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The ScoutCast – Episode 229 – Comeback

17 August 2017 2241 comments
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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. The special 5
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Klopp seems very unsettled with Liverpool board, he apparently didn't want Robertson, because he didn't want a marauding full back he wanted more of a defender, this is why he is starting Moreno as he feels he is better at going forward than Robertson and is a a finger up to the board!
    He also apparently gave the board an ultimatum at start of the season that if Coutinho goes he will walk because he's a massive part of his project and the board said he will not be sold!
    Do we think Klopp will last much longer or do we think he is getting to the end of his tether personally I think he will be the first pl manager to leave his post

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    1. HamezMace
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Klopp can't really blame the board if Coutinho wants to leave, seems the board are prepared to keep him, but the player himself wants out.

      Rafa, or Conte will go before Klopp

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  2. GreenArrows
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    G2G, roll the FT over for next week?

    Elliot
    Yoshida Kolasinac Danilo Daniels
    KDB Salah Willian
    Jesus Firmino (C) Lukaku

    Foster Carroll Puncheon Long

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  3. Rinseboy
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Can anyone give any indication where the old skool verterans have started posting, I know you may not be able to say the name of the forum etc, but any clues where they have all moved too?!

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    1. Couti & the Below5th
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Ha thank you for asking what I was afraid to

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  4. pakornk
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Anybody else think that Morata and Lacazette is seriously overlooked on these boards?

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    1. HamezMace
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      We are all afraid of the unknown.
      Aguero, Lukaku, Kane...you know what you're getting.

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    2. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      No - Still form proof needed

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    3. Pino
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Yes they are.

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  5. Steve Stiffler
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Is Lukaku a cert for captaining this weekend? Would you not be better to go differential with Mane ?

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    1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Yes. Differential captaincy doubles the risk (ownership & performance)

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      1. Steve Stiffler
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        thanks man needed another opinion, Lukaku looks lethal could get a haul at Swanea easily

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    2. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      I'll be happy if Mane get's 70'

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      1. greghammer95
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        This, I would love to captain Mane but doesn't seem worth the risk/reward, having him in my team is enough if he does well.

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        1. Steve Stiffler
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          yeah but just trying to think of anything to catch up on few points last week, cmon you Kane

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  6. dylano21
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    should i play löwe(newcastle h) or danilo(everton h)

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    1. Mikeharbrw
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      danilo

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  7. Invincibles
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Foster
    Bertrand ake kolasinac
    Tadic KDB Willian Atsu
    Lukaku Kane Firmino
    Subs: Elliot Cedric Carroll hün

    Bench one:
    A) Cedric
    B) atsu
    C) kolasinac
    D) ake

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    1. Mikeharbrw
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Atsu

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

    Whom would u captain from the following??
    A) Kane
    B) Lukaku
    C) Jesus
    D) Salah
    E) KDB

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    1. acidicleo
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      i M ON SAALAH NOW..

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      1. Rajveer
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Who are your other contenders??

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    2. Steve Stiffler
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      B

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      1. Rajveer
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Thinking of Kane..but not sure if it's worth the risk

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        1. Steve Stiffler
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          alot safer going with Lukaku, if Kane does anything probably will be around the same as Lukaku

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  9. Mikeharbrw
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Play Mee (WBA) or Phillips (bur)?

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    1. Sailboats
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Philips

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    2. acidicleo
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      phillips

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  10. acidicleo
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Plz help me in picking the 11th player for my playing XI.

    A) Atsu (343) b) Dawson (433)

    Other defenders to play - Kola / Bertrand / TAA

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    1. Mikeharbrw
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Dawson- see FPLvirgin's hot topic

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      1. acidicleo
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        is it about 4 goals scored between wba and bournemouth?

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    2. acidicleo
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      sorry wba burnley

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  11. YoungPretender
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Team GTG?

    Foster
    TAA Stephens Kolasanic
    Ramsey Willian KDB JWP
    Lukaku(C) Kane Firmino

    Elliot Danilo Carroll Long

    Not sure about benching Danilo, but don't know who to bring him in for?

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    1. Yankee Toffee
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Gtg

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  12. greghammer95
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Really interested in the Spurs vs Chelsea game this weekend and particularly how Chelsea react.

    So many unknown's, as a betting man I wouldn't bother either way...

    My questions and for FPL...

    1) Morata - Is he a valid option, goal and assist in 31 minutes
    2) Were Chelsea that bad, or ten men early on messed everything up?
    3) Were Burnley actually quite good? All this talk about Spurs Vs Burnley GW3 and wanting Kane, maybe Burnley aren't the pushover's they've been in the past. The late two goals were concerning though.
    4) Spurs, Wembley?
    5) Kane, August?
    6) Alli, to continue from last year against Chelsea.

    I just about fancy Spurs to edge this one if I had to call it, I think their 11 are much more settled but think it'll be tight. Reckon it'll be crap for FPL too.

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    1. Sailboats
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Chelsea were bad for most of the game, but they turned up the heat in the last 20minutes or so. Burnley were organised and solid defensively. Morata looked really good when he came on, I think he should start the next game.

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  13. TaiwanHC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    GTG?

    De Gea
    Kompany - Yoshida - Mee
    De Bruyne - Salah - Willian - JWP
    Kane - Lukaku - Rodriguez

    Elliot, Dawson, Carroll, Long

    Thanks!

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  14. YoungPretender
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Team GTG?

    Foster
    TAA Stephens Kolasanic
    Ramsey Willian KDB JWP
    Lukaku(C) Kane Firmino

    Elliot Danilo Carroll Long

    Not sure about benching Danilo, but don't know who to bring him in for?...

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    1. drughi
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Nice team, gtg. Maybe play danilo ahead of jwp or stephens

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      1. YoungPretender
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks mate. I'll definitely give that some thought!

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

      Great team!

      TAA vs Danilo is a tough one but I think you got it right.

      LIV will concede to Benteke but he looks good for attacking returns being on set pieces.

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      1. YoungPretender
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Thank you very much!

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  15. KISSES
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Whats all this Mane injury talk? Any truth in it, I didnt see anything in the presser yesterday in regards to it.

    He is my skip this weekend.

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    1. ooooo
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Hes not injured its second day recovery

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      1. KISSES
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Ah cool, cheers

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    2. Sailboats
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      He was not pictured in training yesterday.

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  16. ooooo
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    When will it be likely willian loses his place?

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    1. Lateriser 12
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      When Haz + Pedro are fit. 1 more week.

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    2. drughi
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      I'm not sure he will lose his place but hazard is back in training as I understand

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      1. HamezMace
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        This.
        Probably their best player against Burnley, be harsh to drop him.

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

        He'll be rotated with Pedro. Willian playing the tougher away matches most likely.

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      3. Ruud Gullit..Nowhere
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Hazard played and scored in a friendly yesterday.

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    3. ShaunGoater123
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      I think he's ok for another couple of games.

      Hima nd Pedro fight it out for that spot, pedro is just coming back from injury and Willian playerd well. It's his to lose at the moment i think

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  17. KISSES
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Francis injured. Best 4.5 option? TAA?

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    1. Lateriser 12
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Lowe.

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

      Not TAA.

      Lówe, Suttner, Ward, Mee.

      Basically any option that's nailed on and has even a small amount of potential regarding attacking points, bonus or clean sheets.

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  18. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Are Willian owners keeping him this week?

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    1. IRBOX ⚽
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Keeping? He has been highly traded in and price will increase tomorrow.

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      1. internal error
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        good

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    2. LewanGOALski
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      one more week or 2. Then he's out for me

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    3. greghammer95
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Yep, no reason to drop just yet.

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    4. Botman and Robben
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Keeping for about 2 more gameweeks

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  19. Red Rock
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Does anybody watch the FPL Show? Are they still doing it? I cant seem to find the videos anywhere on their site, they used to link it through twitter.

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    1. IRBOX ⚽
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah still doing it. Good to see Jules once again

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      1. Red Rock
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Got a link to the episode?

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        1. IRBOX ⚽
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          Not sure mate. I watch it through the Optus Sport app in Australia

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  20. The Wise Owl
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Forster / Elliot
    Stephens Kompany Ake / Dunk Long
    KDB Mane Fraser Xhaka / Carroll
    JRod Lukaku (C) Kane

    Thoughts? Already done Zaha to Xhaka, still not sure why

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    1. Yankee Toffee
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Gtg for yhis week

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

      You playing 4-3-3?

      I hope so because I don't like the Xhaka transfer and wouldn't play Carroll against MU.

      Other than that looks good.

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  21. michudagawd
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Who do you think I should ditch for Mounie in Draft, Austin or J-Rod?

    Thanks.

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    1. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Austin

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    2. jennmenn
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      AUstin

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    3. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Hhhnmmmm. Keep J Rod. If you really need Mounie, ditch Austin, but if Austin plays he could become a good option.

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  22. Galza
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Thanks to all...
    Firmino gets the armband..
    Good luck for the weekend!

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    1. IRBOX ⚽
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      No Romelu?

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      1. Galza
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Nope

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    2. Agger
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Firmino won't be on pens when Milner is on the pitch and I fully expect him to start as well

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      1. IRBOX ⚽
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Disagree. Firmino is 3/3 and full of confidence. See no reason for him to relinquish duties from 12 yards

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        1. Agger
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          Well they belong to the vice captain, Milner, and the opinion of many fans think Milner still has them when he's on the pitch.
          We'll wait and see..

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        2. noquarternt
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          It isn't about him relinquishing- it's about who has the priority.

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          1. IRBOX ⚽
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 4 months ago

            Hard to have priority when you can't crack first XI

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  23. Stat Sloth
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Could any of you please help me with a pros and cons case?

    Please tell me the pros and cons you can think of for choosing Willian as Zaha replacement 🙂

    (Only got 7.5m available)

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    1. Jafalad
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Pro

      Cheap
      On some sps
      Looked good in preseason
      Played well v BUR

      Cons

      Not heavy enough for ff
      Possible rot with Pedro et al due back from injury

      I would avoid him with the hint of rot.

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      1. Stat Sloth
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Too bad I already got him before I wrote the post, then ^^

        Rot, here I come!

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    2. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      You'll need to transfer out Willian at any given time when Hazard comes back. Just get someone cheaper who is nailed.

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      1. Stat Sloth
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Or perhaps just hope that Haz will be bench warming for at least two more gws? ^^

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    3. FPL.team
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Pros:
      - Willian is a good attacking player

      Cons:
      - Playing Spurs away in a depleted side at the moment.
      - Will be rotated once Pedro and Hazard are back which is likely very soon

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      1. Stat Sloth
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Spurs with inexperienced right back, and Chelsea will surely recover quickly from the abysmal game last gw.

        Rotation fears are valid, though. So I am crossing my fingers that both Pedro and Haz break their legs during warm-ups this gameweek ^^

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

      I'd rather Arnie or Antonio.

      Yes WH were poor but I expect a response. Might be a little early for Antonio but he and Arnie are both proven fpl players, have the fixtures and should feature predominantly for WH.

      Willian is a rotation risk and faces a top defence.

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      1. Stat Sloth
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        If you expect a response from WHU, wouldn't you do the same for the title holders?

        We still don't know who are regulars in the WHU midfield, with rotation fears hanging there as well.

        That said, I ain't keeping Willy An for the rest of the season, that's for sure ^^

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  24. maclrc
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Right, put Atsu in for Zaha earlier in the week; now have 2m ITB and 0 FT. Midfield is obviously an issue. Given Willian could be dropped next week (or at least have impacted game time when Hazard and Pedro come back in), should I make a further change for a hit e.g. Willian to Pogba or Mkhi or just ride out the GW?

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    1. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Ride like the wind.

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      1. maclrc
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks, what would your thoughts be for next week?

        Foster/Elliot
        Daniels/Dawson/Bertrand/Mee/Hunemeier
        KdB/Willian/Atsu/Carroll/Oriol Romeu
        Kane/Lukaku/Jesus

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  25. mdm
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Who to play:

    A. Mee (WBA)
    B. Atsu (hud)

    Thanks

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    1. IRBOX ⚽
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      B

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  26. pakornk
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Is it worth having Alonso, Kolasinac and Walker as your defenders?

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    1. Jafalad
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      No - definitely not.

      Cheapen your D to buy in more big hitters up front.

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    2. noquarternt
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      If you can still cover the big mids and attackers- yes.

      Would much rather any of them over Atsu etc

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    3. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      I don't know, are you happy so far?

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    4. Iceball
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Sure if they outscore 6-7 attackers you would use instead, I have Alonso Valencia Kompany Bertrand and confident about it

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  27. Dingbats 23
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    What should I do this week, recommendations would be really appreciated.

    Foster
    Kompany,Daniels,Stephens,Manq
    Eriksen,KDB,Hendo,WIllian
    Kane,Kaku

    Elliot,Suttner,Milojevic,Abraham

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    1. Mhands96
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      swap out kompany for a wingback? more likely to get goals if you are spending big money on defenders

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      1. Dingbats 23
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Kompany is the only definite starter, Kyle walker is too expensive

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    2. jennmenn
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Looks good. Cap Kane or Kaku

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      1. Dingbats 23
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Kaku for sure

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  28. Mhands96
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    RMT and any other suggestions, thinking of getting rid of Kane or jesus to upgrade to mkhiy:
    A)
    Foster
    Mee, Yoshida, Suttner
    JWP, KDE, Mane, Atsu,
    Lukaku, Kane, Jesus
    B)
    Foster
    Mee, Yoshida, Suttner,
    JWP, KDE, Mane, Mkhit,
    Lukaku, Jesus, firmino

    Cheers guys

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  29. Laserface
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Any recommendations for the coming GW ? Got my FT intact

    Foster
    Bertrand Mee Daniels
    KDB Alli Ritchie Phillips
    Chicha Jesus Lukaku(c)

    Subs : Elliott , Alonso , Carroll , Suttner

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    1. Lord.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Save your FT.

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  30. Steve Stiffler
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Team GTG?

    Foster
    Daniels Stephens Kolasanic
    KDB Mane Mhki Atsu
    Lukaku(C) Kane Mounie

    Elliot Suttner Carroll Long

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