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Podcast October 30

The ScoutCast – Episode 141 – Dither

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Flabbergasted by my reluctance to tinker and the decision to throw away my Gameweek 9 transfer, Granville can’t wait to get stuck into me in the ScoutCast studio.

My co-host roughs me up over my cowardice, then slaps me around for the fact that I appeared to hoodwink the entire world over Diego Costa’s fitness. We then go on to appraise the merits of Ed Sheeran, check in on Neil Warnock’s latest gripes and weigh up the Sterling vs Sanchez vs Hazard debate. Meanwhile, Kieran Trippier’s cross count without an assist for Granville hits 66 and counting. Who’s dithering now, eh Granville?

Dilly-dally over this episode via this link or dawdle in its direction via the player below…

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

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  1. jonnybhoy
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Whos captaining Costa? If not, who are you going for?

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    1. Owd Big 'Ed
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Me.

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    2. Mile Plankton - Myth and Ch…
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      I think I'm going with Costa. Welbz (VC)

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      1. jonnybhoy
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Same here!

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    3. Captain Shirokov
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Split between him and Hazard

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    4. Parm
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Diego Costa captain, Alexis Sánchez vice.

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    5. Jaffalicious! #SomosCubanos
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Costa or Aguero

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  2. Owd Big 'Ed
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Any thoughts on what to do with this team would be much appreciated:

    De Gea, Gilks
    Baines, Bertrand, Taylor, Hutton, Wisdom
    Fabregas, Sterling, Sigurdsson, Chadli, Marney
    Costa, Aguero, Pelle

    0.2 ITB, 1 FT.

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    1. Parm
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      de Gea to Adrián

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      1. Owd Big 'Ed
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        4th highest scoring goalkeeper. Why would I switch?

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        1. Parm
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Good point, but I see very little value in expensive keepers.

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          1. Owd Big 'Ed
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            But Adrian is 5.0 himself. If I was getting rid it'd need to be for a cheapo. I agree with you, not much value to be had.

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            1. Parm
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 7 months ago

              Might be worth keeping for the next three home games then shipping to a £4.5m keeper, I can't see our defence tightening up anytime soon.

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    2. Owd Big 'Ed
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Could do Taylor to Chambers, or save.

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  3. OptimusBlack
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    9 years, 7 months ago

    all ppl getting Sanchez what about being different and Get on of

    A- Ramsey

    B - Barkley

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    1. Owd Big 'Ed
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Tempted by Ramsey but not by Barkley.

      Ramsey at 8.8 presents good value.

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  4. Buck The Trent
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    For those considering Kun (c), stats vs Newcastle

    Jovetic 8 shots, 1 on target
    Dzeko 5 shots, 0 ot
    Kun 0 shots, played last 20 mins
    Yaya 4 key passes, Nasri 2 key passes

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    1. Owd Big 'Ed
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Meaningless. But thanks.

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    2. Mile Plankton - Myth and Ch…
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      That's actually quite useless if you ask me.

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  5. Jaffalicious! #SomosCubanos
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    If JM confirms that Costa will start this weekend, worth taking a hit to bring him in?

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    1. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      For who?

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      1. Jaffalicious! #SomosCubanos
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Welbeck(!). As crazy as it sounds, the upside on Costa is just too hard to ignore. Could be season defining!

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        1. Beavis
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          I had the option and decided against it.

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          1. Jaffalicious! #SomosCubanos
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            Fair enough. Would you get him in next week?

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            1. Beavis
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 7 months ago

              Maybe, though it's tempting to wait til after the internationals due to fixture next GW being liv and also his injury worries.

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    2. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Probably not because I imagine the person you will ship out has a great fixture also

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      1. Jaffalicious! #SomosCubanos
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        This is true and is the only thing that makes me hesitant to do it. You all set on Hazard?

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    3. Screaming Midget
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      I've not listened to the Scout Cast, but I don't believe Mark couldn't find a transfer with 2FT.

      It's an interesting puzzle though if someone could please furnish me with the starting lineup?

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      1. Screaming Midget
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        see lower lol

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  6. Captain Shirokov
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Have the money for a Sterling to Ramsey straight swap.

    With everyone focusing on Sanchez and forgetting the Welshman, could it be a worthwhile move?

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    1. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      I dare you to do it and captain him.

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      1. Captain Shirokov
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        😯

        Might do it, just for the flair.

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        1. Bubz
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          What's the worst that can happen. Imagine the "captained Ramsey 😎 " post come 5pm Saturday evening after his brace and assist.

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          1. Captain Shirokov
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            Like a f**king boss.

            Then reality hits when I realise that he blanked and Hazard, Costa, Welbeck and Aguero all did the business.

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    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Won't he be playing alongside Arteta? I'd imagine Sanchez, Cazorla and Oxlade taking up the AM roles.

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      1. Captain Shirokov
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        He played alongside him for the majority of last season though, didn't he? Didn't stop him getting forward.

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        1. Twisted Saltergater
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          No, I recall he took up Walcotts position when he was injured and Wilshere played deeper. It did change from game to game though.

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    3. Owd Big 'Ed
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Thinking exactly the same thing mate but I think about how I felt about Ramsey before he got injured. I was on the verge of getting rid anyway as his stats were dwindling.

      Can't justify losing Sterling, he's one of the most threatening midfielders out there.

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      1. Captain Shirokov
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        I think the main problem with this would be that he'd only be filling in til Walcott returns, as MP mentioned below. However, that could be weeks away yet.

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    4. Mile Plankton - Myth and Ch…
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      I was asking the same thing bottom of the last page. I think it might be a waste of transfer and short term solution until Theo becomes the option.

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    5. Ikey Warrior
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      I don't think I'd bring in an out-of-form Ramsey for Sterling this week. Sterling still has it in him to score double digits on any given gameweek. Newcastle away isn't the worst fixture either.

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  7. Twisted Saltergater
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    I'm suspicious of anyone who's advice is to captain Fabregas. Unless it is vs Citeh, United or Arsenal where he may be playing as a no. 10.

    Not sure why all the transfers in @9.7m, tbh.

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    1. Owd Big 'Ed
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Yes, too high now. He's good but I'm planning an eescape route for Di Maria.

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    2. Mile Plankton - Myth and Ch…
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      He's not captain material imo. He's consistent point scorer, but not explosive.

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      1. Ikey Warrior
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        This

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  8. Klopp's Kids
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Best seven attackers to have for long-term? Must be a reasonable budget. For me:

    Chadli Di Maria Sanchez Sigurdsson
    Pelle Costa Aguero

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    1. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Hazard, Sanchez, ADM, Siggy
      Pelli, Aguero, Welbz

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      1. Mull
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        This but without Siggy

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        1. Bubz
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Best in his price range imo.

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          1. Ikey Warrior
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            I agree. I think I'll keep Siggy until GW38 barring injury.

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    2. Owd Big 'Ed
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      I've got 5 of those 7. Disagree with Chadli.

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    3. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Cesc, ADM, Walcott (long term), Siggy
      Aguero, Costa, Pelle

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    4. Ikey Warrior
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      I think I'm ditching Pelle after GW12.

      I'd drop Pelle to Berahino and upgrade Chadli to Fabregas/Hazard. And find a million from your defence to fund that.

      The trouble is fitting that all in with Baines.

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  9. jp3
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Hey guys and girls 🙂
    Any further confirmation on whether these players will be fit:
    - Mane
    - Sigurdsson

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    1. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      -Doesn't know yet
      -Think he's fine

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    2. jp3
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      We're still waiting on press conferences are we?

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  10. jaguar shark
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    so what's the deal, is costa starting??

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    1. Georgie Best
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      yes

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      1. jaguar shark
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        boom!

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    2. Owd Big 'Ed
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Should be.

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    3. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      He's training.

      But I was sure he'd start last week as well...

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  11. lilmessipran
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    repost ,hoping to get some replies
    pick two to start this week considering i have forster in goal
    a clyne
    b wilson
    c moore
    d naylor

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    1. Georgie Best
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      AD

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    2. Owd Big 'Ed
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      A and B.

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    3. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      AB

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    4. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      AC

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    5. Chelsea Dagger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      a b

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    6. lilmessipran
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      cheers for the replies every 1

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  12. Jay Jay Okocha
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Guzan, McCarthy
    Baines, Bertrand, Chambers, Moore, Duff
    Hazard, Sterling, Sigurdsson, Chadli, Boyd
    Aguero, Costa, Pelle

    2 FT, 1.0 ITB

    Need .7 more to upgrade Sterling > Sanchez...

    Who goes?

    A) Baines
    B) Bertrand
    C) Sigurdsson
    D) Chadli

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    1. Georgie Best
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      D

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      1. Owd Big 'Ed
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Does Chadli to Downing do it?

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        1. Jay Jay Okocha
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          .2 short

          Chadli > Diame? Moses?

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    2. Chelsea Dagger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      D

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    3. gruffyboy
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Yep D

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    4. Mile Plankton - Myth and Ch…
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      How much you bought Siggy for?

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      1. Jay Jay Okocha
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Had him from the start, so 6.0

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  13. Galfadez
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Is NTaylor to Chambers worth a FT? Chambers would replace Moore @ home to WBA in my XI

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    1. Owd Big 'Ed
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      I'm thinking this. I could save but I ultimately think Arsenal will keep a clean sheet against Burnley.

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      1. Galfadez
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Yeah an extra FT would be handy next week but if Arsenal do keep a CS I'll probably be 4+ better off anyway, if that makes sense

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    2. gruffyboy
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Na - not for me

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    3. Goodnight Kiwi
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      An excellent trade for this week. Don't worry about it looking boring

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    4. gruffyboy
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Maybe it is ok. I already have Chambers - just can never trust Arsenal...

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      1. Goodnight Kiwi
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        If they can't keep a cleany v Burnley at home - no point in having any of their defense this year

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    5. lilmessipran
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      nah i'd rather save cant see arsenal keeping a cleanie in the next 3 after burnley ,just don't look solid enough tbh

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      1. Galfadez
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Yeah, looking at fixtures I agree. I can basically cover Naylor for 3 games then he has Palace and QPR at home. So I might just keep for that

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  14. gruffyboy
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Good to go?

    Krul
    Moore / Chambers / Baines
    Sterling / ADM / Fab (v) / Siggy
    Kun (c) / Welbeck / Berahino

    Subs: Chadli / Bertrand / Hutton. GK: Foster

    Still got an FT but think I'll bank the little beauty

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    1. Owd Big 'Ed
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Yes, as good as any.

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      1. Flicks A Foden
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Moore over Bertrand?? Don't see it.

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  15. OptimusBlack
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Bego (Gilks)

    Baines - Ivano -Clyne ( Moore - Naylor )

    Sterling - FAB - ADM - Siggy ( Zaha )

    Costa C - Pelle - Beahaino

    I Hvae 2 FT AND 0.4 in the bank so Can't get Sanchez Without selling one of my best players 🙁
    so
    What about Sterling >> Ramsey ?

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    1. kimoo
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Ramsey

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  16. Keno
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Start Siggy or Jedinak?

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    1. gruffyboy
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Sig

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    2. Mile Plankton - Myth and Ch…
      • 11 Years
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      Siggy

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  17. Mile Plankton - Myth and Ch…
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Play Moore or Wilson this week?

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  18. Screaming Midget
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    I've not listened to the Scout Cast, but I don't believe Mark couldn't find a transfer with 2FT.

    It's an interesting puzzle though if someone could please furnish me with the starting lineup?

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    1. mr messi
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      I have 2FT and can't decide what to do with them.

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    2. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      I would never throw away a transfer. I would change my non playing keeper to one with a nicer kit if need be.

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    3. fitzy
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      http://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/6907/event-history/9/

      Marks team. Tbh I don't blame him for not using a transfer. Not really a weak link to see.

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      1. Bubz
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Wow

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    4. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      He should have done Moore->Saylor imo

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  19. Tinmen
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    This is my situation this week. Have 2ft but don't see where to use them. However that seems like such a waste if i don't use at least 1. Is it? 0 itb
    Was thinking of swapping ADM and Sterling To Sanchez and Eriksen and get ADM back in next week, just a thought tho.

    Manonne
    Chambers Baines Wisdom
    Fab ADM Sterling Siggy
    Costa Aguero Welbeck

    Subs- Elliot Boyd Duff Hutton

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    1. lilmessipran
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      get rid of manone for krul maybe

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      1. UpAndAway
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Is Mannone guaranteed to lose his spot?

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  20. Captain Shirokov
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Forster
    Baines, Clyne, Moore
    Hazard, Sterling, Tadic, Sig
    Costa, Welbz, Aguero

    (Marney, Wizz, PVA)

    2fts, not much itb. Any ideas lads?

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  21. Keno
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Moore or Wisdom?

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  22. Yinyang 42
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    I foolishly transfered Sterling out for Silva, who is now crocked.

    Who should I transfer Silva out for? Budget £9.2, no transfers remaining.

    Rest of midfield - Tadic, Fab, Siggy & Boyd.

    I'm thinking of Oscar or Ramsey so far.

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    1. kimoo
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Ramsey

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    2. lilmessipran
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      rambo

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  23. jurgenizer | TRIPEIROS
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    This Cleveland story is an autentic farytale!

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  24. AH 🙂
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Pelle a Season Keeper ? I think so

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    1. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      I doubt it. He will hit a slump at some point.

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  25. Klopp's Kids
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Happy with my decision going with Welbeck and Fabregas in the long-term over Costa and Chadli. Costa is just a pain in the ass 🙂

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  26. DRY PEANUT
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    I pray Swansea score this weekend.

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    1. kimoo
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Siggy would do it

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  27. Roy Rovers
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    2FT......Not sure if I should do this!.....currently sat at top of my league!

    Sterling > Eriksen

    Bruce > Chambers

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    1. Klopp's Kids
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Great moves for the short-term, maybe not for the long-term.

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  28. Aussie_Toon_Lad
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Any chance of hazard rising tonight or can I wait till tomorrow to get him?

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    1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Wait as only around the 80% who are your transfer out to get Haz

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      1. Aussie_Toon_Lad
        • 10 Years
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        Cheers, Siggy

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  29. Screaming Midget
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    OK I've seen Mark's team and not being able to make a transfer with 2FT isn't always a good thing.
    However, he has no ADM or Fabregas (I think they are the best 2 midfielders available)

    However, it's nice to see a Baines/Ivan/Chamber back 3. Thumbs up!

    It's his midfield that could take a 1 GW punt though, but would be in the same as most of us.

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    1. AH 🙂
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Could you please please link it ?

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      1. michudagawd
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        http://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/6907/event-history/9/

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  30. Jay Jay Okocha
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Sterling, Chadli > Sanchez, Diame?

    Alexis rising tonight? I'd like to hear confirmation that Costa is playing before making any moves

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