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The ScoutCast – Episode 157 – Hipsters

Three middle-aged beards collide to talk Fantasy Football. Hipsters? Sadly, as Jonty so rightly points out, we bear a closer resemblance to a trio of David Brents.

A clean-shaven Ryan joins us to complete the quartet and boost the credibility: the Kiwi contributor wakes fresh and ready for action to mull over the Gameweek gone, the week’s transfer bandwagons and to look forward to the weekend’s action.

Around those regulars, we brace ourselves for the latest bout of quizzing from you, the community. We tackle the potential of the Palace form guys and the unlikely contribution from Hull and Leicester, as we cast an early eye on the looming double Gameweek.

The ScoutCast was beamed out live on Wednesday via a Google Hangout and you can view the full video recording on the player below.

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

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  1. BeachBadger
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 24 days ago

    Morning guys. seems I missed the Southamoton presser yesterday did I? Any word on Mane being benched and Clyne starting?

    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 24 days ago

      Not really.

      1. BeachBadger
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 23 days ago

        Thanks man

      1. BeachBadger
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 23 days ago

        Cheers Cheese

  2. Amateur Pundit Zan
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 24 days ago

    Clyne > skrtl worth a hit next week?

    1. Walsh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 24 days ago

      Eek that is a close one. I think I'd hang on to Clyne.

    2. Ryan
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      • 12 Years
      9 years, 24 days ago

      I think its a touch sideways. Depends on who you'd rather have fore the remainder of the season I guess.

    3. Amateur Pundit Zan
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      Thanks guys (I could have just asked that on our private thread πŸ™‚ )

  3. AB.
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 24 days ago

    Any news from the Spurs camp regarding Lloris? I'd really like him to be available this weekend...

    1. Ryan
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      • 12 Years
      9 years, 24 days ago

      I think they haven't had their press conference yet.

      1. AB.
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 23 days ago

        Ok, ta. I'll wait for more news - I'd really like to avoid having to make a GK transfer if I possibly can.

  4. Boo Ya Ka Sha
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 24 days ago

    Ramsey & Giroud > Murray & Fabregas this week?

    Have a 78 pt lead on my group and this would help me field XI this week and then I would have 5 double gameweekers for the following game week.

    What would you do if you had $300 on the line? I'm digging it except for the price I'll lose on Giroud

    Much appreciated

    1. Walsh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 24 days ago

      Fine with those transfers if it gets you to 11 for the weekend, Rushmore.

    2. AB.
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 24 days ago

      If you can afford to buy Giroud back again then maybe - but it looks a bit short sighted to me.

      1. Boo Ya Ka Sha
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 23 days ago

        I mean he has a bye week and Chelski following.. I think its a bit too far sighted if I keep him for two bad gw's with only 6 weeks left. Don't you think?

        1. AB.
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 23 days ago

          You're going to want him back for the DGW though surely?

          1. Boo Ya Ka Sha
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 23 days ago

            thats not for awhile, ill for sure have 3 arsenal by then

            1. AB.
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 23 days ago

              Fair enough. Hope it works for you. 78 point lead means that you must be doing plenty right! Good luck

  5. AB.
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 24 days ago

    Nice little cameo on the Scoutcast Ryan!

    1. Ryan
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      • 12 Years
      9 years, 24 days ago

      Thanks AB πŸ™‚ Was happy to chip in.

      1. Rupert The Horse
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        • 11 Years
        9 years, 24 days ago

        Nice jawbone.

        1. Ryan
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          • 12 Years
          9 years, 24 days ago

          Thanks, my mum and dad gave it to me

          1. Rupert The Horse
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            • 11 Years
            9 years, 23 days ago

            Very generous they were too. I think you have a few fans.

            1. Ryan
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              • 12 Years
              9 years, 23 days ago

              Christina doesn't count πŸ˜‰

      2. AB.
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 24 days ago

        You did well mate. Some really good comments and observations. You made a fellow Kiwi proud!

        1. Ryan
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          • 12 Years
          9 years, 23 days ago

          Glad to represent our little part of the world. Considered saying kia ora at the start but figured no one will know what I'm talking about. Maybe next time

          1. AB.
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 23 days ago

            I think it would be a nice touch. Extra kudos to you if you can also slip in a "sweet as bro" πŸ˜‰

            1. Ryan
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              9 years, 23 days ago

              Are you aware of how the American audience will hear that? πŸ˜• Lets just hope its not at a time when Granville goes to shut the door πŸ˜†

              1. AB.
                • 14 Years
                9 years, 23 days ago

                πŸ™‚ Yeah, good point - maybe just stick with the Kia Ora!

    2. Margarido
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 24 days ago

      Just seen it.
      Little rusty on the NZ accent…missed a couple words here and there.

      Good luck with the Top 500 goal.

      1. Ryan
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        9 years, 23 days ago

        Thoughts going through my head faster than I can say them. Had to make the most of every little window to speak.

  6. Walsh
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    • 10 Years
    9 years, 24 days ago

    Rangers hold on. Phew πŸ™‚

  7. Zasa
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 23 days ago

    Price Changes: April 17th, 2015.

    Risers: Hazard Bolasie Murray Vardy

    Decreasers of value: Downing Giroud MKeane Austin Elia

    1. Nobodinho
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      Cheers Zasa

    2. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      3 up 0 down take that TV109.4

    3. Ryan
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      • 12 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      If WBA somehow keep Palace quite this week those Palace assets are going to depreciate very quickly as fantasy assets.

      1. Norco
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 23 days ago

        One can only hope lol

      2. Zasa
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 23 days ago

        Aye, wonder what Pulis has up his sleeve to stop all that pace from their attack.

      3. Nobodinho
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 23 days ago

        Come on Dawson!

        1. Ryan
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          • 12 Years
          9 years, 23 days ago

          Dawon and Lescott here. I'll be bricking it.

      4. Shifty
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 23 days ago

        got Murray in, but will be fielding Dawson + Myhill.

        Go WBA!

    4. BeachBadger
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      At least the giroud one didnt affect my selling value. Need to wait on news of Remy

    5. Rupert The Horse
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      • 11 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      No Sanchez drop?

  8. Test Eagles
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 23 days ago

    Chances of JWP playing this GW?

    Got the 45 minutes last week and managed to sink a penalty ... just not sure that bodes well for a start this week.

    A -4 hit for the usual suspects to get 11 on the park might be in order.

    1. Walsh
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      • 10 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      I'd probably just start JWP instead of taking a hit. Most likely whomever you bring in will get 2 points and JWP worst case will get 1 point for an appearance.

      1. Test Eagles
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        • 12 Years
        9 years, 23 days ago

        Clever thinking ... it's the right thing to do.

      2. Zasa
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 23 days ago

        Agreed, and JWP has massive creative threat. Holds one of the best assists per minute ratios in the league,

  9. Walsh
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    • 10 Years
    9 years, 23 days ago

    Kane to Vardy for -4 next week looks firmly on the cards πŸ˜€

    1. Zasa
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      😯 This is your last chance. After this, there is no turning back. You take the blue pill - the story ends, you wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the red pill - you stay in Wonderland and I show you how deep the rabbit-hole goes.

      1. Walsh
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        • 10 Years
        9 years, 23 days ago

        Hehe πŸ™‚

    2. Ryan
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      • 12 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      Yeah I wouldn't do that. I think Mark was exaggerating the point a little.

      1. Walsh
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        • 10 Years
        9 years, 23 days ago

        Perhaps but still....the DGW beckons..

      2. Zasa
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 23 days ago

        Party pooper πŸ˜›

        1. Ryan
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          • 12 Years
          9 years, 23 days ago

          Just looking out for the team πŸ˜‰

          1. Zasa
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 23 days ago

            πŸ™‚

          2. Walsh
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            • 10 Years
            9 years, 23 days ago

            Let's just look at facts, I'll probably be on the bench again anyway πŸ˜€

            1. Ryan
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              • 12 Years
              9 years, 23 days ago

              Your squad is quite strong, only Sturridge letting you down. I think he'll return and you'll be back to lead the side.

            2. Ryan
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              • 12 Years
              9 years, 23 days ago

              Maybe you should back yourself a little more. Even for this week your team isn't too bad.

    3. Amateur Pundit Zan
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      What could possibly go wrong?

  10. Hy liverpool
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 23 days ago

    Play
    A. Rose
    Or
    B. Bertrand
    ?????

    1. Rupert The Horse
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      • 11 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      Rose.

      1. Hy liverpool
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 23 days ago

        Cheers RUPERT

    2. Zasa
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      Bert the Hurt

      1. Rupert The Horse
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        • 11 Years
        9 years, 23 days ago

        Why?

        1. Zasa
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 23 days ago

          I don't see much threat coming from the stoke side of town, IMO. Both Stoke and Newcastle pose a mediocre attack, have abysmal stats with only 3 big chances in the last four, and Stoke without their best creative outlet in Moses. So, in tandem they face similar opposition.

          Going off that logic, I'd trust a Saints defense 10x over a lackluster Spurs defense w/o Lloris. Even if Saints are away IMO.

          It's a 50/50 call if you go off H/a

      2. Hy liverpool
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 23 days ago

        1-1
        Cheers ZASA

    3. Nickofoz
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      • 9 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      Bertrand

      1. Hy liverpool
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 23 days ago

        1-2
        Cheers NICKOFOZ

  11. Margarido
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 23 days ago

    SOuthampton 4 CS in 15 away games.

    4 away games in last 6 GW's

    Just glad that STO-SOU its the game televised on saturday 3:00 PM (in Portugal)
    Tie to say goodbye to the Bertrand-Fonte combo...

    1. Walsh
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      • 10 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      And hello to the Fonte-Alderweireld combo? πŸ™‚

      1. Margarido
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 23 days ago

        WC

        Mignolet
        Terry - Huth - Chester

        1. Walsh
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          • 10 Years
          9 years, 23 days ago

          lol

          1. Margarido
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 23 days ago

            πŸ™‚

            You going to hold Daniel Sturridge?!

  12. Zasa
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 23 days ago

    Paddy Power clean sheet odds - (decimal and fractional odds)

    ManCity: (1.90).....................................(10/11)
    Everton: (2.29)......................................(13/10)
    Palace: (2.29).......................................(13/10)
    Chelsea: (2.50).....................................(6/4)
    Saints: (2.50)........................................(6/4)
    Leicester: (2.87)....................................(15/8)
    Spurs: (3.00).........................................(2/1)
    Stoke: (3.30).........................................(23/10)
    Man Utd: (4.00).....................................(3/1)
    Swansea: (4.00)....................................(3/1)
    Newcastle: (4.00)..................................(3/1)
    West Brom: (4.00).................................(3/1)
    Burnley: (5.00).......................................(4/1)
    West Ham: (11.00).................................(10/1)

    Paddy Power top anytime goal scorer odds:

    Aguero: (1.44)..........................................(4/9)
    Bony: (1.57).............................................(4/7)
    Jovetic/Dzeko: (1.83).................................(5/6)
    Kane: (2.25).............................................(5/4)
    Ulloa: (2.29).............................................(13/10)
    Lukaku: (2.29)..........................................(13/10)
    Silva: (2.37)..............................................(11/8)
    YYT: (2.37)..............................................(11/8)
    Murray: (2.40)..........................................(7/5)
    Kramaric: (2.40).......................................(7/5)
    Kone: (2.50).............................................(6/4)
    Remy/Drogba: (2.50).................................(6/4)
    Pelle: (2.70).............................................(17/10)
    Soldado: (2.80).........................................(9/5)
    Gomis: (2.80)...........................................(9/5)
    Perez: (2.80)............................................(9/5)
    Nugent: (2.87)..........................................(15/8)
    Van Persie: (2.87)....................................(15/8)
    Lampard: (2.87)........................................(15/8)

    Other player odds: Ings: (3.00), Erisken: (3.00), Vardy: (3.10), Hazard: (3.10), Mane: (3.10),
    Rooney: (3.10) Berahino: (3.30), Bolasie: (3.60), Siggy: (4.00), Mata: (4.20), Puncheon: (4.33),
    Zaha: (4.33), Fellaini: (4.50), Schlupp: (4.50), Fabregas: (5.00), Young: (6.00), Arnautovic: (5.50), Coleman/Baines/Lennon: (6.00), Routledge/Ki: (7.00),

    Other clean sheet odds:
    http://sports.williamhill.com/bet/en-gb/betting/g/158525/To-Keep-a-Clean-Sheet.html

    Other odds:
    https://www.betfair.com/exchange/football/competition?id=31

    1. Ryan
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      • 12 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      Those clean sheet odds are very high. Granville was right when he said there may not be 3 clean sheets this week.

      1. BeachBadger
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 23 days ago

        Saints not bad odds. May back them

        1. Ryan
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          9 years, 23 days ago

          Yeah pretty good if you're a betting man

          1. BeachBadger
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 23 days ago

            I dabble from time to time πŸ˜† Quite happy with my Paddy Power account balance

      2. Zasa
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 23 days ago

        Think Everton, Palace, Saints, City and Chelsea will keep it clean IMO...hopefully.

    2. Margarido
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      My defense:

      4.0
      2.5 - 2.5 - 2.5

      πŸ™‚

      1. BeachBadger
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 23 days ago

        2.5

        2.5 -2.5 -2.5

        😎

      2. Zasa
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 23 days ago

        4.0
        2.5 - 2.5 - 1.90

        😯

      3. Gloria Kanchelskis
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        • 10 Years
        9 years, 23 days ago

        Same here but I think both the Chelsea and Southampton odds are generous πŸ˜† But then again the bookies are rich and I'm not πŸ™

      4. Nobodinho
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 23 days ago

        2.5
        4.0 - 2.5 - 2.5

        πŸ™‚

  13. IL Fantasista
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 23 days ago

    Hi DZoners!

    Current team:

    Myhill, Foster
    Ivan, Bertrand, Bellerin, Dawson, Morgan
    Haz, Sachez, Silva, Mané, Boyd
    Aguero, Kane , Giroud

    2FTs, WC available

    What do you recommend?

    1. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      Sanchez+dawson→bolasie+baines

    2. Walsh
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      • 10 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      Alexis and Giroud out for Murray and Nasri

      1. Margarido
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 23 days ago

        Nasri?
        Ultimate punt… like it!

    3. Zasa
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      Would just do Sanchez and Giroud out, IMO.
      Would play Morgan, Ivan, and Bert and it's a backline that'll suffice for the week. So no need for a defensive trannie here to be honest.

    4. Joggers Nipple
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      if you are wc next week then 2 of

      Sanchez to Bolaise
      Giroud to Murray/Vardy
      Bellerin to Eve defender

      1. bigbudgie
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 23 days ago

        I would keep at least Giroud or Sanchez. Depends what price you got Sanchez in at. He's staying this week and in the WC, benched

  14. sinik
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    • 10 Years
    9 years, 23 days ago

    \o/

    1. Zasa
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      Cool grav man, care to enlighten?

      1. sinik
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        • 10 Years
        9 years, 23 days ago

        Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas!

  15. MadridistaRants
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 23 days ago

    Giroud > Murray 9-4) worth it?

    Planning to captain him as well.

    1. MadridistaRants
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      **(-4)

    2. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      Depends if you have 11. Over 2 weeks may be worth it.

      1. MadridistaRants
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 23 days ago

        Getting Murray enables me to have 11 playing.

        1. welshbenny
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 23 days ago

          I made the same transfer yesterday. Not sure about captaining him though. I can't look past Aguero.

  16. TorresMagic™
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    • 14 Years
    9 years, 23 days ago

    Quick look at Last Man Standing

    57 left, 19 have a WC.

    27 out last week including 16 WCs.

    1. Zasa
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      Ooof, those with WCs must been hurt after surviving this long. Bad luck.

    2. Cheeseoid
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      • 11 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      This week will surely be my turn to go. It cannot just be UAE players left in the end

      1. TorresMagic™
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        9 years, 23 days ago

        Only 5 GWs left. I'm sure plenty will be struggling this week with lots of hits around.

        1. Cheeseoid
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          • 11 Years
          9 years, 23 days ago

          Yeah that is true. I will be depending upon a few differentials though and a couple of better players failing.

          1. Cheeseoid
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            • 11 Years
            9 years, 23 days ago

            So 1/3 have wildcards. Interesting. If I can just scrape through this week. How many are we looking at losing?

            1. TorresMagic™
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              9 years, 23 days ago

              Minimum 20

  17. Canadian Football
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    • 12 Years
    9 years, 23 days ago

    @ Ryan.....great job mate! You did the DZ proud!

    1. Ryan
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      9 years, 23 days ago

      Thanks man. I'm not sure if there has ever been any DZers on the scoutcast before.

    2. Joggers Nipple
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      Yep, good work Ryan

    3. Zasa
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      Hear hear, top stuff mate

  18. DameCorp
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 23 days ago

    Got Panti in goal, worth taking a one week punt on a keeper and then trading him to Mig next week (likely for a hit)? Or just bring in Schmeichel and stick fat?

    1. BeachBadger
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      Schmeichel

    2. Cheeseoid
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      • 11 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      Seems daft for a hit

  19. Nickofoz
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    • 9 Years
    9 years, 23 days ago

    Not that it means anything but I just dabbled around on Southamtpon forums, although a few say that they think Mane will be dropped a majority have predicted him to start

    1. Margarido
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      The words of Koeman suggested that he just needs to repeat one more time when it cakes to Mané...

    2. Ryan
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      • 12 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      Is there any history of Koeman punishing players before by leaving them out?

      1. Margarido
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 23 days ago

        When he trained Benfica (2005) he did not have that kind of history.

        1. Ryan
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          • 12 Years
          9 years, 23 days ago

          I think shaming him was punishment enough. He'll start

          1. Shifty
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 23 days ago

            I read somewhere that JWP asked Mane to take the pen. Quotes from JWP himself. Let me find it...

            1. Nickofoz
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              • 9 Years
              9 years, 23 days ago

              I heard the opposite. Link me if you find it though

              1. Shifty
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 23 days ago

                can't find it. might have misread it anyhoo.

                i've seen the quotes from Koeman telling Mane off - so that's good enough for me. Readying myself for 1 point cameo.

                1. Nickofoz
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                  • 9 Years
                  9 years, 23 days ago

                  Hmm yeah. I'm just thinking maybe he's already served his punishment (coming off early).

                  We'll see though. May as well play him over Boyd in case he starts and gets something.

                  1. Ryan
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                    • 12 Years
                    9 years, 23 days ago

                    I think benching him will be bad management. You don't want to destroy a player like that.

                    1. Margarido
                      • 11 Years
                      9 years, 23 days ago

                      Well, he did bench him when he was late to the LIV game…
                      We could say that was his first, now with the second might be different...

                      1. Ryan
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                        9 years, 23 days ago

                        Yeah but I can understand that, you have to turn up on time if you expect to start. I just feel that speaking out against one of your own players so publicly is quite a big deal. To bench him would emphasis it even more and suddenly the papers will start talking about rifts and all sorts.

                    2. Nickofoz
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                      • 9 Years
                      9 years, 23 days ago

                      Hmm, yeah. I hope you're right.

                      Congrats on making the scoutcast btw!

                      1. Ryan
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                        • 12 Years
                        9 years, 23 days ago

                        Cheers mate

          2. Nickofoz
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            • 9 Years
            9 years, 23 days ago

            Hopefully. He did have a poor game from what I heard though

  20. Joggers Nipple
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 23 days ago

    Just tell me this great. ( kidding, tear apart if needed)

    Myhill
    Ivan Huth Alderw
    Haz Fab Silva Boyd Erik
    Aguero (C) Kane

    Foster Giroud Hadria PVA (No WC)

    Next week
    Foster to Mingolet
    Erik to Sterling
    for -4

    1. Ryan
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      • 12 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      Looks good to me. Solves your keeper and Eriksen issue nicely. Team for this week is reasonable enough too.

      1. Joggers Nipple
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 23 days ago

        Cheers

        1. Ryan
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          • 12 Years
          9 years, 23 days ago

          I like the Huth option btw. Could be onto something there.

          1. Joggers Nipple
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 23 days ago

            its a little punt, over the 3 games in two weeks maybe sneak a goal. not expecting clean sheets!

            1. Shifty
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 23 days ago

              I was going to go for Huth. then he scored this past weekend. that's his quota done I figure.

    2. Shifty
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      this is great man.

    3. Amateur Pundit Zan
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      It's great πŸ™‚

    4. Joggers Nipple
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      Thanks. Knew it was great πŸ˜‰

      1. Zasa
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 23 days ago

        It's pretty shite though...

        πŸ˜‰

      2. Zasa
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 23 days ago

        Great side though, Paul.

  21. Ryan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    • 12 Years
    9 years, 23 days ago

    http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/67827827/concacaf-congress-turns-into-problatter-rally

    Blatter was described as "father of football" and is compared to Moses, Abraham Lincoln, Winston Churchill, Mandela and Martin Luther King Jr. High praise indeed πŸ˜†

    1. Amateur Pundit Zan
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      No mention of president Suharto?

    2. Cheeseoid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      All well know for taking back handers

  22. Amateur Pundit Zan
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 23 days ago

    Coutinho or sterling for the double?

    Can anyone share any insight whether sterling likely to drop back to wing back again?

    1. tm245
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      Henderson and probably Sterling for me.

      1. Amateur Pundit Zan
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 23 days ago

        I'm getting Henderson as well as one of these

    2. Zasa
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      Coutinho for safety IMO, a guaranteed berth up front.

      1. Amateur Pundit Zan
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 23 days ago

        I thought that too zasa but I don't think that false 9 spot is good for him. I may have to see how they line up in the cup

        1. Zasa
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 23 days ago

          Oh for sure, if you can do that, it'd be ideal.
          Just know that with Ibe back, and his ability to play RWb, it's good for Sterling.
          Plus the possibility of a 433, is great for Sterling. There's probably more upside for Sterling in theory, would ideally get both though IMO Zan.

          1. Amateur Pundit Zan
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 23 days ago

            Going to get hendo as my 2nd Liverpool instead as leaves me the option to get Sanchez back for arsenal double without an extra hit

  23. januzki
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 23 days ago

    So how many hits are ppl taking for the DGW? -8 too much? With -4 could get 6 DGWers.

    1. Cheeseoid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      I am not sure. I haven't ruled out a -8 yet

    2. Ryan
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      • 12 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      Do what it takes to have 3 Chelsea and 3 Liverpool for the least amount of hits possible. Currently I'm on track to not need any hits.

    3. tm245
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      -4 (two Leicester one Chelsea) this week to get to ten players, -4 next week to get to three Liverpool.

    4. Joggers Nipple
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      Going a -4. Will mean-

      Hazard Fabregas Ivan
      Huth
      Mingolet Sterling

      Only other i would really want is Henderson. For a minus 8, its too much. Its not only the points he will gain but think about the points the player you drop will score too.

    5. Amateur Pundit Zan
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      -4 for sure to get 3 Chelsea, 2 Liv, 2 Leicester. Maybe -8 to get skrtl/mig as well

    6. Zasa
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      -4 for 7.

    7. januzki
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      Cheers. Getting 3 Liv & 3 Che would mean a -8 hit. Sounds too much for my liking... Currently own Iva, Hazard & Vardy.

      1. Ryan
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        • 12 Years
        9 years, 23 days ago

        Maybe don't get another Chelsea player. Focus on getting in 3 Liverpool

        1. januzki
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 23 days ago

          My thinking too. Two mids or two defs? Can't resally decide..

          1. Ryan
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            • 12 Years
            9 years, 23 days ago

            Yeah tough call, 50/50. Which ever sets you up for the long term perhaps?

            1. januzki
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 23 days ago

              Yeah. Have to look at that. Cheers!

  24. tm245
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 23 days ago

    Evening. Does anyone have a sense of which of the three Leicester forwards is most secure? Looking at minutes played over the past few weeks it seems that Ulloa doesn't play as many minutes as Vardy or any gent. Is that accurate?

    1. Amateur Pundit Zan
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      I just went with vardy on the basis that he is currently on good form and therefore as well as bringing attacking potential he will hopefully hold his place for the 3 matches I need him

    2. januzki
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      From a Vardy owner the answer is... Vardy. Secure.

  25. Sz21
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 23 days ago

    For this week,
    Which combo looks best?

    1. Bolasie + Murray
    2. Baines+ Murray
    3. Baines+ Bolasie

    1. Ryan
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      • 12 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      Either 2 or 3. I think its a bit risky to double up against Pulis despite their poor form of late.

      1. Sz21
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 23 days ago

        Cheers.. Thinking of going with Number 2.
        That would leave me with this team before a WC next week.

        Fabianksi,
        Ivan, BAINES, Clyne
        Silva, Eriksen, Hazard, Siggy
        MURRAY, Aguero, Kane.

        Subs. (Myhill), Rose, Boyd

        I have Giroud at 8.5m (now 8.8m)
        Worth Keeping him and going with Bolasie over Murray?

        1. Zasa
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 23 days ago

          Other option is Siggy out right?

          2 for me here.

        2. Amateur Pundit Zan
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 23 days ago

          Only if the £ stops you getting the WC team you want

        3. Joggers Nipple
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 23 days ago

          Id like the Baines and Bolasie. Bench Giroud for one week and then play him til the end of the season

          1. Joggers Nipple
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 23 days ago

            Oh sorry, you WC next week?

        4. Ryan
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          • 12 Years
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          Keeping Giroud is a good option because it enables you to stack up on Chelsea and Liverpool midfielders for the DGW. You'd probably keep Silva as your 5th mid.

          1. Ryan
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            • 12 Years
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            352 would be the way to go for the DGW considering there are no viable forwards from Liverpool or Chelsea

    2. Amateur Pundit Zan
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      2

    3. Zasa
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      A little context here would help, IMO. Team?

      1. Sz21
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 23 days ago

        see above- thanks

    4. Sz21
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      Cheers all.
      If I keep Giroud I ll have to switch out Siggy or Rose maybe to get in Baines/Bolasie.

      Going to go with Baines/Murray.
      I can get Giroud back in with the WC if need be.

      Thanks again.

  26. Shifty
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 23 days ago

    Hello DZ. Some thoughts on the options below? 1 week punt, WCing in 34.

    A) Naughton > Baines, play 4-3-3
    B) Sanchez > Silva, play 3-4-3

    DEF and MID at the moment

    Myhill
    Dawson Clyne Ivanovic
    Mane Eriksen Hazard

    1. Amateur Pundit Zan
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      B

    2. Joggers Nipple
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      b

    3. Zasa
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      B, even though I don't see a cleanie for the Baggies.

      1. Shifty
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 23 days ago

        I don't have a choice but to field those useless bums.

        1. Zasa
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 23 days ago

          πŸ˜›

    4. Billy Ketsu
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      That's a tricky one. Both could be good but I think I'd go for Silva - Burnley are still fighting whereas West Ham seem to have given up for the season. City have plenty to prove and need to win to get that automatic CL spot.

      1. Shifty
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 23 days ago

        makes sense. thanks

  27. Billy Ketsu
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 23 days ago

    Nicely done on the Scoutcast, Ryan. You make an excellent representative for the DZ, hopefully they'll have you back on sometime again.

    1. Ryan
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      • 12 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      Thanks. Yeah hope so πŸ™‚

      1. theoldgit
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 23 days ago

        Agree. Nice to put a face to a name.

  28. The Left Duke #3
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 23 days ago

    1FT 0.0 ITB no WC

    Heaton (Panti)
    Terry Wollschied Bertrand (Moreno Hutton)
    Hazard (vc) Eriksen Mane Boyd (Sanchez)
    Aguero (c) Kane Remy*

    A) Good 2 Go and save FT for DGW

    or

    B) Use FT incase Remy is unavailable....any suggestions welcome?

    1. Zasa
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      Would just keep Remy in your case, and hope for the best. Think keeping DGW assets at this point is essential, trannies are precious.

      A

      1. The Left Duke #3
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 23 days ago

        Ya I think I'm pushing towards this. Cheers mate. Fingers crossed for Remy to start and net a brace πŸ˜‰

    2. Sparrer
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      What are your transfers going to be next week? Bring one forward if you can.

      1. The Left Duke #3
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 23 days ago

        At the moment, the plan is Eriksen & Mane for Hendo & Coutinho.

        Would have Chelsea x3 & Pool x3 then for the DGW?

        No point in doing that now as Pool don't play this week πŸ™

  29. Sparrer
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 23 days ago

    Afternoon all

    1. Walsh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      Hi mate.

      1. Sparrer
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 23 days ago

        Quiet in here. Everyone saving their transfers for team news?

        Personally bit the bullet and went Sanchez to Cesc last night. Allows Eriksen & Naughton to Sterling and Skrtel next round for free. Sound good?

        1. Walsh
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 23 days ago

          Sounds good.

  30. Heels_Over_Head
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 23 days ago

    After months gone, I come back on Team Australia... reporting with grav late... as ever...

    Never mind.

    1. Walsh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      Nevermind indeed.

    2. Amateur Pundit Zan
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      Based on that attempt at a sentence I can only assume you have been on some kind of fear and loathing in Las Vegas escapade and are struggling to pull the pieces back together

      1. Heels_Over_Head
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 23 days ago

        sort of

        figured out half a dozen health problems with one source issue

        ah well

        at least I grabbed bottom of the page status

        1. Amateur Pundit Zan
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 23 days ago

          Hope you ok and can get it sorted, hoh. The sledge on your sentence was an auto-triggered response due to you being part of the Aussie team πŸ™‚

          1. Heels_Over_Head
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 23 days ago

            πŸ˜€