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The ScoutCast – Episode 167 – Stanville

10 September 2015 2606 comments
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An extraordinary death threat ode to Granville provided the inspiration and backdrop for this week’s Scoutcast.

My co-host wasn’t sure whether to feel flattered or mildly panicked by a community post like no other.

Recovering from the menacing tribute, Granville joined forces with Jonty and myself to assess the merits of the deadline day arrivals, before grappling with another round of community questions.

We rinse through the De Bruyne debate, the heavy-hitter slump, briefly consider buying Jonny Evans, before tentatively giving out dating advice – again inspired by the imaginations of you, the community.

This episode was first broadcast live via our YouTube channel and Google Hangouts. Be sure to subscribe to our channel for news of the latest live additions.

You can view the full Hangout via the larger player below, or endure the edited audio version via this link or the first player.

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

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  1. Heels_Over_Head
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Kudos to Swansea trying to do right by Michu
    http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/34216925

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    1. Diva
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Wouldn't it be great if that Fantasy legend could recover enough fitness to give us at least one more season.

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      1. Heels_Over_Head
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        I think those who do are dubbed Fantasy Zombies

        Carlton Cole being the worst of the lot

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  2. Ógie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Will Sturridge be back in contention for the home fixture against Norwich i wonder his return might shake things up a bit

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    1. Heels_Over_Head
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Not sure, but I think Benteke will become a better option once Sturridge is back.

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      1. Ógie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        I have Benteke penned in for that fixture in my plans i suppose Sturridge just have enough mach fitness to seriously consider anyway but you wouldn't know

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        1. Heels_Over_Head
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          i fully expect another injury from Sturridge before he gets on the pitch, he's made of glass

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          1. Ógie
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            He can be devastating on his day tho

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            1. Heels_Over_Head
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 4 months ago

              Of course. Just need enough sand and a glass blower on the sideline.

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              1. Ógie
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 13 Years
                10 years, 4 months ago

                I hear he has being working hard on some new goal celebrations for us tho

                https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFYdOWtsT4o

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                1. Heels_Over_Head
                  • 12 Years
                  10 years, 4 months ago

                  ha ha

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  3. jgjokaj
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Does anyone think De Bruyne will play this weekend and does de gea start over Romario

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    1. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      You must think it to say you are asking it

      They both play imo

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    2. The Left Duke #3
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Didn't realise a 45 Brazilian striking legend was in goals for Utd 🙂

      P.S. Presume KDB will come in for Navas straight away but it is very hard to change a winning team. Especially one as efficient as City at the momen.

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  4. Heels_Over_Head
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    Yeah Diva... those days when it looked like David Bentley might be good.

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    1. Diva
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Old Bentley? Now there's a name I've not heard in a long time. A long time.

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  5. jp3
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    10 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone know when the WBA press is? Trying to weigh up Lindegaard vs Myhill!

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    1. Walsh
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Join the club. I think it will be tomorrow morning. I am not expecting any clarity from TP though.

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    2. Heels_Over_Head
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      10 years, 4 months ago

      Lindegaard's wife: http://tinyurl.com/p9t4od9

      Searching for Myhill's girlfriend or wife: http://tinyurl.com/pepxdu6

      Who's the stud?

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      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Obsessed much? 😛

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        1. Heels_Over_Head
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          One more day of it and I'm done.

          It's been something to amuse me and keep me warm during the international break 😀

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          1. TorresMagic™
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 16 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            It's 40C over there. Something cool would be smarter.

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            1. Heels_Over_Head
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 4 months ago

              Aye.

              That's a separate issue.

              Was 47C last week.

              July 1st 2016, we fly out and move somewhere cooler... don't know where, but finding somewhere cooler shouldn't be too complicated.

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      2. Ógie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        It always goes very quite for while on here when someone post pics of Lindegaard's wife for some reason?

        Just watch them all go quite

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        1. Heels_Over_Head
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          😆

          glad to be of "service"

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  6. walkman666
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Not sure if anyone here is familiar with the USA television show, "the league." Silly, funny, show about a group of friends who play fantasy NFL football and mock each other mercilessly. Yesterday was the premier of the last season, and after leading off with a joke about how the Seattle Seahawks blew the super bowl, they did a bit mocking fantasy soccer....essentially FPL. Quite funny. Close to home!

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    1. Greenbackbøøg…
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      10 years, 4 months ago

      Link?

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      1. walkman666
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Link to a tv show? Network is FXX in the USA. Not sure if you can see the most current season if you're in the the states. You can google The League and read about it. See if you his helps:

        http://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/the-league/episodes

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    2. MagicMario45
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      10 years, 4 months ago

      I think even though it's based on an NFL fantasy league it's still hilarious. It's their lives! And the banter and everything else that comes with it is quality. I'm sure we can all relate.

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    3. Heels_Over_Head
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      10 years, 4 months ago

      Familiar. Watched a bunch when I was home sick on Netflix back some days ago.

      If you see the clip on YouTube, post it.

      I'm a retired Fantasy NFL'er too. (Saw your post yesterday after the fact.) With kids and advertising fatigue, I've pretty well forsaken all American sport for footie...

      Though watching RedZone when I was hooked on my fantasy league may have spoiled me too... just can't stand all the commercials anymore.

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      1. walkman666
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        I hearya. It's my sports culture sorta speak. Euro football is new to me, having caught on about 6 years ago. I grew up on American sports, and The League is quite resonant based on my sporting life.

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        1. Heels_Over_Head
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          I grew up in Westchester NY, then Florida, then Rutgers.

          I was addicted to Inside the NFL in the early '80s.

          I miss American Football, but the commentating during games went downhill (from strategic explanations of how the movements of the offensive line set up a play to "well, what they need to do now is score more points than their opposition"); the pregame shows went downhill (from insightful feature stories to 5 guys laughing loudly about something that isn't funny every 3 minutes) and the advertising became more frequent and longer. The game is fun, but I don't have patience for the disruptions and irritations.

          Got two kids and time for one sport, rather it be one without all the ads.

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    4. jp3
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Love it! It inspired me to start playing Draft Leagues instead of the standard FPL.

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

      Assume you've followed Matthew Berry at one point or another.

      I run a fantasy Premier League "man's league" draft league that starts during the 2nd international break if you're interested.

      Two divisions (1st and 2nd), 20 teams in each, 11 players drafted per side (play 7).

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      1. Walsh
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Matthew Berry is an idiot. Unfathomable to me how he has risen to such prominence among "fantasy experts"

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        1. Heels_Over_Head
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          I enjoyed his stuff in my days of winning my 12 team league two seasons in a row and kudos to him on making a career out of a hobby.

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      2. walkman666
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Thank you. No, actually. Appreciate the invite to your draft league! To be honest, I'm over invested in terms of time spent on FPL, so will politely pass. "I'm trying to cut down!" For me, The League, is more of a very funny sentimental take on a much loved pastime.

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        1. Heels_Over_Head
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Totally get that. We all have to find ways to moderate 😀

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    6. The Enlightener
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      I really can't stomach any of the modern day television shows here in the US. Or much of any of the pop culture, for that matter.

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      1. The Enlightener
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        So, no. I've not seen that show, is what I'm getting at.

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        1. walkman666
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          All a matter of subjective taste.

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    7. Tabasco
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      What's there to mock about fantasy football and why are you calling it soccer?

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  7. Diva
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    10 years, 4 months ago

    I'd appreciate your thoughts Deadzone.

    I have Diouf injured, 0FT and 4.7ITB. I have Surman, Gomez and Darmian on my bench. My other forwards are Agüero and Wilson, my other mids Ayew, Sanchez, Mahrez and Yaya.

    Should I:

    A) Play Surman and hope for a miracle return?
    B) Play one of the defenders in a 4-4-2?
    C) Take a hit and replace Surman with someone who can score more than 2 points?
    D) Take a hit and replace Diouf?

    I'm leaning towards B or C at the minute.

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    1. Walsh
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      How is starting Darmian not a consideration? That's what I'd do and just hold Diouf. Easy decision too, for me, in fact.

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      1. Diva
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        I'm not sure why, but I've gone cold on the United defence. Maybe I just need some Deadzone wisdom to warm me up. Thanks for the reply Walsh. 🙂

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        1. ​
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          United under LVG are going to be a top 2 defence this year.

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        2. Walsh
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Of course, mate. Good luck at the weekend.

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          1. Diva
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            Thanks - you too!

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      2. Ógie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        ^^
        This

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    2. ​
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      I'd play Darmian at home then ship Diouf Saturday evening.

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      1. Diva
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks Balders. Do we think he's going to be out for a few weeks now? I was hoping to hold him for the fixtures after this week.

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        1. ​
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Thats a good question actually, I assumed it was long term but have no idea, I'm only aware of the injury through here today. If it is a short term niggle, keep for sure.

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    3. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Start Darmian

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      1. Diva
        • 11 Years
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        Thanks GBB.

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    4. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      A or B (Darmian). Surman's against his old club, goal incoming 😉

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      1. Diva
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks Innsie. That would be the miracle I'm after...

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    5. NATSTER
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      B - Darmain and hope for a goalless draw or attacking return.

      That'd be my choice.

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      1. Diva
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks Natster. Yes, a goalless draw does seem more likely than a Surman return.

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    6. Cheeseoid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      B or D imo. Bit out of touch though how long do we think Diouf is out for? if it is a couple of games I would think he would be worth the transfer out.

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      1. Diva
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks Cheesoid. I thought it would only be short term but I haven't seen much of the news today. My problem, which I should have mentioned in the OP, is that I have another transfer pencilled in for next week.

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        1. Cheeseoid
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          If you took a hit for Gomis this week could you continue with your plan next week?

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          1. Diva
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            That was my thinking. It's a hit this week or, if Diouf looks like he'll be out for a while, a hit next week.

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            1. Cheeseoid
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              10 years, 4 months ago

              I think I would take the hit. If Diouf looks out for a couple of games.

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              1. Diva
                • 11 Years
                10 years, 4 months ago

                Thanks Cheese. Are you all set for this week?

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                1. Cheeseoid
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 13 Years
                  10 years, 4 months ago

                  Not sure. I have some concerns but anything more I do would be for a hit. Sagna news would be useful

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                  1. Diva
                    • 11 Years
                    10 years, 4 months ago

                    Is the press conference today?

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                    1. Cheeseoid
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 13 Years
                      10 years, 4 months ago

                      I assume so. I haven't seen anything. I heard some rumblings about a Payet injury earlier too. No idea if it was true though.

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                      1. Diva
                        • 11 Years
                        10 years, 4 months ago

                        Hopefully you can hold fast to that wildcard Cheese.

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    7. Heels_Over_Head
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      B

      still need to know odds on Diouf being back for his good run of matches week 6

      PhysioRoom has Diouf back tomorrow (the 12th) still

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      1. Diva
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks H_O_H, good info to know.

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        1. Heels_Over_Head
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Thank you for being such a thankful Diva...

          Impressive rate of thank yous. FFS needs more thanking everyone like this.

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    8. Slam
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Hey Diva,

      Personally would recommend A. Everyone thinks that Liverpool have zero inspiration in midfield since Coutinho got suspended. That is somewhat correct, they will lose some little bit of 'magic' but I think players like Firmino/Lallana are going to step up this game and I see a goal from Benteke/Lallana breaking the deadlock.

      Man U had a great start in regards to their defense until they faced an opponent that actually tested them and conceded twice. Imo I think Liverpool will score and your best bet is with Surman against his former team. 🙂

      Best of luck Diva.

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      1. Slam
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Great blog again btw. I'm just catching up on the couple of paragraphs you have on City mids. Impressive stuff

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        1. Diva
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Thanks, yes that was a quick one to write! *cough*

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          1. Slam
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            Sorry to hear about your cold 🙁
            Feel better soon

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            1. Diva
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 4 months ago

              Thanks, recovering. Trying to work out if you got p90/£ calculations correct when you have a crazy sinus headache is tricky. 😕

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      2. Diva
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks Slamdog. Yes, the Swansea result probably sowed the seed of doubt in my mind. Good luck this weekend to you too!

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    9. Nobodinho
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Play Darmian imo

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      1. Diva
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks James.

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  8. NATSTER
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Bertrand has not yet trained, so Targett has another week in him.

    Would you ?
    A) AOA
    B) Bench one attacker and go 3-4-3

    Butland
    Kolarov - Shaw - Targett (Richards, 4.0 DF)
    Sanchez - Pedro - Yaya - Ayew - Mahrez
    Kun - Gomis - Wilson

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    1. Walsh
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      I mean that front eight is just a nightmare. I'd bench Ayew...but it's just not looking like something I would enjoy dealing with every week.

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      1. NATSTER
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah. In process to strengthen squad and build up some value.

        Westwood will join the club soon.

        But I'm not sure who to drop yet. Haha.

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    2. ​
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      I'd AOA or bench Wilson

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      1. NATSTER
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Same thought as Wilson is now on my bench.

        It really might be my AOA time.

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    3. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      AOA. It's a pretty worthless chip and with a great front 8 I'd use it now.

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      1. NATSTER
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks Innsie. Take it for fun, I might.

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      2. Diva
        • 11 Years
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        I agree with this.

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        1. NATSTER
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Thanks Diva.

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    4. Just A Hat
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      A) Area of Attack

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      1. NATSTER
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks Just A Hat.

        If every attacker looks like playing, I think I will do.

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        1. BananaNose Maldonado
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          I'm not sure I'd waste the AOA with Kol, Shaw and Targett on D. I'd rather use it when your defenders are hurt, have a dead week, or have crap fixtures.

          I'm facing a similar issue as you (but with Silva and Payet instead of Yaya and Pedro) and I'm leaning toward benching Wilson - but it's close.

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    5. Chelsea Dagger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Go AOA. Nothing to lose

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      1. NATSTER
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks CD.

        I hope I might be lucky this GW.

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  9. Ógie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    I would play Darmian i don't really believe United will get a clean sheet but he likes to get forward and might deliverer a assist for you

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    1. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Sorry @Diva - Blog dog

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    2. Diva
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Thanks Ogie. Yes, I should trust him I guess.

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  10. Fred the Red
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Hey folks, trying to finalize my WC team. Any suggestions for keeper pairings? Have had Butland-Ruddy from the start..

    Thanks in advance!

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    1. Heels_Over_Head
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      McRoni (McCarthy & Speroni)

      DDG & 4.0

      Courtois & 4.0

      Mignolet & 4.0

      Krulliot (Krul & Elliott)

      Fabianski & 4.0

      I'm on the first one shortly

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    2. Walsh
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      I like Gomes and Krul. Also don't hate Myhill and Lindegaard.

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    3. Fred the Red
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Cheers!

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    4. Puyol Pants Up
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Begovic 4.0

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    5. Chelsea Dagger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Schmeichel Butland

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  11. Tabasco
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Who went up in price tonight?

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    1. Heels_Over_Head
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      sort by stickies?

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      1. Greenbackbøøg…
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Not heard of him

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        1. Tabasco
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Me neither

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      2. Heels_Over_Head
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        The "Sort comments by:" a the top of comments that helps people find useful information from the comment stream for the type of people who Google things themselves rather than asking other people to post a link to a WikiPedia page for a player.

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        1. Tabasco
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          No need for that type of tedious comment. I've never seen or used the sorting function before (probably because it's barely visible).

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    2. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Wilson and Targett.

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      1. Tabasco
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Thank you

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  12. NeedleInDeGeaStack
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    need to pick 3 from Kolarov(cry), Darmian(LIV), Cedric Soares(wba), Clyne(mun), Richards(lei)

    Anyone else thinking that with Coutinho suspended, Liverpool is gonna get shut out?

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    1. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      First 3, easily.

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      1. NeedleInDeGeaStack
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        I was thinking about punting on Richards, but just realized Leicester have't been shut out yet. First 3 makes sense

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    2. Walsh
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      I'd bench Clyne and Richards.

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  13. Shearer & Sutton
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Next week Kompany -> Kolarov is that transfer too late? I try to fill my wc mistake what I did gw3. 🙂

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    1. Walsh
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      That is never a transfer too late. If you don't have anything pressing I think that swap is a no brainer.

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      1. Shearer & Sutton
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks. I think nothing pressing tranfers next week in my team.

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        1. Walsh
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Next week being the operative words in that sentence. If you can save, I'd rather save than do that Kompany to Kolarov swap. That trade smacks of a I have two frees and not much to do with them to me 🙂

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          1. Shearer & Sutton
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            Yes. It's also brilliant option save a transfer.

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  14. colin1201
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Currently have Mane and Payet.
    Thinking of transferring in Ayew for one of them.

    Thoughts?

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    1. Walsh
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      I like it.

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    2. Nobodinho
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Do it if you don't have other pressing issues

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  15. GinjaWhinja
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Any price rises or drops to speak of?

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Check green things.

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    2. Tabasco
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      You can't ask questions like that; there's a bloke lurking around these parts who'll bite your head off.

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      1. ​
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        He's just trying to teach a man to fish

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        1. Tabasco
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Not sure sorting sticky comments fits that metaphor.

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          1. TorresMagic™
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 16 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            Saves the price change question being asked.

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          2. Diva
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            I think it does, kind of. 🙂

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            1. Tabasco
              • 14 Years
              10 years, 4 months ago

              Notice the 'members' gathering round. No it really doesn't.

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              1. Greenbackbøøg…
                • 11 Years
                10 years, 4 months ago

                Give me your lunch money punk

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                1. Tabasco
                  • 14 Years
                  10 years, 4 months ago

                  😀

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              2. Diva
                • 11 Years
                10 years, 4 months ago

                I guess we'll have to agree to disagree on the second point.

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            • 12 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            Sure the second half of the comment was snarky but now you know how to find the price changes each night on here.

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            1. Tabasco
              • 14 Years
              10 years, 4 months ago

              Agree on both counts

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  16. Ser Davos
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Given fewer transfers made wins in a points tie, I'm thinking of letting one slide this week.

    I'm snookered.

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    1. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Post your team.

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    2. Puyol Pants Up
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      There is always something to do 😛

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  17. Fred the Red
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    A) Mane
    B) Ayew

    Have Gomis already

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    1. GinjaWhinja
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Mane - wish I could find a way to get him in. He's going to fly in the next few weeks, even with tough fixtures I feel.

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    2. Walsh
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      B

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    3. Shearer & Sutton
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      B

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  18. The Left Duke #3
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Is my WC team good to go....very template I know but can't see any other way of improving at the mo.

    Krul McCarthy
    Kolarov Gomez Naughtopn Evans Francis
    Pedro Silva Sanchez Mahrez Westwood
    Kun Gomis Wilson

    Thoughts?

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    1. Fred the Red
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Looks pretty good but maybe check out dynamics of new-ish WBA defence before settling on Evans..

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      1. The Left Duke #3
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Ya Evans was actually the last guy I put in. Feel like WBA have good run of fixtures but only have 4.9m to spend on the last DF. Should I leave Targett in there for one more week to see?

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    2. GuyIncognito
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      It might be just me but I think this Gomez era is going to come to a close shortly. Everyone else seems to think he's nailed on though so he is probably a safe enough pick.

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      1. The Left Duke #3
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Could well be but I think he is a keeper for the time being and have had him from the start so would be nice to get another price rise from him and have a sell value of 4.7m.

        The first sign of rotation/bench then he will be transferred but he has looked pretty solid for a teenager. Prone to odd mistake but who doesn't at that age.

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    3. Diva
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      As a wildcard team I like it. I understand Fred's concerns about Evans, but as you're on a wildcard you might as well get him in. If you don't have him and WBA keep racking up the clean sheets you'll want him and that's a FT. If you do have him and he doesn't play, you'll want to ditch him and that's a FT. Might as well gamble that he plays and try to save yourself a FT is my thinking.

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      1. Diva
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Oh, and did my blog post come in time to be of any help? 🙂

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      2. The Left Duke #3
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        This is true. I actually have Targett & other players at the mo as I haven't finalised the WC team due to placeholders ready for price rises.
        If I did keep Targett it would be a FT ready to happen with Berty back training. Think I might role the dice with Evans.

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  19. Alittude
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    best 4.5 keeper? Krul for save points? Do we know if Lindegaard will start this week?

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    1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      its probably whoever the starting keeper for wba is...cant be sure whether its lindegaard or my hill though

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  20. Puyol Pants Up
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Alright lads, Good to go?

    Butland
    Shaw, Kolarov, Nyom
    Sanchez, Silva, Pedro, Shaqiri, Mahrez
    Aguero(C), Wilson

    McCarthy, Francis, Gomez, Graham

    1 FT

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    1. Slam
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      I guess so, would play Francis over Nyom this week imo

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      1. Puyol Pants Up
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        I think Norwich have a better chance of scoring then Swansea do.

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        1. Slam
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Yeah, I see it very close so at that point it's a coin toss.
          Your decision.

          Best of luck 🙂

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      2. Diva
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        I agree with Slamdog.

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        1. Puyol Pants Up
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Fair enough. I look at it this way, if I had Redmond at home to Bournemouth I would be confident. Whereas I would be slightly worried if I had Ayew/Gomis away at Watford.

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          1. Diva
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            I totally understand what you're saying. I just remember a similar debate last week where people were weighing the Swans offence against the United defence. I benched Darmain against the prevailing view and don't think I made the wrong choice. Of course, Watford are not United but that's what was behind my thinking. I like Swansea going forward a lot.

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            1. Puyol Pants Up
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 4 months ago

              I think both will concede tbh. But Watford have proven they can frustrate teams. It took into the second half for City at home to break down Watford, that is saying something.

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              1. Diva
                • 11 Years
                10 years, 4 months ago

                Yes, from the little information I have gathered about them so far, I have a lot of time for Watford.

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      3. Nobodinho
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Agree with Slamdog

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  21. DAV087
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Got 2 FT tossing up between

    A) Diouf to Wilson
    B) Payet to Ayew
    C) both

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    1. Puyol Pants Up
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      A

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    2. Tabasco
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      A. Do you have Gomis?

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      1. DAV087
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Yes I do

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  22. dribbler
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Courtois is injured dammit

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    1. Puyol Pants Up
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Don't think he is, he is suspended.

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      1. Tabasco
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        He's neither at the moment, I think there may have been an unconfirmed injury in training.

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      2. NATSTER
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        I thought he meant Coutinho too.

        It turned out to be Courtois.

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        1. Puyol Pants Up
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Wow. I swear It said Coutinho a minute ago...

          I must be going crazy 😛

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          1. dribbler
            • 16 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            don't you have an edit button for your comments?

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            1. Puyol Pants Up
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 4 months ago

              No...

              Mods, stop this hacker.

              (Unless their actually is mean't to be an edit button)

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              1. TorresMagic™
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • Has Moderation Rights
                • 16 Years
                10 years, 4 months ago

                New addition overnight.

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  23. CelticBhoy1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Please RMT for this coming GW

    Butland
    Kolarov Darmian Clyne
    Yaya Mahrez Sanchez Ayew
    Diouf Aguero(c) Gomis

    Subs: McCarthy Richards Targett Wanyama

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    1. dribbler
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      looks good to me

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      1. Puyol Pants Up
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Lier, you said his team was terrible but then you edited your comment to cover your tracks 😉

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  24. NABIL - FPL otai
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Hey ya DZ

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    1. Slam
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Hey Nabil 🙂

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    2. Nobodinho
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Hey ya Nabil

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  25. Chris Finch - squeal piggy …
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Fabianski (Schmeichel)
    Kolarov Mertesacker Oxford (Gomez, Richards)
    Mahrez Sanchez Ayew Payet Yaya
    Gomis Aguero (Ighalo)

    1.4 ITB, had two FT and used one for Depay to Ayew. Save second FT or any suggestions before the weekend?

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    1. Slam
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Oxford to play?
      Not worried about a 1 point cameo?

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      1. Chris Finch - squeal piggy …
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah it has crossed my mind. I'm in two minds about transferring him our for either Amavi or Evans....

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        1. Slam
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          hm… interesting.
          Doubling up on Sherwood's back line could be a complete disaster though

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          1. Chris Finch - squeal piggy …
            • 15 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            Oh yeah with Richards, I would go Evans then. Forgot about that.

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            1. Slam
              • 10 Years
              10 years, 4 months ago

              Wouldn't do it this week, Just keep it as it is and Gomez/Richards will auto-sub on.
              Evans may not start this particular GW. Good luck CF!

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              1. Chris Finch - squeal piggy …
                • 15 Years
                10 years, 4 months ago

                Thanks! I have decided to hold for this week..Same to you Slamdog!

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  26. The Man Pastore
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Any thoughts on this:

    Ruddy l Rudd
    Kolarov l Jenko l Williams l Francis l Huth
    Hazard l Silva l Ayew l Chadli l Fletcher
    Diouf l Aguero l Wilson

    1FT / 1.8itb

    Diouf to:

    A) Gomis

    B) Benteke

    C) Rondon

    D) Other suggestion

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    1. Nobodinho
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Save and play 4-4-2?

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      1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        this

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      2. The Man Pastore
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Jenkinson might not even play, that leaves me with Kolarov / Williams / Huth / Francis...

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        1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          all of them are decent shouts this week

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          1. The Man Pastore
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            Alright thanks! Will follow your advice.

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  27. Ravager
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Schmeichel (Butland)
    Kolarov Azpi Mert (Francis, Saylor)
    Hazard (v) Mane Ozil Mahrez (Wanyama)
    Wilson Aguero (c) Benteke

    1 FT 0.1 ITB

    Benteke> Gomis?

    Hazard> Silva?

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    1. Nobodinho
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      I'd save

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    2. Slam
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      No
      No

      I see the sense in the Hazard transfer but personally wouldn't do it just yet. He's one player I have faith in. On the other hand, to get rid of Benteke? before Norwich and AVL? Madness.

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      1. Ravager
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Lool. Points taken. Would anyone do Mane> Ayew then?

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  28. Kane Train
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Hey guys really need help. 2FT and No Money ITB

    Cech
    Clyne, Azpi, Cedric
    Mahrez, Mane, Hazard, Payet
    Kane, Aguero, Wilson

    Subs: Hennessey, Sinclair, Oxford, Pudil

    Keeping Kane as he SHOULD score this week

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    1. Nobodinho
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Payet > Ayew?

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      1. Kane Train
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Payet has a decent run other than his Man City Game

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    2. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      you don't have to use it just for the sake of it...

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      1. Kane Train
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Use what. I have 2 Free Transfers I might as well use 1 to make my team better

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        1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          well you'd have to use both probably, downgrade someone and upgrade one of your 4 mill defenders...you don't want to get rid off any of your players, so what can you do? there are no 4 mill starting defenders you can do a straight swap to...if you wanna downgrade clyne to gomez or azpi to kolarov then maybe

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  29. Chris Finch - squeal piggy …
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone else sticking with Oxford or time to switch?

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  30. CelticBhoy1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Start two

    A) Clyne

    B) Darmian

    C) Richards

    D) Targett

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