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Podcast January 10

The ScoutCast – Episode Ninety Four – Resumption

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Back for 2013, fully refreshed, slightly rusty and balancing the same chips on our shoulders, Granville are I make a return to the podcast studio.

The New Year presents my beleaguered co-host with a 51-point gap to bridge as I spent Christmas “ho-ho-ing” about three midfield hat-tricks, leaving Granville to roll out one mighty miffed in this week’s episode.

Elsewhere, we pick at the double Gameweek buffet, eagerly scoffing on the Chelsea canapés whilst wondering if Rafa has hidden something nasty in the vol-a-vents. We rinse that down with the latest transfers in and out in “all aboard”, preview all the weekend fixtures and carry out the latest emergency surgery on the ailing ScoutCast team.

Normal service is resumed via this link or you can pour this straight into your ears via the player below…

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

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  1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
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    11 years, 5 months ago

    On a WC...

    (a) Luiz & Gibbs or
    (b) Baines & Sagna

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    1. Billy Gilmore
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      (a)

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    2. Danny x-factor
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      A!!

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    3. Zep
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      The ones without A's in their name... 😉

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    4. nedfoo
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      A easily

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  2. Valar(Keith)
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    So Terry played the entire 2nd half last night and is back in line for a start for SOTON.. hmmm.. throws me off the entire back line.. got Azpi so will stick with him, but not happy bout it

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    1. nedfoo
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      Same, got Azi in this week as well (for Nastasic) if it works, it works, if it doesn't, that's life, he'll be out come wildcard time in GW 24 or thereabouts.

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  3. Rabid Dog
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    Terry start? What do people think,
    A start,
    B start both,
    C start none?

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    1. Valar(Keith)
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      Stk prob too early for a guy back from injury.. so i'd say SOTON. course he may start neither and may be kept for next weekends tough Arsenal game

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      1. Rabid Dog
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        Yeh very poss, I've managed to find a bit of surplus and put Ivan in.

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  4. Danny x-factor
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    Benching dilemma. Who should I bench?
    A) Walcott
    B) Silva
    C) Berbatov
    D) Defoe

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    1. gravless
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      Defoe could be benched. He has a big workload coming.

      I'd say him.

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      1. BootlegRascal
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        He was rested for the FA Cup

        Not a chance

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  5. cylus11 ( Manager) - Russia…
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    My WC team

    Jask, Turnbull
    Harte, Naughton, R martin
    Mata, Lampard, Bale, Fellani
    Lambert, RVP, Suarez

    subs : Walcott, Gibbs, Demel

    Should i play Suarez or Walcott.
    Whom should i captain Lampard or Mata or Lambert

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  6. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
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    Triggerlips, aren't you tempted by Baines for the next 4 weeks, at least? I reckon he will get 1 CS, 1 goal, 1 assist, 3-5 BAPS over the next 4.

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    1. cylus11 ( Manager) - Russia…
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      I am but he has got an ankle knock so after the DGW

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  7. nedfoo
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    Bench 1:

    Walcott
    Michu
    Puncheon
    Suarez

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    1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
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      Puncheon.

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    2. gravless
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      Michu

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      1. cylus11 ( Manager) - Russia…
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        Walcott

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    3. GreennRed
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      Walcott

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    4. Porkmeat
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      Walcott

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    5. BootlegRascal
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      Michu

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    6. nedfoo
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      Thanks for the replies, had a feeling it would be between Wally and Michu

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  8. Cannon
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    Hey everyone.

    It's stinking hot it Melbourne today.
    I'm taking refuge in my apartment, armed only with a cold shower and a fridge full of beer.

    And fantasy football of course 😉

    How we all doing?

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    1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
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      Life could be worse 😀

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      1. Cannon
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        Yeah, i'll battle on 😀

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    2. Zep
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      It's ridiculously hot here in Brissy, has been for the past few days...

      I'm armed with a brilliant portable air con and it's just bloody perfect... I would die without it...

      Oh, and I might be partaking in the odd cold beverage, too... 😉

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      1. Billy Gilmore
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        I had to endure a 45C day without an AC this time last week... 😯

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      2. Cannon
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        Think I need to get me one of those air-con units. Any good brand to try go for?
        I grew up in Ireland, only air-con we had there was opening the front door...

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        1. Zep
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          We got one online at oo.com.au for $400, and that was an absolute disaster, it was a glorified fan... sent it straight back and gave them hell since we had to live without A/C for over a week (it was only one day but that's what we told them 😉 )... We got our second one in Big W for $370... it's a Coolway.. does a very good job... and since it has a one year warranty, we're just gonna return it in a few months and get our money back... has to be done... 😀

          I was living in Melbourne last summer, the dry heat there was very hard to handle for a pasty white f**ker like me...

          Coming from Scotland, where you're lucky to see the Sun for more than 2 weeks in the year... 🙂

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          1. Cannon
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            Awesome, i'll have to look into that.
            Cheers mate.

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          2. Billy Gilmore
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            I don't spose you'd fancy living in Adelaide or Perth if you can't handle the heat of Melbourne? 😉 😆

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            1. Cannon
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              Lived in Adelaide for couple of years, my parents moved there bout 10 years ago. They have air-con, a pool and a beach nearby though... makes a huge difference!

              I don't mind the heat, just need to have an escape from it which i dont have here.

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              1. Billy Gilmore
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                I couldn't imagine living somewhere without a proper summer like we have in Australia.

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            2. Zep
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              I think I am adapting well to the heat now, but I'd only been in Australia for a few months at that point so it was literally a baptism of fire to be in my first Aussie summer... never experience those temperatures before...

              I'm used to it now, of course... #goodweathersnob

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              1. Cannon
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                😀

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      3. Viduka
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        I'm going into today's Brisbane gameweek without aircon coverage but my beer coverage is substantial

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        1. Zep
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          😆

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        2. Cannon
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          Priorities are in order so 😀

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    3. Billy Gilmore
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      Hotter there than here...that's something that doesn't happen too often... 😛

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      1. Cannon
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        It's 24'C and raining in melbourne tomorrow. Can't figure out how it jumps around so much.

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        1. Billy Gilmore
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          Well, it's not 4 seasons in one day for nothing 😉

          Still 29 and cloudy here tomorrow.

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  9. lfcserg
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    Ok done

    Turnbull
    Ivanovic (C) - Gibbs - Demel
    Mata (vc) - Bale - Michu - Fellaini - Puncheon
    Suarez - Lambert

    Bench: Begovic - RVP - Davies - O'Brien

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    1. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
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      Ivana-fail as C? I laugh at you

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    2. JC Lopez
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      You are kidding, right? RVP on the bench? jajajaja....you do that.

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    3. GreennRed
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      Bench Bale and play Van Persie. I reckon he'll do nothing cos 'Arry has the inside track on him and he'll not let Spurs get anything at QPR. Captain Mata and Puncheon vice. If Chelsea conced in both your Ivan/Turnbull combo is fkd.

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    4. lfcserg
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      Haha love it, I reckon RVP is gna get a goal but I dont think he will outscore any of the others and I'll be laughing when Ivan makes up for his blunders with a goal

      BOOKMARK THIS

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    5. Grounderz
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      I'm not convinced Turnbull will get the 180 minutes for the DGW. Does your second choice goalkeeper come on as well to add up the points when Turnbull is not selected for the second gameweek of the DGW?

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      1. GreennRed
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        No. Once your first choice player steps on the pitch no-one can be subbed in for him.

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        1. Grounderz
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          Thanks for the clarification.

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  10. JC Lopez
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    Anyboddy know what happened to Cuellar?

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    1. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
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      Injured

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      1. JC Lopez
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        I know that. I meant how and when?

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        1. Cannon
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          Came of during last game.
          I want to say calf injury/tightness... but i'm not sure if thats accurate.

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          1. Billy Gilmore
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            Hamstrung.

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            1. Cannon
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              It's all leg.... i was close enough 😉

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      2. JapBen
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        definitely out for the weekend?

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        1. Still No Eye Dia
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          Hamstring - O'Neill not optimistic.

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  11. Clay
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    The 352 or 343 formation debate is an interesting one which seems , for me at least, come down to whether or not I want Berbatov or Walcott playing this weekend. I've gone with Berb.

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    1. Cannon
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      3-4-3. It's the best way for 90% of every season.
      Defintely berbatov this week, but next week he has tough game and walcott has the double.

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  12. UnitednationsXI
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    • 12 Years
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    Having done Suarez >> ba reluctantly as I didn't have a Dgw player....here are my next options

    A: Rafael/cueller >> ivanovic or Luis (-4)..my other def is Rafael Hughes cueller demel Davies
    B: Mannone >> turnbull (-4)....my other gk is begovic
    C: cueller + sterling >> Luis + gaston (-8) and bench michu then
    D: Rafael + fellaini >> Luis + hazard (-8)

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  13. Jinswick
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    Don't know much about the NOR defence these days - is Turner pretty nailed on, and therefore the best budget option?

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    1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
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      Yes, or so I am told. R Martin is nailed on until Whittaker returns at which point who knows.

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  14. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
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    My perfect 2 big hitters in defense and ideal front 7 require having....4 Reading players! 😀

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    1. Twelve years a slave
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      I worked out i could have Baines and Luiz , but the downside was could afford no Arsenal defenders
      if it wasnt for arsenals double i would of done it , luiz and baines plus 3 defenders at 4.00

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    2. Zep
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      That sounded ace until the end bit... just ruined it... 😉

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  15. Only a Hazard of time
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    Incredibly tempted by a one-week punt on Hazard.

    I've had Cazorla since he was 9.0 so I could sell him for 9.3, giving me enough for a straight swap to Hazard (already have Walcott and Sagna for next DGW) for a -4. Then for next week I simply reverse the swap, any thoughts? Should probably mention I already have Mata and Azpi for Chelsea coverage.

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  16. Stupendous
    • 11 Years
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    Ok ive tweeked a little....

    Begovic
    Gibbs Luiz Sagna
    Mata Michu Fellaini Bale Punch
    RVP Ba

    bunn, demel, davies, pog

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    1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
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      It means you will have to play one of Punch and Pog every week.

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      1. Stupendous
        • 11 Years
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        This is true, but I wll probably take a hit, or have 2 fts for GW24, to address that, and downgrade one of Gibbs/Sagna/Luiz, and upgrade one of those two.

        Fortunately though, Reading and Southampton rotate nicely, so I dont think that would be all too hard to face Pep mate.

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    2. JC Lopez
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      Pretty good

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  17. thegaffer82
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    Would this be too horrible a back 7 to allow for the 'power seven' + Ruiz? (Would be from GW24 so hopefully Wilson & Olsson will be back)

    Bego Bunn
    Olsson Davies Demel Wilson Clyne/Mariappa

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    1. thegaffer82
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      Scrap that actually. How about this one:

      Bego Bunn
      Sagna Davies Demel Wilson Mariappa

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    2. GreennRed
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      It's good but Wilson probably won't be back by GW24. Just as well cos you might not want to double up with him and Begovic.Maybe Shorey or Harte?

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      1. thegaffer82
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        Double Reading is worse than double Stoke 😉

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  18. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
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    Ha, maybe I have cracked it?

    Bego / Federici

    Baines Luiz Gibbs (Demel Davies)
    Fellaini Mata Walcott Michu (Guthrie)
    RvP Ba Berbatov

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    1. Stupendous
      • 11 Years
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      Ooooooozes quality mate.

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    2. Twelve years a slave
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      looks good , but how can you live without Bale?

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      1. Twelve years a slave
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
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        you have also made a concession with a weak second keeper and very weak bench player , Baines has that effect

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        1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
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          Yes, but Guhtire will never have to play. Demel and Davies are capable of filling in if I have to go 4-3-3 or 4-4-2.

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      2. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
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        I will have to live without Bale for qpr MUN. I could do Mata to Santi next week and then Santi to Bale.

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    3. Just A Hat
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      not yet! Keep it up! 😀

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      1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
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        OK you solve it then 😀

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        1. Just A Hat
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          lol I went with 3 Man City defenders so I don't know what I'm doing!

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          1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
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            Sounds intriguing, actually. Care to share?

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            1. Just A Hat
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              I went with

              Begovic
              Clichy, Zabs, Nastastic
              Michu, Walcott, Fellani, Mata, Bale
              Berbatov, RVP

              Bunn, Cameron, Wilson, Pog

              I've done pathetic this season though so I doubt it will pay off 🙁

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              1. thegaffer82
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                Wow that is an incredibly risky team......But I actually really like it. No way I could afford that.

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                1. Just A Hat
                  • 14 Years
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                  haha yeah I'm kind of hoping that when a Man City defender doesn't play - he doesn't come on at all, allowing Cameron or Wilson to come on

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              2. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
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                Very interesting, hope it pays off, though 3x risk is usually not a good thing and it lacks a bit of blue for the double, no?

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                1. Just A Hat
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                  I had Turnbull + Mata but then it seems like Cech is gonna be back! I could always get Turnbull back in as I have .2 left over - hopefully Captain Mata can do it for me

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    4. Zep
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      Ah cool, I can afford that too, but I can't foresee giving up Bale just to get Baines in...

      Very solid.. what it lacks in Bale, it makes up for in having 10 very strong potentially explosive outfield players... any one of those could bring home double figures any given week...

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      1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
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        See above, Zep. Means living without Bale for 1 or potentially 2 weeks.

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        1. Twelve years a slave
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          Im thinking Baines is a luxury you can live without ,

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  19. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
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    Felliani is all but set for chelsea, so the question is...Mata or Fellaini (Chelsea)

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    1. The Devil Wears Prada
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      source? (of fellaini moving to chelsea)

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      1. Just A Hat
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        he hasn't got one at 4:45am in the morning

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      2. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
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        http://www.ibtimes.com/sportsnet/chelsea-transfer-news-blues-set-secure-marouane-fellaini-signing-everton-1006784

        Next 72 hours....I guess Mata it is.

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        1. The Devil Wears Prada
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          how reliable is that? because in the article, it's still according to the french press and i'm guessing it's that l'equiped article that has been getting passed around. that seems to be the one and only source

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          1. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
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            I would say it is a good chance of happening. It is not the only source, there are several sources just type in Fellaini CHelsea in google and filter news results by date. Many reports of Chelsea triggereing release clause...

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            1. The Devil Wears Prada
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              cause i just found this

              http://www.tribalfootball.com/articles/everton-ace-fellaini-tells-chelsea-man-utd-wait-3741461#.UO-bEncqfe8

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              1. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
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                Like i Said search Fellaini chelsea in google news there are many articles........not just one...

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                1. The Devil Wears Prada
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                  first two sites that come up with that is caughoffside and goal.com, two of the most unreliable sources. wiki is more reliable than those 2 sites.

                  but tbh, if this is true, this makes the fellaini vs michu debate so a no contest

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              2. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
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                Tribal football is the worst source of material after goal.com..

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                1. The Devil Wears Prada
                  • 13 Years
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                  i actually never heard of tribal football before

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                  1. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
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                    http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/260718,chelsea-plan-to-trigger-fellaini-clause.aspx

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                  2. Porkmeat
                    • 12 Years
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                    There is a Champions League Clause. Chelsea are not in the Champions League.

                    It won't happen in this window.

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        2. Just A Hat
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          why would a french paper and then an unknown ibitimes website know anything?

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          1. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
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            Many sources.....

            I would say it is a good chance of happening. It is not the only source, there are several sources just type in Fellaini CHelsea in google and filter news results by date. Many reports of Chelsea triggereing release clause…

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    2. Stupendous
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      If this Fellaini to Chelsea talk is gaining any substance, then he will be nobodies Fantasy player in my opinion. He'll sit right where Luiz is, and/or next to him, and certainly wont be playing OOP like he does at Everton.

      Mata all day in that case.

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      1. GreennRed
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        More likely to be playing further forward. Defensive midfielders are ten-a-penny. Would be a waste not to use Marouane's attacking skills and aerial prowess.Torres might be on his bike. And McCarthy will be a FF bargain if he goes to Everton.

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      2. Cannon
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        And that will solve all my problems.
        He allows the other 4 big midfielders with 3 good strikers.

        I hope it happens!

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    3. Desertbug
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
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      NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

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      1. Zep
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        My brother's an Everton fan, so I sympathize with big teams poaching your best player...

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        1. Desertbug
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          It's always looked like a matter of "when" rather than "if", but we've been hoping the "when" would be next summer. $25 million would be about a $10 million profit on the deal, and to be fair, it is unlikely that his price tag / perceived value could get much higher than it is right now, so the cold-hearted economist says that now is the time to sell, but....... ouch.

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  20. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
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    Is there any news out on Baines' injury? Pencilled him into my WC team, so a little uneasy until he gets a green light!

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    1. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
      • 12 Years
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      same. Fellaini is off to chelsea so Baines is the everton player to have..

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      1. Zep
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        You might have changed your name, Berbarossa but your posts are still the same... 😀

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        1. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
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          I have no idea who Berbarossa is.......

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        2. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
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          He hasn't been around all week. 😯

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          1. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
            • 12 Years
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            I think he means El berbosa....

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  21. Buck The Trent
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    Hi DZ-ers...struggling with my WC with one day to go

    Which option do you prefer?

    Team A
    Bego Bunn
    Luiz Gibbs BAINES Demel Mariappa
    Mata Bale Walcott Fell (Guthrie)
    Rvp Ba LAMBERT

    *Pros: Baines + a DGWer in Lambert + 1.7 cash*
    *Cons: have to sell Suarez (bought 9.4, now 10.4)*

    Team B
    Bego Bunn
    Luiz Gibbs DISTIN Demel Mariappa
    Mata Bale Walcott Fell (Guthrie)
    Rvp Ba SUAREZ

    *Pros: keeping Suarez (preserve value) + Baines return less attacking points*
    *Cons: Suarez has tricky fixtures + unknown Sturridge effect*

    Thanks lads

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    1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      If it was my choice, I'd get Baines, but if I am honest, Suarez is probably the better choice 😀

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  22. Jinswick
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    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Given I have my 2nd WC in tact, and would be fairly happy with playing Szczesny for the foreseeable, which option looks best from the below? Luiz's not worth the downgrades eh?

    A) TURNBULL, GIBBS, Turner & Marveaux
    B) Bunn, LUIZ, Harte & Guthrie

    SCZCESNY, xxx
    Baines, xxx, Demel, xxx, Mariappa
    MATA, WALCOTT, Bale, Fellaini, xxx
    Rvp, BA, LAMBERT

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    1. Buck The Trent
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      11 years, 5 months ago

      I think B is slightly better....you have to us a transfer to take out Turnbull in A.

      Other option I can think of is Cashley instead of Luiz and use the 0.2 diff to upgrade Harte to a 4.0

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      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Really? B) has 1 less DGWer and 2 more REA players (making 3 in my team?!).

        If I went A then I'd keep Turnbull in there until I WC again - happy to play Szczesny every week (this obviously changes if he gets injured).

        A also leaves enough in the bank for the option of Ba -> Tevez next week

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  23. Stupendous
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Ok since Fatty Henry says Fellaini to Chelsea is a done deal, AND im 200 pts behind with only 16weeks left.............here ya goooooooooooo..............

    BEGOVIC
    BAINES GIBBS LUIZ
    WALCOTT MICHU MATA BALE
    TEVEZ BERBATOV BA

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    1. La Roja
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      11 years, 5 months ago

      Fellaini is not off to chelseaat all. All speculation

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    2. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      I must be getting tired...I don't see RvP 😀

      But it just shows you how nice of a team you can have without him.

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    3. New Ghost
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Fatty Henry?

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      1. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        lol...

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      2. Stupendous
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        The fella above/below....Fat Thierry Henry.

        Peps I am gonna have to live off the wall and go without RVP I think. I have more chance to gain places in my league with the differentials in that team. That is a quality football team, that could beat anyone, in real life and fantasy.

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        1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          Sincerely wishing you all the best, mate

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        2. New Ghost
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          11 years, 5 months ago

          You're gonna want Suarez if you're going RVP-less.

          What if Ba gets rotated, Berba starts blanking again, and Tevez gets Mancini'd once more?

          Who will you turn to?

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    4. Twelve years a slave
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      A deal very unlikely , if it was then Pienaar would be great replacement for us fantasy players , cheaper too

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  24. HarryS
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Should I play Cameron or Nelsen this week?

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  25. brianutd-why always we? 20
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    RVP rises to 14.1

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    1. Jinswick
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Haha, love that grav

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      1. Stupendous
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Ba's gone up again too, and im pretty sure Tevez has dropped again, to 8.9 now. Bargain imo!!!!

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      2. brianutd-why always we? 20
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Love the rank nice work!

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  26. lonecomander
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Jussi, Turnbull

    Baines, Cameron, Davies, Harte, Demel

    Walcott, Fellaini, Bale, Mata, Michu

    RVP, Berbatov, Pogrebnyak

    Thoughts anyone?

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  27. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    OK, believe it or not, it's nanny na time.

    Tomorrow is the day of reckoning, last day on the WC before the DDGW...season will be made or broken.

    I am counting on a full line-up in the DZ, who needs partying on Friday night when you can be discussing fantasy team selections...

    Night.

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    1. Stupendous
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      See ya pal

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    2. Cannon
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      See you later mate.

      Good luck with all the WC decisions.
      I'll be needing your help in two weeks with my one!

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  28. Twelve years a slave
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Better not go out drinking tomorrow or will wake up with a wildcard missing Van persie

    Just been looking at the team you can make iof you leave him out , frightningly good ,except of course for not having Van the Man

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  29. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Sh*t. This changes everything.

    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2260540/David-Luiz-mother-posts-pictures-Twitter-Chelsea-stars-shaved-hair.html

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    1. New Ghost
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Was waiting for this change! 🙂

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      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Didn't want to be 'that guy with the 2nd best hair' when Fellaini joins?....

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    2. The Devil Wears Prada
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      11 years, 5 months ago

      he's more aerodynamic now = more goals

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    3. nedfoo
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Why would he Luiz his awesome hair?

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    4. Portuguese&Proud
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      11 years, 5 months ago

      😆 😆

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  30. HarryS
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    11 years, 5 months ago

    Play Cameron or Nelsen this weekend?

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    1. New Ghost
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Cameron

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