Podcast January 10

The ScoutCast – Episode Ninety Four – Resumption

Back for 2013, fully refreshed, slightly rusty and balancing the same chips on our shoulders, Granville are I make a return to the podcast studio.

The New Year presents my beleaguered co-host with a 51-point gap to bridge as I spent Christmas “ho-ho-ing” about three midfield hat-tricks, leaving Granville to roll out one mighty miffed in this week’s episode.

Elsewhere, we pick at the double Gameweek buffet, eagerly scoffing on the Chelsea canapés whilst wondering if Rafa has hidden something nasty in the vol-a-vents. We rinse that down with the latest transfers in and out in “all aboard”, preview all the weekend fixtures and carry out the latest emergency surgery on the ailing ScoutCast team.

Normal service is resumed via this link or you can pour this straight into your ears via the player below…

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Ladze
11 years, 3 months ago
Am on WC and don't need/want anyone to RMT.. I know it's quality. Am however flip-flopping between :

A. Walcott/Lamps
or
B. Mata/Fellaini.

If I go with B I will likely trade out Mata for Walcott next wk. The kicker is I will have lost 0.2 on trading out Walcott in the first place. Does anyone see either duo outweighing the other?
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1. ccc
  11 years, 3 months ago
  b, but it is close
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2. ILOVEBAPS
  11 years, 3 months ago
  I like A. Not because of value but I have a hunch Lampard will get the minutes vs Sot whereas Mata will be taken off as soon as Chelsea get a couple of goals up.
  Just an opinion.
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  1. Ladze
    11 years, 3 months ago
    hmmm... tx!
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Back to Back Ballacks
11 years, 3 months ago
Anyone know if you can buy Fulham tickets for the game 2m at the box office?
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1. SW6
  11 years, 3 months ago
  To be honest it may be unlikely. Nearly all home games sell out
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  1. SW6
    11 years, 3 months ago
    http://www.fulhamfc.com/match-centre/2012_2013/league/home/wigan-athletic
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    1. Back to Back Ballacks
      11 years, 3 months ago
      cheers, theres a few available on their site.
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RoysCallerAnne
11 years, 3 months ago
Hello. I've just logged on. A quick message for you all.

I hope all your WCs fail miserably. I pray for a hamstring strain for Mata after 7 minutes of the first match. I hope that Ba gets sent off for two yellow cards for diving (with both being refereeing mistakes).

😉

I've resisted playing my WC and I can't even remember the reason why, anymore 🙁

I hate this DGW. It's like some deformed spawn created by FIFA to torture us FPL managers. All to accommodate FC Mexico Town under 13s getting a game versus the mighty Chelsea.

I don't frikkin care if Luiz or Cahill or Aztec-camera-pilcueta gets two games or one. Peter Cech can go break his other abductor muscle for all I care. If Adkins decided that the tea lady was a better option in goal than the three muppets he's tried so far, I still wouldn't give a shite.
And finally to all you smart arses that got yourself 4 (yes FOUR) Chelsea players..........I hope your your children's pet hamster crawls into your clothes dryer and snuggles up for a snooze and your missus is up before you tomoro morning and switches that fccker on.

😆 😆 True story, this is actually how I'm feeling!
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1. BootlegRascal
  11 years, 3 months ago
  No mention of Frank; does that mean he plays well? 🙂
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2. gravless
  11 years, 3 months ago
  Chill out.
  
  It's only a game, a rubbish one too.
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  1. Back to Back Ballacks
    11 years, 3 months ago
    Boooooooooooo
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    1. Back to Back Ballacks
      11 years, 3 months ago
      What's wrong with ya?, spend all your winnings already?
      You know you love it, can't believe your still in denial, your here a loooong time!
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      1. gravless
        11 years, 3 months ago
        Banked £3,300, spent the rest on clothes.
        
        It is a rubbish game compared.
        
        Don't come here that often. It's just great to read all you blokes deliberating so intensely on what is essentially a complete and utter waste of time. 🙂
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        nedfoo
        11 years, 3 months ago
        Everyone wastes time. Everyone.
        
        Fantasy football is just a good way to do it 😀
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        Back to Back Ballacks
        11 years, 3 months ago
        😆
        Your just looking for abuse aren't you!, I'm in a good mood I'm gonna pass tonight 🙂
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        ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        11 years, 3 months ago
        take off your hat baldy, christmas is over
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        Billy Gilmore
        11 years, 3 months ago
        http://i.imgur.com/BC3jX.gif
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        Back to Back Ballacks
        11 years, 3 months ago
        Indeedin it is is Bemba, time to go to work, Partys over.
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        Back to Back Ballacks
        11 years, 3 months ago
        just one more drink in my hat
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3. frankiefernandez
  11 years, 3 months ago
  "If Adkins decided that the tea lady was a better option in goal than the three muppets he’s tried so far, I still wouldn’t give a shite." 😀
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4. Back to Back Ballacks
  11 years, 3 months ago
  and Liverpool are away to United too 😉
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5. Zep
  11 years, 3 months ago
  My friend's hamster accidentally amputated it's own leg by getting stuck in it's cage...
  
  When we found him (it?), it's leg was hanging off...
  
  Looking back, I find this quite amusing, but only in a sentimental kinda way... 😀
  
  Wildcard Schmwildcard... I've played mine but more focus is on the long term (no So'ton coverage)
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6. soccercards.com
  11 years, 3 months ago
  The most famous deformed spawn created by FIFA to torture us is Sepp Blatter.
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7. Buck The Trent
  11 years, 3 months ago
  Chill out.
  
  There are only two outcomes, come Wednesday you will either be smiling or crying.....
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  1. RoysCallerAnne
    11 years, 3 months ago
    Hi Gopher. I'm very chilled out, thanks! It was all in jest.
    Good night all.
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8. SC not pearls before swine
  11 years, 3 months ago
  See, it's funny, because I played my wildcard before I knew the Chelsea double gameweek was coming. And I hate it too. I'm sure Cisse/Berbs are going to light it up. But because of this stupid double gameweek, I'm going to have Demba Ba and Rickie Lambert in my team.
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9. isacki: full casual
  11 years, 3 months ago
  😆
  
  And I hope Torres plays every minute if both games and scores two hattricks, just to piss everyone off.
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ccc
11 years, 3 months ago
Who should I play?

A. R. Martin at home vs Newcastle
B. Cameron at home vs Chelsea
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1. ILOVEBAPS
  11 years, 3 months ago
  Tough choice as I fancy Stk to keep a clean sheet. But I wouldn't put money on it.
  I'd go for Martin. They are a chance of a CS and he might well nick another goal the lad!
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2. Mighty
  11 years, 3 months ago
  A. Would be easier if you could spread your bets with Begovic.
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  1. ccc
    11 years, 3 months ago
    I can. thanks
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Buck The Trent
11 years, 3 months ago
Still working on my WC draft version 3.5

Who do you think will score more over GW 22-23 (2 weeks only)?

A. Suarez (man, NOR) + Distin (SWA, sot)
B. Lambert (avl. che, EVE) + Baines (SWA, sot)

thanks
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1. roganyosh
  11 years, 3 months ago
  B quite easily
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2. lfcserg
  11 years, 3 months ago
  close, suarez could explode against norwich for safety id say go with b but for a pun go with a
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BootlegRascal
11 years, 3 months ago
Fellaini to Chelsea would be a pain in the ass, not only would it remove him from the midfield equation but it would put Luiz's midfield spot under a lot of threat
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my dizzy wrecked
11 years, 3 months ago
So I think I'm finally "done"

Federici (Jaas)
Clyne Luiz Shawcross (Demel Davies)
Bale Walcott Puncheon Mata(vc) (Michu)
RVP Ba(c) Lambert

With the plan to bring Gibbs and Santi in after this

Chasing mini league leader by 60 points, hence the 11/12 DGW and Ba captaincy
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Vasty Deep
11 years, 3 months ago
Who to captain - Ba. Luiz or Mata?
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1. gravless
  11 years, 3 months ago
  Juan
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  1. ccc
    11 years, 3 months ago
    safest option, ba for a punt
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2. ILOVEBAPS
  11 years, 3 months ago
  Ba-le. 🙂
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ILOVEBAPS
11 years, 3 months ago
Anyone had the thought that even IF Mata does play against Southhampton that he will get taken off as soon as Chelsea go up by 2 or 3 goals.

I remember his 1 assist vs AVL.
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1. BootlegRascal
  11 years, 3 months ago
  Not if the 2 or 3 goals come in the first 20 minutes 😉
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  1. ILOVEBAPS
    11 years, 3 months ago
    Especially then! He will play vs Stk and it will be a gruelling game for him. Plus he has only 4 days between Sot and a game vs Arsenal. Surely Rafa will want him rested for the bigger games yes?
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    1. Still No Eye Dia
      11 years, 3 months ago
      Like QPR? 😉
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    2. BootlegRascal
      11 years, 3 months ago
      I think I didn't express myself well then
      
      I was trying to imply if he scores in the first 20-30 who cares when he's off
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2. Still No Eye Dia
  11 years, 3 months ago
  ...and I remember his goal the following week when Hazard blanked :).
  
  Anyone who gets 180m out of their Chelsea player(s) can count themselves lucky.
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3. ccc
  11 years, 3 months ago
  One reason I have Bale instead of Mata.
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roganyosh
11 years, 3 months ago
most points this gwk;
A) cole + walcott

B) clark + mata
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1. Mighty
  11 years, 3 months ago
  Are you a member? Have you tried "rate my team?"
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  1. roganyosh
    11 years, 3 months ago
    yeah pretty happy with my team but comes down to this decision. ive been dropping on a bit in the dz like.
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    1. Mighty
      11 years, 3 months ago
      I meant the "rate my team" function will give a statistical opinion, you can compare both. Would go for A though personally.
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2. Still No Eye Dia
  11 years, 3 months ago
  a). Cole best bet to play 2, and Clark will be on -points when Lambert gets going 😉
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3. Onana Whatsmyname
  11 years, 3 months ago
  B. If you don't have Mata and he scores 20 points as most peoples captain then your rank will go the way of the Titanic
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Holman will score
11 years, 3 months ago
Any post Christmas leagues to join?
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1. Still No Eye Dia
  11 years, 3 months ago
  Check http://torresmagic.webs.com/. Got 4 or 5 going and posts regularly here.
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Mighty
11 years, 3 months ago
Best combo for DGW (using WC after for GW23):

1. Lambert and Hazard (-4)
or
2. Ba and Walcott.

Chasing a bit in mini-leagues. Already have Mata, Cashley and Puncheon.
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1. roganyosh
  11 years, 3 months ago
  Ba and walcott for sure. getting lambert means he only has the villa game for you as you want a cs for cole. Ba has most potentially explosive (leader catching) dbl of anyone
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  1. Mighty
    11 years, 3 months ago
    Was considering Hazard as the differential, certainly in my main mini league.
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2. roganyosh
  11 years, 3 months ago
  have you tried rmt?? 😉
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  1. Mighty
    11 years, 3 months ago
    Haha yeh, edges for 2. by 2 points when considering the point hit!
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    1. Mighty
      11 years, 3 months ago
      Actually just 1.48 points!!
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3. Onana Whatsmyname
  11 years, 3 months ago
  2.....don't give yourself a hit to chase
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4. Still No Eye Dia
  11 years, 3 months ago
  2, even without the hit.
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Brightside
11 years, 3 months ago
Am considering Hazard as a "differential" especially now that he's dropped to 9.4!

Straight swap next week for Stevie G!

Would you have

A) Gibbs, Luiz, Hazard

or

B) Rafael and Azipilicueta, and Mata?
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1. Onana Whatsmyname
  11 years, 3 months ago
  A the whole way......I am doing the Hazard/Mata double but like Hazard, Gibbs and Luiz as a trio in this case
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Onana Whatsmyname
11 years, 3 months ago
135 - 150 minutes is still bteer than 90. That is all.
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1. Onana Whatsmyname
  11 years, 3 months ago
  *better
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2. RoysCallerAnne
  11 years, 3 months ago
  Your grav is brilliant. Can you imagine how tough that little guy will be in 17 years time?
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  1. Onana Whatsmyname
    11 years, 3 months ago
    He already works on the door at Fabric I am told 😉
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gravless
11 years, 3 months ago
Mignolet ( Foster)

Hughes Collins Azpi (Cameron, Davies)

Mata(c) Lampard Fellaini Ramirez(soton) (Walcott)

Adebayor Tevez Lukaku

Lamps > Santi + Ade > Podolski next week.

I thank you........
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1. Onana Whatsmyname
  11 years, 3 months ago
  Nice. Something different for a change. Lukaku is a great differential my view.
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2. सनकी
  11 years, 3 months ago
  Benching Walcott might not be a good idea..
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3. RoysCallerAnne
  11 years, 3 months ago
  Why bother at all, Katie? 65 transfers this week. Didn't you do the same last season when you had a brilliant ranking?
  ...
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  1. gravless
    11 years, 3 months ago
    Wildcarding Roys 😎
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    1. RoysCallerAnne
      11 years, 3 months ago
      Fair enuffski.!
      
      The team is potentially explosive. I like the adebayor punt especially, before he leaves for Afrique.
      Thumbs up on Lampard too (you should captain him)
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      1. gravless
        11 years, 3 months ago
        257 transfers actually - years ago now.
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  2. Zep
    11 years, 3 months ago
    I assumed (s)he did that for fun before (s)he activates the WC....
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isacki: full casual
11 years, 3 months ago
As an ex-Lambert owner, why has he become a DGW bandwagon?

He's decent value for 6m. What that usually means is that he will score you the odd goal when you bench him.

I had him for a good 10 weeks and he fired blanks most of the time. Then Ramirez, Lallana and Puncheon managed to play in the same lineup for once and he had a few decent (not spectacular) seeks. Lallana is injured for a while, Ramirez is doubtful.
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1. Billy Gilmore
  11 years, 3 months ago
  Many are considering captaining him... 😯
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2. Onana Whatsmyname
  11 years, 3 months ago
  He is just a one week punt for me (and plenty of others I guess). If he can nick a goal then you are looking at 10-11 points so worth a crack in my view before changing him for Pod/Giroud.
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  1. ccc
    11 years, 3 months ago
    same here. he is my 3rd striker in my 3-5-2 and will be downgraded with my WC
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3. SC not pearls before swine
  11 years, 3 months ago
  I knowwwwwwwwwww. But the extra million + a double gameweek (compared to Berbatov) has me stuck.
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4. Willis.
  11 years, 3 months ago
  He's playing Villa.
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  1. Desertbug
    11 years, 3 months ago
    ^this
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5. isacki: full casual
  11 years, 3 months ago
  I guess as a week 1 punt it's hard to say it's an awful transfer, but considering the cost of a transfer in and out, and competition from berba this week at home to WIGAN - not too attractive.
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6. Still No Eye Dia
  11 years, 3 months ago
  Bad timing, sounds like me and Danny Graham 😡
  
  Got a couple of decent results without Lallana. He's on form. Ramirez is in. 15 pts against (admittedly a weakened) Stoke.
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roganyosh
11 years, 3 months ago
crunched the numbers and luiz is twice as likely to get a monster haul then ba so defo my capitain
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1. Desertbug
  11 years, 3 months ago
  Rule Number One:
  Never Captain a Simpsons Character
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Twelve years a slave
11 years, 3 months ago
Jussi Bego

Luioz Gibbs Clyne Demil Cuellar

Mata Michu Bale Fellani Walcott

Ba Pog Van Persie

What about this

Decided that pog at 4.3 is a decent benchwarmer , much better than any of the mids at a similar price , then can play the 5 mids every week
Pog being so cheap also means ii have some spare cash left over
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1. Desertbug
  11 years, 3 months ago
  Interesting different approach. My only concern would be that the hit you take when he has to come off the bench as a reserve or when a bargain defender comes off the bench may be more of a hit than you take when a benched fifth mid comes off. Having Puncheon or Maloney or Snodgrass can save a person when RafaRotation and ManciniMadness take place at the same time. Ba, RVP and Mata all susceptible to mystery benchings that could take you by surprise.
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2. RoysCallerAnne
  11 years, 3 months ago
  If 3-5-2 is what tickles your fancy, then this looks very nice. Your tip-top team value allows a strong GK/ DEF too.
  It's not my cup-of-tea but it's about the best I've seen for a 3-5-2.
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  1. simsey
    11 years, 3 months ago
    Hey dick face, you got a reply on the last page.
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    1. RoysCallerAnne
      11 years, 3 months ago
      Nice.
      
      Congratulations on resorting to base insults.
      
      I read your analysis and respect your opinion. As I do everyone's on this forum.
      
      The fact that you don't agree with me is no excuse to lower the tone to the basest level.
      
      I hope you feel better about yourself soon and that life becomes a brighter place for you once again. Peace brother Simsey.
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      1. Gnu
        11 years, 3 months ago
        Well said Roy.
        
        *applauds* 🙂
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      2. simsey
        11 years, 3 months ago
        Base insults are what I reply with when someone says my opinion is a load of bollockkks, that was what you said wasnt it.
        Maybe you shoukd be more generous with your own posts when people dont agree with you and you wont get such replies.
        And dick face is just the nickname i have for the guy in your grav because hes a total, well - dickface.
        
        Fact remains youre too blinkered to admit that I'm actually right about Liverpool failing all the major tests, this bright live you wish for others may even be achievable for yourself, but you actually have to open your eyes first.
        And I anit your brother so really, you can shove that comment up your #@!&, capis? 🙂
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3. Onana Whatsmyname
  11 years, 3 months ago
  Very nice indeed. Ba or Mata for the armband?
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  1. Twelve years a slave
    11 years, 3 months ago
    At least it takes away difficult benching decisions , if i go the Lambert route i have to bench Michu or Walcott this week and also cant afford Luiz
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4. simsey
  11 years, 3 months ago
  Defo looks better to me, Ruiz would just bring headaches and no extra cash in reserve....
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5. ccc
  11 years, 3 months ago
  I'm grabbing Pog for my 3-5-2 for my wc
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Trigg ⭐️
11 years, 3 months ago
Hazard does what he does best ...

and falls 😀
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1. Still No Eye Dia
  11 years, 3 months ago
  Thought that was Torres' job 😉
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2. Jafalad
  11 years, 3 months ago
  Thinking he might be the one.
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  1. Trigg ⭐️
    11 years, 3 months ago
    Just going Mata and him for my coverage now.
    
    There's gonna be tears when it comes to the Chelsea defence, I just know it.
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  2. Billy Gilmore
    11 years, 3 months ago
    You getting him, Jafa?
    
    I'm 90% sure I am.
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    1. Jafalad
      11 years, 3 months ago
      Haz or Lampard. Lamps obviously has ?s with gametime. I basically want a stright swap with Stevie Me.
      
      Pointless getting in defs and Ba's gametime starts rules him out. Plus I don't want to dismantle my front 3 for one gameweek.
      
      Not having Bale worries me more actually.
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AF90
11 years, 3 months ago
Currently got Jussi, Michu, Demel & Davies on bench. Can see Swansea & West ham screwing me over! Tempted to play Michu ahead of Puncheon :/ & would you play Demel over Clyne, Sagna or Harte?
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1. Brightside
  11 years, 3 months ago
  Dont bench Michu.
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  1. Desertbug
    11 years, 3 months ago
    Michu bench vs Puncheon DGW bench.... It's my dilemma also.
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  2. AF90
    11 years, 3 months ago
    Got Cazorla, Bale, Mata, Puncheon, Jelavic, Berba & RVP though!
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2. gravless
  11 years, 3 months ago
  Doubful if Michu will start Everton game.
  
  Arsenal midweek and Laudrup has to nurse the ankle & back problems Michu has.
  
  Wembley so tantalisingly close now.
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  1. Desertbug
    11 years, 3 months ago
    Would work perfectly for me if he didn't play at all. 🙂 A nice synergy of FPL and real-world soccer coming together.
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    1. gravless
      11 years, 3 months ago
      2-0 to the Toffees I reckon. Bit of a bogey team for us.
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      1. Desertbug
        11 years, 3 months ago
        Here's hoping!
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3. Onana Whatsmyname
  11 years, 3 months ago
  The play the double player.....yes you could get unlucky but 1 cleanie, 2 appearances and an assist and a couple of bonus is a likely return.
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Willis.
11 years, 3 months ago
Hi baboons. RMWCT!

Bego, Jussi
Gibbs, Luiz, Demel, Davies, Turner
Walcott, Bale, Michu, Mata, Puncheon
RVP, Ba, Lambert

Next GW: Luiz and Lambert -> Cuellar and Podolski. Then long term, Podolski will become Pog and Puncheon will become Fellaini.
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1. Stupendous
  11 years, 3 months ago
  Fellaini will outscore Puncheon this week, and Puncheon has another 90mins in front of him 🙂
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Stupendous
11 years, 3 months ago
Give me 5 names that you have for this week (dgw/wildcard whatever), that you will have the rest of the season without question, barring injury/suspensions.............go.......
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1. Trigg ⭐️
  11 years, 3 months ago
  RVP, Bale, Michu, Mata, Begovic.
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2. tajulariff
  11 years, 3 months ago
  RVP, Ba, Michu, Fellaini, Gibbs, Begovic, Bale
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3. Desertbug
  11 years, 3 months ago
  RVP, Santi, Davies.... not sure I can get to five.
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  1. Stupendous
    11 years, 3 months ago
    RVP, Mata and Fellaini is as far as I can go tbh.....and im wildcarding this week too!!
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4. Billy Gilmore
  11 years, 3 months ago
  RVP Bale Bego...that's it
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5. Onana Whatsmyname
  11 years, 3 months ago
  RVP, Mata, Luiz, Bale, Fellani
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6. RoysCallerAnne
  11 years, 3 months ago
  Begovic, Davies, Rvp. Sorry only 3.
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7. Still No Eye Dia
  11 years, 3 months ago
  RVP, Suarez, Michu, Mata, Walcott ;), Begovic, Bale
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8. gravless
  11 years, 3 months ago
  Only 4 I'm afraid.
  
  Mata Davies Mignolet Foster
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  1. Stupendous
    11 years, 3 months ago
    Davies, Mignolet and Ben Foster???
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9. simsey
  11 years, 3 months ago
  Begs, Sagna, Baines, Michu, Mata, Bale, Walcott, Fellaini, RVP
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  1. Stupendous
    11 years, 3 months ago
    You have the nucleus of a quality, quality team mate!
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tajulariff
11 years, 3 months ago
Between the two; Lambert or Dzeko for this week? Both are on form.
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1. Stupendous
  11 years, 3 months ago
  Dzeko plays away at the Emirates, and we are always parking the bus at the Arse. Lambert has two (although not guaranteed to start both/or even either) matches..........Lambert all day.
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Billy Ketsu
11 years, 3 months ago
Hey up

Will Chelsea be having a presser today? Is Rafa likely to give us the guff on whether Cech or Turnbull starts? Or even the other one?

Cheers all
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lespaul
11 years, 3 months ago
who to bench out of ...
Puncheon/ Walcott / Hernandez
cheers
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The Dude
11 years, 3 months ago
Made a BIG rookie error... Had 2FT. Transferred Valencia ~> Fellani just before DGW announced

Then I did Baines & Sterling & Suarez ~> Azpil & Mata & Ba for 8 point hit. Madness I know!
[I could have just done Valencia & Suarez ~> Mata & Ba for FREE if I wasn't so trigger happy]

Now... who do I bench

Bunn [Fed]
Azpil, Gibbs [Two from Cuellar, Demel, ShawX]
Mata, Bale [One from Fellani, Walcott , Puncheon]
Ba, RVP, Berb

Thanks
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1. Onana Whatsmyname
  11 years, 3 months ago
  Toughie but Demel, ShawX and probably Walcott
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2. ILOVEBAPS
  11 years, 3 months ago
  Walcott, Demel and Curllar. (Shawx is a bap magnet).
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3. lespaul
  11 years, 3 months ago
  i concur with Mac
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4. The Dude
  11 years, 3 months ago
  Thanks. Walcott has been on the bench all week, just seems wrong with him being OOP and in good form... hopefully Fellani will make back the unnecessary 8 point hit tomorrow!
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ILOVEBAPS
11 years, 3 months ago
Please order these choices in preference for GW 23.

Fellaini
Gerrard
Mata
Nolan

Thx
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1. lespaul
  11 years, 3 months ago
  mata fellaini gerrard nolan
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2. Trigg ⭐️
  11 years, 3 months ago
  Gerrard (form and fixture)
  Nolan (DGW)
  Fellaini (S'oton away isn't as easy as it was a couple of months ago)
  Mata
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  1. ILOVEBAPS
    11 years, 3 months ago
    Thank you.
    I had similar ideas. I have Wolcott already and wanted other options besides Cazorla.
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3. Onana Whatsmyname
  11 years, 3 months ago
  Gerrard
  Nolan
  Mata
  Fellani
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4. Still No Eye Dia
  11 years, 3 months ago
  Mata Gerrard Fellaini Nogoals
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smash
11 years, 3 months ago
Should I captain a Chelsea defender (Luiz) seeing as I don't have Mata, or should I go RVP captain?
anyone
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1. smash
  11 years, 3 months ago
  *or safer to go RVP I mean
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2. lespaul
  11 years, 3 months ago
  Luiz
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3. Onana Whatsmyname
  11 years, 3 months ago
  Luiz should be good for 9-12 points........RVP for 7-9 so Luiz for me.
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  1. smash
    11 years, 3 months ago
    Sounds good, be happy with that!
    cheers guys.
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4. Desertbug
  11 years, 3 months ago
  What about Chelsea's defense and it's backup keeper is making everybody so confident about a couple of clean sheets that they are looking to captain a defender? Just not really seeing it. Stoke rarely gets shut out at home (2 in 10). Southampton rarely gets shut out anywhere. (4 in 20)
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Trigg ⭐️
11 years, 3 months ago
Since I'm awake, I will make use of the immense knowledge of the DZers, if I may 🙂

My team for the DGW right now is:

Bego (McCarthy)

Gibbs, Clyne, Cuellar, Shorey, O'Brien (Whichever 3 play)

Mata (c), Hazard (vc), Bale, Michu, Walcott

RVP, Berbs (C. Cole)

Firstly, I know my defence is awful. But never take a hit for a defender, right? I do have 0.4 to spare. Was considering McC to Turnbull, but it'd be for a hit and who knows it he'll play both games.
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1. GreennRed
  11 years, 3 months ago
  Don't get Turnbull. You'll waste a transfer on him later. Gibbs and Clyne should play. The other 3 are either dropped or injured. But I reckon Cuellar will play. Don't take a hit either way. Better to go with 10 than ship one for -4 pts, he probably won't 4 points and you'll be transferring him later.
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  1. Trigg ⭐️
    11 years, 3 months ago
    Exactly, I wouldn't take a hit for a defender. And Turnbull needs to get 8+ points before I start to regret not taking a hit on home, and he might only play the Stoke game.
    
    I'm just hoping that Shorey gets a start, or at least some game time, since he was apparently suffering from a virus, rather than being dropped.
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  2. Still No Eye Dia
    11 years, 3 months ago
    I'd consider Turnbull if you're wildcarding after (I take it you are), but there are rumblings of Cech returning and doubtless he'd be straight back in asap, so beware.
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    1. Trigg ⭐️
      11 years, 3 months ago
      I am WCing after the ARS DGW, yeah. Going Haz > Caz next week for triple Arsenal.
      
      If Turnbull concedes v Stoke and then Cech is back, it's the worst 4 point hit ever.
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2. Jafalad
  11 years, 3 months ago
  You've got two reasonably reliable CHS options for the dgw-leave it there. Have you already made a transfer?
  
  Leave as is if so. Otherwise Demel or Davies for Shorey/OB/Clyne.
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  1. Trigg ⭐️
    11 years, 3 months ago
    Yeah, already done my transfers. I'm not confident on anyone from the Chelsea DEF and GK, anyone could get a rest with Terry back. I even have a suspicion that Bertrand might get some game time v S'oton.
    
    I'll see what's going on with the fitness of my defenders next week and then change it around if I need to.
    
    Let's hope Hazard does the business.
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lfcserg
11 years, 3 months ago
Will o'brien be back for the dgw?
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1. NABIL - FPL otai
  11 years, 3 months ago
  here's hoping. but most likely not.
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2. Still No Eye Dia
  11 years, 3 months ago
  Down to 25% available, wouldn't bank on it. ****ing hamstrings 👿
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3. ccc
  11 years, 3 months ago
  looks doubtful atm. I may need to bring in demel before my wc.
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