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The ScoutCast – Episode Seventy Nine – Love It

23 August 2012 3415 comments
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We may have suffered inauspicious starts to the season but there’s no denying it, we just love Fantasy Football.

For all his grumpiness and bile, Granville’s enthusiasm spills over as we both dive into the hot topics of the week: Juan Mata’s decline, Eden Hazard’s rise, the Rooney vs Van Persie question, whether Granville is the dopey one.

All these issues and more are addressed in the next 38-minutes, along with the return of All Aboard, the weekend preview and the first decisions to be made with the ailing ScoutCast XI. It’s my turn to play Pat Rice to Granville’s Arsene Wenger this week and, to script, I prove to be more of a hindrance than a help.

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

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  1. Gullikgul
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Sooo, gonna be a tough next gameweek for me... Capt options

    A) Torres
    B) Tevez
    C) Graham
    D) Bale (4pts hit)
    E) Michu

    Right now I think I'll go with Torres. Most probable to score + most game goals according to bookies. Can't make myself do it.

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    1. In Tommy We Trust
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Torres but the options aren't great. Graham if your feeling punty

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    2. wHiPpiNG_BoYs
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      i fancy graham out of them 🙂

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    3. rasher
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      I'm in same position

      I don't trust torres at all..

      He didn't look good in the 2 games

      I might chance tevez

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  2. Warbling Wendy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    General opinion wanted:

    Is Mata > Ben Arfa worth -4?

    In terms of raw FPL points it isn't. But Ben Arfa will rise and Mata will fall, so a .2 swing in price. Thoughts?

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    1. isacki: full casual
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      In terms of raw FPL points it could well be in fact. Ben Arfa is an absolute monster goalscoring mid and the Chelsea defence looked weak against Reading. Barfa could be this year's Sessegnon.

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      1. Warbling Wendy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        Starting on -4 though, He will need to score 6+ just to break even on Mata. And that is assuming Mata doesn't pick up additional points.

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        1. lucky cherry
          • 13 Years
          13 years, 7 months ago

          This
          Mata might actually manage to nick an assist away from hazard this GW!

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        2. isacki: full casual
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 7 months ago

          Mata looks well out of contention compared to Hazard and Ramires/Oscar for assists and even less likely for goals.

          One Barfa assist could get you break even with BPs. One Barfa goal should be significant profit. Plus there is the 0.2 rise which is worth points ultimately.

          Assuming you want 2000 points from a budget of 100, each 0.1 is worth 2 points, so that's a potential 4 points gained.

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          1. Warbling Wendy
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            13 years, 7 months ago

            People seemed to be getting away with Mata's presumed lack of potential, maybe because Mark and Granny slammed his performance in the podcast.

            He still had shots (and came close!), and he assisted an assist. He could easily return points at the weekend IMO

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            1. isacki: full casual
              • 14 Years
              13 years, 7 months ago

              I've done the analysis to death before the podcast and written about it too. It comes out in the compare tool - his position has shifted back considerably from the tail end of last season onwards. He's playing no further forward than Modric was last season. I saw the shots against Reading live, there were plenty of Chelsea players ahead of him, they were more hopeful potshots.

              The Mata we are dealing with now is not the same Mata we saw last season. Take it or leave it...

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              1. Warbling Wendy
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 16 Years
                13 years, 7 months ago

                Hmm, I'm not entirely convinced. He still seemed to get a few shots on and on another day would have scored. The .2 is swinging it for me though .. last year I just went with the points and the players I wanted at the beginning of the season, and lost out in value stakes. Towards the end of the season, when I had a team value of around 103 and the others in my league were playing with 106-110 it made a massive difference.

                Being that poor has left me never wanting to poor again 😛 So I am swaying towards taking the cash and running

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                1. isacki: full casual
                  • 14 Years
                  13 years, 7 months ago

                  Yeah I finished around 109 or something, but even then always felt a little short of cash. I'd be tempted to go Barfa myself but feel it's more urgent for me to get Michu as I don't have him yet - should get two more rises out of him including tonight and Saturday's roll over.

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                2. isacki: full casual
                  • 14 Years
                  13 years, 7 months ago

                  Anyway Yoda just so you know I'm arguing in good faith. I am selling Mata too tonight, so whatever happens, I'm paying for the decision I'm recommending to you 😉

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                  1. Warbling Wendy
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 16 Years
                    13 years, 7 months ago

                    Ah it's not arguing, just mauling over the options really. I'm still not sure what I am going to do though.

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              2. Sᴄʜᴜ̈RRʟᴇ ⓝ
                • 14 Years
                13 years, 7 months ago

                ^This
                I think the line "Mata is the assister to the assist" was what promote me to boot him tonight. He's playing much deeper than the other mids.

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                1. Sᴄʜᴜ̈RRʟᴇ ⓝ
                  • 14 Years
                  13 years, 7 months ago

                  Reply fail
                  Was supposed to be at isacki's 2 up

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                  1. isacki: full casual
                    • 14 Years
                    13 years, 7 months ago

                    No probs 😉

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              3. Ramboros
                • 14 Years
                13 years, 7 months ago

                It's quite a bit of overanalysing when you are basing your analysis on two games and comparing them to a whole season. Have you taken into consideration the manager swap last season? Have you taken into consideration the position swap last season? What about how the games developed? Chelsea were in control early on. Did Mata drop deeper to keep control of the game? Did Mata drop deeper because Chelsea generally droped deeper? Was Hazard playing more advanced than Mata because he's a quicker player, who's more likely to be devastating on a break through? Is this necesarily making Mata a worse fantasy option than last year, or is it just natural low?

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                1. isacki: full casual
                  • 14 Years
                  13 years, 7 months ago

                  Yes, it happened long after the manager swap. The position swap is the very point here. The data from last season is limited so looked at the last 6 GWs of last season too. You've answered your own question there regarding Hazard. There's no certainties, but you have to make all fantasy decisions on varying degrees of uncertainty and I think this is on the low side.

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      2. Gullikgul
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        Madness!
        Not the trade but saying you'll benefit in raw FPL pts. Mata at home will average what? 3-4? Ben Arfa averaging 7-8 away to Chelsea... No way.

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  3. Leaf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Think we're good to go for the week ?

    De gay

    Rafael , lescott , Ivanovic

    Bale c , Santi , Ireland , Michu

    Tevez , torres , graham

    Rudd,maloney,Gunter,demel

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    1. Bielsa’s bucket
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Looks good, ive got a similar set up, except for Yaya instead of Ireland, hoping for a Rafael start. Demel in front of Gunter on the bench maybe?

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    2. In Tommy We Trust
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Not worried by united attack? If not it's sound

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      1. Leaf
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        A bit worried , but not as convinced as some that united will now go goal crazy with Rvp and even if they do I'm not sure which unied player will get the points

        So relunctanly stick with old Nando for another week

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        1. In Tommy We Trust
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 7 months ago

          See below, Nando stuck in my team as well

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  4. In Tommy We Trust
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Good to go?

    Green

    Vidic Cuellar Vertonghen

    Maloney Michu Bale(c) Valencia Yaya

    Torres Tevez

    Schwarzer Petric Gunter Ridgewell

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    1. Bielsa’s bucket
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Looks good, could be nervy with Green in the sticks!

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      1. In Tommy We Trust
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        Hope the manager prioritise the CS after last week. Doubt it though 🙂

        Cheers

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        1. Leaf
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          13 years, 7 months ago

          Like the Vertongan pick ...and Valencia

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  5. wHiPpiNG_BoYs
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    whos challenging nasri for his place? just milner?

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  6. Bobby Reds
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    is Demba Ba gonna be fit for saturday???

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    1. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Yes, he didn't travel to Greece.

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  7. Bielsa’s bucket
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Slightly off topic but check this out, some town in Norway have been waiting 100 years to open this package, and tomorrow they find out.

    http://www.vg.no/nyheter/utrolige-historier/artikkel.php?artid=10060251

    What do you reckon is inside? Fergies starting XI?

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    1. Shipstontrev
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      The secret of Fergie Time is my guess.

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      1. Bielsa’s bucket
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        😀 Fergies watch!

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    2. O Fenomeno
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      That is pretty cool, will be really interesting to find out what's in there!

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      1. Leaf
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        +1

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    3. isacki: full casual
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Great story, I really hope the package isn't a letdown

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    4. Ramboros
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      A prediction that Norwich will sign a Norwegian player of African descent?

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  8. O Fenomeno
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Aguero and Ramires out;
    Ben Arfa and Jelavic in.

    Thoughts?

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Perfect, previous.

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      1. O Fenomeno
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        Leaves me with no City players though. I would put in Super Mario if Mancini confirms he will play but never Dzeko.

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    2. Leaf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Jelavic did not seem that sharp to me in the united game , and a lot of away games coming for everton

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  9. QWOP
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Where to now?

    Federici-Friedel
    Ivanovic-Zabaleta-Hangeland-McCartney-Clyne
    Mata-Cazorla-NZogbia-Maloney-Noble
    Torres-Tevez-Graham

    Already done Aguero-Tevez, and have 4.4M in bank. Worth a hit to get Kagawa or Bale in for Mata?

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    1. Gullikgul
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      I would sit tight.

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      1. QWOP
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        But isn't Mata set to fall?

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  10. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Right. Objective secured. Men tucked up. Bottle secured. Bed! 😉

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  11. isacki: full casual
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Well the night has arrived. It looks like I'm gonna have to lose Mata tonight given he's about to fall according to both websites. Three options I've narrowed it down to. Which?

    A) Mata > Kagawa
    B) Mata > Michu, Torres > Rooney, 4 point hit
    C) Mata > Dyer, Torres > RVP, 4 point hit

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Any. All good, imo.

      In the words of Clint Eastwood ... 😉

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    2. Mind över Mata
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Done Kagawa myself

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    3. Parm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      B looks nice! 😀

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    4. lucky cherry
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Step away from the 4 point hit!!!
      You have graham, so although getting more swans may be ideal, it isn't really essential
      therefore a) for me
      IMO

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      1. isacki: full casual
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        Hmm works out for coverage yeah. Graham still looks like as good a prospect as any at Swansea. Just want to avoid the nightmare of Michu continuing his great form in a great fixture, making it look stupid in hindsight.

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        1. isacki: full casual
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 7 months ago

          Also for me RVP >> Kagawa for coverage

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          1. lucky cherry
            • 13 Years
            13 years, 7 months ago

            I agree about RVP - target man upfront ... RVN all over again potentially for united
            I don't like taking hits though unless due to injuries ... however you seem like a brave chap ... so if you feel you must do it - then go go go!

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            1. isacki: full casual
              • 14 Years
              13 years, 7 months ago

              Alright, if there's a time to take hits it's now eh? Can shape your whole season with a few careful hits early... ta

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    5. wHiPpiNG_BoYs
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      C

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      1. isacki: full casual
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        Hmmm... 🙂

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    6. ColeHole
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      A keeps it simple.

      I'd prefer RVP to Rooney for this week.

      If you'd rather have Rooney, have you considered Barfa? Leaves you with enough to take a hit before deadline or see if the cravings have passed 🙂

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      1. ColeHole
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        Mata> Barfa lets you upgrade either Torres or NZog to ManU, but no RVP 🙁

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        1. isacki: full casual
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 7 months ago

          Cheers. Yeah it's well frustrating, basically it's RVP vs a whole bunch of midfielders I want.

          Seen another way though maybe it's better I get in RVP than Rooney because if, as seems increasingly the case, Rooney plays second fiddle to RVP, I will waste another transfer on selling Rooney.

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  12. Optimus.
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    watch out for the fpl police

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Pourquoi??? 🙂

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  13. Title20
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    rather have michu or rooney this week?

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  14. gford33
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    who to bench noble,taarabt,petric,tevez?

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    1. onionbarje
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Tevez

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      1. onionbarje
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        JOKES Noble

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    2. GuyIncognito
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Noble

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    3. KJ-
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Petric.

      Think Fulham have it harder against Man U than West Ham at Swansea.

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  15. Mind över Mata
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Chances of VDV getting me points this week?

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    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Just the one point, probably. Started off the week as my captain for GW2, now not even vice until I hear some favourable team news.

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    2. Matthew
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      points as in more than one? Reasonably likely.

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  16. KJ-
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Final tinkering done.

    Hart (Davis)
    Baker - Ivanovic - Clyne (Gunter, McCartney)
    McClean - Michu - Yaya - Bale - Hazard
    Rooney - Tevez (Pog)

    Feedback? And any thoughts on the armband, mates?

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    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Any of your front 7 😉

      Actually, any of your midfield.

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      1. KJ-
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        😉

        I'm at a toss up between Michu and Bale...

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        1. Twisted Saltergater
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          13 years, 7 months ago

          You won't be able to show your face if Michu returns 2 or 3. Blatently stinks of GW1 points chasing. I'd captain Hazard, personally... can't see how he can play 90 mins and not create something.

          Spurs could do well, but we haven't seen anything yet under AVB. This isn't the Spurs of last year.

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    2. wHiPpiNG_BoYs
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      rooney, bale vc imo

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      1. KJ-
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        Wondering if Rooney would be a punt at this point given his form against Everton.

        But then again, it's Rooney.

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    3. Buck The Trent
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Roon or Bale

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    4. onionbarje
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Nice team although I don't like your goalkeepers, but with a front 8 like that you can get away with it. I would also keep an eye on Rooney, I don't think he will be fpl gold this season

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  17. som3awy
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Getting Lambert in for Torres and captaining him.

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    1. Crouch Potato!
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Thats creative.

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    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Tekkers.

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    3. KJ-
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Tell me how it goes.

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  18. Twisted Saltergater
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    I don't have Yaya, but the away fixture at Liverpool and Aguero's injury is excellent news for Yaya owners. I can see the 4-2-3-1 returning with Rodwell and one other sitting behind Yaya in the hole.

    Wouldn't be a ridiculous captain option.

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    1. Saint & Reevesy
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      You dont reckon he'll use this as an opportunity to give Dzeko a run out?

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      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        Nope, not away at Liverpool. Mancini has always shown the utmost respect when playing the 'big' teams away from the Etihad. Yes, you can argue Liverpool aren't big anymore, but the club and their fans are and he'll prefer to keep it tight in the first half. All imo, of course.

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    2. Parm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      So....

      Barry, Rodwell.
      Nasri, Yaya, Silva.
      Tevez.

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      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        Yep, looks about right. Barry or De Jong anyway.

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    3. Ramboros
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Rodwell was quit bad last game, right? And Barry has just recently been injured, right? I think it's more likely that he will use De Jong + Toure if he respects Liverpool that much. Any other combination would simply make the team way worse than playing Balotelli or Dzeko.

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  19. mufc802
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    When do we think FPL will update the number of wildcards played on the status page?

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    1. KJ-
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      When GW2 starts I'd think.

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    2. Cruicky
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      does that relate to everyone or just how many times we play a wildcard?

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  20. Captain Berbarossa - arrrrr…
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Moses gone means Miyaichi game time? Was gonna get rid of him next GW but might keep him if he gets to play more.

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  21. Saint & Reevesy
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Any Evertonians out there....Is jelly going to play at the weekend, some sites dont have him listed as injured, some say he has a knock with no return date listed?

    If Jellys a serios doubt I'm thinking of swapping him for Ade - whats the general consensus will Ade or defoe start for spurs?

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    1. lucky cherry
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      I'd have thought Ade wouldn't be competely match fit so might come on at some point during the second half for Defoe - just my opinion though!

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  22. The Red Viper
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Sorry lads, but who would you want this week between McClean, Adebayor, Defoe and Graham?

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    1. Gubborr
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Graham

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    2. som3awy
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Graham.

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    3. Saint & Reevesy
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      I've got Graham, I think hes a good shout over the next 5 weeks.I'm also thinking of getting Ade in....but just not 100% he's match fit and will start hence by previous post.

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    4. onionbarje
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Defoe or Graham

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    5. Captain Berbarossa - arrrrr…
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Defoe because likely to play with Ade not match fit. He's in form with a goal in each of his last two matches (including England game) and will have a point to prove that he should not be left out because of Ade.

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    6. Matthew
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      McClean or Graham

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    7. The Red Viper
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Thanks for the responses!

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  23. Sᴄʜᴜ̈RRʟᴇ ⓝ
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    G'night all
    🙂

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  24. O Fenomeno
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Don't know why so many are getting rid of Mata, he played very well and could have easily been in the points on another day.

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    1. CABAYE4
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Tough game on Saturday (hopefully!) and a blank the next GW.

      Combine that with good fixtures for alternatives (Man U, Spurs etc.)

      Most are getting rid of their Chelsea players, especially mids/forwards.

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      1. lucky cherry
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        yup

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    2. KJ-
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      -1

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    3. Saint & Reevesy
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      I guess Hazard is just electric at the moment and is getting loads of points and also looking like on another day he could get a whole bunch more too...... Agree re Mata's performace, I thought he did ok too but I suspect the majotiy of Matas decline in ownership is people swapping him out for Hazzard rather than doubling up on chelsea midfield.

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    4. Captain Berbarossa - arrrrr…
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Not getting into enough advanced positions and is having his thunder stolen by Hazard. Got rid of him for Michu.

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  25. United Till Death
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    rate my team
    jaaskalinen
    clyne,clichy,chico
    hazard,bale,sessegnon,michu
    holt,rooney,tevez

    subs:mccarthy,hangeland,guthrie,cerny

    who to captain?

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    1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Sessegnon or Rooney I think

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      1. United Till Death
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        thanks bro

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  26. yanky
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    after a 4pt hit (gerrard ramires > michu kagawa)...RMT please!

    DDG (Federici)
    Ivan Clyne Cuellar (Zaba Demel)
    Kagawa Bale Michu Nasri (Noble)
    Graham Torres Tevez

    subs ok? capt im thinking kagawa or bale...

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  27. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    I feel a bit stupid now but I (admittedly without much thought) went for Giroud, I thought he'd be the main striker now RVP has gone. Surely he's got to start against Stoke after a 0-0 against Sunderland...Or should I get rid of him immediately? I feel a bit confused, they signed him to score the goals, why does he not start?

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    1. KJ-
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      If you're thinking Arsenal, what about Podolski? He's been taking the set pieces as well...

      But then again, Giroud did miss a sitter, so he should be getting the goals soon enough. Tough call.

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      1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        I just feel a bit annoyed that I went for him, It was a blind gamble presuming he was gonna start. I might keep him in for one match, SToke away...then say goodbye, Thinking of getting in Defoe or Adebayor...

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  28. Pete Campbell
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    From GW3

    A) S.Taylor

    B) Ridgewell

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    1. lucky cherry
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Saylor IMO

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  29. KJ-
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    For those thinking on Rooney or possibly giving him the armband (myself included), here's some food for thought for United's game against Fulham:

    http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/match-facts-manchester-united-v-fulham-151919618.html

    "Manchester United have won four and lost none of their last five Premier League games against Fulham, keeping clean sheets in all four victories.
    Wayne Rooney has scored four goals in his last three Premier League games against Fulham.
    Fulham have lost their last eight Premier League trips to Old Trafford and failed to score in the last five in a row."

    I may have answered my "who to captain" question.

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    1. onionbarje
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Wayne Rooney isn't ManU main striker now

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      1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        Makes me tempted to captain Kagawa if anything...

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    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      I seriously hate these 'previous' stats!! They are completely pointless!!! Different players, different managers, different form, different tactics.

      Fulham's team is full of attacking midfielders... Duff, Dembele, Ruiz, Frei, Kacaniklic. United's team doesn't have one decent defensive midfielder. This has always been their strength in the past... the speed at which they win the ball back. United can't win the ball back early and to exasperate matters, they're missing their first choice back 4.

      Fulham win, or 2-2, I reckon.

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      1. AP
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        Big call. 3-1 Utd i say.

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        1. Twisted Saltergater
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          13 years, 7 months ago

          If SAF starts with RVP and Rooney up top I think they're asking for trouble. Shift Rooney wide left using his defensive abilities and interchanging with Kagawa in behind RVP and a 3-1 looks more likely.

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          1. AP
            • 16 Years
            13 years, 7 months ago

            Indeed. Fergie's won about 4 billion trophies. He'll know what's what.

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  30. BONZ
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Is Ramires going to drop tonight ?

    This bloody sales monitoring is tougher than picking players!!

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    1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Who are you considering as a replacement? I really hope you're not making a panic transfer just to save a poxy 0.1m. He could easily start at the weekend and return a decent score

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      1. yanky
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        kagawa!

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        1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
          • 16 Years
          13 years, 7 months ago

          If you got the cash i suppose that is a good replacement

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