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The ScoutCast – Episode 57 – Bottom Heavy

22 September 2011 1271 comments
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While the title alludes to a debate on the merits of Kevin Campbell and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, it is instead a new podcast spilling with words on the Fantasy Football craze that’s taken the nation by storm – buy cheap at the back, buy big up front.

It’s working, in fact it’s working rather too well. Can it continue? Mark and I lay the subject down, cut it open and sift through the giblets to offer our post mortem. Messy stuff.

Elsewhere, the minutes are filled with more discussion on the fixtures vs form argument, with the usual regulars scattered liberally.

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  1. Starscream
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Adebayor for captain this weekend?
    I'm a bit shaky on going for it, anyone else taking a punt on him?
    I am aware that there is a Captain poll on the homepage before i get bombarded by people being sarcastic, just wanted a few people's opinions...?
    Cheers 🙂

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    1. The Finnisher
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      If Wigan get down to 9 men it could be a masterstroke!

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      1. Shipstontrev
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        😆

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        1. Hanso Lo
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
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          If Wigan GO down on 9 men!? It would be a "masterstroke"!? Amazing what a slight switcahroo with words can do to a sentence. Hahaha...hmmmmm...right...moving along...

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  2. Hanso Lo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    Right...depending on the weekend results...and basically whether Suarez can pull something off...which option would you choose to run with for the next little while:

    1. Suarez and Silva
    2. Aguero and Arteta
    3. Suarez and Nasri

    Only those options..only those combinations...fire away...

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    1. The Finnisher
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      2!!

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      1. Shipstontrev
        • 16 Years
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        1

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        1. yash
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          2 for me Aguero is a must (although i cant afford him).

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        2. Hanso Lo
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          Yo Ships...nice history you got going there...answer me this real quick...would you choose option 1 if it meant a 4 point knock? Budget obviously an issue but could scrape it together...what you reckon?

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          1. Shipstontrev
            • 16 Years
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            Hi Blu, thanks! I would definitely go for it even it cost 4 points. Silva is fantasy gold this season.

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      2. Christina.
        • 16 Years
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        Ditto

        Wat se jy vd Bokke?

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        1. The Finnisher
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          Seriously Christlna? After going 4 weeks without Silva didn't you learn your lesson? Now you are suggesting others go Silva-less 😛

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        2. Hanso Lo
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          Ek dink die bokke moet wakker slaap...take nothing for granted I say...it's nice to have a result like that under the belt but it means nothing really...least to me...I'm just worried about the first knockout game...

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          1. Christina.
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            First knockout game? Italy? Facile.

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            1. Hanso Lo
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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              Haha...Italy? I see where you're going with that...but let's pretend it's Aus for one second...don't like that match-up...but then again...every game is a must win no matter who we play so...

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    2. jimski
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      2

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      1. jimski
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        with 1 a close second

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        1. The Finnisher
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          You need Silva, and Suarez will be just as good as Aguero (okay maybe not, but pretty darn close) come seasons end.

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          1. The Finnisher
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            BTW I change to 1

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            1. Hanso Lo
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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              Get it together Jack(off)...haha...thanks for the reply...

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              1. The Finnisher
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                Haha i dunno why but i though 1 was 2 and visa versa 😐

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            2. Christina.
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              🙄

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    3. aint no stopping me
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      I've gone for 2

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      1. Hanso Lo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        So from all the reponses I gather the real argument is whether or not Suarez or Arteta will be more valuable in the next while...Nasri clearly not on the radar at all...hmmm...decisions decisions...

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        1. aint no stopping me
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
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          Depends who else you've got in MF / attack. I shipped out (ineffective) RVP but got Arteta in just in case Arsenal start playing. Other top teams covered with Nasri, Mata, Rooney, Aguero etc . . .

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    4. Fray Bentos
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      any option that has Aguero (so 1)

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      1. Hanso Lo
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        You mean 2 Fray yeah? (Aguero and Arteta)

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        1. Fray Bentos
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          whoops, i'll get me coat

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          1. Hanso Lo
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            Haha...no stay...would you choose that option then knowing it would be for a 8 point hit or 4 only (considering weekend fixtures and such)?

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            1. Hanso Lo
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
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              -8 for this weekend...only -4 for next gameweek...(btw)

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              1. Jake9
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                1

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  3. jimski
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    Any opinions on Leon Best? Is it worth having him instead of a third expensive striker in order to beef up the midfield (with Mata say)?

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  4. Gaz Downright
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    • 15 Years
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    Shane Ferguson has yet to play a single minute for Newcastle, and it will probably stay that way all season.

    He might rise in price tonight.

    Now this must be an FPL first!!

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    1. JimmyDeemo - Sir Puntalot
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      I kinda like how the system has worked, eventually he might get to 4.5 and then it will be pointless having him.

      Although that means that some managers may have made 0.2m profit from someone who hasn't played. :S

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      1. James
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        No way he will get to 4.5 without playing. The 4.0 to 4.5 differential is big enough to tempt people to get a waste of space, but as that gap closes his price will stop rising.

        I would be cshocked if it managed to get to 4.2 even

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  5. sir alex barraclough
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Given Begovic
    S Taylor Knight Brown Ward Woodgate
    Young Silva M Petrov Moses
    Aguero Rooney Suarez

    Ok guys im thinking swap Suarez for Adebayor so then bring in Taarabt for Moses, what u reckon??? Or any other suggestions please

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      Get a 5th mid.

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      1. sir alex barraclough
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        Well thats my other plan after getting rid of Suarez, i was gna do Given - Vorm Ferguson - Dyer

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    2. Gaz Downright
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      • 15 Years
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      when you need money, downgrade one of the goalies

      who is your 5th midfielder?

      suarez-ade is a good move

      but i prefer SWP

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      1. The Finnisher
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        It is obviously Ferguson....get rid of him...seriously

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        1. Gaz Downright
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          +1

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        2. sir alex barraclough
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          Yes i will do aventually but that can wait Given - Vorm Ferguson - Dyer, i just wana snatch Adebayor and Taarabt at a low price coz got a feeling there both gna rise in following weeks

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          1. The Finnisher
            • 14 Years
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            Taarabt won't rise, he hasn't done anything in his first 5

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    3. Snooze ya lose
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      Surely you want to keep Suarez for Wolves game?

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  6. Random_Guy
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    Captain Rooney, Dzeko, Adebayor, Young, Silva or Mata?

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    1. Henry Khor
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      Rooney....

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      1. Retro
        • 15 Years
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        Aguero...

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        1. Henry Khor
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          will Aguero play full 90 mins ? i got both rooney & aguero but decided to put rooney as captain....

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          1. isacki: full casual
            • 14 Years
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            Don't think Aguero will play full 90, just three days later it's Bayern Munich, away, and he's the most technically gifted striker in their squad.

            I have Rooney and Dzeko but I'm 90% sure I'm going to go for glory and captain Suarez.

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            1. Henry Khor
              • 14 Years
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              i had transfer out Suarez for Adebayor, yet you are captained him...hahaha....Hope it wun make my regret !!!!

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              1. isacki: full casual
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                Guess what... I was thinking of Dzeko > Adebayor too. Ah I bet you'll end up making me regret it - by captaining Adebayor at the last minute and he scores a hattrick...

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                1. Henry Khor
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                  yeah yeah...hahaha

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          2. Retro
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            Well, I figure he'll play until they've got the game won. I think the Premier League is their priority anyway.

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            1. Henry Khor
              • 14 Years
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              yesss...PL is their priority now as long as Barcelona still in the tournament...hahahah

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    2. Snooze ya lose
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      Rooney

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    3. Fratboy
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      "Look how good my team is!"

      This ^ is blatently all this post is about.

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      1. The Finnisher
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        Or "I have no defence"...either way

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  7. Gaz Downright
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    x) Arteta-Moses-Dyer

    y) SWP-MPetrov-Dyer + upgrade a defender from 4 to 4,5

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    1. The Finnisher
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      Depends who is in your defence

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      1. Gaz Downright
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        grumble

        ok, instead:

        given, shorey, moses
        ruddy, gabbidon, swp

        given, vorm
        bosingwa, brown, shorey, simpson, boyata
        silva, nani, arteta, moses, dyer
        rooney, aguero, adebayor

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        1. The Finnisher
          • 14 Years
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          I'd rather Gabbidon to Shorey anyway to be honest.
          Also leaves space for a possible Moses > Ben Arfa later on

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          1. Gaz Downright
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            • 15 Years
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            cheers mate

            one of the better feedback posts i have had the privilege to receive

            had forgot about my ben arfa aspirations completely

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            1. Gaz Downright
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              • 15 Years
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              oh.. and btw.. i just hit

              ***WiLdCaRd***

              cue relentless RMTs until tomorrow

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  8. JimmyDeemo - Sir Puntalot
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    Morning all (from GMT anyway),

    Gotta make my transfers today as i'm daaaan laaaaadaaaaan Sat, so quick one for you as I'm still undecided. Over the next two game weeks, which combo do you prefer;

    A) Baines, Rangel
    B) Baines, Shorey
    C) Bosingwa, Metesacker
    D) P Jones, Mertesacker

    Comments much appreciated guys.

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    1. The Finnisher
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      D for me

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      1. JimmyDeemo - Sir Puntalot
        • 16 Years
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        Cheers Jack. You all set for the weekend games?

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        1. The Finnisher
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          Almost!
          Will do a last minute transfer Young > Mata when (if?) Young rises

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    2. Gaz Downright
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      none to be honest!

      but if forced: B

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      1. JimmyDeemo - Sir Puntalot
        • 16 Years
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        Oh trusted me my friend, it IS forced. If it helps to make the decision its to allow the transfer of Bent-->Aguero up front.

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        1. The Finnisher
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          Why not D?
          Bosingwa has Swansea and Bolton, Jones has Stoke and Norwich.
          Whereas Baines has Man City and Liverpool?
          And if you don't play fixtures, then D is also the form pairing....

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          1. JimmyDeemo - Sir Puntalot
            • 16 Years
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            This is a good point.

            Jones is looking like a good pick tbh.

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    3. JimmyDeemo - Sir Puntalot
      • 16 Years
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      Keep em coming lads (ladies?).

      Looks like a choice between B or D now.

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    4. jimski
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      C

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      1. JimmyDeemo - Sir Puntalot
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        Erm ok thats one for each of B, C, D. At least it suggest that its not an easy choice to make. 😀

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    5. Evs
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      • 16 Years
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      Im not keen on any if I am honest JiimyD.

      Jones ok short term, I would never go for an arse defender.

      is there an 'E' we can pick from???

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      1. JimmyDeemo - Sir Puntalot
        • 16 Years
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        Well i currently have Bains AND Mertesacker, i need to ship one of them out in order to get Aguero in just 2 transfers. If i take Baines out, then i can get anyone 6.7 or less. If i take Mertesacker out then i can get anyone 4.7 or less.

        If it helps this is only for the next 2 GWs. As i intend to WC during the international break unless my team has a big turn around.

        Suggestions very welcome.

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        1. Evs
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          • 16 Years
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          Fair enough Jimmy.

          I would go for the Combo with Phil Jones, but loser muttersucker !

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          1. JimmyDeemo - Sir Puntalot
            • 16 Years
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            Cheers for the thoughts Evs.

            MutterSucker, i see what you did there. 😉

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      2. The Finnisher
        • 14 Years
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        JimmyD, if it just over the next 2 as you said, Bosingwa and Jones is by far the best option....easily

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        1. JimmyDeemo - Sir Puntalot
          • 16 Years
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          While I could do that, it would involve 8pt hit as I feel I HAVE to bring Aguero in. Worth it?

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          1. Evs
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            Nah, dont take an 8pt hit, everton are no mugs...

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  9. isacki: full casual
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    lol, every price change today was negative. not a single player went up in price. certainly the vast majority of price changes i recall have been downwards. is it inevitable, or should FPL maybe set their prices a little less optimistically?

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    1. JimmyDeemo - Sir Puntalot
      • 16 Years
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      I'm currently struggling with the large swings that we seem to be getting this year, they seem to have made it easier for players to go up and down in value (see Dzecko) and i'm finding its backing me into a hole.

      The older way you seemed to be able to plan and soak up price drops some times.

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      1. isacki: full casual
        • 14 Years
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        Do you mean you reckon the NTI threshold has gone down relative to previous seasons? So less net transfers are required to cause price changes in either direction?

        TBH I just use a player price tracker like FISO to keep on top of which direction my players' prices are heading in. Then I factor that into transfer decisions. It is a curse though, it can make seemingly sensible transfers agonizing.

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        1. JimmyDeemo - Sir Puntalot
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          I don't actually know if the NTI has changed or not, or if its just they way the season has started but things certainly feel more... volatile that recent years.

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          1. isacki: full casual
            • 14 Years
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            This is my second season and I was playing pretty casually in the first, so casually that I actually didn't even realize players prices moved. lmao. So I wouldn't have a clue about whether they're more volatile now. I suppose you could say that a bucketload of popular players this season have flopped points-wise. Torres, Carroll, Lampard, Moses, Rodallega, Taarabt, the entire Arsenal team.

            At the same time, and partly related to it, there are currently very few points machines the way Fabregas, Lampard, Gerrard, Drogba and Tevez were. All you have are lots of high-potential mid-priced players that rise and fall according to the whims of the crowd because their points are all too similar. And also, the big teams' defences haven't been reliable so there's been huge flight to lesser teams' defences which depend more on fixtures and form, hence the mad swings.

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            1. isacki: full casual
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              Too long, didn't read? Basically just saying the number of transfers is pretty damn high right now because of uncertainty in an unpredictable start to the season. And that's probably causing the volatility.

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            2. Retro
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              good post.

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  10. yash
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    Who should i keep as first sub Jarvis or Simpson?? Hughes and Gabbidon might not play in my team?

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    1. aint no stopping me
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
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      Simpson should be in your starting line up given form.

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    2. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
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      I always choose the attacking player as a first bench, cause in that case I could loose less points on my bench. By how many defenders u have available? If u have less than 3, then Simpson will be your defender anyway.

      Hughes will play BTW.

      Cheers,

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      1. FPL Daniel
        • 16 Years
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        by should be but

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      2. yash
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        My defenders are Bosingwa Simpson Gabbidon Hughes Kompany

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        1. yash
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          And I have to play four of them as I have to play one from Sinclair and Jarvis.

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  11. Starscream
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    Going with this for the weekend:

    Krul (Vorm)
    Bosingwa Enrique Kompany (Simpson, Briggs)
    Taarabt Arteta Silva Brunt (N.Dyer)
    Rooney Adebayor(C) RVP

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  12. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
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    Bottom heavy? Don't they mean top heavy? Cheap defenders, strong forwards.

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    1. Gaz Downright
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      • 15 Years
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      have you been playing FPL at all?

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      1. Starscream
        • 14 Years
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        Yes i've played FPL for the past 4 years, finished 1st in all my leagues last two years, though this year is a shocker so far!

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        1. Gaz Downright
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 15 Years
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          eh?

          anyway, ill just pretend you have the same nick

          forwards are at the bottom

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    2. Starscream
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      i thought my defenders were reasonable price-wise and forwards are strong, midfield is my concern!

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    3. Christina.
      • 16 Years
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      Depends if your a Arse or Titty man.

      😉

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      1. JimmyDeemo - Sir Puntalot
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        36-24-36? Only if she is 5'3". 😉

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    4. JimmyDeemo - Sir Puntalot
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      I think its meant to be about the fact that if you look at your team on FPL then all the strikers are at the bottom of the page. If you have some heavy hitters there then that would be 'bottom heavey'.

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      1. isacki: full casual
        • 14 Years
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        lol I'll admit that I was unfamiliar with the "bottom heavy" and my best guess was that it meant "players from the bottom teams" - many cheap players to finance fewer expensive ones. I guess not.

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      2. FPL Daniel
        • 16 Years
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        And the code is cracked. Well done Jimmy

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        1. JimmyDeemo - Sir Puntalot
          • 16 Years
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          Well you know, some need a helping hand.

          Oh BTW after last weeks fiasco, i have tattooed your previous advice (which i foolishly ignored) on my forehead, regarding captaining defenders.

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        2. isacki: full casual
          • 14 Years
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          Just looked at the page title, ha. Would listening to the scoutcast have explained this? Or were they just assuming we all knew what they meant? 😀

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  13. jimski
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    What do people think on the rleative merits of:

    A) Adebayor Arteta Nani Cabaye
    B) Dzeko Wright-Phillips Young Cabaye
    C) Best Wright-Phillips Young Mata

    Some more expensive than others - funded through defender downgrades, but I'm curious from an attacking point of view what people think is the top option?

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    1. JimmyDeemo - Sir Puntalot
      • 16 Years
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      I like the look of A, alot. B should be there if you don't have Aguero/Silva. C would be the way to go if you really liked Mata's potential. IMO.

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    2. The Finnisher
      • 14 Years
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      C.
      Not a fan of Cabaye (plays too deep) and Adebayor (not convinced.....yet)
      A is a close second though

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    3. buachaillbui
      • 14 Years
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      I think A to be honest by a nose,
      barndoor is hot and cold and better to have when he's hot and then get rid, arteta has nice fixtures and is at a nice price for mid, Nani is coming into nice form,slow start points wise but he's just as viable now as young was,same points as Silva,Cabaye i like too,although has't set the world on fire,settling in though it seems.

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      1. jimski
        • 15 Years
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        Thanks, guys - food for thought. A seems favoured.

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  14. Anti-Ipswich
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    Does anyone else find that Mark seems to mumble sometimes on the podcast? I've had to crank the volume up a bit when he's talking

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  15. Maz
    • 14 Years
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    Should I play De Laet or Brown this gameweek? (Norwich vs Sunderland)

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    1. Anti-Ipswich
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      I don't think De Laet will start.

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    2. Gaz Downright
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      Rumours is that De Laet is benched, so you might have no choice. Id go Brown, as I think he has a higher BP chance (game will end 1-1)

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  16. Gaz Downright
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    • 15 Years
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    Given, Vorm
    Bosingwa, Gabbidon, Simpson (Brown, Boyata)
    Nani, Silva, Arteta, Moses (Dyer)
    Rooney C, Aguero, Adebayor

    On the Waynecard with 0.5 banked

    Kosher?

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    1. Maz
      • 14 Years
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      Great team.

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  17. Anti-Ipswich
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    I think I'm set:

    Smalling->Boswingwa
    Holt->Agbonlahor
    Taarabt->Watson

    Any objections for a 4 point hit?

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    1. Evs
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      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Stick with Tarrabt pts overdue, and at home....;-)

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      1. JimmyDeemo - Sir Puntalot
        • 16 Years
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        I have Taarabt, think he was overdue points before GW1.

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      2. Anti-Ipswich
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        I feel that for what I can get with the two players I'm trading in, it's worth losing the possibility of Taarabt showing the promise he's shown over the past few weeks. Plus trading Taarabt out is the only way I can afford Bosingwa and Aggie

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    2. Gaz Downright
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      • 15 Years
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      Boselli is still due points

      SWP?

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

        Can't afford it if it's SWP. The midfielder needs to be <5.6m.

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    3. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      U've asked previously (or maybe someone else)as I remember and u've listened my advice regarding Watson. I believe he is good punt until GW 13. I think he will be my replacement for Brunt (but not this week) and that 0.5 will be used for Matawagon!!!

      I like the transfers but can u avoid the 4 point hit? I am not convinced by Gabby and when I am bringing a striker, I always check the transfer 5 times cause as i see it it is valuable striker spot. Gabby is fine, but McCleish is worrying me. Just playing Devils advocate here 🙂

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

        Yeah you planted the idea of Watson and I think Granville's sealed it in the podcast. I can't work around the hit but it'll be my first one this year.

        I think I trust McCleish. Aggie looks brilliant this year and he's had a decent pre-season under his belt. He looks like he's making out to be the striker we thought he'd become for years.

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  18. "The Special One"
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Transfers...

    Baines > Boswinga
    Jarvis > Mata

    Look ok? But gna leave me with no man utd coverage next week??

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    1. Gaz Downright
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      crazy to not have united players!!

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      1. Henry Khor
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        you will getting even more regret after they played Norwich next weekend !!!!!!

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      2. "The Special One"
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        14 years, 5 months ago

        could fit nani in next week, though will have to go assou-ekotto instead of bosingwa this week and downgrade kompany to possibly neil taylor of swansea next week??

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      3. The Finnisher
        • 14 Years
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        No United next week 😐

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        1. "The Special One"
          • 15 Years
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          i can fit nani in next week, though will have to downgrade kompany > neil taylor... Thoughts??

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  19. mattyd
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    You know, for all the shit-stirring and sarcasm JackAttack provides, he makes up for it in helping out, I always see him giving some advice and mostly good advice too, plus he makes it entertaining sometimes 😆

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    1. Rayne Wooney
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      +1

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      1. The Finnisher
        • 14 Years
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        +2 😛

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        1. iLA
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          I never see Jack stir shit 😀 but he's always a good read.

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          1. The Finnisher
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            I don't ever stir Jack-shit...
            anyone?...anyone? no? okay....*crawls back into corner*

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        2. Jake9
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          +3

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

      I thought he was making a habit that I wouldn't like. But it's actually not bad.

      It's probably the Australian in him anyway!

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      1. The Finnisher
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        The site needs a livening up sometimes 😀

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        1. Anti-Ipswich
          • 15 Years
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          Nah it's not bad having another Aussie on here. I'm one myself. The Poms can be a bit dreary sometimes.

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          1. The Finnisher
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            14 years, 5 months ago

            Haha I think their are a few on here, mattyd is im pretty sure, as is Peter but i don't see him too often, we should take over 🙂

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          2. iLA
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            14 years, 5 months ago

            Whereabout you guys from? Anyone watching the AFL prelims? lol

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            1. The Finnisher
              • 14 Years
              14 years, 5 months ago

              Sydney myself, don't follow too much AFL to be honest, watch the occassional Swans game...they are gone though 😐
              Mostly a league fan, but my team got knocked out last week so pretty much have only PL to live for 😐

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              1. iLA
                • 14 Years
                14 years, 5 months ago

                Yeah lucky we have decent coverage with Foxtel :/ but early kick off mustve been around 12 - 1am for you Easterners?

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                1. The Finnisher
                  • 14 Years
                  14 years, 5 months ago

                  9 hour difference. So early kickoff is actually 9.45pm here

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                2. Anti-Ipswich
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                  But when it's daylight savings, the 3 pm kickoffs start at 2am. It's a pain but I'd do it for Norwich!

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                  1. iLA
                    • 14 Years
                    14 years, 5 months ago

                    Reckon Norwich will be staying up mate? They've been decent so far just need to tighten things up at the back. And isnt Hoolahan supposed to be starting?

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

                    I think we'll be alright. I haven't missed a second of our games this year and so far it hasn't been too bad. I'm just perplexed with PL's team each week. I think we need to stick with a preferred XI and not make 6 changes every week.

                    But the shit will probably hit the fan next week

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            2. Anti-Ipswich
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              Not on yet mate. I wouldn't mind seeing those feral pricks lose though.

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              1. Jake9
                • 14 Years
                14 years, 5 months ago

                +1 from Melbourne disapointed about doggies though. Love my afl more than soccer but still love my soccer. Wouldnt mind Hawthorn vs West Coast Grand Final 🙂

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                1. iLA
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                  14 years, 5 months ago

                  We wont make it past the Cats i dont think 🙁

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                2. The Finnisher
                  • 14 Years
                  14 years, 5 months ago

                  League > Football (Soccer :P) > Union > AFL for me.

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                  1. Jake9
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                    14 years, 5 months ago

                    Dont mind my league but my favourite has to b Billy "The Kid" Slater.

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                  2. Tabasco
                    • 15 Years
                    14 years, 5 months ago

                    Union > Football > League for me!

                    This is for internationals and playing the sport myself, otherwise the Premier League is streets ahead.

                    Having said that, I can't wait for the next State of Origin. Come on you Blues!

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                  3. The Finnisher
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                    14 years, 5 months ago

                    I play League, and am 'contracted' to a club at the moment, so saying any other sport is ahead of League would be blasphemy for me 😛

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

              I missed the first part of your question! I'm in Melbourne. Love my AFL, but I'd rather sit down for a game of football any day of the week.

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  20. thetinkerman
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    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Hi folks,

    The big conundrum for this week: Zog > Nani/Mata

    It's out of those two and it comes down to fixtures vs form...

    Currently thinking of going Nani due to form (both player and team favour Nani) but he has 2 of the toughest away games in the next 3... Stoke at the Britania and Liverpool at Anfield.

    On the other hand, Mata looks to be the creative spark for Chelsea and it looks like they will score goals over the next few games...

    Any input/predictions? Thanks

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    1. "The Special One"
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Nt sure myself other than norwich next week man utd fixtures dnt look the best 2 gameweek 11... Nani is also a rotation risk with valencia/park etc... I think i will go mata as he has better fixtures, majority of set pieces and playing further forward...

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  21. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    I think you should be able to arrange 'Friendly Matches' on FPL. Any time you want you can challenge a player to H2H match! How good would that be? It would solve a lot of arguments on this site!

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    1. Gaz Downright
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      good idea!
      but with the current programming to-do list, it would get implemented for the 2013-14 season

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    2. isacki: full casual
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      Good idea. Would be funny if these same people who build their teams using this site end up playing the same teams head to head and getting a tie...

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  22. Maz
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    How do you get a pic by your name?

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    1. The Finnisher
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Get rid of Ferguson first..

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      1. Maz
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        I've already made plans to get rid of him over the next two gameweeks 😀

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        1. The Finnisher
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          14 years, 5 months ago

          Woohoo 😆

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    2. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      gravatar.com or check the FAQ

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      1. FPL Daniel
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Keep Ferguson

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        1. The Finnisher
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          I hope you aren't being serious?

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          1. stevev
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            Ferguson... 10th most transferred in midfielder this season! minutes played.... 0 ...bonkers

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            1. Henry Khor
              • 14 Years
              14 years, 5 months ago

              hahaha....coz those people tranferred him in purely want to make up their 5th midfield...just wonder will his price rise ? hahahah

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              1. stevev
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                • 16 Years
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                probably, there has been so many transfers in...

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  23. Ace Ventura
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    I think i might do

    nani - mata GW6
    mata - nani GW7
    nani - mata GW8
    mata - nani GW12

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    1. stevev
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      GW12? good luck planning that far ahead...

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    2. Hybrid.power
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      I guarantee you'll make the transfer this week and then realise you'll have a more important transfer to make the following week.

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      1. Ace Ventura
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Haha, that normally occurs but not this time - im 100% sure i will stick to this... actually...

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    3. Fratboy
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      No you won't.

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      1. Ace Ventura
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        certainly wont make 8pt hits 🙂

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        1. Fratboy
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          I've only made 1 hit so far, 1 4 point hit, I'm very proud of myself in comparison to me last year 🙂

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  24. JimmyDeemo - Sir Puntalot
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Thanks a lot for the discussion above lads. Went with Baines to Jones in the end (and Bent to Aguero). Fingers crossed Aguero continues his form, i really need a good captain choice this week.

    Top draw replies as always.

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  25. div
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    Who to have as captain?

    Rooney, Augero or Adebayor....

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    1. Snooze ya lose
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      • 16 Years
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      Aguero

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      1. Fratboy
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        +1

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    2. stevev
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      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      I'd go Augero if I had him... which unfortunately I don't. Too busy fixing useless injured / not playing defence

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    3. Tabasco
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      In that order. Aguero may not play the full match to save him for Bayern. Then again, he could easily score a 2 or 3 in an hour.

      Rooney or Aguero 🙂

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  26. Snooze ya lose
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Is captaining Suarez too much of a risk? Should I just play it safe with Rooney?

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    1. Bubbles
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Not at all. Rooney away to Stoke, Suarez at home to Wolves. If I had Suarez, he'd be getting my armband.

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      1. Tabasco
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        14 years, 5 months ago

        Stoke ran themselves knackered the other day and United are on fire. Suarez is a definitely a risk and could obviously pay off but the smart money's on Rooney.

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    2. The Finnisher
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      I'm doing it....not that that means anything just saying haha

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      1. Fratboy
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        I have Rooney and I'm not captaining him if that helps?

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          Who are you captaining, then? 🙂

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          1. Fratboy
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            Dzeko *gulp*

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  27. Bazza
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Given
    Enrique Bosingwa Kompany Simpson
    Nani Walcott Brunt SWP
    Suarez(c) Dzeko

    Subs: Baines Moses A.Johnson

    Obviously I plan on getting Rooney but unless I take an 8 point hit I can't this week. So with 1.9 in bank I am looking to add to that by going Baines down (And who for).. What do people suggest??

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    1. Dave Bauer
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Slightly off the wall, but I like Shorey or Anton Ferdinand - will probably do one of those trades myself.

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      1. Dave Bauer
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        i.e. Baines > Shorey/Ferdinand to free up funds for Rooney next week.

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    2. iLA
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Dont take the 8 point hit this week tho, Stoke wont be steamrolled at home imo. But you should definitely bring him in next week.

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  28. Dave Bauer
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    Is Dzeko > Aguero too sideways for a hit?

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    1. iLA
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Depends but if you're looking long term I'd have Aguero.

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    2. Fratboy
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      I think so, having said that I would consider it if I had funds.

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    3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Yes, imo. When you have a free ...

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  29. isacki: full casual
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    OK after much temptation to wimp out, I am going for the plunge! (so long I don't desperately log onto my account at 11:29)

    Vorm in goal against Chelsea.
    Suarez (C) against Wolves.

    TO GLORY!

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  30. fourtynine
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    RMT pls:

    Krul (Vorm)

    De Laet , S Taylor, Bosingwa, J Enrique (Ward)

    Moses, Silva, Arteta(Dyer, Tchoyi)

    Dzeko, Rooney, RVP(c)

    Transfers made this GW : 1 , FT left : 0 , Bank : 2.9m

    I want to ditch Tchoyi since he's not playing. I could upgrade Dzeko ot Aguero, although I never switch players from the same team. De Laet is a disaster for Norwich recently, I doubt if he's even going to play at all. Moses is probably playing his last in my team too.

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