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The ScoutCast – Episode 160 – Absinthe

7 May 2015 1981 comments
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Our latest ScoutCast episode is dedicated to the memory of long-time community member Simon Humber, aka “Absinthe”, who sadly passed away last week.

Granville, Jonty and myself pay our respects by going about our business – just as Absinthe would have wanted.

We overcome Granville’s late arrival to analyse Gameweek 36, while deflecting the latest bout of community posers that have us assess the likelihood of Chelsea rotation, run the rule over Arsenal assets and lament the demise of Sir Leighton Baines. We also take time out to reflect on our season’s biggest errors, while Granville is given the unenviable task of selecting the best Fantasy manager from Jonty and myself – like a sultry temptress choosing between a pair of doting admirers.

This episode was aired on Tuesday evening via the magic of Google Hangouts. You can witness Granville’s unceremonious crash landing in all its glory via the full fat YouTube version below. Alternatively, if you prefer your ScoutCast more refined, you’ll require the edited audio mp3 via this link or the first player below.

Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel for alerts on new episodes and to get involved in the Hangout live discussion next week.

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  1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Looking at doing the following in a tight, but shite ML.

    Kane to lukaku
    Hazard to albrighton

    Still somehow have Remy.
    Idiocy or acceptable risk with the league now officially Chelsea's?

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    1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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      Bad timing too....

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    2. Heels_Over_Head
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      So you're shipping Kane & keeping Remy?

      Give this a look first
      http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/public-stats-tables/view/6070/

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    3. Acquafresca
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      Sell Remy.

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    4. La Roja
      • 13 Years
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      Remy to Tekkers?

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    5. Malcolm Tucker for England …
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
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      Got tekkers currently.
      Thinking Remy will likely play instead of Drog based on mourinho and his history after tying the league.

      In fairness you guys are right, but just explaining thought process, not defending it!

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    6. andres
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      Remy to benteke ckearly

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      1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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        Have benteke already.

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  2. La Roja
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    Who is more likely to keep a CS from below?

    a) Lei
    b) `Saints

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    1. Heels_Over_Head
      • 12 Years
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      a

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    2. Malcolm Tucker for England …
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
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      Ouch. Tough question.
      Leicester solely for home advantage

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    3. President John F. Keninnsie
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      A

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    4. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
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      A

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    5. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
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      A

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    6. Moin
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      • 12 Years
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      A

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  3. S.Kuqi
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    Anyone dare to captain Sanchez instead of Aguero?

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    1. La Roja
      • 13 Years
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      ermm chasers?

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    2. Heels_Over_Head
      • 12 Years
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      MNF two weeks in a row isn't a bad shout.

      I don't have Aguero, so pretty easy to dare about.

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    3. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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      Schlupp (c), it's the new way

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    4. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 12 Years
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      Yep.

      Next week 😉

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      1. andy85wsm
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        This!

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    5. Acquafresca
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      Maybe.

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      1. CBC
        • 16 Years
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        I am not chasing but will captain Tekkers, only because most will be going with Aguero.

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        1. bigbudgie
          • 11 Years
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          Richard Dunne has a record TEN premier league own goals. That's QPRs defence that is.

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          1. CBC
            • 16 Years
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            ...and yet years ago, Dunne was one of the best defenders to have in this game!

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  4. Jebiga
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    Good morning all
    What to do ? Have 2 FT's, im 6.5k rank

    Courtois
    Terry, Alderweireld, Skrtel
    Hazard, Alexis Sanchez, Silva, Sterling
    Kane, Aguero(c), Giroud
    Sub: Hammer, Albrighton, PVA, Baird

    Any suggestions are highly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

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    1. La Roja
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      I'd get rid of Sterling and Courtois who will likely to be benched for a game or 2.

      Hart and Santi?

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      1. La Roja
        • 13 Years
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        Panti even, DGW inni

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    2. Heels_Over_Head
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      Sterling -> Ozil/Cazorla/Ramsey

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      1. Heels_Over_Head
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        save the other FT

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    3. Acquafresca
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      Sterling > Ozil

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  5. andres
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    fabs out? Bertie out? Go for giroud/tekke

    shmeichel (panti)
    cresswell ivan skrtel (bertie hutton)
    fabs ALEXIS hendo hazard (boyd)
    vardy aguero kane
    1 FT, 0.9

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    1. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
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      Vardy Fabs Skrtel > Giroud Santi McShane?

      Does that work? (Not quite sure)

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      1. andres
        • 14 Years
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        That is a -8...

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        1. Acquafresca
          • 14 Years
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          Whoops.

          Fabs > Ozil (free)

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          1. andres
            • 14 Years
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            Really wanted rambo.. Not sure now.

            Will be getting kos also that leaves me with a decision to go either giroud or cazorla/ozil..
            The second one allows tekkers also

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  6. Heels_Over_Head
    • 12 Years
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    I'm an Everton fan but I'm starting to feel like a Newcastle fan in drag. Time for a reality check... off and out.

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  7. The Left Duke #3
    • 11 Years
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    Quick Poll......Have Alexis & Giroud. Who should I get for a 3rd Gunner? Money no issue.

    A) DF Kosc/Beller
    or
    B) MD Ramsey/Cazorla/Ozil

    taking into account that 2 Rivals in my ML ahead of me have Arsenal def coverage

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    1. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
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      B

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    2. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
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      B

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  8. Sp0rting
    • 10 Years
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    It's Friday, it's a slow news day so here's my lot for this week:

    Schmeichel
    Terry, Smalling, PvA
    Haz, Fab, Sanchez, Hendo
    Kun, Giroud, Vardy

    Panti, Cambi, Skrtel, Duff

    1FT + 0.4m ITB

    I know Skrtel looks a bit odd on the bench but anything else to be done this week?

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    1. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
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      Fab > Ozil perhaps.

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      1. La Roja
        • 13 Years
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        This

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      2. Sp0rting
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        Yeah, pretty straight forward, I guess.

        But if Haz is rested, Fab is my only CHE attacker 😀

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        1. Acquafresca
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          Chelsea won't be bothered to score.. unless it's a Haz PK 😉

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          1. Sp0rting
            • 10 Years
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            Could be boring, boring Chelsea or booming, booming Chelsea.

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            1. Acquafresca
              • 14 Years
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              Title wrapped up, Pool need points. Doubt it will be high scoring for either side.

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              1. Sp0rting
                • 10 Years
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                Title wrapped up and playing for fun?

                Who knows. Maybe Özil is a better choice then I don't have to worry about it next week.

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                1. Acquafresca
                  • 14 Years
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                  I would. Loves a home game and 3 of the last 4 are at the Emirates.

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    2. The Left Duke #3
      • 11 Years
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      Cambi over Hendo maybe?

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      1. Sp0rting
        • 10 Years
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        Even though he let me down badly in the DGW, Hendo was still lively in the box.

        Never thought I'd be thinking about paying 3x LEI for the run in.

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    3. Test Eagles
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Nice Sporting.

      How about either Skrtel or Smalling > Bellerin / Koscielny (i've no idea how much Smalling costs).

      Iv'e also bench Squirtle and it feels weird having that much cash for a defender sitting on the bench, but they are playing Chelsea!

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      1. Sp0rting
        • 10 Years
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        I know, right?

        Could get Kos but I think I'd want another ARS attacker for next week.

        (Smalling is/was 5.3m)

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    4. President John F. Keninnsie
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      I'd probably get Ozil in, Sport.

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      1. Sp0rting
        • 10 Years
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        Hah, I listened to you in the Cricket thing and look where it got me!

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        1. Sp0rting
          • 10 Years
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          (p.s. cheers, will probably make that move anyway)

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        2. President John F. Keninnsie
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          What, 4 green arrows over the 5 tournament weeks? Doesn't seem too bad to me... 😉

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          1. Sp0rting
            • 10 Years
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            See, it wasn't my fault we went out.

            Bloody management.

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            1. President John F. Keninnsie
              • 12 Years
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              😆

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  9. Cocky Spaniel Alves
    • 14 Years
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    Repost:

    For the rest of the season:

    A) Silva and Cambiasso
    B) Hazard and Albrighton

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    1. Test Eagles
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
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      A for me, Hazard might get rests!

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      1. tokara
        • 11 Years
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        someone said Haz is back in London...hope Jose would tell something tonight!

        anyhow Haz is in UK, so he should be available. If he is on holiday, i bet he would go further out

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    2. Sp0rting
      • 10 Years
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      B, under normal circumstances.

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      1. Cocky Spaniel Alves
        • 14 Years
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        Hmm... Opinion seems very divided on this. Hopefully there will be more news tonight.

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    3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      • 16 Years
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      B

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    4. bigbudgie
      • 11 Years
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      B

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  10. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    What a disaster for the UK. 🙁

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    1. tokara
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      what happen lol

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      1. Sp0rting
        • 10 Years
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        Same thing that happens every time.

        Voters are mostly all mouth and no trousers. Or no brains.

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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          + 42

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    2. Sp0rting
      • 10 Years
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      No seats Doos?

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
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        We are OK - we might have two. It is the rest of it.

        I never thought to live to see the UKIP thing. I am ashamed.

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        1. Jafooli
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          UKs youngest MP since 1667, Mhairi Black (SNP), is a Partick Thistle supporter. I feel ashamed.

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          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
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            I don't think you have quite got the hang of this, Jafooli ... 😉

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            1. Jafooli
              • 13 Years
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              True enough 😀

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        2. Piggs Boson
          • 14 Years
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          The sheer volume of votes for UKIP is very concerning 🙁

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    3. Jafooli
      • 13 Years
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      Good to see you back Doos, trust the recovery is going according to plan.

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      1. Sp0rting
        • 10 Years
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        Well, he just used the word "discombobulated" so I'd take that as a good sign.

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        1. Piggs Boson
          • 14 Years
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          😀

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        2. Jafooli
          • 13 Years
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          True enough 😀

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          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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            😆

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  11. Acquafresca
    • 14 Years
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    I can't believe keeping Wasi for so long turned out to be a blessing in disguise..

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  12. Scoredelario
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    • 14 Years
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    Sanchez could quite easily end up top fpl scorer of the season. He seems to have done that very quietly

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    1. Acquafresca
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      Not sure about "easily", but he has a slight chance to surpass Haz.

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      1. Scoredelario
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
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        Yeah you're right. Still closer than you'd think

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        1. Acquafresca
          • 14 Years
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          Definitely possible.

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  13. VRP
    • 12 Years
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    A) Kane + Bertrand -> Benteke + Wasi

    OR

    B) Fabregas + Bertrand -> Sanchez + Wasi

    OR

    C) Kane + Fabregas + Bertrand -> Benteke + Ramsey + Morgan (-4)

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  14. tokara
    • 11 Years
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    Join Date: Jan 2009
    Posts: 51,497

    Exclusive: Jose Mourinho's decision to grant his players extra time off after clinching the title could have major implications on top four race

    Jose Mourinho has taken the unusual step of allowing his Chelsea players up to four days off this week, prompting raised eyebrows at Manchester United over the new Premier League champions’ preparations for Liverpool on Sunday.

    After clinching the title with their 1-0 win against Crystal Palace last Sunday, Mourinho gave his players Monday and Tuesday as what would be their expected days off but also rewarded them with the option of taking off both Wednesday and Thursday.

    Friday will be the first day that the squad has been required to report for training all week, leaving Mourinho only two definite full days to prepare with his players for the visit on Sunday of Brendan Rodgers’ Liverpool.

    Eden Hazard certainly appears to have been among those to take up the chance for some added relaxation and posted a photograph on his Instagram account on Wednesday of him looking out over a swimming pool and beach.

    Sunday's fixture is hugely important in what now looks like a straight battle between Liverpool and Manchester United for the fourth and final Champions League place. Qualifying for the Champions League is typically worth around £30 million and will also be crucial in attracting potential signings over the next year.

    Liverpool have closed the gap to Manchester United to only four points ahead of the final three matches of the season following a sequence of three straight defeats for Louis van Gaal’s team. United also still face a potentially hazardous run-in with away matches looming against Crystal Palace on Saturday and then Hull City on the final day of the season either side of hosting Arsenal.

    Chelsea have been dominant against Liverpool at Stamford Bridge under Mourinho but, with the title already secure, United fans will be concerned that his team might not be as meticulously prepared as usual. The performance and team selection will certainly now come under added scrutiny.

    Emre Can squares up to Diego Costa - Diego Costa stamp happy as Chelsea see off Liverpool in Capital One Cup: in pictures
    Chelsea have an excellent home record against Liverpool under Mourinho

    Mourinho is sure to completely refute any suggestion that he would allow his players, even subconsciously, not to be fully motivated and prepared for any game. He simply believed that the players had deserved the chance of some extra time off after a pressurised season that has ended with a first Premier League title in five years as well as the Capital One Cup.

    Mourinho is expected also to argue that, by giving the players a brief space to celebrate and unwind, his decision will actually help ensure that they are fully focused for the final three games.

    Mourinho himself has been back working at the club’s Cobham training base since Wednesday in preparation for the Liverpool game. Chelsea also still have to play West Bromwich Albion and Sunderland.

    West Brom are virtually safe but Sunderland remain embroiled in the relegation battle. Mourinho knows that his decisions over these next three weeks will be closely monitored by other clubs but Diego Costa is not expected to be rushed back from injury.

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  15. Acquafresca
    • 14 Years
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    I would absolutely love Liverpool to grab 4th just to see Louis Van Gaal's smug look.

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    1. Scoredelario
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Brendan Rodgers is captain smug though

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      1. Acquafresca
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Nah. Louis Van Smaaug.

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      • 16 Years
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      There is that - but you mean "discombobulated" not smug ... 😉

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      1. Acquafresca
        • 14 Years
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        Yesh, zat is vaat I meant.

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    3. Sp0rting
      • 10 Years
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      *schmug

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    4. Test Eagles
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Statistically possible for Southampton to come home with a wet sail? Or Spurs?

      Would love to see both Pool and united cock it up properly and get pipped by either of the above.

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    5. bigbudgie
      • 11 Years
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      They'll have to beat Chelsea

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  16. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Which option?

    A) Giroud, Sanchez, Bellerin/Monreal

    B) Sanchez, Ramsey/Özil, Bellerin/Monreal

    C) Sanchez, Ramsey, Özil (loose one of Silva/Hazard)

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    1. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
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      D) Giroud, Sanchez, Özil

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    2. Sp0rting
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Just Giroud + Özil would be OK

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  17. Shinigami
    • 11 Years
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    Best defender for 6,9?

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    1. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
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      Depends on who you already own.

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    2. andres
      • 14 Years
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      Kos

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  18. Jafooli
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Pants - Heaton
    Ivanhoe - Clyne - Skrtel - Toby - PVA
    Hazard - Silva - Sterling - Hendo - Boyd
    Aguero - Kane - Vardy

    2 x FTs & 2.0m ITB

    Any ideas?

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    1. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
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      Get Alexis springs to mind 😉

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        + 42

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        1. Test Eagles
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          There it is ... the magic number!

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    2. Sp0rting
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Sterling + Hendo -> ARS mid + Grealish

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      1. Jafooli
        • 13 Years
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        Sterling almost certainly goes, Hendo might keep for some reason.

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        1. Sp0rting
          • 10 Years
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          Yeah, I'm keeping him too. Decent potential for a mid priced mid.

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    3. Joggers Nipple
      • 16 Years
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      Sterling to Sanchez. Clyne to some one cheap to fund it if needed.

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      1. Acquafresca
        • 14 Years
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        McShane.

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        1. Acquafresca
          • 14 Years
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          and that friends, is how teamwork works.

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      2. Jafooli
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Skrtel to Bellerin, is what I'm thinking to fund it.....

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    4. Scoredelario
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Sterling+x for Sanchez + y is the consensus and I agree

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  19. andres
    • 14 Years
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    Why rambo why!!

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    1. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
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      Why not?

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    2. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
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      Asking myself the same question

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    3. samaael
      • 15 Years
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      I think he will play

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  20. Scoredelario
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
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    Can't believe I'm considering starting Huth over Clyne. How the season has changed.

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    1. andy85wsm
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      • 15 Years
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      I would!

      I have double Southampton defence this week probably and Vardy. Not happy about it

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      1. Scoredelario
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
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        Yeah even the clean sheet odds are in Leicester's favour. With Huth's recent goal threat I might have to.

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  21. brookater
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Think this is my 5th post of the season:

    Tricky gameweek ahead - any ideas welcome (got 1FT):

    Myhill
    Clyne / Ivan / PVA / turtle / duff
    Hazard / hendo / Sanchez / Ramsey / cork
    Agueroooo / Kane / giroud

    Thinking sell turtle or Clyne for:

    Morgan / kolorov / someone else (can't afford terry - got 0.9 itb)

    Trying to finish in the top 500 so any tips welcome.

    Also - great to see Doosra back

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    1. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
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      Stones maybe

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      1. brookater
        • 13 Years
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        Thanks

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  22. samaael
    • 15 Years
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    A. Young going to explode this weekend

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    1. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
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      Mata*

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  23. Mr Sarcastic
    • 15 Years
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    Good morning fantasy world,

    Best option?

    a) Fab => Ozil now (might get out priced for Benteke gw38)

    b) Fab => Cazorla now (can get Benteke for free gw38)

    c) play Fab this gw and check situation again next week, Ramsey in if fit

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    1. McNulty
      • 15 Years
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      Get Ozil as its likely Benteke wont play GW38 anyway (as an owner) and Ozil seems like the better option

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      1. Mr Sarcastic
        • 15 Years
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        I'm just not sure if that rest factor works for Benteke gw38.
        Is it really better to prepare for final NOT playing competetive match in two weeks than playing one match/week...might not play 90 mins tough.

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    2. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      B

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    3. Jafalad
      • 15 Years
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      Not liking the delay in bringing in Benteke. He needs to be in now imo. C for me.

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    4. Mr Sarcastic
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Thanks all (and more is welcome 🙂 ) !

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  24. McNulty
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Is it bad that when I woke up the first thing I checked was FPL price risers over the election result?

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    1. Mr Sarcastic
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      This time of season, yes.

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    2. Jafalad
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Yes...otherwise a democracy is pointless.

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      1. McNulty
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Well I voted! My excuse is I have 0.0 spare for Sterling to Ramsey and I'm in the top 50 so its squeeky bum time.

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        1. Jafalad
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          Good lad. Yes, know the feeling. Wanted Sanchez and Benteks with only .1 to spare so did the trade 2 days ago.

          You still on that other site?

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          1. McNulty
            • 15 Years
            10 years, 7 months ago

            Yep its pretty dead this season but hopefully back next season. Hopefully catch you there!

            *ps i meant ozil instead of Ramsey

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    3. CBC
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Not at all McN. All politicians lie and go back on their promises. One says Black the other side has to say white. One says the Yes, so the other says no.
      Best to stick the price changes.

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  25. Trading Bear
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    1] Hazard >>> Sanchez

    2] Sterling >>> Ozil

    The above for a -4 hit??

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    1. Scotty B
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      I've got a similar dilemma,

      Sterling > Cazorla already done.

      Now do I leave it at that or do:
      Hazard > Sanchez or Fabregas >Silva?

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      1. brianutd-why always we? 20
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Get Sanchez for next week

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    2. Jafalad
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      2 but for Rambo.

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    3. DV8R
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Not sure about Hazard out

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      1. Geordienufc1
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        This, I think.

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  26. PÍE
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Press conference times (according to SSN):

    Arsene Wenger (Arsenal) - 09:30
    Brendan Rodgers (Liverpool) - 10:00
    Sam Allardyce (West Ham) - 10:00
    Steve Bruce (Hull) - 10:00
    Chris Ramsey (QPR) - 10:30
    Tony Pulis (WBA) - 11:00
    Louis van Gaal (Man U) - 12:00
    Dick Advocaat (Sunderland) - 12:30
    Manuel Pellegrini (Man C) - 13:15
    Jose Mourinho (Chelsea) - 14:30
    Garry Monk (Swansea) - 14:30
    Mark Hughes (Stoke) - 15:00
    Alan Pardew (Crystal Palace) - 15:00

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    1. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Arsenal press conference happened yesterday?

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      1. PÍE
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Just going with what SSN says, but not according to this:

        http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2015/05/06/the-big-numbers-gameweek-35-3/?hc_page=16#hc_comment_10248453

        (although did seem to have some news from him yesterday)

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      2. Nickofoz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        There always seems to be updates on Thursday, and then the actual press conference on Friday with Wenger

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      3. McNulty
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        They usually have a 'digest' before the main press conference. Hopefully we get some more info on Ramsey

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    2. Elniñorules
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Van Gaal

      "It is the end of the road for Manchester United"

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    3. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Bullocks (Chelsea) 14:30 *

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  27. Acquafresca
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Nanananaaaaaa

    Girouuuuuuuud

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  28. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Caroline is in!!!

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    1. brianutd-why always we? 20
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Sweet Caroline ...

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  29. Jafalad
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Translation please 😉

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    1. Jafalad
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      @Acqaduck

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    2. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Just practicing for when Giru scores.

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  30. Geordienufc1
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Would love a hand. Not sure what to do this week.

    Schmeichel (Panti)
    Ivan | Terry | Koscielny (Skrtel) (PvA)
    Haz | Sterling | Silva | Hendo (Cambiasso)
    Kun | Kane | Vardy

    2Fts, 1 mil itb.

    My original plan for this week was Ivan -> cheapie, Vardy -> Giroud. However, the unfortunate rise of Sanchez, which I had counted on being able to ignore, is making me rethink.

    A) Skrtel + Sterling -> Duff + Sanchez (would leave me w/out a way to Giroud the following week bar a hit)
    B) Ivan + Sterling + Kane -> 3.8 + Sanchez + Benteke (-4)
    C) Skrtel + Kane -> Duff + Giroud (nothing really itb)
    D) Ivan + Vardy -> Duff + Giroud (enough itb next week to buy any arsenal mid bar Sanchez)

    There are countless other options I'm considering, but I'm struggling significantly to decide. Thoughts much appreciated.

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    1. Geordienufc1
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Btw - when I say "rise of Sanchez", I refer to his rise in form, not price.

      Also, if it's easier, which do you think is more important this week, Sanchez or Giroud?

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    2. brianutd-why always we? 20
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      D

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      1. Geordienufc1
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks mate. It seems a mighty risk foregoing Sanchez, but then again, it seems I was prepared to do it 2 weeks ago before he started scoring points 😛

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    3. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      A with McShane

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      1. Geordienufc1
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        I think I'm leaning towards this, thanks innsie. Would still have the option of Giroud the following week if I took a hit and removed Ivan.

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        1. Geordienufc1
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          And I think I am subliminally willing Hull to do poorly for the sake of Newcastle 😛

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