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29 November 2012 2760 comments
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Maybe I underestimated Granville. Maybe his throwaway comment made at 10.32 on a weary Wednesday evening wasn’t throwaway at all. Maybe Granville is a Fantasy football mind games genius.

Regardless of whether his plan was pre-meditated and devious, it certainly worked as you’ll find out in this, episode ninety of the ScoutCast.

Aside from my sidekick’s scheming, we give dear old Leighton another rinse following his twanged hamstring, tackle the template midfield yet again, check on the market movements in “all aboard” and, of course, look forward to the weekend action. We also start spending points on the ScoutCast team: it’s the slippery slope. Where’s Granville’s genius when you need it?

Reveal the evil plan via this link or simply stream this latest episode on the player below…

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

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  1. 4vets
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    UEFA FFS

    Hamburg SV says something!

    Herr Vets, manager of SV Hamburg allowed the cameras into his recently struggling team’s training session before the game against … ermm… VfL Wolfsburg, despite a disastrous last 3 matches.

    He was heard shouting “Demoralize the enemy from within by surprise, terror, sabotage, assassination. This is the football of the future. Don’t just stand there you prick, get forward, strength lies not in defence but in attack!”

    When asked about his recent shaky performances Herr Vets replied “It’s a blip, Dummkopf! Who says I am not under the special protection of God?” and left the room.

    4vets apologises to any Hamburg supporters for any offence caused.

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    1. COMH
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      God speed Herr Vets! 🙂

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      1. 4vets
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        Danke!

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    2. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      Haven't seen one of these for a while, good stuff! 🙂

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  2. Catastrophe
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    Hi guys,

    please help! what transfer should I make? 2.5m in bank, team below:

    Begovic, Jussi
    Rafael, BJones, Cameron, Demel, Gorkss
    Bale, Mata, Sterling, Fellaini, Michu
    RVP, Suarez, Ba

    A) Walcott/Cazorla for Mata
    B) Giroud for Ba
    C) Enrique/Nastasic for Gorkss
    D) Something else

    cheers!

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    1. bitterandstout
      13 years, 8 months ago

      A is good, I'm partial to Cazorla meself, however, were Walcott to stay healthy you save some dosh with him.

      C. seems to be chasing points, though Nastasic is very enticing.. I don't think Enrique will play on the wing for long.

      B. if you really want to be shot of Ba (good idea) you could wait one that unless those four points are absolutely burning a hole in your pockets..

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  3. mr messi
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    Is it worth getting Fletcher in for Tevez with the dgw looming, or are Sunderland not worth investing in any more, even with the dgw?

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    1. Podge
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      Do you fancy him to get anything against that Chelsea defence ?

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  4. Revsfc2013
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    Maloney>Sterling (Drop injured player but I already have Suarez)

    Cazorla>Walcott (Lateral move but Walcott has form and I don't want to have 9.4 tied up in a out of form player)

    Demel > Jose Enrique (Obvious but I feel like my midfield upgrades needed and I've been taking waaaay too many four point hits)

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    1. Revsfc2013
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      A,B, or C*?

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  5. roscola
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    I would love to bring in Nasty and Azipica-youknowwhoimean. They both look like very strong long term options with bags of clean sheets to come. But imminent price rises mean that the only way to do it would be to bring one in now for a hit.

    Should I do it? Chelsea(whu) stands a good chance of breaking even on the hit.

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    1. Scroobius Mac
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      I don't like City's short term fixtures and Terry is back soon.

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      1. roscola
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        Ah, thanks. So when Terry returns, Ivan goes back wide and gazumps Azpic?

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    2. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      Azpillicueta - whm sun BLANK 😐

      Bad time?

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      1. roscola
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        The blank is a pain but the other two look good for cleanies to me. And if he keeps his place his price will only rise. But there's the rub. What impact does Terry have?

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      2. Le Limpar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        But say it like this: Azipilicueta! West Ham! Sunderland! (ahem BLANK ahem) VILLA! Norwich!

        And it starts to sounds better... 🙂

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        1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 8 months ago

          True...if only I can convince myself to say it this way when addressing the Mata issue 😐

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    3. Le Limpar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      Hey Rosco. I bought those two chaps in earlier for a hit. Along with Enrique in a reshuffle. Quite liking it at the moment - but I suppose we should be prepared for Terry knocking Azi out and Lescott given another go over Nas. Looks very good value for now though I agree. Hoping it sets me up at the back til Jan WC anyway. Nathaniel Clyne has been only cleansheet in the last god knows how long. Hoping to change that.

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      1. roscola
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        That would be my big three of choice too. And for the same reasons. But I'm not keen on constantly watching out for Terry booting him. I reckon Nasty's place is safe, like.

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        1. Le Limpar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          13 years, 8 months ago

          Thing is, Azili has been bang tidy. He might just keep his place on merit - esp. with a fellow Spaniard at the helm? (straw-clutching)

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  6. The Devil Wears Prada
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    would like some more opinions on this:

    baines (inj 50%)(mci) or nelsen (AVL)

    fellaini (mci) or sterling (SOU)

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    1. The Devil Wears Prada
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      or how about mata (whu) or fellaini (mci)

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      1. Le Limpar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        I'd bench Sterling and Nelsen there.

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  7. Scroobius Mac
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    Aguero worth considering at all?

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    1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 17 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      If you have the cash and like a gamble...you may as well pick Hernandez (Man U) or Dzeko instead.

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    2. thattreblefeeling
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      I think at the moment I'd only consider Silva as a worthwhile City (attack) Transfer in

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    3. roscola
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      I really wish he were but I just can't see it for now. Maybe after the Christmas crush?

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  8. Manani
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    mata>fellaini/walcott, yay or nay?

    1FT left, used my other on baines>enrique

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  9. pressdpm
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    So what's the deal with Tevez and Mata? What's the reason for not playing?
    Likely to get back into starting lineup?

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    1. 4vets
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      I would also like people's views on why Tev didn't play.

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      1. heartsattack
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        Imo Mancini sees potential in Balotelli that he is absolutely determined to see fulfilled. No more to it than that. As for mata, god knows.

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    2. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      Talks port were talking about a possible bust up with Tevez.

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  10. Fernando Torres
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    Is Walcott nailed on?

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    1. Spoiler
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      if fit yes

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  11. JayBomb
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    Play

    A Mata and Cameron

    Or

    B fletcher and Demel

    For this GW ?

    Have Sess in midfield too?

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  12. thattreblefeeling
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    I have a problem. In my Mini League I wish I could just restrain myself from checking my closest rival's teams, I know it effects my decision making when it comes to transfers.

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  13. Deicide
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    Is Baines likely to drop before next gw?. Im planning to get Enrique in on saturday.

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  14. PanTanti
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    Any love for giroud people?

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    1. 4vets
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      I have some, but not quite enough yet.

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    2. Le Limpar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      Yup. Armband currently on him.

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    3. heartsattack
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      More a passing fancy, a cheeky wink at the bus stop, than a full blown love affair.

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  15. Owd Big 'Ed
    • 17 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    RATE MY SHOCKING TEAM

    Begovic, Jaaskelainen
    Baines, Cuellar, Simpson, Nelsen, Hughes
    Bale, Silva, Fellaini, Sterling, Puncheon
    van Persie, Berbatov, Suarez

    1 FT. 1.0 in the bank.

    a) Save transfer
    b) Downgrade Baines
    c) Upgrade Simpson

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    1. Gargamel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      That's a class team, what's the problem?

      Flog Baines for any of the good options and you're good to go. Enrique or Nastasic the best bets imo.

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      1. Owd Big 'Ed
        • 17 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        Reluctant to get Enrique given that I have Sterling and Suarez already. Too much no?

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        1. Gargamel
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 17 Years
          13 years, 8 months ago

          If you like them all individually I think it's fine.

          Other options that are also great are J Evans, Gibbs and Nastasic. I think your team is almost 10/10

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          1. Owd Big 'Ed
            • 17 Years
            13 years, 8 months ago

            Oh cool. I think I'll use the Baines cash to get two of those, maybe upgrade Sterling as well. Kinda wish I'd have kept Taarabt now or gone with Hernandez but nevermind.

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  16. simplysuarez
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    I know Baines could be injured this weekend, but is anyone convinced from last nights perfomance and the game v Norwich that hes worth keeping?

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    1. The Devil Wears Prada
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      i am keeping regardless

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    2. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      I am holding off on selling Clyne until tomorrow just to be sure, but if he's only out for 1 game I'm keeping him

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    3. Gnubuntu
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      Yes simply because there is little alternative.

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      1. Podge
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        Rafael Azpi Nastasic

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    4. PanTanti
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      Im keeping, have other concerns going forward

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  17. Manani
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    3 weeks in a row winning by 1pt. in FFS UEFA, my luck 😆

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  18. jimski
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    Looking at West Brom forums only MacAuley and Olsson seem nailed on in defence. Argh.

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    1. CABAYE4
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      Ridgewell's nailed on at LB.

      Jones/Reid only likely rotation imo.

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    1. Scroobius Mac
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      Hi eyebrows are far too groomed.

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  19. deppman007
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    Help needed.

    Team linked. 2 frees, 1.4 bank.

    I want Bale and considering shipping Maloney also due to price drop/fixtures.

    Ideas?

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    1. the axolotl
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      If you can make a woman laugh, you're almost there.
      If you're almost there and then she laughs, that's a different thing 😉

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    2. the axolotl
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      i'd be getting rid of valencia myself, and doing whatever it takes to get bale in. i'm keeping maloney, i'll take the hit, unless i find out he's badly injured. for me maloney is the front 8 guy who's always on the bench but jumps in if needs be, and has some potential.

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  20. Stephen - Robot Daniels
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    Bunn or Tremmel as a Ruddy replacement? Bego as other keeper.

    Need to drop the keeper down to use cash elsewhere.

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  21. COMH
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    Straw poll

    Cameron >

    a) Wisdom

    or

    b) Nelsen (Rotates well with Clyne)

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    1. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      Wisdom by a mile

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    2. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      A

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    3. 4vets
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      A

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  22. rdpx
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    MATA to BALE for a 4 point hit?

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    1. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      I would.

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      1. rdpx
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        just listening to what they are saying about him on the scoutcast....

        hmmmm

        yes or no yes or no?

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        1. the axolotl
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 8 months ago

          what are they saying on scoutcast, i'm about to make this exact move

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          1. rdpx
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 8 months ago

            I have had to turn it off to watch Question Time, unfortunately.

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    2. 4vets
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      Not for a hit this week.

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    3. ccc
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      yes, depending upon when and how much you got Mata for

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      1. rdpx
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        I got him for 9.1 sell @ 9.3

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      2. ViperStripes
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        I got Mata a long time ago - will lose loads if I have to get him back.

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        1. ViperStripes
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          13 years, 8 months ago

          Bought for 8.9 so woudl get 9.2m so I can afford 1 drop, but Bale si going up tonight and probably tomorrow night as well I would guess

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          1. rdpx
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 8 months ago

            Yeh I am thinking that. Have been advising people here all day that Mata is not a good sell this week though!

            Maybe its high time I stopped listening to my advice.

            😉

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  23. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    Hmm Berbatov AT HOME, TO TOTTENHAM. Expect fireworks people, the man will want to make a point

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    1. COMH
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      + 9

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        9 is not enough 😛

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    2. Parm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      Amen to that.

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    3. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      He is my VC

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    4. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      Yep, it's a perfect time for him to explode

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  24. KakiBangku
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    missed the new post

    4 hours ago I was convinced I would transfer Baines out for Enrique..

    Now when the time comes, i just couldn’t do it… Damn Baines…

    And I thought, I have Szcezny.. so F@%K Bego I dont need you.

    And finally the transfer button has been pressed.

    Bego > Cerny
    Figs > Enrique

    Now I have both Baines and Enrique. Cameron, Nelsen, Gorkss rotating for 3rd DEF.

    Happy days.

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      my defence is stunning (or it will be when I get Enrique in)

      Rafa, Huth, Baines, Enrique and Shorey

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      1. Mílanista
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        Meh 😛

        Gorkss, Rafa, Wisdom, Enrique, KOLAROV

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      2. Manani
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        probably 433 some week?
        or else huth will be a waste, as you are obliged to play baines,rafa,enrique due to their attacking potential

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      3. Granville
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 17 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        it's going to be a painful every week deciding who to play

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        1. JK - Cønt ⭐
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 8 months ago

          well I haven't yet got Enrique, I'm tempted not to, though I might get him and look to move Huth on later, would rather have Huth covering for Baines this week then Clyne I think

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        2. JK - Cønt ⭐
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 8 months ago

          Huth will likely be sacrificed if/when I feel the need to upgrade Long

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    2. KakiBangku
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      I dont have money to do that :'(

      JKIS- Dont you want to have ARS def cover for the coming weeks? I wouldntve dropped Bego if I think I couldnt play Sczeny for the next like, 10 GWs 😛

      And Stoke fixtures are getting tough, want to get rid of the double.

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  25. Scroobius Mac
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    Would you take a hit for a defender or just play Demel?

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    1. Scroobius Mac
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      Sorry I'm being really annoying tonight. Not around in the days at the moment so hard to soak up the trends. And making up my own mind has lead me to stupid punts all season.

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    2. Ro6035
      • 17 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      Never take points hits for defenders!!!!

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      1. Scroobius Mac
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        Earned me a cool 1 point this week.

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    3. the axolotl
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      think i'd just play demel. chances are you're looking to bring in a similar cheap player, and chances are they'll score 2 pts at a 4 pt cost.

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  26. Ro6035
    • 17 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    Bench one of Fletcher, Sterling, Michu, Fellani ???

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    1. Podge
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      Fletcher, Norwich are quite tight

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    2. 4vets
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      Fletch

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      1. Ro6035
        • 17 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        My thinking as well, thanks guys!

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  27. Twisted Saltergater
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 17 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    Berbatov or Fletcher out for Suarez?

    Had a punt on Fletcher vs QPR in anticipation of the DGW, but hasn't really paid off. Do I stay patient and switch back to Berbatov in GW17, or get rid of Fletcher for Suarez and keep Berbatov for his 2 home games thus saving a transfer down the line?

    What do we think the Norwich - Sunderland scoreline will be? Hinges on this really.

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    1. Manani
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      may as well keep fletcher for dgw

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  28. Arselona
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    Do you want Sterling or Fellaini for this weekend?

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    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      Tricky. Maybe Sterling.

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  29. Barry Woj
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    Would people start Bego or Jussi this weekend? I'm thinking Jussi for the Defense minded chelsea?

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    1. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      Bego.

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    2. ccc
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      I;m going with Bego

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    3. hazza
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      jussi

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