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The ScoutCast – Episode 246 – Smashing

18 January 2018 2779 comments
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The ScoutCast quintet take on established Fantasy thinking in this latest episode, as we debate the quest to smash the current template squad.

What is the template? How can we break it? Should we even bother?

The discussion that unfolds is predictably sprawling and often heated, as once again the conflicting philosophies on Fantasy management in the ScoutCast crew are laid bare.

Elsewhere we let the rest of your community questions steer the conversation, as we contemplate Sanchez at United, battle Firmino vs Aguero and even find time to check in on Stoke.

Try as we might, even we struggle to argue about Stoke.

By the way, off the air we carried on the debate and, in the end, everyone agreed that I was right and that I also had the best beard.

This ScoutCast was first beamed live via our YouTube channel on Tuesday evening. 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. NATSTER
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Has FPLstats normally updated ?

    Progress look slower than I thought.

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    1. Tazah
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Seems a bit slow on here as well

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      1. NATSTER
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        That's good. One more day to hear the press and think through.

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  2. HD7
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Team for GW 24

    De Gea
    Vert Ota Ogbona Alonso
    Sterling Arnie Salah Lindgard
    Kane Aguero(C)

    Subs: Elliot, Crouch, Obiang, Mbemba

    Anything worth transfer or save?

    Got Kun (-4) but its a hard choice between him Kane and Salah for C ? ...

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    1. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Same dilemma as you about captain pick.

      G2G

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  3. Freshy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    It never Kun or Firm
    Its Kun and Albrighton or Frim and Arnie

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    1. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Firm Arnie, more valuable

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  4. Suarezista
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Haven't made a RMT in a very long time, actually maybe this is the first time this season, so can I get some advice please

    Lloris
    Otamendi, Christensen, Gomez
    Salah, Sterling, Son, Arnie
    Kane, Firmino, Depoitre

    Elliot; Ogbonna, RLC, Dunk
    1FT 1.5itb

    A) Depoitre -> Wilson
    B) RLC -> Shaqiri/Albrighton
    C) Lloris -> Pickford
    D) Christensen -> Jones
    E) Lloris & Christensen -> Pickford & Alonso -4
    F) Save

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    1. Old Wulfrunian
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      E

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    2. jia you
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      E looks good long term.

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

      B

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    4. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      A or E

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    5. Suarezista
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Thanks all, was set on saving, will reconsider.

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      1. Thinkering like a Boss
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Saving is not a bad option either.

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  5. barracuda
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    My cooker exploded tonight while performing my best cooking art in front of my missus. What a let down...

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    1. Tazah
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      How much itb

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      1. barracuda
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Not enough for a wanted replacement

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    2. Optimus.
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I'm hoping Cooker is a Euphemism

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    3. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Popcorn?

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  6. maditass
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Current squad:

    Ddg
    Alonso - Otamendi - mee - Kenny - ogbonna
    Sterling - Salah - arnautovic - lingard - Carroll
    Kane - Firmino - ayew

    My question is weather I should get
    1. Chamberlain for Carroll or
    2. Vvd for ogbonna / Kenny

    0 ft 3.2itb

    I will then go for either 4-4-2 with ayew, ogbonna / kenny and Carroll for bench or 3-5-2 with ayew, Kenny and ogbonna as bench.

    As Chamberlain is on his way up I consider doing this already today before he goes up, but going for vvd I will have a more nailed player (unless injured....) but I don't like to actually having 2 Swansea backups even though I got ayew in this week already..........

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    1. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      1

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  7. UnitednationsXI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Reckon lanzini and mahrez will rise in price tonight?

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    1. Tazah
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      A

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  8. Arctic monkeys
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Do you think Ox is a good option going forward ?

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    1. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Yes he is their best corner taker

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

      Could be, priced to fail so worth a punt

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    3. barracuda
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I think you may fall in love completely on Monday

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      1. Arctic monkeys
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Would probably have him in my team by then

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        1. barracuda
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          welcome then

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    4. jia you
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      For his price yes, but to play him everyweek from now til the end, I would have my doubts whether he's worth it.

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    5. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Ox new countinho?

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      1. barracuda
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        never but I like his hunger

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    6. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah.
      Might to Son to Ox next week.

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  9. Messsiaah
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Alonso captain madness?

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    1. barracuda
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Not entirely but better options around, surely. Don't try to be a Messiah 🙂

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      1. Messsiaah
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

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    2. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Yes. Because Kane, Salah, Sterling, Kun have a nice better fixture and more potential

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

      Kane & Salah have great fixtures, so it is a bit mad

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    4. jia you
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Nah, if you're feeling it go for it, it's a game afterall. I'm going for a punt also! KDB(C)

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      1. Messsiaah
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Good luck!

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  10. ★Kuntheman★
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    De Gea (Coleman)
    Alonso Otamendi Jones Robertson (Ogbonna)
    Salah Sterling Son Lingard (Carroll)
    Kane Aguero (Quaner)

    Which move is better?
    A) Son+Carroll>Mahrez+Mesa this week
    B) Kane+Carroll+Son>Firmino+Mahrez+Mkhitaryan after Alexis move

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    1. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Out of those move, I prefer A

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  11. FFSbet.com
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Can anyone suggest comedy similar to Only Fools and Horses and Fawlty Towers ?

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

      Porridge

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      1. Alan The Llama
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        This

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    2. Tazah
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Carry on cabby

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    3. Tazah
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Mind your language

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    4. jia you
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Two absolute classics there, hard to beat those! Fr. Ted, Porridge, Keeping up apperaances.

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      1. Optimus.
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Father Ted is awesome 🙂

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        1. jia you
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Yep, prob my favorite ever comedy after OF&H!

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    5. FFSbet.com
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Cheers all

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    6. Midlands Saint73
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Open all hours

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    7. COLLIN QUANER
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      On the Buses

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  12. The HurriKane
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    A) Otamendi and RLC (5th mid)
    B) Stones and Mahrez (5th mid)

    I have Ota and RLC but can do B for free next week

    A or B?

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    1. Tazah
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      B

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    2. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      B look nice. I do it maybe

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    3. Eden Eden
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      If Mahrez is your 5th mid then its pointless

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    4. Big Mac 24
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      If Stones was guaranteed game-time then B is a no brainer. I'm just not sure he is guaranteed started with all fit.

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    5. The HurriKane
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Thank you all! Cheers!

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  13. LOS ROJOS
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    DDG
    Azpi. Otamendi. Zanka.
    Salah. Mahrez. Arnie. Son.
    Firmino. Kane. Ayew.

    G2G?

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    1. johnnys balloons
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Its ok but your team value looks like its not even more than 102

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  14. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Kane > Crouchinho (if he ends up in Chelsea?)

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    1. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      No need times to adapt

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  15. Eden Eden
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Thoughts on this:

    Kane, Eriksen, Gross --> Firminho, Salah, Son

    Hate to downgrade Kane but Son might partly cover the points, and a massive upgrade to Eriksen and Gross.

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    1. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Eriksen, Gross > Salah, Ibe

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      1. Eden Eden
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Not a fan of ibe

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  16. Aubaaaaa
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Which combi?
    A. Carroll Wilson
    B. Young/Kante/Ibe Ayew

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    1. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      A

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  17. Pi
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Is it worth ditching Son with a -4 hit to have Kun Aguero to have
    3-4-3 formation with Kane-Firmino-Aguero attack?

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    1. barracuda
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Absolutely NOT. Don't be silly here

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      1. Pi
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Look at Man City fixtures. Kun have 3 tasty home fixtures in the next four. If he score a hatrick, you will try to get him.

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    2. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      No

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  18. barracuda
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    So FPL is not a gambling, am I right?

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    1. ★Kuntheman★
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      *children laughing nervously*

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    2. jia you
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      only if there's money involved imo 😉

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    3. waldo666
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      You are right, unless you're in any cash leagues of course, although you do have direct influence on the outcome so probably not even then.

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      1. jia you
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Haha, funny 'not even then'. Mate, if you back a horse, you dont have direct influence on the outcome either so is backing horses not gambling? 🙂

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  19. The HurriKane
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Pickford
    Kenny Ogbonna Ota Alonso
    Salah Sterling Lingard Arnie
    Firmino Kane

    Is it worthy to do RLC to Ox/Albrighton and go 3-5-2 or just save FT??

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

      Yes, especially as RLC is out for months

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      1. The HurriKane
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Ok. My doubt is I can get Mahrez with some changes downgrading or just get Ox/Albrighton and keep my team as it is and some money ITB to upgrade Quaner to Ayew and Dunk to Jones, maybe. What do you think?

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

          Jones would be good and Ox/Albrighton do offer value

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          1. The HurriKane
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            I think that option is better. Thanks a lot mate!

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  20. Tazah
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    I know I've stated it before but "fpl companion" guys, it's a great app, especially the fpl reddit tab on it, very useful and funny sometimes

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  21. kj3llern
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Adrian
    Cresswell - Azpi - Otamendi
    Lingard - Arnoutovic - Sterling- Son- Eriksen
    Kane (C) - Vardy

    Bench: Elliot - PVA - McBurnie - Hegazi

    I have 2FT and 0 in the bank.

    Any Good suggestions?

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  22. ★Kuntheman★
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Worth bringing in Mahrez for Son this week? Thinking he's a good differential, and I have just enough to bring him in tonight prior to rise.

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    1. jia you
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      They're both good differentials and it's 50:50 as to which one will do the best so save imo!

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

      Could be a mistake if Spurs score 4 or 5

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    3. The Overthinker
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I did exactly this move .
      Don't trust son away from home, plus when I look at next 4 fixtures mahrez easily beats son , so why not

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    4. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I'd keep Son, but Mahrez may be worth it if you can make the move for free. He has easier fixtures than Son in the short term.

      Son did score v Southampton earlier in the season, btw.

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    5. johnnys balloons
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I did that. Son is "home" player and after (sou) he has 3 hard fixtures so I did mahrez this week. Maybe I am wrong but I think that is a good move

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  23. Gangster Panda
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Bye-bye Gross, Hello....
    A. Albrighton
    B. Lingard
    C. Chamberlain
    D. Lanzini

    7.4 ITB
    (Already have Arnie)

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    1. Arctic monkeys
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Chamberlain cause I just got him and I can't believe I did

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    2. jia you
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      If I'd 7.4itb I'd get Mane or KDB instead 😉

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      1. Gangster Panda
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        That's 7.4 itb after ditching Gross.

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        1. jia you
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Hehe, I'd punt on A myself. Can hold onto him due to his cheap price and LEI great run of fixtures til the end. Lingard & Lanzini could be trannys out waiting to happen!

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    3. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Chamberlain

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

      Lanzini because:
      The most nailed player
      On set pieces including penalty if Noble is out
      Playing up front as a 10
      Good upcoming fixtures
      Diff with only 2.7% ownership
      Poor mans Coutinho or Hazard

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    5. Gangster Panda
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Thanks all, all good fors & against. I've just missed a price rise on the Ox, but have something to sleep on til Sat. The nailed-on-ness of Lanzini & Albrighton has me leaning one of those 2.

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  24. We Will Klopp you
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Thoughts on Mee to Robertson and bench Masuaku?

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

      Moreno lurks menacingly...

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      1. We Will Klopp you
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Robertson should have nailed the spot down is Klopp is doing things on merit

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

          He's so stubborn though, trying to prove Moreno is number 1 LB

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    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Robertson played out of his skin v City, but you know the risks.

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  25. Swagat
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Play Kenny or Ogbonna?

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    1. waldo666
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I'm playing Kenny but I also have Adrian in goal so wasn't real keen on the double up, both have similar prospects of a CS imo.

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    2. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Similar predicament.

      Maybe Kenny.

      WB struggle for goals

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    3. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Kenny

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  26. Weasel Boy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Which 3 would you play?

    A) Otamendi
    B) Maguire
    C) Vertonghen
    D) Kenny
    E) Masuaku

    Thanks

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    1. jia you
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      The premium ones!

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

      Exactly that order

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    3. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      The order you have it (A-E)

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    4. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Thanks all

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  27. ignis88
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Anything other suggestions? Still considering burning an FT, not convinced by any proposed moves

    De Gea

    Alonso Ota Christensen

    Salah Sterling Lingard Son Arnautovic

    Kane Firmino

    Speroni Masuaku Holgate Niasse

    2FT 0.3 ITB

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    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Looks perfect, so strong. Niasse or Holgate out to a starter.

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    2. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Maybe Christensen to someone.
      His time on the field is unpredictable.

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      1. ignis88
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        That's the only though on my mind. Maguire and Virgil the ones that come to mind

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  28. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Gross and hazard to Arnie and Mahrez for free
    Good idea or will hazard punish me.

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    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      They look good moves. Chelsea just not clicking at the moment and it's always wise to follow form over fixtures.

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      1. DA Minnion (Former great)
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah good point.

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  29. ★Kuntheman★
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    SOU have been pretty decent at damage limitation against top six clubs. Held City to two, held United to one in two games, held Chelsea to one, held Arsenal to one.

    Also, notably, they haven't conceded more than one in games against top six clubs at home.

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    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      But they conceded 5 to Spurs, albeit at Wembley!

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      1. ★Kuntheman★
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        True. But good record in home games. Admittedly haven't been tested against Spurs, Liv, or City at home...but even so, a decent bus at home.

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    2. ★Kuntheman★
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Makes me a little more confident about dropping Son for Mahrez. Interestingly, SOU's biggest lost at home was to Leicester, and Mahrez also scored in that game 😉

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    3. Mini Mane Mo
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Just convinced yourself to bring in Mahrez for Son.

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      1. ★Kuntheman★
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Pretty much, yeah 😆

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  30. ignis88
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Also, Chelsea making inquiries about Crouch?!

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    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      If so, they seem obsessed with getting a target man!

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

      Bats must be on his way out

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      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Could be going to Roma on loan

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