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The ScoutCast – Episode 151 – Arrears

5 February 2015 3987 comments
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These are difficult times for Granville. Sadly for him, his prediction that Diego Costa’s studs played into my hands along with Emre Can’s ankle proved correct – the Chelsea villain pushed me into a Gameweek 23 Wildcard and I cashed in.

It left Granville spitting feathers and 92-points behind but he remains defiant. Even with the millions draining from his squad via his active Wildcard, my resolute co-host is not giving up on keeping the season alive and the rivalry as bitter as ever.

We weigh up Granville’s latest options in his quest to close the gap: analysing the contest between Sturridge and Aguero for our place in our forward lines, check in on the fallout from the Sanchez injury, whilst wading through the usual regulars ahead of another Gameweek.

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  1. money face bandwagon
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Play defoe or do sanchez->silva

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

      Defoe.

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    2. The Left Duke #3
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      For a hit? I'd just play Defoe if it is

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    3. Grumpy Camel
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Defoe for sure

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

    Play Baird and hope he starts or double up on Sunderland with Panti and PvA?

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

      I'd just start Baird and leave PvA first sub.

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

      Baird. Spread the risk

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  3. The Left Duke #3
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Need help with this shower of misfits. Bench is in a bad way and not sure what to do about Sanchez.

    0.7 ITB 0 FT

    Panti (Heaton)
    Terry, Kosceilny, Wisdom, Wasilewski (Hutton)
    Silva, Hazard (VC), Boyd (Sanchez*, Elmohamody)
    Aguero (C), Giroud, Kane

    Good 2 go with this line-up or take a hit on Sanchez to improve my attacking options?

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

      Alexis out.

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      1. The Left Duke #3
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        For who in your opinion? Cazorla, ADM or Sterling?

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

          Caz for safety Ozil for flair.

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

      I think I would take the hit to lose Sanchez myself on this occasion

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      1. The Left Duke #3
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Ya I think I'm in a bad predicament and need to free up cash. Who would you bring in and why cos I'm torn between Sterling (form), ADM (fixtures) and Cazorla (but have Arsenal cover in Giroud)

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

          For me ADM but it is a bit of a lottery

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

      Lloris Panti
      Ivanovic Clichy Wollschied Bellerin Haidara
      Hazard Carzola Silva Sterling Walters
      Aguero Kane Giroud

      Looks good guys?

      Lloris for the DGW. I can play 3-4-3 during the blank GW and bring Oscar/whoever and Erikson in.

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

        fail post... get sanchez out mate

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        1. The Left Duke #3
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Haha I was wondering, Sanchez has to go alright. Who for do you think?

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  4. Sz21
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Foster,
    Terry, Clyne, Wasil,
    Boyd ADM, Hazard, Johnson
    Giroud, Aguero (c), Kane

    Subs, Myhill, PVA, Wisdom, SANCHEZ.

    What would you do here?
    3.0m in account. 1ft.

    Get rid of Sanchez or not?
    Like most he has risen 0.5m in my team.
    Johnson looks a doubt too.

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

      Sell him. You have loads of cash to allow you to buy him back

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    2. dgs2
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Sanchez out for Caz/ Theo or Silva

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    3. The Left Duke #3
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Sanchez to Silva with City home to Hull

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

    Pick one to start please -

    A) Chadli
    B) Boyd

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    1. dgs2
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Chadli, should get more game time and hopefully better chance of points than Boyd

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

      Boyd

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    3. The Left Duke #3
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Chadli, NL Derby is always a high scoring game and Boyd isn't exactly prolific

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    4. Nerazzuro
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Chadli set to start?

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

        Think so
        http://hereisthecity.com/en-gb/2015/02/03/vertonghen-this-unheralded-spurs-star-has-the-ability-to-score-f/?

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

          "We’re very happy that Nacer is back and we can score from everywhere."

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

    Lloris Panti
    Ivanovic Clichy Wollschied Bellerin Haidara
    Hazard Carzola Silva Sterling Walters
    Aguero Kane Giroud

    Looks good guys?

    Lloris for the DGW. I can play 3-4-3 during the blank GW and bring Oscar/whoever and Erikson in.

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    1. The Left Duke #3
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Nice plan with Lloris. I'd shift Clichy after this GW though, rotates too much

      Jealous of your team 🙁

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    2. dgs2
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Looks good, I had tinkered with my own WC team with thoughts of keeping Lloris for the DWG, but decided against it because Spurs defense is unpredictable and I can see them conceding away to QPR for the DGW.. risk is not worth tying up the extra funds in Lloris ( getting Krul instead leaves you an extra 1.2 mil to invest elsewhere or keep for unplanned transfers..

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  7. FionnMac
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Best 5th midfielder in WC team? Walters is too expensive IMO. At the moment I have Colback

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    1. dgs2
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Ameobi or JWP

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

      Colback is good pick. Gils would have been worth considering but Villa arent scoring goals at the moment :/

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      1. FionnMac
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Got him for 4.8m rather than 4.9m fwiw. Ameobi at 0.5m cheaper though is tempting!

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    3. The Left Duke #3
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Take a punt on Ameobi at 4.3m

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

    Is there any reason to keep Sanchez?

    Which replacement:

    A) Walcott

    B) Cazorla

    C) Silva

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    1. The Left Duke #3
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I would pick C here. I have Silva and Hazard already, torn between Sterling (form), ADM (fixtures) and Cazorla (but have Arsenal cover in Giroud)

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

      Depends if you're on WC, have a FT, what state the rest of your team is etc. I got rid of him in my WC but if I had to use a valuable FT I'd consider keeping. I got Sterling, but then I have Cazorla and Silva already

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

      There is always a reason. He could be back for a plum fixture at home to Leicester for one and only miss the difficult fixture at Spurs. I would sell though for Silva

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    4. Ryan
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Straight swap to Cazorla looks good to me. I don't think there is much of a reason to keep Sanchez when he'll probably miss the next 2 games

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  9. Ryan
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    • 14 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Prepares to be laughed out of the DZ

    A) Sturridge, Ozil, Zouma,

    or

    B) Giroud, Silva, Ivanovic

    One is template, the other is nuts. Not normally a maverick and I get more fun out of points rather than just being 'different'. However, a time must come where you need to take the lead. Can we see enough potential in A) to make it well worth the risk?

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

      You know where I stand 😀

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      1. Ryan
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        • 14 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Yep, cheers Walsh. WC's can be a bitch, they provide amazing opportunities to completely destroy or completely reinvigorate a season.

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

      A

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

      I like A. And probably going with that too 😀

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    4. dgs2
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      A) if you chasing lead in ML

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      1. dgs2
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        B) if others are chasing you lol

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        1. Ryan
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          • 14 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Not really chasing or running away. Just trying to get the highest rank possible

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          1. FionnMac
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            People are saying A cos it's cool and different. But, if we're being honest, you'd be hard pressed to find someone who truly believed A has higher expected returns than B

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            1. Ryan
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              • 14 Years
              11 years, 2 months ago

              Yeah, its easy to be like that on a WC. Although I think its better to be cautious with so much transfer power.

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          2. The Enlightener
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            B, mostly because we're not sure, are we?, that Zouma is going to be nailed. Could easily see Cahill start at the weekend. And, while Sturridge is a born goalscorer, Liverpool have some pretty tough fixtures. Giroud leading the line with that set of midfielders at Arsenal makes me fancy him....(have him myself, actually), and that seals it for me.

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            1. Ryan
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              • 14 Years
              11 years, 2 months ago

              Cheers man. Think I'll stick with the sensible option

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              1. The Enlightener
                • 12 Years
                11 years, 2 months ago

                Ivanovic brings such a proven offensive threat as well. Thinkin' of picking him up at the moment myself. He's "due" a goal (I know some people don't like that whole due notion, but it is what it is.) I actually just checked his summary......think I'm grabbing him right this second.

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                1. Ryan
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                  • 14 Years
                  11 years, 2 months ago

                  I've had Ivanovic all season and I'd loath to drop him and then he scores a goal. His nailed on-ness for the DGW is also a massive appealing factor.

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    5. Ryan
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Blimey and I was expecting sensible answers 😯 maybe I should go for the nuts options

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    6. Cheeseoid
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      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Not for me.

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      1. Ryan
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        • 14 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Better to play it safe?

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

          I just think Zouma is a mistake as he is extremely unlikely to play in both of Chelsea's DGW matches. Ozil will score less points than Silva. I do prefer Sturridge toi Giroud though.

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          1. Ryan
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            • 14 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            Fair call. I think Ozil and Silva are fairly 50/50 with Bony set to return soon. The DGW is a big factor though and I wouldn't want to waste a Chelsea spot so easily on Zouma if he doesn't play both games

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    7. FionnMac
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Giroud, Silva, Zouma

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      1. Ryan
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        • 14 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Why Zouma over Ivanovic? I've got plenty of cash to use

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        1. FionnMac
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          OK if you have plenty of cash then get Ivan. I just think Zouma is better value right now and, if it were me, I could usually put the extra money to good use. Or keep some in the bank to get back Sanchez or do Giroud > Costa in a few weeks

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          1. Ryan
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            • 14 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            Fair point about Giroud -> Costa. I like to maximise value as well and I wouldn't want to miss out on a potential bargain. I guess I could always observe for a few weeks and downgrade Ivan to Zouma if it appears he's nailed on. It'd cost a FT but it'd provide insurance on Zouma's playing time particularly with a DGW coming up.

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            1. Ryan
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              • 14 Years
              11 years, 2 months ago

              I guess that goes both ways though. If I have Zouma and he is dropped I can always use the same FT to get rid of him. Still, having security of starting Chelsea players is important with the upcoming DGW.

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    8. Zasa
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      A for sure IMO

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      1. Ryan
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        • 14 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        For sure? why so confident?

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

          Refer to my post on the next page on the Silva vs Ozil part mate. Ozil is a great option as I'm assuming you're sans Sanchez right now, and if Ozil stays in the XI or the long haul he could be a great option (I prefer Wally though). Much is up in the air as to which Arsenal mid is the "best" option right now, as only Cazorla has proven his worth over these past months so we know what to expect. Ozil gives you a great differential if you'e chasing also, and is coming off a pair of goals and has been very involved in the box these past two matches.

          For me what really edges it though, is the Sturridge vs Giroud slot. Sturridge has great offensive fixtures coming up with 2 notorious rivalries coming, I think these will be open games and Pool will rely on Sturridge more than ever for the derby. Even if he doesn't start, his impact off the bench will be noted and with both Countiho and Sterling hitting great form I think Sturridge will be receiving great delivery and his confidence is very high right now to boot coming off a goal.

          I expect Sturridge to outscore Giroud with relative ease in these next matches, the value may not be there for Studge but he'll be up there with the best goal scoring odds each week for a reason.

          B is definitely most sensible if you're defending though and would ideally shoehorn Silva in somehow as he's the only one that can truly hurt you from all those options. Highly owned and has great form and fixtures to boot, I would get him for the Hull match if I could. In any case Ozil has just a good of chance of make up the deficit when he faces Leicester at the Emirates the following week, so this fixture could nullify Silva's score as both games have goals in them and I would bet my money on both nicking in with a goal minimum.

          Ozil also has a historically high-scoring derby coming up, he may even have a slight edge with these next two as Silva is away at the Britannia and I can't see that being too high scoring fwiw. Both good options Ryan, Silva is template and safe for a reason, most mavericks and players chasing will have him on their WC I assume. There's a strong case for Ozil, and it wouldn't surprise me if he outscored him with Ozil's recent heat maps and tendency to stray very close to the goal.

          Zouma vs Ivan, not sure here mate. Ivan always has the attacking threat and nearly always has the best odds or second best to score from defenders. Zouma's value is just hard to ignore for what he offers, 4.6m for s stake in the best defense in the league? Yes please. Ivan may leans the odds higher in favor of B of course as he could be a definite tie-breaker here, but Sturridge's better goal scoring threat and playing for the most in-form offense wins it for me. Plus, he's a differential to boot

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          1. Ryan
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            • 14 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            I guess I should mention my full team. I have Sterling as well so Sturridge would mean I'd be doubling up. However I could get Silva instead of Sterling perhaps? In which case I'd question why I have the more expensive Liverpool player when Sterling is probably better value.

            Plan A

            Foster Krul
            Bellerin PVA Naughton Wisdom *Zouma*
            Hazard Cazorla Sterling *Ozil* Walters
            Aguero Kane *Sturridge*
            (Sterling could become Silva)

            Plan B

            Foster Krul
            Bellerin PVA Naughton Wisdom *Ivan*
            Hazard Cazorla Sterling *Silva* Walters
            Aguero Kane *Giroud*

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

              Good point mate, I'm doubling up myself as I'm confident they'll rack in goals with Sturridge in one shape or another.

              Ah, team 1's defense doesn't look to competent fwiw, B looks better in that sense. The balance is better there for sure, and B is more of the template option as it's the most sensible. like team A myself though, but don't wanna get you too maverick here as it's the risky option for sure 😛

              B, and have you considered Coutinho?

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              1. Ryan
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                • 14 Years
                11 years, 2 months ago

                I've considered Coutinho. Just feel Sterling is more likely to score goals, and he will provide assists as well.

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

                  True he isn't known for his goalscoring prowess but their is ownership and price to count in as well IMO. That .8m-.9m could benefit the team as a whole. Countiho's definitely on the up though and is on a nice little run of form which is always great to watch, a genuine optionfor sure

                  I'd do a comparison tool between the two IMO

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    9. Reedy
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Nuts is good. Sure, it can leave you lagging behind but other weeks it can give you an unexpected edge. Often when the template team has a bad gameweek, and there's a sombre mood on FFS, you'll find yourself wondering 'what's everyone complaining about' as you bask in the glow of a big green arrow.

      Zouma's a risk, but if you feel your bench can cover him then go for it. He's pacier than Cahill so will probable get the nod for the Villa match, where Agbonlahor will be running at them.

      Studge might be starting on the bench for a week or two yet but he doesn't need long to make an impact.

      And Ozil seems as safe as anyone in the Arsenal midfield.

      I like it!

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      1. Ryan
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        • 14 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Sturridge might be on the bench for Everton but Rodgers said if thats the case he would have a great chance against Spurs. I'm willing it risk it on that I think.

        I also have faith in the rest of my defence to cover Zouma if necessary but I wouldn't want to have Zouma if its likely he'll only play one game in the DGW (which is probably all it'll be). I'd feel as if I'm wasting a valuable Chelsea spot in that situation.

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        1. Reedy
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Yeah, that's true. I wouldn't expect Zouma to play both games either. I don't think it's a bad plan you have here though.

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    10. FionnMac
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I'd go as far saying getting Ozil over Cazorla is ludicrious. He's started once in the prem since October for christ's sake. Cazorla is in the form of his life, nailed on, £0.5m cheaper and on pens.

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      1. Ryan
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        • 14 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        I will have Cazorla and Ozil.

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        1. FionnMac
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Haha misread sorry, didn't see it was Ozil over Silva rather than Cazorla.

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

        This being the first time all season they've all been fit together, we don't know who's nailed on in that midfield yet (if anyone is). They may all suffer from rotation, Cazorla included.

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    11. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Sorry to be boring... But B.

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      1. Ryan
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        • 14 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Ah finally, a sensible answer. I should say the same for you regarding Walcott(c) 😉

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        1. President John F. Keninnsie
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          It didn't work out too badly in the end 🙂

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          1. Ryan
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            • 14 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            I wouldn't risk it again though Innsie

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            1. President John F. Keninnsie
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 2 months ago

              If he's starting against Leicester I don't think I'll be able to resist 😀

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    12. Grumpy Camel
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      B by a stretch

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  10. kozi
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Lads, this is my first time posting here as i dont play this format but i've got my FiT team nailed now and would really love some comments on who else you'd rather have.

    For those that dont know there is no bench, but you get an extra trade every week. Player prices and starting budget are basically exactly the same.

    Courtis
    Zabaleta, Fonte, Monreal
    Hazard, Cazorla, Silva, Eriksen
    Aguero (c), Kane, Giroud

    RVP a good option for this week? cheers

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    1. dgs2
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      RVP is a big gamble... anyone of Falcao, ADM, Mata, Rooney or even Wilson could grab the points for Man unt.. LVG just too unpredictable as well as Man unt players FPL output

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  11. dgs2
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Greetings Dz,

    Thoughts on the WC team?
    Foster/ Myhill
    Bellerin, PVA,Wisdom. Clyne, Ivanovich
    ADM, Hazard, Cazorla, Sterling, Walters
    Giroud, Kane, Aguero

    Saved money in the bank to upgrade ADM to Sanchez (when fit) and Giroud for Costa when he returns GW26

    What do you guys think? Good to go?

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    1. Ryan
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Basically the same as my team but I'd have Silva over ADM. Might be an idea to get Krul instead of Myhill if you can afford the upgrade.

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      1. dgs2
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks for the feedback, I'm still undecided on Silva over ADM but everyone else in my ML has ADM so afraid if gets a big haul I could fall behind.. Only way to upgrade to Krul is by freeing up cash elsewhere ( Walters to Ameobi is on my mind, will just be bench warmer)

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        1. Ryan
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          No might as well keep Myhill in that situation. Probably not a lot in it regarding Silva and ADM (Im not a big fan of either). Still I think the form is with Silva right now and I wouldn't worry about others having ADM, he's not getting them any points

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          1. dgs2
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            Thanks! here is hoping ADM get's played OOP and fires a blank lol

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

      Walters too expensive for 5th mid in that team IMO. I like the team though. Do you not want Panti for his save points?

      I have similar WC team except Panti/Krul in goal, Colback over Walters and I'm undecided on my last defender but may go for Zouma/Clichy over Ivanovic. Not saying mine is necc better than yours, needs some tweaking and thinking about!

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      1. dgs2
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks for the reply! Walters is sitting there as I was hoping to make a quick profit during my WC week.. Optimum team would just have the 5th mid (between Ameobi, Colback or JWP) . I'm staying away from City defenders personally because I always get burned with them due to rotation .. Zouma might turn out to be a good bargain.. will reshuffle team again and see where it lands

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    3. Grumpy Camel
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      You can't upgrade adm to Sanchez as you have 3 ARS already. Just a thought.

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  12. Clay
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Who would you play this week, folks:

    1. Chadli
    2. PVA
    3. Boyd

    Cheers ...

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    1. dgs2
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      2. PVA

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    2. Fuddled FC
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Got to be Chadli

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  13. The Left Duke #3
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    A) Heaton (WBA home)

    or

    B) Panti (Swansea away)

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    1. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      A

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

    Cork or ameobi for final WC spot ?

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    1. The Enlightener
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I like Cork....

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      1. The Enlightener
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Newcastle's fixture list a bit tough coming up here......not feeling great about the players as assets at the moment. Next two ain't shabby, but after that......

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

      Look everyone I finally have a picture .... My fave character of any movie ever ... Ham is a legend

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

        Ham would go for cork ... (Being a piggy bank and all)

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        1. The Enlightener
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Sorry I have to ask, but what movie is that? Obviously, I haven't seen it.

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

            What

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            1. The Enlightener
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 2 months ago

              I like bacon......whoops....sorry bout that.

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

      Cork for President.

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

    Help me out here

    Krul Foster

    Clyne Terry Bellerin (PVA Wisdom)

    Eriksen, Hazard, Sterling, Cazorla (Walters)

    Aguero, Giroud, Kane

    Almost 4 million ITB. Surely there is a good place to spend it? Wisdom > Ivanovic?

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

      That team looks really good to me. Maybe go with Studgy over Giroud for some flair. Or Bellerin to Koscielny go guarantee an Arsenal defender at your disposal week in week out.

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

        Thanks Walsh! Bellerin is a placeholder for Sanchez coming back. In case 1/3 ARS attackers get benched, Walters is a really ideal 5th mid bencher.

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

          How on earth do you have 4 million in the bank with that team

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

            Played an aggressive TV maximisation strategy up till November, taking some hits.

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

      Eriksen > Silva?
      Foster > Panti?

      Also, I don't think you need Walters as a 5th midfielder, but you could argue for it as you clearly have a very good TV. I have a similar WC team to yours and went for Colback

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

        I have the same team but silva panti and cork instead of Walters eriksen and foster and I have only 0.9,itb...

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

        Yes Eriksen will be out before GW27 but not touching Silva. Bubbye Silva when YYT and Bony get back.

        I posted "I don't get the Silva bandwagon. Is it simply due to the cash from the Sanchez and ADM dumping? Sure he has HUL next, but he assists the assister. He has not been a fantasy option over the years, and now at 9.4?? I bought him at 8.8 when he played false 9 due to Aguero's injury and dumped after the strikers recovered. Compare 8.4m Cazorla, who shoots scores assists, good stats, scores penalties."

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

          What's your rank you don't have a link?

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

            Linked. I think. Haven't got it to work previously.

            Not great rank, outside 100k due to early season mistakes finding my feet in my first FPL season early on.

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

              You must have done some stuff right to get that TV though... I'm 6k and will be weary of you on my heels

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

        Certainly Foster over Panti based on recent team defensive stats. Also I intend to play PVA more than Wisdom for attacking returns, so am trying to avoid doubling.

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

          Facing fewer shots over save points always, because you lose CS when a single shot goes in.

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  16. Futbol Heritage
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Need help with my WC.

    Walters or Downing? Alrdy have both, getting shot of one for Cazorla.

    Zouma fantasy Bargain or too much of a risk?

    Forster Pantillmon

    Zouma Taylor Wisdom Jones Bellerin

    Haz Sterling Downing Caz Silva

    Aguero Kane Austin.

    Too many risks? sitting comfortably in most mini leagues and still have another WC

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    1. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Downing →puncheon
      Taylor+forster→krul+clyne

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      1. Futbol Heritage
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Thank you, would you pick puncheon over Walters playing OOP

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

    Best fillers here?

    A) Clichy & Oscar
    B) Wisdom & ADM

    Foster
    Terry, Coloccini, xxx
    Hazard, Silva, Santi, xxx
    Aguero, Sturridge, Kane

    Elliot, Colback, PVA, Bellerin

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

      What would Breadbin say? 😉

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

        Something entirely unhelpful and unrelated to fpl. Probably "why bother asking it's not 1129am on Saturday yet" 🙂

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    2. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Clyne and oscar

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

        ''Twas my original plan, but Sturridge is an easy switch to Costa for BUR in GW26.

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  18. Nazz
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Hello dead zone,

    Two things... How many people here are from England and if so why are you up?.... I am from England and I just don't sleep very well lol

    Secondly this insomnia and listening to what is said in the dead zone is the reason I have got to the rank I have got ... A lot here is contrary to the crap in the day and for this I thank you all very much

    Sincerely

    Hazzza the Ham

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

      All good Hazzza, not many of us are from England but you'll probably find a few ex pats on here at this time. I think In like Flynn is somewhat of an insomniac as well and pops in from time to time.

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

        How did you all get interested in the premier league ... I find it difficult to get interested in the NFL etc because we don't have it on TV and stuff... Do you play that fantasy league too ?

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

          I actually got into fantasy football before I got into real football believe it or not. I had a few mates who asked me to join their league even though I knew nothing of the premier league. This got my initial interest.

          I'm in NZ and we don't have much of a football competition which holds our interest (the A league is alright but its a bit Sh*t). Football is a global game unlike American sports and there are a lot of international players in the premier league which is why it has a much greater global appeal. It was shown in SkyTV in NZ during the dead of night but unfortunately they lost the rights last season. I now watch the premierleague on an online platform

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

            That's really cool.... It sounds like you're quite limited football wise ... But at least you have the rugby and ..cricket(kind of)

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

              Cricket WC at the moment. NZ in form as well, its definitely our summer game and it has a strong following.

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        2. The Enlightener
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Lifelong footy player and fan......when Prem games started becoming available on the telly over here in the States, me and my brother and some friends who are also big footy fans started playing fantasy. I just recently played NFL fantasy this past season, after not having done so in years, and loved it. I also do fantasy Major League Soccer.

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          1. The Enlightener
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            I grew up playing soccer (used this word to not confuse with American football). A guy from Scotland set up a local youth club team, and I spent years in that "system" after the little leagues. Some of the best memories of my life. Have studied abroad in Spain and Ecuador and seen big time matches there and followed their national leagues. It's just always been a part of my life. I'm still surprised that in the U.S. it has taken so long to field a decent national team. The sport has really been quite popular among enough citizens in past decades and really should have grown so much more by now.

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

      I don't live in England.

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    3. The Enlightener
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I be from the U.S. 'Tis 11:16 PM my time. And, yeah, I agree the DZ is where it's at.

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      1. The Enlightener
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        I still don't know what movie the pig is from, by the way? If he is at all? I'm all confused. 🙁

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

          Toy story ... Where have you been lol

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          1. The Enlightener
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            Yep. Never seen it. That explains that. I would be up for checking it out one day, however. Just never got around to it quite yet. Perhaps this will be my inspiration to track it down and have a good ole' watcharoo.

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

              How did you become interested in football and the premier league ?

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

          If that's my pig you're talking about, not sure he's from a movie. I got him off a postcard.

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  19. The Enlightener
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Mane looked pretty lively coming on at the weekend against Swansea. I really wish I had him for this weekend. Could do Sanchez to him, but I read Sanchez is in light training, so probably not a really good idea.

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    1. Reedy
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      That was my other transfer this week. I did Cesc -> Ozil & AJ -> Mane. Really like him, hope he picks up where he left off before ACoN

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

      I want Mane too but fixtures after this week aren't great 😐 (WHM, LIV)

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      1. The Enlightener
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Those are both home games, and he could easily do damage in both. Scored last game against Liverpool and had an assist against West Ham.

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

          Will he start all games though? Too many midfielders

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          1. Reedy
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            I'd be surprised if he didn't. They aren't short of cover for sure, but he's got to be first choice

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          2. The Enlightener
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            I couldn't say for sure, as his minutes are what bother me most about him. But, like Reedy said, I think he should be first choice.

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

        Aren't Liverpool full of Southampton rejects 😉

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  20. I am 42
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Green
    Wisdom Clyne Terry
    Cazorla Di María Hazard Silva
    Kane Austin Agüero

    Sub: Ospina Walters Jones Bellerín

    any comments?

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    1. I am 42
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      0.4 itb

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    2. SC not pearls before swine
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      No! You're the first one I've seen on these pages with Green. He was my super secret extra double gameweeker. Sure, Pants will probably save a penalty that week and it will cost me points, but still, I was excited...

      Your team looks good to me, Chelsea/Southampton defense + Haz/Caz/Aguero/Kane is a solid foundation, after that all the prospects look pretty equal.

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      1. I am 42
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        im "preparing" for dgw

        but most likely i will use wc

        just preparing

        prefer Lloris thou 😀

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

      Not Green. Other than that, its good

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      1. Reedy
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah I'd look at Schwarzer TBH. Amazing rotation with Arsenal (though I know Lei aren't any better than QPR in defence, he might be able to pick up a cleanie or two when Ars have tough fixtures).

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  21. AB.
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Hi all,

    Ive never asked for a RMT before, but Im going to now. Thanks in advance for any feedback...

    Lloris, Foster
    Terry, Fonte, PVA, Bellerin, Zouma
    Hazard, Sterling, Cazorla, Mane, Walters
    Aguero, Giroud, Kane

    This leaves me with enough money to do Santi -> Sanchez as soon as the latter is available.

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    1. Gobigorgohome
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      90% Template mate. 🙂

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

        It is isn't it? I genuinely intended not to be template this time around - but my early drafts slowly evolved into this lot. I guess, the popular players are popular for a reason?!?

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

      Looks pretty solid AB.

      Presumably you are on a WC? If so I think I'd be looking at Silva given his fixtures. I like the Lloris idea for the DGW but I think the cash can be better used elsewhere. I like the Mane pick btw - considering also.

      Any temptation to go with Sturridge?

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

        Thanks Jinswick. Yep, Im on WC.

        Silva is definately tempting - and has been in a number of my draft teams. His fixtures vs Sterling's form is the classic fantasy football dilema. I'm gambling on Sterling becuase I think he has more upside - especially now that Sturridge is back.

        Lloris is a cheeky short term pick for the DGW. He will be downgraded as soon as the DGW passes.

        Sturridge is another one who I have toyed with - but I think that Aguero will score better and Kane and Giroud are better value. With Sterling in my team Im ok about not having Sturridge.

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

      Having Zouma as your 3rd cheap defender may restrict you from easily getting Costa for the DGW if you wish to do it.

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

        Good point. However I still have my other WC available - and will probably use that when the Chelsea DGW rolls around or if I want Costa earlier.

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

      I like the Mane pick. I have so much cash I don't really need him but if I was hard up I think he's a great option in the mid price bracket.

      Other than that its fairly template for a WC this week (I'm on a WC myself). Zouma could prove problematic if you want him for Chelsea's DGW as he will probably only start one game.

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

        Yep, I rate Mane pretty highly too - he was great prior to ACON. I think he might be a bit of a differential *because* he is so cheap - I'm seeing lots of teams with 5x expensive midfielders - but SOU fixtures are too good not to have an attacking player imo.

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

          Good point on cheaper mids being differentials. I'm happy to observe Southampton till after the Liverpool game but its still worth giving Mane a go.

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

            Yep, the 'sensible' option is to monitor the SOU attacking options for the next little while. I just feel like I need one or two points of difference in my WC team - and Mane looks like he's worth a gamble. We'll see!

            Also, your other comment re Zouma and the DGW is a good one. I'll definately be keeping an eye on his playing time. At his current price though - he's another one that looks too cheap not to take advantage of.

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

      Lloris and Zouma to Courtois and Rose?

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

        Ive strategically gone for Lloris to give myself an 'extra' DGW player in GW28 - I will downgrade him and reinvest the proceeds afterwards.

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

    Quick poll. Couple of questions 🙂
    A) Wollscheid/Zouma and Jones
    B) Bellerin/Naughton and Fonte
    C) Bellerin/Naughton and Wollscheid
    --------------
    A) Colback/Boyd and Shelvey/Walters
    B) Mane and Boyd/4.7m mid
    C) Walters/Shelvey and Gils

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

      Decided! Will go with Mane 😎

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      1. The Enlightener
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Whoomp, there it is. He's a good bet to get some joy in the coming fixtures. Especially this next one.

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

        Good man 🙂

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

          Thanks Enlightener and Reedy. Will move to defense now 🙂

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  23. I am 42
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    how nail is Zouma?

    thinking of picking him too

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    1. I am 42
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      reply fail to AB

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

        Im not treating him as nailed on at all - but if the rest of your defence is reliable then I think he is worth the risk.

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

          Except when there is a DGW to factor in?

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  24. Gobigorgohome
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Hello

    I do not post always, But I just can't decide now. Please kindly help.

    Who to Play

    A. Panti(swa)
    B. Heaton(WBA)

    For Backline Please choose one to Bench

    A. PVA (swa)
    B. Trippier (WBA)
    C. Lescott (bur)

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

      Toughie! Start Heaton and bench Trippier, I'm not sure though...

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    2. The Left Duke #3
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Same situation with GK, Have Panti at the mo but have a gut feeling about Heaton. What's your gut telling you?

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      1. Gobigorgohome
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        To Start with Heaton and PVA 🙂

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

    Who to start Kolorov or Clichy?

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

      Clichy more nailed on

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

      Kolarov?

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

      I'd expect Kolorov to start this one.

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    4. dgs2
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Kolarov seems to be preferred for home games when fit

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  26. mgilbert86
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    No idea what to do w Sanchez

    Lescott on the bench but am banking Burnley to score

    Possibly willing to punt on Sterling or Oscar

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  27. DF
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    can spurs shut arsenal out?
    would be handy for those of us who haven't doubled or trebled up on arsenal's attack. a clean sheet at the lane could result in some low scores round here.

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

      No

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

    Man of Kent is Anichebe nailed on? How has he been playing?

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

      Not nailed on and not great, but Berahino has managed to upset half the team and so I'm not sure who we're going to have up front.

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

        We were hoping to have a certain Mr Cole playing for us, but a dodgy team pulled the deal at the last minute 😉

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

    Arsenal fun...

    On WC:

    Sanchez, bench for a week in the hope he's back fit? Or Cazola?

    How nailed is Bellerin? Is Kosc worth the extra?

    Giroud - with Welbeck reputedly fit will his gametime vanish?

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

      Sanchez -> he's out for this week and there is a 'chance' he might be fit for Leicester

      Bellerin -> Its his spot to lose until Debuchy returns, he's much better than Chambers

      Giroud -> form based, and he's in form

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

        Cheers - it's the upside of potentially having Sanchez against Leicester when many won't vs potentially having a plummeting player on the bench for a couple of weeks whilst watching Cazola rack them up...

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

    Sanchez to Silva for free?

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