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Podcast October 4

The ScoutCast – Episode Eighty Three – Kids

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The latest episode, created mid-afternoon today, was not recorded amidst a playground, although, at times, the background noise and smutty innuendo would suggest as much.

While the fruit of our loins play merrily in adjacent rooms, Granville and I retire to find some quiet and systematically pull apart another week of Fantasy football with all the usual regulars thrown in. Granville has a 22-point lead to show for his efforts, while I’m doing all I can to remain calm after what can best be described as a false start. The green arrows are coming. Surely they’re coming?

Join the kindergarten cops via this link or stream the bedtime story using the handy player below…

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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  1. Fellainious Monk
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Ok following on from my last question. Which would you choose?

    A: RVP and Fletch

    B: Aguero and Suarez

    Thanks!

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    1. aree036
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      B

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      1. aree036
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        i mean A

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    2. RedForLife
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      B for explosive!
      A for consistant.

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  2. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    so captaincy choice this week

    a) Hazard
    B) Michu
    c) Ramirez
    d) Berba
    e) RvP
    f) Jelly

    Also, start Rafa or Clyne? If Williams is out I will start both as that would mean a Tate start, and we all know where that will lead

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    1. Acquafresca
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      either Hazard or RVP out of those.

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    2. Jinswick
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      I think it has to be a) or e). I know he has the tougher fixture, but I just feel I can rely on RVP a little more, plus MUN will be looking for a reaction after last w/e, and it looks like both NEW CBs are out.

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    3. chocolove
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      maybe f as punt. 😀

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    4. Zep
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      I'd start Clyne tbh...

      From your options and looking at it from a somewhat negative point of view, I'd say RVP is the least likely to let you down...

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Clybe or Rafa is tough one, I think both will concede, but Rafa may offer more chance of attacking returns

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    5. RedForLife
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      A or E. E for me.
      Rafa for attacking threat. Im afraid Clyne will concede. Even though i'm forced to start him this GW.

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    6. China Mag
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Keep an eye on the team news. If saylor and colo are confirmed out, I will be very worried as a toon fan (and an RVP denier!!)

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        But Mrs. China Mag will be very happy

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        1. China Mag
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          Ha. She is giving the armband to RVP for sure. Nice to have a bit of insurance!!

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    7. aree036
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Whats your opinion of Ramirez as a season long keeper?

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        I have no plans to sell him. But I don't believe in 'season keepers' if a player is not performing he is not worth keeping.

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    8. The One That Got Away
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      B will be a very good differential captaim, imo

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    9. Manamongst
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      B, I have a feeling...

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  3. gunnerboy
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Vorm or Begovic in goal this week?

    Liverpool usually wasteful at home and Begovic will make many saves but will he keep a cleanie?

    Swansea defence hasn't been good lately but will Swansea keep Reading out?

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    1. chocolove
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      vorm

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    2. RedForLife
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      They said the same about Ruddy last week.
      I'd be playing Vorm 100%.

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    3. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      liverpool dont play well against teams that are prepared to sit back and defend-so begovic may not be a bad option either. and we know that reading can score,they just cant win!

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      1. SuperGrover
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Reading can score? Really? They score more than QPR maybe, but this isn't a SOUTH situation. Reading has looked pretty awful offensively in all but two games (CHE, NEW).

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        1. EmreCan Hustle
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          yeah they dont score enough goals but only WBR have managed to get a CS against them!
          Heh..they tend to spoil our fantasy point prospects!

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    4. The One That Got Away
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Vorm

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  4. Nicti
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    WC team of:
    Begovic ( Juss)
    Clyne, Baines, Gibbs, Nelsen, Demel
    Bale, Santi, Pienaar, Ramize, Sterling
    Ba, Jelly, RVP

    Any changes to this WC team? Thxz

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    1. RedForLife
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Looks good.

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    2. aree036
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      juss -> foster if you can afford.

      love the team otherwise apart from a distinct lack of city and one too many everton.

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  5. Arvinator
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    hey guys 🙂 Advice for my 2nd team? I’m planning to keep my transfer this GW. But Im open to suggestions? 🙂 And Captain suggestions? THANKS 😀

    My team:
    Vorm (Cerny
    Baines Mcauley Williams (Mccartney Baker)
    Hazard Fellaini Pienaar Toure (Guthrie)
    RVP Tevez Fletcher

    THANKS AGAIN 🙂

    Didnt get any repplies yesterday, So im trying again 🙂
    Thanks

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    1. RedForLife
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      That's a shedload of Smiley's!
      Cap RVP or Haz.

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  6. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    So I bit the bullet before the price rise and did Podolski -> Suarez this week. Who would you captain out of this lot? Currently on Bale but will switch to RVP if Collo and Saylor are confirmed out.

    Jaask
    Baines, Hughes, Clyne
    Bale, Barfa, Michu, Pienaar
    RVP, Tevez, Suarez

    Federici, Guthrie, McCartney, Cuellar
    Bank 0.5m, 0 freebies

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Bale or Michu atm.

      Didn't know both were doubtful, thanks for that. If both are out I may switch to RVP, Williamson and Perch are decent but not on the same level and Colo and Saylor

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    2. Acquafresca
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Out of those, gotta be Bale.

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      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Hazard or Bale for you this week Acqa?

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        1. Acquafresca
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          Most likely Bale.

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      2. Zep
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Even after a gruelling 90 minutes tonight?

        I know he's super fit but I'm still a little weary of captaining someone who plays a full game on a Thursday night... only 2 days rest for Sundays game... 😕

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        1. Acquafresca
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          Ermm.. I'm more weary of captaining Hazard tbh. Might just go Ba at 2/1 anytime scoring odds.

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          1. Zep
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 6 months ago

            Hah, yeah I would not go near him tbh...

            Just as risky an option as Michu imo...

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            1. Acquafresca
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 6 months ago

              Wait you talking of Bale or Eden 😯

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              1. Zep
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 6 months ago

                🙂

                I was talking about Eden...

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        2. China Mag
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          Hmmmm. Good point. I might go Lambert then

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        3. Jinswick
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          Also concerned about this. My other contender (RVP) has 2 extra days of rest. Who you plumping for this week Zep?

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          1. Zep
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 6 months ago

            Like China says, I'm waiting on news for Saylor and Colo, if confirmed out then RVP...

            If not, then I'll go Lambert...

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            1. Acquafresca
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 6 months ago

              Podolski -> Lambert yay or nay.

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              1. Zep
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 6 months ago

                If it was for free, then I'd say that would be a good transfer... only because I don't see you regretting having no Arsenal cover this week...

                Use that money wisely to upgrade next week...

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            2. Jinswick
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 6 months ago

              Problem is, I don't think we'll get a confirmation before the deadline, especially since they play on Sunday.

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              1. Zep
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 6 months ago

                Hmmm, Lambert it is then... 🙂

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        4. aree036
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          +1 i reckon bale will be missing a tad of spring in his step

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    3. Crystal Pulis
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      A fully rested Tevez or Bale

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      1. Acquafresca
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        What transfers did you make this week MB?

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        1. Crystal Pulis
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          HBA - Bale
          RVP - Suarez

          Trying to build up my budget a bit b4 I W.C. during the Int. Break. .....and yes...I have decided to go with Roon instead of RVP for MUN cover after i W.C...

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          1. Acquafresca
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 6 months ago

            (C) this week?

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            1. Crystal Pulis
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 6 months ago

              I got some great options to (C) Bale I Hazard I Michu I Suarez....but i might go with Tevez. He might have to prove some stuff to Mancio and SUN get a 5-1 or 6-2 odd beating once in awhile....Plus with Bardsley and possibly Cuellar missing out once again and Bramble playing and Gardner covering the RB....mhhhh...just contemplating....

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    4. China Mag
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      This!! See my reply to JK above on the same subject. I'm on bale (don't have RVP)

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    5. RedForLife
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Currently on Bale c Tevez vc.. but good point made about lack of rest for Gareth. May switch them around.

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      1. J0E
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Bale played 90 mins on sept 20 in the uefa cup... Played on 23 sept in the prem and got 8pts, inc 2 assists. I think he's fit enough to do well against Norwich.

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  7. norab
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    I'm on Bale

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  8. norab
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    do you think having silva, aguero, barfa and ba all in the same team is too much?

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    1. Crystal Pulis
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Not really! ManC has great fixs coming up and NEW fixs greatly improve after GW9. I find it smart

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      1. Acquafresca
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        See above.

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    2. aree036
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      yeh i do. you clearly will be missing cover elsewhere. (though fixtures do lend themselves to keeping silva and aguero)

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  9. Matt
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    I have a choice of defences:
    A) Gibbs; Gallas; Hughes
    B) Baines + 8.2 (Not sure who, hav Clyne and Demel)

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    1. RedForLife
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Tough. It's hard not having Baines, only got him this week and it's hurt not having him and just waiting to see those big scores. B for me just till Eve fixtures turn.

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  10. Drogba "Unstoppable, U…
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Which 2 to bench?

    Ivanovic, baines, cuellar, rangel, hangeland

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Cuellar and Hangeland

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    2. Cluub
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Cuellar and Hangeland

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      1. RedForLife
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        +1.

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    3. norab
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      hang and cuellar pretty confidently for me

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    4. aree036
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      well obviously not the first 2. cuellar and hange

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  11. Cluub
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Would anyone recommend me doing Cazorla-->Bale?

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    1. Anti Top Four
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Both are brilliant, imo

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    2. Crystal Pulis
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      I would recommend having them both in your team.....It's just a matter of finding a way how?! Cheers

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      1. aree036
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        +1

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      2. norab
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        I'm keeping bale and going with silva and bale. arsenal have a bunch of london derby's coming up (wh, QPR, FULL and TOTT) I find these london games are usually pretty tight. After all that clears you could drop silva for caz in gw 13 for his good run from 13-19 where there is only 1 london game. this way you get a great run with silva followed immediately by a great run from caz.

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        1. Crystal Pulis
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          Sounds interesting what you say Norab. I'll personally keep that in mind. Thanks for the input. Cheers..

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    3. Grounderz
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      I wouldn't recommend it, to be honest. I'd keep them both like Mancio said.

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      1. Cluub
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        My thing is is that Gervinho is almost on the same amount of points and is significantly cheaper. I see Bale outscoring Cazorla this season by about 20 points +/- 10. I see Cazorla as more of a Modric-esque type player with just a bit more fantasy potential. Consistent assists and the odd goal here and there.

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        1. Grounderz
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          For me, I pretty much need consistency for my H2H league as I'm falling down the table so I'd definitely keep Cazorla with his consistent assists. Depends on what your objective is, I guess. Since you have both Cazorla and Gervinho, do you have the spares to upgrade Gervinho's spot to Bale?

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          1. Cluub
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 6 months ago

            I don't have Gervinho.

            Current team is this:

            Foster, Bego
            Gibbs, Demel, Hughes, Baines, Cuellar
            Cazorla, Hazard, Michu, Guthrie, Morrison
            RVP, Jelavic, Lambert

            I have 1 FT and was considering Cazorla--Bale seeing as he has the better fixture and I could pick up Gervinho later if he continued to do well as there's not much between the two arsenal men atm

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            1. norab
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 6 months ago

              my answer is yes

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              1. norab
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 6 months ago

                sorry cluub i think i read your transfer backwards earlier

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            2. Grounderz
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 6 months ago

              How about Hazard to Bale if he continues to draw a blank even against Norwich?

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  12. Anti Top Four
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Kindly advise:

    http://fantasy.premierleague.com/my-team

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    1. Cluub
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      That link just connects whoever clicks it with their team. Link your team history.

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      1. Anti Top Four
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        http://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/36284/event-history/6/

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    2. Zep
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      The only advice I can give you is to link your history page...

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      1. Anti Top Four
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks, slow learner I am...

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    3. Zep
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Yes, you're doing very well... keep it up

      What more advice do you need?

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      1. Anti Top Four
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        I've got quite a few injuries, Chelsea touch fixtures, trying to spot the form players before they deliver...considering replacements for Michu, possible hazard or Torres...saving 2 transfers u til after the int'l break...

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        1. Grounderz
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          You're ranked 553 and you still need advice from us lot? 😆 I'd keep Michu for the next two more before dipping into the market for replacements. Yep, saving 2 FTs is actually a very good strategy to prepare what's coming after international break.

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          1. Anti Top Four
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 6 months ago

            Grounderz, it's been a fortunate start so I'm enjoying it atm...self-imposed restrictions have helped - but can have the counter effect as well. Last season, ascended into top 3000 around December...only to descend into follow abyss...

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            1. Grounderz
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 6 months ago

              After seeing your team, let me ask you this. Do you think Suarez will continue his form for the next 6 GWs or stop somewhere before it even hit 6 GWs? Are you keeping Torres?

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  13. Grounderz
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Hello folks, is it a good idea to start Fonte and Hughes together? Got Demel and Clark on the bench but don't think it's any good to start either of them.

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    1. RedForLife
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      I'm doing the same with Hang & Clyne. (Cuellar & Demel benched)

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      1. Grounderz
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Hope that game gets us both cleanies. 😆 I took a peek at your profile and saw that you took a hit. May I ask what are those two moves?

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        1. RedForLife
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          Yeh I did. I needed to strengthen the backline with Saylor Inj. So RVP & Saylor out for Suarez & Baines.

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          1. Grounderz
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 6 months ago

            Yep, definitely need Baines. He looks more and more like a season keeper now. I'm seeing a lot of Suarez love on here lately. Do you think he will go on with the form and get into the dream team? I'll have to see how he goes first. Could go drought again. 😆

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            1. RedForLife
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 6 months ago

              Yeh it's a tough 1. Seems to have found form, and if you were ever going to ditch RVP now is the time with fixtures against him. Can re-assess after a few GW's to see how Suarez goes. Needed Baines though as u say!

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              1. Grounderz
                • 12 Years
                11 years, 6 months ago

                Actually... I want to keep RVP and have him play against Arsenal. 😆 But then again, as you said, coming fixtures are going against him and there are others who could do a better and easier job.

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        2. RedForLife
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          Wow you have taken a few hits so far. How u found them to be working?

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          1. Grounderz
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 6 months ago

            Fletcher's move was definitely working. Bale > Hazard has been a failure since bringing him in on GW3. I took these hits to prepare for what's coming and I was reluctant to use my WC as I'm planning to do it either come December if I'm really desperate. Otherwise, I'm saving it up for a massive DGW.

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            1. RedForLife
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 6 months ago

              Doing the same with my WC. Hoping for a big DGW. Got overun in my ML last season by a killer DGW near the season end. Lucky I held Bale and resisted Hazard. Good luck!

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              1. Grounderz
                • 12 Years
                11 years, 6 months ago

                😀 Thanks. Need that. But Bale now seems to have rediscovered his old form, hitting double figures. Times like these give us headaches and dilemmas... Sigh.

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  14. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    From GW9 onwards, best combo?

    a) Gervinho/Yaya/Walters & Ba
    b) Santi & Lambert/Fletcher
    c) Silva & Lambert

    Jaask, Federici
    Baines, Hughes, Clyne, McCartney, Cuellar
    Bale, Barfa, XXX, Pienaar, Guthrie
    RVP, Tevez, XXX

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    1. aree036
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      It'll almost be december by then

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      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Still Oct actually, but I get your point... 😉

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  15. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    China Mag, are we likely to get Newcastle team news today? Would be good to know before deadline is Colo and Saylor are likely to be out.

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    1. reaitsu_6
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      sorry for bothering. but is it will be a blast if i do this?

      rvp,yaya,rangel > suarez,bale,bainess please give your thought 🙂

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      1. Crystal Pulis
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        I like it, but for no more than -4 hit

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        1. Acquafresca
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          Mancio thoughts on Podolski->Lambert for free?

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          1. Crystal Pulis
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 6 months ago

            Personally I do not fancy Podolski too much. But I shouldn't go without ARS attacking coverage either...Cazorla is my favourite and Gervinho might pay off(big punt)...Lambert has some great fixts coming up and he`s on penos and a lot of direct FK`s, plus SOU always score to any team (they remind me of NOR of last year a bit )...Might be a good transfer short term, but I would prefer sb like Berba instead of Lambert for the long run if you can afford him...

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            1. Acquafresca
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 6 months ago

              The problem is I will want Berba for sure in GW8... not sure how to plan this. And have 2FT atm too.. team linked, if you can find a mastermind transfer plan let me know 🙂

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              1. Crystal Pulis
                • 13 Years
                11 years, 6 months ago

                Mhhhh...Having a look at your team now..
                Great Keeper`s selection (the best IMO)
                Great defensive line..
                Like Tevez and Ba in attack ATM...

                I guess you can save your transfer this week and get Berbs for Podolski and Cazorla for Hazard next... After the two juicy SWA fixts I would personally transform Dyer into Sterling (for the kind LIV fixts) and you might use the money to upgrade somewhere else....Just my thoughts....Good Luck Acqua..

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              2. Crystal Pulis
                • 13 Years
                11 years, 6 months ago

                Having to use(must) 1 FT this week and wanting Berbasoooo bad for GW 8, did you consider doing POD->Berba this week and have 2 freebies during Int. Break???? You can field a decent 3-5-2 this week IMO>...

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    2. Zep
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      I would also like to know this...

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    3. Lateriser 12
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Pardew will give us an idea. The one I really want to know about is the berbman.

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    4. Acquafresca
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      If they're both out I might just have to do Podolski+Hazard -> RVP(C)+Sterling 😆

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      1. Zep
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        You seem to be handicapped by the number of options you have... 🙂

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        1. Acquafresca
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          2FT is way too overwhelming 🙁

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    5. China Mag
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      I doubt it. Pardiola likes to play his cards close to his chest. I should know, as him clearly stating that barfa was going to miss the start of the season lead to marveaux stinking out my team!!

      I would like to think that if both were going to miss out, then we would have rested one of williamson or perchinio last night. But the problem is we really don't have anyone else! Tavernier would have had to have played there, and thats a big ask for a young full back!

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      1. Grounderz
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Is Tiote match-fit and starting? If he's not, armband definitely belongs to RVP this time, with Saylor and Colo almost confirming to be out. 😆

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        1. China Mag
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          He should be. Got a knock last night but carried on and was taken off on around the hour. He should be good to go on sunday

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          1. Grounderz
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 6 months ago

            Thanks, CM.

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      2. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        could you not have played Anita there?

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        1. China Mag
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          I guess. He has played there before. But he is TINY!!

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      3. Crouch Potato!
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Found this, may be helpful, doesn't appear Taylor will be ready.

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        1. Crouch Potato!
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          http://www.nufcblog.com/2012/10/03/good-news-on-the-newcastle-injury-front/?

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  16. UnitednationsXI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Howard (davis)
    rafael baines davies (demel cuellar)
    michu cazorla morrison pienaar (barfa)
    lambert suarez(c) rvp

    Have 0.2m and 1FT.

    Thinking of saving it. want to bring in either bale or silva but not sure how to. Also, need to get rid of howard as i dont wanna double up on everton or should i take the gamble of doubling up and have 2FT after the break.

    all thoughts appreciated.

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    1. aree036
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      save. 100%. you must be having some captain dilemmas with that front 3

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  17. Christina.
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    The podcast sounded a bit like a horror movie....reminded me of The Shining with Jack Nicholson....voices of little kids far in the back ground.

    Scary.

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    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      lol

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  18. Guendomeyang
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    1. Fletcher
    2. Demba Ba
    3. RVP

    Who to bench or sell?? And who to buy then? I want all my strikers score this week. 😀

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    1. Lateriser 12
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Stop playing this game if you feel the need to ask this question 😉

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    2. Acquafresca
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Sell all 3 and bring in Djibril Cisse, Holt and Shola Ameobi

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        it's times like this I miss Emile Heskey

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    3. Grounderz
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Same forward line as me. Probably Fletcher to Berba in the next few GWs for me.

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      1. Guendomeyang
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        i'm thinking the same...or switching fletcher to lambert..

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        1. Lateriser 12
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          Yep, good moves these.

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  19. Torreslove
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    play clyne or bring in jenkinson for wilson?

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    1. RedForLife
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Play Clyne. Sagna around the corner. Wilson's good fixtures are approaching to.

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  20. Matt
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    I have a choice of defences:
    A) Gibbs; Gallas; Hughes
    B) Baines + 8.2 (Not sure who, have Clyne and Demel)

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  21. lfcserg
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Hows this for a WC team

    Begovic - Foster
    Cole - Gibbs - Rafael - Demel - Davies
    Silva - Mata - Michu - Ben Arfa - Sterling
    Aguero - Suarez - Lambert

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    1. aree036
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      cole -> baines

      I know your pool but its still the right thing to do

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  22. jimski
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Really not sure who to captain this week:

    Cech
    Baines Rafa Hangeland
    Hazard Michu Pienaar Sterling
    RVP Aguero Lambert

    Options are:
    A) RVP - "safe option" but toughest fixture
    B) Hazard - just as likely to get 2 as a big score
    C) Michu - ditto
    D) Aguero - if guaranteed a start, I'd go for him, but is he?
    E) Lambert - hmm, tempting, but risky
    F) Baines - doesn't convince me for this week

    Thoughts?

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    1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      I'm was between hazard and rvp... decided on hazard as it's Norwich, simples

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      1. jimski
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        My (c) is currently on Hazard because of the opposition, and his rest in midweek, but he doesn't make me feel confident. Perhaps because I've had him since gw3 and he's been horrible from an FF perspective.

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        1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          I know I like many did the bale > hazard move at that time... I am not confident either but will give hi the armband in the knowledge that if he doesn't produce thats all the incentive I need to get rid

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    2. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Hazard. If you take the view like me, Jim, that CHS will put a few past NOR, then I think Hazard is a worthy cap'n.

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      1. jimski
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Yes, I do think Chelsea will get a few. I think I"m just worried about Hazard because I'm still annoyed at myself for bringing him in for Bale after gw3! He is the sensible option this week.

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        1. CatMac
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          Morning guys. The question is who to captain if you have Hazard and Bale? Currently have the armband on Hazard with Bales vc.

          As you say Jimski, he is the sensible option, but....

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          1. jimski
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 6 months ago

            I'd go Bale if I had him. (Then again this could also be because I regret getting rid of him, hence prefer the thought of him to Hazard.)

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    3. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Aguero. Playing at home against a team that hasn't been offering much offensively he should deliver.

      I have Hazard but based on the last few weeks there is absolutely no way I would stick the armband on him. I've gone for the relative safety of RVP. If Reading can stick 2 past Newcastle................

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      1. jimski
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Is Aguero nailed on to start though? Could be Tevez and Balo?

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  23. biddii
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Hi guys. On a WC and this is my new team. Am concerned about lack of Man City and Man Utd cover. Please let me have your advise.

    Mannone, Jasska

    Walker, Hangeland, Ivanovic, Jenkinson, Barnett

    Gervinho, Hazard, Fellaini, Bale, Kacanlinick

    Jelavic, Suarez, Defoe.

    Thanks

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    1. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Gks: Bego/Foster
      Too much money in d.
      Big question marks against several of that lot: Suarez, Defoe, Fellaini, Gervinho, Jenkinson.
      Thinks it's between Silva, Tevez and Aguero from City.
      RVP is a no brainer.

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      1. jimski
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        "Too much money in d."

        Good to see the mantra is intact! 🙂

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    2. Kenny Dogleash
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      United coverage is a tricky one in my eyes. Rvp is too pricey and god knows what saf has in store for Rooney. Kagawa may be the safest bet at this point imo.

      As for city, I've been squirrelling some coin for aguero for a while now, but as my strikers are performing ok I'm not so sure now!

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    3. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Other than Aguero or RVP I really don't think its that much to worry about, to be honest with you.

      I'm thinking of just going for Aguero as RVP too expensive and Utd not looking cohesive at all.

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    4. aree036
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      not a good team.

      gervinho No, getting a lot of press because of a few jammy goals but doesn't have the quality long term.
      Ivanovic, not unless you already have him an bought at 6.5m, baines is a much better alternative.
      Jenkinson No, his starting status is about to dry up with sagna returning.
      Defoe, risky with adebayor returning.
      and foster begovic pair in goal is hard to beat at the moment. look at their rotation.
      plus you have no man city or MU cover.
      start again.

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  24. Christina.
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Time to set myself up for some differentials in my ML.

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    1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      what u going to do Rudi?

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  25. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    bloody hell my head hurts...... that will teach me

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    1. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      ..."giving head" again?

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      1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        not very witty for u me old mucker....

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  26. jimski
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone ever tried lower league fantasy football before. As an Oxford fan, I kinda wish I'd known about this at the start of the season....

    http://www.l2ff.com/

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    1. Matt
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      I play championship FF

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      1. jimski
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Is this league two version done by the same people, do you know?

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  27. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Asked this before but does anyone think I should do Fletcher > Lambert today? Obviously Lambert has the better fixture but I'd like to have 2FT going into the break...I'm torn between playing conservatively or going for a gamble to increase my score potentially...

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    1. Matt
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      I don't think it's worth it tbh, won't make a significant difference imo

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    2. SuperGrover
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Chances are slim that SUN score at MCI. Chances are even less that anyone from SUN gets bonus points.

      I would take Lambert as he is playable every week but one from now through week 15 (I would probably not start him at WHM).

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    3. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      I'd take fletch over lambert... although I am on lambert purely due to funds

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    4. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Yep. I'm doing that one too as I rotate the third striker.

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    5. Grounderz
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Another question is, does Fletcher > Lambert worth a hit?

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    6. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      I'd keep Fletcher.

      Man City defence is pourous so he has a good chance of scoring this weekend too.

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      1. jimski
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        +1

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      2. Grounderz
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Actually, I agree. Scratch whatever I said above about taking a hit for Lambert. 😆

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  28. Just A Hat
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Hopefully Berbatov isn't fit this week to save myself a selection headache

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    1. Caine & Co.
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      heis

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  29. johnny_
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    So guys, thoughts on Caulker? Would really want to do Hange->Caulker, surely a CS is in the sights against Aston Villa at home, and Steven seems to have secured in the spot at center back.

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    1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      wouldn't do it myself and not confined the CENTRE back position is nailed down tbh... when Bae comes back things will change

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      1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        convinced *

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    2. Crystal Pulis
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Caulker will be out once BAE(soon) is back and Vertonghen shifted back to CB...Save that transfer my friend...

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  30. Matt
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Who should I captain?

    Cazorla, Bale, Silva, RVP, Fellaini?

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    1. Pinoche
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Bale.

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    2. Crystal Pulis
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Silva or Bale

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    3. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Bale.

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