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Podcast September 21

The ScoutCast – Episode 233 – Surgio

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It seems that every Fantasy Football manager in the land is seeking counsel.

Sergio Aguero’s 20-points has caused joy and consternation – mainly the latter – and we’re all in need of reassurance and solutions. 

The ScoutCast crew are no different.

Granville, Jonty, Andy and Az join me in searching for answers, thankful for the opportunity to bounce ideas and opinion. 

Contrary to popular thinking, among the noise and chatter, we do arrive at a tentative conclusion.

All but one of us are willing to bend to Sergio’s surge in points and popularity or fall for Pep’s potential plot. We’re abstaining on the Aguero option for now and, over this 90 minutes, we’ll tell you just why.

Aguero dominates, but we have ample time to entertain other community questions, discussing Harry Kane’s latest failings, the premium defenders that warrant our trust and our cash, while Jonty is itching to take us through his handpicked bonus magnet XI. 

This ScoutCast was first beamed live via our YouTube channel on Tuesday 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. Jimjam
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    De Gea (Elliot)
    Davies, Otamendi, Monreal, Cedric (Hunemeier)
    Alli, Salah, Mkhitaryan (Carroll, RLC)
    Lukaku, Jesus, Chicharito

    Worth WCing to this or spread transfers out over next few weeks? Have 0.1 to spare so can't afford rises/falls...

    FABIANSKI (Elliot)
    Davies, Otamendi, JONES, YOSHIDA (MBEMBA)
    SILVA, Salah, Mkhitaryan (Carroll, RLC)
    Lukaku, AGUERO, VARDY

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    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Not worth it for me

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    2. Tigers Time
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Yoshida's place isn't nailed

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  2. Colonial
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Is this the secret to winning FPL?
    Team ' PPTSRN" has 362 points and lies in 43position. This is his first season and has been in top 200 since starting . His line up sysytem is 5-3-2. Now for the secret he has NOT made ANY transfer in or out since starting GW1. Is this the way to go??????????????????

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    1. Jam0sh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Yes. He has found the secret

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    2. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Ghost ship?

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    3. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      No. But a lesson can be learnt from it to sit tight some times! I often like to build up to 2FTs every other week

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    4. Jimjam
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      I don't think making NO transfers is necessarily the answer, but from my own experience, last season I made lots of transfers (several of which were for hits) either chasing last week's points or price rises, and did worse overall. This season I've resisted the temptation and am doing much better.

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    5. Mini Mane Mo
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      yes sometimes patience is the key. many, including myself, are prone to knee-jerking.

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    6. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      He already played his BB. So no.

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      1. LǝgleSs e|even
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        His/Her BB got him 20pts, which bring his total down to 342. Stil very very impressive nevertheless. Dont know anyone in the HOF is close to this total either (yet)

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        1. Ruth_NZ
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          20 points from a BB is perfect. Anyone that wouldn't take that is a fool. Or a gambling addict.

          People so over value that dumb chip. 😕

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    7. LǝgleSs e|even
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      No ARS players , interesting..
      Helps to understand that you could to well without Kola (from this point on due to fixtures may help?) - Truth is ARS and LIV defence have been leaky

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  3. DMil
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone know when Pep’s presser is today?
    Not that he’ll alleviate my Jesus concerns but you never know

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    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      It’s usually a hot topic at some point this morning

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  4. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Appreciate your thoughts...

    Best pick? Or any 2 for a hit? 🙂

    A. Trippier >> Davies

    B. Yoshida >> Monreal

    C. Lukaku >> Kun

    Elliot
    Yoshida • Trippier • Suttner
    Mkhitaryan • Antonio • Eriksen • Atsu
    Lukaku • Kane • Firmino
    (Foster, Carroll, Daniels, Long)

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    1. Athletic Bilbo
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Probably the sideways A.

      I've done C, but you know all the debate around that to make your own mind up. My decision was based on my projected points over six weeks or so. Figured I might as well do it now rather than after United play Palace.

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      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Could do A and C for -4?

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        1. Athletic Bilbo
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          That's what I would do, I think I get those 4 points back over the next block of fixtures. Kun has previous against Chelsea too. You could always get Lukaku back for Palace if Kane pushes you over the edge. Such tough choices, I've kept faith with Harry too

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          1. Athletic Bilbo
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 7 months ago

            You might be needing another defensive transfer next week though...

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    2. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      A or B.

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  5. theBoose
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    On the WC. All set bar the final three spots?

    Elliot / Fabianski
    Davies / Jones / ___ / Kolasinac / Mbemba
    Eriksen / ___ / Atsu / Carroll / ___
    Kane / Agüero / Vardy

    A) Mendy + Silva + 4.7mid
    B) Cahill + Mkhitaryan + 4.7mid
    C) Hoedt + Salah + 5.3mid
    D) Other

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    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      B or C

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    2. Tigers Time
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      B

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    3. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      B.

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    4. Athletic Bilbo
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      They've all got merits. A, all in on City

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  6. MFPL
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    I have 2FT with 1.9mITB (WC also available). I want to trade out at least 2 of Gabbi, Pogba and Stephens, but what should I do?

    De Gea (Elliot)
    Dawson Stephens Naughton (Lowe Long)
    Salah Silva Pogba Atsu (Carroll)
    Kane Lukaku Gabbiadini

    Thanks in advance!

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    1. Lazaretti
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Pogba -> Ramsey
      Stephens -> Attacking FB or at least 100% nailed def (Kolasinac, Bavies, Lascalles) Depends on from which team you would like to get defender.

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  7. Our Man Charlie
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Elliot fabianski
    Mee Alonso Jones Bdavies fern/naughton
    Sanchez atsu salah Davis cork
    Kane Kun (c) Calvert-Lewin
    Bit worried about DCL game time.
    Sanchez could become Hazard and Alonso to Kol
    How's that look for hopefully final wildcard choices
    Thanks

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  8. Sz21
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Elliot.
    Jones, Mee, Mbemba, Kolasinac.
    Alli, Eriksen, Atsu.
    Firmino, Kane (c), Lukaku.

    Begovic, Carroll, Yoshida, Choupo.

    0.1m in the bank, 1ft.

    Save the FT or make a move?

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    1. Our Man Charlie
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Eriksen to D.Silva maybe for that city attack as you got kane maybe

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  9. gunnerboy
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone going 5-2-3 formation?

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    1. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Prefer 4-3-3 or 4-4-2.

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    2. Tigers Time
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      With so many wing backs to choose from it's tempting

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    3. Mini Mane Mo
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      not for the faint heart-ed...having right players will give you flexibility to have 5-3-2 or 4-4-2

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    4. Vobinho
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Elliott

      Alonso Jones Stones Lascelles Bavies

      Silva Mkhi

      Joselu Kun Kane

      Minimum mids the way forward for me

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      1. LǝgleSs e|even
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        No LIV/No ARS , No Fear?

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        1. Vobinho
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          No fear for now, will change after seeing how Ars do this GW. Dont rate liverpool for the next few gameweeks. Had to cover city for now

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    5. Athletic Bilbo
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      I'd only do it if it gave me three of the big hitters up top

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      1. G-Whizz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Easy.

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    6. G-Whizz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Yes 🙂

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  10. Karan14
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Elliot
    Davies - Jones - Bertrand
    Eriksen - Salah - Mkhi - Ritchie
    Kane(c) - Lukaku(vc) - Joselu

    (Foster - Carrol - Suttner - Long)

    0.2 ITB & 1FT

    A) Bertrand ➡ Monreal
    B) Suttner ➡ Tarkowski (Bench Bertie)
    C) Save FT & start Suttner. Next week Suttner & Bertrand to 4.0 & Kolasinac.

    Wildcarding during IB so transfers are short term.

    Appreciate your thoughts! 🙂

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    1. Athletic Bilbo
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Bertie to Monreal for the expected clean sheet

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  11. Botman and Robben
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Morning all. Play TC ahead of Groß or gtg?

    Elliot
    Mee Davies Kolasinac
    Groß Ritchie Eriksen(c) Alli
    Firmino Jesus Lukaku(v)

    Forster T.Carroll Dawson Hunemeier

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    1. Tigers Time
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      GTG

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    2. Orion
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      I would always play Gross before Carroll

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    3. The SK
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Groß.

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  12. ShaunGoater123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    What the consensus on Jesus then:

    a) Starts and comes off after 60 max
    b) Plays the full 90
    c) Comes on for a cameo
    d) doesn't play at all

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    1. Mini Mane Mo
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      A

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    2. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      D. Its CP they are playing, he is not needed.

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    3. Siva Mohan
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      A

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    4. Tigers Time
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      A

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    5. Midlands Saint73
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      A) Hopefully as I'm captaining him

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      1. ShaunGoater123
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        this is essentially what i'm trying to figure out. Do i captain Jesus and hope he starts and doesn't play a cameo, or go with Kane even though its the early game which i tend to dislike doing even though i know there is no rational reason for hating it!

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  13. trinzoo
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Lukaku > Aguero anyone ?

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    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Very tempted

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    2. Blame it on Traore
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Not for me. Lukaku's returns have been so consistent.

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      1. PurpleCobras
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Morning sunshine!

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        1. Blame it on Traore
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          Haha! Morning fella!

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    3. Tigers Time
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      I have both

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      1. trinzoo
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        tempted as well, afraid of another haul and lukaku fixtures a bit tough

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    4. Athletic Bilbo
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Who does best medium term? Until you wildcard (if you have it), or over a month or six weeks if you don't?

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    5. Az
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      I'm pulling the trigger today.

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  14. martyhan
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Should I save my 1ft this week? .8 itb

    DDG Elliott
    Jones mee long Dawson Davies
    Kdb Ramsey Richie Brady Carroll
    Lukaku Kane Firmino

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    1. Blame it on Traore
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Yeah I think I'd just bank the transfer.

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  15. The Big Fella
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Would you play Forster (UNITED) or Elliot (brighton) this week?

    Would you play Schindler (burnley), Carroll (WATFORD) or RLC (city)?

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    1. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Elliot & Carroll.

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      1. The Big Fella
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Any reason why Carroll over Schindler?

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    2. Blame it on Traore
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Elliot and Schindler, I think

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      1. The Big Fella
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Any reason why Schindler over Carroll?

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    3. Effe
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Carroll and Elliot for me

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      1. The Big Fella
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Why Carroll over Schindler?

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        1. Effe
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          I think Burnley are strong at home and likely to score.

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  16. Stokelona
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    A) Kolasinac
    B) Mendy
    C) Baines

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    1. Tigers Time
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      A or B depending on your funds

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    2. Orion
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      B

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    3. Blame it on Traore
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      A for those nice fixtures, for me

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    4. Stokelona
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Thanks guys. Finally getting in on the wing back action.

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  17. villian-ty
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Which option to pick
    A. Miki -> Silva
    B Willian, Firmino - Gross, Jesus -4
    C. Save

    Foster Elliot
    Stuttner Jones BDavies Stones Marripaa
    Miki Willian Salah Atsu Carroll
    Kane Lukuku Firmino

    0.7 ITB

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    1. Blame it on Traore
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      C. for me

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  18. gunnerboy
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Hmmm, on a WC. How does this look:

    Fabianski

    Mendy Kolanisic Davies Jones Mee

    Salah Silva

    Aguero Kane Vardy

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    1. Blame it on Traore
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      What's the rest of your midfield?

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      1. gunnerboy
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        bench fodder

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        1. Blame it on Traore
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          I'd be inclined to downgrade one of your pricey defenders and get Matt Richie in for instance, I think

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      2. gunnerboy
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        RLC, Carrol, Chalobah but don't plan on starting them... 5-2-3

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          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          Fair play. My concern would be that you're leaving yourself a bit short in midfield but then again there are strong arguments for your defenders making up the points, all things considered, I'd say.

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          1. gunnerboy
            • 11 Years
            6 years, 7 months ago

            Yeah, it's a tough call. Thanks mate for the input.

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              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              6 years, 7 months ago

              No worries at all, mate!

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  19. Hurricane Gilbert
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Mawson or Martina in draft game?

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    1. Midlands Saint73
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Mawson is nailed

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      1. Hurricane Gilbert
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Short term move

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  20. juanmata8
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    How is this team guys?

    Fabianski
    Otamendi Jones Mbemba
    Mkhi Salah Eriksen Atsu
    Vardy Lukaku Aguero

    Elliot Carroll Rosenior Cedric

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    1. Ode
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Solid

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    2. Blame it on Traore
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      I think it's only a matter of time before Lejuene comes back and takes his place back from Mbemba. Otherwise, looks strong!

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  21. el flacooo
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    elliot (forster)
    Trippier / Mee / Jones
    Tadic / Shaqiri / KDB / Eriksen
    Jesus / Lukaku / Firmino

    2Ft, want to move jesus for aguero, but who should i downgrade?
    A/ KDB > Silva
    B) Tadic > Atsu
    C) Tadic > Davis
    D) any other suggestion
    cheers mate

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  22. gunnerboy
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    A: Mendy
    B: Alonso

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    1. Orion
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      I've gone with both

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      1. gunnerboy
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Hmm, midfield lightweight then?

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    2. Our Man Charlie
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Alonso for me

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  23. Teror
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Why hasn't Suttner dropped? Is his ownership too low?

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  24. sean 2099
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Do either Antonio or sigurdson look like decent differential replacements for pogba?

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    1. Orion
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Siggy no for now... I think playing on the left side is not good for him

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    2. Blame it on Traore
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Not for me. I think Ramsey could do well with Arsenal's upcoming fixtures, though

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  25. Pellegrini Falcon
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    On WC,

    Ramsey and Mendy
    Or
    Salah and Kiko/Fernandez

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    1. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Salah and Fernandez

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      1. Orion
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        I like first one

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    2. Blame it on Traore
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Salah and Fernández.

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  26. Baruahahaha
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Need to strengthen defense
    Alonso Dawson Simpson Memba Gamez

    Should I
    Alonso + Dawson. > Azpi + Trippier

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  27. tbhogal
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Do I need to WC guys? Have 2FT's....

    Foster (Elliot)
    Jones, Davies, Clark (Rangel, Suttner)
    Mikhi, Salah, Eriksen, Ritchie (Carroll)
    Mounie, Kane, Lakaku

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    1. Orion
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Have some left in the bank?

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      1. tbhogal
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        0.9M

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        1. Orion
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          Maybe get Maguire in for Clark and save 1ft... Or downgrade Mounie and then get Kola

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  28. theBoose
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Best cheap midfielder 4.9 or under? I already have Carroll.

    I was set to get Obiang, but I'm not sure how long he's out for. If it's just the Spurs game (for which he was going to be on my bench anyway), is he the best out there at the moment?

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    1. Orion
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      RLC is great I think... Playing high up as I saw

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  29. Sz21
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Elliot.
    Jones, Mee, Mbemba, Kolasinac.
    Alli, Eriksen, Atsu.
    Firmino, Kane (c), Lukaku.

    Begovic, Carroll, Yoshida, Choupo.

    0.1m in the bank, 1ft.
    Save the FT or make a move??

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  30. Lucky Z
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Which WC team is better?

    A) Elliott
    Kolasinac Cedric NAUGHTON
    COUTINHO D.Silva Gross Ritchie
    Kane LUKAKU Aguero

    PEREIRA T.Carroll Mbemba HUNEMEIER

    B)
    Elliott
    Kolasinac Cedric NAUGHTON
    ALEXIS D.Silva Gross Ritchie
    Kane FIRMINO Aguero

    PEREIRA T.Carroll Mbemba HUNEMEIER

    C) DE GEA
    Kolasinac Cedric WALKER ALONSO
    COUTINHO D.Silva Gross Ritchie
    Kane Aguero

    Elliott HEMED T.Carroll Mbemba

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