[sbu_large_image] Scout Picks
8 April 2012 3631 comments
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The Easter eggs are only half-eaten, yet here we are again. With the Gameweek 33 deadline approaching at 11.30am tomorrow, it’s time to roll out another XI from the Scout Picks Selection Committee. Newcastle and United are firmly backed, while Everton also feature strongly in light of the Toffees’ recent form:

Tim Krul gets the nod between the posts ahead of tomorrow’s home showdown with Bolton. The Magpies keeper has been in sparkling form, conceding just a single goal in the last four Gameweeks and, with the Trotters failing to score in four of their last five on the road, a clean for Alan Pardew’s side is more than a distinct possibility.

This afternoon’s 2-0 triumph over QPR added yet another clean sheet to Jonny Evans’ recent tally. That’s five in a row now for Evans as United’s defence continues to prove profitable for Fantasy managers. A trip to Wigan should hold no fear for Sir Alex Ferguson’s side and with the Latics scoring just four times in the last six at the DW, Evan’s looks likely to pick up the points yet again.

With just a single goal conceded in their last five at Goodison, Everton’s recent home form has proven to be particularly reliable. No surprise, then, to see us give Leighton Baines the nod ahead of a home clash against Sunderland. While the Black Cats have produced the goods at home, they have failed to score in three of their last six on the road and, with set-piece and penalty duties also capable of boosting the left-back’s returns, Baines’ owners will be confident going into tomorrow afternoon’s match.

A home game with West Brom brings Vincent Kompany into this Gameweek’s line-up. City will clearly be devastated after today’s result but their Etihad form is unlikely to be troubled by Roy Hodgson’s side; the Baggies have netted just once in their last three on the road and looks set to afford City the perfect pick-me-up in light of their Emirates defeat.

With Steven Pienaar cup-tied for Everton’s semi-final with Liverpool, the South African looks certain to turn out in Monday’s Goodison encounter with Sunderland. Pienaar has shone in recent weeks, notching back-to-back assists in Everton’s last two league outings. The Black Cats will provide stern opposition for David Moyes’ men but we feel Pienaar could be the key figure, particularly if the Everton boss rests striker Nikica Jelavic ahead of the weekend meet with Liverpool.

Having scored in his last two league outings, Theo Walcott drew a blank in the 1-0 win over City but nonetheless remains pivotal as the Gunners look to seal third place. Like so many midfielders in the Gameweek, Walcott could suffer from rotation for the trip to Wolves on Wednesday but with Arsenal playing their Gameweek 34 fixture next Monday, there’s every chance that Walcott will be given another opportunity to add to his recent goal tally when Arsenal pay visit to the basement club.

Gylfi Sigurdsson is a must for a Swansea away day. Having scored all six of his league goals on the road, the graceful Icelander remains a top Fantasy target for the Swans’ visit to Loftus Road. Sigurdsson maintained his recent form with another display bristling with goal threat in Friday’s defeat to Newcastle and, despite drawing a blank, showed enough for us to back him to keep his start for the R’s clash and provide the cutting edge for Brendan Rodgers’ side.

Clint Dempsey’s brace at Bolton will have frustrated many Fantasy managers, having previously provided such disappointment on the road. Shifted to a striker’s role in the absence of ankle injury victim Pavel Pogrebnyak, Dempsey’s two strikes proved devastating and take him into the local derby with Chelsea brimming with confidence. With Pogrebnyak still struggling to overcome his knock, Dempsey looks set to lead the line and the threat for Martin Jol’s side in Monday’s clash.

Bolton’s visit to the Sports Direct Arena hands Papiss Cisse another chance to plunder the Fantasy points. The Newcastle forward’s incredible run of six goals in the last three games has Fantasy managers queuing up in their thousands to get in on the action – a price rise of 0.8 since Gameweek 30 is indicative of the show of faith. With the Magpies gunning for their fifth straight win, Owen Coyle’s side have an unenviable task ahead tomorrow, given Cisse’s irresistible form.

When you’ve gone four games without a goal, the best possible remedy is a showdown with Wolves. Robin Van Persie and on-form Arsenal now roll up to Molineux and, with the midlands outfit shipping an average of three goals per game since Terry Connor’s installation, the Gunners skipper is surely set to profit once again on Wednesday evening.

Wayne Rooney’s trip to Wigan is impossible to overlook. While Cisse has been lauded for his form, the United forward has been almost as reliable, notching nine times in his last nine games as the champions edge ever-closer to retaining their title. With an eight-point gap now established at the top, Sir Alex Ferguson will be determined to go for goals once again – United have averaged three goals per game over their last five away fixtures and the Latics are likely to afford them plenty chances for further attacking returns.

While Peter Crouch is doing all he can to squeeze his lofty frame onto England’s Euro 2012 plane, Stoke have scored just two goals in their last six away league outings. With that in mind, and having seen Villa defend like lions at Anfield, we’ve opted for James Collins for the defensive role on the bench. Always a magnet for impressive performance statistics, Collins will be integral to keeping Stoke at arms length on Monday night.

QPR’s Adel Taarabt claims the place on our bench for the midfield role. The Moroccan has come to the fore in recent home matches and with Djibril Cisse still suspended, Mark Hughes will likely look to Taarabt to lend his influence to QPR’s ailing attack as they scrap for points against Swansea.

Steve Kean shifted Junior Hoilett back out to the flank for the trip to the Hawthorns and duly saw his side slip to defeat. With Liverpool due at Ewood Park on Tuesday, Kean will surely look to renew Hoilett’s partnership with Yakubu against a Liverpool side with just one clean sheet in their last eight. Both Hoilett and Yakubu offer value, then, but we prefer the trickery and FPL price tag of the influential Hoilett for our bench role.

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  1. DV8R
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    5 picks

    Could be another good GW!

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  2. Henry Hill
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    Bullshit

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    1. An Púca
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      u whaaa?

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    2. McDog
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      What?

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    3. Henry Hill
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      Apologies to everyone that was offended by my earlier comment, just a rush of blood to the head. Seriously I'm really sorry for pissing people off with such a disgraceful comment and didn't mean it

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      1. An Púca
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        u'r a bit on edge this eve!

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      2. HST
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        • 16 Years
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        Pissed much?

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        1. Henry Hill
          • 16 Years
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          No mate haven't had a drop of drink, i just watched highlights and got worked up. I really didn't mean to make such a stupid comment, really lads just rush of blood to the head and made a stupid comment. Sorry again

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    4. The Bandit
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      Not your best night on here

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    5. Corrigan
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      It was a bad post from a friendly and decent poster. You've apologised so let's move on.

      Cheating and diving are so sinful IMO it is understandable emotions run high.

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  3. Davido989
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    WOW. FPL bonus updated, auto subs done now scout picks are out. Fantastic work tonight.

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  4. NATSTER
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    Ooh.. Everything comes in lightning speed!!!

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    1. Mr Smith
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      Like a well oiled machine tonight.

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  5. FPL Daniel
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    Rooney 3 BP they are out, sorry if is old news

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    1. brianutd-why always we? 20
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      You are excused

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    2. The Milkman
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      Rooney's got his baps out?

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  6. brianutd-why always we? 20
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    7 for me

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  7. Mr Smith
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    Team this week:

    Friedal
    Verm, Evans, Baines
    Walcott, Bale, Valencia, Sig
    Cisse, VP, Rooney

    Subs: Mig, Kompany, McLean, Caulker

    Rights lineup and subs order?

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  8. Declan
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    Rooney to Kun. FTW

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  9. An Púca
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    Was annoying to watch Rooney in the 2nd half today...he was either injured or did'nt look interested. stayed outside the box a lot even when he knew a cross would soon be coming in
    very tempted to move him on

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  10. mands
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    Got 67 points this week. Happy out, opponent in the cup got 63. Delighted......Then i remembered i took a 4 point hit, and he has a higher rank than me. Gutted.

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  11. FPL Daniel
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    I personally like those Diarra 3BP's cause I don't own Demps but that decision is outrageous IMO

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    1. Bad Pen
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      So is the decision to give Chesney 2 bps when he made 1 save.

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      1. FPL Daniel
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        Well he is short passing, that is having major influence on BP

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        1. CABAYE4
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          Also only one goalscorer and no assisters as well as not many shots on target.

          If it's a crap game, bonus still need to be given out and so it's easier for a keeper to get a relatively higher score on the index.

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  12. The Milkman
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    Anyone apart from the bookies confident of Adebayor outscoring Papiss in GW33?

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    1. An Púca
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      they have Ade at lower odds than Cisse!!!

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      1. The Milkman
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        That's what I said.

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    2. Barnsley FC
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      At home to Norwich? Could easily do it.

      Bolton have looked a little better recently. Not saying Papiss won't score, but could see Ade outscoring him.

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      1. HST
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        Yeah Bolton looked cracking yesterday good spot.

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  13. Urban Cowboy.
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    Any opinions who has a better chance of a cleanie QPR at home or Swansea away?

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    1. Declan
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      Swans

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      1. Urban Cowboy.
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        Was leaning that way, always feel a bit off going with the away defense in matches like this. Cheers for your opinion.

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  14. SPorting
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    7 picks.

    Captain choices made people?

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    1. Declan
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      Kun

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    2. brianutd-why always we? 20
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      Gonna take a punt on Cisse

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    3. DV8R
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      • 14 Years
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      It's on Siggy right now

      But likely to be on RVP by 11:30am tomorrow

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    4. Mull
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      7 for me also.
      Sigurdsson.

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    5. Hitman
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      RVP

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    6. Jukesy
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      RVP

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  15. Declan
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    Subs correct etc.? Thanks

    Schwarzer
    Lescott Jevans Simpson
    Gerrard Young Dyer Lennon
    Kun(C) RVP Suarez

    Mignolet Caulker McClean McAuley

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  16. andres
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    Can we see newcastle destroying bolton?

    I am on the verge of getting cisse in, not sure if it is a good idea beforenthe blank in gw 34 ( i wouldmdrop suarez)

    Yes or no? 🙂

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    1. Declan
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      no

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    2. Killitzer
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      Am playing him as captain. Will keep him on the bench for GW34 although will have 2 free transfers.

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    3. DLL18
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      I'd say no, Newcastle score most of their goals through counter attacks and I can see Bolton just sitting back and defending away from home.

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    4. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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      I'm keeping Suarez personally. He's still picking up points, has a better DGW and has a bigger upside than Cisse. Can he really go on scoring at this rate?

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      1. Nickyboy
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        ooo you've made me reconsider my own Suarez > Cisse move now

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        1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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          lol i'm really not trying to convince anyone else, i'm barely convinced myself tbh!

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  17. Killitzer
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    HBA or Siggy?

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    1. Declan
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      Siggy

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    2. McDog
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      Gylfi

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    3. CABAYE4
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      HBA

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    4. DV8R
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      Siggy

      He rips it up away from home

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  18. An Púca
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    Have to say Villa's 2 games in gw35 look tempting to bring in a defender

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    1. tinzio
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      Agreed... either bringing in Verm/Sagna or going for a cheeky punt on Collins

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    2. sotothemightygreek
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      I am slightly tempted by Collins alright. Will probably end in disappointment.

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  19. Hitman
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    Would people use/waste a free transfer this week on Pog to Cisse? or keep till next week for a DGWer?
    Suggestions?

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  20. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    from last post

    ok folks

    assuming that
    a) You have 3 United
    b) You have 3 Arsenal
    c) You have 3 Sunderland
    d) You have Caulker

    Who is the best option replace Skrtel for 7.2 or Samton for 5.2 for GWs 34 and 35?

    Skrtel to lescott. Am tenpted by Williams

    Question is do I keep Skrtel for DGW (where I may not play him) and save my transfer? Agger is back now, may make a difference to Pool defence?

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    1. Bad Pen
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      I shall be very interested to see how Pool do away to BBurn this week - that should be a very informative game for you.

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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        indeed.

        Have this GW to look at it

        Playing Clint in DGW so need a cs v Norwich to justify keeping him tbh.

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        1. Bad Pen
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          I think the City defence is well worth looking into, they have some nice fixtures even though their fight for the title race is all but up. Kompany was total champion today and makes them very solid at the back usually.

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          1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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            if I get City defender i will probs get Lescott

            It it him, Komps or Williams for me.

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      2. JK - Cønt ⭐
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        other problem is, I only have 10 out in 34 atm, only other option is a 1 week Bale out transfer to someone like Sinclair or Nasri

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        1. Bad Pen
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          Seems a bit of a wasted transfer though, I think I'd rather just put up with only having 10 to be honest.

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          1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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            • 14 Years
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            even if I wouldn't play Skrtel in DGW?

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            1. Bad Pen
              • 14 Years
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              I meant the Bale 1 week transfer is a waste. Skrtel probably needs to go in truth, even if Liverpool get better.

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    2. DV8R
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
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      Swansea defender.

      Rangel or WIlliams

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        my thinking.

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  21. MCM
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    Deary me. Scouts really are busting a gut today. Should all be grateful for this.

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    1. SmokeyH
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      Indeed great stuff with all the updates

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  22. SmokeyH
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    Srktel out - Yes or no?

    If yes - for Sagna or Kompany?

    Planning on having them for a 3 week period

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    1. Mindless Freak
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      Skrtel out is a must, especially for Sagna or Kompany since they have a fixture in GW 34. Now Sagna is good going forward and Kompany is a goal threat however i feel Sagna could do the job for you, they look like a rejuvenated side.

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      1. SmokeyH
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        THats what I was leaning towards - will mean have a trip Arsenal's now (Walcott/RVP/Sagna) but think he just edges Kompany esp with morale at City now....

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  23. @FuzzyWarbles
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    evans, verm, kaboul

    young, bale, walcott, siggy

    rvp, rooney, suarez

    (santon, caulker, dyer)

    prepared for santon to replace bale. or is it too risky if raylor plays in the back?
    thought it was a decent sign for young to play midweek after being subbed off on 60 minutes, but team news indicates otherwise. still have to start him though right?
    sub order right? santon or caulker instead of kaboul?

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    1. @FuzzyWarbles
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      oh, and i suppose its time to change my grav back. havent been on here in a while 🙁

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      1. happy
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        Santon 1st sub

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  24. Tmel
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    Is Richards likely to come back in against WBA do we think?

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  25. Rinseboy
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    so lets have a quick vote from everyone. Cisse or RVP capto?

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    1. Nickyboy
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      R-V-P, easy as 1-2-3, gonna outscore Ci-is-e*

      *possibly

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    2. raisingtheba
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      RVP by a country mile, and that's from a Newcastle fan

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    3. SPorting
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      Heart or head choice?

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    4. TheSteady ¤ Wines th…
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      RVP

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  26. happy
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    Resist the temptation, 4 points beckon.

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  27. COMH
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    Milanista - Still unsure of City investment. You just don't know who is going to play and after the result today you don't know how Mancini will approach it. Tevez more likely to play with Mad Mario out the way but is he fit enough to play 90 minutes? I'm not sure. Yaya is a bit of a lump with few returns so i'm not going there. Nasri is a great differential if he wasn't such a poon so I think i'm leaving City alone.

    Kolarov interests me but I need a 5th midfielder or 3rd striker before I need another defender.

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    1. COMH
      • 14 Years
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      P.S - I have the transfers and players to bring in a GW33 player who doesn't play in GW34. So in that respect does HBA or VDV sound good? Or is there someone else I should look at?

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    2. happy
      • 15 Years
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      Think Spurs cover is the way to go so VDV it is.

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    1. Samwise the Brave
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      shows the power of the clean sheet

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    2. MCM
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      a 5-3-2 as the highest score, now I really have seen it all.

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    3. Nickyboy
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      big rings

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    4. COMH
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      Nasty rank though.

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  28. Samwise the Brave
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    opinions
    Suarez--->cisse
    gerrard to walcott
    4 point hit

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  29. Mindless Freak
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    RVP - Have a feeling his going to absoloutley destroy wolves and gain back his form.

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    1. Urban Cowboy.
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      Thats an idea I can really get behind.

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