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The ScoutCast – Episode 62 – Crazy Talk

17 November 2011 1491 comments
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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.

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  1. Anti Top Four
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Indecisive:

    Vorm (Given)
    Shawcross, Brown, Taylor (Taylor S, Simposon)
    VDV, Dempsey, Silva, Nasri (Dyer)
    Agbonlahor, Kun, Adebayor

    Nasri for Walters
    Taylor S for Baines (-4)
    or
    Taylor S for Assou Ekotto

    Any other suggestions? (649 points; .3 in the bank, 1 free transfer)

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    1. Jafalad
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Kun->RVP

      Nasri->Milkman/Eagles

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      1. Anti Top Four
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        Anti Top Four will not play any one from the so-called, traditional 'top four': Man U, Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool

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        1. Jafalad
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 1 month ago

          May the force be with him then 🙁

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          1. Anti Top Four
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 1 month ago

            Good fun to ttry to beat my kids and trash talk at the water hole.

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            1. Jafalad
              • 15 Years
              14 years, 1 month ago

              You've just moved to the first person 😡

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              1. Anti Top Four
                • 14 Years
                14 years, 1 month ago

                alter ego effect

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                1. Jafalad
                  • 15 Years
                  14 years, 1 month ago

                  😯

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        2. RedForLife
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 1 month ago

          hahaha... doing fairly well considering!

          I wouldn't take the -4 for Baines. Taylor to BAE.

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          1. Anti Top Four
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 1 month ago

            Don't think Everton will hit form, get bonus points, set pieces, penalties, etc.? I"m not on the Rolls wagon (yet) and considered Depsey for Cahill at some point.

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        3. thegaffer82
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 1 month ago

          Wow that's some handicap to impose on yourself. All the power to you for it.

          Swap City for pool in that equation though and I'm afraid you'd be in deep doo doo

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          1. Anti Top Four
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 1 month ago

            the banter has already begun in the neighborhood. Anti Top Four is in its 3rd year...

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        4. Manamongst
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          14 years, 1 month ago

          I see Man City conveniently left off your list there...

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  2. kjhalani84
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    14 years, 1 month ago

    WC Week:

    Vorm, Westwood
    Brown, Wilkinson, Kompany, Jones, Rangel
    Ramsey, Walters, Silva, Bale, Dyer
    RVP, Aguero, Bendtner

    Is that a balanced enough team to take me through to the jan WC?? and is Rooney a good option in the coming gameweeks?????? also ramsey good buy???

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    1. Jafalad
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Wait for Roonpig to hit form first.

      Midpark is lightweight and shy of two heavyhitters imo: VDV and Nani. Downgrade Jones or Bad K to start freeing up the cash.

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      1. kjhalani84
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        ive got 1.2 m in bank...so do u suggest downgrade jones and maybe ramsey and get in someone like nani???

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        1. Jafalad
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 1 month ago

          Yes, sound plan. I feel you are going to need some attacking UTD coverage over these better fixtures. Not sure I see too many Utd cs tbh.

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          1. kjhalani84
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 1 month ago

            ive done ramsey for nani and bad k for mcauley (wba)....

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            1. Jafalad
              • 15 Years
              14 years, 1 month ago

              I've been looking at McAuley too; may bag a cs or two.

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              1. kjhalani84
                • 14 Years
                14 years, 1 month ago

                thing is vida being bacl and on form utd cs looks good, and also ur right abt ramsey not good for ff

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                1. Jafalad
                  • 15 Years
                  14 years, 1 month ago

                  True. Just see SWN netting and then it's VIL and NEW which will be quite tough.

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                  1. kjhalani84
                    • 14 Years
                    14 years, 1 month ago

                    also bendnter solid for coming gws???

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                  2. Jafalad
                    • 15 Years
                    14 years, 1 month ago

                    No-Studge.

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  3. Random_Guy
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    14 years, 1 month ago

    Start Krul or Vorm?

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    1. Jafalad
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      14 years, 1 month ago

      Vorm. I think we've learnt this lesson by now.

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    2. RedForLife
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      14 years, 1 month ago

      Vorm at home. Saves aplenty!

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    3. Manamongst
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Vorm baby Vorm, he might save 12 shots. I will probably go with Al Habsi though. I'm loving the Habsi-Vorm rotation!

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  4. thegaffer82
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    On my WC and am finding it difficult to decide on a team. I've had all kinds of variations including Lampard, Dzeko, Nani, Aguero, Bale, Sess amongst others. But at the moment it's:

    Westwood Vorm
    Jones Choppa McAuley Wilko Naylor
    Silva VDV Ramsey Drenthe Walters
    Roon RVP Bendy

    I still have doubts over Rooney (for obvious reasons, but am a Utd fan and an optimist), Ramsey, Wilko (rotation) and if I've gone too cheap on DF.

    Suggestions and opinions most welcome 🙂

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    1. Jafalad
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Can't imagine a more awkward time to w/c.

      I'd put your heavyweights in first and work around that. You've pretty much done that:

      Vorm, Silva, VDV, Roonpig, RVP.

      It's the midfield budgeritos that put me off: wouldn't Pilkington, Eagles achieve what you'd normally get out of Ramsay and Walters. Plus you save some cash to boost other areas?

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      1. thegaffer82
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        Too true about the WC. Played it thinking it was a great idea having the international week to make money (0.1 off Bale. whoopeee) and have a good think. Now it's a nightmare. I can't pick 3 strikers I'm happy with and the teams who have great fixtures areteams I'd prefer to stay away from (Sun, Eve, WBA). Horrible!

        In answer to your question Jafa. I think Walters is a very sound purchase with fixtures, OOP etc... but Ramsey is certainly a gamble and perhaps Eagles or Milkman could equal his points or outscore him this season. So it's something to ponder

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        1. Christina.
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 1 month ago

          I would not like to bench any of the front 8 this week. Same with the defence. Im assuming you are playing Jones every week? The other 4 all play at home this week, so not much rotation options.

          😕

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          1. thegaffer82
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 1 month ago

            Well thats my next dilemma if I go for that team. Who to bench? Gotta be Ramsey really which kinda makes him pointless to bring in.

            Might go for Jafas suggestion and drop Ramsey for Eagles and re-instate Enrique at his cheaper price (possible season keeper) for Wilko

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        2. Jafalad
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 1 month ago

          Yes, Ramsay doesn't quite do enough ff-wise, does he?

          STK lack of goals put me off Walters. Could easily work out for you-you've planned around the fixtures which is handy. 😉

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  5. RedForLife
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Hey Jafa, have a query for ya. Now I've decided to stick with Nani the option falls at the back. Do u fancy Naylor to Turner (Enrique then sits the bench, Vorm plays in goals)
    or Ruddy to Westwood (Enrique & Westwood both play)

    What are your thoughts?

    Leaning towards getting westwood.

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    1. Jafalad
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      I'm playing Enrique as LIV have only once conceded more than one goal in a game. CHS could be a tight affair.

      Turner for me particularly as you already have Vorm in goal.

      Vorm/Westwood isn't a great rotation - I checked this earlier as it's something I'd have considered. Ruddy frees up the cash but burns a 4 mill hole in your team.

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      1. RedForLife
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        So get Turner & Bench Enrique you think...

        Just hate having Nani v Vorminator...

        Decisions.... Cheers Jafa.

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        1. Jafalad
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 1 month ago

          We've all got SWN v UTD this week. Vorm will get save points. Be careful with Turner as Titus Bramble is playing in the reserves.

          No, I'd be tempted to play Enrique if you haven't got Turner.

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          1. Billy Ketsu
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 1 month ago

            Afternoon all

            Regarding Titus, it seems he was dropped from the reserve game the other night and didn't feature at all. Also, I've read a couple of articles on Sky ( or somewhere ) in which Wes Brown gave Tina Turner the big thumbs up as his defensive partner and hoped they could continue to play together to develope a better understanding. Looks like Titus will be on the naughty step for a while longer, nevermind his fitness to play.

            Also, the Sunderland striker Noble apparently played a blinder in that reserve game and may well make the bench this weekend. A bit of competition for Bendy perhaps?

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            1. Jafalad
              • 15 Years
              14 years, 1 month ago

              Nice info, Billy!

              Let's hope we see a few SUN cleenies in the next few weeks!

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  6. Christina.
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Aaannnnd the Bendy Bug has bitten me...

    😯

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    1. Jafalad
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

      😥

      😥

      😥

      😥

      😥

      😥

      😥

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      1. Christina.
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        I've put on some cream and took Antihistamines.

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        1. Jafalad
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 1 month ago

          What's the Big Reason? 😕

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          1. Christina.
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            14 years, 1 month ago

            huh?

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            1. Jafalad
              • 15 Years
              14 years, 1 month ago

              Bender? Why get him? You've been asking others all week for reassurance around proposed trannies. 😕

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              1. Christina.
                • 15 Years
                14 years, 1 month ago

                1. I can't decide who to replace Mata with so thought I will just replace Sturridge and roll a trannie to have 2 next week(Mata has a good fixture then and it gives me a nother week to decide)

                2. I'm a Libra, so I'm already doubting what I wrote in point 1 above...

                😕

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                1. thegaffer82
                  • 14 Years
                  14 years, 1 month ago

                  The Bendy Bus is where it's at. In a sea of poor form, injury and rotation worry he's the closest you'll get to nailed on

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                  1. Jafalad
                    • 15 Years
                    14 years, 1 month ago

                    Nice metaphor, Gaff! 😛

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                2. Jafalad
                  • 15 Years
                  14 years, 1 month ago

                  Mata? Swappsies with VDV/Nani/Silva no? 😕

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                  1. Christina.
                    • 15 Years
                    14 years, 1 month ago

                    When next week is the back op? Are you going to be "out of FPL action" for a while?

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                  2. Jafalad
                    • 15 Years
                    14 years, 1 month ago

                    Friday 🙁

                    Should be home on Saturday. Might have to remain horizontal for a while 😯

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  7. The Mellow Johnies
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Where does the assumption Rooney is out of form come from? He is playing out of position out of neccessity and due to injuries, so his points have dropped but I wouldn't say he is 'out of form'. He got bonus points last match, can't be struggling too much!

    Wouldn't it be a case of wait and see if he is back up front moreso than wait until he hits form?

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    1. Jafalad
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      For now, yes. But at 12 mill there comes a time when you have to consider the returns if it remains at present levels.

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    2. Chippo, Hadji, Aloisi.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Put in Aguero and save the extra bit of cash and wait for rooney to go back into position.

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    3. Raise_the_Roof
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      hes not out of form, but for this game he is'nt picking up the points lately compared to players of similar value. He will come good again when uniteds mid is back up to strength.

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      1. thegaffer82
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        The only good thing I can say about the Rooney situation right now is that he will definitely be on the pitch. Whether in MF or upfront I dont know but he'll be on some set-pieces and pens thats for sure.

        Can't say the same for any of the city strikers though

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    4. Fitzy.
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      I think Rooney's run of low scores started before he was moved back into the midfield didn't it?

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      1. The Finnisher
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        His run of low scores started when he was at striker - correct. But all had justifiable reasons.
        Chelsea (4) - Missed a pen
        Stoke (0) - Didn't play
        Norwich (5) - Grabbed an assist, but that was all.
        Liverpool (1) - Played 20 minutes.
        Man City (2) - Lol.
        Against both Everton and Sunderland he was in the midfield.
        I'm thinking this 2 week rest will help him and he will be back up front against the Swans.
        2-1 United, Rooney brace, goal + penalty (Mike Dean loves giving em away)

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        1. Stevomill
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 1 month ago

          got me worried about not having him now!

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  8. Raise_the_Roof
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    i have Hernandez and RVP up front, should i swap Hernandez for maybe Adebayor or Bent any other suggestions.

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    1. Stevomill
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      no keep hernandez

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  9. Touré De Force
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Token RMT:

    Vorm

    Brown Enrique Woodgate (RTaylor Boyata)

    VDV silva Allen Pilkington (NDyer)

    Rooneh Aguero(c) Van P

    Megapointz this weekendf, right?

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    1. Keyzer Söze
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Very heavy going forward. If all goes to plan then you are in for a points-fest!

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    2. thegaffer82
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Wow thats an impressive front line.

      Too many MF and DF cheapies as a result though. 3 of your MF are people I would love to have on the bench. Long-term I'm not convinced it will pay off for you though.

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  10. Keyzer Söze
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    I am going to transfer Ferguson out next week since he has served his purpose. With the marathon of fixtures coming up in December & games getting suspended due to winter weather…who knows what might happen this time round.You can’t afford to have non-squad player in your bench.So I have 2.8 in the bank & out of this I was considering a mid-priced midfielder who offers most value in the following weeks; I already have Brunt by the way.
    1. Ramsey
    2. Larsson
    3. Walters
    4. Sinclair
    5. Eagles
    6.Murphy
    7. Sessegnon
    8. O'Hara

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    1. thegaffer82
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      I like Walters or Sess (if you don't have Bendy). It's just my opinion of course but I think Stoke will bounce back from their Bolton humiliation and have great fixtures to do so. Having your MFer playing upfront could prove very lucrative. Sess is also looking good and has some nice fixtures ahead

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    2. gravless
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Bring Scotty in - you know you want to.

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    3. jimski
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Larsson could be good if you have a decent sub for this week (suspended).

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    4. Jafalad
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Sess and Eagles have form and fix.

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  11. McTown
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    How does Evans to jagielka sound? Team linked and can just afford it as would have 5.3 to spend

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    1. gravless
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      I wouldn't.

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      1. thegaffer82
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        Me neither although funnily enough I had him briefly at the start of the season and he scored and kept a cleanie for me over 3 GWs then I sold him 🙂

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      2. McTown
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        But for me evans or gabbidon must start... and would rather a decent, nailed on one

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        1. gravless
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 1 month ago

          Then get him then.

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  12. thegaffer82
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    I would get rid of Evans for sure, he'll play occasionally but will annoy the hell out of you the rest of the time.

    To Jags though? He might not score again all season and will in that case bescoring in-line with the reasonably priced 4.8 Hibbert. Get im in instead?

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    1. McTown
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah but has less of a goal scoring threat, but its all luck anyways so doesnt really matter.

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      1. Mr Sarcastic
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        To opposite for opinnions here, I'm going for Howard + Jags.
        Time will tell was it good or bad move...
        I think they'll get couple of cleanies in next six. Agaiss the questin is can you get those cleanies cheaper, but hey, I've got the cash 😉

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  13. gravless
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Vorm

    Brown Woodgate Hibbert

    Ramsey Formica Sinclair(C) Mata

    RVP Adebayor Balotelli

    Krul Nani Enrique Tierney

    My glorious team - What a shower of shit eh? 🙂

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    1. Christina.
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Balotelli--->Graham

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    2. Jafalad
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Now that's my sort of defence. No Nani? 😕

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      1. gravless
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        Nani's having a rest.

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    3. thegaffer82
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      I would probably drop RVP to the bench and play and captain Tierney. Looking great after that 🙂

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      1. gravless
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        Thought about it (not the Tieney bit) He can't keep scoring.

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  14. jimski
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Getting more and more tempted by Studge -> Bendtner... Someone give me good reasons not to. In favour:

    1) Sturridge more rotation threatened
    2) Bendtner on pens
    3) FIxtures
    4) Sturridge not exactly hoovering up points (form in FPL is 4.0 to Bendtner versus 1.3 to Sturridge)

    Argh, trying to resist...

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    1. Christina.
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Have you been on the Bendy Bus before?

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      1. jimski
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        Nope.

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        1. thegaffer82
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 1 month ago

          Do it. He's going to live up to his own hype in the coming weeks

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    2. Jafalad
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Last 4 gameweeks:

      Bender 4 shots; 3 on target.

      Studge: 3 goals in last 5.

      Hope that helps yer Jim 😉

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      1. The Finnisher
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        Sorry but what do you mean last four game weeks, Sturridge has scored 3 in 5?

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        1. Jafalad
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 1 month ago

          Re Bendtner. Studge's goals need to be acknowledged. 😉

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          1. The Finnisher
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 1 month ago

            😆 but Bendtner scored 2 midweek, where's that recognition ? ha
            I got in Bendtner as I couldn't afford Sturridge so it was an easy decision.

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      2. jimski
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        Yes, Bendy's not exactly prolific, which is what is making me hold off ... for now

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  15. thegaffer82
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    I feel we're spoilt for choice on the cheap DF front right now with the fixtures that are coming up.

    Brown, McAuley, Choppa, Wilko, Naylor look like good rotating cheapie options all under 4.8.

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    1. Arselona
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Yeh.. Thought my df needed an overhaul a few wks 1-2 wks ago but it dunt look so bad now... Or maybe that's where I'm wrong.... Hmm..

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    2. Jafalad
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Too right! It's the only thing keeping me going 😀 Plus Simpson, Barnett, Tierney, Turner and the guy in my grav 😉

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      1. thegaffer82
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        Not so sure about the Newcastle and Norwich boys. I'm ditching Simp for the foreseeable. Barely played him for a lot of his cleanies anyway 🙁

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    3. ToonTom
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Who are Choppa/McAuley please?

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      1. thegaffer82
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        Hibbert is Choppa and McAuley plays for WBA

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        1. ToonTom
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 1 month ago

          Cheers! I looked at Hibbert...v tempting indeed!

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  16. ToonTom
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Morning all....so have 2 changes plan is...

    Vorm, Ruddy
    Kompany,Ward,Gabbidon,Simpson,Bos
    VDV,Silva,Moses,Petrov,Dyer
    RVP,Sturridge,Suarez

    Bos-Brown/Turner (I like Turner for his goal threat from the Hull days, anyone remember that?!)
    Petrov-Drenthe (dull but solid change I think!)

    Tempted by a hit as the above would leave me 14 in bank....Keep Suarez and hope 1 more week?...or Rooney?! If not this week then Rooney or Clev come in next weekj

    Cheers!

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    1. Jafalad
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Petrov->Tiote 😀

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      1. ToonTom
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        Jafa jafa! haha, our squad is so immense he may not even start! 😉

        Seriosuly though.....think Rooney worth a punt?
        Turner over Bramble?

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        1. Jafalad
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 1 month ago

          Wait on Roonpig. Prefer Brown as I'm not too sure abt Turner (injury, rotation). Plus he plays for SUN so you wouldn't want him anyway, ay?;)

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          1. ToonTom
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 1 month ago

            Feel a bit dirty but if I can benefit from any good they may experience...at least some good can come of their success!

            Ill prob go Brown, tis safer, just like idea of something a bit different....have Ward, Simspon, Gabbidon this week for eg, and may have to play 2 of them if VDV out...but a hit for a def is too much surely!haha

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        2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 1 month ago

          Not any more. One bad result and Andronicus will be back in!!! He is Steve's blow-by ...

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    2. Kostja
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      I would do it, personally took a hit to bring in the same players 🙂

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      1. ToonTom
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers for reply...

        Keep Suarez or take a hit for Kun or Rooney? 14 in bank feels excessive!

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        1. ToonTom
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 1 month ago

          Sorry obviously its not 14! haha

          4.4 so can chnage Suarez to anyone if want....!

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          1. Kostja
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 1 month ago

            UUh, if that is for a 8 point hit than keep Suarez, Rooney and Aguero both have fixtures that wont be high scoring IMO. And Suarez is bound to score in this game, hes ratios suggest so :D, or he could score 2 in the next one.

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            1. ToonTom
              • 16 Years
              14 years, 1 month ago

              My thoughts too...but Rooney will hit a few soon too..

              I have 2 changes..so the transfers above are free..any Suarez change be for a hit...I have avoided any hits thus far...only positive of this season!

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              1. Kostja
                • 14 Years
                14 years, 1 month ago

                Id be tempted to get Rooney in if that is the case, but for a hit that is really a coin toss. I see both getting 1 goal this gw- rooney from a Pen.

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                1. ToonTom
                  • 16 Years
                  14 years, 1 month ago

                  Wow thats a specific prediction! Cheers!

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    3. tw
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      keeping bos?

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  17. Kostja
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    People cast your votes:
    For the next 10 or so gameweeks- I need 2 defenders
    My options are: a Everton defender and a Tottenham defender or Man United defender and a 4 mil(Gabbidon, Mcauley or Riley) since I already have Wilk and Simpson.

    Tanks for any input.

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    1. Arselona
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Latter

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    2. ToonTom
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Everton and Sunderland?

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      1. Kostja
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        already have Turner

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        1. ToonTom
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 1 month ago

          I like that choice, think he certain starter? I like the goal threat!

          2 option for me then mate

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          1. Kostja
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 1 month ago

            I knee jerked him in, after a terrible last gW for Bosingwa. Im a bit worried by Bramble, but Brown likes playing with him, so I think it is his shirt to lose. And some Sunderland fan told me that Bruce has a man crush on him, but that is forum talk. Lets hope he does well.

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        2. thegaffer82
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 1 month ago

          The latter with the 2 being Jones & McAuley

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    3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      The first - as long as you don't get Hibbert! 😀

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      1. Kostja
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        Actually did not want to bring out names, to see how people view defensive potential of teams. Looking at Howard, BAE or Fridel, Hibbert or De Gea- 4mil. Personally like the first option as well, unless some really decent 4mil opportunity comes along, and having De Gea would mean that I would have Vorm sitting on the bench.

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 1 month ago

          Have you looked at McAuley?

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      2. Kostja
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        WHy no love for Hibbert? 😀

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 1 month ago

          Have you seen him play? He is truly ghastly, with no redeeming features whatsoever. 🙂

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          1. Kostja
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 1 month ago

            Blaah, but hes cheap 😀

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            1. Christina.
              • 15 Years
              14 years, 1 month ago

              But like the Dutchess of Cornwall...UGLY.

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        2. Christina.
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 1 month ago

          Why would you date the Duchess of Cornwall if you can have KK?

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          1. Kostja
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 1 month ago

            KK?

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            1. Billy Ketsu
              • 14 Years
              14 years, 1 month ago

              Kevin Keegan?

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            2. Christina.
              • 15 Years
              14 years, 1 month ago

              Different strokes for different okes I suppose.

              😕

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          2. jimski
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 1 month ago

            Kevin Keegan? 😉

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            1. Billy Ketsu
              • 14 Years
              14 years, 1 month ago

              Snap!

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          3. Fitzy.
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 1 month ago

            Kim Kardashian?

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            1. Christina.
              • 15 Years
              14 years, 1 month ago

              Kiddy Kong

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  18. Arselona
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    I've read the name Drenthe so many times now... But still not feeling the love...

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    1. Kostja
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      I understand your suspicion, but he is hardly moses, none of hes points have been flukes. He is a good player, will he be a fantasy success. Well no one can tell you that now, but Evertons fixtures are a dream IMO

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    2. ToonTom
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Who gets you going in that bracket then?

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      1. Arselona
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        Got Walters in atm...

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        1. Kostja
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 1 month ago

          Than you have few good fixtures to wait and see how the Drenthe thing goes.

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          1. Arselona
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 1 month ago

            Yep~ thinking along the same line

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          2. Arselona
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 1 month ago

            Although... Is walters stuck back in mid for good now?

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            1. Kostja
              • 14 Years
              14 years, 1 month ago

              No idea, well that formation did not work too well now did it :D, still on pens dough. They have Europe game coming up so I think they will keep Jones fresh for that one.

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        2. The Finnisher
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 1 month ago

          You mean the guy who can't even play?

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  19. JimmyDeemo - Sir Puntalot
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Morning peeps, i need a little help. Not sure what my best move is. So here is the deal, 2 Free Transfers, 0.5 in the bank, team link in username.

    Problem areas are Nasri (form), Moses (form), Krul (fixtures), Sturridge (form) and to some extend Jose Enrique (fixtures).

    A) Krul-->Westwood, Nasri-->Nani
    B) Krul-->Westwood, Moses-->Rodwell
    C) Rooney-->Hernandez, Nasri-->Nani, Moses-->Drenthe (4pt hit)
    D) Nasri-->Silva, Jose Enrique-->W Brown
    E) Sturridge-->Bendtner, Moses-->Rodwell

    Ahh just too many options, anyone want to help me out? Perhaps even try to narrow down my most pressing area? Any comments much appreciated.

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    1. Christina.
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Dont sell Krul.

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        LOL.

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        1. Christina.
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 1 month ago

          Whaaaaat?

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          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 1 month ago

            See below, great minds and all that ... 😉

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      2. Christina.
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        Tierney-->Brown or Sturr-->Bendy? I'd keep Enrigue. You really do need Silva in there.

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        1. JimmyDeemo - Sir Puntalot
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 1 month ago

          I do, problem is Nasri-->Silva leaves me with -0.5 to make up. Which has to some from somewhere.

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        2. JimmyDeemo - Sir Puntalot
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 1 month ago

          Hmmm Sturridge-->Klasnic, Nasri-->Silva does work.

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Well, you shouldn't be bothering Krul, that's for sure!

      May I suggest Sturridge to Klasnic, Moses to Rodwell?

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      1. JimmyDeemo - Sir Puntalot
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        You may sir.

        Klasnic eh? Do you not think that his recent score somewhat flatters him? I genuinely don't know how he is playing mind you.

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 1 month ago

          Check out his figures last year ...

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          1. JimmyDeemo - Sir Puntalot
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 1 month ago

            Cheers for the tip, rating quite highly on the old ICT index too. Interesting.

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      2. ToonTom
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        I get Klasnic but is Rowell really a FF prospect?

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    3. jimski
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Keep Krul. He and Vorm rotate pretty well. Since Westwood is the polar opposite of Krul, he won't rotate with Vorm.

      Keep Rooney too imo.

      And Enrique.

      What does that leave? Strudge to Bendtner - well that's one I'm considering too, but not completely convinced.

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    4. Allnatt
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      I guess 'option E' is most sensible. About Krul, I also have him and I will keep him in starting XI despite the fixtures.

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  20. Menly
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Morning everyone!

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    1. ToonTom
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Good morning!

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  21. Mina Threat
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    WC Draft. Do you think my team's a bit weak at the back?

    Howard
    Jones Verm Baines
    Walters VDV Drenthe Silva Brunt
    RVP Bendy

    Vorm Wilkinson Graham Simpson

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Love your username!!! 😀

      Irony is a little too much, this early! 🙂

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    2. The Finnisher
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      I think Bendtner is a viable third striker option, but not as one of your 'big hitters'
      I'd downgrade the back and get in a Rooney/Aguero/Adebayor or someone.

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      1. Mina Threat
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        That would be a little too sensible. I wouldn't be able to live up to my name.
        Still tossing up between Rooney in a 3-4-3 or Lampard in a 3-5-2...

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        1. The Finnisher
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 1 month ago

          Both! 🙂

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  22. Bsal
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    al habsi (given)
    rtaylor brown richards (j enrique caulker)
    vdv silva lampard(vc) walters pilkington
    rvp(c) bendtner (bA)

    wat are the chances vdv will start?

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  23. dnanst
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Morning all, does anybody have time for a RMT? I'm WCing this week so any help is welcome.

    Al-Habsi (Sorenson)
    Kompany Brown Walker (Rangel, Simpson)
    Drenthe Ramsey VDV Silva (Cleverley)
    Bendtner Adebayor Van Persie (c)

    Cheers.

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    1. Christina.
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Why Sorensen? Get someone that will play.

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      1. dnanst
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        Should have read Al-Habsi (Westwood). My mistake.

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        1. llamaZA
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 1 month ago

          How long is Mignolet out for?

          Vorm/(Krul/Kenny) is probably a better budget keeper set.

          Walker -> BAE - I think they'll score the same and BAE is cheaper.

          Can't really find fault everywhere else, I would probably do things a little different, but its more personal preference than you being 'wrong' or making a bad choice.

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      2. Ryan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        way too risky to get him. Pulis gave his backing to Mignolet

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  24. Menly
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    I am surprised I'm not curled up on a corner, rocking backwards and forwards with a harrowed look in my eyes after 2 weeks without fantasy football!

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  25. Mr Sarcastic
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Okay, okay, I give you one more chance to talk me out of doubling on everton defence.
    Jags + Bae or Jones + Wilko?
    Other defenders are K, Enrigue and Bart (+ Howie and Vorm)

    I see it like two nailed on starter vs two who have at least little rotation threat and winter is coming....

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    1. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Jones and wilko easy

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      1. Mr Sarcastic
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        Well it it's so easy, why I want just the opposite?????

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    2. llamaZA
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Any reason you got fancy with your naming (still haven't worked out 'Howie')

      Wilkinson and Jagielka (Jag rotates with Enrique)

      Oh, just realised... Howard...

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      1. Mr Sarcastic
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        Naming => influence of lurking this site and actually I think that's very annoying too, so never again for me!
        But you figured that out, good for you 🙂

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  26. jimski
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    So what does one make of all these people dropping VDV like a stone? He's been a points machine, faces (according to latest info) a 25% chance of missing one (that's ONE) game, and his NTO flies through the roof. Strike anyone else as bizarre?

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    1. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      People are very knee jerky in this game

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  27. llamaZA
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Ok considering we're doing crazy talk

    I've just brought in Baines, should I captain him (I have Silva and RvP currently set as captain and vice).

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    1. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Your crazy enough just to get baines. Captain RVP

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    2. Mina Threat
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Think how good you'd feel if Baines scored a penalty and got assists and RVP only managed 2 points...

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      1. The Finnisher
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        Or if Baines did nothing as he has been and RVP continues his form against one of the worst defences in the comp? 😆

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      2. Ryan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        Sometimes going for glory leads to failure. Hence the Aguero captain bandwagon not so long ago

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  28. China Mag
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    I've just noticed a tasty eagles/ formica rotation, right up until the January wild card. I know a couple of people on here have been bigging up formica, but I haven't seen much of him. What are the latest thoughts?

    On my WC and currently have Ramsey and a bench sitter (probably Allen). But eagles/ formica instead would give me enough to upgrade ruddy to krul (have vorm) and keep Saylor rather than down grade to simpson (had him from the start). Thoughts?

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    1. Mina Threat
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Formica also rotates well with Swansea fixtures

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    2. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Bolton have a tendancy to play well away from home. I wouldn't worry too much about home rotation

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  29. Billy Ketsu
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Hmm. Klasnic. Amazing stats but really? His playing time seems limited and Notlob's fixtures aren't the best but that little extra bit of dosh from selling Studger goes a long way .....

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    1. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      He is awesome when he plays and Bolton only plays well when he plays. Coyle should get sacked if they stay at the bottom of the table because he doesn't play him

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      1. Billy Ketsu
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        Why on earth doesn't he play him then? He scored 4 goals and got 1 assist in only 339 minutes last year 😯

        Gosh, Studger > Klasnic opens some fantastic possibilities to improve the rest of the team. Definitely one to watch!

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  30. Ninjaa
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Gabby out for Bendtner or keep Gabby?
    Which one to play Dyer home to united or B johnson home to gunners?

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