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The ScoutCast Episode 149 – Rushed

15 January 2015 3374 comments
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With gremlins in the machine, the clock was ticking on this week’s ScoutCast as Granville and I are hurried into service.

Displaying all the urgency and determination of Ade Akinfenwa at the end of season buffet, we waste no time in driving through the ScoutCast regulars, whilst weighing the merits of when to swoop for a certain “essential” Argentine.

While this week’s low fat episode may come as a treat for some, we’re working towards a return to the full fat, high cholesterol live Hangout from next week. Keep ‘em peeled for news on that.

For now, grab this rapid recording via this link or stream the swiftness via the player below…

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

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  1. Matsy123
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Use wc this week and
    A) swap costa to aguero in two weeks
    B) get aguero for costa this week
    C)find a way to put both in

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    1. Breadbin
      11 years, 9 months ago

      A.

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    2. Sarri-ball
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Depends on transfer value

      Iv got both costa and aguero.

      Seen teams with aguero,Kane,Austin

      And extra money makes defence midfield look much stronger

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    3. Limbo
      11 years, 9 months ago

      C for me.

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  2. Your Mum's Athletic
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Most goal attempts leaderboard - Last 4 GWs (Clubs)

    mcfc 76
    LFC 70
    qpr 68
    cfc 63
    swans 62

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    1. Breadbin
      11 years, 9 months ago

      MUFC 7

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      1. Kings of Lyon ★
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Surely not

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        1. Breadbin
          11 years, 9 months ago

          Seems like it, but no it's not true.

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          1. Kings of Lyon ★
            11 years, 9 months ago

            They arent in the top 10

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      2. Kurtinho
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Seriously?

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        1. Fitzy.
          11 years, 9 months ago

          Have you met Breadbin? 😉

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    2. Eze Really?
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Yes but important to care about upcoming fixtures and how respective defenses stopped opportunities.

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      1. Your Mum's Athletic
        11 years, 9 months ago

        it's just one simple stat

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    3. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 9 months ago

      How many on target, and how many in box?

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      1. Kings of Lyon ★
        11 years, 9 months ago

        http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/team-stats/goal-threat/

        I dont like giving non members stats. Its the teams youd expect

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        1. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          11 years, 9 months ago

          http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/my-stats-tables/view/1151/

          I know. 🙂

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          1. Kings of Lyon ★
            11 years, 9 months ago

            Urgh big chances stat is making me reconsider my WC 🙂

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          2. TorresMagic™
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            11 years, 9 months ago

            3rd bottom is interesting.

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          3. Twisted Saltergater
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            11 years, 9 months ago

            Wow the bottom 2 when sorted by Shots in the box, descending 😯

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  3. Kurtinho
    11 years, 9 months ago

    About to pull the trigger on this WC squad. Thoughts appreciated.

    Pantilimon - Krul
    Terry - Jones - Trippier - Wisdom - PvA
    Sanchez - Hazard - Di Maria - Sterling - Tadic
    Aguero - Kane - Bojan

    Jones is a purely fixture-based punt for the medium-term. Can switch out for Southampton/Arsenal if it doesn't work out.
    Trippier gives me a great option for the next few weeks until his fixtures sour, but my defensive cover is sound.
    Bojan will be benched most weeks, he has great fixtures and in my opinion will be a better first sub than the likes of Boyd. At 5m it's a steal.

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    1. Hasselbaink Forever
      11 years, 9 months ago

      I like it, could move you up nicely

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      1. Kurtinho
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers. I think moving to 3-5-2 could either make or break my season, but i'm taking the risk 🙂

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    2. MeDo_JE
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Nice not template team... 🙂 You always can downgrade Tadic to Chadli, Siggy or Dow and upgrade Bojan if needed...

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      1. Kurtinho
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Exactly. Or even downgrade Sterling if he isn't performing. I feel the 3-4-3 limits the flexibility of potential transfers. 3-5-2 gives me more freedom.

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        1. MeDo_JE
          11 years, 9 months ago

          Yeah i wanted to go 3-5-2 but i couldnt coz some ml rules (all best mids locked)... If Walle explode i might go that way...

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  4. Your Mum's Athletic
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Reports suggest Marco Reus may have agreed a 5-year deal at Real Madrid.

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    1. Breadbin
      11 years, 9 months ago

      That Reports guy getting all the scoops again.

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    2. Kurtinho
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Ridiculous. They have enough attacking talent!

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    3. Hasselbaink Forever
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Would they have to sell a big player for the fair play rules?

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  5. Axel22
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Which team is most likely to get a CS this weekend ?

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    1. The_Kane_Train
      11 years, 9 months ago

      My 2c - West Ham or Chelsea

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    2. Man Chest Hair United
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Westham imo

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    3. Ice
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Ask a palm reader.

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  6. Matsy123
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Is it too risky to double up on ston defence this week?

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    1. Limbo
      11 years, 9 months ago

      I don't think so. Assuming it's Bertie/Clyne you have attacking potential too.

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  7. SG1
    11 years, 9 months ago

    WC draft #200000

    Foster - Myhill

    Wisdom - Cahill - Fonte - PVA - Cameron

    Hazard - Silva - Sanchez - ADM - Boyd

    Aguero - Austin - Kane

    Good to go?

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    1. Kings of Lyon ★
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Sexy

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    2. Man Chest Hair United
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Ng Cahill

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    3. Kurtinho
      11 years, 9 months ago

      I like it. Great work.

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    4. Ice
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Terry over Cahill. I'm pretty similar but have Costa, but it looks good.

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      1. SG1
        11 years, 9 months ago

        I would have Terry over Cahill if I could afford to. Saying that, Terry is surely due a rest soon especially with CL coming up?

        If I have Costa over Austin I need to downgrade my defence to something like:

        Baird - PVA - Cameron - Dummett - Wasil

        !!!

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    5. Hasselbaink Forever
      11 years, 9 months ago

      If Cahill plays, yup.

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    6. 11bigboy11
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Similar to mine. Main differences are that Ive gone Berahino over Austin and Chadli over Silva with money ITB. Also De Gea in goal. But looks good

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  8. JPlicious
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Good to go?

    Guzan (Given)
    Bertrand - Hutton - Wisdom (Oshea - Yun)
    Boyd - Downing - Sanchez - ADM - Hazard
    Costa - Kane (Austin)

    6.3 itb, Austin -> Aguero nexxt GW or maybe WC so no transfers this week.

    Cap choiche?
    A. ADM
    B. Costa
    C Haz

    Sitting on A atm.

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    1. Limbo
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Looks OK.

      D. Kane.

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    2. mastertokalosh
      11 years, 9 months ago

      definitely play austen over boyd

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  9. MeDo_JE
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Why do ppl constantly post same template team and ask for rate...? If team posted above yours is rated, and your only change is Wasi to Baird, it wont change rates...

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Baird is 0.5 better.

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      1. MeDo_JE
        11 years, 9 months ago

        U did u magic last night vs RM... 😀

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    2. Breadbin
      11 years, 9 months ago

      6

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      1. MeDo_JE
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks for u rate man, appreciate it... What do u think, how can i strengthen it... 🙂

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    3. Kurtinho
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Rate my team a few posts above? It's a little different to the template 😀

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    4. Ice
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Because little things make a difference in FPL, and I've never seen the same team twice on a RMT so I don't see what the problem is. You should read the "templatetastic" hot topic.

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      1. MeDo_JE
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Then its easier to ask: Should i go Baird or Wasi in my template team... 🙂

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  10. radawson
    11 years, 9 months ago

    ADM or Silva

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    1. Business Dog
      11 years, 9 months ago

      ADM

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    2. 11bigboy11
      11 years, 9 months ago

      ADM

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  11. The_Kane_Train
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Stoke to keep a CS against Leicester?

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    1. Mr Sarcastic
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Leicester to keep a CS against Stoke?

      Wasilewski or Cameron is my question...

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    2. mastertokalosh
      11 years, 9 months ago

      wouldnt count on it....

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  12. Your Mum's Athletic
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Most goal attempts leaderboard - Last 4 GWs (All Positions) Sanchez: 21 Austin: 19 Gomis: 17 Coutinho: 17 Costa: 13

    Most key passes leaderboard - Last 4 GWs (All Positions) Silva: 14 Cazorla: 14 Arnautovic: 14 Sanchez: 13 Nasri: 12

    Most goal attempts conceded leaderboard - Last 4 GWs (Clubs) #WHUFC 83 #safc 80 #THFC 71 #qpr 68 #swans 68

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    1. Breadbin
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Interesting. Makes me lean towards Hazard/Costa for captaincy.

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      1. Kevtheotter
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Because?

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    2. Dr Dream
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Look at most chances conceded in the box ... Shots conceded alone is a bit misleading if it means a lot of them are pot shots from range due to frustration... Then don't pick a Spurs defender....

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  13. Limbo
    11 years, 9 months ago

    WC active

    Foster/Heaton
    Bertie, Clyne, Rose (Wisdom/Baird)
    Fab, Haz, Downing, Sanchez (Boyd)
    Costa, Aguero, Kane

    --

    Mostly 'template' but think the back line offers some great opportunity in coming weeks... thoughts?

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    1. Kurtinho
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Wouldn't choose Rose. Too much potential for rotation with Davies. Double Southampton and Triple West Brom is risky too. Front 8 is nice though.

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      1. Limbo
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks

        Risk reward IMO.

        I think WBA under Pulis will return excellent defensive points. SOU fixtures are good enough. Rose is a short term punt - Trippier looks to be injured so I'm monitoring that.

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        1. Kurtinho
          11 years, 9 months ago

          Fair enough. It could pay off, but I just think it's better to spread that risk. I'd go Heaton to Myhill and then upgrade Baird to someone like PvA if possible.

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          1. Limbo
            11 years, 9 months ago

            I had PVA GW1-5. Don't rate him.

            I like the burnley/WBA rotation... the only 'maybe' is Rose, but his recent efforts and attacking threat give me a nice differential with Wisdom to come in.

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      2. elwardio
        11 years, 9 months ago

        No Man Utd is a bit of a gamble as well given their upcoming schedule. What about either Haz/Fab -> ADM or Costa -> Rooney

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  14. Stimps
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Downing or chadli? Have chadli set on my WC.. And I dont like it. He sticks out like a clown at a funeral. Unsure about his minutes aswel

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    1. Caine & Co.
      11 years, 9 months ago

      chadlis minutes shoudnt be a concern. valid question though, pondering the same. downing has been awesome but chadli also

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      1. Stimps
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Do you have Kane aswel? I have, so maybe downing may swing it.. I dunno..

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        1. Caine & Co.
          11 years, 9 months ago

          i think im gonna go with downing

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    2. Lawrø
      11 years, 9 months ago

      My thinking as well, I will probably switch to Downing for this week at least.

      I don't think WH's fixtures are bad at all, they will score against Liverpool and United.

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    3. Limbo
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Downing's form this season has been brilliant. Best of all the low price mids IMO. More consistent compared to Chadli/Siggy too.

      And he's cheaper.

      Bargain

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      1. Caine & Co.
        11 years, 9 months ago

        downing/chadli/siggy the same price actually. agree downing is awesome but chadli has better ppg

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        1. Limbo
          11 years, 9 months ago

          Ah, yeah was looking at his price in my team.

          Chadli was dropped for a while, BUT is being played so far forward... with Kane he could really hurt non-owners

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          1. Caine & Co.
            11 years, 9 months ago

            was chadli dropped though? i thought he was injured

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            1. Fitzy.
              11 years, 9 months ago

              He was indeed injured. They took their time getting him back starting though.

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        2. The_Kane_Train
          11 years, 9 months ago

          @Stimpy - Exact same boat I'm in mate. I'm playing Downing, just too good at home to Hull.

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          1. Stimps
            11 years, 9 months ago

            I'm swaying this way, but if he blanks and chadli goes crazy, I'm quiting fpl for good

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      2. Stimps
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Good point. Was gonna do downing to chadli after this GW, but if Chad rises I can't... I have Kane already, so may just go for downing after reading your comment

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  15. Your Mum's Athletic
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Allardyce "Winston Reid & Guy Demel have both started a bit of light training so it looks like they have a chance of being available" #WHUFC

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  16. MattysFantasyFooty
    11 years, 9 months ago

    I with no schniederlin or wanyama is double Southampton defence a bad idea?

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    1. Robe Wan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 9 months ago

      people think so

      im persevering

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      1. MattysFantasyFooty
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Yeah I see where they're coming from but I have no clue who else to get...

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      2. Limbo
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Me too. Clyne + Bertie.

        Nearly got Forster too 😮

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    2. FPL Bargain
      11 years, 9 months ago

      I think so

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    3. Ice
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Fonte organises the defence so yes their absence will make a difference but as long as Fonte is on the pitch they will be better than most of the other PL defences.

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    4. Kings of Lyon ★
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Check hot topics

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      1. MattysFantasyFooty
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers

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  17. Tmel
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Best defender for 4.4 or under? Thinking PVA but already have Panti

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    1. Robe Wan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 9 months ago

      wisdom

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      1. Tmel
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Should have added that I already have Wisdom & Baird

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        1. Caine & Co.
          11 years, 9 months ago

          hutton then

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    2. FPL Bargain
      11 years, 9 months ago

      still PVA and rotate

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    3. Caine & Co.
      11 years, 9 months ago

      wisdom

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    4. Limbo
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Cameron is a good shout.

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      1. The_Kane_Train
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Yun!! 8)

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  18. FPL Bargain
    11 years, 9 months ago

    I'm looking at upgrading from Downing > Chadli
    who would you downgreade?
    A) Boyd (bench)
    B) Guzan (bench)
    C) Wisdon to Baird

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  19. SuperMario
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Guzan (Elliot)
    Zabaletta - Azpilicueta - Hutton (Naylor . Yun)
    Hazard - Silva - Sanchez - Downing
    Ings (vc) - Costa - Kane (c)

    Current team is above, 1FT, 3.5 million in the bank..
    Playing WC as late as possible..

    A. Costa ---> Aguero
    B. Silva ---> ADM
    C. Hutton/ Azpilicueta ---> Baines
    D. Hutton/ Azpillicueta -----> Terry
    E. Any other suggestions.

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    1. Hasselbaink Forever
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Zab > Terry/Baines?

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  20. Citizen Kane
    11 years, 9 months ago

    RMT Guys !! Am I good to go ?

    Foster/Krul
    Baines/Bertrand/Wisdom/PvA/Duff
    Sanchez/Haz/AMD/Sterling/Downing
    Aguero/Austin/Kane

    Thanks in advance 🙂

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    1. Citizen Kane
      11 years, 9 months ago

      0.8 in the bank !!

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    2. DF
      11 years, 9 months ago

      nowhere near enough chelsea there.

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      1. Citizen Kane
        11 years, 9 months ago

        I was thinking of getting Terry for Baines after City match

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        1. Ice
          11 years, 9 months ago

          Great minds....

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        2. DF
          11 years, 9 months ago

          Aye. You've got a benching issue brewing up front mind. Turn that into 7 + 1 and you could turn Wisdom into Terry.

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          1. Citizen Kane
            11 years, 9 months ago

            Won't I be over investing in my defense then ?

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      2. Ice
        11 years, 9 months ago

        I agree, Chelsea defender instead of Baines as Everton look awful atm.

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        1. Citizen Kane
          11 years, 9 months ago

          I agree and can get a better situation of the Baines scenario !!

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    3. FPL Bargain
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Like it. Are you confident about foster/krul? I'm thinking about it

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      1. Citizen Kane
        11 years, 9 months ago

        It will be pretty much Foster show after gameweek 24 and Krul can cover the rest

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    4. Caine & Co.
      11 years, 9 months ago

      awesome. myself prefer a bench fodder and more money to spend elsewhere. although you have a strong defence you could have terry also if drop sterling/downing/austin

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      1. Citizen Kane
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Well streling will explode after his rest last week so can't drop him.
        Having Austin and downing will help me get the better of fixtures

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        1. Caine & Co.
          11 years, 9 months ago

          its a good plan. dont know about sterling though

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  21. DF
    11 years, 9 months ago

    any keeper for this week only?
    Lloris yeah?

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    1. The_Kane_Train
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Yep

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  22. asif316uk
    11 years, 9 months ago

    WC Team

    Forster, (Hamer)
    Terry, Ivan, Bertrand, (PVA), (Wisdom)
    Hazard, Sanchez, Silva, Chadli, Albrighton
    Aguero, Kane, Austin

    Currently

    Forster, Ivan, Chadli

    A - Krul, Jones, ADM

    B - Forster, Cameron, ADM

    C - Pants, Ivan, Mirallas

    I just Cant decide :-S

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    1. Caine & Co.
      11 years, 9 months ago

      pants ivan downing

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  23. anish10
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Is Cameron nailed guys? hearing that he might not be

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  24. banskt
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Ospina first choice for Arsenal?

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    1. Nolberto Solano
      11 years, 9 months ago

      I think he will be for a while

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      1. banskt
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks.

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  25. Nolberto Solano
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Who to Captain!?

    A) Kane
    B) Hazard
    C) Costa
    D) Sterling

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      B

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  26. No Pirlo No Party
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Terry or Ivanovic?

    The 0.6 is not needed now but will give me £1.2m in the bank to upgrade Downing in the coming weeks (if required).

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    1. A.T
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Terry

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    2. Caine & Co.
      11 years, 9 months ago

      terry

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    3. No Pirlo No Party
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Thanks lads. Thoughts appreciated.

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  27. gw27
    11 years, 9 months ago

    is it mental to bench fabregas for boyd with a midfield of:

    hazard sanchez fabregas adm boyd

    also got terry in defence, feel that 3 chelsea cover is a lot against swansea away.

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    1. Nolberto Solano
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Yes, yes it is

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    2. mastertokalosh
      11 years, 9 months ago

      i wouldnt, 'cover'is a fallacious concept

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      1. gw27
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers lads...i'll stick to fab! Although i do feel there will be goals in burnley v palace and not as much in the chelsea game. Hope you're right!

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  28. elkunaguero
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    11 years, 9 months ago

    which 3 of these losers to start this GW?

    Terry - Hutton - Demichelis - Dummett - Kolarov

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    1. mastertokalosh
      11 years, 9 months ago

      terry hutton dummet

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      1. mastertokalosh
        11 years, 9 months ago

        would say kolarov over hutton , butt too worried about a 10 minute cameo

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  29. Kings of Lyon ★
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Love some of the types comments on the RMTs. Things like -

    "great team but would rather Hazard over Chadli" Of course you would 😆

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    1. A.T
      11 years, 9 months ago

      😀

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  30. A.T
    11 years, 9 months ago

    For those who watched the Southampton game midweek, can you tell me if Bertrand played centre back or wing back? I'm getting conflicting reports you see!

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    1. No Pirlo No Party
      11 years, 9 months ago

      He played on the left side of a back 3. LCB

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      1. A.T
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks

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