Scout Picks

Scout Picks – Gameweek 16

For the third Gameweek running, we decide against a 3-4-3 formation and place our faith in a four-man backline as a result of some strong home fixtures. Everton, Chelsea and Norwich supply us with a couple of players apiece, whilst the main decision this week boiled down to which South American striker to leave on the sidelines:

John Ruddy gets the nod between the sticks for Norwich’s home game against Swansea. Aside from their hammering at Anfield, the Canaries have been relatively resilient in recent weeks and have picked up two clean sheets in the last three Gameweeks – given that the visitors have drawn blanks in three of their previous four road trips, a shut-out could well be on the cards for Chris Hughton’s side.

Everton’s Seamus Coleman has a plum home clash with Fulham at Goodison Park this weekend. Whilst Phil Jagielka has mainly relied on bonus points to bolster his appeal, the right-back’s marauding runs down the flank have already produced a couple of goals this term and helped him to the top of the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) defender standings. The most popular defender in the FPL game, with over 34% ownership, Coleman’s bandwagon has acquired over 68,000 new suitors already this week.

The visit of Crystal Palace affords John Terry the opportunity to rack up his fourth double-figure haul of the season. Despite a single clean sheet in the last 10 Gameweeks, the Chelsea skipper sits third in the FPL defender rankings thanks to his attacking threat and bonus potential – with Palace scoring just three times on the road this term, there’s never been a better time for the Blues to pick up another shut-out.

A home game with Stoke hands Curtis Davies a Scout Picks call-up. With seven home games under their belt, Hull have conceded just three goals in front of their own fans and, with their visitors scoring in only one of their last three league matches, the Tigers stopper looks a solid shout for another clean sheet. Davies has scored just once so far but has registered the same number of efforts inside the box as Terry – a clear sign of his attacking potential for Steve Bruce’s side.

Steven Caulker is another attack-minded centre-half to earn a start as Cardiff prepare for the visit of West Brom. Despite being the costliest option amongst the Bluebirds’ backline, the summer signing has justified his 5.1 price tag – with 12 bonus points and a couple of goals so far, Caulker has accumulated at least 24 points more than any of Malky Mackay’s other defenders.

Yes, he played the full 90 minutes in Chelsea’s midweek win over Steaua Bucharest, but we expect Eden Hazard to retain his starting berth for the visit of Palace tomorrow. Jose Mourinho may have slammed his attackers after last week’s loss at Stoke but, with four sets of double figures in his last eight league games, the Belgian is the one player surely immune from his manager’s criticism and far too crucial to omit from the XI as the Blues look to bounce back from their Britannia defeat.

Three goals in his last five fixtures earns Leroy Fer a place in this week’s Picks. Coming in at just 5.9 in FPL, the Dutchman has also accrued a pair of assists this term and, since making his debut in Gameweek 2, has played a part in five of the Canaries’ subsequent 12 strikes. Sunday’s visitors Swansea have conceded in each of their last four road trips and, with Chico suspended and Michel Vorm a doubt, have real concerns at the back.

Back from a one-match suspension, Ravel Morrison looks set to return to the West Ham XI for the visit of Sunderland. Given that the Black Cats have managed a single clean sheet on the road all season, Sam Allardyce’s side will be confident of a goal or two and, with Kevin Nolan banned, the former United youngster may be handed the most advanced central midfield role – boosting his chances of adding to a tally of three goals and a pair of assists so far.

Romelu Lukaku is nailed-on for Everton’s home game against Fulham. The Belgian has averaged 6.4 points per game since rolling up to Merseyside in Gameweek 5 and, over his five home appearances, has already racked up scores of 16 points and 13 points against Newcastle and Liverpool respectively. The Cottagers may have improved under Rene Meulensteen but they’ll have their work cut out to remedy a woeful away record of five defeats in six road trips tomorrow.

Wayne Rooney gets the nod as United roll up to Villa Park this weekend. Back after serving a one-match suspension, he’ll be looking for a fourth successive double-figure haul on his travels against a backline likely to be without skipper Ron Vlaar once again – Paul Lambert’s side have conceded twice in all but one of their last four. With Robin van Persie ruled out for a month earlier today, Rooney is set to take up spot-kick duties and a major share of corners and set-pieces in the Dutchman’s absence.

Sergio Aguero is our final forward, as Luis Suarez is handed a rare day off from our selections. A home game against Arsenal is far from easy but Aguero has already racked up four sets of double figures in seven Etihad appearances, averaging 9.7 points per game in front of his own fans. If City are to grab the win which would reduce the gap between them the Gunners to just three points, the Argentine looks the man most likely to do the damage.

Mike Williamson’s budget appeal sees him make the bench as Newcastle prepare for the visit of Southampton. Coming in at a mere 4.4 in FPL, the centre-half has now started each of the last nine league matches for the Magpies – given that the Saints have scored just five times on their travels this term, Alan Pardew’s side will be confident of picking up a fourth clean sheet in seven attempts.

Ross Barkley is the third Everton player to make this week’s Picks squad. With James McCarthy suspended, the teenager’s chances of being rested for the visit of Fulham look slim, whilst the emergence of Gerard Deulofeu as a wide option is enough to dent our faith in Kevin Mirallas. As the Toffees go from strength to strength under Roberto Martinez, the 5.1 priced Barkley will be hoping to add to his tally of two goals and a couple of assists in 12 starts so far.

Newcastle’s Loic Remy is unluckily knocked to the bench for a St James’ Park clash against Southampton. With the visitors still hit hard by injuries, the Frenchman’s owners will be looking for further returns from a player who has scored or assisted in five of his six appearances in front of the Tyneside faithful.

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  1. Mikei
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Play Lovren, Terry, Merte or Chester, Terry, Merte?

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    1. Chris_White
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Lovren, Terry, Chester

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    2. d1sable
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      10 years, 3 months ago

      Dont play Mert, play the others

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      1. Mikei
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks for your feedback.
        But Merte has chance for a goal; I think so.

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    3. Gooders
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Chester, Terry, Merte

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    4. Steeton
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      10 years, 3 months ago

      Chester

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  2. Thomass
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    10 years, 3 months ago

    Hazard (c) 😎

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    1. Evs
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Risky business.

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        one might say

        Hazardous business... arf.. arf

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        1. Evs
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          • 14 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          🙄

          Shoddy, jk! shoddy 😆

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      2. Thomass
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Who you going for!

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        1. Evs
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          • 14 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Guess?

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          1. GREENDREAMS11
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            Kulakuuuaar

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          2. GREENDREAMS11
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            Lluchachuu as they say in Wales. ;-p

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            1. Evs
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              • 14 Years
              10 years, 3 months ago

              I suppose so... 🙂

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              1. GREENDREAMS11
                • 14 Years
                10 years, 3 months ago

                Its so obvious, But, Aguero is interesting me for some weird reason.

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            2. A.T
              • 13 Years
              10 years, 3 months ago

              Bless you

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  3. Gooders
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Is it worth getting rid of Koscielny for Jagielka?

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    1. A.T
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      It is this week

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  4. Voodoo
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    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    How's my lineup for this week? Still have a FT, any ideas or hold?

    Howard
    Collins Vidic Terry
    Ozil Hazard Ramsey Morrison
    Lukaku (c) Suarez Aguero (vc)

    Subs - Whitt B.Turner Clyne - 0.3 bank.

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    1. d1sable
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      10 years, 3 months ago

      Hold

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    2. Gooders
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Vidic to Jagielka/Coleman? If you didn't mind doubling up.

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    3. Voodoo
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      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Thanks guys

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  5. Chris_White
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Sterling worth a punt from next week until January WC?

    Just need him to start their home games..

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    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      thats the risk tho..... i think he will

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    2. d1sable
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      10 years, 3 months ago

      i wouldnt, still a chance of rotation with Aspas/Moses even Henderson can play wide right, also i doubt he would get many if any points if he did start them all

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  6. ejpt123
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    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Who to bring in for brady - Redmond, Morrison or Fer?

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    1. Shankly Gates
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      all good choices I'm leaning towards Fer..

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    2. Caine & Co.
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      keeprady

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  7. JoeSoap
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Clyne or Kosielny & Rooney > Lukaku & Coleman for -4 hit? Or do nothing & wait 2 next wk?

    Could do Kosiel/Sess to Fer/Coleman!!

    Have Ivan, Whittaker & Moxley in defence. 0 in bank.

    Coleman will prob give me an xtra 4 points but lukaku & rooney could score similar. Thinking long term though utd have good fixtures 2.

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    1. Gazza2000
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      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Keep Rooney

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      1. JoeSoap
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Thank Gazza. Trying to get Coleman in without - hit. Might sit tight this week.

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  8. Trojans XI - Team Spain
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Clyne to

    A. Chester
    B. Burner
    C. Williamson
    D. Olsson/Whittaker

    Start

    1. Zaba
    2. Whitts
    3. JWP
    4. Clyne replacement

    2 FT 0.0 ITB

    Current Setup

    Marshall
    Coleman Terry Zaba Clyne
    Hazard Oscar Ramsey
    Suarez Aguero(c) Lukaku

    Migs Whitts JWP Gabbidon

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    1. d1sable
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      10 years, 3 months ago

      Burner

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    2. copps
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      play whittingham over clyne

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  9. Shankly Gates
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    This week Gerrard to Fer leaves me enough funds for Luk to Roo next week

    or

    Gerrard to Silva this week .. (I won't have enough for Rooney)

    Any thoughts ... help!

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    1. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Just Gerrard to Silva

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  10. PGR
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Wow! Ravel is in the scout picks! He's on my bench at the moment. Would you play him ahead of any of these guys:
    Nasri Paulinho Sessegnon Ramsey

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    1. Trojans XI - Team Spain
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Paul perhaps

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    2. A.T
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Yes

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      1. A.T
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        All of them

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        1. PGR
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          🙁

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    3. Epic Fail
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      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Dont base your team on the Scout Picks.

      Bit I would probably consider benching Ramsey.

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    4. Shankly Gates
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      ahead of sess yes

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  11. Gilberto.
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    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Is Ivanovic and Nasri -> Distin & Hazard a good move? 2 FT, already have Coleman but like their short term fixtures. Cheers

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  12. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    *hums a tune*

    Lukaka, Lukaka, that's how it goes

    Lukaka, Lukaka, everyone knows

    He'll score some goals, they want to suppose

    When they hear LUKAKAAAAAAA

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  13. TorresMagic™
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    • 14 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Evening all. 🙂

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    1. Scottys Army
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      evening

      great knock from smithy

      real battler

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      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 14 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Don't think England bowled well to him but it certainly was full of courage.

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    2. Thomass
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Evening. Justice for you, Evening the tables are updated, https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/lv?key=0Ap-biOa_54UzdFNkQ1JjenBrVWQ4TmdiUExNVVA0Wnc&usp=drive_web

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      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 14 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        You do know it should only be 7 rounds with 8 teams?
        Why are we playing you again in the last round?

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  14. The3rdTurd
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Rooney FPL points away to Villa in the last 2 years: 2, 2

    Just saying 🙂

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    1. copps
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      time to rewrite the record books 😎 its also his 500th appearance, good time to produce the goods!

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    2. joinho
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Just one of the reasons I'm waiting till next week to get him.

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    3. Epic Fail
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      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      You saying he's due?

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    4. isacki: full casual
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Now try Phil Jones

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    5. GTS
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      can we have an Aguero v. Arsenal, Lukaku v. Fulham, & Suarez v. Spurs points count record?

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  15. copps
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Hull vs Stoke as the evening kickoff tomorrow. Delightful.

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  16. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    silva or walcott? or wait?

    mids are oscar, ramsey, ravel, lallana, brady. 5 mill in the bank.

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  17. copps
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Lukaku would take pens in Baines' absence?

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    1. Scottys Army
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      barry

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    2. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Probably, but could be Barry

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    3. A.T
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      It's unknown at the mo. Personally I'd guess Barry but lukaku is certainly in with a shout I suppose.

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    4. S.Kuqi
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Could be Barry instead.

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  18. Matt
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Start Barkley or Morrison?

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    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      barkers just based on eves form over whms.... mcarthy is out so i think hes defo gonna play

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  19. isacki: full casual
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Leroy Fer is highly overlooked. I think it's because he doesn't fit into the budget mid bracket Ravel and Barkley and Januzaj did. He's not much more expensive and I'm considering him in for Amalfitano.

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    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      ive never had a noriwch player score points for me, they either end up on the bench or do nowt when played....... i am very much once bitten twice shy with them as a team

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      1. isacki: full casual
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Why do you think I'm selling Amalfitano 🙂

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    2. Scottys Army
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      great shout mate

      hes on my radar

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      1. isacki: full casual
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        If there's a time looks like now. Hmm.

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    3. shirtless
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      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Put him in for Brady this morn. Still have 1.6m left, might get Eriksson long term or Cabaye...

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      1. isacki: full casual
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Think spurs looked great midweek but eriksen didn't start

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        1. shirtless
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Going to monitor him. I'm a sucker for value, sold him at 8.1, to buy back at 7.1 would be lovely! Got Lukaku at 7.4 too!! 🙂

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  20. Wild Rover
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Migs, Cahill, Long to Howard, Chester, Lukaku -8

    What's not to like? (apart from the -8) 🙂

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    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      awww i was hopin youd stick with long for a couple more

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      1. Wild Rover
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        I made the mistake of not admitting my mistake early enough too many times before

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        1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          given the stats i thought it was a solid pick....fixtures good for the next couple too, but yeh lukaku looks better tgo

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        2. Scottys Army
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          go for it rover

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    2. isacki: full casual
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Only for a hi--- oh wait.

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    3. copps
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      yeah, about that -8 part....... 😛

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  21. DelboyFPL
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    McGregor Coleman Terry Koscielny Januzaj Hazard Ravel Walcott Aguero Lukaku Suarez. Bench is Mignolet Dejagah Shaw n Faye. Do I get Rooney for Aguero now or next gameweek or never as itll cost a bomb to get Aguero bsck if Silva gets injured yet again?

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    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      dont swap out aguero, madness

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      1. DelboyFPL
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        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        trust me i dont want to do it but i need to upgrade my midfield and theres no way im transfering out Suarez, mignolet is getting binned next week, i want Ozil Silva Hazard Eriksen midfield soon or maybe Cabaye or Lallana instead of Eriksen

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  22. sminkypinky
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    In order?

    Saving my transfer this week. Also is my 11 correct or do i go with Ramsey?

    Migs
    Chester Burner Coleman Terry
    Barkley Haz Whit
    Roo Suarez (c) Kun

    Lewis Ramsey Kasami Ward

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    1. mubin
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      I would bench ramsey too

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      1. sminkypinky
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        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers!

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        1. mubin
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          That is mainly because you have whittingham to play for him. 🙂

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  23. mubin
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Captain for upcoming GW:
    Lukaku
    Aguero
    Suarez
    Hazard

    Currently on Kun, any thoughts?

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    1. S.Kuqi
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      From these options Lukaku for me.

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      1. mubin
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks man 🙂

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        1. S.Kuqi
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          but Aguero is also great option 😀

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          1. mubin
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            Yup. But I'm too scared to stick the armband to him because it seems like everyone will be captaining lukakuu hah

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  24. Mr. Greedy
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Which two should I play?

    Chester, Walker, Ramsey

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  25. TeamSteam
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Glen Johnson to Caulker or save the FT and have 2 for next gw? I would have to play Glenno if i dont sell him as i have Baker and Gabbidon as my reserves as is..

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Do you think Caulker will get a CS? If yes then go for it and hope GJ fails.

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    2. copps
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      save it, wouldn't be surprised if spurs fail to score

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  26. JT's Dog
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Ok evening gang, your chance to advice me.
      Forgetting who you prefer.
      Who should I captain
      Rooney because I am only one in ML to have him and big points will give me big advantage
      Aguero or saurez cause everyone who doesn't have lukaku will (c) either and I therefore won't risk losing points to them and anything Rooney brings will be bonus

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      1. JT's Dog
          10 years, 3 months ago

          If people answer I won't tell you how slow the hobbit is

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          1. S.Kuqi
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            Rooney. Low risk high reward 😀

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            1. JT's Dog
                10 years, 3 months ago

                It is the way I am edging at moment. Just need to lose the fear of aguero mistake

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          2. mubin
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            If I were you, I would be captaining either aguero/suarez

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        • sean4
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Cech (Mignolet)

          Demichels Koscielny Tomkins (Vert, Kaboul)

          Ozil Coutinho Hazard Paulinho(c) (Barfa)

          Fletcher Maiga Welbeck

          Advice for this week? I already brought in Welbeck when I saw RVP's injury. But need to do a -4 to get Kaboul out. Or maybe a -8?

          Vert - Shawcross, Barfa-Wally for -8?

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        • Super Zlatan8
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          who to captain rooney or suarez??

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        • Leaf
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          RMT

          Especially bench

          Marshall

          Rafael , Ivan , Coleman

          Ravel , Hazard , Coutinho , Sess

          Lukaku(c) , Suarez ,Aguero

          Bench vorm , Redmond , GJ , Ward

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        • Voodoo
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Does anyone know if Vidic has trained this week?

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