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The ScoutCast – Episode 136 – Bangin

18 September 2014 3358 comments
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Fond of sand dunes and salty air, Granville returns from “avin’ it large” in Ibiza, to join me once again in the ScoutCast studio.

The ageing hedonist and I rinse through the regulars – giving our views on the week’s transfer bandwagons, whilst previewing the weekend and giving a shout-out to those managers blazing trails atop the various Fantasy Football Scout leagues.

Inevitably, we also moan about our Gameweek mishaps, discuss the latest development in the United revolution and surf the waves being generated by the Fantasy Premier League price tweaks.

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

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  1. FPL Touches
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Is Manquillo likely to keep his PL starting place once Johnson/Flanagan returns?

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    1. MJ6987
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Why not just get Lovren?

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      1. FPL Touches
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Looking for those extra attacking returns...

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        1. MJ6987
          12 years, 1 month ago

          Is Manquilio really likely to get more than Lovren?

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          1. FPL Touches
            12 years, 1 month ago

            Fair enough, he's more nailed as well. His drawback is his 34% ownership in the TFF game which is what has prompted me to look elsewhere.

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

      Flanagan out for a few months and Johnson in bad form. man quills safe for a fair while I think.

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    3. Goodfella
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Yes, once Johnson returns from injury, he won't return to the team, Manquillo has been fantastic.

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  2. super zlatan
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone getting the iphone6 tomorrow?

    I got the iPhone 5s about two months ago.

    I would be daft to get the 6, right?

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    1. MJ6987
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Completely.

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      1. super zlatan
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks 🙂

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    2. FPL Touches
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Daft 😛 Your 5S isn't immediately obsolete just because the 6 has been released, there isn't that much improvement either (arguably)

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      1. super zlatan
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers wooney

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    3. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Have you downloaded IOS 8 yet? I did it this morning

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      1. super zlatan
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Not yet. Any major differences?

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        1. A guy
          12 years, 1 month ago

          Some new features, the same thing though.

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  3. oven
    12 years, 1 month ago

    My WC team:

    Forster (Hamer)

    Lovren / Pieters / Betrand / Duff / Wisdom

    Hazard / Ramsey / Sterling / Siggy / Marney

    Rooney / Costa / Pelle

    0.4 itb

    Debating on Marney & Pelle > Schneiderlin & Naismith.

    Thoughts?

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    1. tm245
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Avoid the benching headache and stick with that attack.

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      1. oven
        12 years, 1 month ago

        I suppose I could also go back to Krul / Elliot & downgrade Pieters to Wilson to swap Marney to Chadli as well.

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        1. A guy
          12 years, 1 month ago

          Nah...Even more headaches, get yourself a proper GK and a defender.

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    2. chrisjdgrady
      12 years, 1 month ago

      dont

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  4. Evans
    12 years, 1 month ago

    I have 6.1 to spend on a playing mids

    My first thought was either Chadli or Zaha but people have been talking about downing ?

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    1. tm245
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Hard to resist Chadli at that price, imo.

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    2. Walsh
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Zaha will score this weekend, if it's any help 😀

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

      Has to be chadlii. Watched him in person last weekend and he looked dangerous.

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  5. mvtaylor
    12 years, 1 month ago

    To make sure I post the lows with the highs...

    My Europa League Fantasy team was by comparison awful tonight.

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  6. sully29
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Can't decide whether to drop Cesc, Ramsey or Naismith to the bench this week.

    Also wondering if it's worth giving Caulker one last game v Stoke.

    Also strangely tempted to captain Eriksen or Sterling even though I know Rooney is a much safer bet.

    Decisions. 🙁

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  7. tm245
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Last week, I knew I needed a Southampton attacker but instead of Dzeko to Pelle I did Eriksen to Tadic. Moving on from the lost 16 pts for the gw and looking forward, if I go Dzeko to Adebayor this week is Tadic and Adebayor an adequate setup rather than the fashionable Eriksen and Pelle?

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    1. super zlatan
      12 years, 1 month ago

      I done Ezekiel > pelle this week. But ade could still do well. I think pelle will out score ade over the whole season.

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      1. super zlatan
        12 years, 1 month ago

        *dzeko.

        Damn iPad predictive text. Sorry

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        1. tm245
          12 years, 1 month ago

          Love the biblical editing by the tablet.

          Am focusing on next three or four gws and Pelle does edge it, though a double up on their attack seems a bit excessive.

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    2. SC not pearls before swine
      12 years, 1 month ago

      If the Set Piece takers are correct, Tadic and Adebayor doubles your penalty takers.

      I quite like all 4 players, and don't see a problem with owning any combination of them.

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      1. tm245
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers. A midfielder on pks would be great.

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  8. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Play Clyne or Naylor this week ❓

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    1. Demí
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Clyne

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        12 years, 1 month ago

        even with Siggy?

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        1. Demí
          12 years, 1 month ago

          i would

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          1. JK - Cønt ⭐
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            12 years, 1 month ago

            on that basis play 2 from Naylor, Caulker and Shackell?

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    2. super zlatan
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Clyne

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    3. Ser Football 42
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Clyne
      But I'm playing both on my team

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    4. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Naylor, of course

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  9. Fudgemeister
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Even more tempted now to go Debuchy and Balotelli > Baines and Adebayor for -4? Or should I just be patient with Balo and replace Debuchy?

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    1. Fudgemeister
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Anyone think I should take the hit?

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      1. Method man
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Keep balo

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  10. MJ6987
    12 years, 1 month ago

    How long before people on here start switching Siggy to Chadli?

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    1. MJ6987
      12 years, 1 month ago

      (Like Spurs did I guess)

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      1. Somalion
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Toying with having both for now if I go without Mirallas.

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

      1 week without scoring is concerning, 2 weeks is a crisis.

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

        Ahhh, strap that knee down 😉

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      2. MJ6987
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Yep, I reckon one more Siggy blank with Chadli getting returns and it will be the topic of the week on here.

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      3. Mull
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Unless your name is Juan Mata where even scoring is a crisis.

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  11. ZakAFC_
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Baines or Ivanovic?

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    1. Declan
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Ivan

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    2. Ser Football 42
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Ivan

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    3. super zlatan
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Baines

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    4. Walsh
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Both 🙂

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      1. Ser Football 42
        12 years, 1 month ago

        If only

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

    Still stuck on what to do this weekend?

    I think I'll keep JT.

    Mata is the one that worries me, and the blank firing Bony but seems daft to sell him at a Home to Southampton.

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 1 month ago

      why does it seem daft? Saints are solid

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

        jk, do you think mata will be benched this week so Falcao starts and Rooney drops to no10 role ?

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        1. JK - Cønt ⭐
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          12 years, 1 month ago

          it's tough to say, LvG likes his rotation. My instinct is that he will exactly as you describe with RvP benched. But i wouldn't be suprised to see him miss out.

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

            Bench RVP for Falcao ?

            I know he's off form, but I can't see it.

            I've no idea what LVG thinks of mata.

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            1. JK - Cønt ⭐
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              12 years, 1 month ago

              Rates him highly I'm led to believe

              let me say this for our mid and attack

              Blind, Herrera, ADM and Rooney all nailed

              That leaves 2 from Mata, RvP and Falcao

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

                Very true. Damn it!

                Maybe I offload for Sterling, although I don't trust him.

                Poor ' No Mata' 😯

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                1. Somalion
                  12 years, 1 month ago

                  Falcao soon to be nailed on as well methinks...

                  Leaves RVP and Mata to duke it out really. RVP should lose out but LVG may think differently.

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    2. Walsh
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Your patience will be rewarded with Bony I reckon. They have a marvelous run starting this GW think he will be in the points.

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      1. Declan
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Form over fixtures and all that....

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        1. Walsh
          12 years, 1 month ago

          He's looked good, though. Just no goals yet. Climbed off the bench last week after African duty and got an assist in just a handful of minutes.

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

            Keep Bony?

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            1. Walsh
              12 years, 1 month ago

              To be honest, I have no clue 🙂

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

                Geee, thanks 😆

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    3. MJ6987
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Been watching Life of Mars on Netflix - class.

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      1. MJ6987
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Reminds me of you

        "You are surrounded by armed b*stards"

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

          Love Gene Hunt.

          Google his phrases, they are brilliant to read.

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          1. MJ6987
            12 years, 1 month ago

            Even better to watch!

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      2. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        12 years, 1 month ago

        superb show - be sure to watch Ashes to Ashes when you're finished

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

          I have the box sets 😉

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          1. JK - Cønt ⭐
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            12 years, 1 month ago

            so do I 😉

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    4. tm245
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Am keeping JT as well since I am loathe to ship defenders when they are secure unless it is for an absolute stud or to clear salary. Either of those attackers does seem to be the bigger concern.

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      1. super zlatan
        12 years, 1 month ago

        No Baines love Evs?

        I'm thinking of bringing him in for terry

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

          Evertons defence is pants !

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

            ..... And he's a million more isn't he ?

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            1. super zlatan
              12 years, 1 month ago

              Terry is 6.4
              Baines is 6.9

              I just feel with pens and FKs in his locker he could be worth it.

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

              ... And after this week he has 2 tough games, at least wait until after that.

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    5. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
      12 years, 1 month ago

      I am keeping JT, too, Evs...

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

        Thoughts on Bony or mata offload this week Pep ?

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        1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
          12 years, 1 month ago

          Bony should start & is at home...Mata scored 2 in the last 3...until he gets dropped not sure he deserves the boot? Not sure this is the best week to transfer either, Evs. Leicester with statistically the most porous defense in the league.

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

            Perhaps I'll save and re-assess and hope Sterling doesn't sting me, and mata is benched

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  13. xtina
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Mata ---> Fabs this week?

    OR hold out for the fun that can be had with 2FTs for the following week?

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

      Fabregas is turning into a bit of a must, but not for a hit.

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  14. boc610
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Mike Ashley and Alan Pardew: hang your heads in shame

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  15. Wonderful Wizard Hazard
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Struggling to make a decision on what to do with my FT this week.

    Krul
    Terry Clyne PvA
    Mata Ramsey Fab Siggy
    Costa Aguero Welbz

    Sub: Gilks Hutton Moore Marney

    Seems like it's time to get rid of Terry, but not seeing an obvious replacement. I know lots did Mata -> Sterling last round, should I consider that now?

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    1. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Terry or Krul would strike me as the biggest potential casualties. Problem is it's hard to think of quality alternatives for either. 🙁

      Might as well keep Mata this week, I think.

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    2. SC not pearls before swine
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Similar situation for me (Terry being my main problem) and I think I'm going to sell him for one of Wilson. Bit worried about his gametime but 4.5 for a Stoke defender with their fixtures is mouthwatering...

      Mata is a funny one, I sold him because of the fear he would be dropped but it might wiser to hold him until that actually happens as long.

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  16. Kerz
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Nice, top 1k in both UEL and UCL 🙂

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    1. Declan
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Glad I played neither tbh.

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      1. Kerz
        12 years, 1 month ago

        http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2014/09/18/the-scoutcast-episode-136-bangin/?hc_page=5#hc_comment_8317527

        ? 😀

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        1. Declan
          12 years, 1 month ago

          I was following Epic's 54, 53, 52 etc.

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    2. LOCO ABREU
      12 years, 1 month ago

      mvogo assist removed after all

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      1. Kerz
        12 years, 1 month ago

        That was pretty epic while it lasted...

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  17. Takedog1
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Lovren to baines for a free worth it?

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    1. FPL Touches
      12 years, 1 month ago

      No,fixture-wise Lovren is worth hanging onto imo

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    2. MJ6987
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah

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    3. Concrete
      12 years, 1 month ago

      I don't think so , quite similar but liverpool kinder fixtures

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  18. oscardo
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Rate my team.

    Begovic (krul)
    Moreno Rojo N.Taylor (Moore, Clyne)
    siggy sterling ADM(c) fabregas (marney)
    Balotelli Costa Welbeck

    zero in bank, 1 ft, lack of capt. options this week.. telli --> ade(c) ?

    Cheers... 🙂

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    1. super zlatan
      12 years, 1 month ago

      I think super Mario is worth keeping for one more week.
      Nice team.

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      1. oscardo
        12 years, 1 month ago

        cheers

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    2. Declan
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Balo(C)

      Keep FT

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      1. oscardo
        12 years, 1 month ago

        he failed me last week 😛 maybe I stick.

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        1. Declan
          12 years, 1 month ago

          You didnt buy him for 1 GW.

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          1. oscardo
            12 years, 1 month ago

            true... but the lfc team dont perform.. missing danny boi

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  19. Van Dal
    12 years, 1 month ago

    History in the making

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  20. Mr Tin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Any suggestion on the below? Have one FT left and have already done Haz>Fab this week. Muchos gracias.

    Krul (Begovic)
    Ivan. Chambers. Caulker. (Clyne, Wisdom)
    Ramsey. Siggy. Sterling. Fabregas (JWP)
    Rooney. Costa. Naismith

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    1. oscardo
      12 years, 1 month ago

      save

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      1. Mr Tin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Would you play Begovic over Krul?

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  21. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
    12 years, 1 month ago

    I could do Terry > Baines for free, but Everton's next two are pathetic, after Palace.

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    1. Kerz
      12 years, 1 month ago

      This week alone could compensate for 2pts over the next two.

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    2. Walsh
      12 years, 1 month ago

      You never know when the pens will come though...

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    3. super zlatan
      12 years, 1 month ago

      I'm thinking of doing this move for a hit.

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

      Get in 3wks time if you are going to at all.

      Everton have poor defensive record this year, saved last year by Howard heroics.

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  22. ★A-O-Chamberlain★ COYG …
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Who is everyone's captain option(s) this week? Thinking of going with Adebayor myself

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    1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Rooney & Costa, will decide tomorrow after all the news

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  23. keresmi
    12 years, 1 month ago

    It's my WD team:

    Forster (Hamer)
    Baines Chambers Williams (Clyne) (Moore)
    Sterling Fabregas Chadli Siggy ADM
    Costa Adebayor (Ulloa)

    Who should I choose to capitan?

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    1. oscardo
      12 years, 1 month ago

      ade

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      1. keresmi
        12 years, 1 month ago

        I was thinking about Chadli or Baines.

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

    Tony Pulis for Cardiff :-).

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    1. Declan
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Would be great for them.

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    2. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Cardiff defenders a must next year then 😉

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

        Not unless we have a FCL 😉

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    3. Walsh
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Pulis v Tan could make for some interesting entertainment.

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    4. Syd.
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Not a chance unless Tan gives him 100% control of team matters and there's not much chance if that

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    5. Somalion
      12 years, 1 month ago

      That'd be a great one!

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  25. Van Dal
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Demi u there?

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    1. Demí
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Hello Blue moon rising!! yes!

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      1. Van Dal
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Hi man just wondering why you finished 100k last year? Did you give up near the end?

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        1. Demí
          12 years, 1 month ago

          No. It's because i'm not very good

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          1. Van Dal
            12 years, 1 month ago

            Nah you are good. Musts been a freak season

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      2. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        12 years, 1 month ago

        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0fy1HeJv80

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  26. Syd.
    12 years, 1 month ago

    The bookies have the NO vote at 1/16 from 1/5 10 minutes ago

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    1. Declan
      12 years, 1 month ago

      That's that then.

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  27. MJ6987
    12 years, 1 month ago

    How is saving a transfer so damn difficult? I mean, all you have to do is....nothing!

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    1. Walsh
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Would be a lot easier if I never came on here 🙁

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      1. MJ6987
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Too right! People giving you ideas!

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    2. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
      12 years, 1 month ago

      The beauty of FPL.

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  28. WipWapJaws
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Just wondering, is Rafael nailed on at ManU or is he place holding for someone else?

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    1. Demí
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Nailed, but doesn't stay fit for long

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    2. Concrete
      12 years, 1 month ago

      I was looking at this. Jones and smalling can play right back so could play there if VG sticks with 4 at the back?

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  29. Concrete
    12 years, 1 month ago

    PVA Lovren Bertrand Moore Janmaat

    Who to have in this week?

    PVA Lovren Janmaat at the moment but Bertrand is niggling me

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  30. super zlatan
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Costa or Rooney for (c)?

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    1. Concrete
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Rooney

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