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carlcon wrote: »

A warrant has been issued for Pienaar because he never showed up to court for questioning about who was driving his car when it was caught speeding.

I wonder if that means he's effed for the DGW?

Seems like he'll be okay

http://www.kickoff.com/news/28112/steven-pienaar-warrant-withdrawn.php

The warrant for Steven Pienaar's arrest for alleged outstanding speeding fines has been withdrawn, KickOff.com can reveal.

News coming out of the Bafana Bafana midfielder's camp is that the issue is now in the hands of Pienaar's lawyer.

Media reports alleged that Pienaar was caught speeding twice in 11 days, on the same road, and he was said to have dodged a court date.

The warrant was issued on Monday and according to UK law Pienaar was obliged to let authorities know who was behind the wheel.

But news of the warrant for his arrest caught the Everton star by surprise – he had no idea that there were alleged outstanding speeding fines.

Yup. Mata was always in my plans long before the Barca games, but now there's no way. I was contemplating a 4 point hit to get him in if they got knocked out tonight, but now I'll do without him.

No news, but you would imagine he would almost literally be wrapped in cotton wool till the final.

The concern I have is that with so many players ruled out of the final already the last thing they'll want is Lampard or Mata missing. I think they'll get a few minutes to keep them ticking over but I really doubt that they'll be getting the whole 90.

Some of the players will be doing their utmost to get into the team for the final and they might be the players to pick. The likes of Cole, Lampard and Mata are pretty much guaranteed a spot and as such I can't see them being any use over the next few weeks. They won't commit to every tackle for fear of getting injured and being ruled out that way.

Just in case the congestion of games wasn't clear for others

Chelsea v QPR Sun 29 Apr 13:30

Chelsea v Newcastle Wed 2 May 19:45

Chelsea v Liverpool (FA Cup) Sat 5 May 17:15

Liverpool v Chelsea Tue 8 May 20:00



You won't see 4 games in 10 days too often in modern football.

Since when did BAE only have a "25% chance of playing"??? :eek:

carlcon wrote: »

Ah Jebus, I can't get a break here. Arteta getting injured when I most needed him, Walcott remembering he's made of glass, then Senderos deciding he's going to play again and score 11 point on my bench, now BAE gone.

Looks like I need that 4 point hit after all.

I'm right in thinking Senderos only played because Kelly was out, and will be back on the bench for the DGW, right?

Yea he'll probably be back on the bench.

My team is disintegrating. BAE out. Walcott gone. Santon will probably be back on the bench. Transferred Rooney out and stuck with RVP.

My transfers for next week are huge. Gonna have to really think them through. I've fallen to 4,000 overall. My worst ranking in over 7 gameweeks. I need a big score this week to get back on track.

Anyone thinking Bosingwa?

Ramires may be a good shout - on form and likely to be played so others can rest for the CL final.

Already taken a 4-point hit to get Jelavic and Dempsey in, so BAE can sit in my team with Kompany ready to come in as first sub

No way am I taking a points hit for a defender

DazzlerIE wrote: »

Already taken a 4-point hit to get Jelavic and Dempsey in, so BAE can sit in my team with Kompany ready to come in as first sub

No way am I taking a points hit for a defender

I'm the same, already taken a 4 point hit to get in players, Cahill and BAE will prob just have to sit on the bench.

DazzlerIE wrote: »

Already taken a 4-point hit to get Jelavic and Dempsey in, so BAE can sit in my team with Kompany ready to come in as first sub

No way am I taking a points hit for a defender

I'd consider a dgw defender you fancy to get a cs. that's 8 pts if they keep one, more if they manage 2. versus a 4 pt hit. kompany may keep a cs but I'd be highly surprised, so that'd be likely 1-2 pts. Everton def's are my punt. plus they've got wolves the week after, followed by home to Newcastle. jagielka would be a solid bet, pretty much guaranteed starter, might even grab a goal over the remaining fixtures, hibbert also showed he's a threat, 2 assists against United, and he costs peanuts. would also leave you some spare £, for transfers gw37/38 (get in Nani maybe???) Anyway just offering some ideas, I know you're near the top, would be sweet to see a Boardsie go all the way...

billymitchell wrote: »

It's wildcard time

give ya 2 euro for it

DazzlerIE wrote: »

manual_man wrote: »

I'd consider a dgw defender you fancy to get a cs. that's 8 pts if they keep one, more if they manage 2. versus a 4 pt hit. kompany may keep a cs but I'd be highly surprised, so that'd be likely 1-2 pts. Everton def's are my punt. plus they've got wolves the week after, followed by home to Newcastle. jagielka would be a solid bet, pretty much guaranteed starter, might even grab a goal over the remaining fixtures, hibbert also showed he's a threat, 2 assists against United, and he costs peanuts. would also leave you some spare £, for transfers gw37/38 (get in Nani maybe???) Anyway just offering some ideas, I know you're near the top, would be sweet to see a Boardsie go all the way...

That's some mighty fine arm twisting there

Making me rethink

:pac:

Go for it!!

alchemist33 wrote: »

Ramires may be a good shout - on form and likely to be played so others can rest for the CL final.

He has woeful league form and the CL Final's not for a good few weeks yet. Just checked his stats there - he hasn't scored more than 3 points in a game since January and has scored 3 points total in his last 4 games.

carlcon wrote: »

So is it excitement or dread tonight?

From a money league point of view I wish the DGW was behind us. Am ahead at the mo, and by a bit in 2 of the 3 I'm in but this week has the potential to screw things up.

From a game point of view though its been the most enjoyable for a while. First week in ages I'm still v undecided on Friday night as to how many transfers to make, who tto transfer, who to captain and who to bench. Most, if not all of the last 6-7 weeks there was barely a decision to be madel.

Biggest pain in the ass though, is no early game tomorrow. Hate that

Nani a doubt now limped out of training

manual_man wrote: »

Lads if you were to pick one of these to start who would it be Valencia/Kompany/Albrighton/RVP thanks

RVP,purely on the penalty factor

anybody know of any Chelsea players likely to play both games?

manual_man wrote: »

JT

Cheers

what about Bosingwa?