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23 October 2014 4032 comments
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After the best Gameweek tally in living memory, I reserve the right for a bit of a gloat. Having risked the Wildcard back in Gameweek 7, the stars aligned and everything fell into place last weekend, leaving my ScoutCast co-host, grumpy Granville, grabbing at straws and smashing TV sets in frustration.

After last season’s defeat, I revel in my moment of glory but still find time to lock horns with Granville over the great Costa debate. Is Jose playing with our minds? I certainly think so but, as Granville points out, I reckon the Lunar landings were fake. I love a good conspiracy, me.

Congratulate yourself via this link or bask in smugness via the handy player below…

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

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  1. MK Don
    12 years, 10 days ago

    Chadli for captain ? 🙂

    1. Ryan
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      12 years, 10 days ago

      No don't be silly

      1. MK Don
        12 years, 10 days ago

        Justify Ryan ?

        1. He is the highest MID goal scorerer (4 goals)
        2. He is the second highest PPG of all MIDs in the game
        3. Home to an awful Newcastle team

        Seems a no-brainer to me 🙂

        1. Ryan
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          12 years, 10 days ago

          Well what are your alternatives. He was second fiddle to Eriksen in the last game.

          1. rickardinho
            12 years, 10 days ago

            Agree with Ryan. There's ALOT of better alternatives this week. Not least Aguero, Pelle, Baines, Sterling, even Welbeck

          2. MK Don
            12 years, 10 days ago

            I also have Aguero / Welbeck / Costa / Cesc / Di Maria / Siggy / Baines / Downing

            Of all those, yes a case for Aguero....but I would not touch United or Chelsea player this GW.....

            1. Ryan
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              12 years, 10 days ago

              Aguero and Welbeck would be much better options imo. Aguero is on fire and Welbeck is up against a Sunderland side very low in confidence. They are far better than Chadlii. Spurs are simply not scoring enough goals at the moment and have just played a europa game.

    2. Stupendous
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Surely you have safer options? Sterling. Adm. Haz. Fab. Pelle. Aguero to name a few.

      U must be chasing a rival.

      Too early for all that though still

      1. MK Don
        12 years, 10 days ago

        Nope...I am actually 4th in my league....my reason is that apart from Aguero, there is no obvious captain choice is there ? United and Chelsea players cancel each other out, Sterling is not on all cylinders, and the likes of Arsenal are away.

        I have Aguero too...I can see him scoring a goal at Hammers but NOT a hat-trick or anything. In fact, West Ham are pretty decent at home.

        I admit, it will either be Aguero or Chadli for me...so just some thoughts 🙂

        Also see my post above about Chadli's excellent stats....

        1. Amateur Pundit Zan
          12 years, 10 days ago

          Sometimes obvious is best.

          Pelle is the only credible alternative imo

    3. FionnMac
      12 years, 10 days ago

      You seem intent on captaining him, despite all of us telling you how daft it is, so might as well just go for it so you can rub our noses in it if it pays off 😀

      1. Stupendous
        12 years, 10 days ago

        This.

        Its a great punt but just not safe enough at this point.

      2. MK Don
        12 years, 10 days ago

        🙂

        My thinking is, if it does not pay off then as I am high in my league it will not be a disaster as I will not drop that far down, and I have Aguero and Welbeck anyway, who I can see scoring but not hat-tricks or anything...

        ...having said all this, I will probably bottle it and go Aguero ! Maybe if I was chasing, I would punt on Chadli....

    4. SC not pearls before swine
      12 years, 10 days ago

      I actually like it. Too risky for me though.

  2. TheOneAndOnly
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    12 years, 10 days ago

    Predicted Risers and Fallers.....

    1. Stupendous
      12 years, 10 days ago

      In about 3 mins we will find out...

  3. Edmond
    12 years, 10 days ago

    Costa -> Welbeck

    Worth it for a FT?

    1. Ryan
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      12 years, 10 days ago

      Depends how long Costa is out for. I suspect Costa is only going to miss the one game so no, its not worth it.

  4. ALegendJ
    12 years, 10 days ago

    Boys and girls, ladies and gents. Good Morning/Afternoon/Evening/Night wherever you are.

    Here are the price changes for the 24th October, 2014.

    Risers: Pelle,

    Fallers: Dier, D.Costa, Yaya Toure, Riviere, Cambiasso

  5. Les Bleus
    12 years, 10 days ago

    Risers: Pelle

    Fallers: Yaya, Costa, Rivière, Dier, Cambiasso

    1. rickardinho
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Ahhhh, delightful 😀

  6. Buck The Trent
    12 years, 10 days ago

    Two minutes before the price change

    Finger on the 'Confirm' button, for Costa to Pelle.

    Think I will go to the kitchen and make a cup of tea 😯

    1. Buck The Trent
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Damn...lost 0.2 as I posted this 🙁

    2. rickardinho
      12 years, 10 days ago

      You're already too late. The system only officially updates at around 2:45, but i think they use data from 2:30 or earlier even. Many have been caught by that this season i think

    3. Ryan
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      12 years, 10 days ago

      At least you can wait till after the pressers now

  7. rickardinho
    12 years, 10 days ago

    So if fplstats have their stuff right, Pelle should be the only one to rise. However, its the 0.2 rise so might not happen yet.

    Costa should fall, please!

    1. Les Bleus
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Look up 😉

      1. rickardinho
        12 years, 10 days ago

        🙂

  8. tm245
    12 years, 10 days ago

    Would you stick with Tadic ADM Siggy Sterling?

    1. Ryan
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      12 years, 10 days ago

      I'd stick. Sell Siggy next week.

    2. rickardinho
      12 years, 10 days ago

      If you got ADM at 9.5 i would keep him. Drop Siggy next week.

      1. FionnMac
        12 years, 10 days ago

        And if I got him for £9.8m?

        1. fedolefan
          12 years, 10 days ago

          Then you can do what you want. Selling the best midfielder in the PL is silly.

          1. rickardinho
            12 years, 10 days ago

            not when he plays chelsea home(usually che get CS in those) and city away next 2... easily worth a 2GW punt on someone for the small cost of 0.2 or 0.1

            1. fedolefan
              12 years, 10 days ago

              You are paying way too much attention to fixtures. No way should anyone consider selling ADM if they plan to get him back two weeks later. City away hardly means ADM will blank. You will effectively be wasting away two transfers.

              1. money face bandwagon
                12 years, 10 days ago

                Agree that fixture is not everything. But if u want sanchez as a punt surely some1 has to give way right?

        2. rickardinho
          12 years, 10 days ago

          you only lose 0.2 from him then... and he has terrible fixtures and is being sold by alot of people right now so could fall - and certainly won't rise. Its a small price to pay for someone with better fixtures...

    3. tm245
      12 years, 10 days ago

      You guys are right, though I want Oscar Hazard and Sanchez. Not sure if I can be patient.

    4. FionnMac
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Have this exact MF. Depends on the rest of your team, I'm keeping an eye on Siggy but he could be a season keeper. I'm looking to get a Chelsea MF in soon since I've just sold Costa

      1. TheOneAndOnly
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        12 years, 10 days ago

        ^this

    5. TheOneAndOnly
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      12 years, 10 days ago

      Hope so for my sake

  9. the cromulent one
    12 years, 10 days ago

    Tranfers done. Costa & Pieters -> Aguero & Chambers.
    Seems so negative... like I'm chasing the game rather than staying ahead of it... Oh well. Punts are for the second half of the season.

  10. Jay_
    12 years, 10 days ago

    Costa dropped, a small victory for those who gambled losing him before the presser tomorrow or potential new information

    1. Ryan
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      12 years, 10 days ago

      Such a victory might be short lived.

      1. Jay_
        12 years, 10 days ago

        Yep will be anxious until an hour before kick off when teams are named tomorrow nothing drastic will happen unless his seen training

    2. tm245
      12 years, 10 days ago

      I dropped him last week. This week has been pretty fun to watch.

    3. Total Foot 5
      12 years, 10 days ago

      egham. congrats, solid top 1k , given that u took a -12 hit!...even if u didnt tale hits after, still a minus 12 and nw be top 1k is impressive.

      im here well, was pondering doing dc>pelle sigur> tadic and didnt pul the trigger so as to not get penalized w the minus 4...u reckon worty? yes aware dc down to 11 and pelle rose.

      1. Jay_
        12 years, 10 days ago

        Thanks mate, it's up to you go with what you think , I just looked at your team and if you lose Costa then make sure you leave enough money to buy back next week or at least get some Chelsea cover for next week QPR, don't lose Siggy yet he has a good game, just Costa for now imo

  11. tokara
    12 years, 10 days ago

    So anyone still holding onto Costa?

    I am one of them hehehe

    my bench: Wisdom (CRYSTAL) will come to my aid!

    1. Viper
      12 years, 10 days ago

      I'm holding for now. Hutton to take his place for a probable 2 pointer..

    2. waldo666
      12 years, 10 days ago

      holding here

      1. tokara
        12 years, 10 days ago

        i wont be surprise if Costa plays, no big player can resist not to play agst Man Utd at Old Trafford.

        Every footballer's dream, matey!

        1. waldo666
          12 years, 10 days ago

          Indeed, and unfortunately as a Costa holder and United supporter I have very mixed feelings about it all!

  12. Twelve years a slave
    12 years, 10 days ago

    Boom perfect timing

    1. rickardinho
      12 years, 10 days ago

      its nice when it works that way isn't it? 🙂

    2. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
      12 years, 10 days ago

      I thought Costa wouldn't drop?

      1. Costa Nostra
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        12 years, 10 days ago

        Apparently he drops every 2% even though he's got a colored box next to his name. Sure didn't rise every 2%.

        1. Diva
          12 years, 10 days ago

          It depends how many times in a Gameweek he rose.

  13. SC not pearls before swine
    12 years, 10 days ago

    I really hope JM is just playing mind games and Costa is actually fit. Because if he's not, one of Silva or Terry are still going to be in my team for at least another week.

    Which do you think is a better move?

    A: Silva to Sanchez
    B: Terry to Baines

    1. FionnMac
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Obviously depends on the rest of your defence, what would it be without Terry this week? But still probably B is best. Also if you keep Terry this week then bear in mind you'll probably want to keep hold of him next week home vs QPR

      1. SC not pearls before swine
        12 years, 10 days ago

        I just can't get rid of David Silva 😆

        Defense is:

        Clyne-Chambers-Wisdom (Terry-Moore) so I'm alright for this week, but Baines is clearly a big upgrade over the likes of Wisdom or Chambers.

        1. FionnMac
          12 years, 10 days ago

          Maybe go for it then, but might as well wait until the pressers tomorrow in case any injury news for your squad.

          1. SC not pearls before swine
            12 years, 10 days ago

            Cheers pal

  14. nedfoo
    12 years, 10 days ago

    2 free transfers, but I think I will have to waste one because there's nothing I want to do! 0.1 ITB

    Forster | Hamer
    Baines | Bertrand | Chambers | Hutton | Moore
    Sterling | Fabregas | Siggy | Tadic | Boyd
    Augero | Costa | Welbeck

    Any thoughts?

    1. Kurtinho
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Moore to wisdom perhaps?

      1. nedfoo
        12 years, 10 days ago

        Yea, I'm considering this but being 0.1 on a transfer in the future would be bound to happen then

    2. SC not pearls before swine
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Costa to a one week punt on Lukaku/Benteke/Bony are the only options I see.

      1. nedfoo
        12 years, 10 days ago

        That could be gold, but I'd probably want Costa back in which would be hard with losing value on him

    3. A Defender's Nightmare
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Should've done Costa ➡ Pelle 10 mins. ago.

      1. nedfoo
        12 years, 10 days ago

        3 Southo players already

        1. A Defender's Nightmare
          12 years, 10 days ago

          😳

          A punt on Lukaku perhaps?

          1. nedfoo
            12 years, 10 days ago

            Hmm, I'll think about it!! Thanks for the replies, everyone

  15. Viper
    12 years, 10 days ago

    So, I already have Pelle & Aguero. Is there actually anyone worth transferring Costa out for? If he's confirmed out of QPR next week then he's a gonner for Welbeck but I don't really see the point this week.

    Agree/Disagree?

    1. SC not pearls before swine
      12 years, 10 days ago

      I got him at 11.0 so for me I think it's worth swapping to Welbeck. 11 million is just too much to be benched.

    2. A Defender's Nightmare
      12 years, 10 days ago

      In your case, stick.

    3. FionnMac
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Nothing to do but wait till the presser tomorrow now, what price did you get him in at? I agree it seems best to just bench him for one week, unless JM raises doubts over him being fit for QPR as well

      1. Viper
        12 years, 10 days ago

        I bought at 10.8!

    4. Ryan
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      12 years, 10 days ago

      Agree. In the same boat as you

  16. TNG
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    12 years, 10 days ago

    Krul (Gilks)

    Terry Clyne PVA (Wisdom Caulker)

    Chadli Sterling Siggy ADM (Marney)

    Aguero (C) Pelle Costa

    0 in the bank, 1FT, WC Available.

    Any help/ suggestions would be much appreciated.

    1. rickardinho
      12 years, 10 days ago

      You should just hold the FT this week imo, though your sub for Costa is really bad. Perhaps Costa>Berahino or Welbeck. Wisdom should start instead of pva.

      Btw, you might find that you get more replies if you actually comment or reply to others too...

      1. TNG
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        12 years, 10 days ago

        Thanks!

    2. A Defender's Nightmare
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Terry ➡ Rose

  17. Stupendous
    12 years, 10 days ago

    Alrighty I have kept Costa and see no way/sense in selling this week now unless somehow he is gonna drop AGAIN tomorrow...

    So...
    Bego
    Clyne. Ivanovic. Baines
    Adm. Siggy. Sterling. Milner
    Aguero. Costa. Pelle

    McCarthy. Wisdom. Duff. King

    1 ft and .1 itb

    Do anything lads?

    1. Ryan
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      12 years, 10 days ago

      If he drops again I don't think it will affect your sell value so I wouldn't worry about that.

      All you need to do is wait for the press conference.

      1. Stupendous
        12 years, 10 days ago

        Cheers

  18. Twelve years a slave
    12 years, 10 days ago

    Is Soldado now first choice? Seems strange Adebyour started in europe

    1. Ryan
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      12 years, 10 days ago

      Neither of them are good enough. Surely they will sign a new striker in the January transfer window.

      1. rickardinho
        12 years, 10 days ago

        maybe they would be happy to take a punt on Balotelli.... 😛

        Imagine that, Adebayor and Balotelli lining up together, and Soldado as the foil 😛 LOL

        1. Ryan
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          12 years, 10 days ago

          There is a lack of top strikers available in the PL right now. They'd have to buy from europe.

          1. Ryan
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            12 years, 10 days ago

            TBH they could do worse than starting Harry Kane

    2. A Defender's Nightmare
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Seems so.

      1. Twelve years a slave
        12 years, 10 days ago

        I think Soldado could do well

        1. bakayoko
          12 years, 10 days ago

          i really respect everything you say but soldado come onnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

  19. Jay_
    12 years, 10 days ago

    Atm I have Baines Tadic Aguero Berahino
    Next week can add Hazard to that
    Feels good to have all those Pen takers

  20. The Shadow
    12 years, 10 days ago

    I'm convinced Mourimho is playing mind games and that means Costa really is injured. Mourinho obviously knows everybody and his brother thinks he's playing games and that Costa will play. Knowing that, Mourinho continues the subterfuge to hide the fact that Costa really is injured. The man is brilliant.

    1. Stupendous
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Are you Mourinho in disguise?

      Very Mourinho'ish paragraph haha

  21. TorresMagic™
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    12 years, 10 days ago

    Any injuries to Spurs or Everton last night?

    1. A Defender's Nightmare
      12 years, 10 days ago

      I assumed that there are none after looking at Scout Tweets list.

    2. Zasa
      12 years, 10 days ago

      none

    3. TorresMagic™
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      12 years, 10 days ago

      Cheers both.

  22. the cromulent one
    12 years, 10 days ago

    Bench one:
    Chambers (sun)
    NTaylor (LEI)
    Clyne (STK)

    RMT says Chambers, but I'm not convinced.

    1. Viper
      12 years, 10 days ago

      I agree with RMT on this occasion.

      Definitely not Clyne..

    2. Billy Ketsu
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Hello fellow Spaniard. I think RMT may have this one right - I'd bench Chambers.

    3. Zasa
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Chambers, Leicester most unlikely offense to score

      1. TorresMagic™
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        12 years, 10 days ago

        Wouldn't that mean Naylor?

        1. Zasa
          12 years, 10 days ago

          Read it wrong, still Chambers for me.
          Can't see Ulloa doing much, Stoke as well.
          Chambers vs Sun seems the least desirable goal threat vs a shaky defense

  23. Viper
    12 years, 10 days ago

    2 FTs and I'm keeping Costa..

    How do these look?

    Terry & Bruce -> Bertrand & Rose..

    1. Venom Snake
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Fantastic.

      May I ask why you chose rose?

  24. Retrosynth
    12 years, 10 days ago

    Ok so I have Costa, Pelle and Welbeck, worth it to go Costa to Aguero with no chance of getting both?

    1. TorresMagic™
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      12 years, 10 days ago

      Plenty have, I'm now short 0.2 so will need to take a hit if I choose to.
      See if the presser helps regarding Costa.

      1. Retrosynth
        12 years, 10 days ago

        I'd have to take a hit as well but can't afford to only have welbeck and pelle...

  25. Billy Ketsu
    12 years, 10 days ago

    Morning all

    Heaton or McCarthy this week? I don't expect either to keep a clean sheet so it's just a matter of save points.

    1. Jay_
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Mccarthy

    2. Goodnight Kiwi
      12 years, 10 days ago

      McCarthy

    3. A Defender's Nightmare
      12 years, 10 days ago

      McCarthy

    4. Billy Ketsu
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Cheers guys. McCarthy it is.

  26. xSJG
    12 years, 10 days ago

    Here's my situation:

    Forster (Heaton)
    Baines Clyne Chambers (Duff, Wisdom)
    ADM Sterling Siggy Downing (Boyd)
    Aguero Costa Pelle

    1FT, 0.9 ITB

    Should I:
    a) Downing

    1. xSJG
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Woopsies

      a) Downing --> Chadli
      b) save FT til next week
      c) wait until news on Costa/ADM

      Cheers fellas

      1. TorresMagic™
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        12 years, 10 days ago

        c for starters.

      2. Goodnight Kiwi
        12 years, 10 days ago

        Boyd as first reserve and save for me. Downing just slightly over Chadli for me based on fixtures and free-kicks

        1. xSJG
          12 years, 10 days ago

          Cheers for the input
          Downing plays City and Chadli plays Newcastle though, not sure about that fixture comparison

          1. Goodnight Kiwi
            12 years, 10 days ago

            I'd still save. Don't feel it is worth it for 1 GW. Depending how long you will keep whoever you chose, but in 4-6 GWs I feel Downing will amass more points, and is .7 cheaper and has slightly less ownership.

            1. xSJG
              12 years, 10 days ago

              Noted, cheers Kiwi. Might do Siggy --> Chadli next week depending on what happens with ADM and Costa.

  27. alexhcheng10
    12 years, 10 days ago

    Get rid of Fab, ADM, or Sterling in order to have both Aguero and Costa. Who should I ship?

    1. FionnMac
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Depends what price you got them in at, but probably ADM. Worst fixtures, even though I have him and he's an unreal player

      1. alexhcheng10
        12 years, 10 days ago

        Who do you reckon is the most necessary: Baines or Aguero? Is it worth selling Costa if my other two STs are Pelle and Ulloa? And is ADM someone that I should keep?

        1. FionnMac
          12 years, 10 days ago

          Aguero way more neccessary. The time may have past to get rid of Costa, he dropped tonight, wait until the press conferences at least. I have ADM myself and I'm keeping him for now and prob saving my 1FT, but then I already have Aguero/Pelle. I'd only sell ADM this week if you needed the money to get Aguero

          1. alexhcheng10
            12 years, 10 days ago

            You wouldn't recommend selling Costa at this point? Would you downgrade Fabregas Di Maria, or Sterling to accomodate for Costa Pelle And Aguero?

            1. FionnMac
              12 years, 10 days ago

              Just post your team, it's easier. Not entirely sure who you have or don't have. But ideally you should have sold Costa 90 mins ago before he dropped in price. Still may be worth it, but obv wait until news on Costa tomorrow

              1. alexhcheng10
                12 years, 10 days ago

                I just did

    2. A Defender's Nightmare
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Most of the people will suggest you to downgrade ADM but I think Fabregas should be the one to make way if you want Kun+Costa double up.

      1. alexhcheng10
        12 years, 10 days ago

        I was thinking the same as ADM's has proved to be fairly consistent thus far. However, Fab himself has racked a relatively consistent point haul. Agggggh the struggles of an FPL manager :). I guess I'm just gonna have to wait until the press conferences tomorrow.

      2. alexhcheng10
        12 years, 10 days ago

        How essential do you think Baines will be? Up against a measly Burnley he should be in for a big haul, no?

  28. bakayoko
    12 years, 10 days ago

    i have 2ft , and i took adm out for tadic and baines im really hoping it pays offf

  29. Viper
    12 years, 10 days ago

    If Costa is out next week too then Costa & Siggy -> Welbeck & Hazard (c) is mighty tempting..

    1. Twelve years a slave
      12 years, 10 days ago

      The problem with Costa is you will never know if he is out or not until matchtime

  30. Venom Snake
    12 years, 10 days ago

    Best option to bring in?

    A. Chambers
    B. Kaboul
    C. Rose

    1. Goodnight Kiwi
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Chambers

    2. E-Bar
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Chambers

    3. Zasa
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Rose