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27 March 2014 1772 comments
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There’s no getting away from it, Granville and I are nothing short of bitter middle aged, middle of the table Fantasy managers. This week’s ScoutCast is a vitriol-filled slab of double Gameweek failure, inspired by Yaya Toure’s relentless point scoring and our stubborn reluctance to recruit his talents.

Of course, in between skinning our sour grapes, Granville and I dabble with the podcast regulars, whilst responding to another round of community posers including a lookey-likey query that smiles kindly on my co-host and has me recounting the tale of my very own office doppleganger.

Wallow in self pity via this link or look on the bright side via the player below…

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

  1. sinik
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    having only joined in like November, what's this site like going into the FPL season? I can't imagine that people share a great deal about their teams since everyone can reasonably afford the same thing?

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    1. Albert Cole
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      That's the time of year people share the most about their teams.

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      1. sinik
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        interesting

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    2. Holy See
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      R to the M to the mo fo T.

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    3. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      it's ok as we discuss pre-season form and the potential of new arrivals. First there was the Boselli wagon (greatest bandwagon EVER) Last year the debate was why pay 6/5 for Michu when Danny Graham was 1 million less, That debate got settled VERY quickly

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      1. sinik
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        lol

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    4. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Then there is the constant tedium of guessing player prices.

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      1. sinik
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        how long before the lock are prices released? at least a month iirc right?

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        1. Ryan
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          • 14 Years
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          Yeah at least

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  2. Van Dal
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Who will score more till season end ya reckon lads.

    Haz or Gerrard

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    1. Plymouth
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Ca the same

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    2. KISSES
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Haz

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    3. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Hazard

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    4. Voodoo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Obviously Haz

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  3. piquiblanco
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Need help on this one!
    Nolan to Mutch now or next week? No hit.

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    1. Plymouth
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Not this week

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  4. SpinyNorman [*_*]
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Best mid for 9.3 or under?

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    1. Plymouth
      • 12 Years
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      Nasri

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  5. Colin Hendry
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Silva -> Hazard
    Nolan -> Barkley
    -4 worth it?

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  6. Captain Shirokov
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Should I get in Demichellis or Azpi(to double up with Cahill)?

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    1. Plymouth
      • 12 Years
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      Demi

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      1. Plymouth
        • 12 Years
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        More attacking/bps pot

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    2. Van Dal
      • 15 Years
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      I think i might double up i hve azpi thibkin of kos > cahill or baines. Then baines > cahill after the double

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    3. Captain Shirokov
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Demi means no Aguero for DGW.

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      1. Plymouth
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Which is fine, per now. Hold em to have the flexibility

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        1. Captain Shirokov
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          So you still say Demi?

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  7. Scotty B
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Mignolet

    Rafael Coleman Fabio

    Mirallas Toure Gerrard Mata

    Sturridge Dzeko Rooney

    Subs: Sidwell, Davies, Bassong...0.3 ITB,any transfers/changes needed this week?

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  8. MJ6987
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    At Colonel Shoe re my lack of punts vs having fun

    Try to get as many points as possible. Try and win my mini leagues, get the highest rank I can, win head to head matches, etc.

    But I would never really go "I think I'll get Michu in this week or Carroll etc". Too conservative I guess.

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    1. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      @ Holy See

      Got a pretty decent history, making hard work of it this year

      http://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/18763/history/

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      1. Holy See
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Thought you might. Often think it's harder to do nothing than something in this game. Obviously you can't just sit back and hope for the best, but patience is more rewarding points-wise than punts.

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        1. MJ6987
          • 15 Years
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          Yours is pretty damn good as well!

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          1. Holy See
            • 15 Years
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            Meh, you'd murder me in a hof off! Still learnin 😉

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    2. applebonkers
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      • 16 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      nothing wrong with that. i don't think you ever need to look for a different player for the sake of being different, there are good players who just happen to be different, every bandwagon has to start somewhere. who started the season with yaya toure? who started last season with fellaini? also stigmas surrounding some players makes a good option a differential, e.g demichelis

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      1. MJ6987
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        I wish I'd got Yaya earlier instead of persisting with Silva!

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        1. applebonkers
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          • 16 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          early on silva looked like he was going to be the silva we've been waiting 3 seasons for, an actual goalscorer. looks like we've been fooled again

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          1. MJ6987
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 8 months ago

            He still looks great but the old assist the assister story whereas Yaya is 1 shot 1 goal

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    3. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      replied last page... as long as you get some enjoyment out of this game somehow, it dont matter how

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  9. FACUPARSE
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/manchester-uniteds-david-moyes-will-3292951

    Disgusting if true. They have one season me without a trophy and united fans do this.

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    1. sinik
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      🙄 has nothing to do with trophies, many fans were prepared to go trophyless..it's so much more than this..

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    2. Granville
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Don't necessarily agree with the protest but I do agree that the 'chosen one' banner was purile and premature and the club shouldn't have allowed it to happen.

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      1. Ryan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        • 14 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        The trouble is we can't really take it down now, not this season anyway. If we do so it will look really bad and will be a sign of no confidence in Moyes. Next season it can go though as he would be established as the United manager (assuming he stays).

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      2. FACUPARSE
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        He will probably resign if he sees this so they may get what they want in the end.

        It's certainly the players fault as much as Moyes

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        1. Ryan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          • 14 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          If Moyes resigns I don't think he'd get his contract payed out. It will be a massive financial hit for him.

          At least I think this is how it works.

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  10. leo_messi
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Any more news about Silva?will he play saturday?

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    1. Plymouth
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Wait till presser

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  11. John Nerdelbaum
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Last remaining defensive spot. Play Bards and double up with Mannone or play Chester?

    Pros for playing Bards:
    Sunderland can't score so can't afford to concede.
    West Ham are dire
    He owes me after this week's shambles

    Cons:
    It's Sunderland

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    1. Whitman2013
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      haha i think sunderland will probs keep a cleanie...

      plus he has a bigger goal threat.

      depends if you like to spread the load i guess...

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      1. John Nerdelbaum
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        I think they will as well and he does bomb on a lot and he's always in the mix at corners.

        Stoke looking full of goals so Chester is a bit of a risk anyway.

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  12. lifes a pitch
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Should i do Fonte+Rooney out for Coleman+Sturridge -4?? any price changes would mean i can't do it..

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    1. Whitman2013
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      maybe at 11:31 saturday yeah.

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    2. Saint Domingo
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Yep.No brainer IMO ,go for it

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  13. Voodoo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Play which?

    A) Mannone (WHU)
    B) Boruc (NEW)

    My gut is saying Boruc...

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    1. Whitman2013
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      A for me BUT

      go with your gut first and foremost

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    2. John Nerdelbaum
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Boruc I think.

      Newcastle are done for the season.

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    3. John Nerdelbaum
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      More upside with Mannone though, save points etc

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    4. Voodoo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Cheers all

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  14. Alejo - CFC
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Evra to be rested for Bayern?

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    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
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      He's banned.

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      1. Alejo - CFC
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Ah right. He's banned for the ucl tie. No reason he wouldn't play v villa then

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  15. Ian Davis
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Which looks the best option?

    A) Nolan > Barkley
    B) Nolan > Mirallas
    C) Keep Nolan and save transfer

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  16. sinik
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    add that to the list of awesome reasons to have picked Nasri last week

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  17. Scotty B
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Mignolet

    Rafael Coleman Fabio

    Mirallas Toure Gerrard Mata

    Sturridge Dzeko Rooney

    Subs: Sidwell, Davies, Bassong...0.3 ITB,any transfers/changes needed this week??

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  18. Judas
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Evra ---> Cahill for free DONE.

    Should I hold off on Nolan ---> Nasri for now?

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  19. MJ6987
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Rate my front 7

    Bale VDV Walcott Nani
    RVP Tevez Carroll

    Is 2 Spurs overkill?

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    1. Whitman2013
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      carroll out anelka in
      nani out nzogbia in

      9/10 though

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      1. MJ6987
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        NZogbia is not a bad shout actually. Or MGP?

        Either would allow me to upgrade Simpson in defence to Vermaelen.

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        1. Whitman2013
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          #PEDERSEN BANDWAGON

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    2. asquishypotato
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      I don't even...

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    3. Keep the Faith
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Put bale at LB and your sorted

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    4. Parm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      VDV to Lampard/Gerrard.

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      1. MJ6987
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Gerrard is past it!

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  20. Whitman2013
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    11 years, 8 months ago

    this site scares me ...

    i was happy with my team but reading what people are saying im now worried about the playing times of

    sterling
    kolarov
    evra
    rooney

    good times

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    1. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Why is Rooney's game time a doubt?

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        lots of scaremongering he'll be rested for Bayern

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      2. BeachBadger
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Champions L:eague maybe, but thats a bit rubbish. He's as nailed on as they come

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      3. sinik
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Bayern Munich, full steam ahead!

        (until the train breaks down at the station)

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      4. Ryan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        • 14 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks guys, figured as much.

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        1. Whitman2013
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          yeah cheers guys i appreciate the words of reassurance

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  21. Keep the Faith
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Hi all, worth using my FT to do Mirallas to Llallana, currently 3 everton so frees up space for GW34

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    1. LordCisse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Definitely

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      1. Keep the Faith
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        cheers seems the sensible option

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    2. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
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      could be worth while

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  22. BeachBadger
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    You guys reckon Sterling will play against Tottenham or should I just play Chmabers?

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    1. Keep the Faith
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Tough one, pool played twice this week and Sterling on as a sub twice but should make him fresher, would prob choose chamber though and hope for a cleanie

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  23. Voodoo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Why are they reporting on an 'unspecified' injury, saying he will have to prove his fitness. Nothing could prove the story wrong.

    Conclusion: it's bullshit

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  24. Saint Domingo
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    11 years, 8 months ago

    Which player this season have you had in your team that has done nowt for you whilst you have had him in your team and flourished every time you have got rid of that player?

    For me Adebayor has been a major troll for me this season.Had him twice and got zero rewards yet as soon as he is out he explodes.

    On the other hand i did get Jonny Evans for a short period of time and he immediately wrecked my head,he is the uber troll of FPL

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Benteke.

      Oh and I agree 100% on Jonny Evans

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    2. BeachBadger
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Eriksen did okay for me but lost massive value on him. Then I ditched him and he sprongs to life. Faith in Dzeko is never repaid either.

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    3. A.T
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Jermaine Pennant. Brought him in in my jan wc and he's done bugger all.

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  25. LordCisse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Would you transfer out Collins (fairly happy with my defence apart from him) or Zaha (dead weight - not out yet due to other priorities) this week? Any suggestions for replacements would help

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    1. sinik
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      you can get by with benching both, save your FT

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      1. sinik
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        if*

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    2. sinik
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      unless you plan on starting the replacement

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      1. LordCisse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Wise words, cheers

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  26. Efan Ekoku Pops
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Evra ➡ Zabaleta.

    Good move?

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    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
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      I'd save it.

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    2. Whitman2013
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      next week yes.

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  27. Mobydeus30
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    unanswered post

    adrian(speroni)
    terry ivanovic coleman(chester,chanbers)
    yaya gerrard hazard mirallas(gnabry)
    suarez lukau sturridge

    1 ft ,0 in the bank
    a)wait?
    b) any transfer to make,to get more city coverage?
    c)swap mirralas with barkley to make money in gw34 for kun?
    tks

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    1. BeachBadger
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      save

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  28. Ian Davis
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Which looks the best option??

    A) Nolan > Barkley
    B) Nolan > Mirallas
    C) Keep Nolan and save transfer

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    1. Keep the Faith
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      C def C

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  29. BeachBadger
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Lost at the bottom. Barely worth reposting but:

    You guys reckon Sterling will play against Tottenham or should I just play Chmabers?

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    1. Keep the Faith
      • 14 Years
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      Replied last page, to sum it up chambers

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      1. BeachBadger
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Cheers mate. Read it there. It's the logical choice isnt it.

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    2. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      chmabers sounds like an ACON player

      but yeh play him

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      1. BeachBadger
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Haha lousy typist me. Cheers.

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  30. leo_messi
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Only problem this week:

    bench Snodgrass or AJ???

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    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Snod

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    2. Keep the Faith
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      AJ

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    3. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      snoddy n big ears

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