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The ScoutCast – Episode 206 – Moreish

1 December 2016 1881 comments
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β€œAll this taking hits, it gets a bit moreish.”

One of my favourite all-time quotes from the ScoutCast arrives in this week’s episode, as Jonty does his best to explain another abject Gamework return.

Struggling with misfortune and misfiring moves, our former resident β€œdullard” is now resigned to chasing memories from his season – those maverick move successes he can store and take with him for future campaigns.

There’s nothing maverick about my season right now, as I furiously back-peddle on my exit plans and watch Andy and Jonty jump and fall into the no-Aguero abyss without me. Granville tries to talk me over the edge, but I’m not budging.

Elsewhere in this week’s episode, we tackle the Philippe Coutinho injury fall-out head-on, chase our tails on β€œessential” assets and attempt to settle the Walcott vs Sanchez and Hazard vs Pedro arguments.

This episode of the ScoutCast was first beamed live via our YouTube channel on Tuesday night. Be sure to subscribe to get notice of future live episodes.


If you’re a traditional type, you can acquire the mp3 audio version via this link or the first player below, or take in the full visual experience via the second player below.


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

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  1. akashan99
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    how is my team for this week?

    cech (pick)
    Evans - Walker - Cedric (kingsley, alonso)
    Hazard - Mane - Allen - walcott (zaha)
    Kane(C) - Costa - Austin

    shld i change cedric for alonso and shld i choose pickford over cech as west ham have scored in all home games bar one?

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    1. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      good to go

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    2. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Not sure if any of the 2 keepers or those 2 defenders will get CS. Hard call.

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    3. Aubaaaaa
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Good to go

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  2. Bggz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    a) Can and Kane
    b) Firmino and Austin

    ?

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    1. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      B

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  3. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    So I'm currently starting Cech with Pickford on the bench. Yet Pickford makes the scout squad...Am I missing something?

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    1. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Maybe, Big Andy Carroll and his record v Gooners?

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  4. Scratch
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Right to drop Alonso here?

    Foster (Pickford)
    McAuley, Rose, Holebas
    Walcott, Hazard, Snodgrass, Gylfi
    Austin, Aguero, Kane

    Gundogan, Alonso, Amat

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    1. Jinswick
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I think I'd play him over Holebas. Better defence and more attacking. Saying that I think both will concede.

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      1. Licious Lizard
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        +1

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      2. enrico.palazzo
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Yep

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  5. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Who gets benched?

    Heaton / Pickford
    Alonso / McAuley / Cedric / Pieters / Friend*
    Firmino / Hazard / Sigurðsson / Snodgrass / DeRoon
    Kun / Austin / Kane

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    1. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Maybe Cedric and
      DeRoon
      Cedric because Palace nearly always score.

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    2. Kante Be Bothered
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      kun

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    3. Harrybvb
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Play bench boost chip

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    4. davies
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Pickford DeRoon Alonso/Cedric Friend

      Probs Alonso.

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    5. Licious Lizard
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      De Roon, Alonso, Friend
      Heaton

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  6. davies
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Next week:

    A) Vertonghen + 4 points (mun)
    B) Alonso (WBA)

    Only way I can bring Alonso in. Saying that, Vert could get his fifth yellow this weekend to make it easy.

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    1. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah think about the 2 sweet fixtures for Spurs in 16&17 too. But yes that move is worth a -4 for sure imo.

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      1. davies
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah I know that but think Alonso could easily get double digits in any of Chelsea's games he's that attacking. I've got Kane for those games anyway, fwiw.

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        1. Albrightondknight
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Yeah was just throwing that out there. Alonso is the better option and worth the hit.

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          1. davies
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Cheers mate

            I'd be more reluctant to sell if it was Walker/Rose, but Vert offers nothing besides CS - and they're rare atm.

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    2. IWR
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah I'd take the hit.

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      1. davies
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers.

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    3. Licious Lizard
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Do it. B that is

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  7. IWR
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Ready to roll?

    Heaton (Pickford)
    McAuley, Holebas, Pieters (Smith, Amat)
    Haz, Mane, Firm, Siggy (De Roon)
    Kun, Kane C, Austin V

    One of Smith/Holebas will become Alonso next week.

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    1. BB-8
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Looks good. No Arsenal is a worry though

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      1. IWR
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Just read your post below. Moved Ozil to Siggy after he blanked this week, I don't mind Theo but he'll still be up and down and subbed around the hour mark each week.

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        1. BB-8
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Fancy him to do well in the next two. But I'll wait till gw 18. The fixtures are beautiful from then on

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  8. BB-8
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Cresswell and Antonio out for West ham. Already regretting getting Alli over Theo

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    1. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      With comments like that you will make take the armband off Defoe and put it on Sanchez.

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      1. BB-8
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Haha put it on Sánchez. Defoe ceiling is pretty low to risk it

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        1. Albrightondknight
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Feel like a punt I always seem to pick the wrong obvious one if you know what I mean. Logic and sense means I should agree with you but they are not getting me anywhere πŸ™‚

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          1. BB-8
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Yup, I get what you mean. 'Pool boys last week, Kun the week before. Go with your gut πŸ™‚

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  9. davies
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Can't afford Alonso & Siggy next week unless I do Fuchs > Cedric (-4) this week...

    Worth it?

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    1. Hansel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      yep, long-term will pay off

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    2. BB-8
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Yup

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    3. Licious Lizard
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Yep as they are all good long term options.
      Risk of conceding this week thougj

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    4. enrico.palazzo
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I think that's solid

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  10. The Man Pastore
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    G2G for this GW? Everything in order?

    Pickford
    Alonso Clyne Holebas
    Firmino Sanchez(vc) Siggy Redmond
    Aguero Kane(c) Austin

    (Heaton DeRoon PVA Amat)

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    1. Viprin
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      PVA over Alonso?

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    2. BB-8
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Other than Redmond. I'd definitely play PVA ahead of Holebas

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      1. The Man Pastore
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks. Redmond is punt, hope he comes good with the good fixtures coming.

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    3. Licious Lizard
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      PVA over Holebas...

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      1. The Man Pastore
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers

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  11. Mane
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Who to bench? Van Dijk, Alonso, Brunt, Koscielny?

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    1. Viprin
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Alonso

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    2. Football Weekender
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Alonso imo

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    3. Licious Lizard
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Alonso

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  12. Delhidynamo
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Most assists in PL since 10/11

    Silva 57
    Rooney 50
    Mata 41
    Brunt 37
    Fabregas 37

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    1. Viprin
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Brunt! where's Ozil?

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      1. enrico.palazzo
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Playing for Real

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      2. Delhidynamo
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        34 since 13/14

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    2. bigbudgie
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Roondog

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  13. Football Weekender
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Am I G2G here?

    Heaton
    Stones - Evans - Pieters
    De Bruyne - Firmino(C) - Eriksen - Walcott
    Agüero(VC) - Costa - Austin

    Robinson - A.Smith - de Roon - Amat

    KDB ➑️ Hazard next week

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    1. Skyarm
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      g2g

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    2. Saïss Doesn't Mat…
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      firmino (c)?? that's bold

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      1. Football Weekender
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah I fancy a bit of a maverick captaincy pick this week!

        The fact we're playing on the Sunday also appeals.

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  14. columbo
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Any idea why Austin has only completed 2 of the 9 games he's started? Only factor for me not bringing him in.

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    1. davies
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I think he was coming back from injury initially then maybe they were trying to see the game out by bringing on an extra defender/midfielder.

      Deffo bring him in.

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    2. Football Weekender
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Don't think there's any particular reason, just a case of an injection of fresh legs later in the game I'd imagine.

      I don't see the problem - he does the business then gets subbed off. Job done.

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      1. columbo
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks lads, might have to commit to lukaku to Austin finally then!

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    3. enrico.palazzo
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      As above have said. Pens and a goal scoring machine for a good team. No questions

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    4. BROOKLYN GOONER
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Stamina does not seem to be a strength--according to his manager, "Charlie is not an endurance player..."

      http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/14805171.Puel__Austin_can_t_start_every_game/

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    5. Morph - Unbelievable Geoff
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Historic injury / weakness in, I think, the knees.

      Supposedly he has been working a lot on his diet and fitness this season so should see more game time.

      It's why in never makes the Europa League squad though, so I wouldn't expect him to feature much in GWs 16 & 19.

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  15. bigbudgie
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Playing Pieters and Lovren over Holebas....correct decision?

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    1. Licious Lizard
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Yes definitely

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  16. Kevtheotter
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Hey guys would love your opinion

    Foster
    Evans Kosceilny Pieters
    Sanchez Pedro Firmino Gundo
    Kane Kun Austin

    Jaku Capoue Williams Amat 1FT 0.8ITB

    A) Save
    B) Gundo —> Zaha -4
    C) Williams —> Cedric -4

    Cheers all

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    1. Football Weekender
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Definitely save.

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    2. Licious Lizard
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Why are B and C -4 when you have a FT?

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      1. Grand Thibauto
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Maybe double Transfer next week for him

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        1. Licious Lizard
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Would still save as I wouldn't play Cedric over the Current options.

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          1. Grand Thibauto
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Yeah should save. Unless Gundo is benched again, but Zaha has no good fixtures coming.

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            1. Licious Lizard
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              Yeah I personally think there are better options than Zaha at that price with his tougher fixtures. Palace do score goals though.

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    3. The Chump
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I would save the FT

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    4. Morph - Unbelievable Geoff
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Get Cedric, especial if for an FT. Southampton are about to start a great run of fixtures.

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  17. thep025
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    How is this WC team looking?
    Heaton PIckford
    Alonso Cedric Barragan Nyom Amat
    Sanchez Firrmino Pedro Sigurdsson De Roon
    Aguero Kane Austin
    WC still active......Any changes?Any different approach i can try?0.1 itb....

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    1. Licious Lizard
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Looks good now.

      Still think you should listen to my Hazard moves, but good luck anyway πŸ˜‰

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      1. thep025
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        I've been considering.....Hazard for ??

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        1. Licious Lizard
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Pedro + Firm --> Hazard and budget 4th mid. Would just really want Hazard from next week if I was you.

          Depends on if you are willing to go without Firm of course. Your 4th could even be Can with some cash to spare

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          1. thep025
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Maybe but I like Firm.....

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            1. Licious Lizard
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              Then keep πŸ™‚

              Just really would want Hazard and think Firm's output will suffer + long term fixtures aren't amazing.

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      2. Licious Lizard
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        As you are on WC you should consider all options. You could
        think about upgrading Amat to Ake. Not sure, who is more nailed to be honest, but can't see you wanting to play a Swansea defender unless they really improve for the good fixtures. Not sure if it is a good idea haha, but you should always play with different options on a WC πŸ™‚

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        1. thep025
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Barragan+Amat->Chambers+Ake would allow me to do that but is Ake really more nailed than Amat? I am not too sure.....Neither am i about Chambers...

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          1. Licious Lizard
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Thought you could change Amat -> Ake with the 0.1 in your bank.

            Definitely wouldn't do the other one.

            As I said, I am not sure who is more nailed of Amat or Ake, but if you can't afford it doesn't matter. Just don't have much faith in a Swansea defender, who isn't even 100% nailed πŸ™‚

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            1. thep025
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              0Nah....I bought in Amat at 4.0

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              1. Licious Lizard
                • 13 Years
                9 years, 4 months ago

                Yeah okay. Keep as is. Looks good

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  18. SH
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Pickford
    Cédric Holebas Evans
    Sánchez(C) Walcott Hazard Sigurdsson
    Agüero Costa Anichebe

    Heaton Capoue Morgan Amat

    Pickford, Holebas, Anichebe over Heaton, Morgan, Capoue. Good to go?

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    1. Licious Lizard
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Looks good

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  19. Rajveer
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Gtg??
    Pick (boruc)
    Verto mcauley lovren ( holebas amat)
    San(C)hez Haz Mane Siggy Allen
    Kun Austin (anichebe)

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  20. Mane
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Play Deeney at west brom or Allen at home to burnley?

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    1. Weeb Kakashi
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Allen

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    2. Licious Lizard
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Allen. Probably back in #10 and Burnley defence away isn't very good

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    3. Football Weekender
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I'd go with Allen. Not convinced Watford will score at WBA and Burnley are shocking away.

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  21. Weeb Kakashi
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Already taken -8

    Pickford
    Pieters Rose Mustafi
    Sanchez Snoddy Firmino Hazard
    Kane Austin Defoe

    Heaton. Holebas Amat Kightly

    Should i do Snoddy> Alli/Eriksen (-12(???

    Hull are without a striker and i dont see them getting anything from the Game........
    Like Alli/Eriksen against Swansea along with Kane

    Thoughts??

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    1. Licious Lizard
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      No. would save money and work towards upgrading forwards. You will need more flexibility in the near future I would guess.

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  22. anharaia
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Heaton (Jaku)
    Alonso, Kos, Williams (Amat, Evans)
    Sig, Can, Sanchez, Redmond (Allen)
    Rondon, Costa, Aguero

    1,4 ITB...

    Was thinking of going rondon to Defoe than play AOA...

    Or just keep playing 3 4 3?

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    1. Licious Lizard
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Play Evans over Williams and 3-4-3.
      Would play Allen though.

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      1. anharaia
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        allen over redmond right?

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        1. Licious Lizard
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Yeah probably. Siggy has done too well against "big 6" teams this season to bench compared to Redmond, who has done surprisingly little

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  23. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Any news on Lallana & Firminho?

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    1. davies
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Presser today, no?

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      1. Eze Really?
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Lallana training

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    2. Football Weekender
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      We'll find out more in the presser but I'd imagine Firmino will be fine. He just took a bit of a whack on his calf. Lallana's match fitness could be a problem though.

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    3. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Cheers all....

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  24. Kitman
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Rondon has a good chance of returns this week so I would hold.

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    1. Kitman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      reply fail

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      1. anharaia
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        hahaha It's Okay, I hope it was for me.. Oh yea it's a Home game right? yeah probably will keep...

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  25. Pomp and Circumstance
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    who is a better choice--Costa or Kane?

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    1. davies
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      This week, Kane. Otherwise Costa.

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    2. Licious Lizard
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I went with Kane over Costa this week, but honestly don't have a clue πŸ™‚

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  26. Sweetboi
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Pick one to start:

    a) Williams (MUN)

    b) Stones (CHE)

    c) Gundogan (CHE) - AOA

    All of these players are rubbish, I know.

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    1. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      can't stand these three
      I would have done stones to Cedric -4 πŸ˜›

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      1. Sweetboi
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        That transfer is coming soon, not worth a hit though imo.

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    2. Licious Lizard
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Wouldn't use AOA when you have playing defender and Gundo isn't a sure starter and has a tough game.

      Would probably play Williams out of the two

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      1. Sweetboi
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        That's what I'm on atm, cheers.

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  27. thep025
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Whats the template front 8 right now?Any ideas?

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    1. Licious Lizard
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Sanchez/Theo, Hazard/Pedro, Firm, Siggy, De Roon
      Kun, Kane/Costa, Austin/Anichebe/Defoe

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      1. thep025
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Seems to be it...

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  28. ScotDougie
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Austin and DeRoon
    Or
    Anichibe and Allen + 1.6 mil

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    1. thep025
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Depends on where you invest that 1.6 mil....But Austin seems so good value...

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  29. Pomp and Circumstance
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    for the upcoming schedule, who's more important to have from Chelsea--Costa or Hazard?

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    1. thep025
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      The general consensus is-
      Hazard-A huge haul every other GW
      Costa-Consistent returns
      Select either and stick imo...

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  30. SpaceCadet
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Any of these moves worth making for a hit this gw?

    a. holebas > rose
    b. bolasie > siggy
    c. save the hit

    cech
    clyne evans pieters
    hazard mane Walcott bolasie
    costa Austin kane

    pickford holebas capoue amat

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    1. thep025
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I'd say Bolasie->Siggy but Siggy faces Spurs....So i'd say save

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