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7 May 2015 1981 comments
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Our latest ScoutCast episode is dedicated to the memory of long-time community member Simon Humber, aka “Absinthe”, who sadly passed away last week.

Granville, Jonty and myself pay our respects by going about our business – just as Absinthe would have wanted.

We overcome Granville’s late arrival to analyse Gameweek 36, while deflecting the latest bout of community posers that have us assess the likelihood of Chelsea rotation, run the rule over Arsenal assets and lament the demise of Sir Leighton Baines. We also take time out to reflect on our season’s biggest errors, while Granville is given the unenviable task of selecting the best Fantasy manager from Jonty and myself – like a sultry temptress choosing between a pair of doting admirers.

This episode was aired on Tuesday evening via the magic of Google Hangouts. You can witness Granville’s unceremonious crash landing in all its glory via the full fat YouTube version below. Alternatively, if you prefer your ScoutCast more refined, you’ll require the edited audio mp3 via this link or the first player below.

Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel for alerts on new episodes and to get involved in the Hangout live discussion next week.

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

  1. Viper
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Ok, Sterling is getting the chop, but for who?

    A. Ramsey

    B. Ozil

    C. Cazorla

    My head was saying Ramsey and gut was Özil, now with the Ramsey doubt I'm not sure what to think. Hard to ignore a penalty taker who gets involved aswell. Suggestions? 10 minutes until I retire for the night and I won't have a chance to think about/do it tomorrow 🙂

    1. The Nuttmxn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      I personally am going Cazorla due to funds. I'd want Ozil in if no issue.

      1. Viper
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        That could be one of those that works out great for you! Sometimes you need that little of luck when reflecting on a gwk! 🙂

        1. The Nuttmxn
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          I hope so, hope your choice goes well too 🙂

    2. Viper
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Wow, it's slow around here tonight..

      Looks like I'm gonna have to make up my own mind.....what's the world coming to! 😉

  2. Bojaninho
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Kane or Vardy out for Benteke? Im sure its been asked quite a few times

    1. Colonel Shoe è‚æ± 
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      kane

    2. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Yes it has

    3. syke63
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Kane worth keeping for Hull gw37 so Vardy if you must

    4. Gaz Downright
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      This is your choice. No right answer here.

    5. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      You will get loads of Kane votes then a Vardy grenade from Doosra 😛

    6. Viper
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Keep Kane if your leading, otherwise Vardy

  3. Viper
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Start PVA or Skrtel?

    1. Gooner97
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Skrtel

    2. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Turtle.

    3. The Nuttmxn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Am on Skrtel at the moment as they have conceded 4 in last 4 vs Chelsea, it's not a major goalfest.

  4. DV8R
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    About to pull the trigger on Fab + Ivan -> Sanchez + Vlaar for free

    Any reason not to?

    Then tomorrow will wait until the evening to swap Sterling -> Ozil/Ramsey/Cazorla

  5. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Right bench order?

    Cork, PVA, Skrterl? Just seems wrong 😕

    1. Red Star Toro
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Skrtel>PVA

      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Reason?

        1. Red Star Toro
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          quite similar CS potential (rather low), skrtel seems to a bigger attacking threat + in case of 0-0 he's on 8-9 points.

          1. The Bandit
            • 15 Years
            10 years, 7 months ago

            Cheers, It's Chelsea party time though

            1. Red Star Toro
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 7 months ago

              Does it matter that much? If we suppose both Liverpool and Sunderland concede I'm still more comfortable with Skrtel aerial threat + potential baps, even if he gets -1 for goals conceded

            2. Red Star Toro
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 7 months ago

              Mind answering my dillema? I'm torn between A) Berty + Sterling -> Bellerin + Sanchez B) Berty + Sterling -> Kosc + Ozil, Silva/Hazard -> Sanchez next gw

    2. The Nuttmxn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Skrtel, Cork, PVA.

      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Reason?

        1. The Nuttmxn
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          I think neither are fantastic but Chelsea have only scored 4 in last 4 vs Liverpool, rather have Skrtel for potential header.

    3. Colonel Shoe è‚æ± 
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      hmmmm id put skrtel ahead of pva cos i can see pool che beeing 0-0 even tho im sure theylll beat us with a second string side 😕

  6. Red Star Toro
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    With Debuchy out (and it doesn't look like he'll start in united game) Chambers is the only threat for Bellerin?

    1. Nickofoz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Correct.

      1. Red Star Toro
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Will he start less games then Kosc?
        I guess both of them can be rested GW38.

  7. sinik
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    let's get a quick vote to see if I'm alone in my thinking..

    My gut says Gerrard doesn't start vs Chelsea.

    A) he doesn't risk injury before the last home game of his Liverpool career (next week)
    B) it probably isn't a game he can hang in anyhow
    C) he's not helping their attack very much anyways

    Agreed/Disagreed

    1. The Nuttmxn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Agree due to B.

    2. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      I don't like the idea of Gerrard starting because of the guard of honour.

      The rest of the team however, should clap Chelsea on.

      1. sinik
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        because he never got a title or because he nearly joined Chelsea that one time?

        1. Davido989
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          It would be pretty embarrassing for him. His career finished overnight

  8. pundit of punts
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    This has got to be the most important transfer window coming up this summer in the last few years.

    Each of the top four teams just need some fine tuning and they would instantly be title favourites.

    Half the battle would be won by the team that makes the correct signings this summer.

    Exciting times ahead. 😀

    1. sinik
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      United and City need more than fine-tuning.

      1. sinik
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        United moreso than City

        1. pundit of punts
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          City more imo. Plenty of deadwood in our squad.

    2. Somalion
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      I agree. I think it sets up the playing field for the next couple of seasons, as teams start to gel properly. Think Chelsea will still be the ones to beat next season as they arguably need the smallest amount of fine tuning. The following season could be anybody's.

      1. pundit of punts
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        I think the next season could be anybody's.

        Chelsea made two steller signings this season in the form of Fabregas and Costa and they won the title.

        Signing correct players at right times win you trophies.

    3. Colonel Shoe è‚æ± 
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      it will never finally be decided who has won the football

    4. Ruth_NZ
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Watch Chelsea act fast again. The club is unified and knows what it is doing. It is also in a good FFP position on the back of recent profits.

      United will throw a lot of cash at it - and with their revenues they can afford to. But they need more than Chelsea do and there are doubts about De Gea's future.

      City are in big trouble, a complete reshaping of the squad is needed and there is a question as to whether Pellegrini is the manager to do it. There may be uncertainty and delay there.

      Arsenal remain at the whim of a manager that won't sign the players they need - namely a top GK, a top CB, a top DM and a top Striker.

      Next season's title race will be between Chelsea and United with Arsenal flattering to deceive as usual.

  9. Stimps
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Start

    a) Alderwiereld (Leic away)
    b) Skrtel (liverpool away)
    c) Hutton (whu home) (will he play?)

    1. Ziegler1988
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      C, A, B

    2. Zasa
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      I'd play the Villa defender here, IMO.

  10. syke63
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Possible Arsenal team gw38 6 days before cup final

    Ospina
    Debuchy Chambers Gabriel Gibbs
    Arteta Flamini
    Theo Wilshire Rosicky
    Welbeck

    Your dgw picks might only have 2 games left.

    1. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Maybe if they've secured second place by then.

    2. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Did you go to the same scaremongering school as Bemba? 🙄

      1. The Nuttmxn
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        If Bemba went to a scaremonger school why does he still come across as dense at times?

      2. syke63
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Was he the guy shouting the wrong answers at the teacher?
        Don't think Wenger will risk too many stars if he doesn't have to. Possible that Sherwood could plan the same for Benteke.

    3. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      6 days is quite a while, so I doubt it. I would have thought key players will be taken off early though.

    4. Ziegler1988
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      You could have at least put Szcz in to make it believable 🙄

      1. sinik
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Ches has been playing all the cup matches

      2. syke63
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Szech is the keeper for the cup so rested.

        1. Ziegler1988
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          Fabianski started GW38 and Cup Final

          1. syke63
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 7 months ago

            Wenger realised his mistake after that performance from Fabianski!

  11. Leaf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Slightly drunk transfers Incoming

    1. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Better to transfer in the sober players Leaf.

      1. Leaf
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        And done

        1. Leaf
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          Bye Ivan , sterling & Hendo (Ivan thanks for the memories )

          Hello Ozil , Silva & Vlaar

    2. Leaf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Been drinking Churchills courage cocktails at the ritz

      Slightly expensive ...amazingly nice

  12. Rhinos
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Ospina
    Ivanovic Cresswell Morgan
    Mane Coutinho Hazard Ozil Sanchez
    Kane Aguero (c)
    Myhill R Taylor Zamora Haidara

    Play 2 of Morgan Cresswell R Taylor. So tempted to put Kolarov in for a hit, so tempted 😆

    1. The Nuttmxn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Not R.Taylor, easy.

    2. Zasa
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Raylor and Morgan, IMO. I don't see a Hammer cleansheet at all.

  13. The Nuttmxn
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    I want to do the following over the next 2 GW's:

    Cazorla in for Coutinho
    PVA on for Moreno
    Larsson in for Cambiasso

    I just want opinions on when to do them, 2 in 1 GW, 1 in the other?

    1. Zasa
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Just the Cazorla move, IMO. Last two for next week.

  14. Nickofoz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Start:

    A) Vlaar (WHM)
    B) Bertrand (lei)
    C) Start both over Hendo (che)

    Cheers.

    1. Red Star Toro
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      a

    2. The Nuttmxn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      C.

      1. Nickofoz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Cheers both

    3. Ziegler1988
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      A

      1. Nickofoz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Cheers.

    4. Leaf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      A

    5. sinik
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      I think Gerrard doesn't start and so Hendo is relevant. Food for thought!

    6. Zasa
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      A for sure, IMO mate.

    7. Ruth_NZ
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      I'm sure I answered this before but I'd start both.

      1. Nickofoz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Cheers all.

  15. Cheeseoid
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Good Evening Ladies and Gentlemen. Does everyone else feel the winding down this season or is it just me? At least the relegation battle remains interesting.

    1. The Nuttmxn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Not me, just continual pain.

    2. Leaf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Still important for the Arsenal , cup & going for an improved 2nd

      And Dan Jose Earthquakes trying to salvage a decent rank

  16. davies
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Can't believe I've already brought in Ramsey and he's a doubt - rookie.

    1. The Nuttmxn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      He'll play, don't you worry.

    2. Cheeseoid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Never buy these injury prone players early!

    3. Sz21
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      In the same boat.
      Brought him in along with Sanchez this week.

      Concerned about both Ramsey and also Hazard..

      1. Big_Andy_GAWA
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Am in same boat. Disaster. Reckon hazard should play, though. Has anything else been said in last few hours regarding him...?!

  17. skodaole2
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    I am about to do Hazard + Henderson -> Sanchez + Cazorla (-4). Should i go for it? Any reason to wait and lose at least 0,1??

    1. sinik
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      do you have Sterling? I would sell him first over Hendo

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

    Isn't it ironic that all these Scots voting for SNP will result in Labour being defeated and therefore them being ruled by the Conservatives?

    1. Cheeseoid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      If they all voted labour they would still be behind the tories!

      1. Cheeseoid
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Assuming the exit polls they keep banging on about are correct.

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

          Yep

  19. pundit of punts
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone think that Depay would play as a winger at United just like Hazard at Chelsea?

    Rooney up top with Mata in behind and move to a 4-2-3-1.

    1. Leaf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      I'd play that formation now if I was united manager

      Suits Rooney , mata , di Maria I would of thought

      1. sinik
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        we kinda play it now, just not the last 3 games with Carrick out

      2. pundit of punts
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        i think united would do really well playing that.

        Carrick and Gundogan in midfield and they'll be contenders again.

        1. The Nuttmxn
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          That would indeed be a good side.

          1. pundit of punts
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 7 months ago

            Aye, looks great.

            DDG
            Clyne - Smalling - Hummels - Shaw
            Carrick - Gundogan
            ADM - Mata - Depay
            Rooney

            1. Leaf
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
              10 years, 7 months ago

              Wouldn't Rojo get in ?

              1. pundit of punts
                • 12 Years
                10 years, 7 months ago

                Nah...maybe Blind over Shaw.

              2. The Nuttmxn
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 13 Years
                10 years, 7 months ago

                I think he would personally, certainly over Smalling.

          2. Leaf
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            10 years, 7 months ago

            Good but not title contenders

            Memphis mata di Maria

            Is a fair bit behind

            Sanchez Ozil Ramsey

            Hazard fab William

            1. Leaf
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
              10 years, 7 months ago

              contenders if you get all them

            2. sinik
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 7 months ago

              Willian isn't in the same mold as the players you compared him to

    2. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      LF in a 433 I reckon.

      1. Piggs Boson
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        A lot of guesswork at this stage, but probably something like:

        ...............DDG
        X - Smalling - X - Shaw
        .Mata Carrick Fellaini
        ADM..Rooney..Depay

        1. pundit of punts
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          Probably right.

          LvG likes his 4-3-3.

          Not signing a CM would be a failed summer transfer window for you lot though.

          1. Piggs Boson
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 7 months ago

            I wouldn't be surprised to see Mata sold. He's not very versatile, and not very tall. Two things LvG has said he likes.

        2. sinik
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          if all goes well this summer, Fellaini will be a squad player.

      2. pundit of punts
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        ADM to be frozen out you reckon then? or maybe sold?

        Can't see him willing to sit on the bench for long.

        1. Piggs Boson
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          Depends on pre-season I guess. LvG loves 433 though, it's his favoured formation.

          1. pundit of punts
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 7 months ago

            True that.

          2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            10 years, 7 months ago

            Di Maria plays on the left ... 😕

            1. Piggs Boson
              • 14 Years
              10 years, 7 months ago

              He's played on the right a lot for Madrid though, and for Argentina.

            2. Piggs Boson
              • 14 Years
              10 years, 7 months ago

              It's just my opinion though, so probably bollocks 😀

    3. sinik
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      ADM's best position is at LCM, not on the wing

      1. pundit of punts
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        He played just 1 season in that position at RM when they won the CL last season. All his life he has played at the wing.

        Agreed he was good at it but can't see LvG deploying him there anytime soon.

        1. sinik
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          yeah but in a system that demands order, precision and efficiency he is wasted on the wing IMO

  20. madame shelly
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Start which 2 from ?
    a. Berty (lei) b. Sterling (che) c. hendo (che)

    Unfortunately stuck with b and c for another week...

  21. Jay_
      10 years, 7 months ago

      At least with Hazard and Ramsey being doubts it makes it more fun with potential bench players being brought in Saturday, my team was dominated by Sunday/Monday game players

      1. Leaf
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Mine is Zaha v United

        At least he may be up for a bit of proving himself

        1. Jay_
            10 years, 7 months ago

            His been looking threatening lately, mine is Grealish and Duff, quietly confident 🙂

      2. DV8R
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Anyone else contemplating a Hazard -> Sanchez straight swap?

        1. sinik
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          yep

        2. Big_Andy_GAWA
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          After this week, yeah...

        3. sully29
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          Plenty are.

      3. Point Magnets
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Help needed.

        My team

        Pantilimon
        Terry Ivanovic Bellerin
        Hazard Ramsey Silva Fellaini
        Aguero Giroud Vardy

        (Heaton, Alderweireld, Cambiasso, PVA) 0.4m itb

        A. Vardy> Kane
        Ivan> Dawson vs newc or other cheap def

        B. Vardy > Benteke
        Injured Rambo > Brunt/Larrson/cleverly

        C. Please suggest. Need to catch opponent

        1. Leaf
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          Vardy to Benteke

          One of Chelsea defenders to a cheapy like Vlaar to fund it

      4. Moss
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        What three would you start from

        K Davis Pants
        Dawson Skrtel Clyne Wasil

        1. Point Magnets
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          Dawson clyne wasil

      5. Sonder
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        RMT please

        Ospina, Myhill
        Terry, Clyne, Skrtel, Dawson, Hutton
        Hazard, Sanchez, Fabregas, Henderson, Boyd
        Aguero, Kane, Giroud

        1 FT, 0.7 ITB

        Advice? Thanks

        1. Zasa
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          Fabregas to Ozil/Rambo?

      6. pundit of punts
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        I'm in the mood for fantasies and I want the top four to look like the following next season. 😛

        Manchester city:-

        Hart
        Zabaleta - Kompany - Mangala - Rodriguez
        Pogba - Fernandinho
        Sterling - Silva - Reus
        Aguero

        Manchester united:-

        DDG
        Clyne - Smalling - Hummels - Blind
        Carricke - Gundogan
        ADM - Mata - Depay
        Rooney

        Chelsea:-

        Courtois
        Ivanovic - Terry - Cahill - Azpilicueta
        Matic - Koke
        Willian - Fabregas - Hazard
        Costa

        Arsenal:-

        Ospina
        Debuchy - Garay - Koscielny - Gibbs
        Schneiderlin - Cazorla
        Ramsey - Ozil - Sanchez
        Giroud

        What's your opinion? 😀

        1. sinik
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          If United get Gundogan, then I think Herrera will play instead of Carrick. Ander was one of our players of the season.

        2. Elniñorules
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          City fan?

          1. pundit of punts
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 7 months ago

            😀

        3. sinik
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          wow I didn't notice that you had put in Pogba, Sterling and Reus haha..good luck PoP 😉

          1. pundit of punts
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 7 months ago

            We're spending big this summer. Well I hope so and hope is mightier than the Pope. lol

            1. sinik
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 7 months ago

              don't you need to offload a ton first for FFP?

              1. pundit of punts
                • 12 Years
                10 years, 7 months ago

                Negredo,Dzeko,Yaya,Nasri,Boyata,Nastasic should be binned.

                All those sells should raise close to 85-90m I reckon.

                1. pundit of punts
                  • 12 Years
                  10 years, 7 months ago

                  And kolarov.

                  Should take that sum to 100m.

                2. sinik
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 12 Years
                  10 years, 7 months ago

                  I'm not sure on the exact numbers you guys are working with in FFP but that's only a touch more than what Pogba will surely cost, and now that Reus has signed a new contract that has no release clause I think those 3 could cost 150m together.

        4. Leaf
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          Can see Arsenal getting sterling , Schneiderlin rumoured to be a done deal

      7. sinik
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        2.2m and 1 FT, current squad:

        Schmeichel - Pantilimon
        Terry - Skrtel - Smalling - Morgan - PvA
        Hazard - Ramsey - Sterling - Henderson - Albrighton
        Aguero - Giroud - Benteke

        for a -4 in each, looks like it's either:
        A) Skrtel+Sterling > Vlaar/Stones+Sanchez
        B) Hazard+Sterling > Mata/Silva+Sanchez

        only have 0.1m buffer in A with Stones so could be close..

        thoughts? reckon I should be looking at something else?

        1. Zasa
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          Hendo + Sterling to Sanchez + cheap milf?

          If not, I think A IMO.

          1. sinik
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 7 months ago

            gut says there's no way Gerrard starts vs Chelsea so tempted to keep him as a differential as he could get something while being on all set pieces

            1. Zasa
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 7 months ago

              Fair enough, but I think there's a higher likelihood of a Pool cleansheet than any Hendo involvement tbh.

              1. sinik
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 12 Years
                10 years, 7 months ago

                I see Chelsea scoring unfortuantely

                unless you're saying there's practically no chance of Hendo involvement 😛

                1. Zasa
                  • 11 Years
                  10 years, 7 months ago

                  ðŸ™

                  Good luck then Sinik,I hope Gerrard stays on the bench as I also have Hendo, but do you have any sources implying Gerrard is likely to be benched though?

                  1. sinik
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 12 Years
                    10 years, 7 months ago

                    none..just a guess based on his on-again-off-again involvement, the fact that his last Anfield match ever is next week (doubt he'd want to jeopardize that), I don't think he can hang against Chelsea (didn't start vs United) plus as Berbinho pointed out, it'd probably be awkward for him to have to do the guard of honor

      8. Big_Andy_GAWA
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Wiltshire's bound to play instead of Ramsey on Mon night. ****, I hate this game...!!!

        1. sinik
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          don't get carried away before the pressers..

          1. Big_Andy_GAWA
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 7 months ago

            Was that not a pressed that Wenger was quoted from today, no?

            1. sinik
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 7 months ago

              http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20150507/team-news-ramsey-welbeck-and-debuchy

              you're right..idk, I still think he plays

              1. Royal5
                • 14 Years
                10 years, 7 months ago

                "Could be back in training soon?" Didn't sound too good to me.

                1. sinik
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 12 Years
                  10 years, 7 months ago

                  well their match isn't until Monday though and it's only Thursday

                  1. Royal5
                    • 14 Years
                    10 years, 7 months ago

                    Still "could be back soon" is not likely to give him a start on Monday if true. Not trained since the game and eith hid history of injuries Wenger will probably not risk anything if he's not 100%.

                    1. sinik
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 12 Years
                      10 years, 7 months ago

                      yeah def, just trying to be optimistic 😉

                      it's why I've held off on my transfers until I know more

                      1. Royal5
                        • 14 Years
                        10 years, 7 months ago

                        Same. Was looking to bring in Ramsey though. Will defo wait for more news.

                        1. sinik
                          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                          • 12 Years
                          10 years, 7 months ago

                          yeah I have him, but also have Skrtel, Sterling and Hendo ðŸ˜

                          1. Royal5
                            • 14 Years
                            10 years, 7 months ago

                            Also stuck with Sterling and Hendo. Sterling > an Ardenal mid was on the cards.

                2. Big_Andy_GAWA
                  • 14 Years
                  10 years, 7 months ago

                  It doesn't at all. I have a feeling that Wiltshire will drop deep and Caz will play Ramsey's role. Utter b*llocks...

        2. Royal5
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          What's the latest news?

      9. Little Frank
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        I'm still itching to do Fab -> Silva for an effective -4 (will actually be a free but will then mean I'll need to do a -4 next week to get Sanchez in).
        Just not sure of Fab's game time and Chelsea's motivation whereas Silva has QPR at home.

        Yay or nay?

        1. sinik
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          people saying to ditch Silva because his goal threat is lessened in a lone striker formation but I don't buy it..he's a classy player and I think QPR are in for a rout

          1. Little Frank
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 7 months ago

            That's my thinking too.

            1. Big_Andy_GAWA
              • 14 Years
              10 years, 7 months ago

              Aye, get the house on City to win that one. Silva has to be involved in some shape or form, you'd think. . .

            2. sinik
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 7 months ago

              plus him and Kun just connect so well

          2. Zasa
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 7 months ago

            To be fair, historically for him in FPL, he nearly always reverted back to the Silva of old when played as a LM (442/4411). Tends to be marginalized and go back to his "assister of le assister".

            1. sinik
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 7 months ago

              part of the reason I'm tempted by a cheeky Mata punt if Carrick is back fit and strong

      10. antongus1
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Ospina Myhill
        Terry Bertrand PvA Skrtel Wasi
        Hazard Sanchez Ramsey Sterling Boyd
        Aguero Benteke Kane

        Skrtel -> Stones for my FT?

        1. Royal5
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          Sterling out surely..