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Podcast August 17

The ScoutCast – Episode 229 – Comeback

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Can you call it a comeback? Avid listeners – and there are some, honest – will certainly hope that Granville’s return to ScoutCast action will be repeated.

For now, we just have to savour him gatecrashing our early season party, armed with a very reasonable Gameweek 1 tally.

Granville joins myself, Jonty, Andy and Az in a five-aside episode for the post-mortem of the opening weekend.

Once again we embrace your community questions, going in studs showing on all the key issues, as we assess the Zaha replacements and strap our knees to the desk to discuss De Bruyne and Kane.

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. That Was Easy!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Auto-drafted this lot using the watchlist, kinda awesome...

    Heaton - Foster
    Valencia - Alonso - Jones - Bertrand - Trippier
    Eriksen - Alli - Wiji - Mhkyitaran - Ritchie
    Gabbi - Mounie - Rodriguez

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    1. That Was Easy!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Please, please delete this as a top of the page post...

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      1. The Wanton Trader
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Too late!!
        We're all going to see it now..... 🙂

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        1. That Was Easy!
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          🙂 Draft league with a bunch of kids who don't know EPL, should be a cake walk haha

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      2. Steve Stiffler
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        awesome, hahaha nothing worse when you dont expect it

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    2. UshFPL
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Your attack tho

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      1. That Was Easy!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Right? I must've been very late in the draft order, had Kane, Lukaku, Jesus, Laca, Aguero, Morata all up there.

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    3. The special 5
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Please delete this

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      1. The special 5
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Lol

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        1. That Was Easy!
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          *face palm*

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  2. The Man Pastore
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Who to captain :

    A) Firmino
    B) Jesus

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    1. nkhoughton
      • 8 Years
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      Firmino

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    2. YoungPretender
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Firm out of those.

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    3. That Was Easy!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Of those, I'd have to say Jesus, you should get a full 90 out of him.

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      1. The Man Pastore
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        He got subbed at the 67th minute last game though...

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        1. That Was Easy!
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Feel like they'll rotate who comes off early between Kun and him.

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    4. Steve Stiffler
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      6 years, 8 months ago

      jesus

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    5. jennmenn
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Jesus

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    6. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      A

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  3. FPL ElasticO
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Who is the best captain pick??

    A. Lukaku
    B. Sane/Mane
    C. Kane
    D. Firmino

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    1. YoungPretender
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Lukaku.

      If you haven't used your FT, get Sane out.

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      1. FPL ElasticO
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Typing mistake i mean Salah

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    2. That Was Easy!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Lukaku, don't be clever this week.

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    3. Steve Stiffler
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      A

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    4. jennmenn
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Mane or Kane imo

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    5. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      A

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    6. Game of Throw_ins
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I'm Going Salah this week. (Had Lukaku for GW1)

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  4. Laserface
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Chicharito and Alonso owners ! Do you feel it's wise to stick with them for a while or are you going for better value options ?

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    1. That Was Easy!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Probably should stick with them for at least a few games, you picked Alonso for a reason!

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    2. UshFPL
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Ask yourself, did you really pick Chicha for his GW1 fixture? Give him a chance.

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    3. The Man Pastore
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Alonso had the most shots last game. Keep.

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    4. FlockofSeagulls
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      If Alonso plays like he did against Burnley for the remainder of the season he'll again be top of the defenders list come seasons end.

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  5. COYG
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Play Abraham ( mun H)
    Play Dunk ( lei A)

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    1. That Was Easy!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      whichever 2-pter you prefer. I always say go with the attacker.

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    2. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      A

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    3. FlockofSeagulls
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Dunk. Offers the same attacking threat this gw as crazy as that sounds.

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  6. Nicks93
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Any news on Mane?

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    1. That Was Easy!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      He's fine I believe, typical FFS scare.

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      1. Steve Stiffler
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Who would you start with:

        Foster vs BUR or Elliot vs HUD

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        1. Steve Stiffler
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          comment fail sorry ill just leave it here

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        2. That Was Easy!
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Foster, WBA with no big chances conceded GW1, Huddersfield look like scoring.

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          1. Steve Stiffler
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            cheers boss

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        3. The special 5
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          I have same dilemma

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      2. Agger
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Someone's going to be rested though, there's no way Klopp starts the same team 3 times in a week. I don't think it'll be Mane but I wouldn't be surprised after his short pre-season.

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    2. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      He'll play.

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  7. The Mighty Whites
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    A - Start Foster or Elliot?

    B - Which 3 to start out of Kompany, Stephens, Mee, Daniels?

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    1. That Was Easy!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Foster; Kompany, Stephens, Daniels.

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    2. The Wanton Trader
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      A. Foster
      B. Kom, Ste and Dan

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  8. Tim Canterbury
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Less than 2 hours to go

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    1. Steve Stiffler
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      until...

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    2. Joggers Nipple
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      No idea. Just want to say love the name. Monkey tennis?

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  9. Yozzer
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Who's best for an FPL Draft team guys?

    Vokes or sandro?

    Not seen much of sandro to be fair

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    1. That Was Easy!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Vokes, he'll tick over.

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      1. Yozzer
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Top man. Thanks

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  10. TheTinman
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    If Lukaku keeps doing well his ownership will be huge. This season could be won and lost with his captaincy. He is explosive and I expect at least 2 hat tricks this year

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    1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      And all those dead teams with Lukaku perma captained... It makes me sick...

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      1. The special 5
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        It will bite us in the ass come the cup

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        1. TheTinman
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Just captain him Sewell? Easy to check someone's history and see if he is perma cap

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          1. TheTinman
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            As well

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          2. The special 5
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            I play my own game I don't even look at cup opponents until during gw!

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    2. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Swansea gave up a lot of chances to Southampton last week. I'm keeping the armband on him

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    3. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Captain again this week for sure.

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    4. TheTinman
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      It will be dangerous to go against him. But get it right and you'll fly up the ranks

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      1. Lord.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Actually its probably a modest rise whilst minimising the risk of a huge drop.

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    5. Cok3y5murf
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Relax. It's only been a week.

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

    Should I start Gomes or Elliot this week?

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    1. TheTinman
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Toon win 3-0 so it's up to you

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    2. Steve Stiffler
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Hud were very sharp last weekend with Mounie and Newcastle are missing two starting defenders, coin toss not great options but two ok fixtures

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  12. TheTinman
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Did Mané to Salah last night, would you transfer him back in for a hit?

    A) Yes
    B) No

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    1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      No

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    2. RLukaku
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Bad mistake, No

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    3. That Was Easy!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I hope this is a joke.

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    4. bojack
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      No way.

      I also fell for the stupid rumours on here and did Mané to Eriksen.

      I have no Pool so you're better off than me.

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    5. Agger
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      It's not April fools day yet

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    6. lornemalvo
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      What

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    7. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      No way!

      Why did you make the transfer in the first place?

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    8. The special 5
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I took out Mane because of this site annoying

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      1. Nascimento
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        You took out Mane because you're an idiot.

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        1. The special 5
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Love to see your ranks over the years and see if they compare to mine

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          1. Nascimento
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            You can't blame all your decisions on FFS like some petulant child one minute and then start bragging about your ranks the next. 😆

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      2. bojack
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        I took Mané out because I was drunk.

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    9. TheTinman
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Ahhh you guys crack me up 🙂

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  13. RLukaku
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Who to bench out of the following lads;
    Mee vs WBrom
    Zanka vs Newcastle

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    1. That Was Easy!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Go with CS odds on that one, not much in it.

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  14. Agger
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Thoughts on me captaining Jesus? Good or bad idea?

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    1. That Was Easy!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Decent shout, but if you've Lukaku that's an easy choice. Everton will be strong at the back this year.

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    2. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      could be good. Should have scored 2 last week

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    3. HamezMace
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I will, if you will

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    4. TheTinman
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Nkt thisnweek. But he is a good option

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  15. Jonny Bananas
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Guys, which team is better?

    Foster

    Yosh, Dawson, Zanka, Bertrand, (4.0m)

    Eriksen Alli Salah Mkhitaryan Carroll

    Firm Mounie Kaku

    Or switch Bertrand Erkisen Firmino to Jones Rambo & Kane.

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    1. That Was Easy!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Are you on a wc? I'd go with the one with Kane, you'll want him next week.

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      1. Jonny Bananas
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Yeah, drunken decision on Monday, gotta live with it for a year!

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    2. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      stick for now.

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  16. jam
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Bench Daniels or Xhaka? One must go!

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    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Bench Xhaka

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      1. jam
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        That's what I'm thinking. He's due a card 🙂

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        1. Miguel Sanchez
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Reckon Daniels will be a 10 pointer this week. Assist, CS and 1 BP

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    2. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Xhaka

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  17. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    I really hope some forward options rule themselves out for me soon...
    Kane
    Lukaku
    Aguero
    Jesus
    Lacazette
    Morata
    Firmino
    Vardy
    Defoe
    King
    Benteke
    Vokes
    Mounie
    😡 I've only got three striker spots guys...

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    1. That Was Easy!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      There tends to be a lot of players whose job it is to put the ball in the net.

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      1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Fair enough, but it just feels a lot different this season; there is so much potential everywhere.

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    2. Kurtinho
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      It's exciting having all these options 😀 means you can stray from the template and still have decent options up front.

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      1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        I guess that's the bright side 🙂

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  18. makaveli70
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Who to be my first choice for the bench?
    Quaner or T.Carroll

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    1. That Was Easy!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      T. Carroll, two points instead of 1.

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  19. new article posted
    Hy liverpool
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    New post
    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2017/08/18/scout-notes-europa-league-5/

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  20. Neevesy
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Bench one:

    A) TAA
    B) Atsu
    C) Dawson

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    1. The special 5
      • 7 Years
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      Atsu

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  21. Jonny Sutt
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Would anyone start Hegazi ahead of Alonso, Kola or Bertie?

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    1. The special 5
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Yes instead of Kola

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  22. Jonny Sutt
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    A)kola
    B) hezagy

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    1. Jonny Sutt
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      To bench?

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    2. FlockofSeagulls
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      What the hell is a hezagy?

      Is it the same s a flocking fugazy?

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  23. Delima
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Hi,

    I think i won't use my FT and go once again with this team, which scored well GW1:

    Foster
    Kolasinac- Lascelles - Bertrand
    KDB - Willian - Salah(vc) - Ward Prowse
    Kane - Lukaku(c) - Gabbiadini

    bench: Myhill - Carrol - Mee - Rangel

    Thx!

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    1. Jonny Sutt
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I'm going with Salah captain. More of a differential, palace look shocking at the back and Lukaku is the ultimate troll!

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  24. Guendomeyang
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Salah (C) locked!

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    1. FlockofSeagulls
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      It will never work! 😉

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  25. FlockofSeagulls
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    JWP vs. Atsu pros and cons please?

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  26. faver
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Would you start Mbemba over Carroll this week?

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  27. LADY ARWEN'S ARMY
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    is it GTG
    Foster
    Kolas Bertrand Dawson
    KDB Salah Willian Atsu
    Lukaku(c) Jesus Firmino

    elliot,carrol,rangel,mee
    O.5 ITB
    any suggestion welcome , thanks

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  28. bodgejob
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    FdB: Wilf Zaha is not fit. That's very negative news for us. He's a very important player for our team. We have to deal with it.

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  29. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    de Boer says he has "no idea" [at this stage] how long Zaha will be out. Tests remain ongoing. #CPFC

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  30. FOMFF
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Currently captaining Mane over Lukaku this weekend. Thought I'd be seeing more about Mane on here but barely any mentions. Am I missing something?

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