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The ScoutCast – Episode 159 – Inactive

30 April 2015 1585 comments
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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. bigbudgie
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Who to bench peeps?
    a) sterling
    b) hendo
    c) vardy
    d) n'doye
    e) albrighton

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    1. Doctor X
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Albrighton.

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      1. La Roja
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        E

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    2. Amateur Pundit Zan
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Albrighton

      You must have some money in the bank

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      1. bigbudgie
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Have, but saving transfer This week. currently have n'doye on the bench. consensus seems to suggest mark Albrighton the hero of gw 34!

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  2. FantaCity
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    There is a new naff-ness about the emoticon faces?

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    1. Amateur Pundit Zan
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Just use a word or 2 for the emotion you are trying to convey instead.

      Like this :attemptathumour:

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      1. FantaCity
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Yeah, I saw people were doing that :sadnessatthepassingoftimeface:

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

      They are horrible.

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    3. La Roja
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Terrible I know, nothing mods could do anything about it though

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  3. mdm
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Kosc or Ndoye to play ?

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    1. Malrog
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      If you are asking who you should play, go with Kosc.

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  4. Malrog
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Morning all!

    After a less than stellay showing in the DGW, I'm back for another beating - remind me why we do this! Help with my team would be much appreciated:

    Davis (Guzan)
    Terry / Bertrand / Skrtel (Bellerin / Vlaar)
    Hazard / Silva / Sterling / Henderson (Phillips)
    Aguero / Kane / Murray
    £2.5 ITB 1FT

    I want to get rid of Murray, but can't afford Giroud without taking a hit (£1.0 short)

    My Options
    1) Save the transfer, bench murray and play belly or phillips (which?), in order to do a double transfer next week (e.g. Sterling > Grealish would free up the cash)
    2) Murray + Silva > Giroud + Ramsey + -4 (leaves me with £0.0 ITB!)
    3) Murray + Sterling > Giroud + 7.5m + -4 (who should I get that would make the hit worth it?)
    4) Forget Giroud for now, and just do Silva > Sanchez
    5) Something else?

    Cheers

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    1. Park the bus
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Can you afford Murray to Benteke?

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      1. Malrog
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Hah - looks like we had the same thought at the same time (see my comment below this).

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

      Or 6) Murray > Benteke (which would also use up all my funds, making getting ARS cover difficult for the DGW)

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  5. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Thank you to all the community members who have shown their support the last week or so since the sad loss of my mum. Being an only child it hasn't been easy with no one else to really talk to, so appreciate all the well wishes I have received from everyone here. Obviously a busy day ahead so I'm going to be off now. Take care all of you.

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    1. Elniñorules
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      🙁 Take care Spectrum. My deepest condolences are with you and the family.

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    2. Amateur Pundit Zan
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      My condolences spectrum. I hope today goes as well as can be hoped.

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    3. Doctor X
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      We're all family here mate. Some really great folk in this community and we're all with you. Take care man!

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    4. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Take care mate 🙁

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    5. Venom Snake
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      I lost my dad just a little over a year ago, it really is tough, especially when you see how much they suffer before they pass.

      As time goes by you will look back at little moments in life you shared with your loved one and it will make you smile, make you really appreciate the time you got to spend with them.

      I know whenever I think of my dad it really gives me a boost because I know he's still with me. The sad times will always be there, it's just being able to balance the emotions and being able to push the positives higher then the negatives.

      I wish you and your family well, and I'm truly sorry for your loss.

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    6. Heels_Over_Head
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Condolences. As an only child that lost both parents when I was 27 - 17 years ago now - feel free to get in touch if you want to talk this week or in two years time. ENR has my e-mail details.

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      1. Heels_Over_Head
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        was meant for a different post obviously

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        1. Heels_Over_Head
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          yes it was meant for here... mod editing confused me

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    7. Numb
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Didn't see this before. Sorry to hear it - stay strong!

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    8. Gooner Kebab
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Look up Seneca, On the Shortness of Life.

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    1. Puyol Pants Up
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      *Quits FPL*

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    2. andy85wsm
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      • 15 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Hmmmmmmm. Not sure if serious!

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    3. La Roja
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Oh here we go again...

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    4. Amateur Pundit Zan
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      The twist is that john terry is the father

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    5. Joga Bonito®
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      ENR don't say these types of things.

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    6. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Whatever happens happens, I don't mind if I get an auto sub and a VC. So to me it doesn't really matter if he'll be in the squad or not.

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    7. Malrog
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Didn't think Aguero has a wife...

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      1. Joga Bonito®
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Isn't it Maradona's daughter?

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        1. La Roja
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          No he dumped her for a singer or something

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      2. La Roja
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Husband maybe?

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    8. Barry Woj
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Is his wife Maradonna's daughter?

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    9. Bastien
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Kun is not married

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    10. Gooner Kebab
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      gtfo

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  7. Joga Bonito®
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Would take some balls but with the FA cup final looming and the big chance of rotation, Rosicky could be a sexy Maverick pick! 😀

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  8. All about the galacticos
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    who to bench

    a) henderson
    b) silva

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    1. Malrog
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      That's a tough call - if you have other LIV players then bench hendo, so you get the city cover.

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    2. Mark-O
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      B

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  9. Park the bus
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Should I save my transfer or look to get some arsenal cover...

    Davis (myhill)
    Terry Skrtel Schlupp (PVA Tripps)
    Hazard Fab Sterling Henderson (Phillips)
    Aguero kane Benteke

    2.5 in bank, enough to do Fab to Sanchez...

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    1. Malrog
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Hah, I'm in a similar-ish position (see my post higher up the page - would appreciate your thoughts).

      The risk with Sanchez is that there's competition for points in the ARS midfield, so any of them are a gamble, and he's the most expensive gamble there. If you get Sanchez that'll use your cash, so make sure you have a plan for getting Giroud for the DGW.

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  10. Heels_Over_Head
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Checking the captain score on Gargatron of the #1 player in the world

    460 points from captains
    20.83% of his points
    50.11% of his best captain choice possible selected

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    1. Heels_Over_Head
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Me
      404 points from captains
      21.39% of my points
      48.56% of my best captain choice possible selected

      Okay... so that's not really why I'm hundreds of points worse off than he is...

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    2. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      484 from captain for me!
      24.38% of total points
      55.25% highest possible captain score

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      1. Heels_Over_Head
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Right 55% of the time is a big difference. Kudos to your crystal ball.

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        1. andy85wsm
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          • 15 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          Was actually quite surprised by my scores.

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    3. Gimli son of Gloin
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      I'd have 48 points more if I swapped my captains with vice captains. That's annoying

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  11. andy85wsm
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    • 15 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    What is Jamie Vardy's GF twitter?

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    1. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Nevermind....

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      1. Numb
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        You realised how tragic this question was?

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        1. andy85wsm
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          Of course not. I just found it myself 🙂

          I was watching the Scoutcast and heard them say she had mentioned Fantasy Football on her feed so wanted to see what she had said.

          Plus I've just asked her for Newcastle news! 😉

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          1. Numb
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 10 months ago

            Of course!

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    2. Heels_Over_Head
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      https://twitter.com/Bexxxnic

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      1. andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        ta

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    3. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Steptoe and son

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  12. Syd.
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    I keep thinking it's Saturday as I am off today

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  13. Gideons Rolling Another One
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    I have to pool mids. Coutinho and Sterling. Tempted to offload one to a punt:

    Any ideas? Or best to hold.

    Need to make up ground on ML

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    1. Heels_Over_Head
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Let 'em try for redemption against QPR, then unload before Chelsea.

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      1. Gideons Rolling Another One
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        This is something I have considered. But I can see another blank on the horizon.

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    2. Barry Woj
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Do you have cash in the bank for an upgrade to an Arsenal player? I think ditching Sterling could be a good move, but it's a touch risky given he's in almost everyone's teams (that's paying attention).

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      1. Gideons Rolling Another One
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        I have loads of money! I was considering Ozil or Ramsey. I already have Sanchez though. So was considering a differential.

        I'm chasing so would rather not have what everyone else has. Any ideas?

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  14. andres
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    A vardy/kane to tekkers
    B kane to giroud
    C sterling to alexis/rambo
    D other

    SChmeihel (panti)
    Ivan Cresswell skrtel (bertie hutton)
    Sterling hendo fabs hazard (boyd)
    Kane vardy aguero
    1 ft, 3.6

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  15. Norco
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Should I look at bringing in some Arsenal cover or save this week? Rival who is only 10 points behind has Sanchez.

    Pants / Myhill
    Terry Bertrand Skrtel PvA Yun
    Hazard Silva Fabregas Sterling Boyd
    Kun Kane Vardy

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    1. Norco
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Just noticed my rival has also taken a -4 hit this week

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  16. Syd.
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Liverpool goals

    Last season 93
    This season 47

    One Man team

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    1. Doolittle
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Sturridge's injuries have been a huge blow as well.

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    2. Hasselbaink Forever
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Two*

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    3. how now brown cow
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      They overachieved last season. think that season was more of a blip than this one really.

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      1. Syd.
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        I know they did. I bet £10 at the start of the season that they wouldn't finish in the top 4

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        1. Syd.
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          Out of the top 4

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  17. Heels_Over_Head
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    You start to get the feeling that Liverpool's ultimate revenge on us will be a 4 nil thrashing of Chelsea after we unload all their players?

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    1. Numb
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Ivan 3 assists though

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      1. Syd.
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Does he play for Liverpool

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        1. Numb
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          No. And that's the beauty of it.

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        2. Heels_Over_Head
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          FPL related joke... there was a glitch during the Leicester-Chelsea game when it showed Ivanovic had 3 assists.

          Was quite funny to watch unfold on FFS

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          1. Syd.
            • 16 Years
            10 years, 10 months ago

            Oh I miss that as I was at the cinema watching the avengers

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  18. Vardy Gras PBFC
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Bit of a mess,this one. 1FT & 3m ITB. Any suggestions?!

    Krul
    Ivanovic // Caulker // Morgan
    Sanchez // Hazard // Sterling // Silva
    Aguero // Ulloa // Kane
    Foster // Cork // PvA // Dawson

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    1. Numb
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      What's wrong with it?

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      1. Vardy Gras PBFC
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Ulloa and the defense. No Giroud in one FT.

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    2. Hasselbaink Forever
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Ulloa > Tekkers

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      1. Vardy Gras PBFC
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        The big man does tempt me but DGiroudW tough to ignore and not sure I want rid of Aguero or Kane.

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    3. The Iron Tulip
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      It's not too bad really. Maybe do Caulker > Kos this week? And look at doing Ulloa > Giroud by downgrading Silva. That'd be my thinking

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      1. Vardy Gras PBFC
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Could be a nice way round, I was thinking Caulker to Duff and Ulloa to Giroud? Cheers.

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    4. Vardy Gras PBFC
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Cheers all. Much appreciated - now to the desk.

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  19. Syd.
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Will Schlupp start this weekend?

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  20. Artemon
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Didn't think I would be asking it this time last week but who would you start ?

    a) Schmeichel
    b) Ospina

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    1. Puyol Pants Up
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Have the same 2 GK's

      Currently playing Schmeichel because I think Hull will score.

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    2. JaydenLFC87
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      A

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  21. Jonny Bananas
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Has Martinez has his press conference yet? If so, any indication that Stones will/won't play?

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  22. Syd.
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Newcastle are now 14/1 to be relegated

    They were 100/1 2 weeks ago

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    1. The Iron Tulip
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Well worth a few quid, may stick something on that actually

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    2. Park the bus
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      They were 300/1, someone put a few quid on them when carver was appointed...

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  23. Doolittle
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Van Gaal press conference today? Could do with an update on Jones.

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    1. The Light Knight
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      2pm

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    2. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Jones injury

      More like how many people has he injured this week

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    3. RustyBz
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      I'm amazed you still have him

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      1. Doolittle
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        So am I!

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  24. J0E
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    As many of you already know Simon Humber (known here as Absinthe) sadly passed away this week.
    We've written this tribute to him. Feel free to leave your memories and tributes to Simon there as well as any ideas of how we can make a lasting tribute in his memory.

    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2015/05/01/a-tribute-to-simon-humber/

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    1. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      News like this puts ones life into perspective.same age as myself. I feel very sorry for his family.Too young to die.Rest in peace.

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  25. JaydenLFC87
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Who to bench out of the below out of the below for this Gameweek?? Other mids are Haz & Ramsey..

    A) Fab

    B) Coutinho

    C) Sterling

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    1. RustyBz
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      I'd bench Coutinho

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  26. RustyBz
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Anyone have any problems with playing 3 Liverpool players this week? Plan is to lose one or two before their Chelsea fixture.

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    1. JaydenLFC87
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Dilemma I'm in, QPR are shocking away from home..

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

      I'm playing three, and their performance this week will dictate whether I ship one or two of them next week!

      Decent fixtures for 36 and 37, but no good to me if they're playing like a bunch of donkeys.

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  27. drughi
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Coutinho>ramsey FT a good move ?

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  28. OptimusBlack
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Any one thinking to not C Hazard ?

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  29. Syd.
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Will Bellerin keep his place if Debuchy is fit?

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    1. foley_fd
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Yes - but possibly rotated for the DGW.

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  30. Hybrid.power
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    I'm away for the weekend at a wedding, and I don't know when I'll get a chance to update my team.

    This is how it lines up for the weekend:

    Mignolet,
    Terry, Skrtel, Clyne
    Hazard C, Fabregas V, Sterling, Cambiasso
    Giroud, Kane, Aguero

    Subs: Pantilimon, Schlupp, Van Aanholt, Boyd

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