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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. Test Eagles
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 8 months ago

    Good day fellow Dead Zoners. In anticipation of the upcoming madness on here may I take this time to wish you all the best for your season and may the bandwagons be many an fruitful!

    See you all in the top 20k around GW38!

    Cheerios

    ps ... Torres

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    1. Reedy
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      12 years, 8 months ago

      Ha thanks see you there. Good luck Eagles!

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    2. FridayNightFail
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      Good luck!

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  2. Idiottax
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    Any thoughts on if this no defense/no RVP team is one bridge too far on no defense?

    Mignolet(Harper)
    Amorebieta/Turner (Norwich)/Yoshida (Ward) (Yanga-Mbiwa)
    Mata/Hazard/Silva/Carzola(Schneiderlin)
    Lambert/Benteke/Berbatov

    I swapped out Walcott for Carzola, given the slight knock, which cost me a 5.0 defender.

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    1. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
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      The money you saved in defense doesn't show throughout the rest of the squad...Midfield is stacked yes...but then the front line gets flaccid

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      1. FridayNightFail
        • 13 Years
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        The Berba doesn't get flacid! 😀 How dare you!

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    2. the cromulent one
      • 13 Years
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      I like the choices in defence. Yanga-Mbiwa is a risk, but Newcastle have 3 home fixtures out of 4 starting gw2.
      I'm not convinced, though, about any of your front 3. Could be a massive weakness.

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  3. bmb100
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    12 years, 8 months ago

    Am I mad to go for considering Gunnarsson, Cardiff's joint top scorer last season, over Kim who only scored twice?

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    1. Reedy
      • 15 Years
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      I don't know anything about Gunnarsson so can't comment on that! But I believe Kim was playing in a more withdrawn role last time out. Similar story to Dorrans at Brom...they could both surprise a few people this season!

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      1. bmb100
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        I follow the championship being a Charlton fan and Gunnarsson always seemed a bright spark for Cardiff and with no outstanding triker he was one of the key midfielders to chip in with the odd goal.

        Kim is a good option too but feel his preseason form, and Gunnarsson's has overshadowed his potential.

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        1. Reedy
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 8 months ago

          Thanks for the insight! Like many on here I've just kinda been swept along with the Kim wagon. I love to hear of new differentials so I hope this works out for you!

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          1. bmb100
            • 15 Years
            12 years, 8 months ago

            That was meant to say Gunnarsson's injury which has kept him out of most of preseason, perhaps Kim will be less prominent after his return, or maybe they will both return well.

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            1. Reedy
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              They both come in at 5.0m so it's a nice straight swap. I'll have a think about this, cheers.

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              1. bmb100
                • 15 Years
                12 years, 8 months ago

                Having read the article you posted below though, looks like he's facing direct competition from this new guy Medel, so may not be nailed on initially?

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                1. Reedy
                  • 15 Years
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                  It's amazing I must have missed that...just skimmed it for the info I wanted. Thanks again, I'll reread that.

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                  1. Reedy
                    • 15 Years
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                    Yes I see he's not in the 'probable line-up'. Kim it is!

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    2. Test Eagles
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      Quite possibly a little bit mad, but a fantastic differential nonetheless

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      1. bmb100
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        Glad it's not completely barmy!

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  4. Touré De Force
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    Ok, one last time, what are we thinking?

    DeGea (Harper)

    Kompany Koscielny JO'Brien (Ramage, Brayford)

    Oscar (c) Ramires Touré Walcott (Kim)

    Lukaku Soldado Benteke

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    1. DietCoke
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      Expensive keeper with terrible fixtures?

      Not a fan of that midfield either. Why Yaya when Silva is just 0.5 more? Why Oscar and Ramires if you don't even have Hazard?

      And four attacking DGW players? Unless you're wildcarding, GW3 is going to be a nightmare.

      Just my thoughts.

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      1. Touré De Force
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 8 months ago

        I want him because of his fixtures. H's going to rack up save points, and will probably keep a cleanie or two in those fixtures as well. Plus, I can just start him week in week out and never have a selection headache in that spot.

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        1. zøphar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 8 months ago

          I thought that last year too, started with ddg and Fedirici, rest is history 🙁

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    2. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
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      Good (Eh)
      Good Good Decent (Eh, Eh)
      Goodwouldn'tcaptainhim Goodish Decentish (Eh)
      Good Good Good

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

      Starting 11 score = 9/11
      Grade: 82% B
      Overall score = 9/15
      Grade: 60%

      Average score = 71% C

      teachers notes: Kompany and DeGea are taking up too much of your budget

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      1. Touré De Force
        • 15 Years
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        Kompany expensive at 6.5? If he returns to the form of the season before last, he'll be a snip.

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        1. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
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          Kompany to Zabaleta gives you and extra .5mil

          which can give you:

          Oscar or Toure to Coutinho or Michu or Silva

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  5. Twelve years a slave
    • 15 Years
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    Im hearing Brayford not nailed on , is Ben Turner any more nailed on

    Only answerif you actually know , no guessers

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    1. Reedy
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      This was posted earlier by EVS, I think:

      http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/craig-bellamy-captain-cardiff-city-5721295

      "John will get the nod at left-back in the absence of the suspended Andrew Taylor, part of a new-look defence which will feature Ben Turner and new signing Steven Caulker as the preferred combination in the middle".

      Sounds like good news for Burner owners!

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      1. bmb100
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        So much for the Gunnarsson punt!

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        1. Reedy
          • 15 Years
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          Haha! Don't worry there's still room 😉 I'm terrible for doublin'/triplin' up.

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          1. bmb100
            • 15 Years
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            I was more referring to the article suggesting he's lost his place to Medel!

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            1. Reedy
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              Thanks I've just seen that. Oh well!

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    2. Ryan
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      • 14 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      Neither are nailed on. They have tough fixtures as well so I'd avoid Cardiff altogether.

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    3. Heels_Over_Head
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      Ben Turner seems to be more nailed on from everything I read in the Welsh press. I'm going with John who will start GW1 and then revert to bench in all likelihood because... I read everything I could find out about him.

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      1. Reedy
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        12 years, 8 months ago

        Was it you that posted about Taylor playing possible oop? I think it's the same article above that mentions that too (in fact I'm still tempted to go for Taylor over Turner).

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        1. Heels_Over_Head
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 8 months ago

          Guilty as charged. Taylor tempts as well, but in truth will likely revert to LB with John backing him up for GW2...

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          1. Reedy
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            Thanks 🙂 I'll clutch at anything to try to get an edge!

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    4. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      Turner is banned.

      I think Brayford will start contrary to what certain local rags are speculating but that is opinion.

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      1. Reedy
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        *Taylor is banned (but only for GW1).

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        1. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
          • 13 Years
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          Sorry yes. apologize.

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    5. Scratch
      • 16 Years
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      According to some Welsh article posted Turner is preferred to Brayford. Wait and see what info we get from press conferences tomorrow.

      Personally i'm not sure what to make of it. They signed Brayford and Caulker this summer and paid good money for them too. Mark Hudson was their player of the year last season and played alongside Turner. It's anyone's guess.

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      1. Heels_Over_Head
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 8 months ago

        Negative.

        Turner is holding down the central fort with Caulker.

        Connolly is the one that has snuck ahead of Brayford at RB

        (Geez... never thought I'd be reading so much Welsh news in my life... but they seem to be refreshingly frank)

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  6. Heels_Over_Head
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 8 months ago

    wow... i caught up... 10 pm local time for me... have skimmed all comments & articles from last dead zone when i fell asleep to now for useful information... and only two thoughts stand out

    - Lukaku... don't like owning him but fear not owning him for the DGW because he can be explosive...

    - Podolski is incredibly under-owned... with Arteta out for six weeks, Arsenal needs his 10 assists from last season (never mind the 11 goals)... also, of note, among Cazorla, Walcott, Giroud & himself, he is the clear #2 in points per minute played (averaged 6.66 points per 90 minutes)

    of course, I have to drop Lukaku to make space for Podolski... or wait until GW2... and I fear the Lukaku and don't have a better 3rd Chelsea punt after the obligatory Hazard and defense punts... meh

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    1. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 14 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      Podolski's spot in the side isn't guaranteed. Sometimes Caz plays on the left with Wilshire in the hole

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      1. Ryan
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        • 14 Years
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        But yes I get your point about Arteta, he could be a worthy punt

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  7. Billy Bonney
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 8 months ago

    Do we know what Norwich's defensive lineup will be? I like the value and their early fixtures.

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    1. zøphar
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      Pretty sure m turner is nailed on and he's your cheapest route in. I'm still miffed about Collins injury

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  8. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 8 months ago

    Cleverly as an option for Utd coverage. Good Idea?

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    1. UnitednationsXI
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      Coverage is pointless if he is not nvolved...besides lots of rotation risk.

      I bought dembele last year to get spurs coverage....lets just it didn't end well 🙂

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    2. Kerrazy
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      yeah could chip in few INTENTIONALLY cross goal :p

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    3. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
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      Worst Idea imo

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    4. beric
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      yeah a good idea, like when Amy Winehouse thought 'yeah make it a double'

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      1. Kerrazy
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        😆

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      2. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
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        Bloody Hell :):

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    5. Ryan
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      • 14 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      coverage only applies to players with a high goal involvement. Cleverly is not one of them

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      1. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
        • 13 Years
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        Saw him in a few games last season and very much involved as was the case for England.
        Think he's a solid if unspectacular pick.

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        1. Ryan
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          • 14 Years
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          involved sure, but not when it comes to goals/assists

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    6. Michaelangelo
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      you can get more rewarding players from crappier teams (no offense to crappier teams or cleverley for that matter)

      and I'm a united fan

      I might take a punt on nani, but only after a few games

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      1. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 8 months ago

        Blimey I must be seriously fruiting wrong then.
        If he scores I'm coming looking for you guys!

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  9. UnitednationsXI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 8 months ago

    Could use with some input on this...Planning to bring in rvp around gw3/4...so trying to figure out the ideal team balance

    Gk: boruc/foster...(9.5m)
    Def: (D1=5m) ward chester murner (D5 = 4.5m).....(23m)
    Mid: wally (M2=9m) miralas (M4=6m) koren.....(36.5m)
    Fwds: soldado rvp (F1=7.5m)

    I have indicated the players who I will def have by the time I bring in rvp. I think the biggest debate is to hw much to spend on the 3rd striker

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    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      i like that keeper combo.

      Your 5.0 def should be Toure if Liverpool don't sign another CB.

      9.0 mid could be Silva/Navas/Cout.

      Options for your 7.5 striker can be Remy, Berba and Lambo of course, just monitor their form.

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  10. 808Shadow
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 8 months ago

    Alright I need some advice on the best 4.0 defenders I can get, which already sounds like an oxymoron. Anyway Advice? My other defenders are Ivanovic Tourre and Garrido

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    1. UnitednationsXI
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
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      Garrido isn't guaranteed a spot. Go turner

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    2. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
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      At the moment, I have Turner from Cardiff and Ward

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    3. Kerrazy
      • 13 Years
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      Chester Brayford Ward

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    4. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
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      B Turner, Brayford, Chester

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    5. 808Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      12 years, 8 months ago

      anyone think baker will start?

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  11. davistom
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 8 months ago

    My team.
    Foster
    Koscielny, Toure, Zambaleta
    Mirallas, Hazard, Walcott, Coutinho
    Lukaku, Giroud, Soldado
    Subs: Boruc, Brayford, Chester, Morrison.
    Bank:0.0

    lots of concerns.

    1) whether to bring in Mignolet for foster. And change Toure to a Turner(Norwich) or Toure to Rat and Boruc to 4.0GK.
    2) Local newspaper reported that Brayford wont start this week.
    3) I’m not sure of Morrison. I took him since Thomas is injured but West Ham has lots of CM options, so i dont know whether he’s nailed.
    4) About DGW coverage, should I bring in Terry for Zambaleta.

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    1. UnitednationsXI
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
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      The main thing lacking is chel coverage defensively

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    2. DietCoke
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      Toure is better value for Liverpool defense than Migs.

      Brayford and Morrison not starting shouldn't be an issue, because your team is structured such that you never play them.

      Terry isn't a good option. Will probably only feature in 1 match of the DGW, and thus what's the benefit?

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      1. davistom
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 8 months ago

        attack points from terry.

        Also about Brayford and Morrison, i dont want people in my bench fall in price. So i'm looking for sure starters.

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  12. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
    • 13 Years
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    For those looking for some leagues to join, Code is 234-400 ( I'd like more & more people to join this league).

    My other 2 Leagues-
    234-401(Only For Deadzoners)
    234-402(Only for Indian Posters)

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    1. Kerrazy
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      prizes provided and im in.

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      1. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
        • 13 Years
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        No prizes.
        Will think of it next year if I win any cash leagues this season 😉

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    2. @BigChrisso
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      Cheers have joined the DZ league

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      1. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
        • 13 Years
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        Join the 1st one as well

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        1. 808Shadow
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
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          me too!

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  13. Twelve years a slave
    • 15 Years
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    Im a bit peeved off with the cheap defenders this season , very poor choice

    Currently have

    m turner Toure coleman chester brayford

    Hearing brayford not nailed on now. , do i have to downgrade coleman to 4.5 nd upgrade bryford to 4.5?

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    1. beric
      • 14 Years
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      i've gone for ward instead of brayford

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    2. @BigChrisso
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      how about ward from Palace for 4 mil instead?

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      1. Twelve years a slave
        • 15 Years
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        but palace so rubbish , i quite fancy cardiff to be a bit decent

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        1. TorresMagic™
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          • 16 Years
          12 years, 8 months ago

          Turner could be the one to get.

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        2. beric
          • 14 Years
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          me too, why I wanted Brayford really. What about B.Turner...know anything about him?

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        3. @BigChrisso
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          I agree, but for a first 3 GWs play only - then see who at 4 mil in def is nailed on at Cardiff

          Don't expect to be playing my 4th & 5th defenders in the first 3GW anyway? You?

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        4. The Shadow
          • 14 Years
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          The offset is CP rotates a little better with your other 2 cheap defenders.

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    3. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
      • 14 Years
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      You could get Ward instead of Brayford...or Turner if you prefer Cardiff over Crystal Palace

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      1. Twelve years a slave
        • 15 Years
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        Is turner nailed on for cardiff?

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        1. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
          • 14 Years
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          I believe so...more like stapled on(which is still a valid method of fastening)

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        2. TorresMagic™
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          • 16 Years
          12 years, 8 months ago

          If he gets a start and does well. Problem is Hudson is the captain. Bellamy would be captain if Turner starts.

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    4. Touré De Force
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      Declan John set to start - if he's anyway solid he may hold down his spot.

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    5. DietCoke
      • 12 Years
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      Might be worth it. I honestly don't think Everton will have a good defensive record this season.

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      1. Touré De Force
        • 15 Years
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        This. Wouldn't touch off Baines with a pole, and would only be interested in Coleman were he oop.

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    6. Scratch
      • 16 Years
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      Chester isn't nailed on either, it's a guesswork bandwagon from this forum.

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      1. Scratch
        • 16 Years
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        isn't necessarily* I should've said

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      2. Ryan
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        • 14 Years
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        Yeah I've heard this rumour but he has played the most pre season minutes

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        1. TorresMagic™
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          7 out of 8, didn't play the other.

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          1. Ryan
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            • 14 Years
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            Good enough for me.

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            1. TorresMagic™
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              Agreed.

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    7. Ryan
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      • 14 Years
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      I'd say so yes. Not enough good 4m options.

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    8. Heels_Over_Head
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      Get Burner and be done with it

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    9. Ryan
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      • 14 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      Is Wilson 4.5 another possibility for Stoke's normally reliable defence?

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      1. Heels_Over_Head
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 8 months ago

        One reason not to trust Stoke: Mark Hughes

        The only thing I can say in his favor right now is he MUST succeed somehow or he won't get a top league job again for a long time (unless Newcastle goes hiring again... then anything is possible)

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      2. The Shadow
        • 14 Years
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        I think he's lost his place to Pieters.

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        1. Ryan
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          • 14 Years
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          Cheers, although Wilson can play midfield as well if I remember rightly.

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    10. Clintymints
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      get collins for mturner

      then chester and bturner

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  14. tm245
    • 14 Years
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    Does Mirallas play further forward than Pienaar, or do they pretty equally flank the striker?

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    1. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
      • 14 Years
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      They both flank, but Mirallas likes to do the Walcott timed run so he bombs forward a lot more...and he can dribble

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    2. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
      • 13 Years
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      Both will flank the striker

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    3. tm245
      • 14 Years
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      Hmmm. Thanks, guys. This is a case where the extra 0.5m looks worth it.

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    4. Canadian Football
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
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      Both flank.....Mirallas seemed to have more of a license to roam. When healthy....and of course that was last year!

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  15. Salah’s Sonnet
    • 14 Years
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    Hey guys, is this Walcott knock anything that will keep him from playing GW1 ya reckon?

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    1. Salah’s Sonnet
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      Anyone?

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      1. Heels_Over_Head
        • 12 Years
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        Everyone's waiting for Wenger's press conference tomorrow for clarification

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        1. Salah’s Sonnet
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          Cool, i knew this but just wanted people's opinions, wait for the press conference though, cheers 🙂

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  16. Touré De Force
    • 15 Years
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    Can someone tell me why I have not seen even one RMT with Craig Bellamy in it?!

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    1. DietCoke
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      RMT

      Bellamy
      14 other players

      Cheers.

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      1. Michaelangelo
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 8 months ago

        good base for the team. liking your confidence. 10 out of 10

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    2. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
      • 14 Years
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      If I only had 5.5mil...I'd go with Ramsey and Routledge before Bellamy

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      1. Touré De Force
        • 15 Years
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        I don't suppose any of you watched Ireland v Wales Wednesday evening. He played out of his skin.

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        1. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
          • 14 Years
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          No direspect to Ireland...but its Ireland

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          1. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
            • 14 Years
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            disrespect*

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            1. Touré De Force
              • 15 Years
              12 years, 8 months ago

              None taken. There's plenty of EPL teams Ireland are better than. Ergo, Bellamy is a prospect. Plus he's classed as a midfielder.

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                • 14 Years
                12 years, 8 months ago

                fair enough...could be a good point

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    3. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      You haven't been on at those times.

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  17. stumanchuu
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    • 14 Years
    12 years, 8 months ago

    Hmmmmm please take a look and any advise welcome cheers...week 1

    Min goblet
    Zabaleta tours Coleman
    Hazard C courthino silva moral las
    Bent eke lambert sold ado

    Left the iPad mistakes for fun

    Bench

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  18. lastmanback
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 8 months ago

    Best 4.5m defender - Collins or Turner?

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    1. Heels_Over_Head
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      Turner... either one

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  19. @BigChrisso
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 8 months ago

    Is there a Dead Zone head to Head league?

    Or alternatively does anyone have a head to head league they are keen to invite me in to?

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    1. Birdman Transfer
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      This is relevant to my interests.

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    2. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      I've only setup DZ Classic League this time not H2H 🙁

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      1. @BigChrisso
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 8 months ago

        I have joined the classic league.... cheers

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  20. Nice to Finally Michu
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 8 months ago

    I have three questions and would really appreciate any answers.

    1. Which trio would you rather have?
    A) Cole-Zaba-Altidore
    B)Coleman-Toure-Soldado

    2. Pick two of the three please Coutinho, Michu, Silva.

    3. Pick two, Toure (5) Coleman (5) Rat (5) Celustka (4.5)

    Thanks a lot

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    1. DietCoke
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      1. B, but I'd swap Coleman out for a different 5.0 defender.

      2. Coutinho and Silva

      3. Toure and Rat

      I feel like I am making your team for you...

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    2. Touré De Force
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      1. B) easily
      2. Coutinhio, Silva (although Touré is who I'd pick there - check out his stats v Newcastle, and also recall his initial 5 games last season)
      3. Touré, Rat

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    3. Scratch
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      1.
      A is a waste of a striker slot in Altidore imo
      B I don't understand the Toure bandwagon. He'll start GW 1 but i'd be surprised if he isn't warming the bench by GW3 when you need your whole squad as Agger and Skrtle are back from injury now.

      2. Coutinho, Silva

      3. Coleman and Rat

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    4. Heels_Over_Head
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      1 - B... and I'm on the Jozy bandwagon

      2 - Coutinho Michu (don't feel great about Michu with matchups but don't like Silva's odds with all the other playas)

      3 - Toure (for now) Rat (for matchups)... be ready to move either to Coleman on short notice, but I really don't trust Everton to start well

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  21. Jaswarbrick
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 8 months ago

    Is Maiga nailed on for West Ham?

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    1. Birdman Transfer
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      No. Might be nailed on at St. Etienne though.

      http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2395153/Modibo-Maiga-leave-West-Ham-St-Etienne-loan-Sam-Allardyce-plans-bring-Hugo-Almeida.html

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      1. Jaswarbrick
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 8 months ago

        Maybe I got mixed up with Maiga and Diame haha

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        1. Birdman Transfer
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 8 months ago

          In fairness, until they showed him the door he looked to be a useful cheap forward while Carroll is recovering from injury.

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    2. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      Yes unless West Ham sign a new striker

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  22. @Bryan
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 8 months ago

    As deadline gets closer, i'm becoming more of a dullard. Down to 2 DGW players (Terry&Hazard), from 4 yesterday.

    Means you can cover the top 7 teams with some flexibility, and get RVP in without a hit/WC by GW 3/4, but you're forgoing the upside of the popular riskier options (Lukaku/Benteke/Oscar etc).

    Unlikely to be seeing in the top 10,000 in the 1st GW!! 😀

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    1. DietCoke
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      I'm glad you have come to your senses. Two DGW players is the perfect number, in my opinion.

      And your rank in GW1 is in no way an indicator of how well you'll do for the whole season.

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      1. Ryan
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        • 14 Years
        12 years, 8 months ago

        I absolutely agree with all of this. Its hard enough as it is let-alone having to deal with DGW deadweight.

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        1. beric
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 8 months ago

          Benteke/Hazard/Ivan/Terry/Cole/Cech/Oscar most likely won't be deadweight (exept week 3), Dzeko is likely to be more of a pain than the good DGW options

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          1. Ryan
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            • 14 Years
            12 years, 8 months ago

            Benteke - bad fixtures, inevitable early transfer (but might be ok)
            Hazard - agreed
            Ivan - agreed
            Terry - useful punt for the DGW (will need to sell and you'd only want one defender)
            Cole - Expensive no attacking upside (Ivan is the better pick)
            Cech - Takes up a keeper spot, too expensive
            Oscar - useful punt for the DGW (will need to sell due to rotation)

            Punty players will need to be sold early so are a wasted transfer making them deadweight. You'd better hope their DGW points are well worth it.

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            1. beric
              • 14 Years
              12 years, 8 months ago

              I agree with all you just said. I'm confident in my selection

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    2. beric
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      contrary to dietcoke, 2 is not enough imo, HULL and AVL makes it a pretty special DGW for chelsea, plus any 2 fixtures at once make Benteke a good option

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      1. DietCoke
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 8 months ago

        That is very short term thinking, my friend.

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        1. beric
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 8 months ago

          I don't think so, I'm happy to hold them all for a week, take a -4 week 3 and change 3 men, or just change two for free. with a little cash in the bank it'll be easy to get in Bale/RVP/Bandwagon week three without more than -4, my friend

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      2. Touré De Force
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 8 months ago

        This.

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      3. tm245
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 8 months ago

        I am going six. Three Chelsea was never in doubt, nor was Benteke. I've found the money to make Weimann my cheap attacker, and am going Luna as a cheap defender for rotation.

        Plus, I will get to go shopping with around 35m for the four hottest attackers before gw3. All for the low price of -8.

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        1. @Bryan
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 8 months ago

          That's some roll of the dice! Not sure id fancy planning hits like that, or the lack of flexibility. If i was going with 6, and all in, id WC GW1 and treat it like an entirely separate GW.

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          1. tm245
            • 14 Years
            12 years, 8 months ago

            I hear what you are saying, but I find this site overall to be a bit too risk averse when it comes to hits. Pooling a FT and then making three or four moves at once is a great way to spread your risk and also increase your chance of rewards. Plus, the timing of major changes either gw 3 or 4 makes sense with intl break, transfer window, etc. a hit or two is worth seeing where players are going, addressing injuries, and figuring out bandwagons.

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            1. @Bryan
              • 16 Years
              12 years, 8 months ago

              If you're confident in your plan, go for it, none of us can tell the future.

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  23. Twelve years a slave
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 8 months ago

    The lack of good 4.5s is forcing me to take Boruc out . Clyne one of the few decent 4.5s about , Shaw too .
    Will lose Brayford and get Marshall in

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    1. Scratch
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      Ward & Parr are nailed on @ £4m

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    2. beric
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      i think I'll start with collins

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    3. @Bryan
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      Who you pairing Marshall with?

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      1. Pete Campbell
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        • 14 Years
        12 years, 8 months ago

        Speroni?

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    4. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      What's your team atm Triggerlips?

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    5. Ryan
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      • 14 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      Tuner, Chester, Clyne/Shaw(+GW1), Mbiwa?. I actually think that despite the injuries/doubts these players are still likely to be good picks and regular starters. I'm sure there are others as well.

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      1. @Bryan
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 8 months ago

        Mbiwa worries me, I fancy him to nail down that spot, but starting with him, just a touch too much doubt surrounding him.

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        1. Ryan
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          • 14 Years
          12 years, 8 months ago

          Yep. I'm likely to downgrade Ivan to Mbiwa after the DGW if he starts straight away.

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  24. DelPuich
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 8 months ago

    just remember everyone, LOOK back at it!!! ayyyyyy

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    1. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      ayyyyyyyeee

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  25. Pete Campbell
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 8 months ago

    After calling him essential all Pre-season I am now going without Walcott with a view to bring him in GW2 for Hazard. Hope he only manages 20 minutes this week.

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    1. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      brave sir...but good luck to you...you could be right, no one knows

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    2. Touré De Force
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      He is essential. But there's 38 GWs ahead. I personally believe Negredo and Soldado will be essential as well. I'm only starting with one of them.

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  26. Scratch
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 8 months ago

    Not a RMT just wondering whether to keep Lampard or not

    Krul / Mannone
    Ivanovich, Glen Johnson, Ward, Turner, Coleman
    Lampard, Hazard, Silva, Walcott, Whittingham
    Dzeko, Sturridge, Lambert

    Question is...
    Keep as is or swap Lampard & Johnson -> Snodgrass & Cole + £1m to fiddle with?

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  27. Sz21
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 8 months ago

    Which combo to choose..
    1. Vorm + Chester
    2. Ruddy + Boruc..
    3. Szez/Mig + Harper

    9.5m

    I'm thinking 2 ATM- Good rotations..

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    1. Sz21
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      1. Vorm + Marshall..... sorry..

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      1. Heels_Over_Head
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 8 months ago

        I like Vorm-Boruc... BUT Swansea playing in UEFA is a consideration

        Ruddy-Boruc is interesting... I think Norwich could improve this year... have a lot of respect for the man who *should be* still managing Newcastle

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  28. soulivests9
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 8 months ago

    A. Dzeko & Sturridge

    B. Dzeko & Giroud

    C. Lukaku & Dzeko

    D. Benteke & Dzeko

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    1. beric
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      giroud&sturridge or Benteke&sturridge

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      1. Heels_Over_Head
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 8 months ago

        Podolski & Sturridge if you must

        or answering the above

        Lukaku & Dzeko gw1... then Podolski & Dzeko

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        1. beric
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 8 months ago

          I'd way rather have G than P

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    2. Sz21
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      I have C.. but if cash was no object and depending on your other players I would say A.

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  29. Heels_Over_Head
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 8 months ago

    I think my eyes are twitching from being able to slow down and actually read all the words...

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      Probably the last chance you'll get before the deadline.

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  30. HurriKane
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 8 months ago

    why is BEN TURNER not in the swansea team ??

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    1. Heels_Over_Head
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      because he plays for Cardiff?

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    2. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      Hudson/Caulker. Seems he may have ousted Hudson who is captain.

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    3. HurriKane
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      sorry its ben davies i forget his name :

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      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 16 Years
        12 years, 8 months ago

        http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/team-news/

        He might be there.

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