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The ScoutCast – Episode One Hundred and Twelve – Crutch

3 October 2013 2654 comments
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Back after a five-week break, Granville and I have squeezed in two holidays, two wildcards, an engagement (certainly not to each other), a dose of man flu and a near-on leg amputation. Packed, I tell thee.

The other highlight has been the steady and consistent decline of my Fantasy season, giving my co-host Granville plenty of ammunition. Reclined in his armchair, leg braced like James Stewart, the stricken Mancunian leaves his Rear Window to investigate the brutal murder of my fantasy team.

Once the taunting dies down, we manage to tackle the old regulars: bandwagons are assessed, the weekend is previewed and the ScoutCast team gets some love on its way to outscoring my lineup for a fifth week running. Sigh.

Hobble our way via this link, or cast you ears in our direction via the player below:

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

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  1. Nice to Finally Michu
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    for a four point hit should i get in Michu and Mata for Hazard and Walcott?

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    1. NABIL - FPL otai
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      12 years, 6 months ago

      Get Michu only if he's fit. Mata can wait.

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      1. Nice to Finally Michu
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        is Michu not fit?

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        1. NABIL - FPL otai
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          Head injury against St Gallen. But maybe minor only and may be back this Sunday.

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  2. The Gravless Sheik of Dream…
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    12 years, 6 months ago

    Since Brady is injured,

    Who should I play, Coleman or Barkley?

    or Swap Coleman out for Walker (-4 pt)

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    1. Nice to Finally Michu
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      keep coleman and you Always choose the attacking player

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    2. BeachBadger
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      play barkely

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  3. Leelas legs 11
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    12 years, 6 months ago

    Not sure who to play- B.Turner or Coleman pls?

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    1. ILOVEBAPS
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      12 years, 6 months ago

      I chose Burner.

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    2. Jebus Saves
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      12 years, 6 months ago

      Just moved Coleman to the bench......

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    3. pundit of punts
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      12 years, 6 months ago

      Burner.

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    4. BeachBadger
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      12 years, 6 months ago

      I may be in the minority but I think Newcastle will score against Cardiff and I'd prefer COlemans attacking returns. But then again City might score big against Everton like they did against United.

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  4. NABIL - FPL otai
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    12 years, 6 months ago

    Repost (bottom of last page).

    Play Fonte (SWA) or Faye (AVL)?

    Got Michu but no Boruc.

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    1. ILOVEBAPS
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      12 years, 6 months ago

      Keep an ear out for Michu's fitness but assuming he will start I'd play Faye.

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    2. Heels_Over_Head
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      12 years, 6 months ago

      Fonte if it were straight up

      following the rule to "don't play against yourself", Faye

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    3. pundit of punts
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      Faye.

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    4. NABIL - FPL otai
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      Thanks all of you.

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  5. Guendomeyang
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    12 years, 6 months ago

    how about doubling on Liverpool's defender? Mignolet and J. Enrique. I have a good feeling for J.Enrigue to score high points against C.Palace. He has a very high chance to clean sheet, assist, and score goals since Suarez has come back in squad.

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    1. pundit of punts
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      12 years, 6 months ago

      Talk of Cissokho getting a run.

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      1. Blue Lion
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        12 years, 6 months ago

        Morning.
        My guess is that Cissokho will be mainly utilised as back up... maybe cup games ?

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        1. pundit of punts
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          12 years, 6 months ago

          Dunno. Earlier someone posted about Cissokho getting gametime in PL and that Enrique's place may be under threat.

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      2. Guendomeyang
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        too punt..

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    2. Blue Lion
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      Go ahead.

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      1. Guendomeyang
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        12 years, 6 months ago

        I will. If not him, Terry then.

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  6. isacki: full casual
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    There is a trap I repeatedly fell into last season and even more this season. Not selling an underperforming player because his fixtures were too good. See Coutinho, Mirallas, Barfa. The thing is, it's the goal involvement that matters.

    For example, if the goal involvement is low 20%, does it matter much if the team's predicted goals are, say, 2.2 as opposed to 1.5? That would be 0.7x20% = 0.14 more goals your player is involved in, ie. you'd have to play 7 of those games to get involved in an extra goal.

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    1. ILOVEBAPS
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      I'm just going to nod my head and agree.

      Just act naturally and look like you know what he's talking about :-/

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      1. isacki: full casual
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        Mayne I'm losing myself lol.

        But TL;DR, I'm not really swayed to keep Barfa for Cardiff on the basis of it being a 'good fixture'. Firstly I'm not sure it is, Cardiff seem strong at home. Secondly, it won't improve his odds of scoring much even if it is because he's not involved in enough of the goals anyway.

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        1. Ryan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          • 14 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          Yeah Remy stealing his thunder, but beware of a small amounts of statistical data. HBA isn't in great form himself hence the lower goal involvement.

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        2. Le Kerfuffle
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          12 years, 6 months ago

          ahhhh ok that makes sense now 🙂

          I'm of the same view, Isacki. But while a good fixture is not a good reason in itself, it can grant a stay of execution by making the transfer less of a priority.

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      2. ILOVEBAPS
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        Just kidding with you Isacki. I myself am a believer in Form over fixtures though will take fixtures into account if I am choosing between more than one form player.

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    2. Ryan
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      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      And the team performing. Not much point getting a player from a team thats struggling to score.

      Ultimately you want high goal involvement (30%) coverage from a team that is scoring well. I would even advocate double coverage for teams that are in red hot form and scoring goals for fun.

      I think anything else isn't as useful e.g 20% 2.2 goal average vs 30% 1.5 goal average (nothing in it).

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      1. isacki: full casual
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        12 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah goal involvement is possibly the most important single stat for me, unfortunately it's not so reliable early on in which case I look at who's taking the most shots in box in the team.

        Absolute beasts for involvement that have paid off for me are Benteke and Sturridge who I think were over 40% last season and probably higher so far this season, RVP of course, Wally until he signed his contract, Fellaini, Lukaku, Michu..

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    3. Hubert
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      So, form over fixtures?

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  7. Leelas legs 11
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Burner it is. Appreciate ur replies x

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  8. NABIL - FPL otai
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Ibrahimovic urges Rooney to join PSG.

    http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1572239/zlatan-ibrahimovic-urges-wayne-rooney-join-paris-saint-germain?cc=4716

    "If he did join he would have to get used to the fact that Zlatan scores even better goals than him.."

    This guy, always refer to himself in the third person 😆

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    1. pundit of punts
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      12 years, 6 months ago

      Ibra+Cavani+Rooney would be epic.

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      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Ibra on top, Roo slightly off him, Cavani roaming from the flanks.. Wet dream.

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        1. pundit of punts
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          Won't happen though.

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  9. TokyoRed 東京赤
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Who would you want to win a Spurs v Sawnsea UEFA cup final?

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    1. NABIL - FPL otai
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      12 years, 6 months ago

      You should know my answer.

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      1. TokyoRed 東京赤
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        12 years, 6 months ago

        Haha I think I can guess

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    2. BeachBadger
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Swansea. I like their moxey. Hard to think that only a few seasons ago they were a championship side.

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  10. ILOVEBAPS
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    12 years, 6 months ago

    Off topic, but... I'm heading to Vietnam and then onto Cambodia for a holiday in a few days and wanted to see if you guys had any tips? Hotels? Travel? Sights?
    Going to Hanoi, Sapa, Hue/ Danang/ Hoi An, Ho-Chi-Min city Phnom Penh and Siem Reap.

    Thanks 😉

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    1. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Ankor Wat in Cambodio (Siem Reap) is amazing! don't just see the main temple but make sure you see all the ruined smaller temples around the area, very interesting.

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      1. ILOVEBAPS
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        12 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah it sounds great from all reports and have 5 days there. 😉
        Got a new camera yesterday for the trip! 🙂

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        1. Ryan
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          • 14 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          The Killing Fields is another sobering tourist spot, worth a look.

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          1. ILOVEBAPS
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            12 years, 6 months ago

            That would be chilling I'd imagine. That history is still in the air there. Not many natives over the age of 60 I'm told.

            The film that was made was really harrowing too.

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            1. Ryan
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              Yeah you really notice it in the culture. Still a lot of hurt in that country.

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    2. Le Kerfuffle
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      12 years, 6 months ago

      you should visit the son doong cave in Vietnam! Real jaw-dropping stuff

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      1. ILOVEBAPS
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        12 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks! I'll look it up.
        I don't really trust guidebooks much, would much prefer hearing opinions directly from people who've been fairly recently.

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    3. Buck The Trent
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      12 years, 6 months ago

      Hanoi - nice old city, french quarter etc. Make sure go to halong bay on a junk boat (2d1n, sleep in the boat)
      Hcmc - nothing much
      Siem reap - bayon temple in the angkor wat complex is my fav

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      1. ILOVEBAPS
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        12 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers Contango. There seems to be so many places to see and things to do it is tough to make up your mind from so far away.

        Appreciate it.

        My fantasy team will probably take a steady nose dive for the next month... oh well.

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    4. NATSTER
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      12 years, 6 months ago

      Not any tip, but wish you a great trip. 🙂

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      1. ILOVEBAPS
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        Thank you so much Natster. Nice of you.

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        1. Dangerous Dave
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          12 years, 6 months ago

          Send us a post card.

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  11. FionnMac
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    12 years, 6 months ago

    Not used my transfer yet but this is my squad, with £2.5m in the bank. Thoughts are -
    A) save transfer
    B) Mirallas > someone (oscar, barkley?)
    C) something entirely different!

    Boruc
    Toure Ivanovic Coleman Turner
    Ozil(c?) Ben Arfa Moses
    Giroud Lambert Soldado

    Bench - Mirallas, Kim, Chester

    Cheers

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    1. FionnMac
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      just remembered coleman's away to chelsea, guess that means I should do something and pull him out to be replaced by new guy...

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    2. Setting the Toney
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      12 years, 6 months ago

      C) Either Lambert to Sturridge or Soldado to Suarez for this week impending thrashing of palace

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      1. FionnMac
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        Did think that but surely don't wanna get rid of Soldado for his next 3 fairly soft fixtures?

        Lamberts aren't bad either, but I could only replace with Sturridge if I got him (much prefer Suarez) And getting Sturridge would leave me short of cash to get Suarez in next couple weeks....thoughts?

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  12. Dangerous Dave
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    12 years, 6 months ago

    Could some of you kind chaps give me a brutally honest appraisal of this bunch? I'd be most grateful.

    Mig

    Evra Toure Dawson

    Oz Erik Ramsey Oscar

    Suarez Luk Gru

    RavMo Turner Chester

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    1. ILOVEBAPS
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      12 years, 6 months ago

      Nice team. I see big points ahead for you!

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    2. Ryan
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      Looks great

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    3. Blue Lion
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      12 years, 6 months ago

      Still not convinced on Eriksen.

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      1. Dangerous Dave
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        12 years, 6 months ago

        Me too. West Ham big big game for him. We can see what he's all about.

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    4. Jafooli
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      12 years, 6 months ago

      Turner (nor) or Turner (car)

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      1. Dangerous Dave
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        12 years, 6 months ago

        Burner.

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        1. Jafooli
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          12 years, 6 months ago

          That's fine....great team other than the obvious....Chester & maybe Morrison..

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          1. Dangerous Dave
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            12 years, 6 months ago

            Those boys stay til Jan methinks.

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  13. Acquafresca
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    12 years, 6 months ago

    @Newman.

    Thoughts on Mata?

    If he cements his spot in starting XI regularly he could tear it up once again.

    Also, what are your thoughts of doubling up with Ozil + Walcott when he's back fit?

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    1. Blue Lion
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Mata if he gets nailed on is pretty much as good as Ozil.
      So i would go Mata Walcott.

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    2. The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
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      12 years, 6 months ago

      sorry, had to step away.

      I'm not touching Mata. I will never believe that he will start conistently. Too many players for midfield spots. Not interested.

      Walcott and Ozil......honestly, I think Walcott is gonna score less this year. Everyone thinks he is gonna explode when he gets back, I just dont see it. I think giroud and Ozil are smart bets, rendering Walcott as surplus, in my opinion.

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  14. Twelve years a slave
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    12 years, 6 months ago

    My team rubbish for this week , but still thinking of saving my free.

    Have
    Ben Arfa Collins Chester and Brady

    By saving the free transfer will bee able to spend 4 points next week and change three players at once, with a much better idea of who i want , because at the moment im struggling to know who to replace Ben Arfa and Collins for

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    1. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Good call, just start HBA and bench the other 3.

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    2. Blue Lion
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      12 years, 6 months ago

      B Arfa to Hernandez or Paulinho?

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      1. Twelve years a slave
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        12 years, 6 months ago

        I think i will want Michu , however there no urgent rush , he may even be injured with a Rooney like head wound, and just played a hard game in europe.

        Think the defender i want will be Williams , but that another that cant really be done this week.

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    3. Turtlepower
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      12 years, 6 months ago

      I did HBA to Ramsey@6.2 . Decided I could not ignore him anymore. He is defying previous form and if he maintains just 50% of his output so far, he'll be the top scoring fpl midfielder of the year. Yes big IF there, but little to lose as this budget friendly price. He should continue to score well next few GW and if he trails off later will sell him at a tidy profit. He could even be a captaincy option if his run continues!

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    4. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Wish I had that sort of discipline, but prefer my team being in shape each week, even if it means hits...as plan, I like it.

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  15. pundit of punts
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    12 years, 6 months ago

    Has anyone here come across a team exactly similar to their own team? Would be kind of spooky. 😀

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    1. Twelve years a slave
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      12 years, 6 months ago

      Yeah , but thats because they all copy 😀

      Its about this time that they all realise what a terrible mistake they have all made

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      1. pundit of punts
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        😀

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    2. Blue Lion
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Your team...?

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      1. pundit of punts
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        You a similar team to mine? 😯

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    3. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Me and La Roja 😯

      But different fortunes for both of us, atm 🙁

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    4. Jafooli
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      12 years, 6 months ago

      No one else is surely as stupid as to have the same team as me....

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  16. Blue Lion
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    12 years, 6 months ago

    HbA to Hernandez after I break?

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    1. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Saints have a tough defence, leave it a week I think

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      1. Blue Lion
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Plannimg to so it after International break.

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    2. ILOVEBAPS
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      12 years, 6 months ago

      Yeah why not. Also Sess might come into reckoning at around the same price? I know their fixtures are not great but at that price he could be rotated. Good differential yes?

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      1. Blue Lion
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Ya.. 😀
        He was my back up.

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    3. Jafooli
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      12 years, 6 months ago

      I'm certainly looking to ship HBA at the earliest opportunity, which sadly won't be this week. Probably to Ramsey, if he keeps performing....

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  17. Acquafresca
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    12 years, 6 months ago

    Trigger, thoughts on Eriksen?

    Keeping?

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    1. stumanchuu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      That's what I'm trying to figure out in regards to Tottenham midfield, him or Paulinho....why was Paulinho not even on the bench today too?

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      1. Acquafresca
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Didn't travel. Probably rested. Same with Vertonghen

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        1. stumanchuu
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          I think I might stick with him as he's cheaper than erikson and seems nailed on

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        2. Twelve years a slave
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          Keeping him , but only because i will have others to lose.
          If i had a wildcard now he unlikely to be in it

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    2. Dangerous Dave
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      12 years, 6 months ago

      I'm keeping. West Ham will reveal a lot about his potential. Perfect fixture IMO. He should at least set one up. If he keeps assisting the assister then Ill ship pretty quickly. Possibly to Paulinho.

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  18. nevins84
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    What good mids can i get for 7.8 im dropping Mirallas im thinking Siggy or Paulhino I don't have Ramsey but feel with arsenal players coming back I am probably too late for that party... Any Ideas??

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    1. Setting the Toney
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Yeah you've probably missed the boat on Ramsey but as he has such high ownership you could really fall behind. I do like Paulinho for the price though.

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    2. Jafooli
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      12 years, 6 months ago

      Don't reckon you've missed the boat on Ramsey.... he's still only 6.5m and the games highest scoring mid. Ownership is a factor worth considering also.

      I'd go Siggy first choice if from Spurs..

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  19. Setting the Toney
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    12 years, 6 months ago

    Soldado you better score this week my friend or it's gone-ski for you. I've been too hesitant to trade him out in the last couple of weeks as I know when I do he will go on a scoring-spree because he's just too talented a goalscorer.

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    1. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      He's a difficult one for sure, especially when there is so many options up front at the moment....

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    2. Neddy55
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Don't see it. And your squad has some issues. I'd go Soldado for Roonpig or Suarez.

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      1. Setting the Toney
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah I'm using my WC during the international break but giving my strike-force one more week to produce with good fixtures

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    3. UnderstandablyDistraught
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Success in a different league has not found its way to the Prem. NO goals from open play, has not looked sharp in the box - adjustment period perhaps but how long can you wait with so many other good options availbable?

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    4. Dangerous Dave
      • 12 Years
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      He's not comfortable in the Prem. It just doesn't work out for some players here no matter how talented they are. Homesickness? Culture shock? Doesn't fit into the way the teams set up? Doesn't work well under pressure? It could be any reason. But you've held him too long. If he hasn't scored from open play against Palace, Norwich, Cardiff etc then who will he score against?

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      1. UnderstandablyDistraught
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Would you please stop giving me the finger

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        1. Dangerous Dave
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          Hammer Time!!!!!!!!!

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          1. UnderstandablyDistraught
            • 14 Years
            12 years, 6 months ago

            Throw Down

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      2. Setting the Toney
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        West Ham hopefully. That's is the last chance.

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  20. Jafooli
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    12 years, 6 months ago

    G'day gents, anyone got any knowledge on Morrison & Collins at West Ham? Either first choice these days?

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    1. Setting the Toney
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      Morrison will likely start this weekend but seems Collins has fallen out of favour

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      1. Jafooli
        • 14 Years
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        Yeah that's what I feared Guly.....any idea re Morrison longer term, with return of Downing & Cole, and when that might be?

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  21. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    The mighty has fallen....RVP 13.9m....bargain!!

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    1. Dangerous Dave
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      I'll take two at that price.

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    2. Setting the Toney
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      He'd have to get to 13.5 or less for me to consider him atm

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  22. Dougal McGuire
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Trying to decide if swapping Chester for Walker (or someone else costing no more then 6.2) for -4 is worth it.

    Boruc

    Tore, Coleman, M Tuner, Ward, Chester

    Ramsey, Ozul, Michu, Barkley, (Brady)

    Rooney, Sturridge, Soldado

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    1. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      How about Terry? Apart from the City game, great fixtures over the next six or so....

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      1. UnderstandablyDistraught
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        I took -4 to bring in Terry for Collins. Betting he can boss it over the next six. Already gone up .2 into the bargain

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        1. Jafooli
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          Agreed......I'd get him also if I didn't have other priorities....

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  23. AugustaBlue
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Not a terrible team, but I'm losing the lead in my league.
    Migs
    Coleman, Kos, Zaba (Ward, Chester)
    Brady,Ozil,Michu,Nolan (puncheon)
    Giroud,Sturridge,Rooney

    Should I do:
    1. Brady > Whittingham (FT)
    2. Brady > Moses
    Rooney > Lukaku(-4)
    Bank 2.3m

    Appreciated!

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    1. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      First one........

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      • 14 Years
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      1.

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    3. NeinJa
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      I don't see the point of Rooney->Lukaku especially this week.

      If I were you I might do Brady->Paulinho, considering the fixture

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      1. AugustaBlue
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        The issue is I only have .1m banked. Whittingham is the best I can afford. I figured swapping Ronney to Lukaku could net me the same points and free up 2.4m for next GW.

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  24. Dangerous Dave
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Sone Aluko. What's the deal with him? I've not heard anyone on here mention him once but his price is going up on TotalFPL? Why?

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    1. Peggi
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      must be those damned casuals

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      1. UnderstandablyDistraught
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        so they casually organized it and WE didn't know!!!!!

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      2. Dangerous Dave
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        We are so so much better than those wretched casuals aren't we?

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        1. UnderstandablyDistraught
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          Too Legit To Quit

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          1. Dangerous Dave
            • 12 Years
            12 years, 6 months ago

            THE ADAMS FAMILY!!!!!!!

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  25. Acquafresca
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Is Eriksen > Paulinho too sideways?

    Would fund Nastasic > Terry

    Can afford a mid up to 7.5, any decent options? (Have Barkley + Whitts)

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    1. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      This is for after international break btw..

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    2. Setting the Toney
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Personally wouldn't trade out Eriksen if already had him and yeah too sideways I reckon

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      1. Acquafresca
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        But it's to fund another transfer..

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        1. Setting the Toney
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          Those 2 transfers don't look like they're going to do much to improve your team. Eriksen and Paulinho will both score decent points IMO and Terry is not a huge deal better than Nasty.

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    3. Dangerous Dave
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      I like it. Terry in against Norwich is a clean sheet cert plus goal threat. Erik & Paulinho is 50/50 goal threat vs West Ham so yes good move. No hits?

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      1. Dangerous Dave
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Then I read 2nd post. Ignore.

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

      considering amalfitanao if he does good against arsenal? gives you more funds to upgrade anywhere as well..

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    5. Arvin-ation
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      I would keep Eriksen. He wont let you down, just requires a little bit of patience 😉

      Eriksen VS Paulinho battle, Eriksen IMO

      Why?

      Paulinho might have better stats than Eriksen, as many have pointed out, but I do believe that Eriksen will come good soon, and will more than make up for extra 1.2 m you'd have to fork out to purchase him over Paulinho.

      He orchestrates just about every Spurs attack, and sure he might "assist the assister" from time to time, but I have no doubt that his assist tally will start to rise significantly, and get the occasional goal. As we have seen, he is also more than capable of shooting from distance. He did score 10 goals during the course of the season( 2012/2013 ) for Ajax.

      and just to push you over : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBAacmxYMug

      + He is on all set pieces
      and Stats show that Eriksen's average position is quite far up the pitch. In fact, I believe in one of the last few games , his average position on the pitch was in front of Soldado!

      But , by all means, please do pick Paulinho, might just help my rank a bit

      Well at least that's what I think, and for my sake, let's just hope Eriksen is the better pick!

      Basically, what I posted on the hot topic last night 🙂

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  26. GTS
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Good week ahead?

    Migs
    Coleman-Ivan-Clyne
    Barkley-Ozil-Michu-HBA
    Sturridge-Giroud-Rooney

    Subs: Marshall;Collins-Jedinak-Chester

    next week (hopefully) i'll be getting dawson or getting a HBA replacement..

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    1. Setting the Toney
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Decent week but fixtures not really on side apart from Sturridge

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      1. GTS
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        been playing 46-52 pts since GW2. only upside i could get is that i haven't use my WC yet. would you consider hitting the WC on international break if you have a team like this?

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        1. Setting the Toney
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          No probably not, the team looks fine to me, well done as you haven't used your WC

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  27. nevins84
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    I have just made an impluse transfer...

    Instead of dropping Mirallas for Siggy or someone in that price bracket I changed my 4.4m to Amilfintao(using FT) and benched Mirallas bring him back then I have a feeling Lukaku will supply him assists???

    Good?
    Bad?

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    1. Dangerous Dave
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      I think Amalfitano's time in the sun is over.

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      1. nevins84
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        He was a very good Marseille player I reckon he has earned his spot plus he is cheap with attacking threat I'm thinking future bench fodder with potential ...
        Maybe im clutching at straws

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        1. Dangerous Dave
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          He didn't score many for Marseille no matter how good he was. Bench fodder could be a good idea though. You may make some money on him with band wagoners.

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  28. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Didn't catch the game last night, but heard Michu got a cut and is therefore a doubt for the w/e?

    Surely if it was that bad he would have come off last night? Given they don't play till Sunday surely he'll be back in time?

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    1. UnderstandablyDistraught
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      I think he'll play. If there was any sign of concussion he would not have stayed on that long and that would really be the only issue. Few stitches otherwise

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    2. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      He lost a lot of blood, changed shirts twice, but he's a warrior!

      He'll play imo. No way a wee cut will stop him.

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    3. Dangerous Dave
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Great news. Could do with Michu owners getting stressed.

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    4. nevins84
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Probably a Rooney style headband

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      1. Acquafresca
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        No way. He didn't even let the medics wrap soft bandages around his head! 😆

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    5. Setting the Toney
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      He better play I'll be lucky to field 11 with the outs I'm gonna have!

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      1. Dangerous Dave
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        They don't have a deep squad so he'll play even not at one hundred percent. Thursday cup will affect Swansea not very good IMO.

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  29. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Any hits worthwhile here? I'm not sure there are any mids that warrant a hit to bring in for Nolan this week, which leaves me with the Soldado -> Suarez(c) option for a hit. I think I'd prefer to have Suarez over Sturridge long term, and whilst both is fine for this week (CRY), I think it's too much long term given the other options up front.

    GW7: Soldado -> Suarez(c)
    GW8: Sturridge -> Lukaku
    GW9: Mirallas/Nolan -> Walcott

    Yay, or Nay?

    Boruc
    Baines, Terry, Zabaleta, Toure, Ward
    Michu, Ramsey, Mirallas, Nolan, Ravel
    Soldado, Sturridge, Giroud
    Bank 2.0m

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    1. Dangerous Dave
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Yes. You've got that set up real nice. Sludge just as dangerous as Suarez vs Palace.

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    2. UnderstandablyDistraught
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Thumbs Up

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    3. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Yay. Suarez(c)

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  30. Dangerous Dave
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    I'm staying off the Swansea train. Great team and fixtures and everything but Thursday cup will cause them problems. Too risky. Especially with defenders.

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