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The ScoutCast – Episode 144 – Squeaky

27 November 2014 3664 comments
Mark Mark
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It’s “squeaky bum time” in the ScoutCast studio as Granville continues to chip away at my previously “unassailable” mini-league lead. My co-host stumbled through an injury-strewn Gameweek 12 with the honours, leaving me trailing and worrying that he’ll have clawed it all back by Christmas.

Pressing on, we flog the Hazard vs Fabregas debate once again and run the rule over a cast of budget strikers, desperately searching for the optimum way to spend the two transfers burning holes in our pockets.

We asses the week’s transfer bandwagons, look ahead to Gameweek 13 and take time out to tease Jonty on his Di Maria u-turn. We then combine “powers” to terrifying effect and prepare the ScoutCast XI for their Fantasy Football Scout Cup qualifying round, having flexed its muscles to the tune of a 59-point Gameweek 12. Intimidating stuff.

Lubricate your hinges via this link, or bathe in WD40 via the handy player below…

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

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  1. Bollemuza
    • 13 Years
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    Harry Kane or Ayoze?

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    1. Buck The Trent
      • 14 Years
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      Kane the en-Able

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    2. jackx13
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
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      Kane out of those two.

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    3. Gunner HitIT
      • 11 Years
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      Ayoze

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      1. Jax
        • 16 Years
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        not for his fixtures

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  2. S.Kuqi
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 23 days ago

    Looks like I'm going to field

    Elliot

    Taylor- Yun

    Baines,Duff, Krul injured. Moore dropped.

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    1. S.Kuqi
      • 13 Years
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      Early transfers and hits backfires.

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    2. Redhulkster
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 23 days ago

      Wait on baines injury

      Could play ..
      Spurs is a big game

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      1. S.Kuqi
        • 13 Years
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        Really hope he plays but not looking good imo.

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        1. Jax
          • 16 Years
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          this. injury is worse than people think.

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    3. il Brutto
      • 12 Years
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      I have

      Schmeichel

      Taylor Clyne

      Baines, Duff and Cameron injured.

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  3. Pringle
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 23 days ago

    What would you do?

    A. Play Bertrand and save 1FT
    B. Get Yun for 1FT

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    1. Baines on Toast...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 23 days ago

      save of course. Why are people so afraid to play Soton players? City lost to west ham away a couple of weeks ago.

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      1. Pringle
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        Thanks mate!

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  4. Buck The Trent
    • 14 Years
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    Pick two to start?

    A Bertrand vs MCI (playing Forster)
    B Wisdom vs ARS
    C Dummett vs whm

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    1. jackx13
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
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      A & C

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      1. Redhulkster
        • 11 Years
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        This ^

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  5. JJO
    • 13 Years
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    Monk presser?

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  6. Christina.
    • 15 Years
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    Kone was on bench last night for Everton.

    Could be interesting in future.

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    1. Jax
      • 16 Years
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      nah

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  7. Ted Maw
    • 12 Years
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    Whats the word on Downing?

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    1. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
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      No, but he's been training so assume he's ok.

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    2. Redhulkster
      • 11 Years
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      Trained and will start

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    3. drokkeh
      • 11 Years
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      Looks promising.

      https://twitter.com/whufc_official/status/538094936944431104

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  8. Prichardson15
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 23 days ago

    Current Team:

    Begovic, Elliot
    Moore, Clyne, Clichy, Chambers, Van Aanholt
    Sterling, Marney, Tadic, Downing, Di Maria
    Costa, Aguero, Welbeck

    WC Team:

    Heaton, Elliot
    Hutton, Wisdom, Terry, Chambers, Taylor
    Sanchez, Marney, Jedinak, Downing, Di Maria
    Costa, Aguero, Bony

    Thoughts, anyone I should keep or replace with another person?

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    1. Redhulkster
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 23 days ago

      Chambers to McNair
      Jedinak to downing..

      Do u have the money to do it?

      I don't like jedinak as 4th mid

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    2. Grumpy Camel
      • 13 Years
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      Decent shout. Should score well through chrissy.

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  9. Woy
    • 11 Years
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    Lloris > Fabs FT or save

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    1. JJO
      • 13 Years
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      I wouldnt
      But on the other hand Im doing Bego to Fab for -4

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    2. Mr. Grv
      • 11 Years
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      i just did it and just so that u wont follow me my rank is terrible andi havent linked my team 😀

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    3. Feed tha Sheep
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 23 days ago

      I am thinking of doing it for a hit to fund Pelle> bony

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    4. Woy
      • 11 Years
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      so............ do it?

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  10. Pringle
    • 12 Years
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    Who to start? Bertrand or Dummett?

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    1. Buck The Trent
      • 14 Years
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      Dummett

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    2. Mr. Grv
      • 11 Years
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      dummett
      in Form + sakho and downing injuries

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      1. jackx13
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
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        Downing is more likely to start than not.

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        1. Mr. Grv
          • 11 Years
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          yea ok sakho is a doubt

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    3. jackx13
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      Bertrand more goal threat; plays at home; team more solid defensively

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  11. Mr. Grv
    • 11 Years
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    At what %tar does a layer fall ?

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    1. Mr. Grv
      • 11 Years
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      *player

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    2. coran2123
      • 12 Years
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      -100

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      1. Mr. Grv
        • 11 Years
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        thanks

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    3. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
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      -100%

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      1. Mr. Grv
        • 11 Years
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        Thanks

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    4. Redhulkster
      • 11 Years
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      -100% on the money sites

      The value of 1% changes every time a player increases or decreases in a week

      The target resets itself after a week ends

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      1. Mr. Grv
        • 11 Years
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        Thanks for the explaining

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  12. Crystal
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
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    Fabs or Adrian if I have Bony and Siggy already?

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    1. Mr. Grv
      • 11 Years
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      adrian

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      1. JJO
        • 13 Years
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        Fab for me
        Doesnt matter you have swaattacking players

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        1. Mr. Grv
          • 11 Years
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          well yea u can argue on that

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  13. Grumpy Camel
    • 13 Years
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    Start Hutton or chambers?

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    1. S.Kuqi
      • 13 Years
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      Chambers.

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      1. Grumpy Camel
        • 13 Years
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        Ta

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  14. Tinmen
    • 12 Years
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    Does anyone know when Martinez press conference is?

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    1. Mr. Grv
      • 11 Years
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      No one knows .. not even martinez

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      1. Jax
        • 16 Years
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        stop asking people.

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  15. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
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    Is there a link to the arsenal presser?

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    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
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      https://twitter.com/Arsenal

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      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
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        Ta

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  16. Phillips
    • 15 Years
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    Welbeck still worth a look?

    2 from 3 of Giroud, Sanchez and Welbeck if Arsenal carry on playing 442 it seems. 7.2 for an Arsenal striker is good value but rotation is a worry now.

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
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      Yes, he is, imo.

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    2. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
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      Nope. Injury worry, rotation worry, and can't hit a barn door.

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      1. Dr Dream
        • 13 Years
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        A bit harsh. He can score, but all in the wrong games and not even for Arsenal sometimes. The man's got something against FPL I'm sure.

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    3. Robe Wan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 23 days ago

      not for me

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    4. Christina.
      • 15 Years
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      Im interested in Gru.

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    5. Redhulkster
      • 11 Years
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      Defo no

      Arsenal aren't scoring for fun...
      The only attackers I feel comfortable doubling would be Chelsea or for that matter even west ham once sakho and downing are back

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      1. Phillips
        • 15 Years
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        I wouldn't be doubling though unfortunately. Can't really see a way in for Sanchez. My mid is a bit of a wreck. Missing Fabs, Hazard, Di Maria, Sanchez.

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    6. MBK 42
      • 11 Years
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      Lost patience with him after United game, 1 goal in 7 appearances in my side = out.

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    7. Stimps
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
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      Norfolk-In-chance

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    8. OzilFozzil
      • 12 Years
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      No he's not for all the aforementioned reasons

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    9. Phillips
      • 15 Years
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      Thanks all.

      I'm shipping the Southampton assets (Pelle and Tadic) and Di Maria and Welbeck looks a better option than Rooney and Chadli at the moment.

      I already have Siggy and Downing so the other cheap mid options are a bit thin.

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  17. MBK 42
    • 11 Years
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    Assuming he's not fit Chadli to whom for a -4 and budget of 8.4?

    I don't think I can trust Spurs / Eriksen and seems little else in that price bracket. I'm still considering Sterling given his next 3 fixtures (STO lei SUN) and surely Liverpool have to improve soon? Alternative is to rely on Boyd on my bench.

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    1. Robe Wan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
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      oscaaaarrrr

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    2. Redhulkster
      • 11 Years
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      Oscar (Y)

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      1. MBK 42
        • 11 Years
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        He's 8.5 - kicking myself I didn't move for him earlier but did Welbeck > Austin first.

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        1. Mr. Grv
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 23 days ago

          he rised 😮

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    3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
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      Oxlade-Chamberlain ...

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      1. MBK 42
        • 11 Years
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        I've seen you tipping him but already have Sanchez and not sure Arsenal's current form warrants a double-up on their assets.

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  18. ManTree(v2!) or just JAY!
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 23 days ago

    Have 1FT. What's my best transfer this week?

    Krul
    Clyne Chambers Baines
    Fabregas Downing ADM Sigurdsson
    Aguero Costa Austin
    -----------------------------------------------------
    Foster Boyd Moore Hutton

    Bank: 2.0m

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    1. MBK 42
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 23 days ago

      Would save it, possibly Baines to a Chelsea defender.

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    2. Mr. Grv
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 23 days ago

      baines d only injury 😮

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    3. Redhulkster
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 23 days ago

      Can't see a fault in that team..
      Concerns on downing and baines

      Same as mine..

      Downing will play..
      So could look at baines to a Chelsea def

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  19. Mr. Perfectionist
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 23 days ago

    Hull City Official ‏@HullCity 1m1 minute ago
    TEAM NEWS: Abel Hernández will miss both the @ManUtd and @Everton games having gone back to Uruguay for the birth of his child #UTT

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    1. @ocprodigy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
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      I'd be cursing that baby's timing.

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    2. Jax
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 23 days ago

      doubt they'll get much out of those games anyway

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  20. @ocprodigy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 23 days ago

    Are we driving an Oscar wagon now..?

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    1. Baines on Toast...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 23 days ago

      you mean the OsCAR?

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      1. Robe Wan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
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        banter

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      2. Just A Hat
        • 16 Years
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        great banter

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    2. Robe Wan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
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      yeah im on it

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    3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
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      No. So last week ... 😉

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      1. @ocprodigy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
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        Haha. Tbh I haven't checked out his underlying stats but Hazard - 4 goals 2 assists, Oscar - 3 goals 3 assists. £1.5m difference as well, I could draft in a Chelsea defender and have Oscar. Something to think about...

        In the meantime, whats your guess on Downing? Fit for the weekend?

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    4. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
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      Not me.

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    5. Just A Hat
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 23 days ago

      I'm just down the road and ready get on! Will be about 2 gameweeks from now though

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  21. johnbarnes
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 23 days ago

    Any news on Baines?

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    1. Baines on Toast...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 23 days ago

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7zNY0I5JNI

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    2. Jax
      • 16 Years
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      yep he's either injured or not injured

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  22. Wilshere Knowledge
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 23 days ago

    Boss on @JackWilshere: "We knew he would have surgery. He's focused to come back and finish the season well"

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    1. Jax
      • 16 Years
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      him and sturridge are both the same. injury dogged.

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      1. Wilshere Knowledge
        • 12 Years
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        Although Wilshere was victim to a terrible tackle.

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        1. Jax
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 23 days ago

          still always injured.

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  23. rozzo
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 23 days ago

    I have Krul and Gilks (long story).

    A) Swap Krul for Heaton/Guzan/Foster
    B) Swap Gilks for Elliott

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    1. Redhulkster
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 23 days ago

      A given the fixtures

      Heaton (Y)

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  24. Big Bad Barry
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 23 days ago

    Green
    Dummet Baines Chambers
    Hazard Fabergas Adm Siggy Sanchez
    Austin Costa (c)

    Krul Berahino Alderweild Hutton

    Subs right really can't decide on defence?

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  25. NABIL - FPL otai
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 23 days ago

    With this Downing healthy news getting momentum, my proposed Downing & Baines --> ADM & Naylor (-4) is now starting to look shaky

    Help me, Christina 🙁

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    1. Christina.
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 23 days ago

      *strokes 2 day old beard

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      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 23 days ago

        lol

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  26. coran2123
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 23 days ago

    Best 9.5 or less mid to replace Chadli if I have:

    Siggy Sanchez Fabregas Chadli Cork

    Thanks in advance gents

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    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 23 days ago

      Oscar?

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      1. coran2123
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 23 days ago

        Forgot to mention, Costa and Aguero in attack.

        Tripling up on Chelsea attack seems a bit too optimistic I think?'

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        1. Irish Madridista ⭐
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 23 days ago

          I tripled up on Chelsea (Cesc, Oscar, Costa) and if it backfires then I can sell Costa and have a mammoth midfield..

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    2. MBK 42
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 23 days ago

      Nasri might be worth a punt, which strikers do you have? Maybe Oscar if you don't have Costa.

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      1. coran2123
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 23 days ago

        Costa Aguero Kane. Nasri hasn't been doing much lately though

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  27. Wilshere Knowledge
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 23 days ago

    TEAM NEWS: @13Szczesny13 hasn't trained, @m8arteta is out and @Yayasanogoal22 has problems. Welbeck will be checked

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  28. Rinseboy
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 23 days ago

    Who's going Rooney captain? And have you got any concerns over his underlying stats compared to Costa/Hazard/Alexis!?

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    1. Christina.
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 23 days ago

      Triggerlips

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      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 23 days ago

        and a certain Muppet

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        1. Christina.
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 23 days ago

          Triggerlips is a muppet

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          1. NABIL - FPL otai
            • 13 Years
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            😆 nice one, Christie

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    2. Jax
      • 16 Years
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      costa has a tougher game than you think. sunderland are better than they were 5 weeks ago.

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      1. Christina.
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 23 days ago

        +1

        Sunderland defensive stats(H) look much better then Leic/Hull's def stats(a)

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      2. MBK 42
        • 11 Years
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        Yep, I don't think this will be a high-scoring game and Chelsea seem to be happy to shut things down once they're in front.

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        1. Christina.
          • 15 Years
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          *Cue someone posting link to hazard's 3 goals away last season to Sunderland

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          1. Jax
            • 16 Years
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            he scored 2 not 3...

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            1. Christina.
              • 15 Years
              11 years, 23 days ago

              Yeah, my bad Homer

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      3. Robe Wan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
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        I agree

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    3. Just A Hat
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 23 days ago

      Just a Hat

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  29. KeepCalm
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 23 days ago

    I need to replace Chadli and Sakho with 0.6 itb (already have siggi)

    Please give me ideas for good replacements

    1. Kane and Ox
    2. Austin and Ox
    3. Austin and sissoko

    Any others??

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    1. Redhulkster
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 23 days ago

      Wait on downing injury ..

      Downing and Austin maybe

      Could punt on mirallas also

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  30. Sid07
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 23 days ago

    Is there risk of azpi being rotated with Flipe luis during upcoming busy gameweeks

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    1. Redhulkster
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 23 days ago

      All rumors

      Any if the defenders could b..
      I bet Cahill is the least prone to rotation

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