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The ScoutCast – Episode 226 – Beached

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Excess baggage checked in, deckchairs reserved and sun block applied – the Scoutcast team are all ready to hit the beach.

Smack in the middle of Gameweek 37, with points flowing from all angles, not even Hal Robson Kanu’s late goal can upset the pre-vacation mood.

Stringing five men across the midfield, Luke and Az join Jonty, Andy and myself for a bumper end of season episode as we tackle another volley of questions from you, the community.

We conduct a post-mortem on the flurry of chips, weigh up the Gameweek 38 punts, put together our final day Wildcard XI and take a look back on our own personal highs and lows of a topsy-turvy season.

After 128 minutes of that lot and sunstroke already setting in, we even forget to chat captains and transfers come the end, only to make amends later.

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. weaver93
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Mornin guys..

    Each of these moves are for a -4..

    Which one though???

    A. Hazard & Gabby - Cout & Sturridge
    B Hazard & Gabby - Cout & Giroud
    C: Hazard & De Roon - Cout & Fabregas (Play 3-5-2 bench Gabby)

    Or any other suggestions..

    Pick - Willy
    Alonso, Davies,Holgate Monreal Stephens
    Sanchez,Alli,Hazard,King, De Roon
    Gabby, Kane , Jesus

    thanks fellas

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    1. smitchlovesfunk
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      A

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    2. Our Man Charlie
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      C
      bench Gabbi and strong mid 5

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  2. JustPark
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    How essential is Coutinho? They need a win, not a big haul. 2 goals at most imo.

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    1. Our Man Charlie
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Played really well in his deeper position , and nailed imo

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    2. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Do you see Llalana doing well on Saturday as a cheaper alternative?

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      1. smitchlovesfunk
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Llalana won't be playing on Saturday I know that for sure

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        1. ronty
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          lol..delusional

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          1. Pasqualinho
            • 14 Years
            6 years, 11 months ago

            He's pedantic but correct

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      2. cushendall walls
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Just seems Liverpool has the most vital game overall, city seems it just really has to draw, and arsenal knows pool will take care of its business in all likelyhood except Sanchez may try for the boot

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  3. cushendall walls
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Cech jakopic

    Kelly-davies-yoshida-kompany maguire

    Siggy, king, erikson, sterling matic

    Lorente Kane jesus

    Thinking of dumping dear kane n jesus going with 3 pool courtiho for eriksin maybe sanchez 4 jesus, and
    Milner or origi or giroud, mignolet for cech.

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    1. cushendall walls
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Oh yeah dumping sterling for milner,

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  4. v12w12
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Is there a way to tell the price of a player when your rival brought him in?

    Cheers

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    1. drughi
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      transfer history

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      1. Ha.
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Cross referenced with price gameweeek before and after, as well as FPL statistics for timing of price rises

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        1. v12w12
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          Great, thanks a lot

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      2. v12w12
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        I've tried there but don't see any prices. Maybe I need to check on the PC, cheers

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    2. Pep says
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Check transfer history to find out the gameweek, date and time he bought him.

      Now check the players price that week.

      If it rose and you're not sure if he got him for 0.1 or 0.2 or whatever, go to fplstatistics.com and check price change events

      Search the player in question and find out the date his price went up that week

      Then check back to see when your rival transferred him in and you'll know how much he paid

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  5. FER FUSCH AKE
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    am chasing 30 pts

    who to cap
    Sanchez, Kane, Jesus, cout, king.
    almost certain the others will cap kane

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    1. Oddjobleff
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Sanchez. Needs a hattrick to tie Kane. Could do it

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  6. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    11pt lead in my ML going into the final GW.

    Not had such a small lead in five seasons.

    GW38 will be epic.

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    1. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      May the force be with you, Young Padawan 😉

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      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Cheers Jaf.....would actually be happy to forgo the ML (only hit the top for the first time this GW, so feel I've cheated the guy at the top all season) for a fifth top 10k OR finish in a row.

        Currently 1pt off top 10k 😮

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        1. Jafalad
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          Doing well. Top work - this has been the Hardest Season in FF History.

          Btw...what's happened to all the Cool Kids - how many have been banned now?

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          1. Jafooli
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 11 months ago

            No idea, so many have left......gone elsewhere. Shame.

            How's your season shaping up?

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            1. Jafalad
              • 14 Years
              6 years, 11 months ago

              Late rise up ranks after two good gwks but still only 280k 🙁

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              1. Jafooli
                • 12 Years
                6 years, 11 months ago

                Next season....hopefully back to some status quo for regulars....

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    2. drughi
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      nervous times, every goal so crucial

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      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Every point crucial.

        He has Costa, Alli & Davies to my Llorente, Sane & Monreal.

        The rest is pretty much the same.

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        1. drughi
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          Costa and Alli with sunderland and hull fixtures, would be sweatin

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          1. Jafooli
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 11 months ago

            I am, I reckon he's currently in the box seat, even with my 11pts extra.

            Would rather have his team this GW.

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  7. Lukakuna
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    11 points behind leader:

    A) cedric* to lovren

    B) alli to coutinho

    C) gabbi to vokes

    Cheers!

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    1. QPRUTD
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      are you and Jafooli top 2 in the same ML??

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    2. Pep says
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Vokes. The other players aren't worth dropping

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  8. NestorC
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    What do you think, will Alli be rested next game? Want Coutinho in, but not sure who has to go

    A) Alli
    B) King
    C) Haz

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    1. It's his Job.
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Hazard.. he'll be rested for FA Cup final.

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      1. French Gooner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        why do people believe that? One week till fa cup game plenty of time for him to rest

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        1. Rasping Drive
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          I can't see him being rested in the last home game of the season. Keeping.

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      2. NestorC
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        could be, but he sure has to play in his last game at home? I dont believe he will celebrate tittle on the bench

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    2. Oddjobleff
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      B ideally. I think it might be worth the 'risk' keeping Hazard. Plum fixture

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  9. It's his Job.
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Hazard>Coutinho and Gabbi>Sturridge for a -4 chasing down 6 points on mini league. I know Hazard wont play as being rested and Gabbi well no goals sealed his change. yey or ney

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    1. BRONALDINHO
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      If it's just a 6 pointer I wouldn't go for a hit tbh

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    2. drughi
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      you know hazard wont play ? good friends with conte ?

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    3. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Not keen on the Studge bit. Gabbi will probably troll you anyways.

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      1. It's his Job.
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Cheers for the replies, some food for thought, May just do Sane>Coutinho FT

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    4. Oddjobleff
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Hazard could play

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    5. NestorC
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      I wouldnt get Stur

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  10. French Gooner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Did Schmeichel have Kane is his Fantasy Team?
    Horrific goalkeeping on the majority of spurs goals last night

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    1. It's his Job.
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      I think he put the armband on him too!

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    2. drughi
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      the last 2 was strange I must admit

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    3. Feed tha Sheep
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      TC him apparently

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  11. French Gooner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    WHY does everyone assume Hazard will be rested?

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    1. Ha.
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Some Cup or something

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      1. drughi
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        1 week later

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    2. Coaly
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Sheep mentality

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      1. It's his Job.
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Baaaa

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        1. It's his Job.
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          Baaa

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          1. Ha.
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 11 months ago

            Demba

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    3. It's his Job.
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Well wouldn't you decide to rest him if you were manager, rather than risk injury just before a cup final.

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    4. Je suis le chat
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      The minutes he's played of late. Tough to bin him though with the easy home fixture.

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    5. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Played in last game.

      AC will rot to his heart's content

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    6. French Gooner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      One week till FA Cup final - plenty of time to rest after Sunderland

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    7. shirtless
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      I've decided to hold. Would rather miss out on Coutinho's potential points than be burnt by Hazard on the last day which always happens when I sell! I last got rid just as he went on that five goal scoring run!

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  12. Oddjobleff
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Lots of concern over Hazard's minutes, any over Sane/Jesus? Got both, looking for a reason to drop Sane for coutinho so I can keep risk Hazard for potential haul against Sunderland

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    1. Ephurion
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      City actually have something to play for, and Pep seems to like both of them young bloods

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  13. AVIELD949
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Hi all, struggling with this, 1 FT to use with 1.7m ITB

    King, Hazard, Alli, Sane
    Kane, Jesus, Lukaku

    Not too keen on taking a hit so I'm thinking either Hazard to Coutinho (I could afford Sanchez) or Lukaku to Giroud/Vardy/Sturridge/Costa. Any thoughts please? Thanks!

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    1. Pep says
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Sturridge for the put definetly

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  14. Sonic Huth
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Willy
    Vert-Yoshida-Monreal
    Sanchez-Alli-King-KDB-Pedro
    Kane-Jesus

    Pickford Gabbi-Holding-Stephens
    0.2itb

    Any suggestions for a move?

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  15. MallettMan
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Can anyone see a reason why my rival has saved BB Chip for last week. And will I win with 21 point lead?

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    1. Pep says
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      None that wouldn't offend him I'd say

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      1. MallettMan
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Leg end.

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  16. Feed tha Sheep
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Finally broke into top 7k this week but trailing mini league by 30pts.. what would you do this week?

    Cab
    Alonso Monreal Stephens
    Sanchez Alli King Sane
    Kane Costa Jesus

    (Pickford, Capoue, Holgate, Kelly)

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    1. Feed tha Sheep
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      0.4ITB 1FT

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      1. Ha.
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Alli > Cou

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        1. Feed tha Sheep
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          Looks like the popular transfer this week thanks

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    2. Pep says
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Captained Kane and bring in Fab for Sané. Gotta roll the dice

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      1. Feed tha Sheep
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        You reckon Sane > Fab better than Alli > Coutinho?

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        1. Pep says
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          Yep

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    3. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Key is cap'n'n a diff. I'd cap'n Sanchez and hope your oppo puts the armband elsewhere.

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    4. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Alli to Coutinho. Captain Kane.

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      1. Feed tha Sheep
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        That's my thinking thanks leader doesn't have Kane either

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  17. JJO
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Who's that guy McTominay in TeamNews? 🙂 🙂 🙂

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  18. FER FUSCH AKE
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    who to cap if am chasing????

    I have all the big hitters and ml rivals have them too

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    1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Tekkers or Zaha

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      1. MallettMan
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Oh god

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    2. Ephurion
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Siggy or Llorente could be a good differential. You don't have to sell big hitters in order to acquire them either

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  19. Mark-O
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Today's early pressers in BST:

    MH - Stoke 08:30
    AW - Arsenal 09:00
    TP - West Brom 09:00

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  20. Weasel Boy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Anyone dropping Ali instead of Haz for Coutinho?

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    1. Ha.
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      o/

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      1. Weasel Boy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Cool

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    2. potatoace
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      I would...if I had Ali

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      1. Weasel Boy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Thanks

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    3. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Most likely, yes.

      Or I might go Son in order to protect a 16pt minileague advantage.

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    4. shirtless
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Good idea may join you.

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  21. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Still buzzing about those 4 goals 😀

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    1. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      And an assist 😉

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    2. shirtless
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Oh yes! First name on the team sheet next season. I think they'd have won the league without that injury.

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      1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Will definitely be an exciting 17/18 for Spurs!

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  22. shirtless
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Did I really just score 182 points last gameweek or was it all a dream..

    Feeling great this fine Friday morning! 18k GW rank and up to 134k and only 25 behind in my ML 🙂

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  23. Fuchs Mane Kante
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Pick one.

    Amat
    Phillips
    Allen

    16/17 folklaw end of season free tranny.

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  24. We Will Klopp you
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Which is the most profitable move to do with my FT?

    A) Mawson in for Huth, bench Stephens/Yoshida
    B) Lovren in for Huth, bench Stephens/Yoshida
    C) Clyne in for Cahill
    D) Son in for Eriksen
    D) Son in for Alli

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    1. We Will Klopp you
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      E. Son in for Alli

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      1. We Will Klopp you
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        F. Fabregas in for Sane

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    2. Shifty
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      B but don't see alot of upside.

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    3. Jam0sh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      B out of those but not big fan of any

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      1. We Will Klopp you
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Will just leave it then hopefully something else comes to mind

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  25. Shifty
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Narrowed it down to 2 options for my team this week, appreciate thoughts! Thanks! 2 FTs, nothing in bank

    Caballero (Jaku)
    Alonso Monreal (Bailly Stephens Holgate)
    Sanchez Hazard Eriksen King Albrighton
    Kane Jesus (Gabbiadini)

    A) Hazard Albrighton Bailly > Cout Siggy Lovren (-4), play 3-5-2
    B) Hazard Gabbiadini Bailly > Cout Vardy enabler (-4), play AOA

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    1. We Will Klopp you
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      B) Has more upside

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    2. Jam0sh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      I'd say A out of these options

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  26. Sonic Huth
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Best option?

    A. Alli-Coutinho
    B. Gabbi-Vokes/Llorente
    C. Both

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    1. Pep says
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      B

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      1. Pep says
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Depends on your 8th attacker though

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        1. Sonic Huth
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          Pedro, lol

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      2. arndff_
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        I think Cout is a must this GW

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  27. Rasping Drive
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Now only 23 pts off the top 10k after my highest ever GW score and rank. God bless DGWs!

    What trade would you make to try and make up the 23 pts? Or would you take a hit? Thanks.

    Caballero (wat)
    Monreal (EVE) Azpi (SUN) Davies (hul)
    King (lei) Sanchez (EVE) Alli (hul) Hazard (SUN) Sane (wat)
    Jesus (wat) Kane (hul)

    Subs: Pickford, Stephens Yoshida Gabbi

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  28. Mark-O
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    MH: Marko Arnautovic is our main doubt - he has a bang on the elbow, but the other lads should be ok.

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    1. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Bang on the elbow would be season ending injury for Fellaini

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  29. TheBabyfacedAssassin
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    2 FT 0.2 ITB. Hazard and Anichebe > Coutinho and Origi will give me this (AoA):

    Caballero
    Alonso Monreal
    Sanè, King, Sanches, Coutinho, Alli
    Kane, Jesus, Origi
    Subs: Yoshida, Stephens, Gabriel

    Yay or nay?

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    1. Oddjobleff
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Yes

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  30. Oddjobleff
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Origi worth a FT punt if it means benching king?

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    1. Pep says
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Nope. Bench Gabbi.

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      1. Oddjobleff
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        It'd be for Anichebe but still a no I guess. Ta

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