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

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  1. Beef Pot Pie
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    I am looking for the player Ben Broadhurst with the team "The Flying Bananas" Team value is 100.6M with an active WC. Curious to see and hear exactly why someone would use their WC to jump on a band of bandwagons.

    http://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/60/history/

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    1. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Improve team value now to give advantage later, I was at 105 10 weeks in last year

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      1. Beef Pot Pie
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        And you used your WC week 1 to do that? I'm not trying to be critical at all, just like to see different strategies.

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      2. The Suspended One
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Not me, I just get it

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        1. Beef Pot Pie
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 4 months ago

          I see, I can understand over a period of gameweeks maybe using a FT or taking a -4pt hit every now and then to "play the market" but a WC after GW1 seems strange. Guess i will have to wait till the end of May to see how it played out......:P

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    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      It's easy to get every riser once GW1 is locked in. 0.1 are useless though. Selling value is more important.

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  2. DelPuich
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    ridiculous how kagawa barely plays on united. 10x better than any other midfielder on thier team

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    1. Exilizer
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah, being a close follower of the Bundesliga, I rated him very highly. Can't believe how his talent is being wasted there right now. You just have to give him the game time and he will come through.

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    2. berbatron
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      You would only play him CAM, and Wellbeck/Rooney both did very well there last game.

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      1. berbatron
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        But I agree with the general point that he is a talented player and should be used more at united.

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    3. TG32
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      It's such a waste of talent. If I were him, I would consider my future, especially when a 39yr old is getting into the team. Apparently, for Japanese footballers, it's a dream come true to play for Man Utd.

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  3. TG32
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Anybody know if Clyne will play vs Sunderland?

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  4. Viper
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    A. Silva & Dzeko

    OR

    B. Ben Arfa & Soldado

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    1. TG32
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      A- In saying this, Dzeko may not start, even though Pelligrini admires him but City have great fixtures coming up

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  5. Colonel Klink
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Consensus was that I'm at the very least too hasty (possibly an idiot) for taking a 12 point hit for this team. However, I'm seeing some WC teams with the same names, give or take one or two. To me, 12 points is less painful than a WC used too early.

    Guess it depends how many points equals a WC.

    GW2:
    Boruc (Mignolet)
    Coleman Zabaleta Shaw (Reid, Chester)
    Hazard Walcott Mirallas Snodgrass (Kim)
    Soldado Giroud Sturridge

    I substituted:

    Kos to Coleman
    Ivan to Zabaleta
    Olsson to Shaw
    Lukaku to Sturridge

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

      No going back now.

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      1. Colonel Klink
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Very true.

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    2. EL TANO
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      I did
      terry to coleman
      morrison to barkley
      ward to shaw
      lukaku to lambert

      -12

      It's a slight punt that one of those or a combo will not reap at least 12 points
      I'm a cash monkey though, I like to splash out at xmas to get whoever I want with my 111 mil

      your wc is not for gw2

      keep it for double gwks and preferably for March dgwks after the free wc

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  6. Tabone
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Coutinho or Walcott

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    1. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Coutinho is on a NTI of -1 person today...bizarre...

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      1. Tabone
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        his actually +5.3

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  7. The Suspended One
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    How does the first wildcard work, could you save it until week 30 for instance?

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    1. The Shadow
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Yes. You can save t for any week you like.

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

      Yes one time use but you get an extra one just for January

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    3. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Could save it for GW38. Anytime during the season. The Jan WC must be used in Jan or lose it.

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    4. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Play it when you like...about 40% of the best players play it in the first 1-3 GW's...and about 40% use it for a DGW further on in the season...

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

        Wakey why was Hazard you last sub most bizarre thing I've seen here

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        1. Dr Dream
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 4 months ago

          He wasn't...AND THAT'S NOT EVEN MY TEAM !!!!!!...Mark/scouts, if you're there....why has somebody changed my team on my profile ?

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

            You have to update it you are using last years code

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            1. Dr Dream
              • 13 Years
              12 years, 4 months ago

              done....

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  8. A.
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    So Nolan to rise means I have to make the decision now

    De Bruyne to Nolan for a hit yay or nay?

    If not then I'll probably do De Bruyne to HBA next week for free I guess, and play Kim vs City

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    1. Canadian Football
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      yay...

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  9. DropPointsNotBombs
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Start Boruc or Mignolet this weekend?

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    1. TG32
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Boruc, can see Benteke scoring at home

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    2. Canadian Football
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Im starting Harper and if he doesnt play Mig will be subbed

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  10. David silva
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    I need money to go Lukaku to Soldado, how should I get that?
    Hazard to Lampard then next week Lukaku to Soldado
    Or
    Ivanovich to Zabaleta this week then next week use WC go Zabaleta to Shaw then Lukaku to Soldado??

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  11. Viper
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Lukaku upto 95% to drop. Looks like i'm going to have to get rid tonight.

    A. Silva & Dzeko

    OR

    B. Ben Arfa & Soldado

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    1. David silva
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Go nolan and Soldado. City have great fixtures but Dzeko may not even get game time

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  12. Deulo10
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    A. Ivanovic --> Zaba (or someone else) (no hit)
    B. Lukaku --> Dzeko/Lambert
    C. Ivan + Lukaku --> Zaba + Dzeko/Lambert (-4)

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    1. EL TANO
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      c

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  13. Exilizer
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Right guys, logging off, until tomorrow.
    Was a pleasure and don't loose too much sleep over the game!

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  14. Atwood
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Just to confirm, transfers made now will still get price rises at 3am? So I CAN jump on the Zaba bandwagon?

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Yes.

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  15. CunkOnFPL
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Hey guys,

    What time are the prices changes?

    LUKAKU will drop tonight?

    What will you do first?

    A. Manonne > Boruc (other keeper Bunn, so no keeper)

    B. Manonne n Lukaku > Boruc n Soldado/Lambert/Sturridge for -4

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    1. EL TANO
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      b

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    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      3am

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  16. keotes
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    HBA or Nolan?

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    1. Shakshuka
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Nolan the more secure option, HBa for flair... That said I got both and I'd prob pick Nolan first

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    2. Viper
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Literally am sat here trying to decide the same thing. I have somehow never owned Nolan. Ben Arfa is a flair pick but is injury prone.

      Nolan's double rise could shade it though..

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  17. Atwood
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Repost - transfers made now will still rise in price at 3am right?

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    1. A.
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      2 am last night

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      1. The Shadow
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        2:45 last night.

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    2. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      yep

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    3. Namtab Nomolos
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Yes, you pay the going rate when you hit confirm.

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      1. Atwood
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks (all)

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    4. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      like if you bring in a player who is set to rise...you still make profit

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  18. Release The Ox
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Would anyone have the link to the goalkeeper rotation spread sheet??

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    1. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Mig.... Mig.... Mig... etc

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    2. Shakshuka
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      http://public.tableausoftware.com/views/SeasonTickerRotationFinderAnalysis/GW1-19Two-wayRotationFinderAnalysis

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

    Wakey, incase you didn't see my replied post you haven't updated your profile you've kept last years link

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  20. Atwood
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Last question I swear. Should I transfer out Lampard or Hazard? A lot of people in my mini league have Hazard (I'm near top of said league) if that makes any difference at all.

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    1. Shakshuka
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Woudnt worry about that others are doing this early.. Seems like Lamps got a lot going for him, set pieces, less competition, Mourinho seem to have a lot of faith and hes obv a lot cheaper.

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      1. Atwood
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Got it, cheers

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    2. 4vets
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      It should make no difference at all, go for who you think will score the most. Ignore *everything* else.

      As for who you sell, it depends on who you've got in mind.

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      1. Pinatta
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        so much words for 'do whatever the hell you think is best'

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        1. 4vets
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 4 months ago

          I did not say that.

          I said "As for who you sell, it depends on who you've got in mind." That entails who he's got in his team already etc. etc. etc.

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      2. Atwood
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks for the advice

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  21. RoyaleBlue
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Best 7.5 or under mid ? Other than Nolan and mirallas as I already have the pair

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    1. Deulo10
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      mmm maybe Ben Arfa..or Snodgrass?

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    2. Pinatta
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Tony V

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    3. Shakshuka
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Soon enough it will be Nani!

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  22. Mighty
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    God damn! Fell asleep last night and missed the price change and can't do Lukaku and Ivan out for Soldado and Dawson.

    Lukaku and Ivan out for Soldado and Shaw? Talk to me...

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    1. Beef Pot Pie
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Talking to you, and nodding while i do it

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    2. Woy of the Wovers
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Keep Ivan. High price defenders may be the best long term bet.

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      1. Mighty
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        I think ultimately I will, but I think I will use my wildcard during the International break, so I need a short term fix, especially now Lukaku dropped 0.1 and ruled out a straight swap for Dzeko. And I didn't like the look of the options in midfield when considering swapping Hazard out.

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  23. Back to Back Ballacks
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Is FISO telling me the truth at the moment?

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    1. Woy of the Wovers
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      It's predictive so will not lie. Only fail to predict through inadequate calibration.

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    2. 4vets
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      No-one tells you the truth.

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      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Liar

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        1. 4vets
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 4 months ago

          Untrue

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          1. Acquafresca
            • 14 Years
            12 years, 4 months ago

            Blasphemy

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            1. Back to Back Ballacks
              • 15 Years
              12 years, 4 months ago

              Ballacks

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      2. Back to Back Ballacks
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Unlikely, I heard different from a man who knows a fella who said it was true....

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    3. Rafabio
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      I hope so. I'd like a cheeky rise on Mingolet tonight

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  24. Woy of the Wovers
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    How much do you think i will regret my hit?

    Hazard and lucky Luke out.
    Soldado and Barkley in.

    Soldado is current captain choice.

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    1. Beef Pot Pie
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Regret and despair are only for those who see the end beyond all doubt. We can not.

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      1. Woy of the Wovers
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Not what I had in mind.

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  25. Viper
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Is this madness for an 8 pointer?

    Ivanovic, Hazard & Lukaku -> Zabaleta, Nolan & Soldado

    I wouldn't have even considered this before but would like to catch a few rises etc. I used to be ok at this game but I feel a bit lost this season for some reason 😯

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    1. Pinatta
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      8 pointers are never madness, they just make the game more fun. I like 8 pointers a lot.

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      1. Viper
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        How does this 8 pointer look?

        Hazard, Lukaku & Anelka -> Nolan, Dzeko & Lambert?

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        1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 4 months ago

          dzeko is a risk for an 8pt hit, how long term pick is he?

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          1. Viper
            • 15 Years
            12 years, 4 months ago

            To be honest, I play the game week by week so not sure how long he would be in for.

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        2. Shakshuka
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 4 months ago

          I like the original one better, but I might be biased

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          1. Viper
            • 15 Years
            12 years, 4 months ago

            Cheers!

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    2. Shakshuka
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Al solid, sound moves.. Allthough 8 points do feel like a lot 🙂

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  26. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    We stupid wildcarders are loving all the points hits going on... 😉

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    1. Back to Back Ballacks
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      You did not?

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      1. Back to Back Ballacks
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        😯
        Just checked and you tell the truth, mental, ABSOLUTELY MENTAL

        Just when you finally had my respect, and then you go and spoil it all by saying something stupid like "I'll Wildcard" 🙂

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        1. The Bandit
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 4 months ago

          Are you Nancy or Frank? 😀

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          1. Back to Back Ballacks
            • 15 Years
            12 years, 4 months ago

            Whatever u like baby, it's the 90's 😉

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    2. Viper
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Its only gameweek 2 and my team looks a mess. I still don't think i'd be willing to wildcard in the very first week though..

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

      you allready pushed the WC button? 😆

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    4. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Hoorah

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    5. Cymro
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Trying to make yourself feel better for what, 9 or 12 weeks of analysing the squads. OK

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      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Keep posting.. You will make one that makes sense eventually..

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      2. 4vets
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Link you team please.

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        1. 4vets
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 4 months ago

          Jesus! *your 😳

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        2. Cymro
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 4 months ago

          I thought I did? How do I link it?

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          1. 4vets
            • 15 Years
            12 years, 4 months ago

            Stick your hw history in your profile... if you look at it, it should be obvious.

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            1. 4vets
              • 15 Years
              12 years, 4 months ago

              *gw

              I give up!

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    6. 4vets
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      At least I have point to hit upon 🙂

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      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        I'd have taken the hit too if I had any 😀

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        1. 4vets
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 4 months ago

          It so very tricky... setting up for the season now we know a wee bit more. I've gambled but that's what it's all about!

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  27. 7dbeckham23
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    K.toure or Collins this week?

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    1. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Collins for sure... Would you back Newc to score ahead of Villa?

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      1. 7dbeckham23
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        haha good point

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  28. RoysCallerAnne
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    mmm

    Lemming meringue pie

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    1. 4vets
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      WC!

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    2. Beef Pot Pie
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Everytime I see a new WC team, my WC button skrinks. Maybe I am stubborn. I think there should be a "Used WC in GW1" League so i could track them all up through January whe we get our 2nd WC.

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

      Don't knock it.

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  29. Muniains Tears
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Silva+kim/lukaku or Lambert+hazard for gw2?

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  30. Viper
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    How does this look for an 8 pointer? (Only took one of these once last season!!)

    Hazard, Lukaku & Anelka -> Nolan, Dzeko & Lambert?

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      As I said 8pt hits are usually for people you consider keeping long term. Dzeko isn't really a long term pick, or is he?

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      1. Viper
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Well he won't start week in week out so I will lose patience. I'm looking at him for the next 3 weeks.

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    2. TheSteel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Which one have you already done? If it Nolan do only Anelka to Lambert if u cant. Not worth -8 for Lukaku to a risky Dzeko.

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      1. TheSteel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        *if you can

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      2. Viper
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        I haven't done any yet!

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