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The ScoutCast – Episode 192 – Swansong

12 May 2016 1583 comments
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There’s emotion in the air as we prepare to bid goodbye to another season in tonight’s ScoutCast.

I’m joined by Jonty, Andy and Luke as we take the opportunity to look back on our campaigns, dwelling on our successes and regrets and recalling our favourite moments from a most testing Fantasy Football season.

We also take time to identify out lessons learned and appraise the Fantasy Premier League season, carrying out a “Chips Post Mortem”, whilst discussing the likely impact of next season’s Friday night kick-offs.

Finally, for one last time this term, we look forward to the weekend and attempt to identify the final day heroes who could yet make an impression on ranks and mini-leagues.

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. St. Joseph
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    9 years, 6 months ago

    Firmino to kdb or eriksen??

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    1. FFPro
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      KDB

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  2. goodday there mate
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    9 years, 6 months ago

    DDG (Mannone)
    PVA Bell Toby (Cress Moreno)
    Sanchez* Haz Payet Cout (iwobi)
    Kun Rash Carroll

    only 6pts lead in my ML .. 1FT 1.4 cash. Any obvious moves?

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    1. GAMBIT
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      Buy your rivals differential?

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    2. Home Late From Age
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      Coutinho high chances to be rested. Bring in Tadic

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      1. goodday there mate
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        Tadic vs Mane?

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  3. Ryan
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    • 14 Years
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    Players that could be bargains next season

    Defenders

    Ivanovic 6m
    Coleman 5.5m
    Baines 5 - 5.5m

    Midfielders

    Mane 7 - 7.5m
    Tadic 7 - 7.5m
    Silva 8 - 8.5m
    Hazard 9 - 9.5m

    Forwards

    Long 6 - 6.5m
    Wilson 5 - 5.5m
    Costa 9 - 9.5m
    Benteke 7.5 - 8m

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    1. goodday there mate
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      I think everton will go from bad to worse ... so no bargain their my friend

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      1. Ryan
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        Surely not with a new manager coming in.

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    2. Ziro Becomes One
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      Azpi instead of Ivanovic for me.

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      1. Ryan
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        Probably be the same price. I feel as if Ivan had a bit of a sleeper season and was short of his usual attacking standard. Probably a lot to do with Chelsea's poor form in general.

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        1. Ziro Becomes One
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          I agree regarding Ivan's season. Still prefer Azpi for next season with the superior bappage. He also had been getting in scoring positions like Ivan in his prime, puts in decent crosses, has age on his side too. It's a close call, but am personally on the Azpi camp.

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    3. Ziro Becomes One
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      I wonder if JRod could remain injury free and start games. If he can then his price should be very enticing.

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      1. Ryan
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        I'm just not sure he's a starter anymore

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        1. Ziro Becomes One
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          Agree that we need further evidence. First 2 GWs will be analysed to death by me. If chips remain same as this, an early WC or at least 3-4 hits will be incoming.

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    4. Whats the Huth
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      Luke shaw

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      1. Ryan
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        Good shout. Was fantastic at the start of this season.

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        1. Ryan
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          If he remained fit United would probably have ended up in the top 4.

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  4. SKENG
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    Creating the ideal Euros team instead of studying for exams...

    Kozacik 4.0
    Koscielny Smalling Vertonghen Carvajal 4.0
    Martial Reus Alli Perisic 4.5
    Griezmann Muller Kane

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    1. Latchmere Wave Machine
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      Dier and Juanfran instead of smalling and carv

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  5. The Red Devil
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    Darlow Robles
    Smalling bellerin otamendi PVA Fuchs
    Hazard Sanchez iwobi lanzini payet
    Kun Defoe Carroll

    1 FT 2.3ITB not looking at hits, looking to get tadic, but who to sell & who to bench?

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    1. Van der Faart
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      • 14 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Lanzini to Tadic? Bench Iwobi Fuchs and maybe Carroll or PVA?

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      1. The Red Devil
        • 10 Years
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        Iwobi has arsenal

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  6. seanie3
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    seen some talk of UTD potentially resting players for the fa cup final, I don't think they will because of two reasons

    1) Final is one week away so need gametime to stay sharp/fit
    2) they know that if they win and city lose (slim chance but who knows) they get champions league spot

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    1. Ryan
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      Indeed. Any talk which suggests United won't name their strongest lineup is foolish talk.

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  7. seanie3
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    townsend & carroll to tadic & long for a hit

    a) yay
    b) nay

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    1. Ziro Becomes One
      • 10 Years
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      Just Carroll to Long?

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  8. Ziro Becomes One
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    Did the site go blank comments for a bit? Couldn't see any comments for a while.

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    1. Ryan
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      9 years, 6 months ago

      It did. I've alerted the powers that be.

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  9. goodday there mate
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    DDG (Mannone)
    PVA Bell Toby (Cress Moreno)
    Sanchez* Haz Payet Cout (iwobi)
    Kun Rash Carroll

    only 6pts lead in my ML .. 1FT 1.4 cash. Any obvious moves? TC sanchez or kun?

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    1. Jebiga
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Alexis if you lead

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  10. Jebiga
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Coutinho to Mane for free ?
    Sub order, etc...

    Ddg
    Smalling, Monreal, Gabriel
    Alexis Sanchez (c), Payet, Antonio, Firmino, Coutinho
    Aguero(vc), Kane

    Sub: Darlow, Moreno, Pva, Defoe

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  11. Van der Faart
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    • 14 Years
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    Mignolet/Hennessy
    Rose Bellerin PVA (Cresswell Simpson)
    Sanchez Fabregas Payet Barkley (Lanzini)
    Kane Kun Defoe

    1.0 Itb.

    Fabregad to Tadic
    Defoe to Vardy (meaning I have all 3 chasing the golden boot)
    -4?

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    1. Jebiga
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      9 years, 6 months ago

      Vhm, that could be golden move with vardy, but...

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  12. the dom 1
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    Who else thinks Cout & Sturr wont play against WBA?

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    1. Jebiga
      • 13 Years
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      And probably firmino and + 8 standard starters

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  13. Lateriser 12
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    Keep Defoe yeah?

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    1. SomewhatPleasing
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      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      I'm keeping but do have issues elsewhere. If I didn't and as have a spare Arsenal spot might have looked at Giroud. But yes, don't see a need to get rid.

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    2. Ryan
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      9 years, 6 months ago

      I'm definitely keeping him. Might bench but would prefer to start him.

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    3. Ziro Becomes One
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      I shall be shipping one of Defoe or Carroll, waiting till Sunday.

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  14. Lateriser 12
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    • 13 Years
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    Play PVA or Cresswell? or Kirchoff?

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    1. Jebiga
      • 13 Years
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      creswell
      Bench defoe

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    2. Ziro Becomes One
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      Cresswell.

      CSs should be a crapshoot this week, so hedge on the attacking points even for defenders, imo.

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      1. Ziro Becomes One
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        Probably wait for news on PvA, if he is certain to start, can still play him over Cresswell. Lad is a crap defender but monster attacker

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      2. Lateriser 12
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        Why not PvA then? Because likely to get rested?

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        1. Ziro Becomes One
          • 10 Years
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          ^^

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    3. Whats the Huth
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      9 years, 6 months ago

      Sunderland likely to rotate. Cresswell

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    4. SomewhatPleasing
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      I'd start PVA. Cresswell covers a no show

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  15. Whats the Huth
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    9 years, 6 months ago

    My ML's is wrapped up.
    OR is 619.

    Sturridge to ??

    I'm thinking Grouid.

    Any opinions? Cheers

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    1. Heels_Over_Head
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      9 years, 6 months ago

      Who are your other two?

      Aguero Kane Vardy all fighting for the golden boot.
      I expect Aguero and Vardy to really go for it.

      Giroud a good option home to Vila.

      Ideal front 3 probably Aguero Giroud Vardy.

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      1. Whats the Huth
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        Carroll and Defoe.

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    2. Ryan
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      • 14 Years
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      I'm selling Sturridge too but Giroud isn't an option for me due to having 3 Arsenal players.

      I'm looking at either

      Long
      Martial
      Vardy

      Bit of a lottery really.

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    3. Lateriser 12
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      Im captaining in all likelihood.

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      1. Ryan
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        • 14 Years
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        Admit it, you're still in love with Giroud 😉

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        1. Heels_Over_Head
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          he's quite efficient for a donkey

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        2. Lateriser 12
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          He performs for me. Always. He's got 10+ ppg when playing in my team. I kid you not. And it'd be rude to go without him all season.

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          1. Ryan
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            Fair enough. I would have thought having him would be enough though. Hasn't been in the best of form this season.

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            1. Lateriser 12
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              Aston Villa at home. My ML wrapped up. At 390 OR.

              No point playing safe. Go big or go home.

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              1. Ryan
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                I dunno man. A Sanchez haul seems more likely imo but I see you're more keen on having a go at the top 100 than being bothered about staying inside the top 1k

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                1. Lateriser 12
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                  He loves playing against Villa 😉

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        3. Lateriser 12
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          But ya, he's my boy.

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      2. Whats the Huth
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        Grouid captain?
        Quite brave.

        Cheers though. I'm just going to go for the one chap and play two donkeys.

        Carroll and Grouid

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  16. mdm
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    Bench one please:

    A. PVA (wat)
    B. Cresswell (sto)
    C. Barkley (NOR)

    Thanks

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    1. Heels_Over_Head
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      A, with little enthusiasm

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    2. Whats the Huth
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      C for me

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  17. Nesvy
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    Who play ?

    a/ Mahrez
    b/ Carroll

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    1. mdm
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      b

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  18. the dom 1
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    Same boat - who to play?

    a. Cout or Mahrez

    b. Sturr or Carroll

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    1. Whats the Huth
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      Mahrez and Carroll.

      Easy one that

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    2. n-doggg
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      9 years, 6 months ago

      With Europa league final on Wednesday he'll probably play the youngsters

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  19. n-doggg
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    Play one.

    A. Lingard (BOU)
    B. PVA (wat)
    C. Simpson (che)

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    1. Whats the Huth
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      A

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    2. mdm
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      A

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  20. S.Kuqi
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Mornining guys.

    Which move to make? Have 2.0 itb

    A) Coutinho for Tadic (bench Lanzini)

    B) Robles for DDG (play Lanzini)

    Darlow (Robles)
    Smalling-Gabriel-Belle
    Sanchez-Haz-Payet-Lanzini (Cout)
    Aguero-Defoe-Carroll

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    1. Whats the Huth
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      A

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      1. S.Kuqi
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        Thanks. Probably better to do that. Higher points potential than Lazini & Darlow

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    2. n-doggg
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      B

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      1. S.Kuqi
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        Cheers Dogg.

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  21. Lateriser 12
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    Only just realized have to wait till Sunday for transfers.

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    1. Whats the Huth
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      Long time 🙁

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      1. Ryan
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        Thats nothing compared to the long wait after

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  22. FPL Mentor
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    • 10 Years
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    Me Vs Rival for the crown.

    Which team will get most points? I have a 5 point as it stands.

    Me or Rival

    De Gea De Gea
    ------------------------------------------
    Smalling* Simpson*
    Bellerin Bellerin
    PVA* Moreno*
    ------------------------------------------
    Sanchez Sanchez
    Payet Payet
    Hazard* Mahrez*
    Tadic* Barkley*
    ----------------------------------------
    Deeney* Kane*
    Giroud* Aguero*
    Lukaku Lukaku

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    1. SpaceCadet
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      Me

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    2. S.Kuqi
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      Me

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  23. FPL Mentor
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    • 10 Years
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    Fabregas and Costa to???

    A. Tadic and Giroud
    B. Tadic and Kane
    C. KDB and Giroud
    D. KDB and Long
    E. Haz, Fabs, Costa 》 KDB, Tadic, Giroud

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    1. n-doggg
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      C all day

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      1. FPL Mentor
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        Cheers N-Dogg,

        Any other thoughts on this guys?

        Need KDB cover as rival has kun and Kane, but also tempted by tadic or long.. 🙁

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        1. SomewhatPleasing
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          Why include A & B then?

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          1. FPL Mentor
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            • 10 Years
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            Also viable options.

            A. i would go for if rival didnt have kun as i fear him n feel the need to protect man city damage with KDB.

            B. Same as above. Rival has Kane..

            Both options are an attempt to block rival...

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    2. Gazj11
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      A

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      1. FPL Mentor
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        Thanks Gaz..

        D anyone lol??

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    3. Ciro Di Marzio
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      Close between A and C. I'd probably go C

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  24. Cov
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    Martinez sacked is good or bad news for Barkley's playing time this week?

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    1. n-doggg
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      He'll play 90

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  25. Ziro Becomes One
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    My team setup is so frustrating that I can't take a punt I want even though MLs are wrapped up.

    Have 3 Ars so can't get Giroud.
    Have KdB Sánchez Haz Payet so can't ship them for Mané/Tadic. 5th mid is Iwobi so don't have enough money to upgrade him to Mané/Tadic. 🙄

    Unless I do one of Carroll/Defoe to Long/Vardy, I might as well get VvD in and captain him, wtf.

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    1. n-doggg
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      I'm similar and have changed keeper from Robles to Loris. Exciting stuff

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    2. Lateriser 12
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      • 13 Years
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      Show me your team.

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    3. Gazj11
      • 11 Years
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      Get rid of Carroll

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    4. Ciro Di Marzio
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      • 10 Years
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      I don't want carrol and Defoe in my team I'm just not sure which one to keep?

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  26. ralfb
    • 11 Years
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    Any thoughts who will score more of them and if so, worth a hit to get him instead of one of the others?
    A sanchez
    B kdb
    C haz

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  27. SpaceCadet
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    Is Vardy expected to start in the euros? Thinking of getting him in my euro fantasy team

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  28. Gazj11
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    Which players could be worth a punt this weekend?
    Long, Sakho & Mirallas could be worth a shout.

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    1. FPL Mentor
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      • 10 Years
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      Mbokani

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  29. Ciro Di Marzio
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    • 10 Years
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    I'm playing AoA this week. I've got 3 players in not really happy with but I'm only willing to take a -4 so who should I keep

    A Defoe
    B Carroll
    C Townsend

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    1. Ruth_NZ
      • 10 Years
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      Really I don't get you hit maniacs.

      Just replace Defoe because he might not start with BFS playing youngsters. The other two are fine and taking a hit to remove them is most likely only going to cost you points.

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    2. Ciro Di Marzio
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      Haha probably good advice. I wanted to get a Southampton mid but maybe I'll just keep the 4 points. Cheers!

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      1. Ryan
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        • 14 Years
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        Have you considered Long? Could be a good source of Southampton cover

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        1. Ciro Di Marzio
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          yeah I was between long, Deeney and martial. Not sure about Martials minutes tho.

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  30. FPL Mentor
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    A. Long

    B. Giroud

    C. Kane

    who scores most pts this gwk?

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    1. mdm
      • 13 Years
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      B

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