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The ScoutCast – Episode 53 – Through the Keyhole

11 August 2011 1904 comments
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From MI6 to the CIA, never has there been such rigid protection of confidential information than that surrounding Mark’s initial Fantasy squad. So, when super-secret agent himself joined me in the studio for our first podcast of the season, I was resigned to getting thrown the odd teasing titbit but little else.

However, it was to my very great surprise that he’d gone and left the proverbial back door open, there, “live” on air, he handed me a laptop giving me open access to his team on screen right in front of me. Since I was already in the house, he reluctantly decided to show me around.

An unexpected twist to our first podcast of the season and, dare I say it, a rare privilege for the listener.

Listen in and feel free to disagree.

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  1. Hybrid.power
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    Oh God, I can smell the new season!

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  2. Seanigula
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    awesome....the sweet Barry White-like voices of Mark and Granville

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  3. pieces
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    I said i would not this season….. but Okaaaay I have finally caved in to the pressure with 3 days to go!!! Please RMT and abuse to your hearts content 😀
    Ruddy Given
    Enrique Alex Kompany Simpson Gabbidon
    Malouda Yaya N’zog O’hara Moses
    Zamora Carroll RVP/Rooney depending on RVP fitness

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    1. Hybrid.power
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      Shocking.

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      1. pieces
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        I love you too *in a squeaky high pitched MJ voice* 😀

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        1. Hybrid.power
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          Blushes...

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    2. pieces
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      1 reply I am so pleased I caved 🙁

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  4. ToonTom
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    Get in! Love the podcast!

    Football weekly and FFS back on the same day....I can feel the footy......

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  5. Gunnerbhoy
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    Hello Pips

    Cast your votes please:

    A) Ramsay + DJ Campbell
    or
    B) Taraabt + A Johnson

    Cheers, really can't decide

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    1. Mowgli
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      B
      Fixtures are better, plus I reckon AJ will do quite well

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      1. Seamus-Eile
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        I agree

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      2. Gunnerbhoy
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        Cheers

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  6. njfsdkffslkf
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    Nice one.

    Would love to know pre start week 1 if their will be a double week 4.

    Makes a lot of difference re planned transfers

    anyone know how long it needs to be planned in advance?

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    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
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      Well, lets assume as long as possible for them to sort out Tottenham and the whole situation first

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    2. TheHazard
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      England friendly to rearrange, too, which could take precedence.

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      1. njfsdkffslkf
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        Thats gone by the wayside. No fifa dates are re arranged that ive ever heard off.

        Will just be added way down the line for a normal friendly fixture if so

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      2. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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        Friendlies get abandoned completely, not postponed.

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        1. huntingbears
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          they said they are going to rearrange it

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  7. HuttonDressedasLahm
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    PODCAST!!!!

    The wife will be happy!!

    Not sure if's been mentioned as I only just came online line but a quote from Cameron...
    However, Prime Minister David Cameron told parliament the other London matches - QPR v Bolton Wanderers and Fulham v Aston Villa - could be given early kick-off times.

    "As I understand it, subsequent to that, it's been decided that the Tottenham game against Everton should be postponed but as I understand it the intention is that other games in London, the start of the Premier League season, should go ahead but perhaps starting earlier in the day.

    So we may get line-ups befroe the deadline??

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    1. ToonTom
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      I wondered that...or they could move the deadline?

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  8. Fray Bentos
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    any word at all on RVP?

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    1. Churchill
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      Nothing on the official webiste.

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    2. ToonTom
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      Atm I have Drogs and 1.5 in bank, RVP comes back in once he starts again...

      Just in case you were wondering 😉

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  9. Demí
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    Yay, a podcast!!

    http://chzgifs.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/everyday-im-shuffling.gif

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    1. @ImpressiveTackl
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      😆 what is this Demi?

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      1. Demí
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        Gif to express my delight at the unveiling of the new Podcast. Taken from this song:

        http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQ6zr6kCPj8

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  10. applebonkers
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    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zS1cLOIxsQ8#t=14s

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  11. HuttonDressedasLahm
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    Anyone else worried by the Monday night game for City, it may be harder to police due to the evening kick off, making me worried about having any City players?!

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    1. Hybrid.power
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      I wasn't until you mentioned it. Why did you do that?

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      1. ToonTom
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        haha, we should know if there is a risk over the next 2 nights....after that any game could be a risk if it can erupt anywhere at any time...

        I can feel so many potential lessons coming from this when school gets back!

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        1. HuttonDressedasLahm
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          Much more chance of trouble at night rather than 3pm.

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          1. ToonTom
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            True, but you simply cannot know with things as they are, was my point. All you can know is if it is kicking off Friday night....

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    2. LT10
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      That's a great point. Any trouble in Manchester over the weekend and that game would surely be postponed.

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  12. J0E
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    Excellent...will listen to this while walking Arthur (the dog) tomorrow morning. Usually takes around 40 mins. Perfect.

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    1. ToonTom
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      That story would be funnier/darker if he wasnt your dog...

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      1. J0E
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        Arthur is also the name of my butler. I 'walk' him as well from time to time...never while listening to the FFS podcast though.

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        1. ToonTom
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          Very civilised, you shouldnt need to be amused by the podcast anyway, Arthur should see to that....

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    2. Twisted Saltergater
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      Don't let him go wondering off, Jonty 😉

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  13. ImTheDude
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    Just started listening. Y'all talk funny.

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  14. Jaunty Jonty
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    Oops posted this second to last on the last post!...

    Ahoy hoy, I’m off on holiday in a bit so need to sort the team out now! Any advice on the below?

    Given (Al-Habsi)
    Cole, Kompany, Enrique, Briggs, Gabbidon
    Nani, Taarabt, N’Zogbia, Moses, Barton
    Bent, RVP, Zamora

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    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
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      Not only is RVP a doubt but so is the whole team due to injury and I'm guessing motivation. Im steering clear for a bit

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      1. Jaunty Jonty
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        Rooney instead then?

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    2. J0E
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      my jaunty partner in Jontyness...have a good holiday.

      Meanwhile I like the team...although massive question mark over Barton..maybe consider another good 6m punt...Ohara, Walters or Sinclair spring to mind.

      I think Briggs is a big doubt to get games reglarly...consider another 4m that will actually play - Simpson at newcastle perhaps.

      also be aware that Enrique will probably not play this weekend.

      other than that...it's tickety boo.

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      1. J0E
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        Also there is a doubt over RVP - i'd go for the safety of that giant potatoey roonster instead if I were you and heading off to warming climates.

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      2. Jaunty Jonty
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        Best of luck Jonty, The titanic clash of Jontyville may just occur this year...

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        1. J0E
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          When that happens there'll be dancing in the streets of Jontyville whoever wins.

          Best of luck too.

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  15. Jinswick
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    a) Cole & Kompany, or
    b) Lescott & Ivanovic

    I know a) is completely nailed on starters each week, but I’d say b) is 95% to both start each week and they are considerably more attacking….

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  16. THEPRIMEMINISTER
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    Anyone know if you can you look at your competitors team in your league before it starts?

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    1. Hybrid.power
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      You cannot.

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      1. Hybrid.power
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        Unless you manage to figure out their password...

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    2. pieces
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      No chance

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      1. THEPRIMEMINISTER
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        My mate's on the windup then because I ran away with our league last year (it's not me who's good they're sh!t.) I'll play along and tell him how he shouldn't copy my midfield 4 of Van der varrt, cahill, lennon and arteta for GW1

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    3. Demí
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      no

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  17. George Agdgdgwngo
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    Has anyone else given up on arsenal players this season. RVP is probably injured GW1 so I can't be bothered with him. Makes the desicion a little bit easier, please can I have your thoughts on these:-

    A.
    A. Cole, Taylor (Swansea), Nani, N’Zog, Holt & A. Johnson

    B.
    Jose Enrique, Bramble, Sessegnon, Surman, Bent & Suarez (if fit)

    C.
    A. Cole, Bramble, Sessegnon, Surman, Bent & Zamora

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  18. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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    Might start listening to these this season..

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    1. Demí
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      yeah, it might help your rank

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      1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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        Ha.

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  19. Vote Joke
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    Best players for values from each of the big boys:

    Man Utd: Valencia (but not a guarenteed starter). Rooney probably vital as you know he'll play and is a big point hitter.

    Man City: Kompany. However, attacking-wise who bloody knows who'll play? If they get bloody Nasri even Silva ain't safe. I'd love to get Aguero in, but he probably won't be a guarenteed starter.

    Chelsea: Absolutely no bloody idea. Only Cole looks like a guarenteed points gatherer and starter.

    Liverpool: Loads of bargains here - Downing, Suarez and Enrique.

    Arsenal: I have to say that on RVP looks like he's worth even considering. Everyone else is rubbish or dead.

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    1. Fray Bentos
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      thanks - do you work for the department of stating the bleeding obvious?

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      1. pieces
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        Ouch

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      2. Vote Joke
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        Yeah. I was looking for an insight into whether there was anything I missed. Clearly I didn't. You're a really nice guy. The world is a better place 'cos you're in it.

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    2. AP
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      Valencia hasn't featured once for Utd in pre-season, so err.... no.

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    3. Marknlard
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      In a nutshell:

      Best buys of the top clubs...

      Man U - dunno, mate.
      Arsenal - dunno, mate.
      Man C- dunno, mate.
      Chelsea - dunno, mate.
      Liverpool- dunno, mate.

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    4. Baines on Toast...
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      IMO once Tevez is gone and Aguero in the team he'll stay in the team. One to keep an eye on.

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  20. Fray Bentos
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    I feel so dirty for considering having both nani and rooney in my team – but I think united could start the season big…

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  21. D-Bizzle
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    Would really appreciate a RMT, feel that it is very strong.

    Al Habsi (Given)
    Kompany Enrique Simpson (Baines) (Bramble)
    Malouda N'Zogbia Taraabt (VC) Moses (Sinclair)
    Carroll (C) Bent Rodallega

    Drogba/Torres comes in for Carroll on GW2.

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  22. Snevitz
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    I'm off on holiday tonight so a very quick RMT, it's like all the others but I like to think slightly better - as long as Nani and Drogba start every week anyway!

    Given, Kenny
    Cole, Kompany, Enrique, Bardsley, Simpson
    Toure, Nani, Taarabt, N'Zogbia, Moses
    Carroll, Drogba, Holt

    Any constructive critism appreciated - especially from those who finished above me the last few seasons!

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    1. Spoiler
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      top notch apart from toure also enrique wont play at the weekend

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      1. Chris Finch - squeal piggy …
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        why not?

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    2. halnone
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      Almost same team as mine but I have Silva instead of Toure.

      Toure is a good pick though. I don't understand why people are underestimating him so much.

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      1. Baines on Toast...
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        To be fair he has 20% ownership, just not so popular here.

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    3. Baines on Toast...
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      I quite like Yaya at this stage. Guaranteed starter, could benefit from the new BP system...only issue not so many replacements in his price range team structure wise.

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      1. Snevitz
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        He did well last season, hoping he can do the same and like you say he should play. Replacements aren't so much of a worry when you can save up a transfer and then do two in one week, easy to swap value around. To fit Silva in I'd need a few downgrades which I don't want to do as all my players are pretty influential for their clubs. The biggest doubt there is probably Drogba.

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  23. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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    Playing a different game, you score points in every competition including european ones. Huth or Enrique? Enrique is 1.5m cheaper but I cant find anywhere I want to spend that money, also this is a season decision as there are only 2 transfer windows.

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  24. THE BAD
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    yeeeah shoutcast!

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  25. Seamus-Eile
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    Is 30 million way too expensive to invest in my 5 defenders?

    Baines 8.0m, Kompany 6.0m, A Cole 7.5m are the main culprits.

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  26. Ancelotti's Eyebrow
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    Is DJ a nailed on starter for QPR? Wouldn't Helguson and Bothroyd be a threat to him if they are playing one up front?

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    1. Marknlard
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      Bothroyd's in my team.

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      1. Ancelotti's Eyebrow
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        I've seen a lot of DJ in the RMTs. He's a good bet given their fixtures. But what makes y'all feel he's gonna start ahead of Bothroyd and Helguson?

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        1. Marknlard
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          DJ should start ahead of Helguson, at least.

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      2. njfsdkffslkf
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        Bias 🙂

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        1. Marknlard
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          Yeah, can't deny that one!

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  27. Chris Finch - squeal piggy …
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    Rafael & Gervinho > Jose-Enrique & Bent?

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    1. The Holy One
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      Neither. Rafael and Enrique not certain starters. (Enrique only for the first games)

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  28. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
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    Caroll or Bent ?
    I am not having zogbia.

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    1. Lucas Leiva
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      Bent.

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  29. njfsdkffslkf
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    So going without United coverage anyone?

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    1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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      No.

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    2. AP
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      Hell no.

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    3. Marknlard
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      I am, early doors.

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    4. Stat virgin
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      Yes, because I alwaaaaaays play the fixtures

      That's why Moselli is such a great pick

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  30. Spoiler
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    i wish chelsea's back four would be more clear. being forced to put cole in when hes overpriced

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    1. pieces
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      Agree I gave up and had a punt on Alex, although i have a bad feeling Cashley is due a big season

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