The ScoutCast – Episode 62 – Crazy Talk - Best FPL Tips, Advice, Team News, Picks, and Statistics from Fantasy Football Scout

FPL GW18 Scout Picks - Final Selection

Pickford

O’Reilly
van Dijk
Keane
Saliba

Saka
Wilson
Wirtz

Thiago
Haaland
Ekitiké

Dubravka
Alderete
Miley
Le Fée

GW19 Chip Poll

Price Change Predictions

Risers

Fallers

Player	Team	Price	Progress	Tonight
Cherki	MCI	6.6m	151.1%	Very Likely
Keane	EVE	4.7m	105.7%	Very Likely
Lewis-Potter	BRE	4.8m	101.7%	Very Likely
Chalobah	CHE	5.5m	99.7%	Likely
Wirtz	LIV	8.1m	96.2%	Likely
Mukiele	SUN	4.2m	98.6%	Maybe
Verbruggen	BHA	4.4m	95.7%	Maybe
Alderete	SUN	4.0m	90.5%	Unlikely
O'Reilly	MCI	5.3m	85.8%	Unlikely
Truffert	BOU	4.5m	85.9%	Unlikely
Guéhi	CRY	5.3m	78.6%	Unlikely
Rice	ARS	7.2m	74.9%	Unlikely
Dorgu	MUN	4.1m	67.4%	Unlikely
Virgil	LIV	5.9m	74.3%	Unlikely
Andersen	FUL	4.6m	71.2%	Unlikely
Calvert-Lewin	LEE	5.8m	67.6%	Unlikely
Tete	FUL	4.5m	69.9%	Unlikely
Roefs	SUN	4.8m	69.4%	Unlikely
Saliba	ARS	5.9m	66.5%	Unlikely
Mount	MUN	5.9m	67.2%	Unlikely
Mitchell	CRY	5.0m	62.8%	Unlikely
Gvardiol	MCI	6.0m	60.3%	Unlikely
Semenyo	BOU	7.7m	62.5%	Unlikely
Heaven	MUN	3.8m	58.4%	Unlikely
Pickford	EVE	5.5m	57.7%	Unlikely
Watkins	AVL	8.5m	57.3%	Unlikely
Tarkowski	EVE	5.5m	54.8%	Unlikely
Van den Berg	BRE	4.5m	55.3%	Unlikely
E.Le Fée	SUN	4.9m	54.6%	Unlikely
Dúbravka	BUR	4.0m	54.0%	Unlikely
Trossard	ARS	6.9m	54.0%	Unlikely
Konaté	LIV	5.4m	53.4%	Unlikely
Petrović	BOU	4.5m	53.8%	Unlikely
Hall	NEW	5.2m	47.9%	Unlikely
Cullen	BUR	5.0m	49.6%	Unlikely
Rúben	MCI	5.7m	47.5%	Unlikely
Smith Rowe	FUL	5.6m	47.1%	Unlikely
Igor Jesus	NFO	5.8m	46.7%	Unlikely
A.Becker	LIV	5.4m	45.3%	Unlikely
De Cuyper	BHA	4.3m	44.2%	Unlikely

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Player	Team	Price	Progress	Tonight
Eze	ARS	7.6m	112.3%	Very Likely
B.Fernandes	MUN	9.2m	108.9%	Very Likely
McAtee	NFO	5.1m	101.8%	Very Likely
Enzo	CHE	6.5m	100.4%	Very Likely
Udogie	TOT	4.4m	101.3%	Very Likely
James	LEE	5.3m	100.8%	Very Likely
J.Timber	ARS	6.5m	92.6%	Maybe
Yoro	MUN	4.3m	98.9%	Maybe
Nwaneri	ARS	5.1m	98.4%	Maybe
Trafford	MCI	4.6m	98.0%	Maybe
Bevan	BOU	3.9m	97.6%	Maybe
Colwill	CHE	4.8m	97.7%	Maybe
Jair Cunha	NFO	4.3m	97.6%	Maybe
Mosquera	ARS	5.4m	96.4%	Maybe
Barnes	BUR	4.3m	96.2%	Maybe
Tasker	BHA	3.9m	95.9%	Maybe
L.Guilherme	WHU	4.9m	96.1%	Maybe
Fer López	WOL	5.2m	94.3%	Unlikely
Gibbs-White	NFO	7.3m	93.4%	Unlikely
Adams	BOU	5.0m	92.5%	Unlikely
Fitzgerald	MUN	4.4m	92.4%	Unlikely
Hermansen	WHU	4.3m	90.9%	Unlikely
Johnson	SUN	3.9m	89.6%	Unlikely
Robertson	LIV	5.8m	89.7%	Unlikely
Bruno G.	NEW	7.0m	88.8%	Unlikely
Aké	MCI	5.3m	88.6%	Unlikely
Broggio	AVL	4.5m	87.9%	Unlikely
Benitez	CRY	4.0m	87.8%	Unlikely
Bayindir	MUN	4.8m	87.6%	Unlikely
Bellegarde	WOL	5.2m	87.0%	Unlikely
Seung soo	NEW	4.4m	83.9%	Unlikely
R.Gomes	WOL	4.4m	82.1%	Unlikely
March	BHA	5.8m	80.9%	Unlikely
Morgan	BRE	4.4m	80.3%	Unlikely
Reinildo	SUN	3.9m	80.0%	Unlikely
Agbadou	WOL	4.3m	79.5%	Unlikely
Roberts	BUR	4.4m	78.9%	Unlikely
Anderson	SUN	3.9m	78.0%	Unlikely
Anthony	BUR	5.2m	76.8%	Unlikely
Sousa	AVL	3.9m	77.5%	Unlikely

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	Player	Club	Factors
No Change	Raya Martin	ARS	B
Up	Pickford	EVE	B, Vs
Down	Alisson	LIV	C, Vs
Down	Donnarumma	MCI	B, Vs, Sus
No Change	Kelleher	BRE	B, Vs
No Change	Dubravka	BUR	C, £

Last updated: 26 Dec, 2025 1:46pm

	Player	Club	Factors
No Change	van Dijk	LIV	C, Vs
No Change	Jurriën Timber	ARS	C
Up	Keane	EVE	Vs
No Change	O’Reilly	MCI	B, Vs
No Change	Marc Guehi	CRY	A
No Change	van den Berg	BRE	C, Vs
No Change	Thiaw	NEW	C
Down	Andersen	FUL	C
No Change	Milenkovic	NFO	C, Sus
No Change	van Hecke	BHA	A
No Change	Mukiele	SUN	C, £

Last updated: 26 Dec, 2025 1:50pm

	Player	Club	Factors
No Change	Saka	ARS	A
No Change	Foden	MCI	A, Vs
Up	Matheus Cunha	MUN	A
No Change	Semenyo	BOU	A
Up	Wirtz	LIV	B, Vs
Up	Grealish	EVE	B, Vs
No Change	Bruno Guimarães	NEW	B, Sus
No Change	Schade	BRE	C, Vs
Down	Minteh	BHA	C
No Change	Anderson	NFO	C, £

Last updated: 26 Dec, 2025 1:54pm

	Player	Club	Factors
No Change	Haaland	MCI	A, Vs
Up	Ekitiké	LIV	A, Vs
Up	Bowen	WHU	B, Vs
Down	Thiago	BRE	C, Vs, Inj
No Change	Mateta	CRY	C
No Change	Woltemade	NEW	B, Rest

Last updated: 26 Dec, 2025 1:56pm

Podcast

The ScoutCast – Episode 62 – Crazy Talk

17 November 2011 1491 comments

Granville

Yes, that’s right, crazy talk. There’s a lot of it about in this week’s ScoutCast episode – most of it originating from Mark’s chattering. Transfer in three defenders for a four point hit? Spend big money on Leighton Baines, dumping last season’s top Fantasy scorer? Has he finally lost the plot?

This is what an international break does to you. Suffering from cold turkey and with two free transfers burning away in the pocket, a Fantasy manager has to fight the jerky knee. In my own moment of madness, I even find myself trying to talk Mark out of his hasty moves.

Listen in on the lunacy, accompanied by the usual regulars, accompanied with another excavation of that Robin Van Persie assist – we just won’t let it lie.

Click here to tune in.

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badbadbad
14 years, 1 month ago
1ST PODCAST IVER EVER LISTENED TO ON THIS SITE -PRETTY COOL!

Given;
Johm Terry: Jose Enrique: Ryan Taylor;
SILVA: MARTIN PETROV: VAN DER VAART, RAMSEY: SESSEGNNON;
Balotelli: Demba Ba: Van Persie~(CAPTAIN)
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1. The Light Knight
  14 years, 1 month ago
  playing johm terry and 3-5-3 i fear this podcast has confused you
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mccleaningreen
14 years, 1 month ago
Can anyone see petrov starting this week for bolton? or should i get rid of him
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1. Menly
  14 years, 1 month ago
  Even if he does its not worth keeping him
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2. Castiel
  14 years, 1 month ago
  Doubt it. Think someone said he had fallen out with Coyle not sure though
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Henry Hill
14 years, 1 month ago
I wonder did Suarez drop the n bomb after this carry on from Evra?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LH50lwwBRms
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1. Davido989
  14 years, 1 month ago
  Evra is a lieing tosser.
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2. The Light Knight
  14 years, 1 month ago
  this video reminds me that no matter how stupid i feel there will always be scousers
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3. HuttonDressedasLahm
  14 years, 1 month ago
  I doubt it was the N bomb, as can't imagine the ManU players using that term!!
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  1. Henry Hill
    14 years, 1 month ago
    He admitted calling him a negroid, I hate the two of them. I'd ban Suarez for racism and Evra for lying if I could!
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    1. Kostja
      14 years, 1 month ago
      What did Evra lye about? And he admitted to calling him negrito.
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      1. RedLightning
        14 years, 1 month ago
        Sources in France have now reportedly suggested that the word allegedly used by Suarez to Evra was 'negrito' - a word that is said to literally translate as 'little black fella' but is argued to be generally an affectionate term in Suarez's native Uruguay and other parts of South America.
        If that is racist, it is surely far less offensive than what John Terry said to Anton Ferdinand - or what Tiger Woods' ex-caddy said about him - or monkey chants by spectators.
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        isacki: full casual
        14 years, 1 month ago
        Interesting point. If 'negrito' is a South American term then if Suarez is correct about Evra's teammates using it he must mean some of the South American ones - Anderson, Rafael, Fabio, Hernandez(?). Were they on the pitch at the time? It's starting to fit together in a kind of way. Perhaps it is a misunderstanding. Whatever it is, if what seems like a far more blatant case of racism - Terry - is not punished more severely, it will be a travesty. Can't stand the "brave John Terry, our racist captain" propaganda we have to endure with England. Makes me ashamed to follow the team, and I don't mean that as a turn of phrase.
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HuttonDressedasLahm
14 years, 1 month ago
A friend of mine runs the St Pancras Champagne bar at the Eurostar terminal and said Jermain Defoe has been through twice this week..
A January move to PSG/Lille on the cards???
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1. Kostja
  14 years, 1 month ago
  I dont think so, hes not that good that PSG would want him- Lille maybe, but if they get into the CL, I think he may be happy to be a squad player.
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2. Menly
  14 years, 1 month ago
  That is prime detective work there!
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  1. HuttonDressedasLahm
    14 years, 1 month ago
    I can't imagine Defoe is happy at losing his Spurs start and his chances of the Euros?
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3. Call Me Old Fashioned
  14 years, 1 month ago
  Wouldn't be surprised at all. He will want regular football if he wants to get into the Euro 2012 squad.
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4. Castiel
  14 years, 1 month ago
  Cheap booze for christmas!
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erdekaiser
14 years, 1 month ago
habsi (vorm)
r.taylor j.evans w.brown (s.taylor, laet)
silva vdv nani ramsey (tiote)
dzeko gabby persie

what do you think guys? should i switch ramsey to drenthe and take 4 points hit?
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1. Drip Doctor
  14 years, 1 month ago
  No, Keep Rambo.
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2. isacki: full casual
  14 years, 1 month ago
  No leave Ramsey right there! He's playing up the pitch for Arsenal and will face Norwich. Really been creating chances and I see an assist at least for him. And CS point quite likely.
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3. HuttonDressedasLahm
  14 years, 1 month ago
  God no, you have a lot of injury/rotation doubts on that team. Ramsey isn't one of them
  To be honest I'm not sure where to start
  Tiote to Eagles?
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  1. HuttonDressedasLahm
    14 years, 1 month ago
    Saylor to ShawX
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  2. erdekaiser
    14 years, 1 month ago
    yes that is my worst enemy right now, although im saved this week with the fact that vdv would most probably play and persie has rested. don't have enough money for tiote>>eagles.. I only got 0.4, but i can live with saylor > shawx ..
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4. RedForLife
  14 years, 1 month ago
  Def not for a hit. Norwich can't keep a clean sheet. Gunners def will have a few on the w/end and Ramsey could be involved.
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HuttonDressedasLahm
14 years, 1 month ago
Right one more sleep before the press conferences and final decisions on my WC team. 🙂
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Drip Doctor
14 years, 1 month ago
In a gameweek where you're not really sure what to do, what do you usually do? Leave your team, make a risky transfer? Jump on a bandwagon?
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1. isacki: full casual
  14 years, 1 month ago
  Jump on a bandwagon tbh. That's like a risky transfer and a differential which has passed the community test of sanity. Could still be well wrong.
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2. Castiel
  14 years, 1 month ago
  Ideally i'd leave it but i normally have to get rid of some crap from my team so its a bandwagon. This is then repeated as i try to get rid of the bandwagon punt that has derailed spectacularly!
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  1. Kostja
    14 years, 1 month ago
    +1 clear out crap, like the Bosingwas, de laets and Petrovs that are rotting on peoples benches
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    1. Drip Doctor
      14 years, 1 month ago
      I see de laet as a wasted transfer though. I've always played 3 defenders this season and haven't had the need to play my 5th choice.
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      1. Call Me Old Fashioned
        14 years, 1 month ago
        If you have nothing pressing then I would get rid of De Laet. I have 3 other changes I want to make first over next weeks.
        
        I know it may be a boring change but I would keep Agbon if he is fit, spurs are not exactly solid in defence.
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        Drip Doctor
        14 years, 1 month ago
        Whats the point in getting rid of De Laet though? I never play my 5th defender so i'd only be getting rid of him for another 4.0. I have Richards, Enrique and Jones who i plan to play every week despite fixtures.
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        Call Me Old Fashioned
        14 years, 1 month ago
        See below. He is another Ferguson now. I would hardly play my replacement for De Laet but at least he would get time for when injures and suspensions come up etc.
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        Drip Doctor
        14 years, 1 month ago
        Ferguson is a different story, because a 5th midfield spot is valuable. A 5th defender isn't in my opinion. I've never had all 3 outfield subs come on.
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        RedLightning
        14 years, 1 month ago
        You can play all five of your defenders if you wish, or use them all for rotation, but you can never play all of your front eight. So your 5th midfielder (or 3rd forward) is only good for bench-sitting or rotation. If you want a permanent bench-sitter, then Ferguson is a very logical choice (but I prefer to have someone who is good for rotation or substitution when needed).
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        RedForLife
        14 years, 1 month ago
        +1
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        RedForLife
        14 years, 1 month ago
        Sorry mean for AJAY.. I personally like to have all players playing.
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      2. Kostja
        14 years, 1 month ago
        With all the rotation going on at City and many other top sides and probably you have a few injury doubts as well. I think its good to keep a decent bench and there are plenty of good 4 mils out there so you could even play them at some point. Personally have had 2 gameweeks where all my subs have came on. So like to keep my bench tidy. But I have seem teams with ferguson and nice ranks so I might be wrong.
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3. Drip Doctor
  14 years, 1 month ago
  I could easily field a solid 11 this GW but am tempted bu moves such as Agbonlahor -> Hoilett, which could obviously go either way.
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  1. teddy.
    14 years, 1 month ago
    I'm struggling to find a move which is significantly better than: nothing. And that would give me 2 frees next week.
    
    Options are things like:
    
    Mignolet to Westwood. But I'm going to play Hennessey this gw as a hedge against having both Drenthe & Baines.
    
    Having a punt on someone like Eagles, Helguson or Sessegnon. All of which would mean either benching or cutting Sinclair.
    
    Making a bold big money move like VDV to Silva.
    
    Nothing
    
    Getting shot of Bosingwa
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4. RedForLife
  14 years, 1 month ago
  Tough 1 with no obvious moves to make. Ideally u'd keep ur transfer for next wekk if you already don't have the 2 free, but very hard to do nothing for a whole 2 weeks.
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Salah’s Sonnet
14 years, 1 month ago
Bit off topic here guys, but does anyone know of any website(s) where you can buy like literally any club football kit? like for example roma's kit which i really like, or even a diverse one such as wisla krakow?

Or is it just a simple case of ebay and so on etc? Any help would be appreciated, if not its fine i know its off topic.
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1. HuttonDressedasLahm
  14 years, 1 month ago
  Subside sports is great
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  1. HuttonDressedasLahm
    14 years, 1 month ago
    Literally all teams/ countries/ training stuff and vintage too
    Lovely stuff
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  2. Salah’s Sonnet
    14 years, 1 month ago
    Cheers matey, just checked it out, looks great! Bookmarked, shall have a proper gander tomorrow.
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2. maglia rosa
  14 years, 1 month ago
  kit bag ur best option me thinks
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RedForLife
14 years, 1 month ago
Can't seem to decide. Trade Turner in and play ahead of Enrique this week (Vorm PLays v UTD). Or play Enrique & Trade in Westwood for Ruddy, Play Westwood ahead of Vorm.

Any thoughts would be appreciated!
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1. Drip Doctor
  14 years, 1 month ago
  2nd option. Enrique could easily get a clean sheet or assist this GW, Chelsea aren't exactly on fire.
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2. Call Me Old Fashioned
  14 years, 1 month ago
  Vorm and Westwood do not rotate. I was thinking of that combo.
  
  First option for me. Who is Turner coming in for?
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3. Kostja
  14 years, 1 month ago
  I like the Westwoot move more, since Enrique is a season keeper for me. If you got him at 5-5,2 you should just bare through it and hope he gets an assist. Chelsea game could also be tight, I can see 0-0 easy.
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  1. RedForLife
    14 years, 1 month ago
    Thanks Gents. Should have clarified i'd be getting Turner in for Naylor as don't like having the double Swan's at the back.
    
    Looks like Westwood move could be the one. Tough call though.
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    1. Kostja
      14 years, 1 month ago
      UUh in that case I would get turner, Krul is much better to rotate with Vorm.
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      1. RedForLife
        14 years, 1 month ago
        So seems it is a tough call.
        
        Let me put it this way, for this gameweek, is Enrique or Vorm more likely to get something out of the game?
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Glasvegas
14 years, 1 month ago
Hi guys! First time poster. Any opinions on doubling up on Stoke defenders? Two tasty home fixtures to come and they rotate pretty well with Newc defenders
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1. isacki: full casual
  14 years, 1 month ago
  It's not perfect but given defensive options right now yes. Be aware Stoke defending has been unusually poor last 3 GWs though. Wilkinson and Shawcross?
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  1. Glasvegas
    14 years, 1 month ago
    Ya last 3 weeks have been poor but Shawcross was out for basically 2 of those and the other game looks worse on paper due to RVP entering the frame with 25mins to go. Don't think Pulis will stand for another Bolton performance either. Yup Wilkinson and Shawcross, cheap as chips!
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    1. isacki: full casual
      14 years, 1 month ago
      Nice. I have Wilkinson. Hope Stoke go back to their normal stifling selves.
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2. 1NAM
  14 years, 1 month ago
  They're prob getting a cleanie this weekend, can't see it next week when Bburn are in town tbh
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3. RedForLife
  14 years, 1 month ago
  Tough when the eggs are in 1 basket. Can be magical or horrid. Stoke is not a bad punt though for the next few weeks. Short term I say go for it. Got Wilko myself.
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isacki: full casual
14 years, 1 month ago
Ars, Liv, Che, Mun, MCI, Tot. Who's gonna keep clean sheets this week?
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1. Drip Doctor
  14 years, 1 month ago
  All have a good chance.
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2. Glasvegas
  14 years, 1 month ago
  I can see all six conceding. City prob strongest shout for a clean sheet though
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3. isacki: full casual
  14 years, 1 month ago
  Even CHE, LIV, and TOT? I reckon the Chelsea game will be high scoring and Villa’s strong front line can put at least one past Spurs’ unconvincing defence.
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4. Kostja
  14 years, 1 month ago
  UTD, LIV and Che for me 🙂 arsenal to win 5-1, LIv-Che=0-0, MUN to win 1-0, Tott to win 2-1
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  1. isacki: full casual
    14 years, 1 month ago
    Please please please make this happen, RVP (C).
    
    Was thinking of Assou-Ekotto, Walker, Jones or Vermaelen this week. Hmmm..
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    1. Kostja
      14 years, 1 month ago
      BAE is a good shout, would not double up on Tott defense never. Expensive, but could serve you well-BAE,Jones,Verm I mean.
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      1. isacki: full casual
        14 years, 1 month ago
        Haha just one of them, not all. But yeah that would be my dream defence atm - if it was 2 cheaper.
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    2. Glasvegas
      14 years, 1 month ago
      Vermaelen
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5. 1NAM
  14 years, 1 month ago
  United should get a cleanie unless Sinclair is given a penalty
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  1. isacki: full casual
    14 years, 1 month ago
    Jones a good shout? See possible attacking points? Or will Swansea get a CS of their own?
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6. RedForLife
  14 years, 1 month ago
  Think City are the best bet. Most will concede.
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  1. isacki: full casual
    14 years, 1 month ago
    Even city only have one CS in 8 or something. It's hard to call. Might get Kompany back in after this round of tough fixtures. Looks like Liverpool, Swansea, Stoke and Newcastle to get me through this tricky period.
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    1. RedForLife
      14 years, 1 month ago
      Got Man U def cover. They look to have a few CS's coming there way soon. Agreed with getting Komp back after the tough run.
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      1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
        14 years, 1 month ago
        I really need Swansea to score this weekend. Can't justify bringing in a United defender this week unfortunately
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Salah’s Sonnet
14 years, 1 month ago
Just look at this save from westwood, classic

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KstQw7f92Ew
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1. RoysCallerAnne
  14 years, 1 month ago
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQA234KPA2s
  
  Gordon Banks save from Pele....widely considered the best save of all time!
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  1. Salah’s Sonnet
    14 years, 1 month ago
    Agreed, that is the save of all time, i think pele went and shook his hand after that save lol. Amazing.
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2. Henry Hill
  14 years, 1 month ago
  He is definitely good enough to be starting for a Premiership team. Most teams have quality teams now,m can't think of too many dodgy ones............apart from De Gea 😉
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  1. Henry Hill
    14 years, 1 month ago
    Most teams have quality keepers now I meant
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3. RedForLife
  14 years, 1 month ago
  Mannion I know u have brought him in & are keen on him. It's either Westwood (ruddy) or Turner (Naylor) for me. Still undecided. Saves like this though are swaying me!
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  1. Salah’s Sonnet
    14 years, 1 month ago
    haha yeah i as gonna say something on him before but totally forgot.
    
    The way i look at it is, sunderland haven't played bad at all over recent games, but have just been unlucky to conceed like they have, they put up a strong performance against united and it was at old trafford. Over these coming fixtures i can see sunderland going beyond expectations, keeping cleanie's and providing the goals for wins etc, add to that westwood's brilliance and 'freshness' to the league i can see them doing really well, westwood will bring strength and resiliance, plus he's a beast and i think his old trafford performance are just a sign of things to come, i'm all for the guy, plus he's a bit of a beast.
    
    I'd go westwood (ruddy), that is if you mean that's one option from transferring in? or is it to play from your team as you have it now?
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    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      14 years, 1 month ago
      lol mentioned 'beast' twice there, cant get over his size though, i didnt expect him to be so built for a keeper.
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      1. Call Me Old Fashioned
        14 years, 1 month ago
        looks like you got a man crush on him 😀
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        Salah’s Sonnet
        14 years, 1 month ago
        haha! was waiting for that one 🙂
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    2. RedForLife
      14 years, 1 month ago
      Nice wrap up.
      
      It's Westwood in for Ruddy & play this gameweek with Enrique. Or Turner in Naylor & play Vorm & Turner. Enrique hits the pine.
      
      What's your thoughts? tough one.
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      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        14 years, 1 month ago
        hmmm that is a tough one, without being too biased on Westwood, i feel defensively Turner could be a better bet, however i can pretty much guarentee swansea wont keep a cleanie, and with westwood behind turner there's the more reassured feeling that a shaky fulham would have to go through sunderland's defence to even beat Westwood, and to do so would have to be a '1 on 1' situation with westwood in my view, only dempsey offers a threat imo.
        
        Even though both would be good moves, both are tough, but to hell with it im gonna say westwood in for ruddy, i just really beleive he wont disappoint, please dont be angry with me if you do that move though haha.
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        RedForLife
        14 years, 1 month ago
        hahaha Cheers for your thoughts mate. Was nice of u to at least pretend to consider Turner!! lol. Looks like one those last minute choices which could go either way. Your man is in currently....
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        Salah’s Sonnet
        14 years, 1 month ago
        haha! no problem, yeah at least i gave turner some time of day ha, he's not a bad player, reasoning behind him was i feel he's a vary slight yellow card magnet, he has his ugly play days, but anyone can on the day i guess.
        Yep, well the decision lies with your own instincts matey, nice to see he's in currently, but if you stick with it i'd be confident in doing so, if not fair do's.
        I also feel i'm nobody to dish out advice based on my current rank etc, but every season starts like this for me and then bang! something good happens lol, so based on how i've improved each season i feel more than able for some good thinking ha.
        
        Right, im off man, nice chatting to ya, i'll be sure to be on tomoz anyway if ya on, spk to ya soon.
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        RedForLife
        14 years, 1 month ago
        Ok well Hopefully i can make the right call with this one! No doubt will go the wrong way thought as per all 50/50 calls. haha...
        will catch ya soon, good luck on the w/end!
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RoysCallerAnne
14 years, 1 month ago
Evening gents. I know a lot are struggling with defender choices this week, so I apologise for this one in advance!
My (WC) defence is ;
Jones (swa), BAE (AV), Wlikinson (QPR), Brown (FUL), McAuley (BOL)

What 3 would you pick to play? I currently have it on Jones, BAE, Wilko (Brown, McAuley)

Does that look ok? If Jones is rested, 1st sub goes to Brown................thanks all.
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1. Holy See
  14 years, 1 month ago
  Looks good, bit of a toss up between Wilk & Brown so hope it lands the right side for ya. You settled on a team then?
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  1. RoysCallerAnne
    14 years, 1 month ago
    I have, eventually
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2. Mull
  14 years, 1 month ago
  RCA how is the whole team looking for Saturday.
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  1. RoysCallerAnne
    14 years, 1 month ago
    I'd imagine 11 or 12 the same as you Mulll !!
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    1. Mull
      14 years, 1 month ago
      Have you still got Formica?
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      1. RoysCallerAnne
        14 years, 1 month ago
        Probably, yes. Still cosidering Allen for a 5th Mid....Depending on double risers I could even stretch to Cleverlet but I'm not going there.
        I think it will be Formica, playing him GW 14 and 16
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        RoysCallerAnne
        14 years, 1 month ago
        Best of luck HolySee and MulllFc on your WCs....you've both been a great help in last two weeks!
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        Holy See
        14 years, 1 month ago
        Likewise RCA, and doesn't a wc help pass an international break!
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3. RedForLife
  14 years, 1 month ago
  I actually prefer Brown to BAE. Can see Villa scoring at the Lane. But close call. Could go either way.
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alang
14 years, 1 month ago
Coke or Pepsi?
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1. Kostja
  14 years, 1 month ago
  Fanta
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2. Drip Doctor
  14 years, 1 month ago
  Pepsi.
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3. RoysCallerAnne
  14 years, 1 month ago
  Club Orange
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4. 1NAM
  14 years, 1 month ago
  Racism?
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5. Henry Hill
  14 years, 1 month ago
  Pepsi is like speed, a poor man's coke.
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  1. alang
    14 years, 1 month ago
    BUt there the same price..!
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6. cechmate
  14 years, 1 month ago
  Pepsi has terrible fixtures
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isacki: full casual
14 years, 1 month ago
Even CHE, LIV, and TOT? I reckon the Chelsea game will be high scoring and Villa's strong front line can put at least one past Spurs' unconvincing defence.
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1. 1NAM
  14 years, 1 month ago
  No Agbon for Villa probably, tipping Heskey to score?
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  1. isacki: full casual
    14 years, 1 month ago
    Agbonlahor really out? There's still Darren Bent.
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    1. 1NAM
      14 years, 1 month ago
      heard he's yet to train, slim chance by the looks of it
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1NAM
14 years, 1 month ago
Stoke v QPR tickets are sold out, rocking atmospher expected then. C'mon Walters!
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1. Kostja
  14 years, 1 month ago
  +1 cant believe im tripling up on Stoke, Bego, Wilk, Walters. Comeooone!
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  1. 1NAM
    14 years, 1 month ago
    wouldn't do it myself with heavy snopw creepin in and many games will get called off prob, but good luck mate.
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erdekaiser
14 years, 1 month ago
Out of this 4, which one is better for at least next 3GW?
eagles, pilkington, allen, brunt?
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1. Mull
  14 years, 1 month ago
  Brunt, he has great fixtures coming up for his next 6 GW's
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2. RedForLife
  14 years, 1 month ago
  Looking to get Brunt in for Moses ASAP.
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Shatner's Bassoon
14 years, 1 month ago
Which two from Ward(eve) / Enrique(che) / Kompany(NEW)?
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1. teto
  14 years, 1 month ago
  to play or bench?
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  1. Shatner's Bassoon
    14 years, 1 month ago
    To play.
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    1. teto
      14 years, 1 month ago
      Enrique and Kompany
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2. Drip Doctor
  14 years, 1 month ago
  Kompany and Enrique
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3. RedForLife
  14 years, 1 month ago
  Komp/Enrique (just).
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denial
14 years, 1 month ago
Which defender to play out of Ward, Warnock and Simpson? (ahem).
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1. Shatner's Bassoon
  14 years, 1 month ago
  Can't see Newcastle keeping a clean sheet so not Simpson.
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2. RoysCallerAnne
  14 years, 1 month ago
  I think they'll all concede. Ward and Warnock have a slight chance of attacking points. I'd go Ward...by a tiny margin
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  1. denial
    14 years, 1 month ago
    Ta chaps. Ward's in there atm. He's in goal scoring form!
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3. RedForLife
  14 years, 1 month ago
  Ward out of that lot for sure. May not be hit with as many goals plus a bit of threat going forward.
  
  Ward/Simpson/Warnock.
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Gargamel
14 years, 1 month ago
So, anyone having a punt on Lampard? Massive potential, massive differential
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1. Kostja
  14 years, 1 month ago
  Too late IMO, fixtures are poor.
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  1. Gargamel
    14 years, 1 month ago
    I actually don't think Chelsea's fixtures are THAT bad in an attacking sense. Nice games against Wolves and Wigan stuck in there
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    1. Kostja
      14 years, 1 month ago
      Well, you could do well, But I wont pick him this season at that price. I am going with two 12 mils up front. I had him for hes first couple of good games, than got rid and not looking back unless 2 of the big front men go down injured or get bad form.
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      1. Kostja
        14 years, 1 month ago
        Saying that all the best of luck to you, with him 😀
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2. Waldaz
  14 years, 1 month ago
  Some are
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  1. Gargamel
    14 years, 1 month ago
    Worst reply ever 🙂
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    1. Waldaz
      14 years, 1 month ago
      😛 I'd do it if I had the money
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3. Ini
  14 years, 1 month ago
  I wouldn't say he's a punt. Bendy-Sess etc are punts. He's been doing well. I brought him in my WC team. As you said, good differential..
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  1. Gargamel
    14 years, 1 month ago
    Just realised he's on 4 yellow cards though, that's a massive spanner. Can't take the risk =(
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    1. Ini
      14 years, 1 month ago
      It's one game...
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      1. Gargamel
        14 years, 1 month ago
        Still tips it for me, if he gets the yellow now and misses the home game at wolves it massively reduces his attractiveness to me.
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        Ini
        14 years, 1 month ago
        Agreed. I'm on WC though, and I'm thinking long-term. I'm sure he'll purposely get a yellow, so he'll be guaranteed to play against newcastle or city..
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        Gargamel
        14 years, 1 month ago
        Aaahaaa. Yeah maybe.
        
        In your situation I think I'd get him though, as you can plan for it properly on a WC. It's too much of a risk for me atm as I have other pressing issues too but you could kill it if you're lucky with him
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        Ini
        14 years, 1 month ago
        Yeah I desperately need to catch up. I wouldn't say he is must have though. Thanks for the advice
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        RoysCallerAnne
        14 years, 1 month ago
        I think if Lamps gets booked vs Liv...he will only miss the CC cup game also vs Liv...something to consider
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        Gargamel
        14 years, 1 month ago
        Aaahaaaa. I see. Intriguing
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4. Mull
  14 years, 1 month ago
  Since you are chasing instead of defending a lead, I think you should go for him as a differential to make up ground.
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Mull
14 years, 1 month ago
In my opinion the Vorm/Ruddy combo is going to fail miserably.

Swansea get most of their clean sheets at home. The fixtures in which they have gained clean sheets have been WIG, SUN, WBA, STO(after Europa), liv. I think that Swansea are going to struggle when they get some tough home opposition such as United this weekend and not get many away either.
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1. Kostja
  14 years, 1 month ago
  Perfect to rotate with Krul, getting him for Bego after GW 13
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  1. Call Me Old Fashioned
    14 years, 1 month ago
    I am thinking of keeping Given and then getting Krul for him in GW13. But I got Simpson I dont like doubling up. Also trying to fit Jones into my defence and need to change Sturridge soon so I may Ruddy to provide the cash.
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  14 years, 1 month ago
  I think i'm bringing in Howard this week. Feels a bit wrong paying so much for the goalie of a struggling team but i can afford him and he rotates very nicely with Vorm
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  1. Kostja
    14 years, 1 month ago
    Damn now you might me think of Howard instead of Krul, they rotate nicely as well.
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    1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
      14 years, 1 month ago
      Price is an issue though. Will probably just be until the Jan WC and then i'll look for a cheap combo
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      1. Kostja
        14 years, 1 month ago
        Yeah I got Hibbert on my mind as well, just the fact that I already have simpson makes Howard bit of a better choice. But I have 2 gameweeks to see how things develop.
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      2. Ini
        14 years, 1 month ago
        I'm doing Vorm and Kenny. I orginally had Vorm and Horward as they rotate so well, but Everton don't really keep cleanies, so I don't think he is worth the price..
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        SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
        14 years, 1 month ago
        Well i'm hopeful they will improve now their fixtures have eased a bit. Don't forget they've played Newcastle, Chelsea, Liverpool, Man U and Man City in their last 6 games. That's 5 of the current top 6, it doesn't get much tougher than that
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        Ini
        14 years, 1 month ago
        Very good point. I always stuck with the cheapies, and was thinking about Howard this time around. However, I decided just to stick with what has work well for me in the past.
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        14 years, 1 month ago
        Yeap, that's what's making me nervous. Seems a bad use of resources to have such an expensive keeper (especially from a somehwta out of form team!) but it should only be a short term measure and his excellend rotation with Vorm means i can at least forget about my goalies till xmas. Having Given was starting to become a real ball ache
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        Ini
        14 years, 1 month ago
        I had Given as well. Good grief that was an epic failure. I'm just gonna stick with my cheapies and invest the money up front. I'm on WC now..what are your thoughts on Lamps?
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3. RedForLife
  14 years, 1 month ago
  This is y I'm considering Westwood Vorm combo, although they don't rotate perfectly, I believe they offer enough as a combo to get me through to the Jan Wildy.
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ClaireT
14 years, 1 month ago
Looking for some advice on whether either of these moves are worth a 4pt hit for my team this week:

A) Bosingwa and Best OUT ---> Brown and Bendtner IN.

B) Ward and Rooney OUT ----> Monk and RVP IN.

I'm thinking A could be worth it and the best move out of the two. But looking for some advice. If you don't think either is worth the 4 point hit, or can see a better option, please feel free to post. I have one free transfer and 0.1 in the bank.

As always, thanks in advance.

My team at the moment is:

Vorm, Mignolet
Wilkinson, Ward, Kompany, Simpson, Bosingwa
VDV, Ramsey, Silva, Mata, Cleverley
Best, Rooney, Adebayor
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1. RoysCallerAnne
  14 years, 1 month ago
  I don't think you need to do 4 point hit. In fact I think you can survive by carrying over a FT!!
  
  Vorm (Mignolet)
  Wilk, Komp, Bos (Ward, Simp)
  Play all 5 mids
  Roon, Ade (Best)
  
  Bosingwa might get a game
  
  Next week deal with Mignolet and Best with ur two frees
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alang
14 years, 1 month ago
Howdy people what would u do wit these bandits:

Begovic (Vorm)

Enrique Jones Kompany Simpson Naylor

Silva VdV Petrov Bannan Moses

Rooney Rvp Sturridge

Have 2 free. Thinking Petrov > Drenthe/Sess
Anyone see an obvious second trade? Have .8 in bank.
Thanks.
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1. RoysCallerAnne
  14 years, 1 month ago
  Good team. Considering Villa's fixtures...maybe Brunt for Bannan?
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  1. alang
    14 years, 1 month ago
    I like that move alot tbh. Had not even considered Brunt. Hmm something to mull over...
    Who would you pick out of Drenthe and Sess? Currently on Sess cos hes more nailed on but Drenthe seema the more exciting prospect.
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    1. RoysCallerAnne
      14 years, 1 month ago
      Like you say, Drenthe for the excitement....nothing in it fixtures wise.
      I went for Drenthe over Sess on my WC if thats any help
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14 years, 1 month ago
Captains Poll...

RVP 66%
Aguero 5%

The bookies are offering Aguero at evens to score anytime with RVP at 11/10. To score 2 or more it's 11/2 Aguero, 6/1 RVP.

Hmmm...I lost out a fortnight ago by captaining Aguero instead of RVP but perhaps it's pay-back time.
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A.
14 years, 1 month ago
Here comes Bale's double rise, tasty profit on my WC then. Wait, does 0.1 count as tasty? 😛
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1. RoysCallerAnne
  14 years, 1 month ago
  Yeah, me too. Eagles also looks nailed on for a double rise. Hopefully Dzeko too and a very outside chance of Raylor
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Lavonious
14 years, 1 month ago
Wondering which defender to play out of Enrique,Wilkinson and Gabbidon This week. Wilk seems to have best fixture but Enrique is a threat and Gabbs could have his week. Life is full of difficult decisions.Guidance appreciated.
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1. Lavonious
  14 years, 1 month ago
  Oh and any thoughts on captains out of Lamps,Silva,Nani,Aguero?
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  1. A.
    14 years, 1 month ago
    Tough captain choice, its rotation vs poor form vs poor fixture, but I guess i'd play safe with Silva tbh, or chance Aguero with a solid vc.
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2. Kostja
  14 years, 1 month ago
  Personally go for the fixtures so WIlk in for me. and I have Enrique as well.
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Chris_White
14 years, 1 month ago
GW Score?

Begovic
Kompany ,Brown, BAE
Ramsey, Walters, VdV, Mata
Bendtner RVP(c) Adebayor
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1. RoysCallerAnne
  14 years, 1 month ago
  I love these...some hate them...!
  
  7
  2,5,6
  2,5,8,1
  7,14,2
  
  59
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  1. Chris_White
    14 years, 1 month ago
    Like them aswell 🙂
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2. A.
  14 years, 1 month ago
  Worst case scenario:
  
  1
  2, 2, 2
  2, 2, 0, 2
  2, 2, 2
  
  But tbh, I reckon:
  
  6
  2, 6, 2
  5, 7, 7, 5
  6, 16, 5
  
  Wait, wait, was that too generous with 67? Ah well, ever the optimist..
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  1. Chris_White
    14 years, 1 month ago
    I'd take that 😀
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    1. Chris_White
      14 years, 1 month ago
      The latter, that is 😛
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3. Lavonious
  14 years, 1 month ago
  6
  6,6,2
  3,3,1,7
  14,4,2
  
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A.
14 years, 1 month ago
Also, Jones, Eagles, Morison vs. BAE, Pilkington, Ba/Bendtner

I'm leaning towards the second one, as Eagles/Morison doesn't exactly fill me with confidence, but on the other hand I don't have any United cover.

Alternatively Jones, Ba, 4.5 Mid (Probably Fox) Or Jones and any combination of 5th Mid/3rd Striker for 10.9 mil?

Rest of WC team:

Vorm/Westwood
Enrique, Simpson, Wilkinson, McAuley
VdV, Silva, Lamps, Drenthe
RVP, Dzeko
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SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
14 years, 1 month ago
Thoughts on Sunderland - Fulham this weekend? I'm thinking unders and Fulham on the +
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1. 1NAM
  14 years, 1 month ago
  tight game it will be, don't see lot of goals in it tbh, but would tip Sunderland to win it with fulham been a fickle side away from home. Sunderland played well at OT and didn't deserve to lose, they will miss Larsson this weekend, but still think they will win it.
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Henry Hill
14 years, 1 month ago
Any fans of The Sopranos here? Episode starting on Channel 6 now, great show
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