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Fantasy Football Scout Cup VIII – Third Round Draw

With little time for turnaround between Gameweeks, we roll out the Round 2 results and Round 3 Draw of the Fantasy Football Scout Cup VII, sponsored by Paddy Power, this evening. Before we look at the remaining contenders for the crown, those taking part should note that these ties take place over Gameweek 15 – the Gameweek 14 midweek matches do not count towards your tally:

Our defending champion Wild Rover seems to have risen to the occasion and, having climbed the rankings in the last couple of weeks, now faces Hillbillypete for a place in the Fourth Round. Wild Rover is one of only three previous Scout Cup winners still remaining; GoonerDave goes up against Mufcste55 – the latter is the favourite here, sitting just outside the top 10,000 – whilst sleepingmaster pits his wits against bigfourleggedbeast.

Mark’s podcast co-host and Champions League tipster Granville swept aside Dullardinho last weekend and now faces The Upper Deckers, who sits just inside the top 1 million. Gaz Downright – who tops the Contributors and Moderators league – is up against 2ndMan, whilst fellow moderators applebonkers and Ryan have been drawn against ste2510 and Bedknobs and Boomsticks respectively.

Amongst the community members still in with a shout, Tommy Tynan’s Left Shin Pad takes on Jafooli, The Sarjeant faces Isacki, EpicFAIL has been drawn against The Shadow and Daniel plays host to The Flying Nugget.

Giuliop11 may well be considered the favourite for the title. Sitting in 164th spot overall, he’s the man to avoid – Ferenc55 stands in his way of a Fourth Round spot.

As usual, we name-check the highest scoring winner from the previous round. Realunitedfc takes the honour, after racking up 90 points in Gameweek 13 – now up to around the 17,000-mark, he swaggers into the next fixture against bcdahm.

If you fancy a glance back at the Round 2 results, click here or if you are awaiting the fixture list for the next batch of head-to-head, the draw for the Third Round is available here.

As always, good luck to those still in with a shout of the silverware.

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  1. Ayling Buyers Club
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    So I understand Davis is the first choice? Got him as my reserve GK, so might as well get Pantilimon instead of Gazzaniga, then?

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    1. Absinthe 42
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Except we don't really know much about the Davis injury, or at least I've not read anything to date.

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    2. Manky Yanc
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Why would you want to double up on Southampton clean sheets? They've just shipped 3 goals & their next 6 fixtures at pretty dreadful ?

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  2. leo_messi
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Is Flannagan a safe pick for the next 2 gameweeks??

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    1. Ayling Buyers Club
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Would say so.

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    2. Getafe my Lawn
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Yes

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    3. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Only safe one in defence seems GJ.

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      1. KunBaYaya My Lord
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        +1 Flannagan could easily be dropped.

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    4. Crazy Old Goat
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      He's the only good left back we have right now. Can't see Cissokho getting called up again although with just 3 days between fixtures there's a chance Flanno might be rested just for this gameweek I guess but I doubt it. Until enrique is back, Flannagan is a very safe pick.

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  3. Lizard Lips
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Migs KD
    Fonte Coleman Kos Clyne Chester
    Hazard RamBo RavMo Junuzaj Whittingham
    S A R

    £2.1m ITB 2FT

    What changes should I make!!???

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    1. Ayling Buyers Club
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      That's a tough one. Why not be the rocknroll guy and let the transfer burn in (like Garg suggested)?

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      1. rdpx
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        get rid of Jan for Oviedo. ROCK AND ROLL>

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    2. Manky Yanc
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      KD to Gazzaniga / Pantilimon ?

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  4. rdpx
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Who do you all think is the best defender for this week (and ideally a few after that) for 5.3 or less?

    Please.

    Thank you.

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    1. rdpx
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      currently stands as

      Zab, Evans, Coleman (JOllsson, Senderos)

      Wanna dump Senderos I think...

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      1. Mile Plankton - Myth and Ch…
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Maybe someone from Swansea?

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        1. rdpx
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          am leaning towards CRY for some reason....

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          1. Mile Plankton - Myth and Ch…
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 6 months ago

            I have Speroni. Will play him for next two weeks. Good thing about CRY players is they are cheap and they'll give a lot of spare cash.

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            1. rdpx
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 6 months ago

              good point. God knows I need it....

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      2. Getafe my Lawn
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Gj?

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        1. rdpx
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Maybe John Terry?

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          1. KunBaYaya My Lord
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 6 months ago

            None of these are under 5.3

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            1. rdpx
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 6 months ago

              exactly.

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      3. The Shadow
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        5.3 will get you Koscielney, Ars D in form and at home to Hull this week. Next week home to Everton but then a tough couple if weeks follow.

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        1. rdpx
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          see below...

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    2. Getafe my Lawn
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Kos

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      1. rdpx
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Fully loaded with AFC

        (Szcses, Ram, Oz)

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    3. Manky Yanc
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Azpilicueta?

      Evans ?? Williams ???

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    4. KunBaYaya My Lord
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      5.3 doesn't get you much. I would just downgrade Sendornot to Gabbidon or some other CRY. Decent fixtures, becoming solid at the back and opens up cash.

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      1. rdpx
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        cheers +1 will do tomorrow.

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  5. Reeker
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Who to play
    Sess or Redmond?

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    1. Mile Plankton - Myth and Ch…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Sess.

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    2. Getafe my Lawn
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Sess

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  6. Mile Plankton - Myth and Ch…
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    I am thinking of giving up on Suarez and get Giroud for Lukaku.
    Is it time to sell Barkley?

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    1. Absinthe 42
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Giving up on Suarez, due to his terrible returns?

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      1. Mile Plankton - Myth and Ch…
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        I just can't figure out how to fit him in.

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        1. Mile Plankton - Myth and Ch…
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          I would have to take a hit and sell Ozil or Hazard. Or sell Aguero for Suarez.

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          1. Absinthe 42
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 6 months ago

            Ah, I thought you meant selling him.
            Ozil to Walcott is surely a move we will all make.

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    2. rdpx
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I'm hanging on to Barkley out of blind optimism.

      I think he is gonna play out of his skin for David Moyes (apparently Moyes was considering taking him to Utd with him, so he will want to show willing)

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      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        martinez might not want to play him at OT

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        1. rdpx
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          I bet he does.

          and he will score a goal.

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    3. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Hang on. You are thinking of selling Lukaku for Giroud?? Surely not.

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      1. Mile Plankton - Myth and Ch…
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Yup. That's one of my options.

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        1. Bubz
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Look at Lukaku's fixtures from GW16 onward. And look at some of Giroud's tough ones coming up. Plus Lukaku is still scoring goals. And Giroud might get rested soon.

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          1. Mile Plankton - Myth and Ch…
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 6 months ago

            But who to sell?
            I have Rooney, Kun and Luka.

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            1. Bubz
              • 10 Years
              10 years, 6 months ago

              Don't sell any unless it's for Suarez.

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              1. Mile Plankton - Myth and Ch…
                • 11 Years
                10 years, 6 months ago

                Ok. Who to sell for Suarez?

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                1. Reeker
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 10 Years
                  10 years, 6 months ago

                  Aguero

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                  1. Mile Plankton - Myth and Ch…
                    • 11 Years
                    10 years, 6 months ago

                    Wow. Two guys saying I should sell Kun. I didn't think it'll happen. I will consider it.

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    4. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      get rid of barkley. You won't know when he starts

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    5. GTS
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Why on earth would you give up on suarez?
      Stick wit giroud for now the switch to lukaka after his tough matches.
      I think so.. he needs to go..

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      1. Mile Plankton - Myth and Ch…
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        I wasn't clear enough. I don't have Suarez or Giroud.
        I am giving up on the idea of bringing Suarez and I am leaning towards bringing Giroud for Lukaku.

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        1. GTS
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Ok.. maybe give up on kun and get suarez in.. and id stay away from giroud as lukaku's fixtures would be lovely.. 🙂

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          1. Mile Plankton - Myth and Ch…
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 6 months ago

            Thanks.

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  7. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    thanks for those who answered my quest before. I have whitts too

    Is brunt nailed on? He missed alot of season through injury right? He was removed after 75 mins v newcastle though?

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

      He was on a YC, and was removed after tying the game with a brilliant strike.

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      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        would you get him? what transfer you made this week

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

          He's decent as a 4th/ 5th mid rotation.

          I got an Englishman, a Welsh and a Romanian.

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          1. KunBaYaya My Lord
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 6 months ago

            Yeah he rotate really nicely with Morrison. I have Hazzard Yaya Ramsey and then those two rotating.

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  8. Ayling Buyers Club
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Hmm. Quick poll.

    Kelvin Davis is my backup GK. Would you rather do A or B?

    A. Boruc -> Gazzaniga
    B. Boruc -> Pantilimon

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    1. Getafe my Lawn
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Neither

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    2. Mile Plankton - Myth and Ch…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      B

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    3. Manky Yanc
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      B

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  9. Squeaky Bum Time
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Morning DZ.

    I'm sure this has already been asked but any update on Oscar's knock? Have 2FT's this week but who to replace him with if I do? Already have Hazard.

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Keep oscar. Although might be rested this gw

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    2. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Think he's fit but the question is if Jose has planned to give him a rest anyway. Nobody knows.

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    3. Gubborr
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Thoughts on Mannone?

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      1. Gubborr
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        sorry reply fail

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    4. Squeaky Bum Time
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Thinking he may be rested too. Who to pull the trigger for? Guess I may as well list my team:

      Migs / Davis
      Mert / Coleman / Clyne / Chester / Gabbidon
      Oscar / Hazard / Ramsey / Brady / Colback
      Rooney / Suarez / Aguero

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  10. Total Foot 5 - romario 11
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Rooney:rising tonite

    1--Keep Remy (ag swa)
    or
    2--Hit -4 Remy > Rooney (play Waz ag EVE?) & for funds for Rooney, need to do Agger > flanagan/debuchy/or vlaar

    Also, who will score more, Remy ag saw or Rooney ag EVE ? seems rooney does not want not enjoy scoring ag eve.

    **i was going to do Rooney for FT for GW15 but looks like Rooney will rise .3 by the time gw15 hits.

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    1. Ayling Buyers Club
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Keep Loïc.

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      1. Total Foot 5 - romario 11
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        thx.But u think then risk paying .3 higher for Rooney for gw 15?

        your reason is because u think Loic ag saw will outscore Rooney ag EVE ?
        or
        because u think its not worth it for the hit -4?

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  11. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Remy to Rooney worth it. Carrying Barkley & Wilson but have 2 Fts.

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

      Bark > Ravel/ Whitts

      or

      Wilson > Gabbidon/ Ward

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      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        So get Rooney? Would have 0.3 to play with.

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

          Yeah 100% get Rooney.

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          1. TorresMagic™
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 6 months ago

            What transfers did you do?

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    2. Mile Plankton - Myth and Ch…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I think it's worth it.

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    3. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Get JT and Rooney mate if possible.

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      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Not possible unless -4.

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  12. Deulo10
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Who are most likely to keep a clean sheet this GW? West Ham or Liverpool?

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    1. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Pool

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    2. Ayling Buyers Club
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Liverpool, I'd say.

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    3. Getafe my Lawn
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Pool

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    4. The Shadow
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      If Liverpool can't keep a clean sheet at home to Norwich, I wonder when they ever will. OTOH West Ham have only given up four goals on the road and CP isn't much of a goal threat.

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    5. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Pool

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    6. Deulo10
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Yepp that's what I was thinking, too. Cheers everybody!

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  13. sinik
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    no transfers league. everything look good (captaincy/subs/sub order)?

    Migs
    Clyne, Walker, Evra
    Yaya, Ravel, Hazard, Ramsey
    Lukaku (vc), Remy, Suarez (c)

    McGregor | 1. Brady 2. Williams 3. Chester

    cheers!

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    1. JoeJitzu +42
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Looks good to go IMO

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    2. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Yup. Pretty ridiculously good team for a no transfers league wtf?!

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      1. sinik
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        we kicked off between GWs 11 and 12 😆

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  14. JoeJitzu +42
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Just did a -8 pointer

    Boruc, Dawson & Cabaye

    To

    DeGea, Terry and Jedinak

    Gives me,
    DeGea (Harper)
    Terry Mertesacker Zabeleta (Burner Whittaker)
    Hazard Ramsey Yaya RavMo (Jedinak)
    Rooney Aguero Suarez

    Thinking long term it might pay off?

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    1. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Thats a really nice team. You must have some good team value.

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      1. JoeJitzu +42
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        107.7 £0 in the bank

        Was £108.1 & £0.2 in the bank prior to transfers!

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        1. Bubz
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Holy mackerel!

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        2. KunBaYaya My Lord
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          We almost have the exact same team

          Szczeny
          Terry Merts GJ
          Hazzard Ramsey Yaya Rav
          Suarez Rooney Aguero

          Here hoping we both do well!

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  15. nevercaptorres
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    need help
    mignolet/4.0
    terry mertesacter zab/coleman clyne
    yaya ozil lallana morrison/williams
    suarez remy benteke

    a)zab benteke/ collins rooney -4
    b)benteke/ giroud
    c)benteke/ negredo

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    1. JoeJitzu +42
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      B I think

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    2. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Giroud may get rested over the busy Christmas schedule, I'd consider sticking with Benteke against a Boruc-less SOT and Fulham next week, then switch to Lukaku for his excellent run of fixtures.

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      1. bitterandstout
          10 years, 6 months ago

          what? there isn't another striker at Arsenal. giroud will start.

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          1. President John F. Keninnsie
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 6 months ago

            Walcott and Pod (when fit) can play there. Arsenal's fixtures turn sour soon so IMO there are better strikers available than Giroud.

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    3. Franktomet
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Didn't Aguero produce the FK where Negredo scored 1-0 ?

      Then he should be awarded an assist like the rules say.

      Am I totally wrong on this?

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      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Negredo did.

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      2. Getafe my Lawn
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Negredo got fouled

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    4. Gubborr
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Any thoughts on Mannone?

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

        I think he has a very chizzled face.
        I think he's Italian

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        1. Gubborr
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          so he's nailed on?

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      2. Bubz
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        I think his name always reminds me of the crowd shouting when an oppositions player is approaching the player with the ball from behind.

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      3. JoeJitzu +42
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Cheap, good 2nd keeper I'd say

        Westwood nearing full fitness and Sunderland a little unreliable at the moment

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        1. rdpx
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Compare him to Boruc over last 4 games - 7 goals to 3, 7 points to 20 [thereabouts]

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          1. The Shadow
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 6 months ago

            Given comparable opponents, I'd still want the GK with Southampton's defenders in front of him rather than the one behind Sundetland's D.

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      4. The Shadow
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        One bad game away from losing his place to Westwood who is already back from injury.

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      5. rdpx
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        I heard he was now SFC 1st choice keeper.

        I just put him in he rotates nicely with Sceznesy and is cheap.

        http://www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/sunderland-afc/poyet-s-toughest-call-pays-off-as-mannone-s-keeps-clean-sheet-for-sunderland-against-manchester-city-1-6234091

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        1. The Shadow
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          He's first choice until he screws up, then it's back to Westwood.

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        2. Gubborr
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Thanks for the link.

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          1. rdpx
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 6 months ago

            yeah it sold me!
            I'll see you at the top!

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    5. Koflok
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      So currently I have Remy, Ivanovic, Ravel.

      Should I,

      a) Keep Ravel til Jan,
      do Remy Ivanovic -> Rooney Burner (-4) this week.

      b) Keep Ivanovic (or 6.0m def) til Jan, and Ravel this week.
      Ravel, Remy -> Sess Lukaku next week. No hits.

      Cheers guys.

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      1. Getafe my Lawn
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Just keep remy?

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        1. Koflok
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          An option. If I go with B I can keep Remy up to later on.

          But Lukaku and Rooney seems like in better form and fixture

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      2. Venom Snake
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        If you brought Rooney in for remy how much would you have to spend on replacement defender for Ivan?

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    6. rdpx
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      MANNONE.

      that;s all I wanted to say.

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    7. Venom Snake
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Mata in for oscar? I am so very tempted..

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      1. Mile Plankton - Myth and Ch…
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Nah.

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        1. Venom Snake
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Might not work out at all, but he is a big differential with massive potential. Just needs the game time..

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      2. Bubz
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Replacing a headache with another headache is a bad idea. What you need is an ibroprofen.

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      3. rdpx
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        from today's Grauniad:

        Chelsea must hope this was the day Mata rediscovered rhythm

        There have been a few false dawns already for Juan Mata under José Mourinho. There was that excellent display at Arsenal in the Capital One Cup, a goalscoring performance that was followed by a mishmash in defeat at Newcastle. Or even those flashes against Steaua Bucharest and Spurs that were rather undermined by a more anaemic offering against Cardiff. The Spaniard had not started a league game since the loss on Tyneside on 2 November but appeared to comprehend he had to make a mark against Southampton. Cue all that waspish movement and clever delivery of recent seasons, with a role in Chelsea's first two goals and another fine centre from which Fernando Torres might have plundered had Artur Boruc not mustered a magnificent save. Mata at his best, buying into Mourinho's philosophy, will bolster this team. "He was good," offered Mourinho. "I think in the second half he gave us what we needed. We were playing 4-4-2 and I needed him to come inside and be a bit of a winger, and a bit of a player coming inside and connecting with the attacking players. He did that well. We needed Juan to open and control Luke Shaw, because the kid goes forward, and he supported [Branislav] Ivanovic well." That last dose of praise was arguably the most significant of the lot given how the Portuguese has demanded his creator-in-chief also provides defensively. Now this must prove the start of Mata's return to favour. With him, the sense is Chelsea can thrive.

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      4. sinik
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        plus I heard that Mata is fine and that his hamstring isn't pulled

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    8. Total Foot 5 - romario 11
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      who wil score more? approx pt potential if any

      A--Remy ag swa

      B--Rooney ag EVE...(factor being notion that Wazza doesn't nor enjoys scoring ag eve, no..?)

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      1. Bubz
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Rooney

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      2. Getafe my Lawn
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        A

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    9. blauriecon
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Until January - best choice
      1) Amaltifano
      2) Bacuna
      3) N'Zonzi

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      1. Venom Snake
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        All poor options imo, but Amal seems more likely to have his hand in a lot of attack

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        1. blauriecon
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Best for under 5.7?

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          1. Mile Plankton - Myth and Ch…
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 6 months ago

            Maybe Kasami?

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      2. Getafe my Lawn
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        B

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      3. Mile Plankton - Myth and Ch…
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Surely not considering N'Zonzi.

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      4. KunBaYaya My Lord
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        brunt

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    10. Getafe my Lawn
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      (Gk) mig (Def) kos, GJ, Terry (Mid) nasri, Ramsey, Rav'm, hazard (ST) remy, Suarez (c) aguero(vc) - bench Boruc (I'll take out next game week for Krul) Zab, Shaw, amilfitano! Good to go?

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    11. PussyGalore
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Will we get to know West Hams team before the deadline?

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      1. Getafe my Lawn
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Yes

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    12. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      wasn't walcott injured out just before the start of christmas last season? I remember bringing him back in around the newcastle game and him going nuts.

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      1. Darsh
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        He wasn't exactly injured, more he hadn't agreed to sign a contract yet

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    13. Franktomet
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      My current team:

      Mignolet - Pantilmon

      Dawson - Koscielny - Ben Davies - Rosenior - Baker

      Yaya - Hazard - Ramsey - Cabaye - Januzaj

      Rooney - Aguero - Suarez

      Mainly my defense worries me, Rosenior hasnt been a starter the last two matches and Baker seems to have lost his spot due to Lunas return.

      Any advice on how to solve this?

      I have 1.1 in the bank so I can transfer Rosenior or Baker for a 5,0m defender, but I was also thinking about transfering Januzaj out for Kasami to get a ~5,5m defender. Any other good swaps for Januzaj that could bring some extra cash?

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      1. Getafe my Lawn
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        RavMorrison

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    14. PussyGalore
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Do you think walcott will get more than 6 points on Wednesday?

      A) Yes

      B) No

      This week only... Walcott -4 or Jagielka to score more?

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      1. Getafe my Lawn
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        No

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      2. tm245
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Isn't it worth it just to be on here on Wednesday when the restoration of King Theodore of Walcott takes place? If Suarez had a less appealing fixture I would even consider captaining him.

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      3. The Shadow
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Arsenal fans are just hoping he gets more than 6 minutes.

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    15. tm245
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Jordan Henderson just appeared in my team -- assuming I should hit X and move on, or is it a masterstroke hat saves me from chasing Coutinho one more time?

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      1. The Shadow
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Saves you from scoring points too though doesn't it?

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        1. tm245
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Too true - Coutinho will leave a mark on my transfer budget but if I had to list the five most important mids for the next month it'd be Ramsey Ozil Hazard Coutinho Walcott -- I want to have at least three of them.

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    16. Bests Conquests
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Best 5th Mid going forward? Currently have Brady at £5.2 and then Cabaye - Sess - Haz - Ramsey

      0.6 in the bank, 2 FT and hate to let a FT go to waste.

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    17. Ellipsis
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Last minute advice appreciated...having a flap!

      WC or not to WC...that is the question:

      NOW:
      Boruc (Davis)

      Toure, Ivanovich, Mertersacker, Ward, Burner
      Ramsey, Ozil, Oscar, Lallana, Ravmo
      Remy, Suarez, Aguero

      and my proposed WC squad would be:

      Marshall, Davis
      Coleman, Mertersacker, Demel, Gabbidon, Burner
      Ramsey, Gerrard, Lampard, Nasri, Ravel
      Rooney, Suarez, Aguero

      My brain hurts...

      Cheers lads

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