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Podcast November 15

The ScoutCast – Episode Eighty Eight – The Manchurian

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Granville may well be exotic but he’s not Manchurian, despite what the spellcheck told me a few weeks back. He’s also a happy man. Winning on all fronts, he’s dishing out “one helluva beating” to yours truly right now.

Reveling in his position of power, the Hungarian Mancunian brings me to task on my jerky knee transfers, with the regular ScoutCast favourites scattered around that particular discussion.

Get your ears around our foreign tongues via this link or stream the nonsense through the player below.

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

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  1. Viper
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    Cazorla -> Silva for free?

    Yay or Nay? First to 5 wins 😉

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    1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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      5

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    2. GoonerByron
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      Yay

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    3. Vidic The Nail
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      yay

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    4. Ings on the up
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      Yay

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    5. Mull
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      Nay. Sideways move for me as none of them look like scoring that many points. I think Silva coming back improves the potential returns of the City forwards therefore if you want City coverage get Aguero or Tevez imo.

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    6. chocolove
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      what's to wins?
      really hate this kind of question "first 9999 to wins"
      are you really willing to make decision based on this?
      silly

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      1. Viper
        • 14 Years
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        Chill the beans my friend. Just looking for a relative consensus on the move 🙂

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        1. chocolove
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          😀

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        2. Twisted Saltergater
          • 14 Years
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          You so should've replied, "yay" to ChocoLove's post. 🙂

          It's a "yay" from me too and also, will be my FT move this week (am waiting until Friday night though).

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    7. Viper
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      Thanks all!

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  2. AndyZ
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    Any word on Theo Walcott’s glute injury? Will he play this weekend?

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    1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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      One word: ARSE

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      1. AndyZ
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        huh? ARSEn Wenger?

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        1. bdwhite91
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          buttocks

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          1. AndyZ
            • 11 Years
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            Okay, is is his hindquarters healed up for the weekend then?

            Will Wenger be able to put contract issues aside and give Walcott the start?

            I really want Walcott. When he plays, he is golden. It's just this injury as well as Wenger's apparent hesitance in playing him that has me worried.

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  3. tw
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    Evening guys. How are we all doing?
    contemplating fellaini. Is it wort a hit to get him in for pienaar this gw?

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    1. Volk
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      No. It's time for Fellaini owners to start flogging. Terrible fixtures and will probably miss Norwich match next week through suspension.

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    2. liverpool2332
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      get him bro he is in form an is a must for my team

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  4. Ings on the up
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    How does this look?

    Save FT this week, then next week Tevez --> Berbatov and Michu --> Silva for free with 0.3m left over.

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    1. Vidic The Nail
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      yes 🙂

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    2. liverpool2332
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      i wouldnt ge silva if i were you

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      1. Ings on the up
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        it's just an idea... late night boredom

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  5. Volk
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    Is Szczesny gonna be back or what?

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  6. Last Resort...
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    I would really appreciate some advice on transfers! I have two freebies and 0.1 in the bank. I would like to move Pienaar this week, but I really can't do much with the coin... I want to keep Bale/Caz for the derby that is almost ALWAYS a goal fest.

    That leaves me with one option it seems, and that is to downgrade baines.... madness with his next two, right?

    Bego/Foster
    Baines/Raf/Huth/Gorkss/Demel
    Pienaar(sells at 6.7)/Bale/Cazorla/Taarabt/Sterling
    RVP/Berbs/Suarez

    Can someone see a single transfer I could do this week just to prep for next? I mean, Taarabt is good to go next week, but surely he plays against an out of form SOT squad this week?

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    1. Last Resort...
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      I have considered something like Baines to Enrique and Pienaar to Valencia... but that really loads me with red (3 ManU and 3 Pool....)

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    2. Ings on the up
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      I would sit tight for this week.

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      1. Last Resort...
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        I lose a transfer that way, but it's what I have been considering...

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        1. Ings on the up
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          you would then get 2 for next week.

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          1. Last Resort...
            • 13 Years
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            I have two frees right now, so I lose one if I don't use it. Which is what's driving me crazy!

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            1. Ings on the up
              • 12 Years
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              oh... apologies didn't read your post properly

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    3. AndyZ
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      yes, don't dump Taarabt ahead of this weekend if that is what you're insinuating. Taarabt is due to bang a couple in and QPR are in dire need of a win.

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      1. Last Resort...
        • 13 Years
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        Yeah, I don't want to touch him this week. It would be nice to setup something for next week, but I am really at a loss as to what move to make.

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    4. liverpool2332
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      if i were you id take carzola out and put in gerrard mata or fellaini.

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    5. Twisted Saltergater
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      Cazorla to Silva. Job done. 2 FT's next week.

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  7. RoysCallerAnne
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    I thought I'd just come on and say good night.
    Haven't posted all evening and have only lurked for a small while.
    Boredom does tend to set in when you've done your 2 FTs early in the week and have the mighty Guthrie denying you any benching dilemnas.

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    1. Twisted Saltergater
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      Ha, me too. Night, RCA.

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  8. liverpool2332
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    ok guys i need help i have 1ft and .06 in the bank i have suarez podolski and ba up front.
    podolski--->berbatov or ba---->berbatov or should i just leave it like it is or should i take out duff wich would free up 6.7 and buy morrison? keep in mind i already have nolan fellaini michu in midfield. and finally who should i give captain. all and any advice is welcome. please i really need help!

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    1. lfc123
      • 11 Years
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      Podolski > Berbatov and next week upgrade duff

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      1. liverpool2332
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        ok and i jus thought wat about giroud?

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    2. Crouch Potato!
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      Podolski will drop in price this week in seems.

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  9. Piggs Boson
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    Really wish i had Kaca over Sterling...

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    1. AndyZ
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      why, just cuz he scored last week? Don't count out Sterling. The boy can certainly tear up flanks.

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      1. Piggs Boson
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        No, because he looks the better player in a team who score more goals. The boy looks dangerous.

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        1. lfc123
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          but he doesn't start every game? i think it's best to have a 5th mid who is playing 90mins every week

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          1. Piggs Boson
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            I think Kaca will start from now on. I know what you mean though.

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            1. lfc123
              • 11 Years
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              I think if he starts he's definately a good option, but if i was you i'd wait to do the move as fulhams fixtures aren't great

              i'm happy with sterling up until Jan especially with the easy run of fixtures

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      2. Owd Big 'Ed
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        The most Sterling will be tearing up is a piece of paper.

        Overrated.

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      I think he's great too. I think if he keeps playing it could be a nice swap to do later on.

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  10. Crouch Potato!
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    Another racist twat dealt with, tbh wasn't aware this had occurred,

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    1. Crouch Potato!
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      http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/view/282705/?

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    2. Gaz Downright
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      Fair enough.

      Just out of curiosity. Is it racist to call Gareth Bale a monkey?

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  11. China Mag
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    Alreet lads. With wilshere back, santi shouldn't be playing so deep. Right? How do we expect arsenal to line up v spurs? Santi attacking mid, Walcott right side of 3 forwards?

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    1. tw
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      just ditch santi! You know you want to!!

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    2. Gaz Downright
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      Has he been playing deep? Not necessarily so. He has been seeing almost as much ball in the box as Nolan and Michu. http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/public-stats-tables/view/819/

      I think he will rather be a bit further back now that Wally is in.

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  12. Owd Big 'Ed
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    Good to go? With Silva instead of Cazorla?

    http://img837.imageshack.us/img837/4752/ffteam1611.jpg

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    1. Mull
      • 12 Years
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      http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2012/11/15/the-scoutcast-episode-eighty-eight-the-manchurian/comment-page-7/#comment-4334018

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      1. Owd Big 'Ed
        • 14 Years
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        Who would you have instead? Mata?

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        1. Mull
          • 12 Years
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          Someone with a bit more explosiveness so you can captain them. Him, Hazard or Bale are the ones which I would consider. Silva has never been a good captain choice therefore I wouldn't buy him.

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          1. Twisted Saltergater
            • 14 Years
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            Au contraire! He's consistent with his attacking returns, so is a great captain IMO. Not explosive though, i accept that.

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            1. Mull
              • 12 Years
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              I want my captain choice to score 10+ (Rarely happens 😀 ) not 5/6 points which Silva will most likely give you.

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              1. Twisted Saltergater
                • 14 Years
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                Well, that's just greedy, Mull! 5/6 pts minimum considering he doesn't shoot wildly that often (hence few if any shots off target and baps as a result).

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          2. Owd Big 'Ed
            • 14 Years
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            See where you're coming from and agree.

            To be honest I want both Silva and Mata in the longer term, but for this week Silva presents the better option, in my opinion.

            I always see Silva as a better player than Cazorla too, as well as one who is playing in a better team with strikers who can finish for fun. There's only so long they can keep flattering to deceive, I think they'll score several this weekend and Silva will be at the crux of at least one of those.

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    2. Gaz Downright
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      • 13 Years
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      Taarabt? Hah, good one. Fake team.

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      1. Owd Big 'Ed
        • 14 Years
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        What do you mean fake team? Taarabt looked threatening in the last two games, he was a short-term punt and I plan on shipping eventually.

        Caused Stoke problems last week and had it not been for a great save the week before he'd have been on the scoresheet there.

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        1. Gaz Downright
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          • 13 Years
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          Oh... pardon me. Any chance of speeding up the shipping?

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      2. Twisted Saltergater
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        Taarabt in my team too (unfortunately). One last hurrah against Southampton.

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        1. Owd Big 'Ed
          • 14 Years
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          I'm not concerned by him, he's playing where I want him to and getting into the positions I want him to get into. He's talented enough that goals will come against the lesser teams that he'll be facing.

          Cazorla, on the other hand, is far too deep and isn't getting involved whatsoever. So for me, he's had it.

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          1. Twisted Saltergater
            • 14 Years
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            Are you concerned by him losing value? He'll drop if he doesn't provide a return against Southampton.

            Agree with you on Cazorla. My FT tomorrow is very likely to be him to Silva. Arsenal's fixtures are great though... Walcott and Giroud firmly on the radar.

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            1. Owd Big 'Ed
              • 14 Years
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              Not particularly as I'm gaining it elsewhere. The only concern is he starts to get shifted back a bit, but he was well far forward against us last week and caused us plenty of problems. You can say that doesn't always translate into goals and fantasy points, but then I noticed the same thing with Fellaini against Liverpool but didn't get him in. Two weeks later and he's in my team, possibly too late.

              I MAY keep him beyond the United game, depending on how he performs against Southampton. If he gets something, he's definitely staying. If he doesn't I will be inclined to ship, particularly if Fellaini and / or Suarez get booked in their respective fixtures.

              It's not a problem for me to put Maloney in against Reading (h) and bench him for that week. As long as he's getting and creating chances and his fixtures remain promising, he's a keeper.

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              1. Twisted Saltergater
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                I've started to look for replacements as he's not cheap enough to rot on the bench, and I expect him to rotate with any of my front 7 depending on fixtures.

                Sterling's value has sky rocketed and I like to find a bargain, so Kaka, Maloney, Gardner and Ireland are all on the cards for me.

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  13. lfc123
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Berbatov

    Suarez

    Ba

    which one to captain?

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    1. immybob
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      Berb

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    2. Owd Big 'Ed
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      Ba, Suarez, Berbatov.

      In that order.

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      1. Owd Big 'Ed
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        Rationale for Ba:
        * Swansea are poor away from home and defensively in general
        * Newcastle are 'wounded' from last week's defeat, they'll want to make amends
        * Ba is at the forefront of all of their attacking threat
        * He looked threatening last week despite Newcastle playing poorly
        * Swansea have a couple of players out and a make-shift backline
        * They are typically poor in the air and at dealing with set pieces, Ba will capitalise on this

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        1. Twisted Saltergater
          • 14 Years
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          Newcastle are without Cabaye and Guttierez. That's the engine of their midfield and as a Bad owner, it is worrying. Can't see Newcastle scoring more than 1 goal a game at the moment.

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          1. Owd Big 'Ed
            • 14 Years
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            We'll see how they go then. Having seen Swansea at the Britannia they were diabolical defensively. That's not to say they just had a bad game, but it's one of the key things I'm judging it off.

            Newcastle are always dangerous and threatening. If they get balls into the box, he'll knock in at least a goal.

            3-1 for me.

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        2. lfc123
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          way to make me more uncertain...

          my first thoughts were Suarez, Berb, Ba hahaa

          but good point below...

          Newcastle didn't look great at all last week

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          1. AndyZ
            • 11 Years
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            yes, the service into Ba last week was appalling. He really was working with nothing. And to his credit, he actually was still able to get a few chances.

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            1. Owd Big 'Ed
              • 14 Years
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              He's an incredible striker, I wish Stoke would have signed him.

              Newcastle at home are a very good outfit. If they were away to Swansea it would be a different story. I can't see anything other than a comfortable Newcastle victory, especially given that they lost last week.

              They'll be under pressure to perform.

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  14. immybob
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    What % do players rise.?

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    1. Ings on the up
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      100

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  15. Volk
    • 11 Years
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    Anyone have any news on Szczesny? I haven't made a transfer this week...

    http://i.imgur.com/UUXZv.jpg

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    1. Mull
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      Bench your captain. Start Fellaini.

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      1. Mull
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        No idea on Szczesny but I'd just get rid of Mannone.

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      2. Volk
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        Taarabt is the only one who looks like scoring for QPR - he should have had at least a hat-trick last week - and they don't come any easier than Southampton at home...

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        1. Hello. Yes, This is Dog
          • 13 Years
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          dude. no. not as captain.

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          1. Volk
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            He who dares wins...

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            1. lfc123
              • 11 Years
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              *except if you're captainging Taarabt.

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            2. Hello. Yes, This is Dog
              • 13 Years
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              look at QPR's number of goals per match throughout the season. You best bet he scores their only goal, because there wont be many. and een if he scores 1, you're not looking at a very big score - in the same week united play norwich, and plenty of other favourable fixtures. not for me.

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        2. lfc123
          • 11 Years
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          He may look like the only one scoring for QPR, but QPR has scored the second lowest amount of goals this season..

          to captain him over suarez and berbtov would be ridiculous!

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          1. AndyZ
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            ridiculous until Taarabt comes up with a brace!

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            1. Hello. Yes, This is Dog
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              a brace of yellow cards!

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            2. lfc123
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              there is no logical reasons to pick him over suarez or berbatov

              If he scores two it's just lucky (but he won't)

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              1. Twisted Saltergater
                • 14 Years
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                Luck? Perseverance more like!!!

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    2. Ings on the up
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      mad to bench fellaini... I would not have the nerve to captain Taarabt.

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  16. gdog2244
    • 11 Years
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    does anybody have any German or Argentinian players on FUT that i could have/buy???

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    1. AndyZ
      • 11 Years
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      hey, I've always wanted to know.... how do you conduct private trades or sales on FUT? I can't figure it out.

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      1. gdog2244
        • 11 Years
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        you really cant but i have figured out a way around this problem. if the player does not sell in the 100,000 u can friend request the person and list the player at 169000 and then offer them a bronze player and the money.

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      2. Mull
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        Put a card up at a big price so your buyer can locate the card easily.
        Then he clicks the trade offer option and offers the actual amount you want him to sell him for.

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    2. lfc123
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      I have Reus.. don't think he's sold yet

      31k i think he's up for

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      1. gdog2244
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        i have Reus 🙁

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  17. Piggs Boson
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    Fulham 5 - 0 Norwich
    Norwich 2 - 5 Liverpool
    Chelsea 4 - 1 Norwich

    Clean sheets against:
    WHM
    ARS
    STK
    rdg

    Not sure Norwich are going to hold off United as well as everyone thinks, especially with Hernandez stretching their defence...

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    1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
      • 12 Years
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      I like that Hernandez's influence is key to your argument, wonder why that is 😀

      I think they've improved tactically and tightened up because they couldn't win a game. The Chelsea and Fulham defeats are forgiveable. The Liverpool one is hard to explain...but Liverpool seem to be their bogey team. Or at least Suarez.

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      1. Piggs Boson
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        Since Gw1, United have scored at least two goals in every match, averaging 3. I don't think they're have major difficulties against Norwich.

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        1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
          • 12 Years
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          Me neither. I think Man Utd will score at least 2

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  18. pezzerman
    • 11 Years
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    Begovic
    Baines, Evans, Hangeland
    Valencia, Bale, Pienaar, Fellaini
    Crouch, RVP, Berbatov

    subs: duff, demel, gallas

    0.3 in bank..Is this team good to go or should i sell Bale for either Walcott/HBA/Silva/Gerrard,Mata/Sessegnon?
    Obv leaving it will leave me 2 transfers next week..Spurs will be home to West Ham/Liverpool next two matches and Bale might do ok

    Also, should i put Duff back in 11 instead of Crouchie..??
    Any comments are appreciated

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  19. Viper
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    How would you lose for Silva..

    Bale, Cazorla or neither?

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    1. Owd Big 'Ed
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      I'm losing Cazorla.

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      1. Viper
        • 14 Years
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        I'm thinking the same. I'm having second thoughts though, it could seriously backfire & Cazorla has great fixtures coming up..

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        1. Twisted Saltergater
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          Cazorla if you're planning on getting Walcott or Giroud anytime next GW onwards. Bale if not.

          I transferred Bale out ahead of Cazorla (for Fellaini) last week.

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          1. Viper
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            Tevez -> Giroud might be on the cards for Arsenal's good fixtures

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            1. Twisted Saltergater
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              Yep, like it. No harm in doubling up with Tevez and Silva against Villa, then ship out the flop next week or after!

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        2. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
          • 12 Years
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          I'm having the same dilemma. The thing that's nagging at me is that Cazorla has more goals in him. And it's a high tempo game against Spurs coming up. If it wasn't for his price fall I'd definitely keep for one week more. But I'm a bit annoyed he might fall.

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          1. Twisted Saltergater
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            The travel worries me. I can see Arsenal being a bit lethargic against Spurs, which is the opposite of what they need to be to win.

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          2. Owd Big 'Ed
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            He plays too deep for a player of that price. He was fortunate against Man Utd to score and I should have got rid there and then, but I persevered and I'm thinking the same thing a week later.

            Silva or Mata are the options, for me it's whether those two present more value than Bale.

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            1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
              • 12 Years
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              Mata is clearly a better option than Santi because of his style of play. I still think Cazorla can be effective in FPL as he does have a knack for scoring goals and probably could score more if he wanted. Walcott might be better value though if he's on set pieces too like the last game.

              Silva I'd love to have but I'm not sure he has as many goals in him as Cazorla.

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  20. Beans on Toast
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
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    Should I take a 4 point hit to get Suarez in for Jelavic?

    if so, lose Cazorla for 7.7m mid
    or
    lose Michu for 5.4m mid?

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    1. Viper
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      No I wouldn't, keep Jelavic for the next 2 games at least..

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  21. Somalion
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Funny to think that Liverpool, now with their policy of using their younger players, could have had Kaca playing if they didn't swap him for mighty Paul Konchesky. Silly Pool.

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    1. Hello. Yes, This is Dog
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Roy Hodgson really effed things up, haha

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      1. Somalion
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Think King Kenny added to it all! Feel sorry for Rodgers, he's actually got a very tough job.

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        1. Gaz Downright
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          I think the fans are suffering more. But I can see how you don't feel sorry for them 🙂

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          1. Somalion
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 5 months ago

            😆 My brother being one of them. Amazing to think that he's capable of being a bitter Liverpool fan who despises United yet he's not old enough to have ever seen them win anything. It's honestly bewildering 😀

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            1. Hello. Yes, This is Dog
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 5 months ago

              surely that gives him more reason though... what if it was reversed and united never won anything for 20 years and all you do is watch liverpool winning everything each year. ever imagine that? i can forgive the kid for being bitter!

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              1. Somalion
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 5 months ago

                The kid has only been a massive supporter for a few years and he generally acts like Liverpool are still superior to United in every way. I wouldn't mind someone who saw their success clinging to old ways but he's only acting like that for the sake of it. As for being bitter, I'm also a Borussia Dortmund fan and have watched Bayern be the dominant team for years, I'm not bitter over it at all. What's more, United don't win everything every year. Not by a long shot.

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                1. Hello. Yes, This is Dog
                  • 13 Years
                  11 years, 5 months ago

                  12 premier league titles in 20 years? thats an insane amount going to one club only. thats not even counting the cups and CL etc. Honestly Ferguson has won a ridiculous amount of trophies, you might take it for granted as it happens so often! Could you imagine even 6 years like arsenal? (never mind 20 years) 😛

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                  1. Somalion
                    • 14 Years
                    11 years, 5 months ago

                    Ha no I'm just stating we don't win EVERYTHING 😀

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        2. Hello. Yes, This is Dog
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          big time! hodgson and kenny have put the club in a proper dire situation, some of the worst prem transfers ever between the 2 of them. rodgers has a hell of a challenge ahead of him. he seems to be bringing youngsters through very well.

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          1. Somalion
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 5 months ago

            I think Benitez managed to do a huge amount of damage, convinced that he single handedly drove a number of extremely talented players away from the club, even Torres. Not a fan of Borini as a signing but I think Rodgers could do well if he's given time. That's the real issue.

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            1. Hello. Yes, This is Dog
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 5 months ago

              problem for rodgers is the squad is the worst its ever been and i reckon the owners will be sceptic of splashing cash after what kenny did. he's going to have to be very smart in the transfer windows because also now liverpool cant attract big names like in the past because of their position. so its a gigantic challenge for rodgers.

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              1. Somalion
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 5 months ago

                Plenty of young talent they can still lure in combined with a few cheap oldies for experience. I honestly think that Berbatov would have been a brilliant buy, he's the type of player that loves a brilliant support striker, exactly what Suarez is. Just little examples like that, buy some older and cheap talent and combine it with a few youngsters. In the youth groups there are still some players who are very talented. For example, Morgan and Yesil. Both very capable strikers. McLaughlin and Ibe are very talented too and Ibe is only 16!

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                1. Hello. Yes, This is Dog
                  • 13 Years
                  11 years, 5 months ago

                  Yeah the youth is looking up, dunno what it would have been like if the kids weren't coming through so well haha. the academy's success is actually from benitez, when he overhauled it. he also signed suso, sterling and shelvey who are looking promising. Yesil i think has potential based on his youth record for germany, but its hard to tell at that age and experience how far they can go. Berba would be great anywhere really imo, he is class. but yes he is perfect for what LFC need (a natural goalscorer). although they need a few more of those 😛

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                  1. Somalion
                    • 14 Years
                    11 years, 5 months ago

                    It definitely is and in fairness Rafa did well on some of those (I don't rate Shelvey but Suso and Sterling are good.) Yesil could be very good I think but, as you say, it's hard to tell. Yeah I just think a front line of Suarez and Berbatov would have been extremely formidable! Perhaps a January signing of someone such as Huntelaar would help in that area (seeing as he's already played with Suarez at Ajax.)

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            2. Hello. Yes, This is Dog
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 5 months ago

              Benitez was a bad man-manager because he is very stubborn. he would never have won the prem because of his stubborn attitude especially if he got tactics wrong he would never concede that. but he is smart as hell in football, he made LFC a superpower in his time there. got 80-odd points ina season once too, which is unheard of for liverpool.

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              1. Hello. Yes, This is Dog
                • 13 Years
                11 years, 5 months ago

                Huntelaarand a right winger will do. and preferably 1 more striker for the bench. and maybe 1 more winger so that downing never has to play 😛 hell, pretty much need a whole team haha. But yes huntelaar would be perfect imo, there is enough reativity in the team but just laking a genuine goalsorer.

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              2. Somalion
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 5 months ago

                The man knows football, no question there. He seems to not understand players at times is what I find odd. I believe he said about Alonso that if they signed Gareth Barry he'd much prefer to have him than Xabi. I think that made Xabi decide that Liverpool was no longer for him. Silly little remarks like that can have such an effect on a player's ego that it drives them away.

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                1. Hello. Yes, This is Dog
                  • 13 Years
                  11 years, 5 months ago

                  Yeah very petty things. Even subbing torres/gerrard at times when they needed a goal, haha. Lots of instances where it almost seemed as if he was intentionally trying to piss the players off. he had a strong belief in himself and arrogance about him that i think passed onto the players on the pitch, that they believed they were the best because he insisted so. same in ways to fergie, mourinho, pep, they have that same arrogance/confidence. he did do some bonkers man-management at times though. he is still blamed for alonso's departure, very bad to treat a class player like that.

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                  1. Somalion
                    • 14 Years
                    11 years, 5 months ago

                    Confidence is part of the game, from players to managers. Sure look at Ibra's overhead the other night, you'd have to have massive ego to even attempt something like that. It was the man management that let him down at times and it's a shame for the EPL. I hate when really gifted players leave clubs in the EPL for La Liga, especially when they feel unappreciated. That's why I'm still somewhat disappointed Alonso left and why I'm extremely disappointed that Arsenal let Song leave. Both class players who deserved more praise from their club I feel.

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                  2. Hello. Yes, This is Dog
                    • 13 Years
                    11 years, 5 months ago

                    i think alonso is one of the most liked players i've ever seen, universally popular that even most opposition fans liked him, haha. one of those rare cases. song was class, big waste going to spain. totally agree, its a bit annoying when those kinds of players leave the prem!

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                  3. Somalion
                    • 14 Years
                    11 years, 5 months ago

                    Yeah, I have a lot of time for him. I like Stevie G an awful lot too I have to say. Yeah I was really shocked by the Song move, I thought Arsenal had made some brilliant signings and they could be a brilliant team this year but then they go and sell Song who was so important for them....and RVP of course but I'm happy they sold him 😀

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                  4. Hello. Yes, This is Dog
                    • 13 Years
                    11 years, 5 months ago

                    they are selling too often, pretty much every season they ash in on players. will be interesting to see what happens with their walcott situation, that could be another one. he may be inconsistent but at 23 when he is just coming to his supposed best years, for them to release him now after all that is pretty bad. of course that depends if wenger thinks he will develop into what he coulda/shoulda been. might even end up at liverpool (his boyhood club), who knows! either way i think arsenal will keep selling where they can.

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                  5. Somalion
                    • 14 Years
                    11 years, 5 months ago

                    Unfortunately true, they can't hang on to players. What's a real shame is Song has said he wanted to stay at Arsenal but it was made clear to him that his time with them was pretty much over! Stupid stuff.

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  22. Grumpy Camel
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Quick poll
    Bench shawcross (whu) or sterling (WIG)???

    Already playing
    bego (stoke cover)
    Suarez (liv cover)
    Demel (playing against stoke)

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    1. clockwork
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      play shawcross

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    2. Emp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      definitely sterling especially if u already playing bego

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    3. SC not pearls before swine
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      I would bench Shawcross

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    4. zan
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Play Sterling

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  23. mikess
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Krul (Begovic)
    Wisdom Baines Demel (Cuellar Cameron)
    HBA Fellaini Bale Mata (Sterling)
    RVP Ba Berbatov

    So after much deliberating I have decided to save my transfer, are we all in agreement?

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    1. Owd Big 'Ed
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Yes. Good team for the week, Ba is going to come good.

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  24. PAIRIDAEZAN
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    http://i50.tinypic.com/30kr0o0.png

    Thinking of switching RVP > Hernandez and Sammy Ameobi > Suarez for a 4 point hit.

    Worth it?

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    1. Viper
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      You want to lose RVP for a hit? Come on son!

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      1. PAIRIDAEZAN
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        I know. This is what this game does to us. I'd only drop from 105.4 to 105.3 but then there's Suarez's 4 yellows to consider. Ahhhh.

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    2. Somalion
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Nope. That is very short term thinking and I still am not convinced that Chicarito will start....

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      1. PAIRIDAEZAN
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah, that's what one hemisphere of my brain is entertaining.

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        1. Somalion
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          Make it what both hemispheres are entertaining and you're sorted!

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    3. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Oh boy. No.

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  25. Adderz
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Hovering over transferring in De Gea...I just don't trust Fergie! Tinkerer.

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    1. Geezer
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Make sure your 2nd goalkeeper plays every match. Lindegaard will play some PL matches, but I think De Gea will play most matches. De Gea will surely start on saturday

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      1. Owd Big 'Ed
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        How about De Gea and Lindegaard combo?

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  26. GOONER
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Not been around much will RVP play?

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    1. Viper
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      More than likely

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  27. GOONER
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    should I sell bale for silva on a free transfer?

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    1. crystalpalaceRus
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Id be tempted

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      1. PAIRIDAEZAN
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        What if you already had Tevez?

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        1. crystalpalaceRus
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          I do, i was thinking of using the 2 but ive opted to keep cazorla instead

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    2. mikess
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      after the beginning of the week I planned on the same transfer, but have since seen sense. derby followed by 2 home games changed my mind

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  28. Captain Robert Hatch
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Jaaskelainen

    Wilkinson Baines Gorkss

    Bale Mata Fellaini (VC) Michu

    Lambert Van Persie (C) Berbatov

    Bench: Begovic Sterling Boyce A. Williams

    Alright boys catching a plane in the am for holiday, hows she look for the weekend?

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    1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Looks juicy. Enjoy your holiday.

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    2. SC not pearls before swine
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      I'm playing Sterling and benching Lambert but it's pretty close between them.

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  29. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    With all of Newcastle's injuries, do you folks fancy Swansea to get a result this weekend?

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    1. crystalpalaceRus
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      2-2 i reckon

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      1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Michu brace?

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    2. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      It would be a good time for Ba to paper over the cracks with a few goals. They need him big time this weekend!

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  30. gdog2244
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    thoughts on my FUT squad??? 3-4-1-2 rating-83 chem.=98

    Milito, Higuain
    Reus
    Nene Muller Gotze Gaitan
    Howedes Badstuber Coloccini
    Weidenfeller
    sub:Diego, Cssano, benatia, Moutinho, L Lopez... cant remember the rest also have Ramos selling for 130,000 if anybody wants him

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    1. PAIRIDAEZAN
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      I bet my team of Australians would destroy you. And I don't even have Richard Porta 😉

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    2. GOONER
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      What is the FUT?

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      1. gdog2244
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        fifa ultimate team

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