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Scout Notes on today’s FA Cup action will be heading your way tomorrow, for now, we thought we’d bring you word that, as we did in January last season, we’ll be introducing a half-season membership. The price of membership to Fantasy Football Scout will drop from £15 to £10 for the remainder of the season on Monday.

This half season offer will give access to the Members Area, Members Ticker and Members articles, right up until June 1 and arrives in time for those still pondering their January wildcard selections.

We’re currently working on updated Player Projections that will offer our view on the players for the remaining 18 gameweeks. We’re also producing some FAQ based tutorials that will help new and existing members get the most from the Members area and tools. We expect both to be published early next week to coincide with the half-season offer. Click here for details on the benefits available to Members.

Coverage on the Scout gets back to normal next week after the busy holiday programme, with our usual regulars making reappearance. We’re also unveiling a new guest writer who will be contributing members and non-members articles for the remainder of the season. With at least two new writers to be announced from the recent “Scouting for Writers” article, the next few weeks should see plenty of progress. More on that next week.

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

  1. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 22 days ago

    the great Ba replacement search continues, latest punt idea

    Zamora. If this one fails I will fall back on the Yak.

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    1. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      He's not replaceable at the price

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 22 days ago

        but I need to replace him since he's away

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    2. DRIZ ✅
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      odemwingie

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    3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      Well. I have Adebayor. GW22 or not ...

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 22 days ago

        can't afford him and have 3 Spurs players, was that really for me?

        anyway since you're here Doos, thoughts on Gabby?

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 22 days ago

          Yep. Now's the time, again. Goes against the MMW strategy, though - worse luck. 🙁

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          1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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            • 14 Years
            14 years, 22 days ago

            the what now?

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            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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              • 16 Years
              14 years, 22 days ago

              Gabby will score four in the next six, maybe.

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              1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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                • 14 Years
                14 years, 22 days ago

                just need him for the next 3

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                1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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                  • 16 Years
                  14 years, 22 days ago

                  Then Odemwingie, imo.

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                  1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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                    • 14 Years
                    14 years, 22 days ago

                    really, 2 tough away games after Norwich.

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                  2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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                    • 16 Years
                    14 years, 22 days ago

                    I never care when strikers are away ... 🙂

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                  3. JK - Cønt ⭐
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                    • 14 Years
                    14 years, 22 days ago

                    Odemwingie it might be.

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  2. Park the bus
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 22 days ago

    What is the more vital transfer for next GW:

    Etherington to Valencia (I have no MU players)
    or
    Ade to Aguero (already have Bale / BAE)

    thanks

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      • 16 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      I don't agree with either of those moves ... 🙂

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      1. Park the bus
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 22 days ago

        really?! Ade to Aguero i can understand reservations as they have another home game vs. Wolves. But surely it's worth getting SOME element of MU cover in?

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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          • 16 Years
          14 years, 22 days ago

          So why Adebayor?

          Aguero, Adebayor, van Persie?

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          1. Park the bus
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 22 days ago

            I have Sturridge Ade RVP at present. Sturridge at 7s is pretty decent value I reckon and won't get better than at now that Ba is away. Not a chance am I ditching RVP. Ade hasn't been great and with Bale I can live with my Spurs attacking cover (need to stop using that word, any synonyms?!). A few rivals have Aguero and it's getting to the stage where I want to put my foot thru the tv every time he scores!

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            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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              • 16 Years
              14 years, 22 days ago

              No - I mean, have all three, like me?

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              1. Park the bus
                • 14 Years
                14 years, 22 days ago

                hmm not convinced i'm afraid, will leave the midfield pretty stretched and would mean getting rid of Silva or Bale.

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              2. Park the bus
                • 14 Years
                14 years, 22 days ago

                thanks for the input in anycase!

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                1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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                  • 16 Years
                  14 years, 22 days ago

                  Krul, Lindegaard
                  Assou-Ekotto, Koscielny, Senderos, McAuley, Shotton
                  Sessegnon, Etherington, Bale, Cabaye, Nani
                  Adebayor, van Persie, Aguero

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    1. Park the bus
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      it's the mirror......

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      1. Forest4Life
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 22 days ago

        Almost as bad as caught offside

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  3. Just One More Thing
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 22 days ago

    Etherington to Valencia

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    1. Funkyav
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      dont think he would cut it in La Liga!

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  4. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 22 days ago

    clearly i was on the wrong page...again!

    yet another wc team for your thoughts

    krul-vorm
    shotton-senderos-enrique-verm-richards
    dempsey-bale-mcclean-silva-walters
    yak-sturridge-rvp

    verm could be back for swans game, unless his price is goign to drop again i want to get him in early.

    so what do you think, pretty generic i guess

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    1. Ismail
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      no verm,spend it somewhere else

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  5. Zizou
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 22 days ago

    Man u defence is a bit bad at moment best defender to choose for my WC

    at moment i have

    kompany enrique jones simpson kelly

    7m to spend?

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    1. Zizou
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      instead of jones that is

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      1. Wtfosaurus
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 22 days ago

        Walker 😉

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      2. Colonel Shoe 肝池
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 22 days ago

        caulker?

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    2. Just One More Thing
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      If only Jonny Evans was fit? Phil Jones becoming less enticing by the day at the hefty price and loss of form...

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  6. Seanie
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 22 days ago

    Proposed post wildcard squad

    Sorensen/Given

    A Ferdinand, Senderos, Enrique, Kompany, Williamson

    Walters,Silva, Mata, Dempsey, Bale

    Aguero, Sturridge, Helguson

    I know Given and Sturrdige are currently flagged but don’t intend to play wildcard until after next gameweek.

    Views?

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    1. Just One More Thing
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      Don't see Given as a worthwhile investment.

      Very strong midfield makes it difficult for you to drop one...

      8.5/10

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    2. 7923dos
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      Looked like a good Gk rotation pre season, now I think it's vorm + anyone really for the best points

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  7. Davido989
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 22 days ago

    Sunderland are pretty defence under MON and I don't see Chelsea battering them. Also, it seems as if Mata assists the assister.

    Mata -----> Dempsey

    Yay or Nay ?

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    1. Just One More Thing
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      I can see a few goals in that Chelsea v Sunderlamd game.

      I agree with your overall assessment of Mata but I'd hold for a week or so.

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  8. Bench pony warmer
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 22 days ago

    anyone know anything about Ganso who plays for Santos, reports that Spurs bid 15 mill for him. I thought he was in the muppets myself

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      • 16 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      😆

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    2. JJC
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      Brazilian playmaker, big prospect for the future. But it seems like there is no substance to those reports. Firstly, Harry hasn't even heard of him! (http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2012/01/06/2833452/who-is-ganso-i-have-never-even-heard-of-him-harry-redknapp) Second, he is worth at least 25 million, and third, with Modric in the squad there isnt much need for him.

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      1. Top Heavy
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 22 days ago

        Can't see him being sold for 15 million

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  9. 7923dos
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 22 days ago

    I'll buy membership next year, this site is great, deserves support.

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    1. the axolotl
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      i'll raise again from last page, but there should be a donate button

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  10. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 22 days ago

    Barfa, brilliant goal.

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    1. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      Fifa improvisation.

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    2. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      Although my forehead is the size of one of Kim Kardashians bum cheeks, I'm pretty baffed. What's the last week i can play my WC for ?

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    3. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      Although my forehead is the size of
      one of Kim Kardashians bum cheeks,
      I’m pretty baffed. What’s the last week
      i can play my WC for ? 😀

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      1. King Eric, in America
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 22 days ago

        Echo-Echo.

        RTFM 😀

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  11. PFOR
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    14 years, 22 days ago

    Wildcard (GW 22)

    Krul Mignolet
    Richards Cahill Evans Shotton Kelly
    Nani Silva Bale Sessegnon Ben Arfa
    Aguero RVP Fletcher

    Decided against Dempsey, as this is more balanced. I love it, which probably means it'll do shite for me.

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      No, I like it a lot. May I gently suggest McAuley instead of Shotton, as he rotates brilliantly with Chelsea? Also, if you can afford it, why not upgrade Kelly to Senderos?

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      1. PFOR
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 22 days ago

        Can't afford it unfortunately.

        The idea in defence is that two of the big hitters will have a good fixture, while Kelly and Shotton rotate perfectly. Krul/Barfa and Mignolet/Sess rotate also.

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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          • 16 Years
          14 years, 22 days ago

          Trouble is, there are a lot of ifs and buts about both Evans and Cahill. Ben Arfa I don't like - just personal, while Fletcher may dry up - or get injured again. Kelly is a rotation risk ... just too many questions, for me. Very much like the thrust of the team, though.

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          1. PFOR
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 22 days ago

            Ben Arfa and Fletcher are only temporary until Ba returns, but I take your point about Cahill and Evans.

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  12. सनकी
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 22 days ago

    should i start morison or make him as my first sub? eventho he can come up with a goal, im just scared that he only do 20 mins cameo or so. wont get bonus etc 🙁 hes been playing 20 mins for the past 2 games now 🙁

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    1. Top Heavy
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      I would imagine he only rested for them games and will be back starting next game

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  13. Release The Ox
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 22 days ago

    Any ideas on how I could improve my WCT:

    Worm Krul
    Jones Kompany Simpson Naylor Shotton
    Silva Bale Dempsey Nani Moses
    RVP Ade Helguson

    Had Baines in as a differential but then moved him to fit both Kompany and Jones in.

    All input greatly appreciated.....

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    1. PFOR
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      Looks nice, good team value I take it. Maybe Kelly/Senderos instead of Naylor though, Swansea will struggle in the coming weeks.

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      1. Release The Ox
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 22 days ago

        Cheers for the reply! yeah looked at Senderos alright. Fulham keep it tight at the cottage and with their run of fixtures.......good option!

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    2. tw
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      if I'm correct that you have vorm in goal (worm) then don't think you need to double up on swans deffense for now. look at brown or kelly/senderos instead.

      also I'm unsure about having jones in the squad. united have a poor defensive record as of late and they are about to go on a rather difficult run of fixtures. I'd suggest either trying to get verm in for him or downgrading him to a cheapie and then either upgrade ade to aguero (even though I like ade) or upgrade helguson (to fletcher, yak or sturridge) who could then be swapped for ba upon return

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      1. Release The Ox
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 22 days ago

        Thinking Jones for the next three week and then getting him out. Worth having him for BOL and STO even if arsenal away is in there as well.
        Also thanks for the spelling lesson. Was going to try and justify it by saying I was using phonetics but I don't think anyone's gona buy that!

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  14. anish10
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 22 days ago

    Mcauley or Caulker ?

    already have vorm so not sure if i want to double up on swansea players

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    1. the axolotl
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      a lot of people here are anti-double ups. i've never got it. i'd go caulker. have both by the way

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    2. GordonGekko
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      McAuley for some gameweeks, then switch to Caulker imo.

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  15. tw
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 22 days ago

    have 6.9 to spend on a replacement for osman for the next couple gw's until i WC. thoughts?

    also jones out for richards on my wc is a good move yes?

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    1. Top Heavy
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      Sessegon after the Chelsea game as good fixtures... if ya don't have him, if you do mayb richards or skertl...

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      1. tw
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 22 days ago

        thinking sess but was looking for comformation. thanks mate! if I don't have who? im guessing u meant to say if i don't have kompany. am i right? looked at him problem is that he is getting to be too expensive for me. i'd have to downgrade someone to get him in for jones. I realize he will probably deliver a few more points than richards but I think the savings I get are worth it. plus richards has more attacking threat

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  16. Hotrod
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 22 days ago

    I could really do with Sess and Assou Ekotto not rising this week and Evans holding his value. Don't want to WC til after the next GW

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  17. Syd.
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 22 days ago

    Every player is my team has increased value

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    1. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      in

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  18. hillbillypete
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 22 days ago

    just saw Drenthe assist, Baines goal today...that would be nice next week!

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    1. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      not a chance.... the opposition is a bit better

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      1. hillbillypete
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 22 days ago

        there's always a chance

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  19. Davido989
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 22 days ago

    Although my forehead is the size of
    one of Kim Kardashians bum cheek,
    I’m pretty baffed. What’s the last week
    i can play my WC for ? 🙂 😉

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      Until the deadline, 11.30, 4th February.

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    2. hillbillypete
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      stop spamming!

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  20. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 22 days ago

    Any NFL fans about? Reckon the Saints can cover the spread (-10.5) tonight?

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    1. UnderstandablyDistraught
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      I think that's a lot of points to cover against detroit

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    2. Release The Ox
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      Definitely gona happen! Bet of the weekend

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      1. UnderstandablyDistraught
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 22 days ago

        Hmm. I think if that if the Lions can play a clean game they will push the Saints closer than that

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  21. RoysCallerAnne
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 22 days ago

    WANTED ; a one-week-only midfielder for GW21, the candidate must be priced 5.9m or under and have a plum home (or maybe even away) fixture.

    CANDIDATES ; Cabaye, Ben Arfa, S Petrov, Albrighton, Scharner, Morrison, Dorrans, Pilkington, Johnson, Hoolahan

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      Errr - Cabaye, imo. 🙂

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    2. tangtastic
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      Ben Arfa or Cabaye

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    3. hillbillypete
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      same for me and at the moment its BA

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    4. the axolotl
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      ben arfa if going for a 1 week lash

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      1. RoysCallerAnne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 22 days ago

        Nice! 4 replies. I'm leaning towards Barfa. Will Dorrans get a start at home to Norwich? I can pretend it's August 2009 all over again

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        1. the axolotl
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 22 days ago

          might be a punt with no brunt

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    5. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      Ben Arfa or a West Brom midfielder

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    6. Attila the Bum
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      I posted these little nuggets up about Cabaye earlier. If you're interested in him:

      Yohan Cabaye – The Man, The Myth, The Legend

      Lets face it, the man is a bloody hero. That peach of a freekick against the Mancs caused many a willysneeze, and the combination of him and Tiote completely ran the show. However how good is he from a fantasy football perspective?

      The main factor with Cabaye is his midfield partner. The energy and tenacity of Tiote allows Cabaye to be more of an attacking threat, however with his imminent departure for the ACON it may have an impact on Cabaye’s FPL returns.

      Handily enough we have a good comparison. Tiote was absent from GW10-15 (inclusive). Cabaye scored 2, 1, 2, 1, 2, 5 during those six gameweeks. From watching Newcastle throughout this season it was obvious that when Cabaye partnered Guthrie or Gosling he had to curb his attacking instincts and work as a deep lying playmaker, and thus he had less potential for FPL points. The stats support this picture, during GW10-15 he had an ICT score of 41.05 and had 3 attempts on goal, whereas for the last six gameweeks he had an ICT score of 48.97 and had 8 attempts on goal.

      Do bear in mind that with both Tiote and Ba absent then logically it follows that Newcastle are going to have a harder time both defending and scoring goals, which again makes life difficult for Cabaye. However there are positives – his brilliantly taken freekick may mean he is given more opportunities from set pieces, especially as Santon has been impressive and could well take Ryan Taylor’s place. Short term though expect Raylor to continue as a right midfielder until the inconsistent Obertan fixes his gammy toe.

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      1. RoysCallerAnne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 22 days ago

        I saw it Attila earlier thanks. Great write up....it has me leaning towards BenArfa atm

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      2. tangtastic
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 22 days ago

        Reading this makes me even more positive that Ben Arfa will see more game time in the absence of Ba; with maybe a lone striker ahead of him, one of Ameobi or Best.

        That 'extra man in midfield' might push Cabaye back to a deeper role with more attacking responsibilities lying with HBA?

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        1. Attila the Bum
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 22 days ago

          Quite possibly, and Ben Arfa certainly hasnt done himself any harm with his performance today. I think he'll start the next one.

          Here's the goal in case you missed it.
          http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OioYlwbOlNo

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          1. the axolotl
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 22 days ago

            wow nice goal.

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          2. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 22 days ago

            Wow, great goal

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            1. Attila the Bum
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
              14 years, 22 days ago

              Didn't get to see the match at all today, couldnt find even a radio stream so no idea if the result was deserved (my twitter feed would be slightly biased towards Newcastle so wouldnt judge it off that). Unlucky anyway, never nice to go out of a cup, but at least we're even now.

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        2. RoysCallerAnne
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 22 days ago

          Indeedy, a one week punt on Ben Arfa that paid off handsomely, would be something to dine out on for the rest of the season!

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          1. tangtastic
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 22 days ago

            Man.. I wish you hadn't said that!!!

            I forsee a 4pt hit..

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      3. King Eric, in America
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 22 days ago

        Hmmmm ... someone hankerin' for a Scout Contributor position? 😉

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        1. Attila the Bum
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 22 days ago

          Just providing my usual level of analysis 😛

          Hope they just keep that open as a nice carrot - might get people upping the quality of their posts and doing a bit of stats-work 😉

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          1. King Eric, in America
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 22 days ago

            And a heartfelt 'good job' on that humiliating dismantling of my beloved Utd.

            Two great, great goals. Seems a bit unfair to me that you guys played with 17 men on the pitch ... 😉

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            1. Attila the Bum
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
              14 years, 22 days ago

              Just think we caught your lads on a good day to play em. They didnt look up for a fight at all. Astonished that we kept up the ferocious tempo for the whole game though, just won every ball pretty much.

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        2. RoysCallerAnne
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 22 days ago

          Attila probably deserves a good shot at it, tbh. I can't think of many other regular posters who contribute so eloquently.

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          1. Attila the Bum
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 22 days ago

            Tenner in the post

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          2. tangtastic
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 22 days ago

            +1

            And as a Geordie, that's truly remarkable! 😉

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    7. King Eric, in America
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      I've gone HBA, but I foresee tears in it.

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      1. RoysCallerAnne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 22 days ago

        Tears of joy my American friend....tears of joy 😉

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        1. Attila the Bum
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 22 days ago

          I've had Ben Arfa for ages, it's frustrating to say the least.

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    8. Back to Back Ballacks
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      Youv'e got my vote Attila, i took a punt on Besty for 2 games , what ya reckon?

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      1. Attila the Bum
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 22 days ago

        Could work out alright, but if I was to choose I'd probably go Shola Ameobi out of the two. Both about equal risk to start but Shola has the benefit of pens.
        There is a chance though that Best is very slightly higher up the pecking order in terms of starts than Shola, tough to call though.

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  22. Starscream
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 22 days ago

    My WC team:

    Krul (Vorm)
    Simpson Kompany Jones (Shotton, Senderos)
    Valencia Bale Silva Dempsey (Gower)
    Yakubu Aguero(c) RVP

    Just after some advice/opinions chaps!

    Do people think Evans will play when fit for United? I was considering downgrading Jones->Evand to free up some cash.
    Also Yakubu-> QPR striker or Norwich striker as a third striker as i'd like to upgrade Gower->Ben Arfa and also Valencia->Nani perhaps?
    Any opinions greatly appreciated 🙂

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  23. Cantona90
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    14 years, 22 days ago

    This is my WC team so far:

    Krul, Ruddy
    McCauley, JEvans, Senderos, Shotton, Simpson
    Silva, Dempsey, Valencia, Bale, Moses
    Yakubu, RVP, Aguero.

    1.7m in the bank.

    Thoughts? Really wanna have Nani this week but dunno how to get him in?

    Could maybe do have Walters and Nani instead of Valencia and Dempsey for one week?

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    1. Cantona90
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      14 years, 22 days ago

      anyone?

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    2. mr messi
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      14 years, 22 days ago

      I don't think you need Nani. Valencia has been doing ok.

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  24. tangtastic
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    14 years, 22 days ago

    Who's everyone captaining next for gw21?

    I'm going with Berbatov (c) 8)

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    1. tangtastic
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      14 years, 22 days ago

      3 weeks too late 8)

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      1. Starscream
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        14 years, 22 days ago

        I was tempted, but with Rooney, Chico, Welbeck and Berbatov all available i'm concerned he'll be rested...

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        1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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          14 years, 22 days ago

          Berbatov is available and therefore Berbatov might be rested?? Makes sense to me

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          1. Starscream
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            14 years, 22 days ago

            I meant all 4 are available, therefore he may be rested and another play might play instead, ie: one of the other 3.
            No need to be sarcastic it's fairly obvious what i meant.

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            1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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              14 years, 22 days ago

              I wasn't being sracastic, Berba tends only to play when others are not fit or in need of a rest, therefore, given everyone is available and he was awful last time out, he won't play next weekend. Like I said, it makes sense.

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              1. tangtastic
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                14 years, 22 days ago

                Rubbish.

                He's going to score 4 goals. Just you wait and see.

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        2. tangtastic
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          14 years, 22 days ago

          Tbh, it was a bit of kneejerk down to a lack of an obvious answer. I figured Berbatov with some form, at home against a 'weaker' team, would make sense of SAF to play him.

          Then I remembered that Rooney is available, and with Anderson back likely to feature back up front. And Berbatov and Rooney dont really mix well up front as history has shown.

          I was just trying to make myself feel better. THANKS.

          *sigh*

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          1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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            14 years, 22 days ago

            given his performance or lack thereof vs newcaslte, Berba may not play vs Bolton

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            1. tangtastic
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              14 years, 22 days ago

              Yeah... I know.. Thanks a bunch to you too.

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  25. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    14 years, 22 days ago

    ok decision made, Ba ;arrow: Agbonlahor

    I know it's a risk, but frankly virtually any striker in that price range is, even Yak, and Gabby's fixtures are too good to ignore. This could blow up in my face, but I'm wildcarding soon anyway.

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      14 years, 22 days ago

      Ba ➡ Agbonlahor even

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      1. Back to Back Ballacks
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        14 years, 22 days ago

        besty?

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        1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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          14 years, 22 days ago

          lol I ended up switching, put Odemwingie in for this week, and maybe switch for GW22.

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  26. Hotrod
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    14 years, 22 days ago

    Anyone know if Gallas and Evans are protected from price drops fro awhile?

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      14 years, 22 days ago

      nope, just takes more NTO for them to drop

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      1. Hotrod
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        14 years, 22 days ago

        Cool, I trying to avoid using my WC this week so monitoring price drops/rises closely

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  27. Infinite Sheldon
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    14 years, 22 days ago

    Lindergaard
    Enrique, Simpson, Clark
    Gerard, lampard, silva, bale
    Zamora, aguero, sturridge

    By the way krul is backup if Lindy doesn't play. Thoughts.

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    1. Infinite Sheldon
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      14 years, 22 days ago

      Richards not Simpson sorry

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  28. Starscream
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    14 years, 22 days ago

    For my WC team i can have either:

    A)Ben Arfa and Morison

    or

    B)Gower and Yakubu

    thinking of a 5 man midfield if i go for A- Valencia Silva Ben-Arfa Bale Silva..... RVP and Aguero upfront.

    R

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    1. Hotrod
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      14 years, 22 days ago

      You have 2 Silvas? That's a good trick

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      1. Infinite Sheldon
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        14 years, 22 days ago

        Silva is so sh it it's buy one get one free at the moment

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        1. UnderstandablyDistraught
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          14 years, 22 days ago

          Silva hells bells - roll on the next 6 weeks

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        2. Starscream
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          14 years, 22 days ago

          Haha sorry guys my typing is awful today, too early!

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  29. blind faith
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    14 years, 22 days ago

    my mids either nani, silva, vdv, bale, reo coker and a weakish defence
    or
    nani, silva, bale, sess, reo coker and a slightly better defence

    question really is, can vdv score more than cheaper alternatives of sess, walters etc?

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      14 years, 22 days ago

      he can, but he's not worth the risk if you have Bale

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    2. Hotrod
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      14 years, 22 days ago

      Reo Coker? I wouldn't touch him. I'm going for Sess over VDV too

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      1. blind faith
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        14 years, 22 days ago

        can you think of another cheap mid around 4.5?

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        1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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          14 years, 22 days ago

          Gower/Surman. Wait and see how much Sigurdsson is

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