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The ScoutCast – Episode 110 – Cosmo

22 August 2013 3644 comments
Mark Mark
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He’s well travelled. He’s multi-lingual. He’s just 19 points behind me. Despite my best start to a Fantasy Football season in living memory, Granville is right on my tail. In this latest episode of the ScoutCast, Granville takes delight in taunting me by wrapping his tongue around every “Pochettino” with ease, leaving me to struggle like Paul Merson with a mouth ulcer.

In between the mispronunciations, myself and the “cosmopolitan Manc” get heated about Robin Van Persie, rinse through the Gameweek 1 bandwagons, preview the weekend’s action and welcome the flying start made by this season’s ScoutCast team. It’s breathless stuff, squeezed into a low fat 40 minutes.

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  1. The Machine
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Hey Evs, who you captaining?

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    1. The Machine
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Plan B and all....

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    2. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      😆

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      1. Acquafresca
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        For what its worth Triggerlips always goes with top of captaincy poll, and has finished top 1k last 3 years...

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        1. The Machine
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 4 months ago

          http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2013/08/17/the-knee-jerk-saturday/?hc_page=12#hc_comment_5289565

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    3. 4vets
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Deja vu! Didn't I see this 10 mins ago?

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      1. Bad Seed
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Think he was asking about Evs's transfer then...

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  2. NASL Shootout
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Rat on -94% (fiso), -86% (totalfpl). Dump for a hit to save 0.1? Tempted to dig in and hold.

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    1. onionbarje
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      i am holding

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    2. Whiskerz
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Pretty sure fiso is still inaccurate after their problems earlier today. FPL has R. Morrison @ 6864 T/O total this week where fiso thinks he's had that many today.

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  3. JJC
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Apologies, my post was lost on the bottom of the page:

    Have people owning a Chelsea defender and Lukaku taken a hit to get them out in time for united and the blank. I'm weighing up whether the short term risk of taking a 4 point hit for a defender is worth avoiding the price rise for a long term pick.

    Ivanovic to Zabaleta is a particularly perplexing one.

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    1. Jairzinho
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Only Lukaku out for me.

      May take Hazard out next week for Silva or Yaya.

      Cech and Benteke staying in my squad.

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      1. JJC
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Liking that plan, Silva is pencilled in for me, but Hazard looked good enough to give him another chance to bring returns.

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    2. onionbarje
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      i would have kept Ivan, well i am keeping Ivan. Lukaku could come back to haunt you as well

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      1. JJC
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        It may well, but until he's nailed on I can't afford to have him in the squad. Dzeko and Lukaku is a bit too much risk for a front 3, don't you think?

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    3. Arsenal Deli
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      I did exactly that:

      Ivanovic --> Shaw

      Lukaku --> RVP (I played this week with 4.0m spare)

      A Southampton defender could pay off well over the season I think

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    4. Arsenal Deli
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Sorry just noticed you replied on your other one 🙂 Lescott then maybe if you want to save more

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      1. JJC
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Lescott is tempting, although a ticking time bomb. More attracted by attacking threat with my defenders though. Sunderlands new full back is definitely pencilled in my squad, he looks like he could be a 5 goals a season man.

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        1. Arsenal Deli
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 4 months ago

          Kompany and Nastasic both out it looks like so you would be safe for at least the next 2, easy weeks for Man City. Zabaleta though if you want long term. And did you see his strike from 30 yards on the volley?!?! May be a 1 off but he could have goals in him

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          1. JJC
            • 14 Years
            12 years, 4 months ago

            Yeah, that was some effort! Suprised no-one in sunderland bagged a goal. He will fly under the radar till he explodes. As soon as fixtures look good he is straight in my team.

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            1. Arsenal Deli
              • 12 Years
              12 years, 4 months ago

              To be honest though I think Sunderland have gone down QPR's road of quantity not quality, I think they will do badly this season

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    5. Exilizer
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      I actually I kept Evan but transferred out Koscielny for Zabaleta.

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      1. Exilizer
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        What I am saying is that you shouldn't take a hit unless you really have to. I was looking at a possible back line of Chester-Turner jagielka, so I did something about it.

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        1. JJC
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 4 months ago

          Shaw Chester Baines would be my back 3. May have to take a hit to sort it out GW3 so I may well just do it. It goes against my instincts though!

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          1. Exilizer
            • 12 Years
            12 years, 4 months ago

            Look at it this way, if you do get rid of Ivan you can save a transfer next week for the week after. You will still transfer out Ivan next week anyway. And Zabaleta is due a Cleanie I think.

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  4. Cymro
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Mig (Boruc)
    Coleman, Toure, Ivan (Collins Turner)
    Cout, Walcott, Nolan, Haz (Kim)
    Saldado, Lambert, Dzeko

    Would you guys think that Ivan - Zab would be a good trans for -4?

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    1. Brumfor1st
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Definatly a worthwhile transfer... depends if you HAVE to play it now... it could wait until next week to be free. Do you have any other burning transfers?

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      1. Cymro
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Zab is gaining +.1 tonight, so kinda need to do it now if I'm going to. Ivan vs United + blank. Zab cardiff, HULL. I think it hasto be done?

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    2. Woy of the Wovers
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Don't think Ivan should be transferred unless you think he might be a target for the ref.

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  5. Brumfor1st
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Replacing Lukaku with either:

    Aguero + Barkley

    or

    Dzeko + Mirallas?

    I have Anelka so i really need the striker to play this week!

    CHeers

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    1. onionbarje
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      if you need a striker to play, then neither really, Sturridge Soldado, Lambert better picks for playing fwds

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      1. Brumfor1st
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Fair Do's... i'm thinking Lambert or Giroud then...

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    2. Arsenal Deli
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Tough one but Aguero + Barkley

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  6. pundit of punts
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Pick two to play this weekend.

    A. Murner
    B. Collins
    C. Chester

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    1. Sánchez
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Poor planning was Murner Collins.
      No rotation at all.
      C and A.

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      1. pundit of punts
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Not worried about rotation tbh. Needed a dirt cheap nailed on defense to bolster a expensive front seven.

        Cheers for the inputs though. 🙂

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    2. Arsenal Deli
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Murner Collins

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    3. PMC3
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Chester, Collins.

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    4. PMC3
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      3 responses, all combinations 🙂

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      1. Sánchez
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Haha. Helps none that.

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      2. pundit of punts
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        That's a tough one I suppose. 😉

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  7. PMC3
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Hmm R Morrison about to drop. Cabral looks interesting, is he nailed?

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    1. Sánchez
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Morrison will make it to Saturday I think

      Either way though. You must have bigger priorities.

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      1. PMC3
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Not really, unless Kos is not coming back. I plan on keeping Haz and Benteke, and Chester has (mci) on the blank meaning I need the rest of my squad to be playing.

        Thanks though.

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    2. Arsenal Deli
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Cabral played most pre season games for SAFC, they don't really have another CDM like him

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      1. PMC3
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Sweet, might just do it. Thanks.

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        1. Arsenal Deli
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 4 months ago

          Could be a 3 pointer MAX from him against Palace if you're happy with that

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          1. PMC3
            • 13 Years
            12 years, 4 months ago

            Better than a likely 0 from Chester!

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            1. Arsenal Deli
              • 12 Years
              12 years, 4 months ago

              True but waste a free transfer??

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              1. PMC3
                • 13 Years
                12 years, 4 months ago

                I guess yeah, though the scoutcast seemed to suggest he had 5 shots on target last week so maybe not a guaranteed 3?

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                1. PMC3
                  • 13 Years
                  12 years, 4 months ago

                  *or below

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                  1. Arsenal Deli
                    • 12 Years
                    12 years, 4 months ago

                    I haven't listened to it yet, that could be a punt but still not worth a free transfer, but if he did score open the bandwagon floodgates

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                    1. PMC3
                      • 13 Years
                      12 years, 4 months ago

                      Thanks. I will probably just leave it after all, TotalFPL is more optimistic in RMorssion not losing value and I guess if worst comes to worst I can kick Hazard next week.

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    3. cheezymouse
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Cant say for certain but i think he should be.

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  8. Woy of the Wovers
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Is Hazard and Lukaku to Barkley + Soldado worth a hit?

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    1. Arsenal Deli
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Yep

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    2. Exilizer
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      I would stick with Hazard. Just look at his stats in the members area. He will keep performing, and you will feel awful if he does well against Manu and Barkley flops.

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      1. Woy of the Wovers
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        That goes for any transfer. This is also a rebalancing exercise to shift cash towards forwards and defense before Lukaku loses value. Hazard is the sacrifice rather than Wally or Silva.

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        1. Exilizer
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 4 months ago

          I see, I was lucky enough to have the funds to Lukaku-Soldado without having to downgrade anyone. Just unsure about Barkley.

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    3. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Keep Lukaku play Lukaku_Get Barkely.

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  9. cheezymouse
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Chaps, two from michael turner away to hull, James collins away to newcastle, toure away to villa...? I have toure / turner but not sure...

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    1. Sánchez
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Again? As above.
      Turner, Toure.
      I agree.

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      1. cheezymouse
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Sorry sanchez, didnt read up. Thanks.

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      2. Brumfor1st
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Will M Turner play? He didn't last week and they have Basson back this week?

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    2. Exilizer
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Collins toure for me. Then again Villa have Benteke so Turner might be worth a go.

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      1. cheezymouse
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers mate

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    3. Arsenal Deli
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Collins definitely Newcastle are shocking going forwards.... I would pick M Turner for second due to Benteke

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      1. cheezymouse
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah, this is what im leaning towards... just toures attacking threat could be useful. I dont see a clean sheet for pool tho. Thanks all for feedback.

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  10. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Hmm who to captain out of Soldado, Dzeko, Walcott, Cout, Mirallas.

    RMT says Walcott 😯

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    1. Arsenal Deli
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Soldado for safety, Walcott played great Wednesday night but he may be fatigued for Saturday morning game

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    2. ccc
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Soldado

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    3. Exilizer
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Shuuush. Now everyone will do it 😛

      Seriously though I think Soldado is a safer pick this GW.
      I want to see another Arsenal game before I captain Theo.

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      1. Flint Edgewood
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Would you say Soldado over Sturridge?

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    4. A.
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      RMT is telling me that Walcott will get a higher score, but I should captain Soldado, i'm confused

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      1. Exilizer
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        I think it might look at your other players too, i.e. at fixtures.

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    5. Woy of the Wovers
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Soldado.

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  11. ccc
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Bench 1

    A. Collins (new)
    B. Chester (NOR)

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  12. Geezer
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    What to do with Anelka? I got 6.0 M for a replacement, and it will be ha -4 point hit. If I keep him on my bench then Kim will play at home against City.

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    1. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Don't keep him on your bench.. get rid now

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      1. Geezer
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        For who?

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  13. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    So much scorn for people wildcarding....

    Who is to say you are right and we are wrong? Apart from the fact you probably got a high score and we didn't... Most people are or will be taking hits and we can do the same when you play your wc but we will probably be a lot happier with out team than we are now, after all.. It's much easier to get it wrong in gw1.. We are not pathetic, stupid or lolworthy, we are making a call which may or not be the right one..

    Oh, and the guy who won it last year wildcarded in gw2 😉

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    1. The Machine
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      You wildcarded?

      Lol

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      1. Sánchez
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Haha.

        Lolworthy. 😆

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    2. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      We are singing from the same hymn sheet WR. GL!

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      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        And you 🙂

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    3. Exilizer
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Nothing wrong with WC'ing early when you feel good about it. My personal view is simply that you should wait a little longer than GW1. After GW3 actually looks best. You have 3 weeks of stats to go on, can wait until after some of the internationals are over to finalise your transfers and just overall pick a team that is much more sound.

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    4. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Agree. Better to fix the ship early if you have many issues. Wish I used mine earlier last season.

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    5. 4vets
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      I've taken an -8 WR. Certainly wouldn't laugh at anyone for tactics they choose as they'll probably beat me if I get cocky 🙂

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    6. pundit of punts
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      I always believe you need to wc when you think your team is a terrible state.

      If you thought so, then you right in wcing. Don't give a damn what others say.

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    7. Sánchez
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      My rival was right to.

      He has 3 chelsea, anelka, FABIO?, fulham keeper, Charlie Adam?

      His own fault for pucking that though, but at least he is acting quick.

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      1. 4vets
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        That is the key early on. Act quick and rectify. Some WC, some take hits... the important thing is that something is done.

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        1. The Bandit
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 4 months ago

          Indeed +1

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    8. Cymro
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      hahaha, you wildcarded....Good luck pal. Lets hope your second week pick isnt as bad as your first week pick eh

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    9. PMC3
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      To be honest I think it is a decent time to wild card. The most uncertain time is GW1, you learn a lot and can really improve your team. Not that I am doing it.

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      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Exactly.. we know so much more than before ko.. I have the advantage of no hits this weeks and will get to lol at all the 'When should i wc' posts later.. 😉

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        1. Cymro
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 4 months ago

          If that makes you feel better for your crap first week pick then wahay!

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          1. The Bandit
            • 15 Years
            12 years, 4 months ago

            Nice score yourself.... Oh wait...

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            1. Cymro
              • 16 Years
              12 years, 4 months ago

              i had a great score...what are you on about Wild rover???

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    10. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      It's a smart move WR....If somebody got 75 pts + in GW1 then a WC to try and best ensure a good GW2 (home/easy fixtures) and an overall rank of perhaps around 100k for the two GW's combined is in a strong position to maintain and build on that high rank....I only play with novelty teams so i'm not that bothered but for anybody wanting a good overall end of season score an early high rank is a great plus..Anytime between GW1-3 is fine if that is the strategy...

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  14. Sánchez
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Should I email my number 2 rival mocking him for wildcarding already?

    I always say he's pushed the panic button if he does it early.

    Is the mind game called for before he finalises him side?

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    1. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      ^^

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      1. 4vets
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        😆

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  15. keotes
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Snoddy looks fit for the weekend?

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    1. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      back in training and in contention

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    2. Arsenal Deli
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Yep

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  16. Lloyd Xmas
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    1980's classic
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5XJ2GiR6Bo

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    1. Baby Cuties
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      nice. i like people posting songs on here. we should do it more often!

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    2. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      back at yer.

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShN8UIk5-mw

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  17. Arsenal USA FC
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    RMT

    Mignolet -- Boruc

    Collins Toure Coleman -- Chester Kosicelny

    Walcott Hazard Silva Mirallas -- Jarvis

    Giroud Benteke Dzeko

    Or Should I have

    Sturridge Instead of Giroud
    Kim Instead of Jarvis

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    1. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      i would for sturridge as you have walcott as arsenal cover. strong otherwise

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  18. Cymro
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Mig (boruc)

    Coleman, Youre, Zab (Collinson, Turner)
    Cout, Walcott, Nolan, Haz (Kim)
    Soldado, Lambert, Dzeko

    I'm hopeful that team was worth -4. I got rid of Lukaku and Ivan for Dzeko and Zab.

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  19. The Machine
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Acqua, any other suggestion?

    Already been let down by tirgger once this season, not going down that road again

    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2013/08/17/the-knee-jerk-saturday/?hc_page=12#hc_comment_5289565

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    1. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      On Soldado atm. I'll keep you posted 😉

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  20. Can you believe that
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Do I captain Soldado @ home or Dzeko away to Cardiff City?

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    1. The Shadow
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Soldado. You don't want to captain a player who may only come on as a sub, i.e. Dzeko.

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    2. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      dzeko. swansea will be no pushover

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    3. Sánchez
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Soldado by a long way.

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  21. Uncle John from Jamaica
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Chaps. Some help please. Who would you captain from

    Walcott
    Miralles
    Coutinho
    Hazard
    Soldado
    Lambert
    Benteke.

    Thanks all.

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    1. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      benteke

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    2. nevins84
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      I went Haz to Silva and then give Silva the armband

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      1. Uncle John from Jamaica
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Already taken 4 point hit to get Lambert and Coleman in.

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  22. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    So Total FPL says Lukaku will drop, Fiso that he won't. What do we think... ? My fingers are itchy

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    1. The Machine
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Fiso are more reliable from what i've seen

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    2. 4vets
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      You have seen FISO's disclaimer?

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    3. Cymro
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Does it even matter? If he does or not, does that influence your decision?

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    4. Fine, keep changing my name…
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      I wouldn't take the risk. If it's not today it's tomorrow.

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    5. tw
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      FISO are generally more reliable imo but apparently they have some disclaimer as of today... 😕

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  23. nevins84
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Is Clyne nailed on against Sunderland?

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  24. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    benteke up against kolo toure... I bet kolo is popping those diet pills like crazy!

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    1. Sánchez
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Agger

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  25. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Absolutely everyone in the world is captaining Soldado. Maybe Walcott will be a good differential choice. Think I'm going to do it. Then again my genius punts in GW1 didnt go accordingly maybe I'll just play it safe and go Soldado 😀

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    1. Uncle John from Jamaica
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      My personal opinion is you don't have to beat the crowd at this stage just keep up with them.

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      1. Flint Edgewood
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Why Soldado over Sturridge though?

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  26. Evans
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Best replacement for lukaku but not Dzeko ? For a hit as well ?

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    1. Uncle John from Jamaica
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Lambert or Osvaldo maybe?

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    2. Flint Edgewood
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Depends on how much you have to spend..

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      1. Evans
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        3 mil

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    3. The Shadow
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      For a hit, I'd probably stick with Lukaku.

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      1. Evans
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        I know I shouldn't but can't abide his price fall

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  27. Tabone
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    A) Benteke, soldado, STURRIDGE

    B)Benteke, soldado, AGUERO

    C) Benteke, soldado, other?(anyone but rvp)

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    1. Flint Edgewood
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Personally I'd go for B.

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    2. Evans
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      B

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    3. bdaomz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      A

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  28. Flint Edgewood
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    There certainly are a lot options up front but from the trio of Soldado, Bony and Sturridge who do you think will perform the best over the next few gameweeks and why?

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    1. PMC3
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Bony has tough fixtures and is probably the least talented of the bunch. The other two are a toss up and I would gladly have either in my team.

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    2. bdaomz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Sturridge- Liverpool have an easier schedule for goals at least, if not wins. Main center fwd

      Then Soldado and Bony are a toss up..Swansea COULD perform well and Bony would be the man to lead that charge (Alongside Michu). Soldado in the same boat as Bony

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  29. Honda Beach!
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Aguero + Silva/Coutinho

    or

    RVP + Taarabt (or Lallana)

    Please please help I've been struggling with it for hours!

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    1. Uncle John from Jamaica
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Top two will outscore bottom two if you ask me.

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    2. 4vets
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      A for me, but other will disagree.

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    3. Portuguese&Proud
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Aguero + Coutinho

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  30. Exilizer
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Can someone clear something up about WC'ing for me? Say you play your WC and pick a player on Saturday night after he scored a hattrick and consequently rises 3 days in a row. On the 4th day you transfer him out again still on your wildcard to upgrade to someone else. Do you get the profit or not?

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    1. 4vets
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      You'd get 0.1 profit

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    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      You get 0.1 profit.

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      1. Exilizer
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        So over the international break you could basically play the market all you want? Increase your team value and then get other players right before the next gameweek?

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        1. Flint Edgewood
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 4 months ago

          yup

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          1. Exilizer
            • 12 Years
            12 years, 4 months ago

            If you get it right that could be game-changing for the rest of the season. But it could also go horribly wrong. Shame about the 50% sell on fee 😛

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        2. Namtab Nomolos
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 4 months ago

          Apart from the fact the players you actually want will likely be increasing in value as well, you can use it to save yourself money on players falling in price too though.

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          1. Exilizer
            • 12 Years
            12 years, 4 months ago

            How would that work (the second part)

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            1. Namtab Nomolos
              • 14 Years
              12 years, 4 months ago

              If you have a player at the price you bought them at like 5.0m, while on a wildcard you can sell them before they drop to 4.9m then buy them back. Maybe they are suspended for 1 game but you want to keep them.

              Also note players can only go up 0.3m in a week so the max profit you can make is made when they rise 0.2m, you don't need to wait for the third rise. It's a poor use of a wildcard, they should be about earning you a bunch of points. Unless several players get really big scores the week before and others get injured/banned and NEED to be sold you will find it hard to make much money.

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              1. Exilizer
                • 12 Years
                12 years, 4 months ago

                Great explanation thanks.

                Not looking to make millions but maybe that 0.2-0.5m extra that could make a real long term difference.

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                1. Namtab Nomolos
                  • 14 Years
                  12 years, 4 months ago

                  You can make good money by just making transfers early in the GW, it's risky with injuries and team news. Chasing good players early on is what ppl do, so if you get in early on them that accumulates to maybe 0.2 per transfer.

                  WCs seem best for me in the late double game weeks the FA Cup throws up, they can push you to a triple digit GW.

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                  1. Exilizer
                    • 12 Years
                    12 years, 4 months ago

                    I think it all has to depend on where you stand after 3 weeks. If you have done great with your team, no reason to wildcard. If you are however lagging behind after 3 subpar weeks, you need to do something about it.

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        3. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 4 months ago

          Free money if you don't want the player.

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    3. Portuguese&Proud
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      for every 0.2 he goes up you get 0.1

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    4. Flint Edgewood
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Yup you get the profit 🙂

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