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The ScoutCast – Episode 162 – Smugface

22 May 2015 2257 comments
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I can’t deny it – right now my luck is in. Following on from Sadio Mane’s three-minute explosion of points, I’m finding it hard to mask my “smug face” in this week’s ScoutCast episode. You’re advised to stick to the audio version rather than suffer it in full effect via the Google Hangout recording.

Whilst resisting the temptation to revel in my Gameweek 37 glory, I do my best to invite both Granville and Jonty into the conversation to cycle through the ScoutCast regulars. We also tackle another batch of community questions, as you quiz us on final day punts, our Fantasy Football Scout moment of the season and on the state of the Fantasy Premier League game that we know and love.

This episode was recorded on Wednesday evening (prior to Eden Hazard’s visit from the tooth fairy) and beamed live on Google Hangouts.

As mentioned, if you’re a glutton for punishment, you can view witness my battle to hide my grin via the movie below. Alternatively, you can sample the edited audio version of this episode via this link or the smaller player above it.

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

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  1. Hibbo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    I think I might jump gamble and go Lampard & Costa.

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    1. Hibbo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Just*

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    2. Kuqi Monster
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Quite fancy lampard this week

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  2. President John F. Keninnsie
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Shoutout to Hazard for ruining my transfer plans. I was all set on a different, risk-free transfer but the fact he might be out means I should probably get rid of him, especially since there's a chance that some of my Arsenal mids could get rested too.

    Now I'm considering crazy transfers involving hits, targeting the likes of Walcott, Costa, Rooney, Lukaku... Hell, even Cabella has entered my thoughts... 😕

    So... Who's keeping Eden and who's giving him the flick?

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    1. Get up ya bum
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      (c)abella 🙂

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      1. President John F. Keninnsie
        • 12 Years
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        That's the only way you'll catch me 😉

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    2. Hibbo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      That's a cracking shout thanks man.

      You've just had Walcott to my list lol

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      1. President John F. Keninnsie
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        If I got him in my biggest problem would be taking the armband off him 😛

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    3. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Arsenal mids. Could be rested ?? Who do you think??

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      1. President John F. Keninnsie
        • 12 Years
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        It's a lottery, any of them could be rested. I think Cazorla and Ramsey are the biggest candidates.

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    4. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Hands off my Wally...

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      1. President John F. Keninnsie
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        But have you captained him twice this season, too? 😉 Sadly I can only get him for a hit, which would involve losing one of my other Arsenal mids... It's probably too risky but I can see him doing well this week.

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        1. Dr Dream
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          I'm losing Ozil for him and I'm also on a hit. Kolarov and Wally inbound....Naughton and Ozil outbound.

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          1. President John F. Keninnsie
            • 12 Years
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            I like it!

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    5. Chris_White
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Hoping for further information tomorrow. Like some pics from the training session. Delaying my transfers as long as possible.

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      1. President John F. Keninnsie
        • 12 Years
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        Smart, I'm doing the same.

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        1. Rhinos
          • 12 Years
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          im getting Wally and capping him. in for a penny in for a pound

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          1. BeachBadger
            • 12 Years
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            will be sweet if that pays off though

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    6. BeachBadger
      • 12 Years
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      Ditching for Mata I think

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    7. Vardy Gras PBFC
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Keeping with CS Duff as back up unless he is confirmed out.

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    8. Elijah's Wood
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      No fears of the Pulis effect in full force? This is my only worry but he seems to be the only viable replacement

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  3. CCaddy
    • 11 Years
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    Hazard sterling giroud --> Walcott silva lukaku (-4)

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    1. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
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      Oh yes...Looks good.

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    2. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
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      Good moves

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  4. Hy liverpool
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Last one
    Captain
    A. Tekkers
    Or
    B. Benteke
    Vote !

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    1. Vardy Gras PBFC
      • 12 Years
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      C. Hristian

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  5. jernej93
    • 11 Years
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    Vlaar, Hazard and Giroud to witch players ? Mone not issue ...

    Thinking of Costa, Terry and Siggy

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    1. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
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      Your team??

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  6. mr_perfect
    • 12 Years
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    hi all what time is the transfer deadline for fpl on sunday?

    the site says 1130 but that seems quite early if the lineups are known 1 hour before gametime?

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    1. Rhinos
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      the site says 11.30 so using my not inconsiderable powers of deducyion im gonna take a wild guess at 11.30

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      1. Vardy Gras PBFC
        • 12 Years
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        I'll take your word for it.

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  7. Kuqi Monster
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Got haz (doubt) and larsson (away to Chelsea) with only 1ft. Got jwp and C.Dawson on the bench. Who to transfer out?

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    1. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
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      Haz imo

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    2. Chris_White
      • 14 Years
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      Larsson to Milner

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      1. Kuqi Monster
        • 15 Years
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        Could take a -4 to lose both and bring in mata and milner

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      2. Kuqi Monster
        • 15 Years
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        Have nothing ITB so can't afford it without a hit.

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        1. Chris_White
          • 14 Years
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          Haz to Silva/Yaya

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    3. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      JWP > Mahrez/Albrighton

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  8. The_Kane_Train
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Gotta take a -4 hit.

    Giroud > Lukaku or
    Hazard > Cleverly?

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    1. Chris_White
      • 14 Years
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      Lol

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  9. Vardy Gras PBFC
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Right, one last Q. What would you do with this lot?
    2 FTs, 0 in the bank, 11pt lead on rival who also has * players.

    Krul
    Morgan Duff Ivan
    Sanchez* Hazard* Ozil Silva*
    Aguero*(c) Kane* Giroud
    Given Cork Dawson van A

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  10. Get up ya bum
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    will this get me up to the 1k or even better past Innsie...

    myhill
    kolarov terry wasilewski
    alexis ramsey caz bolasie
    benteke (c) kane kun

    courtois hendo pva berty

    11 points off 1k I think. start hendo for caz?

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    1. Zasa
      • 11 Years
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      Caz!

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    2. BeachBadger
      • 12 Years
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      I hope not as you'll prob pass me aswell then 😆

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    3. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 12 Years
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      lol

      😉

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    4. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
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      Yes imo

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      1. Get up ya bum
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        You're alright by me 😎

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    5. djenzio
      • 11 Years
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      play Courtois over Myhill surely??

      otherwise looks good

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      1. Get up ya bum
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        bloody moureen said cech may not start but will definitely feature 🙁

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  11. djenzio
    • 11 Years
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    cannot decide between Tekkers and Lukaku

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    1. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
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      1

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    2. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      I can't decide who to captain between them 😀

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      1. djenzio
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        lucky you having both

        flip a coin for captain. both great options

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      2. Elijah's Wood
        • 11 Years
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        Same lol, Burnley always seem to ruin my points prediction every time i play a captain vs them

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        1. Hy liverpool
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Having heaton ... I think I'd go with lukaku

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          1. Elijah's Wood
            • 11 Years
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            Burnley have conceded 5 more goals than Spurs, i really hope this continues on Sunday lol

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  12. Hyperion
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Would you rather have Hazard or Sanchez for this week?

    Is either of those to any other midfielder worth a hit?

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  13. Weasel Boy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Osp
    Alder Skirt Terry
    Haz Silva Philips Sanchez
    Vardy Kun Benteke

    Krul Hendo PVA Wols

    Hendo to Bolasie/Milner -4

    Haz to Mata/Walcott -4?

    Thanks

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    1. skeyrd
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      in the same conundrum but leaning towards just replacing haz (albeit it is to yaya not mata)

      bolasie for hendo could be nice if haz does end up playing and sanchez gets rotated. would you start bolasie/milner over phillips?

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      1. Weasel Boy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Yeah think I would start Bolassie/Milner and make Philips 1st sub if Haz doesn't play.

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  14. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
    • 14 Years
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    Caz -- Feo(c) Kane -- Tekkers (-4)

    Just do it

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    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
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      I Nike those moves.

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      1. Hy liverpool
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        I adidas them too :p

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    2. Elijah's Wood
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Doing the same but Benteke (c)

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  15. Hy liverpool
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Epic fail above
    Captain
    A. Tekkers
    Or
    B. Lukaku
    Vote!

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    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Ha. I actually went looking to see what he said.
      Tekkers

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  16. Zasa
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    I'm a bit outta the know right now, so considering Hazard's a big pussay, he's probably the first player I'll be taking out. I'm chasing 50 points to be in the top 10k, so a big captaincy punt and a pair of differentials are my moves here.

    Schmiechel
    Terry Kolarov Morgan
    *Hazard* Sanchez Ramsey Cambiasso
    Aguero Giroud Tekkers

    Gomez, Pants, McShane, PvA

    (1 FT, 0.7$ ITB) These are the moves I'm looking at right now, thoughts?
    a) Hazard & Giroud --> Toure & Lukaku/Cisse(c) (-4)
    b) Hazard & Giroud --> Mata & Lukaku/Cisse(c) (-4)
    c) Hazard & Giroud --> Mata & Costa
    d) Hazard ----------------> 11.2m milf
    e) Other suggestions?

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    1. Zasa
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      C, is for a hit as well obvs

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    2. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
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      A with silva/yyt and lukaku 😀

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    3. Hyperion
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      I'd go A with Cisse for maximum yolo.

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    4. Get up ya bum
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      A buddy. (c)isse 😎

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      1. Zasa
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        You feeling the Cisse love too man? Praise the lord 😯 Big Papiss Cisse come to poppa! Thanks Champostelskin!

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    5. RubeRx
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      don't fall into the Lukaku trap

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      1. Zasa
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Don't worry, I brought protection. Thanks for the head up though Rub 🙂

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        1. RubeRx
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Get Costa since Panti is out

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          1. Margarido
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 9 months ago

            You think Costa still is a threat even without Oscar, Fabregas and Hazard?

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            1. RubeRx
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 9 months ago

              its more bc I don't trust Everton/Lukaku and Newcastle/Cisse...

              might be on PKs?

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    6. Zasa
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Resounding A vote then 😆 Looks like I'm feeling it too, Cisse please start you!
      Thanks for the advice gents, going with a big 'ol bang

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  17. Flying Assassins
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Kane & Ramsey/Haz to Lukaku/Benteke & Bolasie (-4)

    Or

    Haz to 10.4m (mata/siggy/bolasie)

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    1. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      A

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    2. Zasa
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Kane and Haz IMO to Kaku and Mata/mid. Good moves.

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  18. Twisted Saltergater
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    *** 1pt behind in mini-league! ***

    Which move gives me the best chance, I'm your opinion?

    a) Cahill + Giroud + Coutinho (bench Hazard)

    b) Fonte + Giroud + Yaya/Lampard/Adam (bench Coutinho)

    c) Fonte + Costa/Lukaku + Walcott -4 (bench Coutinho)

    Really appreciate it.

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    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      #tumbleweed

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    2. Get up ya bum
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      without knowing their team I think a

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      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks.. Teams are very similar, 2 or 3 players different. That's why I'm leaning towards A and not taking a hit. I'd be doubling up on Chelsea defence too.

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    3. Zasa
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Un punto is nada. I'd just make the a sensible move tbh, I do like A though IMO. See more potential in a Chelsea cleansheet plus Cout than I do backing Saints woeful form defensive form plys anu of those picks tbh.

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      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Yep, it's the move I'd planned to make but Hazard injury brings Coutinho into play. Don't fancy a hit and really think Chelsea will be at it while Sunderland should be fighting much less.

        Will then have to avoid the temptation of Terry(c) + Cahill 🙂

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        1. Zasa
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Best of luck man, hope you kill it

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  19. Hy liverpool
    • 12 Years
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    @wally lovers 😀

    Rambo→wally worth a hit??

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    1. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      I think Rambo will be the most likely to give way. On going niggles and playing in Wally's position at times anyway.

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  20. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Aguero hasnt scored in the final game for the last two seasons. He has only ever scored 1 league goal against southampton.
    Lukaku has never scored a league goal against spurs.

    .....meh

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    1. Get up ya bum
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      convenient cut off for aguero there 🙂

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      1. internal error
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Well he had something to fight for prior to that

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    2. Chelsea Dagger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Cue a pair of braces 🙂

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  21. Dr Dream
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    How the teams did last gameweek arranged by threat for the whole team (adjusted to last match)

    http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/my-stats-tables/view/3846/

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    1. Crystal
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Nice ! Have t remover Newcastle were playing bottom of the league last week though

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      1. Crystal
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        *remember. Dame iPhone

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      2. Dr Dream
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Yep...always got to remember who they play. It does show they didn't try to park any buses though. (would that even be possible against QPR)

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  22. j-whitehead-
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Lose Giroud or Ramsey?

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    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Neither, IMO, but Giroud is the easiest to replace.

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  23. Ange Ball
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Given
    Azi Bellerin Ivan
    Silva Albrighton Ramsey Walcott

    Aguero Tekkers(c) Costa

    Good to go?

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    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Great team!

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      1. Ange Ball
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks

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        1. Twisted Saltergater
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Any point hits taken?

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          1. Ange Ball
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 9 months ago

            -4

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            1. Twisted Saltergater
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              10 years, 9 months ago

              G2G.. Good luck!

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    2. Ange Ball
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Bench Krul Skrtel Hendo Vanholt

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  24. Az
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    dont see how benteke can be 3rd in the watchlist but not even playing in the team news section?

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  25. Van Klinkert Delarosa
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Morning DZ.

    Any of these forward (Aguero - Benteke - Lukaku) for Leicester forwards? Or keep.

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  26. tim
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    no scout picks?

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  27. Van Klinkert Delarosa
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone have the youtube link for the scoutcast?

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    1. Van Klinkert Delarosa
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Nevermind, it's already up. lol

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  28. Kroos69
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Ivanovic or shlupp??

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    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Ivan.

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    2. Theatre_Of_Screams
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Ivan

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  29. Arvin-ation
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone looking at Rooney as a punt?

    Up front against Hull desperate for a win(thinking they'll go all out)

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    1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      No form , no pens , nothing to play for

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  30. Defcons are for Kinnear
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    need a new page

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