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The ScoutCast – Episode 134 – Starter

21 August 2014 3833 comments
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Gently does it. Granville and I ease ourselves into the season with another thirty-minute bite-size podcast, gradually building up our fitness before we go full tilt next month.

Yes, it’s just the pair of us again, cuddling up in our intimate studio to discuss the events of Gameweek one, whilst casting one eye on the fixtures and events to come this weekend.

We get through the usual array of regulars, with Granville explaining how a wedding and a bout of childcare threatened to ruin his campaign, just as it gets out of the blocks. We reach out to all those Siggy benchers, whilst picking the bones out United’s limp corpse following their opening day defeat. We then chat Fabregas vs Hazard, Ivanovic vs the rest (they’re going to run and run) and sing Ultimate’s praises for helping the previously unloved play their part in our Fantasy seasons.

Pick at the buffet via this link, or dash straight to the main course via the handy player below….

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

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  1. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Gotta be Chambers on the bench right?

    Terry
    Clyne
    Hutton
    Chambers

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    1. Lallana_
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Yes.

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    2. @BigChrisso
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Play Chambers over Hutton

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  2. Lallana_
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Begovic
    Terry - Jones - Chambers
    Sigurdsson - Sterling - Ramsey - Young
    Sturridge - Costa - Rooney (C)

    Gilks - Moore - Baird - Marney - 1FT, 0.5M ITB

    A) Keep FT (2FT next week)
    B) Sturridge>Bony and Young>Fabregas (-4)
    C) Chambers>Hutton (Have 1.0M ITB)

    Thinking of keeping my FT and seeing how things pan out...might dip in rank this week though. I'm concerned about Chambers, Young, Jones and Baird.

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  3. Zombie
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Assuming most of us here have something like this of a team structure:

    9.0.......9.0........10.0.......6.0........4.5
    ..........10.5.......10.5.....8.5.............

    So, if Rooney & Costa remain consistent (or perform as we expected them to) & RvP/Aguero fires 2-3 goals in next couple of matches, what will be your strategy?

    a) replace one of the 10.5 striker by big 12.0
    b) replace one of the 9.0 mid by 6.0 & increase 8.5 striker to 12.0
    c) Something else

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    1. gravless
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      c

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      1. Epic Fail
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        This

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    2. Jude Rooney
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      What about Aguero.......

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      1. Jude Rooney
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Just re-read numpty......

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    3. Christina.
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      It's simple.

      Decide on one of Hazard, Cesc or Costa.

      Let's hope Kun AND Rvp don't fire.

      Then hide behind the couch.

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    4. Root
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      c) Something else

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      1. Twelve years a slave
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Ignore aguero and get silva

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        1. Christina.
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Or just stick with Dzeko. Im happy with him at the moment.

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    5. zippyrocket
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Was considering B myself after this weekends matches.

      Something like...

      Fab -> Hendo
      Jovetic -> Aguero

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    6. Hubert
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      c) have enough in the bank for straight swap from a 10.5 to Kun

      😎

      (not enough for RVP though

      😆

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  4. SpaceCadet
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Any suggestions here lads? Still hurting from 30 points on the bench gw1........
    Szczesny
    Terry Chester Jones
    Siggy Eriksen Ramsey Young
    Costa Roo Studge
    Subs - gilks Marney Chambers Wisdom

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    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Save

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    2. money face bandwagon
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      When u have 30pts on bench it means u are getting the right players

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    3. Demel
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Young to Ince.

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  5. Christina.
    • 15 Years
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    lol

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    1. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Lo

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      1. La Roja
        • 13 Years
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        L

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      2. Christina.
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        j

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    2. Arvin-ation
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      lol.

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  6. theoldgit
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    I went the Courtois, Terry, Costa option for Chelsea players. What worries me is no Fabregas. If Ramires comes back and plays a deeper mid-field position and Fabregas moves up and plays in the hole behind Costa, then I'll have no option but to WC for GW3.

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    1. gravless
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      chin up

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    2. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      And get rid of which player to fit him in?

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      1. theoldgit
        • 16 Years
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        Courtios.

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        1. Epic Fail
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Probably the one I'd go for too.

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  7. Borriello
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    had to take a hit, -8 first week!!!!!!

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    1. @BigChrisso
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      thats about a 400K drop

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  8. Twelve years a slave
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    All the people slagging off Tottenhams fantasy assets seem to forget they played most of the match last week with only ten men. To still win at west ham is good result.
    Under the circumstances it was no suprise Ade, Eriksen and Lamela provided little attacking intent

    Should be different this week although QPR are going to be a lot tougher this season than many believe

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    1. gravless
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I believe you Trigg, thousands wouldn't

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    2. Test Eagles
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Eriksen (c)

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      1. Twelve years a slave
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Wouldn't go that far, am thinking of getting Ade in
        It's either him or Bony

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    3. Sunny 😎
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I agree 100%. That's why i took a hit instead of selling Lamela to get siggy in.

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    4. Caine & Co.
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      sp*rs are shit

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  9. Woy of the Wovers
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Think I might have done my hamstring yesterday. Any advice out there for the best way to rest it. Not sure if leg should be kept bent or stretched. And what about getting dressed/putting on shoes? Any advice appreciated.

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    1. Test Eagles
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Rest Ice Compression Elevation

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      1. Woy of the Wovers
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        I assume that's three things, not four.

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        1. Test Eagles
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Well, its four really

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          1. Woy of the Wovers
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            What's compression?

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            1. Buck The Trent
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 4 months ago

              http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RICE_(medicine)

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    2. Jude Rooney
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      If you only 'think' then you have not done it....?

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      1. Woy of the Wovers
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Very helpful.

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    3. Twelve years a slave
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Look on you tube plenty of physiology advice with exercises on there

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    4. Lallana_
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      For getting dressed you have to use your back a lot. You'll experience some pain when getting dressed. It's hard to avoid. In the first 24 hours, ice. After that heat can help depending on whether it's inflamed or not. Anti-inflammatory meds are good to take just in case. When going to sleep tonight use a pillow to elevate the leg with the damaged hamstring. It helps a lot. Hamstring injuries can become chronic so be careful.

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      1. Woy of the Wovers
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers. Good to confirm that the movement pains are largely unavoidable. Probably only mild but think my golden rule will be to not move.

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  10. Pinoche
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Why was Willis post removed?

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    1. gravless
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2014/08/21/the-scoutcast-episode-134-starter/?hc_page=14#hc_comment_8008600

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    2. Willis.
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Ryan is a Sterling owner/lover

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    3. Christina.
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Loser.

      You.

      Not Willis.

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  11. PGR
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Mata to Schurrle too punty?

    I'm seriously tempted as it also gives me the funds to do Costa to Aguero(c) in time for GW 3.
    Mata dropping in price would mess that plan up.

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    1. Root
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Wouldn't drop Mata for anyone.

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    2. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Only you can't decide how willing you are to take risks. If he plays he will score well. If he plays...

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  12. Rinseboy
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Start Bavies or Caulker this weekend? Am worried about Bavies coming on as a late sub?

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    1. A.T
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Caulker

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      1. Arvin-ation
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        +1

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  13. The Sarjeant
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    I just made THE best omelette EVER!

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    1. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      😆

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      1. The Sarjeant
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        And it's even better, as I usually go and get a McDonalds breakfast after work on a Friday morning.

        I've eaten more healthy, saved money and tasted the best thing ever created.

        Win win.

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    2. Woy of the Wovers
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      You should give it a name, trademark it then write a book. More wins.

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      1. The Sarjeant
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        I've already posted the recipe 🙁

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  14. Red Elephant
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    I've decided that I will be captaining Mata reardless of the 'punti-ness' of this move. I had a dismal gwk1, racking up a mere 51 points. I reckon if this punt pays off, I'll be up there with the elite again. Thoughts?

    Trying to get rid of Sanchez as well. He's over-priced and not delivering atm.

    DDG (Elliot)
    Debuchy - Vlaar - Ferdinand - (Moore) - (Duff)
    Sanchez - Mata - Siggy - Mutch - (Marney)
    Costa - Rooney - Studgie

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    1. Joggers Nipple
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      My thoughts are its too early for punts. 51 is not great but no disaster. Captain Costa. Sanchez to Ramsey for now is ok if you want rid. Givs you 1.5. Easy to switch Rooney/Costa/Sturridge to RVP/Aguro if they hit it.
      Or invest in defence, Duff to to Clyne?

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    2. Amateur Pundit Zan
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      The elite will bide their time, not panic and make more right choices than wrong. Mata is wrong choice in my non-elite opinion

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  15. Christina.
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    I just had THE best morning glory EVER!

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    1. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      😯

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    2. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Stinky shag is it?

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    3. The Sarjeant
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Omelettes are better...

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      1. LMNO
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        burns your willy though

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    4. The Sarjeant
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      And so did I with my Omelette! Hahahah! 😆

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      1. Christina.
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Euuugh!

        Reminds me of American Pie...

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        1. The Sarjeant
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          LOOOOOL!

          I didn't mean it like that!

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    5. Jude Rooney
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      And Willis post gets removed.....

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  16. The Sarjeant
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    You can tell someone's in the mood on here....

    Not mentioning any names....

    .
    .
    .
    Potato.

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  17. Christina.
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    *logs off

    😳

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  18. ChampionoftheWorld
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Here.

    I think, if Mata drop before the GW starts, then it is easier for him to drop to 8.8.

    If he hold on to 9.0 before the next GW, then he will need a lot more NTI for price to drop 0.2 as we have seen with siggy's increase.

    Make sense?

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    1. Joggers Nipple
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I think rises different to falls.

      Rises look like 100% for .1, 200% for .2 and 300% for .3

      Falls are a % of owners dropping him for each .1 fall (is it 10% of owners getting rid?) this remains the same for each fall i think.

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    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Drops are different. Only works after 3 GW drops. The % will remain.

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      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        It's more about the spoilage of extra transfers out being a factor.

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  19. La Roja
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    I want to have Tadic but that would mean Sterling out

    Not good

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    1. Jude Rooney
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Plenty of time mate - we can't have everybody

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  20. The Sarjeant
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    I've just had a glorious omelette idea!!!

    Get a sausage burger, that half a circle, and put it in the middle of the omelette, just before you fold it, so you have like a proper burger, just with omelette instead of bread!

    Maybe even a few hash browns!!!!!

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    1. LMNO
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I have omeletts in the morning. Good trick is too do them in the pan then put them under the grill to do the top

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      1. The Sarjeant
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        A lot of people said that to me, but I find it easier just doing it in the pan and then folding it in half.

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    2. Test Eagles
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Healthy ... and tasty!

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  21. Mr.K
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Captain:

    A) Costa (Leicester)
    B) Fabregas (Leicester)
    C) Sigurdsson (Burnley)

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    1. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      A

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    2. Jude Rooney
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Not got Costa - he's my biggest fear this week

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    3. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Costa is leading the captain's poll.

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    4. Mr.K
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I'm not really sold on Costa but I'm not really sold on Fab or Sig either so I suppose Costa (C) still makes the most sense. Would kinda want to captain Sturridge, but that would be just stupid.

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    5. Trajan
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Costa

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    6. Mr.K
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Alright, will do! Cheers!

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  22. Mr Smith
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Am I right in thinking a players NTO is only reset after a flag changes from Red to green rather than yellow to green? Just wondering if VP will still fall tonight? If not it looks like we are going to see a repeat of last season's price madness.

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    1. Marstar
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Has a long way to go till he reaches 160+% so no chance of a drop tonight and probably not this week.

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    2. Woy of the Wovers
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I think when red turns green. But it wasn't consistent last season.

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  23. The Sarjeant
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Less omelette posts now, more fantasy football!

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    1. Jude Rooney
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Eggsactly

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      1. Joggers Nipple
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        I dont usually like puns but omelette ing that one go

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        1. Jude Rooney
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Scrambling my brain all this....

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          1. Joggers Nipple
            • 16 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            Why do French people only eat one egg?
            Because one egg is an oeuf.

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    2. LMNO
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      chicken!

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    3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      What a relief! 😉

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  24. Marstar
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    So ~160-165% into the red = Price Drop on TotalFPL?

    Mata doesn't look like dropping 0.1 in that case 😀 Which means no bandwagons getting him on the cheap when he scores a double this week 😛

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    1. PGR
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      That only seems to be true for the flagged players, right?

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      1. Diva
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Correct, on TotalFPL that seems to be the drop range for flagged players at present*. I recommend FISO for now. - they're getting very close. My analysis from earlier: http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2014/08/21/the-scoutcast-episode-134-starter/?hc_page=11#hc_comment_8008053

        *Remember TotalFPL may tinker with their formula at some point to try to make it more accurate, so nothing is guaranteed.

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    2. Sharkytect
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Fiso seems to be fairly accurate. ..

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  25. Red Elephant
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    I'm seriously considering giving the armband to Mata. He's a massive differential, and has the potential to rack up double figures especially given the inevitable return of RVP. Whaddaya think fellas?

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    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Could work.

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  26. Trajan
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Caulker or Young to make up your eleven?

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    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Young

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    2. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      young

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  27. GoonerByron
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    It hasn't been easy but have made it through the week without using my transfer.. Am just off to Reading Festival so not gonna bring my phone.. Am I good to save my transfer and lock this team in for the weekend?

    Krul
    Terry - Chester - Kolarov
    Hazard (c) - Mata - Sanchez - Siggy
    Austin - Rooney - Dzeko

    Foster - Naylor - Wanyama - Chambers

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    1. Joggers Nipple
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Jealous on the Reading Festival!
      Nalyor is the only dilemma for me. Guess its Austin vs him and think you have the right choice.

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      1. GoonerByron
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers.. Yeah, tough one between Austin and Naylor.. I actually think both Swansea and Spurs will get cleany but never like benching a striker!

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  28. Ash_195
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    i have rooney and mata but no man city player!!!
    should i change mata to silva???

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    1. A.T
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Not yet

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    2. Woy of the Wovers
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      No. Aguero

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  29. The Sarjeant
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Right, I'm going sleep in a sec, but later on I'm going to do a bit of research into some teams. When looking into past seasons, how far would you recommend to go back? 5 seasons? 3 seasons?

    Obviously a lot can change in that time, manager / players / tactics etc.

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    1. Lallana_
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Depends on how many years they've had their most recent manager. 3 years seem good though.

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      1. The Sarjeant
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Well, it's a few teams.

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    2. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Again I would think 3 as that's closer to current form,
      Going back 5 would only depress Liverpool supporters!

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      1. The Sarjeant
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        I'm sure I've asked this question before, and I'm sure you've answered it with the same answer lol.

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        1. HVT
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          🙂

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  30. RyanFootballChatbox
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    3-5-2 or 3-4-3 ??

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    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Depends on who the different players are.

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    2. The Sarjeant
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      It depends on your players you've got now, but it's usually best to go 3-4-3.

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    3. RyanFootballChatbox
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      well im making a change my current is 3-4-3
      Mannone/Krul
      Debuchy Vlaar Caulker (Duff Blacket)
      Sanchez Mata Hazard Ramsey ( Wayanma)
      Rooney Jovetic Austin

      I want to remove Blacket and Bring in Rojo but will have to take a -4 hit so thought of taking away Jovetic also but dont know who to bring

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