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The ScoutCast – Episode 178 – Humbug

24 December 2015 1565 comments
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‘Twas the night before Christmas when three bearded men, wallowing in mid-table mediocrity, collided via the magic of the internet to relay tales of Fantasy Football.

Settle down – the festive ScoutCast is upon us.

Like the “Three Ronnies”, Jonty, Andy and myself roll out the same old tried and trusted formula in the guise of an extended Christmas special.

We relive the painfully ordinary Gameweek 17, before girding our loins for another bout of community questions as the three us make woeful excuses for avoiding Ighalo, before debating whether the “Dullards” really have slain the “Maverick” Fantasy managers for good.

This episode of the ScoutCast was first aired live on our YouTube channel.

You can stream the full Google Hangout version via the larger player below, or sample the slightly more refined audio edit via this link or the smaller player.

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

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  1. Ayew Serious
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    I read an article earlier and it stated what each bpl club should wish for this Christmas

    Anyone care to guess?-without looking it up

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

      Chelsea players- Eva

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    2. Sean.
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      United - Mourinho

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    3. che
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      • 11 Years
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      Even Santa can't help us stay up

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    4. t4thomas
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      Mahrez?

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  2. Nemanja Vidic
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    10 years, 2 months ago

    WC team:
    Hennessey Butland
    Bellerin, Simpson, Dier, Evans, Smith
    Mahrez, Barkley, KDB, Alli, Ozil
    Giroud, Kane, Lukaku
    Any suggestion

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    1. Petr Cech the Table
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      10 years, 2 months ago

      Which midfielder/striker you planning to drop?

      Looks good though. Perhaps Silva instead of KDB.

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    2. t4thomas
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      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      No Walcott?

      No YYT?

      No Aguero?

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  3. Petr Cech the Table
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    10 years, 2 months ago

    On a scale of 1 - 10 (1 being not so busy and 10 being a typical Friday panic night) how busy is Christmas Day on this website?

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    1. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      7-8

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    2. t4thomas
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      2; people on their new devices only.

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  4. Snapes on a Plane
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    10 years, 2 months ago

    Who to bench?
    A) Evans
    B) Bellerin

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    1. t4thomas
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      10 years, 2 months ago

      a

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    2. Petr Cech the Table
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      A

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  5. Trae44
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    Who's more nailed on over Christmas for Bournemouth, Stanislas, Surman or Gosling?

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    1. Acquafresca
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      Gosling I think.

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      1. Trae44
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        Thanks

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    2. Volley127
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      Surman cause Gosling is on 4YC and Stanislas is potentially out for at least one GW (he'll be nailed if he isn't out though I suspect)

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  6. Acquafresca
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    10 years, 2 months ago

    Janmaat >

    A) Walker
    B) Rose
    C) Dawson
    D) Other (up to 5.7)

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    1. t4thomas
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      C, or D. Ogbonna.

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    2. Snapes on a Plane
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      Cresswell

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  7. marquinhos
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    Who's everyone captaining this GW?

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    1. applebonkers
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      • 16 Years
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      the algerian messi

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      1. t4thomas
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        Guédioura?

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    2. Snapes on a Plane
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      Kane

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    3. Jeremiah
      • 13 Years
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      Riyad.

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    4. t4thomas
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      Sergio.

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    5. Ayew Serious
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      King Odion

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    6. Lieutenant Frank Columbo
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      Heart says Mahrez, but my complete lack of spine currently plumps for Kane.

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  8. oghash
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    10 years, 2 months ago

    Tgis is aimed at the guys I was speaking to yesterday, sorry I gave you the wrong info about bolaise, you was right. I can't give a link so all else xan ignore me as nonsense. The others I'm just backing you now.

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  9. Lieutenant Frank Columbo
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    Who to bench ... Currently on Alli D ... Correct?

    Kane, Vardy, Lukaku, Marhez, KDB, Ozil, Barkley, Alli .....

    Maybe Barkley ....

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    1. Snapes on a Plane
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      Bench Ali

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    2. Paul Psychic Octopus
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      Vary, or Barkley

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  10. Az
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    Xmas game of chess anyone?

    http://lichess.org/01wohgYx

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    1. Ayew Serious
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      10 years, 2 months ago

      Does it work on Android?

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      1. Az
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        probbaly, its just a website 🙂

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        1. Ayew Serious
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          When I click on it all I see is a blank chess board

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          1. Az
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            • 16 Years
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            probably because im already in a game with someone

            will post you another link when im free 🙂

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            1. Batchain
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              Black should have lost his queen (B x h7+) discovered attack on the queen.

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              1. Fitzy.
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                https://49.media.tumblr.com/ff791838eedcec6e59c6411b27a8ccd8/tumblr_nk6niusrwL1unx51po1_500.gif

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  11. Petr Cech the Table
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    10 years, 2 months ago

    Merry Christmas everyone. How's this looking for boxing day. 2FT

    Cech
    Toby - Williams - Cresswell
    Mahrez - Coutinho - Ozil - KDB
    Lukaku - Ighalo - Vardy

    Butland - Dann - Cedric - Lanzini

    Would like to get Cedric out but for who? I have the funds to get Kompany.

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    1. Paul Psychic Octopus
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      Daniels, and bench Cresswell. Then following week get rid of Williams

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      1. Az
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        • 16 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        i'd do the transfer, but would still play cresswell

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    2. Petr Cech the Table
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      Thanks to both. Merry Christmas again.

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  12. ducksfly2gether
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    Is this the right time to use my AOA?

    Souare Kolarov Walker

    KDB Silva Mahrez Ozil (Barkley)

    Kane Lukaku Vardy

    Keep AOA and play souare or simpson OR use AOA and bench souare for barkley?

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    1. Petr Cech the Table
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      10 years, 2 months ago

      Double up in City midfield looks risky. But of you bench one, that's the one that will rack up the points.

      Keep AOA and play Simpson imo.

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      1. ducksfly2gether
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        10 years, 2 months ago

        Also, I could use a FT and do Moreno --> Bellerin with exact cash. Better option?

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        1. Petr Cech the Table
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          Yes do that.

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    2. Batchain
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      10 years, 2 months ago

      I think yes play AOA - it's a useless chip anyway, and you have a good chance to use it. (Barkley was very good last game).

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  13. Paul Psychic Octopus
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    10 years, 2 months ago

    Wonder what the most important transfer will be in January from an FPL perspective? Vardy? Mahrez? Hummels? Austin? Rossi? Maybe nobody.

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    1. Viper
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      10 years, 2 months ago

      Austin -> Bournemouth

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    2. Petr Cech the Table
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      10 years, 2 months ago

      Messi to Swansea. FLP Price of 16.5 mil

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  14. Az
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    • 16 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    So whats everyone getting for christmas?

    I'm getting a Nespresso machine and Guitar Hero

    yes i'm 12

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    1. oghash
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      10 years, 2 months ago

      Spending some time with mum, all that I want or need if I'm being honest.

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      1. Az
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        10 years, 2 months ago

        well thats lovely 🙂

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

        On the money big lad.

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    2. Paul Psychic Octopus
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      10 years, 2 months ago

      I'm getting drunk.

      Only way to survive a day with the outlaws tomorrow.

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      1. Az
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        10 years, 2 months ago

        seconded

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    3. Hibbo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      10 years, 2 months ago

      My dinner made for me and a family day.

      Then over to the in laws for drink and craic.

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    4. John t penguin
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      10 years, 2 months ago

      Don't think you can play guitar hero on coffee machine

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      1. Az
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        10 years, 2 months ago

        CAN

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    5. Fifa las vegas
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      Nice family dinner with just my parents, not getting any present in particular, I'm past that, although of course the have got a little something for me (which I really have no clue what it is, which brings back exciting memories. The not knowing is the most exciting part 🙂 ) and likewise I've got something for them. Just going to sit back and enjoy the day, the dinner, the tv and a couple of drinks. Will visit the grandparents in the evening where all the cousins meet up for a get together.

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  15. marquinhos
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    10 years, 2 months ago

    Ok so the consensus seems to be Mahrez for captain. I agree Leicester will score but surely Kane will outscore Riyad this weekend?

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    1. applebonkers
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      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      all the contenders could score 2 points or 15. it's like tossing a 6 sided coin

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      1. Ayew Serious
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        10 years, 2 months ago

        Rolling a dice not come to mind?

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        1. applebonkers
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          • 16 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          ffs, that was the joke

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          1. Paul Psychic Octopus
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            10 years, 2 months ago

            Don't worry, I laughed!

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    2. t4thomas
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Sergio Kane?

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

    Which move looks the best bet? Please & thank you 🙂

    A. Deulofeu -> Walcott, save FT. Play Moreno

    B. Deulofeu-> Walcott & VVD -> Cresswell. Bench Moreno.

    C. Westwood -> Walcott, bench Deulofeu. Save 2nd FT. It makes getting Aguero very tough.

    D. Kane -> Aguero & Westwood ->Alli, no hit.

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    1. t4thomas
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      B with Ogbonna.

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      1. Viper
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        What's the advantage of Ogbonna?

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        1. t4thomas
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
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          Just not sure that Cresswell is worth the 0.6M premium.

          He is averaging 3.6 points per game.

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    2. Paul Psychic Octopus
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      10 years, 2 months ago

      C.

      There will be lots of rotation on the 28th and 2 FTs will be very useful.

      Luckily I have a wild card for Xmas,

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  17. Reddonkeyham 42
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    10 years, 2 months ago

    utland
    Kolarov Moreno Alderweild
    KDB Mahrez Coutinho Ozil
    Kane Vardyb Lukaku

    Hennesey barkley Cresswell Evans

    Got 1FT and £1.7 or so any ideas who to change

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    1. Paul Psychic Octopus
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Is Clichy fit and in the frame? If he is Kolarov may well be rotated. I would keep the FT and have 2FTs on the 28th.

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      1. Fitzy.
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Clichy returned in GW16.

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  18. premierglaser
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Any of these not nailed for Boxing day?

    Bellerin
    Kolarov
    Moreno

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    1. t4thomas
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Kolarov may not be nailed.

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  19. Coffee-Geek
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    10 years, 2 months ago

    There's really only one question I'm toiling over this Christmas Eve.

    Do I bench Ighalo or Silva?

    On form the Watford man is miles ahead but.....

    Sunderland.

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    1. t4thomas
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      They both have to start in your team.

      Look elsewhere for someone to bench.

      19 goal attempts, 19 shots inside the box, 15 on target, 5 goals.

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      1. Coffee-Geek
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Ok, choose someone else from this: KDB, Walcott, Mahrez, Ozil, Kane, Lukaku

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        1. t4thomas
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
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          Ozil.

          Less explosive than the others.

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          1. Teddy Brewski
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Don't bench Ozil. Terrible advice

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    2. RubeRx
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      I'm benching Ighalo if that helps

      http://i.imgur.com/FtN69qp.png

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  20. King Kav. QC at law
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    10 years, 2 months ago

    Wakey, Hibbert, Wild Rover, Megatron, Granville, Optimus, Rhino, Beavis, JTD, Jonty, Poch, Every Dog, Carrick, Doosra.

    Just a few of my favourite posters. Have a great day tomorrow, and the same for everyone else, enjoy your Christmas and your family time.

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    1. Hibbo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
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      And the same to you King Kav.

      Don't wind the in laws up to much!!

      Enjoy bud.

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      1. King Kav. QC at law
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        I am but a ghost from Christmas past. The past is is the past, let it go. An amnesty is all I want for Christmas.

        Best wishes to all.

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    2. John t penguin
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Same to you bud

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    3. Granville
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      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Cheers for including me. Merry Xmas.

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      1. Pochecinno
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        This 😳

        Have a good one, mate 😀

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      2. King Kav. QC at law
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Your, Beavis and Carrick stick in my mind for some lovely exchanges a few years back. Take care x

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  21. Bantchester United
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    10 years, 2 months ago

    Anybody know if there are manager pressers between GW18 and GW19?

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  22. Cornelius
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    Contrary to popular belief I think that City looked dangerous against Arsenal and if De Bruyne had laid off that one on one to Silva or Aguero the match would've taken on a very different complexion. Still on the fence whether to get Aguero in for Kane for -4 or straight swap Coutinho to Silva, or Deulofeu to Yaya.

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  23. Richd
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    I just went against what I thought I would !!

    2FT used.

    Kane and Mane to Aguero (c) and Ramsey !!!

    Thanks guys and merry Xmas to all of you x

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    1. Cornelius
      • 16 Years
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      You won't regret it.

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  24. John t penguin
    • 11 Years
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    I keep thinking tomorrow is match day

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  25. Jax
    • 16 Years
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    Happy Christmas everyone. I may not be the most popular poster on here but I do generally respect you all. See you on the other side.

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    1. Granville
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      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      you can say that again. 🙂

      Just kidding. Merry Xmas.

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    2. Ayew Serious
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      10 years, 2 months ago

      Merry Christmas Jax

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    3. Fitzy.
      • 14 Years
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      Likewise Jax.

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    4. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Merry Christmas Jax!

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    5. Dušan Citizen
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Not the most popular? Not even the quarter of that. You won't make yourself better if you insult others or make jokes of them.

      But Merry Christmas to you.

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

        Cheer up grumpy 😉 Merry Xmas Dusan

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        1. Dušan Citizen
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          • 12 Years
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          Merry Xmas, Berb. 🙂

          My Xmas is on 7th January. 🙂

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          1. Ayew Serious
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            Why?

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            1. Dušan Citizen
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              • 12 Years
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              I am Orthodox.

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      2. Jax
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        😉

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      3. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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        lol

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

      Merry Xmas Jax

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  26. nazrijack
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Arsenal defender..who is your pick?
    1) koncielny (more explosive + )
    2) Monreal
    3) bellerin
    4) mert

    Is koncielny safe in term of minute play?

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  27. Granville
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    • 16 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Merry Christmas everyone and have an exceptionally good few days.

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    1. Fitzy.
      • 14 Years
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      Same to you Stanville.

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

      Merry Christmas mate and more importantly a fantastic boxing day 😉

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    3. Viper
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      You too

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  28. Tommy J
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Happy Christmas to one and all.

    Eat and drink too much!!

    Cheers

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    1. Fitzy.
      • 14 Years
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      Thanks mate, same to you, and good advice...

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  29. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
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    Merry Xmas all,

    Lock and load your teams prior to getting hakuna-matata'd tomorrow and not waking up on Boxing day!

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

    https://twitter.com/BPLZone/status/680166443955163136?s=09

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