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The ScoutCast – Episode 132 – Climax

The final ScoutCast of the season found Granville and I take on the might of Hall of Fame legend, Evs, top 300 ranked Applebonkers and our very own high flyer – Jonty. We certainly know how to make ourselves feel inadequate.

In a mix of retrospective naval gazing and forward thinking speculation, my co-host and I tackle the usual ScoutCast regulars, before we’re joined by our guests to take on another raft of community questions. We talk Gameweek 38 punts, the deadball divas that are Steven Gerrard and Yaya Toure and consider the lessons learned from the past nine months.

You can listen in on the edited Podcast version of the show via this link or the player immediately below, or get the warts and all Hangout version – complete with childminding and Jason Puncheon toilet breaks – via the player below.

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

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  1. Jaffalicious! #SomosCubanos
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Would you lot play Sturridge or Dzeko alongside Aguero and Suarez? Got to be Sturridge right? Though Dzeko is in form, just feels like chasing last weeks points...

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    1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Got it in one.

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      1. Jaffalicious! #SomosCubanos
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers EJ!

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    2. simsey
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Dzeko for me. I''d go with form and Dzeko just believes he's gonna win City the league

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  2. Dre
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    The babblings of a desperate man, but I'm considering doing to following -12pt hit...

    Williamson > Ivanovic
    Mata > Schurrle
    Ramsey > Sterling
    Rooney > Suarez

    Mannone
    Ivan - Ward - Baines
    Schurrle - Sterling - Yaya - Silva - Eriksen
    Suarez - Aguero
    Marshall - Wickham - Flanagan - P.Jones

    It's just desperate punting to try and spend 12pts to make up a gap of 38 right? Ivan and Schurrle could get a haul against Cardiff though...

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    1. Dre
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      The added incentive is that I won't be able to afford this team after price rises

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    2. GST
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Just the last 2 IMO.

      Hits for a def not worth it.

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      1. Dre
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Can just see Ivanovic scoring against Cardiff and keeping a cleanie, which could be 14pts+ after possible baps?

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  3. GST
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Lost on last page.

    Anyone else think Hazard & Lukaku will out score Sturridge & Rambo ??

    Just me ?

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    1. Big Ronnie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Think Ramsey will be on the bench but reckon Sturridge will get at least 1.

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    2. simsey
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      No, Hazard is a great bet for this wknd. Cardiff are awful Haz will prob tear them them apart, as long as he starts.

      Lukaku V Sturridge is 50/50 imo, maybe not worth a -4

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  4. Big Ronnie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Should I do Ramsey to Sterling for -4. I'm only 13 points ahead of my rival and he has Sterling.

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    1. Holy See
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      It's a tricky one. Brings your lead to 9. If it increases your odds of winning, why not. 9 ain't much tho.

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    2. Egg noodle
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Yes, no brainer

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    3. simsey
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Its a good hedge. The worry is Sterling getting a 10 or 12 or whatever. This covers you nicely imo

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    4. Big Ronnie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Cheers for the replies. Think I'll do the transfer then.

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  5. JayBomb
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Option

    A Studge and Sterling already have Suarez -4

    B Studge and Schurrle -4

    C Studge no hits

    Chasing 14pts ??? Help thanks !!

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    1. Spencer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I have the same dilemma! Currently on C, but B is tempting me a lot.

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    2. simsey
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Cant see Liverpool scoring less than 3, I'd get sturridge

      Sterling a good bet too imo, with 14 pts to make up ypu gotta gamble something - go for it!

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  6. Demel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Is Adam Johnson > Sterling a sensible move this week?

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    1. GST
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Absolutely

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    2. simsey
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Defo, makes sense to me.

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  7. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    So nervous... £80 on

    DDG, oshea, Nasri, Dzeko +1

    Vs

    Mannone, zaba, Mata, Aguero

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    1. Demel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I have something similar. 8 points clear in my ml so will be either £180 or £60 and in my h2h cup final £60 is on the line in the final.

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    2. Demel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      For the record I would fancy the 2nd one to win.

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      1. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        That's me 🙂

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        1. Van Dal
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Depends on Mata and Aguero.

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    3. Van Dal
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      If all them players start B should win easily.

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  8. Chu Young Ping Pong
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    sup

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    1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      dine

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    2. Reedy
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      gobble

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    3. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      red arrow

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      1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        No, s'down (and you broke the pattern :pedantic angst:)

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        1. Reedy
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          It upset me too. Greatly

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  9. Buck The Trent
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Lads, who to play?

    A Ramsey or Mata
    B Ward or Flanagan

    Cheers

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    1. Claret14
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      A for me all day long

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  10. Jacketts Potatoes
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    At the mo my outfield bench cover looks like

    Puncheon Rosenior *Jones*

    I have MATA, RAMBO & KUN

    My free transfer is replacing Shrek.

    Should I be worried esp re Mata & Rambo not playing (cus I am)

    -4 hit considerations

    1. Punch to Sterling (leaves a bench dilemma)
    2. Mata to Haz
    3. Rambo to anyone up to 9.5m

    Chasing my ML rival who's 2 points ahead. I suspect he won't take a hit. However, without A hit I fear I could be screwed.....

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  11. Zeeco
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Gtg lads

    Mannone
    Azpil ward Alonso
    nasri yaya mata sterling punch
    Saurez Agureo

    Subs Marshall. Wickham smalling Chester

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    1. joinho
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Aguero - Dzeko

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  12. Zeeco
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Nah gone stick with the machine

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  13. simsey
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Am 11 points ahead in my mini league but Jones and Rooney are out

    Best transfers for the last gameweek?

    Thinking Baines and Sturridge or possibly Giroud but already have Ramsey....

    What say you? All help greatly appreciated!

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    1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Baines and Studge sound good.

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  14. Dr Dream
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    If Rooney doesn't play..and he won't..What are Gigg's options for playing behind RVP?...Mata and ?

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      kagawa

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      1. Dr Dream
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Can you really see that happening?..i can't

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    2. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Kags?

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    3. Dangerous Donkeys
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Kagawa. But I think he'll start RVP and Mata.
      He's given everyone a go now.
      Why wouldn't he start his strongest side?

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      1. Dr Dream
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        I feel sorry for Mata this season..Just a couple of weeks ago he'd scored five goals in four games and then finds himself as an iffy starter. No wonder United are where they are.

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        1. Qubit
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Quite.

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      2. simsey
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        What is the strongest side?

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        1. Dr Dream
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          indeed..

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    4. simsey
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Kag in no 10 position.
      Prob Jan and Nani (probable last appearance) on the wings...

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      1. Dr Dream
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Do you think that's how they'll line up on Sunday?

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        1. simsey
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          I reckon so. I think Nani will get a run anyway even if he doesn't start so Valencia the possible starter. Mata just doesnt fit anywhere in that team imo, he'd be better off at Barca or Munich.

          But it is the last game so Mata and Kags could both start behind RVP, his movement is so good one of them is bound to find him.

          So I guess I'm basically saying that I havent really a clue who he'll pick!! 😀

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    5. Pigvig
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Giggs

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    6. Qubit
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I made the mistake once of trusting giggs team selection. Not sure i can make it again at such a crucial part of the season.

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  15. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    UFPL question: Giroud or Jelavic? Wenger might easily rest Giroud for the cup, so Jelly might be safer. Borini is also an option. Thoughts?

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    1. Holy See
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I'd go with Jelly.

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    2. FRESH SLICE
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Borini. Penalty duty.

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    3. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Thanks guys, you've at least confirmed no Giroud.

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  16. UKG
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    I am playing Sterling over one of either Ramsey or Mata, which should I choose?

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    1. Dangerous Donkeys
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Ramsey

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  17. Jonjo
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Behold....my final team of the season:

    Szczesny

    Coleman Zabaleta Ivanovic

    Sterling Eriksen Ramsey Nasri

    Sturridge Agüero Suárez

    Subs: De Gea, Barkley, Azpilicueta, Ferdinand.

    Q: Would you play that team with that squad?

    Q: Who would you captain? (Not Suarez btw)

    Cheers 🙂

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    1. simsey
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      You need Yaya

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      1. Jonjo
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Could have got him but I ended up doing Rooney to Sturridge / Adrian to Szczesny.

        Really hoping Nasri steps up instead.

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  18. Jacketts Potatoes
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Guys... Do you mind please just rating my team...

    Mannone
    Kosc. Zaba. Ward
    Mata. Rambo. Yaya. Erikson
    Suarez(c). Studge. Aguero

    (Boruc). (Punch) (rosenior) (*jones*)

    Chasing a 2 point deficit to win my ML. Doubt my rival will take a hit but I may need to as concerned for Rambo/mata cover from bench.

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    1. joinho
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I'd do Aguero to Dzeko

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    2. Jacketts Potatoes
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Any other thoughts?

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    3. AugustaBlue
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      You could drop Mata for a LFC player who will really be out for blood. Gerrard or Sterling maybe? I could see Gerrard making that -4 back and delivering another 8 on top.

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      1. Jacketts Potatoes
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Thoughts have been along that line.

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  19. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    yay I am now a level 2 scout! 🙂 so proud! 😀

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    1. Reedy
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Oops I upvoted you by mistake. Jonty, can you edit it? 😉

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    2. Dr Dream
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      nice

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  20. MK Don
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Captain choice folks - a quick straw poll 🙂

    Which one ?

    Gerrard
    Saurez
    Aguero
    Yaya

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    1. Tatty Bojangles
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Suarez if leading, Aguero if chasing.

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  21. OptimusBlack
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Sorry may be i don't know wt happend but where is Scout Picks for last GW ?

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    1. Reedy
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Look up and kinda to the right

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      1. MK Don
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Nope, that's last week - doh !

        Scout Picks will not be up until tomorrow

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        1. Reedy
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          That's what he said 😉

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  22. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Feeling disoriented by the absence of footy tomorrow. Can someone hold me?

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  23. Cheeseoid
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Evening all. Not been on for ages as last weekend was so depressing for my team with a demoralizing slide down the league. Any chance of a top 1 k finish long gone. Who would you replace Rooney with for the final week?

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    1. Qubit
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Sturridge most likely.

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      1. Qubit
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Adebayor might be a worthy punt as well

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    2. bitterandstout
        10 years, 1 month ago

        hiya cheesy,

        sturridge,suarez,dzeko,aguero or a cheeky lukaku/rvp punt might work as well.

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        1. Cheeseoid
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Thanks have Suarez & Aguero at the moment. Last week was so depressing really couldn't bring myself to look at my score until the whole week was over but everything just kept getting worse.

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          1. bitterandstout
              10 years, 1 month ago

              last week drove many of us to drink and consider the use of rusty razor blades.
              You have an impressive rank and the "curds" to shoot back to the top.

              go on son!

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              1. Cheeseoid
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 11 Years
                10 years, 1 month ago

                Cheers!

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      • Lord Flashheart
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        My front 8 are:

        Mata nasri eriksen AJ amalfitano
        Suarez aguero Rvp

        No money in the bank, 1ft, all three city slots are full (kompany) but only Suarez from pool

        What would you do?

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      • simsey
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Pick me a defender for this week please 🙂

        And one from Sturridge/Giroud/Lukaku

        God this game is headwrecking!!!

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        1. Reedy
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          This week your defender shall be John O'Shea. And I pick Studgeface.

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        2. MK Don
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          has to be Sturridge surely

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        3. Qubit
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Baines and Sturridge

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        4. FRESH SLICE
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Naughton and Sturridge.

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        5. simsey
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Cheers all. Sturridge a major fav then.

          I like O'Shea as a dark horse but I dont see many (if any) clean sheets this wknd, surely Baines has to be the best attacking bet....

          decisions decisions, will sleep on it till tomorrow

          Cheers!

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      • MK Don
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Alan Smith for England World Cup squad 🙂

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      • Optimus.
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        I play for a Sunday league football team and my teammates have given me the nickname 'the Cat'.

        Shit in the box

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        1. bitterandstout
            10 years, 1 month ago

            quite funny, optimus! 🙂

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            1. Reedy
              • 13 Years
              10 years, 1 month ago

              +1 for the 'quite' 😉

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          • svasei - Up (?) the Rovers
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            Why not simply Puncheon?

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        2. You've got red on you.
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          This is my team for final GW.

          ................Mannone...................

          .....Baker - Ivanovic - Ward..........

          Eriksen - Yaya - Ramsey - Mata

          ...Sturridge - Suarez - Aguero........

          No hits but should I take any and make some changes or just stick. Currently leading ML by 19 points.

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        3. MK Don
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          He does what he likes
          He does what he likes
          Alan Smith
          He does what he likes 🙂

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        4. Respect My Authoritah
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Baines(c) and Arnautovic in. Ready, set... oh wait its on Sunday 🙁

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          1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            omg I love it!

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