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The ScoutCast – Episode 166 – Patsy

27 August 2015 4145 comments
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It’s Jonty’s time to curry sympathy this week and he’s on the receiving end of a barrage of cyber-bullying from co-host Granville.

Determined to the belittle Jonty’s Wildcard performance following Callum Wilson’s hat-trick, Granville takes to Twitter before roasting him live on air on the ScoutCast. He seems to have totally missed the fact that I too sold on Wilson as part of my own Wildcard; I’m quite happy for Jonty to play Patsy on this one.

Jonty rolls with the virtual punches to join us as we look back on the Gameweek that saw all three of us refresh our squads. We score our Wildcards out of ten, before scanning the community for Gameweek tales in “Rough with the Smooth”.

We then take on your questions, as we assess Pedro’s pedigree, the lure of Aleks Kolarov and the merits of a well-rounded squad in the light of the FPL chips.

This ScoutCast was first broadcast live via our YouTube channel on Tuesday. Be sure to subscribe to our channel for news of upcoming live Casts. You can view the broadcast in full via the larger player below but, if you prefer the edited audio version, you’ll need this link or the smaller player.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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  1. hazza44
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Hi guys, just your thoughts and any suggested changes to my WC team would be great! Have Sanchez and Westwood but not sure if I should change them to Coutinho and Shaqiri/Ritchie.

    Butland (Myhill)

    Kolorov Lovren Huth (Shaw Francis)

    Silva Sanchez Chadli Mahrez (Westwood)

    Aguero Diouf Gomis

    0.3 mil ITB

    Thanks guys 🙂

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    1. OReiMessi
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Looks good to me.

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  2. Ayew Serious
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    I have to go! Great craic at this time in the DZ Cya

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    1. @BigChrisso
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Prodl off then

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    2. dmhomag
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      You two get a room!

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    3. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      'night!

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  3. tipster
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Thoughts on team?

    Butland - (Krul)
    Bellerin - Targett - Gomez - (Martin - Oxford)
    Mahrez - Sanchez - Silva - Ayew - (Hoolahan)
    Agureo - Costa - WIlson

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    1. Nerazzuro
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Nice.

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    2. Joggers Nipple
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Like that alot

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    3. sinik
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      that's purdy

      don't like Targett though, upgrade him and make Hoolahan into Westwood, who is nailed and on set pieces

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    4. Tree House
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Great team. Not in love with Krul though.

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  4. Axle11
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    MANUEL PELLEGRINI vs QUIQUE SANCHEZ FLORES

    Matches played: 11
    Pellegrini won: 8
    Draw: 1
    Quique Flores won: 2
    Goals scored (Pellegrini-Quique Flores): 23-12
    Goals scored per game: 2.09-1.09

    LAST 6 MEETINGS (Pellegrini 5 - Quique Flores 1):

    [May 7, 2011]
    Atletico Madrid (Quique Flores) 0-3 Malaga (Pellegrini) - Pellegrini won
    Quique Flores formation: 4-2-3-1
    Pellegrin formation: 4-2-3-1

    [Dec 19, 2010]
    Malaga (Pellegrini) 0-3 Atletico Madrid (Quique Flores) - Quique Flores won
    Pellegrini formation: 4-4-2 double 6
    Quique Flores formation: 4-3-3 off.

    [Mar 28, 2010]
    Real Madrid (Pellegrini) 3-2 Atletico Madrid (Quique Flores) - Pellegrini won
    Pellegrini formation: 4-4-2 double 6
    Quique Flores formation: 4-4-2 double 6

    [Nov 7, 2009]
    Atletico Madrid 2-3 Real Madrid (Pellegrini) - Pellegrini won
    Quique Flores formation: 4-5-1
    Pellegrini formation: 4-4-2 double 6

    [Aug 26, 2007]
    Valencia (Quique Flores) 0-3 Villareal (Pellegrini) - Pellegrini won
    Quique Flores formation: 4-4-2 double 6
    Pellegrini formation: 4-4-2 double 6

    *source: transfermarkt

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    1. @BigChrisso
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      So Flores is due?

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    2. El-Kloppico
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      If Pellegrini did manage to beat Flores with Malaga, when the latter was at Atletico, and has 100% victory when at R.Madrid, I am 99% sure Man City will win easily.
      They are both good managers but as you can see, the squad strength determined the result.

      I'm predicting a 3-0 win for M.City

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  5. Nobodinho
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Kolarov(C) anyone?

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    1. @BigChrisso
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Those with massive cajones

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      1. Nobodinho
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Maybe I'm one of them 😉

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    2. Amateur Pundit Zan
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Kolarov nailed and home to Watford is a great captaincy choice until you remember Sergio 'I score lots of goals' Aguero has the same fixture

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  6. @BigChrisso
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    WC is active and would like opinions on who to pair up with Francis on a 3 x 4.5 rotation.

    Have Wat and Lei at present but would love to hear others opinions if you have one?

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    1. sinik
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      who's the 5.5m/6m defender you have for your 5th?

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      1. @BigChrisso
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Kolarov and Gomez are the other two defenders

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        1. sinik
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          Palace/WBA ain't half bad

          Ward and Olsson?

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          1. @BigChrisso
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 5 months ago

            WBA will sort themselves out soon enough, cheers

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    2. ​
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      3 promoted sides looks good fixture wise for a rotation, then I remember it means backing 3 relegation candidates to be good defensively. I'm never keen on defensive rotations like this because it usually means backing teams like this. I'd rather take 2x 4.5 rotation and take Turner as 3.9 bench fodder.

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      1. @BigChrisso
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        having non playing players in not an option for me long term.

        And yes relying on promoted team to keep CS is like dealing with the devil. Going to see how Stoke/BOU/WAT looks in a fixture chain.

        Thanks for the reply

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        1. Joggers Nipple
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          I see it slightly differently.

          I am happy to carry a 4.0/3.9 defender. How often do you use your 5th defender? Team value is low right now. I am carrying Targett. Later when value gets higher he can easily become a 4.5.

          Cash is tight now and that .5 can really help up top. Just my opinion!

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        2. ​
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          weeks 9, 13, 19 all look at a bit drab. swa, swa, TOT being the best options in the 3 weeks respectively.

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      2. NATSTER
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        ".. backing 3 relegation candidates to be good defensively. "

        Love this balance of fantasy & reality indeed.

        Good advice!

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      3. sinik
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Ward Olsson is pretty good given he's playing Kolarov Gomez and Francis..the 5 rotate pretty wel for a couple months

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        1. Horizontal
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          Two heavy hitters plus Watford Bournemouth Norwich rotation has worked well for me so far.

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  7. Joggers Nipple
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Morning All. Ive got that uneasy feeling that i have a good team this week. Never a good sign!

    Butland
    Darmain/ Gomez/Targett
    Hazard/Sanchez/Yaya/ Maherez
    Aguero (C)/ Wilson/ Gomis

    McCarthy/Richards/Westwood/Williams

    0FT 1.1M ITB

    I wont bore you with the Darmain/William/ Richards starting spot. Read enough on here to see its a coin toss

    I want to ask, longer term how do i get Gomis to Benteke? Mini league is my one priority and 90% of teams have him, he could really do me some damage. Longer term Hazard to Pedro if hes a viable source of points to raise cash? thing is im only about .3 off doing it now.

    Any thoughts really welcome

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    1. @BigChrisso
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      if you are only 0.3 off now Darmain or Williams look like the way to do it. I would keep Williams over Darmain fwiw

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      1. Joggers Nipple
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        thanks

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    2. Amateur Pundit Zan
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Hazard to pedro / silva or downgrade Williams

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      1. Joggers Nipple
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        thanks

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    3. The Man Pastore
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      8.5 GKs combo might be the solution, I wouldn't touch the rest

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      1. Joggers Nipple
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks

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    4. Joggers Nipple
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Thanks both, didnt think abou the Williams move. Him to a 4.5 and Gomis to Tekkers works great

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    5. ​
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Richards -> turner. balls to the wall back your 3 big defenders each week.

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      1. dmhomag
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Finger on AOA trigger...

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        1. ​
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          Its a great piece of insurance really.

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      2. Joggers Nipple
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Oh nice, to be honest im surprised ive lasted so long with my 'expensive defense. Im usually a -

        5.0/4.5/4.5/4.5/4.0 player

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  8. sinik
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    I don't have him, but it's the nice thing to do after not being in the training photos

    @bentekechris20 7h7 hours ago
    Looking forward for the game. I’m on the cover of the programme and the official #LFC magazine this week!! #YNWA #BPL

    https://twitter.com/bentekechris20/status/636980411088814080

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    1. Injury Prone o_O Gooner.
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Lol..They have chopped his head off on purpose I assume?

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  9. The Devil Wears Prada
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Took a -4 hit this week to bring in pedro and kolarov. I'm playing the market and trying to rack up my team value, so I thought the -4 is justified.

    McCarthy (Hennessey)
    Kolarov - Darmian - Gomez (Huth, Oxford)
    Pedro - Sanchez - Yaya - Mahrez (Westwood)
    Aguero - Benteke - Gomis

    Pretty template, but pretty happy with my team. But every time I triple up on a team, they usually do poorly, so expect city to struggle against Watford. My apologies in advance!

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    1. Joggers Nipple
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Very nice, i want my team to look more like that (see above) Pedo over Hazard really frees up the cash.

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      1. Joggers Nipple
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Pedro, i meant Pedro.

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      2. The Devil Wears Prada
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah, it really does free up a lot. It's pretty early to jump on Pedro, but for 2.5 million less than Hazard, I was willing to jump on board early.

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        1. Joggers Nipple
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          Oh, watch your Gks. If Speroni gets the spot back you are stuffed

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          1. The Devil Wears Prada
            • 15 Years
            10 years, 5 months ago

            Definitely, though I already have plans to get a 4.5 keeper during international break

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  10. Fishy
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Wich two wud u rather have?
    Pedro and aguero or
    Coutinho and aguero?

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    1. The Devil Wears Prada
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Doesn't equal since one costs 1.4 more.

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      1. Fishy
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Wich two would u rather have fpl wise

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        1. The Devil Wears Prada
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          Pedro + Aguero. But like I said, it's not a straight VS since pedro costs 1.4 more. So it depends on what the rest of your team looks like as well.

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          1. Fishy
            • 16 Years
            10 years, 5 months ago

            I can do pedro and aguero if get rid off rooney and hazard
            And i can do coutinho and aguero if get rid of kane and hazard

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            1. The Devil Wears Prada
              • 15 Years
              10 years, 5 months ago

              Hmm. Having both Rooney and Kane is a sticky situation. But I would rather have Pedro over Coutinho. Maybe bring in Teke for Kane if you want pool coverage

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    2. Joggers Nipple
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Pedro one easily

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    3. Injury Prone o_O Gooner.
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Uh? A

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  11. Injury Prone o_O Gooner.
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Yay the Jonty show was good tonight. 🙂

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  12. kolo
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Alright guys need your advice on my WC team right now.
    Not sure bout Shaw, francis and jerome is their better alternatives.
    The team is
    Hart (mccarthy)
    Shaw-Gomez-Azpi (francis-tarrget)
    Sanchez-Coutinho-Shaqiri-Mahrez-Silva
    Aguero-Wilson (jerome)
    0ITB
    What should i do with my predicament
    cheers

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    1. Aston Villa-Boas
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      get Kolarov

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  13. Fishy
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    If i get rid of kane and rooney then i can do aguero and a 8mil striker

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  14. Marknlard
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    One of Jermain Defoe's tasks for his new PA was to boost his FPL value so I'm pleased to see they're doing a great job.

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  15. tm245
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Evening. Just watching MOTD and I must say Costa looks like the one to get. I'm not giving up on Hazard yet but with the wealth in midfield and the pace they looked to have in that match is making me reconsider.

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    1. Joggers Nipple
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Hmmmm, a Costa/Aguero/Wilson front line would be nice. With Costa as your only attacking CHE option.

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      1. tm245
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Right, instead of debating Pedro vs Hazard you could avoid the decision and go with Costa instead.

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        1. Joggers Nipple
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          Just looked at my team

          Costa, Pedro and 4.8 def
          vs
          Gomis, Haz and Darmian

          Costa one looks nice

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          1. tm245
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 5 months ago

            True, but the other one is pretty good as well. Tough call.

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            1. Joggers Nipple
              • 16 Years
              10 years, 5 months ago

              Yep, its close. Do love the thought of Aguero and Costa

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          2. Marknlard
            • 16 Years
            10 years, 5 months ago

            I'd probably go with the Costa trio. But I'm not entirely convinced that Costa will outscore Gomis by so much. He's not a double figure player often enough to be 4m more expensive.

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          3. Root
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 5 months ago

            The Costa one looks better on paper because it costs about 1 million more than the other option.

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    2. ​
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      I think RCA posted an ABC front line of Aguero, Benteke, Costa earlier and the team looked sweeet.

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      1. tm245
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Nice. I have ABC but unfortunately Cisse is my C. Debating a straight swap to Diouf or a hit to go Hazard and Cisse to Shaqiri and Costa.

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        1. ​
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          Shaq and Costa looks good. Hazard and Diouf though won't cost you anything. I'd almost say roll FT and see if Hazard does anything, if he doesn't sell before he drops like a stone.

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          1. tm245
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 5 months ago

            Yep, a hit seems extreme considering the quality going out as well as coming in.

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      2. Diva
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        I skipped C and went to D. 🙂

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    3. dmhomag
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Doesn't Costa always have hamstring problems just before International breaks?

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      1. tm245
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah, could be a good move to wait.

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    4. tm245
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Thanks for the replies, all. Will definitely be one to watch.

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    5. kolo
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      what would be better
      costa or sanchez

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  16. Toe Poker
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Hey guys plz RMT how does this team look for GW4 ?

    Hart

    Richards,Gomez,Huth

    Sanchez,Mayrez,Silva,Barkley

    Aguero,Wilson,Costa

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    1. Diva
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Looks good for this week.

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    2. Arvin-ation
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      G2G mate

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  17. NiceToMichu
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Thoughts on this wildcard team?

    Butland (Ruddy)
    Gomez Richards Sagna (Morgan Alderweireld)
    Hazard Silva Mahrez Ozil (Westwood)
    Aguero Wilson Diouf

    1.6 ITB

    Anyone I should upgrade?

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    1. Joggers Nipple
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Aldewield downgrade and Diouf to Benteke, if that works out cash wise. Making Sagna into Kolrov would be nice too

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    2. Eden Hazardous
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Sagna>Kola
      Alderweirld>4.0
      Diouf>Wilson

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      1. NiceToMichu
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Do you mean Diouf>Benteke?

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        1. Eden Hazardous
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          Yes

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    3. Aston Villa-Boas
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      No Kolarov is a big problem here

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      1. NiceToMichu
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        So Sagna>Kolarov?

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  18. Carroll to the rescue
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Feel like I don't need to make a transfer this week. Thoughts?

    Schemichel McCarthy
    Gomez Kolarov Shaw Prodl Francis
    Sanchez Yaya Delay Chadli Wanyama
    Agüero Diouf Gomis

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    1. Chelsea Dagger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Agree

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  19. Nabs Kebabs
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Looking at th stats i can't see Diouf keeping this up...he has 100% shots on target...

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    1. Aston Villa-Boas
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      You mean he won't score 30 goals this year?

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      1. Nabs Kebabs
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        someone isn't very good at maths

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    2. footballoholic
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Should be looking at conversion rate probably.

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      1. Nabs Kebabs
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Ive been looking at that aswell and it is very high. But last season he was actually a pretty good finisher.

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        1. footballoholic
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          Interesting. I have this notion of him being a bad finisher which is whats stopping me getting him, for now.

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          1. Nabs Kebabs
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 5 months ago

            I think the thing is almost all of his shots are from decent chances so last season he had a better conversion rate than the likes of Kun and Benteke (and this season).

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            1. footballoholic
              • 16 Years
              10 years, 5 months ago

              Looks like he takes less less shots per game than most other strikers. Interesting to see if he can keep up the conversion rate.

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              1. Nabs Kebabs
                • 14 Years
                10 years, 5 months ago

                Yeah i think that is the major worry. It means he relies on good finishing.

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    3. Arvin-ation
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Doesn't Gomis have something likethat too?

      Diouf did impress last season though.

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  20. waputs101
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    any Newcastle fans here? Is Haidara nailed on? thanks!

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  21. Needo22
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Causing me headaches. Which one is the stronger front 7:

    Sanchez-Silva-Coutinho-Mahrez (Redmond)
    Kun-Diouf-Wilson

    OR

    Sanchez-Yaya-Mahrez-Shaqiri/Ayew (Westwood)
    Kun-Costa-Wilson

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    1. footballoholic
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      B with Ayew

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      1. Needo22
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks man. Would it make any difference if I switched Coutinho for Pedro in A?

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        1. footballoholic
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          Prefer Coutinho actually with Liverpool's fixtures over Chelsea's at the moment. Would like to wait and see on Pedro.

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          1. Needo22
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 5 months ago

            My thoughts exactly. But if Pedro puts in a even a half-decent showing this weekend, his price could rise hugely over the int break.

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    2. Gloria Kanchelskis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      A

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      1. Gloria Kanchelskis
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        And better still with Pedro

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    3. Arvin-ation
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      B with Shaq

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  22. Colonel Klink
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    On a WC, had Ruddy-Butland, but Ruddy has really disappointed.

    Dropped him for McCarthy who I think will keep 1st spot for a little while despite Speroni. But Palace always concede.

    Best GK combo?

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    1. Gloria Kanchelskis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      It's early days but after playing with options on my WC last week I came back to Ruddy Butland

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      1. Colonel Klink
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Hmm, better than the McCarthy uncertainty. Cheers.

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      2. Needo22
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Butland looks the goods. Gomes at Watford has looked solid too. Good budget options. They rotate ok (but not great) until xmas too.

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        1. Colonel Klink
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          I may give Gomes a shot. I just don't know Watford that well, but defensively they've been solid thus far. Cheers.

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    2. Captain Peacock
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Gomes - Myhill

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      1. Colonel Klink
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        You think Watford will keep on keeping the clean sheets?

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        1. Needo22
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          No. But he'll rack up save points

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    3. Nabs Kebabs
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Butland-Kasper

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      1. Colonel Klink
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Leaning toward that one, actually.

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    4. oghash
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Pardew said Speroni is no longer automatic number 1. It's Mccarthy's to lose now.

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      1. Colonel Klink
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        I did read that. Thank you.

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  23. Arvin-ation
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Decided to resurrect my blog for the new FPL season...

    First article of the season out: A Chelsea Resurgence???

    http://thefplassistant.blogspot.com.au/

    Hope you enjoy and find it useful. Any feedback is much appreciated.

    Cheers 🙂

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    1. zøphar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      good read mate cheers

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      1. Arvin-ation
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Thank you! 🙂 Appreciate it.

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  24. quarry_settling
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Guys last night i had a dream, Chelsea trashed Palace by 9-1, and City scored only 2 against Watford, but costa had only 6 pts while Aguero had 25 on fpl!

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    1. Diva
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      How often do your dreams become reality?

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    2. The Man Pastore
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      How can he get 25pts with 2 goals?

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      1. Trigg ⭐️
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Pretty unrealistic dream, Costa didn't even get booked to end up on 5.

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        1. The Man Pastore
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          😀

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    3. Sparrer
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      I'm off down the bookies!

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  25. ZolaBackheel
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Should I bench Depay or Payet?
    My other attackers :
    Hazard - Mahrez - Shaqiri
    Aguero - Gomis - Wilson

    Thanks.

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    1. Mattias
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Payet

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      1. TK74
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        payet

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    2. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      payet

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    3. ZolaBackheel
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Thank you all.

      Let's hope Depay finds his scoring boot soon.

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  26. De-spee comme Agüero
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    I'm willing to bring in Kolarov (even for a hit).

    However, Pellegrini always rotates Clichy/Kolarov in at the most inconvenient moments.

    That's my only doubt. How can we know this time its different? Short-term to long-term.

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    1. Mattias
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      On current form Pellegrini would be stupid to drop Kolarov. As the scoutcast guys say, he's probably worth the -4 hit as there's a high chance of making it back straight away as well as score some extras.

      Never say never of course, and if you're hesitant then just wait for the team news.

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  27. TekkersFC
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Shaqiri and Diouf too much stoke attack?

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    1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      not with their great fixtures imo

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      1. TekkersFC
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah was thinking Ogbonna and Mane to Kolarov Shaqiri?

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        1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          for free? looks tasty that

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          1. TekkersFC
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 5 months ago

            Yeah saved FT from last week.... Think Mane will play this week though?

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            1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 5 months ago

              hard to say, but given southampton's form and their fixtures after this game, and stokes excellent fixtures, think it is worth it...mane is just very frustrating at the moment

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    2. Mattias
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      With a lot of attacking options elsewhere I wouldn't double up. But Stoke have a good string of upcoming fixtures (apart from Arsenal away GW5), so doubling up could be worth a punt.

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    3. ZolaBackheel
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      I'd say one of them.

      Stoke is not a heavy-scoring team.

      I myself have Shaqiri - Wilson at the moment.

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  28. Sparrer
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Afternoon all! Everyone happy with their teams for the weekend?

    I've got a benching decision here - thoughts welcomed on which four to leave out, in what order! 🙂

    Butland / Myhill
    Gomez / Kompany / Darmian / Richards / Ward
    Pedro / Silva / Sanchez / Mahrez / Westwood
    Aguero / Diouf / Wilson

    I'm thinking Myhill - Richards - Westwood - Ward on the bench?

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    1. Mattias
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Westwood, Darmian, Ward. In that order.

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      1. Sparrer
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Funny. You're that sure of a Swansea goal? What am I missing?

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        1. Mattias
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          I'm a United fan and I'm benching Shaw. We do look solid so far, but haven't come up against a team that's really attacked us yet and Swansea will definitely do that (beat us home and away last year).

          I'm predicting a score draw. Maybe we'll knick it (I hope), but the Swans are looking strong.

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          1. Sparrer
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 5 months ago

            Cool, thanks for the reply. Good luck for the game, hope you enjoy it 🙂

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    2. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      its a toss up between darmian and richards imo, but think you have it right

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      1. Sparrer
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Sweet, thanks for the reply. To be honest I guess I'm being a bit beligeren - RMT and FFF reckon Richards is a better bet, but since when is it a good idea to bench a premium option for a villa-sherwood defender?

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        1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          yeah it just wouldn't feel right ay 😀

          think you should play darmian, and well it messes up, thats fpl for you 🙂

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          1. Sparrer
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 5 months ago

            better than the alternative, right? Play Richards, 2-2 draw, Darmian keeps cleanie and gets bonus. Then I'd feel like an idiot 😛

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  29. Stupendous
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Gtg or -4 for Cresswell and Payet to Targett and Pedro?

    Mignolet
    Gomez. Kompany. Richards
    Mahrez. Silva. Sanchez. Payet
    Aguero(c) Gomis. Wilson

    Hennessey. Redmond. Cresswell. Soare

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    1. Sparrer
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Payet to Shaqiri for free, perhaps?

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      1. Stupendous
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        I like that!

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    2. si
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Payet to Chadli perhaps? They have a great run of games. And they are televised.

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  30. Mattias
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Is anyone not captaining Aguero this weekend? Is it just too risky to go against the crowd and perhaps go for Silva or others? Chelsea assets for those who still own? Even Sanchez at Newcastle?

    Captaining elsewhere could prove a good differential if Aguero doesn't score points...or prove disastrous if he does!

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    1. si
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      I am not a Kun owner. Yet. Could be painful though. Seem to recall taking a similar risk last season and got away with just an assist but tomorrow feels just too risky now. Will mean selling Hazard to get him in though and it feels wrong.

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    2. Sparrer
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Totally not a good idea to overlook Aguero (c) this week, sorry

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      1. Mattias
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        I'm not just yet! But it's dangerously tempting

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