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Podcast July 13

The ScoutCast – Episode 227 – Lift Off

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An unprecedented summer podcast arrives following the Fantasy Premier League launch, as Jonty, Andy and Luke join me in the afterglow of a joyous day.

Technically “on the beach” and fighting back to full fitness, we nonetheless brave the airwaves to chime in on the price list, reclassified players and some early formation dancing.

We glory in the potential bargains, lament the overpriced and make bold claims on our lineups that will doubtless be reversed come August 11. If Andy has Chris Brunt in his Gameweek 1 squad, I’ll eat my Free Hit chip.

The FPL Draft game gets a rinsing, and we end the show with our proud declaration of our team ID’s. A conclusion that leaves me feeling rather inadequate even before a ball has been kicked.

This ScoutCast was first beamed live via our YouTube channel on Wednesday night. Be sure to subscribe to get notice of future live episodes.

If you’re a traditional type, you can acquire the mp3 audio version via this link on the first player below, or take in the full visual experience via the second player below.

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

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  1. Catastrophe
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Best option for the first couple of weeks?

    A) Jesus, Pogba, Ramsey
    B) Defoe, Coutinho, Sane

    Cheers!

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    1. Marcos Alonso is god
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      A

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      1. Catastrophe
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks

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    2. IRBOX ⚽
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      A

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      1. Catastrophe
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Thx

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    3. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      50/50!

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      1. Catastrophe
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Thx

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    4. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      B). Quite easily, imo.

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      1. Catastrophe
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks

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    5. Respect My Authoritah
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I think B just about. Pretty close though. Coutinho swings it

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      1. Catastrophe
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Thx

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    6. Jordan.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      B no brainer

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      1. Catastrophe
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Thx, only concern is Sane game time I guess

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  2. IRBOX ⚽
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Lukaku or Aguero to partner Kane in a 4-4-2?

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    1. Respect My Authoritah
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Coin toss

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    2. Marcos Alonso is god
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Kaku

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    3. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Lukaku. Not sure if Aguero is nailed yet.

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    4. Catastrophe
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Lukaku for me...not much in it. There is a minuscule chance Aguero could lose some minutes I guess...

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    5. Whattheheck!
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Kaku - clearly for me.

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    6. IRBOX ⚽
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Leaning that way - just a touch salty he left the toffees 🙁

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    7. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Kaku as no way he will be rested or lose pens... Aguero could be both rested & not take pens

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        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        for now we don´t know if Lukaku is the new penalty taker (he´s not the best pick imho). Could be Pogba, actually a pretty good penalty taker.

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  3. jay01
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    RMT please

    Begovic/Heaton
    Lindelof, Trippier, Cedric, Francis, Hunemeier
    KDB, Coutinho, Philips, Stanislas, RLC
    Kane, Aguero, Deeney

    any improvements? kun to jesus?

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    1. Marcos Alonso is god
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Definitely. Aguero -> Jesus
      Kdb-> Pogba

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      1. jay01
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        kdb to pogba? lol

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    2. Whattheheck!
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I think it looks good. but I am just not convinced on Deeney. JRod?

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      1. jay01
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        thought marco silva will have a positive influence at watford, and i already have philips from wba

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  4. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    RLC selected by 13.4 %. Are you guys really going to risk a price drop on him? On your heads ...

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    1. Marcos Alonso is god
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Yes worth it. Looks like him and Carrol are our only real options for 4.5s

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      1. kalmoffit
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        I've got Lewis Cook at Bournemouth. Could be one to watch.

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    2. Respect My Authoritah
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Great chance he'll be ahead of Puncheon in the hole no?

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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        • 14 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        I wouldn't risk that on any money.

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      2. Nabs Kebabs
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        I don't think they will play with a number 10.

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        1. Respect My Authoritah
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Yeah, maybe.

          The potential upside here is huge compared to the risk. If dropping 0.1 is that big a deal, it's easy to sell

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    3. Nabs Kebabs
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Too early to call. But at this stage it appears though he may have a pretty free role in midfield with Cabaye and Mili more holding. If he looks on track to start GW1, there isn't much better at 4.5m.

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    4. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      We've got plenty time to see how he beds in pre-season.

      If he's nailed and attacking mid, even you'll draft him in!

      (until Chalobah usurps the attention!)

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      1. Marcos Alonso is god
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        If Chalobah transfers. I'll double up on the Chelsea loanees

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        1. Andy_Social
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Me too. That's a serious consideration.

          You could have 3 Chelsea players, Zouma, Chalobah, RLC - any more loanees? Could put out a Chelsea XI at this rate! 😉

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          1. Wings Fan
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            Tammy Abraham

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            1. Andy_Social
              • 11 Years
              6 years, 10 months ago

              Yeh, that's 7 !!

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              1. Andy_Social
                • 11 Years
                6 years, 10 months ago

                Casey Palmer and likely Izzy Brown - that's 9 Chelsea players!

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        2. Andy_Social
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Blimey, Sky are saying Chelsea will take 5m for Chalobah. That's buttons in today's money!

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          1. jay01
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            there will be a cheap buy back clause to that just in case he does well, works out well for both parties

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            1. Andy_Social
              • 11 Years
              6 years, 10 months ago

              I expect so. I've just put him in with RLC 🙂

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              1. jay01
                • 9 Years
                6 years, 10 months ago

                Chalobah is a defensive midfielder though

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      2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        There is a well-proven performer at premiership level, also at CLP. If I were coach, I know who I would select.

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        1. pompeyfan
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          not sure who you mean. But imo FdB will favour technically sound players who are very good at keeping the ball.

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          1. Nabs Kebabs
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            This. And from what I know, he is far more technical than Puncheon.

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    5. pompeyfan
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I can see it dropping when more non-FFS players register.

      He's an aggressive pick. He might not play, but then he might start the season very well. Whereas someone like Cork or McArthur will likely deliver 2-3 points.

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    6. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Tom Carroll might be safer but if RLC replaces someone like Punch and does okay we might be in for some 4.5 fun?

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        He won't replace Puncheon - I would lay money on that.

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        1. Respect My Authoritah
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          New manager, new views. We honestly don't know, but we probably will by the time the season starts

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        2. Netley Lucas
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          “I live not too far away, I was born in Lewisham and Palace is good club so I thought it’s a good chance to play here and be a part of the team. They have a very strong team and I’d like to be a part of that this season.”

          If he does get starts, who do you think he replaces?

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          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            That is the question. Can he tackle, like McArthur? Can he dribble, like Zaha? Can he pass like Puncheon? Can he cross and score, like Townsend?

            I'm not a Palace fan, but those are the questions that I would ask.

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            1. Respect My Authoritah
              • 10 Years
              6 years, 10 months ago

              He's a very tidy player from what I've seen. Good finisher, strong on the ball and an accomplished dribbler.

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            2. Netley Lucas
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 10 months ago

              The manager gives a few hints in the video.

              http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/683/main/2017/07/13/37033352/chelsea-prospect-loftus-cheek-must-deliver-at-crystal-palace

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        3. bench boost for every gamew…
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          agree

          maybe stationed in a trio in the middle of park, but until we see some line ups in pre season it´s impossible to say

          granted, Cabaye is over the top, but still a decent player, but who knows?

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    7. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Anyway - clearly, this was the right question to ask. 🙂

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    8. Kuqi Monster
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Who was your 4.5 mid pick at the start of last season doos?

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    9. Bedknobs and Boomsticks
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I keep saying this; if he does start, the rotation with a Burnley defender is sexy as hell.

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  5. Jordan.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    strongly fancy the pig at everton but jeez them opening fixtures,cant consider him till gw6

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    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      They'll probably sign another forward.

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    2. Whattheheck!
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Agreed. That time will also make clear his position.

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    3. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      The fixtures mean avoid Everton's defence from the start. But if Rooney's all that, he'll show it in those fixtures!

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  6. Football Heaven
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    I haven't gone with Lukaku, which could be risky, although I do have Kane, Jesus, King. Not many going with king, thoughts why. Thanks

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    1. kalmoffit
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I'll be interested in the answers as I am surely getting King

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    2. Respect My Authoritah
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Because Defoe is only 0.5 more

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    3. IRBOX ⚽
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Defoe to sit up top

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    4. Kryten
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Defoe taking his points and I think he now gets less points for goals as a striker

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    5. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I have King as not convinced by Defoe. I am probably in the minority on this but Defoe is about 42 now, he also went a long time without scoring for sunderland last year.

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      1. Football Heaven
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        That's what I was thinking. Not keen on Defoe and why would you play your top scorer last season in midfield? Surely it's king and Defoe or just king?

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        1. CostaCoffee
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          They bought Defoe for a reason, he will be up top with King playing deeper

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      2. how now brown cow
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        That Defoe scored at all in that Sunderland team is the thing to note.

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      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      it could be the Defoe vs King conundrum, both will play most likely but King could be placed in a 10 role or even at the wing and then 7.5 is maybe a little pricey tag, and Defoe will take pens from him, and there is a lot of more options in that bracket now, and he was far more tempting as midfielder priced at below 6 than as a striker. Some possible reasons?

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  7. Egg noodle
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Who wants to join me on triple WBA defence?

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    1. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Heck no. Good fixtures, iffy prices and dearth of cleanies last season.

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Only the lonely. 🙂

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    3. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I'm on double.

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    4. Kryten
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Don't know love a pulis CS but Evans hurt me alot last season could join you for a cheeky double

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      1. Andy_Social
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Last season they were good value 4.5. Now they're 5.0 the appeal has gone. Foster at 4.5 seems the most viable option.

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        1. Kryten
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Agree on foster he's nailed in my team

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    5. kalmoffit
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Having their goalies will be enough for me

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    6. Snevitz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Why WBA rather than Southampton?

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      1. Kryten
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Pulis tactics

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        1. Snevitz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Concede 1 goal a game?

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          1. Kryten
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            Thats one season remember the Stoke days I think we're good at the back too

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      2. Egg noodle
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Goalscoring defenders did it for me. Foster McAuley Dawson

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          McOldey is 38.

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  8. Gerhardinho
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    RMT please 🙂

    Foster // Fabianski

    Cedric Alderweireld Bailly // Dunk Lowe

    Alli Coutinho Ramsey Fabregas Stanislas

    Lukaku Jesus // Fletcher

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    1. Respect My Authoritah
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Like it. Got a good structure to support the Cesc risk

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      1. Winston.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        this

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    2. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      It's good so long as Fabregas and Stanislas are regular starters, which they may not be.

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      1. Gerhardinho
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        friendly matches will help me there..

        considering Zaha Redmond/Tadic Knockaert and Ritchie (( Maybe Willian? ))

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    3. Joggers Nipple
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Alot will depend on Ramsey and Fab getting the start. Not adverse to a 3-5-2 but woul dprob get WBA back up keeper over Fab and use the .5 to make a 4.0 defender to a 4.5.
      Personally not interested in Lpool except Mane but understand reason for him there

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      1. Respect My Authoritah
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        He doesn't have any 4.0

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        1. Joggers Nipple
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Dunc and Lowe are 4.5???!!! Then get better 4.5's

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          1. Respect My Authoritah
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            They're actually great options. Lowe is potentially on penalties. Dunk is a CBI king and good for 3-4 attacking returns over the season

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          2. Gerhardinho
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            Mee and Francis are in my minds..
            have god reports on Dunk and Lowe.

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            1. Respect My Authoritah
              • 10 Years
              6 years, 10 months ago

              Any other reports from the big man? I want to know more about Yedlin...

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      2. Gerhardinho
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        3 striker.. Defoe, Benteke or Rooney?

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        1. Joggers Nipple
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          1.Benteke
          2. Defoe (though close on 1 and 2)
          3. Me
          4. My mum
          5. My cat
          6. The bin at my local park that has been been burnt and melted by fireworks since last year. All the plastic has melted around the metal structure making it look like some weird modern art but it is now useless as a receptacle for rubbish.
          7. Rooney

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          1. Clump
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            6 for me.
            Strong potential to light up fpl.

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  9. The Man Pastore
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Who would you pick :

    A) Richie
    B) Knockaert

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    1. teddy.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Knockaert to save 0.5

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    2. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      B is a class act.

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    3. Kryten
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      A only because he has more pl experience and takes more set pieces I think

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      1. Kryten
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Actually Changed mind just checked knockeart whoscored history

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    4. kalmoffit
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      B

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    5. Sahil Yadav
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Ritchie

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  10. teddy.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Having a look at fitting in Sanchez...

    Foster Fabianski
    Lindelof Daniels Cedric Mee GJohnson
    Sanchez Pedro Tadic Walters RLC
    Kane Lukaku JRod

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    1. Joggers Nipple
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Like that alot. Maybe id get one defender down , Johson to a 4.0 and make Jrod to Deeney? I know walters has to be there for money reason but look around the other 5.5's as well

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      1. teddy.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Walters is a proven goalscorer, might be playing OOP up front

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      2. teddy.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        JRod is a bit of a punt obviously. Talented player but injury/fitness question mark.

        No real 4.0 options yet...

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    2. IRBOX ⚽
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      12.0 for a wide playing attacking mid will kill your squad. Most of Sanchez's appeal was as lone striker last season, that option has been killed by Lacazette

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  11. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Anyone else looking forward to PVA this year? Goal scoring specialist & decent enough fixs

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    1. Respect My Authoritah
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Too expensive imo. There's also a slight risk from Schlupp surely? And Souare once fit. All 3 are decent

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    2. teddy.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      He's on the fringes of my team. Reckon he's one of the best options even at 5.5

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    3. TopMarx
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      did he take a few freekicks towards the end of last season or have I imagined that? interested to see where he plays under FdB

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  12. Respect My Authoritah
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    For those going with Lindelof, considered De Gea instead?

    Similar point potential between those 2, but a few 4.5/5.0 defenders have a lot more attacking upside.

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    1. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I think Lindelof will get more than DDG, the lack of attacking points remains to be seen.

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      1. Respect My Authoritah
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Perhaps. Maybe 2 goals over the season? I don't see the value in Lindelof at all personally. (Or De Gea for that matter).

        United defensive coverage is great. But there are better options at 5.5 imo

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  13. 7alwachi
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    No one going for 2x Saints at the back? Worked well for me whenever I've done it on FPL and they have amazing fixtures.

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    1. IRBOX ⚽
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Bertrand and Cedric are mighty tempting

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    2. Respect My Authoritah
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Bertrand and Cedric locked in for me

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      1. 7alwachi
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Yep same

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    3. Snevitz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Playing with the idea of 3 of them & 2 x Burnley for week 6

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  14. kalmoffit
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    I would doubt that Bournemouth would play two up top away from home and expect them to play King only.

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      defoe is the main striker

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      1. Winston.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        This...but King might do well in any case

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    2. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Even @TOT they played Afobe & King.

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    3. Snevitz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      there is no way that Defoe will get dropped.

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    4. Respect My Authoritah
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      4-4-1-1. King in the hole

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  15. Carcetti
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    A) Carroll and Alli

    B) JWP and Sane

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    1. 7alwachi
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      A

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    2. Respect My Authoritah
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      A comfortably here

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  16. Depleda
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    A) lazette and sane
    B) ozil and Jesus?

    Thanks

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    1. Respect My Authoritah
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      A

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  17. Smurf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Lukaku is a tricky one. I've got Pogba in my team and he will be staying no matter what. If I try him and he fails then that's fair enough. But then. Adding Lukaku and doubling up on one of the worst attacking teams last year makes me uneasy. I played for rank last year for the first time and got inside the top 400, now I'm starting to get worried by 'ownership' and scaring myself into owning big Rom I think.

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    1. Kryten
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Plus if you want a united def would mean triple up

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      1. Smurf
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Well that's the thing, without Lukaku I can fit in a Utd defender but with him I can't stretch.

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    2. kalmoffit
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      There is no reason to pick Pogba. Lukaku on the other hand, can't be ignored

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      1. Smurf
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Disagree.

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        1. kalmoffit
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          He'll have to do much better to be worth 8m

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          1. Smurf
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            That I agree with. He's a gamble for sure but one I fancy taking.

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    3. Football Heaven
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I haven't got Lukaku because he scores a Hattie one week (which does kill me when I don't have him) and then doesn't score for 4 games. So despite 25 goals last season, he was very inconsistent. However I do think Pogba and Lukaku will play well together. So having Pogba is relying on Lukaku to perform.im with you with only Pogba as I have Kane, king and Jesus

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      1. Smurf
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Yeah I get what you are saying but for me Lukaku did have consistency if you spotted it. At home, against lesser team he was always a worthy captain.

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    4. Respect My Authoritah
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      No need to go with him imo. I have him, but I'd be just as happy with Kane, Aguero, Jesus or Lacazette.

      Having a tough time picking 2 from the 5.

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      1. Smurf
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Yeah I already have Kane who I can use as my main captain contender.

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      2. Respect My Authoritah
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Also, all the reasons you're going for Pogba should be the same reasons you'd pick/not pick Lukaku.

        Pogba's price is good, but I prefer Stanislas for 2.0 less tbh

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        1. Smurf
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          I already have Stan 😉

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  18. Shauno_P
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Forster (Ryan)
    Cedric Dawson Daniels (Dunk) (Lowton)
    Coutinho Tadic Pedro Sane (Loftus-Cheek)
    Gayle Lacazette Kane

    Thoughts?

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    1. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Have you looked at 4-4-2? See how that 6.5 striker can improve your defence... it's startling.

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      1. Shauno_P
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Will give it a look, cheers.

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    2. Jordan.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      first few drafts I had coutinho ,don't like there fixtures tho ,so going without pool at the start and spent the cash elsewhere...

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  19. jay01
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Guys really need help on this one, who are the best 5.5 or less midfielders?

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    1. 7alwachi
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I like Mooy with his fixtures

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    2. IRBOX ⚽
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Mooy, Caroll

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    3. teddy.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Walters
      Henderson
      RLC
      Romeu maybe with the early fixtures?
      Shelvy potentially if his discipline holds

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    4. Reuser
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      JWP and Cabaye could be worth keeping an eye on (both 5.5).

      Ndidi at 5.0?

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  20. Jordan.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    I do like this ...

    foster / fabianski

    lindlehof / cedric / monreal

    pedro / ramsey / alli / tadic

    lukaku / aguero (c) tekkers

    carroll / tompkins / hanley

    gd fixtures for 6 weeks and hardly play each other...

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  21. Game of Throw_ins
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Best I could think of for my 1st draft. Opinions ?
    Foster (4.0)
    Bertrand Cedric Trippier (4.5 / 4.0)
    Sanchez Coutinho Tadic RLC (Carroll)
    Kane Lukaku Gayle

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    1. The Man Pastore
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      RLC as 4th mid is too risky imo

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  22. Sahil Yadav
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    I think most teams are gonna have
    3x Man Utd
    2x Spurs
    2x Southampton

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    1. CostaCoffee
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Not 3 from United anyway

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  23. CostaCoffee
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Chelsea agree 40m fee with Monaco for Bakayoko

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    1. Respect My Authoritah
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Source?

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  24. The Man Pastore
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Please RMT

    Foster Myhill
    Lindelof Cedric Francis Mee 4.0
    Alli Coutinho Lanzini Knockaert 4.5
    Kane Lukaku Defoe

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    1. Joggers Nipple
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I do like that but for me going Pedro over Lpool mid. Unless Mane available

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    2. Space Cadete
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Not much attacking threat from that defence!!!

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      1. The Man Pastore
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        That's a good point, thanks. I will look for a way to increase that

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  25. Kaptenen
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    A) Alli + Sane
    B) Pogba + KDB ?

    my front three is Kane Lukaku Ayew

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    1. The Man Pastore
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      A

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    2. Space Cadete
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Tough. A for me

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  26. Space Cadete
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Very happy with this draft so please tear it to shreds and shatter my illusions.

    Foster / Myhill
    Trippier / PVA / Cedric
    Eriksen / Sane / Willian / Tadic
    Kane / Lukaku / Deeney

    Bench: Lowe / Rosenior / RLC

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    1. Budweiser
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Will PVA start? New manager now who may see he can't defend.

      Not sure on Deeney but its up to you. Good draft

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      1. Space Cadete
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        A bit of Dutch bonding will see him as teacher's pet! See him as best value for Palace's delicious first 3

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    2. Joggers Nipple
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      To be fair its one the best ive seen, imo.

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    3. Sahil Yadav
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Trippier may have to fight with Walker with the spot

      Get Mee instead of Lowe. Rotates well with Cedric's fixtures

      Willian might also have rotation problems when Hazard is fit

      Not sure about Deeney

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      1. Andy_Social
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        I think we're all assuming Walker walks to City.

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      2. Andy_Social
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        You wouldn't rotate Cedric for Saints' early fixtures.

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      3. Space Cadete
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Yep, Trippier only stays if Walker goes.
        I'm definitely keeping Lowe. Huddersfield have good early fixtures and he looks favourite for penalty duties

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    4. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      That's damned good actually.

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  27. jay01
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    A) Aguero, Deeney + Stanislas
    B) Jesus, Defoe + Mooy/Henderson

    Which is better? and Mooy or Henderson?

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    1. CostaCoffee
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      B and think there is a better option than Mooy or Hendo

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      1. jay01
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        like who? already have RLC

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  28. HurriKane
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Naughton(4.5) started 18 of last 20 swansea matches last season.

    Nailed on right?

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  29. happilyworking
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Someone talk me out of Rooney at 7.5 (Yes, I'm serious).

    Even with Everton's bad fixtures, I'm genuinely considering him.

    Great opening fixture (Stoke H) and likely to score in his first competitive game back at Everton.

    Then Man City away who's defence wasn't great last season and Rooney's record against City is amazing.

    Chelsea away third. Okay fair enough, difficult fixture

    Tottenham at home. Wouldn't be a huge surprise to see him score with Spur's away record last season, but still a difficult match.

    Man U away. Rooney to score against his old club at Old Trafford, it's practically written in the stars!

    And then the 3 big B's. Bournemouth H, Burnley H, Brighton A. All generous fixtures.

    He's likely to be on penalties, most likely motivated, has already talked about being given a position as striker, and it only 7.5.

    People are talking about their 3rd striker being Gayle (6.5), JRod (6), Firmino (8.5), Defoe (8). But I genuinely see Rooney as an option.

    Thoughts?

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    1. Budweiser
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      He's barely played last 2 years, could be OOP, out of form, horrible fixtures.. Just get King for the same price he's the complete opposite!

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    2. pompeyfan
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      not sure why he would likely be on penalties. Baines has one of the best penalty records in PL history, and Rooney has one of the worst.

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    3. Winston.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Prefer Defoe...terrible fixtures for Rooney and don' like the idea even if they were better, sorry.

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    4. IRBOX ⚽
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Always the possibility Baines relinquishes pens too

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  30. Winston.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Any comments on this one please?

    Foster Fabianski
    Trippier Bertrand Lindelof Daniels
    Eriksen Mane Alli Stanislas
    Lukaku Jesus

    Rangel LC Fletcher

    Thanks.

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