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Podcast October 18

The ScoutCast – Episode Eighty Four – Santigold

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Out of his pajamas and back in the studio, Granville and I reconvene after another dull international break to resume ScoutCast duties.

Arsenal’s new playmaker dominates, with the pair of us coveting Santi Cazorla’s charms and competing for his affections, whilst, in the back of our minds, wondering if we’re being taken in.

Robin Van Persie also gets some oxygen – don’t worry, that’s not oxygen treatment – he’s just the subject of this week’s discussion as we chew the fat on the “essential” debate that appears to rage on as the Gamweek’s roll by. The regulars all find their place amongst the merriment, as heat is turned up on the mini-league and mini-game struggle between myself and Mancunian magic man.

Grab the fools gold via this link, or stream it now via the player below…

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

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

    Noble (SOU) or Maloney (swa).

    Maloney has produced more this season and even in light of laudrups comments the swans are still leaky

    Noble has produce nothing but is on pens and corners and now with carroll back could see an upturn in fortunes

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    1. Hect.OR 98th
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Noble, easily.

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

        Thanks man.

        Just read toseys comments above about graham being dropped, should i just bench him and play maloney so? Was Planning graham to lambert next week

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    2. Hank Scorpio
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Got a feeling for Noble tomorrow.

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

      I think they're both good value - can see them both topping 100 points this season. But you only need one of them.

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

    Is it stupid to go without City coverage in the next GWs ?

    Jaaskelainen
    Rafael, Nelsen, Baines
    Sterling, Santi Cazorla (VC), Hazard, Bale
    Suarez (C), Ba, Van Persie

    Sub: Clark, Gorks

    Cheers

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

      Yes it is, as I have none, or no Utd also!

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

        I need a City next week

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    2. Bubbles
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      11 years, 6 months ago

      Not if your other players are going to bring home the bacon. Good team.

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    3. In Like Flynn.
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      • 13 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Man City - wba,SWN,whu.
      Man Utd - STO,che,ARS. You have two.

      What do you think?

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      1. In Like Flynn.
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        Sorry, that might have looked sarcie, wasn't meant to.

        I think City have by far the better next three fixtures.

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        1. Ginkapo FPL
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          But they only have over priced, over rotated players. Good fixtures doesnt negate that.

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          1. In Like Flynn.
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            • 13 Years
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            We'll see Gink. I said the same coming up to GW4 and was roundly castigated.

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

            And utd don't???

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

            Ps if you are talking about rvp he has been rotated the same amount and played less minutes than tevez and the only reason he has more goals (less points tho) is because he has had a crack at southampton already. Utd are as bad as city for expensive player rotation imo

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            1. Billy Gilmore
              • 11 Years
              11 years, 6 months ago

              But Aguero and Balotelli have been injured, that's why Tevez has played as much as he has. There will almost certainly be more rotation at Citeh than at Utd.

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

                I wouldn't say that berbil saf is the king of rotation and Rodney, valencia, young, plus more have been injured for utd so we don't know how much rotation utd will have when all are fit.

                tevez was not even there last year and dzeko nd ballo never got much of a look in, now he is there i see mankini having more of a chance to rest kun nd not burn him out like last year.

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

                  Ps rooney was utds only man last year scoring 27 goals and he still only got 2830mins which is almost 6 game rest. Are you telling me rvp with his injury record is not going to get at least as much rest?

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                  1. The Finnisher
                    • 12 Years
                    11 years, 6 months ago

                    He was still the second highest player in the game by a fair margin.
                    And RVP hasn't been 'injured' for almost 2 years.

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

                Yes jackoff my point was more to do with the likelihood of there being as much rotation at utd as city. It just grates on me when people make stoopid statements like the above.

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  3. Fernando Torres
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    Hey guys, need a defender for 5.6 to replace Gibbs. Currently have Baines, Rangel, McCauley and Gorkss.

    Any thoughts on who to get?

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    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 14 Years
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      Fulham? Not sure of prices Riether is 4.5

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      1. Fernando Torres
        • 12 Years
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        Is Hughes nailed on mate?

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        1. Ginkapo FPL
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          Yeah he is

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        2. blue cheese
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          Yep, get Hughes.

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          1. Old Glory
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 6 months ago

            Or Wilson

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

    Morning guys. I've not been on here much over the break so forgive me if this is a dumb question. But why is Jelavic so far down the captain's poll?

    I've got him with the armband at the mo, but I've also got Bale, Hazard, Berba and RVP who are higher up the poll. I would have thought he was a better bet.

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

      Catmac- its called people following a trend or being sheep so the usual suspects will have the arm band..the real secret is for you to captain Jelly as you then have a differential over the majority should he put a hat trick past QPR.

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

        Cheers Granite. Alternatively, I could also fall further behind, but your reasoning is sound. If Berba was fit he would be my first choice as I dont have any Arsenal, so I think I'll stick with Jelavic.

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  5. Joga Bonito®
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    • 12 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    What to do?

    I stupidly did Fellaini to Silva for a hit before the International break. I was impatient but that's done now.

    My new dilemma is; Do I now get Silva out for another hit? Damage is done now. Gerrard in for nice fixtures?

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

      Impatience is a virtue....... Oh hang on!

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

      If you're taking an 8 point hit, it had to be for somebody sensible and long term

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    3. Hank Scorpio
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Silva to Cazorla (C). Should make it up for you.

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      1. Joga Bonito®
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        • 12 Years
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        Got him already mate.

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    4. Old Glory
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      That should read - Gerrard in for nice fixture (singlular)

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      1. Joga Bonito®
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        • 12 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        He loves playing against Everton and Newcastle have conceded a lot of goals away from home this season.

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  6. OPTA FPL
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    11 years, 6 months ago

    Demel or Cuellar to play?

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

      both? cuellar for me tho

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      1. OPTA FPL
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Must choose one TOSEY, actually for bench order, I cheated 🙂 (play Baines, Rafael, Jenkinson)

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

      I've currently got Demel in my 11 and Cuellar on the bench. Think that might change though.

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      1. OPTA FPL
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Bookie also dont help too, Demel 15/8, Cuellar 2/1

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    3. Billy Gilmore
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      11 years, 6 months ago

      Cuellar

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  7. Ninjaa
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    I want cazorla but need to get rid of hazard to do it?

    a. Do it and get rid of hazard for cazorla

    B.stick with hazard and stay without cazorla

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    1. Hank Scorpio
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      If you are going to do it, now is the time.

      I think Cazorla is better than Hazrad through to the Jan WC.

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  8. griff
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    2 freebies this week- any recommendations? Current plan is to get rid of Gibbs and Guthrie, but for whom?

    cheers

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

    Damn no Gibbs, that means I have to play Cuellar....I foresee at least a yellow in the Tyne-Wear derby 😕

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

      Could be worse, I can see Sunderland getting a CS...at least they have good odds to at home. Of course for a Derby all logic goes out the window. I'd prefer Cuellar to my Demel/Gorkss however.

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

        Yeah true but the history of goals and cards in this particular derby is ridiculous, I'll probably put a 6+ cards bet on.

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

        I've got Baines, Demel, Davies, Hughes and Cuellar this week. That sounds like a couple of benches clean sheets and three yellow cards to me!

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

      it will be 1-1 as always

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

        That's in my predictions haha

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

    Arrgh, now I'm hearing after Gibbs being out Demel looks likely to be rested for the game? Does it really have to come down to Gorkss? I have a nice feeling about Gorkss this week but realistically it'll probably be -2 points...

    Should I go with my gut and get Riise for Gibbs? I was so intent on keeping that FT... 🙁

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

      Everyone is expected Liverpool to roll them over but how many times have Liverpool come unstuck at home to lowly ranked teams.

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

        If Pool lose all my accumulators go tits up.

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        1. Granville
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          There's any easy way to fix that.

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        2. Billy Gilmore
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          Get rid of them. It's not like they'll be getting you much anyway.

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

        This is true, I also think Reading are slightly better than people are giving them credit for. Or at least they will surprise a few...I also love Gorkss and his goal potential! Are you playing him? I know you have a few injury worries too...

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        1. Granville
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          11 years, 6 months ago

          Possibly. Not sure if I fancy Ridgewell this week.

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

        We`ll be dominating much more against the smaller sides under Brendan. You watch.

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

      Unless you want Riise long-term I'd risk Demel. Liverpool often disappoint at home so you'd expect something from Gorkss at least.

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      1. Joga Bonito®
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        • 12 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        I wouldn't say you should expect something from Gorkss, that's a little optimistic. It all depends on how a team tries to play when they go to Anfield. IMO if Liverpool get one early it could be a big win.

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    3. In Like Flynn.
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      11 years, 6 months ago

      Surely you are going to want Gibbs back for Arsenal's run up to the New Year MU? I'd rather get shot of Demel.

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

        I'd be nervous of getting rid of Gibbs alright...because of Arsenal's good fixtures...It's just such a pain that he's injured after this long int.break!

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

          You know what you're getting with Gibbs. A player who can't string 5 games together.

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  11. Jebiga
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    11 years, 6 months ago

    Hows the chances of Cazorla rising tonight ?

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    1. In Like Flynn.
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      11 years, 6 months ago

      Could well happen UF, if everyone has saved their TFs to see the outcome of the internationals. Close though.

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      1. Jebiga
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        11 years, 6 months ago

        thanks mate

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

      By no means guaranteed but he is the most transferred in player today. I think he might just make it to a price rise tonight.

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    3. TorresMagic™
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      11 years, 6 months ago

      Very unlikely.

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

        You defy my price rise prediction, TM? Not like you to do such a thing.

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        1. TorresMagic™
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          • 14 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          On 2nd thought, it will be very close either way it seems.

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    4. Billy Gilmore
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      50/50 I reckon

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    5. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      11 years, 6 months ago

      Slim to none. 🙂

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  12. sokolovici79
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Who to bench for this GW

    Rafael Riise Kolarov Ivanovic Mccartney
    Bale Pienaar Michu Nolan Cazorla
    Berba Suarez Fletcher

    A) Ivanovic Mccartney Fletcher
    B) Ivanovic Mccartney Pienaar
    C) Mccartney Bale Fletcher

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  13. Hank Scorpio
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Who to play....... Ivanovic away to Spurs, or Cuellar at home to Newcastle?

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

      Chelsea clean sheet odds - 11/4

      Sunderland clean sheet odds - 2/1

      Sunderland more likely to keep a clean sheet, but you've got to factor in Ivan's attacking threat...

      A close one!

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  14. GoonerByron
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Captaining RVP seems so boring this week, but I can't bring myself to put it on anyone else when he's at home.. 😐

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  15. Fernando Torres
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    8 point hit.

    Bale, Santi, Hughes in >>> HBA, Gibbs, Hazard out.

    Thoughts.

    I will possibly get HBA back in at some point for Michu.

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    1. Billy Gilmore
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      What's the rest of your defence?

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      1. Fernando Torres
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Rangel, McCauley, Baines, Gorkss.

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        1. Billy Gilmore
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          Yeah, I recommend what Stinkfly said.

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    2. Hank Scorpio
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Can you not just do Gibbs & Hazard ---> Santi & hughes this week, keep HBA and then do Michu ---> Bale next week?

      Will Save you -4.

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      1. Fernando Torres
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Good thought mate, will do that.

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

      Bale isn't necessary this week.

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      1. Fernando Torres
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Yh true, HBA could outscore him this week.

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      2. Joga Bonito®
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        • 12 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Do you not think he's fixture proof though?

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

          Yes, but not necessary for a hit. Hazard is also 'fixture proof'.

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  16. Bobadoba
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    I have Gervinho....is getting in Cazorla for Fellaini worth a hit?

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  17. goneill79
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Is benching Aguero for Sterling the right move?

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      • 11 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      😯

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

      Real question?

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      1. OPTA FPL
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Aguero might get 1p cameo

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      2. goneill79
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        yeah.Aguero played both games for Arg,he probably got back on Thursday afternoon,Tevez had a 2 week break and Balotelli only played once in the international break.

        Sterling def starter...fair question and idea?

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        1. OPTA FPL
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          Dont forget Champions League game next midweek

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    3. OPTA FPL
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      11 years, 6 months ago

      YES!

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    4. DownUnder
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      11 years, 6 months ago

      absolutely.

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

        Sterling has high chance of assists. Once again, this game isnt about who has the most expensive player, its about points

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        1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
          • 12 Years
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          Then why are you taking so many hits and bringing in Suso?

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

            thats exactly what Im saying, its not about how famous or expensive a player is its about points. and I've never had Suso as part of my points earning team. It was for 1 day I believe.

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    5. Granville
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      No it's not the right move IMO. Looking at your team, Sterling is your bench fodder

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    6. Bubbles
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      As stupid as that questions sounds (no offence, but it is Aguero and Sterling) it might actually be a great move. Wouldn't advise doing it though, if Aguero starts you'll be crapping your pants.

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

    gw 8: Haz/felli -->Santa/Nolan for -4 or just get Santa in for free and hope Kaca/Cuellar/Simpson can come in for Felli this week.

    Then Felli to jaja next week and keep Michu

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    1. OPTA FPL
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      B
      Faillani could start and Kaca is a good sub this week

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      1. Christina.
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        11 years, 6 months ago

        Appar Michu is on 4 yellows.

        I think Walters might be on the cards next week.

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        1. OPTA FPL
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          11 years, 6 months ago

          Walters is playing as RM this year

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          1. Christina.
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            11 years, 6 months ago

            Tosey is getting him. That's good enough for me.

            LOL

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            1. blue cheese
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              11 years, 6 months ago

              He said he might get McAnuff instead, on the previous page.

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              1. Christina.
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                11 years, 6 months ago

                I thought it was Walters + Mcannuff

                Damn, tosey make up your mind.

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                1. blue cheese
                  • 12 Years
                  11 years, 6 months ago

                  😛 Nah, after seeing Dyer's status, he said he might get Sterling + McAnuff and rotate them.

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    2. Joga Bonito®
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      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Santa's got the sack.

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  19. FF Dirtbag
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    How does this team look for this weekend:

    Jaask
    Baines Rafael Davies
    Bale Cazorla Nolan Pienaar
    Berbatov RVP(c) Suarez

    Begovic; Sterling, McCartney, Clyne

    Any opinions would be helpful.

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  20. Squerly4568
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    morning - now that walcott is out for a couple of weeks does this mean gervinhos place in the starting 11 is more secure?

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    1. Granville
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      • 14 Years
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      You would think so.

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      1. Squerly4568
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        cheers im pondering him over santi... difficult decision

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    2. Pasqualinho
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      11 years, 6 months ago

      Yep, but not as an OOP, so I wouldn't expect much in the way of points.

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      1. GoonerByron
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        I'd consider the right of a front 3 still OOP.. Walcott and Arshavin were considered OOP in previous seasons playing the same position.

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    3. Jönny
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      • 14 Years
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      I dunno... Still got the Ox lurking around.

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    4. blue cheese
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Not really.
      Walcott had started only 1 game so far, yet Gervinho was not nailed on. He has Ramsey and Ox for competition for that RW spot and Giroud to contend with for the CF spot. So, I don't think this affects him much.

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  21. Andrew
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Is Baines a must have? He's currently not in my team and up until yesterday I was happy with that given I have Mata Bale and Cazorla in midfield but now I have a niggling doubt.

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    1. Christina.
      • 14 Years
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      I think Baines will be the highest scoring def this season. I think he will outscore most 7mill milfs as well.

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      1. Andrew
        • 12 Years
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        But not necessarily outscore Mata Bale or Cazorla then

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        1. Christina.
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          No, But they are all 2.5m more expensive. Baines will outscore everyone in the 7m price bracket. Def/strikers/milfs. All of them.

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          1. Andrew
            • 12 Years
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            Ok thanks for your input

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

            Unless,

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zy4bo5oOXSk

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          3. Valar(Keith)
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 6 months ago

            But... 4.5 defenders(Wilson, Hughes, Cuellar) will get closer to baines score as compared to any 4.5-5.5 mid and a 7+ mid. it's about how you spread the cash

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

              My current defence is Wilson Hughes Cuellar Santon Demel so I'm quite confident of some points from Stoke, Sunderland and Newcastle defensively.

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

        Where can I get some of these 7mil milfs.
        Has your perdictive texting just exposed you

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    2. Old Glory
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      He's a nice to have. Everton have above average fixtures. He's a bit expensive, kind of depends on the rest of your team, if you are spending 28-30m on your forwards, and with those 3 heavy hitting mids, you prob wont be able to afford him. I always believe in spending around 35 mil max on my GK/Def combo...

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

      Where else are you going to find a defender who will score like crazy as well as clean sheets?

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    4. The Finnisher
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Just get all 3 + Baines 😎

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

        To do that I will need to downgrade RVP to Aguero do you think thats a viable option?

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        1. The Finnisher
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          I think for the next 3 RVP and Aguero will be close, but the problem is Aguero might not start all 3, whereas Im almost certain Van Persie will.

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

            Yeah I agree so getting rid of RVP is a no go for me

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

            But what about SWANS/west/SPURS vs chel/ARS/villa?

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            1. The Finnisher
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 6 months ago

              What about it?
              None of those strikers will start all 3 given their CL draw.

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

              I looked at that but I can RVP scoring in all of those.

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    5. Old Glory
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      who's the rest of yoru front 8?

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

        Bale Pienaar Cazorla Mata Sterling
        RVP Ba Berbatov

        I could downgrade Pienaar to bench fodder??

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

          I'd prefer Lambchops over Berba for now and then do Ba-->Berba in gw 15.

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        2. CRAZY TRAIN
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          I've got a similar team and have the funds to do Yaya>Mata to accomodate all those players. If it helps....

          Jussi/Begovic
          BAINES Rafael Cuellar Davies Gorkss
          BALE SANTI Yaya(MATA!) Pienaar Puncheon
          RVP Ba Fletch

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

            You must of had a better team value than me to be able to afford those 🙂 Nice team!!

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        3. Old Glory
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          Mata's on form, but Chelsea have some very difficult fixtures coming up. Pienaar is excellent value and I wouldn't get rid of him at all.

          That should leave you with around 24-25 mil for your defenders, assuming a 9-9.5m rotation keeper system.

          Would be a bit tough to get baines in - with that budget you'd have to run Baines and 4 cheapies (which is what I do) - just depends on what your current def setup is and how many moves you'd have to do.

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

            I have Jussi Begovic Wilson Hughes Demel Santon Cuellar

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        4. Old Glory
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          To be fair, if you want the easiest way to get him in....keep Ba for a week, next week go Ba to Crouch (stoke's fixtures are excellent) and see if that is enough?

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  22. Terry Butcher's sneake…
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Need an advice on my defence.

    Currently: Baines / Ivanovic / Rafael / Demel / McCartney

    It's a little bit too heavy and got 2 WHU defs.

    So, which way to go in the coming GWs:

    A. Baines / Rafael / Wilson / Cuellar / McCartney
    B. Baines / Rafael / Sagna / Gorkss / McCartney
    C. Something else?

    Any help appreciated 🙂

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

      B, just for sagna

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

      C Baines Sagna Wilson plus two cheapies.

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

    Foster | Federici
    
Ivanovic | Cuellar | Clyne | Zabaleta | Demel

    Bale | Hazard | Gervinho | Maloney | Noble
    
Ba | Tevez | Torres

    bank: 1.3
    1 FT

    next GW I am bringing Begovic for Federici for sure

    but where would you suggest to use my 1FT this GW ? I'm also ready for taking 4pts hit

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    1. Joga Bonito®
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Can you do Noble for Morrison?

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

        Walter not a better option?

        or maybe one of FWs to Berbatov as well? What do u think ?

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        1. Joga Bonito®
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          May be mate yes. Great fixtures coming up but Walters is on the wing this year isn't he and Morrison is supporting striker so it's tricky.

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  24. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    • 14 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Anything think no Walcott will have a major effect on Arsenal scoring in the next few weeks?

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    1. Joga Bonito®
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      No. He's not been in the side all that much anyway.

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

      He's only been a bit part player so far this season, so no, not at all.

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

      Not at all... He's only played in brief cameos anyway.

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    4. The Finnisher
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Hes only started 1 game, and we didnt score that week anyway.

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

      You should look at game times and know that he's played only cameos. Although I'm tipping Walcott to have a big season if he can get in the side somehow...

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      1. Joga Bonito®
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        I agree but he's not worth having until playing week in week out ey.

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

        Been out of the loop a fair bit. Just noticed he did well last GW.

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  25. Valar(Keith)
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Dyer you waste of space.. fellaini better be fit so that i can get rid of dyer for sterling

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  26. CRAZY TRAIN
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Morning all. Decision time on Giroud is getting very close! Anyone else out there still considering him? Fletcher>Giroud is still calling me....what to do?

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

      I'm looking at getting him but is it short sighted. Hazard to Yaya/Benarfa Lambert to Giroud.
      Worried that I will have no Bale coverage and will Yaya play at the top of the diamond with silva out?

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

    Lunch time break question.

    With Gibbs out, start Clyne over Gorkss?

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

      Toss coin on that one, neither are great options, possibly Gorkss

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Errr ... 😀

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

        Those numbers, i'll admit, i've been lazy.

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    3. King Kohli
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Yes

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  28. Dago
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Best way into Arsenals defence? Dont have enough dosh for Vermalen, Gibbs injured and Jenkinson running out of time. Mertersacker rotation risk? Anyone?

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

      Jenkinson's safe for not far off the next month, it may need you to use a transfer later on but at least then Gibbs will be fit, you'll know if Mertesacker is a rotation risk (He will be) and if Sagna's got his place back, you can just switch over to him!

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

        thanks alot.

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

    Considering losing Tevez for Giroud. Cazorla coming in too if Fellaini doesnt make it. Double Gunners too much? Alternatives? Not keen on Berbs, too many will have him.

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    1. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      I would leave Tevez where he is and just do the second move. Berbatov has 4.6% ownership by the way

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

        Possibly. I really think Giroud could make something of it the coming weeks. Tevez might too, though, and i would have no City cover should i sell Tevez. Yeah 4,6% but alot of the people in my leagues have or will have him :p

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

    Jackers - you think it could be a master stroke to invest in Citeh defence next week(eg Kompany)?

    Or boring old Yaya?

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    1. In Like Flynn.
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      • 13 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Boring old played every minute of the season Yaya?

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