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

That’s not the reasoning behind this weeks moniker, however, as once again it’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 Carroll’s flailing arm and Chelsea’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 80’s pop could stretch that far.

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

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  1. Mourinho The no1
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    Mannone
    Az ● Ward ● Fonte
    Mata ● Puncheon ● Yaya Touré ● Hazard
    Suárez ● Lambert (C) ● Sturridge

    Ready to go???

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 17 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Needs a bench. Looks good.

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      1. Mourinho The no1
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 5 months ago

        Bench??? My bench is Adrián, Bruce, Kos and Pozuelo, I´m upgrading step by step, I still have a WC, but this team is for this GW

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    2. AppleDunk
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Do you feel nervous (C) Lambert?

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      1. Mourinho The no1
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 5 months ago

        He returned last GW and he did very well, he apperas to be in great shape and ambitious, since he play home against stoke and Southampton it is playing well and he plays front as Striker, I´m feeling crazy and I think i will risk

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        1. The Enlightener
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 5 months ago

          Seems a lot of people have forgotten how strong Lambert can be as an FPL option. When I had him a couple gameweeks back, I got laughed at. You stay strong Mou!

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  2. VRP
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    RMT please!!

    Szczesny

    Coleman - Collins - Dawson

    Hazard - Silva - AJ - Lallana

    RVP - Suarez - Adebayor

    (Koscielny - Sterling - Chester)

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    1. bitterandstout
      12 years, 5 months ago

      nice side. have another keeper?

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

    massive post alert, in honor of the 6th of February:

    Twas the night before Christmas, Old Trafford was bare.
    The staff all gone home, there was nobody there..
    The lights cast a shadow, a soft glimmer which
    lit up the soft green grass on the pitch.

    Just as the clock gave out its twelfth chime
    An old man appeared, as if frozen in time.
    He gazed at the tunnel, then broke out in voice
    "ITS TIME TO BEGIN.. LETS HAVE YOU MY BOYS"

    Out from the tunnel appeared a lone figure
    Same as in life, only infinitely bigger
    The old man called out as he slowly drew near
    "good evening Duncan, are the rest of you here"

    The figure broke out in wide open smile
    "Good Evening Sir Matt, it has been a long while
    The rest are all coming, they'll be here soon,"
    As seven more shadows were cast by the moon.

    Whelan and Bent, Pegg, Taylor and Byrne,
    Jones , and Colman, they came out in turn.
    He greeted each one, just by calling their name
    then proudly announced "do you fancy a game"

    They took to the pitch, and the still night was broken
    By leather on leather, not one word was spoken
    They played once again, like they did long before
    And imagined the sound of the Old Trafford roar

    Edwards called out "come on lads lets pretend
    That we've just scored a goal at the old Stretford End"
    As they ran to the edge of the pitch by the goal
    There in the stands sat a solitary soul.

    His eyes were all puffy, his cheeks wet with tears
    As his mind wandered back to those wonderful years
    "come down and join us" they cried all as one
    "yes come down and join them" said Matt "go on son"

    The lonely man stood and with much pain he said
    "I'm afraid I can't play with you, you are all dead.
    You are all ghosts, and I am alive
    That was the price that I paid to survive"

    My role was to go on, inspire the team
    And finally realise Matt Busbys dream
    To tell of your greatness, and as I get older
    To burden the weight of your life on my shoulders."

    The ghost of Sir Matt then raised up his head
    Giving out a loud groan, he finally said
    "Bobby, You survived, that much is true
    But we wouldn't be here if it were not for you

    For you are the one who has kept us alive
    That was the reason you had to survive
    If you were with us, all we have would be gone
    And the game that we play could no longer go on

    If you can't understand why it happened this way
    Then come here and watch when United play
    They sing about us, they remember us all
    We live and we breathe with each kick of the ball

    The legends that live here, Robson and Best,
    Cantona, Law, Giggs, Scholes and the rest
    They are us, we are them, we are all here as one
    And that is the reason United goes on

    So come down and join us, we're begging you do
    You are still one of us, and we're still one of you"
    And then Bobbys face rose and he gave them a smile
    And he said "I would love to come play for a while"

    They played and they played, as they did in the past
    Only not quite as skilful, and not quite as fast
    And when it was over, and when it was done
    They'd defeated Benfica by four goals to one.

    Then Sir Matt said "lads, its been fun you know
    But It's now Christmas day, and we really must go"
    They walked to the front of the stadium and turned
    And Sir Bobby said "there is something I've learned"

    "You did not die, on that February night
    You're still here with us, as you're with me tonight
    And you'll live on forever as long as we play"
    As the ghosts disappeared down Sir Matt Busby way.

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

        😀

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

    for the United fans who want to see the Busby Babes in their prime, before that fateful day..

    1957 FA Cup Final between Manchester United and Aston Villa (full match):
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ce-RMQy3eK4

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    1. The Enlightener
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Sweet. I may have to check this out. Not a Man U fan, but that's neither here nor there.

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    2. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      marked

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  5. hixen
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    Quick one:

    Who to bench, Eriksen (EVE) or Januzaj (FUL).
    Januzaj is currently on my bench...

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    1. BeachBadger
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Do you think Jan will start?

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

      As there are doubts over Januzaj I'd play Erik.

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    3. bitterandstout
      12 years, 5 months ago

      if you knew januzaj were to start, then it would be easier. Else eriksen.

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    4. hixen
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      I dont think he Will start, else I would play him. But I still think moyes should play him., now that he have mata.

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  6. UnitednationsXI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    Morning dzzz, how we doing? Thoughts on this strategy with 0.1m itb

    mannone (adrian)
    mert kolorav evans (vlaar bruce)
    mata haz caz AJ (barkley)
    Jrod rvp suarez

    A: evans >> shaw..only def upto 5.1 that i will start most gw's
    B: evans + caz >> shaw + silva (-4)....really want some city attacking coverage
    C: evans >> 4.6m def which leaves enough funds to upgrade AJ next gw to eriksen/miralas/nolan?

    i can't see any other moves

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    1. Big_Andy_GAWA
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Is Evans confirmed as being out?

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      1. UnitednationsXI
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 5 months ago

        not yet but have a flight tonight so hopefully shd get to see the pressers and make my transfer at the airport

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    2. BeachBadger
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      WHat about getting Azpi? I suppose you missed a few price rises alright. 5.3 now I think

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      1. UnitednationsXI
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 5 months ago

        i am 0.1m short to do evans + caz >> azpi + silva 🙁

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        1. BeachBadger
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 5 months ago

          Ah that sucks should have got in there. I'd still look to get a chelsea defender. Maybe a cheaper mid then. Dont know if there's any mid priced mids worth getting though. Shaw and silva might be your best bet then. Maybe just Evans to Shaw this week though

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    3. ILOVEBAPS
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Tough choices. I can see there value and I did Caz > Yaya myself.
      Not sure Silva is worth a hit tbh especially as Caz could nick a goal himself.
      Shaw is a great pick over Evans but you need to decide if you want to upgrade AJs spot next week or downgrade it before you do that move.

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      1. UnitednationsXI
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 5 months ago

        yeah its a toughie...ideally i am hoping evans is declared fit so i can do caz >> silva on a free.

        The reason why i am keen on the hit is that over a 3 week period, i think it will pay off. Next week's transfer is def AJ out so cant even bring in a city attacker then...

        there arent any def upto 4.6m mark that i can confidently play most gw's hence going for shaw and probably just do AJ >> nolan or paulinho

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        1. ILOVEBAPS
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 5 months ago

          I'd go for Nolan if only Carrol wasn't barred. 🙁

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          1. The Enlightener
            • 12 Years
            12 years, 5 months ago

            Yeah. I had made plans about 2 weeks ago to swoop in and nab Nolan right about now. This is how FPL plans often go.

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    4. The Regular
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      You could take a punt on evans to baker 3.9£. Defensive differential, at home to west ham this week. Then upgrade bruce next week.

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  7. Sz21
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    Mannone, Boruc,
    Coleman, Koscielny, Kolarov, Shaw, Chester!
    Hazard, Navas, Gnabry, Mirallas, Ki,
    Adebayor, Suarez, Giroud.

    5.9m in account, (Gnabry- 10.1m)
    1ft.

    Thinking of waiting a week so I can double transfer..
    Please advise..

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    1. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Giroud > RVP or Gnabry > Lallana

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    2. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Gnabry>Oscar.

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    3. Mourinho The no1
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Mannone/Boruc (choose one)
      Coleman ● Shaw ● Kolarov
      Navas ● Mirallas ● Ki ● Hazard
      Suárez ● Giroud ● Adebayor

      (Boruc/Mannone, Chester, Kos and Gnabry)

      Use this team and save FT, than do something

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      1. Mourinho The no1
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 5 months ago

        But is risky because you have Suárez vs Giroud (Ars vs Liv) and Adebayor vs Coleman and Mirallas (Tot vs Eve)

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        1. ILOVEBAPS
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 5 months ago

          Strikers vs each other or midfielders means little. Versus a defender is a different story. Wouldn't worry too much anyway as I think Eve will concede away to Tot but Coleman still has a chance to score.

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    4. RogerC
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      IMO you need a United or Soto player this week. Suggest you to bring in either Mata or Lallana for Gnabry.

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  8. Lallana_
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    Hey lads is my team still good to go for this gameweek?

    Boruc
    Gabbidon Coleman Reid | Flanagan Olsson
    Lallana Eriksen Silva Hazard | Gnabry
    Suarez (v) RVP (C) Sturridge

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    1. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Yep good to go!

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    2. Nice to Finally Michu
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      All set mate

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      1. Lallana_
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 5 months ago

        Alright thanks guys I appreciate it. I've been busy this week so I haven't payed attention to the footballing news.

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  9. coriswrasse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    Welcome to the dead zone!?!?!?

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

    so you think I should save a transfer for GW26?

    Boruc - Davis
    Ward - Azpi - Demel - Williamson - Chester
    Yaya - Haz - Mata - Lallana - Colback
    Suarez - RVP - Sturridge

    was considering Williamson + Colback > Flanagan/Bertrand + Noone/Jedinak to expedite the ridding of for GW28

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    1. Lallana_
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Keep Colback. He's not that important of a substitute and he'll be useful after the blank. I would try to get Norwich's Olsson in though.

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

        ah I forgot to elaborate that the whole point of taking the hit now is so that I only have Mata, Yaya and RVP to worry about for GW28 and can then save a FT for GW27 and have 2 for GW28

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

          when having a full XI and not taking a hit will be a massive differential

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

        also to clarify this isn't for this weekend, but for GW26

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    2. money face bandwagon
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Save definitely. U can always do those transfers next wk

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      1. Ryan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 5 months ago

        this

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

          see below Ryan

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

        ah I forgot to elaborate that the whole point of taking the hit now is so that I only have Mata, Yaya and RVP to worry about for GW28 and can then save a FT for GW27 and have 2 for GW28

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

          when having a full XI and not taking a hit will be a massive differential

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          1. Ryan
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 14 Years
            12 years, 5 months ago

            But you still have to take a hit now though?

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

              next gameweek, not this one. still haven't decided yet, just planning ahead

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

        also to clarify this isn't for this weekend, but for GW26

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  11. Ryan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    Assuming Moyes has nothing to say on the Evans injury would Evans -> Azpi be a no brainer?

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    1. Respect My Authoritah
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Depends on whether this is preventing a more profitable transfer such getting a City attacker in

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      1. Ryan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 5 months ago

        No not really. I have Silva already and with Aguero out I certainly wouldn't want another City attacker with a potential double blank on the horizon.

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    2. RogerC
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      I'm not a fan of doubling up on defenders but there isn't any attractive options in 5.5m range other than Azpi. Your call mate.

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      1. Ryan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 5 months ago

        There is always lolerov 😉 But yeah I have cash to burn I think as my attack is fairly well stacked.

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        1. RogerC
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 5 months ago

          No. I don't rate him as a good player FPL wise. Even though he started for the team most of the time this season I can see Clichy challenging his place with CL game looming.

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          1. Ryan
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 14 Years
            12 years, 5 months ago

            Agreed. The possible double blank puts me off as well

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  12. theChosenOne
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    First Post! Woohoo 🙂
    Any of you dead zoners think Hazard could be benched this sat?
    Maybe salah in line for home debut vs a weak newcastle team?

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

      no, I think Hazard will play every game this season, he's a little tank

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      1. FortunesAlwaysHiding
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 5 months ago

        No, Mourinho has favorites. Hazard being the pick of the bunch.

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    2. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      No Hazard is as nailed on as can be

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  13. Lallana_
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    I'm surprised so many people are taking out Eriksen already. At least Sturridge has gone up 0.7M for me in such a short time.

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    1. FortunesAlwaysHiding
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      What's wrong with Eriksen?

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    2. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Mostly kneejerkers. Lallana is looking like a world beater at the moment though

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      1. Lallana_
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 5 months ago

        Luckily I have both 😀

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        1. Ryan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 5 months ago

          Most teams will have 3 big hitters in midfield so can only afford one of the mid priced mids

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          1. Lallana_
            • 12 Years
            12 years, 5 months ago

            For me Lallana is a big hitter. I'd rather have him and Eriksen than Toure and Shelvey for example.

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            1. Ryan
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 14 Years
              12 years, 5 months ago

              Fair enough. I'd probably prefer to have Lallana over the likes of Mata and Silva as well.

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              1. ILOVEBAPS
                • 14 Years
                12 years, 5 months ago

                I think Lallana will blank GW 26 and 27. Thinking I might get Gerrard instead. Decent idea?

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    3. Respect My Authoritah
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Notice the difference in Spurs with the current 4-2-3-1 compared to the previous 4-4-2. Eriksen and Spurs in general look less likely to score with this change

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      1. Lallana_
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 5 months ago

        I think Eriksen will still do well. He's a great set piece taker. If not I can swap him out for Mirallas.

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  14. thomo107
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    Guys!! Please put me out of my misery. Who to (c) Hazard or Dzeko? Who's more likely to explode to double figures???

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    1. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Dzeko

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    2. Lallana_
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      It's a tough choice but if I had to pick between those two I would go for Hazard. He's been quiet far too long and he played really well against City. Man City have three fit strikers right now so Pellegrini could limit Dzeko's gametime to give Jovetic a chance.

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    3. Respect My Authoritah
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      I'd say Dzeko. Newcastle to almost pull of a West Ham, conceding a late winner

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    4. BigManBakar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Hazard definitely

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    5. gdog2244
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      hazard... newcastle will be missing so many starters

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    6. BeachBadger
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Tough one. Def more likely to explode is Dzeko but will he be benched? Hazard on form against an out of sorts Newcastle too though. I'm currently on Dzeko captain but I'm inching closer to Hazard and just be happy with what I get from Dzeko.

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      1. ILOVEBAPS
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 5 months ago

        Hazard will also have Torres back yes?

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        1. BeachBadger
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 5 months ago

          Think so. I'm not sure though.

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    7. thomo107
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Good feedback. The way I was leaning is that there is a similar percentage chance that dzeko will be involved in city goals as there is hazard for Chelsea. Therefore what team will score more? Probably City......just

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      1. ILOVEBAPS
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 5 months ago

        Goals worth more for Mids too and don't forget the potential for a CS point.

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        1. thomo107
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 5 months ago

          Such a tough call so 50/50, I see them both racking up points. My mini league seriously tight though which is why I've got to try and get it right. Cheers for the advice boys

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  15. gdog2244
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    GK:Mannone, Speroni
    DEF:Terry, Azpi, Gabbidon, Bruce, Coleman
    MID:Yaya, Zaha, Puncheon, Hazard, Lallana
    ATT:Suarez, Studge, Ade
    0.6 mil in bank

    Sorry for the RMT just unsure on players like Zaha and Bruce...

    Thoughts? What #/10?

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    1. ILOVEBAPS
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Nice team but you know this. 8/10 ftw as double Liv strikers isn't ideal.

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    2. FortunesAlwaysHiding
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      A lot of Palace going on. Is that necessary? I think the defence could do with a rejig. You don't need Azpi with Terry in there. Change to Reid and upgrade Gabbidon. Apart from that it looks dandy. Just my thoughts.

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  16. andyd
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    nice balance but no united attack would worry me.. obvious route is ade to rooney but its very tough to downgrade anybody else for -4pts with such strong form and fixtures.. as is, i'd probably go ade to dzeko

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  17. FortunesAlwaysHiding
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    A casting eye over my draught league side of 16 players before I submit it to the other members. I'm pretty pleased with it to be honest.

    Mannone
    Azpilicueta/Shaw/Baines
    Ozil/Eriksen/Mirallas/Puncheon
    Suarez (c)/Bony/Jovetic

    Not used: Boruc/Evans/Reid/Lennon/Agbonlahor.

    I will look to get rid of Lennon next week for either Noone or Snodgrass.

    All set for the weekend?

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    1. FortunesAlwaysHiding
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Please?!

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    2. BeachBadger
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Draft league? Looks like you've come out pretty well

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      1. FortunesAlwaysHiding
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 5 months ago

        Indeed. Some of the picks from my rivals were ridiculous. Scocco?!!?

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        1. BeachBadger
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 5 months ago

          Scocco? haha good luck with it man.

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  18. enrico.palazzo
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    How do we look?

    Mannone (Marshall)

    Chambers - ward - azpil
    Snodgrass - hazard - mata (VC) - cazorla
    Suarez - RVP (c) - bony

    Kosc - Bruce - noone

    1 FT (saving)
    .4 INB

    If chambers doesn't play kosc comes in

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    1. andyd
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      all good to go, but play noone over snoddy though

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    2. BeachBadger
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Looks good. Is chambers fit?

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    3. ILOVEBAPS
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      I'd do Caz > Yaya but that is just my opinion.

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      1. ILOVEBAPS
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 5 months ago

        Oh, never mind as you cannot afford it.
        Yep all good, just hide behind couch for the Nor- City game.

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  19. andyd
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    sagna to 4.9m defender

    or

    januzaj to 4.4m midfielder (noone)??

    this is my dilemma in order to accommodate mr. van persie

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    1. FortunesAlwaysHiding
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Januzaj to Noone. Keep Januzaj for this weekend and if he doesn't start, move him on. Do you really need RvP this week?

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      1. andyd
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 5 months ago

        i should've been more clear.. it's either one of these, plus bony to rvp for -4.. i genuinely believe people without rvp will miss out bigtime this week.. im far from a man utd fan, but how can people not think that at home vs a team who have conceded 27 in their last 9 games and who are showing no signs of an upturn in form, can hold the best goal scorer in the league, who just happens to be in form

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  20. raheemsterling
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    should i bring in Yaya for Ozil this gameweek or Benteke for Aguero

    also whos everyone giving the armband to ???

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    1. BeachBadger
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      You still have Aguero?

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      1. raheemsterling
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 5 months ago

        yes still have aguero on bench

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        1. BeachBadger
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 5 months ago

          When is he due back? If not soon I'd ditch him. Ozil at least could get someting at Anfield. Aguero will get you nothing on the sidelines.

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          1. raheemsterling
            • 12 Years
            12 years, 5 months ago

            he is due back march1, do you think -4 hit yaya to ozil and benteke to aguero???

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            1. The Enlightener
              • 12 Years
              12 years, 5 months ago

              Look below, young Jedi. You will find your answer.

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              1. raheemsterling
                • 12 Years
                12 years, 5 months ago

                not to sure if benteke and yaya will fire this gw, there fore is it worth the -4

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                1. The Enlightener
                  • 12 Years
                  12 years, 5 months ago

                  You can never be sure that any player will fire. That's where you must listen to your inner child, like Van Persie listened to his when he decided to go to United.

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            2. BeachBadger
              • 12 Years
              12 years, 5 months ago

              Haha I think just ditching Aguero is enough. Ozil could get points against the Pool and Yaya could easily blank. not worth a -4.

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              1. raheemsterling
                • 12 Years
                12 years, 5 months ago

                thoughts on bringing in dzeko and captaining him or bringing in benteke and captaining him????

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                1. BeachBadger
                  • 12 Years
                  12 years, 5 months ago

                  I'm currently on Dzeko captain but very unsure if he'll start or not. Hazard a decent shout for captain.

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              2. The Enlightener
                • 12 Years
                12 years, 5 months ago

                Perhaps no hit required if you're unsure. Aguero to Benteke is a good idea then. What's a minus 4 though if you play these guys over the course of a few gameweeks? Yaya vs. Norwich is so tasty. He has been carrying some niggles, however, so that is something to monitor over the next day.

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                1. raheemsterling
                  • 12 Years
                  12 years, 5 months ago

                  so maybe i should just bring in benteke for aguero, who should i give the armband??

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              3. The Enlightener
                • 12 Years
                12 years, 5 months ago

                I held onto Ozil for weeks thinking "he could get points this week"........nothing.......one assist maybe. I now hate him.

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    2. The Enlightener
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Don't just book it. Nathan Cook it.

      To answer your questions, I would maybe take a -4 to do both of those moves. If you can only do one, I might lead towards Yaya. As for the armband.........I have it on the RVPster.

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    3. ILOVEBAPS
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      I'd take a hit for those moves.

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      1. The Enlightener
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 5 months ago

        Thank You! A voice of reason!

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        1. The Enlightener
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 5 months ago

          Ozil is simply not worth his price. He does not score enough goals to justify. Waiting for him to get back on some kind of scoring run did me considerable damage recently. Keep him at your own risk.

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  21. Incredibale
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    guys how to improve this team? Boruc
    Shaw Ivan Williams Vlaar Rosenior
    Mirallas Hazard Mata Lallana Puncheon
    Bony Suarez Adebayor

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    1. BeachBadger
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Looks good. Vlaar is injured I think but I'd save my FT. Will be valuable next week and the week after.

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      1. Incredibale
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 5 months ago

        who to bench from mirallas puncheonadebayor? and capt Aazarddd surely?

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        1. BeachBadger
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 5 months ago

          I'd bench Puncheon, even though he's kinda on form. Reckon Hazard captain alright.

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          1. Incredibale
            • 12 Years
            12 years, 5 months ago

            thanks.mate

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  22. BeachBadger
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    Hey guys. I'm not around tomorrow so lat minute checks.

    Boruc

    Coleman Azpi Chambers*

    Hazard Silva Mata Lallana

    Suarez Adebayor Dzeko (c)

    Bench: Eriksen, Evans*, Mertesacker

    ANy changes needed? Not sure of Dzeko/Hazard captain and what to do with Evans and CHambers.

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    1. The Enlightener
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      In a strange way, I think I would prefer playing Eriksen over Adebayor.

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      1. BeachBadger
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 5 months ago

        Really? How so? Gotta be the striker I think, esp if Eriksen is out on the wing again

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        1. Incredibale
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 5 months ago

          play ade

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          1. FortunesAlwaysHiding
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            12 years, 5 months ago

            Wait for the news on Evans and then play him ahead of Chambers. Simple enough.

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            1. BeachBadger
              • 12 Years
              12 years, 5 months ago

              Cheers. At this rate I'd nearly presume a Southampton cleanie over a United one haha. Gone tomorrow so can't make any more changes after today.

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    2. GTS
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Maybe ship one of them or mert could come in this GW..

      *takes note of the team & (c) choice*

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      1. FortunesAlwaysHiding
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 5 months ago

        Oh, and I'd be a bit worried about captaining Dzeko.

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        1. GTS
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 5 months ago

          He would but i'm not. 😎

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      2. BeachBadger
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 5 months ago

        Don't really want to ship one unless I have to. Want to save my FT and both could be back next week.

        Haha when does this head to head craic start?

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        1. GTS
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 5 months ago

          Oh could they? thought they could be longer. Haven't heard any news about them actually...

          This week. Get ready... 🙂

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          1. BeachBadger
            • 12 Years
            12 years, 5 months ago

            When do we find out who we're playing?

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            1. GTS
              • 12 Years
              12 years, 5 months ago

              after the updates of teams.

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              1. BeachBadger
                • 12 Years
                12 years, 5 months ago

                Sorry I really have no clue. when will that be?

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                1. GTS
                  • 12 Years
                  12 years, 5 months ago

                  After the deadline.. Approx. 12nn this GW

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                  1. BeachBadger
                    • 12 Years
                    12 years, 5 months ago

                    Ah right. I wont be around tomorrow 🙁 Will have to make up for it with double the banter on Sunday night haha

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  23. Werkself
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    Boruc
    Ward - Kolorov - Ivan
    Haz(c) - Eriksen - Lallana - Navas
    Sturridge - Suarez(v) - Giroud

    Bench: Mannone - Jedinak - Coleman - Vlaar

    0 FT - 3.2 itb

    Good to go?

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    1. pieces
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Yep looks good

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  24. pieces
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    Morning DZ, this good to go?

    Boruc
    Azpi Kolorov Chambers
    Hazard (C) Lallana Mata AJ
    Dzeko Sturr Suarez

    Bench: Adrian Kos Punch Bruce

    Also save my transfer for dealing wirh Dzeko, AJ and Mata for their blanks

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    1. Incredibale
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      looks good

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    2. Test Eagles
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      You wouldn't consider playing Puncheon at home against weakish opposition. He's scored a goal in each of his last home games, against Norwich, Stoke and Hull.

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      1. pieces
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 5 months ago

        But for whom, all the others have decent fixtures as well

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    3. BeachBadger
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Similar to my team. Good luck! haha

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  25. Test Eagles
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    Yo yo DZers!

    Here we go, some fine tuning still to happen but this here team will be sending me up the ranks this week, no doubt!

    Mannone
    Gabbidon Demel Terry (c)
    Puncheon Lallana Ekisen Hazard Mata
    Sturridge Suarez

    Marshall Giroud Coleman Mertesacker

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    1. pieces
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Like the JT punt 😀

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      1. Test Eagles
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 5 months ago

        Could be a wrecking ball at the same time, but he's due a goal and Chelsea are rock solid at the back at the moment.

        Cue 2-1 loss with a yellow card

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        1. GTS
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 5 months ago

          *red card with an brace......of own goals.

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          1. Test Eagles
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            12 years, 5 months ago

            Now you just settle GTS, or I'll have to set my John Terry doll on you!

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            1. GTS
              • 12 Years
              12 years, 5 months ago

              😯
              Newc down to 3 players (GK not included) with a Terry super hatty... on pardew.

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      2. Incredibale
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 5 months ago

        captain haazrd ine shola ameobi header or ben arfa magic will ruin your day

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        1. Test Eagles
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 5 months ago

          3-2 Newcastle

          Ameobi, Ben Arfa, Sissoko and Terry (2)

          I'll take the brace.

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    2. BeachBadger
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Terry captain? Brave. I'd prob play Giroud over Puncheon too.

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      1. Test Eagles
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 5 months ago

        See above, he's scored 3 from 3 in his recent home games. Giroud will be lucky to get an assist against Pool methinks.

        But ... appreciate the advice. We can all come back here and laugh at me on Monday 🙂

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        1. BeachBadger
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 5 months ago

          Yeah he's on form alright. I'd prob just feel uncomfortable benching my expensive striker for my cheap mid. seems wrong haha. Good luck with it!

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          1. Test Eagles
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            12 years, 5 months ago

            I know what you mean, there are some mighty expensive benches out there this week, and the bulk of chatter on here come Monday will be how many points sat on the bench. Still ... gotta pick your best XI based on form and fixtures.

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            1. BeachBadger
              • 12 Years
              12 years, 5 months ago

              Arsenal Liverpool to end 1-0 to Arsenal and Mertesacker to score. I can hear the moans already haha

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              1. Test Eagles
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                12 years, 5 months ago

                Shoosh now

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              2. The Enlightener
                • 12 Years
                12 years, 5 months ago

                Weren't you just trying to convince someone to keep Ozil?

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                1. The Enlightener
                  • 12 Years
                  12 years, 5 months ago

                  Busted, BSLOEBADGER

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                  1. BeachBadger
                    • 12 Years
                    12 years, 5 months ago

                    This was just a joke.

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                    1. The Enlightener
                      • 12 Years
                      12 years, 5 months ago

                      Yeah....so was mine. I guess a 🙂 would've cleared that up.

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                      1. The Enlightener
                        • 12 Years
                        12 years, 5 months ago

                        I don't ever get on here to rile people up.

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                      2. BeachBadger
                        • 12 Years
                        12 years, 5 months ago

                        😀

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                      3. The Enlightener
                        • 12 Years
                        12 years, 5 months ago

                        Sweet. I'm glad we worked this out. Sorry if I sent the wrong wave with my post.

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    3. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Play Coleman over Demel surely. I'd also play Giroud over Puncheon, Liverpool's defence is hardly solid.

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  26. MITHRRANDIRR
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    Play coleman or not, away at spurs he's not getting a CS, I've got 3 others playing at home and each of them is likely to bring in a CS

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    1. Test Eagles
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Then bench him. Some will say NBNC but he's returning from injury and Everton have been leaky of recent.

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    2. pieces
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      No i think the toffees will concede

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  27. Motong-Moting
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    Heyyy guys!!! worth saving a transfer with this lot I have got???
    Boruc
    Ward Azpil Chambers
    Mata Silva Lallana Eriksen
    Suarez RvP(C) Sturridge
    Adrian Noone Demel MOlsson
    g2g???

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    1. Test Eagles
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Demel > Chambers (is he nailed on?)

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      1. Motong-Moting
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 5 months ago

        U mean play Demel instead of Chambers???

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  28. FortunesAlwaysHiding
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    Right. Not normally I do this but my team proper needs a look, if you don't mind. All good for the weekend?....

    Mannone
    Azpil/Ward/Shaw
    Gerrard/Eriksen/Lallana/Hazard
    JRod/RVP/Suarez

    Bench: Marshall/Ki/Kosc/Davies. Ki as I'm a sympathiser and as an ode to the missus. Davies as he's my name sake.

    I look forward to you all slagging it of....

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    1. FortunesAlwaysHiding
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      off*

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      1. ILOVEBAPS
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 5 months ago

        Good team and RVP will be immense. BTW no room in FFS for loyalties or personal sentiment.

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        1. FortunesAlwaysHiding
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 5 months ago

          Oh Heavens no. I would never plump for Ji Dong-Won, the scaredy cat! Ahhh Soccer Balls!!!!

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    2. Test Eagles
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Whats not to like about that ... as good as you'll get on the park this week i think!

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      1. FortunesAlwaysHiding
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 5 months ago

        Oh you! Flattery will get you everywhere. Maybe not Gerrard though eh? Didn't like the way he was backing off against the Baggies. Lessens his appeal.

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        1. pieces
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 5 months ago

          On pens, some corners and free kicks....still consistently racking up the points although this week may be tougher

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        2. Test Eagles
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 5 months ago

          have you used your FT? If not then you could do Gerrard > Mata or Yaya if you can afford it?

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          1. FortunesAlwaysHiding
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            12 years, 5 months ago

            I have yes and paid the cost. I might do a bit of rejigging depending on what Gerrard gets up to further down the line.

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    3. BeachBadger
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Starting 11 look boss!

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    4. pieces
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Who is your (C) I presume RVP

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      1. FortunesAlwaysHiding
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 5 months ago

        Has to be RVP Pieces with that price. I paid a lot for him so I expect him to deliver the goods.

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      2. GTS
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 5 months ago

        +1

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  29. Arsenal USA FC
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    All Set to Save FT?

    ____________________________________
    ........................Mannone..........................
    .........Azpilicueta....Yoshida.....Ward..........
    .....Yaya...Hazard.....AJohnson...Lallana.....
    ..Suarez..............RVP(C)................Bony..
    ____________________________________
    .......Adrian...Puncheon...JEvans...Vlaar......

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    1. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Yep.

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

      Love the format! 🙂 Team is great too. Killer.

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  30. Incredibale
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    do yiu gyys know that forca and christina are the same?

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    1. BeachBadger
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      what?

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    2. pieces
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Same what?

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    3. Test Eagles
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      They most definitely are not

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      1. Incredibale
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 5 months ago

        the same person

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        1. Test Eagles
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 5 months ago

          How would you know this?

          Christina lives in South Africa, Forca lives in Croatia. Similar times zones and they're on here the same time usually, but if they are the same person then it's the sites greatest lie!

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          1. Incredibale
            • 12 Years
            12 years, 5 months ago

            aporting was saying he recieved email from forca from chriatinas email adress

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            1. The Enlightener
              • 12 Years
              12 years, 5 months ago

              I'm not trying to be smart or funny with you, but what's up with the spelling?

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              1. The Enlightener
                • 12 Years
                12 years, 5 months ago

                You alright?

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