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20 August 2015 5539 comments
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Tempted into dealing our Wildcards by yet another “mediocre” Gameweek, Granville and I go through almost the entire episode before Jonty reveals he’s weakened and gone “active”. It’s a revelation that almost has us both logging off and reaching for our own panic buttons.

Before that dramatic finale, we find salvation via another bout of “rough the smooth”, cheering ourselves with tales of Gameweek totals which dip below even our miserable tallies.

We also take a further round of community questions, forcing me to “fess up” on Theo Walcott, while Granville laments Wayne Rooney’s form and the three of us tackle the merits of Mahrez, Ozil and loading up on City assets.

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

  1. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Mane and Pelle...

    How did they do tonight :)?

    1. owls on the up
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Both looked wasteful in possession, saints defenders possessed the most attacking threat!

    2. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Mane 6/10
      Pelle 5/10

    3. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Stay well clear, same goes for the defence ATM.

  2. HVT
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Gw 6
    Liverpool V Norwich
    Suarez (c)
    😎

    1. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      That was almost a guaranteed brace...

      1. j-whitehead-
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Guaranteed hatrick

  3. Root
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Is Naughton a bad pick over Williams? Naughton seems good. CB's are such boring choices.

  4. ElliotJHP
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Bit mental to do bench boost after WC atm?

    1. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      You can't if you've WC this week.

      1. ElliotJHP
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah sorry just realised, wasn't thinking of it as a boost.

    2. Scab
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      if you wildcarded this wweek you cant use another chip

  5. El Cube
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Any opinion/RMT on my current WC Team would be appreciated.

    Hart

    Shaw - Cedric - Richards

    Hoolahan - Silva - Sanchez - Ayew

    Sakho - Aguero (C) - Pelle (VC)

    Bench : McCarthy - Mahrez - Francis - Saylor

    Should I opt for other 4.5 DF other than Francis?

  6. asianbeast
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    A bit of a roadblock...

    Should I go with Fabianski + Azpi or Courtois + Williams?

    Thanks

    1. Third Eye Vision
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      With Fab & Azpi, you'll have to play a Swansea player each week (presuming you haven't got a decent second goalie). With Williams, you could bench him if needed. I'm presuming you would be less inclined to bench a 6.0 defender.

      In terms of points returns, I'd say they're very similar combos.

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

    Rate my Defence :

    Ruddy / Rudd
    Azpilicueta Darmian Williams / Ward Huth

    1. Scab
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      im also going ruddy rudd but not too confident.

      Not liking the Azpi pick

    2. mad_beer ✅
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      ManU get tough fixtures after Newcastle.

  8. RVP fc
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    What keepers is everyone going for. I want Myhill as I think Wba will get clean sheets. Worried him and McCarthy together is too much of a risk with Wba looking for a goalkeeper and Speroni due back.

    I have Myhill and Ruddy for now.

    Who are you all going for?

    1. Ludo
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Myhill and McCarthy

      1. RVP fc
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        They do rotate very well if both keep their place. If they were nailed on they would be my first choice

    2. Defcons are for Kinnear
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      When does Foster return?

      1. RVP fc
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        October

    3. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Looking through a spreadsheet now. Up until the end of October Myhill and Butland rotate really nicely. At that point you might need rid of Myhill anyway

      1. RVP fc
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Thats a good point

        1. andy85wsm
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Norwich (a), WBA (h), Southampton (h), Leicester (h), Bournemouth (h), Villa (a), Sunderland (h), Watford (h), Leicester (h).

          Although on current viewing maybe Leicester at home isn't the greatest fixture 🙂

          1. RVP fc
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            That is a lovely rotation for that period. I may go for it. Thanks

        2. RVP fc
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Dont want to be left with just ruddy but they do rotate better than stoke. I do think Stoke are a better defense though

  9. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    So the Mane and Pelle did crap again. Good

    Targett look good? I'd love it if he kept his place but thoroughly understand this is really unlikely!

    1. owls on the up
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Targett did actually look good, put in a couple of decent balls, but doubt he'll keep Bertie out!

      1. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Any chance he could play in a different positions? Clutching at straws I know

        1. owls on the up
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Hmm I don't know enough about Southampton but I'd say they've probably got better options further up the pitch than targett!

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

      Koeman expects Bertrand to be back after September international break https://goo.gl/cvLOiz

      1. Gaz Downright
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        • 15 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        tweet courtesy of @FFScout

        1. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          A good source... See above. Hope he finds his place but know it's unlikely

          1. Gaz Downright
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            • 15 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            The team's been systematically dismantled over the last two seasons, so I guess you never know. But in the 4231 he'd have to get ahead of Jay Rodriguez I guess. Not likely at all.

  10. Lovren an elevator
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    In light of Pedro signing and the defensive debate, anyone fancy sharing who they think is Chelsea's best starting 11?

    1. nolicnosnhoj
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Courtois

      Ivan-Terry-Cahill/Zouma-Azpi

      Matic-Cesc

      Pedro-Willian-Hazard

      Costa

      1. Lovren an elevator
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks for your answer. I am however, more concerned for Oscar now!

      2. Davekitson
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        I agree, willian has been Chelsea's best player this season and in the community shield, if he gets dropped it'll be a real shame

  11. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Knocked a stitch and my wound has started bleeding all over the place. For fuchs ake

    1. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Was that supposed to be a football pun with Fuchs and Ake?

  12. Kevtheotter
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Quick re post

    Hey lads quick one before I start work

    A) Courtois Kompany and Targett
    B) Butland Kolarov and Williams

    Rest of defence

    McCarthy xx
    Darmian Huth Richards xx xx

    Cheers lads

  13. HVT
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone have a good 3 way rotation?
    Thanks

    1. RVP fc
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Leicester, Palace and Villa is good.

      1. HVT
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Appreciate that I'll look.

      2. JAC THE CAT
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Better than Leicester, Watford and Villa?

        1. RVP fc
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Its close. Just going towards Palace. Ward is nailed on. Not too sure on Watford. Who is nailed on. Seem better defensively than they were last year

          1. JAC THE CAT
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            I've opted for Prodl from Watford

            Got me a decent return last week

      3. Bibelnissen
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Leicester, Palace and Stoke even better

        1. HVT
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Thanks all but who's nailed from Stoke?
          And prob going with Butland.

  14. FPL Emu
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Was the answer to that quiz thing Afellay?

    1. RVP fc
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Courtois

    2. Just A Hat
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      It was Courtois but the facts weren't correct anyway lol

  15. ArseneAllTheWay
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Team A or B

    A) 352 - Myhill (Mccarthy)
    Kompany, Williams, Cedric (Muniesa, Gomez)
    Silva, Sanchez, CHADLI, Payet, Mahrez
    Kun, Gomis (Ighalo)

    B) 343 - Myhill (Butland)
    Kompany, Williams, Shaw (Richards, Gomez)
    Silva, Sanchez, Payet, Mahrez (westwood)
    Kun, Gomis, Diouf

    1. Kevtheotter
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      A

    2. owls on the up
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Drop cedric Southampton nothing like they use b at back!
      Looking closely I'd say A aswell

      1. ArseneAllTheWay
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        who would you swap cedric for mate?

        1. owls on the up
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Hmm dunno I have him too lol I'd drop ighalo to a 4.5 n swap him for Shaw, but I ain't keen on rotation!

          1. owls on the up
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            Honestly the more I look at it B might b better, proper toughie and there very similar, think u might need sum input from someone else, sorry I not much help!

  16. Nate01
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Will this transfer talk on Mane effect his game? Didnt watch the europa game but i read one line from an article, something like: started lively but then faded...
    Ive had him since GW1 and still waiting for a quick hat trick...

    1. owls on the up
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Southampton weren't great tbf, so hard to judge but Yh article pretty much right!

  17. Sultans of Ping FC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Redmond worth the .5 more than Hoolahan?

    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Yeh Hoolahan rotation risk.

  18. bennyp
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Good to go this week? Any thoughts appreciated!

    Butland - (Schmei)
    Williams - Oxford - Kompany - (Gomez - Kosc)
    Yaya - Mane(c) - Ayew - Mahrez - (Bentelab)
    Aguero - Benteke - Sahko.

    1. Rotation City
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Wow, really rolling the dice on that Mane (c), aren't we?

      1. bennyp
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Just for now..they are playing Watford.

    2. Davekitson
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      so many have got rid of Mane he's a good enough differential without the (c)

      1. bennyp
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Yeh true. Bit of a risky captain. It'd be Aguero or Sahko otherwise.

  19. Nithral
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    What's the deal with Sagna and Zabaleta? Why hasn't zaba been playing and will he be back anytime soon? No one seems to have either of them in all these RMTs I keep reading?

    1. Davekitson
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      consider man city's results and you may have your answer

      1. Nithral
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Winning their first two games doesn't explain why zaba hasn't been playing, nor why sagna doesn't seem to be in anyone's team. Sure he's not much of an attacking threat, but if he's going to keep his place in the starting 11 then surely he's a good shout for 5m?

  20. Just A Hat
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    I'm eating half a pork pie

    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Does it have egg in it?

    2. owls on the up
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Can u send me the other half plz 🙂

    3. mad_beer ✅
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Well jell

    4. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Will the other half be a bowler?

  21. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Could swear theres still loads of regular posters MIA this season

    1. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Christina.

    2. Gaz Downright
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      • 15 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Attila

      1. andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Hasn't really been a regular poster for a while 🙁

      2. In Like Flynn.
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        There's a blast from the past. I miss Attila, good contributor to all the chat and helpful with RMTs too.

    3. Just A Hat
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Triggerlips

      1. Dynamic Duos
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Do my best lol.

    4. SL8
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Fran, Akers

    5. mad_beer ✅
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      I'm new but I'm enjoying it.

  22. vice
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    WC team done

    Myhill McCarthy
    Mert Williams Muniesa Huth Francis
    Sanchez Silva YYT Mahrez Westwood
    Aguero Gomis Sakho

  23. lfc123
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    A. Kolarov + Francis + Westwood + Sanchez

    or

    B. Kompany +Darmian + Redmond +Ozil

    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      A Sanchez

      1. lfc123
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers

    2. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      A

  24. Vasty Deep
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Best 4.5 midfielder, Wany, Westwood or Barry?

    1. Pirlø's Pen
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Bentaleb

  25. asianbeast
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    A) Fabianski + Azpi
    B) Courtois + Williams ...

    A) Fabianski + Ayew
    B) Ruddy + Payet

    1. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      B
      B

  26. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Those still left with a WC, what's the plan?

    A) GW4
    B) GW5 (post 1st int break)
    C) GW8 (post 2nd int break)
    D) As near to GW19 as possible
    E) As and when needed

    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Depends on your current team, do you have Sanchez and Kun?

      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        I have Kun and fairly happy with most of the team except for not having Sanchez and 1-2 of Kolarov, Silva & Yaya.

        Ruddy
        Shaw, Bellerin, Targett
        Haz, Mane, Ozil, Mahrez
        Kun, Tekkers, Sakho

        Rudd, Huth, Coates, Sinclair
        Bank 0.7m, 0FT

    2. bennyp
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      E). I have

      Butland - (Schmei)
      Williams - Oxford - Kompany - (Gomez - Kosc)
      Yaya - Mane(c) - Ayew - Mahrez - (Bentelab)
      Aguero - Benteke - Sahko.

      with 3.9 ITB. Can easily get in Sanchez without a WC

  27. Gríma Wormtongue
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    RMT wildcard

    McCartland

    Kompany // Azpil // Shaw // Gomez // Turner

    Hazard // Yaya // Payet // Ki // Andreau

    Aguero // Kane // Ighalo

    0,0 ITB

    1. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      6/10

    2. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      You have a problem with Ighalo and Andreu. One or the other, as you need at least 7 playing, decent attackers.

  28. Mavric Marco
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Why do Mark & Granny keep having the scoutcast on a Monday night? For the last two weeks there's been a game on!?

    Next Monday...Arsenal vs Liverpool 😯

    1. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Suits their schedules better

      1. Mavric Marco
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        fair enough. I remember before the 'hangout' days they used to have it on a tuesday/wednesday night...how times have changed

    2. SL8
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Yea don't understand it I won't answer the phone/door whilst a game is on

    3. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      It's a bit like putting the Xtra Factor on ITV2 at the same time as X factor on ITV1

      1. Mavric Marco
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        I know what you do on a Saturday night 😉

  29. 1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Think there is going to be a new page soon but anyway.
    How did Mane look tonight?

    1. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      He was the most dangerous of the Sot attackers from what I saw. But that's not saying much.

      1. 1
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        More of the usual by the sounds of it, thanks!
        Surely can get some returns in the next 2.

    2. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Below average, but not concerningly so

  30. Bggz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    when do we get our hands on Pedro?

    1. Adderz
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Buy him a red bull and coke

      1. Bggz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        jesus i couldnt handle that kind of energy

    2. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      You sound like a hen party in Marbella talking about a dishy local waiter