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The ScoutCast – Episode 167 – Stanville

10 September 2015 2606 comments
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An extraordinary death threat ode to Granville provided the inspiration and backdrop for this week’s Scoutcast.

My co-host wasn’t sure whether to feel flattered or mildly panicked by a community post like no other.

Recovering from the menacing tribute, Granville joined forces with Jonty and myself to assess the merits of the deadline day arrivals, before grappling with another round of community questions.

We rinse through the De Bruyne debate, the heavy-hitter slump, briefly consider buying Jonny Evans, before tentatively giving out dating advice – again inspired by the imaginations of you, the community.

This episode was first broadcast live via our YouTube channel and Google Hangouts. Be sure to subscribe to our channel for news of the latest live additions.

You can view the full Hangout via the larger player below, or endure the edited audio version via this link or the first player.

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

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  1. Dynamic Duos
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Anybody like Lambert? Has great fixtures

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    1. meerlight
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      it's performances that count, so no

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      1. Dynamic Duos
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Diouf being is annoying, I would take Rondon but only 6.5 to spend, I might be forced into Wilson, but really want someone different 🙁

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        1. Dynamic Duos
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Injured*

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  2. pieces
    • 15 Years
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    I know this has been done to death, but a quick poll.

    Hazard or Sanchez

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    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Sanchez

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    2. Daniel Exeter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      I've gone Sanchez

      Think at the end of the season they'll both be up the top re. points.
      Can' afford both - went for Sanchez.

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    3. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Neither

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    4. Meinhoff
      • 13 Years
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      Sanchez at the moment

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    5. Paulie Walnuts
      • 10 Years
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      Sanch

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    6. Jose's Magic Omelette
      • 12 Years
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      Sanchez or Pedro.

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    7. meerlight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      anyone but hazard, atm.

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    8. pieces
      • 15 Years
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      Excellent......I love consensus. Thanks

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      1. LC1
        • 11 Years
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        Sanchez. But if anyone- Silva.

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  3. ihateramsey2
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    what is the ratio of risers to fallers this season? previous seasons?

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    1. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
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      Pretty similar probably. There's always a lot of fallers as people gravitate from the many to the few.

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      1. Diva
        • 11 Years
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        This.

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    2. Jose's Magic Omelette
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Repost from my Market Analysis article. (http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2015/09/02/team-value-options-during-the-international-break/)

      Total price changes: 476
      Price rises: 63
      Price falls: 413

      Vs. this point in 2014

      Total price changes: 472
      Price rises: 82
      Price falls: 390

      A slight reduction in the ratio of rises to falls this year (1:7) compared to last year (1:5) which may or may not persist. Broadly speaking the market is behaving similarly to last year.

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  4. Ser Davos
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    10 years, 3 months ago

    In a tricky scenario...

    Atm, I'm thinking Fabianski to Begovic and then Williams to Darmian in a week or two.

    Have two FTs and about to let one slide.

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    1. Ser Davos
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      *sorry Darmian to Williams

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    2. Daniel Exeter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Don't see the point of this
      It's a transfer waiting to happen

      Begovic won't be long term - do you really want to have to take a forced transfer in a few weeks.

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      1. Demí
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        few weeks? He's reportedly out for atleast 2 months. That's pretty long term to me.

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        1. Daniel Exeter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Has that actually been confirmed though?

          I saw the rumours about 2 months.. but nothing in concrete yet

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          1. Demí
            • 14 Years
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            Neither timeframe has been confirmed officially i think, need to wait for the press conference. But Belgian reports are saying 10 weeks
            https://twitter.com/HLNinEngeland/status/642194205037756416

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            1. Daniel Exeter
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              10 years, 3 months ago

              Ah fair enough

              In that case, yep wait for the presser and if confirmed I guess he's quite a stand out pick in goal, and a cheap way into Chelsea

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            2. Jose's Magic Omelette
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 3 months ago

              Oh no I hadn't seen that update, that guy is usually reliable.

              Having had one myself I know meniscus injuries can be troublesome, if the report proves true 10 weeks could be very optimistic.

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      2. Ser Davos
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        I don't mind making another transfer in 8 weeks time if points have been gained. I see your thinking but the future transfer aside, do you see profit/potential in the move?

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        1. Daniel Exeter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Definitely profit and yeah the potential

          I think it's cos' I was burned last year with keepers so this year I've got two that are long term plans and play week in week out.

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          1. Ser Davos
            • 10 Years
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            Thanks, I think I may go for it all things considered, though I fancy Fabs at Vicarage ahead of Bego at Goodison...

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  5. Jose's Magic Omelette
    • 12 Years
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    Targett rose overnight! Very important for me as it gives me a buffer to use my free transfer elsewhere when he inevitably starts dropping in price.

    Hoping it's good news on Courtois today otherwise I only have McCarthy to play in the sticks this week.

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    1. FF Dirtbag
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Is he gonna play again though?

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      1. Jose's Magic Omelette
        • 12 Years
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        Apparently Bertrand will resume full training next week so Targett should play this GW and also maybe next.

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  6. UnitednationsXI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Have 1 ft and 1m..thoughts? Have asked this before and got surprisin responses with people recommending C.

    Ruddy
    Shaw huth kolorav -- Francis Coates
    Mahrez Chadli hazard sterling --- mane
    Kun Wilson Deene

    A: hazard >> sanchez
    B: hazard >> depay...allows me to upgrade deeney next go
    C: save FT and give hazard one more week
    D: something else (deeny >> xxx or Coates >> xxx)

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    1. Daniel Exeter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      C

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      1. UnitednationsXI
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        So stick with hazard over sanchez

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        1. Daniel Exeter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
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          Give him one more week, 2FT next week gives you a bit more flexibility

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  7. Isco Disco
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Is it too late to get a City defender? If no, then who'd be your pick?

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    1. Daniel Exeter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Kolarov I guess
      Is he slightly cheaper than Kompany still?

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    2. Paulie Walnuts
      • 10 Years
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      Kolarov still

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    3. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
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      < -

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    4. johnbarnes
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      not too late, I'll ship Koscielny and get Kolarov or Sagna next week

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  8. Gooner Kebab
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Morning, can i ask yesterday's popular question:

    Diouf to Gomis? Yay or nay?

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    1. Daniel Exeter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Who are you other strikers?

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      1. Gooner Kebab
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Kun and Wilson

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        1. Daniel Exeter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Stokes fixtures after this week are nice, what's the latest on Diouf? Ruled out or not?

          Gomis is definitely in form, Aguero Diouf Gomis...could be nice? Affordable?

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          1. Gooner Kebab
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            I do like that front 3 better. I might just save the transfer this week, sort this out next week.

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  9. Pigvig
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    I'm wondering whether I should transfer one of Redmond or Kouyate to Ayew this week. Thoughts?

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    1. johnbarnes
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      do it

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    2. Daniel Exeter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Ayew would be good to have, but both of Redmond and Kouyate have decent fixtures this week. Maybe do Kouyate next week?

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    3. Costa's Counsellor
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      For free?

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      1. Pigvig
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        For free yes. Rest of midfield is mahrez, toure and pedro

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        1. Costa's Counsellor
          • 10 Years
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          I would then.

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  10. Codders
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    I could drop Kolarov and Cech but then I have a weak defense... I have Gomez in current setup so he is 4.7

    Defence would be

    Myhill
    Martin, Gomez, Richards, Evans, DEF 4.6 (who??)
    Sako, Silva, Pedro, Sanchez, Mahrez
    Aguero, Wilson, Gomis

    Worth downgrading for Sanchez?!

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  11. Costa's Counsellor
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Pick 3

    Gomez Kolarov Cedric Huth Coates

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    1. johnbarnes
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      kolarov cedric huth

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    2. LewanGOALski
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Kolarov Huth Cedric

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    3. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Would you really bench Kolarov?

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      1. Costa's Counsellor
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Obviously not! Just wanted to make sure everyone knows I have him.

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    4. Costa's Counsellor
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Thanks guys.

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  12. J0E
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    New community article - here's YMA with his latest bookie based predictions

    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2015/09/11/what-the-bookies-say-gameweek-5/

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  13. ​
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    I'm gonna go off for a soul searching walk after that kerfuffle, see you in a bit scouters!

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    1. Nickofoz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Cya mate

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  14. Ser Davos
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Does anyone feel this Begovic situation is a catch 22? Could be fool's gold like Courtois has been with Chelsea continuing their poor form and fix. On the other hand, this malaise can't last forever and if he was to become the bargain he could potentially be, then we'd kick ourselves if we overlooked him.

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    1. Teror
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      I think we should give it a week. Let's see how the whole team does against Neverton.

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      1. Doolittle
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        "Neverton". Watch out guys, the banter brigade is here.

        A few zingers for you: Manure, Liverpoo, Citeh, ARSEnal, Brenda, Maureen/Moaninho. Guaranteed to have the crowds rolling in the aisles.

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        1. Teror
          • 11 Years
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          Touched a sore spot with that one, evidently.

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          1. Doolittle
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            It's just deeply unfunny. Also, I don't really understand why you come on here when you clearly dislike those on here:

            http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2015/08/14/the-dugout-discussion-aston-villa-vs-man-united/?hc_page=27#hc_comment_10892943

            http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2015/08/14/the-dugout-discussion-aston-villa-vs-man-united/?hc_page=28#hc_comment_10893061

            That was despite the fact that you asked "Pelle or Rooney" once, and 2 of the 3 replies said to go with Pelle.

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            1. Teror
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 3 months ago

              https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-PIckHrZ0o

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    2. Doolittle
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      It does always feel like an accident waiting to happen, particularly after the Remy debacle last year, but if Courtois is out for a long time then Begovic is the only keeper they have. You would expect Chelsea to improve, they can't be this bad all season, but when exactly they will improve is impossible to gauge. There's also the question of whether you want to use 2FTs over time on keepers (discarding WCs).

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  15. LewanGOALski
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Fabianski ➡ Begovic for FT ?

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    1. Ser Davos
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Wouldn't do it if you only have one FT but with two and no pressing concerns then I think it's a sound move. Plenty of 5m Swan defensive options with Williams the best for his BAPPAGE!

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    2. El-Kloppico
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      No

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  16. minus-four
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Is it crazy to do Gomis ---> Kane for next 2 weeks?

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    1. Teror
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      That's outrageous

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    2. El-Kloppico
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Horrendous.. i'd say

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  17. Teror
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Chaps,

    What we saying about Wilson? Is his place threatened by Murray? Let me know.

    One love,

    Misteak

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  18. southernpacific
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone else think that Man U def will concede over the next 4-5 games? tempted to switch to chelsea/Arsenal?

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    1. El-Kloppico
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      of course.. almost all of them imo

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    2. minus-four
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Yh. I think pressure will increase on LVG to play a bit of attacking Football and they'll start leaking some goals. Fixtures are not that great either, so it's a fair call I guess

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  19. Codders
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Cheers JohnBarnes,

    Can't get in Kolarov with Sanchez, doesn't leave me enough...

    Do you think that:

    Martin, Gomez, Richards, Evans, Huth 0.1 itb

    is weak?

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  20. faux_C
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    So what on earth is the deal with price changes this season? They seem remarkably inconsistent and unpredictable.

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  21. johnbarnes
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Who's the best Watford defender, fpl wise?

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    1. Miro
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Prodl

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    2. El-Kloppico
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Nyom

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  22. Burger
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Who are the nailed on WBA defenders?

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    1. sleecc
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Dawson.

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  23. Nyom Legend
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Im on a Wildcard and I need to freshen up my defence. Who of these 5 got to go? Mahrez - Pedro - Sanchez - Toure - Ayew? Im thinking Toure => Redmond/Sako. Any thoughts?

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  24. Paanmonkey
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    got 1 FT..Darmian > Shaw or save ?

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    1. sleecc
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Save

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  25. danishdynamite
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Need a defender, budget 5.9

    Already have 3 MCY, so someone else. As I also have injuries and dross piling up, it should be someone I don't have to ditch in 2 weeks

    Naughton, Williams or AN Other?

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    1. Manani
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      dawson looks pretty tempting

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      1. Ser Davos
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah, Dawson Williams Bellerin I reckon and Shaw too.

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      2. danishdynamite
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        He was on my list, as was Evans (til I remembered his injury record)

        Doosra was rather critical of WBA picks yesterday (fixtures not as rosy as the ticker would have you believe, etc) but nobody seems to have a cracking run of 6 good 'uns at the mo

        I like Naughton's threadt but have an inkling the Swansea bubble won't last

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  26. johnbarnes
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Do you reckon City or Arsenal might play with the Juve and Dynamo Zagreb games in mind? Bad for the Kun captaincy, but still my pick.

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  27. FISSH
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Pedro still hasn't risen! haha wtf

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    1. Miro
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Sunday morning 😉

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  28. Ser Davos
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Decided to hold off from Fabs to Bego due to both form and fix:

    wat EVE is far more appetising than eve ARS I would say...

    Plus, Krul is an option and the West Brom goalkeeper situation has yet to come to a conclusion yet.

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  29. Shrimp On The Barb
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Whats the latest on Diouf?

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  30. HP.
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Repost:

    Have Mata and Silva in draft league and no other City/United attackers, should I do Mata --> De Bruyne??

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