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

    will vdv play as a starter this weekend? thats my only problem now for gameweek 2! it is hella frustrating I tell u! ...and will his price drop anytime soon!? 🙁

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

      As a VDV owner i'm beginning to have my doubts. There's speculation that he might be sold before the window closes. The ginger lad is a tw@ and rarely pick his best possible XI so who knows.

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

        cos I actually wanted to sell him for bale for a 4point hit! -____-

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

      No idea if he'll start, i feel he should get some minutes though.

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

      He's getting one more GW for me vs West Brom. I don't think he'll drop this week.. he's only on 69.8% according to TotalFPL. 30+ players more likely to drop!

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      1. Drip Doctor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        I don't mind if he drops, i just hate the uncertainty. This is a game where i'd captain him.

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    4. McDog
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Theres some good news here.
      http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11675/8012928/Villas-Boas-rules-out-VDV-sale

      The last line makes it sound like he'll start.

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

        Thanks for that- great news!

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

        Yesssss!

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  2. Pomp and Circumstance
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    question: FISO says Mata will drop tonight; should I transfer him out (also have Hazard) for either Ben Arfa (might go up soon) or Bale (relatively favorable fixture), or should I keep Mata?

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

      Hit or not?

      Anyone else you also need to get rid of?

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

      Mata out for Bale. Bale will be strong for the next 4 games at least. Ben Arfa is a great player but mixed fixtures coming up.

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

      I think he will drop tonight and if I were getting any mid right now it'd be Bale.

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      1. Pomp and Circumstance
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        thanks; I also have Sigurdsson; I want to bring in Ben Arfa soon--he might go up in value before the weekend

        so Bale or Ben Arfa in for Mata? should I wait on Ben Arfa, and not regard the likely price increase?

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

      Just did Mata to Kagawa. Hopefully a bit of differential. United always hammer Fulham at home.

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

    So, how's she looking for this week?

    Friedel
    Zabaleta-Ivanovic-Clyne
    Kagawa(C)-Cazorla-N'Zogbia-Noble
    Torres-Tevez-Graham

    Federici-Maloney-McCartney-Hangeland

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

      Not too bad. Kagawa might be a risk at captain, but he's as good as any other you have. Tevez? Perhaps Graham at home ? I might favour Maloney over Noble, both are away, but Maloney seems the livelier player.

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

        United always do well vs Fulham at OT, so went with Kagawa. Might throw Maloney in for Noble then, but isn't Noble on pens?

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

          Maloney is too by all accounts, if Gomez isn't playing. Probably an even chance for points with either .Maloney or Noble

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  4. They ALL have lovely bottom…
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Who to captain?
    Bale, Michu, Hazard, Tevez, Graham, RVP

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

      RVP

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      1. They ALL have lovely bottom…
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        Yeah, that was my first thought alright. I like Graham v WH though....

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

          Both are decent choices.

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

    Optimus - you around?

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  6. Clintymints
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Team for this weekend, everything seems to be in order

    trannies... Michu in for noble

    here she is

    http://www.uploadscreenshot.com/image/1347674/8567053

    any queries?

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

      Looking good, although I'd play Clyne over Hangeland

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

        best C for game week 2 ?

        a) michu

        B)bale

        i trusted u

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

          It's a tough call, I'm likely going Bale but I don't have Michu.

          Bale anyway, but don't blame me if it goes wrong! 🙂

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

            LOL

            i blame all pll said to us have mata no lamps or hazard

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

              😀 I had Lampard, and was reccomending Lampard!

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

                wooow

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

                  i got 102 points with out hazard or lamps

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

                    Well done 🙂

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

            Bale prob

            blame me if it goes arseways

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

              who's ur C ?

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

      Looks good, id play Clyne over Hangeland though.

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

        shit yeah man u good spot,

        but after utd having trouble with fellaini, im sure jol will get hangeland all over any sort of header in the box from set pieces!

        probably get clyne in, he looked nifty enough and has a home fixt good stuff fellas

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

        +1

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    3. @BigChrisso
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Clyne v Hang - I have the same players and currently Clyne in the team.

      What's your reasons for Hang?

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

        forgot to cop it, + had a lil post there above 😉

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

    best C for game week 2 ?

    a) michu

    B)bale

    c) haven't ronney or rvp

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

      Bale over Michu.

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    2. Otis Kay
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      rooney

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  8. mutatedllama
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    What time do prices change? I think I read 3am somewhere else but not sure. Contemplating staying up...

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

      3a.m. But you should go to bed. My gran told me nothing good ever happens after 2 a.m.

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

        Cheers, think I'll call it a night!

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  9. Bunji
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Why would Chelsea get Moses :\

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

      Because they have no natural wide players. It gives them a plan B of sorts.

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    2. Drip Doctor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Width. One for the future.

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  10. takemehome
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    do ye think sunderland will beat reading?

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

      Nope, Sunderland don't know how to score goals.

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

      If they find a way to score, yes.

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    3. They ALL have lovely bottom…
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Been having trouble scoring in pre-season and no goals last week but a few long distance shots at fumbling Federici might see them though. 🙂

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    4. @BigChrisso
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      yes I do

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

    Do you reckon Utd will continue with 4-2-1-3 against Fulham or shift back to 4-4-1-1 ?

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

      Rafael Evans Vidic Evra

      Valencia Carrick Kagawa Young

      Rooney RVP

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

        Evans? i dont think he's recovered has he?

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

          i thought theres a few more weeks with defensive woes i read somewhere

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

          The Sun are saying that he'll start. I actually think he will. Remember Sunderland's game last season? 😀

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

        feeling a utd rapage this weekend, contemplating hits but cant do it!

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

        This might happen. Rooney just behind RVP to make it a 4-4-1-1. Deeper role should limit Kagawa's chances of scoring FPL points.

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  12. RoysCallerAnne
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Tottenham press conference tomoro ;

    (a) If AVB gives us any indication that VDV will start...I'm captaining him.

    (b) If AVB gives us no indication that VDV will start...I'm captaining him anyway.

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

      Good resolve 😀

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

      See the link I posted at the top of the page. Sounds to me like he will start.

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

        Cheers, I'll have a look now.

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    3. mischty
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      What if VDV is having a press conference in Hamburg tomorrow? I have him too, btw

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

        Isn't all the speculation initiated by de Bild?....ie Germany's red top rag? Has Portsmouth Bubblejet commented on the VDV rumours? He's the man to trust on these matters.

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    4. @Bryan
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Not bad logic, id back VDV to start the home games, but hard to tell with AVB.

      You would think though that if the side needed a spark from last week, VDV is the man to supply it for his 60 minute cameo (lazy dutch genius.)

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

        Agree. Hopefully 70 mins tho 😉

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

        "hard to tell with AVB"
        Exactly!
        Just play him this weekend then sell him please AVB - saves a lot of headaches!

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        1. @Bryan
          • 16 Years
          13 years, 7 months ago

          VDV is 29. And we all know AVB dislikes anyone approaching his own age.

          😉

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

            Haha great point

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

    Kagawa spot nailed on even with RVP?

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  14. @BigChrisso
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Team linked, I have already shipped Aguero out for Tevez. Aguero injury forced me into a transfer I had not planned meaning I will probably need to take a 4 point hit to move out a few Chelsea players. My question is take that hit this week or next?

    Any ideas

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

      Ramires -> Kagawa this week.

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

        ramires seemed like a naff punt from the start

        rid of!

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

      take the hits they're grand the fist few weeks or so

      good to get the extra cash too

      at 100.5 already ffs mad transfers again this season! get the wagons make the monies then get the women

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    3. @BigChrisso
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      food for thought - cheers guys

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

        you probably made up points with ivan alone

        the amount of transfers already is insane and everyone transfers a lot at the start go for it

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

      I think you can get away without doing any more transfers, it depends if you don't mind possibly losing 0.1 value on Ramires, and going into the Game week without any Manure cover?

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      1. @BigChrisso
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        I am not overly concerned about .1 moreso the potential of a manure mauling of FUL at old trafford. Think i will have aclose look at kagawa's stats....

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

      Same boat with 3 Chelsea I had to transfer Aguero too. If you're absolutely going to take a hit, do it sooner so a new player with good fixtures will have a run at it so you can make up the -4. Michu for Ramires?

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      1. @BigChrisso
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        Think Michu's performance was exceptional but have Graham. Thinking Kagawa may be the way forward for me.

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  15. @Bryan
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone care to give some advice on (C) this week. Realistic choices from my team are Defoe, VDV, Tevez, Mata, Michu.

    Currently have it on Defoe and VC on VDV. Bookies look like they agree. Only worry is AVB and not having a clue what he will do next.

    If Defoe starts I fancy him as much as anyone this week, bar RVP.

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

      bale C and tevex VC for me

      tev will be dangerous anywhere and hopefully man c can rape then without agger and a scared looking sktltlrtlrl

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

        just changed it to tevez due to my lovely thinking above!

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        1. @Bryan
          • 16 Years
          13 years, 7 months ago

          As a Liverpool fan, I assure you we always raise are game against the big sides ^^. I see Man City winning, but in a tight enough game. No Agger could really swing it though and would not be surprised to see Tevez grab a goal.

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

            Good to have you here then! I have Gerrard and was dismayed by the opening day disaster, you reckon I should hold my nerve and keep him? Any chance of points against City? I got him for the big games too.

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

              (BTW I'd do Defoe (C) and Michu (VC) to answer your question.)

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            2. @Bryan
              • 16 Years
              13 years, 7 months ago

              Gerrard is becoming a mystery to a few of us pool fans. His A game is explosive and he still has a few of them in him, but his B game, like last week is really below par and he just goes missing.

              For example, Yaya had a B game last week arguably, not his best, but still nicked a goal. Gerrard did F.all.

              If you got a transfer to burn, id drop him. If not, well two home games against big sides is probably not a bad thing with Stevie G.

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

            I agree. Even w/o Agger. Liverpool will win. I am basing this on no facts whatsoever apart from my large collection of VHS videos where Liverpool beat everyone.

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

      I was going to put it on VDV but unsure with avb being ... avb
      Defoe should get a solid 60+ mins before being subbed for ade I'd think - enough time to fill his boots? Maybe ...

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

    Any Newcastle Fan (or otherwise informed persons) tell me if S.Taylor is at anyway a risk of rotation.

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

      shud be safe as chips

      + isnt colo out for a bit

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

      Nope not for the big games (ie. the Prem). Taylor and Coloccini are the first choice combination by miles.

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

      He should start, didn't play in the europa last night so id say he is nailed on. Raylor scored a freecick though!

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

        *free kick

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

    What's the general consensus on taking hits early in the game to build team value? Anyone out there actively doing it?

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

      I do it a little bit and don't mind taking hits

      Go for it to sort the team out a bit if needs but but dont go overboard

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

        I'm considering selling Hoilett & Ramires for Kagawa & Kacaniklic. The former are both near drops (or dropping) and the other 2 may well rise before Saturday. What ya reckon?

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

          they're both weak players...(Hoilett just because of fixtures)...but it's hard to advise properly without seeing your team

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

      Yes talk to Moment about this. One justification provided is that if you're aiming to get 2000 points with 100m, that works out at 2 points per 0.1m gained (sale value, not team value). So in theory 0.2m sale value gained pays off a hit later. As a crude approximation I can see what they're getting at.

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    3. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      did that already, already my team value is 100.5 mill with takeing 8 point hit. that drops me down to 74 poinmts to gw1 for 86. But if i hadnt did that i wouldnt be able to afford tevez or Michu.

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      1. Mr. O'Connell
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        if tonights rises go as expected, then my team value will be 100.8mil with no hits. Transfered in Michu and have Tevez, Ivan and Petric. If Michu has a good game this weekend I can see another 0.3mil rise again next week

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    4. Scratch
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      I always take a few hits in the opening 10 or so fixtures. Mostly to get the team right and having to swap out the turkeys from my original draft, but the value is a bonus.

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

      I'm really considering it due to the likely 0.3 rises this week for Michu, Hazard, Tevez. More based on wanting those players rather than team value. Soon I won't be able to afford them- although I think Hazard will drop a bit when it is realized he misses gw3.

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    6. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      I'm doing it SD. But only because I had the worst start imaginable. I do think it's a viable strategy. If you're gonna do hits...do them now imo.

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

    About to do Mata > Dyer letting me do Torres > RVP/Rooney for a hit sometime before the deadline when I've got more information. Can't get RVP with Michu. Only alternative is Mata > Kagawa... finger hovering over confirm...

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    1. Well you know, Triffic
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      I'm hovering over Kagawa myself...but looking at the internationals half these players won't even figure in GW4.

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

        Really? What kind of matches are they playing? Not friendlies?

        They usually find a way to get them back in the starting team whatever it takes.

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        1. Well you know, Triffic
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 7 months ago

          Ecuador have two tough world cup qualies. Not sure about Japan. (Am looking tony v & kags)

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

            Oh OK I'm not so worried then 😉 Mainly about RVP vs Rooney for me. Kags an outside bet.

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

      Do you really think it's worth a hit for a United player this week?

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

        To be more specific, I think it is definitely worth a hit for the dominant United attacker, whoever that is. So if RVP or Rooney dominate, yes. Can really see a backlash and another thrashing. It's also why I'm turning off Kagawa as I'm not sure he'll be so involved.

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

          I can't see how you will know which will be the dominant attacker before the next game though.

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

            That's why I've waited so long and not made the transfer yet... same as so many 😀

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

              I'm going to risk leaving it for a week, and having 2FT next time.

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

                Sticking with Torres then? That's one major motivation for me to gamble, I have little to lose.

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

                Although I don't have Mata or anyone else who's proce will drop 😕 sorry

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        2. Well you know, Triffic
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 7 months ago

          What are your thoughts on Valencia mate. I've got reservations about Kagawa aswell, he reminds me of Modric and that's not good for fpl, though he was unlucky not to bag a couple assists v everton, but once rvp came on he seemed to drop deep.

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

            To be honest RVP DID put him through one on one for a difficult chance the goalie reached first. It could go either way, it's claimed SAF could play a 4-2-1-3 with Kagawa the 1 for example.

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            1. Well you know, Triffic
              • 15 Years
              13 years, 7 months ago

              Just grew a pair and bought in Valencia for Mata. Going with my gut. Cheers

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

                Good luck then Riquelme, at least you picked someone unlike the rest of us ditherers! Wishing the best, if played on RW Valencia is a prospect.

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        3. @BigChrisso
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 7 months ago

          will he set up the goals or assist the assister? *checking stats in member area now

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

        They have taken fulham to the cleaners at OT in the past haven't they ... but this season ... not too sure ...

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

      Thought about Mata -> Kagawa too but if Utd play 4-4-1-1 Kagawa will most likely play as a CM, i.e. 8.5 priced Luka Modric without pens.

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

        Yeah. This might help: http://www.zonalmarking.net/2012/08/21/ferguson-showcases-a-4-2-1-3-against-everton/ If they lined up like that, looks pretty tasty for Kags.

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

          Read the article earlier this week. Not an Utd fan but think Fergie will prefer 4-4-1-1 with Rooney in the hole at home.

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  19. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Please rate guys, i wont have time to update my team anymore. Would appreciate a few opinions

    ------------Begovic(Mignolet)------
    --Ivanovic----Clyne----Baines----(Demel, Gorks)
    --Valencia---Michu---Sessegnon---Bale---(Guthrie)
    ---Graham-----RVP(C)----Tevez-------

    Thanks all

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    1. Well you know, Triffic
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Ooo Valencia + RVP and double spurs. Look's all set.

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

        Double Spurs?

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        1. Well you know, Triffic
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 7 months ago

          Sessengnon looked like Siggy. *Goes to Specsavers*

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      2. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        Huh?

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

      I would play Mig over Beg

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      1. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        Other than that its ok?

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

          Yeah looks good to me.

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

      Nice team, id play Migs (RDG) over Begs (ARS) though.

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

      Sess and Valencia (and Michu!) is flair. Looking good.

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  20. Viper
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11675/8012928/Villas-Boas-rules-out-VDV-sale

    I reckon VDV will start this week, especially after reading the link ^^

    He is my stand out captain choice with only really Michu & Graham obvious selections (Don't think i'd have the nads to captain either)

    My other option is of course a 4 pointer for a Utd striker..

    Thoughts? VDV too risky or just as risky as Michu?

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    1. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Van persie. graham or Michu (c)?

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

        RVP requires a 4 point hit. Michu is looking like a likely candidate after VDV & Tevez..

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

      Too risky imo.

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

        4 point hit for Utd striker or go with Michu/Tevez.?

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

          I'm in a similar dilemma. It's either RVP if I get him for a hit or Graham/Lambert.

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

            I'm not too keen on taking a hit, i'll stick it on one of Michu/VDV/Tevez and hope!

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

      Fantastic news!
      Maybe take a chance on Graham as (c)?

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

        The fact that he failed to score any points from 5 goals is the major concern with that one..

        Actually considering Tevez now just for security of 90 mins and the fact that he is fixture proof, other than that it has to be Michu or VDV..

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

          Hmmm
          Maybe Graham will put extra effort in this week to make up for last week ... here's hoping anyway
          Not sure about Tevez tho - sure it's against Liverpool who are missing Agger - but not sure he'll score heavily
          I have VDV and am considering putting it on him - didn't start last game - should be raring to go this GW IMO

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  21. Pomp and Circumstance
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    a few questions:

    Mata --> Bale
    or
    Mata --> Ben Arfa

    (Mata is likely to go down in value tonight); do you think Ben Arfa will go up in value before the weekend (currently 83 on FISO)?

    I also have Sigurdsson; full midfield currently is: M. Taylor, Pienaar, Sigurdsson, Hazard, Mata

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    1. Well you know, Triffic
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Bale 10000%

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    2. Pomp and Circumstance
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      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Bale or Ben Arfa for now? both have pretty good fixtures for a bit, Tottenham more in the next few weeks, but Newcastle more favorable in the span after that

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      1. Well you know, Triffic
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        Bale.

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  22. Otis Kay
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    MARK MY WORDS PEOPLE: WAYNE ROONEY MASTERCLASS THIS WEEK! GOING TO GRAB A LARGE AMOUNT OF POINTS!!! you heard it here first!

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

      well i wish i hadn't. darn near deafened my sensitive earholes

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  23. Dynamic
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Night guys 😀

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

      See ya 🙂

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

      Night Dyn!

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

      Night

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

    You know what, after GW1 I'm not even aiming to make the absolute best possible decisions for GW2. I just want to make those that don't leave me feeling like I know nothing. =)

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

      +8

      Yeah i feel that, i also don't want to captain Torres and sit through the agony again.

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

    In a bit of a selection dilemma, which player would you bench for this week out of:

    McClean, Michu, Kagawa, Bale, Nasri
    RVP, Tevez, Defoe

    Thinking I'll bench Nasri just for this week but hate seeing that much money on the bench. On the other hand I really fancy McClean against reading.

    Thoughts?

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

      Nasri probably is the one to bench there as much I would also hate to do it..

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

      Benching Nasri! wow, he was very impressive against Southampton. It's very tough. How did you get yourself in this mess!?! Did you buy Michu this week?

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

        No, I hopped on Michu at the very start 😀

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

      Sound for all the advice.

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

      wow! what an attacking force!
      But yeh, I'd probs drop Nasri ... sucks, but may score the least point this GW

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    5. beric
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Did you not think this might be an issue when you bought all those players?

      I would hate to bench any of them! If you bench Nasri and Adebayor starts instead of Defoe....

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

    I can't bring myself to buy Hazard no matter how impressive he was in the opening GW. A tough match against Newcastle and then a blank is just not worth it to gain a few price rises. Although i will have to get him straight away when he's back in GW 4 i think... if i can afford him!

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

      Exact same. Newcastle will be a tough match for them. Then there's a blank so he might even drop by .1m that week. I'll get him after the break, he'll be about 9.8m but it'll be money in the bank as he'll likely continue rising thereafter. Value isn't everything

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

        Yup. Just gonna have to take the price rises unfortunately and try and make up for it in points!

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    2. @Bryan
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Same, have Mata at the moment and more pressing concerns. Will be looking to do the switch post GW3.

      Hopefully he has a quiet game against the Geordies, maybe a nice yellow card and early sub off.

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    3. McDog
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      I'm in the same boat, really want to do Mata > Hazard tonight due to price changes but I know it doesn't make sense looking at the fixtures. Think I'll just have to stomach the price changes and do it after the blank gamweek.

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

      Yep leave Hazard.

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

    AHH!!! Already took a 4 point hit, but still don't have Michu. Worth an 8 pointer to get him in before his price goes over 7m?

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

      It won't go over 7m before saturday anyway, it won't go past 6.8m.

      You might be glad, he could flop this time around!

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

    Will N'Zog fall tonight?

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

      Depends how much he's had to drink.

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  29. Gamst - Up (?) the Rovers
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    I gambled and lost big in GW1. My first reaction was WC, but changed my mind and thought I'd consider my chances for GW2. I need to transfer out REA and CHE players to fill my squad for GW3. With Aguero out I will only be able to field 10 players.

    I know I should keep the WC for a DGW/TGW later in the season, but I am 50 points behind and will l fall further behind in GW3. Play the WC and jump on the wagons before that's too late?

    Team as it is:

    Fed, Beg
    Cole, Clyne, Lescott, Demel, Gorkss
    VDV, Mata, Dyer, Silva, Noble
    Torres, Agüero, Pog

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

      Despite how bad your team looks, I still wouldn't WC.

      I would change Aguero -> Tevez

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

      Aguero -> Rooney/Tevez/RVP and u'll be fine.

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    3. Gamst - Up (?) the Rovers
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Thanks for the input. I'm struggling not to panic.

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    4. dribbler
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      I wouldn't WC either...just sell Aguero and ship a couple of the non-players next week...many of todays hot players will look stale in a couple of weeks

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  30. What is love? Robin Van Per…
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Okay so I finally decided to captain Kagawa this week, his performance against Everton was very good and I hope he can grab some points, that leaves me with
    De Gea (Federici)
    A.Cole Lescott Celluar ( Fabio Hanglenad )
    Hazard Kagawa(C) Michu Yaya Toure ( Noble )
    Pog Tevez Torres

    I'm still contemplating on whom to start from Noble and Pog ?

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