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Podcast February 25

The ScoutCast – Episode 184 – Foresight

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Foresight – that precious gift that that can bless any Fantasy Football manager. We need it now more than ever.

As Jonty, Andy and myself struggle with the countless permutations offered up by the looming double Gameweeks, we can only hope that our mutterings and musings come laced with just a little dash of foresight.

Steered by an array of community questions targeting the possibilities of the fixture pile-up to come, the three of us discuss the best-laid plans in attempt to jolt our squads out of the current rut.

Around the early double Gameweek discussion, we chew over the optimum blank-dodging strategies as Sigurdsson, Spurs and Stoke top the menu of options. Then, inevitably, we turn attentions to the immediate job at hand, as we preview the weekend and pinpoint potential clean sheets and “Fantasy Island Risks”.

This episode of the ScoutCast was first aired live via our YouTube channel. Be sure to subscribe to gatecrash future editions.

You can view the full Google Hangout version via the larger player below, or wrap your ears around the edited audio mix via this link or the smaller player.

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

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  1. Ayew Serious
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Souaré to Fuchs
    Lukaku to Vardy

    I'm boring

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    1. VS10_
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I got the same players in, we are mavericks.

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      1. Ayew Serious
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Definitely

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    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I've kept Lukaku. I hope he repays the faith vs Villa in GW28.

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      1. VS10_
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Could be a great differential, just had enough of him after captain fails.

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        1. Twisted Saltergater
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Yeah, he's trolled me too, but 8.8m and he's having the best season of his career. 2 x DGW's to come so no point using a transfer now unless bringing back on a WC.

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          1. The Left Duke #3
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            I did Aguero to Vardy this week with the intention of Lukaku to Aguero in 29 to utilise the Villa fixtures for both.

            If your keeping Lukaku, who are your other front 2?

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  2. Chicken-Mandy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Firmino out for Arnie?
    Can't believe I'm still struggling with this one!

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    1. Ayew Serious
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Do it

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    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I'd go Willian tbh. Yes, Arnie has a better fixture this week but Chelsea have Norwich next week.

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      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        But then there is GW30 to think about, so depends on your squad situation.

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      2. The Left Duke #3
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Stoke are home to Newcastle and have a GW 30 so would go Arnie (if fit)

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  3. Saniul
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Just did Firmino to Mahrez, felt like there was no more reason to wait...

    Now wonder what to do with my other FT... Save, get rid of Moreno or get rid of Barry?

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    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Barry > Arnie? How much money in the bank?

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      1. Saniul
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Yes possible. Will Arnie play?

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    2. Ayew Serious
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Moreno

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  4. Egg noodle
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    How doubtful is Kane?

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    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      80% likely to play. Poch is expecting him to be available, apparently.

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      1. Egg noodle
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks bud, great news

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        1. Twisted Saltergater
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          No worries. Out of interest, between Vardy and Mahrez, which would you captain? Tempted by Mahrez due to assists/goals, but Vardy on pens is swaying me.

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          1. Egg noodle
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            Vardy purel because Mahrez has given me 1x2 the two times I've captained him. Vardy is more consistent as well IMO

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

        More like 95%

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        1. Twisted Saltergater
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          not really.

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          1. Jimmers
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            PL title within reach for the first time in over 50 years - a chance in a lifetime - you leave your best striker out at your peril

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            1. Jimmers
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              *only

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    2. Ayew Serious
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      8%

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    3. Super Tim Cahill
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Not doubtful at all Imo. It's a broken nose not a broken leg..

      As a Spurs fan I'm pleased to see the league is the only priority this year.

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      1. Egg noodle
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks bud

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  5. Vela's chip
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Kane or Vardy?

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    1. VS10_
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Vardy

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    2. The Nuttman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      No Party without Vardy.

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    3. Nerazzuro
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Vardy

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    4. Ayew Serious
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Vard eh

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    5. Vela's chip
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Thanks!

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  6. Nerazzuro
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    GTG lads?

    Butland (Schmeicel)
    Toby - Targett - Bellerin
    Stanislas - Payet (C) - Ozil - Mahrez - Alli
    Vardy (V) - Costa

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    1. Nerazzuro
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Bench Kun - Moreno - Evans

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      1. Ayew Serious
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Play Kun, Moreno and Evans, autosub points are much more fun

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  7. Sepp Blattered
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    News on Shawcross and Arnuatovic anyone?

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    1. The Nuttman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Someone linked ShawX is a no, not sure on arnie, confident he'll play.

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    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      near the bottom of last page. Shawcross out.

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    3. Sess!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Shawcross out:

      http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City-Ryan-Shawcross-Aston-Villa-clash/story-28808645-detail/story.html

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  8. Ayew Serious
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Bench one pls and thanks

    A) Aldy(SWA)
    B) Daniels(wat)
    C) Fuchs(NOR)
    D) Cresswell(SUN)
    E) Monreal(mun)

    Leaning towards E

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    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Hmmm, not sure. He's nailed on for a CS this week.

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      1. Ayew Serious
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Who would you pick so

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        1. Twisted Saltergater
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          too tight to call

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

      Probably B

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      1. Ayew Serious
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Maybe but it's so hard to bench that guy with penalties and a decent fixture

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        1. YoungPretender
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          I think Watford away is a tough one!

          Personally, I'm glad I don't have the dilemma of owning Daniels. He'll lose you more points than he'll gain you, not wanting to drop him because he takes penalties.

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    3. The Nuttman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      B

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    4. Sepp Blattered
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      mon

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    5. the cromulent one
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Ooh, that is tough.
      Maybe A. All this "no clean sheets without Dembele" talk is getting to me. But it's scary benching someone with such high ownership.

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    6. Super Tim Cahill
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      B would be the sensible choice. Bookies clean sheet odds are a big help in this situation though

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

    GW27 Captain Dilemma...

    A. Vardy
    B. Mahrez
    C. Payet

    Thoughts please...

    Thank You

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    1. Nerazzuro
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Payet. Home vs Sunderland and in great form

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      1. Sess!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        You not factoring in that this is a underhand team that might have turned a corner. New signings have made a huge difference.

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        1. Sess!
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          *sunderland team

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    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      My thoughts are they're all good picks. Are you going by:

      A. volume of responses,
      B. you have a preferred option yourself,
      C. checking the rank of those who respond and judging their advice accordingly, or
      D. all of the above.

      😉

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      1. FCSB
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        A. is current pick, most popular, and likely safest option
        B. only just considered this this morning (im on australian time so the decision needs to be made soon-ish)
        C. an option for the differential i guess, but im sat with a 30 point lead at top of my ML so is it worth rolling the dice?!
        D. I like your name, salter is my surname!!

        🙂

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        1. Twisted Saltergater
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Spooky! I support Chesterfield - they used to play at a ground called Saltergate. Twisted Saltergater is a play on the lyrics of Prodigy's Twisted Firestarter... You didn't ask for my life's history, but there you have it 😀

          For what it's worth, I'm currently going Vardy(c), and am considering Mahrez ahead of Payet.

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          1. FCSB
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            haha thanks - i used to live down the road in Lincoln!! anyway, back to FF...

            agreed... I think Payet is in good form, but he is coming up against a Sunderland team who have found their feet a bit, so not an easy call whether hes gonna score big...

            toss up between vardy and mahrez, i think vardy is more nailed on to get a goal, but mahrez has the scope to be explosive and get a goal and assist and bonus points... vardy safe option, mahrez the ballsy option!!!

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            1. Twisted Saltergater
              • 14 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              summed it up perfectly. If Mahrez had penalty duties, he'd get the armband for sure, so yep, I guess I've got my balls firmly tucked away.

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  10. Chicken-Mandy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    May not get arnie and get silva next gw instead

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  11. oghash
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Am I reading this right? Kane sustained an injury from a facial?

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    1. Ayew Serious
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Yep, got a hard turkey slap to the nose

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      1. oghash
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        😀

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

      Oh behave

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    3. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      yeah, blocked his nose.

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  12. Gashead9
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Any Arnie news guys?

    Still got this pesky yellow hanging over him, anyone know anything about this illness he had? And if he's back in training?

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    1. Jimmers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Hopefully presser tomorrow will clarify - seems to be the go-to option for a lot on here

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

      Physioroom say he's absolutely fine.

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    3. Gashead9
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Thanks all, will wait for presser then

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      1. tets mcgee (Bachmann an Rob…
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        wasnt the stoke presser today?

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  13. BeardedOldMan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    A or B?

    A. Play Costa (sou)
    B. Firmino to Mahrez -4 and play Mahrez (NOR)

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    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      B could work out, Hagrid, but you have to start Costa. He's in fine form.

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      1. BeardedOldMan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks, I think you're right, and Sou have been a little lucky / very good keeping to get the last 4 CS. Also Mahrez has been a bit lucky - not that many shots on target or chances created.

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        1. Twisted Saltergater
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          You're not going to like this but I brought Mahrez in with a FT this week. With Leicester's next 4 fixtures (and form), a defender, mid and forward seem essential.

          Isn't there anyone else you can bench from your front 8? Maybe take a risk with benching Alli perhaps, if you have him?

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  14. Jimmers
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    When's the draw for the next round of the EL?

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    1. VS10_
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Tomorrow

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  15. Schwarzer
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    I want to bring in a Stoke mid for Firmino, is a punt on Afellay over Arnie or Shaqiri foolish?

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    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Sits a bit deeper doesn't he? Mind you, all the Stoke mids could return points this week.

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    2. Richd
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      He's a defensive midfielder. I'd avoid. Hence the price.

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      1. VS10_
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Are you mixing Afellay and the new boy Imbula?

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        1. VS10_
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Looking at it Afellay has played pretty deep though, so would avoid.

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    3. Schwarzer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Read somewhere that Afellay has had more shots then the Arnie or Shaqiri in their last four and also also created the same amount of chances.

      Thanks lads. Might just go with a safer option.

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  16. Total Foot 5 - romario 11
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Target: anyone know if hes likely to start this gw? thnx

    as w/ sou, yes the only assured Def are VVD, Bert, Fonte, but w/ the 3-5-2, if implemented, targett has a good chance at it

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    1. tets mcgee (Bachmann an Rob…
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      im hoping so but i think its unlikely koeman doesnt play back 5 against the better teams so i think we will see southampton revert to back 4 meaning no targett

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      1. Total Foot 5 - romario 11
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        ok thnx. think ill go wollyu then w ft. u think cedric starts? thats who im droping.

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  17. Ayew Serious
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    I'm benching Payet

    Night all

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    1. Moss
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Autosub points ftw

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      1. tets mcgee (Bachmann an Rob…
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        he will still lose out... u cant auto captain a sub 🙂 this weeks biggest point scorer..

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

        Can't captain or vice-captain bench players though.

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    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Sanchez, Ozil and Mahrez on mine.

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    3. VS10_
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Butland, Payet, Mahrez for me.

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  18. Gashead9
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    So is GW34 still the proposed DGW of the season?

    Do we have any foresight into which teams will have 2 fixtures in that GW yet?

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    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Check the Articles section (Balders).

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    2. Sess!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      There'll be more than one.

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    3. Gashead9
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Thanks, Yea, meant to put '1st DGW'

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    4. Mina Threat
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      My guesses on the DGW34:
      MCI - che, new
      NEW - SWA, MCI
      LIV - bou, CHE
      EVE - SOU, sun
      SUN - nor, EVE
      WAT - wba, whu
      WHU - lei, WAT
      CHE - MCI, liv
      MAN U - AVL, CPL
      CPL - ars, manu
      ARS - CPL, WBA

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    5. Mina Threat
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      My guesses on DGW37:
      MAN U - nor, whu
      WHU - SWA, MAN U
      ARS - mci, sun
      SUN - CHE, ARS
      CPL - STO, EVE
      EVE - lei, cpl, (possibly also LIV)
      CHE - sun, bou
      BOU - WBA, CHE

      possibly LIV - WAT, EVE

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  19. sinik
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Here's my squad atm for GW27...have 2 FT and 3m in the bank.

    .......................Butland
    .....Bellerin - Alderweireld - Simpson
    Alli - Sanchez - Payet - Ozil - Stanislas
    ..................Vardy - Aguero

    McCarthy; Kane, Ward, VvD

    I'm currently looking at Stanislas > Mahrez this week and running a 352.

    Since I have 9 players already for GW30 (12 if Arsenal loses to Hull) should I consider taking this opportunity to use my 2nd FT to move the likes of Ward now while I have a chance? Palace not been awe-inspiring defensively AND have a blank on 30. But who to bring in...

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    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Hey Sinik, as you're well set for GW30, could you not use the FT's between now and then as luxury transfers? I'd be considering Aguero > Costa and benching Stanislas. You can always get Aguero back in 2 weeks.

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      1. sinik
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        I don't think it's wise to go into this week without Mahrez though..

        I COULD do both (though I think it's a week late for Kun>Costa) and run AOA

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        1. Twisted Saltergater
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Ah, skipped over the Mahrez line. I did exactly the same transfer this week. I'd roll the other transfer then.

          Shame Costa broke his bloody nose 2 days before he played! I would've got him in and captained him if I was sure he was playing. In the end, I did Kane > Lukaku(c) and it backfired spectacularly. Still, you win some you lose some.

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          1. sinik
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            likewise! I was 100% set on Kun > Costa at the time!

            him getting injured ended up making me do Sagna > VvD's 9 points so it was fine, but yeah..

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

      Ward to Williams? He offers those nice fixtures between GW29-31. Just have to bench him in the meantime.

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      1. sinik
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Ward is a better option than Williams this week though which I would need given that Simpson is suspended

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        1. Moss
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Why not play VvD?

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          1. sinik
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            I know Soton have looked good but Chelsea have scored 5 goals in 3 of their last 6 lol

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    3. AppleDunk
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      SImpson Is suspended

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      1. sinik
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        I'm aware, and Aguero has a blank. Bench w@nking for the fun of it.

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  20. Albert Cole
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    So Arsenal - WBA will go ahead in GW30?

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    1. the cromulent one
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Depends on Arsenal's FA Cup replay with Hull.

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    2. sinik
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      only if Hull wins when they play the replay on March 8

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    3. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I think so...

      28 Feb - Premier League - Man United (A)
      2 Mar - Premier League - Swansea City (H)
      5 Mar - Premier League - Tottenham (A)
      8 Mar - FA Cup Fifth round - Hull City (A)
      12 Mar - Premier League - West Brom (H)

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      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Quarter finals are 12th?

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        1. Twisted Saltergater
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          I can't see Arsenal playing one FA Cup fixture on the 8th, and then the QF on the 12th. Won't the QF be moved in that case??

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          1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            Don't know, has it ever happened?

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            1. Twisted Saltergater
              • 14 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              I can't recall.... there must be a precedent.

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          2. Egg noodle
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            sorry mate internet died, just replied to your earlier question above.

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            1. Twisted Saltergater
              • 14 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              no worries, cheers TBOL. Vardy cap for me too.

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

            All QF matches will definitely be played 11-14 March.

            If they weren't going to play this one on one of those dates then they would have fixed the 5th round replay for one of these dates instead of for 8th March.

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            1. Now I'm Panicking
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              I think we'll know either way tomorrow when the TV times for the QFs are released (the assumption is it is tomorrow as West Ham have already announced away tickets for Man U away in the Cup are on sale from Saturday)

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      2. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        They'd play the 6th round at a letter date then?

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        1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Not sure, can't see fa moving it

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          1. Piggs Boson
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            4 days enough to cancel a game and rearrange another?

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

              Why not? It could be 5 or 6 days if it's played on the Sunday or Monday, and they should have already made provisional arrangements. The other match only needs to be cancelled - the new date for that can be decided later.

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          2. the cromulent one
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            Arsenal/Hull vs Watford is set for March 12th at 3pm, at least according to the BBC.

            Makes sense, too. If Arsenal-Watford were to take place at a later date (gw34) then the FA would run out of weeks to have a replay.

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            1. the cromulent one
              • 11 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              Fa Cup Fixtures - http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/fa-cup/fixtures

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            2. Now I'm Panicking
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              This is subject to change - I can tell you now for definite it won't be played at 3pm on the Saturday

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              1. ​
                • 10 Years
                8 years, 2 months ago

                I wouldn't be surprised by a Monday night fixture, especially the way they keep talking about "the weekend of 11th - 14th of March"

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                1. Now I'm Panicking
                  • 9 Years
                  8 years, 2 months ago

                  Aren't you playing Barcelona on the Wednesday?

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                  1. ​
                    • 10 Years
                    8 years, 2 months ago

                    Yes, yes we are. Put me down for a Sunday fixture then please Jarvish.

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                    1. Now I'm Panicking
                      • 9 Years
                      8 years, 2 months ago

                      The match against West Brom is scheduled for 5:30pm on Saturday - for policing/steward reasons, wouldn't the Cup match (if it goes ahead) logically take the same spot?

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                        • 10 Years
                        8 years, 2 months ago

                        hmmm you're too damn smart for me Jarvs.

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                      2. Dempsey
                        • 10 Years
                        8 years, 2 months ago

                        that's a great shout

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            3. Twisted Saltergater
              • 14 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              I really can't see that 6th round FA Cup match happening 4 days after Arsenal v Hull has been decided. If Watford were playing at home to one of either Arsenal or Hull then it's much more straightforward regarding policing, tickets, travel, etc. but it's not.

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            4. RedLightning
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              • 13 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              The BBC currently lists all 4 QF matches as 3pm on March 12th, but they could actually be any time during the period 11-14 March, depending on when the TV companies decide to broadcast them.

              But, as you say, they can't realistically be any later than that.

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  21. VanDerStar
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    sell sanchez or ozil > mahrez and captain vardy, kane or payet? thanks

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    1. sinik
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      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Varela has looked pretty good but I wouldn't sell Sanchez before they play United..

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      1. VanDerStar
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        ok think I'll keep then and who would you captain from those three?

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        1. sinik
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          • 10 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          tough as Payet could be good, but Sunderland has a history of being randomly stingy..I'm on Vardy atm myself

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    2. the cromulent one
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Sanchez is a player that I'm a bit afraid of not owning this week. ManU's defence is depleted... is Smalling expected to be fit?
      Mahrez is a great option for the rest of the season, though. I'd save that transfer for a week.
      I'd captain Vardy.

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      1. VanDerStar
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        thanks for the replies guys, leaning towards vardy captain also this week. I'll probably give sanchez another week and assess it again after that 🙂

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  22. Efan Ekoku Pops
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Is Wolly a decent option even with Shawcross out?

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    1. tets mcgee (Bachmann an Rob…
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      yes

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    2. Dempsey
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      yep

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  23. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Is rashford nailed for the next few?

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    1. sinik
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      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      we don't know that Martial is out..could have just been a precaution

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      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks

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        1. tets mcgee (Bachmann an Rob…
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          is there a utd presser tomorrow.. that would help us know ddg smalling and martial

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    2. the cromulent one
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Probably. What other strikers are available if Martial is out? Depay isn't really a striker, but he could be fielded up top, I guess.
      I would not think that Rashford is a good FPL option even if he is nailed.

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  24. Piggs Boson
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    A. Stannis -> Eriksen (-4) this week
    B. Play Stannis(wat) and do Stannis -> Silva (-4) next week ?

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    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      A, GB. Do you have Kane and Ali also though? I like Willian (but no GW30) and Siggy too.

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      1. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Yes I do have Kane and Alli.

        I've owned Siggy for weeks, he's staying.

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  25. Sz21
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    So the plan this week was Firmino- Eriksen.. (over Alli/Arnie)

    Anything change about this after last nights game?

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  26. Egg noodle
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Do Liverpool have a chance of DGW 31?

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Unlikely

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    2. RedLightning
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      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      No, it's an international week.

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      1. RedLightning
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        • 13 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        *international break.

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  27. Differential C (Mark)
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Who isnt playing on GW 30? Ive been absent from FFS for some time 🙁

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      FPL site has 6 fixtures for GW30. Arsenal game is not confirmed.

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  28. sinik
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    • 10 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    anyone doing/have done Kun > Costa this week?

    I know last week was probably the only time to do it, but I have 2 FT and look pretty good for GW30 as it stands already so I'm tempted to get 'creative/risky'

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    1. the cromulent one
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Could work out. But that's not for me. No creativity or boldness here...

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    2. F_Ivanovic
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I did it last week. Costa could easily blank this game so relying on him getting a big haul against Norwich (and Aguero blanking at Liverpool)

      I'd look at taking a risk some other place - or maybe just do a boring transfer and upgrade defender/gk maybe with 34 planning in mind

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    3. money face bandwagon
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      missed the boat imo.

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    4. Mina Threat
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I'm hoping to wildcard in gw36 so want to have three city players and a 2ft by gw30, so aguero stays for me

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  29. Red Star Toro
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Quick and easy. Moreno ->
    A) Fuchs
    B) Huth

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    1. Differential C (Mark)
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      A

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      1. Red Star Toro
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        assist and BAPs potential? Huth's more likely to score.

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    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I prefer A

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    3. Dempsey
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I'm doing A so B will probably work out better

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    4. the cromulent one
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Fuchs.

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  30. The Nuttman
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    • 12 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Did not realise how bad Norwich are at defending till I compared them with Villa, interesting stuff.

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