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The ScoutCast – Episode Eighty Seven – The Hole

We just won’t let it lie. Having rinsed through the idea in this week’s Digest, the prospect of dropping this new breed of “in the hole” midfielders into a new Fantasy position gets another airing in this week’s ‘Cast. Granville agrees but we still somehow manage to argue about it.

Around that particular hot topic, there’s our usual brand of regulars, plus a preview of the two sides that lie in wait for us in the Fantasy Football Scout Cup and the latest on Ed’s team and his work on the new comments system. “Mr Ghostship” had a bad week – could it be all the attention has piled the pressure on his big coding shoulders?

Take up the role in the hole by clicking this link, or just stream the business in your browser via the player below….

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

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  1. Loooser
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Hi folks.

    This year I do not have enough time to hang around with you.

    Can I leave my team like this?

    Begovic
    Baines - JEvans - Cameron
    Bale - Santi - Mata - Pienaar
    Ba - Berbatov - Rooney (c)

    Subs: Foster - Sterling - Nelsen - Demel

    Already did two tansfers: Jevans for Riise and Rooney for Aguero

    I know, RvP, but I am stubborn and going for differential. its a game.

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    1. ILOVEBAPS
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Looks good! Jevans over Rafa too!

      But you do have a nice MF.

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      1. Loooser
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Thanks. This season I have a bad lack with transfers. They either get injured (Wilson, Demel, Berbatov, Ba) or those transfered out get into form (RvP, Tevez)

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  2. Waldaz
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    If Ba is out...Cissé short term worth a punt (or even Ameobi)?

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    1. Daniel_tsl
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      No

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    2. Loooser
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      not really, at least I would not go for it. Ba is the man, one and only.

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    3. New Ghost
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Only if he shows some form and Ba is ruled out long term. Don't see either happening right now.

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  3. Valar(Keith)
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Anyone else gettin Saylor in with me this week? just realised on the last page that he's fallen to 4.9 😯

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    1. thetinkerman
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      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      I'm not overly confident with Newcastle's defence at the moment given the absent players. Long-term it's solid, especially if you have Cuellar.

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    2. Ryan
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      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Hardly a bargain. Newcastle have been poor at the back this season

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    3. Ancelotti's Eyebrow
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Tiote and Colo out? No thanks. But it's worth a punt.

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    4. Pap Le Cissier
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      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      I wouldnt mate. Even i dont trust our def at the moment. And Colo gives us that composure at the back, id steer clear for the next 3 at least

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  4. Grounderz
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Demba Ba, could you please just announce that you're fit already? I'm still waiting!

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    1. Loooser
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      The problem is that even if declared fit, he could still play only one half.

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      1. Daniel_tsl
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        might happen ^

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        1. Loooser
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          Therefore, who owns him, keep and play, but it would be risky to buy him now.

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          1. Grounderz
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 11 months ago

            Hmm... is it because of his recent shin injury that might force him to play just only one half?

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            1. Loooser
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 11 months ago

              yes. Basically, he got injured two weeks in a row.

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            2. Daniel_tsl
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 11 months ago

              sorta, after recovering from injury, players usually hav to get back to fitness, but not overplay which might make the injury worse(doesn't apply to VIPlayers), so he should start but get subbed off or get a cameo, unless he really is that important

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          2. Daniel_tsl
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 11 months ago

            i don't own him, getting him in after this week

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            1. Grounderz
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 11 months ago

              NEW vs WHM fixture draws a lot of goals in their recent meetings, so if we don't get him now, it's a missed out on points when the GW ends.

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  5. TorresMagic™
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    • 15 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    For those looking for some leagues/competitions to entry later in the season.

    http://www.torresmagic.webs.com/leaguecodes.htm

    FPL Open & Elite 64 are rank based.

    The other leagues will open later in the season.

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  6. tw
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    bloody hell this is doing my head in!!!

    need to bench two from michu (sot), pienaar (SUN), bale (mci), lambert (SWA), Ba (WHU), saylor (WHU), and Maloney (WBA).

    already playing:
    bego, baines, rafa, sagna, valencia, and rvp (c)

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    1. Billy Gilmore
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Maloney and Saylor imo.

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    2. Grounderz
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Taylor and Maloney. Tough but that's the... best for you. 😀

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    3. New Ghost
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Saylor and Maloney.

      Tough one that.

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    4. Ryan
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      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Bench Saylor & Maloney. Its not ideal but you have to prioritize the big hitters.

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    5. Daniel_tsl
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Lambchops and Baloney/Saylor

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  7. ILOVEBAPS
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Well it is done. Price rises forced my hand a week early so took hits. ;(

    Bale>Maloney
    Jelly>RVP

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  8. Grounderz
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Any chance Smalling might start?

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    1. Ancelotti's Eyebrow
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      No chance after he played midweek, unless Jevans is ruled out.

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      1. Grounderz
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        I heard he was taken out early in the Braga game just for precaution. If he does, Smalling is coming into my team. 😀

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        1. Ancelotti's Eyebrow
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          It's gonna be a rotation minefield - United's CBs, now that even Jones is nearing fitness.

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  9. JapBen
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Will A.Cole play on the weekend? Is it 50/50? If he'll play I'll play him and get Wilkinson. If not I'll swap him for Baines or Rafael.

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    1. Ancelotti's Eyebrow
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Wait for RDM's presser this evening. I think he should be fine.

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      1. JapBen
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        OK. Thanks!

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  10. Loooser
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    I hear some rumors about J Evans injured.

    Does anybody knows something about it?

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    1. Ancelotti's Eyebrow
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      He was taken off at 58 mins in the game against Braga. Nobody knows the extent of the injury.

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    2. New Ghost
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Slight groin knock. I wouldn't be surprised if Rio and Smalling start as the CBs against Villa.

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      1. Loooser
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        But nothing on FPL site. Neither on twitter messages pn FFS site.

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        1. Demí
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          He'll be fine, was only taking off as a precaution. Expect SAF to confirm it this morning in the press conference.

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        1. Daniel_tsl
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          haha lol 😆

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        2. New Ghost
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          That must hurt. 🙂

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        3. blue cheese
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          ouch! 😆

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  11. RichRover
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    What do I need to fix?
    Jaask
    ShawX, Baines, Gorkks
    Bale, Nolan, Gerrard, Michu
    Tevez, Defoe, RVP
    Federici, McCartney, Nelsen, Puncheon
    $0 in bank, 1 free transfer
    TA MUCH

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Defoe or Gerrard or both. Having Puncheon equals the other 7 attackers have to be playable every week.

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      1. RichRover
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        They are aren't they???

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        1. TorresMagic™
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          • 15 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          For their prices, you expect alot more. Defoe has competition from Ade & has 2 hard fixtures. Gerrard has Suarez hogging the points.

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      2. Grounderz
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        I'd probably stick with Defoe. I reckon he can score against MCI and ARS.

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        1. RichRover
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          Why sell him now after the hat-trick???
          That makes no sense, eh?

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  12. toaster
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Anyone else got Lukaku and have a good strategy for him? When he plays he gets points and I think he could explode some time. But when he gets 20 mins it's always 1 point... Anyone worked out a pattern or likelihood of him playing?

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    1. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      The manager doesn't even know this

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  13. athreya
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    I don't have RVP or Mata but can't get both in without some major surgery. Plus too much uncertsinty over Morrison and Ba. Thinking of leaving the team as it is and carry over FT to next week. My front eight is

    Caz/ bale/ michu/ Morrison (Guthrie)
    Ba/ tevez/ Suarez.

    Sounds logical?

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    1. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Yip, United are away anyway and Pool up their game for the big teams, I fancy Suarez to get a yellow if things don't go his way on Sunday

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    2. KING KOUNDER
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Can't you get Rvp without selling Ba ?

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  14. Alchi-traz
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Just listened to the scoutcast. That Granville sounds like a right mincer lol. Mark sounds pretty cool but I keep picturing Granville as Mr Humphries from ArevYou Being Served lol. Im freeeee oops pardon. ooooh minve lol

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    1. Alchi-traz
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Anyone agree with this?

      I just keep picturing the lads doing the scoutcast in a little changing room with Granville trying to measure Marks inside leg oops pardon lol.

      Anyone agree lol

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      1. MJ6987
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Errr, OK...

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        1. Alchi-traz
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          You agree?

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    2. Jordan.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Outragous , that the much revered Granville should be described as a *mincer*,taking steps...*rings Mike from breaking bad,* we know who you are ,keep looking over your shoulder.....

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      1. Alchi-traz
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Lol all apologies. maybe he's all man but he just sounds proper mince lol. A sort of Julian Clary John Moston hybrid lol

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  15. thetinkerman
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    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Anyone considering starting Gorkss over a player they'd planned on starting? He's on my bench but I'm tempted to put him in ahead of Cameron (already playing Begovic) or Saylor.

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    1. toaster
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Thinking of playing him ahead of Vertonghen. Only the memory of Verts goal against Man U is stopping me.

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      1. thetinkerman
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        • 13 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        That's a tough one as you're basically relying on a goal/assist from Vertongen and I'm not sure that's a wise tactic. Could happen though! I'd probably go with Gorkss in your situation.

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        1. toaster
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          Yeah I think I will go with Gorkks. He's got form at least...

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    2. Kuqi Monster
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      think I'll be playing him over simpson (waiting on injury news)

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      1. thetinkerman
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        • 13 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        I guess it might be a decision for tomorrow morning when all the team news is in.

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    3. RichRover
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      No dude, Double up on Stoke!
      Saylor before Cam

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  16. Grounderz
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Which would be your priority?

    (1) Toure (vs TOT) > Valencia (vs AVL)
    (2) Fletcher (vs EVE) > Berbatov/Ba (vs ARS/WHM)

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      2)

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      1. Grounderz
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Would you rather Ba or Berbatov?

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        1. TorresMagic™
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          • 15 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          Ba.

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        2. Daniel_tsl
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          Ba if fit

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      2. Sarnab
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        2

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    2. Billy Gilmore
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      1 this week, 2 next imo

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    3. Grounderz
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      I guess I'll make the moves half an hour before the deadline. Are we expecting any press conferences on injury updates and players availability anytime soon today? Or tomorrow?

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    4. nimbin_headers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Valencia

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    5. nimbin_headers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Get rid of toure. Berbatov hard fixtures. Ba injured

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  17. thetinkerman
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    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    I think this might be the first week for me in FPL history where I simply burn a free transfer due to having 2 freebies and not wanting to make any changes!

    I wouldn't dare remove Bale, even though his fixtures are bad (especially since I bought him at £9.3m) and I don't have enough cash (£0.3m) to upgrade Pie to Fellaini.

    Would it be a sin to do nothing?!?!?!

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    1. Grounderz
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Woohoo! Now, that's a settled team.

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      1. thetinkerman
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        • 13 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        I know! A combination of a WC in GW4 and having a conservative approach to transfers since has meant that I've had few pressing transfer issues and have been free to tinker.

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    2. Billy Gilmore
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      How dare you? Change your name at once! 🙂

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      1. thetinkerman
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        • 13 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        I know. My transfer policy doesn't really reflect my name any more, but I've had it for so long!

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    3. Valar(Keith)
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      i'd do Jussi to Tremmel to free up cash for next week as you can play bego every week

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      1. Kuqi Monster
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        +1

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      2. thetinkerman
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        • 13 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Interesting idea. Tremmel looks to have a place in the team for the next 6 or so, taking me up to around GW16/17. The £0.7m would be handy, but I would have to get a playing back-up keeper back in on my January WC and would have to pay for it. I bought Juusi at £4.5m and I see him rising still. I'll think about that for sure! Cheers

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        1. TorresMagic™
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          • 15 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          Taylor change is the only other option I see.

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          1. thetinkerman
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            • 13 Years
            11 years, 11 months ago

            I'm happy with Saylor in the long-term and the Juusi > Tremmel transfer has really got me thinking!

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    4. A.T
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      In 5 years of playing I don't think I've ever managed that. I salute you

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      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 15 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Silly question time.

        Is your username spelt right? Different from your FPL team name.

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        1. A.T
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          Haha I've only just noticed that. I'll correct it. Cheers tm

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      2. thetinkerman
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        • 13 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        I'll take that Timbo 😀

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    5. Lord Flashheart
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      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      deal with jussi.
      horrible fixtures in the next two months, begovich is playable almost everyweek - you might free up some needed cash.

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      1. thetinkerman
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        • 13 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Cheers, increasingly considering this. I can free up £0.7m and there's only a couple of gameweeks in the next 8 where I'd have considered playing Juusi.

        Just hope Bego doesn't get rotated with Sorenson! Only need to decide if I'd be happy without backup once Vorm is back, espcially considering that Sorenson will get games at some point. Would have to use a chunk of cash to get Juusi back then I reckon.

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        1. Jönny
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          Do you think he will play Sorensen at some point? I find the idea of giving your reserve keeper a run-out in the league a bit odd. I know he's done it before but I thought that was a case of giving him a chance to claim no.1 spot, and I think Bego has that well and truly nailed now.

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          1. thetinkerman
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            • 13 Years
            11 years, 11 months ago

            I know what you're saying makes sense but he's done it over the last two seasons, usually playing one in the league and one in cup competitions. Sorenson just signed a new contract at the start of the season as well.

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            1. Jönny
              • 15 Years
              11 years, 11 months ago

              Fingers crossed he keeps Sorensen for the cups then! Hopefully we won't have tp worry about league rotation until the end of the season.

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    6. MY DJ NAME IS PIMP CURRY
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      How about S.Taylor > Santon?

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      1. thetinkerman
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        • 13 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Not for the extra £0.1m I'll lose. Nice idea though.

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  18. elkunaguero
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    How can I improve this team? No free transfer...

    Foster
    Rafael - Cameron - Bertrand
    Pienaar - Mata - Cazorla (VC) - Bale
    Ba - Holt - RVP (C)

    Subs: Jussi - Nolan - Cuellar - Demel

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    1. Sarnab
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Keep it as it is

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  19. snoppo
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Any better midfield alternatives than Ben Arfa for 7.9 million? I took him out for Taarrabt last week but think I might just put him back with them having two home games.

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    1. elkunaguero
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      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Michu...

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    2. New Ghost
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Afro or Michu after suspension and Newcastle's great run of fixtures

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    3. A.T
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Fellaini for next 3 games

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      1. snoppo
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        I've got Pienaar and Jelavic already I should have said. Michu is one to consider but them having two aways and Newcastle two homes is putting me off.

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  20. A.T
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Am I correct in thinking last week there was news of ba starting in a friday press conference?

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  21. toaster
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Who would you play this week?

    A) Lukaku
    B) Vertonghen
    C) Sterling

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    1. MY DJ NAME IS PIMP CURRY
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      A. Even though he might just make a cameo it's still a better bet than the other 2.

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      1. toaster
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Thanks yeah i'm leaning that way

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  22. Hektik
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    is it worth ridgwell >cellar pieenar > fellani worth -4??

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    1. Billy Gilmore
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      You alco 😉

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  23. Sarnab
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    None of my friends in my ML has Fellaini.

    Pienaar > Fellaini for free.. Yay or Nay ??

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    1. A.T
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      The rest if your team is ok apart from Wilson do yeah why not

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      1. Sarnab
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Had 2 freebies

        Already did Wilson > Cameron

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    2. MY DJ NAME IS PIMP CURRY
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Only if you have nothing else to do. It's likely that they might get him in this week, though.

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      1. Sarnab
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Yes No other pressing transfers..

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    3. Ancelotti's Eyebrow
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Nay. Too sideways, for me.

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    4. Kevin Twine
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      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      If you have no other pressing issues then yes, it's a no brainer for me, even if you have missed the price rises this week...

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      1. Sarnab
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Price Rise miss not an issue. Already have good team value and I think Points >> Team Value

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  24. MY DJ NAME IS PIMP CURRY
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    I've got Begovic and McCarthy (Reading guy) as my two keepers. But McCarthy is injured. Any idea when he'll be back? I've played my WC so I don't mind getting in someone else, but he's cheap and I'm pretty much going to play Begovic over the next few weeks. But his price might fall so I'm a bit confused.
    If need be to remove him, I do have 1.3m in the bank. Any suggestions?

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    1. Kuqi Monster
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      he's +12% according to fiso so not going to fall anytime soon, I'd just forget about him and play begovic every week like you say - can always sort it out during jan WC.

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      1. MY DJ NAME IS PIMP CURRY
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Cheers. Any idea when he'll be back though?

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  25. toaster
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    I think Cazorla could be worth taking out after this weekend.

    He plays for Spain in Panama on Wednesday night and then against Spurs in the early kickoff next Saturday. He already looks tired. Could see him rested for next GW.

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    1. MY DJ NAME IS PIMP CURRY
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      He definitely won't be rested. If Arsenal draw/lose this week, Wenger will be in under heavy scrutiny. He might not start against Panama.

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    2. nimbin_headers
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      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      No way Jose. He makes them tick.

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    3. Ginkapo FPL
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Wilshere will need the rest a lot more

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    4. New Ghost
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      He won't get rested.

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    5. ronty
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      No way is he getting rested in a derby.If they lose,Wenger will get massive heat.

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      1. toaster
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        If he doesn't rested I could see him not performing very well. I hope not, but he looked really tired in the last couple of games.

        Walcott is tempting me.

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  26. TorresMagic™
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    • 15 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Glad my ML got cancelled this season. Would have no chance winning it. Glad I won 2 iPads over the last 2 years for free. 🙂

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    1. Sarnab
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Gloating is a bad habit. 😉

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    2. MJ6987
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      How?

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      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Competition run for Australians. They got sick of giving me the iPad so they canned it. 😆
        Free entry ftw.

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    3. New Ghost
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Must feel good!

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      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Sold the 1st one before I got it & currently have the latest iPad. Love it. Great for long air flights for movies, music, games etc & taking videos/pics overseas.

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  27. The Mandalorian
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    All this talk about categories for attacking midfielders is total crap. These players can be moved about in the season and find themselves not playing in the attacking role. Also it is over complicating what is a beautiful system. This is typical of England we over complicate things.

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    1. MJ6987
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Agree

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  28. ronty
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Bego/Jaask
    Olsson/Baines/Demel/Nelsen/ShawX
    Michu/Fellaini/Nolan/Cazorla/Bale
    Ba/Suarez/Lambert

    2FT's--> will use only 1FT, 3.3m in bank

    I need Utd cover,possible suggestions.

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    1. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Something needs to "give" in that team to get you Rvp....

      😕

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      1. Pap Le Cissier
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        I agree and it looks like someone from mf. Even if not rvp and for arguments sake, Valencia, you still would have to ditch one of those big hitters.

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        1. ronty
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          if not for Utd's fixtures,I would have resisted.

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    2. nimbin_headers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Get rafa sell olson

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  29. NABIL - FPL otai
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    finally getting rid of Gibbs after he gave me almost nothing sich GW5 (how unlucky)... but to whom?

    team is:-

    bego (mcCarthy)

    baines gibbs kolarov gorkss (nelsen)

    bale mata santi (sterling kaca)

    ba Rvp jelly

    1FT, 0 in the bank.

    thinking, gibbs >

    a) shawx / huth / cameron (double up stoke); or
    b) santon / saylor
    c) sagna

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    1. New Ghost
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      I have him and I'm keeping. Way more attacking than Sagna.

      Do the Sagna swap if you really want him out.

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      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        he's out until 17 Nov, and has been missing for 2 GWs..why keep? no pressing transfer, i guess?

        why is sagna better prospect tahan saylor?

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        1. New Ghost
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          Jenks is still a threat to Sagna, no matter how good Bac is. Santos is a joke and will only play when Gibbs is out.

          Arsenal will still keep more clean sheets than Newcastle over the season.

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          1. NABIL - FPL otai
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 11 months ago

            i agree, over a season.

            but do you reckon Sagna will score more points against FUL & TOT, compared to Saylor against WHU & SWA?

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          2. Dr Dream
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 11 months ago

            not sure about that...Newcastle aren't a bad bet at the back and with Colo you get a nailed on start when he's back...However the Arsenal and Stoke fixtures dovetail nicely after this week and for my money are the best options...

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  30. pompeyfan
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Anyone think Kolorov has a chance of starting this gw? If not it may be worth a hit to take him out for Rafael

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    1. Ginkapo FPL
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Never take a hit for defender. Definitely dont take a hit for Alek "possibly 20pt" Kolarov

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    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      i'm keeping him.

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    3. pompeyfan
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      ok, i will keep him, thanks guys. I guess this is why i brought him in, just in case of a monster score

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