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The ScoutCast – Episode 67 – Driving home for Christmas

23 December 2011 2934 comments
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Driving home for Christmas, we present you with the festive ScoutCast. Obviously only for those without passengers – we wouldn’t want to inflict this on unsuspecting souls.

A stocking brimming with the usual merriment, the episode comes with the annual added bonus of hearing myself and Mark exchanging “ironic” gifts as an act of “goodwill” one more.

Along the way we deliberate the Robin Van Persie helpline, the revolving doors being worked by Gareth Bale and Rafael Van der Vaart and the perils of double gameweek investment.

Merry Christmas from the ScoutCast!

Come pull your Christmas cracker here.

Alternatively, stream away on the handy player below…

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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  1. Salah’s Sonnet
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    he'll play monday, so i'm keeping, its only slight bruising on his cheek bone.

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    1. Salah’s Sonnet
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      reply fail about jones to previous page poster, sorry.

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    2. OPTA FPL
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      if he wont play?

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      1. Demí
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        Then i think your sub comes in...

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        1. OPTA FPL
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          Jagielka is not a good option , i dont want to miss CS vs Wigan

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          1. Gaz Downright
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            sounds rather extreme

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            1. Gaz Downright
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              think of it this way... i reckon the chances of United not getting a CS and Jones not playing are in the same hemisphere... you dont lower the risk that much, while your reward might still be the same (let me guess: brown coming off the bench?)

              thatll be 10 dollars

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            2. Salah’s Sonnet
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              14 years, 3 months ago

              who knows wigan could even grab a goal.

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              1. isacki: full casual
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                Yeah having seen them against Chelsea and Pool I fancy Wigan to trouble the depleted United defence. Hence me stopping my Evans + Jones doubling up and shifting Valencia in alongside Nani. Heck, I'll still get a little 1pt reward for mids getting CS.

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          2. isacki: full casual
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            Everton CS are unreliable - I agree 5.4 is a bit much for patchy CS and little apparent goal threat.

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            1. OPTA FPL
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              OK, thanks all for advice.

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              1. Gaz Downright
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                what will it be?

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  2. Gaz Downright
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    two for the price of one hate

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  3. Hay Number 2
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    Is the following worth it? Both free....

    Brown>>>>Shotton
    Dyer>>>>Drenthe

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    1. OPTA FPL
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      Brown --> Evans

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      1. Hay Number 2
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        14 years, 3 months ago

        But then I wouldn't be able to get Dyer out for anyone decent?

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        1. Gaz Downright
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          you only need half decent as your 5th

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    2. isacki: full casual
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      Yes for coming fixtures. Do be warned Moyes said in an interview he MAY not start Drenthe away against sides that attack because he's not very defensive. Sunderland away might be that match.

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      1. Hay Number 2
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        Cheers dude!

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    3. Loftus Toad
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      Just bought in drenthe myself. DGW means average score x2. Brown change? Not so sure

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  4. isacki: full casual
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    Just did my transfers just before price changes went against me :
    Eagles > Valencia
    Jones > BAE (yes I know he's not injured 😉 )

    Setting me up for GW18 with a probable lineup of

    Sorenson
    Enrique Evans BAE
    Silva Bale Nani Valencia
    RVP(C) Sturridge Adebayor

    Subs: Vorm, Drenthe Naylor Raylor

    Some difficult choices, esp defence. Thoughts?

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    1. LarkyTown
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      I'd be playing Vorm over Sorenson - Stoke aint kept a clean sheet at home for ten weeks

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    2. Mull
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      10/10

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      1. Mull
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        Play Naylor over BAE though.

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    3. isacki: full casual
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      Thanks for feedback guys, Naylor is listed as doubtful so on bench in case he's subbed on. Raylor in correct position as 3rd sub?

      Good stat on Stoke home CS problems but I understand the all important Shawcross is playing and AVL have one of the worst form attacks in the league.

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  5. Demí
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    My 4 players for the DGW:

    Bale, Adebayor, Drenthe and Walker.

    5th was going to be VDV but i can't trust him to start both games in the double with his injury, so he's not worth wedging in.

    Think those 4 should be enough though. Looking forward to Spurs at home to Wolves the GW after it too

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    1. isacki: full casual
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      Similar to my intentions, Bale Ade Drenthe BAE. Will consider Osman if he continues scoring in the hole.

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      1. yanky
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        lolz at "scoring in the hole"

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        1. isacki: full casual
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          14 years, 3 months ago

          Lmao I laughed a little to myself as I typed that wondering if anyone would too

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    2. Elniñorules
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      Ditto.

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    3. The Finnisher
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      Nice, posted on the previous page the same 4 🙂

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  6. Parm
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    RMT!!!

    Vorm
    P.Jones | N.Taylor | Walker
    Nani(C) | Silva | Mata | Drenthe
    RVP(VC) | Rooney | Morison

    Subs: Ruddy | Simpson | Gomez | Wilkinson
    Bank:£0.0m FT:0

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    1. Ryan
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      7/10 you will need to work on getting more coverage for the DGW. Give Mata one more chance then get rid if he doesn't deliver. Bale could be a better option

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      1. Parm
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        14 years, 3 months ago

        Yeh Mata ➡ Bale can't fit anymore in without major hits. Is 3 really enough???

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        1. Ryan
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          14 years, 3 months ago

          as a minimum yes. 4 would be safe

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    2. isacki: full casual
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      8/10

      Only objections are Morison and no attacking Spurs as both are risky but could be epic differentials..

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  7. LarkyTown
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    I like the more volatile price rises this year - because it rewards the active player more than the casual

    Folk that have been playing the markets smartly can get much more money to play with for building super strong squads whereas in previous seasons even lucky no-transferers could have similar strength

    Still though, I dont think I've ever finished a season with a higher value team than what I ahve already after 17 weeks (£108.7)

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    1. Parm
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      Yeh next season looking at having two teams one serious team and one so that I can see if I can make loads of money off the rises.

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      1. Gaz Downright
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        😕

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    2. isacki: full casual
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      It adds great excitement to bandwagons and forces careful planning. I do think it distracts from the actual quality of the players though.

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  8. Ryan
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    Merry christmas people, how are we all today.
    Finally got a descent score and will look to drive my way back from the bottom of the table

    Big question this week for captaincy

    Rooney or RVP?

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    1. Gaz Downright
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      or nani.

      id go with the gut if i were

      or you can wait somebody with a conviction and a way with salesmanship to come along and convince you

      the first will be your choice, the other will be random. chose your deity ...

      hmm... what was in that drink

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      1. Ryan
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        14 years, 3 months ago

        haha, words of wisdom there nice 😉 Currently have RVP captain but considering a edgam for Rooney

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        1. Mull
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          14 years, 3 months ago

          I don't think Rooney is an edgam this week, RVP has the potential to explode and I can see Rooney drawing a blank.

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          1. Ryan
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            14 years, 3 months ago

            Cheers, its a slight edgam I must concede but its hard as RVP has been so consistant

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            1. isacki: full casual
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              14 years, 3 months ago

              Mmmm Ade plays the leaky Nor defence, Sturridge the inconsistent Fulham defence, RVP home to Wolves... not an edgam week really. I would say Rooney could score big meaning it's a risk me not having him. Taking that risk!

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              1. Ryan
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                • 14 Years
                14 years, 3 months ago

                Good point. I guess everyone is expected to do well so there is little to gain or lose?

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                1. isacki: full casual
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                  Yeah... but there will definitely be at least 1 failure... Ba(C) again!! 😀

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                  1. Ryan
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                    I sure hope so 🙂

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    2. Jafalad
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      Merry Chritmas, Ryan! 🙂

      Rooney for me. You are nearly 250pts behind the no 1 player: what is likely to help you catch up?

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      1. Ryan
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        Not trying to win the whole thing but top 10,000 would be an aim. About 100pts behind so a little work to do. Are you still considering the options there?

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        1. Jafalad
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          Nope. Roondog all the waaaay.

          Predos:

          UTD 5 Wigan 0

          UTD 6 Blackburn 1

          Should be nice little edgam 😉

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          1. Ryan
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            I like it. The masses will captain RVP and its these two games that everyone has been talking about for United. It would be silly to work towards it and not captain Rooney I suppose

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            1. Jafalad
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              On the podcast, one of the Scouts mentions that Rooney has a good record v WIG.

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              1. Ryan
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                Yeah Granville I believe. As a fellow United fan I shall take his word for it. I think he is on a run and surely Nani can't outshine him two weeks in a row

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          2. Mull
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            14 years, 3 months ago

            Welbeck Score 11, Nani Assists 10, Rooney Assists 1 😉

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            1. Ryan
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              14 years, 3 months ago

              Strikers don't do assists, they do goals 😉

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            2. Jafalad
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              Non-Rooney owner alert 😛

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              1. Mull
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                Non-Welbeck owner alert 😀

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                1. Jafalad
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                  Good, good. Utd average 3+ goals a game v Wigan. 😉

                  Sleep tight 🙂

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                2. Ryan
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                  Not a bad bet Welbeck. Might get you a goal if he starts 😉

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          3. The Finnisher
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            14 years, 3 months ago

            Even if those results do happen, they just put 5 past Fulham and he only got 7 points..
            😉

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            1. Ryan
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              Hence the edgam 😉

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            2. Jafalad
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              Selective data FPL player alert 😛

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              1. Ryan
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                🙂

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    3. LarkyTown
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      in the last 13 GW's......

      RvP double digit scores - 8
      Rooney - 1

      make of that what you will

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    4. hvsauce
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      rooney. i don't have RVP so easy choice for me :). agree with jafa's logic above also

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      1. Ryan
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        Yeah I just might go for it. He would need a big haul to outscore RVP though. Both players will get at least a goal. Its a question of who will get 3?

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  9. bmb100
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    How's this look?

    Vorm
    Shawx, Jones, Evans, Vermaelen
    Drenthe, Nani(C), Silva, Bale
    RVP(VC), Adebeyor

    Schwarzer, Morison, Brown, Dyer

    Not sure about Drenthe over Morison or whether Brown should play vs Everton.

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    1. Ryan
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      Nice looking team. I would consider Morison ahead of Drenthe as Norwich always score goals and spurs have injury issues so could be vulnerable at the back.

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    2. yanky
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      i like it, def bench brown, morison drenthe could be a toss up tbh

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    3. bmb100
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      Cheers for the replies. Morison Drenthe is gonna be a late gut call I'll undoubtedly get wrong I expect.

      Nice to know that my team looks good, hopefully I can make some headway on my leader this week but I suspect he's got Nani and Bale or a united defender in which will make things a lot harder to catch him.

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    4. Happy Days
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      Brown at home has to play

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    5. hvsauce
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      i'd actually consider a 3-4-3 --> bench shawx and bring morison in

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      1. bmb100
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        14 years, 3 months ago

        So many different answers!! It was Drenthe Morison Brown and Shawx I was tossing it up between, so it's essentially two out of those 4. Everyone has given different answers!

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        1. hvsauce
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          14 years, 3 months ago

          look at it this way - norwich have scored in every game but 2 (v utd & west brom). and morison has had either a goal or an assist in 7 of the last 8 GWs.

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          1. bmb100
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            Hmmm true, think I will play Morison but a lot a of decent options in my team this week.

            My back 6 all have home fixtures vs QPR, Wigan, Wolves, Villa and Everton, it doesn't get much better than that and I'm tempted to play 5 at the back.

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    6. isacki: full casual
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      Good solid team! 9/10 , would definitely do three strikers in a week like this but not so convinced by chances of a haul for Morison.

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      1. bmb100
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        So which two would you choose of Brown, Drenthe, Mori and Shawx?

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        1. isacki: full casual
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          ShawX and Drenthe narrowly. STO always defend better with ShawX and play an appallingly bad team, who are awful defending set pieces so ShawX could even score there. Drenthe is on form, has done something with his minutes every point up to now. Check if he's likely to start, else Morison.

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  10. yanky
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    Vorm
    Baines Shotton Shawx Evans
    Nani Silva Drenthe Bale
    RVP Ba

    Bench: Yak, Simpson, Moses

    how does that look? I'm debating between taking -8 and doing Yak + Baines > Sturridge + Verm!! That or even Yak + Baines > Suarez + BAE (I read Givet/Robinson are out, suarez could finally bag some)

    I'm assuming everyone will prob say stick and don't make moves but maybe somebody is as drunk as me and thinks it's brilliant...anyone???

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    1. Gaz Downright
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      taking a hit for suarez when there are so many proven striker options out there seems like a negative move to me

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  11. Mull
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    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Rooney will draw a blank this GW against Wigan. I'm going to bookmark this.

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    1. Gaz Downright
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      is that you buggu?

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    2. Clintymints
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      Hope it works, ill have a nice comment under it...

      Message is as follows:

      I agree.

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    3. Ryan
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      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Err.. really? I don't think he will be benched 😉

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      1. Mull
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        • 14 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        As in no goals or assists. 😀 Don't captain him!

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        1. Ryan
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          Haha, I know Wigan have done well lately and Wolves always ship goals but I shall see. Are Wigan playing 3 at the back or 5? possibly 5 at Old Trafford?

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        2. Jafalad
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          14 years, 3 months ago

          Surprise, surprise...a non-Rooney owner. 😉

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          1. isacki: full casual
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 3 months ago

            It works both ways though 😉

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            1. Ryan
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              We have RVP and Rooney though. Tough choice and no bias

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              1. isacki: full casual
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                Nah the issue is to have Roon or not and having/not having him has predictable effects on which opinion you take. I don't have him, I'll freely admit that makes me want to downplay his chances, but I know ultimately I just need to be rational and maximize my position - if he does badly, I keep doing what I'm doing, if he succeeds, I learn and use this knowledge to improve strategy.

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                1. Ryan
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                  Fair enough. There are different positions on the issue. Personally I wouldn't sell RVP for Rooney, that is madness imo. However VDV/Mata for Rooney, thats the interesting point for me

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                  1. isacki: full casual
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                    14 years, 3 months ago

                    Oh definitely, I would do that if available! RVP cannot be dumped until he gets dropped or injured though yes 😉

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  12. Josh
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    Dear FPL, please may I play all of my outfield players this week? It would save alot of people extreme amounts of hassle!

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    1. Gaz Downright
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      is that jason lee mf rcl?

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    2. applebonkers
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      amen

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      1. Mull
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        14 years, 3 months ago

        Nice Grav.

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  13. Clintymints
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    I shopped this picture of Suarez

    http://img1.uploadscreenshot.com/images/orig/12/35208210621-orig.jpg

    bababooooooooooooooooooom

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    1. LarkyTown
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      I really don't appreciate you making derogatory, hurtful, fun of people based on their appearane, vis a vis large teeth

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      1. LarkyTown
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        Tooth-ist

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      2. Gaz Downright
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        oh, did not see that at all. honest.

        how about a picture of freddie mercury instead?

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  14. WOLVERiNES
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    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    What do people think of...

    Larsson > Bale for this week ?? FT

    NAni Mata Drenthe Alenn complete by midfield..

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    1. Ryan
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      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Yes to that transfer. Good option

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    2. hvsauce
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      yes easy choice 🙂

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  15. ClaireT
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    Would love it if someone could RMT. I have 0.4 in the bank and 2 free transfers, so want to use them wisely. 🙂 Thank you in advance!

    Vorm, Krul
    Jones, Ward, Enrique, Simpson, Brown
    Nani, Gower, Silva, Walters, Drenthe
    Ba, RVP, Adebayor

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    1. bmb100
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Ward to Evans seems like the obvious move there.

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    2. Happy Days
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Bench Krul, Ward, Simpson, and Drenthe, good team

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    3. Gaz Downright
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      I might go Ward ➡ Evans and stay cool for now

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    4. ClaireT
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      Thanks guys! 🙂 With me having two free transfers, is there any others you would do as well as Ward to Evans?

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  16. Hay Number 2
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Is it risky doubling up the united defensive cover with Jones & Evans.....I currently have Jones

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    1. bmb100
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      I'm going for it, need something to help catch my mini league leader. 12 point gain at least for every united CS.

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    2. Clintymints
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      can work out fine with these alrite fixts... I personally never double up but could work aok alrite

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    3. Mull
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      Not at all, the only problem is you can only have one United attacker.

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      1. Hay Number 2
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        yeah i have nani 🙂 tempted with Rooney but cant break up the RVP/Sturridge/adebayor unit!

        giggs maybe.....

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    4. Hay Number 2
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      cheers dudes 🙂

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    5. Ryan
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      Its only risky in the fact you can only have 1 United attacking player. Depends if you prefer the defense or their attack. You save $ on defense I suppose to compensate

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  17. NATSTER
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    I'm thinking of playing Naylor and keeping Enrique on bench. Is it a good or bad idea to start 2 yellow flagged players? Here's my team..

    Vorm
    Naylor - Evans - Jones
    Nani - Silva - Mata - Bale
    Ade - Ba - RvP
    Sub: Krul ; Enrique, Simpson, Dyer

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    1. hvsauce
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      oof not too comfortable benching enrique...

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      1. NATSTER
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah.. Thinking again. It'd be better to keep Naylor as first sub. 😕

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        1. hvsauce
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 3 months ago

          yeah tough one with swansea at home. if it were anyone else other than enrique, i'd say go for it.

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  18. nik
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Who to bench this gw? Simpson for sure, but can't decide between Brown/BAE and Drenthe/Walters...

    Vorm (al-Habsi)
    Simpson Brown BAE Jones Evans
    Drenthe Bale Nani Silva Walters
    Ba RVP Ade

    Also, will Sturridge rise again before the deadline? Already did my FT, and have 0.0 in the bank, but want to bring him in for Ba next gw. So need him to either not go up, or if he does, Ba to go up .2.

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    1. hvsauce
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      play walters, stoke at home. toss up between brown and BAE, take your pick really.

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  19. richie1000
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    the leader in mini league has rooney rvp and Aguero they just seem to be getting him all the points

    his second goal keeper dont play so he uses vorm every week also has silva with the rest cheap mid feilders and only one expensive cb

    can he keep it up

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    1. richie1000
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      any toughts on this one

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      1. LarkyTown
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        Its early days. Active playing ALWAYS wins in the end over 38 weeks. Be patient

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    2. Ryan
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      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      I think every team should have at least 2 big hitting midfielders but 3 would be ideal. He will struggle imo

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      1. richie1000
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        im thinking the same but hes a good bit ahead

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        1. Ryan
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          • 14 Years
          14 years, 3 months ago

          He won't plummet down the rankings but will need all 3 strikers to fire every week to stay on top

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    3. UnderstandablyDistraught
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Forget about him. What are YOU doing?

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      1. richie1000
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        i have my funds spread out

        kurl howard

        jones ekooto enrique jag

        silva bale valenica jarvis bannan

        rooney ade and graham

        i know its a mess lol

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        1. richie1000
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 3 months ago

          simpson should be in that defense too lol

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          1. UnderstandablyDistraught
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 3 months ago

            any money?

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            1. richie1000
              • 14 Years
              14 years, 3 months ago

              1.9 million is all

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              1. UnderstandablyDistraught
                • 14 Years
                14 years, 3 months ago

                Graham to Sturridge would be a good move imo. You would need .7 I think to add to the money you have. Downgrade a defender - you have a little too much money back there

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                1. richie1000
                  • 14 Years
                  14 years, 3 months ago

                  will do thanks very much for the help would there be 1 that you would kick out im thinking ekotto but should i do that with the double game week coming up or what would you do thanks again

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                  1. UnderstandablyDistraught
                    • 14 Years
                    14 years, 3 months ago

                    Spurs fixtures are reasonable enough before dgw to play Ekotto. Much as you probably want to keep him I would consider selling Jones. It would enable the move to Sturridge and also would provide funds for upgrade in midfield next week. If not Jones, then Jagielka.

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                  2. richie1000
                    • 14 Years
                    14 years, 3 months ago

                    thanks will flip a coin on who lol but it makes sense ok

                    have a good xmas

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                  3. UnderstandablyDistraught
                    • 14 Years
                    14 years, 3 months ago

                    Remember also that you have a wildcard coming up after gameweek 20. Start thinking about how you are going to use it and when.

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  20. LarkyTown
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Ryan's brother's wife on the front of the paper today saying how she wants to get back with Rhodri

    Awkward Chrimbo dinner at the Giggs household this year........

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  21. Kick Some Goals
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    So after swapping VDV out for Bale, I have the exact amount of funds to upgrade Simpson to BAE ahead of the double GW.

    With a second FT available, should I just make the transfer now (to avoid having to monitor the BAE price situation) and be done with it?

    Next week's freebie is already pencilled in as Ba -> Sturridge.

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    1. NATSTER
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      BAE is at +79%. I'd say wait and just check it again about midnight tonight.

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      1. Kick Some Goals
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        OK so about 8am tomorrow my time (+8).

        Which is better for rises Natt? FISO or TotalFPL?

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        1. NATSTER
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 3 months ago

          This season FISO. More accurate especially DF.

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    2. Ryan
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      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      That seems sound I would do the transfer and enjoy your christmas 🙂

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      1. Kick Some Goals
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers mate, that's the idea 🙂

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        1. NATSTER
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 3 months ago

          that's a good idea too.. 😀

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          1. Kick Some Goals
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 3 months ago

            Ah bugger it, I'm gonna do it.

            And a merry Christmas to you guys. Good advice is always much appreciated!

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  22. yanky
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Blackburn gonna be without Robinson, Dann, Givet, Nelsen...SUAREZ [c] anyone'??????

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    1. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      if i have him i will

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  23. OPTA FPL
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    team for boxing days, any idea?

    Vorm

    Jones Enrique Evans

    Silva Nani(VC) Bale Larsson

    RVP (V) Ade Ba

    Sub: Jagielka, Simpson Dyer . Krul

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    1. NATSTER
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Same 10 with me expect Larsson.. Nothing to change. 🙂

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      1. OPTA FPL
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        you save FT this GW?

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        1. NATSTER
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 3 months ago

          Original plan was Ba > Sturridge but decided not to. Probably save it as I see a chance for Jones and Naylor to play and no idea to replace Dyer yet.

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          1. OPTA FPL
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 3 months ago

            if Jones declared not play? will you keep him?

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            1. NATSTER
              • 15 Years
              14 years, 3 months ago

              Probably not, but not sure with the replacement yet. I bought him at 6.3, so not much in value to lose..

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    2. isacki: full casual
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Very solid team. All look likely for CS/goals. Good mun coverage. Slightly doubtful whether Ba can keep up great performance against an improved Bolton side but should score. 9.5/10

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      1. NATSTER
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        How improved is Bolton?

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        1. isacki: full casual
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 3 months ago

          Well alright they only beat Blackburn 😀 but watched highlights and they played dominant football till HT, leading 2-0 in comfort. Going on momentum too, looked really up for it and relieved to win. Can't imagine their defence improving in one week so yes I do expect 1 Ba goal - just no embarrassing rollover

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          1. NATSTER
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 3 months ago

            Aha.. Thank you, Isacki. I missed the midweek game, so no idea how they were.. I hope you would be right about Ba. Cabaye's return should be good for Ba and NUFC. I silently wish for a random hat -trick to come my way.. Haha

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

    Damn how did Evans go up?! I thought he was on 60% or something. Now cannot do Brown-> Evans

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  25. ClaireT
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    I have 2 free transfers, so if I do Ward to Evans as one transfer, is there any other transfers anyone would recommend with my other free one?

    Vorm, Krul
    Jones, Ward, Enrique, Simpson, Brown
    Nani, Gower, Silva, Walters, Drenthe
    Ba, RVP, Adebayor

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    1. hvsauce
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      not really. i'd hang on to your other transfer, unless you have enough funds to bring in bale

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  26. LarkyTown
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    I would like the option to have your designed team strip applied to all the player on your "My Team" and "Latest Points" pages instead of the mish mash of different team tops.

    I only say this because I have borderline OCD and can't stand untidyness, but I'd much prefer to see 11 player with all the same top. Anyone with me? Or am I just a weirdo?

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    1. WOLVERiNES
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      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      youre on your own mate..

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  27. isacki: full casual
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    My last 3 4pt hits have at least covered their cost, and got doubtful/unpromising players out of the squad to boot. I probably take more hits than most and at the start they sucked, but if you start calling them right they are very powerful at keeping your squad optimal for each week. Remember: if he's injured, they only need 4pts, bonus points soften the blow, and they often pay off beyond the week.

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    1. Ryan
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      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Agreed. I did an 8 point hit a few weeks back to restructure my team. It was worked well so far and over 2 or 3 weeks I'd say it has been paid off and puts me in good stead for upcoming games.

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    2. Kick Some Goals
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      This.

      I took a couple of large hits earlier in the season to clean out the deadwood and get in players I wanted that were in danger of rising out reach. I feel it paid off fairly quickly, and looking at my GW history it's pretty obvious when I took them - my scoring average has risen by roughly 20 points a week.

      If it's well thought out and done at the right time, it can absolutely pay off.

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    3. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      this guy takes hit everyweek (i repeat: everyweek) and in top 2000
      http://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/67153/event-history/17/

      already total -60p this season

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      1. isacki: full casual
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        Wow. My hero.

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    4. LarkyTown
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      It often seems as if they rarely pay off, but I doubt you could come really high overall without taking a few well chosen hits

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    5. isacki: full casual
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Good points. Basically, if you're not happy with your team this GW, don't suffer in silence! Hits are here to help!

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  28. thatasiankidwhomeveryonelov…
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Hi guys! 🙂 RMT, if you please:

    Vorm (Ruddy)
    Kompany, J.Evans, Enrique (Caulker, Brown)
    Drenthe, Nani, Bale, Silva (Eagles)
    RvP, Sturridge, Ba

    1.1 in bank

    I'm hoping to bring in Baines before the 2xGW and to switch out Caulker and Evans for more nailed-on defenders during the January wildcard.

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  29. hvsauce
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    ok reposting this. team for GW 18:

    vorm (krul)
    enrique, evans, raylor, (naylor, simpson)
    nani, silva, ramsey, vdv (gower)
    rooney, ade, morison

    took a 4 point hit to bring in nani, morison, evans for eagles, dzeko, jones.

    obviously, i'm hamstrung with vdv 😉 so would it be worth to:

    A) VDV --> bale now for total 8 point hit; then next week do something with ramsey or raylor
    B) VDV --> bale and do something with ramsey or raylor for 4 pt hit

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    1. hvsauce
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      B) should read VDV --> bale... *next week*

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      1. Kick Some Goals
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        Ahh, sorry my reply should then be a vote for A.

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    2. Kick Some Goals
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      "Hamstrung with VDV"... will you be here all week? 😉

      I'd vote for B. You need to cut VDV loose as soon as you can, you're only going to lose money on him if you wait longer. Raylor could go next week for a Spurs defender in preparation for the DGW.

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    3. isacki: full casual
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      A

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  30. blauriecon
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Vorm Krul
    Kompany Enrique Evans NTaylor Simpson
    Silva Nani Bale Ramsey Sinclair
    RVP Adebayor Sturridge
    Looks like a "save the FT" week as team selection is difficult.

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    1. hvsauce
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      great team. ramsey the only underperformer FPL-wise for his price...

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