GW 26 Matchday Thread

roryc · 11-02-2014 09:16AM #1

Got until 7:30pm tonight to make any last minute transfers. Should have team news by then on the four games being played today, although I can't really see there being any surprises with Terry confirmed out. Luiz should keep his place this week. I only have Marshall and Hazard in today's games and not expecting a clean sheet so would love to see goals in every game! Think I'll be handing the captaincy back to Luis so a quiet game required from Edin...

Mr. Incognito · 11-02-2014 09:23AM

Talk of Liverpool and Fulham being cancelled

Word due at three. I have enough subs to cover it so would love if it happened

CSF · 11-02-2014 09:33AM

I will not be held responsible for my actions if the game gets called off.

Lemlin · 11-02-2014 09:37AM

Mr. Incognito wrote: »

Talk of Liverpool and Fulham being cancelled

Word due at three. I have enough subs to cover it so would love if it happened

With Terry out, I need Noone to play to have enough to cover it. Wouldn't mind at all if its cancelled though. Plenty of people have three Liverpool.

My hope is that Azpi will be rested for Cole. Would hit a couple of my rivals. Can't see it happening as Chelsea are away but I'll have a glimmer of hope until the teams are named.

Mint Sauce · 11-02-2014 09:43AM

I'd have no cover, infact l'd be down to 10 players as Terry also injured. But dont want do do any transfers with these DGWs coming up, and FA Cup next weekend.

So Yaya is geeting the VC incase I should not be the Lappy later.

8-10 · 11-02-2014 09:58AM

I'd be down to 10 also unless I make a -4

roryc · 11-02-2014 11:12AM

Despite having Sturridge and Suarez I would love if the Pool game was called off. I have some bench players I can play, but one look at my main rival's team shows how much of a hole some people could be in. For him and many others, Mignolet is their only keeper. And with SAS up front he would also be down two attackers, with Whittingham, Chambers and Gabbidon his bench warmers. Whittingham is a nailed on 2 pointer and the other two are unlikely to start! Having already made his transfer this week he would be forced to either play with 9 players or take hits to field 11. I would be happy with either

Still don't think it will be called off but here's hoping!

FutureGuy · 11-02-2014 11:31AM

roryc wrote: »

Despite having Sturridge and Suarez I would love if the Pool game was called off. I have some bench players I can play, but one look at my main rival's team shows how much of a hole some people could be in. For him and many others, Mignolet is their only keeper. And with SAS up front he would also be down two attackers, with Whittingham, Chambers and Gabbidon his bench warmers. Whittingham is a nailed on 2 pointer and the other two are unlikely to start! Having already made his transfer this week he would be forced to either play with 9 players or take hits to field 11. I would be happy with either

Still don't think it will be called off but here's hoping!

I've Sturridge and Suarez.

I'd still be able to field eleven but they wouldn't be the greatest players on the planet.

If it does get cancelled, it should be an interesting night for captaincy choices.

OhNooooo14 · 11-02-2014 12:01PM

Is Dzeko due a start tomorrow? Was gonna captain him

Lemlin · 11-02-2014 12:07PM

FutureGuy wrote: »

I've Sturridge and Suarez.

I'd still be able to field eleven but they wouldn't be the greatest players on the planet.

If it does get cancelled, it should be an interesting night for captaincy choices.

I disagree. Most people will just go Hazard.

I think Ade is a decent option though. Newcastle have been brutal at the back and he was decent against Everton.

Cantona's Collars · 11-02-2014 12:24PM

Tube strike postponed.

Dr. Bre · 11-02-2014 12:26PM

i presume people are captaining either hazard or suarez? would ya take a chance on a city player, no goals in last 2 games?

CSF · 11-02-2014 12:30PM

zerks wrote: »

Tube strike postponed.

Really?

amber69 · 11-02-2014 12:32PM

Yeah on sky.. thank fukc

Cantona's Collars · 11-02-2014 12:33PM

CSF wrote: »

Really?

Just announced on SSN.

Lucas Hood · 11-02-2014 12:35PM

https://twitter.com/RobHarris/status/433202060889427969

Caution on Tube strike, @robertrea points out: Although TSSA reported to have called off their strike, still to hear from RMT union

Might not be off just yet.

https://twitter.com/robertrea/status/433202565497372672

People tweeting that the tube strike is off - no, not quite yet. Follow @BBCTomEdwards for the latest on the talks

roryc · 11-02-2014 12:36PM

Thats annoying, could have punished those with 3 Liverpool players, no sub keeper and a weak bench.

Want2know · 11-02-2014 12:37PM

Who would you guys play in goals? I have Mannone & Marshall

I dont think either Mannone or Marshall will keep a clean sheet.
Currently Im thinking Mannone as he should pickup some save points

amber69 · 11-02-2014 12:39PM

Want2know wrote: »

Who would you guys play in goals? I have Mannone & Marshall

I dont think either Mannone or Marshall will keep a clean sheet.
Currently Im thinking Mannone as he should pickup some save points

Id definitely go Marshall city are capable of running riot on any given gameweek

zarquon · 11-02-2014 12:52PM

@BBCTomEdwards
The TSSA union is to suspend its strike on London Underground after reaching a deal over ticket office closures, sources tell PA

Lucas Hood · 11-02-2014 12:54PM

zarquon wrote: »

@BBCTomEdwards
The TSSA union is to suspend its strike on London Underground after reaching a deal over ticket office closures, sources tell PA

The other union hasn't confirmed anything as of yet.

alchemist33 · 11-02-2014 12:59PM

Now I have to be an expert on Industrial Relations to play the game?

Jaysus...

PARlance · 11-02-2014 01:16PM

Lucas Hood wrote: »

The other union hasn't confirmed anything as of yet.

alchemist33 wrote: »

Now I have to be an expert on Industrial Relations to play the game?

Jaysus...

Well if I know my Unions...which I don't but anyway... they'll be knocking off for lunch in about half and hour and there will be no working through that, and they could have a 15 min tee break due... so I make it that they have about 90mins to get a deal

zarquon · 11-02-2014 01:17PM

Lucas Hood wrote: »

The other union hasn't confirmed anything as of yet.

I wouldn't worry too much. Fulham are complete chancers. They played sheffield united during the last strike without issue and Arsenal and westham are playing during the proposed strike also with no talk of postponements.

Fulham knackered themselves during the united game and are trying to take advantage for more recovery time.

There is no way this game should be postponed. By all accounts craven cottage is easier to get to than the emirates so why is there no talk of the arsenal game being postponed?

Mint Sauce · 11-02-2014 01:21PM

Only the TSSA have canceled their action, it will be later this afternoon before the other union announce their plans. Untill then, cant say for certain, weather there will be industial action or not.

PARlance · 11-02-2014 01:25PM

zarquon wrote: »

I wouldn't worry too much. Fulham are complete chancers. They played sheffield united during the last strike without issue and Arsenal and westham are playing during the proposed strike also with no talk of postponements.

Fulham knackered themselves during the united game and are trying to take advantage for more recovery time.

There is no way this game should be postponed. By all accounts craven cottage is easier to get to than the emirates so why is there no talk of the arsenal game being postponed?

Chancers is the word, there may be an argument that there was only a small crowd at the SU game... but they are trying to pull a stroke here.

I know there may be tired bodies, but I don't think their team will be in as good spirit for the remainder of the season, I would want to play the game while they're on a high... It'll never be a good time to play Liverpool.

Mint Sauce · 11-02-2014 01:27PM

zarquon wrote: »

I wouldn't worry too much. Fulham are complete chancers. They played sheffield united during the last strike without issue and Arsenal and westham are playing during the proposed strike also with no talk of postponements.

Fulham knackered themselves during the united game and are trying to take advantage for more recovery time.

There is no way this game should be postponed. By all accounts craven cottage is easier to get to than the emirates so why is there no talk of the arsenal game being postponed?

Fulhams nearest tube station was one of the ones due to be closed, prehaps even the next nearest as well, with the whole line its self (district) having a reduced service. Not sure about the stops/lines around Ashburton Grove.

bangkok · 11-02-2014 01:27PM

suarez captain

wonski · 11-02-2014 01:30PM

Is anyone going to create captain poll today? Need to choose the captain before I leave for work;)
(Don't know how to create a poll, so don't even try)

Lemlin · 11-02-2014 01:37PM

Want2know wrote: »

Who would you guys play in goals? I have Mannone & Marshall

I dont think either Mannone or Marshall will keep a clean sheet.
Currently Im thinking Mannone as he should pickup some save points

Cardiff are the home team but are brutal at the back of late and Villa are nearly better away than they are at home. Beneteke missed a few chances against West Ham at the weekend so should be firing on all cyclinders. City, on the other hand, seem to be missing Aguero and are struggling.

I wouldn't like to be in your predicament to be honest but if I was I have to say I'd take more of a chance on Mannone. He's been scoring well and should get save points at least.

GLaDOS · 11-02-2014 01:44PM

Brought in Speroni for Mcgregor because I didn't want to risk Mannone against City at home

Have Suarez, Sturridge and Sterling (The SSS) so praying the game goes ahead.

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