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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.

  1. MJ6987
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    12 years, 6 months ago

    Saving the Podcast till tomorrow but did Mark take over the Miffed this week?

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    1. Epic Fail
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      12 years, 6 months ago

      No spoilers please.

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      1. MJ6987
        • 15 Years
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        Damn it! 🙂

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        1. Epic Fail
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          Only joking. I'd tell you if I knew. 🙁

          Gonna listen to it shortly.

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    2. Sánchez
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Mj

      Re; Everton fixtures

      City, utd, arsenal, spurs, Liverpool in next 9
      And 2 others away. Thats 7/9 not so good fixtures

      What does you're ticker show?

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      1. MJ6987
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        I think they are fine for the next 6 or 7

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  2. The Bandit
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    Who knew Tiendalli defended as badly as he attacked? 😀 Davies anybody?

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  3. Tatty Bojangles
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    a) Siggy + Amalfitano

    or

    b) Paulinho _ Barkley

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  4. nampyeonchoigo
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    12 years, 6 months ago

    Migs (Boruc)
    Nasty Clyne Dawson (Baines Wilson)
    Ozil (vc) Michu Ramsey Whittingham (Barkley)
    Suarez (c) Lukaku Giroud

    Can I really bench Baines and Barkley? Just dunno who to leave out, maybe Whittingham but I have a feeling he'll do well this week.

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    1. Big Bad Barry
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Never bench Baines!

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

        You're probably right, but then drop......?

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  5. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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    HBA to Shurrle or Ramsey?

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    1. Scottys Army
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      SHIRLEY NOT

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      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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        played on wing cl and had best performance albeit against poor side. Hugged mourinho after one of the goals, seems to be one of mourinho's favourites?

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        1. Scottys Army
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          nah mate stay clear

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          1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
            • 15 Years
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            looks like I am getting ramsey then. Will probably stop scoring if I get him

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    2. the axolotl
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      surely you can't be serious?

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  6. Syd.
    • 16 Years
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    Macheda playing for Doncaster?? Is that the bloke who was playing for United a few seasons ago???

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    1. Holy See
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      12 years, 6 months ago

      Possibly playing for the better team at the mo.

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    2. Granville
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      He's found his level. Never really got his career going.

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      1. Syd.
        • 16 Years
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        TBH he was a bit of a wooden one

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    4. MJ6987
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      One game wonder (Villa was it?)

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  7. tm245
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    12 years, 6 months ago

    How many hits would you take this week to clean this midfield mess up? Already transferred Suarez in for Benteke.

    Boruc
    JEnrique Walker Zabaleta
    Lampard Sess HBA Mirallas (Ravel)
    Suarez Rooney Sturridge
    0.2m

    The difference in class between my fwd/def and midfield is so shocking I am paralyzed with indecision. Thanks.

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

      Lampard to michu and it will be alright I reckon

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      1. tm245
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        12 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks -- completely agree but it's the one move I like that I can't afford without going -8.

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  8. isacki: full casual
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    Did Michu's head fall off from tonight's kick, or is he okay?

    Siggy came through his cameo unscathed?

    Doing Barfa > Siggy tonight probably.

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    1. Epic Fail
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      A bit of his brain came out, but he manned up.

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      1. isacki: full casual
        • 14 Years
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        Just like Rooney, although Rooney didn't really miss his brain.

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    2. Scottys Army
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      good move mate

      post int break

      in

      giroud
      walker

      out

      sturridge
      huth

      good moves mate

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    3. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
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      spirit of butcher

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    4. the axolotl
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      the swansea medical team managed to put his head back on again and he ran around afterwards like an un-decapitated chicken

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

        Thanks all. Resurrections of this nature, combined with his physical appearance, are increasingly convincing me he is Jesus.

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  9. shiffo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Is Dawson nailed on for the next few games or there's a chance Kaboul / Chiriches takes his place?

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    1. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Yes he's nailed on....don't believe the "he's a rotation threat"

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      1. shiffo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        thanks

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  10. GreennRed
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Would you change these sub's ?

    Mignolet
    Burner, Wilson, Baines
    Eriksen, Amalfitano, Oscar, Michu
    Rooney (v), Lukaku, Suarez (c)

    Boruc, Barkley, Mbiwa, Collins

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  11. Perchinho
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    My transfer tonight will probably be RVP & Brady -> Sturridge & ? for a 4 point hit, to get Ozil I'd need to get rid of Arsenal player and that would turn it into an 8 point hit.
    I can afford any midfielder, who should I pick? (thinking about Silva)

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  12. FantaCity
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Just back in. What's the story on Michu's injury tonight - How bad? Is he likely to miss Sunday's game?

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    1. Epic Fail
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      12 years, 6 months ago

      Bad enough for him to play the full 90 without a problem.

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    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      It was just a nasty cut. Changed 6 shirts in the game due to blood covering shirts. Will get staples/stitched and would imagine ok as he continued on after the cut during the game anyway

      Might play with a headband like rooney

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    3. Scottys Army
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      its bad tbh

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

      right'o - Cheers

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  13. waltzingmatildas
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    12 years, 6 months ago

    Evening,
    Reckon I should wc with this team?
    Foster Boruc
    Zab Coleman Burner Yanga Bennett
    Michu Oscar Ramsey Barkley jedinak
    Rvp sturridge giroud

    I think it's only really the defence that I would want to make big changes to.

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    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      no need to wc....-4 tops and youll be sound

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      1. waltzingmatildas
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        12 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers.... Still bottom of my ml and panicking slightly!
        What would you suggest?

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        1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          well you could already put out a decent team this week, maybe look a bit further ahead and who youll likley want and what swaps youll have to make to get there...

          if you have nowt better then you could just upgrae yanga or bennet...... clyne maybe
          or foster to someone cheap to save some cash....

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  14. MJ6987
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    These midweek European games are a pain in terms of rotation worries and injury potential. Is it possible to make a good FPL squad with no teams that are in Europe?

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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      yes but it won't be very good

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      1. MJ6987
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        So, good but not very good?

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        1. tm245
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          Triple 'Pool and you are well on your way...

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  15. Chris_White
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Terry or Walker?

    This is gonna do my head in till the deadline...

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    1. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Full backs are all but dead under the new bonus system.

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

        Walker has got 4, but I get where you're heading. Baines is the exception, of course...

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        1. MJ6987
          • 15 Years
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          True.

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      2. The3rdTurd
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        That's a bit harsh.

        Current bonus points earned:

        FBs - 81
        CBs - 107

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

          +1 CBs still a bit better, I like Terry as he has got a few goals in him from corners

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  16. Silly Sausage
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Parting gift for FIFA fans before I leave

    http://fullist.co.uk/2013/09/youve-nailed-time-fifa/

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    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      😯

      *Moves on to Wild Rover's post*

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    2. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      I'm not a big fan of Fifa. Sepp Blatter is an idiot.

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  17. The Bandit
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    12 years, 6 months ago

    Soap lesbo's..

    Anna Friel or Jenna Louise? 😀

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    1. Scottys Army
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      tough one rover

      2nd one just .....

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

      Friel

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    3. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      friel every time and twice on wednesdays!!

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    4. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Pat Butcher

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      1. Scottys Army
        • 12 Years
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        LMAO

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      2. Epic Fail
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Heather Trott > Pat Butcher

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

        A Butcher who preferred fish 😉

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        1. usagooner
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          Where's Giggs Boson? Surely he'd have an opinion on this...

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

      anna friel, a few years ago anyway.

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      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        AF then with JLC now would be immense..

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        1. Pasqualinho
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          Jamie Lee Curtis or Justin Lee Collins?

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          1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
            • 14 Years
            12 years, 6 months ago

            Curtis, Colins' beard gives me a rash

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

    Predicted Mark's transfer well in advance. 😎

    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2013/09/29/the-knee-jerk-sunday-5/?hc_page=16#hc_comment_5707451

    Is he getting prdictable? 😀

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    1. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Why didn't he just have that to start with???

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

      What are this weeks lottery numbers?

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

        Pick any number except 199 and you'll be in luck. 😉

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    3. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      You bookmarked that post?

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

        Nope. Went back a few pages in my profile and found it.

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  19. DAVE47
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Should I play Ben Turner or Ben Arfa at the weekend??

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    1. No Luck
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Are you being serious? Afri by a country mile! Could be double figures.

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      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        There's a reason you have no luck

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        1. No Luck
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          I do love Ben Afri 😀

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    2. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Arfa to go crazy.

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  20. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
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    12 years, 6 months ago

    Huth Dressed as Lahm - is that you on top of the Sky league? Awesome!

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  21. Will - Fantasy Football Hub
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Any news on rose? Looking at him for the sky game

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  22. jmcclory123
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    For a -8...

    Coleman > Baines

    Soldado > Lukaku

    Colback > Ramsey

    Yay or Nay?

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    1. Will - Fantasy Football Hub
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Nay. Soldado will outscore Lakaku this week

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    2. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      crazy apart from colback

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

      Nah, Soldado could well out score Lukaku, and this doesn't seem the week for Baines.

      Just Ramsey if you can afford

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

    I know many of you dont have RVP, but I do.

    Shall I captain him ahead of Sturridge and Soldado ?? Surely I must?

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    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
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      I would.

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

        +1 If you already gone there than you must take advantage of it

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      2. Sánchez
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Reply fail to WR's question above? 😉

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        1. Epic Fail
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          😀

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

      i have him too and would probably get rid, except i've others to get rid of more urgently. still going sturridge over rvp for captain though i think

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    3. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Yessir

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    4. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Deffo cap him.

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    5. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Sturridge.

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    6. Chris_White
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Yeah

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    7. tm245
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      I am going Rooney over Sturridge and Suarez, so I would say yes.

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  24. DynamoTomato
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Evening all,

    Wondering what everybody thinks of this team? I have 1FT but I am tempted to save it. Thoughts appreciated.

    Boruc
    Vidic Dawson Davies
    Michu Moses YayaToure Barkley
    Rooney Giroud Sturridge (C)

    Myhill Redmond Coleman Chester

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

      very nice

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

      Save it so you have 2 for after the international break

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

      Great thanks for feedback.

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  25. Richd
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Btw my team is proper fecked. Injuries coming out of every hole, rotation rotting my buttocks.

    1.1mill in the bank

    EXPERTS ONLY

    http://gyazo.com/f6942aaa02e5d66b3c0db3b81c369a39.png

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    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      pffff what constitutes an expert......

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      1. Syd.
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        A lucky bugger

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Well, I shan't bother, then ... 😉

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    3. Optimus.
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      I'm no expert but i would do either..

      Brady > Whitingham

      or

      Chester > Dawson

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

        Cheers mate.

        Funny thing is that Brady loses me 0.2 cos I've had him a while, and i'd defo want him back. Ward-Prowse too cheap to swap tho.

        Maybe i'll take the possible money loss on Brady though ..

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        1. MJ6987
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          He's out for 4 weeks. His price will fall.

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    4. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Brady > someone.

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    5. Evs
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Oh dear...

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      1. Evs
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Dawson is decent.

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    6. Scottys Army
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Too much deadwood

      I would retire for the season

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  26. Lateriser 12
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    What do you like more?

    A) Eriksen Vorm Davies
    B) Siggy Vorm Vidic
    C) Siggy Boruc Vidic + cash banked

    Remaining Defence is

    xx 4.0
    xx JT Dawson Clyne Burner

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    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      A or C

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      1. Lateriser 12
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
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        And here i was preffering B.

        Swansea fixtures until Jan are mint (Liv Utd Ars Tot done)

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        1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          your team dude, go with your gut, you usually get things right

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          1. Lateriser 12
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
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            Its mainly down to you guys reasoning well. 🙂

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    2. Optimus.
      • 15 Years
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      c

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    3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      C).

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

        Siggy's stats are good?

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          Amazing! 🙂

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

            encouraging 🙂

            thanks 🙂

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

      Eriksen,Boruc,Vidic?

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

        5.5 for a def if i go Eriksen Vidic.

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      2. tm245
        • 14 Years
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        ^^^ This one.

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    5. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
      • 15 Years
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      Paulinho, Mignolet, Chico

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

        Davies is attacking threat is unreal..

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    6. charlie1X
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      12 years, 6 months ago

      A

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

    Team for the weekend. Good to go?

    Boruc
    Ivan toure burner ( Coleman Chester)
    Michu eriksen ramsay hba
    Giroud strurridge (c) Rooney

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  28. Voodoo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Guys & Girls, would you play Natasic (EVE), Clyne (SWA) or Turner (NEW)? Was on Nasty but now want to go with one of the other guys! I have Boruc in goal.

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    1. Evs
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      I have same choice, with Nasty currently but tempted by Turner as I have Boruc in goals (no doubling with Clyne this week)

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    2. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
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      if youre not goin to play nasty at home, you may as well get rid...

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

        Playing Everton though who look really good

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  29. sceenan
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    I have just transferred out RVP and have 7.1 in the bank.

    Who should I get to play up front.

    1. Berahino

    2. Crouch

    3. Graham

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

      you've been screwed by your transfer broker 😉

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    2. Parm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      None of the above.

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  30. Managing Director of the Un…
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Any updates on Rangel?

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

      ded

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      1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        so hes an angel then .......

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