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Podcast November 19

The ScoutCast – Episode 174 – Cameo

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Sneaking in late like John Terry in a triumphant team photo, Granville gatecrashes this week’s ScoutCast after we drafted in Andy85WSM as his able replacement.

Andy tag teams with Jonty and myself as we look back ten days at the long forgotten Gameweek 12, before grappling with another round of posers from the community.

We cast tentative votes on the Aguero debate, assess Lukaku’s armband credentials, check that we really can write off Chelsea and question whether time is up for Sanchez in the light of Ozil’s streak of assists.

After all that, Granville parachutes in and we get a few minutes to gloat over his injury-ravaged squad. A worthy cameo contribution.

This episode of the ScoutCast was recorded and broadcast live on Wednesday evening, published via our YouTube channel.

You can view the full Google Hangout version via the larger player below, or enjoy the edited audio version via this link or the smaller player.

Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel for updates on new episodes.

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

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  1. Baines on Toast...
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    2 FT to play with, what do you make of this lot? Cautious single transfer like Naughton > Dann or gamble on losing Yaya to bring in Bolasie/Deu and fund Pelle > Kane?

    Myhill (McCarthy)
    Kolarov Smalling Naughton (Dawson, Richards)
    Alexis Yaya KDB Mahrez (Shelvey)
    Pelle Vardy Lukaku

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  2. InSaneMan-e
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Hey guys, need some opinions please.

    In a team without Kane or Vardy, who would you captain?

    Lukaku
    Pelle
    Mane
    De bruyne
    Sanchez
    Coutinho
    DDG
    Smalling

    last 2 are far far too punty.

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    1. piotas
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Kulalu

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    2. jackx13
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Lukaku

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  3. jackx13
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Who to bench?

    A) Ayew
    B) Mahrez
    C) Yaya
    D) Sanchez
    E) Cabaye

    Also Kane or Lukaku in for Martial?

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    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      A or E

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    2. Guru Mediation
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Wow, no idea who you should bench out of that.

      Kane in

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    3. jackx13
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Thanks!

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  4. Özilla Firefox
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Jayad Vahrez to put 5 past newcastle 😉

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    1. Gooner97
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      How much is he?

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  5. sminkypinky
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Captain pick for me this week is a tough one. No Kane, no Lukaku. Nervous times.

    Options: Mahrez, Vardy, Sanch, KDB, Özil. Thinking KDB for assured game time. What do you think?

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  6. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    How to feel as a new Mata owner hmmm

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    1. andy85wsm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      He's playing no.9 now 😉

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      1. Your Mum's Athletic
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        sweet! 😆

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    2. Eden Hazardous
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Very good

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    3. Rolls-Royce
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      He'll play false 9 I guess.

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      1. Your Mum's Athletic
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        i will take it!

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  7. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    ----Mata----Herrera---Lingard
    ----------------Depay-------------

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    1. InSaneMan-e
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      On paper that looks neat.

      Surely Wilson will get a chance?

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      1. Sjaugen
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        If you rule that as great for a club that spent that much on players the last couple of years....

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        1. Ratatouille
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          Pereira ahead of Wilson!

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  8. ppp
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Unsure how to proceed here...

    Butland Gomes
    Kolarov Bellerin Bertrand Rojo Moreno
    KDB Sanchez Mane Mahrez Payet
    Ighalo Vardy Pelle
    2FT

    A. Payet -> Ozil, save FT
    B. Payet + Pelle + one defender -> Ozil + Kane/Lukaku + cheaper def - 4
    C. Anything else?

    Need to eventually downgrade some of the defence, but B makes eventually bringing in aguero harder...

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  9. Bubz
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Need a Watford defender asap

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    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      +1

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    2. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      already got one 🙂

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      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1B_f9HXDjWY

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  10. Beavis
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    My guess is......

    Young, Smalling, Jones/Blind, Blind/Rojo (if Rojo is tired from Argentina exploits - did he play?)
    Schneiderlin, Schweinsteiger
    Mata, Herrera, Lingard
    Wilson/Memphis

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  11. andy85wsm
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    James Wilson is an option for #MUFC but the striker "cannot play 90 minutes due to a lack of match rhythm."

    Depay oop?

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    1. Tadic is the new Eriksen
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      He's so out of position that he won't even be on the pitch

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    2. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Lol, and Memphis has match rhythm?

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      1. andy85wsm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        He's played in the prem at least this season - gives him some kind of advantage....

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    3. Demí
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Might be a job-share between him and Depay then

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      1. Beavis
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah I reckon it'll be a 60/30 job - hopefully Wilson starts though.

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        1. Costa's Counsellor
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          Ha, I was going to take a snipe at you for not being able to add your percentages up to 100 before realising you are talking minutes...

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      2. Irish Madridista ⭐
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Depay could be decent up front..

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    4. M00N
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      If Fellaini is LVG's third striker god knows who 4th choice maybe Phil Jones?

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    5. Rolls-Royce
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      So he should play 60-70 mins at least.

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  12. Irish Madridista ⭐
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Any news from the United presser?

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    1. andy85wsm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Imagine what it'll be like when Aguero gets mentioned 🙂

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      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        "Aguero has suffered a setback, we hope to have him back before Christmas but we're waiting on results, it could be good, it could be bad, we literally have NO idea whatsoever, thank you for your patience."

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        1. andy85wsm
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          As far as FPL goes that would be quite handy news...

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          1. Irish Madridista ⭐
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 5 months ago

            Turns out he's only out for a week.

            We find out next Friday.

            😛

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    2. Spatburgunder
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      lol

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  13. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Van Gaal says Wilson is available but cannot play the full 90 minutes due to a lack of match rhythm. #MUT

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  14. Shifty
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Feck, still have Ayew.

    Stick or twist?

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    1. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Stick.

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    2. andy85wsm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Bournemouth (h).

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    3. Tadic is the new Eriksen
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Stick. Could even captain him.

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    4. SuperMario
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      excellent option this gw

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  15. Gooner97
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Tuanzebe(c)?

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    1. M00N
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Sure. Have you considered Bebe? He shots like Ronaldo apparently

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  16. piotas
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Thoughts on my WC:

    I like the Hazard punt but can be KDB or Silva if fit
    Will wait for the City press to pull the Agüero trigger
    Any tips are wellcome

    Hennessey - Butland
    Rojo – Monreal – Moreno – Ward – Simpson
    Hazard – Özil – Bolasie – Mahrez – Lingard
    Agüero – Lukaku – Kane

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    1. Baines on Toast...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      I think you need a stronger defence ahead of Christmas.

      Rojo is a rotation risk, and so will Monreal be when the games pile up. Ward got dropped last week and simpson is a waste of a slot.

      I would downgrade elsewhere to fund about 2mil more in defence. I like the big strikeforce if Aguero is fit, so it'd probably have to be Haz who goes.

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      1. piotas
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks, i think ward is nailed, agree with you in Rojo/Monreal.
        Can do Haz - Rojo to Silva and Smalling.
        Do you think Bellerin is more nailed?

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        1. Ha.
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          Yes. Do it.

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        2. Baines on Toast...
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          Yes I think Bellerin is, Debuchy is no gibbs. I though the same about Ward but why was he benched last week?

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  17. andy85wsm
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    With this kind of finishing there's only one man for the no.9 position tbh

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzQFdj0wZZY

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    1. piotas
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Smalling (c)

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    2. Eden Hazardous
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Mike?

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  18. kumast
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Whats the news on Silva. Any chance he will return this weekend?

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    1. andy85wsm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Waiting on press conference. See hot topics for times

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      1. kumast
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks.

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  19. Lateriser 12
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Odds of Phil Jones starting this week?

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    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Pretty good if Smalling starts up front.

      http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/comment/11871611

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    2. Ziro Becomes One
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      With current injuries, would it be a stretch to imagine:

      DdG
      Smalling Jones Blind Rojo

      Jones not being fully fit would be ok at CB rather than RB and both him and Smalling have previously played RB.

      LvG is quite capable of it I would presume.

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      1. andy85wsm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Young or Darmian will play RB.

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        1. Ziro Becomes One
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          Ah. Forgot Darmian! LvG seems to have this effect on people's minds. 😉

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  20. Rhinos
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    My gambleometer just gone into overdrive. Hazard (c) and Wilson in flashing like a foxes head on a stick

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    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      "flashing like a fox's head on a stick"

      British phrase? 😛

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      1. Rhinos
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        It's a brass eye joke 🙂 Nothing against Jamie Vardy 😛

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    2. andy85wsm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Don't do it!

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  21. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    I am beginning to wonder if I should bench Vardy ...

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    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Why? 😯 fearful of a cameo?

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        That too.

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        1. Irish Madridista ⭐
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          Stoke are a LOT more solid than Newcastle though.. See how many chances the toon army gave up against Bournemouth without a striker, and now they're up against the most potent striker so far in the country..?

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          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 5 months ago

            Good thinking. Forgot to look at this:

            http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/my-stats-tables/view/2283/

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            1. Irish Madridista ⭐
              • 13 Years
              8 years, 5 months ago

              Yup, plus huge differences in ownership may be a factor too depending..

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            2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              8 years, 5 months ago

              Or this:

              http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/my-stats-tables/view/1151/

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              1. Irish Madridista ⭐
                • 13 Years
                8 years, 5 months ago

                Makes me want to bench Kolarov..

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    2. Rolls-Royce
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Bench Kane 😉

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        I think not. 🙂

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    3. Doolittle
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Ooft, surely the stats say that's a bad idea? Who is your other bench option?

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Mané, currently.

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        1. Doolittle
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          Very difficult that, I wouldn't want to bench either (I have both), but I think I would rather bench Mane.

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          1. Doolittle
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 5 months ago

            Ah, just saw below you own Lanzini. I would bench Lanzini, no question, but I'm aware that I won't convince you to do that 😉

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            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              8 years, 5 months ago

              Ahahaha! 😀

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    4. Eden Hazardous
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Doesn't make sense imo , he is a tough lad - he can play through the pain barrier

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Perhaps. Pressure is different matter.

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        1. Eden Hazardous
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          Pressure of the record?

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          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 5 months ago

            Indeed.

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            1. Eden Hazardous
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 5 months ago

              Maybe - I would be playing him if I were you as his ownership is off the charts

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              1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                8 years, 5 months ago

                Another good thought.

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    5. Bobby_Baggio
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Who would you be starting instead?

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Mané.

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    6. Ziro Becomes One
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      If he plays he'll score. If he doesn't, your bench comes on. Simple.

      Might be best not to overthink it. Who is your 5th?

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Lanzini. But I am playing him. Mané on the pine.

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        1. Ziro Becomes One
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          Fair thinking. I am benching Mané purely due to his exertions.

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          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 5 months ago

            A good thought - thanks.

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    7. Baines on Toast...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      I am wondering about selling.

      If we can't play him this week, the next few don't look good...

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Well, this too ...

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      2. Belalugozi78
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        I would only sell him if Aguero was 100% starter for tomorrow. I have exactly the money I need to get him.

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  22. Bobby_Baggio
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    How's this for plan of action over next 2 GWs

    Hennesey, Butland
    Souare, Monreal, Cedric, Nyom, Simpson
    KDB, Mane, Sanchez, Payet, Mahrez
    Kane, Pelle, Vardy

    GW 12: Payet > Alli (bench)

    GW 13 (-4): Mane > Lanzini (alternates well with Alli for 4th Mid spot)
    & Pelle > Aguero

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  23. Christina.
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Mali

    Here we go again...

    When will this end?

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    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Jesus...

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  24. New article
    Black Knights
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Team news:
    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2015/11/20/the-weekend-team-news-180/

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  25. El-Kloppico
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Am I good to go? I've got 1 FT and 1.2 in bank.
    Anyone essential I am missing on? I just feel like dropping Ayew and Sanchez for 2 mid-bracket midfield, so I can fund Kun's arrival soon.

    DDG (McCarthy)
    Alder - Naughton - VVD (Francis - Targett)
    Alexis - KDB - Ayew - Mahrez(c)
    Pellè - Vardy - Costa

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  26. Tadic is the new Eriksen
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    A.) Martial -> Ighalo (1ft)

    B.) Martial + YYT -> Kane, Bolasie (-4)

    thanks

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    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      A

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  27. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Mata owners - Uniteds attacking injury woes a good or bad thing?

    It the S and S squad play as holding mids this game has yawn written all over it. I benched him last week and it bit me..

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    1. Ratatouille
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Good thing that Rooney is not playing tomorrow. Memphis might take this as a golden opportunity and get a haul! Lingard will do well tomorrow.

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  28. Here's the manager
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Morning is it worth the -4 to get of Bony or play 442 with no subs with this lot?

    Fabianski
    Francis Kolorov Cresswell Schlupp
    Ozil KDB Ayew Mahrez
    Vardy lukaku

    Payet Bony S Taylor

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  29. Here's the manager
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    *get rid

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  30. Jose's Magic Omelette
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Scenes!

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