TFF chit chat 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th January

[Eddie Elbows]

United XI vs Reading: Romero, Dalot, Young, Jones, Darmian, Fred, Pereira, McTominay, Mata, Sanchez, Lukaku.

WEST HAM XI:
Adrian, Antonio, Diop, Ogbonna, Masuaku Rice, Obiang, Nasri, Diangana, Arnautovic, Xande Silva.


Looking elsewhere at the early kick offs Wilson not in the squad for Bournemouth.

Lot's of rumours he's off to Chelsea.

[Eddie Elbows]

Just as a matter of interest and take what you will from this, my best team that didn't have anybody playing last night only dropped 90 odd places from 353rd to 448th which would indicate Kane is rather lightly selected by those in and around me.

[SPR]

Problem with Lukaku/ Sanchez is it feels like it could be a one game punt.

[LenH]

Anyone know if it’s a full strength Reading team? Don’t know whether to gamble or go with my planned move to swap Kane to aubameyang for a 2-0

Do both as Aub plays later? 1 extra transfer for a potential points bonanza.

But if Aub doesn't play you're left with Lukaku and no Kane for next weeks clash

Man U are on form and play first the next week so only a medium sized sofa/cajones combo required to hold fire another week (if Lukaku starts) - or other 2 for 0s are available!

Reading are next to bottom of the Championship and only have 2 draws (+3 defeats) in their last 5. Conceded 41 in 26 league games. Looks a moderately strong Reading team but even their first choice XI should get swept aside. I'm on.

Oh christ, you talked me in to it murf (and brencarr)!

[ChazzyAthletic]

Anyone know if it’s a full strength Reading team? Don’t know whether to gamble or go with my planned move to swap Kane to aubameyang for a 2-0

Do both as Aub plays later? 1 extra transfer for a potential points bonanza.

But if Aub doesn't play you're left with Lukaku and no Kane for next weeks clash

Man U are on form and play first the next week so only a medium sized sofa/cajones combo required to hold fire another week (if Lukaku starts) - or other 2 for 0s are available!

Reading are next to bottom of the Championship and only have 2 draws (+3 defeats) in their last 5. Conceded 41 in 26 league games. Looks a moderately strong Reading team but even their first choice XI should get swept aside. I'm on.

Oh christ, you talked me in to it murf (and brencarr)!

I’ve done this too...

[Lucky]

United XI vs Reading: Romero, Dalot, Young, Jones, Darmian, Fred, Pereira, McTominay, Mata, Sanchez, Lukaku.

WEST HAM XI:
Adrian, Antonio, Diop, Ogbonna, Masuaku Rice, Obiang, Nasri, Diangana, Arnautovic, Xande Silva.


Looking elsewhere at the early kick offs Wilson not in the squad for Bournemouth.

Lot's of rumours he's off to Chelsea.

Not so sure, at least not in January. I believe more in the rumour of the swap loan deal Morata / Higuaín.

[brencarr]

Well - here we go - strap in

[Dr Van Nostrand]

Get in Arnie pays off already!

[brencarr]

Angelo Ogbonna's effort appears to come off the Blues' keeper's head and, there is Austrian Marko Arnautovic to finish off from close range.

[Jamjack]

Ok - in my 6 teams I have brought in 4 Arnautovics and 3 Lukakus .... fortune favours the brave and all that.

... or a fool and his money etc.

Nice. I went long on Arnautovic exclusively so I’m feeling clever (until Luka scores 4). With credit and thanks to Darbyand for making a comment last night that changed my mind on my original plan to sit on my hands

[brencarr]

Arnie now off - it was a short-lived victory

[SPR]

Mata steals penalty from Lukaku and scores

[happyhoppy]

Ok - in my 6 teams I have brought in 4 Arnautovics and 3 Lukakus .... fortune favours the brave and all that.

... or a fool and his money etc.

Nice. I went long on Arnautovic exclusively so I’m feeling clever (until Luka scores 4). With credit and thanks to Darbyand for making a comment last night that changed my mind on my original plan to sit on my hands

And The god of Smug looked down upon ye and said the lord giveth and the lord taketh away.

[buttonphobic]

Still don't think VAR should be used to determin judgement type offences like fouls in the pen area

[Jamjack]

Arnie now off - it was a short-lived victory

Between this and the mata (not Luka) pen, the fantasy gods are sticking it to those trying to make a move...

[brencarr]

According to Twitter (so it must be true) it was precautionary and Arnie was NOT happy. Time will tell.

[Jamjack]

Ok - in my 6 teams I have brought in 4 Arnautovics and 3 Lukakus .... fortune favours the brave and all that.

... or a fool and his money etc.

Nice. I went long on Arnautovic exclusively so I’m feeling clever (until Luka scores 4). With credit and thanks to Darbyand for making a comment last night that changed my mind on my original plan to sit on my hands

And The god of Smug looked down upon ye and said the lord giveth and the lord taketh away.

[edmo33]

Arnie now off - it was a short-lived victory

Glad i did nothing

[Eddie Elbows]

United XI vs Reading: Romero, Dalot, Young, Jones, Darmian, Fred, Pereira, McTominay, Mata, Sanchez, Lukaku.

WEST HAM XI:
Adrian, Antonio, Diop, Ogbonna, Masuaku Rice, Obiang, Nasri, Diangana, Arnautovic, Xande Silva.


Looking elsewhere at the early kick offs Wilson not in the squad for Bournemouth.

Lot's of rumours he's off to Chelsea.

Not so sure, at least not in January. I believe more in the rumour of the swap loan deal Morata / Higuaín.

As I said - rumours largely based around the signing of Solanke.

[murf]

Of all the (non big 6) teams in the league, Bournemouth are probably the ones who least need a big money striker... unless losing one.

[SPR]

Feeling resigned to the Lukaku transfer being a waste, lol.

[ChazzyAthletic]

Feeling resigned to the Lukaku transfer being a waste, lol.

Lukaku 2-0

[Dr Van Nostrand]

Feeling resigned to the Lukaku transfer being a waste, lol.

Spoke too soon scored at the end of half!

[Dr Van Nostrand]

Phew both transfers delivered. Alteast Arnie isn't injured and should start the first game v Arse

[buttonphobic]

Sat on my hands for the first time this season with the Lukaku decision. Hoping those around me have done the same!

[LenH]

Feeling resigned to the Lukaku transfer being a waste, lol.

Lukaku 2-0

Feeling so much better.

Now dare I stick Auba in later for Hazard (if he starts)!

[Jamjack]

Phew both transfers delivered. Alteast Arnie isn't injured and should start the first game v Arse

The Arnie situation does sound totally precautionary from reports I can see. I find that as baffling as Kane coming on last night. Unless Pellegrini thinks the game is done and dusted at 1-0 after 18 minutes! If you were prepared to start Arnie at all, the mindset change is very odd. Least it’s not a wasted transfer!

[ChazzyAthletic]

Feeling resigned to the Lukaku transfer being a waste, lol.

Lukaku 2-0

Feeling so much better.

Now dare I stick Auba in later for Hazard (if he starts)!

Two tfrs two goals, let’s make it three in a row

[Dr Van Nostrand]

Feeling resigned to the Lukaku transfer being a waste, lol.

Lukaku 2-0

Feeling so much better.

Now dare I stick Auba in later for Hazard (if he starts)!

I'm leaning towards KDB as should have a field day at home vs Rotherham

[LenH]

Don't get the extra game though with KDB, if that's your plan.