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The ScoutCast – Episode 113 – Ravelations

17 October 2013 1405 comments
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We return from the international break to find Granville totally smitten by Ravel Morrison. While that particular bro-mance takes me by surprise, the shock of my co-host agreeing with me twice on one ScoutCast is perhaps even more jarring.

I guess Granville can afford to be generous. With a 41-point gap between us, the Mancunian may still be laid up by an untimely knee-op but he’s sitting comfortably when it comes to our Fantasy rivalry.

In between sonnets dedicated West Ham’s troubled talent and jibes aimed at my struggling season, Granville joins me in rinsing through the current bandwagons, previewing the weekend and discussing topics such as Suarez’s lost bonus points. He also helps with the mispronunciation of Adnan Januzaj’s name on 72 occasions. We’re now praying he slips back into the reserves.

Witness Granville’s fatal attraction via this link or steam the suspect soppiness via the handy player below.

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

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  1. FortunesAlwaysHiding
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    13 years, 16 days ago

    Is Lampard likely to start this weekend?

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    1. Jafooli
      13 years, 16 days ago

      I really hope so. He's still in my team somehow 😮

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      1. BOOM XHAKALACA
        13 years, 16 days ago

        Same here. Everytime I'm about to get rid of him someone else gets injured and good old Lamps has to wait for his turn.

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        1. Jafooli
          13 years, 16 days ago

          I'm sure we'll get our usual point of the chunky one 😀

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    2. Dogba
      13 years, 16 days ago

      I reckon he will, Lamps + Ramires seems to be preferred in the middle, and they offer more in terms of attack than Mikel so makes sense for them to start this match.

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      1. FortunesAlwaysHiding
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        13 years, 16 days ago

        Lovely stuff, cheers.

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      2. Jafooli
        13 years, 16 days ago

        I also reckon he'll start. Save the others for the more important CL game.

        I thinks Lamps legs have gone, so best played at home in easier fixtures. Fingers crossed for a peno 😀

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  2. Valar(Keith)
    13 years, 16 days ago

    I swear Alfonso Cuaron is from the future.. Those long takes in Gravity and Children of Men are unbelievable!

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  3. Jafooli
    13 years, 16 days ago

    Talksport just described Iain Dowie's views 'careful & considered' 😛

    Journalism & punditry has just become one massive circle jerk.

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  4. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    13 years, 16 days ago

    A) Zaba -> Evra
    B) Save transfer

    Boruc
    Baines, Terry, Zaba
    Michu, Ramsey, Mirallas, Ravel
    Suarez, Sturridge, Giroud

    Davis, Nolan, Toure, Ward
    Bank 0.4m

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    1. QPR expects... glory!
      13 years, 16 days ago

      Definitely A

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    2. Jinswick
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      13 years, 16 days ago

      or C) Nolan -> Januzaj (2 week punt if nothing else)

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  5. #Swish41
    13 years, 16 days ago

    All, what do you make of my team:.

    Migs (Boruc)
    Coleman Dawson Collins (Whittaker) (Chester)
    Ozil Ramsey Toure Barkley (Arfa)
    Giroud Sturridge Suarez

    SAS worked for me last week but I dont really like that balance. Is sturridge/Giroud > Lukaku mad? Luk is in beast mode and it also means I can do Arfa > Michu, which is a mega updgrade. Welcome any thoughts

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    1. Krionos
      13 years, 16 days ago

      You need to make a transfer to sort pur the defense imo

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  6. iain_90
    13 years, 16 days ago

    Big question:

    Play Whittingham or Ben Arfa?

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    1. #Swish41
      13 years, 16 days ago

      Arfa probably dropped

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      1. EatsOwls
        13 years, 16 days ago

        He was dropped last game, not sure if it would happen again tbh. He is there 'best' player after all.

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        1. elkunaguero
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          13 years, 16 days ago

          Ballon d'Or contender

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    2. Kevin Twine
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      13 years, 16 days ago

      I'd take the risk on Barfa, probably. Or, perhaps ship him out for a hit.

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  7. Plagued by indecision
    13 years, 16 days ago

    If I don't make a change this week do you think I'll get burned?

    Boruc
    Coleman Toure Wilson
    Ozil Ramsey Morrison Eriksen
    RVP Sturridge Lukaku

    Subs: Foster Barfa Baker Chester

    Players I'm worried about not owning: Michu, Oscar, Rooney, Suarez.

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    1. #Swish41
      13 years, 16 days ago

      Could you do Eriksen > Michu?

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      1. Plagued by indecision
        13 years, 16 days ago

        Nope, not enough in the bank. Think I'll just have to ride it out, not enough flexibility in the squad at present.

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    2. Jinswick
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      13 years, 16 days ago

      Eriksen & Barfa -> Michu & Barkley could be flair move (if you can't afford a straight swap for Michu)

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      1. #Swish41
        13 years, 16 days ago

        Very much like this

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    3. BeachBadger
      13 years, 16 days ago

      Ditch Barfa I reckon

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  8. EatsOwls
    13 years, 16 days ago

    Morning lads.

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  9. Dogba
    13 years, 16 days ago

    Read 'em and weep! How's it looking? 0 FT 1.9M in the bank.

    Mignolet
    Clyne Terry Mertesacker
    Mirallas Özil Michu (vc) Moses
    Sturridge Giroud (c) Lukaku

    Subs: Marshall Kim MTurner Brayford

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    1. EatsOwls
      13 years, 16 days ago

      Who's your defensive sub? Clyne against United away...

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      1. Dogba
        13 years, 16 days ago

        MTurner versus Arsenal away is first sub. SOT are better defensively so, going with them. Not expecting more than 1 or 0 from either though.

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        1. EatsOwls
          13 years, 16 days ago

          hmmm as a United fan, i'd like to think we'd give them a nice hiding...lol

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          1. Dogba
            13 years, 16 days ago

            I think so too, but I also think Southampton will concede less than Norwich.

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    2. Dogba
      13 years, 16 days ago

      I like my defense bar Clyne this GW, still unsure about Moses and Mirallas but had bigger fish to fry and they've got good fixtures yet.

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    3. Jinswick
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      13 years, 16 days ago

      Very good. Clyne the only weakness this week. No hits required.

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  10. #Swish41
    13 years, 16 days ago

    Arfa & Giroud > Lukaku & MIchu

    What do you think lads? Already have Ozil and Ramsey....Giroud not in great form and Arfa likely to stay benched with New winning last time out..

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    1. elkunaguero
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      13 years, 16 days ago

      what makes you say Giroud is not in great form?

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    2. Dogba
      13 years, 16 days ago

      Giroud -is- in great form. He's banging them in, just not in the league. If I were a betting man, I'd say goals in the league will come back. It's nice to get Michu though... you got 2FTs?

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      1. Harry (C)ane
        13 years, 16 days ago

        Arfa to Michu definitely

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      2. #Swish41
        13 years, 16 days ago

        I thought Giroud hadnt scored in 3 weeks (Lukaku has 4 in that time). I could always bin Sturridge (as have suarez, and dont really love doubling up)

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        1. Dogba
          13 years, 16 days ago

          He's scoring, just not in the league. Logic dictates he will score in the league and he's got Norwich and Crystal Palace coming up.

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          1. #Swish41
            13 years, 16 days ago

            True. I think I will do Arfa/Sturridge > Michu/Lukaku on the basis of the wave of opinion. Ideally I would have the funds just to do Arfa > Michu but hey ho.

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            1. Dogba
              13 years, 16 days ago

              Sturridge is in even better form! Why so eager to ditch a red-hot striker?

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        2. Transient Anus
          13 years, 16 days ago

          You are right toneyyeboah. He's scored 1 in his last 5 matches.

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      3. Transient Anus
        13 years, 16 days ago

        Where's he bangin em in at then?

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        1. #Swish41
          13 years, 16 days ago

          Yes, I thought so. He doesn't play for France does he? Can't imagine he's been scoring for them?

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    3. Bubbles
      13 years, 16 days ago

      Get rid of Giroud before Norwich & Palace?!

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      1. #Swish41
        13 years, 16 days ago

        I just felt Ramsey, Giroud and Ozil was overkill. Given the doubt over Ozil, I could just do him to Michu...

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        1. Dogba
          13 years, 16 days ago

          This sounds better than the other transfers you've been suggesting at least.

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  11. Connor Wickham
    13 years, 16 days ago

    Will Gus Poyet have an instant impact at Sunderland or do we expect a comfortable Swansea 3-0 victory?

    To captain michu or giroud?

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  12. BKR
    13 years, 16 days ago

    Thinking of selling Eriksen & Mosses to Oscar & Januzaj (2 FT)

    do you think, its a good move or blindly following gw 7???

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  13. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    13 years, 16 days ago

    No pressing transfer issues this week, so which of these would you go for?

    A) Nolan -> Januzaj
    B) Zabaleta -> Evra
    C) Save transfer

    A) holds the most risk, but with no injuries and a reasonable bench perhaps I can afford a 2 week gamble? Also raises enough cash for Walcott nest week should he recover in time. B) looks a reasonable move given opposing fixtures and no Kompany. C) possibly the safe option.

    Boruc
    Baines, Terry, Zaba
    Michu, Ramsey, Mirallas, Ravel
    Suarez, Sturridge, Giroud

    Davis, Nolan, Toure, Ward
    Bank 0.4m

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    1. Harry (C)ane
      13 years, 16 days ago

      Nolan to Barkley OR save the transfer

      Option A is short term.
      Option B is sideways

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      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        13 years, 16 days ago

        My only issue with that is it would mean triple EVE with no easy route to Lukaku.... still worth it?

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    2. Stykes
      13 years, 16 days ago

      from those, C.

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  14. Harry (C)ane
    13 years, 16 days ago

    Hey guys, need a little help here 🙂

    Bench 2:
    A) Brady(50% chance of playing)
    B) Fonte (Playing Utd)
    C) Dawson (Tottemham's defence...)
    D) Benteke (50% chance of playing)

    Captain:
    A) Suarez
    B) Giroud
    C) Michu

    My team if you need it:

    Mignolet -NEW (A)

    Dawson -AVL (A), Zabaleta -WHU (A), Jagielka -HUL (H), Ivanovic -CAR (H)

    Barkley -HUL(H), Oscar -CAR (H), Michu -SUN (H)

    Benteke -TOT (H), Suárez -NEW (A), Giroud -NOR (H)

    Kelvin Davis -MUN (A), Brady -EVE (A), Fonte -MUN (A), Colback -SWA (A)

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    1. Harry (C)ane
      13 years, 16 days ago

      Anyone can help?

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    2. David Brains - OH NO!
      13 years, 16 days ago

      Bench Brady & Fonte... but the decision might be made for you with injuries

      Captain Suarez for me... but Giroud probably safest option

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  15. BigManBakar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    13 years, 16 days ago

    Got two questions to ask,your help will be appreciated

    A)What do you guys think about Soldado's chances this week?Reckon he'll start?
    B)Who is the best midfielder to own this week?Money no object

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    1. Harry (C)ane
      13 years, 16 days ago

      A) He probably will
      B) Michu

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    2. GreenWindmill
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      13 years, 16 days ago

      A) I think he probably will, I have a gut feeling he's going to get his first big haul this weekend just to further cloud the fpl striker situation.
      B) For one week only? Probably Michu or Oscar.

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      1. BigManBakar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        13 years, 16 days ago

        Yup im looking for someone specifically for this gameweek,someone who might not be a season keeper but has a chance of giving me a huge point haul this week

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        1. GreenWindmill
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          13 years, 16 days ago

          I'd say they're the obvious choices, there are probably some puntier options but I'm a dullard 🙂

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          1. BigManBakar
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            13 years, 16 days ago

            Same here,old fashioned i'd say but nailed on players appeal more to me!!!

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            1. GreenWindmill
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              13 years, 16 days ago

              Yep, probably a product of failed punts in the past - once bitten twice shy!

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    3. Shifty
      13 years, 16 days ago

      A) He probably will start. Defoe was given his chance and he fluffed it
      B) I'd say Michu in terms of players with high ownership scoring big. Fancy Hazard as an under-the-radar pick as well.

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  16. pistol_pete
    13 years, 16 days ago

    Who do I replace Ben Arfa with (~10m available)? Is Michu the logical and sound choice?

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    1. Harry (C)ane
      13 years, 16 days ago

      Michu definitely

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    2. Dogba
      13 years, 16 days ago

      I'd go Michu in a heartbeat. Wally still weeks away.

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    3. GreenWindmill
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      13 years, 16 days ago

      Yep, I'd say so.

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    4. David Brains - OH NO!
      13 years, 16 days ago

      All of the above

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  17. GreenWindmill
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    13 years, 16 days ago

    Right, settling in for the Scoutcast now, I do like Friday mornings 🙂

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    1. Evs
      • Has Moderation Rights
      13 years, 16 days ago

      I think the Boys have started drinking whilst recording this... They're meandering all over the shop 😆 !

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      1. GreenWindmill
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        13 years, 16 days ago

        Oh lovely, a merry scoutcast is a joy for all men 🙂

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        1. Evs
          • Has Moderation Rights
          13 years, 16 days ago

          I'm not saying their squiffy 😆 !

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          1. GreenWindmill
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            13 years, 16 days ago

            Sounds very much like that's what you're saying - this is how rumours start!!

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            1. Evs
              • Has Moderation Rights
              13 years, 16 days ago

              Stop these mindgames 😉

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              1. GreenWindmill
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                13 years, 16 days ago

                I haven't had enough coffee for mindgames 😆

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    2. Dogba
      13 years, 16 days ago

      Just finished it, sitting with headphones @ work 🙂 Great start of the day.

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      1. GreenWindmill
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        13 years, 16 days ago

        Working from home so I can stream it whilst getting on with other things - just have to hope no clients call!

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  18. Leaf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    13 years, 16 days ago

    At last FF back

    Will this do for this week , hoping Rio is fit and selected

    Vorm

    Rio , Coleman , Wilson

    Siggy , Michu , Barkley , Paulinho

    Suarez , RVP (c) , Giroud

    Marshall , Ravel , Ward , Clyne

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    1. Krionos
      13 years, 16 days ago

      Looks ace

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  19. BigManBakar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    13 years, 16 days ago

    Got a few options this week,not too sure which one to opt for!

    A)Get a midfielder for under 10.1 and start either one of Bent/Soldado
    B)Replace bent with a striker for 7.4 or under and start Soldado
    C)Replace soldado with a striker for 10.1 or under and start bent

    The issue is that I cant figure out whether Bent or Soldado will start!Both have enticing fixtures but neither is nailed on

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    1. David Brains - OH NO!
      13 years, 16 days ago

      Soldado + Bent --> Remy + Lukaku

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      1. BigManBakar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        13 years, 16 days ago

        Not one who prefers hits! One free transfer is all i have

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        1. David Brains - OH NO!
          13 years, 16 days ago

          I'd take a hit; you'll get the 4 points back!

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  20. The Gambler.
    13 years, 16 days ago

    Morning lads

    Anyone been following Marc Wilson (Stoke)?

    Thinking of bringing him in on WC as Stoke have 4 nice home games in next 7 but concerned about his sub 1 hour game last GW. Any idea is this was tactical or was he poor?

    Is he playing oop?

    Thanks

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    1. Evs
      • Has Moderation Rights
      13 years, 16 days ago

      Who much is he 4.5m?

      I would rather get Clyne or Burner for that dosh !!!

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      1. Evs
        • Has Moderation Rights
        13 years, 16 days ago

        *how

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      2. Transient Anus
        13 years, 16 days ago

        This. Shaw and Davies aren't much more either.

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    2. David Brains - OH NO!
      13 years, 16 days ago

      Consider Vlaar at £4.4m; Villa have kept a couple of cleanies recently and fixtures look good

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    3. GreenWindmill
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      13 years, 16 days ago

      He's been playing DM I believe, definitely not nailed on, think his substitution was tactical.

      He's only been playing this season because Palacios pulled up in the GW1 warmup - Wilson would have been on the bench otherwise. Palacios is fit now so it's dodgy ground.

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  21. Leaf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    13 years, 16 days ago

    At last FF back

    Will this do for this week ? , hoping Rio is fit and selected

    Vorm

    Rio , Coleman , Wilson

    Siggy , Michu , Barkley , Paulinho

    Suarez , RVP (c) , Giroud

    Marshall , Ravel , Ward , Clyne

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    1. teddy.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      13 years, 16 days ago

      Looks pretty good, Leafy

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  22. EatsOwls
    13 years, 16 days ago

    Advice? The mid got good games so going to give Mirallas one last chance.

    preferably want to change defence.

    1.9 in the bank

    Mignolet
    Dawson - Mertesacker - Coleman
    Eriksen - Mirallas - Michu - Ramsey
    Sturridge - Rooney - Giroud

    Bring in Terry ?

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    1. David Brains - OH NO!
      13 years, 16 days ago

      Dawson to Terry looks good

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  23. The Happy One
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    13 years, 16 days ago

    Can anyone give me a % of how probable these players are to start this week:

    B. Davies
    Brady
    Ozil
    P. Hernandez

    Thanks 😀

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    1. Evs
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      13 years, 16 days ago

      50%
      50%
      90%
      75%

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    2. Tabone
      13 years, 16 days ago

      60
      50
      75... if he does I see him getting subbed off if arsenal are comftorbly infront!
      75

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  24. Kostja
    13 years, 16 days ago

    Everyone who has ever done some drugs will find this hilarious in my opinion. Could be fun for others too.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gi_-PddFCKU

    2 more pieces on this same topic somewhere on youtube too, with Stand up comedy on acid and monster trucks on acid, but this is by far the best IMO

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  25. JFHasselbaink
    13 years, 16 days ago

    So who's captaining who this week? I'm trying to choose from -

    Lukaku
    Giroud
    Michu
    Suarez
    Ozil

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    1. David Brains - OH NO!
      13 years, 16 days ago

      Betting odds say Giroud; people on here say Lukaku; I say Suarez

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      1. Jönny
        13 years, 16 days ago

        If Coloccini is out, I think I might be with you on that...

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        1. Dogba
          13 years, 16 days ago

          As far as I understood both Coloccini and STaylor are out. Coloccini is at least definitely out.

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          1. Jönny
            13 years, 16 days ago

            Williamson and Yanga vs Suarez and Sturridge then? Interesting....

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      2. Dogba
        13 years, 16 days ago

        Lol. I tend to go with the odds, and rightly so, I've got it on Giroud currently.

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    2. Evs
      • Has Moderation Rights
      13 years, 16 days ago

      Lukakaaaaaaaaa 😉 !

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    3. teddy.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      13 years, 16 days ago

      Got to be Romelu for me

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    4. Shifty
      13 years, 16 days ago

      between Michu and Lukaku for me.

      Initially set on Michu but looked at Hull's away record and Everton's home record...swaying to Lukaku more now.

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    5. elkunaguero
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      13 years, 16 days ago

      Michu (C) Lukaku (VC)

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  26. teddy.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    13 years, 16 days ago

    Chaps, long-term,

    Brady, Barkley or Amalfitano?

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    1. Evs
      • Has Moderation Rights
      13 years, 16 days ago

      Barkely

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    2. David Brains - OH NO!
      13 years, 16 days ago

      Brady long-term

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    3. Kevin Twine
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      13 years, 16 days ago

      Barkley.

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    4. Chris_White
      13 years, 16 days ago

      Barkley

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    5. Leaf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      13 years, 16 days ago

      Barkley

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    6. Jönny
      13 years, 16 days ago

      Over the course of the season I am going to stick my neck out and say Amalfitano will outscore both of them. He looks class, and West Brom haven't really clicked into gear yet. Only reservation would be Clarke's penchant for rotation.

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  27. Harry (C)ane
    13 years, 16 days ago

    Chances of Benteke starting this week? And scoring?

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    1. David Brains - OH NO!
      13 years, 16 days ago

      Starting 50%, scoring if starting 50%, overall 25%

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  28. Lanley Staurel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    13 years, 16 days ago

    Would the following make sense....

    Coloccini to Baines and
    HBA to Andros T
    (for a 4 point hit)

    Means I can also field a full team.

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    1. Krionos
      13 years, 16 days ago

      I Would do just the first one

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  29. Jönny
    13 years, 16 days ago

    Morning lads. I'm off to mess around on a big boat for the weekend, and assuming I make it back unscathed I'd like some decent points to be waiting for me... With that in mind, the only transfer I'm pondering is Rooney - > Lukaku. Would give me this merry band:

    Mignolet
    Evra Vidic Koscielny Walker (Chester)
    Michu Moses Paulinho (Brady Dikgacoi)
    Lukaku Suarez Giroud

    Plus 3.8 in the bank to splurge next week. Good plan? Christ knows who I'll captain, but that's my next worry.

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  30. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    13 years, 16 days ago

    Is Barkley still a good buy at 5.6m, and if you already have Mirallas & Baines?

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    1. Jönny
      13 years, 16 days ago

      Puts you another transfer away from Lukaku, if he's someone you think you might want anytime soon. I made that mistake with Moses/Suarez.

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      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        13 years, 16 days ago

        Yeah, that's a concern, although I think I'm swaying towards a Benteke, Giroud, Suarez front 3

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    2. Dogba
      13 years, 16 days ago

      Depends what you're gonna use him for. Play every week? Decent shot I guess, should bring some points and be good value.

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      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        13 years, 16 days ago

        Play most weeks, with the occasional rotation with Ravel

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