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The ScoutCast – Episode 123 – Ghost

The title summons up imagery of Granville straddling me at the Potter’s wheel, lovingly helping to craft a clay creation as we unite to sculpt out a Van Persie bust – in true Lionel Ritchie’s “Hello” style.

That’s probably lost approximately half of our potential audience who are too young to recall the analogy. The other half are likely to be repelled by the image of Granville and I caught in a Swayze/Moore-like clinch.

If you’re part of the minority still sticking around, curious to hear how the above nonsense translates into a podcast, then listen up. You’ll catch the plenty of Wildcard ribbing, a tale of captain calamity exposed by this week’s community questions and the usual array of regulars.

Prepare to be haunted via this link or exorcise your right to stream via the handy player below.

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

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  1. Milk, 1 Šuker
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    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Cazorla or Gerrard to replace Hazard? And I think the final choice will be my long term differential.

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  2. Spencer
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    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    I wish Mark would have said who he was captaining beforehand. The way his season's going, there's no way I'd have captained Bony as well.

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    1. sy
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      I would have transferred him out lol

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    2. applebonkers
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      feel a bit sorry for him (and you) even if i dont agree with captaining bony i still fancied him for a goal

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    3. Woy of the Wovers
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      10 years, 2 months ago

      As a moderator, you're expected to make your own decisions. With great power...

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  3. There's Always One!
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Chambers looks to be 1st choice right?

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    1. Whistle
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      far from 100% nailed on

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    2. Messi & fabregas
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      pondering the same

      him and yoshida but then suddenly clyne and hooiveld might start instead

      it is frustrating

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  4. Chu Young Ping Pong
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    10 years, 2 months ago

    Finished watching Orange is the new black, House of cards and Masters of sex. Looking for new TV series, suggestions?

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    1. Chu Young Ping Pong
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      10 years, 2 months ago

      a new*

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    2. Give The Todd Some Love
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I assume you've seen Breaking Bad?

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      1. Chu Young Ping Pong
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        ofc!

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        1. Give The Todd Some Love
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Skins, fresh meat, misfits

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          1. Give The Todd Some Love
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            This is England 86

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    3. Milk, 1 Šuker
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      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Suits?

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      1. Chu Young Ping Pong
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Umm. Maybe. Anything else?

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    4. FACUPARSE
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      Turn the TV off.

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    5. applebonkers
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      10 years, 2 months ago

      hello ladies

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      1. Chu Young Ping Pong
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        no comedies!

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    6. Arctic monkeys
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      10 years, 2 months ago

      Suits , Breaking bad , Homeland , the sopranos

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      1. Chu Young Ping Pong
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        might start watching Suits. Seen the rest.

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        1. McGrubbs
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          10 years, 2 months ago

          Suits is good

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    7. theloveburglar
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      sherlock

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    8. McGrubbs
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      10 years, 2 months ago

      The Americans is menna be good, but havent got round to it yet myself.

      The new season of house of cards is out feb 14th but guessing you cant hold out that long.

      Hello Ladies was decent, but short. Orphan Black was alright too as long as you can get over a poor english accent...

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      1. JWF
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        I got bored of The Americans

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      2. Chu Young Ping Pong
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Actually, I'm watching the first episode of the Americans atm.

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    9. JWF
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      10 years, 2 months ago

      Boardwalk Empire

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      1. JWF
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Also heard good things about True Detective but haven't seen any of it myself.

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        1. Chu Young Ping Pong
          • 11 Years
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          It's awesome. Mathew and Woody are great in it.

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      2. McGrubbs
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Boardwalk starts really well but the last season wasnt good apart from the very last couple of eps

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        1. JWF
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          I agree that this season wasn't as strong as the previous ones but it is set up nicely for the next one now.

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    10. Acquafresca
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      True Detective. New HBO show and it's rather good.

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      1. Chu Young Ping Pong
        • 11 Years
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        Yea, saw the first 3 episodes. Liked them a lot especially the nude scene in episode 2.

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    11. Whistle
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      10 years, 2 months ago

      24, True Blood, Walking Dead

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      1. Big_Andy_GAWA
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        What is 'Orange is the new Black' like?

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    12. Mouth
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      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Twin Peaks or The Wire

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    13. aehii
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      True Detective...

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      1. FortunesAlwaysHiding
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        10 years, 2 months ago

        Game of Thrones?

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        1. aehii
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Yeah it's great, but treu detective is more new and perhaps not everyone has watched it, only a few episodes out. Everyone should watch game of thrones really...and mad men.

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  5. Milk, 1 Šuker
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    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    I'm keeping a very close eye on you Winston Reid 😉

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  6. Give The Todd Some Love
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    1 in 3 people have tattoos 😯

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    1. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      you should get that as a tattoo

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      1. Give The Todd Some Love
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        At Reading last year I saw this dude with a massive tattoo across his back that just said 'I'M GONNA REGRET THIS LATER' 😀

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  7. Paulo67c
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Standard injury hit squad here - for an 8 point hit, what do people make of...

    Nastastic, Wilshere, Aguero > Shaw, Mata, Giroud?

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  8. Ginkapo FPL
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Hot Topic This;

    So what does everyone think of their opponent in the first round of the FA Cup (of Tea™)? Personally I think Fuml_Akimbo is gonna wish he was never born.

    Check it out here; https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AjHz4PoVGi70dFVSajdDbHNseEtnT1Y0aXR3SGxwYVE#gid=0

    And dont forget our wonderful sponsors; http://www.cupoftea.uk.com/

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    1. Acquafresca
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      FC Borecelona

      Boooooooooringgggg

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

        Dogba

        and after I've done with him, King Nil Miss or my Comrade Impressive Tackle

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    2. Holy See
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Got me a Hillbilly, ye haw.

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

      Oh, I'm through 🙂

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      1. Ginkapo FPL
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        10 years, 2 months ago

        And in recognition of that can I at least get a sticky?

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        1. Evs
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          • 14 Years
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          You cheeky monkey 😉

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  9. itz only game
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    10 years, 2 months ago

    who to replace cherster folks . bruce ,collins ,ryan bennet, vlarr . any other suggestions ?

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    1. the axolotl
      • 12 Years
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      of those collins. bennett a good shout too i think. ward?

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      1. itz only game
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        have ward , ty .want to go collins but unsure of game time .

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        1. the axolotl
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          o'brien out now so more nailed on, given some of their CDs can play FB. although reid back almost. still think collins should play

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        2. d452
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          I'd like to get views on this too please...am trying to fill that same last slot with a cheapie! Even Bruce doesn't seem definite for game time now...

          Maybe Williamson?

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          1. itz only game
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            tryin to get sum1 that will have good fixture next gw and gw29 when will have big names on bench

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    2. There's Always One!
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Am thinking chambers?

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      1. itz only game
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        10 years, 2 months ago

        would it b ok to have get him if i have boruc already ?i can afford shaw either

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        1. There's Always One!
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          10 years, 2 months ago

          Shaw would be better but if your like me you want someone cheaper!

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          1. itz only game
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            ye but sum1 mentioned earlier that chambers mite lose game time when clyne returns

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            1. Bastien
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              what does it mean "clyne returns"?
              he got 90' in FA cup

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  10. Cooper123
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    • 13 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Aguero to Sturridge tonight? Don't think I'll be able to get on before the deadline after this evening

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    1. thetinkerman
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      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I'd wait for news. If he's for for Monday you'll be bricking it

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  11. BT31 - WE ARE ALL TINKERMEN…
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    10 years, 2 months ago

    Any Aguero news?

    Looking to do Coleman & Aguero to Collins & Giroud for -4.
    The get RVP next week.

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  12. OptimusBlack
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Who is Best to get Next 4 GWS ?

    A- Negrado ( Chelsea (H) / Norwich (A) / Sunderland (H) / Stoke (H) )

    B- Dzeko ( Chelsea (H) / Norwich (A) / Sunderland (H) / Stoke (H) )

    C- Rooney ( Stoke (A) / Fulham (H) / Arsenal (A) / Crystal (A) )

    D- RVP ( Stoke (A) / Fulham (H) / Arsenal (A) / Crystal (A) )

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  13. sinik
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    I don't think I'll actually follow through..but..

    3.1m available:
    Boruc - Davis
    Evans - Williamson - Ward - Azpi - Chester
    HBA - Mat - Haz - Lallana - Colback
    Sturridge - RVP - Suarez

    considering, in the future, Haz + HBA -> Yaya + Oscar, leaving me 0.4m available

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  14. thetinkerman
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    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Ha ha, Mark and Granville moaning about Yaya's jammy pen and free kick points in the scoutcast.

    It's funny that the consensus before the start of the season was that he would be more advanced, but nobody guessed he'd score so many free kicks and get three pens with Aguero off the field!

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  15. Pomp and Circumstance
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    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    considering this, pending Aguero information; right move?:

    Ramsey --> Lallana

    Aguero --> Sturridge

    then would probably do Sturridge --> Dzeko after this upcoming round

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    1. _Ninja_
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      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Good moves but i'd keep Sturridge, he'll score more than Dzeko.

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  16. JoeSoap
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    10 years, 2 months ago

    Right lads going on the piss tomorrow so won't have much thinking time and after tomorrow thoughts will be a little blurred so any prompts will be appreciated.

    1. Which defender to replace & with whom? (1FT)

    Kos (ok), Coleman (inj), Chester, (inj), Clyne (not a regular), Ward (ok for 2 pts anyway)

    Thinking along the lines of McNaughton, Collins or Demel for this week> Clyne or Chester (0.2 in bank)

    2. Would you take a hit to replace Aguero and with whom?

    Have Lallana, Huddlestone, Erik, Johnston, Suarez, Ade - could run with 3-5-2

    Thanks in advance for your help - the help here has got ne from 600k in wk 8 to 115k currently.

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  17. The HurriKane
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Mannone Adrián
    Az Kos Vlaar Ward Bruce
    Mata Yaya Touré Hazard Puncheon Pozuelo
    Suárez Bony Sturridge

    1.8 bank, do any change???

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  18. Milk, 1 Šuker
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    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Why was Cazorla taken off early against Saints? Is he OK for the weekend?

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

    Why have Spurs recalled Livermore?

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    1. JWF
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      To take Holtby's place on the bench.

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    2. Give The Todd Some Love
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      To troll Hull

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

        Hull get trolled enough just by virtue of being in Hull. They don't deserve anymore

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        1. Give The Todd Some Love
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Sherwood must be ruthless then

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    3. the axolotl
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      decreases hull defenders value a bit in fpl methinks. he was immense this season imo

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  20. applebonkers
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    • 14 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    saw a little infographic, possibly on MOTD last night, showing mata's premier league appearances, goals, assists and shots on target. i swear it said about 50 shots on target in 80 games. maybe last season was a really unsustainable goal output, maybe he is an assister, and if so not good value at 9.5mil imo
    (i just bought mata btw, but have doubts, and that stat is scary)

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    1. Give The Todd Some Love
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      😯

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    2. Milk, 1 Šuker
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      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      What's the Mata with you?

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    3. FACUPARSE
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      10 years, 2 months ago

      He's a quality player. No doubt

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  21. JS27
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    When can we expect definite news on Aguero?

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    1. JWF
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Just after this week's deadline.

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  22. Master Kane
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    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Sorry for the positional repost:
    Blank GW28 - will there be worse to come the next GW?

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  23. l'architetto
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    10 years, 2 months ago

    Have Coleman,Ramsey,Kun,Mutch out injured. Need to take at least two out to field a proper XI. .

    Mannone,Boruc

    Terry,Kos,Evans,Coleman*,Ward

    Mata,Hazard,AJ,Ramsey*,Mutch*

    Suarez, Kun*, Ade.

    1) Kun>Dzeko/Neg and Ramsey>Yaya/Silva
    2) Kun> Rooney and Ramsey>Mirallas

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

    Off Topic, Fancy a good movie, I fully recommend The Wolf of Wall Street, Cracking film

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    1. BeachBadger
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Just invested in stocks today. How would I react after watching this movie? Want to invest it all or want to keep my money away from these maniacs?

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  25. Evs
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    • 14 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Do people really think Dzeko will start v Chelsea?

    I imagine a 5 in midfield with Negredo up top? No?

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    1. Demí
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I think he could. Fancy City to play two strikers, especially being at home. Negredo-Jovetic or Negredo-Dzeko imo

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

        I think he might go 2 up top as well.Evs

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      2. Evs
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        • 14 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Hmmm... I need to make the change now due to price changes.

        I was going to go for the safer JRod option.

        What do you think?

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        1. Demí
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Not sure. Think Jovetic will definitely eat into Dzeko's game time, maybe even Negredo's. He offers the creativity they'll miss without Aguero.

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        2. GREENDREAMS11
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          10 years, 2 months ago

          J rod is the safe option. Even if Dzeko plays Jose will try to keep it really tight and might try to stifle City the same way he did United.

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        3. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
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          10 years, 2 months ago

          pelle played just one striker last time vs chelsea

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          1. Evs
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            • 14 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Aguero?

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        4. Evs
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          10 years, 2 months ago

          Thanks lads I'm tired and on an fpl downer at the moment (injuries) so think I'll consolidate and play safe(r) with JRod.

          Have a good night.
          Evs

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    2. The HurriKane
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      10 years, 2 months ago

      I don´t now, Jovetic scored and did well, maybe a surprise...

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    3. the axolotl
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      10 years, 2 months ago

      would be amazed if negredo doesn't start. hearing jovetic has a great chance but don't believe it myself. negredo with dzeko i reckon. they need to get after chelsea. 5 in midfield might just turn into a stalemate. 1 of the strikers to drop to match it up in midfield when required.

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    4. BeachBadger
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      10 years, 2 months ago

      Negredo will surely play. I think Dzeko will hold his place though as he's ticking along with the goals

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  26. applebonkers
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    • 14 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    "the joe move" lol

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  27. Gooner Kebab
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    10 years, 2 months ago

    Zaha anyone?

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  28. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    3-5-2 with cheapie striker JRod?
    Or
    3-4-3 with cheapie mid Puncheon/Cardiff

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  29. Klopp's Kids
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    1)

    Aguero>RVP
    Coleman>Shaw

    2)

    Aguero>Rooney
    Coleman>Baines

    3)

    Aguero>RVP
    Kolarov>Vlaar

    4)

    Aguero>Rooney
    Kolarov>Evra or Terry

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    1. _Ninja_
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      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I'm considering option 1 myself, depending on Kun news.

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  30. Tinmen
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Mirallas or Lallana folks?

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    1. Pomp and Circumstance
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      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Lallana

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