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The ScoutCast – Episode 44 – Two Unwise Men

23 December 2010 417 comments
Granville Granville
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Yes it’s that time again, when I traditionally lay a Christmas wreath on my Fantasy team and pray for a resurrection come Easter time. This year however, I’d be accused of burying my team alive – I’m sure Mark will be the first to agree – I’ve had a decent year so far.

This week though, I’ve felt like a Norfolk turkey who’s had the stuffing knocked out of him and good old Mark is in the same gravy boat. Fate wasn’t content enough to wipe out all but 4 of my players (5 for Mark), it decided to go further and lay bare the lottery of the Fantasy Premier League emergency captain. Then, to cap a bad week, our mini league rival ‘Ben the lurker’ drops a Christmas card on our desks that had as much festive goodwill as Boxing Day heartburn.

So now we’ve decided to join forces to defeat the foe on a number of fronts, an unholy alliance that has as much credence as a Carlos Tevez contract.

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  1. ManofKent
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    • 15 Years
    14 years, 11 months ago

    Who to bench out of Dunn, Brunt, Odemwingie?

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    1. Christina.
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      Brunt might be injured.

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      1. Dago
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        I thought Brunt IS injured, two or three match rest to recover groin strain.

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  2. Gargamel
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    • 16 Years
    14 years, 11 months ago

    So for anyone else all alone on Christmas, here is a rather good interview with FPL favourite Kevin Davies. Seems like a good man to me.

    http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2010/dec/23/christmas-small-talk-bolton-wanderers-kevin-davies

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  3. Prhymeate
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    14 years, 11 months ago

    does anyone know if vdv is likely to play 60+ mins? I have him on the bench but am tempted to bench carroll instead.

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    1. pompeyfan
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      I would play VDV anyway just in case

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      1. Prhymeate
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        14 years, 11 months ago

        just double checked carroll's last few games, he hasn't scored less than 5 in his last 9 games... tough to bench that. maybe i'll bench elmander instead or just keep vdv on the bench...decisions decisions...

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        1. gatzi
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          14 years, 11 months ago

          The 1st rule of FPL - Don't bench Carroll

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          1. Dago
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            bench Bale instead and take a gamble on VDV if he doesnt play Bale will anyway for you.

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    2. seattlechelsea
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      14 years, 11 months ago

      You cant bench Carroll

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  4. Tonito
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    14 years, 11 months ago

    ok, i fixed my link! (i think) lets try again. just downgraded cashley to Rafael and upgaded Etherington to Nani.
    what do guys think?

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  5. Screaming Midget
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    14 years, 11 months ago

    Holy See (from prev page). I've seen Drogba's record vs Arsenal and fancy him to score at least 1 goal.

    I think I'll just keep Torres and hope Nani will cover me in United's attack.

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    1. Akers
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      I fancy Arsenal.

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      1. denial
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        +1

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      2. Christina.
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        Merry Xmas Akers.

        It's my first Xmas with FFS(only joined in later Jan 2010 for first time)

        Cheers

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        1. Akers
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          14 years, 11 months ago

          Cheers inalize, Merry Christmas to you too.

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    2. Christina.
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      I need Drogba & nasri to go crazy. Im playing a fellow Saffer(ranked in top 5k in world) in h2h and he has ACole and no Drogba/Nasri(yet)

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    3. Bob.
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      Yeah and Arsenals defence isnt exactly great this season either ? Im defo keeping Drog anyway there will be goals in that game.. plenty of them!

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    4. Holy See
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      Think Drogba had a reasonable record against alot of teams he's played recently, doesn't count for much when he's hoplessly out of sorts tho. Still, Lamps return might help him get amongst the goals again. Malouda will profit more from it tho imo. Drogba looks lethargic, like a drunk who's fallen into a ditch, struggling to pull himself out of it.

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      1. Screaming Midget
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        But you only have to look at Chelsea's fixtures after Arsenal to appreciate that keeping him isn't such a bad idea.

        I'll keep both Malouda & Drogba probably and have a rethink at WC time.

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        1. Holy See
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          Yip, completely agree fixtures are very favourable. Hope he does it for ya KC.

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        2. Bob.
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          +1

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  6. Bosko
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    Merry Christmas all.

    Quick one on whether I have my subs right, think I'm going to hold off on transfers:

    Foster (Krul)

    Cahill / Rafael / Samba / Coleman (Konchesky)

    Nani (c) / Jarvis / MGP / Nasri (Brunt)

    Tevez / Torres (Bent)

    Suggestions appreciated!..

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    1. reply fail
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      14 years, 11 months ago

      Never bench Bent (I just learned). I think Jarvis is still a doubt to play.

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  7. MA
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    Probably been discussed lots - whats the latest on liverpool blackpool?

    Any indications?

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    1. Gargamel
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      • 16 Years
      14 years, 11 months ago

      Very likely to go ahead, odds are 4/1 that one game will be postponed this weekend.

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      1. Akers
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        14 years, 11 months ago

        Have they brought something in to thaw the pitch?

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        1. Gargamel
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          I don't know Akers, just thought the bookies would be a good place to look for info about that as they have probably tried to estimate the chances.

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          1. Bosko
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            I'm surprised they take bets for game postponements when so many people can influence the decision. Interesting one though

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            1. Gargamel
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              14 years, 11 months ago

              Right I will have to correct myself on this one, I'm sorry:

              YESTERDAY the odds were 4/1 that one game would be postponed this weekend.

              Today Paddy Power have removed that market.

              Make of that what you want.

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              1. Christina.
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                14 years, 11 months ago

                I asked the Q yesterday but had no response - I beleive the NewC rugby game has been cancelled for Boxing day.

                Surely this is not a good sign for the footy or am I missing something?

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                1. Dago
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                  14 years, 11 months ago

                  different pitch is that not kingston park.

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                  1. Christina.
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                    14 years, 11 months ago

                    Dunno, Im in Cape Town but was just thinking weather should be same in the area?

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    2. Akers
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      I'm struggling to see how it can go ahead. We'll see.

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      1. gatzi
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        14 years, 11 months ago

        Get some money on it

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      2. The Bandit
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        I live 24 miles away, it hasn't risen above freezing for days and -7 predicted tonight. Forget it.

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        1. gatzi
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          Will Charlie Adam be the must have player?

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          1. gatzi
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            Spec me 3 good Blackpool players.......:)

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            1. Dago
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              varney

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          2. Christina.
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            Adam/varney/Gilks as backup keeper?

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            1. Screaming Midget
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              I wouldn't have Adam or Varney as back up keepers there are better out there.

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              1. Dago
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                neither would I, but they are the better options on the Blackpool front.

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              2. Christina.
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                14 years, 11 months ago

                Apology - I meant Adam & Varney as mid/striker and Gilks as the no 2 keeper in your team for gw 24.

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                1. Screaming Midget
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                  14 years, 11 months ago

                  I know was just kidding. Assumed you'd have realised 🙂

                  But agree with those 2 picks. There will be some interesting transfers approaching DGWs for sure.

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                  1. Christina.
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                    14 years, 11 months ago

                    Just noticed that Gilks is inj and Kingson has been playing!

                    cheers

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                  2. Horizontal
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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                    14 years, 11 months ago

                    Judging by Adams' price about to drop again combined with BPs lack of undersoil heating and his one game suspension, I reckon he will be a bargain by the time the DGW comes around.

                    I reckon he eats bonus points for fun. 🙂

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                  3. FPL Daniel
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                    I hope is off.

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  8. Christina.
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    General consensus out there on next WC?

    Playing it in 2 week break between gw 22-23 to maximize price increases or keeping it for gw 24 for the doubles?

    ManU/Livpool/BP have Ok-ish games leading up to gw 24 so I feel I can get their players in over next couple of weeks anyway.

    Maybe play WC during 2 week break rather?

    Ideas?

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    1. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      14 years, 11 months ago

      If you want DGW players there are more in GW27 I think?

      I think I will hold it as long as possible for injury pile ups.

      Caution with Blackpool DGW players. Holloway changed the whole team recently for games in close proximity and may do so again.

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  9. Jordan.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 11 months ago

    sambas gotta go ,injured/unhappy ,fancy anyone of four
    dawson ...crap spurs defence but 5.1 looks a bargain
    ferreira...looked a good thing for a few starts
    bosingwa...prob first choice rb but back from inj again
    raphael...could be permanent rb ,5.6 man utd def bargain
    really stuck what do you think guys?

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    1. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
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      Rafael out of that list.

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      1. Jordan.
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        yeah me too cheers dana

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        1. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          Me too I think mate as need to get rid of P Jones.

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  10. Jordan.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    whats the overweight ,alcoholic ,transvestite hoping for this xmas???

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    1. Jordan.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      eat ,drink and be mary boom boom.

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      1. Dago
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        -1

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  11. The Pooer
      14 years, 11 months ago

      Marning all,

      Brunt worth keeping? If not who to bring in? I have 0.9 in the bank + nani, nasri, Albrighton, MGP as other midfielders.

      Sensible call N'Zog or maybe even Nolan?

      Cheers.

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