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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. Bailz
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Have 1.7mil in the bank should i do Costa to Aguero for -4points?

    1. An Púca
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      No....Aguero not a sure starter

    2. HUMZAH96
      11 years, 10 months ago

      yolo

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

      no

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

      Wait until the press conference.

  2. Drip Doctor
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Repost

    Even if Costa is fit, Costa & Austin > Jovetic and Adebayor looks good, right?

    1. gdog2244
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Do it imo

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

      i think so

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

      For free?

      1. Drip Doctor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Yes siiiir.

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

      Looks great except losing Costa and gaining Jove might only be good short term

  3. The Orienteer - find me in …
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Right.

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

      Left.

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

      Left.

    3. Sif
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A.

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

    @Drughi

    My other forward are Costa & Wazza

    1. mats2014
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      B

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

      ok then yay

  5. Baruahahaha
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    A) Costa + Eriksen
    B) Hazard + Ade

    1. Drip Doctor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      B

    2. Touré De Force
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      B by a country mile

    3. Baruahahaha
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      looking at a long term most nailed on prospect!

    4. mats2014
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      B

  6. sweglet
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    beg (myhill)

    blackett chambers debuchy

    fabregas ramsey mata marney

    sturridge costa rooney

    (moore elmadi dummett)

    2 FT, defence needs changes but thinking of playing dummett and debuchy this week, thoughts?

  7. Evs
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    It all seems a bit 'up in the air' this week, doesn't it 🙂 ?

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

      yeah

      hoping for something useful from the pressers. really want an excuse to get jovetic!

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

        I just sold the b*gger 😆

        Maybe back in for Costa. Doh ?!

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

          😯 😆
          for who?

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

            Bony.

            Pre-gw2

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

              Ouch

    2. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      True . I have no City coverage . I can't decide if Fabs - Silva is good long term

      1. Bobby Crush
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Tough one.
        Can you not wait it out a bit?
        See how they play?
        Fab plays a bit deeper than Silva though.

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

      you keeping costa evs ?

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

        If fit, yes ( I think )

        Tricky stuff...

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

      It does. Very much caught between the do-something and do-nothing camps. International week is pushing me in favour of the latter atm.

  8. HUMZAH96
    11 years, 10 months ago

    @Touré De Force

    Are you really going with Siggy as captain???

    1. mats2014
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      IM GOING TO RISK SIGGY AS CAPTAIN
      GOT 129 POINTS SO FAR

      1. HUMZAH96
        11 years, 10 months ago

        How good at you at picking captains?

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

        Have you got a caps lock key ?

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

      who are u going for?

      1. HUMZAH96
        11 years, 10 months ago

        No blinking idea mate, you?

        1. Gazpilicueta
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          its on Siggy at the moment, until i find a reason to move it, its staying there

      2. Doar1986
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        I'm going Siggy to, I'm on 135

    3. Touré De Force
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Yeah, he's the % play in my squad. Other oprions are Rooneh, Fab and Yaya. Fab is the pick of those, think Siggy's fixture is better. He's deluvered both GWs so far.

      1. HUMZAH96
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Ramsey not considered?

        I'm 100% stumped, I have Rooney, Ramsey, Jovetic, SIggy and Mata to consider...

        1. Gazpilicueta
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          I have the same, plus Costa

          1. HUMZAH96
            11 years, 10 months ago

            Same, not thinking about Costa as captain though

        2. Touré De Force
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Sorry Ramsey as well ldo. Considered but passed over, think they'regoing to struggle a bit for fluidity with no Giroud until Sanchez finds his rhythym

          1. HUMZAH96
            11 years, 10 months ago

            True, I love Siggy but I'm not sure...

    4. Bolivian Seaman
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Sigg is a good captain choice. I'm going jovetic

    5. Jairzinho
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      I've got Siggy as my captain too.

      1. HUMZAH96
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Are you guys all serious or trolling?

        That takes some BALLS

        1. Gazpilicueta
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Yeah, but it could pay off, whose your safe option bro?

          1. Gazpilicueta
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            No Suarez this year....

          2. HUMZAH96
            11 years, 10 months ago

            The safe option would be Rooney as MOST other people are going with him

    6. Bobby Crush
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Form is important for strikers, so I go with Jove at home...to stoke.

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

    where can I post my team for tips?

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

      Try the local library

    2. HUMZAH96
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Here, mind you, you may not get replies

    3. A.T
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Here

    4. Malcolm Tucker for England …
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Totalfpl.
      Ask for Forca

      1. Super PVA - Small Spuds
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Hahahahahahahaha

  10. JackBetherz
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Jelavic or Ings
    Who will get more points overall in the next few games?
    Thanks

    1. mats2014
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      DIER OR CLYNE PLEAAAASE HELP !!

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

        Clyne

        1. mats2014
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          THANKS

      2. mats2014
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        ANYONE?

        1. Super PVA - Small Spuds
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          NOONE

      3. KipperBRT
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        BERTRAND

  11. MK Don
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Any United fans who came to MK in here ?

    If so, how far did you travel from ? Leighton Buzzard ? Bedford ? Buckingham ? Luton ? 🙂

    1. Parm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Who did you support before MK Dons existed?

      1. Jairzinho
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        BOOM

      2. MK Don
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Wimbledon !

        GOTCHA !

        1. Captain Peacock
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          You are a treasonous rat.

  12. Hammers Select
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Wildcard thoughts?

    Krul/Guzan

    caulkner/lovren/robertson/hutton/pva

    Sterling/zaha/siggy/ramsey/fabregas

    Zarate/aguero/rooney

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

      try again

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

      Zaha?

      1. Hammers Select
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Just loaned back to Palace

  13. Kostja
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    This City striker situation is so annoying. Anyone considering just not getting one until we see how it all shapes up?

    1. bdwhite91
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      I won't get Aguero until after the break if he's fit

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

      After the break Aguero will be a starter with Dzeko and Jove rotating

      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        yep, best to wait and see how aguero does this week

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

      What do you mean? Won't they keep rotating when all fit like last season anyway

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

        this.

      2. bdwhite91
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Aguero should start every game as long as he's 100%. His ratio was better than Suarez and he's made an immediate impact upon his subs last 2 weeks. I think Jovetic and Dzeko will rotate. It'll get tricky once CL starts...

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

          Aguero is a tricky one i think, as obviously there's no doubt he's first choice striker. But with CL games, he could be prioritised and rotated around that, given Pellegrini seems to be emphasising how important it is not to rush him. Couldn't do that properly last season as Jovetic wasn't available as an alternative. Agree that Jov and Dzeko will probably rotate though.

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

            So what are you doing? Could just roll with the hot one but kind of impossible changing back and forth between a 12 an 8 mil guy

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

              Got none of them yet, might just keep it that way.

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

                I minght as well as I would not feel confident C any of them this week, and 2 tough games after that

      3. Kostja
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Well Agu played almost always when fit, he was also rested in cl games. And Jovetic wasnever fit. I just have no idea what to di right now, Jovetic makes sense, but id newer feel confident Cing him, Aguero seems like the only correct decisiom but he is not fit

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

      I'm thinking of ditching Dzeko for Adebayor tonight (if not, then next week), then just staying out of it until the dust clears. Then probably pick someone up from GW6, depending on who's fit/in form/in favour.

      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        what's with the adebayor love?

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

          He's good at scoring goals.

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

            and Tottenham looking decent under Pocc

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

      Always happens, and Aguero always is the one to get when he's fit. Just get him if he survives this week

    6. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Dzeko and Jovetic rotation risks.
      Aguero rotation and injury risk.
      I learnt the hard way last year with Kun so I think I'm gonna avoid this season.

      1. Super PVA - Small Spuds
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        You are the sound of reason I need. I got burnt twice by this guy last year!!! He's rising tonight though? That's the issue...hmmm

        1. Weasel Boy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          That's what I did last year.
          He was rising in price so I shipped him in.
          He came off injured at the start of the first half.

          Great footballer but a walking injury 🙁

  14. bdwhite91
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Costa first sub or bench Naisy?

    1. Touré De Force
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      If no Chelsea defender, start Naisy.

      1. bdwhite91
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        I have John Terry. I'm just worried about Phil Jones and I bet Sunderland will shut out any Mutch points.

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

      Start Costa - he'll either start or not play at all

      1. bdwhite91
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Cheers

  15. camarozz
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    What your thoughts on costa?? Is he out for long r hang on and he'll probably be ok aftr international break?

    1. bdwhite91
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      He has a chance of starting against Everton. I don't think it's that bad.

    2. Captain Peacock
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      If he plays against Everton I'll laugh at everyone who panic transferred him out.

  16. Mr. Perfectionist
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Are the Total FPL Price Changes now stable? Should I ship out Giroud for Ade tonight??

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

    Let's settle this @Mata is the Juan!

    A) PVA(qpr)

    B) Ferdinand(SUN)

    Play A or B?

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

      a

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

      A

    3. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Probably A

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

      B for me.

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

      b

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

      A by far

  18. Acquafresca
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Evening folks...

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

      evening

      who are you gunna bash this time? 😉

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

        Nobody. Was just having a laugh earlier. 🙂

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

          😀

          Decide on transfer(s) and captain yet?

    2. Evs
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Evening.

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

      Evenin'

  19. BantamPhil
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Yay Hull out of Europe

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

      Bad for everyone.

  20. Weasel Boy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Rooney topping captains poll??
    I have him and don't feel comfortable putting the armband on him.

    1. Doar1986
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Me neither

    2. Touré De Force
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Not a good pick really. Poor form in a team with poor form and RVP immediately lessens his appeal (not on peno's for instance)

  21. Syd.
    • 17 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Premier League clubs have spent £750 million

    That is just bonkers

  22. Doar1986
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Will costa play this weekend, if not will it be the drog?

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

      Dunno

  23. AH 🙂
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Bertrand or Clyne ladds ?

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

      Bertrand!

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

      Bertrand

  24. @FPLMason
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Hull are out of Europa League.
    Does this, in your opinion, make their backline a better prospect enough for you to draft in one of their defenders?

    1. Syd.
      • 17 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Of course it does

      Thursday night football week in week out foes no team any favours

    2. Touré De Force
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Yes

    3. Bolivian Seaman
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Yes

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

      Yes. Possibly more rotation but probably not in defence.

  25. Feed tha Sheep
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Need help please! Have two ft transfers
    De gea
    Lovren Debuchy (chambers Chester)
    Siggy Mata Sterling Ramsey (Wanyama)
    Rooney Costa Dzeko

    What to do with 2 transfers??

    1. sinik
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Clyne+Bertrand and Jove+Aguero is weird, the former more so

      1. sinik
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        reply fail, I would probably just ditch Costa no if prognosis is bad at tomorrow's presser?

        not sure on status of Chambers/Chester/Wanyama/Dzeko though

        1. Feed tha Sheep
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Costa > ade
          And chambers to who?was thinking dumnet?

      2. Feed tha Sheep
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        What?

        1. sinik
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          reply fail 🙂

          1. Feed tha Sheep
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            Cheers what u reckon with costa > ade and chambers > Dumnett?
            Or Lovren to who?

            1. sinik
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 10 months ago

              might be nice to have 2 FT for the international break so maybe only make one move?

              the way players are falling you may want to just drop Costa and hold the rest for now and take a hit for 3 transfers at the end of the international break?

              also who is your 5th defender

              on Lovren I'm actually considering getting him or Moreno soon because Liverpool have very nice fixtures coming up even though they're not totally defensively sound yet.

              1. Feed tha Sheep
                • 13 Years
                11 years, 10 months ago

                Wisdom is other def..kind of want to lose chambers as I think he will lose his place

    2. A.T
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      I'd look to get rid of chambers, Lovren & ddg at some point. Costa too if you think he won't start. Maybe try and save a transfer as well.

      1. sinik
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        why Lovren though, Liverpool's nice period is about to come and the defensive stability should come soon (presumably)

        also United may shore up soon with new signings

        1. A.T
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Just my opinion. I don't rate either defences. The money could be better used elsewhere.

          1. Feed tha Sheep
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            Who do reckon would be best Lovren replacement?

            1. A.T
              • 16 Years
              11 years, 10 months ago

              Maybe Clyne. Defence is a tricky one at the mo and he could play most weeks for a while if needed.

          2. sinik
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            who would you opt to replace Kolarov with in a defense of

            Bego-Gilks
            Azpi-Kolarov-Chambers-Hutton-Baird

            have been looking at Bertrand then PvA and Colo in soon for Chambers and Baird

            1. Feed tha Sheep
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 10 months ago

              Could get spurs or lpool def in next week?

            2. A.T
              • 16 Years
              11 years, 10 months ago

              Good picks those you've mentioned. I'd keep kolorov for stoke as I think he'll start although check the team news tomorrow, ( Demi called it spot on last week.) then reassess after the break.

              1. sinik
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 12 Years
                11 years, 10 months ago

                yeah ditching during break. they have Arsenal and Chelsea after and barring injuries Kolarov won't start

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

    Hello night time folks.

    Thoughts on this wildcard team (0.2m in the bank)

    https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BwJnzcnCQAE6hC6.png

    1. sinik
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Clyne+Bertrand and Jove+Aguero is weird, the former more so

  27. Danny x-factor
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Still with Giroud & Costa. Free transfer used. 😡

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

      Sell Giroud - he's gone for a while anyway

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

      Well get rid of the donkey for sure!

    3. Syd.
      • 17 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      It happens

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

      Why do you still have Giroud? 😕

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

      Giroud not good but Costa should be fine.

  28. HUMZAH96
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Mark Hughes: 'We're going to Manchester City for the win"

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

      *sticks armband on Jovetic*

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

        😀

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

      He meant wine

    3. Syd.
      • 17 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Maybe he will also get the 6 numbers up on the lottery

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

    The banter on here is crazy when you ask normal questions!! Thanks guys keep up the mint banter!!!! lol

    1. A.T
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      You're easily pleased

  30. AleksanderVN
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    My prediction:

    Aguero will start vs. Stoke at home. Dzeko uncertain, and Pelle wants Aguero match fit.
    If this fail, he will probably play the last 30 minutes,. And if he can keep it up we can expect 2 goals.

    Either way over 20 point as my captain.
    Feel free to join!

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      you are going to be disappointed this week I can tell 😆

    2. Bolivian Seaman
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      He will come on as sub, and because there was an injury scare it will only be for 20 minutes in my opinion. They don't need to risk him versus stoke.