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Podcast April 14

The ScoutCast – Episode 189 – Trapdoor

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Have we fallen hook, line and sinker? After taking a beating by a cast of talent sacrificed in our Gameweek 33 Wildcards, it certainly feels we’ve obliviously wandered over a trapdoor and slammed back down to earth.

We’re back up to full strength in the ScoutCast as Jonty, Andy and Luke join me to compare the bruises inflicted by our Gameweek 33 refresh. We endevour to remain optimistic, clinging to the hope that the Gameweek 34 bench boost chip will deliver and help us balm the damage from a disastrous weekend.

Judging by the line of questioning from the community, we’re not the only ones smarting. The four of us pick through your bout of queries, before looking ahead the weekend and the Gameweek that could yet revive our seasons.

This episode of the ScoutCast was first aired live on our YouTube channel on Wednesday night. Be sure to subscribe to get a heads up on future broadcasts.

You can view the full “hangout” version via the second player below or stream the edited audio from this link or the first player.

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

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  1. Do I Not Like Orange
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Further to earlier post, have discovered I can afford Sanchez (TC) if I do

    Kane > Origi
    Mahrez > Sanchez (-8)

    Worth it? Or is it a risk too far?

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

      Keep Kane.

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    2. George Sillett
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Very risky losing Kane IMO. Will Origi score more points in 2 games as opposed to Kane v Stoke . Maybe Sanchez makes that risk worthwhile .

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

        Keep harry

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        1. George Sillett
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          I have . Playing BB with 14 DGW plus Harry.

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        2. Do I Not Like Orange
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          • 11 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Cheers all. Kane is now a differential in my ML as it stands, so may be worth sticking and rolling the dice on another TC.

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

    Morning guys.

    Bolasie+Barkley+Gabriel to Alli+Iwobi+Cresswell for -8 seem okay?

    Rest of the team is: -

    Robles /de Gea
    Fuchs / Delaney / Gabriel / Sakho / Bellerín
    Barkley / Payet / Sánchez / Mahrez / Bolasie
    Martial / Lukaku / Agüero

    1FT, £2.4m in the bank

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

      Not okay, keep Gabriel

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

        thanks

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  3. cjw176
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    If anyone is saving their TC chip for GW37 who do you have in mind for the armband?

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    1. Gabhini Gupini
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      payet

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

      Payet most likely

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

      Lanzini

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    4. Spencer
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      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Payet for me.

      Or might go with one last Lukaku troll to end the season.

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    5. jackx13
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      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Do you guys think Payet will do better than Sanchez this GW? Considering his fixtures in GW37?

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    6. Larry Legend
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Rooney! Seriously. Has me worried.

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  4. Gabhini Gupini
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Should I take a hit and go for Martial>Lukaku

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

      Why not?

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

      No

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

    Any nailed Liverpool defender likely to play all the games?

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

      Migs

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

        🙁

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

          PVA or Chelsea a good alternative if u can

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    2. George Sillett
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I wouldn't regard any of them as being nailed. I have Sakho myself and am just hoping for the best.

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    3. Spencer
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      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I don't think so any more. 🙁

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

      Mignolet or Clyne

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  6. Dot Polka Dot
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Having doubts....

    A) BB - Robles, Milner, Bolasie, Delaney
    B) TC Sanchez?

    The alternative BB in 37 is unlikely to be much better.

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    1. Woy of the Wovers
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      A - the alternative BB will be far worse.

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  7. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Hi all....playing bench boost this weekend but expect team to be heavily rotated....what is my best bet?

    A
    Delaney to fosu and hope-for the best with numerous risks?

    B
    Gabriel and coutinho to smalling and iwobi for a hit....getting rid of 1 maybe 2 rotation risks but also means an extra hit for gw35....however expect coutinho to only play one of next 3 league games so he may need to go next week anyway...

    Team is

    Robles darlow
    Bellerin sakho Gabriel Simpson Delaney
    Sanchez payet lanzini kdb coutinho
    Kun lukaku martial

    Thanks!

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

      Stick. Hope for the best imo

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    2. George Sillett
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I would bin Coutinho for the thrill of owning James. I have not regretted picking him on GW32 WC

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

        James will be rested at some stage too tho...

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  8. Jubilanus / BSC Small Boys …
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    what do you think?

    KDB > Nasri
    and
    Delaney > Smalling
    for a -4

    Which frees up cash to get in next week.
    martial > Pelle
    Lukaku > KAne

    Like? I know getting rid of KDB is a risk, but Nasri for the long run is a sure bet i think.

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

      I'd stick with KDB. I'm in the same position. He's gonna play at least 30 min in games where's he's rested. Enough time for him to do the damage.

      I'm thinking Delany to Fosu, and willing to take the risk. Hopefully Fosu plays at least next two.

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

    Choose one guys. Appreciate it.

    A Robles & Lennon to De Gea & Lingard
    B Lennon & Delaney to Lanzini & Fosu Mensah
    C Lennon & Gabriel to Iwobi & Fosu Mensah.

    Thanks guys!!! Let the party begin 😉

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

      B

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

      I think B as well.

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

      B for me.

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    4. McQueen
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Thanks all, this really helps. Fosu has to be nailed on for at least the next two games, hopefully. 😉

      Cheers. 🙂

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    5. Larry Legend
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      B, but might be C if you can't put out 11 in 35

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

        Thanks mate, willing to take a hit for GW35. Lots of rotation problems in my team with KDB, Coutinho, Gabriel, Sakho and even Iwobi is a slight rotation risk I believe.

        Appreciate your help, mate.

        Cheers.

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    6. Old Man
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Probably B. Not A

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

        Thanks Old Man 😉

        B it is then!!!

        Cheers.

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  10. George Sillett
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Looks like LVG will be a gonna at the end of the season. Just seen in RP this morning Ladbroke are 6/1 Man U to win Cup and LVG still to be in charge beginning of next season.

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  11. DS84
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    I have enough money for koscielny instead of Gabriel, is it worth to take -4?

    Gabriel will be benched one game?

    Please help!

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

      Do what you think will get you the most points 😀

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    2. Fowler23
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      No. Save the cash and FT
      No one knows

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

      Comparing Kosc and Gabriel is a waste of time. Kosc is class, Gabriel is error-prone.
      If you think Gabriel will sit out 1 match, then go Kosc.

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

    Do not have BB.

    Would you play Clyne (bou, EVE) or Rose (stk)?

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

      Considering Clyne may only even play one game ...

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

        Still Clyne

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

          Cheers.

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    2. Marcin the Pole
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Clyne

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  13. Larry Legend
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Everton press conference at 9am apparently. I will wait on that before ditching Barkley.

    FWIW I'm concerned that Milner will get rotated. Nasri is already a huge selection risk. So the alternatives to Barkley are slim, unless you can get Iwobi.

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  14. mccormibar
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Do we think Lallana will get plenty league minutes over the next 3 games? 180 plus?

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

      Not sure at all ...

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

      Hard to say. I fear the worst. But he didn't play well yesterday, so maybe Klopp isn't earmarking him for EL?

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    3. Meinhoff
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah, should get two games, one off the bench

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    4. Fowler23
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Unlikely.
      I'm guessing and not in that order
      80
      65
      15

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

        Cheers I punted on him in gw32 wildcard and regret it. But thinking he'll probably get as many minutes as the other pool options if not more.

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

      I think that he will.

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  15. Sjaugen
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Price site shows likelihood of player going up in price.
    Player does not go up in price, and Friday's pressers are looming.

    Yes, I did that, and it was Lanzini 😐
    You guys doing the same, or are you ALWAYS wait till Friday so late in the season?

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

      I usually wait till Friday, especially when there are midweek games

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    2. Mr Sarcastic
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Last few weeks waited, because there is not even much price rises/falls anyway.

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    3. Mo Mané Mo Problems
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Looks like FPL have changed the algorithm for DGWers.

      My hunch is they need 200% (excl. WC transfers to rise)

      If they all rise tomorrow night, then I am correct 🙂

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    4. Woy of the Wovers
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      These days it's Friday or Saturday.

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  16. PURPLE-RONNIE
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Jags to someone guys .1 ib

    Is Clyne still an option with all this rotation? Who could he rotate with?

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

      Flanagan

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    2. Fowler23
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Flanno can play right back

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

      I'm going Clyne I think.

      If you need a GW35 player, other options are Dawson and Azpi (if you can afford).

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

      If one guy really need a good rest in this LFC side, its Clyne.
      With the fixtures coming bold and fast for LFC now, I don't think there's any nailed defender, except Mignolet now.

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      1. PURPLE-RONNIE
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers

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  17. Fowler23
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Thinking of the following transfers this week for a -4?
    Delaney to Fosu Mensah
    Barkely to Milner

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    1. Thomas Magnum
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Looks good

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

      I'd do it. Unsure on Milner, however.

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  18. Thomas Magnum
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Guys what's everyone doing with Lennon?

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    1. Fowler23
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Getting rid? Since he's blanking GW35 as well. He may play one game and get 2 points ?

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      1. Thomas Magnum
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        He has a tight hamstring and is flagged at 50%

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  19. Mr Sarcastic
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Watchlist not updated?
    There used to be info when last updated.

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  20. McSauce
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Is this silly?

    Gabriel and KDB --> Lovren and Ozil (-4)

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    1. Thomas Magnum
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Probably

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    2. Fowler23
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Lovren rotation risk.
      Madness imho.

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      1. Mr Sarcastic
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Does it mean that people who only say 'imo' are basicly telling a lie?

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

    Playing BB:

    Robles Darlow
    Delaney Sakho Bellerin Gabriel Simpson
    Coutinho KDB Lanzini Sanchez Payet
    Lukaku Kun Martial

    a) Delaney > TFM
    b) Coutinho > Milner/Nasri
    c) Gabriel & Lanzini > TFM & Iwobi (-4)
    d) Bellerin & Lanzini > TFM & Nasri/Milner (-4)

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    1. Marcin the Pole
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Why getting rid of Lanzini?
      A

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  22. Zoom Zoom
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Should I make any changes to my BB team?

    Mignonette, Robles
    Koscielney, Bellerin, Dann, Ward, Evans
    Coutinho, Firmino, Alexis (c), Payet, Mahrez
    Kun, Martial, Lukaku
    0.0 in the bank

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

      Mignolet;-). Damn autocorrect

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    2. Thomas Magnum
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      No

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    3. Fowler23
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      No United defence?

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

        Only united defense i trust right now is ddg... given rotations, defensive breakdowns, and "do or die" reality of teams they are playing in GW 34. Given the blank in GW 35, even DDG is not worth the hit to get him in.

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    4. Fowler23
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Dann to Fosu Mensah allowimg you to upgrade Lukaku or Martial to Kane or Pelle the following week

      Double palace defence not a good idea

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

        Agreed. Just not sold on united defense after last week. Was planning to swap the CP defenders out after GW 33 but thought that their display against Everton was impressive. Will think through other options though for Dann...

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  23. Ace Ventura
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Is it worth doing Darmian to TFM this week for free.

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  24. Cristi@no R7
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    If I use my WC now, can I use a chip or not this week?

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    1. Thomas Magnum
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      No

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

      You can't

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    3. Ace Ventura
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      No. Consider the wildcard a chip

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    4. Cristi@no R7
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      oh sh*t. I am in deep deep trouble now. #GAMEOVER

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    5. Cristi@no R7
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Thanks for the info guys.

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  25. Ace Ventura
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Is it worth doing Darmian to TFM this week for free. Forgot to hit notify on last post sorry

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    1. Thomas Magnum
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Darmian to anyone

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

      For free, yes

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

    Just for GW34, Sturridge a great punt then

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    1. Marcin the Pole
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      And 35 too. Newcastle at home.

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  27. The Red Devil
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Best jags replacement? I'm thinking Dawson
    DGW & playing 35

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    1. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Evans, save cash

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      1. The Red Devil
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Not nailed

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

      West Brom defence has been a bit hit and miss all season though.

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  28. Gassemannen
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Which do you prefer? Concerned about rotation at Liverpool.

    A: Sanchez and Mitrovic (11 players for gw 35 - sanchez ccc gw 34.

    or

    B: Firmino/coutinho and Lukaku (10 players for gw 35 - ozil ccc gw 34)

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  29. ZLATAN'S PONYTAIL
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Took a -4 to get Rose in for Delaney

    BB this week

    Thoughts lads?

    Robles/Darlow
    Bellerin/Clyne/Fuchs/Rose/Gabriel
    Kdb/Cout/Sanchez/Lanzini/Townsend
    Luk/Kane/Martial

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    1. Fowler23
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Why would you do it this week? Granted Delaney's,fixutres are poor Rose could easily score 1 point or get injured

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  30. mozza
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Thoughts appreciated...

    a) Lennon and Jags ---> Fosu and Milner (-4)
    b) Lennon and Jags ----> Lingard and Clyne (-4)
    c) Lennon, jags and Gabriel ----> iwobi plus a or b (-8)

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

      Can you get Lanzini and Smalling?

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

        Have lanzini but could get smalling with C

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