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The ScoutCast – Episode 224 – Maths

4 May 2017 3655 comments
Mark Mark
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You get your Wildcard active, and we’ll do the maths. Or rather Jonty will.

This week’s ScoutCast gets highly technical as my aforementioned co-host goes all Rachel Riley on us (wishful thinking) and attempts to bewilder with a cheeky little algorithm he’s just happened to have rustled up.

Attempting to cut through the noise of the forthcoming double Gameweeks, Andy and Luke join me while Jonty gives his numbers an airing via another round of your targeted queries.

We chew over Gabbiadini’s demise, assess the Gameweek 37 potential offered by Spurs and Chelsea and, yet again, make another assessment of a slumbering Sanchez.

The end result all leads to the ScoutCast Wildcard template squad, as Big Vic crashes in and Luke stands alone in shunning Arsenal’s Chilean timebomb.

This 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 on 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. Syd.
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Looks like I am playing 4-5-1 this week

    Benching Benteke & Rashford in preparation for them being sold next week

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    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      That formation is the most exciting I have used, for something like 6-7 weeks... I feel that to be more balance as compared to other formations as well 😀

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  2. GreenArrows
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Bottom on the previous page, need help deciding.

    DDG Pickford
    Bailly Vertonghen Stones Stephens Barragan
    Hazard Eriksen Sane Ozil deRoon
    Lukaku Kane Gabbi

    0.4itb 0FT

    A)
    Barragan > Yoshi for -4

    B)
    Barragan > Gabriel for -4

    C)
    Bailly > Monreal for -4, Bailly did play last night so even more chance of risk

    D)
    Hold

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    1. Toonmad
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      C for me.

      Ive just benched Yoshi for this week as im not getting eluded to the saints defence who effectively have nothing to play for now.

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    2. Blue&White85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      A if any. I would assume you'll be taking a -4 to remove them next week anyway if you hold.

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      1. GreenArrows
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Yeah exactly

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  3. Hybrid.power
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Morning all. My team is:

    De Gea (Caballero)
    Kompany, Huth, Yoshida* (Gabriel*, Bailly)
    Sanchez C*, Hazard, King, Eriksen (Albrighton)
    Jesus, Gabbi*, Kane

    Bench look right? Not sure about playing Gabriel over Kompany or Huth.

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    1. GreenArrows
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Defo not Kompany, maybe over Huth though

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    2. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      I would play Gabriel over Yosh

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      1. Royal5
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Or Huf

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    3. Indio
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      I think for all their recent woes, an ARS DGWer simply has to start. Bench Huth instead?

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  4. TheTinman
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Gabriel was terrible last match. If Mustsfi even had a sniff he'll be out. Not a risky pick as branded about on here, just a straight up bad pick

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    1. Jafalad
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Just get Cech as the cheapest way into the ARSE defence.

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  5. Bass8989
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Active and I'm looking like:
    Cech
    Gabriel Stephens Yosh Maguire
    Hazard Sanchez(c) Alli
    Gab Jesus Costa
    Bench: Jak, Stones, Albrighton, Herrera
    Is it wise doubling saints and Arsenal? 16 points off top who currently only had Yosh DGW and no card...

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  6. Exxtreme
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Gabbi or Alli? Got Eriksen and Alli and always choose the wrong one for the bench. So I want both to play.

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    1. Buck The Trent
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Alli

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    2. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Not sure how you end up benching Eriksen or Alli week in/out? Probably the two most consistent players in the game.

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  7. Legomane
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Anichebe to troll this week with a goal, then DGW blank 🙂

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    1. HurriKane
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      inevitable

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    2. Heels_Over_Head
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      or score in 38...

      pretty much, yeah

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    3. sunzip14
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Sure thing. Esp because I sold him for Jesus this gw 😀

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      1. sunzip14
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        even Tarroll scored when I sold him 😛

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    4. jia you
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      He is useless, no chance he scores for the rest of the season, had a flukey purple patch this season but one of the worst forwards in the EPL (should be 3.3m not 4.3m)!

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  8. cutch
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Cech, Pickford
    Yoshida, Stephens, Monreal, Evans, Alonso
    Eriksen, Sanchez, Pedro, ****, ****
    Kane, Gabbiadini, Jesús

    A) Hazard + Fletcher
    B) Son + Sané
    C) Any other suggestions?

    Thanks in advance!

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    1. Heels_Over_Head
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      A

      or

      Hazard Carroll and Koscielny (instead of Monreal)

      I'd advise to get rid of Evans for Holgate too (so you could make it Hazard Carrolll Holgate Caballero in for **** & **** Evans and Pickford)

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      1. cutch
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        The fact is that I intended to have a team with 15 DGWrs, but I see your point. West Brom fixtures are far worse than Everton and Swansea ones... Maybe I'll consider it.

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    2. Reuser
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Got to be Hazard, surely......

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    3. cutch
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Cheers for the answers 😉

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  9. Rinseboy
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Start Jaku (SUN) or Willy (CPL) this week?!

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    1. Paulinho14
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Jaku, sunderland is going down and hull still in the battle.

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    2. Reuser
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Jaku - 2 straight clean sheets, playing Sunderland, Hull tremendous at home and highly motivated.

      Crystal Palace capable of spoiling City's day.

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    3. Rinseboy
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Cheers both

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  10. AVIELD949
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Lukaku or Costa-4? Already have Haz.

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    1. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Considering this for free. Not sure about the hit, it's Swansea after all.

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  11. Heels_Over_Head
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Seeking a Jafalad critique only

    Caballero Pickford
    Alonso Vertonghen Yoshida Stephens Holgate
    Sanchez Hazard Alli Eriksen King
    Costa Jesus Anichebe

    zero ITB, on WC

    so totally thought about triple Southampton defense in memorial of your epic triple Sunderland

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  12. Sonic Huth
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Sanchez (TC) 36 vs GW 38 TC
    Who are you preferring?

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    1. Indio
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      I'd prefer this week if I could, but I can't press the button as WC is active. A GW38 TC could pay off, but is surely more of a lottery.

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  13. Indio
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Morning,
    I know we've all had our fill of template WC drafts, but if you could digest this 'wafer-thin' mint of a team and suggest any improvements, I'd be very grateful. Have 0.2M itb and Maguire could become Holgate to generate further cash, so worried there's an upgrade I've missed! (Playing BB next week).

    Czech/Willy
    Alonso, Monreal, Yoshi, Stephens, Maguire
    Haz, Alexis, Alli, Sane, King
    Kane, Jesus, Anichibe

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  14. Reuser
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Worth starting Stephens ahead of Bailly and Stones?

    (Think I have an irrational love for Stephens after he has given me 9 and 8 point hauls of the bench recently).

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    1. GreenArrows
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Thats what I am doing, Bailly may be rested after last nights Europa League and Stones is not confirmed as back yet

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      1. Reuser
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks - going in with low expectations, but stranger things have happened.

        If they do somehow get a clean sheet, Stephens seems to be front of the queue for bonus points.

        Good luck!

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  15. Erlinjo
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    This is diffcult! WHO to bench? Alli, Eriksen, King or Gabbi ?

    Dea gea

    Yoshida Stephens Holgate
    Sanchez Eriksen King Hazard
    Gabbi Kane Jesus

    Bench :Pickford, Alli, Bailly , Fabio

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    1. Paulinho14
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      tough one. I would propably bench eriksen.

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    2. Reuser
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Gabbi for me.

      Wouldn't bench Alli - loves an away match.

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    3. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      How did you manage to get yourself in that situation? Nightmare! I'd go for Erik or Gabbi - and hate it. Whether you're chasing or leading should be a factor too, taking your oppo's players into consideration.

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      1. Erlinjo
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Perfect for Next gameweek With bb imo . or ??

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    4. roflmaofc
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Bench Stevens. Thank me later.

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  16. Rinseboy
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Sorry one more question for a wildcard which is better

    A - Valencia Holgate Pedro
    B - Alonso Gabriel Albrighton

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    1. Heels_Over_Head
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Azpi Monreal Carroll

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  17. TokyoRed 東京赤
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Pedro & Costa
    Or
    Hazard & Rashford

    Switched to the former last night as I'm worried Rashford won't play, just terrified of going without Hazard

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    1. Heels_Over_Head
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Rashford went off injured last night (mourniho started him knowing he was playing through an injury)

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  18. jon.terry.tfh
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Still debating whether I should TC Sanchez this gameweek or wait till the 38. Some of the popular options like Hazard and Kane might have nothing to play for by then. Thoughts??

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    1. Heels_Over_Head
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      you don't want to TC in 38... that's a hot mess

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    2. Athletic Bilbo
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Problem is not knowing who has something to play for in 38. It might come down to Gylfi v West Brom in 38!

      I've convinced myself that a weakened Man U and mutinous Southampton represent a decent opportunity for Sanchez returns, as I'm not set up to BB this week

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    3. willgriggsonfire
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      I am doing it!
      By GW 37, there is rotation risk. Although, Kane I think won't be rested in any case.
      Still, Sanchez it is.

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    4. Emp
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      obviously tc the guy who is playing twice as many games as the other options

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    5. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      He has no form and his fixtures are not great. How does your BB look this week compared to next?

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  19. Gegenpress
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Lads Please help me out!!!!!

    Am I gtg? On a WC and 0.5m ITB.

    Also advice on my starting line up this week?

    Cech (Pick)

    Gabriel Yoshida Alonso (Vert Stephens)

    Hazard Sanchez Sane Son (Carrick)

    Kane Jesus Gabbi

    All players are DGWK players and I intend to bench boost next week. (Planned changes for next week are Cech to Willy and Gab to Monreal if Mustafi chages their line up).

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    1. jon.terry.tfh
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      No to Son. Can you upgrade to Alli or Eriksen instead?

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      1. Virgil Hilts
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        He probably can if he wants to put Holgate in for Gabriel to release the money

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        1. Gegenpress
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Gab has 2 doubles and Holgate doesn't, I looked at that but went against that.

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          1. Virgil Hilts
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 7 months ago

            I wouldn't play Gabriel outside BB37 with your other defenders taking priority. You have Arsenal def in Cech, and Gabriel are risk of not playing much in 37 if Mustafi returns from injury or Wenger decides Holding is better option.

            At least Holgate has a nice fixture in 37 for BB and looks nailed and cheap as chips.

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            1. Gegenpress
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 7 months ago

              But Holgate only gives me 0.7m, I need 2m for Son to Alli

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      2. Gegenpress
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks for your reply.

        I had Alli up until the WC. But can't seem to get funds to bring him in, the only option is Gabbi to Anich and it allows me to do Son to Alli.

        It's a difficult one either Anich and Alli or Son and Gabbi.

        For Spurs it's either Son or Dembele who will take that last spot in mistake and atm Son seems to be holding it down and could play as a differential

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        1. Jam0sh
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          The one with Alli

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    2. OzilFozzil
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Son is a no no

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    3. willgriggsonfire
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      I think King can be a good option too. Son not likely to start both games.

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      1. Gegenpress
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        True, How about Pedro?

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  20. Heels_Over_Head
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Press conference schedule???

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  21. Live Lad
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    I have Gabriel and Cech. Benching the former. I know he is risky but might as well keep him this week on sell him if his prospect doesn't look good? I like Arsenal chances in 37 and he might keep his place if Wenger plays 3 at the back?

    Or should I just get Huth (or anyone?) now to save the trouble?

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    1. Heels_Over_Head
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      are you on WC?

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      1. Live Lad
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        yes

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    2. jon.terry.tfh
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      If Wenger stick with 3 at the back I dont see any viable 3rd CB option other than Gabriel.

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      1. Athletic Bilbo
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Monreal with Gibbs at WB?
        Holding?

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        1. Live Lad
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          yep. they are all threats but we should find out this GW when Mustafi and everyone is available. If Wenger plays back 3 against United with Gabriel then, he is likely to be safe if he doesn't make huge errors.

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      2. Live Lad
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        that's my hope\

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  22. UpAndAway
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Daniels or Monreal?

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    1. Heels_Over_Head
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Yes.

      What is the question?

      Which to bring in or which to play?

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      1. UpAndAway
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Sorry, to bring in for Valencia.

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        1. Heels_Over_Head
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Monreal

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    2. John Nerdelbaum
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      montreal

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  23. Flynny
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Morning......any views on best wildcard to bb37?

    A
    Willy pickford
    Alonso MONREAL verthongen HOLGATE Stephens
    Sanchez hazard alli king SANE
    Kane Jesus anichebe

    B
    Willy pickford
    Alonso KOSCIELNY verthongen YOSHIDA  Stephens
    Sanchez hazard alli king PEDRO
    Kane Jesus anichebe

    Thanks

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    1. Orange Roughy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      A

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    2. grumpyman
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Both good selections but from I think B has the edge.

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    3. John Nerdelbaum
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      i prefer pedro to sane tbh so b, both nice teams

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    4. Dr. Conundrum Caveat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      A

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  24. Big Col
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Final WC decision, which is better?

    A) Kane, Albrighton, Kone

    B) Costa, Vert, T.Carroll

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    1. Heels_Over_Head
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      B

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    2. Jafalad
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      I've actually got something similar to B after booting Kane. Why not get Bavies instead of Vert?

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  25. LewanGOALski
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    130 pts ahead of my ML rival - safe distance for keeping the win?

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    1. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Are you kidding? Assuming you have BB absolutely. I'm 67 ahead and feeling pretty confident

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    2. John Nerdelbaum
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      lol, unless your ML rival is triggerlips, i think you'll be fine

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  26. John Nerdelbaum
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    any thoughts on this - moved away from costa, no king either

    0.1 short of vert > monreal

    willy cech
    alonso vert yosh stephens holgate
    sanchez hazard eriksen pedro albrighton
    kane costa gabbi

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    1. willgriggsonfire
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Team looks good.
      Not sure who you'd downgrade to get that 0.1.

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      1. Flynny
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        I'm not convinced 're gabbi mate....

        Think u she follow the crowd and head to victor...

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  27. Ed
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Jesus in every WC on here, yet only about 4% ownership. Aguero distracting most people I suppose

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    1. Heels_Over_Head
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      just not that many actives

      Ibrahmovic was most captained last week... check the status button to see for yourself

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    2. Jafalad
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Jesus has just come back on the scene...much to our joyous delight.

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  28. TheBabyfacedAssassin
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    On WC. BB next. 0.2 ITB.

    Caballero, Pickford
    Alonso, Monreal, Gabriel, Yoshida, Stephens
    Hazard, Sanchez, Sane, Alli, King
    Kane, Jesus, Anichebe

    My doubts is double SOU DF and Gabriel. Any criticism much appreciated.

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    1. Legomane
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      I'd rather risk on Davies than Gabriel

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    2. Legomane
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      If I had 0.2 I'd seriously consider Anichebe > Barnes too

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      1. Athletic Bilbo
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Yeah I'm with Barnes to fumble something in

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        1. TheBabyfacedAssassin
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Might do this. Thanks guys!

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    3. Athletic Bilbo
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Gabriel to Huth for nice fixtures in 36/38?

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  29. Legomane
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Cech (Pickford)
    Alonso Koscielny Yoshida (Stephens Holgate)
    Sanchez(c) Hazard(v) Alli Eriksen King
    Kane Jesus (Anichebe)

    Considering some last minute tinkering...

    Cech Koscielny King Anichebe >
    Caballero Monreal Pedro Barnes?

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    1. TheBabyfacedAssassin
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      3 spurs attacking is kinda overkill, imo. Downgrade Alli/Eriksen to Sane and spend money elsewhere

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    2. Athletic Bilbo
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      I like the team but think you are weakening it with the transfers.

      Too many eggs in Spurs basket if anything, thems tough fixtures and can't see them hitting 4 again. Alli or Erik to Sane, Pedro or a differential Liverpool mid would release cash to get Barnes, and for me to get red of one the Soton defs

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    3. Legomane
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Cheers both. Issue is my rival has Sane, but only Eriksen as Spurs cover ATM. Keeping all 3 this wk could be a ridiculous differential..

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  30. Mikei
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Morning

    Heaton
    Baines Davies Yoshida
    Hazard Sanchez Eriksen King
    Lukaku Kane Gabi

    Bank 2.3
    Keep Lukaku or buy Jesus? Or something different?

    Thank you. 🙂

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    1. EDEN THE MAN
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Lukaku + Gabbi to Costa + Jesus if ur on Wc

      If not wait a week then get Jesus

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