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.

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Scotty B
10 years, 1 month ago
Ive got a similar big decision mr greedy & co

is Mata > Gerrard or Ramsey > Sterling worth a -4 & why?
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1. Wakka Wakka
  10 years, 1 month ago
  Depends if you playing catch up or not. Safe option would be to stick. Of the two mata to Gerrad more appealing but don't think I would do it.
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La Roja
10 years, 1 month ago
All set

Speroni

Ward Kos JT*

StevieG Nasri Yaya Rambo

Kun Studge Suarez(c)

Subs: Mannone Chambers BJohnson Demel

-4

Hoping JT will play, won't take another hit for a defender
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1. Christina.
  10 years, 1 month ago
  top 1k will be touch and go...
  
  Good luck.
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  1. La Roja
    10 years, 1 month ago
    Ta, I don't expect 1k tbh. Fecking giggsy screwed us last week.
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    1. Christina.
      10 years, 1 month ago
      Jip. And Kun. ANd yaya getting 16pts in the last 5 min for my ML leader.
      
      😡
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      1. jimski
        10 years, 1 month ago
        Yeah, same 20 points behind the leader instead of single figures thanks to the Yaya late show.
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        Christina.
        10 years, 1 month ago
        32 here. No chance now. With 16 I still had a chance.
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Wakka Wakka
10 years, 1 month ago
Anyone know if its possible to find stats on ownership % of Yaya and Suraez in top 100 of OR?
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1. TorresMagic™
  10 years, 1 month ago
  78 and 85
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thegreathoudini
10 years, 1 month ago
Rooney to RVP? On free kicks, penaltys & corners. Taking in to consideration Uniteds away form as well, looks a cert for a united win. Wilson will be rested for the U21 final on Wednesday. Welbeck will probably put on the wing and Hernandez will only play a small part.
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Zombie
10 years, 1 month ago
Didn't get much the last time so repost 😳

Mannone (Boruc)
Ward, Coleman, Ivanovic (Flanagan, Jones)
Puncheon, Mata, Ramsey, Nasri, Yaya
Aguero, Suarez (Wickham)

2.7 ITB, no hits, 0 FT

right now at about 11K ...hoping to break into 10K and protect my 30 points ML lead

Would you do Puncheon-> Sterling or Ramsey/ Mata -> Gerrard (will be for a hit)?
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1. The Blackadder
  10 years, 1 month ago
  Punch to sterling seems worth the move.
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2. meerlight
  10 years, 1 month ago
  I think it's worth the punt
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Georges Giants
10 years, 1 month ago
17pts ahead in ML.
Both myself and rival have Dzeko & Suarez.

He has Kun.

Me: Rooney>Kun or Rooney to Sturridge.

I'd need to take a hit to get Kun

Thoughts? Thanks
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Christina.
10 years, 1 month ago
You guys are all missing THE gw 38 differential.

Ba.
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1. BigManBakar
  10 years, 1 month ago
  Or Ade?
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  1. Christina.
    10 years, 1 month ago
    Yeah him to.
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2. Mr Smith
  10 years, 1 month ago
  Bony?
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  1. Christina.
    10 years, 1 month ago
    Could be.
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    1. Christina.
      10 years, 1 month ago
      One of the first in my team next season. And Remy.
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      1. Mr Smith
        10 years, 1 month ago
        Defo.
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      2. The Blackadder
        10 years, 1 month ago
        If Remy joins arsenal, he'll be the first name on my team sheet too.
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        Christina.
        10 years, 1 month ago
        Defo. How will they accommodate both Remy and Gru though?
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        The Blackadder
        10 years, 1 month ago
        Remy will be first choice, Giroud to cover crappy cups and Remy's injuries.
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3. Mr Smith
  10 years, 1 month ago
  Ba is an interesting one, could be gold this weekend but can't help but think Torres will get the start as maybe his last appearance in a blue shirt.
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Scotty B
10 years, 1 month ago
Mignolet

Coleman Davies Naughton

Mata Nasri Ramsey Eriksen

Suarez Aguero Dzeko

A) Ramsey > Sterling?
B) Mata> Gerrard?
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1. BigManBakar
  10 years, 1 month ago
  Flip a coin really
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The Blackadder
10 years, 1 month ago
I need to squeeze Amalfitano into my team this week as I'm 22pts behind and need differentials....
Who should I drop to the bench from Mata, Ramsey and Eriksen?
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Mr Smith
10 years, 1 month ago
Anyone thinking of bringing in Bony? Poyet talking of playing a weakened side and maybe the foot will be off the gas now the job of saving relegation is done?
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1. BigManBakar
  10 years, 1 month ago
  He's going to rest 3 or 4 players max. Sunderland are beasts these days so not for me
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  1. Christina.
    10 years, 1 month ago
    Also not for me.
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  2. Mr Smith
    10 years, 1 month ago
    Beasts yes but that was only when they were in survival mode, can't see the same level of commitment and intensity now that they are safe and with team changes it disrupts the balance. Bony has 4 goals in 3 games.
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    1. BigManBakar
      10 years, 1 month ago
      Also you could argue that he'll be playing for a move to a bigger club but I dont think Swansea will score more than 1 to be honest. Can get you an assist or even a goal but not explosive
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Oldjoe81
10 years, 1 month ago
My Aguero captain last week slapped me in the face, letting me think I could risk Rooney just making the final game in the DGW, and giving rival's Dzeko the opportunity he needed. Took me until GW36 to get to the top of the league only to slip 1pt behind again in GW37. Squeaky bum time doesn't cut it...
Assuming GW38 will look like...
Mannone vs Sceszney
Baines,Alonso,Ward/Fonte vs Zaba,Azpi,Coleman/Flanagan
4x of the Mids, Gerr,Nasri,Rambo,Mata we both have then it's Januzaj vs Willian. Rival has made 1x transfer, I assume Rambo for Barkley, but maybe he'll play Willian and I've got it wrong.
Aguero,Rooney,Suarez vs Wickham,Dzeko,Suarez

Rooney has to go. Rambo too as I don't trust Januzaj to cover him. Assume Ramsey not going to be risked pre cup final?!?
1. do I pair up with rival with Rooney->Dzeko? giving me (-4) option of Rambo->Hazard
2. Studge->Rooney, with (-4) option being Barkley, but would be Rambo->Anyone@£8.7m except Sterling
3. Rooney&Rambo->RVP&Barkley for -4pts.

1pt between us makes me worry about the -4, but let me know 1,2 or 3 and to -4 or not to!
Cheers!
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Jake Donahue
10 years, 1 month ago
Morning lads,

Chasing the top 1k and looking for some advice

A. Rooney to sturidge
B. Rooney and punchy to lukaku and schurle
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1. BigManBakar
  10 years, 1 month ago
  A, Punchy could run riot against Fulham
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  1. Jake Donahue
    10 years, 1 month ago
    Yeah good point, probably just do a
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Jafooli
10 years, 1 month ago
Eriksen or Ramsey +4pts?
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1. Old Man
  10 years, 1 month ago
  Ramsey - he might score in 45 minutes pitch time.
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Pinoche
10 years, 1 month ago
Eden Hazard.
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1. Christina.
  10 years, 1 month ago
  Hmmm. you think?
  
  Ba?
  
  lol
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  1. Billy Gilmore
    10 years, 1 month ago
    Hazard on pens etc
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Jafooli
10 years, 1 month ago
Rooney is defo out? anyone got a link to what Giggs said?
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1. BigManBakar
  10 years, 1 month ago
  https://twitter.com/ManUtd/status/464691461498613760
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  1. Jafooli
    10 years, 1 month ago
    TFF 1 point
    
    Thanks but 'might' is not as certain as I thought. I actually think he'll play.
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    1. BigManBakar
      10 years, 1 month ago
      Haha Jaf 😀
      Why would Giggs risk him for the world cup? Looks highly unlikely
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      1. Jafooli
        10 years, 1 month ago
        Cause Giggs in Welsh and don't care about Engerland :razz;
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2. Voodoo
  10 years, 1 month ago
  Doubt he'll be risked
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BigManBakar
10 years, 1 month ago
Already wrapped up my ML, nothing to play for really.
What changes will you make? 1FT, 0.4 in the bank

Mannone
Azpi Ward Coleman
Yaya Nasri Ramsey Eriksen
Rooney Suarez Dzeko

Subs: Marshall, Distin, Mutch, Chester.
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1. Jake Donahue
  10 years, 1 month ago
  Rooney to sturidge
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  1. BigManBakar
    10 years, 1 month ago
    Considering this. Looking at him,Ade or Lukaku
    You feel Ramsey to anyone else is worth a hit?
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    1. Jake Donahue
      10 years, 1 month ago
      I think Ramsey will play, he needs to get some match time
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    2. Moin
      10 years, 1 month ago
      If not playing for anything..do Rooney --> Lukaku and Ramsey --> Schurrle
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      1. BigManBakar
        10 years, 1 month ago
        Thanks Moin. You sure Schurrle will play though? Other obvious option is Rooney to Studge for free
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        Moin
        10 years, 1 month ago
        Schurrle and Willian are punts...many here are sure about Schurrle and I guess even Demi was thinking of getting him..
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        BigManBakar
        10 years, 1 month ago
        Hmmm... Good options definitely. Find Schurrle more explosive than Willian. Dont you think Salah will be given some game time? I think he has been awful of late but Mourinho might give him some game time
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Arvin-ation
10 years, 1 month ago
Ultimate differentials for those chasing crazy leads? 😀

Lukaku & Schurrle for me

Oh and Arnautovic
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1. Christina.
  10 years, 1 month ago
  Ba/torres
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  1. Arvin-ation
    10 years, 1 month ago
    Over one of the Chelsea mids?
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    1. Christina.
      10 years, 1 month ago
      Why not?
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      1. Billy Gilmore
        10 years, 1 month ago
        Because Hazard is better
        
        lol
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        Christina.
        10 years, 1 month ago
        Of course but then again we all benched Lukaku last season in GW 38.
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2. BigManBakar
  10 years, 1 month ago
  Schurrle, Bolasie, Adebayor, Kane, Willian, Podolski, Naismith, Lukaku all look good
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3. gravless
  10 years, 1 month ago
  Schurrle is my capt. this week.
  
  😎
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4. Voodoo
  10 years, 1 month ago
  Lukaku and Bony
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5. Emp
  10 years, 1 month ago
  RVP Silva Flanagan Dzeko( thats if everyone above me hasnt brought him in this week!)
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6. Moin
  10 years, 1 month ago
  Arnie is a good shout..Even Giaccherini he is sure to start this one..
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Emp
10 years, 1 month ago
Mannone

Flanagan Ward Ivano (Vidic Evra*)

Johnson* Ramsey* Eriksen Silva

Dzeko (c) RVP Aguero (v)

1ft 2.4 itb

The stars indicate the players I deem least likely to start, although with larrson a doubt now it seems johnson more likely to start.

Pls choose the best option:

A) Johnson/Ramsey to sterling (play 3-4-3)
B) Evra to Baines ( play 4-3-3, bench one of johnson or ramsey depending on who more likely to start)
C) Evra to Baines ( 3-4-3 , bench ward and play johnson and ramsey)

Thanks!
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Jake Donahue
10 years, 1 month ago
As I already have Suarez am considering taking in a Chelsea striker for Rooney but which one is more likely to start?
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1. BigManBakar
  10 years, 1 month ago
  Same here, but no one knows who will start so better stay away
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2. Moin
  10 years, 1 month ago
  One of Ba/Torress would start..but thats a tough call...I'd say Ba...because even if he comes at 80th minute...he tends to get a goal...
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3. Emp
  10 years, 1 month ago
  its a coin flip not worth the gamble imo why not go sturridge or dzeko or if looking for real diff lukaku or giroud/pod?
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toxik
10 years, 1 month ago
Anyone thinking Jelavic, won't play in cup so almost certain to start and against old club
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1. Emp
  10 years, 1 month ago
  nah he should start but everton are solid at the back and hull will be understrength in general in terms of attacking play with one eye on the final
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2. BigManBakar
  10 years, 1 month ago
  Another theory I've seen discussed on Hull forums is that Bruce will play his cup team vs Everton
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Scotty B
10 years, 1 month ago
Mignolet

Coleman Davies Naughton

Mata Nasri Ramsey Eriksen

Suarez Aguero Dzeko(c)

Thats my team!

Ok so here's my big decisions in full. Help would be very appreciated.
I have an 8 point lead over my opponent who I have a wager with each season.

His team:

Hart

Zabaleta Skrtel Evra Baines

Johnson Mata Silva

Sturridge(c) Suarez Kane

Should I make another transfer or keep my 8 point lead?
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1. BigManBakar
  10 years, 1 month ago
  No need to make an extra transfer. Only change I'd like to make is to captain Suarez instead of Dzeko. You'll benefit from City attack anyways because he doesn't have Kun or Dzeko
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2. The Blackadder
  10 years, 1 month ago
  That looks so close, I'd keep the 8pt lead if I were you.
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  1. Scotty B
    10 years, 1 month ago
    Cheers fellas, think I will keep my 8 point lead. As he has gone differential captain with Sturridge I feel I also have to captain a differential as we both have Suarez. Thoughts??
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    1. BigManBakar
      10 years, 1 month ago
      Captain Suarez as it will 'cover' Sturridge
      He has no coverage for Dzeko/Aguero and I'm sure one of them will get a handful. But so will SAS
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    2. The Blackadder
      10 years, 1 month ago
      I'm captaining Sturridge too as have to make up ground but I'd keep your team exactly as it is.
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      1. Scotty B
        10 years, 1 month ago
        With Dzeko captain you mean?
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The Blackadder
10 years, 1 month ago
With Southampton tightening up at the back again recently, is it worth a Mata > Schurrle -4 as a last throw of the dice?
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1. Moin
  10 years, 1 month ago
  yeah! if you have nothing to lose..
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  1. The Blackadder
    10 years, 1 month ago
    Any idea on percentage chance of Schurrle start?
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    1. Moin
      10 years, 1 month ago
      I think chelsea will go with Willian - Hazard - Schurrle or may even go for Shurrle as forward..chances are 50/50 he's a proper punt..wanna go a bit safe then go for Arnie..he is sure to start..
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Jake Donahue
10 years, 1 month ago
Are we expecting a similar hull team as we were treated to against man utd?
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1. Moin
  10 years, 1 month ago
  a more depleted side i guess..
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2. BigManBakar
  10 years, 1 month ago
  Yes
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Moin
10 years, 1 month ago
Man I'm so confused! Current Rank 1559...Want to finish under 1K!

Already done Rooney --> Lukaku for Free

My only concern is Cazorla not starting or getting very few minutes...and as first sub I have Bruce

Was thinking Noone --> Schurrle and bench Puncheon..so that if Aguero or Cazorla don't start..at least I will have a quality Sub...but it will be worth -4...Please Help!
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1. BigManBakar
  10 years, 1 month ago
  I'd play Puncheon. He could run riot against a deflated Fulham team
  Aguero will feature 100%
  
  As far as Cazorla goes, I think he and Podolski are the most nailed of the Arsenal attackers this week
  Giroud/Ozil much more likely to be rested
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  1. Moin
    10 years, 1 month ago
    So should just save a hit and play Puncheon, Mata, Cazorla and Eriksen in the mid?
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    1. BigManBakar
      10 years, 1 month ago
      Yes I think that is the best scenario. Mata is the bigger worry though.
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      1. Moin
        10 years, 1 month ago
        Thanks TFF!! I'm somehow confident of Mata playing a role tomorrow...
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        Christina.
        10 years, 1 month ago
        I think South will beat them. Can't see much for Mata pts wise. And I own him...
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        Moin
        10 years, 1 month ago
        http://www.squawka.com/news/one-to-watch-why-juan-mata-will-be-man-uniteds-main-man-against-southampton/107529
        
        read this! this article gave me a bit of confidence on Mata
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        Billy Gilmore
        10 years, 1 month ago
        And then watch Utd play.
        
        lol
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        Billy Gilmore
        10 years, 1 month ago
        ^This. Selling for Hazard(c)
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        Moin
        10 years, 1 month ago
        now both of you have confused me... 🙁
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        BigManBakar
        10 years, 1 month ago
        No issues. Good to go then. Best of luck! 😀
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        Moin
        10 years, 1 month ago
        Thanks Man! Same to you 😀
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Jake Donahue
10 years, 1 month ago
I have a similar situation and (at the moment) doing

Rooney & delph to lukaku and schurlle
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1. Moin
  10 years, 1 month ago
  good moves!
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Jake Donahue
10 years, 1 month ago
Reply fail to moin
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1. Jake Donahue
  10 years, 1 month ago
  Reply fail to reply fail, am outahere
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Texas Pete
10 years, 1 month ago
Morning all.

Defending a 13pt lead and worried about my opponents Dzeko.

Wickham & Nasri > Dzeko & Sterling (-4)?
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1. BigManBakar
  10 years, 1 month ago
  Not Nasri, Wickham to Dzeko is good but make sure the hit is worth it.
  I'd also recommend Wickham to Kane for a FT
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  1. Texas Pete
    10 years, 1 month ago
    Can't do the Dzeko move without offloading a city player tho. Not dropping Yaya or Aguero so that only leaves Nas
    
    Kane is one for next season I reckon but the point is to defend against Dzeko getting a haul.
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    1. BigManBakar
      10 years, 1 month ago
      Depends on how much points you lead by then. If your lead is more than 15 points, go Dzeko (-4) or else do Kane
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2. Pat Bonner
  10 years, 1 month ago
  I'm in the same situation and sticking in hope aguero out scores dzeko. Does he have aguero?
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  1. Texas Pete
    10 years, 1 month ago
    Yup. My city differential is Yaya. Might just do Wickham to Studge instead. Decisions, decisions.
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    1. Pat Bonner
      10 years, 1 month ago
      Yep wickham to studge is a no brainer
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Here's the manager
10 years, 1 month ago
Morning

Mannone (Boruc)

Ward Zaba Alonso ( Martin Chester)
Mata Ramsey Eriksen Yaya (Colback)
Sturridge Suarez Aguero
1.6 0FT

Considering Ramsey out , already Citied out to the max tho.

A To Sterling?
B to Schurrle ?
C Something else
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1. BigManBakar
  10 years, 1 month ago
  I think you are good to go.
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  1. Here's the manager
    10 years, 1 month ago
    Cheers, I can see it now. Gloriously sailing into the top 200k. Here's hoping! After the start I had that is.....
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Christina.
10 years, 1 month ago
CP striker?
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1. BigManBakar
  10 years, 1 month ago
  Chamakh.
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  1. Christina.
    10 years, 1 month ago
    Useless though.
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    1. BigManBakar
      10 years, 1 month ago
      Get Bolasie if you want Palace attack.
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2. Billy Gilmore
  10 years, 1 month ago
  lol
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  1. Christina.
    10 years, 1 month ago
    loser.
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    1. Billy Gilmore
      10 years, 1 month ago
      No need to describe yourself.
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3. Moin
  10 years, 1 month ago
  Punch is the best CP attack option IMO
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Sithlord007
10 years, 1 month ago
Morning,

Is Adebeyor nailed on to start tomorrow do you think?

Thanks?
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1. BigManBakar
  10 years, 1 month ago
  Definitely.
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  1. Moin
    10 years, 1 month ago
    This!
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  2. Pat Bonner
    10 years, 1 month ago
    What about Kane? Thinking of either wickham to Kane or Ramsey to sterling with my ft
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    1. Sithlord007
      10 years, 1 month ago
      Hi,
      
      Rooney is coming out, as is Phil Jones. Just don't know which striker to bring in. Spurs seem to have a good recent home record. Thought adebayor may be a good shout.
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