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The ScoutCast – Episode 110 – Cosmo

22 August 2013 3644 comments
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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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Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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  1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
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    Sup DZ

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    1. tw
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      hey Pepin! how's it going mate?

      btw did you see the the super cup game yesterday?

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      1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
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        Yeah, it was a good game 😀 Amazing goal by David Villa, I am still bummed we let him go...would have loved to see Messi - Neymar - Villa front 3, especially in a WC year. He is going to have a great season, I can see him scoring 20+ league goals.

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        1. tw
          • 14 Years
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          yeah i've only seen the goals. that was an amazing goal!

          i'm bummed we let him go too but at the same time I knew it was coming and I think it's a move he deserves. a striker of his quality should be starting every week and starting up top, not out on the wing. would've loved to see him in the EPL though. yeah he'll have a great season! I'd put him in the top 5 goal scorers in La Liga for sure (messi, ronaldo, benzema/suarez, neymar the only ones that could be ahead of him imo)

          and yeah that would be a great front three but I think messi neymar pedro can be just as good! pedro has shown his class for Spain in the past year and hopefully he'll show more of that eye for goal. with sanchez and tello as other options on the wing it's looking good

          I find it interesting that cesc is the preferred messi replacement up top still. I would've thought to put neymar central and tello out wide perhaps

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          1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
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            I think Cesc assisted like 3 of the 7 goals in the first game? He has been incredible, very quick off the mark, he is awesome in that 'false 9' position. It will be an exciting season ahead 🙂

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

              gotcha. I couldn't get any online streams to work properly for that first game so didn't get to watch it 🙁 but you could be right. in that case, why do we need messi if we have cesc! 😉

              yeah should be a very exciting season. especially since madrid will have added isco, bale, and maybe suarez while we've added neymar, not to mention a new coach in charge of each club. looking forward to it!

              now if only we could sign a fecking center back already! us signing a CB is worse than arsenal signing big names 😆

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  2. BootlegRascal
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    Pick 3:

    Zabaleta (car), Ivanovic (mun), M'Biwa (WHU), Chester (NOR), Toure (avl)

    My current thinking is that order.

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    1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
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      Agreed

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    2. Alexieishere
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      Swap chester with M'Biwa

      but that's because I've Nolan and I don't have any NOR 🙂

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    3. In Like Flynn.
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      Looks right to me Lucky.

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  3. Tabone
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    People say they feel safe with RvP... I feel safe with out him.. made a team with rvp originally.. tried many times and all i could have was a shitty team with Rvp.

    so much safer with benteke, sturridge, soldado, coutinho, silva, nolan, mirallas all comftorbly in my team atm... and i have 2 mill to spare. but anyway goodluck to all rvp owners... dont really know how you do it!

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    1. Geezer
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      I have RVP, Anelka and a cheap defence......

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      1. Tabone
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        i have a 6m, two 5m and two 4.5m

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      2. Tabone
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        what do i know anyway lol, thats just my opinion. most ppl will disagree

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  4. bitterandstout
      12 years, 4 months ago

      zabaleta, chester ivanovic

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      1. Kerrazy
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        12 years, 4 months ago

        should i play Brayford ?

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    • BigManBakar
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      This is my wildcard team

      Boruc (Davis)
      Toure Zaba Dawson (Chester,Ward)
      Coutinho Mirallas Nolan Walcott (Kim)
      Aguero Benteke Soldado

      a)Who to captain out of this lot?
      b)any changes required?

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      1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
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        If I were WC'ing now, I'd get RvP or have a plan to bring him in for GW4.

        But for this week it's a clear choice out of that lot for me - Kun Kun Kun.

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        1. BigManBakar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          12 years, 4 months ago

          Thanks mate,i dont like to plan ahead,thats two weeks away so i'll see where my team is after the weekend!

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      2. Tabone
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        seen so many wildcard teams so similar now.. seems like a great team based on what we have seen from the 1st gameweek... 37 to go

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        1. BigManBakar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          12 years, 4 months ago

          Thanks mate,im trying not to go on the first week performances.Trying to keep it as solid as possible.Mirallas failed in gw 1 but im willing to give him 2 or 3 more chances

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          1. Tabone
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            it is a solid team.. mine is very similar

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            1. BigManBakar
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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              So who to captain out of this lot?Stuck b/w aguero and soldado...Beast has also forced his way into consideration!

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              1. Tabone
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                i have benteke, soldado, and sturridge as my front three. im going with soldado

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              2. Tabone
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                aguero would be a good choice. man city have so many different ways they can score atm. Tottenham on the other hand look like theyd rely on soldado alot more atm so i rekon his the man

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                1. BigManBakar
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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                  Yup,plus you never know with the rotation going on at man city!Nice forward line you have mate,i guess you'll have silva instead of mirallas then?

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    • Kerrazy
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      screw this site, now im tempted in taking a point hit for Navas/Silva. probably would be Mirallas>Navas/Silva.

      opinion ?

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      1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
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        Whoa there, Mirallas has a really nice home fixture and had 3 attempts on goal last game...why would you get rid of him for a hit?!

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        1. Kerrazy
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          12 years, 4 months ago

          Tempted by the Navas/Silva & City's fixture talks 🙁

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        2. Tabone
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          dont get rid of mirallas just because he didnt score in his first game. not even for a free transfer!

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    • New Ghost
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      Ben Affleck is the new Batman.

      Take a moment to let it sink in.

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      1. In Like Flynn.
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        12 years, 4 months ago

        I'll watch in eight or nine years when it's on ITV and let you know what I think.

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      2. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
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        Wow seriously?! I LOVE that. Love Ben Affleck.

        What happened to Christian Bale?

        Oh, this will be Batman & Superman together, lol.

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        1. New Ghost
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          12 years, 4 months ago

          I do like Ben Affleck...but NOT as Batman. Will give him a chance though.

          Won't be surprised if Matt Damon is cast as Robin. 😆

          Christian Bale didn't want to portray Batman in a non-Christopher Nolan film.

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      3. tw
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        😯

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      4. Gaz Downright
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        no he isnt

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        1. New Ghost
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          http://insidemovies.ew.com/2013/08/22/ben-affleck-batman/

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      5. KIT
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        Personally don't mind Affleck. Have more respect for him as an actor after Argo. He can be a pretty good Batman.

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      6. Elniñorules
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        Bale out seems to be running the world 😆

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      7. BwG
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        Ben affeck is a bad choice for batman IMO.

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      8. SöundLight 30
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        I'd prefer that not to sink in at all.

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    • In Like Flynn.
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      Still here Gaz D? Cech rotates very well. but most here think it's too expensive.

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    • Deicide
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      Help, please?
      Boruc Marshall Terry Turner(Nor) Merte Chester Turner(car)
      Cou Hazard Walcott Snodgrass Williams
      Dzeko Lukaku Soldado

      Save my transfer this gw so I can make 2 free transfers?
      I'm considering Merte/Terry -> Coleman Lukaku -> Giroud/Sturridge or someone else?

      Should I keep Hazard? I'm considering Benteke after his blank.

      Is that a good idea?

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      1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
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        3 Chelsea players at OT is a bit of an overkill...how about Hazard > Silva?

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        1. Deicide
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          I know it is an overkill.
          But shouldn't I get rid of Lukaku first?. He's not nailed on, and probably he won't start. Hazard in the other hand is looks nailed on. He started both games.

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      2. In Like Flynn.
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        Team looks OK and if you're happy with it, it's always worth saving the transfer.

        I shall go for Benteke after the blank too. I don't see the point before.

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        1. Deicide
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          Exactly. I don't want to waste a transfer in a guy who has a blank in a week or 2. Eventually I'll get him

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      3. New Ghost
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        You should have done Terry to Coleman before Coleman rose; then Lukaku to Studge. Do you have money in the bank?

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        1. Deicide
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          3 in the bank.

          I was trying to be patient with Coleman. I didn't think he would rise so fast.

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          1. New Ghost
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            Wow, you could have done Lukaku to Aguero for free 😯

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            1. Deicide
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              I already have Dzeko and someone suggested me to not do it before. Besides I'm really concerned about City. At this point I think Silva is the only one who's nailed on.. Pellegrini more than likely will rotate Jovetic, Negredo, Aguero and Dzeko.

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            2. New Ghost
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              Oh wait, you already have Dzeko. Lukaku to Studge sounds good.

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    • The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
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      Elnine I have returned.

      I think, if youre in no hurry for City coverage, then yes, saving the FT makes sense. If I were you, I would want to get on the city train earlier rather than later.

      The good hting about this week is, you didn't really miss any of the big hauls except for Coleman (who I know you don't fancy) so you aren't really wanting anything you're missing. Sadly, I missed coleman and Benteke, making me slightly more desperate.

      So yeah, saving the transfer for you makes a lot of sense if youre ok continuing with no city.

      For me though....I just don't know. I mean, I know I am getting rid of 2/3 Chelsea players, why would I hold on for United away?

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      1. tw
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        12 years, 4 months ago

        who are your chelsea players?

        I think you might as well get rid of one or two this week (bringing in soldado, pool, and/or citeh)

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        1. The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
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          I have dzeko, Soldado, and Sturridge. Don't want coutinho at all.

          My Chelsea is Lampard, Hazard, and Ivan. Thinking Silva in for Haz or a hit to get coleman for Ivan and Silva for Lamps. Elnine suggested hold the transfer.....just not seeing 3 chelsea as a good idea.

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          1. tw
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            yeah i'd go for silva in that case. think it depends if you want lamps or haz long term (assuming you'll keep one through the blank)

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            1. The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
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              I really think Lamps might be a really good differential long term.

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              1. tw
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                in that case, ship haz. I did and kept oscar (but that was partially cuz I needed the .5 from haz > silva in order to do lukaku > sturridge)

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                1. The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
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                  I see. Thinking about it, for sure.

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      2. Elniñorules
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        I know I really shouldn't be complaining but I fancied Silva instead of Walcott (think I might have mentioned to you and Isacki), so Haz > Silva makes sense but then....your statement regarding Silva comes to mind "If I get Silva, it feels like I'd be getting him just for the purpose of City coverage" I still think this is valid as a City striker spot is where the points are going to come from in that attack.

        You aren't worried about RVP/Rooney/Kagawa/Aguero hitting form?

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        1. The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
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          Kagawa not really. So easy to get him at any time.

          I'm convinced Rooney isn't leaving, and rooney at united isn't worth it.

          Aguero is the one I kinda want, but I have Dzeko so that's the horse I have backed.

          RVP.......yeah, sure I wish I had him. But I decided before the season that, for now at least, I'd rather have both Soldado and Sturridge, and the ability to have Benteke as the third guy if necessary.

          So not worried about Rooney or Kagawa. Plenty worried about Aguero and RVP, but I've made up my mind.

          Silva scoring at the weened makes me rethink that he is just coverage. I think he is pretty nailed on, and getting forward more than last year. I think he could be a steal at 9 mil.

          REAAAAAAALLLY thinking Haz>silva now.

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

            Hehe I don't know Newman, it might just be the after effects of owning Silva last season and failing. The points are going to be spread out in that City attack nevertheless, so you can't go too wrong I suppose. Think the FPL bonus system doesn't reward assist magnets like Silva anymore, would rather have Michu long term methinks.

            United and Chelsea have loads of goals in them, any of the options could strike hot this week including Haz and Mata. Monday night football too.

            Thinking Ivan > Zaba might be more worth it now. Thoughts?

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            1. The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
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              Werent you the one who thought Ivan was a season keeper? Certainly makes a lot of sense, offensively.

              I am all about Zabs, for sure. Was mostly considering coleman for Ivan, but City defense should do well. It would give me some security for my defense, which does worry me quite a bit, now that I ended up without coleman and with a norwich defnder. (argh)

              Not a bad idea. I guess I'm just super unhappy with Hazard. Didn't look too great against Villa other than one good moment.

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

                Reg Hazard, it might be a false alarm and I may be wrong. His quality is unquestionable so I wonder whether the occasion might bring out the best in him. Don't want to get the biggest decision in the season wrong man, the season might depend on which Chelsea mid you end up getting at different spells.

                Waiting for Nastasic news too. You reckon if Pelle says he's fit to start, better to go for him over Zaba?

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                1. Elniñorules
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 14 Years
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                  (be back in 10, on a call)

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                2. The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
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                  Why him over Zaba, even when fit? Just because CBs get more bonus? Is Zaba really competing for his spot?

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                  1. BwG
                    • 14 Years
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                    Banking the .5 on Nasty isn't worth the worry off him being left out for some odd reason ... Zab all the way.

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    • BigManBakar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      Just a thought?Who is the best 5.0 mid to get? Kim,Koren,Brady or someone else?

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      1. BwG
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        Are they bench fodder or part of a rotation?

        Watched Chelsea v Hull...thought Brady was lively. However, Hull won't score many this year...will eke out one and two goal wins at most. The personnel just isn't there to score big.

        I'd opt for a 4.5 player that's guaranteed 90 minutes. Jedinak, Cabral, etc.

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

          I was thinking along the same lines but i think spending 0.5 for a more attacking player(regardless of his team) in case one of your players gets rotated is worth it

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

            What's the likelihood that your 4.5 or 5.0 hits a goal or assist when you play them? Their historical stats don't support much offensive output ... Go with a 4.5 that's guaranteed 2 pts for 90 minutes and spend the .5 somewhere more productive. Or do whatever you're gut is saying, that's what I'd do.

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    • EmreCan Hustle
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Cech Lewis
      Toure Coleman Clyne Chester Nosey
      Hazard Silva Coutinho Mirallas Brandon
      Giroud Lukaku Dzeko
      3.5 in the bank.

      This week: Save.
      Next week: Hazard + Lukaku >> 6.5m+Rvp (free)
      Good plan?

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      1. EmreCan Hustle
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        * grandin. Stupid auto-correct.

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      2. DietCoke
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        You won't have a keeper for GW3. Just a heads up.

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        1. EmreCan Hustle
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          Already got the two points for that fixture. I'm ok with a keeper blank. may work out better in the long run.

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      3. the cromulent one
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        If you really want to bring rvp in, why wait? Not many can bring in rvp with only a -4. Depending on who the 6.5 mid is (Snod?) the hit could pay for itself. Also, you'll avoid anothe Lukaku price fall (will happen before the deadline)
        But I applaud your will to avoid hits! It's just not always warranted.

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        1. EmreCan Hustle
          • 13 Years
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          Thanks. I think gw2 will be low scoring without the obvious captain choice, so prefer not to take hit. Secondly, Snodgrass, downing or Sinclair are my preferred replacement. None may start this week.

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    • BwG
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Who would you start?

      Reid at New
      Turner at Hull
      Chester at home vs Nor

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      1. Zat Knight Rises
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Turner. Hull have been terrible in front of goal

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

        turner

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      3. Kenneth Tang
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        Chester. Norwich is not particular good in attack.

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      4. BwG
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        Thanks for input I'm leaning Turner but Chester still whispering in my ear.

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    • HellasLEAF
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Agueru, RVP, Soldado, Dzeko.

      are these lads in danger of a rise soon? I see they've tipped 50,000 in..

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

        RVP surely has a higher threshold. Aguero and Soldado I'd be worried about

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    • blauriecon
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Szczesny
      Coleman Toure Zabaleta
      Coutinho Hazard Mirallas Walcott
      Benteke Dzeko Lambert
      Any changes?

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      1. Kenneth Tang
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Good squad, stay it, only do a trade if you don't see any good captain material this GW

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        1. blauriecon
          • 14 Years
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          Down the road I see Soldado and Sturridge with Benteke with Coutinho and Mirallas making way at some point as well. Defense will stay awaiting developments unless Mignolet improves to where his play matches his score.

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          1. Kenneth Tang
            • 13 Years
            12 years, 4 months ago

            You sure GW4 without RVP?

            If you opt for a non-RVP team, you may need several options for captain depends on the fixture. As such, Benteke, Sturridge & Soldado will be better than Lambert & Dzeko.

            About Mirallas, give him 2 more games, you may then revert your view.

            Mignolet is OK, but Liverpool defense is not particularly great. I think two $4.5 nail-on GK (Boruc + someone) is a better option. Also, at some point, you may want Toure + Coutinho + Sturridge, and you may not want Mignolet to take up a spot.

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    • Kenneth Tang
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Do anyone know why our fantasy ID have been changed this year?

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

        that happens every year

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      2. In Like Flynn.
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        • 15 Years
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        IDs are given out in numerical order as people register their new team.

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    • FWTbaletrolls
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      What do you think regarding match with MANUTD
      A) Mourinho has no faith in lukaku so transfer him out before further price fall
      B)Thinking back about last hattrick with utd in gw38 mourinho saved lukaku for gw3
      C)Mourinho finds torres ba and lukaku on same level so high rotation risk and again trf him out

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

        I think Torres will start against United. Lukaku to get a sub appearance.

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

          And why that?don't u think his last hattrick has earned him a start against UTD?

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          1. DietCoke
            • 12 Years
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            This is how I see it:

            The United game is very important for Chelsea to win. Therefore, Mourinho will be wanting to start his most experienced players.

            Lukaku will be a great sub option in case Chelsea falls behind a goal, as his explosive presence might earn an equalizer and shift the balance back towards Chelsea.

            It's just my opinion and what I feel is more likely to happen.

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

              Ok convinced now.So m throwing lukaku.Who would you suggest ?sturridge or aspas ?and why?

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      2. Kenneth Tang
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Sell Lukaku as soon as you can

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        1. BwG
          • 14 Years
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          +1 If if becomes first choice, well then it's obvious ... But as of the moment he's an impact sub with Torres being first choice IMO.

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      3. In Like Flynn.
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        • 15 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        I'd wait at least for this week. Lukaku is a beast when he's unleashed. Though I hope people continue to sell as I want him after the blank.

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

          I want him for united match but he is already 7.9.So I am quite worried he will continue to fall

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

        I honestly think Lukaku will start against Utd.

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      5. Kenneth Tang
        • 13 Years
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        Put it this way, if you don't have Lukaku yourself, will you be fear that others having him in their teams? If comparing to someone has Aguero, Dzeko, Sturridge or Soldado in their team, will you feel more worried? He may make a magic Vs MU, but the chance is slimmer than other big hitters.

        Adding a blank GW3, and everyone knows Lukaku won't be nail-on in near future, what's the point to hold him when he is playing Vs MU?

        However, don't let price drop affects too much of your decision. For me I won't sell a player who will have a high possibility to score me really big in the coming GW. I think the key is, if you truly think Lukaku score a hat-trick being higher possible than most other strikers mentioned above, keep him this GW!

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

          Ok the case is my gw1 point is 108.I have lukaku.I think lukaku will score good againt Utd.The problem is=now my team value is 96.8+3 in bank.if lukaku hadnt failed my value would b 96.4.The point is i want to get good points (WHICH i think lukaku will help ) and also want good team value

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          1. Kenneth Tang
            • 13 Years
            12 years, 4 months ago

            Congratulate you to have a pretty good GW1, but you mean your high score affect your decision over Lukaku? Don't get it.

            If you want both good points and good team value, you should definitely sell Lukaku. His price will drop further for sure, while other striker options will help both categories.

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    • tw
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      boruc
      coleman shaw murner
      walcott silva oscar mirallas
      soldado sturridge benteke

      foster collins toure kim

      how's that look for this week lads?

      any thoughts on the armband...? cuz i'm stumped 😕

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

        Almost as good as my team!

        My armband is going to either Soldado or Benteke.

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

        soldado or benteke

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

        Studge or Walcott

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

          interesting. why those two over the other two strikers?

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

            Swans and Pool are tight at the back

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

              even on the road? I thought that was more at home....

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

                I'm going Dzeko lol

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    • Rivaldo Izback
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      if you had the choice would you choose Benteke or Aguero for this week?

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

        I'm still not sold on Aguero, but Benteke has a blank coming up. Unless you already have one of them, I don't really see the value in getting either at this stage.

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      2. The Hitch Hikers Guide to t…
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Aguero
        benteke if you dont have enough

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      3. Zat Knight Rises
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Bemteke for me. I just like knowing that he is 100% nailed on. Kun is the best city striker but it wouldn't be the first time that everybody on this site has almost took it for granted that a city striker would be starting and rack up the points only to find him on the bench.

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    • The Hitch Hikers Guide to t…
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Did not get to see Arsenal play, didnt want to download the game after i saw the score.

      Was wondering How did Walcott perform. Good fixtures but... I have Anelka in my team too...

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

        walcott over anelka any day

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

          especially this weekend when walcott has fulham and anelka won't be playing

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          1. The Hitch Hikers Guide to t…
            • 16 Years
            12 years, 4 months ago

            Did you get to see Arsenal play? They Always stutter but i hope they get a good Transfer these next weeks. Or ARS Venger getting the boot!

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

        Walcott over anelka every time.

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    • tw
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      ENR - think you've got time to write a presser tonight or tomorrow?

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

        For?

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

          Leagues - post match gw 1

          Thinking we could each do a presser to kick things off and get the ball rolling

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    • Esky1982
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      My team,

      Mignolet
      Ivanovic Zabaleta JEnrique
      Britton Colback Hazard Cazorla Mirallas
      Dzeko Van Persie

      Davis, Bennett, Baker, Anelka

      I have already done Lukaku- Dzeko
      Options-
      1 -4 Cazorla/ Hazard -> Silva
      2- Wild card (Davis, Baker, Anelka not playing- Ivanovic, Hazard out next GW)
      3- Leave it for now???????

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    • Elniñorules
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Strong feeling Kagawa will steal the show on Monday

      Don't have balls of steel to back him in FPL though

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

        *Rooney

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        1. The Hitch Hikers Guide to t…
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 4 months ago

          Never can tell with that midfield unless it was C Ronaldo haha
          But i agree Kagawa has Talent

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

        If he ever gets to bloody start

        How can Valencia Welbeck Giggs Cleverly be preferred to him?

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

          😀

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

        Kagawa never should have left Dortmund. Sinclair should have stayed at Swansea etc etc. Yeah you may make more money but you're miserable sitting on the bench.

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

          Hopefully Moyes will see some sense! It's freaking ridiculous now

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    • Tabone
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      i dont know if anyone saw this the other day but it was another few interesting comments by pellegrini about Dzeko,,,

      "im sure you will see the Edin Dzeko you have all been waiting for"
      &
      "soon you will see edin Dzeko at his best"

      http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=2154734.html

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

        You will see it Sunday 🙂

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

          its made me think about getting him in and (c) him

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

            Well he's got mine

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    • the cromulent one
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      I think that including scorer and clean sheet odds from paddypower (or whomever) is a brilliant idea.
      I don't have interest in placing any bets, and FFS should feel at least a little bit ashamed for promoting gambling, but the odds themselves are an interesting piece of information for FPL.
      Bookmakers, successful ones at least, need to present realistic odds in order to make money. They should be deriving the odds in an objective and analytical way, so should be less subject to the inherent biases that we all have.
      Time will tell if this info is just more noise, but I'm optimistic.

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      1. Desertbug
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        More noise ... and more info. They don't put out odds based on realistic likelihood of something happening, but based on their calculations of what number is required to get people to bet equally for and against something so that they make the most money while risking the least.

        In American throwball the pointspread is always shifted one way or another when one team is a big fan favorite, because bookies know the fans will bet on their favorite team, even sacrificing a bit in the point spread category if they have to, in order to bet on their team.

        Same principles with bookmaking everywhere, just different mechanisms for laying off the risks.

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        1. Joggers Nipple
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 4 months ago

          Totally agree, i have made loads backing whoever Liverpool is playing. As im in Asia and a lot of people just lump the money on their favourite team without a care about the odds.

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        2. Zat Knight Rises
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 4 months ago

          Agree to a certain extent, but the odds given are quite a good general reflection of the most likely scenarios. Paddys had city least likely to concede and Aguero most likely to score. No one here would argue with this. Fan favouritism maybe slightly alters the odds, but not in any great way and they still prove to be a great indicator of the up and coming games.

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          1. Desertbug
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            12 years, 4 months ago

            Oh, don't get me wrong... I'm not at all saying that they are useless. They can definitely guide you in situations where you have no clue, but you just have to remember that that factor is indeed in play and remember that you can't really substitute book odds exactly for true projected probabilities.

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    • SNKI
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Chance of Dezko getting start this Sunday?

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

        High

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

        look above and click on that link.. after reading that i dont see why he wouldnt start

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    • Djerbil
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Team set: (-4)

      Boruc
      Coleman Iva M.Turner
      Hazard Theo Silva Mirallas
      Dzeko Sturridge Soldado(c)

      Bench: Kim Kolo Chester

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    • Van Dal
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Captain poll :

      A)rvp
      B)sol

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      1. Twelve years a slave
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        There one at totalfpl

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        1. Van Dal
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 4 months ago

          Im asking for peoples opinons on here though

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          1. Twelve years a slave
            • 15 Years
            12 years, 4 months ago

            it very tricky , but if i had the confidence to buy RVP from the start i would have to captain him .Otherwise why bother having him at all

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            1. Van Dal
              • 15 Years
              12 years, 4 months ago

              True it is on him at the mo but just wanted other ppls opinions. 🙂

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            2. Desertbug
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              12 years, 4 months ago

              Bother having him because you found a team that work with having him without having to sacrifice too much else. If most others in your minileague don't have him in their squads, then he is already a differential and is earning you points over the others. If RVP has a tough fixture and somebody else in your squad has tastier matchup... or especially if it is a more commonly owned player that has the tasty matchup, you may lose ground to your minileague because they captained the common player with good fixtures while you only got single points and you decided to captain RVP in tougher match and he only delivered you 2x2. He did it enough times to me last year to speak from experience. Even once can be critical.

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      2. Desertbug
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Have both and I'm waffling. Just saw what RVP can do. Just saw what Soldude can do. Slight lean towards the Soldude to abide over Swansea.

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        1. Desertbug
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 4 months ago

          To me it comes down to the lesser quality of Swansea's defense when compared to Chelsea's defense, that's all. I hope they both light it up, frankly.

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        2. Van Dal
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 4 months ago

          On rvp at the mo. his 2 goals ag swansea were fantastic! Fixture proof!

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      3. Twelve years a slave
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Easy for us that dont have RVP

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        1. Van Dal
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 4 months ago

          Yeh true! You made any changes yet mate?

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

        Silva

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

        RVP for me... I have Sturridge, Wally, Hazard, Silva, Bony, Coutinho to choose from but the Dutch is fixture proof and won't disappoint so it's him 🙂

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

          Thats a pretty solid front 7 mate. Whats the rest of your team look like?

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

            Mignolet(Davis)
            Coleman-Collins-Shaw(Turner/Chester)
            Coutinho-Silva-Walcott-J.COLE(not Hazard)(Jedinak)
            Bony-RVP-Sturridge

            I'm sorry wrote Hazard instead of Cole... forgot I transferred him out for Cole to have RVP in... 🙂

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    • Elniñorules
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Manciini i'm back, call got longer than expected

      Why Nasty over Zaba? Just thinking out loud.

      The "bonus favours CB theory" and the 0.6 with flexibility to switch to Arsenal def.

      No competition yet and people reckon he'll be nailed on even when Richards returns in a few weeks. Always skeptical when it comes to City.

      Thoughts?

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

        Lescott played quite well the other night

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

          Forgot Komps out for now

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

        Nasty has got basically zero attacking potential and Zaba was VERY attacking against Newcastle. Pellegrini has promised a more offensive approach this season so I'm pretty sure Zaba will get quite a few assists and maybe even some goals.

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      3. The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Elnine: Do we WANT an arsenal defender anymore, after that display against Villa? Not so sure, now.

        I see your point on Nasty, but I really think Zaba is more nailed on. He is just so versatile.

        But it does make me just hesitant enough to consider waiting. I am now thinking Haz>Silva is better than Ivan>Zabs. At least until we know the best way into the city defense. I just need some stability now that it looks like Norwich's defense is bad news.

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    • SöundLight 30
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Shoot, according to FISO, looks like Craig Noone is going to drop in price. Wait, does any one have No one, any one?

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

        No one

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