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9 January 2014 2933 comments
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A new year, a new opportunity. While the frantic festive spell saw me fail miserably in my attempt to take a bite out of Granville’s mini-league lead, January does at least hand me, and other stragglers, a chink of light. The Winter Wildcard could well be a false dawn, however. Having got my squad back on an even keel, the freedom to scrap it and start over is almost a scary prospect.

On the plus side, the situation certainly seems to have Granville spooked. My Mancunian rival is looking on his Wildcard with suspicion, leaving me hoping that, during his own January surgery, he makes one or two vital slips with the scalpel.

Around the Wildcard chatter, Granville and I deliberate over how to fill the Walcott-sized hole in our teams, whilst giving the regulars their usual airing. We even reveal plans on how you, yes you, the listener, can play a part in future ScoutCasts.

Please note: this show was recorded before Alvaro Negredo and Edin Dzeko scored five goals against West Ham. Rest assured, I would have moaned further about the pairing’s miserable two points at Swansea had it been recorded following last night’s goal blitz.

Sweep with the new broom via this link or grasp the nettle of change via the handy player below.

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

  1. Mr Smith
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    I really do hope VP comes back from injury and shows some of the form from seasons gone by, it would be the ultimate spanner in the FPL works and most will struggle to get him in without taking large hits and disrupting their teams (obviously assuming it's after the Jan WC). Coke on FPL gods make it happen.

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  2. CHANCING PUNT
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Not been on as of late guys.

    Just logged into my team and saw even more flags than I expected.

    Any chance of a quick general consensus on the fitness of Vlaar, Distin, Barkley and Rooney?

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    1. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Dunno
      Out
      50/50
      Plays
      Imho

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  3. Heydudes13
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Actually think JRod is a great option, definitely be in my WC as things stand.

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    1. TokyoRed 東京赤
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Same here

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  4. Jacketts Potatoes
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    I have read the benefits of paying membership on here....

    However, do all the functions work on an ipad?

    Or do I need to use the laptop?

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    1. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      They all work fine on ipad.

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      1. Jacketts Potatoes
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Done it

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      2. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Season ticker never uploads for me on iPad. 🙁 and in stats, if you sort by one of the columns, you can't then sort by a different one without going out and going back in again.

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        1. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          Both work fine on any other system I use - though I can't see average positions on my computer using explorer 8. I have no idea why I'm telling you WKey, sorry. : lol:

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          1. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
            • 13 Years
            12 years, 2 months ago

            *Wakey

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        2. Dr Dream
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          just refresh the page at the top then you can pick a new column..it is a bit of a nuisance that tbh...

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  5. CHANCING PUNT
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Need Walcott out sharpish.

    No other Arsenal cover but don't have the cash right now to get Ozil. Will get him in on WC now I think.

    Walcott to Silva seem like a smart move?

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    1. Spoonerism
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      I took Cazorla, already have Silva. Both are good options

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    2. FPL Touches
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Yes, failing that perhaps a cheeky punt on Caz?

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    3. Heydudes13
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Same situation and I don't like not having any Arsenal. Considering Yaya, Walcott > Ozil, Silva -4 myself.

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    4. SamH123
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      bit of a worry Silva wasn't involved in any of the goals against West Ham but that would be the template transfer
      I already have Silva and can't afford Ozil so I'm going for a Cazorla gamble

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  6. Professor Abel X
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    What an awful team value I have. RMWCT please!

    Marshall Mannone
    Baines Coleman Bardsley Chester Ward
    Silva Hazard Gerrard Lallana Januzaj
    Ade Suarez Chamakh

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    1. crystalpalaceRus
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      mines only 103 but its never bothered me too much.

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      1. Professor Abel X
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Do you like the squad ive put together? Anything you would change?

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        1. crystalpalaceRus
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          Yeh i like it, i like to use the 5 midfield system sometimes myself

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        2. FortunesAlwaysHiding
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          Downgrade Baines and upgrade Chamakh. Not too keen on that front three with him in it.

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          1. Professor Abel X
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            12 years, 2 months ago

            Thanks guys. Was excited on Baines but I guess I just can't afford him!

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    2. lifes a pitch
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      frontline is a bit weak, how will u get aguero? maybe downgrade baines and upgrade Chamakh or Ade

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      1. Professor Abel X
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Kosc and Negredo worth a thought for Baines and Ade. Then I can always do Silva Negredo to Ramsey Aguero in a couple of weeks. Thanks

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        1. crystalpalaceRus
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          I didnt realize you had both, downgrade baines

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  7. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Having Hazard already. Which player do u prefer as a second Che player:

    Oscar or Terry (6.0m for me) ?

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    1. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Oscar 89 pts till now, Terry on 91. Terry nailed on, Oscar probable starter.

      Terry 4.5 ppg
      Oscar 4.9 ppg

      Price difference: Oscar 2,7m more expensive (for me)

      Thanks

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    2. Spike ⚽️
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Terry - That way you can almost be certain of a starter

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      1. FortunesAlwaysHiding
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Terry. I dont see the logic in having Oscar AND Hazard.

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        1. FPL Daniel
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          Hmmmm... Only explosiveness and differential turns me to Oscar

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        2. lifes a pitch
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          they will both be in the top 5 scroing mids from now til end of season.
          maybe im biased cos i have both alongside gerrard and yaya

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    3. lifes a pitch
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      defender are cheaper in general. i would go Oscar, ther are other options at the back not so many in mid.

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      1. FPL Daniel
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Well there are in mid too. That means selling Gerrard and doubling up on Che in mid. Hmmm... We aren't scoring that much goals. Hmmm.. Will think again

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

      Terry defo. Oscar seems to be in and out lately and champs lge starting soon too

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  8. GENERATION X
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    there will always be room for defenders, who actually can have more fun by tackling, going up for set pieces, hitting long passes etc. when you see your team win 0-1 away and your centre half has been a rock putting his body on the line he is the guy you want to be.

    and keepers are just a breed apart. some kids are just born keepers and love chucking themselves about. even they come up for corners now.

    so i say fear not the game needs all skills and long may this be so. those who want bigger nets and no draws etc dont understand the game in the same way as the 20 20 lovers will never get test cricket

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    1. Amateur Pundit Zan
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      I think you are reaching to the converted on here

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      1. Amateur Pundit Zan
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        *preaching

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  9. Evs
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Night lads.

    🙄

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    1. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Good

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    2. Spike ⚽️
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Night Evs. Don't lose any sleep over that Wildcard 😉

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  10. GENERATION X
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    reply fail to earlier question

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  11. Demí
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/jan/09/sam-allardyce-west-ham-andy-carroll

    Andy Carroll could be on the bench v Cardiff

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    1. Spike ⚽️
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Will it be a big enough distraction for the Cardiff defence ?

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      1. FortunesAlwaysHiding
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        I doubt he will be. There's something more sinister going on with Carroll than his injury.

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        1. lifes a pitch
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          why d'ya think that? he doesnt look too well to me in general...

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          1. FortunesAlwaysHiding
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            12 years, 2 months ago

            I support West Ham and expect the worst! It will be a while for him to get back up to full speed anyway. Would leave off until he's starting regularly if you fancied the punt on him.

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    2. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Thank god. Nollan anyone ?

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  12. Spoonerism
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Thoughts on a really cheap striker and midfield rotating bench?

    Am looking at Ramsey, Ozil, Haz and Silva with Suarez and Aguero for my WC.

    Means something like Berahino and Puncheon playing depending on fixtures.

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    1. Professor Abel X
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      I may be wrong but im sure someone said Palace & Soton?

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

      Mutch/Livermore and Long, if he signs for Hull.

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      1. FortunesAlwaysHiding
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        JRod&Punch?

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

    Rate Nailed-On-Ness out of 10 please..

    Nasty
    Azpi

    I want to downgrade Kompany..

    is Demichelis really just cover and it's Nasty's spot? and will Azpi take LB back from Cole when Ivanovic is fit?

    thanks people who know better/City/Chelsea fans 🙂

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    1. sinik
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      with a fully fit squad, mind..not necessarily currently (though that is important, being on WC)

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    2. Vote Joke
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      I think they are likely to play when fit. City are better with Nasty and as a young defender he needs games to reach his potential. Azpil I feel is safe as he's played well and Cole is likely to not be retained.

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

      Nastasic should be ahead of Demichelis although Pellegrini likes Demichelis, managed him twice before.

      Azpilicueta's good until Ivanovic's fit, possibly will challenge for Cole's LB slot but unlikely to keep it.

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    4. Ludo
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Mourinho came out and said Azpilicueta was his first choice at left back, until he starts performing poorly or makes a mistake that leads to a goal, I really wouldn't question his status, I think he's as nailed on as Terry and Ivanovic.

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      1. sinik
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        would you happen to have a link to this? not that I don't believe you, but if I see those quotation marks I would be much more confident of locking him into my wildcard 😉

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  14. Heydudes13
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Actually think JRod is a great option, will definitely be in my WC as things stand.

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    1. Spike ⚽️
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      First you think out loud , now you're repeating yourself 😉

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      1. Heydudes13
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        It was right at the bottom!

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        1. Spike ⚽️
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          I know and I agree he is a good option 🙂

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    2. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Why do you think that? I have him in it, but having second thoughts on it

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      1. Heydudes13
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        He's been so consistent ever since starting regularly, that price is really nice too and Southampton have some good fixtures for a while.

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        1. GENERATION X
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          and the free cash really helps in other areas imo so with a low tv he is a gimme imo

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  15. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    @LAZARUS

    I answered previous page

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  16. Vote Joke
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Ramsey looks like he may drop in price. Welbeck looks like he may go up. I need this to happen so as to do Ozil & Welbeck to Ramsey & Aguero next week.

    Reckon it'll happen?

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    1. rdpx
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      if totalfpl says it will happen, then it might.

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    2. Spike ⚽️
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Welbeck has a long way to go so no

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  17. popcoin
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    -4 for Cabaye (doubt) -> Lallana?
    -4 for Distin (doubt) -> Mertesaker?

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    1. Wirtzle Gummidge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Distin to Kosc?

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  18. Zeeco
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Hi lads what's the best midfield player for 4.4 mill ?

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    1. Spike ⚽️
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      If you go to Player Filters on FPL - Select Midfielders - Max Price 4.4 you get a list of all the players available 😉

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      1. Kick Some Goals
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Genius!

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  19. Tribecca
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Mannone and Marshall or have whittingham as a 4th Mid for 4-3-3?

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

    What's with all the JRod love all of a sudden?

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    1. Chris_White
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      He came out of the closet

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    2. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Mark loves him too. That worries me the most

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    3. crystalpalaceRus
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Hes one of the top scoring strikers in the game?

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    4. bdaomz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      people just realizing the form he is in

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    5. Heydudes13
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Consistent, nice fixtures and consistent. Need him to be able to afford a bigger midfield. I remember when you were flying the flag for him pre-season. 😆

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      1. Heydudes13
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Ffs.

        Cheap*

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  21. Salfpilgrimlfc
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Evra or Rafael?

    Thoughts on Frazier Campbell this week?

    Mannone worth getting in?

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    1. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      OGS could start Cornelius up front again... Not sure about Frazier.

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

      Neither

      much better striker picks

      Mannone on a free yes

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  22. rdpx
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    GO MOYESEY!!!

    on his way to his first trophy...

    http://m.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/25670678

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    1. Round and Round
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Community shield

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      1. rdpx
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        did you not click the link?

        MANAGER OF THE MONTH!!

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        1. Round and Round
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          Sure, but a poorly phrased joke 🙂

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

      He's even a long way off getting that one haha

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

    Wake up and find a scoutcast waiting. It's going to be a good day.

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  24. Round and Round
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Anybody benching Mertesacker?

    Playing Burner over him atm...pretty sure I'll stick

    Hopefully

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    1. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Ole could make that decision for u anyway 😉

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

      You for real?

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

      I know west ham are terrible but who else are you playing if you're benching Mert?

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  25. Bench pony warmer
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    You know what I can never convince myself to do, buy in a cheaper player when I have enough money for a far more expensive one

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    1. Spike ⚽️
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Funds in reserve can come in very handy but I know what you mean

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

      Who you looking at?

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

      M&S must love you 😉

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    4. Amateur Pundit Zan
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      I only like budget or premium defenders. I never pay for the 5ish million west ham / WBA etc defence, if I have 5.3m to spend I would rather a 4m and reallocate the cash later

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  26. Vote Joke
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Who is the worst pick out of
    A) Nasty
    B) Evans
    C) Azpil
    D) Kos?

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    1. MattysFantasyFooty
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      A not nailed on and Man City away record is rubbish

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      1. jamsiep
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Why do you say Nastasic isn't nailed on?

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        1. MattysFantasyFooty
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          Because he isn't

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          1. jamsiep
            • 16 Years
            12 years, 2 months ago

            Ok cool.

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          2. Kick Some Goals
            • 14 Years
            12 years, 2 months ago

            Pretty sure he's nailed on when healthy.

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    2. the cromulent one
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Evans

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    3. jamsiep
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      B - Mainly because United are the side of the four I'd least back for clean sheets. That and because he must be an injury doubt after going off in the week.

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    4. bdaomz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Evans

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    5. Saint Domingo
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Evans

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      1. lifes a pitch
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        evans

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    6. Vote Joke
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Thanks

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    1. Spike ⚽️
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      I think I'll bring him in tonight then before his price drops 😉

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

        Well spotted. Gazza to rise even though he's gonna be 3rd choice by the weekend. The filler choice for the Jan wildcard it seems.

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  27. HVT
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Night lads

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    1. Hibbo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Night chief

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    2. Colonel Wasabi
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Night HVT.
      If you get a chance - I replied a blurb on page 6.
      Will check in the morning.

      Thanks for the chat.
      Night.

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  28. jamsiep
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone else putting Nathan Baker in their wildcard team?

    And yes, I am being serious.

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    1. Saint Domingo
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Ermm....No,but good luck with that one.

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    2. Damo.
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      I've been looking at it. Nice games and a good fixture for the City/ Utd blank further up too.

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      1. jamsiep
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah his nice home fixtures fall perfectly in the weeks where I'll need my 5th defender to play. Just need to find out more about his fitness, been looking but haven't really found anything.

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        1. Damo.
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          Nah same here but at 3.9 there's always a doubt hovering over them. I'm actually looking at having 3 at that price.

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          1. jamsiep
            • 16 Years
            12 years, 2 months ago

            Bloody hell! Him, Chester and?

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            1. Damo.
              • 16 Years
              12 years, 2 months ago

              Parr. I think that spot is his again. Moxey got hauled off at half time for him and he's played all since. Was their POY 11/12 and ever present under both managers until getting injured. Same pts as ward since coming back.

              It's a long shot I'll go with it though really

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              1. jamsiep
                • 16 Years
                12 years, 2 months ago

                Fair enough. Must be able to afford a fair few big hitters with so little spent in defence!

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    3. Lucy.
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Hearing a lot of theories about Rooney, even if he's fit, being saved. Surely Moyes is under a lot of pressure, needs a win and will be thus be keen to play Rooney if he's fit?

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      1. Lucy.
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Apologies, accidental reply.

        In answer to your question - Nope, don't think he's nailed on!

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    4. lifes a pitch
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      i am, pretty nailed, part of a rotation anyway. Vlaar back so should be mopre solid again. villa fan lol

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      1. jamsiep
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Definitely nailed on?

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        1. Tatty Bojangles
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          Nope, but cheap as fok and will play 75% of games.

          I've had him for a while and he's done well for £3.9m

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