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The ScoutCast – Episode 124 – Fizz

6 February 2014 2768 comments
Mark Mark
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Thereโ€™s very little fizzing away within Granvilleโ€™s Fantasy lineup right now but, while the Mancunian can justifiable lament his stagnant squad, Iโ€™m having to console myself with the smallest of victories โ€“ namely a sniveling 9-point Gameweek victory. Get some perspective, Granville.

Thatโ€™s not the reasoning behind this weeks moniker, however, as once again itโ€™s the questions from the community that inspires the title of another ScoutCast episode. Rounding off with the usual interrogation from you, the listener, we start by dropping in on the regulars, whilst reviewing the ins and outs of the transfer window and touching on the Carrollโ€™s flailing arm and Chelseaโ€™s shackling of City.

Make Your Mind up via this link or get a Piece of the Action* via the handy player below.

*Admittedly I had to look this one up. Not even my knowledge of awful 80โ€™s pop could stretch that far.

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

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  1. applebonkers
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    12 years, 9 months ago

    it wouldn't happen but would any manutd fans take agger

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    1. Heydudes13
      12 years, 9 months ago

      No, overrated and injury prone.

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      1. applebonkers
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        12 years, 9 months ago

        -42

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        1. Heydudes13
          12 years, 9 months ago

          Tone it down, cheers.

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    2. theloveburglar
      12 years, 9 months ago

      lol

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  2. Acquafresca
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Gameweek 25 Preview & Tips:

    http://elitefpl.blogspot.ca/2014/02/gameweek-25-preview-tips.html

    Covers:
    -Captaincy options
    -CS predictions
    -Planning for the Blank

    Hope it helps ๐Ÿ™‚

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    1. Walsh
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Suarez not in top 4 captaincy graphic is a bug out!

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      1. Acquafresca
        12 years, 9 months ago

        I stated my reason why.. hasn't performed against the top 4.

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        1. Walsh
          12 years, 9 months ago

          Agree completely with everything you have cited. Just an odd and new event since the start of his ascendancy back from the bite.

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        2. The Shadow
          12 years, 9 months ago

          I think your reasoning is accurate.

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        3. jas5sk - Youtube channel
          12 years, 9 months ago

          Got to get him a match vs Norwich again to remind people he's the best in the world. These games against top teams are killing him...

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          1. Acquafresca
            12 years, 9 months ago

            Not really. Still a very very skilled player, just that top teams tend to keep it extra tight - especially with Suarez.

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            1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
              12 years, 9 months ago

              Yeah, that's fair. I just think people who call him the best striker in the world are insane, so I wind the Suarez crowd up a little. He is brilliant at times though and fun to watch

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          2. Acquafresca
            12 years, 9 months ago

            He's usually the default captain this season, but this week there are better options, IMO.

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        4. Pepereina Pizza
          12 years, 9 months ago

          and thus, never shall

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    2. Amateur Pundit Zan
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Thanks aqua always a good read. Call me crazy but I will ignore you and captain Suarez. Would go RVP if I had him.

      Hope you right about clean sheets as my back 4 have them covered

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  3. LeBron - King of Argentina
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Hello lads!

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    1. Walsh
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Hi leblon blames

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      1. LeBron - King of Argentina
        12 years, 9 months ago

        Haha! Striving for greatness... ๐Ÿ˜‰

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    2. gdog2244
      12 years, 9 months ago

      go to the cavs!

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      1. LeBron - King of Argentina
        12 years, 9 months ago

        Maybe. Only if Kyrie stays ๐Ÿ˜‰

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        1. gdog2244
          12 years, 9 months ago

          ๐Ÿ™‚

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  4. Pigvig
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Team for this week is:

    Mannonne

    Coleman, Gabbidon, Dawson

    Hazard, Yaya, Johnson, Gerrard

    Suarez, Adebayor, Sturridge

    Subs: Howard, Mutch, Koscielny, Chester

    Think that I am ok to save the transfer for next week...???

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  5. Oflow
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Captain Yaya.

    To those who listen, you're welcome.

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    1. Walsh
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Why? Am between him and Hazard. Tiote out for NCFC and their fullbacks tendency to bomb forward is leaning me to keep it on Haz. What secret information do you have about Yaya mate?

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      1. LeBron - King of Argentina
        12 years, 9 months ago

        I am captaining Hazard.

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      2. Oflow
        12 years, 9 months ago

        I Had a dream, MLK knows how powerful dreams can be,

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  6. LeBron - King of Argentina
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Please help to choose 3 defenders to field this week out of Cahill, Coleman, Mertesacker, Ward and Chambers.

    I am playing Mannone in goal.

    My initial 3 is Cahill, Coleman and Ward.

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    1. Walsh
      12 years, 9 months ago

      You got it right.

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    2. Wings Fan
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Your initial 3 is correct

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    3. LeBron - King of Argentina
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Cheers lads.

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  7. PDLeeds
    12 years, 9 months ago

    I have Sturridge and Suarez up front against Arsenal. I also have Giroud...

    To play Giroud away at Liverpool or play Puncheon as a 5th mid at home against West Brom...?

    Help!!! ๐Ÿ™‚

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    1. Walsh
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Don't you get a free transfer every week like us all?

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      1. PDLeeds
        12 years, 9 months ago

        I do yep... brought in Mata for Gerrard...

        My team is made up from:

        Mannone
        Ward / Shaw / Coleman
        Hazard / Silva / Mata / Lallana / Puncheon
        Sturridge / Suarez

        On the bench currently are Giroud / Merts and Chester (injured)

        Can't decide though to go 3-5-2 with Puncheon at home against West Brom or 3-4-3 with Giroud up front. Cant see the wood for the trees in terms of can the Liverpool/Arsenal match be high scoring...?

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        1. Walsh
          12 years, 9 months ago

          If you don't take a hit I would go with what you have listed. If you reconsider though, Giroud out for either JRod or Lambert might be worth the hit.

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    2. Wings Fan
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Not a Giroud fan but it has to be him really. If he does sod all this weekend then ship him out

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    3. BeachBadger
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Gotta play Giroud

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      1. PDLeeds
        12 years, 9 months ago

        BSLOEBADGER - do you see the Pool/Arsenal match being a decent scoring game?

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        1. BeachBadger
          12 years, 9 months ago

          Low scoring I reckon. Maybe a 1-1. Can't see puncheon doing much though.

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          1. Wings Fan
            12 years, 9 months ago

            I can see goals. No Flamini/Lucas for either side to smash things up, and Liverpool are pretty stretched at the back, but at the same time can't see Arsenal containing the SAS

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            1. PDLeeds
              12 years, 9 months ago

              Is Johnson back this weekend?

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          2. PDLeeds
            12 years, 9 months ago

            I thought that at first but all three of his double points hauls came at home... and West Brom haven't the tightest defence at the moment...

            He has some form at the moment

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            1. BeachBadger
              12 years, 9 months ago

              True he is on form alright.Gotta fancy your striker over your 5th mid though I reckon

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  8. Del Monte
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Been waiting for this news, bye bye Vidic, you have been a great servant but injuries have ruined your last few seasons, good luck in your new adventure.

    Hip Hip Hooray, bring on the mass overhaul.

    Only Evra, Ferdinand, Giggs, Hernandez, Nani, Young, Buttner, Bebe, Macheda to go.....

    Would like Evra to stay though and nurture a youngster through like Shaw or Sandro

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    1. BeachBadger
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Evra will be gone I reckon.

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      1. Del Monte
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        12 years, 9 months ago

        Yeah i agree but Utd need a lot of players this summer if these players leave.

        RB
        CB
        LB
        CM
        AM

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        1. BeachBadger
          12 years, 9 months ago

          United have 3 quality attacking mids in Mata, Kawaga and even Rooney. Fellani not injured will also bolster things. Think they need to sort out their defence and get a decent winger. Not some youngster with talent. A proven winger.

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          1. Del Monte
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            12 years, 9 months ago

            Name a proven winger? Wingers are old fashioned these days

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            1. BeachBadger
              12 years, 9 months ago

              True, but you get my meaning. These united youngsters they always bring in are too wishy-washy. They need someone more consistent.

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  9. Wings Fan
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Hmm...wonder if Sturridge will rise. Hope so

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  10. Tony Yeboah
    12 years, 9 months ago

    with the upcoming blank gws is it a gd time to invest in an all quality (mid to expensive) front 8?

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    1. BeachBadger
      12 years, 9 months ago

      That's what I've got right now with Aguero gone and I really like it. DOn't have to worry too much for the blank

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    2. Jebus Saves
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 9 months ago

      That's my plan.

      Mata- Hazard- Eriksen- Lallana -Yaya
      Suarez- Dzeko- JRod

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      1. KIT
        12 years, 9 months ago

        You'll have 3 of those front 8 missing in GW 28.

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  11. arkashka
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Can't decide who to play and who to bench... here's the current team:

    Speroni (Tremmel)
    Cahill Shaw Bardsley (Williams, Bertrand)
    Oscar Lallana A. Johnson, Mata(C) (Barkley)
    Adebayor Dzeko(VC) Suarez

    What would you change?

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    1. Walsh
      12 years, 9 months ago

      That is spot on. Good luck on the Juan captaincy.

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      1. arkashka
        12 years, 9 months ago

        Thank you!

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    2. BeachBadger
      12 years, 9 months ago

      I would take the VC off Dzeko though. Surely your VC has to be a safety net who you know will start. Not a big deal but you never know

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      1. arkashka
        12 years, 9 months ago

        I thought Dzeko is the most likely forward to play 90 mins, with Aguero out and Negredo post-injury fitness concerns.

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        1. BeachBadger
          12 years, 9 months ago

          Most likely but still a high risk of being benched. I'm thinking about captaining him but would never VC him if you get my drift. Too much risk. You need your VC nailed on.

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  12. Walsh
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Still twated over what to do with AJ after this Hull game. Thinking about downgrading to Zaha - is this madness? Could go the other way and upgrade to Mirallas. What are you lot doing with AJ?

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    1. Wings Fan
      12 years, 9 months ago

      See how they get on this GW, no point even thinking about it till then.

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      1. Walsh
        12 years, 9 months ago

        I'd love to take your advice mate but all I do is think about it ๐Ÿ™

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    2. ILOVEBAPS
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Depends on what you may want to do with whatever cash is left over? Upgrade and it will limit your options for strikers later on.

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    3. Pepereina Pizza
      12 years, 9 months ago

      i have my eye on Zahar as well, and plan to watch the Cardiff match to make sure. I like this move ^

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  13. applebonkers
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    12 years, 9 months ago

    do NOT captain mata

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    1. Acquafresca
      12 years, 9 months ago

      DO hulk acqua ๐Ÿ˜‰

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    2. Wings Fan
      12 years, 9 months ago

      I'm ignoring this advice. It's bonkers.

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    3. applebonkers
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      12 years, 9 months ago

      ffs, don't make me start a new account to make this joke work

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    4. applebonkers
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      12 years, 9 months ago

      because there's only juan mata, not two.

      screw you all

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      1. Amateur Pundit Zan
        12 years, 9 months ago

        I think a little piece of my sense of humour just died

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      2. don parcheesi
        12 years, 9 months ago

        ba da da da dap, ba da da da dap, ba da da da dap Bap. Chap.


        (a la Porky Pig?)

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  14. Pereina
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Giroud -> Tekkers for a free?

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    1. Walsh
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Would rather go for one of the soton lads than Tekkers.

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  15. Wings Fan
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Hoping my Southampton holy trinity of Clyne, Lallana and J Rod does me proud this week ๐Ÿ˜€

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    1. BeachBadger
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Boruc Chambers and Lallana for me. Hope chambers is fit haha

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      1. Wings Fan
        12 years, 9 months ago

        Hope you're not relying on Chambers to start - don't think he will. Got a knock, and Clyne came on and got an assist.

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        1. BeachBadger
          12 years, 9 months ago

          I've got Mert on the bench and Evans. Really unlucky to get 2 injuries last week haha. Ah well. I may start Chambers and hope that if he doesn't play mert will come in.

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    2. Reedy
      12 years, 9 months ago

      JRod, Fonte & Shaw for me. Does everyone have three So'ton? ๐Ÿ™‚

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      1. Yank Revolution
        12 years, 9 months ago

        2 here: Fonte and Lallana

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      2. Pepereina Pizza
        12 years, 9 months ago

        3 for me... same as OP's

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    3. Amateur Pundit Zan
      12 years, 9 months ago

      I also have 3 but one of them is Davis unfortunately. Never occurred to me that taking up a precious soton spot would become an issue

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    4. Saint & Reevesy
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Chambers (benched this week although I think Mopo considers him first choice ahead of clyne), Jrod and lallana..... its strange people talking about saints players in this way, nice strange.

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  16. ALegendJ
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Guys, what do you think Bruce's situation is? is he gona see any game time anymore? I am preparing for the blanks.

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    1. Reedy
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Dropped I think. Annoying, but I'm just benching him for now.

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      1. ALegendJ
        12 years, 9 months ago

        I thought of removing AJ next week, but having a player who never plays is worse especially with blanks very soon. So, next week he is probably off for me.

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        1. Reedy
          12 years, 9 months ago

          That's true. I also have AJ, might have to ship them both next week. Not taking any more hits this week though, I'm already -4 down.

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          1. ALegendJ
            12 years, 9 months ago

            would you take a hit next week to avoid a hit on GW28 ? sounds the same thing to me, isnt it ?

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            1. Reedy
              12 years, 9 months ago

              Yeah, it depends. Only if I think it will benefit me in the long run because otherwise it is a bit self-defeating. AJ's fixtures are bad and if Bruce doesn't play again this week I'll do it.

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              1. ALegendJ
                12 years, 9 months ago

                I think ill stick with AJ against city and ship Bruce next week. the stupid rationale behind it is, it is not like city have been crazy solid at the backline whether the were home or away. and AJ is playing against his old team and might have a point to prove.

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                1. Reedy
                  12 years, 9 months ago

                  That makes sense. I'll see how he does this week before I decide, he could save himself yet. ๐Ÿ™‚

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                  1. ALegendJ
                    12 years, 9 months ago

                    All this talk about AJ made me consider captaining him for this week. ๐Ÿ˜€ i think I am losing it ๐Ÿ˜€

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                    1. Reedy
                      12 years, 9 months ago

                      Haha, could be a glorious punt...or not!

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    2. FortunesAlwaysHiding
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Daddy's little soldier will surely see game time.

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  17. FPLSuarridge
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Boruc
    Ivanovic Cahill Shaw
    Hazard Yaya Mata Lallana
    Saurez Sturridge Dzeko

    Mannone Kolarov Gnarby Koscienlny

    How does this team look guys? Any suggestion? 1.1 mil in the bank.

    Cheers ๐Ÿ™‚

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    1. ALegendJ
      12 years, 9 months ago

      I like the double double in defense and GK although i never did and i think will never do that. too much of a risk. Yet high reward. otherwise, great team.

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      1. FPLSuarridge
        12 years, 9 months ago

        Hey Alegendj,

        Yea I was going for the high rewards route. Its either I make it or break it. Time for the risk to up my ranks, breaking into the 100k. If we minimise our risk, we will just d oaverage.. Cheers mate

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    2. Wings Fan
      12 years, 9 months ago

      You'll certainly be in business if the Chelsea and Southampton cleanies come off. I'd be tempted to minimise the risk and play Mannone though.

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      1. FPLSuarridge
        12 years, 9 months ago

        Was weighing the options but I believe that with Long and Jelavic, they can pull something off. With the saints in form, I really need this risk to pay off...

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    3. BeachBadger
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Team looks very good bar Gnabry. Save your Ft if you have one though

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      1. FPLSuarridge
        12 years, 9 months ago

        Yup agree Gnabry is my only outlier, well I got him when he was nailed on for a few games... The other mids are somewhat 'fixture proof'. Looking for a 5.5 mil mid to replace Gnar soon... Cheers mate

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    4. Amateur Pundit Zan
      12 years, 9 months ago

      If play kolorov away to Norwich over shaw

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      1. FPLSuarridge
        12 years, 9 months ago

        Kolarov not a sure starter for me, plus if he gets subbed in, I will lose my sub(Shaw) points. Just hope its worth the punt...

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    5. Saint & Reevesy
      12 years, 9 months ago

      How much is your team worth....thats a monster.

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      1. FPLSuarridge
        12 years, 9 months ago

        111.3 mate! Thanks for the compliment! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  18. Amateur Pundit Zan
    12 years, 9 months ago

    How much rotation do we expect for Cahill. I can afford terry otherwise. Don't want to go for ivan, burnt me for 16 GWs at start of the season

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    1. Saint & Reevesy
      12 years, 9 months ago

      I think hes a solid pick, I hope he is ive just transfered him in for kos

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  19. FortunesAlwaysHiding
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Fantasy team of the 1990s....

    Schmeichel
    Irwin/Dicks/Pearce/Warhurst
    Beardsley/Le Tissier/Lampard/Scholes
    Klinsmann/Shearer/Henry

    Am I good to go?...

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    1. ALegendJ
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Where is Cantona? he can get you double figures, or kung-fu a fan ๐Ÿ˜€

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      1. Epic Fail
        12 years, 9 months ago

        Not prolific enough.

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      2. FortunesAlwaysHiding
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        12 years, 9 months ago

        Screams suspension tightrope. I can see where you're coming from though.

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    2. BeachBadger
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Too expensive. Where are the cheapies?

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      1. FortunesAlwaysHiding
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        12 years, 9 months ago

        Went uber cheap with Des Walker on the bench.

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        1. BeachBadger
          12 years, 9 months ago

          ๐Ÿ˜€

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    3. AppleDunk
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Good to go back to the 90s?

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    4. Saint & Reevesy
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Hey, as a hammers fan is your defense improving and warrenting investment or are we reading too much into Adrian haveing a blinder and you playing a terrible Swansea team?

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      1. AB.
        12 years, 9 months ago

        The return of Reid makes a big difference to the Hammers defence. Also, the fixtures are looking kind and Big Sam needs to keep it tight at the back - because attacking options are limited. All in all I think its a v good time to invest. (I have Reid and Adrian).

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        1. FortunesAlwaysHiding
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          12 years, 9 months ago

          What AB said. Further queries...

          A) Collins vs Tomkins. I'm unsure on this one. Tomkins I feel slightly edges it.
          B) Amero may start instead of McCartney. McCartney has been playing solidly and should keep his place for now.
          C) Demel is nailed on.

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  20. AppleDunk
    12 years, 9 months ago

    (C) on JRod/Lambert this GW anyone?

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    1. Saint & Reevesy
      12 years, 9 months ago

      If I didnt have RVP it would be on JRod. If you've got Jrod or lambert then I'd go lambert.

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      1. AppleDunk
        12 years, 9 months ago

        Got JRod out of the those but he hardly gets any double-digits. Hope this is the GW!

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    2. Epic Fail
      12 years, 9 months ago

      No, but go for it.

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    3. BeachBadger
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Haven't got them but a good shout

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    4. AB.
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Brave. But if you dont have RVP its a tough call this week. Could be a good shout.

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  21. AB.
    12 years, 9 months ago

    What's going on with the Indian cricket team? Currently 4/2 replying to NZ 503.

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    1. AB.
      12 years, 9 months ago

      now 10/3.

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  22. don parcheesi
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Just spent 30 min YouTubing Henri's goal vs. Leeds 2 years ago. I would pay decent money to just watch crowd reactions to that goal. Good stuff.

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  23. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Would you start B Davies or Clyne this week?

    Prefer Clyne's fixture, but if Chambers is fit Clyne could well make that 1 point cameo...

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    1. Reedy
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Probably Clyne because I don't fancy Davies's chances of a cleanie anyway.

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  24. harry22
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Bad idea to double up on SOT with Lallana and Lambert/JRod?

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    1. AppleDunk
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Nope, many are even trip.ling

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      1. harry22
        12 years, 9 months ago

        So JRod or Lambert then?

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        1. AppleDunk
          12 years, 9 months ago

          I have JRod. But both are good shouts.

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  25. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Oh, and can I get a RMT....

    Szczesny
    Terry, Kolarov, B Davies
    Hazard(c), Silva, Lallana, Mirallas
    Suarez, Benteke, Bony

    Davis, Puncheon, Clyne, Whittaker
    Bank 2.7m, 0 freebies left

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    1. BenjaniMwaruwari
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Personally I would start Puncheon over Bony, don't like your strike force, much better value in other keepers. 6.5/10.

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      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        12 years, 9 months ago

        Interesting - Cardiff are pretty weak defensively away from home was my thinking, but I see these derbies have been low scoring in recent years.

        Plan was to give Bony one more week and then switch to Sturridge/Negredo/Dzeko next week

        Re Szczesny, I got him at 5.6 which doesn't seen too bad.

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        1. BenjaniMwaruwari
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          12 years, 9 months ago

          I always see it from a different perspective, Bony off form now, playing for a managerless Swansea in freefall with no supply. And Puncheon has been in red hot form @home and on pens. But go with your gut! Don't let me mess up your head. And regarding the keepers it's extreme value in Mannone/Adrian that's probably the only reason why I am disliking the non rotation keeper!

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      2. AB.
        12 years, 9 months ago

        Ouch! Your a tough critic Benjanimwaru!

        This line-up looks pretty good to me. I'd give it a solid 8.5. Maybe Clyne ahead of Davies and rely on auto-sub if he doesn't start??

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        1. BenjaniMwaruwari
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          12 years, 9 months ago

          Haha, didn't mean anything by it! The lack of Utd striker to captain for this GW is making me probably a bit to harsh ๐Ÿ˜€

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          1. AB.
            12 years, 9 months ago

            Fair enough. Rooney or RVP would certainly make my team look a whole lot better this week too! ๐Ÿ™‚

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        2. Jinswick
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          12 years, 9 months ago

          Cheers AB. Yeah, it's tempting to start Clyne, but it seems Chambers returned to training yesterday so he could well start, and if he's a little short of lasting the 90 then there's a decent risk of a Clyne cameo.

          Davies probably better from an attacking sense also.

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  26. lifeofTy
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Hey Lads

    Crazy to put Zaha in over Stevie G this week. Team would be:

    Mannone
    Clyne / Gabbidon / Kosc
    Eriksen / Hazard / Lallana / Zaha
    RVP / Dzecko / Suarez

    Marshall / Gerrard / Bruce / Bennett

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    1. Reedy
      12 years, 9 months ago

      No, it could work out. I'm thinking of benching him this week, and he's likely to have a blank on the horizon.

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    2. BenjaniMwaruwari
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      12 years, 9 months ago

      Yes, wait atleast till he get's some attacking stats bar 1 assist. Gerrard often steps up in the big games. So yes it would be lunatic to start Zaha away over Gerrard @home

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      1. lifeofTy
        12 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers for the replies Reedy and Benjanimwaru.

        Trying to be too cute for my own good and catch up to leader in ML. Only 20 points behind so should stay patient.

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  27. Reedy
    12 years, 9 months ago

    This isn't so much a RMT, just getting jittery about my bench; is this plain silly or am I right in thinking it could rain cleansheets this weekend?

    .....................Hart
    Ward โ— Brown โ— Fonte โ— Shaw
    Yaya โ— Mata (C) โ— Hazard (V)
    Rodriguez โ— Sturridge โ— Suarez
    (Mannone โ–  A. Johnson โ–  Gerrard โ–  Bruce)

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    1. sinik
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 9 months ago

      I would start AJ over Ward

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    2. Nice to Finally Michu
      12 years, 9 months ago

      This is strange to me: Not sure if I trust SAS with JRod as the third striker, I definitely don't trust double Southampton defenders as 2 of your 5. It will be a mistake to bench AJ and/or Gerrard this week and the defense is pretty bad. Downgrade Hart and upgrde the defense for a start

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      1. Nice to Finally Michu
        12 years, 9 months ago

        its a good team - just some decisions I dont necessarily agree with

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        1. Reedy
          12 years, 9 months ago

          Cheers mate, and I've taken this on board. I'll sleep on it I think ๐Ÿ™‚

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      2. Reedy
        12 years, 9 months ago

        The defence rotates very well. But I agree that Hart needs to go soon, if just to cover the blank; am considering Ruddy perhaps.

        I don't like benching either of those guys TBH. But with AJ not picking up baps, I can see Ward matching him for points even if Johnson scores...and I see the Palace cleanie as more likely.

        At least that's my justification, I accept this is possibly a big mistake!

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        1. Nice to Finally Michu
          12 years, 9 months ago

          I think Ruddy might be a nice replacement for you so maybe get him and then upgrade Shaw or Fonte. How i see it is this: AJ is on form so for arguments sake lets say he gets just one goal, I think Sunderland will get a CS so that's another point there and suddenly he's on 8 points pre baps and then you have to realize, what's stopping him from getting more than just a goal. Also consider that a clean sheet is no sure thing especially for a promoted side

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          1. Reedy
            12 years, 9 months ago

            This is where the fear factor comes in...it's nerve-racking waiting for cleanies anyway and like you say, he could score more. Hmmm...then like Sinik says, Gerrard is a big game player. But last week I got 4 cleanies and I can see it happening again. I take your point with the defence but I like it for now...eventually I will migrate to another rotation for the end of the season with some Chelsea cover. It's all mapped out ๐Ÿ™‚

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            1. Reedy
              12 years, 9 months ago

              As much as I'd hate to I probably will end up benching a So'ton def this week though. Can't really justify benching two good attacking players I suppose.

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    3. sinik
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 9 months ago

      oh wow, didn't even notice Stevie there on the bench either..you could probably get away with benching him, but he thrives on big occasions

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    4. BenjaniMwaruwari
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Bench the player in the best form in the whole game vs HULL @ home to play 4 at the back?
      Overtinkering mate.

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      1. Reedy
        12 years, 9 months ago

        When you put it like that it does make me wonder what I'm playing at ๐Ÿ™‚

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    5. sinik
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 9 months ago

      I would start AJ over Ward/Shaw and consider Gerrard over JRod

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      1. Reedy
        12 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks everyone! Originally I was going to bench JRod, yep, but people are talking him up a lot and some are even captaining him. I just don't see Gerrard doing much this week.

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        1. sinik
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          12 years, 9 months ago

          cue a hattie ๐Ÿ˜‰

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          1. Reedy
            12 years, 9 months ago

            Guaranteed lol ๐Ÿ˜‰

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  28. Nice to Finally Michu
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Save FT?
    Boruc (Mannone)
    Chiriches Kolarov Azpi (Kosc Chester)
    Hazard Puncheon Eriksen Lallana (Pozuelo)
    RVP Suarez Rooney
    0.8 in the bank

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    1. Reedy
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Yes, looks good; unless you need a Chester replacement anytime soon. I wouldn't get Bruce if you do though.

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  29. President John F. Keninnsie
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Morning all ๐Ÿ™‚

    Risers:
    Negredo
    Lallana
    Fonte
    Adam
    Sturridge

    Fallers:
    Whittingham
    Januzaj
    Eikrem

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Cheers ๐Ÿ™‚

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    2. BeachBadger
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Negredo? Interesting.

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    3. sinik
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Adam buyers chasing those United goals ๐Ÿ˜‰

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    4. Yank Revolution
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Hmmm...3 risers for me (Lallana, Fonte and Studge) 1 faller (Janu)

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    5. EmreCan Hustle
      12 years, 9 months ago

      How did Eikrem fall? I didn't think enough people had him in the first place.

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      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        12 years, 9 months ago

        10% ownership needed.

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  30. Mourinho The no1
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Bony --> Lambert

    Yes or No???

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    1. sinik
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 9 months ago

      I would say yes because Soton have good next 3 fixtures and I don't buy all the Bony hype one bit.

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      1. Mourinho The no1
        12 years, 9 months ago

        Yeah, Lambert returned in good shape and did very well, he plays in the front and Home against Stoke, I believe he can do well again.

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    2. Reedy
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Probably yes. I didn't consider him when I opted for JRod and maybe I should have. Can see him starting to do well now with Osvaldo out of the frame.

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