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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. President John F. Keninnsie
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Haven't been around for ages, it must've been pretty hectic with everyone preparing for the DGW. I ended up on 170 (-4) which I'm happy with but there's probably hundreds of posters here who did better!

    In saying that, I would love some opinions on my current team...

    Mannone
    Baines Cahill Chester
    Gerrard Mata Silva Hazard
    Suarez Sturridge Lukaku

    Adrian Olsson Jedinak Ward

    Thinking of saving the FT this week then shipping Mata + Olsson > City def and another mid next week. Any better ideas?

    Cheers guys, it's pretty dead atm but it's good to be back 🙂

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

      Good team. See nothing wrong with your plan

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      1. President John F. Keninnsie
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks Cheeseoid!

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    2. Zep
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Don't you mean Yaya instead of Silva?

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      1. President John F. Keninnsie
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Oops yep! Can you tell I haven't spent much time on FPL lately? So used to having Silva in my team...finally caved in and bought Yaya two weeks ago and haven't looked back 🙂

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    3. Blue Lion
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Hey mate! Long time! You call that ream dead...LOL

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      1. President John F. Keninnsie
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Talking about the DZ!

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    4. GTS
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Looks like it.

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

    Evening all. How tricks?

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

      How now Cheeseoid?

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

        Pretty good. Just toying with the idea of bed

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

          Haha I'm just finished work and ready for the weekend

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

            I work 4 days on and 4 days off. This week my working week starts tomorrow night. Really messes the old body clock up

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

              I can imagine. Still 4 days off must be pretty sweet

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

                Yeah it is. It is the nights side of it I am not so keen on

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

    Do you think that Suarez and Sturridge is the way to go until the end of the season. Or do you think Liverpools downturn in fixtures combined with (hopeful) return or Aguero with DGW's is the occasion where one of them has to go? I think if fit Sturridge is going to have to go for Aguero myself

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

      I think they'll both still score well overall but think there'll be weeks where they will blank and your team will suffer. I'm going doing the Suarez only route I think

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

        Me too. After next week if Aguero seems healthy

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

          I'd feel better with Aguero in my team than out. Hope he doesnt just get injured again

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

            Bet he is fit, healthy and raring to go for the world cup but not much before

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

              Yeah pity. I could use him to boost my chances

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  4. Blue Lion
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Morning all! 😀

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    1. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Hey hey hey!

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      1. Blue Lion
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Where have you been?

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        1. President John F. Keninnsie
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          On a sailing ship in the middle of the sea 🙂

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

            Senegalese pirate?

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          2. Blue Lion
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 8 months ago

            wow! awesome! how you been?

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            1. President John F. Keninnsie
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 8 months ago

              Good thanks mate. Are you still on your crazy run of form?

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              1. Blue Lion
                • 12 Years
                11 years, 8 months ago

                Had a few hiccups..but going OK for now.

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    2. BeachBadger
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      11 years, 8 months ago

      How do BL?

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      1. Blue Lion
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Good..Good...You?
        Any idea who i am facing in Graveyard Shift this week?

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

          Hmm not sure. I'm doing so terrible. Is it GTS?

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        2. President John F. Keninnsie
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          Nice to finally Michu

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          1. Blue Lion
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 8 months ago

            Wow..thats a tough one. I levelled on points with Baps because Chester got an own goal! 🙁

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    3. GTS
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Wazzzzzaaaaaap?!
      Innsie and BL!

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      1. Blue Lion
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        11 years, 8 months ago

        wazzzzzzzzzaaaaaaaaap??!!!!

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

          How's the GW?

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      2. President John F. Keninnsie
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        GTS! How's it going bud?

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

          All good. 😀
          2nd in your 4picks (NTFM diid a good job bringing it up while you're gone)
          Also into the 8K and top 5 in my country this week. I better not screw it up again. 🙂
          How bout you? been busy?

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  5. SpaceCadet
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Time to replace silva? who's a better bet out of Oscar, nasri and shurrle? Already have yaya.....

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

      Nasri due to the extra fixtures

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

        +1, also the game time.

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  6. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    If Silva is confirmed out this w/e, how does the below look?

    GW32: Silva -> Lallana
    GW33: Gerrard -> Hazard

    Mannone
    Baines, Terry, Distin
    Yaya, Silva, Gerrard, Nolan
    Suarez, Sturridge, Lukaku

    Gazzaniga, Chester, Williamson, Gnabry
    Bank 0.5m

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    1. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Good plan.

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

      Don't want to bring in someone with a DGW?

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      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Kinda thinking only EVE and MCY are important for the DGW, and I'll most likely have 3 from each of those plus Mannone come GW34

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

          Understandable. A CPL defender may be logical?

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          1. Jinswick
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 8 months ago

            Yeah, would be a nice to have but not essential imo.

            Another option would be GW34: Nolan & Studge -> Punch & Aguero (if Aguero is back fit).

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

              Punch hasn't exactly done much recently though has he? Him and ward are on my bench to come in next week.

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  7. The Sarjeant
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Who to play this weekend?

    A) Zabaleta - Arsenal away.
    B) Rosenior - Stoke away.
    C) Olsson - Swansea away.

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    1. Jinswick
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      It pains me to say, probably Zabaleta.

      Doubt any will get a cleanie, and Zabs has the best attacking threat.

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      1. The Sarjeant
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Yeah your right I suppose. He's currently in my line up anyway.

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    2. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Zab

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

      Prob Zab

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    4. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Zab

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    5. The Sarjeant
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Cheers guys!

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  8. Salah’s Sonnet
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Anyone reckon Silva will be ok for weekend?

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

      He played the whole 90mins the last day so I can't see this so called injury being too bad. here's hoping

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      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Yeah that makes sense i guess, fingers crossed.

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

      We have to wait for the news. Nothing confirmatory yet.

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  9. pundit of punts
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    11 years, 8 months ago

    What's this Silva news I'm seeing now? 😕

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    1. Blue Lion
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/manchester-citys-david-silva-major-3292938

      I think he will play if fit.But hard to say.

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    2. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Doubtful.

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

    So next season everyone has a team where they decide all of their transfers and teams before the season starts see how that works out?

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

    Evening/Morning

    Planning for the upcoming DGW, trying to work out the best way to max out on City players, how does this look?

    Boruc, K.Davis
    Collins, Sagna, Koscielny, Ward, Azpilicueta
    AJ, Hazard, Snodgrass, Nasri, Gerrard
    Suárez, Lukaku, Rooney

    This week: Koscielny -> 4.6
    Nest week: Sagna -> City defender
    GW34: Rooney -> Aguero

    Good transfers?
    Which cheapie defender should I go for? I'm thinking Sunderland.

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

      I would sooner Palace

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

        Agree SUnderlands DGW is actually horrendous

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

          Mostly because they are Sunderland

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

            😆

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

              Already have Ward, worth doubling up? Reasons to go Sunderland: better fixture this week, only GWs 33 and 35 look bad for them.

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

                And 34 and half of 37. Don't get me wrong I will hold and play the 2 Sunderland players I have during DGW's but don't expect them to get you many points

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

                  I don't but I don't see a better alternative and I need to free up money, do you think doubling up on Palace is preferable? They're not that keen on clean sheets recently.

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

                    For me yes.

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

                      Compromise: in GW 36 swap at least one of my Palace defenders for a Sunderland defender.
                      Sunderland's last 3 GWs: CAR, mun, WBA, SWA
                      Palace's last 3 GWs: MCI, LIV, ful

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  12. banskt
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Hey, morning all!

    Whom shall I play - Kolarov or Sterling?
    Or shall I use the FT and 2.6m to swap out any one of them?

    The money and FT are crucial to my plans for the final run in. WIthout those, I have to take some hits later down the road.

    I am presently thinking of playing Kolarov:
    Mannone [Adrian]
    Baines | Coleman | Ivanovic | Kolarov [Chester]
    Yaya | Hazard | Nolan [Sterling, Assaidi]
    Suarez | Sturridge | Nolan

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

      Play Kolarov I reckon. less chance of a 1pt I reckon

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    2. Blue Lion
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      I think Sterling will start against Tottenham.

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

      Sterling

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    4. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Nolan OOP 😯

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

        Only one Nolan is OOP. I would bench that one and play Kolarov and Sterling. Reverse OOP is never good

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        1. Woy of the Wovers
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          Do you think Oops Nolan is a ponytail bench warmer?

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  13. Blue Lion
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Play Zab or double up on Chelsea with Iva and Azpi?

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

      Double chelsea. if you've got them already play them

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      1. Blue Lion
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Was planning to play Coleman,Zab,Iva with Azpi on the bench.

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

          Gotta back chelsea against Palace though I reckon

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    2. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Double up I reckon.

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

      Che

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    4. GTS
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Double it

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    5. Amateur Pundit Zan
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Chelsea x2

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  14. Holmes
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Snodgrass still a viable option?

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    1. Amateur Pundit Zan
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Yes for next 3. Fixtures horrendous from 35 onwards, although he could get something home to liv in 35 as well

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

      I still think so.

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  15. Pinoche
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Silva doubtful?! Fci

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    1. Pinoche
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Fckkkkk*

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

      what?!?

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

    Night all. I am off to bed

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

      Night lad!

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

        Night x

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  17. La Roja
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Koscielny owners, worth to keep him?

    As of GW 34 amazing arsenal fixtures

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    1. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      U would be bench him by then anyways

      Innit bruv

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    2. Amateur Pundit Zan
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Depends what you can get out otherwise. I'm planning to ditch for baines by 34 anyway

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    3. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Can't afford to keep. Plan to have Baines, Coleman, Kompany by GW34.

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      1. Acquafresca
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Plus he's out for a while, wouldn't trust playing my cheapos every week

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

        Nice Plan!!

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    4. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      hell be out for a while

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    5. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      better if you switch

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    6. Mr Sarcastic
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Kept him gw29 because of coming double and great fixtures later.
      Ended -1 on double, so I think I learned my lesson.
      Don't think to much ahead, just do the obvious.
      Not sure which one is obvious replacement tough, Azpli or Demi.
      Azpli means I get him in this week and bench Bardsley, Demi I would get next week.

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  18. Moin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Anyone taking a Punt on Michu?

    I am thinking Cazorla --> Michu or Should I just play it safe and bring Lallana in?

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    1. Mr Sarcastic
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Only time this season I had Lallana was gw27-30.
      So him, he will score everyweek again.

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

        haha okay..thanks!

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    2. pundit of punts
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Lallana for me. Michu coming back from a long term injury. Keep him on the watchlist for now.

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

        that's what taking a punt is all about..getting the player before he has started performing..but now I will wait till Friday for the Silva news and then think..Thanks!

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

    Mannone

    Coleman Baines Azpi Chambers

    Hazard Silva Gerrard

    Suarez Adebayor Lukaku

    Boruc Sterling Noone Dann

    2.7 in the bank and 1FT. Scratching my head here. Barring Silva being out what would you do? Seems a bit of a waste of cash in the bank this late in the season to save my FT.

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

      do Silva --> Yaya

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

        I'd rather ditch Gerrard if Silva isnt out.

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

          my suggestion was based on Silva being out...I myself own Silva..If Silva's fit ditch Sterling...and Upgrade him

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

            Who would you get. I dont want to tie up all my money if I want to get Aguero either,. so I'd need an exit strategy

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

              well I would personally take a punt on Eriksen..then use the remaining cash to get Aguero in...but it all depends on Aguero's return...

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

                I've been stung by Eriksen. Sickening I've recently got rid of him and Lallana 🙁 I want Aguero but he he could be a lot of hassle. But Adebayor is causing me headaches at the minute too haha. Cheers man.

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

      Maybe upgrade Sterling.

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

        Cheers who would you get though? I'm looking at having cash for Aguero too

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

          So your going to upgrade Ade I assume... How much money left If you upgrade him?

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

            I'll be in the minus. Could have aguero and 4.5 instead of Sterling and Ade. I'll likely drop Gerrard for Nasri to give me another DGWer and 1 million more to play with.

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

              Could work but it's risky. If I go through and do Gerrard + Ade> Nasri + Kun I might save this week and and assess again.

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

                Yeah That's what I'm thinking is the best route alright. Shame keeping all my money in the bank though

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  20. royals forever
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Morning DZers

    For this GW who would you play out of

    Olsson (swa) or Zabaleta (ars)

    &

    Livermore (sto) or Johnson (WHM)

    Any ideas would be welcomed

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

      Zabs and Johnson..

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

      I would think Zab and Johnson.

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

      Zab and Johnson

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

    Sterling to Barkley a no-brainer?

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

      watch Barkley this week as well and then decide..

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

      Its a brainer mate, wait for 1 more week
      Sterling may start against Spurs and Barkley may get rested against Fulham

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  22. lachyas
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Save FT? Nothing in the bank.

    Boruc
    Evra, Coleman, Zabaleta
    Nasri, Yaya, Hazard, Gerrard
    Sturridge, Suarez, Lukaku

    4.0, Olsson, Ward, Canas

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

      yup save it..Evra may not start..but then Olsson is a good replacement.

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

        Thanks, surely he'll play seeing as he's suspended for the Champions League though?

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

          nope..Since champions league opponents are Bayern..they would want to give Buttner more game time so that he can prepare to face Robben

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  23. Root
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    For this week only:

    A) Bony
    B) Sturridge
    C) Lukaku

    It's Sturridge, right?

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    1. Woy of the Wovers
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Why just this week?

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      1. Root
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Reset after the GW.

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      2. Root
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Let me put it this way; Who'd you captain out of those three?

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        1. Woy of the Wovers
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          Probably Sturridge.

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  24. # Young Gun SEAMUS #
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Silva Replacement ( i have this three Snodgrass Yaya Hazard )

    1. Lallana
    2. Eriksen
    3. Nasri
    4. Barkley
    5. Else ??

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    1. Root
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      5. Mutch

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

      4. Barkley

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    3. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      1

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  25. Siva Mohan
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    All set for DGW34

    Boruc
    Baines* Demi/Zab* Ward*
    Yaya* Hazard Barkley* Ki*
    Lukaku* Suarez Aguero/Dzeko*

    8 DGWers for a single hit..

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

      Lot of money between Dzeko and aguero. Wheres the rest of the cash gonna go?

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      1. Siva Mohan
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        0.2 will be used for Zab.. have to upgrade one of my defenders to Kos/Mert and possibly bring in Donkey later for their tasty fixtures from GW34.. and use the remaining to upgrade Barkley..

        with Azpi in my team.. can field Baines - Azpi - Mert/Kos every week..

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

          Yeah Arsenal have some tasty fixtures. Will likely ditch Lukaku for Giroud post GW34

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    2. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Your plan will change next week, just saying 🙂

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      1. Siva Mohan
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        was waiting for your reply Acqua gunner 🙂

        Barkley or Mirallas for DGW34?

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        1. Acquafresca
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          Neither. Too risky.

          Let's see if one starts consistently until then.

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  26. La Roja
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Having brain farts, not sure what to do this week

    Marshall

    Demel JT Coleman

    Yaya Mirallas Hazard Nasri

    Suarez Studge Lukaku

    Subs: Speroni Koscielny* Ward BJohnson

    0.4 ITB 1 FT, 5.9 to spare with Kos out

    A) Kos to Azpili

    B) Kos to Demi

    C) Kos to Chambers ( frees up 2m cash for Kun trade )

    D) Kos to Jags ( if fit)

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    1. pundit of punts
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Save FT.

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    2. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      A or C.

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

      C

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  27. pundit of punts
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Take a hit for Hazard this week or save FT and get him next week?

    Team atm-

    Mannone
    Baines,Coleman,Azpiliocueta
    Yaya,Silva,Gerrard,Nolan
    Suarez,Sturridge,Lukaku

    Adrian,Noone,Molsson,Bruce

    1 FT and 1.2m in the bank.

    Contemplating one of the following moves.

    A. Silva+Gerrard>Lallana+Hazard
    B. Nolan>Lallana
    C. Siva>Lallana
    D. Silva+Nolan>Ki+Hazard

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    1. # Young Gun SEAMUS #
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      C

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

      Wait on the Silva news trade could be made on Saturday as well...till then save the FT

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    3. pundit of punts
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Cheers both.

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  28. # Young Gun SEAMUS #
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Ideal line up for DGW 34

    Mannone or Speroni

    Zaba Coleman Ivanovic

    Yaya Hazard Barkley Snodgrass/AJ

    Suarez Sturridge/Dzeko Lukaku

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  29. Acquafresca
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Christian Eriksen

    So many are looking to get him after his 18 point haul against Southampton but be warned.

    I watched the highlights and his goals were tap ins/ a mix of Southampton errors.

    Yes, his fixtures look nice but let's dig a little deeper.

    Next 5 after Liverpool:
    SUN(H) - fighting to stay in the Prem, didn't look too bad vs Pool 2nd half. Will be a nitty gritty match ending 1-0 to either side.
    WBA(A) - West Brom have proved to be a bogey side at home this season, taking points away from Arsenal, Chelsea, Everton and Liverpool, while also beating Man.Utd. Also fighting to remain in the Premier League.
    FUL(H) - This fixture looks juicy on paper but let's be honest, it's the nicest fixtures in FPL that usually let us down. Fulham also trying to fight for their lives.
    STK(A) - Never an easy match against Stoke. Britannia is simply a hard place to go for any club.
    WHU(A) - Hammers are usually defensively sound at home, could easily end 0-0 or 1-0, and anyone from Spurs can score, also consider they are not a free flowing scoring team.

    Positives
    (+) On corners and FKs
    (+) Playing in an advanced position and sometimes in the "free role"

    Negatives
    (-) Sherwood is a poor manager, and not necessarily nailed on (some may argue this)
    (-) Tottenham don't score enough goals
    (-) Not necessarily involved in all Spurs attacks
    (-) Not explosive (2 big hauls - coming where you don't expect - mun, SOU)

    In conclusion, it's a risky decision but at 6.5 he could be a decent bargain.

    I'll monitor closely at Liverpool but he might turn out to be fool's gold.

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    1. Woy of the Wovers
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      You sold at 7.1m, right?

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    2. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Defo not sold on him

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

      that's my plan as well, to watch closely on Sunday

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    4. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Thanks for the analysis..was looking to bring him..will watch him this week and then decide!!

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      1. Woy of the Wovers
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Lot of people here got him with Jan WC after a run off form under spurs new angry manager. After a run of 0's and 1's, his price plummeted and we all lot money while all the other managers laughed and lolled.

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

    how many DGW players are people trying to have for GW34?

    I think I might be fine with the 7 I already have: Mannone, Baines, Zaba, Ward, Yaya, Nasri, Lukaku

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    1. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      3 EVE 3 MCI Ward Mannone

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

        3 EVE meaning one in each position or a Baines/Coleman double up?

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        1. Acquafresca
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          Depends if one of Barkley/ Mirallas are getting consistent game time.

          If they do: Baines - MID - Luakaka
          If they don't: Baines - Coleman - Lukaka

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          1. Big_Andy_GAWA
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 8 months ago

            That is what I am doing: Miralles to Barkley and Shawcross to Baines (for GW34)

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            1. Big_Andy_GAWA
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 8 months ago

              Actually, my bad: I have Lukaku, so that ain't possible. 🙁

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

            if you do the def double up, aren't you worried about having to shift after? Everton's last 4 fixtures are bad

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    2. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      3 each for EVE and MCI

      Speroni and Ward too 😎

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

        if you do the def double up, aren't you worried about having to shift after? Everton's last 4 fixtures are bad

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

      7/8. 3 city 3 everton. Not gonna bench your chelsea players or Suarez over any others so think most will be the same

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

        if you do the def double up, aren't you worried about having to shift after? Everton's last 4 fixtures are bad

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

          Have the double since 2 weeks ago. So it's a long term project haha. Will ditch Baines post GW34 for Arsenal or Chelsea defender and dtich Lukaku for Giroud or someone. To be honest Baines and Lukaku are good enough to hold their own against any team so not too pushed about getting rid straight away. but could be a massive haul in a DGW

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