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The ScoutCast – Episode 59 – Tongue Twister

20 October 2011 1220 comments
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Back after our own international break, I bundle Mark into the studio for another podcast and slap him around the face with my Wildcard.

Rusty after a week of absence, we’re forced to get our tongues contorted around a variety of team names, even more baffling than Mark’s unshakable faith in Victor Moses. Yes, indeed, Wigan’s most unfortunate Fantasy flop gets another airing, with Mark mercilessly banishing the Latics to the Championship – surely the only solution to his blind spot.

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  1. Waldaz
    15 years, 14 days ago

    Krul
    Enrique Bosingwa Ward
    Petrov Cabaye Brunt Mata
    Suarez RvP Rooney

    Pretty good? (apart from Brunt)

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    1. Maxi_Mawoofingtons
      15 years, 14 days ago

      good team

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    2. Fratboy
      15 years, 14 days ago

      I'm still not overly sold on Cabaye or Petrov, Brunt is picking up though and Mata is Mr.Consistent. Great front 3 and some CS opportunities all with attacking potential too! Nice team.

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  2. Arselona
    15 years, 14 days ago

    I know I want to do Arteta > Dempsey...
    Why is it so hard tho...

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    1. The Finnisher
      15 years, 14 days ago

      Because both are over-priced? I dunno

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    2. llamaZA
      15 years, 14 days ago

      Because you're being drawn to the club over the player.

      Arteta -> Ramsey - nice sideways move that frees up cash if you're looking for alternatives.

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      1. Arselona
        15 years, 14 days ago

        Think I'm still expecting Arteta of Everton to explode on the Arsenal pitch...
        If that makes sense..

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        1. llamaZA
          15 years, 14 days ago

          He's not the same player, not playing in the same position, not in the same role, not on free-kicks etc.

          It was pretty much my exact concern with N'Zogbia at the beginning of the season (that I stupidly ignored due to much readings on the web that suggested him as a bargain).

          Good player at a small club >> good player at a big club (N'Zogbia, Arteta, Downing, Carroll)
          Quality player at big club >> quality player at small club (Valencia, Young, Nasri)
          If that makes sense.

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          1. snowman
            15 years, 14 days ago

            makes sense apart from downing who i think has done ok for pewl

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            1. llamaZA
              15 years, 14 days ago

              Downing = 0 assists/goals so far for Pool.

              My analysis was more on a fantasy return perspective. Arteta is going to do well, and play well for Arsenal, but I don't think he'll be the one to play the killer ball or be on the end of the move.

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    3. Maxi_Mawoofingtons
      15 years, 14 days ago

      that's what she said...

      But on a serious note it is probably because you are an arsenal fan, swallow your pride and just do it

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      1. Arselona
        15 years, 14 days ago

        I've learnt to swallow that ages ago... I actually started the season without any Arsenal players in my squad... haha~ shame...

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        1. Maxi_Mawoofingtons
          15 years, 14 days ago

          I am a man united fan, that 8-2 score line even made me feel sad for the Arsenal, the gunners need to do better, at least they stringing a few good results together now. Rvp leading the line. Good luck

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  3. llamaZA
    15 years, 14 days ago

    Current team:

    Schwarzer
    STaylor, Ward, Bosingwa
    Nani, Ramsey, Petrov, Silva
    Sturridge, RvP(c), Adebayor

    Subs: Vorm, Sinclair, Kompany, de Laet
    Bank 3.1

    Any recommended transfers for this week? (current view is to save, but I'm willing to listen to suggestions)

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    1. Maxi_Mawoofingtons
      15 years, 14 days ago

      Solid team, I wouldnt do anything... maybe bring in Gerard/Lampard in place of Silva, its a risk... but might pay off

      I think Silva's form might drop in the next few weeks... just a hunch though

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  4. Dave Bauer
    15 years, 14 days ago

    Taarabt + Walcott > Ramsey + VDV?

    Both free.

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    1. Waldaz
      15 years, 14 days ago

      Do it.

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    2. Maxi_Mawoofingtons
      15 years, 14 days ago

      That's a no brainer! Taarabt is star struck, couldnt hit the back of the net with a banjo

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    3. heartsattack
      15 years, 14 days ago

      Yes yes yes yes yes!

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    4. Arselona
      15 years, 14 days ago

      Without a doubt

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      1. Dave Bauer
        15 years, 14 days ago

        Thanks all - just confirming my thoughts!

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    5. ron.44
      15 years, 14 days ago

      ...please bro, your gravatar is killing me!!!...

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  5. Christina.
    15 years, 14 days ago

    Jis jis.

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    1. Bubbles
      15 years, 14 days ago

      Potty mouth.

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  6. zee303
    15 years, 14 days ago

    Got 2 free transfers. Currently have no Liverpool or Spurs players.

    My options are

    Dzeko + Barton > Saurez + Petrov
    Dzeko + Barton> Saurez + other 6.7m mid
    Dzeko + Ward> Saurez + Jose Enrique

    or the exciting one for a 4 point hit

    Rooney + Dzeko + Barton > Adebayor, Saurez + Van der vaart

    Quite fancy the last option but it's going to make getting Rooney back in to my team very hard ina few weeks.

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    1. llamaZA
      15 years, 14 days ago

      You can wait on the Ward transfer as he's got an easy game this week, who are your other defenders?

      I like Dzeko to Suarez, you can pretty much lock that one in.

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      1. zee303
        15 years, 14 days ago

        My defence for this week would be

        Bosingwa, Ward, Simpson (Kompany, De laet)

        I need to get rid of De Laet and Ward, but as you say the Ward transfer can wait

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        1. llamaZA
          15 years, 14 days ago

          Close to my backline.

          I'm planning on getting rid of Ward next week, and STaylor in GW12, de Laet can wait as I don't see the need to use that transfer just yet when the other options are only marginally better.

          What about Dzeko -> Adebayor, de Laet -> Enrique - obviously you are then playing 4 (3 if you bench Simpson) at the back but you can make that call on your mids/fwds.

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          1. zee303
            15 years, 14 days ago

            Not a bad idea, will have a think about that one, cheers

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            1. zee303
              15 years, 14 days ago

              Think i would probably still play Simpson ahead of Ward though, and i think i would rather have Saurez than Adebayor

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    2. zee303
      15 years, 14 days ago

      My other options are

      Dzeko + Barton > Sturridge, Adam

      or

      Dzeko + Barton + Ward > Sturridge, Van der vaart, Taylor

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  7. Leeds-Utd
    15 years, 14 days ago

    wil mata start thus week..any chelsea fans online???????

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    1. heartsattack
      15 years, 14 days ago

      Not a chelsea fan but nailed on I`d say.

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    2. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      15 years, 14 days ago

      There are going to be an awful lot of disappointed people if he doesn't ...

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    3. The Finnisher
      15 years, 14 days ago

      He is nailed on 90% of the time (will have the odd rest)
      Will definately play as he was rested midweek.

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      1. Leeds-Utd
        15 years, 14 days ago

        nice 1...:)

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  8. Timmy Cahill Rules
    15 years, 14 days ago

    Jack

    Do you think walters is a good option at 6 million , Im looking at him or jonas to come in

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    1. Leeds-Utd
      15 years, 14 days ago

      Walters could be good call against a week enogh arsenal defence..imo

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      1. Timmy Cahill Rules
        15 years, 14 days ago

        Their fixtures look good after this week and he is on pens and OOP sometimes

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    2. The Finnisher
      15 years, 14 days ago

      Prefer him to Jonas.
      Has much better fixtures over the coming weeks and playing o.o.p
      One of the better options in that range.

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      1. Timmy Cahill Rules
        15 years, 14 days ago

        cheers

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  9. ROBERTO MANKINI
    15 years, 14 days ago

    Not sure about this but should I bench P Jones and Kompany and play Moses and N Dyer this week?

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    1. snowman
      15 years, 14 days ago

      yes

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  10. yash
    15 years, 14 days ago

    Guys need some help please

    Given Vorm

    Simpson N.Taylor Bosingwa Kompany Gabbidon

    Jarvis Sinclair Slva Nani Tiote

    Adebayor Rooney Suarez
    1.2m in the bank and 1 free transfer left.

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    1. Kostja
      15 years, 14 days ago

      Gabb(poor fixtures) and Jarvis(Dont get why people brought him in in the first place) need to go. Id take a hit, it will pay off long term. Id say Shawcross or Enrique and petrov in.

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    2. heartsattack
      15 years, 14 days ago

      Gabbidon to Enrique. Jarvis ok for now but consider shuffling the pack to include Larsson in a couple of weeks.

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  11. Jake9
    15 years, 14 days ago

    Bosingwa or Jones? Long term.

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    1. ROBERTO MANKINI
      15 years, 14 days ago

      defo Jones, Chelsea have hard run of fixtures coming up and they have already struggled to keep clean sheets....

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  12. snowman
    15 years, 14 days ago

    Guys do you think simpson is finished as a starter now, should i move him out?

    Given
    Simpson Enrique Bosingwa
    Dyer Ramsey Silva Mata
    Rooney Ade Suarez (c)

    Subs: Moses, Lescott, Taylor

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    1. Maxi_Mawoofingtons
      15 years, 14 days ago

      ye he is a gonna

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  13. Leeds-Utd
    15 years, 14 days ago

    who is the best capt choice for this week,I have Silva-Saurez-Rvp-Ade-Mata??who would u guys choose?plz..

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    1. Timmy Cahill Rules
      15 years, 14 days ago

      RVP

      his form at home is good recently

      Stoke have struggled after europa league matches

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    2. Joga Bonito®
      15 years, 14 days ago

      Suarez for me. Norwich at home should see some goals and Suarez is very rarely not involved. He's missed a few chances that he's usually put away recently too so some unfortunate team will suffer from him being more clinical.

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  14. Maxi_Mawoofingtons
    15 years, 14 days ago

    how do you assign a profile picture? I dont see it in the profile section, I might be blind haha

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    1. Bubbles
      15 years, 14 days ago

      gravatar.com

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    2. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      15 years, 14 days ago

      Go to FAQs on here and it will take you through the whole thing.

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    3. Maxi_Mawoofingtons
      15 years, 14 days ago

      thanks 🙂

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      1. In Like Flynn.
        • Has Moderation Rights
        15 years, 14 days ago

        Nice Grav Gizmozart.

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        1. Maxi_Mawoofingtons
          15 years, 14 days ago

          haha 🙂 thanks for the help

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  15. facer
    15 years, 14 days ago

    anybody have a link for the contributors league that Mark and Granville compete in?

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    1. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      15 years, 14 days ago

      Yep.

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      1. facer
        15 years, 14 days ago

        haha...good for you sir...

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        1. facer
          15 years, 14 days ago

          prove it...

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          1. In Like Flynn.
            • Has Moderation Rights
            15 years, 14 days ago

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

            Haha, just had to wander off and find it Facer. 🙂

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            1. facer
              15 years, 14 days ago

              haha...many thanks Flynn. I did have it previously, but deleted it from my favourites by mistake. If you don't have access to the OPTA stats, its good to keep an eye on the moderators team. Incidentally, does the price of membership come down commensurate with played game-weeks?

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              1. In Like Flynn.
                • Has Moderation Rights
                15 years, 14 days ago

                I doubt it this year Facer as it's 25% cheaper already, just do it you know you want to and it's the right thing to do. 🙂

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                1. facer
                  15 years, 14 days ago

                  haha...I do want to, yeh...but, will it add to information that is freely available elsewhere?

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      2. In Like Flynn.
        • Has Moderation Rights
        15 years, 14 days ago

        Turned out I'd left it in the sock drawer. Everything turns up in the end.

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        1. facer
          15 years, 14 days ago

          surprising what can turn up in the sock drawer! I've had a couple of happy surprises from forgotten items previously hidden in a pair of washed socks 😉

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  16. Menly
    15 years, 14 days ago

    Guys I need advice!
    Vorm/ruddy
    R Taylor, bosingwa, kompany, n taylor, barnett
    Silva, nani, Murphy, sinclair, (ferguson!)
    RVP, rooney, sturridge

    Got about one and a bit million in the bank

    Who should be captain?
    Cheers

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    1. Best Ba None
      15 years, 14 days ago

      RVP - on form and Stoke usually seem to be knackered after playing Thursday night Europa matches

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  17. DAV087
    15 years, 14 days ago

    Thoughts on my squad for this week guys..

    Vorm

    enrique bosingwa simpson

    vdv(c) silva petrov ramsey

    rooney sturidge(vc) aguero

    begovic kompany dyer taylor(swan)

    Thoughts on captain vc and subs?

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  18. Josh
    15 years, 14 days ago

    Arteta > Modric

    or

    Silva > VDV

    or stick with

    Scezney

    Bosingwa / R Taylor / Enrique (kompany/ P Jones)

    Silva / Arteta / Walters / Delph (Barton)

    RVP / Suarez / Bentdner

    THANKS GUYS!

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    1. Menly
      15 years, 14 days ago

      Why scezny?

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      1. Josh
        15 years, 14 days ago

        I have Scezney and Vorm, what do u think about the other parts?
        What keeper would u have instead to Scezney?

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        1. Menly
          15 years, 14 days ago

          Well surely there are better priced and more reliable keepers? Begovic (not this week tho)... but scezney/vorm should be fine for this week.
          I would eventually look to replace arteta but maybe not with modric... its a tough one.
          You will be fine for this week

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    2. Kostja
      15 years, 14 days ago

      Right now the first things you got to get rid of are Delph and barton to Ramsay and moses/Eagles.

      Than Arteta next week, and Id downgrade one of P Jones/Bos or Komp to a 4 mil, for a keeper id say Begovic.

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  19. ROBERTO MANKINI
    15 years, 14 days ago

    this is a no brainer right?

    Nasri -> VDV

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  20. Best Ba None
    15 years, 14 days ago

    Mornin

    Given (vorm)
    RTaylor-Enrique-Bosingwa-Simpson (Briggs)
    Lampard(C)-Silva-Nani-Cabaye (Dyer)
    Rooney-Sturridge (Dzeko)

    Nothing in the bank, 1FT

    My choices are:

    a) Dzeko to Adebayor GW9 (no hit)
    b) Rooney to Suarez GW9 for 2 wks (no hit this week but won't be easy getting Roo back in)
    c) Do nothing this week then Dzeko/Lampard/Cabaye to Aguero/VDV/5m mid next week

    Any thoughts much appreciated

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    1. Best Ba None
      15 years, 14 days ago

      c) would mean 4pt hit next week

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      1. QPR expects... glory!
        15 years, 14 days ago

        Has to be a) without a doubt

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        1. Menly
          15 years, 14 days ago

          Yep

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        2. Best Ba None
          15 years, 14 days ago

          cheers that does make sense

          i'm swaying towards a) but the only doubt in my mind would be missing out on either Aguero from GW10 (WOL qpr NEW liv NOR) or Suarez from GW9 (NOR wba SWA). Can't see that much point in playing Suarez for 3 weeks but want Aguero long term

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  21. QPR expects... glory!
    15 years, 14 days ago

    When do people see the exodus from Bosingwa commencing? I'm hoping he goes up £0.1m so I can sell him for a £0.3m profit next week before they have a run of really hard games.

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    1. Menly
      15 years, 14 days ago

      Im doing the same. I have bigger problematic this week to sort out and he will be fine this week

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    2. Timmy Cahill Rules
      15 years, 14 days ago

      Depends do you see him getting some assists if yes keep him

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      1. QPR expects... glory!
        15 years, 14 days ago

        Sadly I do this week (and I'm a QPR season ticket holder). Am thinking dumping him GW10.

        As an alternative I'm also thinking of dumping Ward whilst still making a profit on him. With £2m in the bank I can afford to upgrade him dramatically and retain Bosingwa through GW 13.

        Thoughts?

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    3. llamaZA
      15 years, 14 days ago

      When he gets dropped, I don't see an exodus from a Chelsea player on fixtures. Kompany went up this week despite playing Man United and likely to be on all our benches...

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      1. In Like Flynn.
        • Has Moderation Rights
        15 years, 14 days ago

        Hopefully people are starting to plan longer term team strategies and not this stupid chopping and changing in the hope of a good score for one week or chasing last week's points.

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  22. facer
    15 years, 14 days ago

    I'm suprised such a popular site doesn't have a forum, some of the comments are very informed and some aren't. A forum would help with the organisation of comments and make it easier to filter posts...

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    1. llamaZA
      15 years, 14 days ago

      +1

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      1. FPL Daniel
        15 years, 14 days ago

        But everybody will ignore the RMT forum than. Also who will stop them to post RMT in another thread. This was discussed a lot in the past. This version is a good one.

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        1. facer
          15 years, 14 days ago

          its actually very difficult to follow threads and trains of thought when they are chopped about, lots of repeated questions and similar topics all over the shop. Some contain real good info, but they are so dispersed as to be fairly use-less. Topic headings on a forum would make life much easier, in terms of following topics that you are interested in. It would also add longevity to posts that usually, once the page is filled, get lost in the ether...

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        2. Bubbles
          15 years, 14 days ago

          I've said this many times but I'll say it again.

          If there was a seperate RMT thread then people who post RMT's there would help each other out. That way if you want help, you dish some out yourself (a case of you scratch my back, I'll scratch yours), but if you don't post RMT's then you don't have to read them then.

          It's not so bad now so I don't mind at all, but at the start of every season (and in January as we all have WC's) it's ridiculous.

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          1. In Like Flynn.
            • Has Moderation Rights
            15 years, 14 days ago

            I sort of like this, but it really is very very annoying when you see the twentieth Nani-VDV post question. it would be good if people read the last page or two first.

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        3. King Nil Miss ✩
          15 years, 14 days ago

          Agree...regardind the RMT posts you can spot them from distance so you can just move on and ignore if you want to.

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          1. facer
            15 years, 14 days ago

            whats an RMT? real-time match thread?

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  23. Josh
    15 years, 14 days ago

    Is Arteta going to do anything, might get rid?

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    1. heartsattack
      15 years, 14 days ago

      I think he is overpriced. Can anyone remember if Arsenal have had a penalty since RVP missed one in the 8-2 defeat?

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    2. Kostja
      15 years, 14 days ago

      Get rid, hes not worth the money.

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    3. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      15 years, 14 days ago

      Ramsey >>>>>>>>> Arteta when it comes to Arsenal mid coverage. Playing more advanced + a full 2.0 cheaper. Having Arteta really doesn't make sense to me at the minute

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  24. The Finnisher
    15 years, 14 days ago

    Who to captain?
    Mata, VDV, Suarez, Adebayor or Sturridge?
    Have Nani and Silva but not interested in either for (C) this week

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    1. Timmy Cahill Rules
      15 years, 14 days ago

      Sturrige or VDV

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    2. FPL Daniel
      15 years, 14 days ago

      Suarez from that bunch

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    3. Fratboy
      15 years, 14 days ago

      I'm leaning towards Sturridge to be honest...Suarez is good at getting around 7-10 points, but Sturridge is capable of much higher!

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    4. Maxi_Mawoofingtons
      15 years, 14 days ago

      St st st st st st Sturridge, last game gefore Torres comes back, he might have a point to proove

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  25. Fratboy
    15 years, 14 days ago

    Pull the trigger on Balotelli>Suarez? Waited it out to hear anything on the racism malarky, still nothing being said, perhaps like in the game 🙄

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    1. Kostja
      15 years, 14 days ago

      Id say yes, not gonna get banned this week, personally would get Ade dough if hes not already in your team.

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    2. FPL Daniel
      15 years, 14 days ago

      You've made a good gamble with Ballo, time to move on. But just to inform you that Ballo should start... Hmmmm on a second thought Mancini could go 4 5 1... Pull the trigger.

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      1. Fratboy
        15 years, 14 days ago

        Too risky isn't it.

        Kostja, I have VDV, but having both might just be chasing last weeks points, although with the fixtures and Spurs looking strong....hmmmmmm

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  26. Chucky77
    15 years, 14 days ago

    Anyone else trying and failing to get hold of Stone Roses tickets right now?

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    1. Fratboy
      15 years, 14 days ago

      To hear Ian Brown sing out of tune for 2 hours for £40-£50 doesn't entice me.

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      1. jimnastics
        15 years, 14 days ago

        Any doubts I had about whether this was all for the money or not were dispelled when I saw the ticket prices. I think I'm going to just hang on to my memories, and pretend this reunion isn't happening.

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    2. facer
      15 years, 14 days ago

      The Stone-faced mercenaries, very poor live anyway...

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      1. 1Man
        15 years, 14 days ago

        The good old days of the Roses are long gone..

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  27. Boro223
    15 years, 14 days ago

    Charlie Adam, Bosingwa to Ramires,Enrique? Thoughts?

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    1. The Finnisher
      15 years, 14 days ago

      No.
      Sideways and a half..

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      1. Kostja
        15 years, 14 days ago

        +1

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  28. Pat Bonner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    15 years, 14 days ago

    Hows my team for this week:

    Begovic (Vorm)
    Bosingwa Simpson Enrique (Gabbidon N Taylor)
    Silva Nani N Dyer Ramsey (SWP)
    RVP Sturridge Rooney

    Tempted to get Suarez in for Rooney or should I leave it? I know I'll want Rooney back in 2 weeks. Next week I want to do SWP > Walters.

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  29. Waldaz
    15 years, 14 days ago

    I read of many people looking at Aguero/Silva for the Wolves game, bear in mind that there's the Villarreal game 4 days later, so...

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    1. Kostja
      15 years, 14 days ago

      Valid point, im actually the first I think who is thinking of getting rid of Silva, since I have no united cover and dont want to get rid of Aguero. Since I think United will not need all their main guys for CL games since the opposition is weaker, but City will.

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  30. Vegasred
    15 years, 14 days ago

    Adam and A. Young OUT

    Gerrard and Anderson IN

    Thoughts?

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    1. Random_Guy
      15 years, 14 days ago

      Not worth it, in my opinion.

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      1. Vegasred
        15 years, 14 days ago

        Thanks. This is my midfield, what do you think?

        Adam Nani Young Silva (Dempsey)

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    2. QPR expects... glory!
      15 years, 14 days ago

      Too early to tell re: Gerrard. His looked rusty last week and scored a cr*p free kick solely because old man Giggs moved out of the way. You're better off with Lampard or VDV at the moment. I have Anderson as my 4th/5th midfielder but I'm not relying on him to score pts - if you will be, look elsewhere

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