Podcast January 31

The ScoutCast – Episode Ninety Six – Changes

As we close on a century of episodes it was time to freshen things up and bring new voices to accompany my drone and that of grumpy Granville. In this weeks’ episode, we draft in both “Professor” Chris Atkinson and his “Rate My Team” computer, plus long-time community member and contributor, Jonty, for a new ScoutCast regular.

Don’t worry, the usual format remains intact although, having recorded this just minutes after last night’s whistles, Granville escapes the usual mini-league grilling. Not surprisingly, there’s plenty of “Granny’s miffed” to endure, plus “All Aboard” and the weekend preview. That’s’ rounded off by the “Full Jonty” a brand new feature that will bring you, the community, into our weekly ramblings.

Have a listen then get involved by mailing jonty@fantasyfootballscout.co.uk

Ring the changes via this link or stream the revolution via the handy player below…

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Pinoche
11 years, 2 months ago
Pressers time..
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Connor's Calling
11 years, 2 months ago
what's everyone's view on Felliani then....?

worth getting with the WC?
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1. Dogba
  11 years, 2 months ago
  I'm getting him, Villa Norwich Reading within the next 4 and he was back up top last game. Think returns will come.
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2. False no.2
  11 years, 2 months ago
  If anything, i think possibly ditching him.
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3. footyjuana
  11 years, 2 months ago
  Dumping for now, have been very patient. Leave if you do not have too much value stuck there
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4. False no.2
  11 years, 2 months ago
  useless in fantasy terms unless he is playing as support striker..
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5. AAAAA
  11 years, 2 months ago
  I'm getting him. Even if the Leroy Fer transfer fell through in the end it shows how much Everton wanted to push Fellaini forward so I'm sure Moyes will find a way
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denial
11 years, 2 months ago
Team set up for this GW:

Bego
Davies Clichy Rafa
Mata Bale Walcott Michu Fell
RVP Kun

(Bunn / Bertrand / Pearce / Pog)

Worth playing Pearce over Davies?
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1. Chrissy Waddle - 2023/24
  11 years, 2 months ago
  You should play Bertrand if you have him, it'll most likely be his last game before Hazard returns.
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  1. Lateriser 12
    11 years, 2 months ago
    This. Instead of Davies.
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    1. Chu Young Ping Pong
      11 years, 2 months ago
      clichy*
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      1. denial
        11 years, 2 months ago
        Thanks chaps
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Dial Square
11 years, 2 months ago
I have a couple of quality v fixtures questions that I’ve been agonizing about.

Punch (wigan) v Sturidge (manchester city) ?

Pearce (SUNDERLAND) v Johnson (manchester city) ?

captaincy – Fellaini (ASTON VILLA) v Walcott/Giroud (STOKE) v Bale (wba) v Aguero (LIVERPOOL) ?

Thank You.
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1. footyjuana
  11 years, 2 months ago
  Punch
  Pearce
  Giroud/Theo
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2. Lateriser 12
  11 years, 2 months ago
  Studge.
  Johnson.
  Theo.
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Lawrø
11 years, 2 months ago
Rate Lawro's team?

Federici, Begovic
Davies, O'Brien, Cameron, Demel, Shaw
Bale, Michu, Fellaini, Mata, Walcott
Suarez, RVP, Le Fondre

I think I need to improve my defence in the coming weeks but I also need to put in another DGW player, I think I'll try for Begovic --> Vorm
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1. AAAAA
  11 years, 2 months ago
  I like it a lot, same front 8 as mine except I've got Sturridge for Suarez. Though don't expect too many points from your defense
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2. SPorting
  11 years, 2 months ago
  2-0
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  1. Billy Gilmore
    11 years, 2 months ago
    😀
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    11 years, 2 months ago
    😆
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jimnastics
11 years, 2 months ago
Bunn
Davies / Gibbs / Demel
Nolan / Michu / Walcott (c) / Mata / Santi Cazorla
Van Persie (vc) / Lambert

Begovic / Ba / Mariappa / Clyne

1ft and 1.9m in the bank.

Was going to save a transfer then bring in Suarez and Gerrard for the double, but Gibbs has much mucked up my plans 🙁 Should I deal with Gibbs, or bench him, follow through with my Liv plan, then sort out Gibbs in 3 GWs time?
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1. roscola
  11 years, 2 months ago
  Did you bring in/keep Nolan on your WC? 😯
  
  Gibbs fecked my plans too and decided to deal with him and take a hit for DGW
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  1. roscola
    11 years, 2 months ago
    This just in: Wenger now suggest Gibbs will be out for "four to six weeks"
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Taribo West on a free
11 years, 2 months ago
Beckham and Ibrahimovic is the new Downing and Carroll.
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1. Lateriser 12
  11 years, 2 months ago
  Ridiculous comment.
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Lateriser 12
11 years, 2 months ago
Can anyone tell me how to do the strikethrough?

Also, saw i bit of conversation with regards to Evra. Still is a great option. In addition to him supplying em crosses, i have seen United make Evra the target man during set pieces. I kid you not. The dwarf is a target man, we are pinging crosses towards EVRA!
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1. Dogba
  11 years, 2 months ago
  He's a good option, the real discussion is would you have him over Baines? Because his price is approaching Baines'.
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  1. Dial Square
    11 years, 2 months ago
    I think that his CS's make him better than Baines, despite last week
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    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      11 years, 2 months ago
      Lol. What CSs??
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2. AAAAA
  11 years, 2 months ago
  I̶f̶ ̶I̶ ̶t̶o̶l̶d̶ ̶y̶o̶u̶ ̶h̶o̶w̶ ̶t̶o̶ ̶d̶o̶ ̶t̶h̶i̶s̶ ̶I̶'̶d̶ ̶h̶a̶v̶e̶ ̶t̶o̶ ̶k̶i̶l̶l̶ ̶y̶o̶u̶
  
  http://adamvarga.com/strike/
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  1. Lateriser 12
    11 years, 2 months ago
    So its always copy pasting?
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    1. AAAAA
      11 years, 2 months ago
      I don't do it to much, but yeah
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3. roscola
  11 years, 2 months ago
  http://blog.imthy.com/2008/06/strikethrough-strikethrough-text.html
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4. Lateriser 12
  11 years, 2 months ago
  -t-e-s-t-
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  1. HuttonDressedasLahm
    11 years, 2 months ago
    -i-c-l-e-s-
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Bob.
11 years, 2 months ago
Any other websites, apart from espn, that show the average positions of players from previous matches? Thanks
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1. Dogba
  11 years, 2 months ago
  Fantasyfootballscout.co.uk, albeit with membership.
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  1. Bob.
    11 years, 2 months ago
    I only want to know how far forward Fabio played in the last game and for some reason I cant bring it up on the espn site 🙁
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2. Chu Young Ping Pong
  11 years, 2 months ago
  Become a member 😀
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3. TorresMagic™
  11 years, 2 months ago
  I remember another site but it escapes me atm.
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4. Kendog
  11 years, 2 months ago
  Whip out the C/C
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footyjuana
11 years, 2 months ago
Gotta go a little drastic, rival leading by 70 points(with the standard great team options, Mata, Theo, RVP, Suarez, Evra)

Present WC:-

Reina(for DGW) Bunn

Nastasic Clichy Cameron Davies Bertrand

Lampard Bale Michu Taraabt Punch

RVP Suarez Giroud

Any suggestions?
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1. footyjuana
  11 years, 2 months ago
  Some help here would be great.
  
  Cmon, kill it!!!
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2. HuttonDressedasLahm
  11 years, 2 months ago
  Rvp to Rooney and pray
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Pinoche
11 years, 2 months ago
11 posts on this page and none got a reply till now
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1. footyjuana
  11 years, 2 months ago
  And I bet this will get the maximum:)
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El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
11 years, 2 months ago
Will sturridge or JE double rise before DGW?
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1. Kendog
  11 years, 2 months ago
  Most likely both
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2. Lord Flashheart
  11 years, 2 months ago
  sturidge yes, JE only if he plays 90 minutes this week.
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False no.2
11 years, 2 months ago
Did anyone note how attacking Sissoko was for newcastle? Could be another good oop in the same kind of bracket as michu, fellaini etc?
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samcro
11 years, 2 months ago
Jesus, I am really struggling with my wildcard. I thought my team value was ok-ish (£107.5) but I can't seem to get a team I like at all. Nowhere near infact.
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david ngog
11 years, 2 months ago
How does this look guys? hendo for the dgw and pog only short term:
http://imgur.com/UZ0GwvM
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Van Dal
11 years, 2 months ago
RMWCT

Bego Bunn

Evra Enrique Davies Harte Onuoha

Fellaini Michu Walcott Mata Bale

RvP Sturridge Le Fondre

Please rate? Do I need Suarez?
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1. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
  11 years, 2 months ago
  Le Fondre...biggest knee jerk ever.
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  1. AAAAA
    11 years, 2 months ago
    why for most he only has to play one game versus Wigan and then he's out
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2. Blaise
  11 years, 2 months ago
  Too top heavy in the midfield
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I wish I knew
11 years, 2 months ago
Boring question, sorry...

Best 5th mid to park on the bench?
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1. Dogba
  11 years, 2 months ago
  I think I'm going with Kebe. He's got a great fixture in GW27 as well, and decently priced.
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2. TorresMagic™
  11 years, 2 months ago
  Ferguson. Find someone cheap with a cheap fixture GW27.
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3. Kendog
  11 years, 2 months ago
  Taarabt > Punch > downing > maloney
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4. AAAAA
  11 years, 2 months ago
  Britton or Jack Cork
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5. Lateriser 12
  11 years, 2 months ago
  Guthrie/Kebe/Gardner
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6. I wish I knew
  11 years, 2 months ago
  Thanks. I've just realized my budget is 4.2, and my punt with Derry (QPR) is facing ManU in GW27...
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El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
11 years, 2 months ago
How does this look for after DGW:

Federici, Bunn

Baines, Clichy, Davies Wilson, Harte

Mata, Walcott, Michu, Bale, Guthrie

Suarez, RVP, P Cisse
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1. Kendog
  11 years, 2 months ago
  Looks ok just play defenders
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2. The Finnisher
  11 years, 2 months ago
  As long as you're okay with playing Guthrie it looks okay.
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  1. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
    11 years, 2 months ago
    Im not. But do i have a choice. Ive milked my GK and 5th midfielder section to the maximum. Lol
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  2. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
    11 years, 2 months ago
    Who knows, last time i thought Guthrie would get Feck all he got 9 points. 😀
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    1. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
      11 years, 2 months ago
      7*
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Pinoche
11 years, 2 months ago
Arsenal.com @Arsenal 25s
Wenger on Gibbs: 'It will be four to six weeks [out]'
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1. Dogba
  11 years, 2 months ago
  Ouch. Big blow to Arsenal.
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2. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
  11 years, 2 months ago
  Glass fairy, Got him in for DGW and did absolutely nothing. Tosser.
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3. ronty
  11 years, 2 months ago
  Nacho bandwagon
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4. Chu Young Ping Pong
  11 years, 2 months ago
  My worst transfer ever. He got me about 6 pts in 5 Gws
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5. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
  11 years, 2 months ago
  Yes
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6. Lord Flashheart
  11 years, 2 months ago
  i would like to have some salsa with my nachos please.
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Pinoche
11 years, 2 months ago
Arsenal.com @Arsenal 44s
TEAM NEWS: 'Monreal is available for the
weekend game. Arteta could be back in the squad. Coquelin is out, Vermaelen is a doubt'
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1. Dogba
  11 years, 2 months ago
  Will the new players be added today then?
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  1. Pinoche
    11 years, 2 months ago
    Should be.
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@FPLStrategist
11 years, 2 months ago
A question for people who still have their regular wildcard...

When you planning on using it?
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1. Kendog
  11 years, 2 months ago
  When the time comes you'll know... All jokes aside Depends on what happens with gameweeks and who you happen to have
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Mind över Mata
11 years, 2 months ago
Any thoughts on this line-up for the weekend? Please RMT.

Mignolet
Baines, Zabaleta, Davies
Fellaini, Bale, Mata, Wally (c), Michu
RVP (vc), Giroud

3.9; Pog, Demel, Wilson

Plan is to do Baines and Giroud -> GJ and Suarez (-4) next week
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1. Spencer
  11 years, 2 months ago
  I like it.
  
  Captain choice could be very rewarding. Am going the same, or maybe Fellaini.
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  1. Mind över Mata
    11 years, 2 months ago
    Thanks
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2. Lateriser 12
  11 years, 2 months ago
  All in order.
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  1. Mind över Mata
    11 years, 2 months ago
    Cheers Lateriser
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footyjuana
11 years, 2 months ago
Have the new players been added from yday?
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1. HuttonDressedasLahm
  11 years, 2 months ago
  Have a look!
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  1. footyjuana
    11 years, 2 months ago
    Haha, thanks! This site just makes u so damn lazy:)
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⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
11 years, 2 months ago
Currently i am in WC now. Can't decide which one to go for?

----->Option A :

Mignolet Andersen

Davies Clyne Zabaleta Enrique Harte/Pearce

Mata Gerrard Michu Walcott Schendrelain

Rvp Suarez Lambert

Bank: 0.0

----->Option B :

Mignolet Andersen

Davies Clyne [Defender under 5.2] Glen Johnson Harte/Pearce

Mata Gerrard Michu Walcott Guthrie

Rvp Suarez Lambert

Bank: Depending upon the choice of defender

who is more nailed on harte/pearce?

Can choose only 1 from this Sturridge or Gerrard main purpose is only for DGW. Which one?

Enrique will he play both games of dgw? Can save me $ in other areas.

Sorry for the long posts,but need to clear the answers as neat as i can. 😉
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1. Lateriser 12
  11 years, 2 months ago
  B for me.
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    11 years, 2 months ago
    What about a defender under 5.2 ?
    
    Can upgrade guthrie,if def value is low.
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    1. Lateriser 12
      11 years, 2 months ago
      Fabio?
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      1. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
        11 years, 2 months ago
        Is he even nailed on ?
        
        How about Onouha,dawson ?
        
        Or if Samba is 4.5 then bang .... 🙂
        
        it's interesting that you going for GJ Instead of enrique.....
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        Dogba
        11 years, 2 months ago
        GJ over Enrique is an easy choice if you can afford it.
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        Lateriser 12
        11 years, 2 months ago
        I just fancy him as a DGW punt. Not many that stand out. Onouha Dawson good picks as well.
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        ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
        11 years, 2 months ago
        You going for Enrique or GJ ?
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      2. Dogba
        11 years, 2 months ago
        You reckon Fabio is a better choice than Onouha or Clint Hill?
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        Lateriser 12
        11 years, 2 months ago
        W'ell need a few games to judge. Debuchy/Saylor other great shouts.
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2. Spencer
  11 years, 2 months ago
  B.
  
  I'm not sure Enrique will play both games.
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  1. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
    11 years, 2 months ago
    That's what concerns me.
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3. Kendog
  11 years, 2 months ago
  Not enough arrows in this post
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  1. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
    11 years, 2 months ago
    Learned the mistake. 😉
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4. SPorting
  11 years, 2 months ago
  replied last time.
  
  B.
  
  Samba.
  
  Pearce.
  
  Sturridge.
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yanksalot
11 years, 2 months ago
Help and advise needed :

I am contemplating to go all out and field 6 DGW players (Sturr, Suarez, GJ, Guzman, Michu, Davies) and then use my WC in GW 27.

When is the best time to use the pending WC acc. to you ?
Is there a chance of any more DGW's ?
Should I save the WC for future use ?

Thanks
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1. footyjuana
  11 years, 2 months ago
  Bad news coming up buddy, gear up.
  
  Waittttt for ittttt!!!
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2. footyjuana
  11 years, 2 months ago
  This is the last week you can use the WC.
  
  It gets ineligible automatically tomorrow!
  
  BANG!!
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  1. yanksalot
    11 years, 2 months ago
    I was not talking about the Jan WC. LR, Aatish ??
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3. kimoo
  11 years, 2 months ago
  sure dude save it for future
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Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
11 years, 2 months ago
Is this wildcard team any good?

Cesar bunn
Azpil zabaleta Enrique Davies cylne
Mata Fellini Walcott silva michu
Rvp sturridge anicabe

0.3 in bank

Thanks
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1. Lateriser 12
  11 years, 2 months ago
  Great team. I like it. 3rd Liv player for the DGW?
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    11 years, 2 months ago
    My WC team is not great then. 🙁
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2. HuttonDressedasLahm
  11 years, 2 months ago
  Who is anicabe?
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3. Dogba
  11 years, 2 months ago
  Not sure I'd drop Bale for Silva, but could work. I don't think I'd go with 3 mid-priced defenders, I like having a 3rd spot for rotating 3 cheapies, but that's just me.
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4. tw
  11 years, 2 months ago
  i'd drop silva for gerrard for the dgw.
  
  no bale is a bit concerning given his next few fixtures
  
  overall looks good though
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kimoo
11 years, 2 months ago
Keep Fletcher v.s reading , or use FT to get Remy v.s nor ??

i want to keep 2 FT for DGW.
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1. HelloSidney
  11 years, 2 months ago
  Fletcher
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El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
11 years, 2 months ago
CRITICAL QUESTION:

Will Marc wilson be back for Blank GW after the DGW?
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1. Dogba
  11 years, 2 months ago
  I wish someone could answer that, but as far as I know there are no more news and we don't really know anything.
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2. Chu Young Ping Pong
  11 years, 2 months ago
  THAT'S CRITICAL!
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3. TorresMagic™
  11 years, 2 months ago
  Sell. Stoke & CS not mixing now.
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  1. tw
    11 years, 2 months ago
    +1
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    1. This!
      11 years, 2 months ago
      +2 QPR might be the new Stoke tbh. They are in survival mode. Kept a CS against Spurs, City and Chelsea in the last 4 GW. Bring Big-Samba in there as well and you've got yourself a second goalie 🙂
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4. This!
  11 years, 2 months ago
  Physioroom says 9th Feb, but wouldn't trust it too much. Google his name frequently, and limit the search to last 24 hours or week. The manager will probably comment it during the weekend interviews.
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lfcserg
11 years, 2 months ago
Which keeper is best to have from now till the end of the season, or in others who will get the most points
A) Begovic
B) Mignolet
C) DDG
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1. Pigs in Blankets!!!
  11 years, 2 months ago
  A
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Pigs in Blankets!!!
11 years, 2 months ago
Any thoughts?

Begovic/Bunn
Azpilicueta/Hughes/Davies/Demel/Mariappa
Bale/Michu/Fellaini/Walcott/Lampard
RVP/Suarez/Anichebe
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1. Chu Young Ping Pong
  11 years, 2 months ago
  Sell Hughes and get Clyne instead of Demel otherwise it's a decent team. But who are you going to bench this week? You gotta play Anichebe against Villa.
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