[sbu_large_image] Scout Betting
8 March 2014 2034 comments
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We turn to three of this week’s Scout Picks in another attempt to get the better of Paddy Power. Tenner in hand, we turn to “Robin Reliant” and two of the top three midfielders in the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) game as we look to navigate a decimated schedule which leaves us just five fixtures to choose from:


Our first stop is at The Hawthorns, as West Brom welcome United in the lunchtime encounter. Paddy are offering long odds of 12/1 on Robin van Persie to score two or more and the visitors to keep a clean sheet. The Dutchman has scored in four of the last five Gameweeks since returning from injury and seems to have rediscovered his domestic eye for goal, whilst a run of five shut-outs in the last nine suggest David Moyes’ men could keep the Baggies at bay. With this in mind, we’re willing to shell out £3 of the weekend kitty.

We roll up to Selhurst Park next, where Southampton face a tricky task against hosts Crystal Palace. This time around, Paddy are prepared to offer 8/1 on an Adam Lallana goal and Saints clean sheet – it’s a bit of a punt, this one, but with Mauricio Pochettino’s side registering a shut-out in two of their last three road trips and Lallana notching three times in the last eight Gameweeks, we’re willing to shell out a further £3 on this one.

Our final £4 goes on Chelsea’s home game against Tottenham. Paddy are offering 9/2 on Eden Hazard to score and Jose Mourinho’s side to keep a clean sheet against their London neighbours. Given that eight of the Belgian’s 12 league strikes have arrived at the Bridge and the Blues have conceded just twice in the last six in front of their own supporters, we’re willing to hand over our remaining cash for the Saturday evening encounter.

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  1. whoracle
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Noone is out of the squad?

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    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      AB said he didnt see him trainin in a vid of the squad, doesnt mean hes not tho

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    2. r0nh
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      If true, I will only have 10 players 🙁

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      1. whoracle
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        7 here 🙁

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        1. Jax
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 1 month ago

          he won't start

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        2. Coaly
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 1 month ago

          7 for me too. Boruc Azpi haz Lall mata Jedinak rvp (c)

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  2. Thomass
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Hmmm, lads anyone fancy Sidwell? Might get him

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Just Doosra

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Fulham's top scorer. I don't have him.

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    2. Breadbin
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah, he's a really good option.

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      1. Thomass
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks he will eat those Cardiff boys

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    3. Elfozzie 42
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      • 15 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Not a bad shout

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      1. Thomass
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        He's in my team

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        1. Jax
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 1 month ago

          cardiff 1-0

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  3. fatherted
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    I have a mighty 7 today and with Arsenals tough fixtures that letting bap magnet Koscielny go.

    Have Coleman, Fonte, Ward, Collins.

    Any suggestions?

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    1. Elfozzie 42
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Depends how much spare cash you have - Evra or Azpi?

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  4. Barry Woj
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Koscielny owners are you keeping for the double?

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    1. Elfozzie 42
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Nah, ditched him. Can see an Arsenal collapse coming, especially with Wilshire joining walking wounded and can't see clean sheets away to Spurs or home to Chelsea.

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      1. Barry Woj
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Who did you go for instead?

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    2. The Mandalorian
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Yes

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    3. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      No. He's my Aguero bank.

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      1. Barry Woj
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        • 13 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah good shout. Thinking of downgrading him today to free up some money to enable a better DGW heavy hitter.

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    4. sneif4
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Ditched for Coleman as I had 2FTs

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      1. Barry Woj
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah don't have enough for an Everton defender at the moment unfortunately.

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  5. Elfozzie 42
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Starting 9 so far:
    Ruddy (Mannone)
    Fonte - Shawcross - Ward (Chester - Coleman)
    Brunt - Snodgrass - Llallana - Hazard (Nolan)
    Adebayor (Sturridge - Suarez)

    Assuming I do my Adebayor to Aguero switch this evening, I'd be left with 0.3M to upgrade a non-player. Was thinking Chester but that would only leave me 4.2M for someone (which could cover either Clyne or Chambers but who's going to play?)

    As I've already taken a 4 point hit to get to 9, I'm divided on whether another 4 points is worth it - although if they play it's really more a 2 point risk (in that you're losing 2 points anyway for having a non player). Any thoughts?

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  6. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    What you reckon the average number of starting players will be this GW for active managers?

    I'm going 7.5

    Sorry for the RP but interested in peoples thoughs....thanks for those who replied bottom of last page.

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    1. Jebiga
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      8 i reckon

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    2. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Looking at some minileague rivals that sounds about right.

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    3. Dier Straits
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      I'd say you're about right. It seems a lot of FFS teams listed have 9, but the average I think will be around 7

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      1. Jafooli
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Normally those with more will list, those with few will keep quiet. Same as GW scores etc

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        1. Dier Straits
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 1 month ago

          I agree completely.

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    4. megatronaldinho
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      can i say 1? because i'm hoping it's 1. but it's closer to 9. in the immediate neighborhood. 8

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    5. Barry Woj
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      I was interested in this yesterday but nobody paid any attention! Surely Smartypants could do some analysis based on the players in people's teams last week. I would agree with your average though.

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  7. Oliver Adamkiewicz
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Rumour has it that RVP is ill and out of today's match!!!

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    1. Chucky
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      😯

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    2. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Had said that to Folks here last Tuesday

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    3. Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      No.

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    4. Djerbil
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      sauce??

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      1. Oliver Adamkiewicz
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        United Reel - Secret Facebook group. Word is that he's off and fallen out with Moyes but will tell the press he is ill!

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        1. Djerbil
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 1 month ago

          don't like secret groups but we shall see

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    5. S.Kuqi
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Bull shit! Nice try idiot.

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      1. Oliver Adamkiewicz
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        dick - you heard it here first

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        1. Oliver Adamkiewicz
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 1 month ago

          kuqi I will hunt you down when the team sheets are out, mupet

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          1. S.Kuqi
            • 13 Years
            12 years, 1 month ago

            Lol. Nobody believes you and your lies 😀

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            1. Oliver Adamkiewicz
              • 15 Years
              12 years, 1 month ago

              mug

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            2. Djerbil
              • 14 Years
              12 years, 1 month ago

              bookmarked .. we shall see

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    6. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Oh cat meet pigeons. Fill your boots.

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    7. Breadbin
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Sounds legit 🙄

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      1. Jax
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        -1000000000000000000000

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    8. Pasqualinho
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      He was ill on Tuesday, but played the full game for Holland. I've not heard he's ill again.

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  8. Chucky
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Logged in for the first time this week so who is everyone captaining this week? 🙂

    Schurrle anyone? 😉

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    1. Hubert
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      'azard

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    2. Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Schurlle you are kidding?

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    3. Djerbil
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      'azza

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  9. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Is it worth getting Smalling for a hit?

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    1. GoonerByron
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      I'm wondering the same thing, tempted on Kos -> Smalling

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    2. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Never ever thought I would hear that.

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    3. Lanley Staurel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      He has a double in 31 so why not.

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  10. Venom Snake
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Someone please; olsson fit?

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    1. Jebiga
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      yes. read ffs news

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    2. Lanley Staurel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      12 years, 1 month ago

      Apparently yes.

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  11. Thomass
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    #COYW

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  12. Djerbil
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    So Community Qns :

    How many players do u have this week with a fixture ??

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    1. Schürrle Class
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      10 here including Eriksen Clyne and Burner

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    2. Namtab Nomolos
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      11. I expect them all to start too.

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    3. Djerbil
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      11 for me (Eriksen only doubt)

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    4. Onwards
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      11 but one of them's crocked.

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    5. onionbarje
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      9

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  13. Schürrle Class
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Hey guys. Any ideas on what to do with my team?

    Just need a bit of help with what to do with Eriksen

    Marshmallow Mannone
    Ward Coleman Burner Ivanovic Clyne
    Mata Eriksen Lallana Hazard Livermore
    Adebayor SAS

    0.2 ITB and 1 FT

    What to do with Eriksen?

    Save FT for this week or not??

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    1. Djerbil
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      eriksen->snoddy

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      1. Schürrle Class
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Today?

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        1. Djerbil
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 1 month ago

          yup

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          1. Schürrle Class
            • 12 Years
            12 years, 1 month ago

            Might save so I have 2FTs for next week

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  14. whoracle
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Ruddy
    Shaw Ward JT
    Hazard Lallana Noone
    Adebayor

    1FT.

    What should I do? Save it? Noone->Snodgrass? Money's not an issue.

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    1. Schürrle Class
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Save

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      1. whoracle
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        I might as well get some minus points later prior to gw 31...

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  15. Onwards
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Morning all

    I'm doing ok for numbers this week but am completely lost on who to captain. Any suggestions on who to hand the armband to from the following:

    Ruddy
    Terry Ivan Chambers
    Mata Hazard Lallana Snod
    Ade Lambert

    Any help would be greatly appreciated. Cheers.

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    1. Elfozzie 42
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Hazard is the logical choice.
      Fair shout for Mata, Llallana or Terry equally.

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      1. Onwards
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks bear. I need to keep being reminded of the form over fixtures mantra.

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  16. UnitednationsXI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Is Bruce >> chambers worth a hit?

    - Bruce isn't nailed on but is chambers nailed on?
    - the other option is ward but chambers plays for a much better team if nailed on

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    1. Dier Straits
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Probably not worth a hit. Chambers seems to have won the place over Clyne, but I'm not sure I'd say he's a guarantee.

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    2. UnitednationsXI
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      I think this is a great week for hits esp to clear deadwood...plus I have shaw..don't mind doubling up for two weeks then ship out shaw if chambers performs

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      1. Dier Straits
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Don't know if I'd call Bruce deadwood, but Chambers at 3.9 certainly isn't a bad way to go. Good luck.

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  17. andres
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Got 2 FTs so need to use at least one, looking for merte replacement:

    A evra
    B fonte
    C terry/cahill

    Marshall (mannone)
    Ward azpi (MERTE bruce coleman)
    Hazard mata lallana zaha punch
    Ade (sas)
    2FT, 3.5

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  18. Dago
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Koscielney and Evans to Evra and Ollson for free?

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    1. Dier Straits
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Yes

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  19. Breadbin
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    For Giggs Boson, as requested. The FPL Open code is 58-315. Closes GW29, I think.

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    1. Schürrle Class
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Morning Breadbin

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      1. Breadbin
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        I am aware of this.

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    2. Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Cheers. But only once per page is not convenient - scrolling up is a drag - can you make it three times per page?

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      1. Breadbin
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        I'm a bit busy. Can you help?

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  20. Bobby_Baggio
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Smalling and ince for -8 hit? The players coming out are injured or never start

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    1. Lanley Staurel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Both players have doubles coming up, the players you are replacing you need to get rid of anyway. Sounds like a really prudent move. Don't be put off by people saying don't take a hit. This sounds like the best thing for your team.

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      1. Bobby_Baggio
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks lanley

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  21. Lord Flashheart
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Last chance to change my mind :

    Mirallas to mata for -2

    Yes
    No

    ?

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    1. Schürrle Class
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Yes

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    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      I think so

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      1. Breadbin
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Heard about the issues. Stay strong, trust yourself.

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        1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 1 month ago

          what issues?

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          1. Breadbin
            • 15 Years
            12 years, 1 month ago

            Best not mentioned here.

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  22. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Which keeper would you get for the next 2 weeks only?

    Budget is 5.2m, and cannot be Boruc (already have 3 SOTers)

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    1. Dier Straits
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Ruddy or Speroni

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    2. Djerbil
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Ruddy / Marshall

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    3. Boss Hogg
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Manonne.

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      1. Djerbil
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        🙄

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    4. snowman
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Steckleburg, can see a cleanie today then newcastle at home next week!!

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      1. Jax
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        not today. cardiff will win

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        1. snowman
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 1 month ago

          0-0

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          1. Jax
            • 16 Years
            12 years, 1 month ago

            no chance.

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  23. Dr Dream
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Marshall

    Shaw Evra Azpi

    Snodders Sidwell Hazard Lallana

    Ade RVP(c)

    Wakey > Bacon butties

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    1. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Source?

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      1. Dr Dream
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Brown

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  24. Chris_White
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Evans -> Pieters (-4)?

    Allows me to get an extra player this week, play Pieters(WHU) over Olsson(sou) next week + Stoke have great home fixtures for the run-in.

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    1. Dago
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      No

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      1. Chris_White
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        🙁

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    2. Nabs Kebabs
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      yep exactly what i did

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  25. r0nh
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Would it be crazy to captain Mata instead of Hazard?

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    1. Boss Hogg
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      I'm twitching over that one myself.
      Probably stick will Hazard thow.

      I'll get them Dukes.

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    2. Bootsy: Snoddy's Reven…
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Bonkers

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    3. Barry Woj
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Probably. I get nervous just owning a Man Utd player, let alone captaining one these days.

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    4. A.T
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Deffo

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  26. Boss Hogg
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Chances that the following will start this week?

    A. Hazard
    B. Januzaj

    ?

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    1. Bootsy: Snoddy's Reven…
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      100%
      50.01%

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  27. adp1113
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    I would have 11 players if John, Noone & Puncheon play, and I personally think that is kind of impossible.

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  28. Holmes
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Remy was around 95% to rise, but now have decreased to 88%, any reason?

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    1. Chris_White
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      No game this week

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    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      No game.

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    3. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      people realised he didn't have a game this week and transferred him out

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      1. Holmes
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        He should have dropped from start of the week, too much of price movement today
        Now, even Yaya is looking to fall

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  29. Gaz Downright
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    • 15 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Maximum starting player check:

    9

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    1. Barry Woj
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      8

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    2. Yome
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      10

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

      9. Probably 8.

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    4. A.T
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      7

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    5. Bootsy: Snoddy's Reven…
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      9

      Free trannie saved

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      1. Gaz Downright
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        • 15 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        high five

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    6. Boss Hogg
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      8.
      And happy with it.
      Not going to use hits chasing points this week.
      As long as scores are low across the board this week, and no single player scores big, then I'm happy to wait for the doubles to make my big moves.

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    7. Schürrle Class
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      10

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    8. Djerbil
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      11

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  30. megatronaldinho
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    this page is boring. someone say something i can care about

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    1. Jax
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      willies

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