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The ScoutCast – Episode 109 – Two Men

15 August 2013 5171 comments
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No thrills. Few spills. Just two men in a room talking about Fantasy Football.

Granville and I handed Jonty and the “Professor” an extended pre-season and rolled the ScoutCast back to its rawest form. Just myself and the Mancunian sharing our thoughts after a summer break and looking forward to another Fantasy campaign.

We talk double Gameweek assets, I roll out the van Persie duvet, Granville reveals more than he should about his team lineup and, around all that, we assess the early bandwagons and preview the weekend fixtures.

Forty-five minutes of two blokes talking about the stuff that’s rattling around in most of our heads right now.

It’s good to be back.

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

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  1. FPL Blow-In
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Will Kolorov get much time ?

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    1. theloveburglar
      13 years, 2 months ago

      not enough to consider

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    2. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Same as the rest of us. Not taking up smoking will help his cause greatly.

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  2. premierglaser
    13 years, 2 months ago

    First, maybe last RMT?!

    Boruc, Foster
    Mert, Lescott, Toure, Baker, Brayford
    Hazard (c), Snoddy, Zaha, Sessegnon, Schneiderlin
    VP, Lukaku, Sturridge

    Thanks

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  3. FPL Blow-In
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Whittaher gonna get much time at Nor?

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      13 years, 2 months ago

      Needs an injury to get time.

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    2. Declan-
      13 years, 2 months ago

      No. I can't see it.

      The back 4 should be

      Martin, Bassong, Turner, Ollson/Garrido

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    3. FPL Blow-In
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      13 years, 2 months ago

      And any newcastle fan now how the back 4 will line up?

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    4. FPL Blow-In
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      13 years, 2 months ago

      Thanks

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  4. MooseKens
    13 years, 2 months ago

    RMD please, because I can't stop messing with it:

    Westwood (Boruc)
    Toure/Koscielny/Ivanovic (Turner, Yanga-Mbiwa)

    And yes, I'm aware there's a good chance that Westwood won't start. That said, Boruc will step in quite nicely.

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    1. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      13 years, 2 months ago

      RMD? Is that like a Chinese nuclear warhead?
      Reapon of Mass Destruction 😉

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      1. MooseKens
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Rate my Defense.

        But yes, I confess to getting silly with acronyms.

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        1. RoysCallerAnne
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          13 years, 2 months ago

          I like it alot. I'm going with Toure, Kosc and a Chels defender myself.

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          1. MooseKens
            13 years, 2 months ago

            Thanks.

            The only annoying portion is that I'm tempted to swap Ivanovic for a Man City defender...and I would be hesitant to swap before they play Monday.

            I guarantee that if I swapped on Saturday night, Zabaleta would lose a leg come Monday :(.

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  5. HellasLEAF
    13 years, 2 months ago

    is Mirallas on any set piece? why not Nolan for that price. people are very high on Mirallas around here..

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  6. SöundLight 30
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Speaking of player values dropping, has anyone checked out FISO lately? They seemed really inconsistent last year. I know the first few weeks are needed to establish the pattern,but they seemd iffy all the way through.

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      13 years, 2 months ago

      FISO was the best around imo.

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  7. Chris_White
    13 years, 2 months ago

    First 3 GW's

    Dzeko or Lukaku?

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    1. ccc
      13 years, 2 months ago

      the Belgian

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    2. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      13 years, 2 months ago

      I'm going with both. Dump Lukaku after GW1

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    3. Ryan
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      13 years, 2 months ago

      Dzeko.

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  8. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Just back from a long tiring work trip to this gem - ScoutCast is back! Take away dinner, hot bath and the ScoutCast 🙂

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    1. Elniñorules
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Ahem!

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    2. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Yer_ It's reassuring when you listen to them that they don't have a bloody clue either.

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  9. UnitednationsXI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    13 years, 2 months ago

    1) best man city pick for first 3 weeks....dzeko or silva?
    2) best lpool pick for first 3 weeks? Coutinho or sturridge?

    A: coutinho + dzeko...and keep coutinho for 6gws
    B: coutinho + lambert....and ignore city coverage
    C: silva + sturridge....but only keep sturridge for 3 weeks, will needs to upgrade to rvp

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    1. TheSteel
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Silva sturridge and C

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      1. UnitednationsXI
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Reasoning?

        I was looking at coutinho and dzeko lol

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        1. TheSteel
          13 years, 2 months ago

          Both more nailed on and better attacking threat i think

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  10. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
    13 years, 2 months ago

    I have Rose in my team for Spurs but don't feel comfortable.
    Someone reassure me please.

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    1. World XI
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Will start but is he not classed as a midfielder?

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      1. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
        13 years, 2 months ago

        This is my SKY team. Is he a mid in FPL? Well he would not occupy a spot there that's for sure.

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    2. Sess!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Reverse OOP. Waste of a space.

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      1. Sess!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        13 years, 2 months ago

        ..in your team I meant.

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        1. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
          13 years, 2 months ago

          Tx for the heads up about the Sun defender that was really useful a few pages back.

          I see a big improvement this year if it all gels. Who do you think will be the first keeper?

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  11. TheSteel
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Looks like its slowed down around here.
    Ive decided on this team, given everyone is healthy

    Boruc
    Collins Terry Turner(nor)
    Hazard Walcott Nolan Snodgrass
    RvP Sturridge Giroud

    Davis Turner(car) Ward Meyler

    What do you guys think

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    1. Grumpy Camel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      13 years, 2 months ago

      I like it, close to the best i have seen with RvP

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  12. The Mousa is Loosa
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Any new developments on Collins' injury? Still in my squad, but I can afford to upgrade to Rat if necessary

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      13 years, 2 months ago

      Likely to be out this week with a knee injury.

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      1. Sess!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Not necessarily but looks like it's 50/50.

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        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          13 years, 2 months ago

          http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/west-ham-defender-james-collins-5732676

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    2. TheSteel
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Whose likely to line up at back for west ham?

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  13. Gnu
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    13 years, 2 months ago

    @RCA, how's it hanging, have you had a word with that Cantona-looking chap yet?

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    1. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Hey Gnu. No haven't managed to grab him. He was on the previous page so you might catch him.

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      1. Gnu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Ah Cheers.
        King Eric -we're talking about you! 🙂

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  14. Sz21
    13 years, 2 months ago

    My dilemna..

    1. Walcott, Kim, Dzeko or
    2. Coutinho, Giroud, Grandin (4.5)

    RvP, Lukaku my front two already..Would choosing 1 be too many punts??

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    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      13 years, 2 months ago

      No. 1 is a better pick imo

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      1. Sz21
        13 years, 2 months ago

        cheers.. its so difficult.. Been having a few different change of hearts..

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    2. Demelbrush
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      13 years, 2 months ago

      1. pretty clear I think.

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  15. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    13 years, 2 months ago

    For those looking for some leagues/competitions to join.

    http://www.torresmagic.webs.com/leaguecodes.htm

    Already 560 entered in Last Man Standing & 460 in Early Bird.

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  16. Avon Barksdale
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Lads hello again! Excited for a new year, after bout 4 hours of deliberation checking gk rotations def rotations and everything else I think i have settled on my team.

    Mig/Boruc
    Shaw Dawson Mbiwa Rat Brayford
    Mirallas Walcott Hazard Silva Morrison (purely as a punt if he starts)
    Soldado Sturridge Lukaku (changed to Giroud in GW 2)

    What u think

    Mig and boruc rotate the best, and all defs sync nicely. Gonna try hang on without Rvp for 3 or 4 weeks.

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      13 years, 2 months ago

      You might struggle to have 3 playing defenders this GW. Only Dawson & Rat are certain.

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      1. Avon Barksdale
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Fancy Mbiwa getting a sniff of the french team, I remember Pardew saying he wouldnt hesistate to captain him. I think he will start plus Taylor going Qpr rumours arent going away.

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        1. TorresMagic™
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          13 years, 2 months ago

          You will likely get the 3rd. The other 2 are big doubts this week though.

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          1. Avon Barksdale
            13 years, 2 months ago

            Brought out Shaw for Turner.

            Contemplating doing Sczezney in for Mig
            Toure in for Rat

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        2. Ryan
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          13 years, 2 months ago

          I think you might be right about Mbiwa. He's one to watch out for at that price.

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    2. Declan-
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Someone on here did some analysis a few days ago that said the Cardiff keeper is a much better alternative to Boruc to rotate with Migs. I don't have a link but someone might

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      1. Ryan
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        13 years, 2 months ago

        Its true. Cardiff face nice opponents when Migs has tough games. I've gone for Lewis(4m) who is the backup Cardiff keeper for this very reason. I'm hoping he might win a starting spot in time for Liverpools tough fixtures.

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      2. Avon Barksdale
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Another guy I trust did his own analysis which i follow every year, Pocchetino improved southapton alot last year defensively and mig isnt someone u will want in every single game like Hart/Cech/DeGea

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    3. Gnu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Overall good looking team but defenders might be a bit on light side but that's only imo. Watch out for Walcott as he's flagged.
      Double gameweek is tricky but worth a punt, you only have 2 at moment!

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    4. Demelbrush
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Shaw > Turner

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      1. Avon Barksdale
        13 years, 2 months ago

        +1

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    5. Tactical Nous
      13 years, 2 months ago

      like it. how are you planning to fund rvp when the time comes? early wildcard?

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    6. Avon Barksdale
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Thanks for all the replies lads, im gonna deal with the Rvp thing when it comes to it im willing to gamble as realistically there are other captain options the first few weeks, hopefully he has a slow start his price drops and we can nab him for his string of fixtures when he would be an automatic captain choice.

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    7. TheRustyStuds
      13 years, 2 months ago

      "Gonna try hang on without Rvp for 3 or 4 weeks."

      This is your biggest problem 🙂

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  17. Bobo_V
    13 years, 2 months ago

    What do you think of midfield with Hazard,Walcot,Morisson and Snodgrass?

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    1. Demelbrush
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      13 years, 2 months ago

      like. apart from no mirrallas.

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      1. Bobo_V
        13 years, 2 months ago

        I choose to go with RVP from the start so I didn't have enough money for Mirralas

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  18. Demelbrush
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Boruc Foster
    Toure Cole Coleman Chester Bray
    Wally Cout Mirral Kim Haz
    Sold Lukaku Dzeko

    Happy with this?

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    1. FridayNightFail
      13 years, 2 months ago

      So you don't want to see how Soldado fares in his new surrounding first? Aren't Lukaku and Dzeko non-guaranteed starters?

      It looks very good...

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      1. Demelbrush
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        13 years, 2 months ago

        suspect lukaku will start one and come from bench the other. I can't really think of many other strikers guarunteed to start from top teams apart from Soldado except giroud and I have wally. Appreciate what you're saying - there's no safe pick there. I could have studge for lukaku but I'd have to downgrade kim to 4.5

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        1. FridayNightFail
          13 years, 2 months ago

          I picked Giroud and Wally myself, plus Benteke and Lukaku. I guess after the first GW you can assess who's playing / is in form / etc... Sturridge looks promising I plan on shipping Benteke for him on GW2...

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    2. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Decent Goodstarthim
      Good Good Goodish Eh Eh
      Good Good Good Eh Good
      Good Good Goodish

      1pt for good picks, .5pt for decent but not ideal picks

      Starting 11 score = 11/11
      Grade: 100% A
      Overall score = 11.5/15
      Grade: 77% C+

      Average score = 88.5% B+

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      1. Demelbrush
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks for the analysis. Looks good then...!

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  19. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
    13 years, 2 months ago

    A lot slower now 🙂

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    1. Declan-
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Last time it will be like this until Saturday at this time

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  20. Tiki-Taka
    13 years, 2 months ago

    This is proving to be my most difficult decision, best 4.5 mid option?

    I've considered Lucas because consistent 2pts with chance of 3 if Liverpool keep a CS but it takes up a Liverpool slot in my team.

    Livermore should be nailed but plays pretty deep if I'm correct?

    R.Morrison was exciting in preseason but don't think he's going to get into the XI, don't wanna rely on sub 1 pt apps

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    1. Declan-
      13 years, 2 months ago

      I am currently on Jedinak. Nailed on and he was player of the year last year. He scored 3 goals too

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      1. Sess!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        13 years, 2 months ago

        I'm being picky but trouble with him is he won't get many 3pts i.e. CSs.

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    2. Sess!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Cabral (Sun) looks good as will be nailed on, but again plays deep. R.Morrison would be far and aware the best shout if we only knew he'd get the minutes.

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    3. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Same here...been thinking about Pozuelo mainly because he looks so lively when he plays but idk if he will start...although De Guzman is injured with a concussion.

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    4. moment
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Pozuelo for me. Total gamble, but MICHUUUU mark II maybe...

      Realistically he's always going to be on the bench. Oh for the days of Cheapo Ferguson @ 4m a few years back...

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    5. Tactical Nous
      13 years, 2 months ago

      yeah you're right i may have to oust morisson from my team. there was a good comment earlier about jerome thomas, think he's worth considering

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    6. Ryan
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      13 years, 2 months ago

      They all play deep unfortunately. If you want a player with more attacking threat you need to spend 5m

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    7. Pete Campbell
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Jedinak

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    8. The Team Principal
      13 years, 2 months ago

      I would consider Tonev if you fancy taking a risk. He has been playing in the "hole" behind Benteke but could be a slight rotation risk.

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    9. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Williams

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  21. kris
    13 years, 2 months ago

    So, which way to go?

    1) Santi-Hazard-Ruiz
    2) Mata-Walcott-Rodriguez
    3) Silva-Coutinho-Van Wolfs.

    currently i have Santi-Hazard-Ruiz, but the Costarican isn't that trustful i think. Other 2 forwards are Weimann and RVP.

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    1. Chef Ramsey
      13 years, 2 months ago

      do Walcott-Hazard-Bent? if he completes the transfer

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      1. kris
        13 years, 2 months ago

        that should be ok, but would he be worth the 6.5 price tag? Dont think so

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  22. Adriano
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Any worthwhile x3 4.5 defensive rotations? I'm currently looking at NEW/SOU/WHU but New is iffy and the latter have injured defenders.

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    1. FridayNightFail
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah, I had Collins but ditched him... headaches headaches...

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  23. FridayNightFail
    13 years, 2 months ago

    OK, so with the news that Aspas may be shifted wide and Sturridge back, I adjusted my team some... could you pleas give me some feedback? Thanks.

    Mignolet / Marshall
    Zabaleta Turner Brayford Chester Parr (is he injured or something?)
    Hazard Walcott (what's the deal with his 75% change of playing??) Coutinho Michu Kim
    Benteke Giroud Lukaku

    Benteke and Lukaku would go in GW2 and 3 for the likes of either Sturridge, Soldado, maybe a City attacker if one starts looking nailed on and in form, or maybe Bony...

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    1. Birdman Transfer
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Brayford apparently less nailed on than previously believed. Same may be the case with Chester.

      Parr has been reported to be "not match fit"—Ward allegedly the better option from Palace.

      Walcott took a knock in training, played wonderfully yesterday, then his knee swelled up a bit and he came off limping. He wants to play this weekend. I suspect he will.

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      1. FridayNightFail
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Thank you very much.

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  24. manrah
    13 years, 2 months ago

    not sure if anyone has mentioned this, but with arteta out for arsenal will wilshere play deeper? and will that mean Rosicky will play in the hole?

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    1. Pete Campbell
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      13 years, 2 months ago

      Wilshere will definately play deeper now

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    2. Ryan
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      13 years, 2 months ago

      Caz might still play in the hole but yes I'd expect Wilshire to play deeper.

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    3. The Shadow
      13 years, 2 months ago

      If Rossicky is fit, probably. If not, we might see Cazorla back in the hole and Podolski getting a start on the left.

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      1. manrah
        13 years, 2 months ago

        another point in favour of Rosicky could be the fact that cazorla is coming back from south america.

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        1. Ryan
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          13 years, 2 months ago

          Rosicky has a good chance of starting the first game but he'll be benched after that.

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          1. manrah
            13 years, 2 months ago

            true, long term not a very good option.

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        2. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
          13 years, 2 months ago

          Hmm. I wish I could get answers about Rambos fitness 75% on FPL.
          I may have to get Rosicky to be safe.

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    4. SöundLight 30
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      13 years, 2 months ago

      I was wondering that myself. Also, who's next in line for penalties?

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  25. Sz21
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Vorm, Marshall
    Coleman, Brayford, Toure, Collins, Murner..

    Mirallas, Hazard, Walcott, Snodgrass, Kim

    RvP, Dzeko, Lukaku..

    0.0 in the bank..

    Hows it looking..?
    A little concerned about a few of the defs not starting..

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    1. manrah
      13 years, 2 months ago

      collins is probably the only def that wont start. injured i believe.

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      1. TorresMagic™
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        13 years, 2 months ago

        Add Brayford probably.

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        1. Sz21
          13 years, 2 months ago

          How about Jenkinson at 4.5 for a few games..?

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          1. TorresMagic™
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            13 years, 2 months ago

            Problem is getting rid. Need more Sagna news.

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        2. FridayNightFail
          13 years, 2 months ago

          Brayford? Really??

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    2. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Good Eh
      Goodish Eh Good Eh Eh
      Good Good Good Decent Eh
      Good Goodish Good

      1pt for good picks, .5pt for decent but not ideal picks

      Starting 11 score = 9.5/11
      Grade: 86% B
      Overall score = 9.5/15
      Grade: 63% D

      Average score = 74.5% C

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      1. RocketMan
        13 years, 2 months ago

        i like this system what about RVP his is double good 😉

        Migs, gazz
        toure, coleman, turner(cardiff) chester, ward
        mirillas, walcott, coutinho, hazard, williams
        RVP, benteke, anelka

        can i get a grade too 😉

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        1. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
          13 years, 2 months ago

          Good Eh
          Good Goodish Eh Eh Eh
          Good Good Good Good Eh
          DoubleGood(if you captain 😉 ) Good Decent

          1pt for good picks, .5pt for decent but not ideal picks

          Starting 11 score = 9.5/11
          Grade: 86% B
          Overall score = 9.5/15
          Grade: 63%

          Average score = 74.5% C

          teachers notes: C is a team at average strength, so its not bad lol...good RVP team though

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          1. RocketMan
            13 years, 2 months ago

            cheers, pretty dam hard to get anymore goods if you have RVP

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  26. Back to Back Ballacks
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Lampard anyone?

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    1. Ryan
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      13 years, 2 months ago

      Won't get enough minutes to be worthwhile imo.

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      1. Demí
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Which attacker will apart from Hazard?

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        1. gravless
          13 years, 2 months ago

          *Oscar

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        2. Ryan
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          13 years, 2 months ago

          None are guaranteed. Although some are more likely than others to get significant game time.

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          1. Ryan
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            13 years, 2 months ago

            Ramirez, Oscar, KDB would be possible punt options but there are no guarantees.

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            1. Demí
              13 years, 2 months ago

              So why is Lampard not worth a shout? As guaranteed as the others, doesn't need to play 90 in both

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              1. Ryan
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                13 years, 2 months ago

                He will probably start one but come off the bench in the other. Thats not enough for me, I'd want two starters.

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                1. Demí
                  13 years, 2 months ago

                  So you don't have Lukaku in your team then?

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                  1. Ryan
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                    13 years, 2 months ago

                    Nope.

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                    1. Demí
                      13 years, 2 months ago

                      Fair enough

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              2. Back to Back Ballacks
                13 years, 2 months ago

                This what I'm thinking, I reckon the plan for Frank will be home games against lower opposition and big games. I reckon he will start both in gw1.
                Solid start, stick with what you know etc etc

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    2. gravless
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Considered it but decided against.

      I've gone for Oscar.

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    3. Reedy
      13 years, 2 months ago

      It's a yes from me. Even if he only plays one game, imagine what he could do against either Hull or Villa.

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      1. manrah
        13 years, 2 months ago

        agree with this, most likely wont get both games, but the opposition at home? could actually be a good idea.

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        1. Reedy
          13 years, 2 months ago

          Yep. I also think in a double like this where so few players are nailed on for 180 mins, we might as well pick the kind of players that we wouldn't risk in a normal gameweek due to concern over gametime, but know are consistent and carry an attacking threat.

          It's perhaps one of the few times Lampard will be a viable option this season.

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    4. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
      13 years, 2 months ago

      No for me. Definitely a cameo player now and looks slower and slooooooower lately.

      But will obviously show over the D/GW for what that's worth.

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  27. Bubz
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone struggling for a non RVP side? I have the answer:

    Mignolet (Davis)
    Mertesacker, Coleman, Cole, (Chester), (Brayford)
    Walcott, Hazard, Mirallas, Couthino, (Kim)
    Soldado, Dzeko, Lukaku (C)

    2 goals for Lukaku vs Hull, racking up the points as captain. Dzeko starts against Cardiff and bangs a goal or two in. Soldado a lock for the season and sure to get 15+ goals. Solid midfield. Good mix of teams. Decent goalkeeper that doesn't have to be rotated. DONE.

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    1. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
      13 years, 2 months ago

      glad to see I'm not the only one with Lukaku as captain...last year the points came from midfield mostly...I think its the year of the striker again

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      1. Bubz
        13 years, 2 months ago

        I think he could get off to an explosive start in the first game and having him as captain over Hazard might give us the edge over all those on the Hazard wagon.

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        1. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
          13 years, 2 months ago

          😀 hope so!

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          1. Bubz
            13 years, 2 months ago

            However if he only ends up playing 40 minutes over the two games and doesn't score whilst Hazard bangs 2 goals in and plays 120... We will hate ourselves.

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    2. Tactical Nous
      13 years, 2 months ago

      i like your optimism, calmed me down as my team is similar. think i'm going lambert over dzeko though!

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      1. zøphar
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Lambert vs edin is a tough call. I had lambert pot yesterday but Edin should start and is great value at that price,

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      2. Bubz
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Iv been toying with Dzeko or Lambert. Lambert definitely the safer choice. But i think Dzeko will start and with the form he is in and city's fixtures, he will score lots of goals. As for my optimism, it may be bacuse I've been drinking 😀

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        1. Tactical Nous
          13 years, 2 months ago

          yeah good point but i think lambert is good value as well + aguero will be back soon don't see dzeko being good long term and i'd like to save transfers as something will go tits up in my team! haha well good on ya, bit of dutch courage to pick lukaku as captain i suspect!

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  28. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
    13 years, 2 months ago

    The quality of players you get from choosing a cheap 5mil midfielder over a 4.5mil one isn't worth the extra .5 in my humble opinion...so I'd rather gamble on a flair 4.5 until we can clearly see who this seasons "Sterling" is.

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    1. Reedy
      13 years, 2 months ago

      I have to disagree there. Kim, Huddlestone, Tonev, Dorrans and Campana all look much better prospects than any 4.5m mid. On paper, at least.

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      1. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
        13 years, 2 months ago

        On paper yes...but I think thats where it stops

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        1. Reedy
          13 years, 2 months ago

          They won't all come off...be interesting to see which do. I can't see much at 4.5m right now though.

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  29. Pete Campbell
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Wisdom of the mob:

    A) Coleman, Walcott & JRod

    or

    B) Clyne, Mirralas & Soldado

    ??

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    1. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
      13 years, 2 months ago

      B...just slightly

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    2. ccc
      13 years, 2 months ago

      flip a coin, but I'd go B, but just

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    3. the cromulent one
      13 years, 2 months ago

      I'd say B. But Clyne is a doubt for this week at least.

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    4. Tactical Nous
      13 years, 2 months ago

      i'll stick my neck out and say A, walcott could be essential this season

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  30. The Gravless Sheik of Dream…
    13 years, 2 months ago

    This should be my final team

    Mignolet Marshall
    Zabaleta Koscielny A.Cole Turner Chester
    Coutinho Hazard Miralles Snodgrass R Morrison
    Giroud Benteke Sturridge

    0.5m in bank

    Any upgrades I should do

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    1. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
      13 years, 2 months ago

      People might crucify me...but I dont like Snodgrass...I'd actually pick Zaha over him...just me though

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    2. Sz21
      13 years, 2 months ago

      see ive just gone wally and dzeko over coutinho and giroud.. but honestly Im not sure which is better..
      it might make more sense for u since uve got sturridge too

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    3. FridayNightFail
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Personally I think you're spending too much on defense. I'd go with Zabaleta over Kos and get a cheapo defender to replace Kos, and try to upgrade Mirallas if you can. I think everybody needs Walcott. He's like cowbell...

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      1. The Gravless Sheik of Dream…
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Have a feeling Dezko wont start the first game thus not willing to take up the risk.

        I have Walcott at the start (but worried about the injury report)

        I am actually thinking of changing Kos to Reid and change Giroud to Saldado

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        1. FridayNightFail
          13 years, 2 months ago

          What's that injury report about? Didn't he score in the friendly despite being rated doubtful?

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    4. the cromulent one
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Nice team. A bit too heavy on defence for my liking, but that is more personal preference than anything.
      I'm not convinced about Benteke, but I can see the logic in it.
      why not swap Marshall to a 4.0? Would leave more wiggle room for upgrades or bandwagon-jumping next week.

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      1. FridayNightFail
        13 years, 2 months ago

        I think it's more than personal preference, it makes more sense to spend money on players who are more likely to return points.

        Marshall is a bit of a safety thing though. If Mignolet gets injured (it's a big IF) or is playing Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, well, it's nice to have a backup or avoid spending a transfer on a GK...

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      2. The Gravless Sheik of Dream…
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Not sure if I want to go Mignolet all the way this season (pool seems more attacking then def under rodgers)

        Headache ~~~

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