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Podcast February 5

Scoutcast Episode 320 – The New Template

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Suddenly many of the trusted troops drafted in during Fantasy Premier League managers’ first Wildcard look like they need moving on.

Lack of form, tricky long-term fixtures and rotation have conspired to see Fantasy Premier League managers remove the likes of John Lundstram (£5.1m), Diego Rico (£4.3m) and even Jamie Vardy (£9.8m) in their droves.

The Scoutcast crew of Joe, Karam and Pro Pundit Tom consider the players best placed to join their outdated squads.

This includes a keen eye on those with a great remaining set of games, including Wolves, Southampton and Sheffield United.

Karam has already overhauled his side and is reaping the rewards. Meanwhile, Tom is not happy with his squad but is holding off deploying his second Wildcard chip for a while.

Joe has had enough of average returns from his lacklustre group of players and is currently assembling a freshly Wildcarded squad.

During their chat about chip strategies and the blank and double Gameweeks ahead, he reveals his current revamped line-up.

Chief among his issues is whether that will include Sergio Aguero (£12.0m) or not. With West Ham’s dilapidated defence visiting the Etihad the forward looks like one of the best captaincy options this weekend. But during our trio’s discussion, the marksman’s medium-term viability is called into question.

Gameweek 26’s unusual structure also features in this packed 80-minute episode. The winter break means that less than half of the top-flight teams play this weekend, with the remaining games taking place a week later.

Elsewhere, Tom takes his turn to pick a differential for the next four Gameweeks, there are clean sheets to consider and decisions around that tricky Aguero Gameweek 26 captaincy question are revealed.

This Scoutcast was first beamed on Tuesday February 4 via our YouTube channel. Be sure to subscribe to get notified of future live episodes.

In addition, the Scoutcast and all of our other podcasts are now also available via our Soundcloud channel.

If you’re a traditional type, you can acquire the mp3 audio version via this link or the first player below. Or you can take in the full visual experience via the second player below. The Soundcloud version is in the third player.

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  1. King Kohli
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Fill in the blanks to complete this WC team.

    Hendo Pope
    TAA ____ Egan Basham Taylor
    Salah KDB Son Cantwell Hayden
    ____ Jimenez Ings

    A. Kun + Gomez
    B. Auba + VVD

    Will be losing whoever I get for Vardy in gw 28

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    1. The Overthinker
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      A

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      1. The Overthinker
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Arsenal aren't scoring goals.

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        1. Scholes Out For Summer
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Auba could've easily had a brace against Burnley

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    2. FPL Pillars
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      A

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    3. zotter
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      A

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    4. Zenith UK
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      B.
      Good luck triple SHU backline.
      Egan/Basham > Fernandez/Tanganga/Lascelles?

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      1. zotter
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Re Tanganga - how long is Davies out

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        1. Zenith UK
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          No idea. Personally I think he's mustard regardless. When Spurs lost to Liverpool, if they hadn't I would not have been surprised had I seen a load of Mane in Tanganga's pocket meme's.

          He literally shut Mane down that game, and that's impressive, especially on a debut.

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          1. zotter
            • 14 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            Agreed. But always a tough ask for rookies to play solid enough to hold down a place for good. Even Trent was in and out with Gomez for a long while

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            1. Zenith UK
              • 7 Years
              4 years, 2 months ago

              True but right now with Davies injury he has no competition. KWP loaned out as well.

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              1. zotter
                • 14 Years
                4 years, 2 months ago

                Yeah I agree. Though Jose could always put Vert back in

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      2. King Kohli
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Considering Basham to Stephens but not sure.
        Think I will risk it for the biscuit!

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        1. Zenith UK
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          I have Stephens, if that's any reassurance! aha

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    5. FPLGeezer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Not considered Firmino? In great form and not prone to Pep rotation roulette?

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      1. Zenith UK
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        I like this, means Cantwell can be someone so much better also. Even if it's someone as simple as Barnes
        Also means you could upgrade the Egan/Basham as discussed (instead of similarly priced option)

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      2. King Kohli
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Did consider Bobby but there seems to be more value in defense.

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  2. zotter
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Assuming city reach cup semis. (Or arsenal )...

    When would the third cancelled game be played ?? Surely a TGW?

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    1. zotter
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      There are literally no empty midweeks if city or arsenal reach semis in Europe

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    2. HashAttack
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      That's why people were thinking it may have to be played in gw26 ... just don't see where else it can be played
      They missed that chance so hopefully a tgw for my TC

      I assume we cannot have a dgw in ge38 as all matches end on the same day

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  3. Zenith UK
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Loving the chat tonight gents. Can I get some love?

    McCarthy
    TAA, Robbo, Stephens
    Salah (c), KDB, Barnes, Traore
    Auba, Vardy, Ings

    Button, Lund, Williams, Hayden

    Eff all in the bank!

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    1. King Kohli
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Double Leicester a bit too much with their form.
      Would be looking to shift Lundy out soon as well.

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      1. Zenith UK
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Tempted to do Lund > Tanganga/Fernandez/Lascelles but I might just roll it until next GW

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      2. Zenith UK
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        I get what you mean about LEI form but Barnes is flying. Only Vardy letting me down. Can do Vardy to Jimi easily enough if I feel it's needed. Auba concern for GW28

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    2. zotter
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Is this a WC.? Looks good anyway

      I would go Tanganga over Williams.

      Do you not want a second playing keeper for future BB? Difficult I know. And maybe will only get you two points

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      1. Zenith UK
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Wildcarded for the GW we just had.

        Went Lund over Fernandez (8 point swing)
        Went Williams over Tanganga (6 point swing - even if it was unexpected)

        Got one FT

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      2. Zenith UK
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Also, trying to eventually wriggle in another GK for DGW

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  4. Dont_Win_Friends_With_Salah…
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    I am tempted to do Cantwell to Bergwijn as a punt, but would make my front 8:

    Salah, KDB, Martial, Grealish, Bergwijn,
    Ings, Jiminez, Firmino.

    Too much of a headache each week? Easy to just bench Cantwell every week at the moment

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    1. Zenith UK
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Please lose Martial

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      1. Dont_Win_Friends_With_Salah…
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        To Son for a minus 4 though?

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  5. CarelessGenius©
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Pope or McCarthy for this weekend?
    Favour the home team?

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    1. zotter
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Deffo

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  6. WrightnBright
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Current WC squad leaves me with a benching headache but well set for next few incl 28 I think:

    Henderson McCarthy
    TAA Boly Stevens Stephens Lascelles
    Salah Son KDB HBarnes Traoré
    Firmino Jiménez Ings

    Who to bench this week?
    A) H Barnes
    B) Traoré

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    1. zotter
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Bench Barnes. And Boly and Lascelles I assume ?

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      1. WrightnBright
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        No, Stevens & Lascelles atm

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        1. zotter
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Boly has Leicester. Surely Stevens better bet

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    2. Zenith UK
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      In the mood for Wolves I see

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      1. WrightnBright
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Best options in their price brackets I think

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        1. Zenith UK
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Just teasing, nice team

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  7. Ci Siamo
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Which one to punt on a WC?

    A) Bergwijn

    B) Alli

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    1. zotter
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      B. Probably much more nailed

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    2. HashAttack
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      a) - Alli flagged at the moment anyway

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      1. zotter
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        He is on the bench tonight so will be fine for ten days time

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      2. Ci Siamo
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        He's on the bench tonight though

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        1. HashAttack
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          he should be fine but I would still lean towards a) and the extra 1m itb

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      3. have you seen cyan
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Alli only had cramp, he is on the bench tonight and fine. His flag will be removed after the game.

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

    Thoughts on one of these options for a -4 with 4m ITB

    A) Lundy & Maupay --> VVD & Jimenez
    B) Lundy & Maupay --> 4.6m & Firmino

    Who would my 4.6m be;
    A) O'Connell (SHU)
    B) Fernandez (NEW)

    Thanks

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    1. zotter
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      A but do you have to make the Lund move this week ?

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      1. McSauce
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Ye kinda as my 2 bench defenders are Rico & Kelly which is not ideal.....

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        1. zotter
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Rico will play which means you need a sheet to break even. Point is perhaps wait to see if Lund is still alive !

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  9. Art Vandelay
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Is anyone getting doubts about selling Lund. Seems a no-brainer given recent pitch time but I can't help but think giving him one more go against bournemouth might just pay off.

    ie.

    Is keeping Lund this week a worthwhile "anti-differential"?

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    1. zotter
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      That’s exactly what I’m considering.

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    2. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      he aint going anywhere for me, but im like the only one doing that.

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  10. Greek Freak
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Would you get Tanganga over a nailed 4.2 defender if it meant being able to get Mahrez for Martial?

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    1. zotter
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Mahrez is a two week punt but would do it with Tang

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      1. Greek Freak
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers, I think I'd fancy him to outscore Martial over those two by quite a lot hopefully.

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        1. zotter
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          I would do Mahrez then switch to Bruno if he looks good.

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          1. zotter
            • 14 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            Mahrez second game is horrible too remember. But martial is martial as we know

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            1. Greek Freak
              • 8 Years
              4 years, 2 months ago

              Martial actually has trolled me horribly - I had him for ages, apart from the one GW that he scored a brace. But a horrible fixture for City is still good compared to United.

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              1. zotter
                • 14 Years
                4 years, 2 months ago

                I agree totally. Mahrez whichever way you cut it. But be ready to burn him 28

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  11. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Evening guys, your views and help on my WC.

    Henderson
    TAA / Gomez / Tanganga / Stephens
    Salah / KDB / / Son
    Aguero / Ings / Jimmy

    Bench: McCarthy....... Lacells / Hayden/ Cantwell /

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    1. zotter
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I would sacrifice aguero to get a better fourth mid. Can get Mahrez instead for city short term firepower

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      1. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Agreed but Aguero a one week punt v WHU for which he has a great record against........

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        1. zotter
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Question you need to ask will aguero (c) score enough more than salah to offset the benefit you will get from spreading the funds elsewhere

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  12. El_punal
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Would appreciate your thoughts on my team and what I need to focus on next with GW28 in mind. WC has already been played.

    McCarthy
    TAA, Gomez, Stephens
    Salah, KDB, Grealish, Doucoure
    Aguero, Vardy, Ings

    Button, Lascelles, Williams, Cantwell

    0 FT 1.0 itb

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    1. zotter
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      By 28 I would get rid of aguero. Doucoure and get someone more solid than Williams. No urgent fires. Nice team and good luck

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      1. El_punal
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers. Thinking of doubling up on Wolves assets over the next couple of gameweeks by going Doucoure > Traore & Williams > Boly.

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        1. zotter
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          You can go better than traore. Surely you will want to reduce aguero. He will be rotated to hell after 28

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          1. zotter
            • 14 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            Grealish might be soon difficult to hold too

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            1. El_punal
              • 4 Years
              4 years, 2 months ago

              Indeed. Planned to hold until GW28.

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          2. El_punal
            • 4 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            I could go Aguero > Jimi and get an upgrade in midfield. Not sure who though.

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  13. camarozz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    What to do with this front 8??

    Mane*/Salah/Kdb/Grealish
    Troare *

    Vardy*/Dcl/Ings

    1mitb and 1ft

    Struggling to decide what to do this gw..

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    1. zotter
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Assume you are happy with defence.

      I would sell Mane for Son or Alli. Maybe Mahrez

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      1. camarozz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Well could upgrade a defender to VVD/Robbo.

        Just don't know who to get for Mane??

        Not convinced on Spurs tbh. And Kdb is enough frm City I feel.

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        1. zotter
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Just do mane out this werk to whoever you see fit. You could also buy a Liverpool sheet for a hit then aswell

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          1. zotter
            • 14 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            I would save second transfer though because dcl fixtures swing horribly and you will need to monitor Kdb rotation and Grealish (Villa) rubbishness in tough games

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  14. Henning
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Perez or Grealish out for Son?

    Must be Perez right?

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    1. Zenith UK
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Grealish

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    2. zotter
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Grealish actually. His fixtures are not good

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  15. have you seen cyan
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Fun fact, Berge is pronounced like Burger

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    1. Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Its not even close to that. Its like the first sound in "barrow" but with a different "r" sound then "ge" as in "get".

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

    Any chance Gunn will win the goal back from McCarthy at Southampton?

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    1. zotter
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Doubt it

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    2. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Depends on McCarthy. Two extremely bad games and it's a possibility.

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  17. Champions League Varane
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    GTG?

    Henderson
    TAA Gomez Cahill
    Salah KDB B.Fernandes Grealish
    Auba Jiminez Ings

    Bench:McCarthy,Adama,B.Williams,Lascelles

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    1. Zenith UK
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      WC?

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      1. Champions League Varane
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Nope

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  18. Champions League Varane
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Ndombele Goal

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    1. Champions League Varane
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      *Stephens OG

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    2. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Stephens G

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  19. Pep Roulette
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Stephens OG

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  20. DV8R
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Who should be priority to sell first? Cresswell or Lundstram? Got 1 FT.

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    1. zotter
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Cressy

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  21. nolard
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    A: Lunds to Fernandez / Sheff U defender

    B: Kelly to Lascelles/Taylor

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    1. nolard
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Or

      C: Lunds to Stevens

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      1. Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        I did C

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  22. Tsparkes10
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    What to dooo? 2FT 0itb

    Hendo
    TAA Robo Lund
    KDB Salah Martial Alli
    Vardy Maupay ings
    (Martin, Cantwell, Rico, Williams)

    A) Lund to JOC/Stephens
    B) Martial, Lund to Traore, Stevens
    C) Maupay, Martial to Fleck, Jimenez

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    1. nolard
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I like A and C.

      A most pressing.

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    2. zotter
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Can you not do martial Lund to Mahrez Stephens

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      1. Tsparkes10
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Want Jimenez or Traore when fixtures change so leaves it a bit difficult. Also can't afford by 0.2 🙁

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  23. Zenith UK
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    NEW POST

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  24. Je suis le chat
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Yikes, sold Cresswell for Stephens accidentally (drunken rage haze) , though I was getting the Sheffield Utd one!

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    1. zotter
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Saints one just as viable

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  25. Pep Roulette
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Ings hits the bar

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  26. Get up ya bum
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Just posting my team cos I'm bored

    McCarthy
    Trent Stevens Tanganga
    Salah son mahrez Grealish
    Aguero (C) Firmino Ings

    Fernandez Douglas Williams

    Wildcard in GW 23 had taken me from 580k to 274k. My season really needed that reboot.

    Next moves will be Aguero to Jimenez gw 27. Firmino and mahrez to Vardy and mane gw 28

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    1. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Excellent team and right move for GW27 and 28

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      1. Get up ya bum
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Ta mate.

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  27. Baps hunter
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Did you get Jack or Dale Stephens? Spelling is difficult sometimes 😉 or 🙁

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  28. Baps hunter
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Reply fail, sorry.

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  29. Ci Siamo
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Bergwjin likely to be nailed for Spurs in the future?

    Putting him in my WC would allow so much flexibility

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    1. zotter
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Lucas Moura more nailed at same price

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  30. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Evening guys, your views and help on my WC. made a slight tweak

    Henderson
    TAA / Gomez / Tanganga / Stephens
    Salah / KDB / / Son
    Aguero ( C ) / Ings / Jimmy

    Bench: McCarthy....... Lacells / Hayden/ Cantwell /

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    1. zotter
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Aguero out still for me!

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      1. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        lol.....I promise I will move him out after WHU.......

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        1. zotter
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Ok let me rephrase. Your team is solid for this week !

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