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The ScoutCast – Episode 150 – Costly

29 January 2015 3842 comments
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Granville and I raise out bats to the grandstand as the 150 comes up for the ScoutCast. Fittingly, we choose to spend the milestone episode moaning about Diego Costa, for very different reasons.

Chelsea’s “agro magnet” dominates discussion on the eve of an expected three-match ban that will end my love affair with the grizzled goal-getter. Meanwhile, Granville is left smarting from Costa’s 16-point Gameweek 22 haul as he does his best to make light of the 59-point chasm that now separates our teams.

Elsewhere, we glide through the ScoutCast regulars, whilst taking time out to lament Kevin Mirallas and his latest bout of Baines-bullying that robbed us both of belated returns.

Count the cost via this link, or pay your dues via the handy player below…

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

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  1. Moin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    @Christina: I was planning a Wildlife Safari in Africa..which are the good ones to go to? and the best time to visit?

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    1. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      top of the page 😆

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    2. Christina.
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Hmmm...no idea pal.

      lol

      I'm not the Safari type. More of a beach girl.

      😆

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      1. Moin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        😆 okay

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        1. Christina.
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Where in Africa you planning to go?

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          1. Moin
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            was thinking where to go..In Kenya there is a good one..Botswana as well..then there is Kruger in South Africa as well..right now deciding where to go

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            1. Christina.
              • 16 Years
              11 years, 2 months ago

              http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/safariandwildlifeholidays/7942820/The-10-best-safaris-in-Africa.html

              Safety obviously of utmost importance.

              Are you a beach going sort of guy? Travelling with family or friends?

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              1. Moin
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 12 Years
                11 years, 2 months ago

                Don't mind going to beach...but I get tanned quickly...Thinking of making it a Solo trip..Solo trips should be done once in a while

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                1. Christina.
                  • 16 Years
                  11 years, 2 months ago

                  Ok cool. Was going to suggest Tanzania since you can then hop over to combine the Safari trip with a visit to Zanzibar. I met Dutch people from Rotterdam a couple of years ago that did it. They had fun.

                  Enjoy the planning. That's always the fun part.

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                  1. Moin
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 12 Years
                    11 years, 2 months ago

                    Thats a good Idea! thanks!

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                  2. Eze Really?
                    • 11 Years
                    11 years, 2 months ago

                    Zanzibar bad Malaria area.

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                    1. Christina.
                      • 16 Years
                      11 years, 2 months ago

                      I've been there twice. You just get a yellow fever injection that lasts for 10 yrs and then to get a malaria tablet to drink once a day. No side effects.

                      Sorted.

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                      1. Eze Really?
                        • 11 Years
                        11 years, 2 months ago

                        Yellow fever not an issue but malaria strains are more unpredictable. Be so careful about taking the pills exactly as prescribed and hope the malaria type is not immune to the medication

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                      2. Christina.
                        • 16 Years
                        11 years, 2 months ago

                        I guess your right. It helps that Mrs Christina is a medical doctor. 😉

                        I must admit, the worse mozzie bite I ever had was around 6am in the morning on Zanzibar while taking pics of the sunrise on the beach in front of our hotel.

                        It was like someone was putting out his cigarette on my arm!

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            2. OzilFozzil
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 2 months ago

              Im from Kenya and I must say we have one of the best Safari experiences in the world! Good bang for your buck and really unforgettable all round experience.

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    3. jungle
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Kruger FTW. Loads of critters....

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      1. Moin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Rhinos? Interested in seeing them the most!

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        1. Eze Really?
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          You will see more carcasses than live one's.

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          1. Christina.
            • 16 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            Jebus, anything positive about our cuntry?

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            1. Eze Really?
              • 11 Years
              11 years, 2 months ago

              At the moment, very little. Sounds ultimately pessimistic but:
              Poaching at an all time high and no real budget to stop it.
              Rolling electricity blackouts disrupting the economy big time.
              Kids at school have no books because of corruption.
              Hospitals are so bad you fear for your life to be booked in. (Unless rich)
              Getting a letter from the post office a real luck.
              Rand dropping like a stone.(Good for visitors though)
              Traffic cops sticking guns to a 3 year olds head to force a traffic bribe from mother.
              Strikes continuous so hard to earn a living.
              Water shortages.
              Taxation not covering the fiscus.
              I can go on but that is why I sound like doom and gloom.

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              1. Christina.
                • 16 Years
                11 years, 2 months ago

                Bafana Bafana
                SAA
                SABC
                Nkandla

                I love this place.

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                1. Eze Really?
                  • 11 Years
                  11 years, 2 months ago

                  Well said. We could have a forum on this subject alone.

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                2. Top 210 Club
                  • 15 Years
                  11 years, 2 months ago

                  Pumpkin Pie is goood to eat!

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                  1. Christina.
                    • 16 Years
                    11 years, 2 months ago

                    I love "pampoen koekies".

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                  2. Eze Really?
                    • 11 Years
                    11 years, 2 months ago

                    I went to the Wanderers and watched the cricket. World record knock by AB Deviliers. Brilliant! Had to put in something nice after all my rants.

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                3. OzilFozzil
                  • 12 Years
                  11 years, 2 months ago

                  Nelson Mandela
                  2 Rugby World Cups
                  21+ years of Democracy
                  Wine Farms
                  Financial Hub of the African Continent

                  I also think its awesome!

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                  1. Eze Really?
                    • 11 Years
                    11 years, 2 months ago

                    Nelson died this year; bad news.
                    Rugby doesn't put food on the table but good anyway.
                    A strange slant on democracy.
                    Wine farms good for a day out
                    We are about to get junk status on the Rand.

                    I do take your point though. it is my home.

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              2. Moin
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 12 Years
                11 years, 2 months ago

                Same case in India our countries are alike!

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      2. Top 210 Club
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Stick Zuma in the Kruger Park with some lions =D

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        1. Eze Really?
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Is Julius Malema classed as a lion?

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          1. Top 210 Club
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            Hippo with learning disabilities 😉

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    4. Eze Really?
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I am from South Africa. I spend time in Kenya and Botswana. Don't do a package you will get ripped off. Kruger a bit of a shambles. Kenya OK but traffic getting there and back horrible. SA and Botswana cheapest. Okavango good but basic. Private game lodges great in SA but bloody expensive. 10 years ago safaris great. Now I would go to a zoo.

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      1. Moin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        really? 😯 Madagascar a better option then?

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        1. Eze Really?
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Choices are hard but I would plump for Botswana simply because it is best value for money.

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        2. Top 210 Club
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Just go Table Mountain m8

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          1. Christina.
            • 16 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            Yeah, I can suggest lots of things down here in CT.

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            1. Eze Really?
              • 11 Years
              11 years, 2 months ago

              The one remaining bastion of good quality!

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              1. Christina.
                • 16 Years
                11 years, 2 months ago

                You down here as well?

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                1. Top 210 Club
                  • 15 Years
                  11 years, 2 months ago

                  I miss home 🙁

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                  1. Christina.
                    • 16 Years
                    11 years, 2 months ago

                    Sundowners at La med
                    Breakfast at Sandbar in Camps Bay(after sundowners at la med the previous evening)
                    Wine tasting in Stellenbosch
                    Clifton 4th beach

                    lol

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                    1. UnitednationsXI
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 14 Years
                      11 years, 2 months ago

                      la med 😀 😀

                      so many memories...

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                  2. UnitednationsXI
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 14 Years
                    11 years, 2 months ago

                    I miss the mother city, kimberley 🙁

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                    1. Christina.
                      • 16 Years
                      11 years, 2 months ago

                      Are you stuck in "die groot gat" or are you from Kimberley?

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                      1. Christina.
                        • 16 Years
                        11 years, 2 months ago

                        nice rank btw!

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                      2. UnitednationsXI
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 14 Years
                        11 years, 2 months ago

                        from kimberley, moved to london last year.

                        studied at uct so know cpt way tooo well:D

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                2. Eze Really?
                  • 11 Years
                  11 years, 2 months ago

                  In Joburg. Climate good I must admit but I would give my left xxxxticle. to live in CT.

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    5. Eze Really?
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      What a post for nothing to do with FPL. Shows there is something else to talk about!

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      1. Christina.
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Someone needs to hulk it!

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  2. La Roja
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Bulls is kicking Lakers ass again

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    1. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Lakers without Kobe...what can you expect

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      1. Billy Gilmore
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        They're probably better off without him.

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        1. La Roja
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          This

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          1. Moin
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            With or without him..Lakers aren't gonna win anything this season...would love to see Golden States win Curry has been superb

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            1. La Roja
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 2 months ago

              The way I see, Atlanta is gonna kill it this year

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              1. Moin
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 12 Years
                11 years, 2 months ago

                they are in form!

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              2. Billy Gilmore
                • 13 Years
                11 years, 2 months ago

                Atlanta and GS are just at a whole other level.

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    2. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      It's 2 points in OT. How exactly is that a kicking?

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      1. Moin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        yeah just checked the score..how is that kicking?
        That Sturridge Doppelganger Nick Young must be scoring!

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        1. La Roja
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Nick Young is out too, fair play to lakers though

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        2. Billy Gilmore
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          He's injured.

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        3. Moin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          didn't know he got injured

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      2. La Roja
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        They were 9 pts behind with 1 min to go at q4

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        1. Moin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          9 points aren't much in basket ball..it's not like they were 9 goals behind

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        2. Billy Gilmore
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Yeah, saw that. Collapsed.

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          1. La Roja
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            Wow. It really not kicking 🙂

            Second OT

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            1. Billy Gilmore
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 2 months ago

              D.Rose is having a shocker

              lol

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              1. La Roja
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 2 months ago

                Lakers win

                Quite contradiction to beginning of this post 🙂

                Ellington made the difference

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  3. LMF
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Kobe? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kobe

    LOL

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    1. 1314
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      famous for Kobe beef

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  4. Ne0
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    How is this wildcard team?

    Pantilimon, Myhill
    Terry, Bertrand, PVA, Baird, Hutton
    Sanchez, Cazorla, Hazard, Sterling, Puncheon
    Aguero, Giroud, Defoe

    Gives me 0.8m ITB.

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    1. LMF
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      worried abt Sanchez

      Mine:

      If Costa is out my team will be:

      van Aanholt
      Wollscheid
      Bertrand

      Di María
      Hazard
      Oscar
      Cazorla

      Rooney
      Giroud
      Kane

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      1. Ne0
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Don't want to lose Sanchez since I have too much money tired on him.

        You have a good team but not sure about Rooney and ADM double up. One ManU attack is more than enough imo.

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        1. LMF
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          RVP for Roo? 🙂

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          1. Ne0
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            I'd rather get Aguero if you can afford, otherwise someone like Pelle. If you are absolutely set on ManU, I think Falcao might be a better option.

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            1. LMF
              • 11 Years
              11 years, 2 months ago

              (Y)

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    2. The one who has a knock
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Looks mint to me Neo. Best movie ever too.

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  5. Nice to Finally Michu
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Costa and Siggy > Pelle and Wally (free)?
    *Will WC next GW

    Would give me:
    Forster (McCarthy)
    Clyne Terry Cresswell (Wisdom Hutton)
    Silva Haz Downing Wally (Sanchez)
    Kane Austin Pelle

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    1. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      wait for Arsenal Presser First

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    2. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      nice.

      Wally is a tad risky, but worth a punt.

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    3. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Like it

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    4. Ne0
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Why not play Sanchez and keep Downing as the first sub?

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      1. Nice to Finally Michu
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Wait yes that's a better idea

        Although I am afraid Sanchez will get a brief cameo?

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        1. Ne0
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          If Sanchez is injured, why risk him even for a cameo with so many good midfielders in the team? I think you don't have to worry about it.

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          1. Nice to Finally Michu
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            Awesome mate, thanks for the input!

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            1. Ne0
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 2 months ago

              Glad to be of any help. Cheers.

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    5. Nice to Finally Michu
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Cheers all! Pending the pressers I seem to have finally found my transfer

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  6. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    I don't think I've ever changed a WC so many times. Punching the numbers through RMT and I'm still not convinced..... arrrggghhhh

    Heaton (Foster)
    Berty, Terry, Jones (Bellerin, Baird)
    ADM, Hazard, Sanchez, Elia (Boyd)
    Kun, Giroud, Kane

    0.6 ITB

    I don't think im ever going to be happy - especially with new injuries continuing to pop up.
    Any thoughts? Improvements?

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    1. The one who has a knock
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Elia is a risk, I'd swap for puncheon

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      1. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        you don't think he's nailed on?

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        1. The one who has a knock
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Not with mane back

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          1. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            I think Koeman will use Elia more - the dutch connection and all and he performed really well last game.

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      2. LMF
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        beg to differ, think he will peform 🙂

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        1. The one who has a knock
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          I could be wrong, but he was playing in mane's position while at acon. He has done really well so could continue, but he's not nailed on.

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  7. Beautiful Game
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Is Sanchez injured? Will Costa surely get a ban? sorry not up-to-date with premier league news..

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    1. Christina.
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      tweet tweet said the little birdy...

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    2. Nice to Finally Michu
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Sanchez a doubt, Costa likely to receive a four match ban

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  8. Nickofoz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Afternoon lads (from Aus).

    3 game ban most likely for Costa?

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    1. LMF
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Hope not!

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    2. mookie
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      i read in here it's 4 now(most likely), i don't have a clue

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      1. Nickofoz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Really? Even though I own him I wouldn't mind a ban - mix things up!

        So him appealing could have a reverse effect on the length of the ban?

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        1. mookie
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          So they say...

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      2. Ryan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Yep, the extra one for the appeal. Chelsea may still win the appeal yet

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  9. RubeRx
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Does the league not fine coaches/players for refusing to talk to the media? If not, then maybe Marshawn Lynch should be playing the real football.

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    1. Count of Monte Hristo
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I think they have a minimum requirement of media to do and he did just enough to avoid being fined

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      1. RubeRx
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        I was referring to Mourinho were you?

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  10. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Cazorla or Walcott?

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    1. LMF
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Cazorla 🙂

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    2. The one who has a knock
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      'Cathorla'

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    3. Ne0
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Both good options. Caz safer, Wally more of a punt.

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    4. Nice to Finally Michu
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Wally if Wenger says he's good to go!

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    5. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Cazorla

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    6. Al Bundy
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Both!

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  11. LMF
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Dont like the idea of MANC n Chelsea players selection on my gw team... Or shd i... Hmmm

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  12. Eze Really?
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Possible scenario. Fab, Sanchez, Costa out. Makes the wildcard a difficult one. A good squad probably more important than a good 11?

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    1. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      None of those players are essential anyway (Sanchez would be the closest). I don't think they are a big loss, plenty of players who can fill the void such as Oscar, Cazorla and Aguero

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  13. Puyol Pants Up
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Team is: (1 FT)

    Panti
    PvA/Wisdom/Bertrand
    Downing/Sanchez/Hazard/ADM/
    Costa/Aguero/Kane

    Foster, Terry, Albrighton, Wasil

    What transfer do I do?

    A) Downing --> Puncheon
    B) Costa ---> Giroud
    C) Save FT

    How long is Costa out?

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    1. LMF
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      might be 3 games!

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    2. RubeRx
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      B we'll find out sometime today prob

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    3. mookie
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I was about to bench Terry as well then i found these stats:

      Chelsea kept 15 CS's in their last 18 BPL games at home
      Mourinho vs. Big five: Played 22; Won 17; Draw 5; Lost 0; Goals scored 40; conceded 5

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      1. mookie
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        *Mourinho vs. Big five at home

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      2. Puyol Pants Up
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Stats mean nothing.

        How many of those 15 CS at home have came after a 120 minute game midweek against one of the big teams in England? They are also playing a City team that are known for scoring goals.

        The way I see it is, If Chelsea keep a CS against City, I would be surprised. If West brom keep a CS against Spurs, I wouldn't be surprised.

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    4. Trading Bear
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      B will be the choice on here

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      1. Puyol Pants Up
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        It feels wrong ditching Costa 🙁 Got him at 10.5.

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        1. LMF
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          but if he is out for 3,4 games... hmm...

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        2. Nickofoz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Same, but his price will plummet if he is banned, so you can get him back at your original selling price (or there about).

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    5. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      B for this week

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  14. peanut101
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Which will bring in more points?

    A) Chadli
    B) PVA
    C) Cazorla -4
    D) Walcott -4

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    1. Trading Bear
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Safe = B
      Risk = D

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    2. LMF
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      judging from the fixture Chadli looks good

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    3. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      not sure you're going to get the 4 points back on the bottom two
      so therefore I'd go B

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    4. Costa in Wengerland
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Caz

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    5. Ne0
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      B is the sensible option. Also allows you to monitor Wally and Cazorla.

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    6. SuryaXO
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      PVA

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  15. Trading Bear
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Who to play:

    A] Cresswell (liv)
    B] Trippier (sun)

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    1. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      B

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  16. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    A. Forster & Hamer (0.1itb)

    B. Heaton & Foster (0.6itb)

    ?

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    1. Trading Bear
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      B

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  17. Venom Snake
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Sanchez a doubt?? 😕

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    1. LMF
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Yeh, so is Mario LOL

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  18. Caesar, Hot Mustache
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Is leaving the (c) on Sanchez wise? he might pull a Costa.

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    1. LMF
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      mind games? Hmm...

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    2. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Anyway he wont get many pts 😛

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      1. Caesar, Hot Mustache
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        I just switched to Cazorla (c). I've a theory that's almost always correct. whoever tops the Captain poll hardly ever gets a haul. 🙁

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        1. sinik
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          sounds superstitious more than anything

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          1. Caesar, Hot Mustache
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            it's science... rocket science

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            1. sinik
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 2 months ago

              but it's not science..

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        2. Holmes
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Never noticed but that can be correct... 😛

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        3. Christina.
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          So what's your excuse for being ranked 2mill+?

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          1. Holmes
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            😳

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          2. Caesar, Hot Mustache
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            great men do not have excuses.

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          3. mookie
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            started GW 3 i guess

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    3. Breedy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Absolutely if you're happy with your vice captain. If it's a hamstring as reported then he'll either play or not. There won't be a 1-point appearance from the bench.

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      1. Caesar, Hot Mustache
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        fingers crossed then . (V) Defoe

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  19. FortunesAlwaysHiding
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Dont really follow Spurs inevitably, but is Chadli nailed on? Is he a decent mid-range pick too?

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  20. sinik
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    punt on Pelle (in addition to, not over, Giroud)

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    1. sinik
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      ?

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    2. That Fantasy Guy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Other forwards?

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      1. sinik
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Aguero/Giroud

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        1. That Fantasy Guy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Why not i was going to do those 3 Just can't let go of kane so it's pelle over Giroud for me

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          1. sinik
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            have my full team below

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    3. Nice to Finally Michu
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I'm liking it and am thinking about taking the plunge as well and even (C) him

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  21. JasonG123
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    If Costa is banned, which is a better replacement for this week only (WCing next week):

    (A) Giroud at home to Villa.
    (B) Kun away to Chelsea.

    I would go Giroud but having nightmares about the Costa (11) to Giroud (c) (-2) that many did a few weeks ago. Also, when do we find out about Costa?

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  22. That Fantasy Guy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    My potential wild card team...
    Foster - myhill
    Clyne - terry/ ivan - jones - pva - wisdom
    Puncheon - ADM - Sanchez - Hazard - Boyd
    Kane - aguero - Pelle

    I could swap ivan/ terry for Koscielny
    I don't want to lose kane as I got him early good value 5.3
    With sanchez injured I woul like Giroud but gut says pelle

    When costa back I will Get him in regardless...

    Thoughts please

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  23. The Gambler.
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Morning DZ would you mind rating this lot?

    Pantimillon, Krul
    Jones, Bertrand, Hutton, Baird, Wisdom
    Hazard, Sanchez, Di Maria, Cazorla, Puncheon
    Aguero, Giroud, Kane

    Defence too weak? So who goes from front 8?

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    1. JasonG123
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Yes defence is too weak, wouldn't want Wisdom and Baird. Too much money on the bench imo, get rid of either Puncheon or ADM for Boyd and redistribute funds to the defence.

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    2. Christina.
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Lose Santi to say Boyd and upgrade either Baird or Punchyourface.

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    3. Whazza
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Di Maria isn't worth 9.5 atm. Would rather have Eriksen/Oscar/Sterling.

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  24. JPlicious
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    RMWCT:

    De Gea (Forster)
    Clichy - Wisdom - Baird - Bertrand (Hutton)
    Boyd - Cazorla - Sanchez - Hazard (Punch)
    Kane - Aguero - Giroud

    0.1 itb.

    Need some changes in defence dont i ?

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  25. sinik
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    this is what I'm working with so far in my draft, thoughts?

    Panti - Krul
    Terry - Bertrand - Jones - Wollscheid - Baird
    Hazard - Walcott - Oscar - Cazorla - Boyd
    Aguero - Giroud - Pelle

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    1. Delhidynamo
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Great team.

      Downgrade Giroud and get Sanchez in after this gw for Wally/Cazorla

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      1. sinik
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        I'm actually looking at selling Sanchez this week 😉

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        1. Delhidynamo
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Not a smart move

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          1. sinik
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            I think he misses at least Spurs too

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          2. sinik
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            plus I think that the players I get with that 3m will do better than him plus the ones I can afford with him

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            1. Delhidynamo
              • 11 Years
              11 years, 2 months ago

              Not too much money tied to him?

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              1. sinik
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 12 Years
                11 years, 2 months ago

                money isn't everything, would be making a profit and still have my 2nd WC

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                1. Delhidynamo
                  • 11 Years
                  11 years, 2 months ago

                  He's the best player of Arsenal. Arguably the best player in the league. He will start every game when he's fit

                  Your call bro

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                  1. sinik
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 12 Years
                    11 years, 2 months ago

                    yeah but the point is if I think that Sanchez + player A + player B will give fewer points than Wally/Caz + player C + player D then it doesn't matter..Sanchez's points aren't worth more or more special simply because he got them. opportunity cost! 🙂

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                2. La Roja
                  • 14 Years
                  11 years, 2 months ago

                  U should only sell sanchez if he is out more than 2 weeks. He is a machine and best player so far this year

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                  1. sinik
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 12 Years
                    11 years, 2 months ago

                    yeah but I think that with all of Arsene's midfield options returning to the fold, Sanchez won't have to put the team on his back..will still be good but could easily produce less that translates to FPL..

                    look at early season when he was doing nothing..yeah part of that was that adapting to the team and league but it was also with a mostly fit midfield (and actually no Wally even)

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  26. UnitednationsXI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Not sure whether to take a hit before a WC...have 1FT

    panti
    pva terry clichy --- naylor yun*
    hazard sterling adm sanchez --- siggy*
    kun kane austin

    A: naylor >> bellerin..and start him over clichy..then even if sanchez doesnt start, will have clichy to come off bench

    B: siggy >> AJ as a 1 week punt..problem is then diff feels weak with clichy/terry both in team

    C: siggy + naylor >> AJ + bellerin (-4) // Moses + P.jones (-4)...both decent options, sorts out the mid and def problem

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    1. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      B but to someone other than AJ

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

      C with Moses & P Jones. Nailed on, good fix. No need to worry about taking a hit before WC. If you're rewarded instantly you'll be laughing.

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    3. UnitednationsXI
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Initial plan was to just do A but sanchez injury has changed that...

      Dont see how a hit can pay off (that too for a def) in 1 gw...B seems the most logical thing imo

      i would think that pjones/belerrin (-4)

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  27. Zat Knight Rises
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Any games being threatened by the weather this weekend?

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    1. La Roja
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Yea almost all of it 🙂

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  28. La Roja
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    So then, who is your captain?

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    1. Delhidynamo
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Wally

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      1. La Roja
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        What if sanchez is fit to play?

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        1. sinik
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Sanchez is out for a couple weeks IMO

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        2. Eze Really?
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          He will either play or not at all. can leave him as the skipper.

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          1. Delhidynamo
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            Not really. Wenger might bring him on later cause of his defensive work rate

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            1. Eze Really?
              • 11 Years
              11 years, 2 months ago

              Can't agree. Any type of injury will keep him out, especially against Villa.

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      2. sinik
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        me too! it's screaming to me 😯

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    2. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Sterling

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    3. Nickofoz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Probably Sanchez (C), Giroud (VC) (assuming Costa is suspended).

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      1. La Roja
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Never a fan of captaining and Vc from same team

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  29. Delhidynamo
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Anybody going with Kompany on WC?

    Incredible fixtures after the Chelsea match imo

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    1. sinik
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Burnley and Sunderland at home were great fixtures too

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      1. Nickofoz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        This. Zaba didn't work out as planned (apart from his 11 point haul, which was nice).

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      2. Whazza
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Did Kompany play those games in your opinion?

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        1. sinik
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Kompany hasn't been that solid anyways, doubt he would have made much of a difference..

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          1. Whazza
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            Not sure if serious.. He is the rock of that defence

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            1. sinik
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 2 months ago

              not by his standards, he has been much much better in seasons past

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            2. Whazza
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 2 months ago

              Here's proof

              https://twitter.com/paddypower/status/486509594181894144

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        2. Delhidynamo
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          With Kompany back they are a a much better team defensively

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  30. NABIL - FPL otai
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Why no love for Oscar when Costa is almost confirmed out? Because CHE might play for 1-0 this weekend?

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    1. sinik
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      there's quite a bit of love for him 😉

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