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The ScoutCast – Episode 56 – Patience

15 September 2011 1347 comments
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Patience, the antithesis of our oft-used phrase ‘knee jerk’ is the theme that runs through our latest Podcast episode.

Mark is adamant that he’s set to stand by his men, despite paltry returns thus far. Having missed out on the Wayne Rooney hat-tricks though, can he really afford to risk another avalanche?

Also in discussion this week – dubious pinball assists and Dzeko rotation pains, all blended with the usual mix of moans, speculative opinions and random musings that make up the regular ScoutCast offering.

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  1. Pablitto
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    14 years, 9 months ago

    Morning chaps - Fletcher -> Bendtner - smart or dumb?

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    1. Jönny
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      14 years, 9 months ago

      Have you got money in the bank? Because Fletch has dropped this morning. Just thought I'd mention it in case you got all excited about it and then went onto the FPL site and discovered you can't do it after all... If you can still afford it it's not a bad move in my opinion.

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      1. Pablitto
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        I just have 0,1 in the bank so its OK with money ... another optin is Klasnic ... but but ...

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  2. everyday, i'm shufflin…
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    hi

    RVP is top captain poll again.. I heard something about less pressure to play away from home but I'm not so buying to this reason for expecting him a good performance.

    Would some expert share any good reasons to captain him in away game to Blackburn?

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    1. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      RVP has always had a good goalscoring record-hence his 12 mill pricetag.
      He's on set plays too and has been in reasonable form outside of PL.
      I'd stay clear until ARS show some form.

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    2. Billy Ketsu
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      Because young Theo is going to turn Michel Salgado into fruit salad and RVP will score a hat trick of penalties?

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    3. Just A Hat
      • 17 Years
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      The only good reason I can think of is that if you are in a league which values the person who can make the most incorrect captain choices in a season.

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    4. Christina.
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      I'm with Jafa ons this one. It's time for BB to pull there season together and they have often made their homeground a bit of a fortress.

      Dann in defence with Samba and Robbo might just make it very difficult for Arsenal.

      I can see RVP getting a low score again.

      So why do I have Wally?

      😕

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    5. everyday, i'm shufflin…
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      Cheers all.. It's clear to me now.

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  3. Jafalad
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    Young Caulker crocked. 🙁

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    1. Christina.
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      Morning. I was waiting for your comment this morning. We new yesterday afternoon allready while you were spooning with the misses.

      I said to everyone Jafs will be very grumpy this morning.

      So, Japs upsetting AB's today then?

      😉

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      1. Jafalad
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        Che?

        Second team out tonight - should be one way. That's one way of disguising the rotation policy. 😉

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        1. Christina.
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          So, you roling a tranny?

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          1. Jafalad
            • 16 Years
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            Nope, going with the usual 11. Counting a lot on Baines this week. Only 5 "homies".

            You?

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            1. neopaint2005
              • 16 Years
              14 years, 9 months ago

              Thinking about a no transfer week for me can you guys have a peek at my team? Pls Jafa n Inalise 🙂

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            2. Christina.
              • 16 Years
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              Hopefully I will be able to role a free transfer to next week. Need 2 to fix my mess next week.

              Baines(c)?

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  4. Valar(Keith)
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    14 years, 9 months ago

    thinkin of gettin Dyer in for Brunt for free this week.. frees up cash and lets me get Odemwingie and Mata for Sessegnon and Dzeko next week.. should i? team will be
    Given Vorm
    Kompany Enrique Bosingwa Simpson Gabbidon
    Silva Mata Walcott Moses Dyer
    Suarez Rooney Odemwingie

    wildcard still in tact 🙂

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    1. Valar(Keith)
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      question is should i get dyer in or save transfer and come up with some other plan next week.. cant afford any rises and falls for this to work out

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    2. Jafalad
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      Not keen on having 4.5 player doing nothing and burning a hole in your team.
      Why not downdgrade one of your exp defenders to free up the cash? There are plenty of 4.0/4.5s to put in your team around one exp defender.
      Otherwise, nice team.

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      1. Valar(Keith)
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        but dyer is pretty ok and has nice fixtures too.. no one else below 9 million seems to be a 4 point a game player yet.. might as well play a strong startin 11 rotatin moses and dyer.. have a lot of faith in moses and he has a good run in 3 weeks.. and dyer has a good run now

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        1. Jönny
          • 17 Years
          14 years, 9 months ago

          I'd say do it. I'm probably doing the same trade myself this week. In the long run I think Dyer and either of Kompany/Bosingwa will outscore [any 4m defender] and Brunt. And it frees up the cash to get in Mata, who will be essential I feel.

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          1. Valar(Keith)
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            thanks:)

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      2. Just A Hat
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        I don't see the problem with Dyer, he rotates well with Moses and can cause a bit of trouble - he's actually done better then Sessenson/Moses etc already and Swansea haven't even scored!

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        1. The Finnisher
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 9 months ago

          +1
          He even looked dangerous against Arsenal, I'd have him over the likes of Brunt/Cabaye/Sessegnon etc with the extra money spent elsewhere

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        2. Valar(Keith)
          • 16 Years
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          is dyer a rotation risk?

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          1. Just A Hat
            • 17 Years
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            nah

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  5. The Finnisher
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    Anyone with me for Suarez (C) ?
    He is due after some unlucky weeks and Tottenham can't defend for their life this year, makes sense to me anyway 😀

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    1. Billy Ketsu
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      The concept of "due" doesn't exist unfortunately; if it did Sinclair would get a hat trick this week.

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    2. RedNev
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      Might give it a consideration. But I can't see myself captaining anyone other than Rooney.

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      1. The Finnisher
        • 14 Years
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        Meh, he is due to have a quiet one whereas Suarez is due for a biggie, Rooney (C) is boring...live a little 🙂

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        1. RedNev
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          Can't afford to take risks mate especially with captaincy when shrek is in the form of his life.

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          1. The Finnisher
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 9 months ago

            I see you are one of those 'captain Rooney every week' boring people..

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            1. donners
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              aka the top 500,000 players

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              1. The Finnisher
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                We will see where they are come GW38..

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                1. donners
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                  Not disputing that 😉

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                  1. The Finnisher
                    • 14 Years
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                    Haha, now im thinking back to Rooney 🙁

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    3. richie1000
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      i got rid 2 weeks back as ive all my money spent on the first 11 if you get me if you have a half decent striker on the bench work away im just unsure what kenny is going to do with him

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      1. The Finnisher
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        Sorry, what??

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

          Caffeine rush

          😕

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    4. Jönny
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      14 years, 9 months ago

      Deadly Ledley is meant to be playing this week, he should keep Suarez quiet.

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  6. richie1000
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 9 months ago

    have both silva and nasri in my team silva as captain nasri as vice good or bad

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  7. Jake9
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    Silva, Rooney or Suarez captain?

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    1. The Finnisher
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      I have those 3 and have gone Suarez, join me 😀

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    2. RedNev
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      14 years, 9 months ago

      White Pele 🙂

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  8. Jake9
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    14 years, 9 months ago

    If Fiso are right then Taarabt is-63%.

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  9. Retro
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    14 years, 9 months ago

    Is wingythingy the real deal again? He was the bees knees last year. Just don't like having WBA players staring out at me. And do we think Spurs Liverpool will have buckets of goals?

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    1. Get up ya bum
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      wingie is a machine. Cant go wrong. With his fixtures he should match any fwd in the game over the next few weeks. Except feck face scumbag of course.

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      1. Retro
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        feck face scumbag is rather a broad category!

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  10. Kick Some Goals
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    14 years, 9 months ago

    Who to bench out of my non-premo mids?

    Arteta
    Jarvis
    Petrov

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  11. Mr Smith
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    14 years, 9 months ago

    Morning all, assuming fit;

    Young & Sturridge

    Or

    VDV & Odem

    ?

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    1. Kick Some Goals
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      VDV & Odem... though it's always a risk to "assume" VDV is fit.

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    2. Microeconomics
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      Difficult to say....
      I think Young and Sturridge right now as VDV has some issues

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  12. bdwhite91
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    14 years, 9 months ago

    Rooney can't possibly run wild for the 3rd straight week. I'm not gonna have any regrets if I captain Silva vs Fulham. Just seems logical to me.

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    1. donners
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      14 years, 9 months ago

      It's becoming a cliche at this stage, but he always scores in streaks. I'm not moving that armband until I see signs of him/Utd slowing.

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  13. Magerost
    14 years, 9 months ago

    Given(ruddy)
    Bosingwa,Baines,DeLaet,Taylor,Kompany
    Silva,Walcott,Sess,Surman,Moses
    Bent,Suarez,Dzeko

    1 free transfer, 1.0 in the bank.

    Do i need a transfer this week? Which one?
    Thinking about wildcardin next week maybe, or is it a better time to wildcard? Could save up the transfer to next week..

    Anyone care to help? Im really struggling, almost 80 points behind in my league :/

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    1. bdwhite91
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      14 years, 9 months ago

      Bent >> Aguero

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      1. Magerost
        14 years, 9 months ago

        Im giving Bent one more week, Newcastle ffs

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    2. Microeconomics
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      Upgrade a midfielder. Having both Surman and Moses really isn't the best idea

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    3. rosti with sausage
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      me thinks rooney is a must until he gets injured, work towards dzeko to roonster?

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      1. Magerost
        14 years, 9 months ago

        Thing is my opponent has him, so woldnt help so much getting coser to him. What about Hernandez..

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        1. James
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 9 months ago

          Lol. Unfortunately, while you certainly need differentials to close the gap, you need to pick them more wisely. Not having Rooney at the moment is daft, and will almost certainly result in the gap widening.

          Just get him

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  14. The Finnisher
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 9 months ago

    Which is better
    A) Odemwingie and Walcott
    B) Sturridge and VDV

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    1. The Finnisher
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      14 years, 9 months ago

      Long term btw

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

        Wait till after GW 7 kick off, then me, you an Jafs can sort that out.

        😉

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        1. The Finnisher
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 9 months ago

          Haha fiiiinnneeee

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      2. bdwhite91
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        I think A will see more minutes

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  15. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 9 months ago

    RVP captain tomorrow. Could go with Rooney, but why? I'm miles behind the leaders, they'll all captain him. Anyway, Chelsea will win tomorrow, I can see Rooney being a little 'quiet'...

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    1. rosti with sausage
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      i guess we're similar in the sense that we've both been hurt by rooney's form

      could be a big gamble, cause if he goes off another scoring frenzy then u'll be behind even further

      that said, i might just do a RVP(C) too!

      rovers fan here, RVP has always had a great scoring record against us, and we ain't exactly on top form atm

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      1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        Do ou rate Kean? Or can you see him going soon? Something seriously lacking at Ewood isn't there

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        1. rosti with sausage
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 9 months ago

          no i don't rate kean at all, he's more of a coach than a manager

          wait, he's more of a puppet for venky's.

          we all know what a lousy management can do to a team

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  16. KFC FC
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 9 months ago

    RVP leading in the captain pool? Some people never learn, don't the?

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    1. rosti with sausage
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      desperate times = desperate measures!

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    2. KFC FC
      • 16 Years
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      *they

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      1. The Finnisher
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        😀

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      2. bdwhite91
        • 14 Years
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        I'm thinking silva as the safest choice

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        1. Fray Bentos
          • 17 Years
          14 years, 9 months ago

          i'll bet agaisnt rooney when he stops scoring hat-tricks

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    3. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      Be funny when slams home a hatty and Roonpig does bugger all!!!!

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  17. Christina.
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 9 months ago

    Guys(and girls) captaining RVP....you are breaking FPL rule no 2.

    😉

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    1. rosti with sausage
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      i know u're waiting for it... what's no 1?

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

        1. "Less is more" - only in FPL though 😉
        2. Never captain a player playing in the early kick off

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        1. Fray Bentos
          • 17 Years
          14 years, 9 months ago

          i've never heard of those rules - did you just make that up? 😉

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          1. Our Man Charlie
            • 15 Years
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            rule number 3 - never make any rules up 😉

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    2. Retro
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      No Spurs defenders?

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  18. Fray Bentos
    • 17 Years
    14 years, 9 months ago

    suarez > ade worth it this week?

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

      uh aaaa

      *shaking head

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  19. Valar(Keith)
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    is n.dyer a rotation risk? OOP for a 4.6 mid looks very temptin.. especially with their fixtures

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    1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      OOP? Is he up front is he? He'll be starting for me this week. I'm pretty lightweigh in the middle at the mo. Arteta-SWP-Dyer-Dempsey. Was hoping Dempsey wouldn't bloody drop, taking him out next week for Nasri. Arteta will start to click soon tho, can see him being a season Keeper. Lets hope SWP carries on where he left off. QPR good fixtures too.

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      1. Valar(Keith)
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        OOP in the same way walcott is for arsenal i think.. plays on the right in a front 3

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        1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
          • 14 Years
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          Ah I see. Cool

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      2. Get up ya bum
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        not oop and not a front three. Straight out winger, and tbh looks all pace no end product.

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        1. Valar(Keith)
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 9 months ago

          dont they play 4-3-3.. and he plays on the right in the front 3 i thought.. i accept if i'm wrong though.. was'nt sure in the first place..

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        2. Evs
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 9 months ago

          Champ is right. A winger but Swans play Jose M way...

          --------- graham---------
          Sincalir -------- Dyer

          mid 3 behind

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          1. Valar(Keith)
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 9 months ago

            cool.. looks like he has potential.. thanks

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          2. Get up ya bum
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 9 months ago

            from what i've seen dyer gets up and down the wing a lot, not really a front three, the full backs are often further up the pitch. Unlike sinclair who does play like a wide forward.

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          3. ToonTom
            • 17 Years
            14 years, 9 months ago

            Alright EVS...how tricks?

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        3. Fray Bentos
          • 17 Years
          14 years, 9 months ago

          still not bad for a very cheap midfield option though

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          1. Get up ya bum
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 9 months ago

            indeed, can't go wrong for 4.5. A few bonus and the odd assist. Just wanted to clarify he's not oop & doesn't get amongst the goals/assists much. Neil taylor & rangel should get more points imo.

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  20. rosti with sausage
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 9 months ago

    given, ruddy

    brown, kompany, bosingwa, simpson, enrique

    silva, yaya, moses, sinclair, n'zog

    rooney, RVP, holt

    i freebie with 0.5 in the bank, thinking of yaya -> jarvis

    yay or ney?

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    1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      Nzog out and upgrade Holt

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      1. rosti with sausage
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        no love for insomia? im liking villa's fixtures in the mid term actually

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        1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 9 months ago

          Soooo nearly threw him in last week. Glad I didn't know. He plays CAM, and based on last year he should be flying. Maybe he's not as good as he thinks he is? Disappointed with him tbh

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          1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 9 months ago

            *now

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          2. Fray Bentos
            • 17 Years
            14 years, 9 months ago

            its more to do with villas playing style than nzog as a player - he was much better suited at wigan where he was the main man as they were a more attacking side than villa who are quite defensive. nzog wont be as prolific as at wigan

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  21. facer
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 9 months ago

    Hello Guys

    Is it possible to look at the teams of Mark and Granville?

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    1. Fray Bentos
      • 17 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      here is the scout contributors league

      http://fantasy.premierleague.com/my-leagues/341/standings/

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      1. Fray Bentos
        • 17 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        it must be said, none of them are exactly setting the world on fire so far this year 😉

        its the year of the amateur/lucky player methinks

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        1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 9 months ago

          +1

          My wife is in my league this year, she knows nothing about football and picked her team based on the players 'WAGS' that she knew. Shes kicking my ass!!!!!

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        2. donners
          • 15 Years
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          Yea so far, no one stays lucky for 38 weeks though.

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        3. facer
          • 14 Years
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          Thanks for that Fray...not overly impressed with either of their teams really...

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          1. Nomar
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 9 months ago

            Its early days, facer, and lots of players haven't even used their first wildcard yet.

            Other than Rooney and hitting it lucky with the right Man City striker and midfield combo in the right week not many other FPL players have done much so far anyway.

            DGW's, injuries and people knee jerking with their wildcards before a clear pattern emerged will separate dgw wheat from the chaff, so to speak.

            Like the title of this weeks podcast says, be patient.

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  22. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 9 months ago

    Hows my team for tomorrow looking?

    Krul
    Santon Brown Woodgate Ward(c)
    Walcott Nasri Young
    Dzeko Rooney Adebayor

    Vorm| Brunt Dyer Bosingwa

    I need santon and krul because i am up against 2 newcastle defenders in my H2H and i can't risk losing again. Also, after this week i'll have 2 free transfers. I want cahill and mata. Does anyone have a way of fitting them in?

    THanks

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    1. rosti with sausage
      • 15 Years
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      santon's out

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    2. The Finnisher
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      Santon is out for a month

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      1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        Get Gibbs in. Att full back with potential of Bonus points

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        1. The Finnisher
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 9 months ago

          Gibbs isnt even nailed on and he plays for Arsenal who are shite in defence...dont get him in

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          1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
            • 14 Years
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            Was merely an alternative if he wanted an Arsenal def. Any suggestions then? You can't just say 'dont get him hes shite', i'm trying to give him an alternative!

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            1. The Finnisher
              • 14 Years
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              I never said he was shite did i?
              I can't see where he said he wanted Arsenal defence, nor do i know why anybody would?
              An alternative for what though? The defence is fine, I'd suggest Shawcross/Enrique at a cheaper price and better FF player

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              1. Piggs Boson
                • 14 Years
                14 years, 9 months ago

                I don't want to spend more than 4.5m on a defender(just my game plan)

                i've used my free transfer and brought in R.Taylor. I was going to bring in Simpson but R.taylor has goal threat and is just 0.3 more expensive.

                I've never saved two transfers up yet! I was so close!

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                1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
                  • 14 Years
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                  I always try to, but something always pops up!!!!

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              2. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
                • 14 Years
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                Bloody hell mate! Chill! He went with Santon because of his desire for favourable fixtures. Gibbs will play instead of him I think, thats all! I agree, avoid Arsenal def, BUT, if he wants an Arsenal def, I'm not going to persuade him not too

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                1. The Finnisher
                  • 14 Years
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                  Where does he say he wants Santon for his fixtures? He says it because of his H2H opponents!
                  If you wouldnt have Arsenal defence why suggest it for someone else?

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                  1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
                    • 14 Years
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                    Can't be arsed to argue with you. I'm trying to help him out, maybe I misread it, give me a break ffs

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              3. James
                • 16 Years
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                Arsenal defence has actually been quite decent lately, and they have some good home games comming up.

                I think an Arsenal defender is a good bet, but I wouldnt go with Gibbs, since Santos will start getting game time soon surely?

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                1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
                  • 14 Years
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                  Fair shout. I won't touch Arsenal until I know they're consistant tho

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

        lol +1 sorry to break it to you buddy.

        go ward!

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        1. Piggs Boson
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 9 months ago

          Damn. What a waste of time he's been. I'll bring in simpson then. Then maybe mata->walcott

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    3. Fray Bentos
      • 17 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      captaining ward ahead of all those big guns

      either very brave or very stupid...

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      1. Piggs Boson
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        Rooney may score. But he won't go mad. I think ferguson will know he'll be a target and draw him deep to free hernandez up front. A clean sheet for ward and maybe a goal would get him good points, either one would be comfortable.

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        1. Fray Bentos
          • 17 Years
          14 years, 9 months ago

          any of your midfield/forwards are viable captain options ahead of ward, imo

          its a big gamble but could work out for you, but I've been burnt captaining defenders in the past, so as a rule never do now

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          1. Piggs Boson
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 9 months ago

            I don't think it's much of a risk. All the big hitters will struggle this week imo. 1 goal max, which is worth a risk on an oop defender with a strong back-line, at home, and against a newly promoted team.

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      2. everyday, i'm shufflin…
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        it looks interesting.. 😀

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  23. The Finnisher
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone think Odem will keep penalties? Or was it only a one-off as Brunt wasn't on?

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    1. ToonTom
      • 17 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      Odem had them last yr I think..I think he has them

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      1. Get up ya bum
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        I thought brunt always took em when he's on the pitch, might be wrong...

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        1. ToonTom
          • 17 Years
          14 years, 9 months ago

          oh! haha, ah well Im keeping Odem anyway!

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          1. Get up ya bum
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 9 months ago

            of course, he doesn't need gimme's to put the ball in the net 🙂

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          2. The Finnisher
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 9 months ago

            Either way, he is a good player
            171 in his first year...gonna keep my eye on him and Sturridge this week

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  24. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 9 months ago

    Anybody thinking Kompany is a bit of a liability? Nearly a glaring mistake on Wednesday, and in the Charity shield. Don't think Citeh will be keeping as many cleanies this year as they attack so much. But who to have instead....!

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    1. The Finnisher
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      No, he is one of the best fantasy defenders in the league and so far a bonus magnet

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      1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        What about Gibbs as an alternative lol!!!!!!!!!! 😉

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  25. yash
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 9 months ago

    I am really confused, who to captain Rooney or Silva?or i am also thinking to be different and captain nani? Please help

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    1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      Nani. Hmmmm. Strange one. He's due a points haul soon, doubt against Chelsea tho. Massive differential if you pull it off. Good luck!!!!

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      1. yash
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        Who are you making the captain??

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        1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 9 months ago

          I'm going for a differential too, RVP. Not going Rooney. Need to make ground on my leaders. When Young top scored vs Arsenal, I nearly put him as captain. Someone on here persuaded me not to. God I was peed off! Thats why I won't tell anyone to do something on here, will give my input, thats it tho! But Nani is an interesting one for sure

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  26. QPR expects... glory!
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 9 months ago

    Haven't made a transfer this week, have £600k in the bank but am contemplating :

    1) Bosingwa > £4.5m def (worried with Luiz's goal scoring return Ivanovich goes back to RB)
    2) Walcott > Mata
    3) Suarez > Adebayor (other fwd's are Long and Dzeko)

    Do I go for one of the above or wait until next week to make a dbl transfer?

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    1. Get up ya bum
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      save it for sure
      btw ivan hasn't played a single game at rb under AVB.

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    2. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      None of those moves, on paper anyway, make your team any stronger this week.

      I'd be inclined to save the transfer til next week and have 2. That extra freebie always gives you a better set of options, imo.

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    3. everyday, i'm shufflin…
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      1) who will you get?
      2) not the right time. wait for next week.
      3) i don't think Adebayor can outscore Suarez much.

      i plan to keep my transfer for double next week.

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  27. Jake9
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 9 months ago

    Thoughts on this team for this week.
    Krul(Vorm)
    Bosingwa,Ward,S Taylor(Enrique,De Laet)
    Silva,Arteta,Mata,Brunt(Dyer)
    Dzeko,Rooney,Suarez

    I just have one question SWP or Taarabt?

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    1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      SWP IMO

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    2. ToonTom
      • 17 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      I put SWP in after watching QPR vs Us but went for Taarabt in the end.
      He got 3 bp, is on pens, freekicks and the fact is even with all the play and ball SWP and QPR had vs us SWP didnt score...
      Its close but pens/freekicks do it for me

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      1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        Fair shout. But Taraabt hasn't done anything with his set plays either. SWP had a good pre-season, and with a few games and some match fitness, he could be gold. Just my opinion! But then i'm doing shite so what do I know!!!!!

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        1. ToonTom
          • 17 Years
          14 years, 9 months ago

          Haha so am I mate...a lot more luck in the game this yr in my opinion...and not got the time to put in that I have before..then again it might annoy me more if I did!

          Def see the SWP strengths....its a toss up..and I will prob get it wrong!

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          1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 9 months ago

            lol!!!

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  28. ToonTom
    • 17 Years
    14 years, 9 months ago

    WC played....dark days not having Rooney from the start but its a marathon not a sprint etc....

    Thoughts please?

    Vorm/Ruddy
    Ward/Shawcross/Kompany/Gabbidon/Simpson
    Sess/Silva/Young/Moses/Taarabt
    Odem/Rooney/Suarez

    Poor start....please point out flaws/how great it is!

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    1. More Cowbell
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      I'd have Jarvis in over Sess, I'd also look to get some Villa coverage; Bent, Warnock, Given as all have a decent run of fixtures. You could free up some funds by getting rid of Moses as he's been poor and bringing in Dyer who look pretty handy.

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      1. ToonTom
        • 17 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        Good point about Dyer/Moses..cheers. I think Sess may get one more week and get changed out next week. I had Given and Zog but they have done v little for the price....its a balancing act isnt it! Villa dont look v attacking. Looked at Hutton and may well still grab a villa def...

        Looking at Obertan now..haha desperate times!

        Cheers for the thoughts

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  29. olliejw
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 9 months ago

    Wild card Help(Above). I wouldn't be worried about Bosingwa losing his place. He's playing well and is there best attacking right full.
    Also, I think Bosingwa came to Chelsea from Porto and AVB was probably there in some managerial role so he probably loves him.

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    1. Get up ya bum
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      😕
      That's some whacky logic 😛

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    2. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      I think Bos is OK too, but for this type of game you need a solid defender imo and Bos ain't it, I would expect AVB to know it too. Long term Bos is fine I would bench for this week if you have a fair alternative.

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      1. Get up ya bum
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        I reckon bos will start this week. I'm benching him though

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  30. Out4GoodBehavior
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 9 months ago

    Captain Rooney!

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