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Podcast October 16

The ScoutCast – Episode 139 – Essential

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Don’t get us wrong – we’re not labelling this latest droning session as “essential” listening. However, there’s no getting away from the fact that the concept of essential players has dominated the airwaves at Scout towers over the past week.

In this latest episode, Granville and I take on this meaty subject, whilst chewing over the importance of ownership and spit out the semblance of an opinion on both. Around that main course, we take on the usual bevvy of regulars with the usual haphazard panache.

Essential? Not quite, not even on a rainy Thursday night.

Grab this crucial slice of audio via this link or explore this necessary noise via the player below…

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

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  1. Boss Hogg
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Aguero or Costa captain?

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    1. Rhinos
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Aguero. City at home are the bomb

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    2. Kane Toads
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I'm starting to rethink and go with Aguero

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      1. Microeconomics
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        NEVER have a captain in the first game

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        1. Microeconomics
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          If he blanks, he's just ruined your weekend 😛

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          1. The Kolarov Mane ⚔
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            If he scores a brace, you have a fantastic weekend... this is Aguero at home 🙂

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        2. Kane Toads
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          hi...Ive heard about that but never understood the basis of that assumption. Can someone enlighten me?

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          1. Microeconomics
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            If he doesn't perform, you'll be looking at him and his measly score all weekend, regretting ever decision you've ever made, especially if others perform super well. You'll be like "why didn't I captain him instead!" and you'll be left to sit there, drinking away your sorrows

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            1. Kane Toads
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 8 months ago

              cheers...sounds like my normal weekend of FPL ...lol...

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          2. Rhinos
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            It's not based on stats although there is a perception the players aren't quite as sharp for the early ko.
            It's more just that it's a downer on your gameweek if your cap fails at the first hurdle

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    3. kalmoffit
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Aguero. I'm taking captaincy off him, so expecting to be punished.

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  2. elkunaguero
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    would you sell any of these players for a hit to get Baines?

    A) Moreno
    B) Taylor
    C) PvA

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  3. Rhinos
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    not for a hit but long term moreno to baines a solid move

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  4. Who Ate All Depays?
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Folks..any advice for this team would be highly appreciated

    Krul
    Clyne / PVA / Naylor
    Fab / ADM / Sterling / Silva
    Costa / Pelle / Ulloa
    (Guzan / Boyd / Moore / Wisdom)

    1 FT & 3.9m itb

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    1. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      What happened to your rank?

      😯

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      1. Who Ate All Depays?
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        had a disaster of a last month...below average in all the weeks
        so looking to cover some ground this month

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    2. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      PVA to Baines

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      1. Elly88 > KTR (Kevin The …
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Stop hoarding $$

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    3. Rhinos
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Ulloa to Welbeck

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      1. GRIMANDI [formerly boring M…
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        +1

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    4. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Spend that 3.9 in your bank

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    5. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Welbeck for me for Ulloa

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  5. Rhittique
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Welback or Lukaku? I'm questioning welback beacuse of no Ozil and no Ramsey!!

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    1. kalmoffit
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Sanchez and Chamberlain aren't bad replacements. Lukalu has still not done enough

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  6. Arvin-ation
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    New articles went up on my blog last night!

    The regular punts article in "Moving Up", and also a new “Budget Alternatives” article that might become a regular. Receiving some great feedback on it, so would love to see what you lot think 🙂

    http://thefplassistant.blogspot.com/

    Apologies for the scrappy nature of writing for the “Moving Up” article, really haven’t had much time on my hands the past coupla days. Will give it a quick gloss up tonight when I have the time. 🙂

    Cheers

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    1. Leelas legs 11
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I like your article and the rationale given for your choices thanks 🙂
      Facing the dilemma of Vardy to Cisse myself for this week but not sure this is worth -4 when looking at upcoming fixtures.and Vardy's potential . I suppose I could do a one week punt...
      'stick or twist'?
      Thoughts appreciated

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  7. Penang Sandman
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    watched again Aguero's goal vs Villa just now, and now im pretty confident with my (C) choice this GW

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    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I just watched falcaos goal 3 years back. Confident too

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    2. elkunaguero
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I looked at Begovic goal... I will captain him

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  8. hagop
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Play Siggy or Downing? I knew that 3:5:2 is a bad idea 🙂

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I am playing Downing, and have the same choice.

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      1. Moin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        go with Doos

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        1. hagop
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          thx 🙂

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    2. U-jin King™
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      also have both....playing downing.

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    3. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I have both and I'm playing both but would go Downing

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  9. Boss Hogg
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Obertan or Boyd?

    Need a cheap 5th midfielder for 4.6 or under.
    Leaning towards Obertan.

    Any other options?

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    1. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Obertan. Seems to be in favour at the moment and he's playing well

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  10. Edmond
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Just found out that Marney dropped 🙁 this year has been a huge letdown for 5th mids

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    1. Pasqualinho
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      So what? He's your 5th mid, his price doesn't really matter unless you're selling him.

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      1. pompeyfan
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        but you'd want to be able to sell him at the same price during your winter wc either to pick a better option or a cheaper filler! Not the end of the world of course tho

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        1. Pasqualinho
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          When you're 0.1 short of a team you want in the Jan WC then you can complain - if it comes to that, which it probably won't. Far too early to worry about.

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          1. pompeyfan
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            true. It didn't affect me, but if it had I'm sure I'd have complained - like to get he complaints in early! 😉

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            1. Edmond
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 8 months ago

              Yeah I think Pompeyfan has explained it really well 😉

              Also, what I remembered from previous seasons is that there are actually viable and exciting options around the 4.5m price bracket, like Barkley from last season

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  11. Scotty B
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Should I get Welbeck or is he a risk of not playing?

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    1. super zlatan
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Out for two months.

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      1. Sebbo29
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        zzz...
        Source?
        zzz...

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  12. Elly88 > KTR (Kevin The …
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Most people must have bought Baines at the expense of Aguero/Fab/Ivan. Foward lines mostly have Naismith/Pelle/Welbeck/Berahinho and Costa. Suppose Baines toils for back to back one pointers, Aguero hits a hattie and brace in those two games, and Hutton/Duffy/ Moore etc nick a goal/assist, what would you do? Do you have an exit plan? Who are you gonna run to? Just food for thought.

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    1. SC not pearls before swine
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      But what if Aguero blows a hammy and Coleman gets two goals but Baines assisted them and Fab gets 3 assists but also an own goal and a red card and a missed penalty? 😉

      Can't have them all...

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      1. Elly88 > KTR (Kevin The …
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Yeah of course. Its always good to have an exit plan in such a scenario mate. Such decisions have a great impact on your rank. Take for instance I sold Costa when Mourinho duped us and I could not bring him in for two weeks. This is because i had to take hits but was reluctant. We all know what happened.

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        1. Rhinos
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Baines pretty much most expensive def in the game so ditching him would be easy

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          1. Elly88 > KTR (Kevin The …
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            +3

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      2. BRONALDINHO
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        What if a giant meteor plummets right in the middle of the Hawthorns?

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    2. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Downgrade Baines, upgrade Tadic to Walcott. Plan is in place if needed.

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      1. Elly88 > KTR (Kevin The …
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Me
        Baines+Fab+Pelle>4.0+Chadli/Downing+Kun

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    3. Jönny
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Probably not change all my plans on the basis of one gameweek...

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      1. Elly88 > KTR (Kevin The …
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        *2-3 Gwks of 1 or 2 pointers is something different altogether. Truth be said we all love jumping into bandwagons

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  13. Rhinos
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Was all set for Sterling cap against a woeful QPR but just occured to me they have Real Madrid 3 days later, never playing 90 is he

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    1. elkunaguero
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I think if he takes a nap during half time, he may be ok for the second half

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      1. FantaCity
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        😆

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      2. Sebbo29
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        lol - provided he speaks up and tells BR that he is tired 😉

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  14. Elly88 > KTR (Kevin The …
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    *run for

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  15. Lawrø
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Save the FT or attempt to get Di Maria in?

    De Gea
    Terry, Clyne, PVA
    Sterling, Siggy, Fabregas, Tadic
    Costa, Aguero, Welbeck

    Elliot, Coloccini, Wisdom, Marney 0.2ITB

    I'm unsure on what I should do this week chaps, I'd appreciate any feedback 🙂

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    1. SC not pearls before swine
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I'm holding off. The fixtures are tough, and I think it's worth gambling over the next couple weeks on other options outscoring him to try to make up some ground. I will say that he does look like the best/safest elite midfield option long term though, which I didn't think would be the case when he first arrived.

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      1. Lawrø
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Cheers, I think I will hold fire... but I am scared of the high ownership!

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    2. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Nice team I'd stick and Captain Aguero.. job done

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      1. Lawrø
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks, Aguero does look like the best pick.

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    3. kalmoffit
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Save transfer.

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      1. super zlatan
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Save

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        1. Lawrø
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Thanks chaps

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    4. Hasselbaink Forever - Defoe…
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I have a very similar starting 11 (Bertrand & Ulloa instead of PVA & Welbeck) and I'm gonna hold off til gw11 or 13, and get him them if he keeps on performing.

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      1. Lawrø
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Good to hear, let's hope he doesn't continue his good form 🙂

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        1. Hasselbaink Forever - Defoe…
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Yeah, I think he's been a bit lucky with his scuffed shots and passes so just hope he doesn't do any more damage!

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  16. AAAAA
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    So based on shots taken from dangerous locations last years number one in Non Penalty goals + assist scoring rate per 90 was..

    Suarez
    followed by Aguero

    So these stats obviously make a bit of sense..

    No3 - Harry Kane?!?

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  17. pompeyfan
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Do we think there is a risk of Costa being rested this gw with the CL game 3 days later?

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    1. SC not pearls before swine
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Yeah, you should totally sell him 😉

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    2. l@sp0
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I think they will use Drogba/Remy in the CL game.

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      1. l@sp0
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        But just wait for the press conf

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      2. pompeyfan
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        This is what I would hope. But what worries me is that Chelsea haven't exactly started well in the CL.

        Just going over some captaincy options at the mo

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    3. Pasqualinho
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      There's always a chance. But I would be shocked.

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  18. l@sp0
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Current team:

    Bego, Krul
    Chester, Baines, Clyne, Hutton, Moore
    Silva, Sterling, Fab, Siggy, Catterhole
    Pelle, Welbz, Costa

    3.1 ITB

    Looking to bring in Ivanovic for Chester. But looking at his stats, his goal threat was enormous the first 4 matches, but the last 3 gameweeks it has diminished a lot. I haven't watched whole games (only highlights). But anyone know if this is the case and why?

    You could say that he's permitted to go all out against weaker teams but Everton was in the first 4 and Aston Villa in the last 3. So seems strange.

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  19. Ohhhhh Gary Macca!
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Balinese or Pelle for captain?

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    1. Ohhhhh Gary Macca!
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      *Baines

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      1. Rhinos
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        seriously impressive display sausage fingers

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  20. super zlatan
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Who to start?

    PvA or Moore?

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    1. elkunaguero
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      PvA, more threat

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    2. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      lol

      zlut

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      1. super zlatan
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Xx

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        1. Christina.
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          No Ars for you this week?

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          1. super zlatan
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            Only player I would consider would be welbeck.

            Not really fancy shifting Pelle.

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            1. Christina.
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 8 months ago

              Who is your turd striker?

              Costa/Pelle/?

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              1. super zlatan
                • 13 Years
                9 years, 8 months ago

                Kun

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                1. Christina.
                  • 14 Years
                  9 years, 8 months ago

                  okey dokey

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                  1. super zlatan
                    • 13 Years
                    9 years, 8 months ago

                    Captain?

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                    1. Christina.
                      • 14 Years
                      9 years, 8 months ago

                      Costa.

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  21. adp1113
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    What is Lovren's status? Called up to the match vs QPR?

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  22. QPR expects... glory!
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Love Fridays. Bib theory later on should reveal whether Sterling is only tired when Rodgers says so and whether two weeks of training alongside Balotelli has got Sturridge ready to start.

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    1. Rhinos
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      What if Sterling has his pj's on

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    2. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Bib theory didn't work last time.

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      1. QPR expects... glory!
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Did with Sterling! I ignored the warning and gave him the armband 🙁

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  23. Chrisitis
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Craig Dawsons scoring stats looks pretty decent

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    1. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      He's a great option

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      1. Chrisitis
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Worth bringing in as I also have Foster?

        Wont doubling up many times tough

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        1. Ryan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Not sure about the double up tbh.

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      2. Chrisitis
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Consider chester -> dawson since I have 2FT and no other pressing transfers

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  24. Fantasy Gold
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Non-Aguero/Costa captainers...who are you putting the armband on?

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    1. super zlatan
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I own both and considering adm.

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      1. Fantasy Gold
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        I'm considering Baines. Depends on whether Coleman plays.

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      2. Edmond
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        This. I think ADM is a great shout for this week.

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    2. Jönny
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Welbeck/Sanchez good options... ADM also.

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    3. kalmoffit
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Welbeck

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    4. New Ghost
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Alexis

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  25. Jönny
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Morning all! 1.9m in the bank and two free transfers... Strongly considering the Baines option, but also pondering a swoop for Alexis Sanchez instead. Baines would have to be for Moreno, Alexis for Fabregas. Any views appreciated!

    Forster (McCarthy)
    Ivan Moreno Clyne (Moore Taylor)
    ADM Fabregas Sterling Siggy (Boyd)
    Costa Pelle Welbeck

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    1. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Just baines.

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      1. Jönny
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Leaning that way, I think. For old times sake: didn't own him last season.

        I do think Sanchez could be about to hit some serious point scoring form soon though. Those fixtures...

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  26. Mavric Marco
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Morning Gents.

    Can I just clear this up, I bought Duff at 4.1 so if Duff rises to 4.3 tonight/tomorrow I still won't get an extra 0.1, correct?
    He needs to rise to 4.4 before I get the price rise..?

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    1. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      you will get 0.1m if he goes to 4.3m. selling price will be 4.2m

      click on transfers....then on data view above your team...it will show your selling price for each player

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      1. Mavric Marco
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Cheers thanks 🙂

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    2. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      You will get .1 as your value would have increased from 4.1 to 4.2

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  27. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    adm to Walcott next week?

    Yay or nay...

    If Walcott is back

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    1. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      nah. adm is a keeper me thinks.

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      1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
        • 12 Years
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        But fixtures are terrible after WBA and that isn't exactly easy at the moment

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        1. Christina.
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Im still not selling.

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    2. Puyol Pants Up
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Nay

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  28. Edmond
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    So basically, it's either:

    A) Baines & Fabregas
    B) Moreno & Alexis

    While there might not be much between Fab and Alexis, I think Baines is a much better option than Moreno and ultimately that swings it to A) for me.

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    1. Edmond
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Reply fail to Jonny

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    2. One Terry Hurlock
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      A for sure

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  29. Baruahahaha
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    A)Adebayor > Welbeck(-4)
    B)Ade > Pelle(-4)
    C) Save
    Front 8:
    Sterling Silva Siggy Downing ADM
    Costa Ade Vaz Te

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  30. Puyol Pants Up
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Who to (C) Aguero or Costa? Why?

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    1. One Terry Hurlock
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Aguero as city are at home and they generally score a few at home, chelsea away to palace who don't concede many at home

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