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Podcast March 17

The ScoutCast – Episode 187 – Flipchart

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We’ve been left hanging for weeks but finally, on 3pm on Tuesday, we were handed the Double Gameweek details and could begin our planning in earnest.

This week’s ScoutCast is dominated by double Gameweek chatter, as your community queries hone in on the variables, strategies and planning involved in exploiting the fixture pile-up to the full.

I’m joined by Jonty, Andy and Luke as we attempt to make sense of it all, turning to a virtual flipchart to digest and communicate some of the options on offer.

It’s hardcore stuff that takes into extra time in an exhaustive 80-minute episode.

This was first aired live via our YouTube channel on Wednesday evening, Be sure to subscribe in order to get wind of future broadcasts.

You can view that live version via the larger player below, or indulge on the directors cut audio stream via this link or the smaller player.

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

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  1. Rinseboy
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    No wildcard for dgw. Which move is best this week?

    Vardy to Ighalo or Lukaku?

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    1. karvs155
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Vardy to Luk, no doubt

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

      Would hold that transfer due to Vardy better fixtures in next thtree - if you can take the expeced Lukaku price rise

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      1. Eze Really?
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        its a toss up with Lukaku fixture proof and price changes on the horizon.

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

      I'd say hold and bring Lukaku in pre DGW

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

    Good morning !

    Just looking at Balders excellent fixture ticker for the run-in, and the prospect of and Alexis or Özil TC in GW34 appears enticing compared to TC options in GW37. Is this enough, combined with option of keeping Kane/Alli/Mahrez, enough to sway you away from the WC33 BB34 strategy?

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    1. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Tough. Higher upside on on BB 34. That's the reason I WC after all.

      I'm hoping the Eve/Cpal fixture allocation will solve my TC dilemma.

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

        Yes, Everton -Palace in DGW36 or TGW37 would certainly sort out the TC issue. Hopefully we will know before we have to decide on whether to choose WC33 or WC36.

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      2. Eze Really?
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        This^

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

          THe fly in the ointment is that it prevents taking punts in GW31/GW32 (e.g. Siggy this week, Traore next), since I'd have to use all FT's + a couple of hits with a look to DGW34.

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          1. Christina.
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            You need to WC in 33 to enable a possible TC/BB in 34.

            So punt in 31 and 32.

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

              My thinking was that if TC'ing in GW34, better save the WC for GW36 to get a decent BB in GW37. But of course, one could use WC33 TC34 strategy with four DGW37 players on the bench, and then use FT's to get 15 DGW37 players.

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

                surely you would need to take a lot of hits to get 15 though for DGW37 if you did the 4 DGW37 players on the bench, and then use FT's to get 15 DGW37 players.

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

                  Don't foget I'd still have DGW34+37 players on the field in addition to the 4 on bench Haven't really looked thoroughly into it.

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              2. Christina.
                • 14 Years
                8 years, 2 months ago

                I fear rotation in 37.

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              3. Christina.
                • 14 Years
                8 years, 2 months ago

                I think we might be over estimating the BB effect. I will be happy with 16pts.

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                1. Eze Really?
                  • 10 Years
                  8 years, 2 months ago

                  If my memory serves me well; articles at the beginning were stating AOA hardly worth anything. BB is a gamble and can disrupt your side going forward and TC has most value.

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          2. Eze Really?
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            Not really looked at the WC implications as I don't have one. I would be interested in the strategy for GW37 when a WC is used GW34 and probably a bench boost. There could be a money spread that has to be rectified.

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            1. Christina.
              • 14 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              Many will sell Kun I reckon in 37.

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

                Why not in 36? 🙂

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                1. Christina.
                  • 14 Years
                  8 years, 2 months ago

                  sorry, yes.

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              2. Eze Really?
                • 10 Years
                8 years, 2 months ago

                GW36 I think. But it could bite a lot of bums.

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    2. Je suis le chat
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Both approaches good. I'm wildcarding gw32 to load for good gw32 fixtures also. I'll be happt to BB and also regular captain the person the TC brigade captain. A form of hedging.

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      1. Christina.
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Loading on Arsenal/City now doubt?

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        1. Je suis le chat
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Will load to a point and keep 2 transfers for gw35.

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

        Sensible that. Boils down to preferred DGW triple captain vs expected net gain/loss of BB34 vs BB37

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

        Will you be going with Sanchez for your WC team?

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        1. Je suis le chat
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Might get Alexis, only got rid a few werks back. Possibly getting Cech, Belletin and form mid from Ars. Kun and/or KDB from City. Funds might be an issue.

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

            Sure, Alexis sure need to show some form come GW32 if he is to oust Özil from my team.

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          2. Eze Really?
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            KDB could be interesting. When is he likely to be back? If before GW33 it will cause some considering.

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            1. Je suis le chat
              • 10 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              I might give Traore a run out vs Villa, transfer in KDB later on.

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            2. Christina.
              • 14 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              Kdb prior to his injury only had one score of 7 away from home. He only has 2/6 at home between 34 and 38. And one of those are Ars.

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              1. Eze Really?
                • 10 Years
                8 years, 2 months ago

                Good point but a few will punt him anyway.

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  3. Garfield1001
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Bench one of this lot:

    Vardy (cry)
    Willian (WHM)
    Alli (BOU)
    Silva (MUN)

    Opinions appreciated!!

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

      Silva

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

      Vardy, imo.

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      1. Jazz!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Who are you planning on using your TC on, Doosy?

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

          I really have not an Earthly clue, yet. 🙁

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          1. Jazz!
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            Neither have I :/ Thinking your boy Payet in 37... Also depends on when the Eve CPL game is.

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

              I shall be watching THESE:

              http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/my-stats-tables/view/939/
              http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/my-stats-tables/view/1373/
              http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/my-stats-tables/view/5595/
              http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/my-stats-tables/view/11412/

              http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/my-stats-tables/view/13566/

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              1. Jazz!
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 9 Years
                8 years, 2 months ago

                😀

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  4. Trigg ⭐️
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Eriksen to Payet?

    Jags to Williams?

    Think those are my 2 options this week.

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    1. Jazz!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I'd actually do neither. First one if pushed.

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      1. Trigg ⭐️
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        2 FTs.

        O'Shea to Taylor also an option.

        WC intact, 0.4 ITB

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        1. Jazz!
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          No idea why you have O'Shea but Taylor is a very poor pick. As you still have your WC, I guess the Jags > Williams move won't affect you since you can easily load up on your DGW players later so go for that imo. No better fixture too.

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

            Why not O'Shea to Simpson?

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            1. Jazz!
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              He owns Fuchs.

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

                Ah. Reid?

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                1. Trigg ⭐️
                  • 11 Years
                  8 years, 2 months ago

                  Decent enough shout actually, cheers guys.

                  Just think SWA have a CS this weekend.

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

    Thoughts on the Elliot / Ruddy combination (for those who don't have BB)?

    GW34: SWA, MCI
    GW35: liv
    GW36: CPL
    GW37: WAT, MUN

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    1. Trigg ⭐️
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Can't see a CS there despite the fixtures!

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      1. Jazz!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Aye... Probably shouldn't go for it lol. Lower teams do tend to tighten up towards the end of the season though...

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

          I thought big teams tend to do that...?

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    2. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      NOR looked okay v Citeh but they can't play like that against other opponents. Just can't see a cs.

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      1. Jazz!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks

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  6. Jam0sh
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Bench one:

    Simpson (cry), Fonte (LIV), Bellerin (eve)

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    1. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Fonte

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      1. Christina.
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        hey you. olsson nailed on?

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        1. Jafalad
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Not sure, check gametime. Just get Dawson to save all the hassle.

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

            Dawson has been my planned move, but I'm still waiting for news on his clearance to start this week...is there any update? thanks 🙂

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          2. Christina.
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            Dawson has a kak 33, DGW and 35. Not many CS up to 38.

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            1. Christina.
              • 14 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              At least olsson saves me moela.

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            2. Jam0sh
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              this

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            3. Jafalad
              • 14 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              You know it's bad karma to dis Dawson in the DZ.

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

      Everton dont do 0-0
      Bell

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      1. Eze Really?
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Done 3 only. All away and early in the season. With Jags back it may have an impact.

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        1. Jam0sh
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Impact on Arsenal clean sheet?

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          1. Eze Really?
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            Punters would not bet on Everton having one that's for sure. They do better against better teams in the defending department though.

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

      Between Fonte and Bellend for me, i would bench Fonte tho.

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

      I'd bench Fonte.

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      1. Jam0sh
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers

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      2. super zlatan
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Fonte

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  7. zizoo10
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    1FT.

    Defence is in shambles, even for next week. But I understand the value of having 2FTs over the break (WCing GW33)

    Butland (McCarthy)
    Bellerin - Smith - Morgan (Kompany* - Targett*)
    Siggy - Mahrez - Eriksen - Alli (Ozil)
    Kun - Kane - Vardy

    A) Kompany > Ivan/Williams punt
    B) Save & start smith for a likely 1 pter

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    1. Hasselbaink Forever - Defoe…
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Williams

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    2. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      No point in saving trades when you are playing the wc in 33.

      I'd be tempted to do Erik->Yoyo or Bad K->Willy

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      1. zizoo10
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        erik > yoyo has to be a "shocking" suggestion to give...

        K > willy seems ok

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        1. Jafalad
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          For you maybe...

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

      Williams will get 8pts min

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      1. zizoo10
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        cap him then

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  8. ducksfly2gether
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    New plan? Save wildcard for gw36 and get this team out with no hits?

    Hart
    Koscielny Clyne/Jagielka(x2) Ivanovich
    Ozil(TC) Firmino(x2) Antonio(x2) Mahrez
    Kun Lukaku(x2) Kane

    Bench: Hennessey / Siggy / Daniels / Simpson

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    1. ducksfly2gether
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      X2 means 2 DGW and saving my wildcard would allow me to match the 2nd place team later in the season to ensure the championship, or allow me to change my team and go for it if I somehow lose my 63 point lead.

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  9. Rhinos
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Ddg
    Fuchs Huth Janmaat
    Eriksen Lamela Arnautovic Sterling
    Aguero Rashford Lukaku
    Elliot King Daniels Creswell
    0 fts money no issue

    I'm thinking Sterling and Lamela out for Sanchez and Traore -8

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    1. Jazz!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Just Sterling to Traore.

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

        I was gonna but Lamela playing 90 last night worries me

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        1. Jazz!
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Lamela played 75min. Son and Chadli (his potential replacements) both played 90min so I'm pretty sure Lamela will start on Sunday.

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

            Cheers jazz I didn't know that. I'm gonna have 9.7 itb then 😯

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

            Not after giving the ball away for the goal, he won't.

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            1. Jazz!
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              Ah, didn't see the game. Still think Lamela will start as the Chadli/Son both played 90mins. Though I don't like Lamela.

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  10. Blues Cruise
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Need to replace Costa, already having Kane and Aguero.
    Need suggestions?

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

      I did Costa to Lukaku

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

      You should get Lukaku!

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

    Asked last night but I could use some more opinions. For gameweek 34 would you rather have Mertesacker and Alli or Bellerin and Lingard? I initially thought the latter two but I'm starting to think Alli is a better option than Lingard, despite having only one game. Lingard isn't even guaranteed two games. I've no wildcard so it would save me a hit too.

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

      Roll the dice with Lingard, much more interesting

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

        Yeah I'm more Dullard than Maverick unfortunately. 🙂

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

      I agree. Mertesacker would be a worry, though.

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

      Mertesacker is a worry anyway, he has lost his place in the side more than once this season now.

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    4. Cilly Bonnolly
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Who do you guys reckon instead of Mertesacker for about 5.3? Actually got 5.5 with the other transfers but want to give myself a cushion in case of price rises.

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    5. Je suis le chat
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Latter for sure for me. Lingard looked dangerous last night.

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

        Think he'll get both games in the double?

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        1. Je suis le chat
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Dunno, he's like United Alli, being a creative influence. At~4 4m, he's a great enabler. Hope he'll get 3-4/4 dgw matches.

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

            He's a really good enabler. If I thought he was guaranteed starts I'd be all over him for the double.

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

    Well, I have 2 FT, and I would want to spend none, since I am building my team for GW34 and would want to wait till after the international break, but I must spend one now.

    Team currently is:

    Butland, Ruddy,
    Bellerin, Otamendi, van Dijk, Huth, Nyom,
    Ozil, Mahrez, Sigurdsson, Arnautovic, Alli,
    Kane, Aguero, Vardy.

    2 FT, £1m ITB.

    ***Other than a keeper transfer, what options do I have here?

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

      Otamendi to Alderweireld?

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      1. Jazz!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Danny Rose* 😉

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

        Since I am not wildcarding before 34, why exactly would I want to do that?

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

          SWA : AVL 220
          TOT : BOU 361

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

            Still that will ensure I have less than 11 players for the 34 DGW, a scenario I don't like.

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

              Sorry. Fair enough.

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            2. Eze Really?
              • 10 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              Would not overly worry. Still not convinced not to have a couple of single week big hitters.

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          2. zizoo10
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            all your posts are stat oriented, no heartfelt decisions. i'm curious to know your rank..

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

              You are so wrong.

              I am having a terrible Season, though. My team is ALWAYS linked ...

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

      Are you looking to get just the 11 out for the DGW or BB?

      Goalkeeper transfer the obvious one - Ruddy to Mignolet? Could play Butland in 32 and Mignolet in 33.

      Out of your front 8 you have 5 SGW34 players - could look to ship one of them on? Is Vardy to Lukaku a possibility?

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

        12 out for the DGW. Yes, I am considerin Ruddy to Robles as well...

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  13. guardian.c
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Can we get a hot topic going about what to do for the DGWs if you DON'T have your WC left?
    (like me... i accidentally used mine.... don't ask.....)

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

      Yeah, we're a forgotten bunch. I'm personally taking two or three hits and getting ten or eleven double gameweek players.

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      1. guardian.c
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Schmeichel Henessey
        Bellerin* Azpi* Wolly Daniels Targett
        Silva* Firmino* Siggy Alli Mahrez
        Aguero Vardy Kane

        Advise on this lot and I'd be happy to reciprocate?

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        1. guardian.c
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          (1 FT)

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

          Yeah, with only three or four double gameweek players right now, ten or eleven is about the best we can hope for I think. Wouldn't want to go taking any more hits than even that would require. I've got one free too and I'm saving it this week. This is my current team with the proposed double gameweek replacements in brackets.

          Butland, Elliot
          Fuchs, Williams (Funes Mori), Daniels (Bellerin), Azpilicueta (Clyne), Kompany (Dawson)
          Payet, Mahrez, Ozil, Sigurdsson (Firmino), Alli (Lingard)
          Kane, Aguero, Vardy (Lukaku)

          With that line up, I have eleven double gameweek players and I only have to make one transfer to get eleven out the following week. Still have good single gameweek players there for 34 so I might still play my bench boost.

          That's the kind of thing you might want to look at doing?

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  14. Danno - Emre Canada
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    So any fellow non BB owners out there but still have WC (must be a few of us Toby's left) What's the concencous on strategy? Can get 11 for GW34 with a couple of hits and then fancy a GW34 TC and then WC37. This WC the GW before worries me somewhat. Balders help, your article is great but covers and rightly so BB owners arghhh

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  15. Jazz!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Coutinho or Milner - who's the better pick?

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

      Coutinho for sure

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

      Firmino
      Milner
      Coutinho
      Lallana
      Henderson

      In this order.

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    3. Mata-Is-The-Juan
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Is Milner on PKs? I'd go with him if you getting /already have Firmino as well.
      Otherwise, I'd get Coutinho. Though Firmino feels like the Liverpool player to own.

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      1. Jazz!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Of course I'm gonna have Firmino. Just thinking about the potential 2nd Pool mid.

        Cheers everyone.

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    4. Je suis le chat
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Firmino was quiet last night. I could end up with Sakko, Milner and Coutinho.

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      1. Jazz!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Sakho and Firmino are in for me.

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

      I think that Milner is a chimera, at the moment.

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      1. Jazz!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Somewhat agree tbh. Wish it wasn't Liverpool who had 2DGWs and no blank 🙁

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

          That is why I am starting with Mignolet.

          Also, IF I get Sánchez, I may well get Can as a 5th midfielder/back-up DGWer ...

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          1. Jazz!
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            Really don't like Mignolet. Look at your Golden Goalkeepers table 😀 Sakho is a nailed bet in their defence, though.

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

              Oh, I have. Sakho is NOT nailed.

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              1. Jazz!
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 9 Years
                8 years, 2 months ago

                Has played every game when fit under Klopp. Had a brilliant match yesterday too. And Liverpool forums/fans seem to think he's their #1 Nailed defender (along with Clyne).

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

                  Yes, they do. And Newcastle fans all thought that Haidara was better than Dummett ...

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                  1. Jazz!
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 9 Years
                    8 years, 2 months ago

                    Interesting...

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            2. Jazz!
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              Though I know you don't rate him at all 🙁

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      2. Pasqualinho
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Part goat, part snake, part lion. But 95% goat.

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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          • 14 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          😀

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  16. ChuckN
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Best defender for the run home? Currently looking to sell kompany...

    My defense:
    Kompany Azpi Kosc Gabriel Simpson

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    1. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Clyne or Moreno.

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    2. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I think you need to be more flexible than saying one for the run in.

      Points have see-sawed so much this year we need to be prepared to swap any player including keepers.

      Also the fixtures switch a lot for the last few GWs

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    3. Eze Really?
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Everton defender a bit of a punt but multi GW's

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  17. El-Kloppico
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Best punt for this week?

    A) Arnie > Siggy
    B) Vardy > Rondon

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    1. super zlatan
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      A

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      1. El-Kloppico
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        I'm just getting a feeling Arnie will outscore Siggy! 🙁

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    2. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      A

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    3. anish10
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      A

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    4. karvs155
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      A

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    5. El-Kloppico
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Cheers!

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  18. ChuckN
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Siggy

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    1. El-Kloppico
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      meant for me?

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

      (C)

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  19. super zlatan
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Morning lads

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  20. Sixtyfourthrealsize
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Some quick thoughts with this team would be great :

    2FT, 5.1 itb

    WCing GW 33

    Butland (wat)
    Dier (BOU) Williams (AVL) Fuchs (cry)
    Ozil (eve) Siggy (AVL) Alli (BOU) Mahrez (cry)
    Kane (BOU) Vardy (cry) Aguero (MUN)

    Elliott (SUN) Payet (che) Wollscheid (wat) Cathcart (STK)

    Can't see an immediate need to swap anyone. Perhaps Elliott-->Fabianski (AVL)? Tricky fixtures this GW.

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  21. Kings of Lyon ★
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Good to see Man Utd ruining the DGW for everyone. Rotation will be rife at Liverpool 🙁

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

      KoL, I think your email's been hacked. Got an email from you (didn't open it), but it looked like spam.

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      1. Kings of Lyon ★
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        the @yahoo.co.uk address? Apologies. I will change my password

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      2. Robe Wan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        was it a naked picture of Sol Campbell again?

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

          That's more the kind of photo that Rupert sends (without being hacked).

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

    When every Liverpool attacker is fit, what is their best front 6?

    ---------------------------Can----------------------------Henderson
    --Milner------------------------------Firmino-------------------------------------Coutinho
    ---------------------------------------Sturridge

    **But then, Lallana has been decent recently as well. So if he plays one of the two DGW games, who does he replace... Sturridge? Coutinho? Milner?

    Playing either as false nine or CAM, that makes me feel Firmino is the safest bet.

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    1. Eze Really?
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      By a country mile.

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  23. Cheeseoid
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    • 11 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    I have been thinking about the restrictions I seem to meet when trying to do a GW 34 BB team. So I thought what could I make a GW 37 BB team up as and I thought this looked interesting

    Mignolet
    DDG
    Coleman
    Smalling
    Cresswell
    PVA
    Ivan
    Barkley
    Firmino
    Willian
    Coutinho
    Payet
    Lukaku
    Ighalo
    Costa

    Easily within budget 15 DGW players and not a budget player in sight

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    1. Jazz!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Having no Arsenal in GW36 could hurt.

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

        And no Agu \:

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

          He doesn't have a DGW in 37

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

        I just put it together in a few mins to see what was possible tbh. More is the answer

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

        Keep one of Özil/sanchez and then use last transfer to ship before GW37. Will lose clean sheet points in GW36 obviously

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

          Yes something like that would be doable. Looking at the fixtures for 36 I think you could field a pretty good team tbh

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      4. Pompel
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Not to speak of no Arsenal vs AVL in GW38 ...

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

          Ok but you miss out on Spurs good fixtures doing it the other way round so it is swings and roundabouts.

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    2. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      What if some are rested/rotted as teams are wont to do at that stage of the season?

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

        True but there is a good chance of rotation in the other match as well. PLus less to play for more chance a boring draw benefiting your defs

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

      we need to know when Everton game in hand gonna be. If its 37 then surely have to tc then

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

        Will certanly have an impact upon what I do. If we ever find out

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    4. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      Interesting.

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

        Thanks Doos. I haven't really analysed it but for that week at least it looks much better than anything I put together for 34

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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          • 14 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Perhaps Jagielka instead of Coleman? Like Ivanovic, though. May be a goer for that last run ...

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

            Whatever happens the best bit is you are only stuck with the player for 1 more gameweek. No disasters

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  24. jennmenn
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Good friday morning!

    Will Dawson start?

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    1. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Yes.

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

        😉
        Since we already at it, do I need Siggy?

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        1. Jafalad
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Yes. It's Villa.

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

            So very true. Cheers!

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

      Always

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  25. super zlatan
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Bench one

    A) Alli

    B) silva

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    1. Jazz!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Mr Magician

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    2. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      B

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

      B

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    4. Odikostar
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      B

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    5. Eze Really?
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      B but a sickener to have 10 mil on the bench.

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

        Not with Silva tbh

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    6. anish10
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      B

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  26. Garlana
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Dier flagged with a 'knock', did he pick this up against Dortmund?

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

      Yes, haven't seen it though

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  27. anish10
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Hows this lot looking?

    Not using WC till GW36 so have to plan to field 11 DGW in 34

    Hart
    Williams VVD Huth
    Mahrez Payet Eriksen Siggy
    Aguero Kane Vardy

    Hennesey/Bellerin/Daniels/Hoolahan

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    1. anish10
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      1FT 3.2 ITB

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

      start with maybe VVD > Wesbrom defender.

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    3. Eze Really?
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I would do what you are if I had a WC. It seems the consensus is GW33 but I am still to be convinced.

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      1. anish10
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        got my TC so think it will be more affective gw 34

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  28. Robe Wan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    are we captaining Kane or Siggy?

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    1. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Kane.

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

        ok done.

        Jaffa

        lad

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    2. InSaneMan-e
      • 10 Years
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      Siggy for me

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  29. BRONALDINHO
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    What worries me though is that most teams that have plum DGWs have too few nailed-on players. And they might be getting even fewer as the season progresses

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    1. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Firmino, Payet and Lukaku?

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

        right, but when you try and get 15 of them with enough that actually start gw35 and have a second DGW things look way different. Of those 3 pretty much only Payet is safe as WHam will probably want to keep it going for their last days on Boleyn Ground. The others might be sacrificed in the league to be fresh for other competitions

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

          How many sacrifices are you making on your ideal team to fit budget and fixtures?

          Boring games benefits defenders. Bench boost benefits primarily defenders as you have more of them.

          I don't think you will suddenly see B teams put out across the board tbh

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

            sorry responded to wrong post

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        2. KING_ZLATAN
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          What other competitions are there left at that stage ? FA CUP?

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

    Bench two please: Currently on D+E

    A: Simpson
    B: Daniels
    C: Williams
    D: Bertrand
    E: Targett

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    1. anish10
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      B E

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    2. Robe Wan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      correct

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    3. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      BE

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

      Thanks guys!

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