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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…

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

    How does this look? Rooney is captain because of his home record in games where United score 😛

    Panti
    Terry - Kos - Fonte (PVA, Baird)
    Hazard - Sanchez* - Cazorla (vc) - Moses (Boyd)
    Aguero - Rooney (c) - Kane

    PVA is first sub likely to come in.

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    1. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I'm contemplating the same move.Shirley he has to do something soon.

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    2. The Hound
      • 14 Years
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      Good shout. He should play further forward in easier home games.

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  2. Lord Flashheart
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    • 14 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Naught on nailed on? And even if so - is Swansea on the way down the table?

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

      they certainly aren't playing that well at the moment, but with Bony gone and Siggy suspended defence might tighten? haha

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

    who is going for Cazorla and who is going for Walcott?

    Caz for me

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    1. Doolittle
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      Walcott.

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    2. The Hound
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      Both I think. Wally (c)

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  4. Mavric Marco
    • 13 Years
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    What time do we find out if Costa's appeal has been successful or rejected, 6pm again?

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  5. davies
    • 11 Years
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    Save FT? Captain?

    Panti
    Terry, Kosc, Clyne
    Sanchez*, Hazard, Fabregas*, ADM
    Aguero, Ings, Kane

    Krul, Boyd, Cameron, Baird
    1FT
    0.0 ITB

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  6. Ramboo
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    What to do if Costa is banned?

    A : Giroud
    B : Rooney
    C : Falcao

    Really tempted by Man Utds fixtures, but unsure about Falcao & Rooneys form...

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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      rooney bandwagon is baffling.

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      1. DA Minnion (Former great)
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        So is the giroud one.

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        1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
          • 15 Years
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          come to think of it so is the falcao one

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          1. Limbo
            • 15 Years
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            Disagree. Think he's a good shout - huge differential for a great fixture. Punt tho.

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      2. Limbo
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        Historic appeal. Anyone choosing him hasn't seen the last few games.

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

          who says LVG won't change things up?

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

            also like the Newcastle game three GWs ago being 'historic.' you know, when he played the same position and got 16 points.

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            1. Limbo
              • 15 Years
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              I know that. But he is deeper. If he was listed as a MF without the range of choice up front then I'd consider it.

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          2. Limbo
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            Who indeed. RVP would have to makeway then?

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          3. DA Minnion (Former great)
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            This

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    2. Mavric Marco
      • 13 Years
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      Giroud

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  7. Trading Bear
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    On WC:

    A] Walcott
    B] Cazorla

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    1. Davido989
      • 15 Years
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      B

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    2. Mavric Marco
      • 13 Years
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      B

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    3. JariL
      • 11 Years
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      Caz

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    4. GoonerByron
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      A

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    5. Kevtheotter
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      Ozil

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    6. FISSH
      • 13 Years
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      asked this earlier, I think its literally 50/50
      I have gone for Caz because of FK/s and pens

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    7. Doolittle
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      I think I'm going for Walcott, not 100% though, it's probably more high risk/high reward.

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  8. JariL
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    Can I have a moment of your time and have some thoughts on this WC team? I feel like it's pretty safe, but safe could be good.

    Foster // Myhill
    Koscielny // Fonte // Wollscheid // PVA // Baird
    Sanchez // Hazard // ADM // Oscar // Moses*
    Aguero // Giroud // Kane

    0.1 ITB

    Moses to play at least this week instead of Sanchez (QPR at home) and GW27 (Hull at home).

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

      You called it. Safe and good

      Could get Wally/Falcao if you wanna be a little more adventurous

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  9. Mavric Marco
    • 13 Years
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    Yun back! 🙂

    Best 3.9 defender by a mile 😎

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    1. JariL
      • 11 Years
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      Terrible home fixtures

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      1. Mavric Marco
        • 13 Years
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        Dgw round the corner though

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    2. PlayPercentage
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      Ideal 5th defender.

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      1. Ginkapo FPL
        • 14 Years
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        Not with the blank incoming

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  10. The Hound
    • 14 Years
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    Glad I'm not the only one thinking of benching Chelsea defenders. Pva over terry.

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
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      don't have that luxury, struggling to get 11 out as it is

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      1. The Hound
        • 14 Years
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        Used ure wc?

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        1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
          • 15 Years
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          not yet

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    2. matty_b_OAFC
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      I'm on Muniesa over Terry

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  11. YuvalSpurs
    • 11 Years
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    Play my WC now or after this GW?

    Heaton
    Baines-Wisdom-Zabaleta
    Silva-Cazorla-Hazard-Sanchez
    Kane-Rooney-Austin

    Myhill Hutton Ameobi Dummet

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  12. davies
    • 11 Years
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    Ox is out... Walcott starts.

    Fab > Walcott?

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  13. Siva Mohan
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    CURRENT TEAM
    ---------
    Foster
    NTaylor | Clyne | O'Shea
    Hazard | Sanchez | Puncheon | Silva
    Austin | Kane | Aguero
    Green | Cresswell | Hutton | Albrighton
    0 FT, 3.9 ITB

    WC TEAM DRAFT
    ---------
    Krul | Foster
    Koscielny | Clyne | PJones | Wollscheid | PVA
    Sanchez | Hazard | Sterling | Puncheon | Moses
    Kane | Giroud | Aguero
    0.6 ITB

    Go ahead and use WC? or save till next GW?

    Thanks!

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

    This is all Wenger's fault isnt it....

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

    Guess a lot of us are in a similar boat, but what would you suggest here?

    A) Costa -> Rooney/Falcao (4 points)
    B) Leave alone and accept that Wisdom, Hutton & Downing will likely all come in (for Chambers, Sanchez & Costa)
    C) Wildcard this week

    I'm starting to think that C is the right move. With the exception of getting more MCY players (which I would do with a WC next week), my WC team is likely to be fairly similar this week compared to next and will mean I have a stronger team out this week.

    Lloris
    Baines, Terry, Chambers*
    Hazard, Sanchez*, Santi, Eriksen
    Costa*, Kane, Austin

    Elliot, Downing, Wisdom, Hutton
    Bank 1.0m, 0FT, 2WCs

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

      What you doing with Alexis if you WC?

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

        Benching - I got him at 10.4 and I'll want him back.

        Thoughts on the above?

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  16. Kevtheotter
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    3rd time lucky

    Hey lads How am I looking?

    Pants
    Terry Baines Bertrand
    Hazard Sanchez ADM Chadli
    Kane Kun Ings

    Krul Wisdom Boyd Wasi 1 FT 0.7 ITB

    A) save
    B) Sanchez to Wally/Caz
    C) Ings and Baines to Giroud and 5.3

    Cheers

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

      Save

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  17. Dynamic Duos
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Having mid as (c)
    Currently
    ADM(c) Caz(vc) Hazard Elia Eriksen

    Who would you Pick?

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  18. GoonerByron
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Finally.. It's Wally time 😀

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

      What did Arsene say about him?

      🙄

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      1. The Hound
        • 14 Years
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        Nothing I don't think. More what he said about ox and Sanchez.

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

          Ozil/Santi/Wally to start then?

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          1. The Hound
            • 14 Years
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            Hopefully. There's only rosicky left..

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      2. GoonerByron
        • 14 Years
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        He's had a week recovery with no injury since FA cup, Ox and Sanchez are likely out.. He's (c) for me this week I think 😮

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        1. Christina.
          • 16 Years
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          Seriously?

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  19. Judas
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Is it more wise to spend the extra £0.1m to get Merte over Ksoc

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    1. S.Kuqi
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Merte is more likely to be dropped / rested than Kos.

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      1. Ginkapo FPL
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Are you sure? A lot of people are saying the opposite. Bellerin may be the most nailed...

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    2. LOCO ABREU
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      no

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

    Wtf does "unlikely to risk" mean?

    Another red arrow coming up.

    😕

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

      That he almost certainly won't play.

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

        Shet a brick.

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      2. In Like Flynn.
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        Unless he does.

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  21. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Southampton close to get Djuricic from Benfica on loan with option to buy

    https://twitter.com/tancredipalmeri/status/561100082637189120

    Djuricic is an attacking midfielder

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

      threat to pelle?

      theres already so many in the mid! jwp, tadic, mane, elia, long for 2 positions

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

      *Crosses Tadic off WC list

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    3. In Like Flynn.
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      That's what we need, more attacking midfielders to choose from. 😡

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

    Rp
    Check out my latest punts article:

    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2015/01/29/gameweek-23-best-punts/

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

    Did Siggy drop by 0.2 last night ?...

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    1. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
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      Naaaaaah!

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    2. In Like Flynn.
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Last night (30th) and the 19th.

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  24. 1314
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Cazorla has a toothache or something else and that'd be easier 😀

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  25. S.Kuqi
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Quick fire poll!

    A) Walcott & Pelle

    B) Sterling & Giroud

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    1. RamaJama
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      A

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    2. Limbo
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Head says B. Puntyheart says go with AAAAAA

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    3. Mavric Marco
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      B

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    4. Amateur Pundit Zan
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      B

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    5. JariL
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      B but Oscar instead of Sterling?

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    6. S.Kuqi
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      Thanks all!!

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  26. G000ns
    • 11 Years
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    Seems like it's time for Boyd again this week considering Sanchez will probably be out. Makes it more interesting as well, Sanchez was probably going to be 80% of ppl's captain.

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

    If Rosicky starts then surely that just leaves one spot for either Ozil or Walcott. Why are people so certain Wally will start?

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      because he needs minutes

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      1. Beavis
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        How is that different to Ozil exactly?

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        1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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          true, I think both need them and both should start

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      2. Delhidynamo
        • 11 Years
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        Somebody mentioned we might get the lineups for Arsenal's match before the deadline too?

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        1. Delhidynamo
          • 11 Years
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          For a different gw. Ignore

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    2. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
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      Surely they need pace somewhere?

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      1. Ginkapo FPL
        • 14 Years
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        I hope Wenger knows this. We need at least one fast winger playing at all times.

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        1. Billy Gilmore
          • 13 Years
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          ––––– Coq – Rambo
          Rosicky – Santi – 😯 zil
          ––––––– Giroud

          looks very immobile.

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

        This is a good point imo. Not sure it's worth the risk when you can go with an already in form Caz but maybe I'm just being too cautious.

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

          Yeah, I'm only considering it as I'm WCing next week so the risk is minimal. Wouldn't go there otherwise.

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

      I'm actually starting to doubt it, even though I'll probably get him.

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    4. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Nobody else to play right side other than Theo imo

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

        Ozil played there plenty of times at Madrid.

        Disclaimer: Walcott could easily start, I don't doubt that. I'm just unsure why everyone is so certain.

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  28. Seamy
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    What are fellow WC'ers doing about Sanchez?

    I stand to lose 0.4m on him. But I really want to bring in Walcott and potentially captain

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    1. The Hound
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I'm 95% doing exactly what u suggested.

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    2. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
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      I think with the latest tweet, Im punting on another two, out of Caz Giroud and Theo to go with Bellerin

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    3. S.Kuqi
      • 13 Years
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      Season keeper for me. Have decent fifht mid to cover his absence.

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

        This. Shouldn't be out for too long.

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    4. Doolittle
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I'm keeping him, I'd lose 0.5 and would want him back asap.

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

    Cazorla or di maria cap for this week?

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

      Caz on pens, but Villa defensively stronger

      Go with form

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  30. HurriKane
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    One week punt. Walcott or Cazorla ?

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    1. Seamy
      • 14 Years
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      Walcott for me

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    2. JariL
      • 11 Years
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      Caz for me. Great form, certain to start and pretty much all set pieces in his locker.

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      1. Beavis
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
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        This.

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