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The ScoutCast – Episode 254 – Diminished

15 March 2018 1722 comments
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Gameweek 31 might be diminished but, despite the curtailed fixture list, we’re giving it the full-fat ScoutCast treatment.

In fact, guided by your community questions, Jonty, Az, Andy and Granville join me as we dissect each of the four matches that make up Saturday’s offering – analysing the player targets from each as we seek to cater for the Free Hit managers and the chipless alike.

Looking further ahead, we also indulge in some wistful Wildcard discussions as we offer views on when to activate the refresh ahead of the looming double Gameweeks.

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. GreenArrows
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Which one for a -4? Not sure when I’ll WC 32/33 so been looking at GW 32 fixtures as well

    A) Sterling > Zaha
    B) Kane > Mounie

    VVD Baines
    Salah Walcott Shaqiri Walcott
    Firmino Quaner

    (Pope Elliot Otamendi Bavies Duffy Sterling Kane)

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    1. GreenArrows
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Second Walcott is Stanislas lol

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    2. Hotdogs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      A

      You have Walcott there twice btw

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    3. choppers13
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Mounie

      Sterling will be useful for 32, Kane wont

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    4. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Both

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      1. GreenArrows
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        For -8?

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        1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          Yep, I’d go for it.

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  2. Jebiga
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Kane to mounie or wilson ?

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    1. La Roja
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Whatever you do, do not fall into Calum Wilson trap.

      Mounie it is

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      1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        This this this and more this !

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    2. Big P
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      M

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      1. La Roja
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        um

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    3. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Wilson is due 🙂

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  3. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Is Rooney confirmed off pens?

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    1. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Sam was a bit jokey when he said it on motd. Who knows.

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  4. Big P
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Anyone know when the Europa league next round is?

    Trying to work out how long it is b3fore I should worry about Ramsey being rested again!

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    1. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Midweek of 32 and 33 I think - but google is your friend 🙂

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  5. bombayblues
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    I know this question has been asked before but just wanted to make sure. Can we play the BB/TC chip in the same week that we have WC-ed?

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    1. Big P
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      No

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    2. Rogue Todd
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      We wish!

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      1. bombayblues
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Haha. Thanks!

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  6. YoungPretender
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Which one to bring in?

    A) Stanislas
    B) Mounie
    C) King
    D) Wilson

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    1. La Roja
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Stan

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    2. FantaCity
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Stan

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    3. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      A

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      1. YoungPretender
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks everyone.

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  7. choppers13
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Should I bring in any of the below for a -4.

    Butland
    Coleman/Baines

    This will then give me 9 players + Quaner

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  8. Fantasy Gold
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Who do you prefer.

    Zaha or Stanislas?

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    1. FantaCity
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Stan

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    2. La Roja
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      I’m buying both

      Stan edges, West Brom are pathetic

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

      Mili

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    4. choppers13
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Stanislas

      Haha hates bonus

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      1. Fantasy Gold
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks all

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  9. FantaCity
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Just one ;
    A) Stanislas
    B) Baines

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    1. Prøfeßör …
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Always the attacker.

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      1. FantaCity
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Good point. Baines a bit of both though?

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        1. Prøfeßör …
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          Easily A.

          You'd probably need a penalty for Baines to work out.

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    2. La Roja
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Stan

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    3. A19
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      A

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    4. FantaCity
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Thanks all, Stan the man it is

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  10. A19
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Hey guys, which one would you prefer:

    A) Zaha
    B) Mounie

    Rest of the team is:
    Pickford
    VVD Baines
    Salah Walcott Shaq Stanislas
    Firmino King

    Cheers!

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    1. FantaCity
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      For free, a punt on Zaha for me. Not worth a hit, you have enough players

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  11. Yogi_mike
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Tossun or Mounie worth a hit?

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    1. Prøfeßör …
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Mounie maybe.

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  12. bombayblues
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Chasing the leader in my money ML by 22 points. Have all my chips and WC intact. Have 5 players for GW31 and 2 FTs. Cant decide whether to FH this week or save it for GW35. My logic is that the points ceiling in GW31 is going to be fairly low. Also I believe some of the big teams who have doubles in GW34 and 37 will not be playing GW35 so a majority of your team will not be playing in GW35. Help is appreciated

    My 5 players for GW31:
    Salah. Firmino. TAA. Shaqiri. Pickford

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    1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      How many players does he have for this week?

      Do you have any idea when he’s playing his fh?

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      1. bombayblues
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Seems to have 8 players who will start. No clue if he is playing his FH or not

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        1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          Awkward because he has planned better than you if he has 8 players + 1/2 more via free transfers. He could easily be fielding 11 if he has 2 fts so you could get left behind even more.

          I’d play FH in your shoes.

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          1. bombayblues
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 5 months ago

            Seems like he has planned for GW31 but I have cut down his lead from 70 points to 22 points by playing each week on its own merit. Don't know if that is good or bad

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    2. MTPockets
      8 years, 5 months ago

      I'd use the FTs + a hit if you want, before FH.

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      1. bombayblues
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Issue is getting rid of those guys next week

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        1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          You don’t have a wildcard?

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          1. bombayblues
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 5 months ago

            I do have the WC

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            1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
              • 12 Years
              8 years, 5 months ago

              Then why is it an issue getting rid of GW31 players next week?

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              1. bombayblues
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 13 Years
                8 years, 5 months ago

                Had planned to usemy WC for GW33 when I load up for the DGW

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                1. BigBarn
                  • 9 Years
                  8 years, 5 months ago

                  You can get a team out for this week, so save your FH. Also, no way your rival is FHing with 8 players already. The gap between you is nothing. I would consider taking a hit to get as many attackers out this week as possible, save your FH for 35, but I would also WC in 32 and use your two FTs to get your squad in order for BB in 34. That's the concensus plan, and to me it makes the most sense.

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                  1. bombayblues
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 13 Years
                    8 years, 5 months ago

                    Makes sense! Thats what I am leaning towards now. Thanks

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        2. MTPockets
          8 years, 5 months ago

          I'll be wildcarding them all out, so not concerned.
          If you have other plans then yeah choice is more complicated.

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  13. Hotdogs
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Who would you pick for a one-week punt?

    A) Ake (WBA)
    B) Baines (stk)
    C/'Schi') Schindler (CRY)

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    1. A19
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      B

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    2. MTPockets
      8 years, 5 months ago

      C

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    3. GreenArrows
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      B

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    4. Jam0sh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Baines

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  14. MTPockets
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Worth a hit for cheap fwd, or leave it?

    Lossl
    VVD Bauer PVA
    Salah Mane Stan Walcott Shaqiri
    (DCL)

    Aguero Kane Dunk Naughton

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    1. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Tough one. I'd say leave it.

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      1. MTPockets
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks

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    2. choppers13
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      If mounie scores or assists you are in profit

      If he plays 60+ you are only down 2 pts worse case scenario

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      1. MTPockets
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers - yeah it's tempting.

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    3. TLF
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      The sensible thing to do is leave it, the fun thing to do is take a '2 point' punt on a striker who could give you decent returns, I play this game for the enjoyment (I think) so would bring someone in, probably Mounie.

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      1. MTPockets
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Fair point. I'll have a look at Mounie's stats.

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        1. TLF
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          They're decent

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    4. FPL_Mechanic
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      RONDON STATS ARE GOOD IF YOU WANT DIFFERENTIAL...

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      1. MTPockets
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Just compared Mounie & Rondon over last 4. Not allowed to post member data but although Rondon has higher involvement and expected stats (eg xG/xA), Mounie basically wins on everything else.

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  15. Steevo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Anyone else worth a hit here?

    Hennessey
    Schindler VVD
    Salah Choupo-Moting Stanislas
    Firmino Wilson Mounie

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    1. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Nah. That's more than enough for 31.

      Check out Jay Egers video this week about taking hits.

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  16. Jam0sh
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Good morning all. Would you take a hit with this team or good to go? Most probably wildcarding GW32.

    Pope
    VVD, DANIELS, Mee
    MILIVOJEVIC, WALCOTT, SALAH, STANISLAS
    WILSON, FIRMINO, MOUNIE

    subs: Adrian --- Mahrez, Dunk, Ogbonna --- 0 FT, 12.1 ITB

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  17. Reuser
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Is there any reason why PVA is missing from the watchlist?!

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    1. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Fixtures ahead maybe.

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      1. Reuser
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        I guess it must just be a mistake - Huddersfield, Bournemouth, Brighton and Watford in next 5.....

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        1. FPL Virgin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          Yeah, you're right. Strange one.

          I remember Roy preferring Schlupp over him earlier in the season. Maybe something to do with that.

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  18. I Have No Idea What I'…
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Which is best on my free hit?

    A) Salah, Firmino, Van Dijk & Miliojevic

    B) Salah, Firmino, Mane & Baines

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    1. MTPockets
      8 years, 5 months ago

      b

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    2. Jam0sh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      It's Mane & Baines versus Milivojevic & Van Dijk...

      I'd prefer Mane and Baines

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    3. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Easy B

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  19. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    A) Kane -> Mounie (-4)
    B) Sterling -> Shaqiri (-4)
    C) Something else

    0.3m of value tied up in Sterling

    Pickford
    Francis, Daniels, Schindler
    Salah, Mane, Walcott, RLC
    Firmino, Wilson

    Elliot, Kane, Sterling, Dunk, Ogbonna
    Bank 2.4m

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  20. balint84
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Mooy or Mounie?

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  21. choppers13
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Baines or Butland for 1 week punt

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    1. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Baines. More ways to get points.

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  22. FPL Virgin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Over the last 4 home games, Stoke are the second worst team for Expected Goals. They have created just 3 big chances.

    Big Sam is a stats man and will look at Shakiri being involved for 80% of Stoke's goals and try to target him. If you stop Shakiri, you stop Stoke.

    Decent chance of a clean sheet for Coleman and Baines IMO.

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    1. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Good call. I keep wavering on PVA instead - but Baines it is then.

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      1. FPL Virgin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Both good options.

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    2. Fantasy Gold
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      You don’t think previous managers facing Stoke have targeted Shaqiri?

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      1. FPL Virgin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Probably. Everton have some good CDMs who can stick with him though. Plus I think a defence with Baines, Coleman and Jags looks much more solid.

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        1. BigBarn
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          They don't have any decent fit CDMs, you know.

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    3. Jam0sh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Thoughts about getting Baines or Coleman in for a hit Virg? Somehow not feeling it. It'd be my last move this week if I get either of those

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      1. FPL Virgin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        I'm looking at the same thing.

        Leaning towards Baines slightly.

        If you have less than 7 nailed starters playing, I would.

        Watch Jay Egers latest video on taking hits this week thou.

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        1. Jam0sh
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          I have 9 players after using my 2 FT's. Watched Jay's preview, quite similar thoughts to mine.

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    4. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      0 - 0 writer all over it

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  23. Jebiga
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Oke, Kane to Mounie or King ? 😀

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    1. balint84
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      !!! good question!

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  24. balint84
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    the last one:
    Mounie or King ? (have wilson, stan and zanka)

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    1. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      King. But wait for Eddie Howe's press conference today.

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  25. Holmes
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    For this week only,

    A) Begovic and Firmino
    B) Tosun/King and Mounie

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    1. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      B. 2 attacking players are better than 1.

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      1. Holmes
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Thats what I'm leaning toward but quality wise?

        King or Tosun, home boy?

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        1. FPL Virgin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          Everton and Stoke is likely to be a low scoring affair.

          King if it looks like he will start. Slight risk over his place, thou.

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  26. V-2 Schneiderlin
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    part of my master plan is to take Alonso out now to free up funds - so need cheap defender with good short term fixtures - invest in which team defence?:

    A. Bournemouth
    B. Huddersfield
    C. Watford (Kiko?)

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    1. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Get Hadergjonaj from Huddersfield. Posting some amazing distribution stats over the last 6. Assists are coming.

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      1. V-2 Schneiderlin
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Great tip thanks & good price (initially I thought you just made up the name! But he looks a good option)

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        1. FPL Virgin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          No worries. I would love to get him in myself. 0.1% ownership too!!!!

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      2. danishdynamite
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Yup, bonkers stats

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    2. V-2 Schneiderlin
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Kiko probably not an option yet?

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      1. Excused By Bemused Confusio…
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Why not?

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  27. Mrjamman
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Is Shaq essential this weekend to being in if you don’t have him?
    Looking to bring in shaq and Moonie for a-4 but open to suggestions
    1FT
    VVD, Schindler, Bauer, kiko
    Salah,Stan,
    Firmino, crouch.

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    1. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      He's Stoke's best player by far but not essential.

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    2. danishdynamite
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      I'm going without, though that's largely because I'm not WCing til 33, and he's not much use to me next week

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      1. Mrjamman
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah was planning to wc gw32 but trying to work out best 2 to bring in for a hit.

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  28. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Respost sorry 🙂

    a vardy
    b lukaku

    for wc team. was all set on lukaku especially with swansea and w brom at home but the spare cash would allow me to do kenedy to willian and also upgrade defence.

    any thoughts would be appreciated, thanks

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    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Going with Aubameyang?

      Personally prefer Luka

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      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        auba yes and firmino

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      2. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        me too could do very well over that period

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        1. Holmes
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          Ah ok, Firmino could be nice differential for you in coming weeks 😛

          Think I will roll with Luka-Vardy upfront and a strong mid-defense...

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  29. estheblessed
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Pickford
    Mariappa, VVD, Schindler, Kenny
    Stanislas, Salah, Shaq
    Niasse, Firmino

    Shall do Kane > King for a hit?

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    1. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Yes - but wait on the presser today. Might help to figure if he's a sure starter.

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      1. estheblessed
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks

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  30. Reuser
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    PVA versus Baines for a -4 is proving to be a tricky one.

    Worth going with Baines on the basis that I have Schinder and Mounie facing Palace, whilst only Shaqiri against Everton?

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    1. estheblessed
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Tough one. I'd say PVA. He's looked good and gets forward like winger.

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