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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. King Kohli
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Can i get away with saving FT?

    Mannone
    Jones / van Aanholt / Hutton
    Eriksen / Fábregas / Sterling / Ramsey (c)
    Dzeko / Rooney (vc) / Diego Costa

    Green / Marney / Wisdom / Chester

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    1. World XI
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Well Marney is injured but you can ride it for sure

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    2. Game of Stones
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Maybe, wait and see tomorrow

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    3. HUMZAH96
      11 years, 10 months ago

      That's almost a perfect team except for Dzeko, the defence and Green

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  2. laGan1n1
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    so what is the situation with Costa injury ?

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    1. Tim Canterbury
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Sun report was the equivalent of a Bemba Da overreaction

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    2. Jimmers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Wait for Mourinho tomorrow

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    3. wbm
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Chelsea TV says that Costa is fine and will be in contention for the game against Everton

      Chelsea Action ‏@ChelseaAction 3h
      BREAKING: Chelsea TV have confirmed Diego Costa is in contention for the Everton match. #CFC

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  3. copps
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    No idea who to captain. Who are you going for?

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    1. El_Matador
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Will probably keep faith with Rooney

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    2. Make United Great Again
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Ramsey

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    3. Ludo
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Consensus seems to be Jovetic if you have him, otherwise Rooney or Ramsey. Aguero and Siggy could also do well.

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    4. World XI
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      On rooney atm. I expect a backlash from him and boost that he is England captain now

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    5. Tim Canterbury
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Ade

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    6. Wave of Mutilation
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Roo because I lack the stones to try Siggy.

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    7. copps
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Rooney's my C at the moment but the form and fact the its an early game kickoff concerns me..

      tempted a bit by ramsey as he has been rested, is a bigger differential, and i always like the last kickoff. but i fear captaining him, leicester haven't been too bad defensively.

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  4. Tim Canterbury
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    No team news article today? Chester still showing on team news page

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  5. Wave of Mutilation
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    If I hold steady with this line up...

    Krul Foster
    Cahill Fonte O’Shea Ward(R?) Bruce(R)
    Hazard Sterling Mata Siggy Mutch(R?)
    Costa Rooney Naismith(R?)

    ...pick one of the following 3 to start:

    A. Ward (4-4-2)
    B. Mutch (3-5-2)
    C. Naismith (3-4-3)

    Seems like Ward is out of the question. Leaning toward Naismith due to form, But QPR has a Mutch better fixture.

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  6. DRIZ ✅
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    di maria 9.6m by tonight 😆

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    1. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Nope

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    2. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      he can't rise

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    3. Mata-Is-The-Juan
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      New players protected for 10 [?] days.

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    4. Podge
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Nope total just messed up

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    5. Chu Young Ping Pong
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      he doesn't even have a work permit and 70k got him already

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    6. Woy of the Wovers
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Not a chance in 1 billion.

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    7. Game of Stones
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      No, his price is protected

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    8. DRIZ ✅
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      oh thanks guys..

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    9. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Protected

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  7. wedgec
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Wildcarding after this GW, how's this look?

    Krul foster
    Clyne Cahill pva Chester Hutton
    Sanchez siggy Henderson chadli albrighton
    Costa aguero Rooney (CAR)

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    1. Game of Stones
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Is that your WC team, or your team now?

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      1. wedgec
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        The one I might use for WC, thinking chadli and hendo > lamela and marney

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  8. waitinginthelonggrass
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Lovern Kaboul Aguero

    Or

    PvA Ivanovic Costa

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    1. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Agueroooooooooooo

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    2. World XI
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Kaboul is a bad pick. On the bench from now on

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      1. waitinginthelonggrass
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Who is replacing him? He partners Vert.

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  9. Geordienufc1
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    When your back-up is a barely fit, old favourite drogba, and a horribly poor Torres to come in, surely you'd be very careful about your main striker to ensure that he doesn't miss multiple games. Even if Costa's injury is slight, I can't see him playing this weekend. Chelsea are looking to play costa every week this season. With the minimal back-up, I wouldn't take any chances on his injury worsening.

    Just my 2 cents.

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    1. Exilizer
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Hmm.

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    2. El_Matador
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      A fair point, but I wouldn't be rushing him out if I had him after scoring in back-to-back games.

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    3. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Or....

      Everton away is a tough game. When your back up is a barely fit, old favourite Drogba, and a horribly poor Torres, surely you'd want to play your main striker.

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      1. Geordienufc1
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        That is certainly the fair counter-argument. I suppose it really does depend on the risk factor involved, as per the severity of the injury. However, Mourinho hardly strikes me as a "risk everything" style manager, so I'd be surprised if he prioritised a single league match over the potential impact it could cause for 5 or 6, should an injury prone player cause further damage.

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    4. Mata-Is-The-Juan
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      In Cesc & Schurrle, Chelsea could play a 'false 9' if they need to. They've got a solid enough midfield to pull it off.

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      1. El_Matador
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        As a Cesc owner an with Schurrle a doubt, this would be nice.

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    5. Somalion
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Very good point but a counter to it may be that they push him through this weekend and then he can rest up over the international break.

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    6. the axolotl
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      would probably agree. but what that means to me as a fantasy owner suggests he'll be out for 1 game, or maybe even come on as a sub. so keeping.
      then again we don't know the injury, could have been a dead leg which is nothing, or a strain, who knows.

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    7. Cooper123
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Torres is gone.

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  10. Proggy
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    I'm in a dilemma. Help guys?

    I'm planning to make 3 transfers over the following 2 weeks (GW3 and GW4), but I'm unsure about the pattern in which I make the transfers.

    1:

    GW3 - Eriksen --> Sterling & Luis --> Clyne (-4)
    GW4: Dzeko ---> Adebayor

    2:

    GW3: Save FT and risk the price rises and falls
    GW4: Eriksen ---> Sterling, Luis ---> Clyne & Dzeko ---> Adebayor (-4)

    Any advice would be appreciated. 🙂

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  11. Lawrø
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Am I crazy to bag the FT? (I haven't picked captain yet)

    http://imgur.com/kjoxe4Z

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    1. Woy of the Wovers
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      I may keep my FT too. Ride the Costa storm.

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    2. Game of Stones
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Depends on Dzeko and Costa

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    3. Exilizer
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Slightly risky. DDG out maybe? Or dzeko Costa deoending in Teams news.

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      1. Lawrø
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        DDG is on his final warning but I foresee a 0-0 draw against Burnley.

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    4. Mata-Is-The-Juan
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Not planning on playing Rio are you?

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      1. Lawrø
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Yes I am 🙂

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    5. Jax
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      play PVA instead of rio.

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  12. Heydudes13
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Andre Wisdom going up. 😀

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    1. Mata-Is-The-Juan
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Well--Never going to own him then.
      Missed that train.

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    2. Woy of the Wovers
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      And you still haven't made money.

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  13. Tornado
    • 17 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    If I was WCing I would have yaya and RVP(c)

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    1. Podge
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Lucky you're not

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  14. mgrea
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Dzeko Rooney Costa.

    2FT. Should I wait for tomorrow's pressers and log off tonight?

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    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      would wait im doing the same

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    2. Jimmers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Yes - definitely.

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      1. mgrea
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Cheers fellas.

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    3. Jay Jay Okocha
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Sounds logical to me.

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    4. Pompel
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      probably - however I hate to miss out on tonights price rises (have same three myself)

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  15. Make United Great Again
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Dzeko > Ade FT done.

    Better to set myself up for the long term!

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    1. Make United Great Again
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      ANYBODY ELSE AGREE

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      1. laGan1n1
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        lol

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    2. Ludo
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      I'd do the same if it weren't for Costa doubts, but I'm not sure... Tempted though!

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  16. Jump in Micah
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Krul
    Hutton Dummet Wisdom
    Silva Mata Hazard Siggy Ramsey
    Rooney Aguero

    Good to go?

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    1. Podge
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Yep

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      1. Jump in Micah
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        thanks

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    2. shortymak
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      great team best ive seen !!!

      thoughts bout coutinho please shud i transfer him r play dummet

      bego
      clyne,debuchy,dier,rangel
      yaya,coutinho,ramsy,mata,hazard
      rooney
      subs:dummet,vaz te,zamora
      no free trans left

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  17. amol
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Azpili nailed on? The only Chelsea defender I can fit into my squad

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    1. World XI
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      At the moment it seems

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    2. Game of Stones
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Not nailed

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    3. Woy of the Wovers
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Azpil is a great pick if you want Chelski. Not sure this is the best time to invest.

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  18. matty_b_OAFC
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Sterling + 0.9M

    or

    Di Maria

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    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      angel

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    2. Mata-Is-The-Juan
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      I'd stick with Sterling-- With ADM, no one is certain what position he'll be playing. Gotta take a week to access IMO. But if you up for a punt--go for it.

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  19. 1314
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Lamela or Siggy ?

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    1. jernej93
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      siggy

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  20. Lallana_
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    With Alonso going to Madrid it makes me miss the days when Liverpool had Torres, Alonso and Gerrard all linking up! Great passing goals!

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    1. Lawrø
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Alonso's going to Madrid! 😯

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      1. Lallana_
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Munich*

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      2. Exilizer
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Munich!

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      3. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Fergie's making an announcement about his future tomorrow morning. Expected to announce his retirement.

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    2. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Alonso to Madrid? This breaking news seems to be a bit slow tonight.

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  21. Chu Young Ping Pong
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ju5VxyM3S4o

    Best ice bucket challenge.

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    1. Yome
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Horrible to watch, sick ALS patients can't eve have a whisky, what an idiot

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    2. Podge
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      For once I agree, giving them a nice cheque is much better than the look at me antics of late.
      Notice he doesn't nominate anyone either.

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  22. shortymak
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    thoughts bout coutinho please

    bego
    clyne,debuchy,dier,rangel
    yaya,coutinho,ramsy,mata,hazard
    rooney
    subs:dummet,vaz te,zamora
    no free trans left

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  23. CTID_
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    So any news i've missed as i've been away for a week?

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  24. arcticjunkie1
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Anyone got rid of Phil Jones, regardless of fixtures?

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    1. LMNO
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      yes. last week. United defense is poor right now regardless of fixtures

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    2. jernej93
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      clean sheet this GW

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    3. World XI
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      I would not

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  25. Sadio
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Ramsey or Caulker: who to captain?

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    1. Frank Black
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Both.

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    2. laGan1n1
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Caulker

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  26. MJ6987
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Are people doing Costa > Ade tonight to catch the price rise or waiting for news and taking the rise on the chin?

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    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      he will be out this gw costa

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    2. Exilizer
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Hold your fire.

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    3. drughi
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      think I have to do it tonight for my future plans

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    4. laGan1n1
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      i just did Costa > Balo

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    5. Geordienufc1
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Taking the rise on the chin and playing it careful.

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  27. Hansel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Play Clyne or Chambers?

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  28. LMNO
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    anyone captaining RVP?

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    1. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Lol

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      1. LMNO
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        ?

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  29. Mr_Partridge
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Cambiasso straight in my team

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    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      hes 34

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      1. the axolotl
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        but he plays for leicester!!!!!!

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      2. Jax
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        won't start v arsenal. will be on bench

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  30. Lallana_
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Liverpool against Madrid in 2009.

    1-0 (A)
    4-0 (H)

    15 European trophies between the clubs! Should be a great game.

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