[sbu_large_image] Scout Picks
7 March 2014 1278 comments
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This weekendโ€™s FA Cup Quarter Finals leaves our options somewhat limited as Fantasy managers prepare for a Gameweek with just five scheduled fixtures taking place. Chelsea, United and Southampton help solve our selection dilemma with three players apiece, whilst Norwichโ€™s strong home form also plays a part in finalising the Scout Picks squad:

Norwichโ€™s superb defensive form at Carrow Road earns John Ruddy a call-up this weekend. Whilst the Canaries havenโ€™t been the most resilient on the road, theyโ€™ll be looking to register a fifth successive shut-out in front of their own fans tomorrow afternoon โ€“ having kept out the likes of City and Spurs in recent home matches, they could be set to extend that record against a Potters side devoid of suspended playmaker Charlie Adam.

A home clash with Tottenham will hold little fear for John Terry tomorrow evening. Tim Sherwoodโ€™s side have scored more than a single goal in just one of their last six league games and could struggle to break down a rearguard that has conceded just four times in the last 12 Gameweeks. A clean sheet could be on the cards, then, whilst Terryโ€™s threat in the opposition box and bonus-point propensity sees him sitting atop the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) defender standings.

Weโ€™re mainly backing Patrice Evra for his attacking potential, though five clean sheets in nine offers optimism for the left-backโ€™s owners as United roll up to The Hawthorns. The Frenchman earned a 15-point haul in his previous league outing thanks to his raids down the flank, and with a goal and five assists accrued to date, heโ€™s set to pose the Baggies plenty of problems.

Jose Fonte is drafted into our three-man defence as Southampton make their way to Palace. The big centre-half has already notched three times this term and has produced a clean sheet in two of his last three road trips โ€“ given that Palace have scored more than a single goal in just one of the last 12 Gameweeks, Mauricio Pochettinoโ€™s side could be set for another shut-out.

Itโ€™s been a reasonable start to Juan Mataโ€™s Fantasy career at United. Three assists and four bonus points in five appearances has helped the Spaniard average just over five points per game under David Moyes โ€“ his creativity looks key for the champions tomorrow lunchtime as he squares up to a defence that have yet to register a shut-out under new manager Pepe Mel.

A trip to Crystal Palace affords Adam Lallana the chance to maintain his impressive consistency. The Southampton skipper has produced the points in eight of the last 12 Gameweeks and could be set to extend that record against an Eagles side that has now conceded in each of the previous four league matches.

Leader of this weekโ€™s Captain Poll, Eden Hazard is on the lookout for an eighth double-figure display of the season as Chelsea welcome Spurs to the Bridge. The Belgian is a far more explosive Fantasy option in front of his own fans โ€“ eight of his 12 goals have arrived at home, as have five of his seven 10+ points hauls โ€“ highlighting his potential as the Blues look for a win that win take them seven points clear at the top.

Back in training for Norwich after being forced off with a wrist injury at Villa last Sunday, Robert Snodgrassย looks poised to return to the Canariesโ€™ XI for the visit of Stoke. Prior to the clash against Paul Lambertโ€™s side, the Scot had scored twice in three appearances and, as our members area attests to, heโ€™s been finding far more time inside the box in recent matches. With the Potters managing a single clean sheet in 12, Snodgrass’ owners have reason for optimism this weekend.

He may be feeling a little frustrated by his team-mates but, when it comes to the domestic stage, Robin van Persie is still delivering. Whilst Wayne Rooney has netted once in the last five since returning from injury, the Dutchmanโ€™s consistency has seen him score in all but one of those fixtures, and with spot-kick duties boosting his points potential, he looks the main threat up front as United roll up to West Brom tomorrow.

We opt for Rickie Lambert as Southampton make their way to Selhurst Park. Thereโ€™s no doubt that team-mate Jay Rodriguez is potentially as profitable an option for the showdown with Palace but, in the end, we were swayed by Lambertโ€™s free-kick and spot-kick duties โ€“ two double-figure hauls in his last five road trips also indicate his away form.

Earlier in the week, Jose Mourinho revealed he reckons Samuel Etoโ€™o is โ€œthe best to play at homeโ€ when discussing his Chelsea forwards. With that in mind, weโ€™re opting for the Cameroon international for tomorrowโ€™s Stamford Bridge clash with Spurs. With four goals, a pair of assists and eight bonus points in the last five in front of his own fans, Etoโ€™oโ€™s output certainly backs up his managerโ€™s claims.

Steven Caulker is our bench defender as Cardiff entertain Fulham. Whilst the Welsh side have done little to suggest theyโ€™ll be able to keep out any opponent under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, their summer signing from Tottenham gets the nod for his aerial ability in the box as he goes in search of his third league goal of the season.

Given he was hauled off at half-time in the previous Gameweek, Tom Ince is something of a gamble this time around. Nonetheless, with Marouane Chamakh a doubt and Glen Murray unlikely to last the 90 minutes, we reckon the on-loan midfielder could be crucial for the Eagles โ€“ his home debut goal and assist against West Brom highlights Inceโ€™s attacking potential.

Norwich forward Gary Hooper is our final bench-warmer. With Ricky van Wolfswinkel still uncertain to start, the former Glasgow Celtic man is likely to get the nod up top against Stoke โ€“ heโ€™ll be hoping to replicate the form that saw him score in four successive home matches between Gameweeks 11-18.

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  1. The B
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 days ago

    My picks:

    Rudy
    Fabio - Ivan - Shawcross
    Lallana - Ince - Holtby - Hazard
    RVP - Lambert

    Doubles: Chelsea and SOTON

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    1. Schürrle Class
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 days ago

      Looks good

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      1. Woy of the Wovers
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 3 days ago

        But one short.

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  2. Sarnab
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 days ago

    Any chance of Yoshida starting?

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    1. JK - Cønt โญ
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 days ago

      I wouldn't think so

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      1. Schürrle Class
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 3 days ago

        Evening JK ๐Ÿ™‚

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        1. JK - Cønt โญ
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 3 days ago

          Howdy

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  3. snowman
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 3 days ago

    What 2 transfers would you make? Have WC for GW31 and 0.3 in bank

    Adrian/Mannone
    Ward Chambers Azpi (Figueroa Coleman)
    Mata Lallana Hazard (Yaya, Gnabry)
    Jrod (SAS)

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    1. Woy of the Wovers
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 days ago

      Can't see anything profitable. Maybe Gnabry to Johnson.

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  4. Lazarus
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 days ago

    Is anyone considering Vidic?

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    1. PGR
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 days ago

      I only just bought him for Kosc

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      1. Lazarus
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 3 days ago

        I'm considering the same transfer.

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    2. super zlatan
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 days ago

      I toyed with bringing him in.

      Went with azpi instead

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    3. The Baby-faced Assassin
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 days ago

      Brought him in earlier!

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  5. Paris Ganja Man
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 days ago

    Adebayor has to go theres no debate about it, but for Rooney, Lambert or Eto? Also anyone got any thoughts on Schurrle? I can appreciate it was probably a lucky hat trick but I'm surprised he's not even being considered..

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    1. aehii
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 days ago

      I never considered taking out adebayor this week. I don't think those three are more certain to score. Chelsea are strong at home and spurs inept, but he can score from nothing really.

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  6. Essan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 days ago

    Ony 2 scout picks - should I be worried? ๐Ÿ˜ฎ

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    1. super zlatan
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 days ago

      Yes

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  7. Proggy
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 days ago

    Would you get Noone over Mutch if that means you could get Aguero?

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    1. The B
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 days ago

      Yes

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    2. r0nh
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 days ago

      I would

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    3. Champ
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 days ago

      Nope. I would avoid all three to be honest.

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      1. Robe Wan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 3 days ago

        Yeah Aguero is shit

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        1. Champ
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 3 days ago

          Are you on drugs? Aguero is class.

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          1. Robe Wan
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            12 years, 3 days ago

            Confused. He says he want Aguero. You say avoid him. Now you say he's class

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    4. Robe Wan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 days ago

      Errrr yes

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  8. r0nh
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 days ago

    Almost 24,000 people got Adam this week ๐Ÿ˜ฏ

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    1. Schürrle Class
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 days ago

      ๐Ÿ™‚

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    2. Wirtzle Gummidge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 days ago

      My rival being one of them. ๐Ÿ˜†

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    3. tm245
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 days ago

      The cool kids got him last week.

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  9. Kvelertak
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 days ago

    So im pretty set on this team and transfer, unless someone can sway me away from it.

    Boruc
    Ivanovic - Ward
    Hazard - Januzaj - Lallana
    Rooney - Adebayor

    And doing Cazorla to Mata for a hit, im getting rid of Cazorla next round anyways, so the most i can loose on that transfer is 2 points. My ML rival only has 5 players atm, so i have a great chance on gaining some points on him.

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  10. Wirtzle Gummidge
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 days ago

    Evra, Snoddy, Lallana and Hazard out of that lot.

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  11. skodaole2
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 days ago

    Hello everyone! Which of the following seems better?

    A) RVP + Campbell + Wilson (one less DGW player but RVP instead of Rooney
    and both games difficult clean sheet for ManU)

    B) Rooney + Campbell + Evra

    C) Rooney + Hooper + Vidic

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    1. Schürrle Class
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 days ago

      B

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  12. TeamSteam
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 days ago

    Best cheap midfielder to have besides Lallana and Snoddy, with a game this weekend and decent for the next couple?

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    1. PGR
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 days ago

      Januzaj??
      Could be gold if he starts this week and both games in the double

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      1. TeamSteam
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 3 days ago

        Yeah perhaps, but will he though? Since Mata came he hasnt really featured much

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        1. PGR
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 3 days ago

          Started last game. Wasn't involved in the internationals either, so I expect him to start tomorrow.

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  13. King Kohli
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 days ago

    Best captain pick from this lot?

    Mata
    Lallana
    Hazard
    Lambert

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    1. PGR
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 days ago

      Lambert

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    2. Schürrle Class
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 days ago

      Hazard

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  14. super zlatan
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 days ago

    Noone likely to play this gw?

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  15. snowman
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 3 days ago

    who to get in for yaya?

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    1. JK - Cønt โญ
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 days ago

      no one

      if you've held Yaya till now, one more week ain't gonna hurt

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      1. Piggs Boson
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 3 days ago

        Fecks sake. I need to drop him by 0.1m so I can get him and Aguero next week...

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        1. JK - Cønt โญ
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 3 days ago

          he's only on 50%. I reckon you'll be lucky to get that

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          1. Piggs Boson
            • 14 Years
            12 years, 3 days ago

            Look like I'll hold it off a week and do Bertrand -> Flanagan to raise funds then...

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            1. JK - Cønt โญ
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              12 years, 3 days ago

              I'm doing MOlsson to Flanagan ๐Ÿ™„

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    2. snowman
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 days ago

      have WC for gw 31

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    3. Breadbin
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 days ago

      Hazard.

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      1. snowman
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 3 days ago

        got him already

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        1. Breadbin
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 3 days ago

          Lallana.

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  16. Trigg โญ๏ธ
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 days ago

    So, I'm guessing GW31 is the best time to WC, if you still have one?

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    1. snowman
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 days ago

      Thats what my plan is

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    2. Captain Robert Hatch
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 days ago

      maybe so or maybe not

      more DGWs to come with fewer teams

      I'll prob use mine as the 4 above me in my pub mini league have all used theirs ~28 weeks ago

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  17. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 days ago

    Any mods on here, can you delete my post about Breaking Bad please, cheers

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    1. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 days ago

      Respect!
      http://i.imgur.com/zc1rJNC.gif

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      1. r0nh
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 3 days ago

        That's the type of green arrows I dont like ๐Ÿ™

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        1. Chu Young Ping Pong
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 3 days ago

          +1

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          1. JK - Cønt โญ
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            12 years, 3 days ago

            ๐Ÿ˜ฏ

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          2. Chu Young Ping Pong
            • 13 Years
            12 years, 3 days ago

            +1

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          3. r0nh
            • 14 Years
            12 years, 3 days ago

            As punishment, I will be overtaking you by GW32 ๐Ÿ‘ฟ

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            1. Piggs Boson
              • 14 Years
              12 years, 3 days ago

              Sorry I can't hear you, you're tแต’ แถ แตƒสณ แต‡แต‰สฐแถฆแถฐแตˆ แตแต‰⋅⋅⋅⋅

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              1. Piggs Boson
                • 14 Years
                12 years, 3 days ago

                too*

                Ballsacks.

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              2. r0nh
                • 14 Years
                12 years, 3 days ago

                *too

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    2. The Mandalorian
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 days ago

      You knew your post would open up a can of worms and now your trying to cover yourself with this post, dick move.

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      1. Your Mum's Athletic
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 3 days ago

        How could i know that someone would post that, seriously jeez move on

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  18. FPL FREAK
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 days ago

    Mannone. Davies.
    Zab. Kosc. Ivan. Ward. Chambers.
    Haz. Mata. Silva. Nolan. Colback.
    Suarez. Sturridge. J rod...

    1.1 in bank and 2fts..

    Thinking to do:
    Kosc>> Evra

    And next week:
    Evra>> chester
    Silva>> Sterling
    J rod>> aguero...

    Wat u say.....??

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    1. Breadbin
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 days ago

      Yeah great.

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      1. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 3 days ago

        ๐Ÿ˜†

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        1. FPL FREAK
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 3 days ago

          Any other idea....?

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      2. FPL FREAK
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 3 days ago

        Should I go for it.....??

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  19. waltzingmatildas
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 days ago

    Last post on previous article:

    This is my team....
    Boruc
    Ward Ivan
    Hazard Mata Lallana Punch
    Ade Lambert
    McGregor kosc caz bardsley
    1FT left. Should I do kosc to olsson/fonte/evra?

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    1. super zlatan
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 days ago

      Be inclined to save I think

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      1. waltzingmatildas
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 3 days ago

        Cheers, any other changes you'd make?

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  20. Schürrle Class
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 days ago

    So guys what are your predictions for how many points you will get this GW?

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    1. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 days ago

      10 (the key is to aim low ๐Ÿ˜‰ )

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      1. Schürrle Class
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 3 days ago

        ๐Ÿ™‚

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    2. Breadbin
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 days ago

      98.

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    3. PGR
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 days ago

      Depends on how the Mata(c) punt goes!

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    4. Malcolm Tucker for England …
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 days ago

      27

      81 on UFPL though

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    5. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 days ago

      9 starters and 9 points.

      All conceding and getting yellow cards. :))

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  21. Les Bleus
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 days ago

    Is Olsson a safe bet you think for this weekend? Who are the Norwich defenders to get if not the case?

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  22. JK - Cønt โญ
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 days ago

    Everything with Kun comes down to which camp you sit in

    a) He's not worth it as he won't play 180 mins and so i can get better elsewhere

    b) It's Kun, he doesn't need to play 180 mins to do damage and if I don't get him now he'll be too expensive by the next City DGW

    Me? I sit firmly in B.

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    1. Breadbin
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 days ago

      Damn, you thought this would be on a new page. Unlucky ๐Ÿ™‚

      Not sure about Kun yet. Ideally will wait until after Barcelona match to decide.

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      1. JK - Cønt โญ
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 3 days ago

        I don't wait for new pages, the amount of times i get the last post on a page is testament to this ๐Ÿ˜†

        Waiting till after Barca is ideal if possible, but if he doesn't get injured, I'll be bringing him in

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  23. JayCee
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 days ago

    Playing team is:

    Boruc

    Ward/bassong/Terry

    Hazard/Mutch

    Adebayor

    Non playing team I'm quite happy about in the long run:

    Kosc, Bruce, Mirallas, sterling, Yaya, Suarez, Sturridge

    Should I weather the storm or should I take a hit to bring in 2 players for this GW?

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    1. Wirtzle Gummidge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 days ago

      No.

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    2. Torres76
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 days ago

      The only I would sell is Kosc but that would be for Coleman or Zaba

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  24. Balotellitubbies
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 days ago

    I've got a pretty much dead team opponent in the FPL cup that looks like playing a 0-3-2-0 formation ๐Ÿ˜† How did he get this far?

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    1. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 days ago

      You're still in the fpl cup? Fair play!

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  25. Malcolm Tucker for England …
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 days ago

    Bellamy (c) a little too mental?
    Him, Hazard and Crouchy appear the best options for me

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    1. The 12th Man
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 days ago

      will he start?

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  26. snowman
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 3 days ago

    does it matter not playing with keeper this week?

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    1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 days ago

      in real life yes.
      FPL not so much.

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    2. Breadbin
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 days ago

      I'm not bothered what you do, so no.

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  27. Wirtzle Gummidge
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 days ago

    Planning ahead for a DGW defender I can either do Terry to a City defender, or Azpi to Bardsley.

    Which would you go for?

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    1. Torres76
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 days ago

      Azpi for Demechillis possible?

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      1. Wirtzle Gummidge
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 3 days ago

        1.2 short ๐Ÿ™

        This is after I bring in Yaya for Snoddy and Aguero for Adebayor.

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  28. Schürrle Class
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 days ago

    Is it risky to have Lukaku instead of Aguero for DGW 31

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    1. Breadbin
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 days ago

      No.

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    2. Malcolm Tucker for England …
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 days ago

      not as risky as my Crouch, Sturridge, Suarez plan

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  29. clairey
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 days ago

    Been busy and just seen the limited number of games... ouch... I got 5 out of a possible 15 players. ๐Ÿ˜€

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    1. Balotellitubbies
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 days ago

      You're not my FPL cup opponent are you? ๐Ÿ˜‰

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      1. clairey
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 3 days ago

        Haha you wish!

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  30. decisions
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 days ago

    Is it worth holding onto Mirallas?

    I didso with JEvans.. That hasn't worked out so well...

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    1. Woy of the Wovers
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 days ago

      I wouldn't.

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    2. Torres76
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 days ago

      To be honest id sell him off mate

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    3. Luchogonzalez
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 days ago

      I'm in the same boat. Tempted by Mirallas-Snodgrass

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    4. AF90
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 days ago

      I' m keeping

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    5. WorldCupDanB
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 days ago

      I sold him for lallana, I have a rule if they are rested once to the bench I let it go but if it's a second time that it happenings then they are a gonna.

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    6. decisions
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 days ago

      sold for Mata... Thanks chaps

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