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The ScoutCast – Episode Ninety One – Honeytrap

Granville loves a double Gameweek. He circles them like a fly around honey, so often falling for their hollow promises and duplicitous charm. Will Gameweek 16 be any different? Certainly my esteemed rival has the momentum; after closing our mini-league gap to just three points, Granville is in confident mood as we chew the fat on the this week’s double header, lament the Baines phantom injury and the not-so-phantom Bale affliction.

The regulars are present and correct, as we chat Michu, Fellaini and Suarez vs Ba in “all aboard”, preview the rest of the weekend fixtures, tamper with the failing ScoutCast team and reveal a new arrival in our members area for the New Year.

Buzz round this latest temptation via this link or use the player below the stream the sweetness.

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

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  1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
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    Slow night

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    1. Billy Gilmore
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      At least we're keeping the pages ticking over... 😉

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      1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
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        Bit by bit...what are you doing this week? So I can do the opposite. Tee hee.

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        1. Billy Gilmore
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          Bale –> Michu done just now. Feel free to do the opposite 😉

          I decided to do a move that couldn't possibly backfire 😆

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          1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
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            I can tell you how it can backfire. Easy. Michu blank and yellow. Suspension. Bale makes a recovery and scores a brace against Swansea. Boom.

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            1. Billy Gilmore
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              Ah, but if he gets a yellow then he's suspended for the midweek cup game... 😉

              All bases covered this time 😀

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              1. Billy Gilmore
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                ...unless he gets the yellow midweek... 😯

                At least it won't cost me a point... 😉

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              2. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
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                Dang

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  2. athleticbilbobaggins
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    REPOST - Play Rafael or Garrido? Bench one of Michu, Fellaini, Silva, Cazorla, Puncheon. Assuming Silva is fit, do I bench Puncheon? He has Reading at home. Thanks

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    1. Clintymints
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      Raf Puncheon

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    2. lfc123
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      Play Garrido.. bench Puncheon

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    3. athleticbilbobaggins
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      Thanks. Benching Puncheon for sure. Garrido vs Rafael - coin toss.

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  3. Canadian Football
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    RP

    I am closer to making a decision this week and leaning on bringing in McAnuff this week over Robsn-Kanu and Sess. My rationale is that he will be my 5th midfielder going forward until the January WC. This way i will not have to waste a FT getting him out in the next month. Further RK will be fighting to keep his starting role with Kebe returning

    That said, RDG do have decent fixtures over the Xmas program and he is nailed on. Imho a strong bench is essential during that period.

    Make sense?

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    1. Clintymints
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      Sure

      McAnuff is the best of the reading bunch

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    2. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
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      Makes sense. It's the more logical move. I just gave into temptation. My eyes got big thinking Sess could bring me glory. Surely, it will fail. Go for it. Who are you taking out?

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      1. Canadian Football
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        Noble or Bale. I am trying to figure out a way to bring in Mata after his blank.

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        1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
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          I will do that too, I think. He is kind of flying under the radar on these pages, but he will be essential under Rafa, and even if he gets rotated here and there, he will be right up there with the top scorers I think.

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          1. Canadian Football
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            Rafa would be insane to rotate him.....no CL. he can play everywhere, Wing/Hole/Striker......imo he is the least likely to be rotated. But then again it is Rafa.

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            1. Clintymints
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              It was more rest than rotation if that makes sense but he should be ok once he comes back from Japan unscathed

              Mata's the key man behind the striker TBH

              Glad I held onto last week

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    1. Billy Gilmore
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      Stephane Sessegnon highlights in this DGW.....

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    2. athleticbilbobaggins
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      Oh dear. Mind you, ML rival got Sess in for a hit and captained him. Am really scared.

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      1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
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        Good one 😉

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    3. SC not pearls before swine
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      I miss Wolves. They were such a consistent punching bag.

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      1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
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        We do have Reading. And Sess plays them on Tuesday. Yummy in my tummy.

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        1. SC not pearls before swine
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          I'm definitely captaining a player who plays Reading. However, I think I'm going with Lambert.

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          1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
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            Good choice I think.

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    4. Portuguese&Proud
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      already inspired 😉
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTQ97Cx5ZHM

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  5. crackfolder
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    Guys need help please ...

    For now my team is ...
    Begovic
    Iva Verma Enrique Cameron
    Mata Fellaini Sterling Walcott(INJ)
    Berba Jelavic

    Subs - Demel Britton Suarez

    now as walcott is injured and expected back by 17dec ... and it seems i have already used my free transfer and also have a 4point hit .... so is it worth transfering walcott for someother player ?? If yes then which ?? Or should i keep him and play 5-3 -2 ???

    PLEASE GUYS NEED HELP ....

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    1. Canadian Football
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      do you have WC?

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      1. crackfolder
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        No sir i dont ... 🙁

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        1. Canadian Football
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          how much in bank?

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          1. crackfolder
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            2.4M

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    2. lfc123
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      Play Demel

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      1. Grumpy Camel
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        This ^

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      2. Hubert
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        +1 5-3-2

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  6. Willis.
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    Play Begovic (avl) or Jussi (LIV)? Already playing Cameron.

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    1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
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      Jussi, in this case.

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    2. Canadian Football
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      tough one.....No Suarez therefore Jussi

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      1. lfc123
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        Yeh but we've got Henderson soooo

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        1. Pigvig
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          So Jussi?

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  7. McDog
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    @ Goda, Gallas won't be nailed on long term but will start this week. When Dawson is back those 2 will be fighting for one spot and when BAE returns it will be Caulker, Gallas and Dawson all fighting for one spot in defence.

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  8. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
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    Is Unreal asleep?!

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    1. Canadian Football
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      i think he took his medication and warm milk! Will be out for 8 hours

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      1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
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        Nooooooo...I miss him. Where is Snake?

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        1. lfc123
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          Hiding behind a rock most probably

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    2. Billy Gilmore
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      No way! 😯

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  9. lfc123
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    Soo if Fletcher doesn't play i'll have 10 players -_-

    Would you guys take a hit to short anything out? or just leave it..

    bego (foster)

    Enrique – Cameron – Clyne (Sagna – McCartney)

    Michu – Fellaini – Sterling – Cazorla – Puncheon

    RVP – Fletcher (Suarez)

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    1. Billy Gilmore
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      Wait for news.

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    2. The Shadow
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      Normally I wouldn't take a hit, but you've got so much in the bank I might do just to put the money to use rather than being wasted.

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    3. Grumpy Camel
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      McCartney might play too so wait for news

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  10. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
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    And some more. The guy is class. If he can hit some form, this weekend will be the time!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILQYzQGBRes

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    1. Billy Gilmore
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      A bit of banter in the comments 😆

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  11. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
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    Player you are most scared of NOT having this (D)GW?

    Lambert.

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    1. Billy Gilmore
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      Any DGW players.

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    2. McDog
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      The usual suspects, Tevez and Ba

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    3. claretdownunder
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      Tevez, Berbatov and Cazorla (or casserole as he's known in our house)

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    4. sotothemightygreek
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      Michu terrifies me.

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  12. lfc123
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    Someone want to tell me why on earth Tranmere are evens at home to Portsmouth??!

    That's top of the table vs 20th!! Getting heavily involved..

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    1. Blind
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      Tranmere haven't won in 3 games in the league (2 draws, 1 defeat and scored 1 goal)

      Last 4 results at home have been: 1-2, 1-1, 0-1, 0-0

      Their early season form is why they are top...and now it's just 2 wins in 8.

      Pompey are no world beaters and are down in 20th as you say, however it is a highly competitive league and they have avoided defeat in 50% of their away games this season.

      Not saying Tranmere won't win, but it's always worth having a closer look than just assuming it's a banker as it's 1st v 20th.

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  13. Willis.
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    Anyone know whether Gunter has a chance of playing both matches in the DGW? He played 4 full games before missing the last two due to injury. He's still red flagged, but at the same time is expected to be back on December 8th (this weekend), so does anyone know which info is correct?

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  14. Canadian Football
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    When is the likely date for the CHE/SOT DGW?? will it be sooner than later?

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    1. Canadian Football
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      Will the fact that CHE are no longer in CL impact that decision>?

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    2. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
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      That sounds like a tasty GW!

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      1. Billy Gilmore
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        +42 Much better DGW than this one.

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      2. Portuguese&Proud
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        very

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  15. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
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    This is what was being circulated earlier that is giving me shivers...

    http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/10094325.O_Neill_turns_to_Wickham_to_cover_Fletcher_injury/

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    1. Canadian Football
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      FECK ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    2. Gaz Downright
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      OH S***!!

      wait... I don't have him.

      never even considered...

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      1. lfc123
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        Gutted when he's fine and score 4 goals then.. 🙂

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    3. Najoman86
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      Surely not?

      Could we not see Sessegnon lead the line - Larsson, Gardner, Johnson, McClean, Colback midfield?

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    4. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
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      I am not trying to wind people up. I have Fletcher as well. I think this article is purely speculation. We will know in a few hours.

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      1. Najoman86
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        Might be an opportune time for Frazier Campbell to hit his once-off-per-season puple patch?

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  16. UnderstandablyDistraught
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    Hopefully the soundtrack to the Berb this weekend

    http://youtu.be/SBClImpnfAg

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  17. Najoman86
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    With both Downing and Enrique starting the Europa match against Udinese this morning, where does that leave Wisdom for the weekend?

    Is Rodgers likely to go 3 at the back for their game against the Hammers?

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    1. Jafalad
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      Very good question. Looks like Wis will be off limits for the time being.

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  18. bdwhite91
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    Demel or Cameron to play?

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    1. lfc123
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      If you're playing bego then play demel, if not I'd play cameron

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      1. bdwhite91
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        I have to play Mignolet. I bet he'll get 2 points though :/

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    2. Najoman86
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      Cameron

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    3. Jafalad
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      Cameron. STK will end up with 20 cleenies this year.

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  19. Gaz Downright
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    Looking to take Bale out, but have no idea whatsoever who to get in.

    There is hardly one midfielder I'd like to get into my team.

    Cazorla, Walcott, Nolan, Silv. Any suggestions other than that?

    I have Mata Michu Fellaini Puncheon

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    1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
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      Walcott is out for the weekend. I'd go Santiago Cathorla. But be prepared to have your heart broken. Just don't expect much.

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      1. sotothemightygreek
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        Walcott is so annoying. He keeps missing games but I really don't want to lose him.

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        1. Gaz Downright
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          you had me at "annoying"

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    2. Najoman86
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      I think Cazorla is your best bet. Silva second

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    3. bdwhite91
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      Just stick. I'm in the same position, but Sterling will take his place.

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      1. Gaz Downright
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        I wish I could, but my squad is looking like a post Berlin air raid Memphis Belle.

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    4. Willis.
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      Sess?

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      1. Gaz Downright
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        dear me no

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        1. Willis.
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          You're missing out...

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    5. Jafalad
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      The Sesspot is apparently gathering momentum...at least in the DZ it was.

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      1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
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        I'm on it. Tasty.

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        1. Jafalad
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          You get two games out of him. Not sure that equates to any more points than that. If Bale is out longer than 2 gwks and then picks up a 5th yellow, then it is an inspired move.
          Potentially.

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    6. Grumpy Camel
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      Dempsey, Lennon
      A punt but nice fixtures And will need to play well for spurs to win. Dembele helps demps plenty.

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      1. Gaz Downright
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        Nice ones Camel. Admittedly I've glancing secretly at homie Deuce.

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    7. lfc123
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      Cathorla

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  20. Portuguese&Proud
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    Captain for the weekend !!!
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FG3EWoV6EUk

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    1. bdwhite91
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      I'm torn between him, Mata, and Giroud

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  21. Jafalad
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    Not liking how many have sold their soul to the 3Ts: turkey, tinsel and trimmings. 😡

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    1. UnderstandablyDistraught
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      if's the stuff of fantasy, they can't help it.

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    2. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
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      I don't get it 🙁

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    3. Jafalad
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      I'm going to be the Anti-Christina and only speak to those w/out the Chrimbo malarkey. 😡

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      1. King Eric, in America
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        You realize that, to a large degree, the malarkey is satirical, right?

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        1. Jafalad
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          Well...yeah...but one must have his principles.

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          1. King Eric, in America
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            Fair enough ... I refused to participate in Michu-puns and Berb gravs.

            Made me sick, they did.

            To each their own ...

            FWIW, I think it's less the malarkey and more the desire to show grav tekkers, though.

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    4. Billy Ketsu
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      Moi aussi. But I am going to go and buy some mince pies after work.

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    5. Clintymints
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      If it's any help I shaln't be doing it

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      1. Billy Ketsu
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        I actually made one of the Fonz in a santa hat but it was so crap I binned it. The end.

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    1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
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      THIS IS AWESOME! Thanks for sharing 🙂 Love them both.

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  23. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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    Don't agree with anything about Ba in this scoutcast...grrrr

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    1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
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      HE IS ALIVE. I missed you.

      Granville is keeping him, what's not to agree?

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      1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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        😉

        I just object to what Mark was saying on the Ba vs. Suarez debate. He questioned whether Ba was better value than Suarez. There's 2m difference in their price and they've both scored 10 goals with a few assists each 😐

        Basically if you owned Ba from the start and not Suarez you would be as well off. Therefore Ba is significantly better value. I don't understand how that can be up for debate.

        And there was a suggestion he's not as nailed on as Suarez...very confusing.

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        1. Canadian Football
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          Suarez much better fixtures over the festive season.

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          1. lfc123
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            +1

            Yes they have scored the same so far, but he thinks Suarez will score more in the future (which i agree with). Also he was pointing out that Suarez is pretty much Guaranteed to start every game because we need him, where as Newcastle may rest him over the xmas period as they have back up.. plus he's not as fit & more likely to get an injury

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            1. athleticbilbobaggins
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              Suarez might be better to own but Unreal is not happy about saying Suarez is better value. Am sorry but Ba is. He is delivering the goods for 2m cheaper. And he will be up there come the end of the season. Suarez might end up scoring more but Ba is better value.

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            2. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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              They don't really have backup, Ba has scored all their goals.

              I'm not denying Suarez has better fixtures but it just seemed illogical to me to try to debate whether Ba was better value or not. He is and there is no denying it.

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              1. lfc123
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                There's no denying that Ba has been better value *so far*, which is obvious and proven by the facts.. so i guess mark was incorrect if that's what he meant, but i think he was taking the rest of the season into consideration and by the end season Suarez will probably of been better value, but i suppose we'll have to wait and see.

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                1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
                  • 12 Years
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                  There's still no statistical evidence you can use to say Suarez will most definitely score more than Ba. Ba is getting a lot of chances and shots as well. The two of them are getting the lion's share of chances and so far have shown they are far superior to their teammates in terms of goal threat overall.

                  The other side of it is Ba doesn't necessarily have to score more than Suarez to be better value.

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        2. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
          • 12 Years
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          Oh and another thing...Granville says about Sunderland's defence 'I don't know when they last kept a clean sheet'

          Em...the game before last!!

          These scouts need to do their homework 🙂

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    2. lfc123
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      Mark thinks Suarez is better value.. which is obvious 🙂

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    3. Billy Gilmore
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      Do you share this account with Nitin?

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      1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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        I wish...that'd mean we'd have Nitin around 🙁

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        1. Billy Gilmore
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          I wonder what's happened to him?

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          1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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            Maybe he just went on holiday? How's his FPL team doing?

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              1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
                • 12 Years
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                Well it's reassuring to see he's made a transfer! Looks like he fell into the Bale/Walcott trap like a lot people have. Wonder which one he decided to remove first...

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  24. athleticbilbobaggins
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    http://cadfael.tv/image/src/1354823453198.gif Looks like Rodger's idea of possession football is rather different to what I thought.

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    1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
      • 12 Years
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      😆

      I saw this earlier...really bad sportsmanship I thought. It kind of underlines his philosophy of 'death by football' 🙄

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  25. Canadian Football
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
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    CHE
    RDG
    mun
    sot

    not bad......

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    1. Billy Gilmore
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      But then again this is Sunderland you're talking about.

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      1. Canadian Football
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        • 12 Years
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        LOL.....trying to talk myself into Sess with that Fletcher article Pepin posted earlier!!!

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    2. Just A Hat
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      whereabouts in Canada do you live CF? :O

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      1. Canadian Football
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        • 12 Years
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        Toronto.....

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        1. Canadian Football
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          have you been here hat???

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          1. Just A Hat
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            nah, I'm in Vancouver atm!

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            1. Canadian Football
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              Are you Auzzie??

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              1. Canadian Football
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 12 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                enjoying Vancouver???? Nice city!

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                1. Canadian Football
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 12 Years
                  11 years, 3 months ago

                  best sushi in the world imo

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                2. Just A Hat
                  • 14 Years
                  11 years, 3 months ago

                  haha yeah its quite good! Haven't had any sushi yet though :O I'm just looking for a job at the moment!

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                  1. Canadian Football
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 12 Years
                    11 years, 3 months ago

                    tough town....real estate is very expensive.......what line of work are you in?

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                  2. Just A Hat
                    • 14 Years
                    11 years, 3 months ago

                    I do IT! I have an interview tomorrow so hopefully that goes well

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  26. athleticbilbobaggins
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Why is everyone going Sess instead of Adam Johnson? His stats that good ?

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    1. Canadian Football
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Good shout.....was blinded by the deadzone bandwagon.....

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      1. Canadian Football
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        just did the comparison in members area.....SESS kills him in attacking threat

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        1. athleticbilbobaggins
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Oh, okay. Thanks. Was just curious. I am stuck with Fletcher though. Hope he is fit. 😐 Adam Johnson looked so promising when he played for City, mostly as a sub. Wonder what's happened to him.

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          1. Canadian Football
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            excellent assist potential......but as far a goal threat....Sess is the clear winner.

            Last 6 GW

            Touches in peno area - AJ 17 -SESS 26
            Attempts on Goal - AJ 7 - SESS 16
            Attempts in Box AJ 3 - SESS 9

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    2. Clintymints
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      flethcers absense could benifit sess more

      but he's a fine shout out alrite

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

      As CF says, Sess 'out-stats' AJ in every attacking aspects (goal attempts, penalty area touches, shots in box etc).

      AJ only wins in terms of number of crosses > assists potential. But unfortunately, his crosses leave a lot to be desired (see below article)

      http://soccernet.espn.go.com/blog/_/name/espnfcunited/id/2070?cc=4716

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      1. athleticbilbobaggins
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks. 😀

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  27. Just A Hat
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    The Deadzone is the best

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    1. Canadian Football
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      +1000000

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    2. Clintymints
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I got kicked out of the deadzone league 🙁

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      1. King Eric, in America
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Why? Not deadzone enough?

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        1. Clintymints
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          No idea!

          I was here at mad hours years ago before it was even called the deadzone

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          1. King Eric, in America
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Yeah, yeah ... I'm aware. I've been here 'many' years myself. You're quite 'common'. Shame they ditched you, not very sporting. Ah well, no loss to you, though.

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            1. Clintymints
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              I'd be 6th if I was in it 🙂

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              1. King Eric, in America
                • 13 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                Then I'm glad you're out 😛

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                1. Clintymints
                  • 14 Years
                  11 years, 3 months ago

                  I'll let you know when I'm first 8)

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    3. Gaz Downright
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      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      nice outfit

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  28. UnderstandablyDistraught
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    The Knicks beat the Heat in Miami, without 'Melo. Yessir!!!!!

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    1. King Eric, in America
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      They're on their way to elevating hopes and breaking hearts, again, all right. 😉

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      1. UnderstandablyDistraught
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        It's nice to at least have those hopes rooted in what looks like the makings of a competitive team. They really look a team this year; will be interesting to see how they play when Amare comes back

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        1. King Eric, in America
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          True. Playing team ball, atm ... or at least what passes as team ball in the NBA.

          I'm a Celtics guy, but born/live in NY ... so wouldn't mind if they actually continue.

          Wouldn't bet my mortgage on them, though.

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          1. UnderstandablyDistraught
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            🙂 Hell no.

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    2. Billy Gilmore
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Monster game from LeBron by the looks of it.

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      1. UnderstandablyDistraught
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        31pts and an assist shy of a triple double Faded down the stretch though

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    3. lfc123
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Chi-Town 🙂

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      1. UnderstandablyDistraught
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        They're the big sleepers. If Rose comes back fit they could be really tough to beat in the playoffs

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        1. lfc123
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Yea for sure he's so essential.. Everyone wants him back before March but i think he'll be out all season

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          1. UnderstandablyDistraught
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            think you're right, they wont risk him

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  29. Gaz Downright
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    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Help me field 3 defenders

    Enricky
    Cueball
    Cameroon
    Gorka
    Sir Paul

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    1. King Eric, in America
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Cue, Cam, & Ricky, imo.

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    2. Billy Ketsu
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I'd play Reeky, Cellular and Macaroon.

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  30. Billy Ketsu
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Fletcher owners ! Attention !

    If he is ruled out for the duration who is the best replacement, do you think? Ba, Berbatov, Defoe, Giroud et al all have major issues and none stand out as a clear choice, certainly not this weekend. Any ideas?

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    1. Canadian Football
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Any thought to Le Fondre?

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      1. Billy Ketsu
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Yes, but I'd want to sell him next week CF and I'm really not a big fan of the one-week transfers. He does look good though, shame that Readings fixtures don't inspire confidence.

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        1. Canadian Football
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Defoe or Giroud imo....

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    2. lfc123
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I think i'll do Fletcher > Defoe next week

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