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The ScoutCast – Episode 110 – Cosmo

22 August 2013 3644 comments
Mark Mark
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He’s well travelled. He’s multi-lingual. He’s just 19 points behind me. Despite my best start to a Fantasy Football season in living memory, Granville is right on my tail. In this latest episode of the ScoutCast, Granville takes delight in taunting me by wrapping his tongue around every “Pochettino” with ease, leaving me to struggle like Paul Merson with a mouth ulcer.

In between the mispronunciations, myself and the “cosmopolitan Manc” get heated about Robin Van Persie, rinse through the Gameweek 1 bandwagons, preview the weekend’s action and welcome the flying start made by this season’s ScoutCast team. It’s breathless stuff, squeezed into a low fat 40 minutes.

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  1. Del Monte
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Since when has Silva been a good captaincy choice?

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    1. Tiote on Peyote
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Since everyone got excited because he scored a goal last week. He's never been a captaincy choice.

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    2. The Machine
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Since people started considering him

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    3. The Shadow
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Who says he is?

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    4. Arsenal Deli
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Since he scored a header against a goalkeeper on the floor

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    5. nevins84
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      they will whip cardiff , he's nailed on and i need to unload DGW'r so im going all out..

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  2. nevins84
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone confident clyne will start?

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    1. Arsenal Deli
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Think he will, but will rotate with Chambers through the season

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  3. Hailzter
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Hazard --> Silva OR Cole --> Zabaleta? Already have Dzeko in my team.

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    1. Cymro
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      I think cole to zab now, couse zab will raise tonight.

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    2. Exilizer
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Catch the prise rise.

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  4. The Machine
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Captaining Soldado. Bound to end in tears. Team finalized.

    Boruc

    Zabaleta Toure Coleman

    Mirallas Coutinho Hazard Walcott

    Soldado(c) Sturridge Benteke

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    1. Chu Young Ping Pong
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Go for Mirallas, like me.

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      1. The Machine
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        No, thanks.....

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        1. Chu Young Ping Pong
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          Your loss.....

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          1. Trendsetters
            • 13 Years
            12 years, 3 months ago

            im thinking of (c) mirallas too but a little worried that he was taken off after 70 mins last week

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    2. Bubz
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      I have a similar team. Very tough choice. I'm between Wally and Soldado. Since everyone is captaining Soldado, I might just take a punt on Wally

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    3. tw
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      why soldado and not walcott or sturridge or benteke? 😉

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      1. The Machine
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        The other 3 play on Saturday 😉

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        1. tw
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          sturridge the only one that didn't play midweek 😕

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      2. Declan-
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Im just happy I have all those and Mirallas so I'll feel better when I pick the wrong one to captain 🙂

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      3. Exilizer
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        12 years, 3 months ago

        Soldado has the added benefit of being at home.

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    4. Flint Edgewood
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      What's your rationale for Soldado over Sturridge? Toss up?

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      1. The Machine
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        12 years, 3 months ago

        Soldado playing on Sunday was the clincher 😉

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      2. Exilizer
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Soldado at home.

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    5. Acquafresca
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      Why would it end in tears? He's in form.

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      1. The Machine
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        12 years, 3 months ago

        I'm not sure. Tottenham played a dreadful team yesterday. Not convinced with their mid either. Looked woeful against CPY

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    6. The Bandit
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      That's a good team.. you are in a great position if it didn't cost anything

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      1. The Machine
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        -4

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    7. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Why not Benteke?

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  5. Demelbrush
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    So, is Cole > zab worth a hit? Already did Lukaku > giroud.

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    1. Arsenal Deli
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Yep. Zab has a high chance of getting at least 6 which would even you out if Cole got 2. I would do it

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    2. Cymro
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      I did Lukaku + Ivan for Dzeko + Zab for a -4. I'm happy with it. It's Ivan vs Unites + blank, for zab and his great fix

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      1. Demelbrush
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        I've done it...fek!

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        1. Cymro
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          Well its kinda the same thing. You got rid of a Chels defender for Zab for -4. I think it's worth it over the next 2 weeks

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    3. Willis.
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      No...

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  6. Rafabio
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    "Your comment has been marked for review. It'll be published shortly." 😯

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    1. Sánchez
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Sweary words

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      1. Rafabio
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Ahhh.

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    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Filter isn't a fan. Sometimes it still gets through.

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    3. The Machine
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Your in deep deep trouble mate...... 😯

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    4. Namtab Nomolos
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      Scunthorpe fan?

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  7. Arsenal USA FC
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Best 5.0 mid

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    1. Arsenal Deli
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Redmond / Koren / Brady but I would just go Barkley

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      1. Cymro
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        BArkley will not play every week. He just wont. Osman will be back soon. He could be a class player in a few year though

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        1. Arsenal Deli
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          I know that but nothing else to go on really. Barkley will start v West Brom, price could rise again

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    2. Demelbrush
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      kim or brady.

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    3. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Garett Barry surely spells the end of Berkleys breakout, right??

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    4. Brutus619
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      WHITTINGHAM (and I own Kim :/ )

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

    has anyone seen JK today?

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    1. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Nope 😕

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  9. Eddie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    I need a little help please before I go to sleep.

    2.5 in bank

    Zab in Brayford, or
    Dzeko for Anelka?

    Really wanted Zab, but feel Anelka is forcing my hand.

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    1. Atwood
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      I'm in the same boat (own Anelka but not Zab) and I'm thinking of going for Zabaleta.

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      1. Atwood
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        I should add, I'm considering doing two tranfers though, to afford Zab. Neither of which is Anelka leaving. Bit weird I know.

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    2. Arsenal Deli
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Dzeko. Unfortunate you can't get Zab

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      1. Eddie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Poop, thats what I thought. Trouble is Zab is probably rock solid for season and price will keep rising with city's fixtures and injuries. Dzeko is such an unkown. Could go on fire or slump off the bench for 1o mins per game.

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    3. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQPLo8hECWg

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    4. Demelbrush
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      dzeko. Striker - more upside.

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    5. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Anelka won't drop, who would you play if you bench him?

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      1. Eddie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Collins. Thats the thing, he'll probably drop Saturday and there are no real alternatives to replace him with for that price. So if I go for Zab now I'll still be stuck with a 5.4 Anelka come the weekend.

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        1. The Suspended One
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          There's Chamakh if you want to stay budget. I'd hold Anelka given the price freeze due to status change. He's not retiring anyway...

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  10. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Who is the best 5.5m midfielder for gameweek 3?

    Specifically looking for wba or Swansea...

    Dyer (he'll be fit again by then), Dorrans? A N other?

    Basically need the people who play on 1 sept to get an extra game for September manager of the month at work . (wba Swansea Liverpool Tottenham man utd and arsenal)

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    1. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      How about Danny rose? Anybody considered him at 5.0m?he got a goal tonight and looked alright vs crystal?

      Is he nailed on?

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      1. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Or rosicky or Ramsey...

        Apologies for spam! Didn't realise how many players were in the 5/5.5 bracket!

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    2. Brutus619
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      WHITTINGHAM

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  11. Arsenal Deli
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Time to go to bed me thinks. Don't lose any sleep on those transfer decisions

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  12. DelPuich
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    big brother is a good show. not the crappy british version

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    1. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      They made a show by Orwell?

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      1. Namtab Nomolos
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        After Keith Harris died he went solo

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        1. Namtab Nomolos
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          No, wait. I'm thinking of Emu 🙂

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    2. Acquafresca
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      agreed.

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    3. The Machine
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      I agree with with the final part

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  13. Defcons are for Kinnear
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Good Evening everyone, sorry for lack of posts, too much traffic so just reading nowadays.
    Two questions
    1) will Silva rise tonight? he is on 92% (totalfpl) and 87% (fiso).
    2) is he worth -4 points to save 0.1m over hazard?

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    1. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      A) no
      B) no

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      1. Defcons are for Kinnear
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        please explain answer B. I need convincing

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        1. Acquafresca
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          What do you mean "to save 0.1"

          Silva won't rise and Haz won't fall... I'm not convinced Silva will outscore Haz.

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          1. Defcons are for Kinnear
            • 12 Years
            12 years, 3 months ago

            If Silva doesn't rise tonight he will tomorrow so basically before the next gameweek. If you have used 1ft is he worth getting for -4 at 9m instead of 9.1m so that future transfers aren't hindered

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        2. diz
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          I think SIlva will be a top scorer in the next few weeks

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  14. Evans
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Best replacement for lukaku but not Dzeko ? For a hit as well ? 3 mil to spend

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    1. Woy of the Wovers
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Soldado.

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  15. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Am I right in thinking that although the price changes activate in a couple of hours, they are based on a cut off point at midnight so no changes after that are factored?

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      3am, all transfers used.

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      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Proof?

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        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          Players short go over in the 3 hours.

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    2. tw
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      what makes you think that?

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      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        I read it somewhere last year..

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  16. DelPuich
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    anyone know if shaw is rising in price tonight? cheers

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      He's not.

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    2. Cymro
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      You can check yourself

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  17. Viper
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Any idea on which one of these looks the best?

    A. Hazard & Lukaku -> Silva & Dzeko (4 pointer)

    B. Hazard & Lukaku -> Ben Arfa & Soldado (4 pointer)

    C. Hazard & Lukaku -> Silva & Lambert (4 pointer)

    D. Lukaku -> Dzeko/Lambert (no hit)

    Also have Anelka so my squad is a bit of a mess. Now willing to wildcard this early though..

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    1. Tabone
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      a

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      1. Baby Cuties
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        agree. if youre taking a risk with a -4, you may as well stick that risk on likely high-scoring games with City

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    2. The Shadow
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      I did D for Lambert (already had Dzeko though).

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  18. RoyaleBlue
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    What you think about this WC team ?

    Mig Boruc

    Coleman Reid Toure Shaw Whitaker

    Silva Toure Nolan Barkley Mirallas

    Aguero Benteke Soldado

    What you think ?

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    1. Viper
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      I'd personally prefer to downgrade Yaya Toure to Ben Arfa & upgrade Reid to Zabaleta..

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      1. RoyaleBlue
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Definetly will consider it thanks as I'm unsure on triple city

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        1. RoyaleBlue
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          Wait lol

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          1. Tabone
            • 12 Years
            12 years, 3 months ago

            triple city wouldnt be a bad thing! but ye i would also prefer having zabaleta over toure

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  19. Atwood
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Is triple City a bit too extreme?

    Already own Silva and I'm thinking of doing Koscielny & Hazard > Zabaleta & Navas.

    I have to downgrade Hazard to afford Zabaleta. Doesn't have to be Navas, but just considered it.

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    1. Viper
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      It isn't too extreme giving the fixtures. Navas's lack of goals is a worry though for that price. I'd go for a city striker rather than a second midfielder..

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      1. Atwood
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        My attack -is- looking a bit thin now with the Anelka news. I was thinking of going 4-4-2 this week. To be honest I don't have to go triple City, as I can afford anyone up to 9.5 after dropping Hazard.

        For what it's worth here's my team;

        Mignolet
        Koscielny - Ivanovic - Coleman
        Silva - Walcott - Lampard - Hazard
        Giroud - Soldado - Anelka

        Subs - Davis - Kim - Clyne - Garrido

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        1. Viper
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          Any love for Coutinho? I would definitely go for him over a second City midfielder. Looks like a really strong team you have there!

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          1. Atwood
            • 15 Years
            12 years, 3 months ago

            Coutinho and Mirallas are two I keep thinking of. Didn't see Coutinho last week, was he lively?

            And thanks, I was a lot happier with the team before the Kos/Anelka news though!

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    2. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      doing 2 mids is extreme. I think you should decide between Silva and Navas.

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      1. Atwood
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Probably gonna keep Silva out of the two. The three light blue shirts with 'Cardiff' underneath just seemed tempting!

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    3. Tabone
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      i dont think navas should be considered... i think zab, silva and dzeko/aguero is the best option out of man city players

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  20. Acquafresca
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Mignolet price rise watch:

    FISO: 98%
    TFPL: 92.1%

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      All depends on the 65K. Won't make it if correct.

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  21. Grande Djokatore
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Lennon,Piennar or Mirallas ?

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    1. Viper
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Mirallas. Really expect him to do well this season and was unlucky not to score last time out..

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  22. Corrigan
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Mata at Utd would be almost straight into my team

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    1. Cymro
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      That will never happen!

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    2. Viper
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Is your train of thought..

      'Willain to Chelsea & then Mata to United in exchange for Rooney'?

      Something or someone has to give in the attacking midfield department at chelsea if they do land Willian

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      1. Corrigan
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        yes

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      2. Canadian Football
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        only if Rooney goes the other way it will happen imo

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    3. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      It would be the best thing for both teams and players..

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  23. meltedman
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Who's the most nailed on defender at 4.0m? Can't really see past Chester at the moment although I'd prefer one of the Palace, for fixtures.

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    1. Tiki-Taka
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Ward is nailed on for Palace

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    2. Viper
      • 15 Years
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      Palace RB Ward looks nailed on and actually had a decent game vs. Spurs, tries to get forward a bit too..

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    3. Baby Cuties
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      ward from palace is nailed as far as i know

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      1. meltedman
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Unanimous! Cheers guys, sounds good. I was stuck on Gabbidon for Palace but it really didn't sit well. Looking to offload Rat before his drop.

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        1. Baby Cuties
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          pleasure, all the best

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    4. Touré De Force
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Moxey, played well against Spurs GW1 also.

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      1. meltedman
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah I watched the game and agree. I remember the commentator saying he was filling in for someone though, can't remember who.

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  24. CABAYE4
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Ivanovic to Zaba? Yay or nay?

    Happy with the rest of my side for this week so would be saving a transfer if I didn't. Ivan's always a goal threat which makes me wary of getting rid but he does have Man U then a blank.

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    1. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
      • 12 Years
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      wait till next week.

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    2. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      I think so. I have Zaba already and am very pleased. He looks like a guaranteed starter just about every week for me

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    3. Brutus619
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      HELL YES. 3 absolutely brilliant defensive fixtures and an already blossoming partnership with Navas vs United & blank & rotation threat once Luiz and Azpi are ready to play.

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      1. CABAYE4
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        12 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers all, gonna hit the button as planned.

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    4. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      I think so as M has already alluded that Az is due a start over him.
      And Zaba is the best attacking defender in the league. imo.

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      1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Where are these quotes from Jose regarding Azpi starting at United?

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        1. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
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          Chelsea official. Posted by Demi.

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    5. Canadian Football
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      just did it myself.

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  25. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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    Move out Ivanovic for a hit? Team at the moment going into GW2 (Bank = £0.5m):

    Mignolet(avl)
    Shaw(SUN) Zabaleta(car) Ivanovic(mun)
    Walcott(ful) Mirallas(WBA) Hazard(mun) Coutinho(avl)
    Soldado(SWA) Dzeko(car) Lambert(SUN)

    subs - Lewis, Chester, MTurner, Morrison

    Play that lot of take the -4 and sell Ivan? I guess Coleman is the obvious candidate to come in although i could start Chester(NOR) this weekend and get Collins in to rotate with Shaw?

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    1. The Shadow
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      You've got the credentials to know not to take a hit that's not necessary, especially for a defender.

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      1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
        • 16 Years
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        Well essentially it's my transfer for next week. The question is will it be worth going for it a week early given my current options?

        How do you see the United - Chelsea game panning out?

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        1. The Shadow
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          A dull, conservative 2-1 affair with Chelsea edging it.

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    2. CABAYE4
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Not convinced its worth a hit unless it's a case of either taking a hit this week or next, if you know what I mean.

      Ivan isn't the worst option, nor is Chester actually.

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      1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Ivan over Chester this week if i keep the squad above?

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        1. CABAYE4
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          It's a tough one.

          I really can't see Chelsea keeping RVP and co out so in CS terms Chester wins for me. But with Ivan's goal threat, I think I'd struggle to bench him.

          If it was me I'd probs play Ivan, mostly coz I'd be more annoyed with myself if I left him on the bench and he scored than if I benched a Hull defender!

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          1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
            • 16 Years
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            I agree. Ivan is firmly in the team at the moment.

            Ta

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    3. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      I got Coleman for him, and will most likely keep him the whole season. So I can see it being beneficial as a long term transfer.

      Who you looking to captain this week SuperDunny?

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      1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah i am quite keen to make that move. However it would be just like Ivan to nod in a goal at OT!

        As for the handband... probably Soldado

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  26. cruzex
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Is Scott Sinclair a good bet a long term?? Is he good player?

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    1. Viper
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      He used to be a good option when at Swansea but that had a lot to do with penalties so its definitely a case of wait and see with him!

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      1. cruzex
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        hummm...tks 🙂

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  27. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    "Ward Prowse played very well at West Brom. He has the technique and the ability to play anywhere in midfield, so we are very happy and pleased with him and hope he continues the trajectory he is on." -Pochetino (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23798142)

    Ward-prowse as 4.5 mid?

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    1. Tiki-Taka
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Don't think he will play most weeks, more a youngster with potential

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      1. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        played 90 at the weekend and with puncheon having left there is less competition.

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  28. berbatron
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Chelsea signing Willian really is just dirty...Absoloutley no need for him at Chelsea they just want to stop Spurs having any chance of being a threat! What do you guys think? Hazard, Shurrle, Moses, Mata, De Byrne, Oscar, Lampard, even Marko Marin.. how the hell does Willian fit in!!!

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    1. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      By moving Moses & Marin out

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      1. berbatron
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Still would think spending 32 mil is OTT for a squad player!

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      2. The Shadow
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Or Mata to United in the Rooney deal.

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        1. The Suspended One
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          I hope so, I like Mata, but Rooney makes us title favorites

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    2. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      I posted the same thing earlier.. They don't need him but have the financial clout to stop others getting him... Whether it's dirty or just fair tactics is debatable

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      1. berbatron
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Surely Spurs is the much better choice for Willian though? Guaranteed game time, but Chelsea will offer him a nice contract I'm sure.

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      2. The Suspended One
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        He wouldn't warm the bench, he would push the kids down the pecking order and maybe Schurrle on the transfer list

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    3. Namtab Nomolos
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Like when Man U signed Tony Coton from Man City, never played him and sold him on for a profit while City were relegated that season?

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      1. The Shadow
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Why would Willian choose a situation where he's not going to play though?

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        1. Namtab Nomolos
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
          + Champion's League possibilities

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        2. The Suspended One
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          Some people like trophies, some people like other teams in London, what are ya gonna do?

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    4. Obi Wan Elokobi
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Marin is out on loan

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    5. CABAYE4
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      He's the plan B for if they don't sign Rooney.

      Rooney would play CAM too imo, not furthest forward, at least some of the time.

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  29. Touré De Force
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    3 x Chelsea starting this week. It seems remiss not to go for it, 2 for 2 and Mourinhio at the helm once more. Plus I splashed out £22m on them, so better to cash them in while I own them. This is what I'm thinking.

    The three are Terry, Ramires, Hazard. Bench options are Joey O'Brien, Kim and Moxey.

    0 transfers left.

    Anyone prefer some of my benched players?

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    1. Exilizer
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Not really no. Would consider taking a -4.

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      1. Touré De Force
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Don't give Chelsea a chance of anything at OT? A clean sheet for instance could yield me 12 points from that trio.

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        1. Exilizer
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          Sorry that's not what I meant. I would just reduce my coverage from 3 to 2 Chelsea to give you another scoring opportunity, Playing Hazard and Ivan myself.
          And I also meant I do fancy all 3 chelsea players over your bench 😉

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          1. Touré De Force
            • 15 Years
            12 years, 3 months ago

            As I thought. Joey O'Brien is tempting ahead of Terry, but I'll give terry he's shot I think. He'll be well up for it.

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  30. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    SVGCR posted on last page a reply he got re Hazard assist... There is a very important line in it which rightly shows there is no difference between a 'normal' and an OG..

    After reviewing this, a goal was scored from the rebound of Hazard's shot, this is deemed an assist and Hazard has been awarded three points. Note that the rebound scored does not necessarily have to be on the same team as the initial shooter.

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    1. Namtab Nomolos
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Glad there is clarification, even if it's just for that particular part of the rule. Also I see the BPS has been changed back on the games and now reflects what it did when the bonus was allocated.

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    2. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      I won't get into the semantics of this but he deserved the assist, the shot was goal-bound anyway.

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      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        It was quite simple really.. the rules clearly stated that it would be an assist if an attacker had followed up but had no info about if it was an OG.. The reply shows there is no difference

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