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The ScoutCast – Episode 144 – Squeaky

27 November 2014 3664 comments
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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. Irish Madridista ⭐
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 23 days ago

    Are my subs arranged in the right order in your opinion?

    Heaton(AVL)
    Clyne(MCI) - Coleman(TOT) - Dummett(WHU)
    Chadli(EVE) - ***** - ****** - ******

    Subs: Downing(NEW) - Chambers(WBA) - Wisdom(ARS)

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

      In other words,

      Start Chadli or Downing?

      Start Dummett or Chambers?

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

      I'd play Chambo over Dummy.

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

        I was just going to flip a coin, but this works too 🙂 Cheers No Association! 😀

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    3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 23 days ago

      Not imo.

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

        How would you rearrange? 🙂 am I seeing Downing might be back? 😯

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 23 days ago

          I would play Chambers over Clyne. Downing trained yesterday.

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

            Brilliant news that, Downing and Chambers both start for me so, Chadli and Clyne on the bench.

            For some reason I fancy Dummett this week..

            Cheers Doos 🙂

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    4. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 23 days ago

      Downing will start according to Doos..so you should start him

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  2. Wings of Steel
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 23 days ago

    ough one this week.

    Sanchez in for Di Maria or Fabregas on a free?

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    1. Wings of Steel
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 23 days ago

      *T

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

      Cesc for me

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

      Cesc but I'm looking to get all 3.

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

    right my fellow star gazers. 2FTs. what's my best move?

    Chadli and Pelle - Austin and Oscar

    Guzan

    Baines Chambers Hutton (Wisdom Moore)

    Sanchez Fab Siggy Chadli (Albrighton)

    Costa Aguero Pelle

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

      Pelle to Austin only.

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

        if chadders is fit, you think keep? interesting

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  4. OzilFozzil
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 23 days ago

    Just seen Bego is out too! What the actual feck!

    I have Baines, Duff, Downing all injured too!

    I hate taking hits, this is going to be painful

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  5. Tsssst
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 23 days ago

    right you handsome bastards!

    non playing Mannone (i have Krul who is doubtful) and Injured Duff
    to
    Heaton & Bartley

    worth a hit?

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

    Arsenal FC ‏@Arsenal 1m1 minute ago
    Wenger on @Podolski10: "I have had no enquiries from anybody" #WBAvAFC

    Ouch!

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

      He did say Wolfsburg though!

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

        Ok he meant they haven't. My bad!

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  7. Game of Stones
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 23 days ago

    Szczesny [hip] is yet to train & Welbeck [knee] will be checked -- Arteta[calf] & Sanogo [hamstring] have been ruled out #AFC

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  8. denial
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 23 days ago

    Morning all.

    Trying to nail down once and for all which Chelsea defender to get in for Christmas period.

    Was set on Terry, but wondering if people think he could get rested at all?

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    1. Hasselbaink Forever
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 23 days ago

      Maybe Courtois, joint cheapest and guaranteed to play unless injured/

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

    Baines to who?
    Swansea defender?

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

      keep

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  10. Irish Madridista ⭐
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    11 years, 23 days ago

    Who are y'all captaining?

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

      Alexis

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

      Sanchez. No, Costa. No, Kun. No, ADM if I finally get him.

      Aaarrghh

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

      the man

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    4. Hasselbaink Forever
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 23 days ago

      Been on Costa all week, but may switch to Kun/Hazard

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  11. Tsssst
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 23 days ago

    what are those with krul / mannone planning on doing?

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

      I think you'll have to spend a transfer to sort it out this week!

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    2. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 23 days ago

      Mannone to Fabianski.

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

    All this Ars injury news....good or bad for Sanchez?

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

      He'll step up and become Arsenal's Aguero

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    2. Mr Blue
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 23 days ago

      Good (or atleast neutral) imo. Giroud is back and they should play pretty well together. There is no reason to think Alexis will stop playing great.

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

        Yeah, was just wondering about his position. I guess it means Gru will def get gametime.

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        1. Mr Blue
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 23 days ago

          I think (and really hope) he will be tucked in behind Giroud and keep Ox to the right (been brilliant). Cazorla is doing pretty good to atm. We have had a couple of really bad games, but imo the Dortmund game was a good turnaround, we played good (as vs United).

          I wouldnt double up on Arsenal just yet tho, and if I were it would probably be Ox.

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

            I won't double up, just know Gru will finish much better then Welbz.

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            1. Mr Blue
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 23 days ago

              Yep.. and Giroud is not a bad choice actually.. could benefit a lot from Alexis and an in form Ox.

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

      good

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

      Wilshere out means Sanchez is more likely to play centrally, which is good.

      Arteta out is slightly bad because he keeps the midfield ticking better than Flamini.

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      1. FortunesAlwaysHiding
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 23 days ago

        Will Giroud start?

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

          I'd say so. Although, as Giroud probably isn't match fit, Welbeck might start if he recovers from his knee injury.

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

      I don't fancy them to get much as a team against WBA. I'd be surprised to see Sanchez hit double figures this week!

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

        Interesting. Any reason why you think that way?

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

          Just that they are struggling as a team and that WBA have been pretty solid themselves. With injuries all around they have a limited squad to pick from and have had many games the last few days. Fatigue is 1 factor and I fancy WBA to nick this or get a draw!

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  13. PlayPercentage
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 23 days ago

    Will there be a West Ham press conference today?

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

      I guess not.

      Rumour is Big Sam and Marti McFly is booked in a 1* Motel somewhere reading the Kama Sutra.

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 23 days ago

        *Big Sam and "Ginge"

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  14. Kalix
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 23 days ago

    No stand out "Transfers In" this week. Not sure what to do with my transfer 😀

    No new players broken through in the last couple of weeks

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

      rooney.

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  15. Moin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 23 days ago

    Chamberlain looking like a great pick now

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 23 days ago

      Well, I think so ... 😉

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      1. Moin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 23 days ago

        people are so boring here..going by his past record..I hope he proves them wrong!

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    2. Hasselbaink Forever
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 23 days ago

      The same man who has scored more than 3 points once in 12 gameweeks? I fear you'd be collecting a lot of 2 pointers

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    3. Mr Blue
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 23 days ago

      Have been for a while tbh, but 2 games in a short period means he could get some rest... If u already have Alexis I would wait to double up.

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      1. Moin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 23 days ago

        Alexis might get rest..he's young..he doesn't need to rest...

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        1. Mr Blue
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 23 days ago

          No way, Alexis is to essential.. If he get benched and Arsenal dont win.. Wenger would get sacked 😀
          But really, no way Alexis will get rested imo.

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

      He must have scored at least three goals in his career

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

    Arsenal FC ‏@Arsenal now17 seconds ago
    Wenger on Koscielny: "He's well. If I want him to start he will start" http://

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

      Nice.

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

      Definitely got my eye on him for midweek.

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

        CS incoming.............

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  17. Defcons are for Kinnear
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 23 days ago

    So we'll find out later today if Welbeck is fit? Hes forcing his stay in my team

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

    One last call, Downing owners - keeping or selling?

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 23 days ago

      Keeping, obviously.

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

        I already knew your answer 😛

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    2. The Man Pastore
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 23 days ago

      keeping

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    3. Laserface
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 23 days ago

      why would u sell ? he's fit

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

        to get ADM. Or else I need a very big on Saturday (no Roo too).

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

          *big couch

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

      keeping, ruled out or not. But I'd love to have a clear answer from Big Fat Sam.

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

        even at the expense of getting aDM (no Roo)? for a hit, though.

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

          no, get ADM.

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

    Wenger on Koscielny: "He's well. If I want him to start he will start"

    Happy days! 😀

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

      cue an og or red card

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    2. Parm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 23 days ago

      Remember Arsenal play Southampton in midweek, Wenger will want to start him for that.

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  20. Parm
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 23 days ago

    Roy Keane has relinquished his role as #AVFC assistant manager with immediate effect. Full details to follow on our website.

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

      Finally some good news for Villa fans.

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    2. Squeaky Bum Time
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 23 days ago

      He is taking the Liverpool job apparently

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

        LOL

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

    Baines to Taylor (SWA)

    OR

    Krul to Fabianksi

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  22. Parm
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 23 days ago

    Boss on @MatDebuchy: "He is about two weeks away" http://arsn.al/K5hJFx #WBAvAFC

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

      Chambers owners panic!!

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

        Panic! At the RB

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      2. Mr Blue
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 23 days ago

        Naah, we will surely get another injury (atleast) and he will play...

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  23. Vardy Gras PBFC
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 23 days ago

    A few posts on here suggest Krul's knock is more than just a doubt for Saturday but actually several weeks. Any truth in that? Only seen the scout tweets.

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  24. rdamjan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 23 days ago

    Is leroy fer an option? Or better vargas over welbz?

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

      I'd say neither were great choices tbh...

      If you wanted one of the two, Vargas would be better IMO, but he is playing right midfield rather than up front.

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  25. Sir David White
      11 years, 23 days ago

      Keane has gone

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

        Somewhere only we know?

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

          🙂

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    • Coldplay
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 23 days ago

      Do we have any news on Chadli? Is he back yet or still injured?

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

        no news, still waiting.

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      2. Dr Dream
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 23 days ago

        He and Eriksen were the ring leaders in the players revolt over Ade and he's sulking in Belgium after getting his ears burned by Levy. That's why we have no news on a not injury.

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

        I heard Chadli was rushed into hospital for a face transplant and came out looking like Siggy

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    • Jönny
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 23 days ago

      Roy Keane has left Villa, apparently.

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      1. Parm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 23 days ago

        Don't blame him, surprised he lasted that long without kicking the shit into Cleverley.

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

        yup. good riddance ya hobo.

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      3. Granville
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 23 days ago

        Must have been offered a job somewhere.

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

          Or he's had another fight...

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          1. timski8000
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 23 days ago

            Or he's earned enough money from his book that he doesn't need to be associated with a team at serious risk of relegation.

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        2. Kings of Lyon ★
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 23 days ago

          He turned down celtic so would be interesting to see where he's away to.

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

        To meet the Narrator in Fight Club.

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    • johnbarnes
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 23 days ago

      Bony (c). Madness or genius?

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      1. Moin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 23 days ago

        Depends on how he plays

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      2. Parm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 23 days ago

        Go for it.

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

          Could be massive. Other options are Costa and Haz. I don't have Alexis nor Utd cover...so it seems a sensible choice.

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    • Bolasie
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 23 days ago

      Do Szczesny have a chance to play or is he out?

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

        He hasn't trained, and Martinez has been doing well, so I'd be very surprised to see Szczesny start.

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

          Cheers, do you think he got a chance on Tuesday?

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

            No idea mate. He probably has a chance.

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    • King Nil Miss ✩
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 23 days ago

      "Forward Theo Walcott will miss the trip to West Brom and Wednesday's meeting with Southampton with an inflamed groin picked up on international duty."

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

        old news

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      2. La Roja
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 23 days ago

        Feckin woy 👿

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