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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. Hakuna Juan Mata
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Who to captain?

    A) Mahrez

    B) Lukaku

    C) KDB

    D) Ighalo

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

      A

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    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      All good choices. Last chance saloon for KDB.

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    3. Ayew Serious
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      10 years, 2 months ago

      D

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    4. Nobodinho
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      C imo

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    5. kysersosa
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      A

      Worried KDB is at risk of rotation.

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    6. kysersosa
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      Also no Skrtel, Lovern rushing back to cover.

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  2. Pochecinno
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    10 years, 2 months ago

    Any ideas when Foster makes his comeback? I'm tempted to go for him for WBA def cover

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    1. The Bandit
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      Couple of weeks yet I think

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      1. Pochecinno
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        Hmmm...cheers. Might have to get a defender in, in that case.

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        1. The Bandit
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          http://goo.gl/qXkyUH

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          1. Pochecinno
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            Cheers, WR 🙂

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  3. Slam
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    10 years, 2 months ago

    Happy Friday and Merry Xmas to all 🙂

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    1. Ayew Serious
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      10 years, 2 months ago

      Merry Christmas Slamdog

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    2. The Bandit
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      10 years, 2 months ago

      Can't we just skip tomorrow and got straight to Boxing Day?

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      1. Ayew Serious
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        If I could upvote this twice I would

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        1. Fitzy.
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          I donated mine... 🙂

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          1. Ayew Serious
            • 10 Years
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            And in return

            +1

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      2. Jeremiah
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        +4023132

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

        Actually Boxing day is now tomorrow technically. Maybe if I don't go to bed tonight it will be only one more sleep 😎

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

          Sounds like someone's waiting up to try and see Santa...

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          1. The Bandit
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            He hasn't been here for years 😉

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          2. Slam
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            10 years, 2 months ago

            If Santa doesnt make an appearance, Ill auto-sub for him.
            Badum Tss

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            1. Ayew Serious
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              https://media3.giphy.com/media/KUrKDE59ZaiS4/giphy.gif

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    3. Fitzy.
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      Same to you Slam!

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    4. Nobodinho
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      Merry Christmas Captain 😀

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  4. Venom Snake
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    Kosc or Monreal?

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    1. Nobodinho
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      10 years, 2 months ago

      Kosc imo

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  5. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Save ?
    Myhill

    Kolarov , Dawson . Zouma

    Ozil , Ramsey , Mahrez , KDB

    Ighalo , Vardy , Lukaku

    Spiegel , Moreno , Francis

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    1. JÆKS ⭐
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      10 years, 2 months ago

      Moreno instead of Zouma

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      1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
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        I think Chelsea have a better chance of keeping a cs vs Watford

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    2. Ayew Serious
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      Zouma worries me

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      1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
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        If Watford score = Ighalo involvement if Watford don't score = cs

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        1. Slam
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          Ayew sure its a CS if Watford donte score 😉

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          1. Slam
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            Im clutching at straws arent i

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        2. Nobodinho
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          Cue Zouma own goal 😆

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    3. Every Dog Has Its Day
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      Save.

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

      Yup. Who's your captain?

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  6. dd dd
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    10 years, 2 months ago

    RMT please?

    Gomes (Hennessey)

    Dawson Bellerín Alderweireld (Ward) (Simpson)

    Ramsey Özil Mahrez Alli
    Agüero Lukaku Vardy

    9 mill in bank, not sure who to splash on

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    1. Every Dog Has Its Day
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Looks good! 🙂

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    2. JoeJitzu +42
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      Very nice, Barkley??

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      1. dd dd
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        10 years, 2 months ago

        no i just dumped delou, dont fancy their fixs. tempted by yaya :/

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  7. Ayew Serious
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    Goodnight,
    And when you're opening your presents from Jesus don't forget this is all because Santa died for our sins

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    1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
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      Night Ayew

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    2. Slam
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      See ya in a few mins

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      1. Slam
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        Night Ayew

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  8. Nobodinho
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    10 years, 2 months ago

    Best VvD replacement?

    DDG (Hennessey)
    Bellerin Dawson Moreno (Simpson VvD)

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    1. JÆKS ⭐
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Keep

      Look at their fixtures after the Arsenal game, worth keeping if you held on to him for so long

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      1. Venom Snake
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        10 years, 2 months ago

        This is actually what I'm thinking for myself. Problem is I have 2 FTs and nothing else to do

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        1. JÆKS ⭐
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          10 years, 2 months ago

          DDG to Butland is what I would do then maybe

          I'm saving my FT in any case

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          1. Nobodinho
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            Cheers mate.

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    2. Venom Snake
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      Consider Cresswell

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      1. Nobodinho
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Good call. Was thinking a Stoke defender

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    3. JoeJitzu +42
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      Alderweireld?

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      1. Nobodinho
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        I'm too stubborn to get him back since I sold him on my WC (lol @ me), his price has gone so high too. How about Rose instead?

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

    Trying to find the gem for daily fantasy

    LAST 2 GW ONLY

    Eriksen - 5 chances created, 10 goal attempts, 12 crosses
    Siggy - 6 chances created, 10 goal attempts, 20 crosses

    Who is 'more' likely to score/assist this weekend?

    (A) Eriksen vs NOR
    (B) Siggy vs AVL

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    1. RubeRx
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      (B) Siggy vs WBA*

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      1. Venom Snake
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        10 years, 2 months ago

        Probably Siggy as there's not as many options around him adding towards the threat. Whereas Spurs have majority of their midfield creating chances

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        1. RubeRx
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          cheers

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  10. Every Dog Has Its Day
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Merry Christmas guys, hope you guys have a wonderful day!

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

      As to you EDHID 🙂

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      1. dd dd
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Merry Christmas

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  11. Venom Snake
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    10 years, 2 months ago

    Silva and Coutinho on their last chance this week. If one or both don't impress they are out of my team!

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

      You should prob transfer out Coutinho now..

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      1. Venom Snake
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        I was going to to, but Leicester games are always so open you just never know

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    2. Every Dog Has Its Day
      • 11 Years
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      Same for me with Silva.

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    3. JoeJitzu +42
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      I think a little patience is required with Silva, he'll start to deliver....
      Coutinho has always been streaky

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  12. JoeJitzu +42
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Merry Christmas FF folk!

    If you had to bench one.....

    Ozil | KdB | Mahrez | Alli | Barkley
    Aguero | Kane | Lukaku

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    1. Nobodinho
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Probably Barkley

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  13. Kroos Kontrol
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    1) Who to bench?

    KdB - Ramsey - Ozil - Mahrez - Bolasie
    Ighalo - Vardy - Lukaku

    2) Save FT or upgrade Browning to a playing def?

    Kolarov - TobyA - Moreno - Dawson - Browning

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    1. Nobodinho
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Bolasie, save.

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      1. Kroos Kontrol
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Should I eventually upgrade Browning (like next GW)? I want to keep this 4 defenders-4.0 structure so I'll probably go back ;ater but I can't afford a 0 pointer in defence.

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        1. Nobodinho
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Yeah maybe next week.

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  14. Irish Madridista ⭐
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Merry Christmas ye filthy animals, drunk as a slightly alcoholiv skunk and off to the leaba, OICHE MHAITH!!! 😀 😀 😀

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    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I gotta change my username... Wijni is shiiite.

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      1. Every Dog Has Its Day
        • 11 Years
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        😆

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      2. Nobodinho
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        😆

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  15. Nespinha
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Merry Christmas Guys!! Cheers here from Portugal.

    Which of these moves seem worth a -4 hit?

    (One of these has to play this week)

    A) Targett --- Ward (palace)
    B) Sinclair --- Alli (spurs)
    C) Ayoze --- Ayew (Villa) / Wickham (palace)
    D) None

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    1. Nobodinho
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      B if you really need to take a hit.

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    2. Nobodinho
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      A looks good as well, though. Can you link your team?

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      1. The Bandit
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        10 years, 2 months ago

        http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/comment/12207037

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        1. Nobodinho
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Cheers 😆

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

            Sh** of a team i know, thats the price for diff options.

            Worth a hit for boxing day?

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        2. Nobodinho
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          B and bench Pelle

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

            And play ayoze or francis? (between ayoze and pelle, i have more faith in pelle)

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            1. Nobodinho
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              I'd play Francis over Moreno tbh, Liverpool has bigger chance to concede.

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              1. Nespinha
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                10 years, 2 months ago

                hennesey
                francis, dawson, zouma,
                kdb, coutinho, eriksen, arnautovic, sinclair/alli
                pelle, aguero (c)

                like this? seems fine for the players available

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  16. Ravager
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Butland (Schmeichel)
    Kolarov Bellerin Dawson ( Moreno, Saylor)
    KDB Ozil Mahrez Barkley (Wanyama)
    Vardy Lukaku Kane

    2.1 ITB 1 FT

    Save or?

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    1. JoeJitzu +42
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      10 years, 2 months ago

      Save

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      1. Ravager
        • 11 Years
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        Thank you. Who'd you captain in this bunch? currently on Lukaku...

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        1. JoeJitzu +42
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          Hard to know and I'd hate to advise this game week!

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    2. Thomas Magnum
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      10 years, 2 months ago

      Save or upgrade wanyama

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      1. Nobodinho
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Or get a playing 5th defender.

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        1. Ravager
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          So Wanyama> Ali?

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  17. Kane Train
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    2FT & 4.6ITB what to do ?

    Butland ( Hennessey )
    Moreno - Bellerin - Toby ( Simpson, Wolls )
    Mahrez - Ozil- Barkley - Kdb ( Gosling )
    Vardy - Kane - Lukaku

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    1. Thomas Magnum
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Maybe strengthen the bench

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      1. Kane Train
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        What can i do ?

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    2. Nobodinho
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      Barkley > someone, or just save.

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      1. BIG TONES
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        10 years, 2 months ago

        You can only save 2FT

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

      Tough. Maybe Moreno > Dann or Cresswell

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  18. Sz21
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    Francis/Ward..
    Which of these would you start this GW?

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    1. Thomas Magnum
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      10 years, 2 months ago

      Ward if King won't play

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    2. Nobodinho
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      Wardinho

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  19. Thomas Magnum
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    2FT 0.1ITB

    DDG (Hennessy)
    Dier Moreno Ward Bellerin (Simpson)
    Hazard Ozil Mahrez (King) (Cabaye)
    Aguero Kane Ighalo
    Thoughts probably have to get rid of Hazard and Cabaye but for who?

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    1. Nobodinho
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2015/12/23/top-christmas-differentials-forwards-and-midfielders/

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

      Haz > Ramsey
      Cab > Bolasie

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  20. BIG TONES
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    Start Alli or Coutinho?

    Alli has the form, but Leicester games are always open so Coit could get returns...

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    1. dd dd
      • 11 Years
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      Alli

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    2. Venom Snake
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I have both and going with Coutinho, although the I may also play Alli ahead of Vardy

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  21. Iinvin
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Will I be able to use my first wildcard straight after the Monday games?

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      yes

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

        It mentions on the fpl site that u have to use it before 28th December 2pm?

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        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Read it as 2nd, sorry.
          Have to use 1st by Monday 2.00 or you lose it.

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  22. dd dd
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    who to bench? alli, yaya, vardy?

    Gomes (Hennessey)
    Dawson Bellerín Alderweireld (Ward) (Simpson)
    Ramsey Özil Mahrez Alli Yaya
    Agüero Lukaku Vardy

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    1. Thomas Magnum
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Vardy if he's still under an injury cloud

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    2. ILOVEBAPS
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      10 years, 2 months ago

      Probably Alli though I don't trust City vs Sund.

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  23. Thomas Magnum
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    10 years, 2 months ago

    Best City midfielder for the rest of the Christmas period

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    1. ILOVEBAPS
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Silva

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      1. Thomas Magnum
        • 10 Years
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        Reason. Is he 100% back or because he's a differential

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        1. ILOVEBAPS
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Both. If they score he will be involved in some way and let's face it he is rested so no need to save him.

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  24. ILOVEBAPS
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    10 years, 2 months ago

    Best move to make with 2FT's?

    Myhill
    Alderweireld, Zouma, Ward
    Coutinho, Özil, De Bruyne, Mahrez
    Lukaku, Vardy, Kane

    (McCarthy, Kolarov, Bellerín, Morrison)

    Also should I play Kolarov instead of another defender now that Company is back?

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    1. Thomas Magnum
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Probably yeah

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    2. Nobodinho
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Upgrade Morrison, imo.

      I'd play Kolarov against SUN.

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      1. ILOVEBAPS
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        10 years, 2 months ago

        Morrison > Alli?
        Who to swap in Def? Ward(bou), OR Zouma(WAT)?

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        1. Nobodinho
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          I think so.

          Probably Ward.

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    3. Venom Snake
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      I'd swap Morrison to a better 5th. And also play Bellerin ahead of Ward imo

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      1. Venom Snake
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        Actually Kolarov ahead of Ward sorry, but Bellerin first sub

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        1. ILOVEBAPS
          • 13 Years
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          Done! Thanks 😉

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  25. vice
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    10 years, 2 months ago

    Looking to place this bet for Boxing Day as I find it amazing value:

    Palace over 1.5 goals
    Liverpool vs Leicester BTTS
    Arsenal Draw No Bet

    The stake would be pretty high... let's just say that £10 returns £62.90, any thoughts?

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  26. Waterboyd
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    Butland (Ruddy)
    Cedric Azpi Kolarov (Nyom, Huth [!])
    Ozil, KDB, Ramsey, Mahrez (Wanyama)
    Kane, Vardy, Lukaku

    1FT, 2.1m

    1. Cedric -> Dann/Williams
    2. Wanyama -> Alli
    3. Save.

    Thoughts? 2 will give some benching problems for sure.

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    1. ILOVEBAPS
      • 13 Years
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      I like 2 but as you say who would you bench and you missed the price rises anyway. SO I'd get Dann this week.

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  27. Kroos Kontrol
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    10 years, 2 months ago

    Kolarov-Dawson-TobyA defence gtg? Only have Moreno as a backup.

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    1. Venom Snake
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      All good

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

    MERRY DRUNKMAS EVERYONE

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  29. Venom Snake
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    I have 2 FTs and 1.2 banked. What are my best moves?

    Butland
    Kolarov - Ogbonna - Dawson
    Silva - Ozil - Coutinho - Mahrez
    Lukaku - Vardy - Aguero

    Hennessey ; Alli - Moreno - VVD

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  30. BIG TONES
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Just got in Walcott. Wish me luck

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    1. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      between him and Ramsey now

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

      Good luck. I made the same move

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