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The ScoutCast – Episode 232 – Feisty

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“This is how the ScoutCast was meant to be” exclaimed Granville.

He’s not wrong. If you’ve successfully avoided this brand of nonsense to this point, episode 232 provides a less than gentle introduction.

Just don’t expect me to take a beating every week.

That’s certainly what pans out over this lengthy landmark episode which finds me rolling the punches after my “ill-timed” Wildcard.

Granville and Jonty take turns to dish out the blows, while Andy and Az make uncomfortable spectators.

Once the scuffle dies down, we do our best to address the latest community questions, assessing strikers, mid-price midfielders and the latest wing-backs demanding our attention.

But, for once, that forms the undercard for the “big fight”.

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. copacabana
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Hello guys!
    Any advices? I'm planning to use WC
    Eliot
    Alonso-Davies-Lascelles-Mendy-Clark
    Salah-Eriksen-Mikh-David SIlva
    Kane
    Subs: Foster, Doucoure, Hemed, Abraham

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    1. MTPockets
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Would have at least one more decent fwd personally.

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        1. copacabana
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Is it a good idea to downgrade Silva and get Rooney?

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      • RIDZ
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        find a way to buy Jesus/Morata/Kaku
        no one play with 1 premium forward

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        1. copacabana
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          I made a few changes?
          Foster/Eliot
          Kiko-Davies-Mendy-Clark-Lascelles
          Gross-Mikhi-Salah-Doucoure-Kante
          Aguero-Vardy-Kane

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          1. RIDZ
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Down Aguero to Jesus and you have money to up Clark/Lascelles to 5.5def (Monreal,Bertrand who have great fixtures)
            Don't own 2 def from same team, too risky

            Not a fans of defensive midfielder (Kante), they hard to earn points. Down him to 4.5 mid and you will have 6.0 for def. Kola is the best choice for 6.0 currently.

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      • I am the one Andone
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Triple Newcastle defence if risky.

        Good games but would swap Clark for maybe Danny Simpson

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    2. PocketZola
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      I liked saying luka laca moo

      But Mounie is out, it messes up everything

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    3. Siva Mohan
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Aguero or Jesus?

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      1. Can’t beat em so&hell…
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        The standard thinking seems to be Jesus... but I like Aguero

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

        I had Agüero but had to sell for Kane. Have been very happy with him.

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      3. GE
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Flip a coin

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        1. GE
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Jesus 51 %

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    4. Can’t beat em so&hell…
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      After a week of flapping on my WC, this is where I'm up to...

      Foster/ Elliot

      Bavies/ Jones/ Montreal/ naughton/ hunemeier

      Silva/ Erikssen/ choupo/ Gross/ carroll

      Kane/ Lukaku/ morata

      Would you change anything?

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

        Most of it I think. What formation are you planning on playing? Monreal isn't nailed....chopper and gross aren't going to give you many points, can only have max one of them.

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        1. Eze Really?
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Gross out IMO and Monreal to Kolasinac?

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          1. Can’t beat em so&hell…
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            I'd have to find a 4.8m midfielder instead of gross for that?

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

              I think Lukaku or Morata have to become Firmino/Vardy to make a team I like. But it's your team so go for it.

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            2. Eze Really?
              • 10 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              Rather have wb's than 6.0 mil mids. Only my view.

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      2. Eze Really?
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        I would not want your Canadian player otherwise good.
        I want Morata (below) but hard to get him in.

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        1. Can’t beat em so&hell…
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Thanks both. My Canadian friend has played every game so far no? Who would you go for for up to 5.4 instead?

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          1. Eze Really?
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Kolasinac and downgrade Gross.

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            1. Can’t beat em so&hell…
              • 12 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              Isn't my midfield weak enough?!

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              1. Eze Really?
                • 10 Years
                6 years, 9 months ago

                You are relying on attack and something has to go. IMO wing backs hold best value atm.

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          2. My neck my back my Saed Kol…
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Monreal is nailed assuming we stick to a back 3. Last night we switched to a back 4 at half time and looked miles better. He'll drop out if that happens

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            1. Can’t beat em so&hell…
              • 12 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              Cheers. Who plays left back in that situation?

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              1. My neck my back my Saed Kol…
                • 9 Years
                6 years, 9 months ago

                Kolasinac probably

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    5. Eze Really?
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Elliot Foster
      (mbemba) Jones Alonso Bavies kiko
      Moteng Antonio Erik Mikhi Fellaini
      Vardy Firmino kane.

      Forced to remove Pogba and Mane with 2 FT's
      have .7 ITB

      anything else required?

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      1. Can’t beat em so&hell…
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        No, looks good

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    6. GE
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Gtg?

      (0FT, 0.9 itb)

      Elliot
      Alonso/Jones/Stephens/Daniels
      Eriksen/Alli/Ritchie
      Lukaku/Jesus/Firmino

      Bench: Foster, T. Carroll, Mbemba, RLC

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

        Du er klar!

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        1. GE
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Takk 😉

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      2. MTPockets
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Yep. Elliot/Foster a coin flip.

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          1. GE
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Thanks 🙂 Agree 😉 can't decide 🙂

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        • RIDZ
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Stephens in a risk for bench, dare to take a hit for Bavies

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

            Agreed, not a fan of hits but this is as safe it gets i think!

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

        Who to transfer next GW?

        Elliot (Foster)
        Cedric Mee Davies (Naughton Rangel)
        Salah Mhkitaryan Choupo-Moting Ritche (Carroll)
        Lukaku Firmino Kane

        2.4 ITB

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        1. Hot Fuzz
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          wait and see might need 2 FT's for IB coming up

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          1. Live Lad
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            There will be 3 GWs (5,6 and 7) between now and the IB.

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      4. Miguel Sanchez
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Next GW:

        A) Pogba to Siggy/Mahrez
        B) Pogba and Chicha to Atsu/5m mid and Jesus (-4)

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

          A

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        2. @FPLMason
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          A

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      5. Sharkytect
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Any wildcarders considering sanchez?
        Don't think I can get him in with kane as well

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

          Too early

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

            Yeah, but i'm wildcarding. I kind of need to look ahead several gameweeks

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

              Yeah, I'd rather get Hazard and have an eye on some cash to upgrade him if I was you. Or have Lacazette and a mid earmarked to bring him in.

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

                Yeah I have hazard at the moment. Big price difference between him and sanchez, and both coming back, just seems like sanchez is already fit.

                Arsenal v chelsea would br a good place to decide from. Shame I'm wildcarding this week!

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

                  Yeah I understand the problem, I guess build without but have a fairly simple plan to get him back in.

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        2. RIDZ
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          not now, wait until he score

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      6. Javra
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Are Miki & Jones at risk?

        Mourinho's not known to be forgiving, especially when he's got options.

        Lindelof "needed some time", which he now got with a strong performance in CL, while Jones stumbled for the 2nd goal vs Stoke (poor performance overall).

        Miki's had 2 weak performances in a row (vs Stoke and in CL, again missed some screamers). In Rashford, Martial, Mata (perhaps even Lingard) Mourinho has options. Switching to 4-3-3 in the coming weeks vs tougher opposition (precedent there) could even mean a Fellaini, Herrera, Matic with perhaps Rashford, Lukaku, Martial up front.

        Perhaps not this week, for Miki, but Jones seems to me as a considerable risk already. Thoughts?

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

          As a non owner of both, I really hope so. Think neither are truly nailed, but have done well so could go for a bit longer.

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        2. KOLASINA(C)
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Two weak performances? He created Lukaku's goal against Stoke...

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        3. Albrightondknight
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Snap see below - I think Mhki is more "nailed" than Jones.
          But on the flip side Lindleof looked pretty poor to me anytime utd were under pressure in CL game.

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          1. Eze Really?
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            This

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      7. Albrightondknight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Ok this will be a GW7 move but I intend losing Jones for Kola rather than losing Cedric for Kola.

        My thoughts on this - Saints fixtures still good and utds fixture turn soon.

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

          Did you factor in Man U being a lot better than Southampton?

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

            How long you think Jones has before Lindleof is a factor? Contrary to what I said probably longer than we think but dont know if I can risk it.

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

              Think Lindz is already on his back if I'm honest. He's getting mins under his belt and from probably next week either could get picked.

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      8. Weilong7
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        1) replacement for pogba?
        2) striker for 7.6 million max?

        Thanks guys

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        1. Paulinho14
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          1) mkhi, silva, martial for punt
          2) chica, welbeck, rooney

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

        a) Elliot (double up)

        b) Begovix

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      10. Partick Bateman
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Was set on Lukaku to Kane 1FT before Pogba injury. Have Salah and no Spurs attack. Which looks best for next 3 weeks barring injury and red cards? Thanks in advance.

        1. Firmino, Eriksen, Lukaku (c)
        2. Firmino, Cho-Mo, Lukaku (c)
        3. Kane (c), Lukaku, Cho-Mo (-4)

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        1. Hot Fuzz
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          1 looks tasty without a hit 🙂

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          1. Partick Bateman
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Ta. Would mean no Kane next week without a hit too though.

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      11. Andrew Garfield
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Can anyone recommend me squad for wildcard please ?

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        1. Hot Fuzz
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          template

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

          Gimme your log in details and I'll play the game for you if you like?

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          1. Andrew Garfield
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Please have a look

            Elliot/Foster
            Stones Davies Stephen (Zanka)
            Salah Erikson Mkhitayan Obiang (Sanches)
            Kane(C) Vardy Fermino

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

              Get rid of Stephens Obiang and Sanchez.

              Rest are good.

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              1. Andrew Garfield
                • 6 Years
                6 years, 9 months ago

                Not enough balance, Recommend pls

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            2. Albrightondknight
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              You got to lose Stephens.
              What I like is The front line. Balanced and cheap.
              I have been trying to decide between Vardy and Firminio but both could work.
              Still think Stones is not an FPL option or a real life option

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              1. Andrew Garfield
                • 6 Years
                6 years, 9 months ago

                Thank you, Let me try to choose other in stead of Stones, Stephens, Obiang and Sanches

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          2. Albrightondknight
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Ban 🙂

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

        Play Elliot or Foster?

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

          Elliot but theres not much in it

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        2. David Brains - OH NO!
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Elliot, but I keep getting it wrong

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      13. Patty
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Worth doing JWP > Choupo for -4 before JWP drops?

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

          Yes

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      14. thabisomotsomi
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Foster|Gomes
        Maguire|Jones|Hegazi|Mbemba|Haidara
        Eriksen|MKhitaryn|Mahrez|Mooy|Richarlson|
        Lukaku|Morata|Firmino

        How is my squad i want to bring in Kane for Morata but ill need to get rid of Riyad for a cheaper midfielder and also take -4point hit which low budget midfielder is there and is Kane worth all the trouble??

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        1. Patty
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          How much ITB?
          If you can i'd do a Lukaku > Kane straight swap

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          1. thabisomotsomi
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            0.1m in the Bank

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      15. LǝgleSs e|even
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Thoughts about Alexis Sanchez after that Europa game?

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          • 12 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Captain for week 6

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      16. kime67
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        didnt expect pogba to drop so fast... guess its because of the early deadline.. now i lost the value. that .1 really does a damage

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      17. camarozz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Hi guys took a -8 last but I feel my team is in a lot better shape albeit a bit risky with Antonio + vardy on board.

        So this wk should I play

        A)Elliot +Suttner
        B) Ryan + Stephens??

        Thank you and have a nice day.

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        1. Hot Fuzz
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          i would play B and you too have a nice day 🙂

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        2. @FPLMason
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          A

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        3. Paulinho14
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Elliot+Stephens

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        4. David Brains - OH NO!
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          A

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      18. David Brains - OH NO!
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Lacazette - Morata - Vardy

        £2.4m ITB for a Kane upgrade, but would you lose Laca or Morata... or even go without?

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        1. Paulinho14
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          laca to kane

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      19. Gianfranco Zola
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Tadic > Ritchie or give him one last chance?

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        1. @FPLMason
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Go for it

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        2. Hot Fuzz
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          give him a go imo still great fixtures ahead and rested after playing for serbia he should start 🙂

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        3. vartshk
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          do it, but not for a hit this week. Richie unlikely to outscore tadic +4

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      20. Paul
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Would you recommend a -4 for??

        Lowe > Jones

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        1. @FPLMason
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          nope

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        2. David Brains - OH NO!
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          I wouldnt

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      21. Rodallega Bombs
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Mendy or Kola?

        On a WC. Already have Davies, Alonso, Jones.

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        1. David Brains - OH NO!
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          I'd go for a couple of decent 4.5m defenders that rotate well... you'll play Davies, Alonso and Jones every week

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      22. K.F.C
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Hey guys need some advice with a replacement for Pogba
        Team is

        DDG
        Kola, Bertrand, Hegazi, Davies
        Salah, Mooy, Pogba
        Firm, Kane, Kaku

        Elliot, Atsu, Carroll, Hunemeier
        0FT 0.2ITB
        Would love to get a Man C mid in but risky tempted with a punt on Sane but Silva probably safest pick. Any other mids in the 8.3m range worth considering.
        Cheers Lads

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        1. Hot Fuzz
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          i did research about this issue last night and found that so far statistically the best option is Silva and Mahrez with City having way better fixtures over a quit long period i would think Silva is a great shout good luck 🙂

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          1. K.F.C
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Thanks mate! Good luck to you too!

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      23. Champions united
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        best replacement for Willian??

        1) antonio
        2) chopou
        3) silva
        4) fabregas
        others
        8.1 ITB

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        1. David Brains - OH NO!
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Antonio

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      24. seewhyaxe
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        GTG guys?

        Elliot
        Kola/Cedric/Jones/Suttner
        Alli/Ritchie/Antonio
        Kane(C)/Kaku/Mounie

        Foster/Ramsey/Carroll/Long

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      25. Intinny
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        For one week only Salah or Coutinho? More of a differential with Coutinho but is he worth the risk?

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

          Salah

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        2. vartshk
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Salah for me

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        3. Intinny
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Thanks, have 9.1 itb so will go with Salah as a safer option

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      26. Park the bus
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Abraham to King for -4?

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

          No, King overpriced IMO, not worth the extra cash

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