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Another big game this week for Real Betis as they visit fourth placed Valencia, who have traditionally been the "third" team in spain and will no doubt be looking to regain that mantle from Betis.

Andy Carroll replaces the injured Mario Balotelli for Fulham's game at home to Birmingham this week, with Pablo Zabaleta making a welcome return to the team at right back with Sandro retaining the ball winning mantle. Victor Moses gets a seat on the bench.

A big transfer for Fulham as well this week as they look to bring in Jack Rodwell from their feeder club although its hard to see where Jack will fit into Fulham's team unless Will intends to replace Palacios or Sandro or maybe he will keep all three happy by paying them huge wages ?

Feyenoord shuffle their pack this week as a few injuries and suspension stake their toll.

Looks like Moussa Sissoko may be joining Leicester's push for promotion later in the week.

Orders from Chelsea and Birmingham have arrived safely.

No orders from Mark again and I know last time I spoke to him he said he was too busy to get his orders in so i'm guessing that is still the case. I'm not sure what is best, being too busy like Mark or out of work like me.

Ive put his assistant manager in charge and I will continue to send him "out of credit" turns for awhile or until I hear from him again. Hopefully he will be able to rejoin us in the near future.

Birmingham switch to the MIxed tactical system for their game at Fulham with Van Persie leading the attack flanked by Young and Welbeck on the wings and Nani pulling the strings in midfield.

John Terry returns to Chelsea's team for the visit of Man City this week but still no place in any of the teams for David Luiz who misses out for the second week running.

Could this be the end of his Chelsea career following a £22milliions bid from Man City ?

Ben Foster is dropped to the bench for CSKA as young Thibaut Courtois gets a game under his belt. Calrton Cole is also dropped as Tranquillo Barnetta returns at target man.

Paul Hemmings wrote:

Andy Carroll replaces the injured Mario Balotelli for Fulham's game at home to Birmingham this week, with Pablo Zabaleta making a welcome return to the team at right back with Sandro retaining the ball winning mantle. Victor Moses gets a seat on the bench.

A big transfer for Fulham as well this week as they look to bring in Jack Rodwell from their feeder club although its hard to see where Jack will fit into Fulham's team unless Will intends to replace Palacios or Sandro or maybe he will keep all three happy by paying them huge wages ?

Fulham have quite a tight nit first team squad of only 20 which is currently supplemented by promising youngsters like Moses and weimann but things are a bit thread bare and hopefully jacks versatility will give us plenty of options as well as being able to phase out one or two of the old gaurd

That's the plan anyhow

Paul Hemmings wrote:

Feyenoord shuffle their pack this week as a few injuries and suspension stake their toll.

Looks like Moussa Sissoko may be joining Leicester's push for promotion later in the week.

Just doing my bit for charity, always nice to help those a little less fortunate than ones self

No place this week in Plymouth's team for Sergio Aguero, he wont even be a substitute, Jack Wilshere takes over the target man role and Stevie Ireland returns to the starting lineup as right-sided dynamo as Plymouth move to a four man midfield with Podolski dropped and Robinho upfront on his own.

Anelka, Robinho and Podolski all get starts in the cup though but still no place in the first 18 for Sergio Aguero.

Paul Hemmings wrote:

No place this week in Plymouth's team for Sergio Aguero, he wont even be a substitute, Jack Wilshere takes over the target man role and Stevie Ireland returns to the starting lineup as right-sided dynamo as Plymouth move to a four man midfield with Podolski dropped and Robinho upfront on his own.

Anelka, Robinho and Podolski all get starts in the cup though but still no place in the first 18 for Sergio Aguero.

Hi Paul,

Podolski should be playing as DL in the league according to my turn sheet (should have moved from S2 to DL?)

Any chance you could please check this as keen to have him in at DL?

Thanks

Ben

Ben@Plymouth wrote:

Paul Hemmings wrote:

No place this week in Plymouth's team for Sergio Aguero, he wont even be a substitute, Jack Wilshere takes over the target man role and Stevie Ireland returns to the starting lineup as right-sided dynamo as Plymouth move to a four man midfield with Podolski dropped and Robinho upfront on his own.

Anelka, Robinho and Podolski all get starts in the cup though but still no place in the first 18 for Sergio Aguero.

Hi Paul,

Podolski should be playing as DL in the league according to my turn sheet (should have moved from S2 to DL?)

Any chance you could please check this as keen to have him in at DL?

Thanks

Ben

oh yeah he has just moved to dynamo for the league game my mistake.

Paul Hemmings wrote:

Ben@Plymouth wrote:

Paul Hemmings wrote:

No place this week in Plymouth's team for Sergio Aguero, he wont even be a substitute, Jack Wilshere takes over the target man role and Stevie Ireland returns to the starting lineup as right-sided dynamo as Plymouth move to a four man midfield with Podolski dropped and Robinho upfront on his own.

Anelka, Robinho and Podolski all get starts in the cup though but still no place in the first 18 for Sergio Aguero.

Hi Paul,

Podolski should be playing as DL in the league according to my turn sheet (should have moved from S2 to DL?)

Any chance you could please check this as keen to have him in at DL?

Thanks

Ben

oh yeah he has just moved to dynamo for the league game my mistake.

Perfect thanks!

As for Aguero, thought best to get his TU up before rushing him in. Was tempted by a place on the bench but decided against it.

Always a lot going on at Inter Milan and this week is no different with the imminent transfer out of Antonio Nocerino to Ancona for a deal that includes £8millions and Valerio Verre.

Khedira and Poli start at dynamos for the first team this week.

A nice new long contract for the highly rated youth player Raphael Varane was accepted.

Looks like Gary Medel will be joining Lille later in the week from Boca Juniors for £6millions and Cristian Cuevas will also be leaving to join Feyenoord for £4millions whilst Brazilian international centre back Anderson Dede is joining Boca from Santos for £10millions.

Paul Hemmings wrote:

A nice new long contract for the highly rated youth player Raphael Varane was accepted.

More important than signing a new player!! Nocerino leaving is sad because I rate him but I want to keep the squad lean, invest in my buildings and Verre is a great prospect.

Paul Hemmings wrote:

Looks like Gary Medel will be joining Lille later in the week from Boca Juniors for £6millions and Cristian Cuevas will also be leaving to join Feyenoord for £4millions whilst Brazilian international centre back Anderson Dede is joining Boca from Santos for £10millions.

Balancing the books!!

Paul Hemmings wrote:

Thats okay ... Phil has sent a bank transfer, worrying for a moment.

Cheques also arrived safely from Inter, Plymouth, Watford and Fulham, thankyou very much.

Yeah i always do, much safer then posting a cheque. Hopefully theres no missing pages.

Charlton are moving to a FAS system for their game at Newcastle with Gutierrez and Lucas returning to the side to add steel in midfield with Tevez moving back to target man.

And a new contract for Daniel Sturridge who will be sitting on the bench again.

Quite a bit of interest this week in Ashley Williams.

Looks like Philippe Coutinho will be joining Charlton for £5millions later in the week from their feeder club.

Watford have decided to go with the WHV tactic this week for their game at Everton with McGeady coming into the side on the left and Diaby dropping to the bench.

Looks as if Lewis Holtby will be joining Watford from their feeder club this week for a fee of £3millions.

Ancona have agreed the Nocerino Verre deal with Inter so that should go through later in the week.

Right thats all the dealings entered I'm now going to start the team changes, so everything looks on course for the games to be run tuesday 1000 hours.