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Podcast January 29

The ScoutCast – Episode 150 – Costly

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Granville and I raise out bats to the grandstand as the 150 comes up for the ScoutCast. Fittingly, we choose to spend the milestone episode moaning about Diego Costa, for very different reasons.

Chelsea’s “agro magnet” dominates discussion on the eve of an expected three-match ban that will end my love affair with the grizzled goal-getter. Meanwhile, Granville is left smarting from Costa’s 16-point Gameweek 22 haul as he does his best to make light of the 59-point chasm that now separates our teams.

Elsewhere, we glide through the ScoutCast regulars, whilst taking time out to lament Kevin Mirallas and his latest bout of Baines-bullying that robbed us both of belated returns.

Count the cost via this link, or pay your dues via the handy player below…

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

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  1. davies
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    YAY or NAY

    Fabregas + Boyd > (C)azorla+ Moses (-4)

    I've got Ings and don't want Boys coming in for Sanchez.

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    1. GoonerByron
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Great transfers.

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  2. GoonerByron
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    The FFS predicted lineup for Arsenal has been updated today and has Szczesny predicted to start.. Any particular reason for this? Can't see any reason why Ospina wouldn't be tipped to start myself?

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    1. Jax
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Ospina will start. ignore that

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      1. Bastien
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        agree

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      2. GoonerByron
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        I agree. Just wondering if there was anyone around that could say why..

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  3. RubeRx
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    I pledge my allegiance to Alexis.

    I.....WILL.....NOT.....SELL

    Which most likely denotes that you should sell him for Wally....

    🙄

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  4. President John F. Keninnsie
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Omar Abdulrahman (c)

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    1. davies
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      He is a joy to watch.

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      1. davies
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Has this Sanchez news tempted you to not save FT? It has me.

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        1. President John F. Keninnsie
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Yep but I'll keep Sanchez. Can have Boyd or PVA off the bench. Fab > Wally (c) a big possibility.

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

            Puncheon/Santi?

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            1. President John F. Keninnsie
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              I need a captain.

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

                Oh shitt.

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    2. King Henrik
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Mashallah

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    3. King Nil Miss ✩
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      They don´t give the nº10 shirt randomly!

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  5. Bastien
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Foster 4.0
    Terry Clyne PvA Naughton Baird
    Haz Sanchez ADM Wally Boyd
    Kun Giroud Defoe

    Too much Arsenal upfront?

    0.0000 ITB

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  6. King Nil Miss ✩
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    You know Yun faked his injury for the Asia cup when you open your "pick team" tab and he is ok and in the "transfers" tab he is injured 😉

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  7. King Henrik
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    I am going for Elia ahead of Downing and Punch ?
    Someone either convince me to do it or change my mind pls

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    1. FISSH
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      punch

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

      lol

      Sorry, but wtf?

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      1. King Henrik
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        How about u keep ur sarkie wee comments to urself.
        Ya mad tripper, we all know ur really a guy

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

          lol

          Did I pretend to be a girl? Don't think so pal.

          Let me guess you fantasized about me?

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

            ...oh, and by the way forget about Elia and Cuardado. Stick to the proven, nailed on players.

            Pleasure.

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            1. King Henrik
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              Lol

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

                ...if the "Christina" confused you , then relax.

                It's my two kiddies names joined together.

                CHRISTiaan & INAlize.

                lol

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                1. King Henrik
                  • 12 Years
                  9 years, 2 months ago

                  Whatever dude lol

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

                    x

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  8. HurriKane
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Hutton +4 or Theo?

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    1. GoonerByron
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Theo (c)

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  9. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    WC draft - thoughts?

    Ospina
    Terry, Clyne, PVA
    Walcott, ADM, Hazard, Walters
    Aguero, Austin, Kane

    Krul, Wisdom, Aldy, Sanchez

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    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      I like it! Gone for the same teams, a bit other players. Can you comment mine below?

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  10. YuvalSpurs
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Costa > Rooney (C) before I use my WC next week?

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  11. OptimusBlack
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Sanchez selling price 11.0 M if i want him back agian gonna lost 0.5 so what to do ?

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    1. Limbo
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Wait a week. If it's longer term injury sell, if not - you've save .5m

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    2. GoonerByron
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      I'm keeping.. Just. Very tempted to go Santi/Walcott instead.. Happy for Moses to come in for 1 week if Sanchez doesn't play.

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    3. davies
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Bench him.

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    4. A.T
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Keep and wait for further news.

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  12. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Changes to WC team?

    Di Maria to Oscar?

    0.7 in the bank

    Forster (Hamer)
    Jones, Terry, Kosc (PvA, Baird)
    Cazorla, Di Maria, Hazard, Walcott (JWP)
    Aguero, Pelle, Kane

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  13. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    IF my front 8 was....

    Hazard Cazorla Tadic ADM Walters
    Aguero Giroud Defoe

    Who would you bench??

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    1. King Henrik
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Walters or tadic

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      1. HuttonDressedasLahm
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Not Tadic v a rubbish Swansea

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    2. Doolittle
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Walters.

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    3. RubeRx
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      haz 😯

      Between Walters and Tadic so i'll say the former

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    4. OzilFozzil
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Lol Walters! hahahaha

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  14. Jimjam
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Forster, Hamer
    Terry, Clyne, Wisdom, Hutton, PVA
    Sanchez, Hazard, ADM, Chadli, Boyd
    Aguero, Costa, Kane

    1FT, 0.1 in bank

    If Costa suspended:
    - Costa -> Giroud

    If Costa not suspended:
    - Chadli -> Puncheon

    Sound like sense?

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    1. Villan
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Yup!

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  15. Villan
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Bottomed out...Quick poll...

    A) Forster, Wisdom, Ivan, Walcott

    B) Foster, Clyne, Ivan, Cazorla

    C) Foster, Clyne, Terry, Walcott

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    1. King Henrik
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      C

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      1. Villan
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers

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  16. The Gambler.
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Pantimillon, Krul
    Jones, Bertrand, Hutton, BAIRD, Wisdom
    Hazard, Sanchez, Di Maria, Cazorla, Puncheon
    Aguero, Giroud, Kane

    Pantimillon, Krul
    Jones, Bertrand, Hutton, PVA, Wisdom
    Hazard, Sanchez, Di Maria, Cazorla, Puncheon
    Aguero, Giroud, Kane

    Defence too weak? So who goes from front 8?

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  17. Doolittle
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Pick one to bench:

    A) Terry
    B) Bertrand
    C) Jones
    D) PVA
    E) Boyd

    Currently benching PVA, but benching someone home to Burnley feels odd.

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    1. Villan
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Boyd for me out of those!

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    2. GoonerByron
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Boyd is the clear bench warmer there for me.

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    3. OzilFozzil
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Boyd surely?!

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    4. Doolittle
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Cheers guys, I never play 4 defenders, but benching Boyd is most sensible.

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    5. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Boyd

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  18. Bolivian Seaman
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    My bench isn't very good, would you sell Fabregas or Silva?

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

      Fabregas as he's doubtful.

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      1. Jax
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        back in training. will start mate.

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    2. davies
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      I'm selling Fabregas.

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    3. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Fab

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  19. President John F. Keninnsie
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Scenes!

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    1. Tim Canterbury
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      What?

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      1. President John F. Keninnsie
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        In the Asia cup 🙂

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    2. davies
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Comical defending.

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    3. King Nil Miss ✩
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      There you have it UAE 3rd!

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  20. OzilFozzil
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    36 points last gameweek was rather depressing to be honest (by rather I actually mean I questioned the meaning of life), what to do with this lot?

    Pantilimon
    Bertrand Terry, Wisdom
    Sanchez (inj) Hazard Di Maria Downing
    Aguero Austin Kane

    Subs: Boyd, Wasilewski, Cameron

    My subs are extremely shyt

    P.S. no wildcard, 1 free transfer

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    1. Gooner Kebab
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Boydinho will save the day

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      1. OzilFozzil
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Your joking right?

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    2. The Left Duke #3
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      My bench is the same and am in a worse predicament with Costa instead of Kun 🙁 . What u thinking yourself cos I'm lost?

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      1. OzilFozzil
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        I have had an easier time writing dissertations to be honest!

        Think I will be forced into something un-sexy like Cameron > PVA

        But would love to get Carzola Giroud Phil Jones in somehow.

        Your thoughts?

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

          I also own Cameron. Do you own Panti? I'm just worried doubling up with Panti/Pva and Im considering Woolshed from Stoke who has a better GW 27(HULL) then Pva(manu).

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          1. OzilFozzil
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Yeah have Panti too, but how sure are we on Stokes starting back 4 got burned on Cameron... If nailed on may be a better option

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

              No idea. Cameron is dead in the water though and Woolsheid has played all the games since being signed, but then again Muniesa/Pieters have been injured....

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        2. The Left Duke #3
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          I take it Cameron's days are numbered ya? I brought him last GW and Stoke get a CS and he only gets a 5 in cameo, disaster!!!

          Have u anything ITB?

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          1. OzilFozzil
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            really sad ITB not worthy of advertising to the world. Would have done Bellerin but he is a doubt...

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

              Just read team news section. Wool looks nailed on. Wilson and Muniesa in competition with Bardsley playing in place of Cam it seems. Pieters had operation.

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              1. OzilFozzil
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 2 months ago

                Ah thanks this makes it more interesting now...

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  21. Tim Canterbury
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Sanchez & Costa almost certainly out then. Kind of have to play your WC don't you

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  22. GreenWindmill
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Oh Alexis. Bought at 10.3 and have enjoyed a lot of points, several times captained so I really don't want to sell. Wish there was confirmation he would only miss one game.

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    1. davies
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      I think he'll be back for Spurs.

      Wenger said he doesn't want to risk him, meaning he's available but no point playing against a shite Villa with the derby next week.

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      1. GreenWindmill
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        I like your optimism 🙂

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        1. davies
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          I've got to cling onto something.

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      2. OzilFozzil
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        I like you!

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    2. GoonerByron
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Imagine how frustrating it would be to sell and he plays this week.

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

        he fecker, you have just sold Walcott to everyone the last 30min!

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        1. GoonerByron
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Haha.. I'm going Wally over Santi and keeping Sanchez.. Wish I knew more on Sanchez though.. If he was going to be out for 2 or 3 games I'd go Wally/Caz.

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      2. GreenWindmill
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Haha, can't see it happening but yes, that would be a proper kick in the nuts!

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    3. Tim Canterbury
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Hammy doesn't sound great

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      1. GreenWindmill
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Depends what's wrong really - a tight hamstring is the kind of thing that can be fine in a week if given sufficient rest, if it's more of a pull/tear then yes, it's a big problem.

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  23. Villan
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    If potentially for one game...

    A) Cazorla

    B) Walcott

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    1. GoonerByron
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Toss a coin.. Both great options. Theo more explosive, Santi will get more minutes.. If I wouldn't lose so much value selling Sanchez I'd be taking both.

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  24. Gooner Kebab
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    1 FT to sort out this defence:

    Panti (Adrian)
    Azpi, Bertie, Duff (Hutton, Bartley)

    Max 4.4 defender 🙁

    Please help!

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    1. davies
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      WC?

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      1. Gooner Kebab
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        in hand, trying to hold on to play it next week.

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        1. davies
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Any reason? Don't hesitate if your defence is a mess.

          PVA, if your making the transfer.

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          1. Gooner Kebab
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            cheers, wanted to wait and see with Alexis.

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  25. Villan
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    A) Terry and Walcott

    B) Ivan and Cazorla

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    1. 1314
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Ivan injured

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  26. Tim Canterbury
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    I've had an idea for the start of next season on the basis that a good start works wonders:

    Pick the scout picks 11 GW1 then WC to the scout picks GW2. Thoughts?

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  27. 1314
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Terry Clyne Jones Wisdom , any defender who can upgrade this defence (eg Berty) or is this sufficiently good enough ? (don't want Arsenal def)

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  28. KoloColo
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Any of these worth a hit, week before WC?

    Silva & Costa -> Di Maria & Giroud.

    Silva & Costa -> Cazorla & Rooney.

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  29. J0E
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Innsie - just sent you an email to see if you want to swap out Sanchez in your community scout picks.

    Let me know asap if you do, cheers.

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    1. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Thanks Jonty - replied.

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

        Innsie - you won? Good man - stick it to them, mate!

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        1. President John F. Keninnsie
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          I'll do my best Doos! 🙂

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

            😀

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      2. GreenWindmill
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Whose your replacement Innsie? Not sure I like this switching around behind the scenes - this wasn't the manifesto you were elected on!

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        1. GreenWindmill
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          *Who's 🙄

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        2. J0E
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          You'll have to wait until this evening. Had to give the option as I know I've switched my Sanchez pick and I expect Paul and Mark will do the same.

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          1. GreenWindmill
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Yeah, it's only sensible, I reckon you'll all have just jumped on Walcott. Hopefully not literally, he's pretty fragile.

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        3. President John F. Keninnsie
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Switched him for Caz GW. Completely agree but Costa's ban and Sanchez' injury have forced me (and Jonty and co) to make a couple of changes.

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          1. GreenWindmill
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Ooh, I'd have guessed Walcott - Caz is probably the safer option though. Good luck Innsie - stick it to the man!

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            1. President John F. Keninnsie
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              Didn't want to gamble on Wally as I've got another punt already in there... You'll see who this evening 😉

              Apologies to you and the rest of the community that I had to make a couple of changes though, I couldn't have predicted a Costa ban and Sanchez injury...

              Cheers GW 🙂

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              1. GreenWindmill
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 12 Years
                9 years, 2 months ago

                Haha, no apologies necessary - you're our elected champion with the remit to pick whoever you think will most likely humble the scouts, looking forward to seeing the line ups 🙂

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

          😛 😉

          It's been in the rules!

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          1. GreenWindmill
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            I know, I'm just a political agitator 😉

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  30. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Votes please....

    A) Wildcard now

    B) Leave alone and Wildcard next week

    Lloris
    Baines, Terry, Chambers
    Hazard, Sanchez, Santi, Eriksen
    Costa, Kane, Austin

    Elliot, Downing, Wisdom, Hutton
    Bank 1.0m, 0FT, 2WC

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