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The ScoutCast – Episode 193 – Suited

13 August 2016 2510 comments
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We were dressed for success, but success it never comes.

Suited and booted, we crown the new season riding a wave of giddy optimism. The positivity flows on the eve of a new campaign which, on paper, looks destined to be one of the best in memory.

Granville makes a belated return to ScoutCast action to join Jonty, Andy and myself as we start to sift the seemingly endless array of options open to us on the new season player list.

It’s bewildering stuff but, guided by you, the community, we attempt to navigate all your pre-season questions before laying our own cards on the table.

It’s amazing to be back amongst it again. Let’s just hope the smiles stay as wide for the next episode.

he ScoutCast is first aired live on our YouTube channel on Thursday 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. Geoff
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    10 years, 2 months ago

    Anything on how long Butland will be out for?

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    1. rainy
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      10 years, 2 months ago

      Waiting on scan I believe

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    2. Andy_Social
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Didn't sound serious - just the one GW?

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    3. semiconductor
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Not sure

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  2. semiconductor
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Hojbjerg or capoue for my 5th mid?

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    1. Trashpanda
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I like Capoue for now, more cemented and decent preseason

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      1. semiconductor
        10 years, 2 months ago

        I'm having capoue now but I'm just worried of his weak team compared to soton. Won't use a free transfer on 4.5m i believe. So i better figure it now

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    2. Mr.Nobody
      10 years, 2 months ago

      capoue. i think hojbjerg isn't gonna start the first game.

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  3. Sebbo29
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Anything that needs to be changed/upgraded? I am quite happy having 1.0 ITB

    Heaton (Foster)
    Valencia/Fuchs/Stones (Friend/A. Smith)
    Hazard/Lamela/Redmond/Townsend (Capoue)
    Kun/Ibra/Gray

    Any opinion is highly appreciated. Thanks lads

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    1. Trashpanda
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I like it.
      I'm torn with lamela/Ali tadic/Redmond

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      1. Sebbo29
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks man. I am torn as well - tough choices

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    2. Mitchacho
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Similar to mine, but I like the upgrades that I was able to make by simply choosing Vardy over Ibra and picking Jakupovic instead of a second 4.5 keeper.

      If you did the same you could do:

      Lamela to Alli
      Townsend to Firminho

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      1. Mitchacho
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Firmino, even....

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        1. Sebbo29
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Yes. That's the question. To Ibra or not to Ibra...

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  4. Futbol Heritage
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Okay finalised team (LOL Not really)

    FosJak

    Stones Valencia Friend Pieters Amat

    Tadic Haz Firm Deu(?) Capoue

    Kun Ibra Gray

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    1. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 2 months ago

      12 of the same players as me. You're probably doomed.

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      1. Futbol Heritage
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Haha. This has become rather template I guess. Which are our 3 "Differentials." I guess Deul is one of them

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        1. sully29
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Nope, have Deulofeu too. Don't have Ibra or Firmino as I'm taking a risk and going double Spurs with Kane + Eriksen. Fancy them to score a lot in the next two games, though your picks are definitely smarter ones.

          The other difference is Evans instead of Pieters. Good fixtures, probably won't be using him before a wildcard anyway.

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          1. Andy_Social
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Deulo is a good pick for now. Lucky is injured and may move, so until Everton sort out the striker position, Deuli's good for an OOP pick.

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  5. Nice to Finally Michu
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Bottomed:
    FunesMori or AshWilliams?

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    1. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Williams, assuming you won't play him tomorrow anyway.

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    2. Trashpanda
      10 years, 2 months ago

      A Williams once fit. Great bonus points and should be able to carry stats from Swansea to Everton

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  6. sully29
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 2 months ago

    So what's the biggest risk you're running with your team selection?

    Could be a particular team/player you're either heavily backing or dangerously avoiding.

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    1. Cecil The Lion
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Bojan and Redmond

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    2. Nabs Kebabs
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Walcott 😎

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

      No Varhrez

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    4. Ne0
      10 years, 2 months ago

      No Arsenal and ManU.
      1 attacker each from City, Leicester, Chelsea, Liverpool and Spurs enough for me.

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    5. Netley Lucas
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Probably Vardy/Martial instead of Ibra/Mahrez, hoping the 1.5m used elsewhere can cushion the potential blow.

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    6. money face bandwagon
      10 years, 2 months ago

      i m backing on vahrez to perform. no reason why they would stop scoring all of a sudden.

      avoiding utd for now. no clear option in midfield..rooney is poor and ibra is too expensive. unless he starts scoring braces if not it is easy to cope without him

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    7. Telpuialion
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Jaku as GK with no backup. Gonna need a bigger couch I think.

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

        Presume u have the Hull third choice keeper too? (If they have one...). Then it is a decent back up.

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    8. Andy_Social
      10 years, 2 months ago

      four premium defenders!

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  7. Cecil The Lion
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Apparently Stoke don't practice defending 😆

    https://twitter.com/wildog87/status/761685397697093632

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  8. Keatz21
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Just my 6.5 spot up for grabs.
    A) Negredo (3-4-3)
    B) Townsend (3-5-2)
    C) Deu

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    1. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I have Deu.

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    2. Futbol Heritage
      10 years, 2 months ago

      So do I. Also have Gray.

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  9. FantasyFreak
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Is Shaw the most nailed on Man United defender?

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      10 years, 2 months ago

      Smalling

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    2. Ne0
      10 years, 2 months ago

      This question is what's swaying me away from ManU defence atm. With Mou in charge, I don't think there's any way to know the answer.

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    3. MarvelouSuccess
      10 years, 2 months ago

      yes

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    4. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Smalling, though he isn't playing GW1.

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    5. FantasyFreak
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Anyone follow Man United match closely? How's Rojo recently? Good enough to compete with Shaw for the LB position?

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    6. Andy_Social
      10 years, 2 months ago

      He is for GW1.

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  10. jaguar shark
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Why doesn't ayew get a better ranking?

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      10 years, 2 months ago

      Needs an update

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

      New team in a crowded midfield. I think he'll do well but need to see how it all shakes out first

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  11. Koolermax
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Heaton

    VVD Stones Shaw

    Townsend Hazard Firmino Walcott

    Long Vardy Aguero

    subs: Marney, McAuley, Amat

    G2G?

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    1. Scratch
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Pretty good but there's better options than Marney

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      1. Andy_Social
        10 years, 2 months ago

        At 4.5 he's as good as any and a nice little differential.

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  12. kbaptiste
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Vardy or Ibra?

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    1. Cecil The Lion
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Ibra

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      1. divineFC
        10 years, 2 months ago

        vardy vs hull anyday!

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  13. IAmTheWalrus
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Hey everyone, can I get an old fashioned RMT.

    Help much appreciated. I have been away for a few weeks so feel I am missing some of the obvious stuff.

    Foster (Jakupovic)
    Shaw Dann Stones (Morgan, Paredes)
    Martial Cabaye Redmond Hazard (Dier)
    Gray Augero Vardy

    Thoughts?

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    1. MarvelouSuccess
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Lose Dann. Palace defence is weak asf. Replace with Van Dijk or Shaw. Dier is an expensive bench player. Downgrade to Capoue to spend on replacing cabaye.

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      1. Trashpanda
        10 years, 2 months ago

        I like Dann, good fixtures and goal threat

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      2. IAmTheWalrus
        10 years, 2 months ago

        GW@ Leicester play Arsenal and Southampton play united, having Van Dijk and Morgan seems silly then. While Crystal have a pretty poor defence they are against weak opposition (bar 1 GW for the ) for the first 5.

        Although, it is their GW@! that is shitty too, so tough to call!

        Dies is expensive though, i think you are right there

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    2. Trashpanda
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Too much tied up in Dier , I would downgrade to 4.5 and redistribute new found wealth

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    3. Netley Lucas
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Get Amat instead of Paredes and Cabaye might not be ready. Rest is fine.

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      1. Netley Lucas
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Oh yeah, missed Dier, get erm... Routledge instead, only 5.

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    4. Scratch
      10 years, 2 months ago

      It's fine apart from Paredes and Dier

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  14. Zoostation
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Value your opinions, hoping for final confirmation. G2G?

    Heaton (Foster)

    Shaw Stones Friend (Pieters Francis)

    Hazard Firmino Lamela Redmond (Capoue)

    Aguero Ibrahimovic Gray

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    1. IAmTheWalrus
      10 years, 2 months ago

      nice, could do with a little Leicester in attack for GW!?

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      1. Zoostation
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks. That's my biggest fear but can't seem to make it work.

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    2. MarvelouSuccess
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Friend might be risky. Would replace with Mee from Burnley for now.

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      1. Zoostation
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Why is Friend now risky?

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        1. Netley Lucas
          10 years, 2 months ago

          He isn't, Fabio's been bought as cover for both full-backs.

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          1. Zoostation
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Cheers!

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  15. Nickofoz
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Do we think Williams will play GW2?

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    1. Ayew Serious
      10 years, 2 months ago

      The things I would do if I new the answer to that

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

      Good chance he does whether he plays 90 is another story

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      1. Nickofoz
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Hmm, it would be weird if Koeman started him with the ambition of taking him off?

        I think it's all or nothing tbh

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    3. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I think so but not so much that I'm picking him.

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    4. Hibbopotamus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 2 months ago

      i'd guess so. still not rushing to everton, though. koeman will help, but this team was just plain bad last year.

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      1. Mitchacho
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Gueye will help, but it's going to take some time. I think Spurs could score 3 or 4.

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  16. cricketmad787
    10 years, 2 months ago

    All set?

    Heaton
    Valencia - Baines - Stones
    Hazard - Martial - Lamela - Redmond
    Aguero (C) - Vardy (VC) - Gray

    Foster - Capoue - Amat - Friend

    As I plan to play wildcard ahead of GW4 and use the same back three for all weeks, is it worth just getting a 4.0 player instead of Friend. If so, where should I look to upgrade with the 0.5?

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    1. MFPL
      10 years, 2 months ago

      It could be worth downgrading him to a 4m defender if he 100% won't play for you. It would give you the flexibility to upgrade Redmond to a 6.5m mid (e.g Townsend) or Vardy to Kane (both just examples) before you use your WC.

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    2. MarvelouSuccess
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Would replace Baines with Coleman for more attacking returns. Baines isnt on set pieces anymore.

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

        Coleman might not start. If you're a member a quick glance at their stats will tell you one gets twice as many touches in the final third as the other one...

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  17. LAMB TEA
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Final team before i save

    Foster - Jaku

    Baines - Valencia - Stones - Friend - Amat

    Hazard - Firmino - Lamela - Redmond - Capou

    Aguero - Ibra - Gray

    anything need change?

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    1. Trashpanda
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Solid. No Leicester coverage. But cannot have it all.

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  18. MFPL
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Vardy or Mahrez for Leicester cover? (or Kane for Tottenham)
    Alli, Eriksen or Lamela for Tottenham cover?

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    1. Cecil The Lion
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Kane

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    2. Ne0
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Coin flip between Vardy and Mahrez.

      Kane the best option for Spurs. Alli/ Eriksen better than Lamela. Again, toss up between Alli and Eriksen.

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    3. FantasyFreak
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I am going for Mahrez and Kane.

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    4. Hibbopotamus
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      10 years, 2 months ago

      i'm going vardy and alli

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  19. #Swish41
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Vardy +1.5itb or Ibra guys??

    Leaning towards the former after weeks on Ibra...

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    1. Cecil The Lion
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Zlatan

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    2. Ne0
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Vardy.

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    3. #Swish41
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Thanks both...split decision!

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    4. Trashpanda
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I have Vardy, like the Hull fixture.
      Ibrahim also good pick and easy to downgrade if necessary, avoiding team surgery.

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    5. money face bandwagon
      10 years, 2 months ago

      vardy

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  20. jaguar shark
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 2 months ago

    A. Tadic / Firmino / Townsend
    B. Mahrez / Ayew / Redmond

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    1. Ne0
      10 years, 2 months ago

      A

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    2. Cecil The Lion
      10 years, 2 months ago

      A

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    3. IAmTheWalrus
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I would have said B, Why A?
      Redmond is OOP so beats Tadic,
      Mahrez is unreal so beats Firmino,
      Townseand beats Ayew but not offset by the above?

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

        Redmond doesn't beat Tadic. Tadic was the furthest forward player in their friendlies, as Redmond and Long were tasked with going wide up front, leaving space for Tadic in the box. On set plays and pens too.

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    4. Tony Moon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 2 months ago

      A

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  21. #Swish41
    10 years, 2 months ago

    A. Heaton and Foster

    Or

    B. Schmiechel and Jaku

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    1. Cecil The Lion
      10 years, 2 months ago

      A

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    2. Trashpanda
      10 years, 2 months ago

      A as I like the extra 0.5 aswell

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  22. Hargo
    10 years, 2 months ago

    A. Lamela & Mahrez
    B. Eriksen & Sigurdsson

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    1. Cecil The Lion
      10 years, 2 months ago

      B

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    2. MarvelouSuccess
      10 years, 2 months ago

      A all day

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

      this week a, long term b

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  23. Nabs Kebabs
    10 years, 2 months ago

    GW1 Bench Boost
    GW4 WC

    Foster Heaton
    Valencia Stones Friend Targett Kingsley
    Firmino Walcott Lamela Redmond Ramirez
    Aguero Vardy Costa

    0.5

    Good luck DZ'ers

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    1. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Will be interesting to see how the early BB idea plays out, RuthNZ is going for it too.

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      1. money face bandwagon
        10 years, 2 months ago

        it will end with a blank from midfield and a cs for friend

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        1. money face bandwagon
          10 years, 2 months ago

          oh benchboost. lol

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      2. Andy_Social
        10 years, 2 months ago

        And i thought i was the only one!

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    2. IAmTheWalrus
      10 years, 2 months ago

      surely play bench boost on a dgw?

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      1. Trashpanda
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Definitely agree
        BB gw 34/37
        TC gw 34/37

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      2. sully29
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 2 months ago

        The argument is that a wildcard is more valuable than a BB, so it doesn't make sense to compromise one for the other. Now they get the value of the BB on it's own + the value of the wildcard on it's own.

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        1. IAmTheWalrus
          10 years, 2 months ago

          hmm i can see that working but would still think saving it makes more sense.
          I guess that is what everyone will do.

          It seems like a move I would play if I was behind. But no one is behind on day one.

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          1. Nabs Kebabs
            10 years, 2 months ago

            It's a move that I think will net me more points overall so I'm gonna play it, not interested in what "everyone is doing."

            🙂

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        2. Nabs Kebabs
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Good to someone had read Ruths post. I'm trying to link i and put it here but the page won't load as there's too many comments on that page I think.

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  24. PM
    10 years, 2 months ago

    QUICK POLL:

    1. Vardy, Redmond, Stones

    2. Kane, Mame Biram Diouf, 4.5 def (Friend)

    3. Kane, Borini, Stones

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    1. IAmTheWalrus
      10 years, 2 months ago

      1

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      1. PM
        10 years, 2 months ago

        thanks...good luck

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  25. Hibbopotamus
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 2 months ago

    it is done:

    DDG (Jaku)
    Azpi Stones Walker (McAuley Paredes)
    Haz Alli Townsend Redmond (Leko)
    Kun Vardy Gray

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    1. PM
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Looks good...perhaps Pardes out for Amat...and Capoue for Leko

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

        it is not done then

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  26. Ravager
    10 years, 2 months ago

    A) Lamela+ Mahrez
    B) Alli + 8m defender? (suggestions? Have Tadic)

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  27. PM
    10 years, 2 months ago

    (Corrected) QUICK POLL:

    1. Vardy, Andre Gray, Stones

    2. Kane, Mame Biram Diouf, 4.5 def (Friend)

    3. Kane, Borini, Stones

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

      i have 1

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  28. Zoostation
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Is Kone one to stay away from now? Too much uncertainty?

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    1. PM
      10 years, 2 months ago

      If you can stash him as a 4th defender for now, bring him in from the start

      He may even start this weekend...if he goes to Ev will be a smart pick and saves you a transfer to have him now if it works on your team.

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    2. ManofKent
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      10 years, 2 months ago

      Wondering the same.

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  29. IAmTheWalrus
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Mid at the moment

    Hazard Martial Redmond BLANK7Million Capoue

    Who should i slot in for 7?

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    1. Zoostation
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Lamela

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  30. Tiki-Taka
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone planning for a GW1 wildcard? So much is up in the air and the start of season is such a lottery, most people end up knee jerking and WC'ing anyway. Strongly considering just planning a team to maximise GW1 with fixtures and the cheapest bench possible and then restructuring from there.

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    1. IAmTheWalrus
      10 years, 2 months ago

      its probably best to not do it GW1, so much will still go unanswered. GW3 maybe.

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    2. Andy_Social
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Hell no. Wait until the close of the traf window and international break at the earliest.

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