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The ScoutCast – Episode 135 – Arrivals

28 August 2014 4924 comments
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With cheque books fluttering on the eve of the transfer window slamming shut, our Fantasy seasons could be transformed by some notable new arrivals. In this week’s ScoutCast episode, Granville and I chew over the latest fresh faces to crash the player list – United’s “Angel” Di Maria and Liverpool’s “Devil” Balotelli.

With just a single point between us and the comfort of top 100k placings, my co-host and I are more than just a little content as we the rule over the current bandwagons and preview another weekend’s action. It won’t last.

Bed yourself in via this link, or get acclimatised via the handy player below…

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

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  1. Gurra
    12 years, 1 month ago

    What front line?

    A) Jovetic,Adebayor,Rooney

    B) Costa,Rooney,Naismith

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    1. BayerNevaLusen
      12 years, 1 month ago

      A)

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      1. BayerNevaLusen
        12 years, 1 month ago

        For this GW

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    2. 50shades of o'shea
      12 years, 1 month ago

      A

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    3. DO RE MI MATA
      12 years, 1 month ago

      A) by a mile

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    4. Jordan.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 1 month ago

      A, by some distance...

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    5. kimoo
      12 years, 1 month ago

      A

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    6. OzilFozzil
      12 years, 1 month ago

      A by a long one mate.

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  2. Twelve years a slave
    12 years, 1 month ago

    When I saw Costa was injured i was peeved.

    But then when began playing around with team , I thought".........

    Hang on a minute team looks better without him. I think I may take him out whatever pressed says
    Selling him is the only way I can free up funds.

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    1. Twelve years a slave
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Everton no place to go with even the slightest twinge to a hammy

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      1. Billy Gilmore
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Just look at the CL final...

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        1. DO RE MI MATA
          12 years, 1 month ago

          Well, that was a joke entirely. Not sure that would happen if it wasn't for the CL final.

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          1. Billy Gilmore
            12 years, 1 month ago

            Yeah, but Costa has history with his hamstrings.

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            1. DO RE MI MATA
              12 years, 1 month ago

              Fair enough, didn't know that.

              CL final seemed like a bad marketing joke imo. Couldn't understand the least. Same like I'll never understand why Scolari didn't interfere when Germany scored like 3-4 goals within 10mins or so.

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        2. DO RE MI MATA
          12 years, 1 month ago

          Terrible decision by Simeone (if he had a say in that - not sure)! Cost them.

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    2. DO RE MI MATA
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Same. Think he's good for Chelsea though - good work rate and knows how to score / efficient.

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    3. Sebbo29
      12 years, 1 month ago

      that's exactly what i thought as well, and imo having Fab or Hazard + Ivan/Terry/Cahill is enough CHE coverage

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    4. Evs
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      12 years, 1 month ago

      40% ownership.

      Could hurt in Yaya type way if he performs...

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      1. Twelve years a slave
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Who Jovetic or Costa

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        1. Evs
          • Has Moderation Rights
          12 years, 1 month ago

          Costa

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          1. Twelve years a slave
            12 years, 1 month ago

            If I buy Jovetic for him i. Likely switch back in a few weeks anyway. At least Costa would be cheaper by then if misses everton game

            If he is fit will probably save trannie and hope Jovetic fails

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            1. Evs
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              12 years, 1 month ago

              I'm actually thinking the same until Chelsea's fixtures clear up, I posted similar a few pages back.

              It's just that ownership could come back to bite !!!!

              Your not worried about Jovetic playing time in the medium or short term ?

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              1. Twelve years a slave
                12 years, 1 month ago

                I am, that's why I sold him before Liverpool game. A little worried by him.

                Know if I et hi he will do nothing
                Know if I don't get him he will get a hattrick

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  3. Ramboo
    12 years, 1 month ago

    My team is :

    DeGea

    Hutton - Terry - Chambers
    Sigurdsson - Sterling - Ramsey - Hazard
    Costa - Rooney - Adebayor

    Subs : Wisdom, Bruce, Marney

    A : Do nothing
    B : Costa --> Jovetic (-4p)

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  4. Bob.
    12 years, 1 month ago

    I really have no idea what to do with my FT this week. I have two FT so might as well do one transfer;

    Krul Foster
    Cahill Clyne Ferdinand PVA Chester
    Ramsey Eriksen Mata Fabregas Sig
    Rooney Fletcher Dzeko

    Thinking of just doing Dzeko -> Jovetic but feel I may regret it if Dzeko starts. Another option is downgrading Chester to a 4.0 to free up funds for a nice double swoop next week. Any other ideas? Thanks

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    1. CarelessGenius©
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Depends what you're doing with Dzeko long term......want Kun?

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      1. Bob.
        12 years, 1 month ago

        It really depends on how the games go so I am waiting. Not sure about that striker spot but thinking of getting Sturridge in next week as has a nice fixture. Dont think Dzeko will be long term at all

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    2. Jordan.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Rio to wisdom ,qpr are crap....

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      1. Bob.
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Thyve only played 2 games. Can sort that one out later if they keep conceding. Wisdom would be okay but dont really want to double up on West Brom. Only 4.0 I would consider is Duff

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  5. CarelessGenius©
    12 years, 1 month ago

    A free-scoring Villa vs a tired Hull?
    0-0 on the cards.....

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    1. Bob.
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah I see a 0-0 there also

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    2. HUMZAH96
      12 years, 1 month ago

      -1 - -1

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  6. Venom Snake
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Mario is bored..

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    1. Gunner77-
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Go to Peach then.. 😉

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      1. Venom Snake
        12 years, 1 month ago

        She's expired

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      2. CarelessGenius©
        12 years, 1 month ago

        I don't wish to be rude but that is one scary grav.

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        1. Irish Madridista ⭐
          12 years, 1 month ago

          I'd be more scared of whatever that is in your grav tbh 😛

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          1. CarelessGenius©
            12 years, 1 month ago

            U should be.

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  7. andres
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Stupid costa injury

    A Take him out for a hit, taking me to -8
    B wc
    C play marney or wisdom

    Bego (gilks)
    Caulker terry debuchy (wisdom chester)
    Rambo lamela sterling siggy (marney)
    Jove Roo COSTA
    0.4 in the bank

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    1. Adzzy92
      12 years, 1 month ago

      C) I would play Wisdom dont want too many points dropped at this stage and wait for TDD till you use wildcard in case there is any last minute deals

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      1. andres
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah actually leaning towards that option but it is tempting to bring in a strong striker:)

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        1. DO RE MI MATA
          12 years, 1 month ago

          Same boat here - I'll wait til next week and ship him out then.

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  8. Adzzy92
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Mariappa -> PvA (straight swap 1 FT same price)

    OR

    Cameron(inj) and Giroud(inj) for PvA and another striker? and take the -4pts?

    Concerned about if i leave any one injured in their value is gonna keep declining!!

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    1. Dogba
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Take the hit IMO. Your defense doesn't sound too good.

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    2. tw
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Second one

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  9. tw
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Start Terry Naylor and PVA and bench Ferdinand right?

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    1. SW6
      12 years, 1 month ago

      I would do it that way yes.

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    2. President John F. Keninnsie
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Ferd over PVA.

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      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
        12 years, 1 month ago

        1-0 Caulker header.

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    3. HUMZAH96
      12 years, 1 month ago

      It's down to PVA and Rio, the other two are the same as me 😀

      Go with your gut for that

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    4. CarelessGenius©
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Qpr are dire atm.

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  10. The Happy One
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    12 years, 1 month ago

    In my draft-style league using FPL points system, worth dropping Adam Johnson/Cazorla/Shelvey for either Ince or Larsson? ...looking for the next few gameweeks as well as season-long points. Thanks! 🙂

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  11. 50shades of o'shea
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Have Liverpool had a presser yet?

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    1. Holy See
      12 years, 1 month ago

      2pm

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      1. 50shades of o'shea
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers

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  12. jimmybob
    12 years, 1 month ago

    A - Rose, Krul as 2nd keeper

    B - Clichy, 4.0 as 2nd keeper

    Leaning towards A due to question marks on Clichy nailed-onedness

    Also, any Saints know how secure Yoshidas place is?

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    1. The Happy One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 1 month ago

      A unless theres a better option for Clichy's price

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    2. Coaly
      12 years, 1 month ago

      a with bertrand

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  13. tokara
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Is Dummet nailed on? If not who will be challenging his spot?

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    1. Bob.
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Not nailed on no. Haidara is tipped to challenge for his spot and will replace him at some stage one would think

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    2. Adzzy92
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Santos but he is out till November, plus he was solid against villa. Williamson suspended so they're strapped for DEF

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  14. CarelessGenius©
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Will Bruce start Bruce cos Chester's banned?

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    1. HUMZAH96
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Most likely, he didn't play mid week too i think

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      1. CarelessGenius©
        12 years, 1 month ago

        No he didn't. Let's hope he does.

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    2. Bob.
      12 years, 1 month ago

      If he's back from injury then I dont see why not. They also have Dawson now too so culd be Davies Dawson Bruce

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      1. CarelessGenius©
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Oh yeah.....forgot about Dawson. Davies and Dawson will certainly start......depends if he 3's-it or 4's-it.....

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      2. Fader
        12 years, 1 month ago

        and mcShane

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  15. The Joker
    12 years, 1 month ago

    PVA (vs QPR) or Bertrand (vs Southampton)?

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    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Bertrand looks to have an easy fixture there...

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      1. In Like Flynn.
        • Has Moderation Rights
        12 years, 1 month ago

        😆

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      2. The Joker
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Haha only has himself to contend with.

        *West Ham

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        1. Irish Madridista ⭐
          12 years, 1 month ago

          I'd play PvA probably but it's very close.

          I have to play Clyne so I'm hoping West Ham are horrid.

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    2. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      12 years, 1 month ago

      I'd stick with PVA, but Bertrand is not a bad option or a good first sub.

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      1. The Joker
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Will do.

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  16. VougieDipond
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Gut feeling or RMT pick for captain?

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    1. HUMZAH96
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Both

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    2. Podge
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Forgot about RMT, whats you projected score this week ?

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  17. omibrahimom
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Hey guys,

    Just sold giroud for reviere as opposed to jovetic.. I hate the striker rotation in city..

    De Gea

    Hutton - Debuchy - Clyne (bruce, moore)

    Hazard - Siggy - Mata - Eriksen - (Marney)

    Costa - Reviere - Rooney

    Now.. should I:

    A) Sell eriksen for Silva

    B) Sell eriksen for ramsey

    C) Sell costa (this gameweek only) for Aguero

    D) Sell Mata for Silva

    E) Any other suggestions..

    Appreciate your feedback boys!

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    1. VougieDipond
      12 years, 1 month ago

      missed that can you say it again

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    2. Sebbo29
      12 years, 1 month ago

      i wouldn't do any of those but instead get in Krul for DDG, will free up some funds and you already have 2 Utd players anyway

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    3. Emp
      12 years, 1 month ago

      C) if for free

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  18. Scratch
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Captain's poll..... said to myself i'll vote for Kolarov, saw he wasn't there and said fine, i'll just vote RVP then... who isn't there either?

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    1. Billy Gilmore
      12 years, 1 month ago

      No Kolarov? 😯

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    2. Scratch
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Wtf and no Alexis either yet guys like Remy, Riviere and Naismith are there. Bizarre

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      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
        12 years, 1 month ago

        They cater to the crowd, nobody has RVP, and Remy / Riviere have very easy fixtures this week.

        Naismith is there on account of scoring 2 in 2 and playing at home.

        Kolarov should be in there though, if I had him I'd captain him.

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    3. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Differential captains ftw 🙂

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    4. Zep
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Bony

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  19. In Like Flynn.
    • Has Moderation Rights
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Poor Faurlin, third cruciate ligament bust in three years. Surely the end of his career as a pro footballer?

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    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      12 years, 1 month ago

      🙁 sad to see.. looked a decent palyer too.

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      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
        12 years, 1 month ago

        *player

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      2. In Like Flynn.
        • Has Moderation Rights
        12 years, 1 month ago

        I did mine and was told it was too risky to carry on sport development work as I'd been doing it. That was just once. I was a lot older though.

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        1. Irish Madridista ⭐
          12 years, 1 month ago

          Ouch, not something I'd wish upon anyone, but 3 times must be torture..

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          1. In Like Flynn.
            • Has Moderation Rights
            12 years, 1 month ago

            Got to be all over, poor sod.

            Maybe managing. Still they have to pay his contract out.

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  20. HUMZAH96
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone really thinking about giving the armband to rooney? United are in awful form, like Moyes is manager, if they had their pre-season form i would cap him, but they don't

    That being said I have 3 Utd players lol

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    1. The Happy One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Me!

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    2. Think Tank
      12 years, 1 month ago

      I'm tempted by Rooney, but I think its because he blanked as my captain last week and I feel he owes me.

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    3. CarelessGenius©
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Rooney or Jovetic for me.
      Expecting ManU to dump on some team at some point, but it might not be Burnley.

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    4. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      12 years, 1 month ago

      I was just watching SSN and LvG has clearly got the right 'ump about the state of the team. One very angry manager who says he's going to tear the team apart.

      Maybe the shot in the arm the first 11 need to perform, or the end of the road until Christmas for decent options there. Perhaps worth one last punt Humzah.

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      1. HUMZAH96
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Yes, Van Gaal is a class manager, a contrast to Moyes who said 'we played well' after getting thumped. But, their build-up has been terrible it really has, they give the ball away far too much.

        I don't feel safe captaining anyone from Utd, but if they do well at least I have them in my team 😀 Siggy or Jov are my main choices...

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    5. Podge
      12 years, 1 month ago

      He's not the worst choice, capable of a goal against anyone. If 1 of those is Young he should be the next to leave.

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    6. Jordan.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 1 month ago

      me, but its piggys last chance,rvp on the horizon...

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  21. PGR
    12 years, 1 month ago

    I already used my FT on Giroud to Adebayor. I have 1.4 million in the bank with Costa and Schurrle in my team. Any transfer would be for a hit. What should I do?

    A) Costa to Sturridge
    B) Costa to Dzeko/Jovetic. (Annoying 0.1 short of Aguero)
    C) Schurrle to Tadic/Lamela/Eriksen
    D) Hope atleast 1 of Costa and Schulle plays and let Marney come off the bench for the other

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    1. Think Tank
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Wait for news on Costa.

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  22. CarelessGenius©
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Was that rumour about Kun getting taken out by Kolarov just that? Was on Beeb website, for what that's worth......

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    1. The Happy One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Was reported by quite a few sources but wait for City presser to see

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      1. CarelessGenius©
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Another Kun injury and Pele should sell him.....

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    2. HUMZAH96
      12 years, 1 month ago

      It happened but apparently Aguero carried on after it

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      1. CarelessGenius©
        12 years, 1 month ago

        ......carried on, or was carried off....... (chuckle)

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        1. HUMZAH96
          12 years, 1 month ago

          Aha carried on like a soldier

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    3. Dogba
      12 years, 1 month ago

      That would be too ridiculous, even for Kun.

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  23. HUMZAH96
    12 years, 1 month ago

    @TorresMagic

    Who are you captaining?

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      12 years, 1 month ago

      No idea. Maybe the player I transfer in.

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      1. HUMZAH96
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Who is....

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    2. Venom Snake
      12 years, 1 month ago

      For someone who was leaving this place for good you've been around a lot lately 😆

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      1. Venom Snake
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Even got yourself a grav!

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        1. HUMZAH96
          12 years, 1 month ago

          AHA yes I was persuaded to stay, the grav is the best! If I cap Siggy and he bags a brace I'll keep him in my grav for a long time!

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  24. Large Hardon Colluder
    12 years, 1 month ago

    quick word game just for fun:

    Who is this player 'Vote TV'?

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Mario

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    2. Irish Madridista ⭐
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Ahhhh... took me a minute or two..

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    3. iCon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 1 month ago

      BollotTele?

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    4. Whazza
      12 years, 1 month ago

      balotelly

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    5. Gunner77-
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Robatelly

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  25. Andre W
    12 years, 1 month ago

    What time is the Europa League draw?

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    1. Whazza
      12 years, 1 month ago

      12 i think

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  26. twobobblues
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Need some feedback lads

    Krul (Mannone)
    Chambers Jones Wisdom Dummett (Duff)
    Eriksen Mata Ramsey Fab (El Ahmandi)
    Rooney Jovetic (Costa)

    Should I take a hit? 0.6 in the bank

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    1. Buck The Trent
      12 years, 1 month ago

      start Costa in case he plays

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  27. Ramboo
    12 years, 1 month ago

    How does the price protection thing work regarding injuries and flagged ppl?

    I am thinking about keeping Costa, but only if he dosnt fall much in price. Could some please explain the rules? Thanks!

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      12 years, 1 month ago

      More transfers out needed if he stays flagged.

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  28. jimmybob
    12 years, 1 month ago

    How many of you guys are going with Aguero this week? Is he ready for 90mins? Given the next two fixtures, I'm worried he may given another cameo as a precaution. Captain material?

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    1. Dogba
      12 years, 1 month ago

      I don't own him, I bought Jovetic instead and saving an FT (unless Costa is out).

      I highly doubt he is ready for 90 minutes and no way would I captain a player when I'm not sure if he'll start or not.

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    2. Irish Madridista ⭐
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Wish I had him, but can't take out Rooney for him, already took out Costa for Jovetic.

      Ramsey (C) 😎

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  29. Test Eagles
    12 years, 1 month ago

    What time is the Chelsea presser?

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    1. Dogba
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Aprox 2PM London time

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  30. Gunner77-
    12 years, 1 month ago

    https://scontent-a-fra.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/10649643_10204714315526136_5489286080930031783_n.jpg?oh=5eae28629479883794091a85c0300f46&oe=5480AC4C

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    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      12 years, 1 month ago

      He secretly loves the British media, keeps them on their toes.

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