!
Don't manage alone, pick your players alone.
Thanks for the chat, Neal.
I find it far more user-friendly than the old one.
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