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15 November 2010 677 comments
Mark Mark
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After the frenzy of last week, I’d like to take the opportunity on this relatively sleepy Monday night, to announce and introduce you to a couple of new Fantasy Football Scout team members.

Firstly, the keen eyed amongst you will have noticed a certain Elfozzie making the odd comment post over the past few months. This shady character has been in the background after coming on board in the Summer, during which time he helped me out with some of his hard-earned, and basically supported me to create and launch the Members area. Elfozzie is the Scout’s Business guy – responsible for helping me to turn this site into something other than a pleasurable time sink that gets me into trouble with my girlfriend and destroys my social life. Elfozzie will be to blame if I’m still here doing this in a couple of years.

Johnfinlay meanwhile, has joined the team as our day-to-day news reporter and all-round editorial machine to provide coverage during the daylight hours, when the rest of us should be doing our 9 to 5 jobs. John will be chipping in with tweets, articles, team news, helping out with moderation on the comments and generally pushing the site on to be more prolific than ever. Almost half my age and full of these things I can vaguely remember called ā€œenergy and enthusiasmā€, John is the Jack Wilshere to my Liam Brady. Liam Brady’s not dead yet is he?

You read more on both these characters in the freshly updated Meet The Team page right here.

Welcome aboard Elfozzie and Johnfinlay!

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

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  1. Joey Millions
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 23 days ago

    countin down the days until I get malouda out, nani and elmander in!

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  2. rosti with sausage
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 23 days ago

    how did 2 thais manage to stay in the upper echelons of this game???

    King kong and Garfield no less...

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    1. Joey Millions
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 23 days ago

      because a lot of it is luck

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  3. donners
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 23 days ago

    Need to get rid of Mummy + O'Shea but only have one transfer. Who do you reckon will drop first? I guess I can just wait and keep an eye on things, but they will probably both drop this GW - both sitting around 50-60% on totalfpl at the moment.

    More importantly, what 2 defenders for 11.5? (or preferably 11.0 to allow a potential Tevez > Rooney move)

    Kolarov + ???

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    1. rosti with sausage
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 23 days ago

      i'll say o'shea.. not sure about elmo, what's the general concensus about him here? tactical change for tough games of perma drop?

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      1. Baletelli
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 23 days ago

        I'm going to wait and see if he's starting this weekend. If he doesn't, it will be a simple downgrade to Bramble/Bardsley. Going to Spurs and Chelsea are two of the toughest away game in the league and I think Bruce simply opted for experience to avoid another painful thrashing he experienced in the derby. The problem is, the players he has brought in have over exceeded expectations and got four points when on paper they should have got zero.

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      2. rosti with sausage
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 23 days ago

        *or

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      3. fuloptothebrum
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 23 days ago

        I dropped him, fixtures still don't look great and while he's not playing didn't seem worth holding on to. Can't see bruce messing with a team that won 3 nil at the bridge.

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  4. Mr Smith
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 23 days ago

    Oh Terry looking like being put for a while isn't worth holding onto both Alex and Bosingwa or would be better off getting rid of one?

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  5. Jim
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 23 days ago

    1)Nani and Elmander in Tevez and Barton out?

    0r

    2)Nani and Bardsley(or another 4.3m def) in A Cole and Barton out?

    Just cant make up my mind!!

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    1. rosti with sausage
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 23 days ago

      why would u wanna take tevez out? is he injured?

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      1. Jim
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 23 days ago

        I think Nani is essential and need to raise funds. Another option is

        Nani and Bardsley in Enrique and VDV out.

        Doing my nut in maybe I need to get a grip!!!

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        1. Lovely Jubbly Lions
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 23 days ago

          .

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  6. col7475
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 23 days ago

    Unsure of what to do with this lot. Any help much appreciated, only one trade available. Its either Piqionne for a Bolton forward or sort the defence. Dont really want to take a hit. Any thoughts much appreciated?

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    1. Jim
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 23 days ago

      Get some Man City Coverage in defence. Kolorov seem a secent purchase. Possibly for Zirkov. I would not double up on Chelsea 'if' Terry is out for a while.

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      1. col7475
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 23 days ago

        Thanks Jim, you reckon do that before the attacking transfer mentioned? Or both for a -4? Annoyed with myself for knee jerking the other day and chasing points by bringing Zhirkov in last minute, its upset the balance and a waste of a free transfer. One day I'll learn!!

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        1. Jim
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 23 days ago

          Tough one would not take a 4 point hit. I fancy West ham not to score at Anfield so I would get a Bolton forward in first. Birmingham vs Chelsea has 0-0 written all over it so keep Zirkov for one more week. Just my opinion of course.

          Which Bolton forward would you go for?

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          1. col7475
            • 15 Years
            15 years, 23 days ago

            You know how it works Jim, whichever I go for the other will score. Take a look at my transfer last week for proof of that! Seriously I think Davies, he seems to get BP's regardless of goals scored and key assists with his head!

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            1. Jim
              • 16 Years
              15 years, 23 days ago

              I was thinking Elmander! Bit of a coin toss that one. Good luck with those transfers.

              Any advice on dilemma above?

              No idea what to do.

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              1. col7475
                • 15 Years
                15 years, 23 days ago

                Nani does look essential for this week, I'm gonna captain him though so bear that in mind! Jim, Tevez is the one guy I would like for the season that I just cant seem to get. Don't lose him unless he really falls out of form. He has only had poor returns in one game.

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                1. Jim
                  • 16 Years
                  15 years, 23 days ago

                  vdv out?

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              2. felix
                • 15 Years
                15 years, 23 days ago

                Can you afford Gyan instead of Elmander? And do you already have Charlie Adam in your side?

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  7. Christina.
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 23 days ago

    Who has been on corners for Bolton in the last game or two?

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    1. Evs
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      • 16 Years
      15 years, 23 days ago

      Lee?

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      1. Christina.
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 23 days ago

        Matty taylor just taking free kicks?

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        1. Jas aka The age of Ozil is …
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 23 days ago

          Is taylor a lock now? Thought Petrov was better than him. He is usually on corners and free-kicks

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  8. felix
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 23 days ago

    Can anyone see any pressing transfers needed. I might save this week and re-assess. Unless their are any injuries in friendlies.
    My team is;
    Foster, Krul;
    Mummy, Coleman, Simpson, Alcaraz, Foley;
    Nani, Fab, Malouda, VDV, Albrighton;
    Drog, Tev, Carroll.

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    1. welshbenny
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 23 days ago

      Really similar team to me apart from Malouda (I have Adam) Alcaraz (I have Zhirkov) and Foley (I have Hutton).

      I don't think Mummy will play and Simpson, Coleman, Alcaraz and Foley all look like conceding this week. I'm planning on going:

      Mummy - Bardsley this week
      Zhirkov - Bosingwa next week
      Hutton - Kolarov week after.

      I need some Man City defence. Let me know if you have similar in mind!

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  9. Kings of Lyon ā˜…
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 23 days ago

    Morning guys what transfer you reckon i should go for this week?

    Mummy - Kolarov (i already have boateng)
    Mummy - Cahill
    Boateng - Kolarov
    Bosingwa - evra
    Tevez - Rooney
    Foster - Gordon
    Foster - Jassk

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    1. felix
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 23 days ago

      Foster to Gordon. That's what I'll prob do.

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      1. Kings of Lyon ā˜…
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 23 days ago

        Cheers Felix

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      2. welshbenny
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 23 days ago

        Not sure. Foster's a decent long term prospect, I'd say Mummy - Cahill from that lot.

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  10. Connor's Calling
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 23 days ago

    I, like many others I suspect, am on the verge of ditching Malouda (for VdV in my case). 3 things have been troubling me about this though:
    1) Having held onto to him during his ‘barren spell’ it seems perverse to ditch him now. In hindsight i should have got rid 4 weeks ago, but i didn’t. Chelsea haven’t turned into relegation fodder overnight and Malouda seems to be involved with nearly all Chelsea’s goals. How gutting would it be if you missed about on a 14 pointer as Chels beat someone 4-0 – esp as it would average out his points over last few weeks (a la Bale!)
    2) His obvious replacements haven’t got great fixtures. VdV for instance starts away to Arsenal before Liverpool and Chels in the next four.
    3) Despite his high ownership elsewhere, Malouda is a slight differential for me vs. my rivals –wheareas EVERYONE has VdV!
    Thoughts of any/all of the above much appreciated.

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    1. Cathal Cantona
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 23 days ago

      1.Malouda does not have good fixtures coming up, 2.vdv can score against anyone cause he is quality, 3. malouda has an ongoing ankle injury, 4.You will save 2 million or so.
      Easy decision in my book, already done it myself on saturday

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      1. Joey Millions
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 23 days ago

        something i didnt need to read two days shy of dumping malouda... but good write Warky

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      2. felix
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 23 days ago

        Last time everyone ditched Malouda he got 8 points against Wolves. I'd wait two or 3 more weeks on Malouda if I was you esp with VDV's tough fixtures. Although I already have VDV so I don't have that same temptation so easy for me to say.

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  11. BoobyZ
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 23 days ago

    Cant get my head around as to the priority order in which the following should be transferred out. Current order:
    1. Arteta
    2. Malouda
    3. Elmo
    4. Bosingwa (May end up keeping if he cements his place)
    5. Nasri (Got Fabs so doubling up doesnt seem a good option)

    About right?

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    1. felix
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 23 days ago

      I think you need to reverse that order. Should be more like:
      1. Nasri
      2. Arteta
      3. Bosingwa

      The others are season keepers IMO

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      1. Joey Millions
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 23 days ago

        whats up with Elmo? everyones dumping him... is there no shot he'll get back into rotation?

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        1. FPLord
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 23 days ago

          don't think so šŸ™

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          1. Joey Millions
            • 15 Years
            15 years, 23 days ago

            why?

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            1. FPLord
              • 16 Years
              15 years, 23 days ago

              look at the results after he was left out...

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    2. Cathal Cantona
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 23 days ago

      Arteta, I need to get rid as well, but I want nani and need to free up some cash, probably by selling drogs, already done my 2 freebies this week but iam itching to do 2 more todaY!?

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      1. dierstraights
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 23 days ago

        i would wait until after the international games for any injury news before making any more subs

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        1. BoobyZ
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 23 days ago

          Wow, looking at your history, it must be a horrible feeling to have dropped to 46K from the top 500!

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          1. Jas aka The age of Ozil is …
            • 15 Years
            15 years, 23 days ago

            Mr.sensitivity/Captain Obvious here

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          2. dierstraights
            • 16 Years
            15 years, 23 days ago

            it is. red arrow after red arrow

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  12. Floydy_floyd
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 23 days ago

    Terry potentially being out for months is a real double edged sword. On the one hand, it could greatly reduce their number of cleanie's and make Chelsea defenders not worth the money. On the other hand, if they can manage without him it means Boswinga and Alex are more certain to start and offer good value if so.

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    1. Cathal Cantona
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 23 days ago

      Agreed! However I hope it makes them lose their next 5 matches. But with bosw scoring in all five

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      1. Kings of Lyon ā˜…
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 23 days ago

        +1 šŸ™‚

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    2. Jas aka The age of Ozil is …
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 23 days ago

      terry's not that good..

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  13. Joey Millions
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 23 days ago

    I plan on doing Malouda to Nani and Doyle to Elmander.
    After this i'll have zero in the bank.
    Should I transfer now and not risk Malouda going down in price??

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    1. Jim
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 23 days ago

      Good transfers but try and hold off til tom night to check injury news from the round of international matches. Keep an eye on fantasy tools/fiso for price rise/falls

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      1. Joey Millions
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 23 days ago

        inter games is what im worried about, but as far as price changes, i'm clueless on...
        are they

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        1. Joey Millions
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 23 days ago

          are they at risk of droppin? mal and doyle

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  14. Bedknobs and Boomsticks
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 23 days ago

    Why does Johnfinley have Jonny's gravatar?

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  15. deckybhoy
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 23 days ago

    With Terry out will bosingwa be more assured of a starting place?

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  16. jpoler1
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 23 days ago

    Lst night I did
    Elmohamady > Kolarov
    Dempsey > Jarvis

    Leaves me enough next week to do Mignolet > Fabianski OR Jaask

    Current team

    Carson (Mignolet)

    Vidic - Kolarov - Foley (Simpson - Coleman)

    Jarvis - Fabregas - Nani - Bale - Lee

    Drogba - Torres - Odemwingie

    0.8 in the bank What do ya think?

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  17. applebonkers
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    • 16 Years
    15 years, 23 days ago

    test

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    1. AP
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 23 days ago

      Wowzers.

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    2. Gnu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 23 days ago

      GTF?

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      1. applebonkers
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 23 days ago

        hell yeah. i'm trying to bring glamour to taylor-fletcher

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        1. njfsdkffslkf
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 23 days ago

          ON your own then šŸ˜‰

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          1. applebonkers
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            • 16 Years
            15 years, 23 days ago

            it's an oxymoron

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