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The ScoutCast – Episode 135 – Arrivals

With cheque books fluttering on the eve of the transfer window slamming shut, our Fantasy seasons could be transformed by some notable new arrivals. In this week’s ScoutCast episode, Granville and I chew over the latest fresh faces to crash the player list – United’s “Angel” Di Maria and Liverpool’s “Devil” Balotelli.

With just a single point between us and the comfort of top 100k placings, my co-host and I are more than just a little content as we the rule over the current bandwagons and preview another weekend’s action. It won’t last.

Bed yourself in via this link, or get acclimatised via the handy player below…

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

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  1. Pringle
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    (C) on Siggy is really tempting this week. Anybody going with him?

    1. Gazpilicueta
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      some people are, see convo on previous page

    2. HUMZAH96
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Quite a few are lol

        Ballsy move

      • bdwhite91
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        I think I'm going with Ramsey this time

      • andy85wsm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        • 13 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Could be decent! It's all up in the air this week.

      • Jairzinho
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        i am i am

      • Weasel Boy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Tempting but Swansea only got 1 goal against Burnley. Can you see them getting more against WBA?

        1. Touré De Force
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          If they do - El Sigatron will be in the mix.

        2. HUMZAH96
            9 years, 8 months ago

            They scored two against United though

          • Jairzinho
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            They got 2 at old trafford

            Burnley conceded what, 38 goals in 46 matches last year? Burnley aren't a good example of a bad defensive team.

            1. HUMZAH96
                9 years, 8 months ago

                Much convincing many wow

            2. Pringle
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 8 months ago

              Have no idea really. But he has the potential to explode. Thats for sure

          • The Mandalorian
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            If he plays on the wing this weekend then he is only crapper material.

          • Fionntan08
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            What do you think guys 🙂

            Krul

            Clichy Dier Ivanovic (Dummett wisdom)

            Sterling siggy Ramsey Sanchez (cartermole)

            Costa sturidge Naismith

            But thinking of getting di Maria and Balo or something

            1. white lightning
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 8 months ago

              WTF. Awesome dude.

        3. MJ6987
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Any news on Marney? The one week I might actually need him!

        4. Bailz
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Thoughts on my team and if should swap anybody? Thinking Costa is a must but who for?

          Krul/Foster

          Debuchy, Lovren, Yoshida, Caulker, Wisdom

          Fab, Sterling, Ramsey, Siggy, Mutch

          Rooney, Costa, Bojan

          Any ideas what i could do? To early for a wildcard or is team good enough to work around?

          1. Game of Stones
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            Wait with Costa, news probably coming tomorrow

            1. Bailz
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 8 months ago

              Ah ok, Will wait till tommoz and see what it said.

        5. andy85wsm
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          • 13 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Re-re-re-re-poooooooooooooooost

          Hello night time folks.

          Thoughts on this wildcard team (0.2m in the bank)

          https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BwJnzcnCQAE6hC6.png

          1. chrisjdgrady
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            dont like the clyne and bert double up, I'd drop bert to a 4.5, save some extra funds. Would want to be able to up Jove after this week if his minutes dwindle

            1. chrisjdgrady
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 8 months ago

              besides that good!

            2. andy85wsm
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              • 13 Years
              9 years, 8 months ago

              Was thinking that same thing. Maybe PvA?

              Being able to upgrade Jovetic to Adebayor would be handy.

              1. chrisjdgrady
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 8 months ago

                you have PVA already! =P Maybe a Hull defender. Chester or Robertson?

                Ade move could be a good one ! What I was thinking

                1. chrisjdgrady
                  • 10 Years
                  9 years, 8 months ago

                  Robinson*

                2. andy85wsm
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                  • 13 Years
                  9 years, 8 months ago

                  Oops, thought it was a different picture. In that case I already have 0.7m in the bank. At the moment I actually have 0.2m with Rose instead of PvA.

              2. Coaly
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 8 months ago

                Na Bertrand ftw

            3. Neville's Advocate
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 8 months ago

              this ^

              1. andy85wsm
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                • 13 Years
                9 years, 8 months ago

                This squad already includes the 0.5m to upgrade. I just forgot about it 🙂

          2. MJ6987
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            Smashing

          3. Gazpilicueta
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            It makes me happy how many of these players I have without Wildcarding

            1. andy85wsm
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              • 13 Years
              9 years, 8 months ago

              Good stuff! That team is a total of 12 changes for me.

              My worst ever start in 5 years.

              1. Gazpilicueta
                • 9 Years
                9 years, 8 months ago

                would u share your GW1 team?

                1. andy85wsm
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                  • 13 Years
                  9 years, 8 months ago

                  No! Because then you'll realise I shouldn't be in the position of wildcarding....

                  Foster Krul
                  Wilson PvA Caulker Baird Hutton
                  Hazard Sanchez Lamela Mata IReland
                  Fletcher Costa Rooney

                  1. Gazpilicueta
                    • 9 Years
                    9 years, 8 months ago

                    If it was me, I would clean that team up without Wildcarding, PVA, Hutton, they are cool. Hazard will grab points, id stick with him. Sanchez will be playing upfront now, and he will settle in, Id stick but i do see how its kind of too many punts. Fletcher can go but I reckon 2 transfers twice would have u pretty close to where you need to be

                    1. andy85wsm
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                      • 13 Years
                      9 years, 8 months ago

                      Aye, you're probably right but I've already wildcarded 🙂

                      It never lasts past GW4 for me, at least in my 5 seasons so far. Almost feels like a burden! Stupid I know.

          4. Bolivian Seaman
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            Wilson could be good for bertrand

            1. andy85wsm
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              • 13 Years
              9 years, 8 months ago

              Did previously have Wilson, like their fixtures. Huth potentially a problem?

              1. Bolivian Seaman
                • 13 Years
                9 years, 8 months ago

                Yep, he is risky to be fair.

        6. ClaireT
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          What would you suggest doing with my 2 free transfers this week:

          De Gea, Gilks
          Debuchy, Cahill, van Aanholt, Wisdom, Davies
          Ramsey, Lamela, Sigurdsson, Mata, El Ahmadi
          Pelle, Diego Costa, Rooney

          0.0 in bank

          Thanks

          1. andy85wsm
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            • 13 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            Nothing major needs doing. Maybe downgrade De Gea to a Southampton defender and keep the free?

        7. happy-boys
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Evs Adebayor or Bony for Krkic?

          1. andy85wsm
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            • 13 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            Adebayor!

          2. Evs
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            This week Bony.

            Longer term Ade, I'm also guessing you have Siggy. So Ade.

            1. happy-boys
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 8 months ago

              Ok. Best 4,5 mid?

        8. Gary_Breen
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          I've been lurking on here before. First post. Hello!

          In two minds whether or not to throw Hazard in instead of Costa.

          A) Costa, Eriksen - out
          B) Jovetic, Hazard - in

          Would take a -4 point hit. Opinions?

          1. andy85wsm
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            • 13 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            Hello!

            Costa is probably starting. Those transfers don't look bad but not sure they're work -4. Maybe just Costa to Jovetic for now?

            1. Gary_Breen
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 8 months ago

              Thanks for the feedback.
              I'd like some Chelsea attacking cover though and thinking Hazard will start to score heavily soon. Hmm. I suppose my hand will be forced if Jose declares Costa unfit tomorrow.

        9. Bolivian Seaman
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Jovetic is the best captain choice by far this GW, I'm surprised people are reluctant.

          And he's almost certain to play 90 minutes

          1. andy85wsm
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            • 13 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            Hasn't played 90 minutes so far this season. But I agree, a good choice.

          2. Syd.
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            He and Dzeko will start

            Aguero will come on with 20 minutes to go

            1. Coaly
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 8 months ago

              I think Kun might start over Dzeko

              1. Pav A Nice Day
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 8 months ago

                Dzeko injured?

                1. Coaly
                  • 11 Years
                  9 years, 8 months ago

                  Maybe

          3. Touré De Force
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            If Silva was nailed I'd say Silva is a better shout. Is he injured or what's the outlook?

            1. andy85wsm
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              • 13 Years
              9 years, 8 months ago

              I like Silva but would never captain him.

            2. nolard
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 8 months ago

              Zabaleta for captain

          4. Kip
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            shhh

            1. nolard
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 8 months ago

              🙂

        10. Syd.
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          The Sun likes to worm

        11. CCaddy
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Does anyone know which defenders are gaining the most points on UPL? Centre backs or full backs?

          Thanks

        12. Joey Barton and Friends
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          will Chambers be on the bench this week? Mert and Kos should both be back.

          1. Syd.
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            He won't start

          2. andy85wsm
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            • 13 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            Probably

        13. GeorgeHedley
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          -4 for Mata to Ramsey? no current arsenal attack but have rooney

          1. andy85wsm
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            • 13 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            Not sure it's worth -4. Then again Ramsey has been punishing us without so far!

          2. Game of Stones
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            I wouldn't do it now as United have got a good fixture this weekend, so has Arsenal though, but might as well keep the 4p then

        14. HUMZAH96
            9 years, 8 months ago

            For anyone on the fence about captaining Siggy... Siggy has contributed to 100% of Swansea's goals

            1. Touré De Force
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 8 months ago

              Hahaha you're coming to the dark side so?

              1. HUMZAH96
                  9 years, 8 months ago

                  I'm almost there, I doubt I'm being trolled and everyone going with Rooney 😛

                  Haven't watched West Brom this season... heard they were organised against S'ton

                  1. Touré De Force
                    • 13 Years
                    9 years, 8 months ago

                    Yeah they were. Swansea can play ball though.

                    1. HUMZAH96
                        9 years, 8 months ago

                        You have a good team and good fpl history which is so convincing, you also got last 2 gws right with the captain...

                        You 100% going with Siggy?

                        1. Touré De Force
                          • 13 Years
                          9 years, 8 months ago

                          100%

                          1. HUMZAH96
                              9 years, 8 months ago

                              I'm trusting you! You better not be joking!

                              In Toure De Force we trust

                • Baruahahaha
                  • 11 Years
                  9 years, 8 months ago

                  A) Krul + Yoshida
                  B)Myhill + Bertrand
                  C)Myhill + Pieters/ 5.0

                  Already have Szczesny as 1st choice tho.

                • tw
                  • 12 Years
                  9 years, 8 months ago

                  Evs - where in Spain were you?

                    1. MJ6987
                      • 13 Years
                      9 years, 8 months ago

                      Looks good. How was it?

                      1. Evs
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                        • 14 Years
                        9 years, 8 months ago

                        Stunning mate.

                        Stayed with some friends in a Villa.

                        1. MJ6987
                          • 13 Years
                          9 years, 8 months ago

                          Cool. Never heard of it.

                          1. Evs
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                            • 14 Years
                            9 years, 8 months ago

                            An hour from Alicante, 20mins from Benidorm.

                    2. tw
                      • 12 Years
                      9 years, 8 months ago

                      How'd you like it?
                      And how'd you decide to go there?

                      Might be in Spain next summer so trying to decide where to go

                      1. Evs
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                        • 14 Years
                        9 years, 8 months ago

                        My friends have a Villa there.

                        Top notch.

                        1. tw
                          • 12 Years
                          9 years, 8 months ago

                          cheers!

                • Release The Ox
                  • 14 Years
                  9 years, 8 months ago

                  Need to bench two of the following:
                  Hutton/Debuchy/Collocini/Jones/Weimann

                  Please help!

                  1. Release The Ox
                    • 14 Years
                    9 years, 8 months ago

                    Anyone???

                  2. Emp
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 12 Years
                    9 years, 8 months ago

                    wow that is tough id say jones and weimann if you have to

                • HP.
                  • 10 Years
                  9 years, 8 months ago

                  Terry, Naylor, Duff, Dummet, Hutton

                  Any changes to that defence ?

                • Whazza
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 11 Years
                  9 years, 8 months ago

                  Just got in, what's this Kun injured in today's training news?

                  1. Game of Stones
                    • 9 Years
                    9 years, 8 months ago

                    Nothing now, he's fine

                  2. Pav A Nice Day
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 10 Years
                    9 years, 8 months ago

                    Daily Mail-probably rubbish

                  3. Touré De Force
                    • 13 Years
                    9 years, 8 months ago

                    No talk of it on here so not true I guess

                    1. Purps
                      • 9 Years
                      9 years, 8 months ago

                      I take it you didn't see the pictures?

                • Dr. Rog
                  • 14 Years
                  9 years, 8 months ago

                  Dummett or Wisdom?
                  Mata or Ade?

                  1. Drip Doctor
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 13 Years
                    9 years, 8 months ago

                    Dummett

                    Adebayor.

                • Pav A Nice Day
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 10 Years
                  9 years, 8 months ago

                  Latest injury news on Dzeko and Costa? Chances of playing?

                  1. Game of Stones
                    • 9 Years
                    9 years, 8 months ago

                    We'll find out tomorrow

                  2. Whazza
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 11 Years
                    9 years, 8 months ago

                    Dzeko almost certain to start imo.. Costa, who knows, maybe we will know tomorrow after the presser.

                • Klopp's Kids
                  • 10 Years
                  9 years, 8 months ago

                  What's the latest on Aguero/Costa? Both good to go?

                  1. Game of Stones
                    • 9 Years
                    9 years, 8 months ago

                    Aguero is good to go, we have to wait till tomorrow on news regarding Costa

                  2. andy85wsm
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                    • 13 Years
                    9 years, 8 months ago

                    Both good to go, both could be benched.

                • SpinyNorman [*_*]
                  • 11 Years
                  9 years, 8 months ago

                  What to do with Ashley Young?

                  I desperately need to get rid but have only 5.6m spare.

                  What should I do?

                  1. Game of Stones
                    • 9 Years
                    9 years, 8 months ago

                    Could do Young > JWP as Soton have got some decent fixtures coming up

                    1. Touré De Force
                      • 13 Years
                      9 years, 8 months ago

                      Good shout.

                  2. andy85wsm
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                    • 13 Years
                    9 years, 8 months ago

                    Get rid.

                  3. Bolivian Seaman
                    • 13 Years
                    9 years, 8 months ago

                    Just get a stopgap, JWP is a good one. Nice fixtures so will be good if you need bench points.

                    1. SpinyNorman [*_*]
                      • 11 Years
                      9 years, 8 months ago

                      Cheers fellas

                • MJ6987
                  • 13 Years
                  9 years, 8 months ago

                  I would like to captain Jovetic but I am too risk averse to. On Rooney. 🙁

                  1. Evs
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                    • 14 Years
                    9 years, 8 months ago

                    ... And me.

                    ... And I've sold Jovetic.

                    1. MJ6987
                      • 13 Years
                      9 years, 8 months ago

                      You getting him back?

                      Problem with captaincy is there is always a chance he starts on the bench.

                      1. Evs
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                        • 14 Years
                        9 years, 8 months ago

                        If costa is confirmed out, then I'm not sure which other way to look ?!?!!!

                        1. MJ6987
                          • 13 Years
                          9 years, 8 months ago

                          Wise choice imo

                          1. Evs
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                            • 14 Years
                            9 years, 8 months ago

                            What's your plan(s) ?

                  2. Coaly
                    • 11 Years
                    9 years, 8 months ago

                    I think Ramsey is a safer pick, I am also very risk averse with captaincy

                    1. MJ6987
                      • 13 Years
                      9 years, 8 months ago

                      I have Ramsey vice.

                  3. HUMZAH96
                      9 years, 8 months ago

                      Some are going with Siggy loool, I;m not sure tbh

                    • asquishypotato
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 10 Years
                      9 years, 8 months ago

                      I sold Jovetic, accidentally, realised my mistake, brought him back in for a hit. Seems rude not to captain him.

                      Its almost a shame United have zero form, the United of old would decimate and be must have assets for the next 3 gameweeks.

                  4. Coaly
                    • 11 Years
                    9 years, 8 months ago

                    Who has transferred out Costa or Dzeko show of hands

                    1. andy85wsm
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                      • 13 Years
                      9 years, 8 months ago

                      Moi

                    2. Syd.
                      • 14 Years
                      9 years, 8 months ago

                      I have kept both

                    3. LMNO
                      • 14 Years
                      9 years, 8 months ago

                      costa > ageuro

                      1. Coaly
                        • 11 Years
                        9 years, 8 months ago

                        Solid

                  5. Neville's Advocate
                    • 10 Years
                    9 years, 8 months ago

                    Anyone reckon Stoke might be a tougher nut to crack than everyone seems to think?
                    The onus has been on Stoke to make all the plays in the last two matches (Villa playing on the counter and Hull down to 10 men and defending deep).
                    Against City they should be able to play a more defensive style to which they're still more suited to in my opinion. Think some City captainers could come away from this GW upset, but that's just my thoughts!
                    Anyone agree?

                    1. Touré De Force
                      • 13 Years
                      9 years, 8 months ago

                      Still by at least two I would think.

                    2. An Púca
                      • 12 Years
                      9 years, 8 months ago

                      I'm starting to think the opposite...that clean sheets and Stoke a re a thing of Pulis's past!

                  6. Skragnarok
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 14 Years
                    9 years, 8 months ago

                    Need to move Davis (sou) to 4.5 mid, any ideas?

                    1. happy-boys
                      • 13 Years
                      9 years, 8 months ago

                      marney or king

                    2. Bolivian Seaman
                      • 13 Years
                      9 years, 8 months ago

                      Albrighton for the rest of the season. Problem is though his fixtures are terrible so he won't get many points in about 6 gws and will go down in price

                      1. tw
                        • 12 Years
                        9 years, 8 months ago

                        after this week his fixtures start to clear up

                    3. Neville's Advocate
                      • 10 Years
                      9 years, 8 months ago

                      Go Marney. He plays against United this week for starters 😉
                      Other than that, he's a more guaranteed starter than the likes of Albrighton and you're only really going to want security of gametime in case he's needed right?

                  7. Pringle
                    • 10 Years
                    9 years, 8 months ago

                    In the 0-0 game between Southampton and West Brom. Was West Brom solid at the back, or Southampton just toothless in attack?

                  8. GeorgeHedley
                    • 10 Years
                    9 years, 8 months ago

                    ramsey is pissing me off, he scored two tap ins in last 5mins other than than not come close to assisting or scoring

                    1. Pav A Nice Day
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 10 Years
                      9 years, 8 months ago

                      Sounds like Yaya last year with his flukey free kicks and penalties without aguero on the field

                    2. andy85wsm
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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                      • 13 Years
                      9 years, 8 months ago

                      Aye, really annoying! I'd like to go without him but it's just too risky. Can't wait until Walcott is back.

                      1. Jairzinho
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 13 Years
                        9 years, 8 months ago

                        Ramsey is unrisky IMO!

                      2. Pav A Nice Day
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 10 Years
                        9 years, 8 months ago

                        That's gonna be really spicy, Walcott could even play up front, far more of a natural striker than Sanchez and he begs Wenger every year to play him there

                    3. Syd.
                      • 14 Years
                      9 years, 8 months ago

                      Keep those tap in's coming

                    4. Mata-Is-The-Juan
                      • 10 Years
                      9 years, 8 months ago

                      Solution: jUst get him in your team somehow if you don't have him.

                    5. MJ6987
                      • 13 Years
                      9 years, 8 months ago

                      That's why I am a bit reluctant to captain.

                      1. chrisjdgrady
                        • 10 Years
                        9 years, 8 months ago

                        Yep, I don't like captaining him but he always has a goal in him

                    6. chrisjdgrady
                      • 10 Years
                      9 years, 8 months ago

                      He gets in the right position when the team desperately needs him to. Good enough for me

                    7. Touré De Force
                      • 13 Years
                      9 years, 8 months ago

                      He's (and Arsenal) not playing well and still scoring
                      You've been served with notice.

                  9. Pav A Nice Day
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 10 Years
                    9 years, 8 months ago

                    So was there a conclusion regarding the price changes websites like TFPL? Do they work now, cos I know at the start they were having a few problems working out if the game had changed

                  10. Mata-Is-The-Juan
                    • 10 Years
                    9 years, 8 months ago

                    @LAWRO
                    PVA won that vote 4-2. He's in your team.

                    I do feel compelled to apologize in advance should 'Arry and his boys earn a shock CS with Rio grabbing a brace.