The beginning of Segment 2 probably caught many fantasy managers by surprise with late news that David Silva is injured and at first word was he could be out for several weeks.
Silva was hurt in the first half against Manchester United and was subbed out. The extent of his injury was not made known on Physio.com, Fantasy Football Scout, ESPN Soccernet, or most other web sites. Goal.com was the only one Sir John could find that reported the injury in time for managers to make roster adjustments before Week 21 began.
Later in the day, updates on Physio.com and Fantasy Football Scout listed Silva as a slight doubt and 50-50 for the game on Monday against Wigan. If the brilliant midfielder cannot make it back in the lineup this is a blow to fantasy managers who had pegged him for points against Wigan. It also would be, literally a double blow for managers who had designated him as the captain for the week.
Sir John caught the news and made a quick transfer, bringing in Gareth Bale for Silva to get the points from two games Bale is scheduled to play in Week 21 and giving the Welshman a captain’s arm band instead of designating Silva for double points. It was a toss-up between Bale and Van der Vaart. VdV got an assist, so the Dutchie got more fantasy points with the arm band.
If Silva recovers in time for the Wigan match, then all of Sir John's "sky-is-falling" scenario will be useless ruminating. If he can return for Week 22, it will cost a transfer to bring him back on rosters; however, the difference in fantasy competition is usually fortuitous adjustments and the Silva development may be one that proves important at the end of the fantasy competition. We wait to see what the lineup will be 30 minutes before kickoff on Monday.
Yours faithfully,
Sir John
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Posted by Dave Jones on 01/12/2012
I didn't pick any Manchester City players for my squad for the start of segment 2 because they'll miss YY Toure & Kompany! I can see them struggling whilst they adapt to those losses. I picked a few bargains because of the schedules ahead especially in defense which enabled me to pick pricier midfield & striking options.
Good cheap buys:
Lindegaard 4.5M looks like Man Utd's no1 for the rest of the season.
Ciaran Clark 4.8M Villa have a favorable stretch ahead and Clark is being played in midfield & scored in FA Cup game.
Mike Williamson 4.7M is the replacement for the Geordie's Steven Taylor now that his season is over through injury.
Ryan Shotton 4.7M A run of 4 home games in the next 7 for Stoke and Shotton has an eye for goal with 3 already this season and a long throw in that rivals Delap's that could pay dividends for assists.
Philippe Senderos 5.2M is now the preferred partner to Hangeland at Fulham who have a favorable stretch ahead and is a good option at set pieces to score.
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Good luck. With your bargain players you should have budget room for some big point-producers.
City certainly missed Silva today. He is the engine that runs the team. Aguero looked a bit lost without the Spaniard.
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Posted by Zaiyah on 01/18/2012
I thank you humbly for sharing your wisdom. JJWY
Comment: You are more than welcome; however, my wisdom was a bit suspect since Silva ended up playing on Monday.
I transferred him out and decided to gamble on Torres. for this weekend. We'll see if my thinking should have me committed to an asylum.
Sir John
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John Culea is an American living in San Diego who became hooked on football while serving in the Navy for two years in London. A former TV news Emmy award-winning anchor/reporter, John manages the Premier Fantasy league MCMUARTN and goes by the Fantasy honorary title of "Sir John". John is a devoted Chelsea supporter and offers candid, often off-beat commentaries on the Premier League from an American perspective. He invites open discussion on his blog and can be contacted at 
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