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The ScoutCast – Episode Ninety Five – Rush

Rush. The best form of goalkeepers for the playground. A long-haired Canadian prog-rock outfit. A mustachioed goal sniffer and, sadly, a description of how Granville and myself had to approach this latest episode of the podcast.

With our studio slot limited, we had to skinny things up and turn this one out double-time. Nonetheless, in 26-minutes, we touched on all the regulars, whilst scattering the silence in between with the usual sniping between the pair of us. It makes you wonder what we waste the other twenty minutes on every week.

Not to worry. Enjoy what you can of this little taster and look ahead to next week’s full-fat return, when we’re planning a new feature and a new voice.

Grab this fast-food snack via this link, or stream the quick chat via the player below….

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

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  1. Feed the Yak and he will sc…
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    YEEEAH! Finally a dead team as cup opponent! 🙂

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    1. Caine & Co.
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      11 years, 9 months ago

      might not be a good thing this snowy weekend =/

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      1. Feed the Yak and he will sc…
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        ... but he's got Barton 😀

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        1. Caine & Co.
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          good luck anyway!

          2 weeks ago i faced a dead team with power5mid of kagawa, colback, dyer, britton, mccarthy +kolarov o'shea a ferdidand in defence & rooney up top =) it was a draw (he got rvp captain) and i got through on goals scored.

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          1. Feed the Yak and he will sc…
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            Thanks. Good thing you got through! Good luck to you too, if you're still in 🙂

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    2. Siva Mohan
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      never a good thing.. I went out against a dead team by a point 72-73 .. 🙁

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    3. stilicho
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      I somehow manage to go out to a dead team every year, usually in the first round.

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  2. 5678
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      can see lots of fixtures being cancelled. probably not worth thinking about transfers.

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      1. JELLYFISH
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        Not sure there will be lots of cancellations, but its certainly killed off any temptation where taking hits is concerned

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    • Jonah
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      I haven't seen anyone questioning the Southampton-Everton game so far, but isn't that one going to be at risk of snow as well. Not there myself, but seems to fall in the catchment area of where the snow has been.

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      1. stilicho
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        The risk is somewhat mitigated by the game being a few days away.

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        1. Jonah
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          Ah, good point, didn't spot that Thank you.

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      2. Elwood
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        is not until Monday so too early to tell

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    • Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
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      So even if snow cancels both keepers, it's not worth a hit to bring in a DGW GK.

      Shot put.

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      1. Jonah
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        Not sure about that actually......... it would be quite a defensive move to do that, and a tool like the projections on here would expect both Sceseney and Jaask to get you more than 4 points this week.

        Could gain 4 or more points, unlikely to lose more than 2.

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        1. Koflok
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          Could gain 4 or more points, unlikely to lose more than 2.

          I like that way of thinking.

          If Stoke game called off I might do my dead keeper to Jussi.

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        2. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
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          Hmm. I suppose the least you get out of two matches is 3, which is -1, so anything better than that is at least break-even. My concern is that for minimum impact you just saddled yourself with a keeper that was not in your plans. Much different if you plan to WC after.

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    • FPL Daniel
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      Michu to Nollan? Its 3 games vs 1. I bought Michu for 6.8m

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      1. Jebiga
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        explain how Nolan have 3 games ?

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        1. Willis.
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          i think he means 2 games to 0

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          1. Jebiga
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            thats cool 😉

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      2. Siva Mohan
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        Nolan.. 16 pts in 10 games..

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      3. The Finnisher
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        What you don't have a bench or something?

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        1. FPL Daniel
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          3 games for Nollan QPR ars ful
          1 game for Michu sun

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      4. Civan
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        "Nollan" in swedish means "the zero" but is used much like "loser", so think of it as a Freudian slip 😀

        Who are you getting in from the bench?

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        1. FPL Daniel
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          No one from the bench

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          1. Civan
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            That's a lot of value to lose but I would probably do it, I always prioritise points potential over value.

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      5. In Like Flynn.
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        Don't do it Daniel. Unless you have the extra cash spare to get him back.

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    • Elwood
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      What are your differentials?

      Debuchy and Sturridge here.

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    • FantasyFreak
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      What to do if Swansea vs Stoke is called off?
      My defense line:
      Cameron OBrien Davies Shorey Nelsen

      😀

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      1. Siva Mohan
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        start Cameron and Nelsen as your first sub..

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      2. HuttonDressedasLahm
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        Shorey Nelsen to save the day!!
        Do Davies to Demel just in case

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    • Aosni
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      Play Luiz or Clyne?

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      1. Aosni
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        Or Vermaelen - 4 ?

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      2. Elwood
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        Luiz

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      3. Dogba
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        Gibbs -4

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    • bring on Real Madrid !
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      bego tremmel
      stam demel baines stam a.cole
      punch mata michu bale fellaini
      rvp berba lambert

      dnt do any trnsfr and stick with 3 DGW players as many can get postponed ?
      or use 1FT to punch to JCole
      or stam to some one because u want 15 starters in these types of GWs

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    • Dago
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      Snowing heavy in south east London now.

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      1. Elwood
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        Is it lying on the road?

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        1. Dago
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          they have been salted last night, but its settling yes.

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    • HuttonDressedasLahm
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      Panic!!!!!

      No really though, this gw could be saved by the Wednesday fixture if loads get called off tomorrow, so us on here who have loaded with ARS West Ham could get away with it

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    • Dago
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      Hows this look for the weekend?

      Begovic

      Demel - Gibbs - Davies

      Mata - Fellani - Bale - Walcott (c)

      Ba - RVP - Podolski

      Bunn - Puncheon - Luiz - Harte

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      1. rvp786
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        looks good. who you take out for pod?

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        1. Dago
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          Berba. Wanted Dzeko but I think I will bring in Aguero next week. You ditched Ba?

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          1. rvp786
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            not yet. going to make my move tomorrow morning just in case any cancellations. but at the moment it looks like its BA>>pod

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    • In Like Flynn.
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      At least I haven't taken a hit this week. 😀

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      1. Drogba "Unstoppable, U…
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        🙁

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        1. In Like Flynn.
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          Fingers crossed Steel Arm.

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          1. Drogba "Unstoppable, U…
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            nonetheless.... it was to get demel and podolski....
            Arsenal and WHU match not gonna be postponed nuh?

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            1. In Like Flynn.
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              Got till Wednesday.

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    • In Tommy We Trust
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      Whoever has wildcarded this weekend could be in all sorts of snow. Not naming anyone 😉

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      1. Siva Mohan
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        I saved mine for next GW 😀

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        1. In Tommy We Trust
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          Same 😀

          You listen to the scoutcast?

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          1. Siva Mohan
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            nah mate! have 3 DGW players and an FT for this weekend.. planned to use it next week to bring in a solid mid and cheap defenders..

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            1. In Tommy We Trust
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              a certain Granville has decided to hit the button.

              8 point hit for me to have 6 DGWs. the fact the games are Sunday and Wednesday should save them from the weather

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              1. Siva Mohan
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                8 pt hit to bring in WHU or Arse players?

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                1. Siva Mohan
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                  ah.. I see to bring in Arse players.. you got 3 hammers already..

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                  1. In Tommy We Trust
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                    bingo

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        2. The Finnisher
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          If you're doing it next week, how are you in any better shape than those that Wildcarded last week?

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          1. In Tommy We Trust
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            Last week not so much but we will have more doubles to plan for

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            1. The Finnisher
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              There is already going to be that big FA Cup DGW to plan for eventually. Shit is getting serious now 🙂

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              1. In Tommy We Trust
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                For sure. What GW is the fa cup DGW?

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                1. The Finnisher
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                  I'm not sure, last season it was GW35 or something. A few weeks off yet ha.

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      2. The Finnisher
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        Why's that?

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        1. HuttonDressedasLahm
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          Waste

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        2. In Tommy We Trust
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          Games will be cancelled from what people are saying

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          1. The Finnisher
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            I know but I don't see it as too much trouble. If *that* many games get postponed and you WC you're gonna end up with all players from the same team, most of which you probably won't want after next week, and if only a few are cancelled those who WC'd will be fine.

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            1. Christina.
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              Exactly, I only have Jan WC and don't have another WC to fix

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            2. In Tommy We Trust
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              But your ideal wildcard team may only have 9 play for example. Would you tinker with it to get 11 on the field or just leave it. Seems like it'll be a massive head ache to have and generally a waste of the WC

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              1. The Finnisher
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                I've only just realised you said this weekend. lol.

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      3. In Like Flynn.
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        Was saving till next week for the 10 day period, but may save it till last knockings. Though that's only a three day (4?) transfer week.

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    • HuttonDressedasLahm
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      If we gets loads called off tomorrow, those of us still with the WC to play could benefit massively. 🙂

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      1. In Tommy We Trust
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        Happy days 😀

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      2. Christina.
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        So you loading up on Wigan?

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        1. HuttonDressedasLahm
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          Yep!!

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        2. Porkmeat
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          Boyce!

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    • Christina.
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      Can these guys pull me thru one more week?

      nelsen/gorkks/garrido/demel/cuellar

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      1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
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        Depends on the snow. If there are no cancellations you might do OK with that.

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      2. Dogba
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        That's not pretty. Is this a "should I WC" conversation, or a "should I use my FT/-4 in defence"?

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        1. Christina.
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          It's more of a "is nelsen still in town / is cuellar fit" cry for help.

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          1. Dogba
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            I think Nelsen is still with us, Cuellar is out though. You'll get through it.

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      3. Pinoche
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        Nelsen- Yes

        Demel - Yes

        Garrido - Yes!

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    • berbatron
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      Will Wilson be back gw24?

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      1. Jebiga
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        mid feb i reckon

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      2. JELLYFISH
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        Highly unlikely I would say

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    • r0nh
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      OK guys, whats the scoop?

      At least 1 game will be called off, 100%.

      I love it when games are called off 🙂

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      1. Podorsky
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        Which one is that?

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        1. r0nh
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          None in particular, I meant that at least 1 game will be called off.

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    • berbatron
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      Can anyone fill me in on what games are most likely to be called off, and which least?

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      1. Christina.
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        Ask Ritchie

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        1. 4321
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          Wow that was similar haha

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    • 4321
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      11 years, 9 months ago

      Anyone know which games are most likely to be called off and which ones will most likely go ahead?

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      1. Christina.
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        Ask Berbatron

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        1. Pinoche
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          😆

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          1. r0nh
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            Aatish how are you coping in all this snow??

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            1. Pinoche
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              Hits hits hits.

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        2. blue cheese
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          😆

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      2. JELLYFISH
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        Inverness Caly Vs Aberdeen isn't looking too promising I would say

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    • r0nh
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      11 years, 9 months ago

      Every post seems to be the same this morning...

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      1. stilicho
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        Every post seems to be the same this morning...

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        1. Dogba
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          I'm not doing this.

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        2. r0nh
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          Ohhh, the winter banter!!

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          1. itstimmehc
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            I wish your name was Dave (the home of...) 😉

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      2. Christina.
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        Every post seems to be the same this morning…

        I mean +1

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    • Jebiga
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      11 years, 9 months ago

      have 3 dgw players (sagna, santi cazorla and walcott), 1 FT - considering nelsen out for demel
      and 3 swansea - stoke players (begovic, michu, davies)

      Should i do nelsen out for demel for free ?

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      1. oxido_76
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        wait from news... if swansea-stoke game is postponed you should take off one of bego michu or davies for a WHM player

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    • SPorting
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      what's the best ways to shave your balls?

      (except carefully).

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      1. Jebiga
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        nivea gelly 🙂

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        1. SPorting
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          i thought that was a great film.

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      2. JELLYFISH
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        Duck tape works for me

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      3. Dago
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        11 years, 9 months ago

        dove soap and a bic regularly, the first time is agony.

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      4. Optimus.
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        i like to use the girlfriends eyebrow plucker 😯

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        1. SPorting
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          to hold your dick whilst you shave below?

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          1. Optimus.
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            😆

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          2. Billy Gilmore
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            😆

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          3. In Tommy We Trust
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            😆

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      5. Kings of Lyon ★
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        Electric guarded razor. go slow though

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      6. SPorting
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        it's not the first time but i just wondered what other methods were in use.

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      7. Caine & Co.
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        scissors & band-aids

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      8. In Tommy We Trust
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        Not a fan of the Gandalf look

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      9. Dogba
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        Have you seen Edward Scissorhands?

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    • Optimus.
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      remember folks dont eat yellow snow

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      1. Jebiga
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        lol

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      2. ronty
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        sh*t happens 😛

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      3. COMH
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        😆

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      4. Efan Ekoku Pops
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        Or brown lumpy snow...

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    • Djerbil
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      Two people in my ML have used their WC this week.. I wonder thats a good thing or bad thing??

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    • HellasLEAF
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      for some reason, I just can't seam to want to commit to a transfer this week. might just bank it..

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    • Kings of Lyon ★
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      Morning ! theres chat of Wilson being out of action 'til the end of Feb does anyone have a link or know where this came from?

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        1. Kings of Lyon ★
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          Thanks mate.

          "If everything goes according to plan I'll be back and fully fit well before the Sweden game...."

          Key words being 'well before'

          Could be back sooner than we think

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      1. heco87
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        I think it came from a quote where he said he wouldn't make the next International fixture vs Poland on 6th February but I don't have the link.

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    • Grumpy Camel
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      Hard to comprehend all the snow. Its 9pm here (melbourne) and still around 30 Degrees C.

      Im sweating putting together ikea crap for the mrs

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      1. ronty
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        something abt summers and winters,I am absolutely sure I was
        taught that in school.

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      2. itstimmehc
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        Oh shush 😉

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        1. SPorting
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          *slush

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          1. itstimmehc
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            😀

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      3. r0nh
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        30 degrees is horrible!

        Far too hot.

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    • Gravless wonder
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      Any news on potential cancellations?

      If no, when will we know? (i.e. will we know before the deadline)

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      1. Jebiga
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        swansea - stoke most critical

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      2. MJ6987
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        They do sometimes announce them in the morning before the deadline. If they are not sure, they might leave the decision later. Obviously, won't know about Sun / Mon games.

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    • MJ6987
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      I reckon the Newcastle game will be OK. What about London?

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      1. Efan Ekoku Pops
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        The London game should be okay.

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        1. MJ6987
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          Ie West Ham v QPR?

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          1. Efan Ekoku Pops
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            Doubt it'll be enough to cancel the game.

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