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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. the axolotl
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    11 years, 3 months ago

    now that season has started, who do you think the best 4.5mil midfielder is?

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  2. Exilizer
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    What does Everyone make of the champions league draw then? I knew we would get city again! Throw in Roma and that is a tough group.

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  3. Seabreeze
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    11 years, 3 months ago

    Is having Jovetic - Aguero - Ade too much Man C?

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    1. HUMZAH96
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Ye

        Take one out, I'd take Aguero out (unpopular opinion) as he's so injury prone

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        1. Seabreeze
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          He is, but he's not been a bad shout even when playing so little minutes.

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    2. Sleep Talk
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Yeyy! Scoutcast!

      Has it become possible yet to subscribe to this through various podcasts-app and the likes?

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      1. HuttonDressedasLahm
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Yep. Podcast

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        1. Sleep Talk
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          I've never been able to find it though?

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          1. Sleep Talk
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            I have the Pocketcast app, I get most of the ones I need there, but not any scoutcast.. 🙁

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            1. Sleep Talk
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              Oh wait I found it!

              Oh the joy!

              All my problems are solved! 😀

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            2. Kno
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              err, its on there 🙂

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              1. Sleep Talk
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                Yeah, I realized that. For some reason I hadn't thought of searching for 'scoutcast' ... 😛

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          2. Kno
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            which app do you use? Found it on Pocket cast at least

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          3. Frogman
            • 16 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            I used to be able to subscribe but now have troubles updating the feed. Figured it might have been an android thing and if you were goibg through itunes it might work better

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      2. tw
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        yupp 😀

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      3. WorldCupDanB
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        I've just found this which has it on http://goo.gl/2bJyXH

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    3. Chu Young Ping Pong
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      11 years, 3 months ago

      Adebayor rising tonight.

      Rivere -> Ade

      or

      Costa -> Ade

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      1. amol
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        A

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        1. HUMZAH96
            11 years, 3 months ago

            A

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            1. Chu Young Ping Pong
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              HUMZAHHHH

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      2. Trust John
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Is Paul Dummett the answer to this defence?

        Cahill - Clyne - N.Taylor - Wisdom - (Caulker... about to be moved on)

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        1. HuttonDressedasLahm
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          No. Not nailed

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          1. Kostja
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Why not??

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            1. BabyB
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              Haidara is an option. Played well in the cup as well.

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        2. Miracallas
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Yep

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        3. stufail
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          I'd keep Caulker. #justsaying

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        4. JK - Cønt ⭐
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          I'd keep Caulker, but yes Dummett should be nailed until November at least

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      3. red_devil
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        11 years, 3 months ago

        what do you guys think about this wildcard team

        krul(elliot)

        clyne/ pva/ taylor (wisdom/ dummet)

        sterling/ fab/ ramsey/ siggurson (king)

        rooney/ aguero/ ade

        any changes recommended?

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        1. matty_b_OAFC
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          VERY similar to mine.

          Only real difference being i have gone for Jovetic & Ivanovic over your Aguero & Taylor.

          Would love to fit Aguero in though

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        2. myboycharlie
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          That looks good

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        3. Lanley Staurel
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          No Sanchez? OOP now.

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      4. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        WOO HOO

        On another note

        *Puts Hull players back on watchlist*

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        1. Demí
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Does it not mean more rotation then?

          Thought them being in Europa was a rare good thing, as Bruce plays the 2nd string side(normally)

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          1. JK - Cønt ⭐
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Never thought about it that way

            tbh only their defenders appeal atm and I'm very happy with my defence atm.

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            1. Demí
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              Bruce kept changing between a back four and back five last year, but it seems to be back five every game now. Wonder how long he'll keep it up for

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              1. JK - Cønt ⭐
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                wonder what it means for Brady, especially with Snoddy injured. He was beautiful to own at the start at least season. If he can get a spot then he looks a steal at 4.9

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              2. JK - Cønt ⭐
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                if I got a Hull defender it'd be Davies or Chester, they seem the most nailed.

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                1. tw
                  • 14 Years
                  11 years, 3 months ago

                  what about dawson?

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                  1. JK - Cønt ⭐
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 14 Years
                    11 years, 3 months ago

                    forgot he had joined

                    Davies or Dawson then

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                    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
                      • 15 Years
                      11 years, 3 months ago

                      No chester?

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          2. Ludo
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            That's a good point actually, they clearly strengthened their depth with the Europa in mind, and now those players are going to want gametime...

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      5. MJ6987
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        11 years, 3 months ago

        Did Chester go off injured?

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        1. chunk
          • 13 Years
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          No replaced for attacker

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          1. MJ6987
            • 15 Years
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            Good, thanks.

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      6. drughi
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        2 ft this week and looking at doing costa and hoilett > adebayor and siggy. Like it ?

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        1. Miracallas
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          I like the idea of getting Siggy but why get rid of Costa? The injury thing seems to have been a scare

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          1. drughi
            • 16 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            well my other striker are sturridge and rooney and not geting rid of them and need to get some funds to afford ivanovic gw 4

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        2. Game of Stones
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Yes, purely because of Hoilett

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          1. drughi
            • 16 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            yeah I know, bad pick in first draft

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        3. El_Matador
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Costa is in-form, await solid injury news.

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        4. Lazarus Star
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Not at the expence of costa. Was Holliet your 4th or 5th Mid?

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          1. drughi
            • 16 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            4th

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            1. drughi
              • 16 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              one of sturridge rooney and costa will have to go so I can get siggy as my 4th midfielder and getting ivanovic/coleman gw 4

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              1. Lazarus Star
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                11 years, 3 months ago

                Tough to call, Holliet needs to go and you need better cover for an injury. Maybe Costa/Holliet to Naismith/Fab or Rooney. Not sure you will find the funds without consecutive hits.

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                1. Lazarus Star
                  • 12 Years
                  11 years, 3 months ago

                  *or Rooney/Holliet to Naismith/Mata

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      7. Kings of Lyon ★
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        11 years, 3 months ago

        Legia Warsaw crowd in the EL tonight -

        https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=283613481842799

        Fast forward to 1:15

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        1. Podge
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Spot on

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      8. the axolotl
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        11 years, 3 months ago

        repost;

        now that season has started, who do you think the best 4.5mil midfielder is?

        as benchfodder...

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        1. Game of Stones
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Wanyama

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          1. the axolotl
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            strangely glad you said that as i have him. must be better prospects though. i picked wanyama for his nailed on-ness only

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        2. JK - Cønt ⭐
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          still no stand-out options as far as I can see

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        3. tw
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          king or albrighton maybe?

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          1. the axolotl
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            would have had albighton week 1 bu for injury. will probably get him when i've a free transfer some day

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

          Marney or Albrighton

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      9. myboycharlie
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Guys need some sound advice, am I panicking thinking of wildcarding??

        Current team and already have made 2 transfers at -4 cost, still some concerns being Chambers & Costa.

        Bego
        Terry Coloccini Chambers
        Ramsey Mata Haz Siggy
        Rooney Jovetic Costa

        Subs: Gilks, Marney, Wisdom Bartley

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        1. Bobby Crush
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Calm down. Chambers is the only issue there.
          You did two and are thinking of WC afterwards?

          Have a strong one and kick back for the night.

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          1. myboycharlie
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Yeah did 2 transfers Monday to upgrade Bojan, ur right think ill have a strong one. Cheers mate

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        2. Game of Stones
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          No need to panic, should be fine for the weekend, not sure if Chambers will play though, but Wisdom probably will - WC after this GW?

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          1. myboycharlie
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Cheers I had intended to wildcard after international break so think ill return to that thinking. cheers mate

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        3. the axolotl
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          think i'd hold out. same front 7 as me so hoping it works out 🙂

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          1. myboycharlie
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            If costa doesn't play I'm hoping Marney is fit to play as wisdom will probably need to replace chambers, Bartley unfortunately wont play a second!!!!

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      10. happy-boys
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Bony, Jovetic or Adebayor?

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        1. myboycharlie
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Short term Jovetic, Long term Ade

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      11. Lazarus Star
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Hit the WC button this morning and completely messed my team up like this....

        Bego/Hamer > Krul/Foster
        Lovren/Chambers > Ivan/Glichey
        Sterling/Tadic > Hazzard/JWP
        Costa/Rooney/Austin > Kun/Jov/Naismith

        The ones that stayed were Clyne, Chester, PVA, Fab, Ramsey & SIg.

        Help appreciated.....been musing changes ever since.

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        1. Game of Stones
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Looks good

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      12. tw
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        fixtures spreadsheet has been updated: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14PyPArbFXMiyJvgSfshQe0aaWBYkKdk1x9uHSCcRKy8/edit#gid=0

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        1. HUMZAH96
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Can you link me the 5 way defensive rotation please?

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            1. tw
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              11 years, 3 months ago

              check the second tab on that spreadsheet, should be linked there

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              1. tw
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                along with plenty of other helpful info

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            2. HUMZAH96
                11 years, 3 months ago

                Got it sorry, thank yoU!

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          • amol
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Brady on my watchlist as a 5th midfielder

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            1. tw
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              price?

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              1. amol
                • 11 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                4.9

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            2. Lazarus Star
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              Nailed on pens

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              1. Jimmers
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 15 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                Only if he plays

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              2. Tim Canterbury
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                If he gets game-time he's gold-dust with those fixtures

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            3. Podge
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              11 years, 3 months ago

              Some nice bench points there 😉

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          • You've got red on you.
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Repost:

            Bego

            Terry - Wisdom - Dummett - Duff - Moore

            Hazard - Ramsey - Mata - Siggy - Marney

            Costa - Rooney - Dzeko

            3 injuries worries with Costa, Dzeko and Marney.

            Already used my free transfer...do I take a hit? Or just hold on and muddle through.

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            1. tw
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              could take a hit to lose either dzeko or costa
              or just hold tight

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            2. amol
              • 11 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              Wait

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            3. Lazarus Star
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              Dzeko to Jov?

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          • Rolf Harris Saint Germain
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Thought I might try a cureveball and go RVP captain this week

            Not even an option on the Captain Poll so im praying this pays off

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            1. amol
              • 11 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              I'm going with Ings(C)

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            2. myboycharlie
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              I wouldn't out u off that

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            3. andy85wsm
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 15 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              If I had him I'd captain!

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

              He had 1 shot last week

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          • So Klose
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Help please:

            I have Costa. Dzeko and Murney all injured so I need to make substitutions and maybe take a hit.

            What would you do?

            A) Dzeko + Costa --> Adebayor + Jovetic + 2.5m (- 4 hit)

            B) Dzeko + Costa + Terry --> Aguero + Adebayor + Colocini + 0.5,m (- 8 hit)

            Thanks guys

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            1. Lazarus Star
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              Costa may be a start. Not ruled out of Everton game

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              1. Lazarus Star
                • 12 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                Dzeko to Jov for FT

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            2. Game of Stones
              • 11 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              We don't know if Costa will play or not yet, same with Dzeko - would wait

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          • Alejo - CFC
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Wow Cambiasso to Leicester.. Now that's something I wasn't expecting tonight

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          • Evs
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            • 16 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            So, Alex Bruce days numbered for a Hull starting spot even in a back 5 I guess 🙁 ?

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            1. tw
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              yupp

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              1. Evs
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                • 16 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                Damn it !

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            2. Heydudes13
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              Might get my hands on him when he's dropped to 3.9m. 😉

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            3. the axolotl
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              but not this week with chester suspended so probably time enough to wait

              good chance of cleanie too vs villa

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              1. Tim Canterbury
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                Hopefully either Davies-Bruce-McShane or Davies-Bruce-Dawson

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          • Ouch 8 point hit
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Fellow Aguero captainers, we will be rewarded! Briefly.

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          • JK - Cønt ⭐
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Cambiasso

            Over the hill, or capable of doing a job for Leicester?

            I have Moore so I'd love them to be a decent CS shout when the fixtures ease

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            1. Heydudes13
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              11 years, 3 months ago

              They look solid, think they'll keep a good few like all promoted sides seem to.

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            2. Ludo
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              I think both. Wonderful player in his day, but won't be very mobile at all now. Should be very solid, play some nice passes and have a good calming influence on those around him though - Leicester also have Drinkwater and James to come back, as well as Vardy, who are arguably three of their better players. I think they'll do quite well this season, nothing spectacular, but well organised, and should pick up some clean sheets.

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          • Tornado
            • 16 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Rvp hattrick this weekend

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            1. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              3 for rvp, 2 for wazza, 2 for this new bloke, 1 jonesy and 1 for smaling imo.

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            2. LMNO
              • 15 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              rvp (c)!!!!

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          • Cooper123
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            I've got Costa and Dzeko, and I'm desperately tempted to switch them to Aguero and Pelle. Can't afford it if Aguero rises tonight.

            Stick or twist?

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            1. Game of Stones
              • 11 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              Doubt Aguero will rise tonight - been looking at TotalFPL for the last days, and players needs to stay at over 100% for one day to go up in price.

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            2. HUMZAH96
                11 years, 3 months ago

                Don't be so jerky, I'd stick

                But depends how much you want Aguero (I think he's too injury prone)

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            3. amol
              • 11 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              Good to go?Thoughts?
              Krul(Elliot)
              Azpilicueta Bertrand PVA (Taylor Wisdom)
              Hazard Ramsey Sterling Siggy (King)
              Sturridge Rooney Ings
              1.5 ITB to get Aguero in for a FT
              Cheers!

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              1. Bobby Crush
                • 11 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                Looks good. No City players though.
                As for Aguero - I would wait until he starts games, but if he will be too costly by then, you might have to. For Rooney then?

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            4. Fernando Torres
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              A) Costa + Terry
              B) Jovetic/Dzeko + Terry
              C) Aguero + Rose/Bertrand (-4)

              Thoughts all????

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              1. Bobby Crush
                • 11 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                Since Aguero doesn't start yet. Why not prepare for that transfer in a week or so by shifting someone now to bank cash?

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            5. Ser Football 42
              • 11 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              Courtois
              Caulker, Debuchy, Clyne
              Sterling, Siggy, Yaya Toure, Fabregas, Sanchez
              Rooney, Costa

              Suggestions?

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              1. Bobby Crush
                • 11 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                Thought Yaya looked a bit out of it against LFC, even jaded.
                Shouldn't be though, so he will probably bang a couple now.

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                1. Bobby Crush
                  • 11 Years
                  11 years, 3 months ago

                  a couple of goals..... 😀

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            6. Proggy
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              11 years, 3 months ago

              As Bruce hasn't played tonight, will he play Sunday?

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              1. World XI
                • 13 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                Yes. Chester suspended

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              2. LMNO
                • 15 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                he might. depends on whether Dawson plays but Dawson to replace bruce in the long term i think

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              3. the axolotl
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                think he will. rested. chester out. dawson new. play 3 CDs normally. him or mcshane (assuming dawson plays)

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