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Podcast April 30

The ScoutCast – Episode 159 – Inactive

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Only one FPL manager could withstand a 52-point hit and walk away with a smile on their face. In this week’s ScoutCast episode we tell the extraordinary tale of the FPL champion’s “inactive” Wildcard, whilst looking back on Granville’s own, rather more successful squad refresh.

We tackle all the usual regulars, as Jonty arrives armed with another array of quizzical requests from you, the community. We look forward to the Gameweek 37 double Gameweek, assess the role of end of season motivation and recall the moment that Jamie Vardy’s girlfriend turned our world upside down. No really.

This week’s episode was published live on Monday via Google Hangouts. You can view the full, uncut footage in the larger player below or via our YouTube channel.

If you prefer the slick, slimline audio edition, you’ll need this link or the first player below.

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

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  1. Tmel
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Sterling (QPR) or Ramsey (hul) this week? Either doing it this week or next

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    1. Federico
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Though one! I have the same issue, and haven't concluded yet. From what I've seen recently, I think I'll move for Ramsey this week.

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  2. ADucksBehind
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone see what Charlie Adams yellow i is due to?

    I would say he's had that for a while

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City-Charlie-Adam-breaks-nose-ahead-Seansea/story-26419282-detail/story.html?

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  3. Federico
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Do you think there's a big risk of a cameo from Moreno this week? Would you bench him for PVA?

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    1. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Same dilemma. Think i'll start moreno unless i hear anything. Doubt pva will get clean sheet anyway.

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  4. ScottyMaz12
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Thoughts on this please, folks:

    a) Fabregas > Sanchez
    b) Sterling > Ramsey
    c) Save FT; do both of the above next week

    Only issue with c) is that I only have £0.1m extra ITB to cover price changes...

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    1. Les Bleus
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I'm thinking of b.

      Liverpool looking all over the place despite playing QPR this week.

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    2. Federico
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      B or C. Leaning towards B.

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    3. FF Dirtbag
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      This week. B for me.

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    4. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      C

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    5. ScottyMaz12
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Thanks all for the replies - is a difficult one so shall ponder it further I think, especially as I was leaning towards a) haha!

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  5. Stats Don\'t Lie
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    A moment of silence for 24 year old Belgian cb, Gregory Mertens. Very sad news to hear he passed away today after heart failure. Condolences to his family. RIP Mertens.

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    1. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Very sad. I was at the lane when muamba collapsed. Unbelievable to think such athletes can have problems like that.

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      1. Somalion
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Sometimes it is even worse, putting the heart under the stress of being an athlete when there is something wrong with it.

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    2. Somalion
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Very sad indeed. It is awful.

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  6. Big Bad Barry
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Scmeichal
    Terry Williams Bellerin
    Hazard Fabergas Coutinho Henderson Sanchez
    Kane Aguero

    Panti Murray Bertrand Lescott

    Needs a bit more Vardy but put Sanchez back in!

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    1. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Good team and good luck.

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    2. FF Dirtbag
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Not too bad. Dislike Henderson but guess that will be changed at some point.

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      1. Big Bad Barry
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Somehow! Giroud planning

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        1. FF Dirtbag
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Guess a lot of money went on Sanchez. Cout or fab to Ramsey? To get the dosh?

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  7. FF Dirtbag
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    How does the team look for the weekend? All set?

    Schmeichel
    Terry Clyne Skrtel
    Hazard Fabregas Silva Sterling
    Giroud Aguero(c) Kane

    Pants; Cork, Dawson, Naughton

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    1. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Needs more vardy.

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      1. FF Dirtbag
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Ah dam! I keep forgetting Vardy. He is needed.

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  8. Norco
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Sanchez in this week but who for?

    Silva?
    Fabregas?

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    1. The EJJ
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Fab

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      1. ScottyMaz12
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Agree with this out of the two

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        1. Norco
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          even with chelsea going for the title and Silva close to dropping?

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          1. ScottyMaz12
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Just about, yes - I think if Silva plays behind Aguero he has more chance of scoring than Fab!

            Is a tough one though, maybe save and do next week? I'm struggling with the same (Sanchez > Fab) - will happen but not decided whether it'll be this week or next yet!

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    2. Ruth_NZ
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Silva

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  9. djenzio
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    sorry if it's beeb discussed but just read about Mertens dying. bloody hell.

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  10. joinho
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Who to bench out of this lot?

    Mata, Hazard, Ramsey, Henderson, Coutinho
    Vardy, Agüero, Kane

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    1. The EJJ
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Hendo

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      1. ScottyMaz12
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Agreed, definitely one of the Liverpool two anyway

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    2. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Kane or coutinho.

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    3. Numb
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Narrow it down for us.

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  11. wanVwan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Original plan was Fab to Sanchez this week but after fabs performance i think I should keep him one more week?

    A. Coutinho to Ramsey
    B. Fab to Sanchez
    C. Save and do both Transfers next week?

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    1. ScottyMaz12
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Exactly the same situation as me haha, except mine is Sterling instead of Coutinho! Is a toughie I think...

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      1. wanVwan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah I'm scared not having Arsenal Midfield cover and I'm scared Liverpool will finally explode!

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        1. ScottyMaz12
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          This is the thing, and it could go either way quite easily, which is why I was originally leaning towards doing B!

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    2. Clam. ☘️
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      B

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    3. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      If you have other Liverpool cover then A, else B.

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      1. wanVwan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        I have Hendo

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        1. Stats Don\'t Lie
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Then A

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    4. Lizard Lips
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Tough one, in the same situation. I'm looking at doing C right now.

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  12. Numb
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Captain this week? Only two real options...

    A. Hazard
    B. Aguero

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    1. Clam. ☘️
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Edging towards B

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    2. Reedy
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Had it on Hazard but now I'm thinking Aguero...he has a good record against Spurs.

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      1. Numb
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        It's another tough one ain't it?

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        1. Reedy
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          It is...definitely not one you want to get wrong!

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          1. Numb
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            I am bound to whichever one I go for! My captains have been poor lately.

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            1. Reedy
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              Ditto

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    3. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Aguero. A goal every 36 mins against spurs over past 4 games!

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    4. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      C, vardy?

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  13. Clam. ☘️
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Should I start Toby or Moreno?

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    1. Mull
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Moreno

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      1. Clam. ☘️
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers Mull

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  14. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    So Cazorla&Kane to Sanchez&Vardy, yay or nay? Chasing 20 points in my mini league... Giroud and Aguero front, don't have funds for Tekkkers

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    1. Clam. ☘️
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      If they are differentials go for it!

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      1. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers! They are actually, just -4 is bothering me

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        1. Clam. ☘️
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          See the hit as a -2 due to Sanchez's extra game

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          1. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Good point, ty

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    2. wanVwan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      yeah why not. I don't think shipping Kane out is too much of a risk. Not much people will captain him for the rest of the season.

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      1. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Thx m8

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  15. n-doggg
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Howdy ho.

    I have two ways to go with my transfers ahead of the next DGW. Which 5 would you vote for:

    A. Ospina, PVA, Sanchez, Larsson, Giroud

    B. Pants, PVA, Ozil, Ramsey, Giroud

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    1. Clam. ☘️
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      B has a lot more potential but I think Ospina is a great pick

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    2. wanVwan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Personally I think Ramsey is the player to have so B. Although I would be scared not having Sanchez......

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  16. Clam. ☘️
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    If I were you probably Henderson/Mata

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  17. ralfb
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Should i bench clyne mcshane or dawson, which 2 of them

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    1. Clam. ☘️
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Bench McShane

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    2. MMN
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Play Clyne, no brainer.

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      1. ralfb
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks. Was just too excited about mcshanes rcent performances

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  18. Gnu
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    @Ruberx
    I'm posting this away from main thread.
    I'm disgusted at your comment and hope it is deleted. It shows incredible insensibility and lack of empathy to the community feeling.
    An apology would be the least you could do but I fear that may not suffice for me.

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    1. Numb
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Agree. To say it wasn't the place for conspiracy theories is an understatement.

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    2. Gnu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      *insensitivity*

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    3. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I don't really care about an apology one way or the other. It just needs to not happen again. Agree with your sentiment Gnu.

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    4. Acquafresca
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      What did he say?

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      1. Mull
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Some conspiracy theory rubbish about radiation. It may be true what he's saying but it's not the place to post something like that.

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    5. RubeRx
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I sincerely apologize.

      My goal was for everyone to realize that it's no coincidence these 'rare' cancers are popping up everywhere and will continue to affect mankind for the rest of our lives. Absinthe is no exception.

      Believe what you want, I'm not here to convince you.

      Two links that you can start with, if interested.

      http://enenews.com/
      Rense.com

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      1. AK ⭐
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Hi Ruberx, it's certainly not the time and place to post about this. We'll be glad to know about it all and hear you out, but just not tonight.

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      2. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah, I'm not inclined to be quite as forgiving. Now that it's clear this is just opportunistic, and that there is not even a claim to a connection, I think this is reprehensible. I have a lot of theories about the world and what's wrong with it, but I don't hijack a moment of collective grief to air it. Rubbish.

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      3. Jay Jay Okocha
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        I'll put this as bluntly as possible: you have no idea what you're talking about.

        Signed, a guy who researches cancer for a living.

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      4. Somalion
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        I can understand your point behind it, genuinely. I think the issue is that when a person, a friend to some on here, has died of cancer it probably isn't the best time to start discussing increased radiation levels etc.

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        1. John t penguin
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Just logged on to read that abs has gone.
          His announcement last week was so casual it puts fantasy woes into perspective.
          It's not really much but in his honour I have vowed never to give a sh*t about a poor GW again.

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  19. how now brown cow
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Schmeical
    Terry Ivan Moreno
    Haz Sterling Hendo Sanchez
    Kane Aguero (c) Vardy

    subs: Pants Bruce Pva Cambiasso. 4.0m

    a) Vardy to Giroud (original plan)
    b) Kane to Giroud
    c) save

    What do you think?

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    1. Gooner Kebab
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      save and watch

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    2. wanVwan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Save. Get Giroud next week

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    3. Numb
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A

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    4. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      B and vardy (c)

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      1. super zlatan
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        A or save

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  20. isaacdiop
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Is it worth bring in in giroud and sanchez and getting rid of ivanovic in the coming days?

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    1. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Depends on situation and who for.

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  21. Gurra
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Benteke or Giroud
    Özil,Cazorla or Ramsey

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    1. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Giroud, ramsey

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  22. super zlatan
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Has anyone done vardy > giroud?

    Seem risky?

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    1. ralfb
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Murray to gru

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    2. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Keeping Vardy for Newcastle game I think. Great fixture.

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      1. super zlatan
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        This foot injection thing worries me. May only get 60 mins.

        Giroud with a dgw coming up seems logical?

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        1. Bubz
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          The game is huge for Leicester. He seemed well up for it vs Chelsea, and was taken off early to rest him for the Newcastle game, so I can see him bringing in the points. Giroud of course is a good option, will probably be shifting Vardy to him next week.

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          1. super zlatan
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            I could do hendo > Sanchez?

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        2. tokara
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          VArdy don't need 90mins to score or assist

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  23. Wishdom Teeth
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    It is now or never for qpr. I can't see CS in this game. If I do Skrtel -> koscienly/bellerin will it be too much risky . what do u guys think ? if yes then kos or bellerin?

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  24. Yam-es
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Evening all....am I crazy to be considering Mata & WReid on a WC this week?

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  25. Shakshuka
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    For DGW 37:

    A) Ozil + Larsson
    B) Sanchez + Defoe/Wickham (-4)

    Thanks

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    1. super zlatan
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      B with wickham

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  26. Rains of Castamere
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Who is the best midfielder for the rest of the season under 4.6m?

    Albrighton?

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    1. kalmoffit
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Grealish

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  27. mitro
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Rival has made rage transfers 😀

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  28. goriuanx
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    I'll just leave these here.

    1)
    http://www.abc.es/Media/201201/18/monchi-sevilla--644x362.jpg

    2) http://www.bvb.de/var/ezdemo_site/storage/images/media/bilder/vereinsperson/galerie/129/946763-1-eng-GB/1_bvbnachrichtenbild_regular.jpg

    For 1), those who know about Director's of Football will know the guy

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    1. Somalion
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      So now Pool are going to try and get one the highest rated managers in the world + arguably the best DOF going? Remind me, when does Messi arrive? 😉

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      1. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Next season! 😀

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        1. Somalion
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          I do hope you're bot building yourself up for disappointment 😀

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          1. goriuanx
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            I think we'll be getting one of the 2 personally

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            1. Somalion
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              Based on?

              Genuinely wondering.

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              1. goriuanx
                • 13 Years
                9 years, 1 month ago

                Monchi has met with FSG already. Klopp wants the England move

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    2. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I really don't want Paolo di Canio as our new director of football 🙂 😉

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  29. Wishdom Teeth
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Bench one :
    1. schmeichel
    2. Davis K

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    1. super zlatan
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      2

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    2. Shipstontrev
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Davis

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  30. Captain Shirokov
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Wow, just heard the terrible news.

    RIP Absinthe, the FFS community and the the world lost a true gem I'm sure

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    1. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Am I reading this right? That is heartbreaking. RIP.

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      1. Bubz
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2015/04/30/the-scoutcast-episode-159-inactive/?hc_page=1#hc_comment_10206281

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        1. goriuanx
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Life is too short. RIP.

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      2. Captain Shirokov
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Yep. Made a post a few weeks back that genuinely brought a tear to my eye.

        Had a truly admirable attitude for someone who was given a certain length of time to live

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    2. Judas
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      just heard the news from this. Rest in peace

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    3. HVT
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Gutted for all those concerned,
      So so hard to comprehend life in these tragic situations.
      I'm logging off as a mark of respect.
      Good night all and take care

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    4. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      his last posts brings a tear to my eyes

      RIP

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      1. SUPERMAN
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Same here. So sad.

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    5. FPL Blow-In
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I really was not even aware? The man was a gent, giving good advice and stats on here. I may not have known him like others do on here but he always came across as a great great guy. My thoughts are with him and his family. Horrible horrible disease. Rest in peace Absinthe.

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    6. Cheeseoid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      So sad.

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