Podcast October 25

The ScoutCast – Episode Eighty Five – Kolarluv

Aleks Kolarov is a legend around these parts. Two seasons ago I backed the Serbian to shine, only to be left eggy faced as he City man huffed and puffed without impact. Now he’s back and this time it’s personal.

Having crashed the party with a 20-point haul in his last Etihad encounter, Kolarov is being lined up for a start this weekend and even Granville’s taking notice. Having ridiculed my affections for the player and gloried in his failings, the Mancunian has got himself a crush and he’s struggling to fight it off.

This week’s ScoutCast features a lot of Kolarlove, along with the supporting cast of regulars as Granville steals a mini-league march and starts to sound cocky.

Listen in on the Serbian swooning via this link, or stream the episode via the handy player below…

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The Shadow
11 years, 6 months ago
Fletcher, decent fwd over a mid when possible.
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1. The Shadow
  11 years, 6 months ago
  Reply fail, Fletcher over Sterling this week.
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  1. Soccaholic
    11 years, 6 months ago
    Thanks mate 🙂
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AK ⭐
11 years, 6 months ago
It all literally comes down to this

A) The flair: Oscar, Kolarov and Ba

B) The boring: Mata, Huth/Shawx and Crouch.

Long run. Not this week.
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1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
  11 years, 6 months ago
  I'm sorry...did you just call Mata boring?
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  1. AK ⭐
    11 years, 6 months ago
    By boring, I meant the usual. Sorry if it offended you. 😉
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2. Mílanista
  11 years, 6 months ago
  The flair looks irresistible but the boring has to be better in the long run.
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Hakuho FPL
11 years, 6 months ago
which newcastle def to bring in? i can afford any
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1. Dago
  11 years, 6 months ago
  Collocini
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Dago
11 years, 6 months ago
Is anyone clued up with price can I wait on the Suarez>Ba transfer till tomorrow ? He is on 94 percent, was planning on doing it tonight, but would prefer to play safe and wait for the team news.

Target 29455 NTI 27630 Todays NTI 2741

Thanks.
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1. Hakuho FPL
  11 years, 6 months ago
  only cause u are a maldini fan i'm going to give you some good advice, GET RID OF SUAREZ AS SOON AS!
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  1. Dago
    11 years, 6 months ago
    ha ha thanks but thats not the question Im doing that just not sure if I can wait till tomorrow?
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    1. Hakuho FPL
      11 years, 6 months ago
      dont wait, Ba has a very good chance of a price rise tonight.
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2. Philman
  11 years, 6 months ago
  Keep Suarez imo.
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  1. Dago
    11 years, 6 months ago
    hes going but thanks Philman might be a mistake but I need the dosh
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3. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
  11 years, 6 months ago
  Ba would need to double his whole day's NTI by 3:00 am to rise tonight. I think he won't.
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  1. rvp786
    11 years, 6 months ago
    im in the same boat. BA will likely rise tonight. fiso aint 100 per cent accurate so you cant rely on it transfer by transfer. he is v close to going up so best not to risk it if money is tight.
    
    for me money is tight as a virgin atm because i want to bring in mata next week. ba is coming in tonight
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    1. Dago
      11 years, 6 months ago
      in same boat funds for Mata will be lost if I get it wrong. My bench is not too sad if there is an injury tomorrow. Thanks a lot.
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      1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
        11 years, 6 months ago
        A Ba injury between now and Sunday is unlikely, so no big risk in moving now, and I see your cash concern. But I'll bet he doesn't rise. 😉
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Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
11 years, 6 months ago
So on the back of the discussion about Norwich's defence. This looks to me like the expected line-up:

Martin (4.4) Bassong (4.5) Turner (4.2)/Barnett(4.0) Garrido (4.5)

Ideally it'd be Turner or Barnett but they seem to be most susceptible to rotating that centre back spot. They did just sign Turner so Hughton would probably like to play him. Likewise with Bassong...although he didn't play the last game...anyone know why?

Martin at 4.4 looks like the cheapest nailed on defender at the moment. Would be nice if one of Turner/Barnett were to appear to be nailed on as it would be even more of a bargain.
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1. Dago
  11 years, 6 months ago
  whats wrong with Clyne or Gorks just as bad option nailed on and cheaper.
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  1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
    11 years, 6 months ago
    I already have Gorkss...and Southampton literally look like they haven't got a CS in them this season! 😀
    
    Norwich have kept 2 CS and when not getting hammered by a bigger team have looked quite tidy at the back. You'd only play their defender in those easier games for them so I see them as a good option potentially over your Clynes.
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    1. Dago
      11 years, 6 months ago
      Fair point Martin. You have WIlson?
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      1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
        11 years, 6 months ago
        No, got Begovic right now. I feel it's enough Stoke for me currently.
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2. Soccaholic
  11 years, 6 months ago
  Mate for 4.5 u could afford Wilson Cuellar Hughes any cut price dfendr that plays for a good team
  B/w that lot i would say Martin is nailed on the most...
  And yes the turner barnet issue will be resolved when u see Turner playing 95% of the games 😉
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  1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
    11 years, 6 months ago
    True...I think it will be Turner...and despite the fact I think he's kind of rubbish at times he actually has goals in him...which is a bonus.
    
    I've got Bego to cover Stoke. I really want to get Cuellar at some point and at the moment I've got Riise for Fulham as the flair pick... 😀
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    1. Soccaholic
      11 years, 6 months ago
      Still... Barnet is king of garbage mate... he doesnt know how to defend ffs 😛
      I Believe it'll be turner as the 1st pick
      Btw we BOTH went for Bego 😉
      Hoping ur Riise will get u some goals at some pt 😉
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      1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
        11 years, 6 months ago
        Thanks mate, I have a good feeling about Riise...I might try to hold onto him as my other attacking defender next to Baines. He's got 4 assists already and he's on set pieces and he knows how to shoot. I'm liking the look of him in my team anyway 😀 Delivered me 10 points to start...very happy with that
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el flacooo
11 years, 6 months ago
Any advice on my team?
Begovic (Foster)
Nelsen-baines-skrtel (koscielny-Jones wba)
Hazard-sterling-bale-gervinho
Fletcher-ba-rvp
I was thinking crouch for fletcher and koscielny out for Simpson?
Only 1FT and 0 in bank
Cheers
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1. goriuanx
  11 years, 6 months ago
  Needs some Downing
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goriuanx
11 years, 6 months ago
Oh yeah I forgot to say...

DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG.
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Philman
11 years, 6 months ago
Evening all.

Like many, I was all set to sell Michu this week, and possibly like a few it was my 1FT to transfer out for Walters. Walters fixtures are surely too good to miss?

It’s a result that I will already get 0.1m extra now, but should I keep being OOP with bad fixtures?
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1. Sw££t Sci£…
  11 years, 6 months ago
  Million $ question...im in the same at. V.close to gettn walters. I can see swansea gettn spanked by city and chelsea
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Bøwstring The Carp
11 years, 6 months ago
Good to go guys? Tempted to put in Rafael for Suarez but not sure. thoughts?

Jaask

Gallas - Baines - Wilson

Fellaini - Gervinho - Yaya - Morisson

RVP - Tevez (c) - Suarez

Subs: Foster. Rafael. Sterling. Davies.
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1. goriuanx
  11 years, 6 months ago
  Needs more Downing.
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  1. Bøwstring The Carp
    11 years, 6 months ago
    😛
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  2. Mason
    11 years, 6 months ago
    *Heskey
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@theTinkermen
11 years, 6 months ago
Got Bale in for Pienaar. Now considering whether to get rid of Jenkinson for Huth.
Shud i just wait a week?
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1. Bøwstring The Carp
  11 years, 6 months ago
  If it's for a hit I'd hold out. Huth can wait a week I'm sure 🙂
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  1. @theTinkermen
    11 years, 6 months ago
    Yeah for a hit. I think ill wait. team looks solid enough as it is
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Arselona
11 years, 6 months ago
Play Begovic or Jussi?
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1. crystalpalaceRus
  11 years, 6 months ago
  beg
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2. Hakuho FPL
  11 years, 6 months ago
  bego!
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3. Soccaholic
  11 years, 6 months ago
  bego
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4. Bøwstring The Carp
  11 years, 6 months ago
  Bego
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5. Arselona
  11 years, 6 months ago
  No messin about there... cheers!
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A2U
11 years, 6 months ago
Can't find a mid to replace Kagawa that I actually want... but narrowed down to Touré or Ben Arfa (with City and Newcastle coverage already). Any thoughts?
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1. Bøwstring The Carp
  11 years, 6 months ago
  Also consider Stoke and Southampton - Maybe Walters or Lallana?
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  1. A2U
    11 years, 6 months ago
    Ahh I forgot about Walters!
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Lao Tzu
11 years, 6 months ago
last time i ask this i promise!

Berba in for lambert 4pt hit?

not so much for this gw, but for long term.....

wont be able to afford Berba if his price rises without downgrading elsewhere
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1. v12w12
  11 years, 6 months ago
  Yes.
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Soccaholic
11 years, 6 months ago
Place ur predictions 😀
Everton-Liverpool
Newcastle-WBA
Stoke-Sunderland
Aston Villa-Norwich
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1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
  11 years, 6 months ago
  2-2
  2-1
  1-2
  2-1
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  1. Soccaholic
    11 years, 6 months ago
    an away win for Sunderland at stoke :O ?
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    1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
      11 years, 6 months ago
      I'm biased because I support Sunderland...I also may play Fletcher so I'm hoping he scores 😉
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      1. Soccaholic
        11 years, 6 months ago
        Hope u get a decent result this week then 😀
        
        I'm torn...
        I have Sterling and Fletcher and i dont know who to play... Got many feedbacks saying to play Sterling over Fletcher...
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        Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
        11 years, 6 months ago
        I have them both but because Pienaar is out it looks like I'll be playing both! It's really one of those flip a coin situations. I suppose the Derby might have a few goals so Sterling would be a good choice. Stoke Sunderland could easily be a boring 0-0 draw.
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2. Bøwstring The Carp
  11 years, 6 months ago
  2-1
  1-1/2-2
  2-0
  3-2 (tough to call)
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  1. Soccaholic
    11 years, 6 months ago
    I know its tought to call but can u actually see Norwich winning an away game?!
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3. GoonerBru
  11 years, 6 months ago
  3-2
  2-2
  1-0
  1-1
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4. v12w12
  11 years, 6 months ago
  1-1
  2-0
  1-1
  2-1
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5. v12w12
  11 years, 6 months ago
  How about Chel v Man U? 2-2?
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  1. GoonerBru
    11 years, 6 months ago
    2-3
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Why always not me?
11 years, 6 months ago
i saw G johnsob being subbed out
he wasnt out injure, was he??
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shamerock robin
11 years, 6 months ago
Suarez to Aguero, Rangel to M Wilson and Clyne to Vertonghen. Worth 8 (EIGHT) point hit? Think I know the answer.
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1. Bøwstring The Carp
  11 years, 6 months ago
  Southampton are coming to a nice run of fixtures so you might want Clyne.
  
  I'd definitely try work in Wilson and a City player.
  
  Maybe Rangel + Suarez --> Tevez and Wilson/Shawcross/Huth?
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Mason
11 years, 6 months ago
code to join FFS league on FPL?
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1. Epic Fail
  11 years, 6 months ago
  Home page.
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  1. Mason
    11 years, 6 months ago
    Thanks, never looked that far down before.
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Epic Fail
11 years, 6 months ago
Just go continue where you left of Gaz.

You honestly think the general quality of the top EPL teams can compare to the top UCL teams?

"a selection of top10 EPL: United, City, Chelsea, Arsenal, Spurs, Newcastle, Liverpool, Everton, Fulham, Sunderland

top10 UEFA team coefficient teams (w/o English sides): Barca, Bayern München, Real Madrid, Inter, Atletico Madrid, Porto, Lyon, AC Milan, Valencia, Benfica"

If that was a 20 team league it would be dominated by Europeans with Sunderland and Fulham getting relegated alongside 1 of Liverpool and Newcastle.
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1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
  11 years, 6 months ago
  I was so happy you mentioned Sunderland...until the relegation part... 🙁 Why do we always have to get relegated
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  1. Epic Fail
    11 years, 6 months ago
    You should be happy they made the Euro Super league in the 1st place. 😉
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    1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
      11 years, 6 months ago
      True, This is the closest we will ever get to Europe in my lifetime...thanks!
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2. Team Hayemaker
  11 years, 6 months ago
  Bell end
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  1. Epic Fail
    11 years, 6 months ago
    Excellent point, well made.
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    1. Team Hayemaker
      11 years, 6 months ago
      I agree. Your opinions are no better than my 6 year old could come up with. For some reason you see yourself as a somebody on this site.
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      1. Epic Fail
        11 years, 6 months ago
        True, another valid point sir.
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        Gaz Downright
        11 years, 6 months ago
        careful - negativity is contagious, and this seems a particularly vicious kind. I would stay clear.
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      2. isacki: full casual
        11 years, 6 months ago
        Your 6 year old is into UEFA coefficients?
        
        I smell bullsh*t.
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    2. Gaz Downright
      11 years, 6 months ago
      is he talking about the new Liverpool training complex?
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      1. Epic Fail
        11 years, 6 months ago
        😀
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3. Lao Tzu
  11 years, 6 months ago
  the comparison isnt quite right, the top 10 EPL compared to the top 10 across the whole of europe?
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  1. Epic Fail
    11 years, 6 months ago
    Top 10 Champion's League teams.
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    1. Gaz Downright
      11 years, 6 months ago
      *top 10 performers on the UEFA coefficient (includes EL as well)
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      1. Epic Fail
        11 years, 6 months ago
        Yeah my bad. 🙁
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    2. Lao Tzu
      11 years, 6 months ago
      Exactly, the likes of Fulham don't belong, just like Deportivo don't for example
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4. Gaz Downright
  11 years, 6 months ago
  no, I said "it was an honest question". there's a difference 🙂
  
  I think many of these "names" in Europe flatter to deceive.
  
  But all in all, I have a feeling at least two of the English sides will end up relegated, however I wonder if EPL would have a majority in the top half of the table, if in a 20 team league situation. all highly hypothetical of course
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  1. Epic Fail
    11 years, 6 months ago
    You're right. I guess it also comes down to what you use as a general measurement. I'm pretty sure that The top few spots will be Europeans but as you say, overall the top 10 could possibly be made up of mainly EPL.
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Tadic is the new Eriksen
11 years, 6 months ago
Begovic (Jaaskelainen)

Wilson Hangeland Figueroa (Olsson) (Nelsen)

Sterling Mata Bale Cazorla (Granero)

Suarez Ba (c) Podolski

Hey, how does my team look to everyone? I have 3.3 in the bank but no free transfers, I'm thinking either save them up for two weeks then do Suarez, Podolski -> Defoe, RVP or maybe take a 4 point hit after this weekend? Input would be much appreciated :).
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1. wormface
  11 years, 6 months ago
  no harm in keeping i thinks
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wormface
11 years, 6 months ago
good to go ,subs ok?
fostor
wilson cuellar baines
bale mata santi morrison
suarez kun lambert

no keeper ,michu mc auley demel
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Pigvig
11 years, 6 months ago
Most pressing transfer?

Ruddy to Begovic

Rangel/Jenkinson to Stoke/Newc defender

Fletcher to Crouch
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1. wormface
  11 years, 6 months ago
  b i reckon
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el flacooo
11 years, 6 months ago
Answer would ne very appreciated!
Any advice on my team?
Begovic (Foster)
Nelsen-baines-skrtel (koscielny-Jones wba)
Hazard-sterling-bale-gervinho
Fletcher-ba-rvp
I was thinking crouch for fletcher and koscielny out for Simpson?
Only 1FT and 0 in bank
Cheers
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1. wormface
  11 years, 6 months ago
  fletcher would be my main concern there
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blauriecon
11 years, 6 months ago
Tevez Suarez Lambert
A) Suarez > Ba
B) Lambert > Berbatov
C) Lambert > Crouch
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1. Lao Tzu
  11 years, 6 months ago
  im seriously thinking of doing B for a hit
  
  although, you would be better doing A i think
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  1. blauriecon
    11 years, 6 months ago
    And I keep looking at Stoke's next 8 GWs, but B's train leaves at 3 am.
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    1. Lao Tzu
      11 years, 6 months ago
      thats why im still awake sweating about it
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Arselona
11 years, 6 months ago
Replacing Williams for a 4.5 max 5.0, but preferrably 4.5... Suggestions?
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1. blauriecon
  11 years, 6 months ago
  Wilson
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  1. Arselona
    11 years, 6 months ago
    Already have Stoke keeper.. don't wanna double up, thanks for the suggestion tho 😉
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    1. blauriecon
      11 years, 6 months ago
      Hughes or Gallas
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Reacher
11 years, 6 months ago
Berba > Ba no hit

Daft or do it??
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1. blauriecon
  11 years, 6 months ago
  Yes.
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  1. Reacher
    11 years, 6 months ago
    is that a yes daft or yes do it!?
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    1. blauriecon
      11 years, 6 months ago
      Do it. I'm not that keen on Fulham's fixture.
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2. Arselona
  11 years, 6 months ago
  Sideways trade for this week.. I have both..
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  1. Reacher
    11 years, 6 months ago
    I am thinking ba more long term tho Arse
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    1. Arselona
      11 years, 6 months ago
      I'd go with Ba.... until Berba bags a random hattrick.. haha... but if I was to trade one of them out, I'd think to trade out Berba so...
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Owd Big 'Ed
11 years, 6 months ago
Dyer –> Morrison, Nolan or Walters??
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1. v12w12
  11 years, 6 months ago
  Walters
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Van Dal
11 years, 6 months ago
Jenko > Kolo
Micho > Walto
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Michael
11 years, 6 months ago
How critical is VanPersie at the moment? not sure if i should stress to plot ways to bring him in each gameweek..
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1. SC not pearls before swine
  11 years, 6 months ago
  I don't think I'd bring him in immediately. Look at getting either him or Rooney in sometime in the next month. I don't think we know if Van Persie is definitely better than Rooney yet, so use the next two or three matches to evaluate the two and figure out how to get one of them in.
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2. In Like Flynn.
  11 years, 6 months ago
  GW11 for me, if I can find the money.
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  1. Michael
    11 years, 6 months ago
    cheers, will ponder options elsewhere 🙂
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Drip Doctor
11 years, 6 months ago
No talk about Michu on the scoutcast. What are peoples thoughts on him? Was all set to get rid but it doesn't feel right given how well he is doing.
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1. SC not pearls before swine
  11 years, 6 months ago
  I'm jumping ship. I don't like any of the next 7 fixtures except for @ Southampton. It's conceivable that I'll hold for this week to preserve 2 transfers but I don't see any way I hold him after that.
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MK Don
11 years, 6 months ago
Undecided on captain...currently on Hazard...RVP my vice....but what do folk think about a cheeky punt on Yaya ? I am on 480 points, only 7 behind my league leader...so I have quite a bit of leeway in taking risks at the moment ie I am not playing "catch up".....

Yaya ? 🙂 Home to Swansea afterall....
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1. MK Don
  11 years, 6 months ago
  Sorry...487 points 🙂
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