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The ScoutCast – Episode 132 – Climax

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The final ScoutCast of the season found Granville and I take on the might of Hall of Fame legend, Evs, top 300 ranked Applebonkers and our very own high flyer – Jonty. We certainly know how to make ourselves feel inadequate.

In a mix of retrospective naval gazing and forward thinking speculation, my co-host and I tackle the usual ScoutCast regulars, before we’re joined by our guests to take on another raft of community questions. We talk Gameweek 38 punts, the deadball divas that are Steven Gerrard and Yaya Toure and consider the lessons learned from the past nine months.

You can listen in on the edited Podcast version of the show via this link or the player immediately below, or get the warts and all Hangout version – complete with childminding and Jason Puncheon toilet breaks – via the player below.

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

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  1. Judas
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Rooney to who for free?

    Sturridge (have Suarez)
    Giroud (have Ramsey)
    Bony

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

      Sturridge, Giroud may be rested and Swansea have little to play for

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

        Sturridge won't be rested mate

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

          Sturridge is the answer to the question, after the comma are some reasons why

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  2. GW38 - The Best of the Rest
    HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Those picking people from teams with nothing to play for, may I just add my two pennies worth?.....

    Hull/Arsenal = minefield due to FACup next weekend

    Utd/Spurs = do they want Europa or not? Both may not "try" to hard

    Everton/Southampton = all safe and positions basically set. Anyone playing in the WC will be wary of injury. All clubs may take a chance to rotate/experiment

    West Brom/Villa/Stoke/Palace/Sund/Swansea = the biggest points could come from these? Some fringe WC players and interesting punts, but like Poyet said a few changes could be made and this should be the case with all

    City/Liverpool = obviously the only two with anything serious to play for but can't see any massive scores here as it always gets tight on final day

    Newcastle/West Ham = due to above, avoid I guess (though I have a feeling Remy will score a couple)

    Chelsea = do they care? I'm not so sure? Multiple WC hopefuls who may not want to get injured

    Fulham/Cardiff/Norwich= everyone assumes they will be demotivated and get thrashed, BUT, now there is no pressure and all the players will be looking to move to another premier league club/abroad so both could actually perform well. Norwich also play Arsenal who will surely rotate

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

      In summary....
      Mannone, 3 Liverpool 3 City, 1 Spurs, 3 punts 🙂

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      1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        this

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      2. Weasel Boy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        Any suggestions for punts?
        Im thinking of Mutch/Ramsey to Arnautovic/Giaccherini ?

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

          I've actually got Podolski as a punt
          Giaccherini is a good idea as he is fringes of the Italy squad. I guess Schurrle is another who needs to play well?

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          1. Weasel Boy
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 12 months ago

            Yes Schurrle.
            I like that 😀

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      3. Woy of the Wovers
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        3 City, 3 Pool, 3 Arse, 2 Sun and Erik. 😉

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    2. supperspout
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      So you're saying drop everyone but players in the relegation zone, I see your plan 😉

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      1. Bojan Horsemack
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        Even relegated teams have reason to experiment / blood young players. Man C and Liv are the only sure bets this week.

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    3. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      palace and stoke look the most attractive of that mid-table group

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

        Or young guns from Fulham/Cardiff too

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      2. Bojan Horsemack
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        I'd agree with that. Odemwingie would be a lovely punt if I didn't already have the full complement of forwards. Also fancy Puncheon this week.

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        1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 12 months ago

          punch and arnautovic on my hit list

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    4. Fabreghastly
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      I rated this weeks matches in order of teams with something to play for earlier.
      Those lower down the list more likely to rotate players, I reckon.
      Those higher up the list more likely to be up for it playing the A-team.

      1. Man City v West Ham
      2. Liverpool v Newcastle
      3. Cardiff City v Chelsea
      4. Southamptn v Man Utd
      5. Tottenham v Aston Villa
      6. West Brom v Stoke City
      7. Sunderland v Swansea
      8. Hull City v Everton
      9. Norwich v Arsenal
      10. Fulham v Crystal Palace

      United appear to have a reason to ease off but this is the last chance for their players to impress the incoming manager. I think the Europa league is worth the risk for RVP, Mata, Valencia and co.

      Crystal Palace and Arsenal have the least to play for because their league positions are fixed whatever the results and their opponents are both relegated already.

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      1. getfunky
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        crystal palace had nothing to play for against liverpool either & they gave 110%

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

          Playing at home is always enough of a reason to give it 100% but the last home game of the season is special. Also the result had more than a bit to do with Liverpool arrogance that they could chase goal difference against a poor side. Another thing that is likely to goad a team into pulling out something special

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          1. getfunky
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 12 months ago

            well by that reasoning fulham will be giving their all as its their last home game, no? plus they'll want to give their fans something to cheer as its their last PL game for who knows how long

            then there's the fact it's a london derby - so playing your last home is special but a derby isn't?

            i can think of plenty of reasons why they might give their all

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

              I've made no comment about Fulham only Crystal Palace. Everyone is picking them to do well and I'm disagreeing. Puncheon is 3rd on my bench.

              You may be right about Fulham but I couldn't give a monkeys. Don't think I have owned any of their players all season.

              If you want to pick a fight try reading what's written first so you have something to argue about.

              Good luck this GW, I think you might need it

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  3. Mr. Greedy
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Who should I get? Hazard or Sterling?

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

      Sterling

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    2. Holy See
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      My son loves your grav 😛 I think Haz is a good punt, but a punt nonetheless. Sterling will start for a team with somethin to play for. I'm very tempted by Haz myself.

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    3. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Hazard

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  4. Skogen89
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Hello guys! I need some help here, gotta close a 15 point gap (11 actually - my rival is taking a hit).
    This is my team:

    Mannone
    Alonso - Evra - Azpilicueta
    Eriksen - Ramsey - Yaya - Nasri
    Suares -Sturridge - Aguero

    Bench: Ward - Bruce - Noone
    Bank: 2.4
    Subs this week: Rooney>Sturridge
    FT: 0

    What should i do? It is a lot of money on stake. Should i Cap Sturridge for differential, or go safe with Suarez?

    A) Ramsey --> Gerrard (-4)
    B) Nasri --> Hazard\ Gerrard (-4)
    C) Other transfers?
    D) Stick with my team

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

      What's his team?

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

        is Tom excited?

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

          I think scared is more apt!

          I think if it was Luke Weston behind he be ok, as they had similar teams, but this new 2nd place guys team has some big differences

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      2. Skogen89
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        Boruc
        Cahill - Koscielny - Kolarov - Shaw - Azpilicueta
        Sterling - Mata - Januzai - Ramsey -Johnson
        Suarez - Rooney - Aguero
        He did 2 transfers, i guess he did Rooney - Sturridge\Dzeko and Mata-> Toure (if he could afford it.

        His team Value 105.5

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  5. GK
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Mutch > Hazard worth a hit? And if so drop Mata or Ramsey? 7m ITB 😆

    DDG
    Baines, Zabaleta, Flanagan
    Yaya, Eriksen, Ramsey, Mata
    Sturridge, Dzeko, Suarez

    (K.Davies)(Mutch, Dann, Chester)

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

      See above. I think Mutch could actually be a decent pick this week. Don't think Chelsea care, and Mutch is playing for a move

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  6. S.Kuqi
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    What have I learned in this fpl season:

    1. Buy FFS membership in the beginning.

    2. Hits don't pay off. Don't chase last weeks points.

    3. Don't make drunken transfers

    4. Forget " team coverage".

    5. Never captain Lukaku

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    1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      hits can pay off, but only if they are sensible...if you look at my history you can see the first half of the season I took crazy hits and it didn't work, second half more calculated ones and its worked just fine

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    2. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      I did 3 last night 😥

      I'm shocked you think 2, given the type of season we've had.

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    3. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      I'm definitely buying FFS Membership next season!

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      1. S.Kuqi
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        +1 player comparison tool is pure gold

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    4. Holy See
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      I don't tend to make many hits, but have taken one the last 3 weeks, 3 green arrows. I'll certainly never captain Lukaku again this season.

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    5. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      2. Hits pay of, just do the right hits at the right time in the right place.
      5. Never ever own Lukaku again unless you have access to a nurse, heavy drugs snd those electric paddles to kickstart your heart.

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    6. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      1. Agree
      2. Yes they can, and definitely chase points (this season)
      3. Obvs
      4. Disagree if you couldn't afford Terry, Azpilli did "cover" the CS if not the baps
      5. The new Baines

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    7. Fabreghastly
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      I've had 8 straight green arrows, going from 80k to 6k overal, 661pts (or 82.6 average) after accounting for 40pts in hits. Hits can work fine if you take them at the right time and get in top players rather than punts, random DGWers or, as you say, last week's points.

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  7. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Man who were you out there. You are genius. Wickham to Kane. Love that transfer. Have the money too. Hmmmm. Thanks a lot

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    1. MJ6987
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      We will see how genius it is tomorrow!

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

      I like it

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  8. MJ6987
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Mannone
    Coleman Ward Burner
    Yaya Nasri Mata Puncheon
    Suarez Rooney Sturridge
    (Ramsey, Jones (inj), Chester (inj), Marshall)

    FT used
    1.4 bank

    Is it worth a hit to do Jones > Any defender excepts Baines? Or just play Burner and hope?

    Also, am I right to bench Ramsey?

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    1. Evs
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      I would play Ramsey personally.

      You may need to sell burner, is he injured?

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      1. MJ6987
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        Just worried that Ramsey will either be sub or taken off early to protect him. Would you bench Puncheon then?

        Not aware of any Burner injury. Cala is suspended as well so he should play.

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        1. Evs
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 12 months ago

          Oh yeh.

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          1. MJ6987
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 12 months ago

            Still worth a hit to get a better defender? Can't be City. Thinking of Skrtel.

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            1. Evs
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 12 months ago

              Touch and go with Cardiff, and other cleanies this week.

              Stick.

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              1. MJ6987
                • 13 Years
                9 years, 12 months ago

                Yeah, it's a real lottery. Don't really like hits for defenders but Applebonkers comments on the Scoutcast made me think...

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

      Are you expecting Rooney to play?

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      1. MJ6987
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        Sorry, I have messed that up! Rooney = Aguero.

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  9. Steevo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Start Azpi or Ward?

    (Ivanovic starting)

    (I think Ward)

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  10. jaco
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    What to do if anything? 1ft 0.7itb

    Mannone
    Cahill Kos Zaba
    Yaya sterling Ramsey eriksen
    Studge Suarez Aguero

    Mata Chester smalling

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    1. Holy See
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      I'd get another def just in case one of your 3 starters and Smalling don't start.

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      1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        oh this actually, get wardinho

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    2. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      save ft...maybe play mata over ramsey

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  11. UnitednationsXI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    right folks
    A: giroud
    B: lukaku
    C: adebayor
    D: sturrdige (already have suarez captain)

    Where are we expecting the most points from?

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    1. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      B

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    2. The ghost of a Pug's g…
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      C

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  12. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    @Evs. don't bring Studge bring Lukaka GW 38. He owes you from last year. Another hacktrick is on the cards. Or at least brace. Hull have nothing to play for really and will play second string lineup too.

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    1. The ghost of a Pug's g…
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      I've been thinking along these lines too

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    2. Evs
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Ooooohhhh.... Maybe 😉

      I fancy Bony this week too.

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      1. MJ6987
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        Nah, not Bony IMO.

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        1. Evs
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 12 months ago

          V Sunderland 2nds?

          Poyet ringing the changes apparently.

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          1. The ghost of a Pug's g…
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 12 months ago

            Got a link for this? First I've heard

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            1. Evs
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 12 months ago

              No sorry, but it was posted yesterday.

              He said that he will be making some changes so others get a run out.

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            2. Bojan Horsemack
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 12 months ago

              No link but said in the presser he'd make '2, 3 or 4 changes'.

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            3. Weasel Boy
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 12 months ago

              Here's the link

              http://www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/sunderland-afc/poyet-promises-changes-for-sunderland-s-swansea-finale-1-6606601

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          2. MJ6987
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 12 months ago

            Good point. You've obviously thought this through more than me. It's a gamble whatever this weekend. Sturridge, Lukaku, Bony could all get a hattrick. But which one?

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            1. Evs
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 12 months ago

              Went public on the scoutcast with Sturridge.

              By I am thinking of both others...

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    3. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      I hope to god both do well. Need my rival to lose to a dead team with Sturridge and Lukaku captain.

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  13. Plymouth
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    So, 19 points behind in cash league.

    I dont worry about trying to kill him with differentials, just need your advice on how to optimize the team (And then get the lead):

    Speroni (Adrian)
    Dann, Baines, Azpili, Evra (Marcos Alonso)
    Nasri, Yaya, Ramsey, Mata (Ki)
    Suarez, Aguero (Wickham)

    Bank 1.5M
    FT: 1

    What would you do gents?

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    1. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      I would get Lukaku in for Wickham and bench Evra...team would be good to go..

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      1. Plymouth
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        So you dont fancy Wickham + Mata -> Sturridge og Sterling?

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        1. Moin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 12 months ago

          I fancy Mata to start and get some points...You can totally avoid a hit...why take an unnecessary hit?

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          1. Plymouth
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 12 months ago

            Basically because I think Soton - United will be low scoring, and Liverpool - Newcastle will be high scoring

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          2. Plymouth
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 12 months ago

            Cant afford Wickham - Lukaku btw

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  14. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    good stuff demel! 🙂

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  15. Moin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Including the Last Gameweek the total number of Hits I have taken is 4..and achieved a rank of 1559 till now (684 last week)...hopefully under 1K after this week.....and this with not having Yaya and Ramsey all season...I think taking less hits has paid off...

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    1. The ghost of a Pug's g…
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      I have taken 18 hits and I am 1817 OR

      Hits can pay off or be terrible. Last week I should have taken a hit to get dzeko in but refused.

      There is no hard and fast rule.

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      1. Moin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        true..

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    2. MJ6987
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      You must have been lucky with injuries then. I have had a nightmare with injuries meaning that I have had to take hits that I didn't want to. I am ranked 1,334 but think I could have done a lot better with an average amount of luck.

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      1. Moin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        Yup! somewhat lucky with injuries if not completely...I keep my bench ready so that if an injury happens I don't have to panic and take a hit...

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        1. MJ6987
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 12 months ago

          Yeah, me too.

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    3. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      World no1 took 13 hits

      There are no rules, sometimes you just get unlucky with injuries

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      1. Moin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        hmm true

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

      Morning all! Hope your end of the season plans are developing nicely... Here's my situation...

      Him: Boruc, Speroni, Evra, Ward, Baines, Chambers, Bardsley, Gerrard, Mata, Silva, Ramsey, Amalfitano, Dzeko, Aguero, Rooney. 2.4m in the bank and not made his transfer yet.

      Me: Mannone, Zabaleta, Ward, Alonso, Ramsey, Mata, Sterling, Eriksen, Aguero, Suarez, Rooney (Mcgregor, Noone, Azpi, Olsson, 0.8m in the bank)

      I'm 34 points ahead. Assume he'll drop Rooney. Do I cover off his Dzeko differential, or go for Sturridge?

      I wanted to do something a bit punty like bringing Giaccerini in, but there's cash involved in the league, plus I'm not sure who I'd bench/sell from my midfield.

      Having said all that, my team name is Hung Like a Bony, and I've not actually had the man himself in my team all year. So maybe it's time...

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      1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        post fail 😀

        go for studge

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

          Ha I know, an epic one! Stoopid phone.

          Thanks for replying anyway. That's the way I'm leaning at the moment. My only worry is that if City get an early goal it'll such the life out of the 'pool game. Although I do expect Anfield to be rocking anyway, after a season like this.

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          1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 12 months ago

            they'll be keen to end the season on a high...there is no pressure on them now really so I doubt their attitude will change during the match

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

        Eugh, a really long reply fail. Sorry!

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  16. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Will Hull have nothing to play for, or will they look to get momentum?
    FACup is 6 days later. Plenty of rest

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    1. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      last thing they want is an important player injured in the end...Bruce won't risk it in my opinion..and probably tell some young guys..impress me and you may play in the finals...

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

      They've looked like they couldn't care less about the league in the last few weeks. Plenty of rotation I reckon..

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    3. Holy See
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Can't see Bruce risking injury to any of his essential players. Whoever they may be.

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  17. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Ok, been in hibernayion and will have to ask one boring question....

    What is the latest on Roo? Training? Etc etc.....

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  18. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    WEST HAM – A SEASON REVIEW

    Commenting is disabled for this post.

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

      http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2014/05/10/west-ham-a-season-review/

      Something wrong?

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

      We disable commenting by default on community articles. We will open it up for some.

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  19. Viper
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    When the scoutcast was recorded had Aguero been declared fit?

    Basically, do all the guys still plan on getting rid of him?

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

      Nope, it was recorded on Thursday night. I'm now weighing up options. I'll probably spend elsewhere now.

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

        Enjoyable scoutcast yet again.

        No way I'll be selling now but it probably would have suited me more if he was out. He's not a differential for me but crazy to transfer out a fit Aguero

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    2. Evs
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      I'm keeping.

      Rooney going...

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

        Keeping

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  20. Optimus.
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    “I feel good – I’m not 100% yet, but I should be by Sunday and even if I’m not, the emotion of the occasion and the desire of everyone will carry me through and I won’t notice any pain," said Sergio.

    http://mcfc.co.uk/News/Team-news/2014/May/City-v-West-Ham-Sergio-Aguero-preview

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

      So he is safe for 30 - 35 minutes 😛

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

        I don't know what to make of it 🙂

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

      AGUEROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

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    3. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      hmmm dont know what to do with him now

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    4. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Wish I had done aguero wickham to Dzeko sturridge last night. Can't afford it now!

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    5. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Optimus Prime..you just confused me..

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

        I confuse myself sometimes 🙂

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        1. Moin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 12 months ago

          haha

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  21. Bojan Horsemack
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Captain thoughts this week?? Set myself a Top 10k goal for my 2nd season playing, and currently 10,132! Have moved the armband from Yaya to Suarez and back and still can't make up my mind

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  22. S.Kuqi
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Poor Luke Weston 🙁 leading overall ranks most of the season and now all is slipping away.

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    1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      his appearance on the scoutcast jinxed him 😀

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

      He did a Stevie 🙁

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      1. S.Kuqi
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        Don't remind me 🙁

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

      Don't write him off - he's shown he's capable of some flair picks and he's now got nothing to lose so can afford to go full on maverick with his transfers and armband.

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      1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        this...he can go for it now

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      2. S.Kuqi
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        Hopefully it pays off. You get chance of winning it once in a lifetime.

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    4. Holy See
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Bet he captains Haz again.

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  23. Elniñorules
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    I think I've decided on my final transfer of the season.

    He's handsome
    He's stylish
    He's dangerousssssssssssss

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    1. MJ6987
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Aguero!?

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      1. MJ6987
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        Not Andy Carroll???

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

          😆 Didn't say he plays like a pony.

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    2. Chris_White
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Flanagan?

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    3. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Demba Ba

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    4. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      wes brown?

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    5. The ghost of a Pug's g…
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Peter crouch?

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

      Michael Jackson?

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    7. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Bendner?

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  24. Sooda
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Guys, quick advice needed please. Last transfer for this season 🙁

    a)Rosenoir vs Everton at home, or

    b)Shaw vs Man U at Home

    Gone for Shaw for now

    Did Rooney > Suarez (reversing the move I made last GW) and going to do Amalfitano > Sterling for a hit.

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

      b

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      1. Sooda
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        Thanks Optimus, thats what Ive gone for.

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  25. Takedog1
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Lads need some major advice.
    I took out aguero a couple of days ago for dzeko cause he was injured. Now he's declared fully fit!! What will I do?

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

      You've made your bed now lie in it 🙂

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      1. Chris_White
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        or pee in it...

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    2. S.Kuqi
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Dzeko is nailed starter unlike Aguero. You ll be just fine.

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    3. Sooda
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Keep Dzeko, the form he is in may well outpoint Kun. Kus being fit helps Dzeko goal scoring chances. Also Dzeko likely to get more game time

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

      Keep Dzeko - we've gone with him in the Picks over Aguero. Fully fit and in form with Aguero the likely one withdrawn as the match progresses and further goals flow.

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      1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        yay a sneak preview of the scout picks!

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      2. GTS
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        Did you guys made a "surprise package" pick in there? 🙂

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      3. Takedog1
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        Thanks lads you have eased my nerves 😀 now I gotta clean this pee off my bed

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  26. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    so if agueros fit then i cant get studge

    how does AJ to sterling sound?

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

      Good as Poyet said he's going to make 4/5 changes,AJ out is a good bet

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      1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        ahh cheers for that, i havent been keepin up with news, having a mare with the newborn

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

          Ah them night feeds 🙂

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      2. Bojan Horsemack
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        In the presser he said '2, 3 or 4 changes'

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    2. Holy See
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Sounds solid.

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      1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        ta HS

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    3. Demel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      That is my transfer

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  27. Sooda
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Folks, should I retain Mata, what do we think his game time will be like.

    Or transfer out for Hazard? for a 2nd 4 pt hit

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  28. Wings Fan
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Morning folks. As you'll probably guess by my username change, I'm not too keen on Mr Dyke's proposals to put B teams into the English football pyramid. It will pretty much signal the death of clubs like my beloved Welling United. If you could sign the petition here it would be very helpful:

    http://www.change.org/en-GB/petitions/the-football-association-say-no-to-b-teams

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    1. The ghost of a Pug's g…
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Nah. I wana see B teams. Thanks anyway.

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      1. Wings Fan
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        Your choice. Personally I don't think we should be allowed the Premier League to destroy the entire football pyramid, the same way it already has done with the League Cup and FA Cup.

        Progression for lower league/non-league clubs will be made 10x more difficult. The national team might be the pinnacle, but it's not the be-all and end-all of football in this country.

        The Premier League talks itself up as being the best league in the world, that's only due to the great amount of foreign talent we have here. You can't have it both ways. I'd suggest the lack of English talent isn't down to the lack of first-team action, but the lack of top class coaches.

        As of Sept 2013, the number of UEFA 'A' coaches in these nations:

        England - 1,161
        Spain - 12,720
        Germany - 5,500

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        1. Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 12 months ago

          @ againstleague3

          Totally agree with your arguments.
          Not only will it wreck nonleague football but lower league football too.
          I think if it goes ahead it will become harder for local football teams to survive.
          So I have signed the petition.

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    2. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      would they play in the fifth tier and lower?

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    3. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      No way. I really think it will help younger players come through and am excited about England's future.
      Barcelona B is fantastic and gives you a real insight in to the up and coming players, like Delafeu for example.

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      1. Wings Fan
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        Barcelona B play in the second tier. This proposal is to put teams in a new fifth tier "League 3".

        How is playing at that standard supposed to help them develop anyway?

        All these managers coming out in support of the proposal, they're all at big clubs in the Premier League/Championship. They don't give a toss what happens to lower league sides.

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        1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 12 months ago

          isn't the u21 premier league fulfilling that role

          or do they create this fifth tier, shift everyone down a division and then those b teams can get promoted/relegated?

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          1. Wings Fan
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 12 months ago

            "or do they create this fifth tier, shift everyone down a division and then those b teams can get promoted/relegated?"

            This ^

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            1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 12 months ago

              I see, that's pretty bad then cos the top teams b teams may end up taking up spots in the championship, and since they wont be able to get promoted, that's just a waste....

              however it would be nice for some smaller clubs to play against top talents from epl teams

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              1. Wings Fan
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 12 months ago

                There will be an extra 20-24 teams blocking the likes of Welling's progress to higher leagues. Will we be able to compete with those clubs in terms of finances/facilities? Not a chance.

                Also look at the impact away support has on smaller clubs in leagues like the conference. When Welling played Luton a few weeks ago, Luton brought 2000 away fans - that represents an enormous amount of cash for us in gate receipts, food and drink sales etc.

                Let's say Welling are at home to Newcastle's B Team - how many Geordies are going to bother trekking all that way to support their bunch of youngsters?

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  29. justgiving.com/JonnyChard
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Needing to pick a Starting XI from..

    Begovic
    Cahill, Azpi, Zaba, Stones, Chambers
    Mata, Eriksen, Yaya, Sterling, Amalfitano
    Suarez, Aguero, Giroud

    any help? 🙂 thanks!

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    1. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Bench, Stones, Chambers and Amalfitano as first sub

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      1. justgiving.com/JonnyChard
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        Was my thinking too, who to captain? Stuck between Yaya, Suarez and Aguero I think?

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  30. Captain Shirokov
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Who would you sooner get rid of? Mata or Ramsey?

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    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Ramsey

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