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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. Pedram
    13 years, 1 month ago

    How likely is Lukaku's chance to score against City ?

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    1. Willis.
      13 years, 1 month ago

      I think he will score 1.

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    2. Epic Fail
      13 years, 1 month ago

      0.2733

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    3. OShaughnessy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Lukaku- Anytime Goalscorer: 12/5

      http://www.boylesports.com/Betting/Football/England/Premier_League/Matches?navigationid=23.1,42.1,341.1,748.1&time=002231

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    4. BeachBadger
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Unlikely, but a better chance than most strikers I would say. Playing for a good team, City not playing well and he's fairly fixture proof. But it's tough to score away to City.

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  2. Acquafresca
    13 years, 1 month ago

    Any NFL fans?

    Buffalo Bills or Cleveland Browns to win tonight?

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    1. Heels_Over_Head
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Bills

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    2. stumanchuu
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Flip a coin, but I would say Browns as they are at home...

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    3. Perchinho
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Browns, short weeks tend to favour home teams.

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    4. OShaughnessy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Take the Browns money line.

      The Bills rely heavily on their running game but, each of their RB's are currently banged up.
      (Aka. took knocks last week)

      The Browns are excellent against the run. They give up a league best 2.9yds per attempt.

      Finally, Thursday night games are typically terrible due to the 'short' week / lack of prep time so you should think the home team has a slight advantage.

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    5. Sergeant Slaughter
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Browns. Easypeasy.

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  3. Big Col
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    13 years, 1 month ago

    Which is the better combo

    A) Terry, Vidic, Dawson, B Turner, Faye

    B) Terry, Dawson, Davies, Clyne, Faye

    C) same as B except Mertesacker instead of Davies

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    1. Venom Snake
      13 years, 1 month ago

      B

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    2. Viper
      13 years, 1 month ago

      A.

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  4. mww769
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    13 years, 1 month ago

    Rafael to start this weekend? Or is he still being eased back from injury?

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    1. Heels_Over_Head
      13 years, 1 month ago

      unknowable

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  5. Avon Barksdale
    13 years, 1 month ago

    Just had a moment there thinking how about this site in the beginning, and the juggernaut of information it's turned into now. Amazing journey, wouldn't be able to steer my side through a season without it and all the forum chatter, loving the hot topics side bar aswell. Quality stuff. Cheers lads!

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    1. Epic Fail
      13 years, 1 month ago

      You're welcome.

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    2. Willis.
      13 years, 1 month ago

      We're men. We don't talk about this stuff. Could you please leave?

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      1. isacki: full casual
        13 years, 1 month ago

        Speak for yourself 😯

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  6. Wirtzle Gummidge
    13 years, 1 month ago

    Bench Kos or Clyne?

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    1. Big Col
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Bench Kos and go with home home fixture

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    2. Pedram
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Kos is card magnet, WBA will score.

      I'd start Clyne.

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      1. Wirtzle Gummidge
        13 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers!

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    3. OShaughnessy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      13 years, 1 month ago

      @Hyndman I promise to bring you that Pink Elephant.

      http://media.liveauctiongroup.net/i/5869/8712420_2.jpg?v=8CC2CEA2FB6B5F0

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      1. Wirtzle Gummidge
        13 years, 1 month ago

        I made you a wooden pickle in return.

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  7. Perchinho
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    13 years, 1 month ago

    Just used my FT to do RVP -> Suarez

    Mignolet, Harper
    Collins, Koscielny, onte, Turner, Ferdinand
    Michu, Brady, Redmond, Hernández, Ramsey
    Suárez, Giroud, Sturridge

    So I have no more FTs and 6.1 in the bank... what should I do?

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    1. Venom Snake
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Your midfield is in all sorts

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      1. Perchinho
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        13 years, 1 month ago

        Yep! I may as well keep a hold of Hernandez now though, he's been back in training for a week and Swansea have awesome fixtures after the international break.
        I'm probably gunna have to take a 4 point hit to get rid of Brady, I can afford anyone but can't have Ozil (too many Arsenal players) 🙁

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    2. Heels_Over_Head
      13 years, 1 month ago

      it is okay to have money in the bank until you know what you want to do

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  8. Amateur Pundit Zan
    13 years, 1 month ago

    Which will score more points

    A) Walker (WHM, avl) + Mirallas (HUL), or
    B) Michu (Sot, SUN) + Shaw (mun)

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    1. Epic Fail
      13 years, 1 month ago

      A

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    2. FortunesAlwaysHiding
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      13 years, 1 month ago

      A by some distance. Southampton don't conceed much and Man United are Man United.

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  9. Venom Snake
    13 years, 1 month ago

    Repost, need some more opinions

    Koscielny to Davies/Chico for free before be drops, or save and have 2 FT next week??

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    1. Pedram
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Save

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    2. Heels_Over_Head
      13 years, 1 month ago

      2 FT

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    3. Venom Snake
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Cheers fellas

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  10. Ógie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    13 years, 1 month ago

    lmfao the football fantacy overall leader is after making the national news

    http://thescore.thejournal.ie/mark-burke-fantasy-football-team-top-overall-1112652-Oct2013/

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    1. Viper
      13 years, 1 month ago

      I wouldn't call it national news. That's a website that looks at the lighter side of sport 😉

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  11. Viper
    13 years, 1 month ago

    Bottom of page syndrome again.

    Which option looks better?

    A. Keep Brady. Have 2 transfers for the intl' break. Play Whittingham vs NEW & che.

    B. Brady -> Barkley FT. Bench Barkley this week. Play vs. Hull and reverse the transfer when Brady is cheaper & value made on Barkley

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    1. Kostja
      13 years, 1 month ago

      A and it should be an easy call

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      1. Kostja
        13 years, 1 month ago

        Actually depends how much risk you wanna take. Brady in for walue this week is not a bad idea

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    2. Big Col
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      13 years, 1 month ago

      A. Whittingham could do well versus Newcastle. Any view on my question above?

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      1. Viper
        13 years, 1 month ago

        Whittingham will be starting either way but i'll be beching him vs. Chelsea if I get Barkley.

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  12. Kostja
    13 years, 1 month ago

    Baines or Turner this week guys?

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    1. Acquafresca
      13 years, 1 month ago

      😐 Cmon Kostja... I expected more.

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      1. Kostja
        13 years, 1 month ago

        Well City away and a defensively strong Cardiff vs probably the worst team at the moment. I dont think it is that easy. I could bench Arnautovic too

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        1. BeachBadger
          13 years, 1 month ago

          Newcastle aren't the worst team at the moment attacking wise. They put two past Everton the last day. I'd fancy Remy to bag another against Cardiff.

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    2. Pinatta
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Is this a serieus question?

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    3. Jafalad
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Baines. Should at least get a couple against that Citeh defence....and keeper.

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      1. Acquafresca
        13 years, 1 month ago

        Hart out. He'll have to tuck one by the MIGHTY PANTIMILLON!

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    4. Viper
      13 years, 1 month ago

      If you have Baines you have to play him every game imo..

      I'm benching Coleman for Turner though!

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      1. Pedram
        13 years, 1 month ago

        Remember the rule, never bench never captain.

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    5. Epic Fail
      13 years, 1 month ago

      lol

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    6. Kostja
      13 years, 1 month ago

      yeah yeah 😀 maybe Arnautovic bench. Just feels wrong benching Turner

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    7. Heydudes13
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Turner.

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  13. Mojo Rojo
    13 years, 1 month ago

    GW8 onwards...
    A) Zabaleta & HBA > Terry & Silva
    or
    B) Vidic & HBA > Terry & Walcott (if fit)

    *Got Giroud

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    1. Big Col
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      13 years, 1 month ago

      B really fancy Walcott to do well when he returns

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    2. Venom Snake
      13 years, 1 month ago

      If he's fit then yeah B for sure

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    3. BeachBadger
      13 years, 1 month ago

      I'd consider ditching Zab and HBA for Terry and Walcott.

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  14. Plymouth
    13 years, 1 month ago

    Pick one:

    Walker
    Enrique
    Vertonghen
    Evra

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    1. Kostja
      13 years, 1 month ago

      I like Dawson or Vidic instead :). But if you insist on that lot than Walker or Enrique

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    2. Heels_Over_Head
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Walker

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    3. Venom Snake
      13 years, 1 month ago

      My heart says Enrique but my head says walker..
      .. I have both lol

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    4. Plymouth
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Thanks, Im looking for the one with the biggest possibility to get offensive returns. Currently Enrique is the only one with offensive return (Assist against Villa).

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      1. Venom Snake
        13 years, 1 month ago

        Enrique is definitely more likely for attacking returns IMO, especially since he's been playing on the wing, but in saying that walker is also very attacking from his position. I think tottenham defence and fixtures push me towards him

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      2. Pinatta
        13 years, 1 month ago

        That says absolutely nothing for the future.

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        1. Plymouth
          13 years, 1 month ago

          Of course, but as mentioned by Merseysidered, he´s almost playing left winger

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    5. Danny x-factor
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Enrique

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    6. Baby Cuties
      13 years, 1 month ago

      walker got an assist tonight. hopefully the first of many

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  15. Jagermeister
    13 years, 1 month ago

    What's the most Likely CS this GW?

    Southampton (Fonte) at home to Swansea
    Arsenal (Jenk) away to WBA
    Man City (Zaba) at home to Everton

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    1. Danny x-factor
      13 years, 1 month ago

      No idea. Probably Fonte.

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      1. Jagermeister
        13 years, 1 month ago

        Jenk/Zab have Assist potential which is swaying me.

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    2. Plymouth
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Def not Fonte, Jenk risk if Sagna fit. Would say City to bounce back, Everton without Barry too.

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      1. Jagermeister
        13 years, 1 month ago

        Sagna out for 2Wks apparently.

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    3. Venom Snake
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Ill say zab. I actually think city are specials to keep a clean sheet this week. But I have Barkley so I hope he scores and assists at least 2!

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  16. Viper
    13 years, 1 month ago

    How does this side look for the weekend? I'm probably going to save the transfer.

    Migs
    Vidic Turner Walker (Coleman)
    Whittingham Ozil Ramsey Eriksen
    Giroud Suarez (c) Rooney

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    1. Plymouth
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Looks great

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      1. Viper
        13 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers!

        Trying to decide whether to go Brady -> Barlkley or not. Even though I would bench Barkley this week.

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        1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
          13 years, 1 month ago

          I would do that next week

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    2. Venom Snake
      13 years, 1 month ago

      That's a great team, who is 5th def and mid??

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      1. Viper
        13 years, 1 month ago

        Brady & Chester 🙁

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        1. Venom Snake
          13 years, 1 month ago

          Still good picks once both are fit again, which shouldn't be too far off with this int'l break helping out

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    3. Big Col
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Yep, looks a good balanced team

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      1. Viper
        13 years, 1 month ago

        1.5m in the bank. Eriksen -> Michu next week depending on Eriksen's performance!

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        1. Big Col
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          13 years, 1 month ago

          Think Michu's a great pick, already got him myself been thinking about bringing Erikson in, apart from Michu fixtures is there any other reason why your looking to lose Erikson?

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          1. Viper
            13 years, 1 month ago

            Not really to be honest. It's more about gaining Michu.

            He does seem a tad 'assisting the assister' type so far though.

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            1. Big Col
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              13 years, 1 month ago

              Thought you might say that, 'assisting the assister' is why I am leaning towards Paulinho, but thanks for the view.

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  17. Jagermeister
    13 years, 1 month ago

    Soldado gets one more week.

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    1. Venom Snake
      13 years, 1 month ago

      I've said that every week for the last 4

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    2. Baby Cuties
      13 years, 1 month ago

      thinking of (C)ing him. no idea why. just a hunch. probably shouldnt then!

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  18. osceola31909
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    13 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone playing Barkley this week? I was going to bench him, but I am beginning to have second thoughts. My other option is Ben Arfa, and I have no confidence in him right now.

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    1. Sess!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Give HBA one more chance.

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  19. Brutus619
    13 years, 1 month ago

    Isacki! I still need to read that arsenal blog post you shared. the really long one, Do you mind spoiling me and telling me whether their excuse about building the stadium seems true in relation to their stinginess?

    The pile of textbooks I deal with each week have put me off reading for leisure for now 🙁

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  20. Vamos Los Celeste
    13 years, 1 month ago

    A) start with shelvey ( saints away) B) start with delph ( hull away) C) -4 hit to replace ferdinand with a liverpool defender ( crystal palace home) your thoughts pleae ???

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    1. Big Col
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      13 years, 1 month ago

      A, wouldn't take a hit for a defender unless it's a long term injury or a long term investment

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      1. Vamos Los Celeste
        13 years, 1 month ago

        thx lardy ! but i hv now 2 doubtful defenders ( rio n shaw ) :/

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  21. hugothedog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    13 years, 1 month ago

    Here's a punt which I'm pondering for the next couple of weekends:

    Andros Townsend

    pros:
    -cheap as chips
    -great fixtures
    -shoots more than anyone
    -more nailed on than you would think (hopefully)
    -moral on high after being picked for the England squad.

    cons:
    -hasn't scored yet
    -only assisted with a dive in the first gameweek and swore to never do it again.
    -already have Erikson in my team (personal con)
    -Lamela looming over
    -Paulinho and Sigurdsson more fancied (could be a pro as well?)

    So, too crazy?

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    1. Baby Cuties
      13 years, 1 month ago

      far too punty

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      1. hugothedog
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        13 years, 1 month ago

        what does that even mean?

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        1. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
          13 years, 1 month ago

          is that tobias funke?

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          1. hugothedog
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            13 years, 1 month ago

            most certainly is, my dear GOB

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        2. Baby Cuties
          13 years, 1 month ago

          there's a punt and then there's a wild stab, which never works out

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  22. Baby Cuties
    13 years, 1 month ago

    eek, just realised how awful im doing.

    290pts overall and well into the 1million.

    only one way up

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    1. Optimus.
      13 years, 1 month ago

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

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      1. Epic Fail
        13 years, 1 month ago

        Tune.

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      2. Baby Cuties
        13 years, 1 month ago

        nice one

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  23. Bareth Garry
    13 years, 1 month ago

    Who to play this week:

    Coleman (mci) or Burner (NEW)

    and

    Barkley (mci) or Whittingham (NEW)?

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    1. Heydudes13
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Well Whittingham is ridiculously obvious...

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      1. Bareth Garry
        13 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah, I'm on him and Burner atm

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        1. Big Col
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          13 years, 1 month ago

          Would agree with that!

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          1. Baby Cuties
            13 years, 1 month ago

            id be pretty scared of benching coleman ever. martinez loves killing the giants

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            1. Bareth Garry
              13 years, 1 month ago

              Can't see a CS though

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    2. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
      13 years, 1 month ago

      i'd go coleman and barkley. form over fixtures

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    3. OptimusBlack
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Burner & Whiti

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  24. ThorntonReed
    13 years, 1 month ago

    1FT, what should be my priority?
    A) Brady -> Barkley
    B) Noble -> Barkley (and keep Brady benched until he returns)
    C) Collins -> Williams or other 4.9 defender (only have 3 defenders getting starts right now)

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    1. Heels_Over_Head
      13 years, 1 month ago

      B

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      1. ThorntonReed
        13 years, 1 month ago

        ...is what I'm thinking too, cheers. Then I can get any Swansea defender next week.

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        1. Heels_Over_Head
          13 years, 1 month ago

          only get Swansea defender if Williams is healthy again

          doesn't need to be Williams you get, but they won't be as tough at back without Williams (Evs posted this more eloquently earlier, would link if there were was an easy way to search and find it)

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          1. ThorntonReed
            13 years, 1 month ago

            Sounds like he'll be fine after the break, and fixtures look too good to ignore. Is Ben Davies a better bet, do you think?

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    2. osceola31909
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      13 years, 1 month ago

      B. I will probably keep Brady. I was going to keep him benched for two matches anyway. Everton and Tottenham away.

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      1. ThorntonReed
        13 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks. I think it's the right option provided I don't get any more injuries - can only field 11 at the moment.

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  25. cruzex
    13 years, 1 month ago

    Yanga-Mbiwa OUT

    Dawson IN

    Done!!

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    1. Crouch Potato!
      13 years, 1 month ago

      That should pay off.

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  26. Acquafresca
    13 years, 1 month ago

    NFL Fans...

    Bills or Browns tonight??

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      13 years, 1 month ago

      No idea. What number in the streak now?

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      1. Acquafresca
        13 years, 1 month ago

        Only 1 🙁 Resets after each month. Longest streak holder wins 50k.

        I lost because ManU suck..

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        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          13 years, 1 month ago

          I see, is there a leaderboard?

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    2. Willis.
      13 years, 1 month ago

      A repost on the same page. Have you no shame?

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  27. hnmfm
    13 years, 1 month ago

    The Olive Garden waitress asks me to say "when", then begins to freshly grate cheese on my salad, I never say when, room fills with Parmesan, no one survives

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    1. Heels_Over_Head
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Yes. This is the way. If they insist on not putting the cheese on the table, I say they deserve the rotator cuff injury grating it for me.

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    2. Crouch Potato!
      13 years, 1 month ago

      I camembert it when that happens!

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      1. Billy Gilmore
        13 years, 1 month ago

        Brilliant! 😆

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  28. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    13 years, 1 month ago

    Morning all. 🙂

    How was the Scoutcast out of 10? Will have a listen after work.

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    1. Heels_Over_Head
      13 years, 1 month ago

      8

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    2. hnmfm
      13 years, 1 month ago

      strong 7 to a light 8

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    3. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
      13 years, 1 month ago

      first one i listened to so don't have any frame of reference. it was just two blokes chatting about their teams, bandwagons, the leagues and fixtures.

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    4. Jafalad
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Of the 44 seconds I heard, I'd have to say 1. Seemed to be all about GranV's knee op.

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  29. Pigvig
    13 years, 1 month ago

    Who to play - Ferdinand or Barkley?

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    1. Heels_Over_Head
      13 years, 1 month ago

      well, I'd try Ferdinand, but Moyes may decide otherwise for you

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    2. OptimusBlack
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Ferdinand will not play

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  30. chrisjdgrady
    13 years, 1 month ago

    Alright guys drop Lampard, Brady, or Collins?

    Mig Boruc
    Walker sagna Collins Coleman Chester
    Ozil lamps Barfa Barkley Brady
    Roo gir stur

    1.1 in bank

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    1. Jafalad
      13 years, 1 month ago

      This is the problem with owning Lampard-you never know when he's likely to get rot'd. I personally wouldn't have him as it's a lottery.

      Lamps->Ramsay (if you think the form will continue-I suspect not) or Whitts.

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