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The ScoutCast – Episode 167 – Stanville

10 September 2015 2606 comments
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An extraordinary death threat ode to Granville provided the inspiration and backdrop for this week’s Scoutcast.

My co-host wasn’t sure whether to feel flattered or mildly panicked by a community post like no other.

Recovering from the menacing tribute, Granville joined forces with Jonty and myself to assess the merits of the deadline day arrivals, before grappling with another round of community questions.

We rinse through the De Bruyne debate, the heavy-hitter slump, briefly consider buying Jonny Evans, before tentatively giving out dating advice – again inspired by the imaginations of you, the community.

This episode was first broadcast live via our YouTube channel and Google Hangouts. Be sure to subscribe to our channel for news of the latest live additions.

You can view the full Hangout via the larger player below, or endure the edited audio version via this link or the first player.

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

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  1. Hasselbaink Forever
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Vague Press Conferences times from BBC -

    Norwich, West Brom and West Ham are up early doors.

    Then around lunchtime will be Chelsea, Tottenham and Man City.

    In the afternoon we can look forward to Liverpool, Leicester, Newcastle, Sunderland and Manchester United.

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    1. Demí
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Cheers.

      "Norwich, West Brom, West Ham (all from 09:00 BST)"

      Liverpool tweeted their's is at 1:30 and United tweeted 3pm for updates

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  2. Lord Flashheart
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Terrible benching problem this week

    Please help bench one:

    1 - benteke (mun)
    2 - lens (TOT)
    3 - Ritchie (nor) (I also have Wilson)

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    1. MDavies
      11 years, 2 months ago

      AOA? If not. probably Lens for me.

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      1. Lord Flashheart
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Three good defenders to play, and it's not like all three options have great fixtures - they are just to close to call. So prefer no aoa

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        1. MDavies
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Then between the last two for me. Edging towards lens.

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      2. Puzzle
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Looks like a good week for AOA.

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    2. Ludo
      11 years, 2 months ago

      3 I guess

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    3. Meinhoff
      11 years, 2 months ago

      3

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    4. HVT
      11 years, 2 months ago

      2/3 toss a coin.

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    5. Beavis
      11 years, 2 months ago

      3

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    6. Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Did not expect a unanimous Ritchie vote - ok then it's a done deal 🙂

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  3. Nickofoz
    11 years, 2 months ago

    BBC has posted this regarding today's press conference times:

    "Norwich, West Brom and West Ham are up early doors. Then around lunchtime will be Chelsea, Tottenham and Man City. In the afternoon we can look forward to Liverpool, Leicester, Newcastle, Sunderland and Manchester United."

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  4. Puzzle
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Play 2 of these: Azpilicueta, Huth, Francis.

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    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      11 years, 2 months ago

      1st 2

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    2. Doolittle
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Probably Azpi and Huth.

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  5. Access
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Would myhill be first choice or lindergarrd for west brom

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    1. Billy Gilmore
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Yep

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    2. Hasselbaink Forever
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Nobody knows for sure, Pulis may give a clue at his presser at 9am

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    3. Beavis
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Lindegard imo. Just guesswork though.

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  6. NABIL - FPL otai
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Last call - play

    1. Huth (AVL)
    2. Jenk (NEW)

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    1. Ludo
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I would say Jenk, but looks like he'll be benched for Tomkins - I'd play Huth instead - not much in it in terms of CS, but it avoids you getting a 1 point sub cameo from Jenkinson.

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      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        11 years, 2 months ago

        thanks ludo

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    2. Beavis
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Huth

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      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        11 years, 2 months ago

        cheers B

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    3. Nickofoz
      11 years, 2 months ago

      1

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    4. Gooner Kebab
      11 years, 2 months ago

      2 for me

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    5. NABIL - FPL otai
      11 years, 2 months ago

      thanks all

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  7. 0161allin
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Cech
    Kolarov Gomez either Francis, Morgan or Cedric
    Depay, Pedro, Sterling, Mahrez
    Aguero, Wilson Benteke

    Thinking, Depay & Sterling going out for Ayew & Sanchez ?
    Worth -4 pts ?

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    1. Ludo
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Sterling out for a hit could bite... I'd just drop Memphis

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      1. Beavis
        11 years, 2 months ago

        +1.

        Im also looking at Alexis out after this week if he blanks so I don't think I'd bring him in.

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        1. Ludo
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Interesting! Next fixtures are quite difficult, I suppose.

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          1. Beavis
            11 years, 2 months ago

            As things stand he's just not performing. His stats are very deceiving, especially when you watch him and see blocked shot after blocked shot.

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            1. Ludo
              11 years, 2 months ago

              I know what you mean. He's come close a couple of times though, hit the post etc... We'll just have to monitor what he does this week.

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              1. Beavis
                11 years, 2 months ago

                Indeed. Could easily get a haul - would be happy to keep!

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    2. Doolittle
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Don't ditch Sterling for a hit.

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    3. LC1
      11 years, 2 months ago

      You're starting Gomez?

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      1. 0161allin
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Back 3 not set in stone, possibly not given your question !

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    4. Diva
      11 years, 2 months ago

      No, just Depay.

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  8. jaybommber
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Just saw ward is out? Any idea how long..
    Not a concern cause I never got any of his hauls..
    But with 2 transfers and talks of bego in for Chelsea
    Ward + ruddy out be go and a 4.0 mil in s taylor mabey ? .

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    1. meerlight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 2 months ago

      ward out for 3-4wks

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  9. Nyom Legend
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    11 years, 2 months ago

    I nedd to free up some cash for other positions. Who of these 5 got to go? Mahrez - Pedro - Sanchez - Toure - Ayew

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    1. Diva
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Can you wait one more week?

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    2. Paulie Walnuts
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Toure

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    3. Beavis
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Alexis if he blanks this week.

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    4. ​
      11 years, 2 months ago

      play a 352

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      1. Nyom Legend
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Im on a wildcard and this is way to much money spent in the midfield. U should see my defence 😛 Thats why i need to get rid of players. Leaning towards Toure and bring in Redmond/Sako

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        1. Absinthe Minded
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Kayoute?

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    5. Jebiga
      11 years, 2 months ago

      noone, this is perfect

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    6. Sweetpea
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Toure.

      His days playing in the hole are over.

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      1. Beavis
        11 years, 2 months ago

        He wasn't playing in the hole before and was getting points, and he wasn't playing in the hole when he casually banged in 20 goals either.

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        1. Sweetpea
          11 years, 2 months ago

          He was at times, particularly last 15 minutes when kun was subbed.

          Any chance of that happening is gone with KDB and Silva vying for #10.

          Plus I think he won't play as many minutes as before with delph an able replacement.

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    7. Sloopy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Toure

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  10. chobentys
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Who is your Wildcard 15 right now?

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  11. Manani
    11 years, 2 months ago

    is begovic + McCarthy the rational choice if I am on a WC?

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    1. Beavis
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Probably.

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    2. meerlight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 2 months ago

      i'd seriously be considering it if I was in your shoes.

      *not saying i'm rational*

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  12. Whats the Huth
    11 years, 2 months ago

    I want to clear something up that some people appear confused about.
    Getting begovic in for courtois is a great idea (if courtois is confirmed out) as begovic price will surely rise due to value and likely clean sheet Chelsea will surely start getting.
    However. Courtois price will not drop in the meantime. As he'll be flagged and thus, price protected.

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    1. Beavis
      11 years, 2 months ago

      You're not price protected if you get flagged red. You just have a higher threshold. You're only protected once that red flag has been removed.

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  13. johnbarnes
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Wardinho out for a month? Who would you use a FT on to replace him? Or I could save the tranny, he'd have been on the bench anyway this week.

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    1. jaybommber
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Just saw ward is out? Any idea how long..
      Not a concern cause I never got any of his hauls..
      But with 2 transfers and talks of bego in for Chelsea
      Ward + ruddy out be go and a 4.0 mil in s taylor mabey ? .

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      1. johnbarnes
        11 years, 2 months ago

        yeah I reckon I'll just save thiw gw. but my bench is wanyama, oxford, ward...so all my starters better play!

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  14. Bollemuza
    11 years, 2 months ago

    isnt Mahrez the obvious (c) this week? form + fixture and he has had no international duties. For sure he is gettin at least 1 pen against Lescott/Amavi..

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    1. Ludo
      11 years, 2 months ago

      For sure? I think they're both good defenders.

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    2. johnbarnes
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Palace defence w/o Wardinho will collapse. Aguero hattie incoming.

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      1. Meinhoff
        11 years, 2 months ago

        This is correct.

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        1. Ludo
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Is it? Martin Kelly over Joel Ward at right back is hardly going to destabilise things - he played there all season for them last year. Also Ward was terrible defensively against Arsenal.

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          1. Meinhoff
            11 years, 2 months ago

            I think Mariappa will play, but regardless Palace defence is weak even with Ward

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    3. Doolittle
      11 years, 2 months ago

      He's a very good option, but with Aguero against Palace and Sanchez home to Stoke (2 of the teams who have been the most susceptible according to defensive stats), it's impossible to say that Mahrez is the obvious choice. I think the general theme will be "when in doubt, captain Aguero", which is what I think I'm doing.

      Still, going with Mahrez is as good a shout as any.

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    4. Spatburgunder
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 2 months ago

      He did have international duties. He's still a good shout though, I just haven't got the balls

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      1. Prøphet
        11 years, 2 months ago

        I think im captaining him. He has been C for the whole international break. If i change now before the deadline i will hate myself for being a pus.

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    5. Diggers
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Mahrez played for Algeria in the break

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  15. Sweetpea
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Play

    A Bassong

    Or

    B Gomez

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    1. Ludo
      11 years, 2 months ago

      A

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    2. Diva
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Of those two, I prefer B.

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    3. Beavis
      11 years, 2 months ago

      A

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    4. Meinhoff
      11 years, 2 months ago

      A

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    5. Sweetpea
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Thanks

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  16. BAYXXIII
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Any changes needed?

    Hart
    Azp /Gomez/ Monorail/ Shaw
    Sanchez/ Cattermole/ Haz
    Deeney/ Aguero/ Diouf

    Cattermole in for couts unfortunately. Happy with Deeney, captained this week as well

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    1. Diva
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Who is your fifth mid?

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      1. BAYXXIII
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Wanyama

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  17. Jebiga
    11 years, 2 months ago

    This will be 2nd time that im playing without keeper. Courtois is a hell to own

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  18. Gaztafari
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Play Mane (wba) or Sinclair (lei)?

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    1. Diva
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I would play Mane, even though I think the WBA defence is good.

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    2. Beavis
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Mane

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    3. Ludo
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Mane

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    4. Gaztafari
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Thanks guys. I've got Ayew (wat) too so it's a tough shout as Leicester have been the most leaky.

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    5. Billy Gilmore
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I reckon I'd play Sinclair. Cracking form and huge question marks over Mann's start this week.

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      1. Billy Gilmore
        11 years, 2 months ago

        *Mane's

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      2. Diva
        11 years, 2 months ago

        The blog dog begs to differ. 🙂

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      3. Gaztafari
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Haven't heard any doubts; injured?

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        1. Demí
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Arriving late from internationals. Was benched in such a situation last season

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        2. MarkyMarkovic
          11 years, 2 months ago

          I thought he flew back pretty late from internationals.

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        3. Billy Gilmore
          11 years, 2 months ago

          No just regular benchings last season on late return from international duty

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    6. MarkyMarkovic
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Sinclair

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  19. bigben10
    11 years, 2 months ago

    play a)shaw (LIV) or b)richards (lei)???

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    1. Ludo
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Shaw by miles!

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    2. Demí
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Shaw. Liverpool look toothless to me

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  20. Fader
    11 years, 2 months ago

    g2g? whom to captain?

    Butland
    Kolarov - Shaw - Targett
    Pedro - Silva - Sanchez - Mahrez
    Aguero - Gomis - Diouf

    Subs : - McCarthy / Richards / Westwood / Gomez

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    1. Ludo
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Would put Westwood ahead of Richards on the bench.

      Rest looks fine... Aguero or Sanchez (C), maybe Mahrez if you fancy it.

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      1. Fader
        11 years, 2 months ago

        yeah was thinking of a gamble with Mahrez....

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  21. Pablitto
    11 years, 2 months ago

    If you were on wildcard, would you do a swap Romero to Begovic lads?

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    1. Demí
      11 years, 2 months ago

      One will probably not start this week and the other definitely will. Yes i would. Easily

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    2. Ludo
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Sure

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    3. pompeyfan
      11 years, 2 months ago

      yes

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    4. Diva
      11 years, 2 months ago

      If I was on a wildcard I would shift Romero.

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    5. Daniel Exeter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 2 months ago

      If I were on a WC I wouldn't have either

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  22. LC1
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Wow.. Great team, whats the TV?

    I'd personally go with Sanchez.. but it's either between him and Aguero.

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    1. Fader
      11 years, 2 months ago

      102.1m thanks

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  23. HamezMace
    11 years, 2 months ago

    If Courtois is out for as long as predicted, I guess we'll get more on this in the press conference, is there a case for not bringing in Begovic?

    It just seems so obvious I'm almost scared to do it.

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    1. Paulie Walnuts
      11 years, 2 months ago

      defo do it, only concern is if he comes back quicker than expected..

      DDG is a shout at £5.3m

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      1. HamezMace
        11 years, 2 months ago

        He would be a good option, although despite the start both Man Utd, and Chelsea have made I think I still prefer Chelsea for defensive returns, there's not doubt Utd have been playing more cautiously to protect Romero.

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    2. Doolittle
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I think it depends on a couple things:

      Whether you have your WC still remaining

      Whether want to use a FT on a keeper.

      Generally, I don't like bringing in a player I know will be a headache down the line. I still have my WC, so if I had 2 FTs, and nothing else to do, I'd possibly bring him in and ditch on my WC. Other than that, it's unlikely I'll bother.

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      1. Doolittle
        11 years, 2 months ago

        To clarify, this is in my position with 2 decent, playing keepers.

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        1. HamezMace
          11 years, 2 months ago

          I have Butland and Ruddy rotating, the rotation is good on paper, but Norwich have been especially disappointing defensively.

          I have 2 FT but no money in the bank, and I have already used my WC.

          Although a Chelsea keeper for 5m with a guaranteed 8 - 10 game run is hard to resist.

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          1. Doolittle
            11 years, 2 months ago

            Ahh I have the same pair; it's not exactly great, but it's not disastrous. I've used my FT this week, so I'm in a different position to you. In your case, it's certainly something I'd be looking at.

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            1. HamezMace
              11 years, 2 months ago

              Cheers, let's see if we get a straight answer from Mourinho now

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  24. The Road Dogg
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Planning to go All Out Attack:

    Which 2 Defenders from these four should I start?

    Williams (Wat a)
    Kolarov (Pal a)
    Huth (Villa h)
    Richards (Lei a)

    Now I've typed it out the question should have really been Huth or Williams... Any ideas?

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    1. The Kolarov Mane âš”
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Huth

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  25. Dynamic Duos
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Really want someone different to Wilson I think 6.2>, thoughts? Vardy Deeney?

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    1. Miro
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I've gone Vardy before gw3, paying off decently so far.

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    2. Paulie Walnuts
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Not for me, id rather Wilson

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    3. SUAREZ_MESSI_COUTINHO
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Vardy is a very good option.

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  26. FortunesAlwaysHiding
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Draft game decision...hold Falcao or switch to Borini?

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    1. Demí
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Switch

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    2. Beavis
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Swap

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    3. Meinhoff
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Switch

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    4. Nickofoz
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Switch

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      1. FortunesAlwaysHiding
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Wow-thats that then.

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  27. ​
    11 years, 2 months ago

    New Post

    😎

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    1. Diva
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Eh? I still see the Scoutcast at the top of the front page?

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    2. Nickofoz
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Balders you troll 😀

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      1. Diva
        11 years, 2 months ago

        It's Balder-dash!

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        1. Nickofoz
          11 years, 2 months ago

          😀

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    3. ​
      11 years, 2 months ago

      SORRY!

      it was a community article not a new FFS post 😕

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      1. Nickofoz
        11 years, 2 months ago

        *Slips further down the line as designated price change poster* 😀

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        1. Diva
          11 years, 2 months ago

          😆

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        2. ​
          11 years, 2 months ago

          😀 I'm self imposing a ban on myself from doing it for at least a week. I'll stick to price changes, I can do those mostly. Though Diva will disagree with that too as I dont know Jiminez Lopez is more commonly known as Juanmi

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          1. Diva
            11 years, 2 months ago

            😉

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          2. Nickofoz
            11 years, 2 months ago

            Haha I saw that 😀

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  28. Codders
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Please RMT.... I am trying to get in Sanchez but I just don't have enough $$$

    Cech, McCarthy
    Martin, Creswell, Evans, Kolarov, Naughton
    Sako, Silva, Pedro, Ayew, Mahrez
    Aguero, Gomis, Wilson

    I am trying to get in Sanchez but I just don't have enough $$$, Arsenal Fixtures are not the best but Sanchez has the most shots of midfielders and must start to score soon...

    Could downgrade Kolarov, Cech and others to get him in... Thoughts?? 😀

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    1. Raikan007
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Maybe drop Kolarov (COULD be rotated but doubt it) and get Richards/Gomez/Nyom/Walker instead?

      Cech, you can get Lloris/Begovic (Courtois is out for months)

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    2. Paulie Walnuts
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Begovic over Cech... and once Courtois is back and price dropped make that swap

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  29. Raikan007
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Saw some injuries to my players I had selected (played WC this GW)

    Here is my current set up..

    Cech/Krul
    Gomez/Kolarov/Nyom/Walker/Shaw
    Yaya/Pedro/M'Villa/Payet/Ayew
    Aguero/Gomis/Wilson

    What do you guys think?

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    1. Diva
      11 years, 2 months ago

      It looks like you've spread your money around a bit, which is fine while so few big hitters are failing to perform, but have you got a backup plan to free up funds if they hit the ground running after the international break?

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      1. Raikan007
        11 years, 2 months ago

        You raise a good point, no I don't, however, this team on average should be getting me a good few points every week consistently.. I would be able to drop Aguero for Costa/Rooney/Kane (well pretty much anyone) and have enough even then to drop Pedro for Hazard/De Bryne or drop Yaya

        So two game weeks or 4 points loss and I now have a backup plan 🙂

        I think Walker (and Spurs) are going to come back strong and M'Villa (who I have always loved) seems to be taking set pieces and looking very comfortable in the EPL

        I have one "star" player per position.

        Cech
        Kolarov
        Yaya/Pedro
        Aguero

        I also like to spread my players out over 10 or more teams, at the moment it has 12 different teams 🙂

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  30. Kalamazoo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    11 years, 2 months ago

    I'm sure this has been asked elsewhere, but will there be an official Champions League fantasy game on UEFA's website this season? I can't seem to find any news on this anywhere, or am I simply missing something?

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    1. The Train Driver
      11 years, 2 months ago

      It will, site says "coming soon". http://en.uclfantasy.uefa.com/

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      1. Kalamazoo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks.

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