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The ScoutCast – Episode 191 – Penultimate

5 May 2016 3384 comments
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One more Gameweek. One more ScoutCast. The final whistle has almost blown on a remarkable season but we’re determined to fully exploit the final throws.

I’m joined by Jonty, Andy and Luke as we open a bumper 80-minute show with our dedication to Leicester City’s extraordinary title win. We then quickly shift to take on another raft of community questions as thoughts turn to Gameweek 37’s double fixtures.

We run the rule over the protagonists, assessing West Ham’s assets, Eden Hazard’s renaissance and even make an attempt to find a reason to make a late investment in Norwich City. Then necks are put on the block as we review the weekend fixtures, coming clean on our current double Gameweek transfer and captaincy plans.

The ScoutCast is first aired live on our YouTube channel on Wednesday night. Be sure to subscribe to get a heads up on future broadcasts.

You can view the full Google Hangout version of this episode via the second player below or stream the edited audio from this link or the first player.

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

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  1. cravencottage
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Can't believe I have both Firminho and Countinho. Which to ship (. Don't want a -8). Thanks!

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    1. Chippo, Hadji, Aloisi.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Courts

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    2. Swan - Villa Proud
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Flip a coin? I'd sell Countinho out of those two

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  2. Snapes on a Plane
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Who to get this week?
    A) Costa
    B) Hazard

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    1. cravencottage
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Hazard- other goof forwards available

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      1. Chippo, Hadji, Aloisi.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Only 1 goof and thats costa.

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    2. RoyaleBlue
      10 years, 5 months ago

      I went both... Eeeek. Hazard if it's between the two

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    3. Swan - Villa Proud
      10 years, 5 months ago

      B

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  3. FFPro
    10 years, 5 months ago

    DDG*
    Coleman* PVA* Delaney
    Payet* Lanzini* Coutinho* Milner*
    Kun Kane Defoe*

    Darlow Sanchez Bellerin Gabriel

    1 FT 2.0 ITB

    Coleman/Coutinho -> Reid/Hazard -4 (0.3 left)

    Any other moves or suggestions? Concerned about not owning Carroll

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    1. Swan - Villa Proud
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Good moves. TC left?

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      1. FFPro
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Yes Haz or Payet, undecided

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  4. Swan - Villa Proud
    10 years, 5 months ago

    DDG
    Smalling, PVA, Cresswell
    Sanchez, Hazard, Payet,, Firmino
    Kun, Defoe, Carroll(TC)

    Kaspar Moreno,Bellerin, Ali
    0FT (-4), 0.4M ITB

    Stick with Firmino, knowing he'll likely only play one, or take another hit for a replacement (Fab, Willian, Brady, ?).

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  5. cyclopropane
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Defoe over hazard for the % play? Lanzini no payet so can't captain the latter

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    1. Chippo, Hadji, Aloisi.
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      10 years, 5 months ago

      Hazard (c) for me!

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    2. Swan - Villa Proud
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Defoe for me

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  6. cyclopropane
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Is it worth a hit to do Janmaat > Smalling and have the staple GW37 back three of PVA/Cress/Smalling?

    Otherwise I can play bellerin.

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    1. Test Eagles
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Take the hit IMHO

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  7. RoyaleBlue
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Play Sanchez or Kane ?

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    1. Chippo, Hadji, Aloisi.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Im playin kane and kun and benching sanchez. Think ill regret it though.

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      1. RoyaleBlue
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Maybe I'll go opposite, then at least one of us is happy :')

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    2. Sess!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Close.....Kane, just.

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      1. RoyaleBlue
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks, what I'm on currently

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  8. Harvey Specter
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Carroll, Hazard or Payet for TC? Chasing 50 and rival has Payet

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    1. Test Eagles
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Haz

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    2. Irish Madridista ⭐
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Andy

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    3. Swan - Villa Proud
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Carroll

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    4. Lecky Legs FC
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Carroll I'm chasing by 93 need to risk it and go for it now myself

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    5. Enzo the Baker
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Same boat, would go all in with Haz

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  9. Thiga
    10 years, 5 months ago

    So how do we feel about Diego Costa as a DGW option? Thinking of ditching Aguero.

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    1. Test Eagles
      10 years, 5 months ago

      He's just been in horrible form is all.

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    2. Swan - Villa Proud
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Pass

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    3. VS10_
      10 years, 5 months ago

      One of these options that a lot of us are ignoring and has the potential to explode. Didn't see the Bournemouth game, but when the team scores 4 and the main striker scores 2 points it's not a good sign. A punt if you're chasing.

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    4. Schwarzer
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Pass, better alternatives up front.

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  10. Ayew Serious
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Hmm. De Bruyne or Sanchez

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    1. Test Eagles
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Sanchez

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    2. Irish Madridista ⭐
      10 years, 5 months ago

      KdB imo. But I might play both and bench Kane.

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      1. Ayew Serious
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Nah. I think that's silly. Southampton haven't kept a clean sheet in ages

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        1. Irish Madridista ⭐
          10 years, 5 months ago

          True, will Spurs even be trying though? Especially with their injuries.. Cue 4-0.

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          1. Ayew Serious
            10 years, 5 months ago

            Injuries just means they become more reliant on Kane. No reason to suggest they won't try

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            1. Irish Madridista ⭐
              10 years, 5 months ago

              Good point Ayew.
              *Benchez Sanchez*

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    3. Swan - Villa Proud
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Tougher decision than one would think, actually. I think Sanchez, just

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  11. CABAYE4
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Would you start Lingard (nor, whu) over Mahrez (EVE) or Sanchez (mci)

    Seems crazy benching a doubler but I don't really want to bench anyone else!

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    1. Swan - Villa Proud
      10 years, 5 months ago

      I think Sanchez

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    2. Irish Madridista ⭐
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Not Mahrez anyway.. Proooobably not Sanchez.. 😐

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    3. Ayew Serious
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Neither

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    4. FeverPitch
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Think I'd bench Lingard

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    5. CABAYE4
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Cheers all

      I think I'm going to bench Lingard; wouldn't surprise me if he only started one and he's not particularly threatening currently

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  12. FeverPitch
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Appreciate thoughts on:

    A) Kane to Defoe
    B) Bellerin to Smalling
    C) Both for a -4

    Playing bench boost so no question of benching anyone

    Thanks

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    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      10 years, 5 months ago

      A but I prefer Carroll.

      Naismith an outside shout if you're feeling punty.

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      1. FeverPitch
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Already got Andy! Naismith is interesting, very left field... Think he gets 180 mins?

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        1. Irish Madridista ⭐
          10 years, 5 months ago

          Probably more like 150 I'd say.. He's gotten all of his 4 goals and 2 assists at home, and has two important home games..

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          1. FeverPitch
            10 years, 5 months ago

            Love it. Thanks, will look into it. Good luck on your Sanchez vs Kane decision (weighed in on it a few pages back)

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            1. Irish Madridista ⭐
              10 years, 5 months ago

              Cheers Feverpitch 🙂

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  13. Rhinos
    10 years, 5 months ago

    my cup final rival just taken a -12. Interesting, just gonna leave mine then and hope the 8pt head start is enough

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  14. Pierce34
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Hi guys, I'm assuming there were no injuries in the Liverpool game? (not that I'm expecting anyone to be nailed on after the win of course!)

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    1. BROOKLYN GOONER
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Milner was limping a bit at one point, but stayed on.

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  15. Test Eagles
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Ashley Williams: Fatigue, 50% chance of playing

    Not really an injury is it?

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    1. Rhinos
      10 years, 5 months ago

      if it stops you playing it is

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      1. Test Eagles
        10 years, 5 months ago

        I get tired at work sometimes, my boss tells me to pull my big boy pants on and get on with it. Did he not get to sleep for 5 days after the game? I'd rather they use "rested".

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        1. ​
          10 years, 5 months ago

          That's a completely superficial argument and you know it. Even if you were to equate physical fatigue with tiredness, do you perform at your best when tired?

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    2. Irish Madridista ⭐
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Guidolin on Williams: "Ashley has played well all season & needs a break & might not feature for us this weekend". https://t.co/WwvhscJ0Lv

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      1. BlzE_94
        10 years, 5 months ago

        (CCC)arroll

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      2. Swan - Villa Proud
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Go on Andy

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    3. Swan - Villa Proud
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Fatigue is code for "Can't be arsed and playing against Andy Carroll this week" 🙂

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  16. Enzo the Baker
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Doubling up on Norwich defense (Martin + Ruddy) worth a punt for those of us chasing ? Seems like a good shout for double CS (Man Utd, Watford).

    Having visions of the Hennessey + Ward points bonanza from GW33

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    1. Mancunian
      10 years, 5 months ago

      There are more worthwhile punts that's fore sure

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      1. Enzo the Baker
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Any ideas ? Already have this team with a -4 :

        Robles
        Cresswell Bellerin Fuchs
        Payet Hazard(TC) KdB Sanchez
        Carrol Aguero Defoe

        Would play Ruddy + Martin ahead of Robles + Fuchs

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        1. Enzo the Baker
          10 years, 5 months ago

          Sorry that should be PvA ahead of Bellerin

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          1. Mancunian
            10 years, 5 months ago

            I just don't see any Norwich players being worth any hits..

            Youve got a good squad. I'd personally go for that

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            1. Mancunian
              10 years, 5 months ago

              Stick with that*

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              1. Enzo the Baker
                10 years, 5 months ago

                Cheers 🙂

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  17. sinik
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 5 months ago

    hmmm..

    Gabriel Lanzini Kun > Valencia Haz Carroll (-8)

    for

    -----------------------DDG
    ------------Valencia - Reid - PvA
    Cesc - Payet - KDB - Hazard - Sanchez
    ----------------Defoe - Carroll

    Darlow; Kane, Bellerin, Rose

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    1. JoeJitzu +42
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Very nice, you have my approval

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    2. KingNidge
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Wouldn't bench Kane

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  18. JoeJitzu +42
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Back from watching the match a little tipsy....

    Someone tell me;
    Sakho, KdB, Aguero and Kane ➡ Cresswell, Hazard, Carroll and Defoe
    Is a good move?

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    1. Swan - Villa Proud
      10 years, 5 months ago

      For -8 yes. If -12, I'd keep Kun and not get Defoe

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      1. JoeJitzu +42
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks, it'd be for -12 have 11pt lead and TC!

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        1. Swan - Villa Proud
          10 years, 5 months ago

          Cheers. I'd play it safer with the lead. He has to take more hits, not you.

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          1. JoeJitzu +42
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            10 years, 5 months ago

            Perfect, good advice, thank you!

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  19. KaBoZ: Kids,don't Drin…
    10 years, 5 months ago

    A)Hazard
    vs
    B)Payet
    Only one of them gets in my team tonight

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    1. RoyaleBlue
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Hazard if you're chasing and maybe Payet if you want to maintain your position?

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      1. KaBoZ: Kids,don't Drin…
        10 years, 5 months ago

        actually my ML competittor has 10 more poins and he already has payet

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    2. Schwarzer
      10 years, 5 months ago

      B

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    3. Prison Mike
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Payet

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    4. Hy liverpool
      10 years, 5 months ago

      B

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  20. pablo discobar
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Sell Sturridge or Kane for Defoe (Have Carroll)

    Kane will deffo play v southampton and newcastle wheres sturridge will get, what, 1 game out of 3?

    also in a draft game I own Mignolet. The DGW actually happens for GW 38 in that - starts on Tuesday. However its the semi finals this week and I can`t afforfd a benching. Mannone or Schemeichal are available. Mannone has a tough game, Leicester might still be pissed. But 2 points is better then 0, and then i`d get the dgw from Mannone

    Cheers

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    1. Swan - Villa Proud
      10 years, 5 months ago

      I'd sell Daniel

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    2. Hy liverpool
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Studge

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  21. Schwarzer
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Lanzini > Hazard
    Kane > Carroll

    Would you do it for -8? Have to do both transfers, not just one.

    Cheers

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    1. Sess!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Why not

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    2. Hy liverpool
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Could backfire but I'd do it

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  22. Mancunian
    10 years, 5 months ago

    So what does LFC reaching the EL Final mean for the prospect of the following players in the remaining EPL fixtures?

    A- Sturridge
    B- Milner
    C- Coutinho
    D- Firmino

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      10 years, 5 months ago

      Maybe 1 game left for season.

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      1. Mancunian
        10 years, 5 months ago

        For all of them?

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        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          10 years, 5 months ago

          Yep. Final is close to GW38.

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    2. Sess!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 5 months ago

      S
      L
      I
      M

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    3. Swan - Villa Proud
      10 years, 5 months ago

      they likely all play against Chelsea and all sit in the other 2

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    4. Hy liverpool
      10 years, 5 months ago

      90 mins. Or may be 120 Max.

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      1. Mancunian
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Surely Milner will get more than that being captain & all?

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        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          10 years, 5 months ago

          Means little tbh. An injury would hurt more.

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        2. Sess!
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          10 years, 5 months ago

          Won't make a difference

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        3. Swan - Villa Proud
          10 years, 5 months ago

          Nope. Won't risk potential injury. Nothing to gain in these last 3

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      2. Mancunian
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Stay away then. Cheers pals

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  23. Hy liverpool
    10 years, 5 months ago

    If you can only have one
    Defoe or Hazard ?!

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    1. Swan - Villa Proud
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Sounds crazy, but I'd say Defoe.

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  24. We were somewhere around Ba…
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Lads, quick bit of general advice needed. I'm 50 odd points clear of my rival in ML, but also playing him in cup semi final knockout. Is there any merit in shipping out 7 SGW players for a big hit of 24, to then earn it back and then some on DGW players? Neither of us have WC or any chips left. His team is in a worse state than mine, but I'm wary of him trying something similar to try and claw something back or at least win the cup.

    Cheers

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    1. Swan - Villa Proud
      10 years, 5 months ago

      You lead by 50 and if his team is in worse shape, he'll have to take the -24. I'd take a few hits if you like, but play it safer.

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  25. Prison Mike
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Currently have Cresswell, Payet and Lanzini... Should I ship Lanzini in order to bring in Carroll for Kane or just bring in Defoe instead?

    Worried about not owning Carroll when I know 2 of my rivals are bringing him in and are likely going to captain him.

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    1. pablo discobar
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Is Lanzini injured?

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      1. Prison Mike
        10 years, 5 months ago

        No I don't think so

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  26. Nickofoz
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Thoughts here lads? Pretty stuck

    Robles
    Fuchs, Smalling, PvA
    Coutinho, Lanzini, Payet, KdB
    Aguero, Defoe, Kane

    Darlow | Sanchez, Bellerin, Gabriel

    1FT, 0.3ITB. Was initially set on selling KdB but since City are out and Liverpool are through to the final, I'm thinking Coutinho out instead?

    Also looking at getting Cresswell in for Fuchs but funds look tight. Thoughts?

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    1. Nickofoz
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Also could do Kane, Coutinho -> Carroll and Hazard. But it leaves me with 3 WHam attackers 😕

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      1. Hy liverpool
        10 years, 5 months ago

        I like this too ... I did lanzini→townsend last week to get carroll this week ,it may work this week for you !! Townsend has villa and Tot H

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    2. Hy liverpool
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Kdb/cou +fuchs→cress+hazard

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      1. Nickofoz
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Don't have funds for that unfortunately 😕

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  27. Irish Madridista ⭐
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Ruddy
    Cresswell - Martin - Fuchs
    KdB - Payet(V) - Mahrez - Townsend
    Kun - Kane - CCCarroll

    (Darlow - Sanchez - Bellerin - Simpson)

    Good to go? 🙂

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    1. Buck The Trent
      10 years, 5 months ago

      nice

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    2. Hy liverpool
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Yep
      Hazard !!

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    3. Swan - Villa Proud
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Maybe Sanchez instead of mahrez, but otherwise GTG

      I'm also TC on Andy, good luck mate

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    4. Irish Madridista ⭐
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Thanks lads 🙂 best of luck!

      Considered Hazard alright but couldn't justify the hit when he has tough enough fixtures.

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    5. Enzo the Baker
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Love it ! Especially the Ruddy + Martin double up

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  28. Buck The Trent
    10 years, 5 months ago

    To get Carroll, sell ?

    A Kane
    B Lukaku

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      10 years, 5 months ago

      B

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      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Probably this

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  29. GuyIncognito
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Decent gamble?
    Kane -> Carroll
    Simpson -> Valencia
    Gabriel -> Smalling

    -8

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    1. Sess!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Not Valencia. Far too much of a rotation threat.

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    2. Just A Hat
      10 years, 5 months ago

      jesus, 2 man utd defenders?

      1 of which may only start one game...they have 2 away games - I wouldn't bother even bringing in one

      DGW madness

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      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
        10 years, 5 months ago

        +1.

        Just get Carroll imo.

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        1. Sess!
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          10 years, 5 months ago

          Also with mert injured will want Gabriel gw38

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  30. Sess!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Might do Sturridge > Defoe -4 sod it

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    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Back yourselves! 🙂

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      1. Sess!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 5 months ago

        I'll be at the match on sat so will be able to go extra mental if he scores.

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        1. Irish Madridista ⭐
          10 years, 5 months ago

          No brainer then 🙂

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          1. Sess!
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            10 years, 5 months ago

            😎

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