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The ScoutCast – Episode 122 – Animal

Granville and I have tackled some hard-hitting issues on the ScoutCast but it was perhaps inevitable that, on handing the opportunity for you, the community, to provide queries, things would ratchet up a few notches and have us chew over the subjects that matter most.

Listen in to this week’s episode and find out how the pair of us answered the first round of questions from you folks – including a humdinger that stretched our limited mental capabilities to breaking point.

Minds blown, we still managed to take on the ScoutCast regulars, rinsing through the bandwagons in all aboard, whilst previewing the forthcoming midweek Gameweek with both our Wildcard’s active. Elsewhere, Granville puts another phantom Lukaku assist under the grill, while I ponder the merits of achieving an unlikely differential using Sergio Aguero and the armband. No really, I’m 12% sure it’s going to work.

By the way, watch out for Jonty’s Hot Topic next week for your chance to fire us a question that’s certain to derail the next episode.

For now, though, slip the leash and listen in via this link or go wild via the handy player below.

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

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  1. Evs
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    Animal?

    The Def Leppard song 🙂 ???

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    1. Granville
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      Yeah something like that.

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    2. Pratik
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      What the hell do you listen to?

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      1. Evs
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        Growing up mate, growing up....

        Rocket - yeeeahhhh !

        Ask Gran 😉

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  2. Pratik
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    More like The Beast is Back?

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  3. Parm
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    OMG Scoutcast.

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  4. Granville
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    Funny when conversations are still taking place next door whilst others are listening to the scoutcast.

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  5. Federico
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    Any Mata WCT's flying about?

    Thinking about switching Silva for him if he signs.

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    1. Somalion
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      Mc Gregor Mannone

      Gabby Williamson (or other) Ollson Sagna (Some other 4.4... Figueroa maybe)

      Ramsey Cabaye Mata Hazard Yaya

      J Rod Aguero Suarez.

      Just one team I've been playing with, could be very different but I think Mata will be my 3rd big one.

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      1. Federico
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        Cheers!

        Here's my attempt:

        Boruc - Mannone
        Mertesaker - Cahill - Coleman - Gabbidon - Bruce
        Hazard - Mata - Lallana - Cabaye - Noone
        Aguero - Suarez - Sturridge

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        1. Somalion
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          10 years, 4 months ago

          I like it!

          Think I want to go heavier in the middle but I like it certainly!

          Be cautious of both Suarez and Studge, Lucas out leads to midfield weakness and possible reduction in scoring. Just a theory but they were useless against Villa before they brought him on.

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          1. Federico
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            Thanks.

            Could take a look at Sturridge, Lallana and Cahill, to see what i can do.
            Cabaye is my placeholder for Ramsey at the moment.

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          2. Federico
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            Cahil, Lallana, Sturridge -> Azpil, Silva, Adebayor

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            1. Somalion
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              Very possibly will do much better! It's just worth keeping an eye on!

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    2. sinik
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      10 years, 4 months ago

      Boruc - Davis
      Ward - Chiriches - Zab - Kosc - Azpi
      Mata - Silva - Haz - Cabaye - Jedi
      Suarez - Ade - Kun

      or with RVP:
      Boruc - Davis
      Ward - Chiriches - Burner - Bruce - Azpi
      Eriksen - Silva - Haz - Cabaye - Jedi
      Suarez - RVP - Kun

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  6. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    Geez someone find me a differential striker for less than 7.5 who isn't playing for team with serious problems

    Swansea (Bony) - no midfield

    West Ham (Carroll) no form and injuries

    Southampton (JRod) - fixtures not great

    Man Utd (Welbeck) - return of RvP and Rooney imminent

    Norwich (Hooper) - It's Norwich

    Fulham (Berba) - fixtures

    Anyone else

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    1. Granville
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      Agbonlahor.

      Tasty fixtures.

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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        injury prone

        Weimann?

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      2. Chris_White
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        +1

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    2. Mílanista
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      Big Dog

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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        He's listed there

        you think he's the best option?

        SWA, avl, NOR, SOT, eve, HUL, sto

        for 6 weeks

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        1. Mílanista
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          Like you say they all have problems. He's a good punt.

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    3. Wild Rover
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      JRod has great fixtures after this week 😕

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  7. Granville
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    I wonder what made Mohammed $alah change his mind?

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    1. Syd.
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      They have better benches at the bridge

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    2. Kazza_
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      Same thing that will change Rooneys mind n club in summer

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    3. JWF
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      Pleased with the Mata signing?

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      1. Granville
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        It's a signing, we needed one. Happy yes.

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        1. JWF
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          I would be if I were you. I'd chew my own arm off to get him at Spurs. Proven Premiership player and a top-drawer one at that.

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    4. el trompo
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      bigger club

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      1. Granville
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        Chelsea aren't a bigger club than Liverpool IMO.

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        1. JWF
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          Define big. History, 'status' in world football, Liverpool win hands down.
          Trophy-winning potential, playing with better players, salary - no contest, Chelski all the way.

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          1. Granville
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            Depends how you'd describe a big club. Liverpool has a far bigger following than Chelsea, and that's because they have a long history. But Chelsea has a backer.

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        2. el trompo
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          if you are looking at history liverpool is bigger 😉

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      2. Alton E.
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        😀

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    5. Somalion
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      Could actually understand them on the phone?

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    6. Snikiii
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      Moneyyyyyy

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  8. Dre
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    As a Cardiff fan this story makes me happy, Swansea for the championship next season

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/25868014

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    1. FACUPARSE
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      You'll be down there first I'm afraid

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      1. Dre
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        I agree our situation isn't looking great. If we sign Mame Diouf I'd be happier, but we ready need to become solid at the back. Personally I'd like to see a partnership of Caulker and Medel as a CB pairing

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        1. FACUPARSE
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          Medel is 4 foot tall, you need a taller player at CB.

          Swansea will stay up imo, not so sure on Cardiff.

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    2. Hamstergod
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      They managed to stay up with Danny Graham, can't see Ngog as a major problem.

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  9. Mílanista
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    Nice 'new post' heading Evs

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  10. LOCO ABREU
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    price changes for drops who's better?negredo 90% on total fpl and 60% on fiso. ozil 57% on total fpl and 93% on fiso.

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    1. Jimmers
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      Totalfpl is more reliable

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    2. Darsh
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      Fiso have gotten Ozil's percentage right and Total FPL have gotten it wrong all season, that's the only certain thing.

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      1. sinik
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        that was true a month ago, it was a specific bug with TFPL's site, Ozil is now fine.

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        1. Darsh
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          You are sure about this? They've gotten his price rise time correct, but not the falls.

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          1. sinik
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            yeah the mods were confirming that it was fixed. the rises were always fine but the drops would occur at like 50% according to their site. they said that it's since been fixed

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            1. Darsh
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              Alright thanks

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              1. sinik
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                yeah so basically net zero in the end, but I trust that the mods there know what they're doing..

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          2. sinik
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            whether or not it has been fixed is another thing entirely though..but that's what they said

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    3. nashi
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      don't bother checking fiso, totalfpl is very accurate this season

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  11. S.Kuqi
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    For next 4 gws A.Johsson or Cabaye for Özil?

    Silva-Haz-???-Lallana

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  12. Syd.
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    What's the delay with Mata signing??

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    1. Granville
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      He's got to do a few sit ups at Carrington first.

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    2. Somalion
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      Said already, Friday is when they announce it.

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  13. chrisjdgrady
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    How's this looking guys...

    Mannone Adrian

    Kos Coleman Ward MOlsson Burner
    Cazorla Silva Hazard Cabaye Noone
    Suarez Aguero JRod

    1.0 itb

    Open to suggestions

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    1. LOCO ABREU
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      cardiff close to sign ivan ramis(cb) i heard.

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      1. chrisjdgrady
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        Ah I'll keep an eye on that thanks

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  14. Le Saux Solid Crew
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    1:
    Mannone - Marshall
    Gabbidon - Koscielny - Kolarov - Vlaar - Bruce
    Hazard - Silva - Gnabry - A Johnson - Mata
    Suarez - Aguero - J Rodriguez
    0.2m in bank

    2:
    Mannone - Adrian
    Bardsley - Vlaar - Gabbidon - B Turner - Koscielny
    Hazard - Silva - Mata - A Johnson - Gnabry
    Suarez - Aguero - Bony
    0.2m in Bank

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    1. Jeremiah
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      1.

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  15. Wings Fan
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    Look.. if you had Juan shot

    Or Juan opportunity

    To seize everything you ever wanted..

    Woodward you capture it.. or just let it slip? Yo..

    His palms are sweaty, knees weak, chequebook heavy

    Wenger moans about Mata already, Mourinho's fretting

    He signs Salah, on the surface he looks quick and ready

    To cross the ball, but he keeps on forgettin'

    When he goes down, the whole crowd groans so loud

    He gets up, but the yellow card's already out

    He's choking how, everybody's joking now

    The starts dry out, he's on the bench from now!

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    1. Wings Fan
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      Snap back to reality, oh there goes Matic he...

      Blah blah blah, something about being re-signed in 2 years at 5x the price.

      The end

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      1. Somalion
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        10 years, 4 months ago

        I miss when you were more involved with Dre.

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    2. t4thomas
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      • 11 Years
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      It's musical, but not as good as this:

      http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wThzwxLDgAI&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DwThzwxLDgAI

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    3. sinik
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      quality WF..quality!

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  16. ...---...
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    I'm not getting this Genocide love. Sure, the guy's a good watch but fantasy wise he's an absolute liability isn't he? Three goals and four assists in sixteen outings only sees him just scrape onto the first page in the PPG filter (alongside the likes of Jonjo Shelvey) and he's absolutely out with the washing when it comes to Form & Values. He's not good enough to be the fourth midfielder in most teams but at 5.3m he's just too dear to be a bench warmer. And least we forget, he plays for a team who are currently disappearing up their own collective arse at the moment.

    The eighth highest owned midfielder with 14.6% take-up? Include me out.

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    1. Somalion
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      Oh I get the Genocide love.

      Ask Alderaan if you think I'm messing.

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      1. Mílanista
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        😀

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      2. Ginkapo FPL
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        😀

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    2. Mílanista
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      Genocide?

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      1. Demí
        • 13 Years
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        Guessing Januzaj

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        1. Somalion
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          You accusing him of committing atrocities?

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          1. Mílanista
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            • 12 Years
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            Have you seen those dives? 😉

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            1. Somalion
              • 14 Years
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              Communist propaganda 😉

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          2. Demí
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            🙂

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      2. ...---...
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        10 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah, Kosovan's speak phonetically, a bit like the Arabs.

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    3. Dre
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      I binned him on my WC. I don't like his inconsistencies, and with the signing of Mata his game time will plummet

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  17. lastmanback
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    10 years, 4 months ago

    Best lookin cheap keeper pair for next few weeks?

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    1. Le Saux Solid Crew
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      10 years, 4 months ago

      Mannone - Adrian
      Mannone - Marshall

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      1. lastmanback
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks - how nailed on is Adrian though, why is he starting instead of Jaas?

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        1. Le Saux Solid Crew
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          That;s the only problem I'm stuck between the two Adrian is first choice at the moment and will definitely start the next game but beyond that it's just up to Big Sam.

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  18. Jeremiah
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    A or B ?

    A. Lukaku > Ade

    B. Wait until Ramseys back, then Ozil > Ramsey & Lukaku > Sturridge

    Other strikers are Suarez & Aguero.

    Cheers 🙂

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  19. Captain Shirokov
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    10 years, 4 months ago

    6 th year holiday: Booked.

    Santa Ponsa won't know what hit it.

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    1. Somalion
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      Ah the 6th year holiday. Gonna have a lot of foreigners asking you to prove your Irishness. Do it, if you want to get with the buxom barmaid, do it.

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      1. Captain Shirokov
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        Nice 😎

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        1. Somalion
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Great craic awaits, just put the heavy shift in now and you'll really feel you earned the right to go mad!

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    2. lastmanback
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      10 years, 4 months ago

      Haha disco infernos awaits you!

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      1. Captain Shirokov
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        Gonna try BCM in Magaluf too

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        1. Heydudes13
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          Mates went there, sound incredible.

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  20. Rossamous
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    How many on here still own Ramsey? Or if you've picked him up on your WC? He may be down to just over 30% ownership. Maybe some nostalgia will encourage most of those who shipped him to pick him back up once he starts a game.

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    1. Mojo Rojo
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      Hoping he drops to 7.0 then ill do Wilshere > Ramsey.

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      1. Rossamous
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        Plenty of time for that to happen

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  21. Le Saux Solid Crew
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    A Johnson & J Rodriguez & 0.2m
    or
    Eriksen & F Campbell & 0.6m

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    1. Rossamous
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      A

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    2. Le Saux Solid Crew
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      10 years, 4 months ago

      I guess I mean best 13.0m STR/MIF pair

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  22. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Cheers for the tips lads

    Carroll or Gabby it is

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  23. S.Kuqi
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    10 years, 4 months ago

    Will Cabayes price rise tonight? Currently 81.3%

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    1. Chris_White
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      10 years, 4 months ago

      Nope

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  24. Nespresso
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    Gents, i need a Palace defender for 4.0 or less. Who is the better bet (most nailed on) of Mariappa or Parr? I can't stretch to Ward. Cheers.

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  25. Ray In Bruges.
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    10 years, 4 months ago

    Clyne. Flanagan, or Williamson?

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  26. pundit of punts
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    10 years, 4 months ago

    My question gets answered in the scoutcast. 😀

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  27. BobB
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    Man United are a conundrum. They have great fixtures, and if one assumes Dortmund will dump them out of the Champions League no other cup distractions. But who to pick? Jonny Evans is the best of a very inconsistent bunch in defence, which falls between better premium defences (City, Chelsea, Arsenal) and several more reliable budget options outside the elite. In midfield, "Genocide" can only suffer from Mata's purchase and the return of Rooney in particular. There are question marks about Rooney's fitness and how far forward he has been allowed to play. Wellbeck has provided some value but is likely to be back to bench fodder shortly. Van Persie...back at some stage, but will need time to get sharpness back and is altogether not the must-have he was last season, especially at the price.

    Is it Mata by default, I wonder?

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    1. sinik
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      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      United is playing Olympiakos

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  28. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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    10 years, 4 months ago

    it sounds like your in a wardrobe 😉

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  29. RamaJama
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    • 11 Years
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    What are people thinking at bringing in Mata already now? First match he's allowed to play, and then
    Perhaps only as a sub, is in two GWs.

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    1. sinik
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      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      he would play Cardiff if Moyes wanted him to. he'll be announced tomorrow.

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  30. boc610
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    danny osvaldo aka the thinking man's duncan ferguson

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