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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. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    • 16 Years
    15 years, 3 months ago

    Alot of question recently about VDV & protection. Here are my views.

    VDV was over 100% when his protection ended meaning he needs at least 200% to rise. Sometime in the next 3 days seems the time for a rise.

    Here is a link to explain price changes better.

    http://www.fiso.co.uk/forum/crack-the-code-2010-11-the-fiso-guide-to-fpl-price-changes-t77216.html

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  2. Irish Madridista ⭐
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 3 months ago

    am i mad to bench carroll??

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    1. Christina.
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 3 months ago

      Slow down on the transfers buddy. You have done 3 allready so I'm not sure how your team looks, but I can't see how you can bench him if you still have Torres, who probably wont plat this week.

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      1. Christina.
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 3 months ago

        *play

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    2. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 3 months ago

      Risky, but make him your first sub if you do, as Torres game may get called off.

      I'm considering a move that most people would consider equally mad. Hart to Van der Saar.

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      1. Christina.
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 3 months ago

        Nice, loading up on gw24 keeper.

        Really going to be tough avoiding Liverpool players like SG/Torres over the next 7 weeks.

        How everyone is going to fit into my team I don't know.

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        1. Nomar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 3 months ago

          Gerrard is interesting, but I think a tad expensive for me.

          I also like Utd's fixtures over next 6 weeks and VdS is definitely not going to be rotated (unlike Rafael).

          I have Kolarov and doubling up on Citeh defence hasn't been such a great idea lately so spreading the wealth with VdS seems to be the best option for Man Utd defence.

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  3. Anti-Ipswich
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 3 months ago

    It's funny. You Poms probably want to get out of the snow and cold. But I wanna get out of Australia. After having a cold Christmas last year in London, I don't even feel like Christmas is coming and it's Christmas Eve.

    At least our cricket team is better.

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    1. Mikinoz
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 3 months ago

      Tell me about it. Been here 5 years now, and Christmas in Oz is just wrong. Mind you I'd rather spend Cristmas day relaxing in the pool, than huddled roud the fire trying to keep warm.

      Your Cricket team is better than what exactly?.

      Better than they were in the last 2 tests?

      Better than England?

      We shall see how well you have doctored the wicket in Melbourne.

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      1. Anti-Ipswich
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 3 months ago

        I had this same argument with some guy at the Victoria Market from the Barmy Army. You guys really can't call yourselves England. You've got a lot of South Africans. You've got something closer to a World XI than an English XI. Except your not the best in the world.

        Doctored? You read the Daily Telegraph too much.

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        1. Mikinoz
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 3 months ago

          Do you honestly believe that England going from something like 1100/7 in consecutive innings to <300 for 20 had nothing to do with the wicket?

          I'm almost with you on the South Africa thing, excpet you sjhouldn;t confuse being born in south Africa with being South African.

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          1. Anti-Ipswich
            • 15 Years
            15 years, 3 months ago

            But pitches are different around the world. We like our pitches that carry through to the keeper. You guys keep a nippy pitch in England. But the Indians and Pakistanis, they ALWAYS doctor the pitch for themselves. That's something we can agree on

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          2. TorresMagic™
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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            • 16 Years
            15 years, 3 months ago

            Both teams played on that pitch. Johnson and Harris turned up the heat. The Perth pitch has always been trouble for England.

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          3. Get up ya bum
            • 16 Years
            15 years, 3 months ago

            Mate England fell apart which was always going to happen, a matter of when not if. These ashes seem more about which team will crumble and throw it away first as neither sides can sustain any sort momentum atm.

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          4. TorresMagic™
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            • 16 Years
            15 years, 3 months ago

            Pretty sure England weren't complaining about the pitch after bowling Australia out on Day 1 and being 0/78 before the big collapse.

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  4. Bojaninho
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 3 months ago

    nasri>vdv..? madness or cleaver..

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    1. Bojaninho
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 3 months ago

      cleaver ?? clever even

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    2. Anti-Ipswich
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 3 months ago

      That's not the worst idea. With Cesc back, Nasri won't be so prominent. But VDV might not play every game over the Xmas period.

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      1. Bojaninho
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 3 months ago

        theres a slight hamstring crowd over vdv...do u think spurs can deal without him playing is the question..
        i was thinking since we have cfc, then 2 away games and fabs back who i will be getting in the next 2 weeks anyway.

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        1. Anti-Ipswich
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 3 months ago

          I'd do it next week. Not this week. You'd want Arsenal coverage from GW 22 though. They've got 5 home games in 6 or 7 games.

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          1. stilicho
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            • 15 Years
            15 years, 3 months ago

            Why next week? If you do it this week you'll get 2 out of 3 games most likely, next week you'll probably get 1 out of 2. If you're worried about rest then this week is the week to get him cos he's just had plenty of rest.

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  5. Anti-Ipswich
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 3 months ago

    I've been playing around with my team for the last 20 minutes and it's doing my head in. Team right now is:

    Krul (Carson)
    Ferdinand Kolarov Samba (Gohouri Bardsley)
    Cesc Nani Bale Albrighton (Adam)
    Tevez Drogba Piquionne

    These are the trades that I've been playing around with my team: Krul->VDS or Reina, Ferdinand->Rafael (or someone else if VDS is in), Bale->VDV, Cesc->Gerrard, Piquionne->Odemwingie, Tevez or Drog->Torres.

    Can someone unscramble through my thoughts and give me a little feedback? It kills you doing this sort of thing but it's so addictive. Go figure

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    1. Bojaninho
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 3 months ago

      piquionne would be my first port of call, any cash?

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    2. Anti-Ipswich
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 3 months ago

      1.8 cash in bank. But I want Liverpool coverage from next week. Their fixtures are just too good.

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  6. ardhi
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 3 months ago

    Need advices..
    I'm considering bring in Rafael for one of my Liverpool defender.
    So who's gonna transfered out, Kyrgiakos or Konchesky?
    Thanks.

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    1. eazylikeabc
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 3 months ago

      agger comin back in2 the team so prolly konchesky

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    2. Coot
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 3 months ago

      Get rid of the Greek because of Aggers return

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  7. eazylikeabc
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 3 months ago

    whuz gud & poppin scouters...1st time postin

    dann>rafael da silva or
    kuyt >nani

    after upgradin balotelli 2 tevez

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    1. Marlon King
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 3 months ago

      I'm hideously drunk so follow my advice.
      I'm unconvinced by Rafael, not as a player, but as a fantasy prospect. there is always the rotation risk and he is too expensive (for a defender) for that. second transfer is good I guess, Liverpool players are fairly unpredictable. be easier if you linked your team etc.
      Definitely upgrade Balotelli. Despite his obvious talent, the guys an idiot.

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    2. Darth Wenger
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 3 months ago

      First one

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  8. PanTanti
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 3 months ago

    my team:
    Hart (Mignolet)
    Kolarov Samba Alcaraz Vidic (Baines)
    N'zogbia Nani Bale Yaya Toure (Jarvis)
    Rooney Carroll (Bent)

    any transfer suggestions?

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    1. Marlon King
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 3 months ago

      Wait till last minute, weather could easily play a part. Long term your defence looks hideously expensive. Downgrade there and upgrade Bale to Vdv when fit. I think your front 8 needs a bit of work and I'm in no position to work out what to do. These two post are my good deeds for the day. If anyone notices, help me out when I'm crying for advice on boxing day morning..

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    2. Bojaninho
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 3 months ago

      id play bent ahead of alcaraz

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  9. Mr Smith
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 3 months ago

    Morning campers, got a few early mornng FF thoughts floating around today. Realtor this week:

    Foster, (Krul)
    Kyriakos, Coleman, Rafael, (Jara), (Kolarov)
    Nani, Pederson, N'Zogbia, Cahill, (Nasri)
    Drogba, Carroll, Tevez

    Have 2 free transfers and kore money than I wish to have sitting in the bank. Was thinking of doing:

    Nasri -> VDV then dropping N'Zogbia to the bench instead. Good idea?

    Also anyone thinking of playing Kolarov instead of Rafael?

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    1. Marlon King
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 3 months ago

      Tough call. I personally think Kolorov is going to hammer it eventually with some attacking bonus' but who knows. I think Liverpools gane will be off so that should make it easier for you. Plus. even if it wasn't. I'd bench Greek Spelling mistake over Kolorov..
      wait a week for Vdv maybe? Havent Wigan got a reasonably good game? I havent checked. Maybe change kyriagos as I think Skrtl(sp) is back which will affect him. Enjoy this essay.

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  10. Anti-Ipswich
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 3 months ago

    Just a little thought for you guys to ponder this morning.

    This will be the first time VDV has ever had to play a season where he doesn't get a Christmas break. He would find it extremely hard to do 3 games before new years and a lot of games after January. His body will probably break down just after New Years. Same can be said for Chamakh, Dembele, Odemwingie etc.

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    1. Marlon King
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 3 months ago

      good point. I have Cahill so I just saw him as the obvious choice once he went off to asia. Will bear this in mind..

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      1. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 3 months ago

        I'd get VdV in by next weekend though. I imagine he will definitely play the home games and he has 2 of them in a row after boxing day.

        I think he strikes me as the sort of player who wants to play every week anyway and he's not played for a month, so I don't know about him being rested or breaking down over this period, to a honest with you.

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        1. stilicho
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          • 15 Years
          15 years, 3 months ago

          I don't understand the argument that if VdV is going to be rested then it's best to get him next week, surely it's better to get him this week then you get 2 out of 3 games rather that 1 out of 2, and that's IF he's rested which I'm not convinced he will be.

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          1. stilicho
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            • 15 Years
            15 years, 3 months ago

            Why would he be rested for the Villa game? One of the home games more likey...

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  11. Mr Smith
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 3 months ago

    Thanks for the reply, yes the zog is away to wolves and IMO due a big game but wigan are pretty attrocious. If I get VDV in before the inevitable price rise then
    It leaves me just enough in the bank to bring lampard in for Cahill should lamps show any form whatsoever. Have been waiting, like most on here, for one of the big players to show some of last seasons form so maybe lamps is that player? Of course any plans I have had this season any longer than 1 GW have all changed for one reason or another so Iay just batten down the hatches and see what happens.

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  12. qstormheavyrain
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 3 months ago

    RMT (my wu card team)

    kirkland v der sar

    sagna (c) bramble g neville (ferdinand,

    obertan tiote ramires bale (kuyt)

    tevez w rooney(vc) crouch

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    1. Switchfoot4
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 3 months ago

      are you serious?

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      1. qstormheavyrain
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 3 months ago

        my wild ugly card team!!..cnt get uglier thn tht!!

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        1. Switchfoot4
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 3 months ago

          agreed, thank fk for that

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      2. pompeyfan
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 3 months ago

        Of course not serious, too many Man Utd players for a start!

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  13. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 3 months ago

    Thoughts on transfer for this week? Squad is:

    Foster, Jaask
    Kolarov, Coleman, Bardsley, Jara, Foley
    Fabs, Nani, Nasri, N'Zog, Etherington
    Drogs, Tevez, Elmander
    0.2m in the bank

    Thinking about either
    a) Nasri -> VDV
    b) Fabs -> VDV

    Agree? Any better options? Thanks

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    1. Switchfoot4
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 3 months ago

      So you've had Fabs since GW 10 and now he is fit you are going to transfer him out WTF!!!!!!!!

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    2. pompeyfan
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 3 months ago

      I would do Nasri to VDV

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      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 3 months ago

        Thinking either that or just leave it this week and then next week do Fabs & Elmander -> VDV and RVP/Defoe

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  14. Jimjam
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 3 months ago

    who to get in as a short term midfield option - Cahill, Yaya or MGP?

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    1. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 3 months ago

      MGP

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    2. Lucky_2010
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 3 months ago

      yaya ..

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  15. nanananasri
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 3 months ago

    Hi,

    I'm new here, loving the site.

    I like to think I know this fantasy game inside out but learnt loads already just being a voyeur 😉

    Hope I can bring some banter and knowledge to the table!

    One question; how do I link my team?

    Ta!

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    1. Bojaninho
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 3 months ago

      faqs

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  16. js8848
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 3 months ago

    My team is below, but I'm thinking that I'll take out Malouda and Fabianski and bring in VdV and Cech/Van der Saar.

    Fabianski (Carson)
    Kolarov Samba Coleman (Konchesky, Jara)
    Malouda Nasri Nani Pedersen (Brunt)
    Carroll Drogba Tevez

    What do you think? Cheers

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    1. FPLord
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 3 months ago

      I'd just do the Fabiansky one. If you are not confident in playing Malouda this week then bench him and play Brunt. I'd keep him for the next nice home fixtures though.

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  17. matiakez
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 3 months ago

    Hi Guys

    what to do you reckon to these transfers:

    either

    ethrington out and Dempsey in
    or
    Arshavin out and Nani in

    Then possibly collocinni out for either Distin, Kolorov or Hangeland

    or i could bring in both Nani and Baines?

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    1. jimnastics
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 3 months ago

      I'd hate to not have Nani this week, against a Sunderland team potentially missing 8 of their first XI players. I'd definitely do the Nani transfer if I was you.

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  18. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 3 months ago

    N'Zog or Etherington this week?

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    1. matiakez
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 3 months ago

      its probably a 50/50 call that one...

      If Stoke do respond frmo the defeat at Blackpool you'd expect Etherington to be involved.

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  19. jonsini10
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 3 months ago

    help much appreciated..

    al habsi (foster)
    konch kolarov cahill jones (DCollins)
    Etheringtn Nasri Nani (Morison Adam)
    Caroll Tevez Drog

    7.3m in the bank

    So many transfers to be made, thinking

    a)Ferd in for Jones
    b)VDV in for Morrison

    Any thoughts?

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  20. Serenity Now
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 3 months ago

    Hart
    Samba Konchesky Coleman
    Cahill Nasri Nani (c) Lee
    Carroll Drogba Tevez

    Carson
    N'Zogbia
    Dann
    Simpson

    1.8m in the bank and 2 free transfers, any advice?

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  21. Gargamel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 3 months ago

    So my whole family have had a stomach disease and all my friends and girlfriend left town to be with their families.

    Christmas eve all alone then for poor Gargamel.

    Merry Christmas.

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    1. louie1
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 3 months ago

      merry christmas garg - i have been suffering from a man flu stomach bug combo

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      1. Gargamel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 3 months ago

        Hey louie.

        At least now I will have a lot of time to look at your wildcard post. Although I suppose the new double gameweeks might have changed the situation quite a lot.

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      2. Gargamel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 3 months ago

        Oh and shame about you being sick. Still sick or are you ok now?

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        1. louie1
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 3 months ago

          Im on the mend thanks (hope the same to you). I think the dgwks just reinforce my intended plan, see what you think. There is also the option to use the two wildcards aggressively, but I don't think that's a good one...

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    2. jimnastics
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 3 months ago

      Stomach disease?? You mean like a stomach bug? Plenty of that stuff going round, I've stayed away from all my nieces and nephews this last week for fear of catching something for Christmas... feel fine today touch wood.

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      1. Gargamel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah a stomach bug. Hope you stay free of it.

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        1. PAVLYUCHENKOSAURUS
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 3 months ago

          That's great news!... Now there's no one to turn the football off in order to watch 'Jingle all the way' !!

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          1. Gargamel
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            15 years, 3 months ago

            🙂

            Not much football on TV on Christmas day though, and by boxing day they will all be good again and then I will have to see them then and miss all the football.

            It's a no-win situation.

            I'll just sit here all day dishing out fantasy advice for the other poor souls with no friends or family.

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            1. PAVLYUCHENKOSAURUS
              • 15 Years
              15 years, 3 months ago

              Ha! Poor souls like myself below perhaps? Atleast you like decent music from your pic... Alone with the ipod perhaps?!

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              1. Gargamel
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 16 Years
                15 years, 3 months ago

                I bet you'll be gone to enjoy the good life before I can type Pavlyuchenkosaurus.

                Yeah I guess that will be it. I'll even go as far as turning the speakers on. Yeah I know, wild and crazy - that's me.

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                1. Horizontal
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 15 Years
                  15 years, 3 months ago

                  Hey, Garg.

                  Why not tell your friends and family that you are down with a virus to dissuade them from messing up your boxing day footy viewing pleasure?

                  Just an idea.....

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                  1. Gargamel
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 16 Years
                    15 years, 3 months ago

                    Haha Horizontal.

                    Great idea, might do that!

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  22. SkyBlueArmy
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 3 months ago

    Hey all, been playing around with my team for last 2 days and can't decide what to do. Team right now is:

    Hart (Carson)
    Baines Kolarov Konch (Ivan, Dann)
    Nani MGP N'Zog Cahill (Nasri)
    Tevez Carroll K Davies

    Have 2 frees and want to start getting MUN players in for DGW and clean sheet potential so thinking Rafael and need to get Cahill out in a couple of weeks time. Don't want to lose a free but really notcsure what to do forth best!

    Help please!!!

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    1. Bob.
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 3 months ago

      maybe get Ivan out for Rafeal if you really want to get MUN players.. or Hart for VDS as you already have kolarov for Man city defensive cover. Also think about getting rid of K Davies as Boltons fixtures arent great after this gw.. maybe for Welbeck ?

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      1. SkyBlueArmy
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah, had been thinking that last one, which frees up some cash too. Will do after this GW though I think. Can't decide which def to take out. Ivan's a good call but like having Chelsea cover just in case and their fixtures improve.

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        1. Bob.
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 3 months ago

          Yeah I will be doing the same with Elmander.. Sunderland have some juicy home fixtures! Well... you have to get rid of someone!! I had the same problem when getting in Kolarov.. had to get rid of one of my defenders but didnt want to sell Rio or Konch or Baines so just got rid of one of my cheapies... but you already have a very expensive defence!

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          1. SkyBlueArmy
            • 16 Years
            15 years, 3 months ago

            Exactly Dann's the best to go but there is more than enough money invested in my defence already! Not my usual game plan so feels uncomfortable! Has been good value there though with expensive forwards and miss failing. Favouring Ivan I think at mo but VDS for Hart could be a good shout instead.

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    2. Gargamel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 3 months ago

      Great team. Anything in the bank?

      I'd seriously consider saving both free transfers otherwise. No need to fix what is not broken.

      I've done 0 transfers when having 2 frees several times this season, it's not the end of the world.

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      1. Bob.
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah the 0 transfers thing is what im doing too because I am not sure at all what transfers i want to make this wk whereas next week I know will want to make 2 anyway, lots of teams with 2 home games! So it makes sense 🙂

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        1. Christina.
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 3 months ago

          Bob/Gargamel - I will keep you guys company until the family arrives.

          Im also considering doing 0 transfer. Reason being I'm not sure I want to bench NZogbia vs Wolves. Eventhough it's away, I have a good feeling about him this week.

          VDV is the flavour of the week it seems and he is bound to rise in the next day or two. Worth getting him? I've never had him in my team this season.

          The double gw's in week 24 is confusing me even more Spurs are playing Newc(a)that week,while SG/Adam/Nzog/Nani/fabregas/Arteta all have juicy games where they may score much more than him.

          Ideas?

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          1. SkyBlueArmy
            • 16 Years
            15 years, 3 months ago

            I fancy N'Zog vs Wolves too. VDV I've considered too, but I can see Arry resting him or limiting his match time with so many games in so few days, especially for a DGW.

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          2. Bob.
            • 15 Years
            15 years, 3 months ago

            Yeah Wolves defence isnt great and nzog is due a big one!! Although you never know with Wigan.. but it doesnt really matter what team nzogbia is playing for he could still smash in a few!!

            With regard to VdV there is no way I am getting him in anytime soon.. I will wait until the xmas period is over and probably get him in for the WC.. however he is a must have until the end of the season!! But too many games at once at the moment and Arry is not stupid he wont overplay him he doesnt want another injury.

            Its hard to think of anyone else tho... You are going to have to dump Cahill soon ?

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            1. Christina.
              • 16 Years
              15 years, 3 months ago

              Bob - Cahill needs to go soon. Ive realised the last couple of days by reading FFS, that it's no use to have a attacking front 8 and then not being sure who to bench. I hate big points on the bench.

              It's amazing how many teams have Fabregas AND Nasri! Camsy always says you need to have a cheap midfielder(I have Ferguson) and Im seeing the light!

              So, what im trying to say is that im prob going to dump Cahill very soon, even next week prior to him leaving and then hanging on to Ferguson as my cheap midfielder instead of doing Ferg -->VDV and then not knowing who to bench.

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              1. Bob.
                • 15 Years
                15 years, 3 months ago

                yeah thats true.. im sticking with Nasri personally.. Fabregas just keeps getting injured and Nasri is on wonderful form! Hoping that that move pays off because alot of people are getting rid of Nasri and i am not sure why!

                Well my original plan was to play 3-5-2 and have 5 good mids and one strong forward and rotate the second forward.. I think I am going to stick wit that and if I need to drop a mid have 4 good defenders and possibility to play 3 attackers too. Going to stick with this plan and rotate Carrol and Welbeck after this Gw until WC.

                Good luck anyhow 🙂

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                1. Christina.
                  • 16 Years
                  15 years, 3 months ago

                  Good idea. Welbeck/Odemwingie rotate well with Carroll. Not that you would want to bench Carroll!

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                  1. Bob.
                    • 15 Years
                    15 years, 3 months ago

                    yeah true!! But I am benching him this GW ! In the hope Man City do keep a cs, hope it doesnt backfire! Dont see who else I could drop to bench personally

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          3. Gargamel
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            15 years, 3 months ago

            I won't personally start planning for the doubles just yet. If you can get players in who have good fixtures AND doubles then fine, but getting people in now just for the doubles is no good imo.

            I think VDS might be all right, but I would probably rather go with Rafael if I wanted a cheapish United defender.

            If your link is right you do have P Jones though. You'll have to get rid of him sooner or later.

            Oh, and N'Zog is good for this week.

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            1. Bob.
              • 15 Years
              15 years, 3 months ago

              yeah sure we have the wildcard before the DGWs start so then we can throw them players in if we really want them?

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            2. Christina.
              • 16 Years
              15 years, 3 months ago

              Gargamel - yes PJones needs to go next week. Most likely for Bardsley.

              Im still "stuck" with Zorba the Greek as well. Bad transfer.

              I agree on the doubles. Not planning for them yet, just thinking Liverpools(Gerrard/Torres) fixtures suddenly has come a lot better with gw 24 being a double. 5/7 at home!

              Thing with VDV is he has not played for a while and is returning form inj. Talk is he might be rested over the Festive Season.

              There are just so many midfielders I want for gw24, that I cant see how he will make my side.

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      2. SkyBlueArmy
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 3 months ago

        Yes 1.2 in bank. No point in breaking a good team like you say, which is prob why I'm struggling so much.

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  23. PAVLYUCHENKOSAURUS
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 3 months ago

    Struggling - AGAIN!! - with who to bench from my back 5. I'm not posting the rest of my team as I'm confident of my decision and don't want confusion.

    So, out of these 5, which 2 to bench please?

    Vidic (NO WAY JOSE!), Coleman, Cashley, Rafael, Foley.

    Thanks in advance!

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    1. Gargamel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 3 months ago

      Great nickname and merry christmas.

      Has to be Cashley and Foley on the bench, 100%

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    2. SkyBlueArmy
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 3 months ago

      Foley and either Cashley or Coleman. Prob Cashley....

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      1. PAVLYUCHENKOSAURUS
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 3 months ago

        Confident answers, that what I wanted! Cheers guys! Enjoy some well deserved time off!!

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        1. SkyBlueArmy
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 3 months ago

          Thanks - time off off from work but not FF! have a good'un.

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  24. Tonito
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 3 months ago

    Guys what do you think of my team. Just downgraded a. Cole to Rafael and upgraded etherigton to nani. See my link (I think it should work)

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    1. Gargamel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 3 months ago

      Doesn't work, that link goes to some geezer with Greening in his side.

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  25. Connor's Calling
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 3 months ago

    Hi Guys, thinking of:
    Nasri to Van De Vaart this week and then playing:
    Robinson
    Knight Coleman Kolorov
    Fabregas VdV Nani(c) Nzogbia
    Carroll Tevez Drogba
    Subs: Foster, Yaya, Konchesky, Simpson

    That all look ok? (or should i play yaya over Nzog...or even keep both nasri and cesc?)
    Cheers

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  26. gatzi
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 3 months ago

    Who would you play from these two?

    Foley (WIG)
    Kolorov (new)

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    1. Bob.
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 3 months ago

      is that a trick question ?

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      1. gatzi
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 3 months ago

        I don't get it 🙁

        No trick, I can't decide and normally someone says somthing which makes alot of sense and it makes my mind up

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        1. SkyBlueArmy
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 3 months ago

          Kolarov far more potential for a cleanie, and attacking threat too.

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        2. Bob.
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 3 months ago

          Kolarov is your answer.. I would play Kolarov every single game.. Wolves dont keep clean sheets

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  27. reply fail
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 3 months ago

    Hi guys, I'm pretty happy with my team but could use some advice on who to bench. I have 1 free transfer this week and just 0.2M in the bank.

    Foster (Hart)
    Baines Foley Vidic (Onuoha Williamson)
    Etherington Nani MGP(c) Nasri (N'Zogbia)
    Tevez Carroll Bent

    At the moment N'Zogbia is my biggest doubt to bench or not but I changed back and forth 200 times (with Etherington, Bent and Nasri).

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    1. Christina.
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 3 months ago

      Play NZogbia and bench Ethers. No doubt in my mind. Also play Bent(Never bench him!) and Nasri.

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      1. reply fail
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks! Now I have to stop reading all the posts regarding Etherington...

        Merry Christmas everyone!

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  28. matiakez
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 3 months ago

    Who to bench out of Ashley Cole, Gary Cahill, Samba and Konchesky?

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    1. ManofKent
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 3 months ago

      Konchesky - game least likely to go ahead, and if it does Blackpool will score

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  29. Granville
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 3 months ago

    LOL

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lP0CmEA6PA&feature=related

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    1. SkyBlueArmy
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 3 months ago

      +1

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  30. Screaming Midget
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 3 months ago

    I have a feeling Rooney is going to rip it up against Sunderland.

    I have Torres Drogba Carroll, but if I did Torres > Rooney I'd want Torres back next week. Looks like I'll have to hope Nani gets in on the action to as (c) him.

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    1. Holy See
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 3 months ago

      Why not do Drogba - Rooney?

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    2. Gargamel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 3 months ago

      Be wary of that feeling though.

      It's one that everybody has from time to time, but truth is that he's not ripped it up since March now.

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