[sbu_large_image] Scout Notes
21 March 2014 1648 comments
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With ten teams featuring twice this week, we’re well stocked up on double Gameweek options for the 15 scheduled fixtures. Liverpool and City supply us with three players apiece, while a couple of Hammers also make the starting line-up as we roll out a 4-3-3:

We hand West Ham’s Adrian the keeper’s jersey ahead of two home games. United and Hull both roll up to Upton Park, where Sam Allardyce’s side have conceded just once in their last three – if those fixtures fail to deliver a clean sheet, the Spaniard’s save points should come to the rescue; he has earned 14 over 11 appearances.

A sixth goal of the season in last weekend’s win over Cardiff sums upΒ Seamus Coleman’s attacking potential ahead of his pair of fixtures. The Toffees look a decent shout for defensive points, too – they’ve conceded just twice in their last four at Goodison, as Swansea pay visit tomorrow, whilst a midweek visit to Newcastle will hold little fear, given the Magpies have failed to score in any of the last four without the injured Loic Remy.

With Vincent Kompany suspended for the first game of City’s double and doubts continuing over the left-back berth, Pablo Zabaleta offers a secure option amongst Manuel Pellegrini’s defenders. City have registered three successive clean sheets and entertain struggling Fulham before paying visit to United in midweek – a shut-out against the Cottagers looks the likeliest, though Kompany’s return in time for the Manchester derby could prove crucial. In terms of attacking potential, Zabaleta already has five assists to his name thus far.

Arsenal’s pair of fixtures brings Laurent Koscielny into the reckoning. Certainly, a trip to Chelsea is no easy task, but with so much at stake, it’s likely to be a cagey affair – it is worth noting that both sides played out a goalless draw at the Emirates earlier this season. Following that one, the Gunners’ home clash with Swansea bodes well for defensive returns given that Arsene Wenger’s side have conceded just once in their last six in front of their own fans. Koscielny gets the nod over Per Mertesacker, given that he’s outscored the German by 13 to eight for bonus points over Arsenal’s last six clean sheets.

We opt for Martin Skrtel as Liverpool prepare for a couple of enticing encounters. Having registered back-to-back shout-outs, the Reds pay visit to a Cardiff side that have failed to score in six of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s 10 matches in charge before hosting Sunderland on Wednesday evening – the Black Cats have netted once in their last three. Skrtel’s threat in the opposition box has already seen him score four times for the Merseysiders – only Coleman has notched more amongst defenders.

Yaya Toure is our City midfielder of choice for the double Gameweek. A move to the role in β€œthe hole” last week merely boosts his appeal, whilst Sergio Aguero’s continued absence ensures the Ivorian remains on spot-kicks, in addition to set-pieces. Toure has already scored against both Fulham and United this season, and with an ownership level of 43%, heading into this week without his services looks a brave tactic.

A goal or assist in 16 of his 19 starts since Luis Suarez returned from suspension sums up the consistency of Steven Gerrard. Despite his deep-lying role, the Liverpool skipper continues to serve up the Fantasy returns time after time – bearing in mind that Cardiff have conceded an average of two goals per game under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Liverpool have notched three per home match ahead of Sunderland’s visit, it’s no real surprise Gerrard has earned his biggest bandwagon of the season this week, with over 70,000 Fantasy Premier League managers snapping up his services.

Three double-figure hauls in his last four home games is enough to bring Kevin NolanΒ into this week’s Picks. The midweek visit of Hull is perhaps the most likeliest to bear returns, but with United’s central defence hampered by injury and suspension, the Hammers skipper will be confident of delivering from Andy Carroll’s knock-downs in and around the box tomorrow.

Briefly outscored by Daniel Sturridge last month, Luis Suarez is once again Liverpool’s leading light up front. Brendan Rodgers’ decision to move to a midfield diamond behind a front two has seen the South American better his team-mate by 26 points to six over the last two Gameweeks and, having racked up 16 and 13 points against Cardiff and Sunderland respectively earlier in the season, it’s little wonder he’s received almost 75% of the votes cast in this week’s Captain Poll so far.

With Sergio Aguero injured, Edin Dzeko looks likely to retain his starting berth for City’s games against Fulham and United. The Bosnian’s goal against Hull last Saturday was his fourth in his last seven appearances and suggests he’s the one forward capable of finding the net for Manuel Pellegrini’s side right now – Alvaro Negredo has notched once in his last seven by comparison. Chelsea’s loss at Villa last weekend may have seen City installed as title favourites but the Etihad side still need to pick up the points in their pursuit of Jose Mourinho’s table-toppers – priced at 6.7, Dzeko could do enough damage at home to Fulham tomorrow to make his acquisition worthwhile.

With Robin van Persie ruled out for four-to-six weeks with a knee injury earlier this evening, Wayne Rooney is called upon as out third forward. The England international will now be on spot-kicks in the Dutchman’s absence and could even be shifted to a more advanced berth with Juan Mata tucked in behind, if David Moyes chooses to overlook Danny Welbeck for a central position. Two goals, an assist and five bonus points in the last three Gameweeks suggest Rooney is finding his form at the perfect time for the champions.

Paul Dummett is our cut-price defender of choice for Newcastle’s two home games. The Magpies’ chances of clean-sheet returns look decent against Palace (one goal in five away games) and Everton (one in four road trips), and with Davide Santon still sidelined, the young Welshman’s set-pieces and corners could see him make a mockery of his 3.9 price tag.

Back-to-back road trips to Norwich and Liverpool ensuresΒ Adam Johnson only makes the bench. Nonetheless, the Black Cats’ wide man cannot be overlooked completely – he’s delivered six goals and a pair of assists in his last seven league appearances and is still priced at just 6.5 heading into tomorrow’s deadline.

A home game with Swansea and trip to Newcastle ensures Romelu Lukaku comes into contention. Having blanked against Cardiff last weekend, expectations are perhaps a little low – the big Belgian has scored in two of the Toffees’ last three in all competitions, though, and remains the man most likely to produce for Roberto Martinez’ men.

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  1. palace ash
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    Oorah!

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  2. Sithlord007
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    Evening all

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    1. palace ash
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      Where is everyone?

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      1. super zlatan
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        The previous post

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  3. palace ash
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    3/15 ain't good! πŸ™

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    1. Moorinho
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      14?

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  4. Hybrid.power
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    Worth taking a hit to get rid of Collins, or should I just hold on to him and hope for the best? I'd have 5.1 to spend

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    1. palace ash
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      Hold!

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  5. Alan Hansen's Emu
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    I need advice people....


    1) Do I play Cahill and Azp (Arsenal) or Cahill and Olsson (Sund)?

    2) Hazard or Snodgrass?

    Thanks

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    1. Giovanni Giorgio
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      Snoddy and Olsson

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    2. palace ash
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      1) Olsson

      2) Hazard

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  6. Atwood
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    Mata > Silva

    Would mean I've taken a -8 hit in total. Worth it?

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    1. super zlatan
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      Nah. I would keep mata

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    2. palace ash
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      No. Keep mata!

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  7. super zlatan
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    6/15

    Not sure how to feel

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  8. Sean.
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    Interesting forward picks,
    think i'm going to play those 3,benching Lukaku in UFPL πŸ™‚

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  9. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    5 plus 2 subs

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    1. super zlatan
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      You are in a better place than me

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  10. Toonzie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    Mannone
    Coleman - Ivan - Olsson
    Yaya - Mirallas - Sterling - Hazard
    Sutrridge - Suarez - Lukaku

    Bench: Marshall, Mutch, Shaw, Ward - 3.5m in the bank

    A) Shaw to Zaba, bench Olsson
    B) Mirallas to Nolan
    C) Sterling to Gerrard

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    1. Toonzie
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      for a hit btw, thanks

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      1. palace ash
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        A)

        B) is a nothing move.
        C) is a sideways move.

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    2. super zlatan
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      A

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    3. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      C

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    4. Art Vandelay
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      A, all day, every day.

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  11. Sithlord007
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    My team

    McGregor.
    Skrtel, Coleman, Bardsley
    Mata, Nolan, Mirallas, Hazard
    Dzeko, Suarez, Sturridge

    We good to go?

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    1. Toonzie
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      yea g2g

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  12. Your Mum's Athletic
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    4 including the bench πŸ˜€ 100+ incoming

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  13. SPorting
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    Dzeko.

    Of course.

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  14. Somalion
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    I really would love if Arsenal conceded in both matches.

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    1. SPorting
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      Foregone conclusion.

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      1. Somalion
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        Fingers and toes crossed.... Horrific car crash...

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  15. agarthered
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    I have Adrian and Mccartney for dgw and was planning on playing both. Thinking of taking a -4 and getting rid of a norwich defender and bringing in zab..which would move mccartney to bench.

    thoughts?

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    1. Somalion
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      Norwich are at home, having a 66.66% CS record at home, against Sunderland and you want to sell one for a hit?

      No no no Monsieur.

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      1. agarthered
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        So bench Mccartney (2 games) for one game from Olsson?

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        1. Somalion
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          That's much more of a toss up but I honestly think benching either of those two for a City defender is not the best move in my books. Not for a hit certainly. I think Olsson will keep a CS, I think the Hammers will only keep 1 CS too so decide between them. I think City will keep 1 CS as well. Oh and Zabaleta is close to a2 game ban (I think he's on 8 yellow cards.)

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  16. Batigol9
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    11 years, 11 months ago

    How does this look?

    Mannone

    Chester Collins Distin

    Sterling Mirallas Silva Yaya

    Sturridge Suarez Rooney

    (Boruc, Cahill, Chambers, Hoolahan)

    -8pt hit to do Pieters>Chester Lallana>Silva Hazard>Yaya

    £0.4 in the bank after those transfers, £0.0 before

    Thanks

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    1. super zlatan
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      Not a fan of your defence. Rest looks great

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  17. jmcclory123
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    Chester (made sub appearances in last 2 games) or Collines (didn't play last games)

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    1. jmcclory123
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      Collins, last game*

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  18. super zlatan
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    Really need a huge haul from baines this gw.

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    1. MSTRKRFTSMN
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      I think you'll get it. Can't believe people have him at 7.4m though

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  19. SPorting
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    No Chester in the picks?

    Big mistake.

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  20. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
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    Repost since new post...

    Anyone know the points needed for places 1k and 5k?

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  21. Egg noodle
    • 16 Years
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    Hart (Mannone)
    Coleman McCartney Baines (Bardsley Delaney)
    Yaya Silva Gerrard Nolan (Delph)
    Suarez(C) Sturridge Lukaku

    This is my last throw of the dice this season on Wildcard.
    Can anyone spot any weaknesses please? Especially anyone likely to lose their position soon?

    Cheers lads, and best of luck

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    1. Sean.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      nice team mate

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    2. palace ash
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      Me like!

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    3. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
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      Would not touch Delph, i would rather go for Ki with more games.

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      1. Egg noodle
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        Thanks guys I appreciate it.
        and thanks for pointing out Ki... Deal!

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    4. Nastradarmus
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      Lush team must have good TV, maybe missing Roonpig now RVP is out

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      1. Egg noodle
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        I thought a lot about Rooneroo, but that blank in 34 is quite annoying so I didnt get him.
        I have 0.0 in the bank now, squeezed everything out of my TV πŸ˜€

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  22. RoysCallerAnne
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    Every single article uses the phrase "rolls up", it bugs me so much it makes me want to.

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    1. SPorting
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      To stop writing mid-sentence?

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      1. Somalion
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        The suspense is killing me.

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      2. RoysCallerAnne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        Think about it, I thought you are a stand up comic.

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        1. Pasqualinho
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          I didn't think you needed an excuse?

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          1. RoysCallerAnne
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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            I don't, can I borrow your pipe instead? πŸ˜‰

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    2. AIRMILES
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      I have my pet hates with this place too. The Scout Picks article constant use of the phrase 'gets the nod', and people who reply in agreement to someone by saying 'this'.

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      1. β˜…FC Borecelonaβ˜…
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        This

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      2. Somalion
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        This.

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      3. RoysCallerAnne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        Haha, true as well.

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      4. AIRMILES
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        That said, I see they managed to avoid that term this time. Well done them πŸ™‚

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        1. Breadbin
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          They stopped doing it for some reason. Hmm.

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      5. Jönny
        • 16 Years
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        Haha I was going to mention 'gets the nod'...I remember counting it five times in one article once.

        But, to be fair, every season they have to write about 14 players in the same context, every week...which is 532 players over the season. So I would probably run out of original ways of saying it too!

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      6. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
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        this

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  23. β˜…FC Borecelonaβ˜…
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    What on earth happened to Leroy Fer in that picture?! πŸ˜†

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    1. Valar(Keith)
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      Why on earth are he and the norwich boys in the picture at all? πŸ˜†

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  24. the Penman
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    Adam Jonhson, or Nolan(-4)?

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    1. Egg noodle
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      Nolan is good for this gameweek only, so would likely be another -4 to get rid of him. Best stick to AJ imo.

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      1. Messi & fabregas
        • 14 Years
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        i agree

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    2. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      AJ

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    3. the Penman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      Cheers all

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  25. SPorting
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    Let me see.

    3/15 for me. Good times!

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  26. GlasgowFF
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    Best differentials DGW players?

    On a WC.

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    1. SPorting
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      11 years, 11 months ago

      Look at the Scout Picks then choose 15 other players.

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    2. super zlatan
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      Giroud. Cazorla. Nasri. Sissoko. Mata. Welbeck. Mirallas. Henderson. Huddle stone. AJ.

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    3. Egg noodle
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      Some hull city defence might work wonders i guess

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    4. DF
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      silva's only at 7%

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  27. Messi & fabregas
    • 14 Years
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    liverpool has the easiest fixtures and sturridge not picked?

    insane

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      scout picks rule pick 2 players from one club in the same position

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    2. SPorting
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      But Dzeko has a DGW!!

      Even if he didn't, they'd still include him.

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    3. Pasqualinho
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      Its an unwritten rule that the same team isn't represented twice in the same position - that's all.

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    4. Messi & fabregas
      • 14 Years
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      ok thanks

      (C) sturridge it is then πŸ™‚

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  28. Goaldigger
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    Anyone here going into this gw without Suarez?

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    1. Moorinho
      • 12 Years
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      Bubz and Doos (obviously) of the ones I've seen.

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    2. Zombie
      • 13 Years
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      My ML rival perhaps..He chewed about 50 points from my lead in last 5-6 GWs. It's my time now

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      1. Goaldigger
        • 13 Years
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        Haha it most probably is. Wouldn't be surprised with a C score if over 50 from him

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        1. Zombie
          • 13 Years
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          Hehe....He still got his WC & 7.5 in bank

          but not activated yet...I am getting impatient πŸ˜‰

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    3. Somalion
      • 16 Years
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      Those with tendency to walk off cliffs when unsupervised.

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  29. Moorinho
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    6/11

    Goodie.

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  30. Zombie
    • 13 Years
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    I brought in Nasri instead of Nolan

    I don't feel good about it already πŸ™

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    1. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
      • 13 Years
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      great move

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      1. Zombie
        • 13 Years
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        If he starts all these GW, hell yeah

        If not, I am in for a frustrating run

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