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14 March 2013 2237 comments
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One hundred up. Some achievement for two miserable so-and-so’s, confined in a room or hours on end, griping and gloating about Fantasy football.

I daren’t calculate the hours spent gazing into the beardy face of my Mancunian counterpart, or the minutes wasted while he moans about points on the bench. Equally, I doubt he’s recalling the hours he’s listened to me talk about Aleks Kolarov, Victor Moses or how my latest points hit will steer me to glory. Instead, we’ll look back fondly and remember the many, many good times.

Tonight’s special podcast includes a clip from the very first pilot show, Granville’s first, and some would say, last, attempt at ScoutCast humour. That’s followed by a flood of reminiscing, as Granville pinpoints some of his favourite episodes, while I see through my fixation with beating Last of the Summer Wine by checking out how they celebrated their own century of episodes, with depressingly predictable results.

Of course the regulars play their part, including the Professor and his Rate My Team computer and another stellar showing from the “Full Jonty”, this week featuring one of our very top managers in the community. Depressing stuff for a host just coming off the back of a red arrow.

Like Granville says, however, this is a time for celebrating. Here’s to the 100 and the next century to come.

Raise a glass to the turn of the century via this link, or stream the party spirit via the player below.

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

  1. jackx13
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Hi, guys.

    Should I play Michu or Sissoko this GW.

    Rest of the team in attack is: Bale/Mata/Coutinho and RVP/Sturridge/Remy

    1FT and 1.4 in the bank.

    Thx.

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    1. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Plat both and bench Coutinho.

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      1. Acquafresca
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 9 months ago

        Play* even

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        1. Cruizer van Nistelrooy
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 9 months ago

          plat* 😆

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  2. busteddocket
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Play 2 out of Michu, Walcott, Lambert.

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  3. Valar(Keith)
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Worth gettin Rafael in for waste of space Pearce for a hit? will get to bench Davies if i do..
    Also, got Reina and Federici.. should i start Reina and hope for the best or get rid for DDG? (another hit)

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    1. kaz 96
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Rafael won't start this weekend, imo.

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      1. Valar(Keith)
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 9 months ago

        he got a rest last weekend right? hmm

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    2. elkunaguero
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      I'm thinking of doing Reina to DDG for a hit this week because it's a long term transfer anyway. You should do it. My oter GK is Mignolet which is playable this week, but will get downgraded in coming weeks.

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  4. Jim
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Save without doubt. Ba will give you a constant head ache. Mata may be rested

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  5. Eboue
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Morning all,
    Have made my free transfer- how is my team looking? Cover ed about benching too!:
    Minge
    Dawson enrique Wilson
    Mata bale Walcott gerrard
    Rooney(c) benteke sturridge

    Subs: Federici SISSOKO ZABALETA martin

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    1. New Ghost
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Nice. Good to go man.

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      1. Eboue
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers snake

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    2. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Play Zab over Wilson..

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      1. Eboue
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 9 months ago

        Can you see a city clean sheet? I just reckon stoke have a chance ( regardless of form)

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        1. Valar(Keith)
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 9 months ago

          Do not ignore Zab's attackin potential.. and City can keep CS's.. stoke just cant atm

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          1. New Ghost
            • 13 Years
            12 years, 9 months ago

            Brave call in benching Zab but I think it's the right move.

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      2. super zlatan
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 9 months ago

        Good team. Start zaba

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    3. Eboue
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Thanks guys- guess ill start Pablo!

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    4. Rojo's Modern Life
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Not sure how you bench Sissoko away to Wigan. Will do more than Walcott

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  6. Ferris Bueller
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Would you play Davies (ARS) or Hill (avl) this GW? Cheers

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    1. New Ghost
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Hill

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    2. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      I had to make a decision between Samba and Davies. I went Samba if that helps.

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  7. Thomass
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    anyone getting Lampard???

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    1. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      him or rooney is the question

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  8. Valar(Keith)
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Really need help here.. i'm stumped
    REINA (FEDERICI)
    Zabaleta Samba Davies (Harte Pearce)
    Bale Walcott Mata PUNCHEON (TAARABT)
    Benteke Suarez Sturridge

    6.7 in the bank
    1 FT

    What the hell do i do?
    Was thinking Taarabt to Cazorla

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    1. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Is that a joke?

      Sturridge > RVP

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      1. super zlatan
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 9 months ago

        ^ this

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        1. Valar(Keith)
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 9 months ago

          i dont get this.. so RVP + 0/1 points(punch/taarabt) is greater than Sturridge + Cazorla(long term buy with GW 33 in mind)

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          1. Acquafresca
            • 14 Years
            12 years, 9 months ago

            Yes.

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      2. Valar(Keith)
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 9 months ago

        ?? .. Sturridge has Soton, should do well and is playin.. while Taarabt and Puncheon may not even start 🙁 .. not forgettin my 2 keepers who are doubts as well..

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        1. Acquafresca
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 9 months ago

          Still Sturridge > RVP.

          Maybe Taarabt/Punch > Maloney for a hit.

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          1. Valar(Keith)
            • 16 Years
            12 years, 9 months ago

            this is one of the thoughts that has gone through my mind.. Sturridge finally fully fit though.. not sure i wanna get rid.. i got Reina/Fed/Pearce to worry about and can use my hit for DDG/Rafael instead.. thanks though.. seriously considerin. why may i ask was my initial transfer a joke? 🙂 .. there's really no one else that i want in midfield for the next 4 weeks apart from Caz so thought i might as well get him in early

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            1. Acquafresca
              • 14 Years
              12 years, 9 months ago

              Ok you can either listen to me or continue your avalanche of red arrows..

              Simple as that.

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              1. Valar(Keith)
                • 16 Years
                12 years, 9 months ago

                :).. i have been implodin as of late .. was'nt bein hard headed, was just curious.. thanks anyway

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                1. Acquafresca
                  • 14 Years
                  12 years, 9 months ago

                  Get RVP(C). I can't stress it anymore than that.

                  Sturridge has proven a terrible pick. No need to double up on Pool.

                  Get Maloney for a hit(decent pick+ DGW) if you can;t field 11.

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                  1. Valar(Keith)
                    • 16 Years
                    12 years, 9 months ago

                    thanks man.. maloney + rvp leading the pack in my transfer decisions..

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                  2. Acquafresca
                    • 14 Years
                    12 years, 9 months ago

                    short term pain, long term gain.

                    Good man.

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              2. Jönny
                • 16 Years
                12 years, 9 months ago

                Harsh, he does have a point about his potentially non - playing players, I'm not sure it's as simple as you make out.

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  9. jdogg
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Current team

    Chesney bunn
    Nastasic samba dawson davies pearce
    Mata walcott bale sissoko coutinho
    Suarez lambert sturridge
    Want a man utd forward

    So

    A. Suarez to rvp/rooney
    B. lambert/sturrige to rooney
    C. Lambert/sturridge and coutinho to rvp and maloney. -4points

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    1. super zlatan
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      C.

      U would def want to keep Suarez.

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  10. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Lambert or Sissoko? Currently Lambert on the bench because he usually performs away from home and plays against Liv - great defense no?

    If possible why.
    Thanks,

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    1. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Play Lambert.

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      1. Acquafresca
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 9 months ago

        PKs and striker.

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    2. kaz 96
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Same dilemma here, think i'll bench Lambert given Wigan's record at home this season/

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      1. FPL Daniel
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 9 months ago

        Yeah Kaz I see where are you coming

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    3. ronty
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      our great defence is a myth

      we are constantly conceding away from home,it is our home defensive form
      that has been impressive

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  11. Christina.
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    @SuperWHORE - what's your plan for your crap team for the remainder of the season? Some punts? Differential "al capitono's"?

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    1. super zlatan
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Hope u arnt referring to me??!!! 🙂

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      1. Christina.
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 9 months ago

        Yes you, titface.

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        1. super zlatan
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 9 months ago

          I have no Chelsea cover this gw which makes me nervous.
          U think its worth using my FT to do either

          Sissoko > mata
          Or
          Lambert > ba ??

          Why don't u link your team slut?

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          1. Christina.
            • 15 Years
            12 years, 9 months ago

            Why?

            Coz i don't want to embarrass you even further by pointing out I have a higher rank.

            lol

            BTW, I'm wary of Mata/Chelski. (I own Mata)

            Chelski play South(a) on 30 March and then FA cup replay on 1 April with ManU.

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            1. super zlatan
              • 14 Years
              12 years, 9 months ago

              Higher rank than me eh?

              That makes a change. 😉

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              1. Christina.
                • 15 Years
                12 years, 9 months ago

                What can i say...

                Cream.
                Rise.
                Top.

                http://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/35602/event-history/29/

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                1. super zlatan
                  • 14 Years
                  12 years, 9 months ago

                  Well done. Solid rank. Hope your bringing in rvp...

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    2. Bubbles
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      *makes joke about Wallis' mom*

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  12. Tommyg
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    I was there for that pilot! 🙂 listened to every one since. Do I have too much time on my hands?

    Congratulations mark and granny what an amazing site and community you've built.

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    1. super zlatan
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      I remember the scoutcast when granny got his first penalty save!! Super vorm.

      Think that's the earliest one I can remember.

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      1. Tommyg
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 9 months ago

        How much did granny complain about his lack of penalty saves that season. Lol

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    2. Just A Hat
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      +1

      I remember thinking that Mark and Granville would have less comical voices 😛 and be more serious. Mark is stern on the forum

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    1. Christina.
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Yes, Anderson.

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      1. Acquafresca
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 9 months ago

        Bale > Frimpong for a hit?

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        1. SuperOsçarBaby
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 9 months ago

          do it!

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        2. New Ghost
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 9 months ago

          DENCHHHHH

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        3. Billy Gilmore
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 9 months ago

          Make sure to (c) him for good measure!

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    2. Siva Mohan
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Sandro fan? 😯

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  13. Bob.
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Team for this gw with 0 TF made

    DDG
    Baines Davies Turner
    Bale Walcott Michu Sess
    Fletcher(vc) Sturridge RvP(c)

    Bunn Sissoko Fabio Pearce

    Think Im okay to save my transfer? My front 7 is strong for this gw so dont really want to transfer out anyone! Plan is to get in Cazorla next week

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  14. Make United Great Again
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Playing Davies over Wilson.

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    1. super zlatan
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Could work..

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      1. Make United Great Again
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 9 months ago

        I honestly think it will. Stoke just aren't doing it atm.

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    2. New Ghost
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Bad idea.

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      1. The Assassin-Faced BabyDave
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 9 months ago

        Lol you've got Stoke-home syndrome

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  15. andres
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    I think I am pretty decided to go rvp over roo, just left with the doubt on how to get him in:

    A Studge, michu -> rvp, maloney (
    B studge, michu, lambert -> rvp, noble (bench), kone (-4)
    C suarez, lambert -> rvp, kone

    My current front line: suarez, studge, lambert. 2 FT, 2.7

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    1. Bob.
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      A looks best

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      1. andres
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 9 months ago

        Really fancy kone though... Would having maloney+kone
        Be an overkill? Would have to bench maloney most of the weeks

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        1. Bob.
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 9 months ago

          I can see that from your options 😉 He is a good pick but there are plenty of other similar prices strikers who should score around the same or more (Berb, Benteke, Remy, Lukaku)

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    2. super zlatan
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Def A for me

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  16. Stykes
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    I really want to do Michu > Lampard, but saving my FT makes more sense right?

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    1. super zlatan
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Same dilemma for me. Really no idea at all at the moment.

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    2. Red Devil Swede
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Yes, save.

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  18. United13
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Still in the FFS Cup...big smile!
    Playing someone who is about 100 points ahead of me...big frown!

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Means nothing, good luck. 🙂

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  19. SuperOsçarBaby
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    1. DAVIES -> Dawson ? -4
    or
    2. Play DAVIES.

    Full team:
    Bego
    Bassong J.Evans DAVIES
    Walcott Sissoko Lampard Michu Bale
    V.Persie Lukaku

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    1. Siva Mohan
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      2

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    2. Red Devil Swede
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      2

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  20. New Ghost
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Speaking of Frimpong: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0jJdm7YlsQ

    Cringing while laughing, I am.

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    1. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Van Persie, SUPER DENCH 😆

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      1. New Ghost
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 9 months ago

        This is enough evidence to get RVP over Rooney. He is DENCH.

        Messi and CR7 are not. 😆

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  21. Danny x-factor
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Guys, need help here. Currently, below is my team.
    Begovic (WBA)
    Samba(avl) Zaba(eve) Davies (ARS)
    Bale(FUL) Sess(NOR) Walcott(swa) Sissoko(wig)
    RVP(RDG) Sturridge(sou) Benteke(QPR)
    Sub: Clyne(LIV) Pearce(mun) Puncheon(LIV)

    I'm thinking of Sturridge ➡ Suarez.
    However I have other things to consider. I DON'T have Chelsea cover and I think my defense need some attention. Any suggestion on what should I do?

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    1. Plagued by indecision
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      I don't have Chelsea cover either, but I'm trying to rationalise this by saying there will be so much rotation that nothing is compelling...

      Sturridge > Suarez is worthwhile I think as he's on fire (I own both currently). But I think you could do pretty well by holding the transfer through the international break.

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  22. Valar(Keith)
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Did Chelsea's win last night have a knock on effect on the epl fixturewise ie DGWs, missing GWs etc? kinda out of the loop today :prepares to get head blown off:

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    1. Red Devil Swede
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Yes, Chelsea will now have like 6 games in 15 days soon

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  23. Acquafresca
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    A) Lambert > RVP

    or

    B) GJ > Evra

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    1. New Ghost
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Both, for a hit. 😎

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    2. Christina.
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Cue Buttner 90min

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      1. Acquafresca
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 9 months ago

        feck this I;m out.

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    3. super zlatan
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      A by a country mile. Not even up for debate.

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      1. Acquafresca
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 9 months ago

        Twas a wind-up 😎

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    4. Valar(Keith)
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      you just convinced me that rvp(c) was the main requirement of this week.. so A).. can see GJ doin ok over the next 4 anyway

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  24. Henry Hill
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    What transfer do people think is more impiortant for me this week, sell Taarabt to Maloney/Townsend or sort out my keepers who may both be out of favour. 1FT and 0 in bank, cheers

    Szczesny (Turnbull)
    Zabaleta Santon Samba (Davies, Shaw)
    Sissoko Bale Fellaini Walcott (Taarabt)
    Sturridge Van Persie Lambert

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    1. New Ghost
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      No transfer needed. Save.

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    2. Plagued by indecision
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Is Szczesny out of favour? I know he was rested mid-week but I wouldn't be surprised if he came back.
      Your front 7 are good enough for this week without having to make a transfer there. I would hold!

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      1. Henry Hill
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 9 months ago

        Well he was dropped for Fabianski against Bayern and he was suprisingly very good I thought

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        1. New Ghost
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 9 months ago

          He wasn't. The defense in front of him was.

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          1. Henry Hill
            • 16 Years
            12 years, 9 months ago

            I trust your judgement as an Arsenal fan mate, so you think Szczesny is still first choice?

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            1. New Ghost
              • 13 Years
              12 years, 9 months ago

              Yes sir. Wenger just sent him a message by benching him.

              Save the FT; your team looks great.

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        2. Plagued by indecision
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 9 months ago

          Yes, but I would say Szcz is still No 1

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  25. Acquafresca
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Off to bed..

    Stay Classy San Diego

    DENCHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

    Wayne Rooney is overweight.

    Night.

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  26. Plagued by indecision
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Made it to Friday without making any rash decisions. Should I still hold the FT? £1.8m in the bank.

    Begovic (Bunn)
    Cameron Dawson Davies (Clyne Harte)
    Michu Bale Sissoko Walcott (N'Zogbia)
    Suarez(VC) Sturridge RVP(C)

    Main concern is the defence at the moment, but I can't see a compelling reason to ditch Begovic or Cameron this week (DDG and Zabaleta are my main choices).

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  27. Saint-Dutchie
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Good to go lad's??

    Mignolet

    Garrido Davies Zabaleta

    Walcott Bale Michu Sissoko

    Suarez RVP(c) Lambert

    Bench:Bego/Puncheon/DemelShaw

    Thanks in advance

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    1. Pinoche
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Yep, looks good to go.

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      1. Saint-Dutchie
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks AATISH

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  28. roscola
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Sorry to be useless but what are, or could be, the ramifications of Chelsea winning last night for the PL fixtures?

    As I understand it, United definitely WON'T have a blank GW31. Could last night's result mean anything for the DGWs or do we now have all the information we're going to get before the deadline?

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    1. Siva Mohan
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Chelsea's EL fixtures doesn't affect their PL fixtures.. DGWs are planned for GW33 & GW36 when no UEFA games are played..

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    2. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      One things for sure this is Matas last week for me. It has also put Ba on my radar

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  29. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    sd

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    1. Siva Mohan
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      test pass

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      1. Mark
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 18 Years
        12 years, 9 months ago

        Indeed.

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    2. Mark
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 18 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Had to moderate your comments earlier EL B. Cut out the silly attacks on others. Thanks.

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    3. Willis.
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      smd

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