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The ScoutCast – Episode Eighty Eight – The Manchurian

Granville may well be exotic but he’s not Manchurian, despite what the spellcheck told me a few weeks back. He’s also a happy man. Winning on all fronts, he’s dishing out “one helluva beating” to yours truly right now.

Reveling in his position of power, the Hungarian Mancunian brings me to task on my jerky knee transfers, with the regular ScoutCast favourites scattered around that particular discussion.

Get your ears around our foreign tongues via this link or stream the nonsense through the player below.

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

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  1. TorresMagic™
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    Watching the races.

    Here's a Liverpool horse about to race. It's the favorite. Look at the name & breeding.

    http://www.premiumform.com.au/bc/BCPerHorse.asp?h=You%27ll+Never

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    1. Drogba "Unstoppable, U…
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      😀

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    2. Mílanista
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      😀

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    3. Billy Gilmore
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      😀

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  2. Joga Bonito®
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    Morning fella's day off work so what better than to waste it on here.

    Anybody seen 'Number 10' around. I've drawn him in the cup. Well ranked.

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    1. Mílanista
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      Never seen him round here. Knock that lurker out!

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      1. In Tommy We Trust
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        This^^^^

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      2. Joga Bonito®
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        Let's hope so... may be he's like a stalker, always around but rarely seen.

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        1. tw
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          that's what a lurker is

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          1. Joga Bonito®
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            The reality of it though is that he might past all of the time but have a different nickname, e.g. Mine is dwebsterlfc, which was my name on here for the last couple of years, it was then .... Borini's not his style, and is now Joga Bonito.

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  3. Berbalove
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    Bego (Foster)
    Baines Hangeland McCartney (Shawcross, Gorkss)
    Bale Fellaini Cazorla Michu (Noble)
    Suarez Tevez Berbatov

    2FT, £1.8
    Want Tevez and Hangeland out eventually, but that can wait.
    Caz -> Silva and/or Michu -> Valencia?

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    1. tw
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      if you don't want rvp or rooney then i'd suggest getting valencia asap!

      if fit i'd say take a punt on walcott over silva as well

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    2. Mr. Perfectionist
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      Quite like your name. I should have seen you before 😉

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  4. ITurnz
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    Lsot at bottome of last page:

    Jussi
    Simpson, Clyne, Baines (Clark/Nelsen)
    Cazorla, Fellaini, Walters, Mata (Gera)
    RVP (c) Suarez Ba
    0.2m spare

    Thinking Caz to Walcott (sideways I know)
    Or should I be getting Gera out? Who for though – Kanack / Maloney?

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    1. tw
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      caz to walcott (assuming he's fit) i think is a good move. that or get valenica imo

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    2. In Tommy We Trust
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      You're starting Clyne ahead of Nelsen?

      I would be tempted to give up on Walters. Maybe consider someone like Ramirez or Lallana and use the spare cash to solidify your defence next week?

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      1. ITurnz
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        Yeah Walters has done nothing but disappoint of late - 2 points week in week out
        Surely Ramierez is goign to be the same kind of return?

        A fan of the cheap defence so not worried about upgrading them at the moment

        Another cheapy midfielder I was considering was Schneiderlin (not fashionable I know!)

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        1. In Tommy We Trust
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          Ramirez will get points playing in the hole in a side that score goals as much as it pains me to say it as I've got Lallana 🙁

          Schneiderlin I don't know much about so can't give an opinion

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  5. tw
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    bego
    baines, rafa, demel
    bale, valencia, pienaar, michu
    rvp (c), ba, lambert

    bench: foster, saylor, maloney, sagna

    1ft and 0.0 in the bank

    thoughts?? am willing to take a hit if necessary

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    1. ITurnz
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      Looks strong to me

      Lambert out seems like a good move. Maybe downgrade Bale to up Lambert to Giroud for Arsenal cover?

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      1. tw
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        think i'd rather get walcott for arsenal coverage... though how essential do you think ars coverage actually is? i mean i've got sagna...

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        1. ITurnz
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          Think i prefer ARS attacking coverage as opposed to defensive at the moment

          Not tempted by Berbatov then?

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          1. tw
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            am tempted by berba. just don't have quite enough funds atm and lambert has pretty nice fixtures so holding off a couple weeks then will probably bring him in

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            1. Joga Bonito®
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              Berb might have gone up a lot more by then.

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      2. Joga Bonito®
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        Can you get Long in for Lambert? He's a good differential who scores pretty consistently.

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        1. tw
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          think i might be able to. don't you think keeping lambert for this week and maybe 1-2 more is fine though? he's got pretty nice fixtures

          do you think i should take a hit (bale to walcott or michu to ramirez/sterling) to bring in afro?

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          1. Joga Bonito®
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            Personally yes, but I have no problem with taking hits. I'm doing decent and have made 18 transfers so far this season.

            I put Taarabt in this week to generate more funds. He's another option.

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  6. Superdry7
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    Rate my team!?

    Jussi (Foster)

    Reid, Ivanovic, Rafa (Ridgewell, Gorkss)

    Bale, Carzola, Michu, Pienaar (Sterling)

    Berb, RVP, Crouch

    ...couple of things...I don't like the fact I'm doubling up on west ham defence but see that as a better option. Thinking of taking a hit this week with Santi > Silva & Michu > Felliani...leaves me with 2 Everton midfielders but could lead to Pienaar out next week..

    Thoughs please 🙂

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  7. TorresMagic™
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    For the record "You'll Never Walk Alone" didn't place as favorite in the race. 0-1 Wigan please.

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    1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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      He didn't really want to...concentrating on Europe this year

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      1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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        But he controlled the race well and with a few more additions to the group and a bit of luck he can keep the project going..

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    2. In Tommy We Trust
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      Did he fall over at the mere sight of the finish line? 😉

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  8. Hannibal Jack
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    What are the chances of Sagna starting vs Spurs. He is yellow flagged and is apparently suffering from fatigue

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    1. tw
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      no clue. got him 3rd slot on my bench atm. recon the derby will be a high scoring affair

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      1. Hannibal Jack
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        I also think so, I was hoping for some attacking returns from him esp from assists. Will have to wait for Wenger's presser.

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        1. tw
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          i wouldn't count on assists from him.... who are your other defensive options?

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  9. roscola
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    Mad to play Sagna? Chris Glover's model rates an Arsenal CS fairly high this week.

    As well as the goal-rich history of the tie, Sagna may be 'fatigued' - he'll either play 90 or none I think but if he's tired he's less likely to bomb up and down the wings.

    Alternatives would Cameron or Gorkss. Already playing Bego.

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    1. Bubbles
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      I'd play Cameron. Best chance of a CS, imo.

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      1. roscola
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        Cheers Bubbles. Even with the doubling up?

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        1. Bubbles
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          Aye. I'll be doubling on Stoke most likely.

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    2. tw
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      i'd go cameron. see my response just above about sagna

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    3. In Tommy We Trust
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      Play Sagna and let your bench cover if he's doesn't play. Cameron before Gorkss on the bench?

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      1. roscola
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        Yup. Reading are going to get a Belgian Fright Night.

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    4. TorresMagic™
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      Both teams to score in the derby.

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      1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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        Bet of the weekend..

        Cover both teams to come from behind at half time and win.

        Arsenal/spurs 30 to 1
        spurs/arsenal 18 to 1

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        1. TorresMagic™
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          Draw at HT. 😉

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          1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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            Could cover the win from behind bets. Think they are 12s and 15 to 2

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            1. TorresMagic™
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              Will have a look at the options. Maybe an overs bet for me.

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    5. roscola
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      Thanks folks. Your views are as mixed as my own 🙂

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  10. ManTree(v2!) or just JAY!
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    Hey folks

    I have 1 FT and £1.5m in the bank.

    Foster, Begovic

    Baines, Davies, Demel, Cuellar, Gorkks

    Nolan, Michu, Bale, Fellaini, Sterling

    Ba, RVP, Aguero

    Thinking of Aguero to Suarez?
    And how to fit in sterling? Aguero to bench?
    Opinions please!!

    Thank you

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    1. Joga Bonito®
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      Lots of people disagree buy I'd get Michu out now, seems to have simmered out. Can you get Valencia in for him? As a big differential may be even Young, he had a shocker last week but looked really sharp for England midweek.

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      1. ManTree(v2!) or just JAY!
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        Sold Valencia this week for fellaini.

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        1. Joga Bonito®
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          Ahhh, ok.

          You have no Chelsea. How about Oscar as a differential then? Seems to be due some goals.

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    2. drughi
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      Yes do it ! Aguero Will be benched and suarez Will score a goal atleast so worth it IMO

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  11. Hitman MHK
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    Foster | (Federici)
    Baines | Cameron | Sagna | (Cuellar, Demel)
    Hazard | Cazorla | Michu | Pienaar | (Kacaniklic)
    RVP | Ba | Lambert

    Foster to Mignolet yeah?

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    1. roscola
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      Yeah, Ming's a great option but unfortunately not for this week. 2-3 points tops for him. Is it worth sacrificing those points to do any outfield transfers you had planned? Get Ming next week. Just a suggestion.

      I'd be wanting to play Demel this week. He played some of the last game so he must be ready to start by now.

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      1. Hitman MHK
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        Was planning for Demel but I wasn't sure who to sacrifice for him.
        I have 0.8 in the bank so my minor priority was to upgrade Lambert as he's really pissing me off...
        Lost for choices other than that..

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    2. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
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      Sideways. I know Foster is out, but Fed has not horrible fixtures for the next 2 weeks or so (the time Foster will be out). Three weeks from now you will have either Foster/Fed or Migs/Fed: much of a muchness. So the only reason to do it is if you're pretty sure that in the next few weeks Migs would get you points Fed will not. No guarantee there. Point is, you might find better ways to spend a transfer.

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      1. Hitman MHK
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        Yeah, I feel that..
        I really don't know what I need improving on, my team is getting average every week but on paper it looks great! 🙁

        Is the removal of Lambert to Kone bad?

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        1. Hitman MHK
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          Maybe Cuellar to a Newcastle defender even?
          Not so confident in that change however..

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          1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
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            I think you are right to concentrate on Lambert, but you want Berb, not Kone. Save the transfer and do a double with Hazard to Mata to fund your Berb acquisition (I think that would do it).

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            1. Hitman MHK
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              Yeah, I agree.
              Kills me to trade in Mata as I dumped him after Hazards bunch of assists, then Hazard slowed down...

              Hey, I guess his name did warm me 😉

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  12. chel5eachris
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    Made the mistake of actually watching the football last weekend. Knee-jerked Bale out and Suarez in for a 4 point hit, now realizing should have kept Bale as stuck with home-shy Cazorla. I just panicked when I saw how woeful and isolated Bale was against City.

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  13. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
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    Nelson or Gorkss for the weekend?

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    1. roscola
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      Re-phrase as 'Southampton or Everton more likely to score' and it becomes clearer

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      1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
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        Yeah, I get that. My problem is that (a) I kind of trust Reading more than QPR to keep it together, and Gorkss is a (sometime) goal threat. I have Nelson in there now following all the rules, just seeing if I was missing anything.

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        1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
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          Oops. Missed a (b) before Gorkss.

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  14. Bobsyauncle
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    This is my first season in FPL, Im doing ok so far, could you take a look at my team and see if you got any advice. Linked.

    My thoughts are Ba > Berbs this week or next. Also Hazard > Mata at some point in order to sort the Guthrie problem and still be able upgrade a defender.

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    1. MountainBeach
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      yeah i plan on doing hazard to mata next week
      wudve done it this week but ive already taken a -4 hit

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  15. MountainBeach
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    who should i play out of these
    clyne , gorkss or demel?
    gorkss has everton , toughest fixture out of the three

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    1. ronty
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      demel

      if he starts,great chance of CS

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    2. Bobsyauncle
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      Im not sure West Ham will bring Demel straight back in, last 2 games clean sheets against Man City and Newcastle. O'brien has been filling in well, think Demel will need to earn his place back.

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  16. ronty
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    Front 8 of

    Michu,Silva,Nolan,Bale,Fellaini
    Ba,Suarez,Lambert

    Who should I bench?

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    1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
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      Lambert

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      1. ronty
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        that was my thinking too

        it is the garbage that is QPR which is enticing

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    2. MountainBeach
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      nolan or lambert..
      id say nolan but lamberts a forward..
      coin toss between em lol

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  17. BigBadWolf
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    ChelsaChris. I'm thinking of ditching Bale too

    Current midfield is Fellaini Sterling Michu Hazard Bale

    I have 1.6m in the bank with 2 transfers this week, thinking Valencia and Walcott IN!

    Please help

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  18. MountainBeach
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    who to vice captain since rvps still doubtful?
    michu, fellaini , berbs ( got sunderland at home) or aguero (aston villa at home but might be rested)

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      Berbs or Fellaini.

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  19. Superdry7
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    Jussi (Foster)

    Reid, Ivanovic, Rafa (Ridgewell, Gorkss)

    Bale, Carzola, Michu, Pienaar (Sterling)

    Berb, RVP, Crouch

    ...couple of things...I don't like the fact I'm doubling up on west ham defence but see that as a better option. Thinking of taking a hit this week with Santi > Silva & Michu > Felliani...leaves me with 2 Everton midfielders but could lead to Pienaar out next week..

    Thoughs please 🙂

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    1. Vidic The Nail
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      who to bench out of Nolan Morrison Michu? Im doubling up on west ham defence, hoping for a win against stoke..tripling up if they fail will be disastrous..thoughts please?

      Jass (Bego)

      Demel Rafael Bertrand (Ridgewell Nelsen)

      Nolan Fellani Mata Michu Morrison

      Van P Rooney Berba

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  20. Hammers Select
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    Is Ba ok to start this weekend? I seen he pulled out of the Senegal squad

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  21. The Team Principal
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    If anyone has any Fantasy League questions or needs help with their team, leave your questions here.
    Only comments/questions submitted before 10pm Friday will be answered.
    I will give my honest opinion and a detailed answer.

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  22. Gazza2000
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    Avatar test

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