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Podcast November 8

The ScoutCast – Episode Eighty Seven – The Hole

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We just won’t let it lie. Having rinsed through the idea in this week’s Digest, the prospect of dropping this new breed of “in the hole” midfielders into a new Fantasy position gets another airing in this week’s ‘Cast. Granville agrees but we still somehow manage to argue about it.

Around that particular hot topic, there’s our usual brand of regulars, plus a preview of the two sides that lie in wait for us in the Fantasy Football Scout Cup and the latest on Ed’s team and his work on the new comments system. “Mr Ghostship” had a bad week – could it be all the attention has piled the pressure on his big coding shoulders?

Take up the role in the hole by clicking this link, or just stream the business in your browser via the player below….

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

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  1. SnoopDogSmokesWeed
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Tevez > Van Persie

    and

    Bale > 5.8 mid

    worth a hit?

    Only way to get in RVP in 2 transfers

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    1. fuloptothebrum
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      think im going to do it

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    2. Podge
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Bale is looking good tonight, only Maribor but still

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    3. Keane There Dunne That
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      I just did.

      Tevez and bale > rvp and ramirez. I say yes

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    4. kennethrhcp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      if you do it have a look @ kightly imo. i took a 4 pointer to get rvp, aguero & wilson to rvp & fonte, luckily id the funds in the bank

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    5. सनकी
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      lol seriously ? Bale was outstanding. beyond superb. and he tends to perform better in away games/big games. you're taking him out? good luck with that.

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      1. Keane There Dunne That
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Yes to get rvp who performs well in every game no matter what and always looks outstanding.

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        1. सनकी
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          but not by taking Bale out tho. there must be other ways.

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    6. SnoopDogSmokesWeed
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Just did Cazorla and tevez to Maloney and RVP..

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  2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    ok i'm getting defoe!!!

    hat-trick

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    1. Mull
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      I'm selling him this week.

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    2. Low-Life
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      I've already got rid this week. Sounds about right.

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    3. Granville
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Defoe is becoming very hard to ignore.

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  3. Our Man Charlie
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    COME ON YOU SPURS !!! we needed that 3rd goal 😀

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  4. Chris_White
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Why isnt Defoe top of the watchlist

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    1. applebonkers
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      because phil neville has more ppi

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  5. Milky
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Hat trick baby!!!

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  6. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Giggs B - are you around?

    You know what time it is...almost. Water running, candle light...A few more hours of work and then Scoutcast bliss.

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    1. Low-Life
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      This all sounds very romantic.

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    2. DoobNoob
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      What time is it released?

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  7. applebonkers
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    • 14 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    anyone else captain defoe last gameweek and furious right now?

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    1. Mull
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      I had him and Bale 😡

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    2. sy
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Wigan are better than maribor

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      1. COMH
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Spurs are good enough to put goals past them both.

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        1. sy
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          Yes but Wigan were the better team against spurs where as Maribor have been poor.

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    3. COMH
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      No but that sounds too annoying.

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    4. Our Man Charlie
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      yep had bale(c) and defoe last gameweek AB

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      1. fatherted
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        +1

        Head banging on door.

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  8. Chu Young Ping Pong
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Jussi Ruddy

    Vertonghen Baines Evans Jenkinson Demel

    Bale Mata Dempsey Fellaini Taarabt

    Ba Tevez Berbatov

    0.4m in the bank.

    What would you get RVP?!

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    1. Chu Young Ping Pong
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      What would you do to*

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      1. Stupendous
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Tough to upgrade that frontline really. I almost had the exact same decision to make this week. Vertonghen, Bale and Fletcher went out for me, with Cameron, Maloney and RVP coming in.

        Pick a mid and pick a forward (probably gonna have to downgrade Tevez unfortunately, because it's hard to downgrade Berbs at his price), and spend 4 pts.

        Do you have 1 ft or 2ft? If you have only got 1 ft I would say take a big hit or just plan to get him in over 2 or 3weeks.

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    2. threesticks
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Lose Dempsey (do you really need if you have Bale?), Jenkinson

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  9. bdwhite91
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Bale 2 assits, Defoe 3 goals. Should I keep them both or get Ba for -4?

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    1. Keane There Dunne That
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      GET BA.

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      1. bdwhite91
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        OKAY, CHEERS 😀

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        1. Keane There Dunne That
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          DO IT NOW!!!

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          1. alex5
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 6 months ago

            I'm in same boat but with ba a doubt I don't think I'm going to risk -4

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            1. bdwhite91
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 6 months ago

              Yeah, he wasn't in the squad today. Don't know if that just means extra time for recovery, or he's really hurting

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    2. JT's Dog
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Stuck in same boat. Thinking of leaving till last minute in case this gets people buying Defoe and maybe getting extra 0.1 out of it

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        1. bdwhite91
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          Good plan

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    3. SAMCRO-Sons Of Fantasy
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Who to play between Sterling and Javi Garcia?

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      1. COMH
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Sterling by a mile. Garcia is a horrible fantasy prospect.

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        1. SAMCRO-Sons Of Fantasy
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          Thank you! I honestly think they are both in for 2pts this week, looking at getting rid of Garcia for Valencia in 1 week...

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        2. 4vets
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          ... but Sterling isn't good by any means.

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          1. COMH
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 6 months ago

            Sterling is hit or miss but for that price he isn't so bad. Garcia is a bit part player and a CDM at that.

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            1. 4vets
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 6 months ago

              I agree. I just don't think this Sterling mania is sensible, especially at the price he is now. Mind you, I wish it was, being an L'pool fan. He's just too young and unfinished, imho.

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              1. COMH
                • 12 Years
                11 years, 6 months ago

                Yeah i'm not buying into the hype either. Not enough composure. Just raw talent and pace to burn. Happy with Maloney.

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                1. 4vets
                  • 13 Years
                  11 years, 6 months ago

                  +1

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      2. bdwhite91
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Sterling. Why do you even have Javi?

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        1. SAMCRO-Sons Of Fantasy
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          I've had him for a while in my team, just one of those numerous differentials I wanted to have on my team, bad idea! :/ I've been trying to get rid of him since ages...

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      3. SAMCRO-Sons Of Fantasy
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Sterling will rise to 5.3 by Saturday according to Fiso

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    4. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      My Anji and Spurs double looks safe now 🙂

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    5. BONZ
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Can I just say.......last night i dropped Bale & Defoe as dont like the fixtures or AVB style & felt i could get better value elsewhere.

      Appreciate this game dont count, but would i have dropped them after this game??

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      1. alex5
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Your mad to drop bale

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        1. BONZ
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          He will come back - but next few fixture are tough & think Spurs may get few defeats!

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      2. Granville
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        I think City v Spurs is going to be 4-3

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        1. The Stock
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          Yaya hattrick now i've sold him

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          1. BONZ
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 6 months ago

            I got shot of him aswell.....Wild Card Cull I'm on.

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      3. applebonkers
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        • 14 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        without dembele and sandro yaya will molest spurs

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        1. The Stock
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          I feel dirty for shipping him out.

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          1. applebonkers
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            • 14 Years
            11 years, 6 months ago

            had to be done, he's blanking all over the shop

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    6. Keane There Dunne That
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Vorm. Fedirici.

      Baines. Cuellar. Demel. Fabio. Hangeland.

      Bale. Nolan. Pienaar. Michu. Cazorla.

      Ba. Tevez. Berbatov.

      Please help. 1 free transfer and 0.4 in bank.wildcard available.

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      1. Keane There Dunne That
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Fedirixi is actually begovic

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        1. The Stock
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          That was quick.

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    7. King Kohli
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Team looks ok for this week? Any changes needed?

      Foster / Begovic
      Baines / Evans / Nelsen / Gorks / Davies
      Bale / Sterling / Mata / Nolan / Puncheon
      RVP / Aguero / Ba.

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      1. daisybcfc
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Thing is if Ba isnt fit and Mancini decides to do the usual random striker selection you could be left with just 1 striker.

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        1. King Kohli
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          Aguero will definitely play as he has had 4 days to recover. Pardew said Ba should be fit for the weekend.

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      2. Hubert
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Looks good. Maybe find a way to get Fellaini in?

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        1. King Kohli
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          Not too bothered about getting him in, had him from gw 6 and he did nothing except get injured

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    8. fatherted
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Next 5 gw....Rooney...Discuss??

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      1. BONZ
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        RVP - nuff Said!

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        1. fatherted
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          Can do it but would need to do Bale+ Defoe+Simpson > Gorkss RVP + 4.8 MF for 8 pt hit

          Or any other suggestions as it's doing my head in.

          Team linked.

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          1. BONZ
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 6 months ago

            Tevez may get a rested this week and could look at him and Bale- for RVP and Stirling?

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    9. Peteex
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Do you guys think Rooney will still be shooting penalties over RVP?

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      1. fatherted
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        See above...

        Think so.

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      2. applebonkers
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        • 14 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        yes

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        1. Peteex
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          Good. Thinking of bringing Rooney in next week. Would like to have RVP but I think my midfield is going to be too weak if I bring he on

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          1. 4vets
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 6 months ago

            If your sole consideration is pens, fine... you know the rest.

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            1. Granville
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 6 months ago

              So Rooney is the equivalent of Noble now?

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              1. Ginkapo FPL
                • 12 Years
                11 years, 6 months ago

                Well to be honest, Yes. You can have Nolan AND Noble, but would you?

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              2. 4vets
                • 13 Years
                11 years, 6 months ago

                Bo, but you see my point surely?

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                1. 4vets
                  • 13 Years
                  11 years, 6 months ago

                  *no, dammit!

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          2. fatherted
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 6 months ago

            See my post above. Am of the same opinion

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      3. Pap Le Cissier
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        That would be a neat trick

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    10. COMH
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Full of soul

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moiUyFQQE-0

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      1. potatoace
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        love charles bradley

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    11. fuloptothebrum
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      sidwell or stirling? till gw 18

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      1. applebonkers
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        sidwell still a risk until he displaces baird

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      2. daisybcfc
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Sterling, such good value and potential. Also when Liverpool are chasing games he's being played OOP alongside Suarez

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    12. daisybcfc
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      money no object, which midfielder for a 1 week punt?

      wasting time until Silva is fit and he comes and drags me up the rankings?

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      1. applebonkers
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        walcott

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      2. SC not pearls before swine
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Agree with Applebonkers: Young Theo's your man. Of course if he blows up it will be hard to bring Silva in for him...

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        1. daisybcfc
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          unfortunately already got my fix of 3 arsenal players... otherwise i may have had a punt.

          although I still dont trust Wenger to start him

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    13. सनकी
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      believe me girls, as long as Ade and Defoe plays together. Defoe will be among the goals.

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      1. bdwhite91
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Hope AVB plays them both this weekend

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    14. Dynamic
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Nearly above Ed now in the rankings 😀

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      1. Granville
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        That is some achievement

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      2. A.
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        He made 2 transfers last week 😉

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      3. applebonkers
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        he's just teasing you

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    15. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Defoe will make a great replacement for Dzeko next week

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      1. Zod
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        You have Dzeko?

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        1. Ginkapo FPL
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          Yup

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          1. Zod
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 6 months ago

            Are you taking this seriously?

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            1. Ginkapo FPL
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 6 months ago

              Says the guy with Crouch...

              Dzeko has been playing 90minutes, and given that people are picking Aguero I see nothing wrong with his more nailed on cheaper couterpart.

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    16. Waldaz
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Xavier, Guarin, Schurrle, Wolfswinkel, Cavani (c)

      Cleaning up in UEL.

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      1. Ginkapo FPL
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        I dont have Cavani, might just pack it in

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    17. SnoopDogSmokesWeed
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Should I keep Santi or Bale?
      Have to get rid of one to get in RVP

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      1. bdwhite91
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        That sucks...I guess Santi

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      2. Keane There Dunne That
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        I kept santi

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    18. New Ghost
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Gooners, who would you rather have in January?

      Taarabt

      or

      Zaha?

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      1. Ginkapo FPL
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        neither

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      2. bdwhite91
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Hay-Zeus Navas

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        1. Ginkapo FPL
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          Jesus would be good

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        2. King Kohli
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          Quality player with lots of pace, exactly what Arsenal need.

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    19. bdwhite91
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Who wins?

      Begovic
      Cameron Baines Santon
      Pienaar Mata Bale Santi
      Defoe RVP Berbatov

      OR

      Begovic
      Ivanovic Vertonghen Cuellar
      Bale Santi Michu Sterling
      RVP Berbatov Tevez

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      1. Ginkapo FPL
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Your opponent..... in both cases.

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      2. Keane There Dunne That
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        1st one

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        1. bdwhite91
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          cool 😀

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      3. Buck The Trent
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        First one

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    20. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Are Fellaini and Michu really as essential as Mark says when both are due a suspension soon? Nolan on the other hand has terrible fixtures, although you could argue he can score in any game.

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      1. The EJJ
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Hope not, as I have neither.

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      2. Granville
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Fixtures, schmixtures. I'm starting to believe that form >>>>>> fixtures

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        1. Piggs Boson
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          Yep, i want Nolan badly, but while he has those fixtures, and i have other transfers to make, i'm holding off. As soon as i have a spare transfer he's in though.

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      3. 4vets
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        I'm steering clear until they've served their punishment. Even then, I'm doubtful about either.

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        1. Piggs Boson
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          I'm not doubtful about Michu, but i am waiting for his ban. Fellaini's conversion rate is worrying, and sometimes he plays the odd game deeper where he gets significantly less chances. Zero doubts about Nolan.

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      4. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Suspension? Susmenchen! 😛

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    21. The EJJ
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Confuses me that people are getting rid of Bale. Great player has performed well this season and last year scored a cracking goal against City and the games against the top sides produce tonnes of goals in the Premier League the last few seasons.

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      1. New Ghost
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        It's mainly to fund an RVP purchase.

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    22. Jimmers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      To get RVP in I need to offload Nolan - should I bring in Noble or Gera?

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      1. The EJJ
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Maloney?

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        1. Jimmers
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          Forgot about him - good call. Ta

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    23. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Not many teams have Baines and Rafael huh lads?

      *Looks at own team and sees both + Huth* FLAIR

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      1. Optimus.
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        looks at your team and sees kebe/lennon..oh dear

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        1. JK - Cønt ⭐
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          Not arsed about Kebe, he's bench fodder who I will change when I have a spare FT.

          Lennon is going tonight for Ramirez

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          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 6 months ago

            ... from bad to worse ... !

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      2. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        I have Baines and Rafael. Huth is just... yuck. Terrible value imo.

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          +42!

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      3. Ginkapo FPL
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Baines Rafael AND KOLAROV. Used to have Ivan too

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      4. Stupendous
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Not many teams have B and Raf???? Have you been gone a few weeks?

        Almost every RMT, players on WC's, and many transfer plans, all have.......uh......Baines and Rafael.

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