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Raya	ARS	5.9m	100.4%	Very Likely
J.Timber	ARS	6.4m	101.9%	Very Likely
Neto	CHE	7.2m	86.8%	Likely
Burn	NEW	5.1m	59.5%	Likely
Casemiro	MUN	5.5m	99.8%	Likely
Bruno G.	NEW	6.8m	39.4%	Likely
Barnes	NEW	6.4m	51.9%	Unlikely
Verbruggen	BHA	4.4m	53.3%	Unlikely
Roefs	SUN	4.7m	85.8%	Unlikely
Thiago	BRE	6.8m	29.5%	Unlikely
Saka	ARS	10.1m	69.0%	Unlikely
Livramento	NEW	4.9m	52.8%	Unlikely
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Truffert	BOU	4.5m	87.5%	Unlikely
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Lacroix	CRY	5.1m	56.8%	Unlikely
Cullen	BUR	5.0m	82.8%	Unlikely
Gvardiol	MCI	5.8m	70.5%	Unlikely
Dúbravka	BUR	4.0m	71.1%	Unlikely
Petrović	BOU	4.5m	78.2%	Unlikely
Thiaw	NEW	5.0m	15.0%	Unlikely
J.Palhinha	TOT	5.5m	74.8%	Unlikely
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Minteh	BHA	6.3m	13.3%	Unlikely
O.Dango	BRE	6.0m	58.1%	Unlikely
Dewsbury-Hall	EVE	5.0m	6.0%	Unlikely
Amad	MUN	6.3m	64.8%	Unlikely
Szoboszlai	LIV	6.6m	77.4%	Unlikely
Calafiori	ARS	5.8m	27.5%	Unlikely
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Sánchez	CHE	4.8m	62.3%	Unlikely
King	FUL	4.5m	61.6%	Unlikely
Haaland	MCI	15.0m	5.7%	Unlikely
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Isidor	SUN	5.6m	72.0%	Likely
Vicario	TOT	5.0m	99.3%	Likely
Kerkez	LIV	5.7m	96.7%	Likely
M.Salah	LIV	14.1m	82.2%	Likely
Toti	WOL	4.3m	64.5%	Likely
Tel	TOT	6.3m	97.5%	Likely
Coppola	BHA	4.3m	97.1%	Likely
Semenyo	BOU	7.7m	51.1%	Likely
Pedro Porro	TOT	5.4m	75.9%	Likely
Maguire	MUN	4.4m	95.9%	Likely
Martinez	AVL	5.1m	42.6%	Likely
Spence	TOT	4.4m	58.1%	Likely
Dorgu	MUN	4.2m	74.5%	Likely
Enzo	CHE	6.7m	54.6%	Maybe
Darlow	LEE	4.0m	89.7%	Maybe
João Pedro	CHE	7.4m	83.2%	Maybe
Travers	EVE	4.4m	91.6%	Maybe
Baleba	BHA	4.7m	85.6%	Maybe
Mac Allister	LIV	6.3m	86.9%	Maybe
Boateng	BUR	4.8m	92.2%	Maybe
Mainoo	MUN	4.7m	93.1%	Maybe
Christie	BOU	5.0m	84.6%	Maybe
Arrizabalaga	ARS	4.2m	87.2%	Maybe
Dixon	EVE	3.9m	95.1%	Maybe
Pinnock	BRE	4.3m	95.0%	Unlikely
Okafor	LEE	5.5m	94.3%	Unlikely
Obi	MUN	4.3m	81.8%	Unlikely
Welch	EVE	3.9m	93.0%	Unlikely
Sonne	BUR	3.9m	83.4%	Unlikely
Matete	SUN	4.4m	84.3%	Unlikely
Young	AVL	4.4m	84.3%	Unlikely
Gruev	LEE	4.8m	83.2%	Unlikely
Akinmboni	BOU	3.9m	83.8%	Unlikely
Ndoye	NFO	5.6m	54.2%	Unlikely
Ortega Moreno	MCI	4.8m	91.6%	Unlikely
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The ScoutCast – Episode One Hundred And Seven – Olympian

9 May 2013 2276 comments

Mark

This week’s ScoutCast episode reminds us that there really is life outside of Fantasy Football.

Like the pursuit of the “most consecutive hours spent in one building” for instance, or perhaps the “most impressive eating feat”. Both are key events, alongside Fantasy Premier League ranking, in an annual set of “Bloke Olympics” revealed courtesy of this week’s rather different “Full Jonty”. Our friend in the community brings an extraordinary tale of a top Fantasy manager who runs his life like an achievement list – not to be missed.

Around that, we find time to pop in on an off-colour Professor, welcome Mr Moyes to Old Trafford and discuss the options presented by the Michu fallout.

Take your place amongst the medals via this link or polish your Olympic rings via the handy player below…

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Lord Flashheart
12 years, 7 months ago
Biggest benching headache of the season - I dare you to try:

Hart (fed) - no issues.
Gj (ful), kompany (rdg), vertongen (stk) Sagna (WIG) ... And Davies who will easily be on the bench

I dare you to bench one of the above. What? You say play all four? Sure.., then bench two below:

Mata lampard Walcott bale Fellaini
Tevez Sturridge kone

Jeez I'm in trouble... Help? Please bench two besides Davies.
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1. Lateriser 12
  12 years, 7 months ago
  Bench Kompany.
  
  And Kone.
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2. kaz 96
  12 years, 7 months ago
  GJ or Vert. I'd probably bench Vertonghen.
  
  Totenham hardly ever keep a cleanie
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  1. kaz 96
    12 years, 7 months ago
    And Kone
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3. Joga Bonito®
  12 years, 7 months ago
  I'd bench Vert. I've just put Kompany in though so got to back him.
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4. Lord Flashheart
  12 years, 7 months ago
  So kone is agreed I see, but still question marks over defence?
  I'm afraid of mata cameo and Wigan fight to the death, so thought of playing kone and benching Sagna and mata... Make any sense?
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5. tw
  12 years, 7 months ago
  bench sagna.
  
  and kone/fellaini
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  1. Lord Flashheart
    12 years, 7 months ago
    Oooooo.... Fellaini in the hole at home v whm? And he is guaranteed 90 minutes?
    Is that based just on form?
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    1. tw
      12 years, 7 months ago
      based on form. and is he sure to be in the hole?
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    2. tw
      12 years, 7 months ago
      also whm have kept their games pretty tight recently I believe
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      1. Lord Flashheart
        12 years, 7 months ago
        Ok interesting cheers.
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Holy See
12 years, 7 months ago
So if Lampard is on the bench v Everton, and needs a goal to break the record, will he come on to take it? This is my thought for the day. I've had better.
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Tibbs
12 years, 7 months ago
Question on FF site:

Of the 2m+ players how many would you say are still active teams and not ghost teams that have long been left to rot?

Was just trying to assess my 'true rank' based on players left and a ball park figure would be nice?say 70% of teams still active,or too high?
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1. Jafalad
  12 years, 7 months ago
  I wouldn't put it higher than 40%. Most have long since given up the ghost...unilke thee and me. 😉
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2. SPorting
  12 years, 7 months ago
  Your true rank is 1461.
  
  Even dead teams count.
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  1. Tibbs
    12 years, 7 months ago
    I know that dead teams count I was just curious about how many people give up the ghost.
    
    When do we think the majority of people quit,say half way through?
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    1. SPorting
      12 years, 7 months ago
      Nah, way before that.
      
      The casual player with bad scores will get fed up with 10 weeks.
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3. Lord Flashheart
  12 years, 7 months ago
  At least alf a million are still active strongly and another half a million so so.
  Look at how many people brought bale after his injury and how many ditched Suarez.
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Solenya
12 years, 7 months ago
At what time are the pressers and do they telecast them?
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1. junitrules
  12 years, 7 months ago
  Must be today, about 12pm? I think they are on the PL site, or on team sites
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  1. Solenya
    12 years, 7 months ago
    ty sire
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New Ghost
12 years, 7 months ago
@Laernu

Seems like we aren't the only ones wondering about Bemba: http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20130228113953AA5QPfg
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1. Lateriser 12
  12 years, 7 months ago
  Baelish's speech. Damn. Goosebumps.
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2. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
  12 years, 7 months ago
  😯
  
  OH. MY. GOD.
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  1. Lateriser 12
    12 years, 7 months ago
    Replied on the previous page. Just thing ur better than biting is all. I'll end this now. Sorry.
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SPorting
12 years, 7 months ago
Morning Chumps!
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1. La Roja
  12 years, 7 months ago
  morn
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2. kaz 96
  12 years, 7 months ago
  Hi.
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3. Lateriser 12
  12 years, 7 months ago
  That face.
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  1. SPorting
    12 years, 7 months ago
    McSteamDreamy.
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jdogg
12 years, 7 months ago
Hart
Sagna nastasic dawson
Bale mata walcott -c. Coutinho
Tevez rvp- vc lukaku

Bunn moloney samba pearce
1ft 0.3 in bank

Wotcha thinking?x
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1. Jafalad
  12 years, 7 months ago
  You were very naughty for getting all those dgw players in.
  
  Nastastic and Lukaku need booting. I fancy ARSE to score goals this weekend v WIG and I think it's no bad thing to have WAL and Caz in midpark.
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  1. jdogg
    12 years, 7 months ago
    I did well out of it got 98 points using no transfers already done sissoko to coutinho this week,who would you sell to get santi in?x
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    1. Jafalad
      12 years, 7 months ago
      Coutinho.
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      1. jdogg
        12 years, 7 months ago
        I dont have enough cash to do it without getting rid of bale mata or walcott
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SuperOsçarBaby
12 years, 7 months ago
Trying to keep my lead at the top of my league...

Few questions:
a- Captain ?
b- Bench 1 - Clyen, Bassong, McAuley ? I have Bunn.

Bunn
Kompany - ........... - ............
Mata - Oscar - Bale - Walcott - Downing
Aguero - Dzeko
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1. Chris_White
  12 years, 7 months ago
  Walcott
  McAuley
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2. SPorting
  12 years, 7 months ago
  A) Wally
  B) Bassong
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3. Jafalad
  12 years, 7 months ago
  Wal or RVP.
  
  McAuley for rub-a-dub-dub.
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  1. Lateriser 12
    12 years, 7 months ago
    rub-a-dub-dee-doo shirley.
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4. Lateriser 12
  12 years, 7 months ago
  Wally/Bale
  
  Bassong.
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kaz 96
12 years, 7 months ago
Pick 4 of the following for the final two weeks:

Carragher
Carrol
Coutinho
Sturridge
Benteke
Kone
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1. kaz 96
  12 years, 7 months ago
  Can't pick the 4 strikers, obviously
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2. Jafalad
  12 years, 7 months ago
  Studge, Coutinho, Benteks and Kone.
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GoonerByron
12 years, 7 months ago
Anything I need to worry about with this team? H2H cash league semis so its a big week…

Hart
Clichy Vert Luiz
Walcott (c) Cazorla Bale Mata
Benteke Tevez Kone

Federici STaylor Guthrie Wilson

0FT, 0.6 in the bank
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1. Lateriser 12
  12 years, 7 months ago
  That bench 😯
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  1. tw
    12 years, 7 months ago
    😯 😯
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  2. GoonerByron
    12 years, 7 months ago
    Lol.. Should be at least two 2 pointers in there, what else do you need from a bench 😀
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Jimjam
12 years, 7 months ago
Anything obvious I need to do with this lot?

De Gea (Federici)
Vertonghen - Clichy - Demel (Wilson - Mariappa)
Bale - Hazard - Walcott - Fellaini (Maloney)
RVP - Tevez - Sturridge

0.7 in bank
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1. Lateriser 12
  12 years, 7 months ago
  Captain Demel.
  
  (Looks just fine)
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Lateriser 12
12 years, 7 months ago
I'll throw in an RMT then. Also, pick a captain.

DDG
Baines Vertonghen Sagna
Mata Bale Walcott Coutinho
Aguero Tevez Lukaku

Robles Morrison Turner clyne
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1. kaz 96
  12 years, 7 months ago
  Walcott
  
  Great team, though i don't expect your strikers to do well, at least 2 of them anyway.
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  1. Lateriser 12
    12 years, 7 months ago
    Yeah, but selling is a risk too imo. Playing the odds.
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    1. tw
      12 years, 7 months ago
      agreed. would be awful to sell the wrong one
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2. tw
  12 years, 7 months ago
  looks solid.
  
  walcott
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3. La Roja
  12 years, 7 months ago
  8
  
  Has to be theo out of that lot
  
  else you might have THAT moment again
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4. Mílanista
  12 years, 7 months ago
  Bale(c)
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5. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
  12 years, 7 months ago
  You're better than this
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  1. kaz 96
    12 years, 7 months ago
    😆
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  2. Lateriser 12
    12 years, 7 months ago
    😀
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6. Jafalad
  12 years, 7 months ago
  6/10
  
  Cap'n Wal.
  
  Not liking expensive defenders and two Citeh fwds.
  
  Swap Aguero for Studge.
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  1. Lateriser 12
    12 years, 7 months ago
    For a hit? Got Coutster.
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    1. Jafalad
      12 years, 7 months ago
      Prefer Caz to Coutster.
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      1. Lateriser 12
        12 years, 7 months ago
        Fair enough but not a Santi fan meself.
        Also, i don't have a choice but to field expensive defenders. Money will be lying in the bank otherwise Jafa.
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        Jafalad
        12 years, 7 months ago
        Good, good.
        
        Just see ARSE getting medieval.
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  2. tw
    12 years, 7 months ago
    "not liking expensive defenders" 😆
    
    like we expected anything else
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    1. Jafalad
      12 years, 7 months ago
      Cheek 😡
      
      I was being objective...for once 😉
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7. Lord Flashheart
  12 years, 7 months ago
  Walcott for safety
  Bale for form
  Aguero if certain to start
  Baines as a super punt
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Mílanista
12 years, 7 months ago
Lampard captainers are going to be feeling smug tomorrow when they have about 30 points more than anyone else.
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1. CarelessGenius©
  12 years, 7 months ago
  Hahahahahahaha.
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    12 years, 7 months ago
    😯
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2. Jafalad
  12 years, 7 months ago
  Will he even play?
  
  If so, this has the makings of a b-wag.
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  1. Mílanista
    12 years, 7 months ago
    Rafa has confirmed he will play.
    
    Chelsea will play their strongest team against Benfica (no Lampard). Assuming they beat Villa they have CL football guaranteed so Lampard will start the last home game as well.
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    1. Jafalad
      12 years, 7 months ago
      Hmmm...this is potentially where we can find our end of season differential. You've got me tinking.
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3. Bubbles
  12 years, 7 months ago
  *Paul Scholes
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  1. Mílanista
    12 years, 7 months ago
    I made that suggestion a few days ago, to say it got shot down would be an understatement.
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    1. Lateriser 12
      12 years, 7 months ago
      Great little punt.
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Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
12 years, 7 months ago
I just watched Sherlock for the first time last night. Cool show. But it was creepy feeling like I knew the main character from somewhere, but I was sure I had never seen that actor anywhere else. I was halfway through the show before I realised I was watching LR frolic around the metrop! I'm out of touch. 😉
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1. New Ghost
  12 years, 7 months ago
  Cumberbatch is in a LOT of films.
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  1. Lateriser 12
    12 years, 7 months ago
    Sssh. Don't take this away from me.
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  2. Jafalad
    12 years, 7 months ago
    Excellent in Tinker, Tailor,...
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  3. CarelessGenius©
    12 years, 7 months ago
    Unlike Ryder...
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  4. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
    12 years, 7 months ago
    Like I said, out of touch (although I'm looking forward to seeing him in the new Star Trek sequel).
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    1. New Ghost
      12 years, 7 months ago
      Agreed. Wonderful actor. I think he'll be a fantastic villain in the sequel.
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2. Lateriser 12
  12 years, 7 months ago
  😎
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Ikey Warrior
12 years, 7 months ago
Hart (rdg)
Sagna (WIG) Dawson (stk) Shaw (sun)
Hazard (avl) Walcott (WIG) Bale (stk) Mata (avl)
Kone (ars) Defoe (stk) Tevez (rdg)

Subs: McCarthy (MCY) Scharner (ars) Chico (mnu) Michu (mnu - injured)

A) Sturridge in for Defoe (after Adebayor's performance Defoe could remain on the bench)
B) Fellaini in for Michu
C) Sturridge & Fellaini in for Defoe and Michu (-4 pts hit)
D) Any other suggestions

If Hazard misses out through injury, Scharner would sub in, and Fellaini could be worth a 4 pt hit if this is the case. However, Fellaini plays Chelsea away next week so he'd be on my bench, so I'm wondering if it's worth a hit to just bring him in for this week. He isn't guaranteed to make up 4 pts on Scharner, plus there's a decent chance Hazard plays anyway. So I'm leaning towards A.

I'm 3 points behind my ML leader who has Fellaini. Don't know if I wanna make it 7 pts before the GW even starts.
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1. Ikey Warrior
  12 years, 7 months ago
  And captain:
  A) Walcott
  B) Bale
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  1. Ikey Warrior
    12 years, 7 months ago
    Or should I say, captain:
    X) Walcott
    Y) Bale
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    1. La Roja
      12 years, 7 months ago
      u'll get lots of kisses then
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  2. La Roja
    12 years, 7 months ago
    Theoo theooooo
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2. Mílanista
  12 years, 7 months ago
  Leave it, even if Scharner subs in he has a goal threat from set pieces.
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Bob.
12 years, 7 months ago
Michu -> Ben Arfa or Lampard?
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1. The EJJ
  12 years, 7 months ago
  Lamps
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2. Ikey Warrior
  12 years, 7 months ago
  Lampard out of those 2. But IMO bring in Fellaini!
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3. Lateriser 12
  12 years, 7 months ago
  Barfa. Punt away.
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  1. Bob.
    12 years, 7 months ago
    Thanks lads. Original plan was to go for barfa, but now that it is confirmed Lamps will play to Villa I reckon he would be a good bet. Will get in a Liv player for the final gw.
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4. Mílanista
  12 years, 7 months ago
  Lamps
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The EJJ
12 years, 7 months ago
Who would you rather have?

A. Lampard and Sturridge
B. Coutinho and Lukaku
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1. La Roja
  12 years, 7 months ago
  A
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2. Ikey Warrior
  12 years, 7 months ago
  A
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3. Lateriser 12
  12 years, 7 months ago
  A
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4. tw
  12 years, 7 months ago
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tw
12 years, 7 months ago
hazard to coutinho/lamps or defoe to sturridge? (also have mata)
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1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
  12 years, 7 months ago
  play sissoko
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  1. tw
    12 years, 7 months ago
    you're confusing me with Debonita
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  2. New Ghost
    12 years, 7 months ago
    WTF 😆
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    1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
      12 years, 7 months ago
      😆
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    2. tw
      12 years, 7 months ago
      what do you say snake?
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      1. New Ghost
        12 years, 7 months ago
        Defoe to Studge for sure
        
        Hazard to Lamps is a bit sideways
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2. Lateriser 12
  12 years, 7 months ago
  B
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Batigol
12 years, 7 months ago
Is Hazard and Sissoko --> Walcott and Coutinho worth the hit?

Just worried Hazard doesn't start and Sissoko is a doubt.
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1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
  12 years, 7 months ago
  yes
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Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
12 years, 7 months ago
This scoutcast was a bit underwhelming...
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1. kaz 96
  12 years, 7 months ago
  I disagree. Just didn't like the part where they discussed the guy i beat in ICC
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  1. Mílanista
    12 years, 7 months ago
    *your team beat
    
    Stop making things about yourself
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    1. kaz 96
      12 years, 7 months ago
      I outscored everyone in he NZ team...
      If i had a bad GW, we would have lost
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      1. Mílanista
        12 years, 7 months ago
        So you made an important contribution, well done. What if you had a bad week and someone else had a good week? 😉
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        TorresMagic™
        12 years, 7 months ago
        Wouldn't matter.
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Jafalad
12 years, 7 months ago
Has the DZ had a discussion about Moyes/Man U yet?

Will Moyes bring success to OT when he's never won anything?
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1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
  12 years, 7 months ago
  he's never won anything because he was the manager of Everton...
  
  English football has been dominated by 4/5 teams for the last 15 years. Everton somehow were always up there with those guys competeing though with a miniscule budget comparatively...remarkable job by Moyes.
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  1. tw
    12 years, 7 months ago
    agreed.
    
    however I would be concerned if Moyes knows how to manage higher profile players and a large budget
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    1. Lateriser 12
      12 years, 7 months ago
      Thats the case with anyone. He deserves a chance, and has gotten it.
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      1. tw
        12 years, 7 months ago
        not the case with just anyone but yes it is the case with a lot of managers. I agree that he deserves the chance, I was just pointing out a few potential weaknesses
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    2. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
      12 years, 7 months ago
      Higher profile? Fellaini is higher profile than Phil Jones or Welbeck
      
      large budget? it's not just the manager that splashes the cash, lots of people involved...scouts...the board...even Fergie still as director...he'll have a lot of help in that regard....plus he's been shrewd in the transfer market before and bought some gems
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      1. Lateriser 12
        12 years, 7 months ago
        More than anything else, he deserves a shot.
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  2. MJ6987
    12 years, 7 months ago
    Other small teams have won trophies in that time.
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  3. Lateriser 12
    12 years, 7 months ago
    + billions
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  4. New Ghost
    12 years, 7 months ago
    Agreed. But can Moyes pull this off?
    
    http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4c3wqwllH1qhlq19o1_500.png
    
    😎
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    1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
      12 years, 7 months ago
      no, no he cannot.
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2. SPorting
  12 years, 7 months ago
  I think he'll fall out with the players, disagree with the board and crack under the pressure.
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3. Lateriser 12
  12 years, 7 months ago
  United fan here. I much prefer him to Mourinho. Reasons.
  
  - Mourinho would bring a huge change at the club in terms of staff overhaul/policy overhaul.
  - Moyes blends in more with United's policy of focusing on youth et al. Plus he will put Man Utd first and will care about the club. Don't think i can say the same about Jose.
  - He's a good man manager, has control of the dressing room and traits very similar to Fergie. Tactically, he's good too.
  - The not won anything question, how realistic a chance does one have at winning anything if not in the top 4. He converted Everton from a relagation fighting team to an established top 6 team.
  - I am being a tad optimistic here, and this is a gamble. But the right one imo. Its in the nature of the club to give someone who has paid his dues a chance. He deserves it and will have my 100% backing.
  - A great eye in the transfer market.
  - Cliched, but stability breeds success, and out of the current lots, David is our best shot at stability.
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  1. MJ6987
    12 years, 7 months ago
    Sounds a bit like you've convinced yourself after it was clear it was going to be Moyes. Was he really your preference before that?
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    1. Lateriser 12
      12 years, 7 months ago
      He was. (Klopp was first preference but a long shot) Didn't want mourinho.
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      1. MJ6987
        12 years, 7 months ago
        Fair enough
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        Lateriser 12
        12 years, 7 months ago
        I know its a gamble, but one that i like.
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  2. MJ6987
    12 years, 7 months ago
    Is Moyes record of bringing youth players through that good?
    
    Rooney (who would have broken through whoever the manager)
    Rodwell
    
    That's about it?
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  3. Jafalad
    12 years, 7 months ago
    Agreed. I think Moyes is the right man.
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  4. Billy Gilmore
    12 years, 7 months ago
    Is he really that tactically good? He hasn't won at any of the big clubs...
    
    You'd think if he particularly tactically astute then he would've worked this out in 11 years...
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4. Ryan
  12 years, 7 months ago
  The simple answer is we don't know. We don't know how he will go managing a big club. If we got someone like Mourinho we would be confident of further success as he's been there and done it. With Moyes we just don't know. He got the job for his management abilities so the board would have to be very confident Moyes is capable despite having never seen him given the opportunity to chase for titles.
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  1. Lateriser 12
    12 years, 7 months ago
    I'm glad we've gone this route though. Short term fix is not for United.
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    1. Ryan
      12 years, 7 months ago
      I agree as well, but it is a gamble nevertheless.
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      1. Lateriser 12
        12 years, 7 months ago
        No denying that. #inmoyeswetrust
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  2. Jafalad
    12 years, 7 months ago
    Mourinho would fit in at OT. He seems to flit from club to club and Utd want stability. That's how they've succeeded with SAF.
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    1. Jafalad
      12 years, 7 months ago
      *wouldn't
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    2. Lateriser 12
      12 years, 7 months ago
      Exactly. Your opinion on the matter? Really, really hope he succeeds.
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      1. Jafalad
        12 years, 7 months ago
        Yeah, the right choice, imo. Not sure who else can be considered. I think Man U want and need a British coach.
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  3. Mikinoz
    12 years, 7 months ago
    Poor blokes on a hiding to nothing. Only way he will avoid slaughter in the press and by fans is to win the title in each of his first 3 seasons at least, adn chuck in a Champions League. Everything he does will be compared to Fergie. On the plus side for him, he's coming into a relatively settled squad wihtout major rebuilding work to be done, and not forgetting he's just landed one fo the best jobs in the game and is reputedly being very well rewarded for it.
    
    Personally I can't help but feel a little underwhelmed, but a 6 year contract suggests the club have faith in him. He's put in enough hard work to deserve the chance to succeeed.
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    1. Jafalad
      12 years, 7 months ago
      Good point-stability is what they are after and a long contract like that will reassure the manager.
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5. Bubbles
  12 years, 7 months ago
  I think it's an odd appointment. Man United are one of THE elite clubs, they should look to get THE best. Be that players, managers, coaches, etc. Moyes is good, yes, but is he one of the best managers around? I don't really think so.
  
  Managing Everton is one thing. Man United is a completely different animal. How will he cope with the big names, the big games, Champions League, etc. Is Moyes a name that big players from elsewhere will want to come to Man United to play for?
  
  He may do very well, but I just think it's a big ol' gamble.
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  1. Lateriser 12
    12 years, 7 months ago
    I get what you're coming from. My guess is Man Utd gave stability preference and Moyes is the best shot there is at stability. He's hardly set a foot wrong though. There are two sets to the coin. He will or will not cope with big names, but its a gamble i like.
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  2. Jafalad
    12 years, 7 months ago
    At least Moyes won't lack ambition - he'll be as hungry as hell for success.
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    1. Lateriser 12
      12 years, 7 months ago
      I want him to do well, so bad. With SAF and Sir Bobby around, i know he'll get a fair chance time wise.
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    2. New Ghost
      12 years, 7 months ago
      Great point.
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      1. Lateriser 12
        12 years, 7 months ago
        Did you see the latest GOT episode? The ladder speech.
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        New Ghost
        12 years, 7 months ago
        Oh yes.
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  3. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
    12 years, 7 months ago
    He will cope with the big names by putting them in their place...just like Fergie...Fergie took no crap, why would Moyes take any crap? Big games? He's the longest serving manager next to Wenger and Fergie...I think he knows a thing or two about big games!
    
    Champions league...yes no experience...YET. You cannot get experience without getting experience. They are giving him the job because they believe he is the finest young British manager around (instead of a journeyman like Mourinho).
    
    It really isn't all that odd. The idea that someone else is more elite in this situation is ludicrous...imagine saying that when Fergie first took the job...they would have made a big mistake because man utd were not elite...they had to become that...Man utd will have to be reborn under Moyes...but that is part of life...things cannot last forever.
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    1. Bubbles
      12 years, 7 months ago
      Fergie could put the players in their place because he was all powerful there. If you think the players will be as fearful of getting on the wrong side of Moyes as they were Fergie you're kidding yourself.
      
      Big games. What's the stat, 45+(?) away games to the 'big four' without a win. That's absolutely awful, whatever way you look at it. A 'journeyman' (LOL) like Mourinho? Who would a big name player from afar be lured by more, Moyes or Mourinho? I think the name Mourinho rings a liiiittle bit louder. Add to the fact he has experience in the big games already as he's pretty much won all there is to win. It is a gamble.
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Ryan
12 years, 7 months ago
Jafa I've sold Michu for Coutinho, he needed to go really. Any ideas for subs/captain? any hits worth taking with only 2 weeks left?

Robles (ars)

Dawson(sto), Demel(eve), Boyce(ars)

Walcot(WIG)c, Bale(sto), Nasri(rdg), Coutinho(ful)

RVP(SWA), Tevez(rdg)vc, Lukaku(nor)

Subs: Maloney(ars), Rangel(mun), Morrison(MCI)
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1. tw
  12 years, 7 months ago
  starting robles and boyce away to arsenal? 😯
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  1. Ryan
    12 years, 7 months ago
    Its a big game with a lot riding on it. The alternatives are playing for nothing. Wigan could pull one out of the bag and Arsenal have been fairly poor on attack lately
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    1. Ryan
      12 years, 7 months ago
      Although there is a slight conflict of interests here because I have Walcott captan 😕
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      1. Ryan
        12 years, 7 months ago
        Might have to captain RVP for Fergies swan song.
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    2. tw
      12 years, 7 months ago
      they just conceded 3 to swansea! and they've conceded 2 or more goals in each of their last 4 games. not to mention their defensive record against bigger sides is pretty poor
      
      goals conceded:
      
      CHE 2
      mun 4
      tot 0
      liv 3
      mci 2
      ARS 1
      MUN 4
      che 4
      LIV 4
      TOT 2
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      1. Ryan
        12 years, 7 months ago
        Yep I know Wigan's defence isn't great but equally Arsenal's attack has been poor. Still the althernatives play City and United so I have little choice here. Taking a punt on a game Wigan will be desperate in could be profitable
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        tw
        12 years, 7 months ago
        i reckon it'll be a high scoring game though
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        Ryan
        12 years, 7 months ago
        Thats what you think. I believe it could go either way.
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2. Jafalad
  12 years, 7 months ago
  Hmmm...Coutinho.. Milanista has me interested in Lamps and then there's the potential of Caz at home to Wig.
  
  Nasri->Lamps/Caz.
  
  May as well sub Lukaku.
  
  As long as we beat those low lifes across the Tazzy, that's all I care about.
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  1. Ryan
    12 years, 7 months ago
    Its close, they are ahead by a couple of points. We've used our FT but I'm really not confident we'll see a return on the hit. Maloney could be a decent sub if a player doesn't start.
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    1. Jafalad
      12 years, 7 months ago
      Yeah I wouldn't bother with hits at this time of the year unless you are certain of good returns.
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      1. Ryan
        12 years, 7 months ago
        RVP captain or Wally. I'm keen to play 2 Wigan defenders so that kind of conflicts with putting the armband on Wally, we need to maximise points.
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MJ6987
12 years, 7 months ago
I see the Captain Poll is close this week. Three main candidates...

Bale
Walcott
RVP

Which is the best option, and why?
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1. La Roja
  12 years, 7 months ago
  Theo
  
  in form
  
  CL spot
  
  Wigan defence is a joke
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2. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
  12 years, 7 months ago
  No mention of Adebayor? lol...amateurs
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  1. tw
    12 years, 7 months ago
    don't forget Demel!
    and epic fail's missus 😉
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3. New Ghost
  12 years, 7 months ago
  I'm going for Theo. But if I still had RVP, it would be him for sure. Fergie's farewell game - he'll play a strong squad. Rooney is seemingly out of favor so RVP could possibly hog all of the attacking points again.
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4. junitrules
  12 years, 7 months ago
  A lot of people are debating between Theo and RVP, including myself, but it will probably be Bale that scores the most points again, despite the blank against Chelsea
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  1. tw
    12 years, 7 months ago
    more likely it'll be one of mata/hazard/lamps/oscar 😉
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    1. junitrules
      12 years, 7 months ago
      Probably
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Made of Stone
12 years, 7 months ago
Got 3x crocked / doubtful MF players , would you do -8 points and play 3-5-2:

DDG / Fed
Clichy / Vert / Sagna / Martin / Demel
Bale / Caz / Hazard / Michu / Schneiderlin
Lukaku / Defoe / Tevez

A) Haz, Michu, Schneid to Walcott. Lampard. Coutinho

B) Haz, Michu, Schneid to Walcott, Lampard, Fellaini
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1. tw
  12 years, 7 months ago
  keep haz.
  
  michu + defoe > walcott + sturridge
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  1. Made of Stone
    12 years, 7 months ago
    Why do you reckon keep Haz?
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    1. tw
      12 years, 7 months ago
      could end up starting and getting a big haul vs villa. chelsea can't afford to drop any points.
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      1. Made of Stone
        12 years, 7 months ago
        I get your drift, but got another 'knock' so would only start on the bench IMO and be rested for the EL final?
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2. Sir Paul Scholes
  12 years, 7 months ago
  Michu to Lampard
  Schneiderlin to Coutinho
  
  If you can afford.
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Sir Paul Scholes
12 years, 7 months ago
Mata to Walcott for a hit.

Yay or neeeeeiiiigghhhhhhhhhhhhh?
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1. tw
  12 years, 7 months ago
  there's gotta be a better way to get theo...
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Ferris Bueller
12 years, 7 months ago
Would you make any transfers with this lot below? I fear rotation could scupper me...

DDG
Baines Dawson Sagna
Mata Bale(c) Wally Pienaar
Aguero Tevez(vc) Lukaku
Subs: Robles Maloney Rafa Turner
1FT, £0.4m

I planned to save the FT and do Baines+Lukaku>Kompany+Studge next week, but Rafa and Turner out means only one fit sub...I'm chasing a 6pt gap in my ML; would you stick or use the transfer?
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1. Sir Paul Scholes
  12 years, 7 months ago
  Turner definitely out again?
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  1. Ferris Bueller
    12 years, 7 months ago
    Looks to be - my mate's a Norwich fan and reckons he won't be back this season.
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JT's Dog
12 years, 7 months ago
I don't understand why there is interest in Neil Lennon for Everton. It seems English chairmen never learn that it is highly unlikely they will find another fergie up here. Especially with the time given to new managers.
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tw
12 years, 7 months ago
so where do we think mourinho will end up? chelsea?

and who do we think will replaced moyes?
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1. Billy Gilmore
  12 years, 7 months ago
  Most likely.
  
  Martinez.
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  1. tw
    12 years, 7 months ago
    martinez only if wigan are relegated or regardless?
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    1. Billy Gilmore
      12 years, 7 months ago
      Regardless.
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2. The Light Knight
  12 years, 7 months ago
  PSG
  Martinez
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Shane Ferguson 4.0
12 years, 7 months ago
Lampard or Fellaini for Michu?????
Who would you chose?
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KakiBangku
12 years, 7 months ago
Im playing Berbatov over Maloney... Is this correct?
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