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The ScoutCast – Episode 137 – Precious

25 September 2014 3085 comments
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Every little point counts. With the mini-league gap between myself and co-host Granville widening by the week, my Mancunian friend can ill-afford to throw points aside in his bid to follow up last season’s victorious campaign.

In and around the usual ScoutCast regulars, Granville recalls the dilemma that saw him get away with benching Cesc Fabregas to the tune of just a single point. Will that prove costly?

We then join forces to run the rule over the accelerating Di Maria bandwagon, assess Rooney’s re-positioning and decide whether those steering away from Ramsey Street need to re-programme their sat navs.

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  1. Sadio
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    I'm sticking with Rooney and Henderson this week instead of taking a hit, but I'm not overly optimistic about it.

    I hope my "patience" is rewarded. That's one way to say it at least.

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    1. rickardinho
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Henderson is the sort of player who could score in the derby. High-energy blood and guts sort of player in those sorts of games, and he's always making good forward runs. Getting rid of him for a hit would be really silly ahead of what could be another high-scoring derby.

      You should look to ship Rooney out asap though as 10.4m is a lot for a midfield player who's limited to long-range efforts and has tough fixtures coming up.

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  2. Not Irish
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    How in the world has Abel Hernandez already managed a drop? Looney tune stuff.

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    1. Sadio
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Predicted points for Rooney this week? 5?

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      1. Not Irish
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Thinking about captaining him.

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      2. crteer
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        6.

        Goal, 90 minutes and a yellow card.

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        1. Not Irish
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          That's 5, unless he picks up a BAP.

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          1. crteer
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            5 for a goal, 2 for 90 minutes, and -1 for a yellow card. How is that 5 points?

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            1. TorresMagic™
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              • 16 Years
              11 years, 2 months ago

              He's a forward.

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              1. crteer
                • 11 Years
                11 years, 2 months ago

                Ooh right, there's my mistake.

                Apologies Muppet!

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      3. testmat-20210805.8
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        I am thinking 7. Two assists, 90 minutes played, then one yellow. If he gets a bonus point, that makes it 8.

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      4. rickardinho
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        -1. 75-90 minutes huffing and puffing, and a yellow card for his efforts

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        1. rickardinho
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          oops, meant 1, with the -1 from the card. whatevers

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  3. Arvin-ation
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Thinking of keeping Naismith now....

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  4. Goodnight Kiwi
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    What is up my DZ brothers!
    I am playing the Fox Sports Fantasy game and currently 17th overall, 2nd in NZ... have 3 transfers this week, current team is.....

    Courtois
    Baines, Clyne, Duff
    Ramsey, Siggy, Erik, Sterling
    Costa, Rooney, Welbz
    (Wisdom, Albrighton, Hutton)

    thinking I will hold. See anything worth a trade team?

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    1. Joggers Nipple
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Not sure how the Fox one works with budgets/ transfers etc. The only 2 i wouldn't really want are Erikkson and Albrighton. Rest is fine

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      1. Goodnight Kiwi
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah, its pretty similar. Good calls mate... agree they look like the priorities.

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        1. Goodnight Kiwi
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Think I will go Erik + Albrighton to Tadic and Downing SAB...

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          1. Joggers Nipple
            • 16 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            Good moves

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  5. Shifty
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Pity I didn't get on the Fab train from start of season. Still time to right that wrong! Which of these for -4?

    A) Ramsey > Cesc / Hazard
    B) Ade > Pelle / Welbeck

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    1. Goodnight Kiwi
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      B) Ade --> pelle for me. Did the same for -4 this week

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    2. crteer
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Leaning towards B, but you want to get Fab in, so that would exclude that option?

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    3. Joggers Nipple
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Ade to Pell/Welbeck. Pelle for the risk and reward chance. Welbeck for long term security.

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    4. Shifty
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      cheers fellas

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  6. Not Irish
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    So weird such a juicy gameweek fixture wise and yet I'm not really impressed with any captain choices.

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    1. crteer
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Leaning towards Pelle for the differential.

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    2. Twelve years a slave
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      With Blacket out you could strugggle

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      1. BeachBadger
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        😆

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        1. Not Irish
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          You laugh but he's absolutely right.

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          1. Heydudes13
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            Fool.

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            1. Not Irish
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 2 months ago

              Quite the enjoyable chap you are.

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          2. BeachBadger
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            😯

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          3. rickardinho
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            I don't think he was talking about United...:D

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      2. Ryan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Thorpe will be the new Blackett.

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        1. Not Irish
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          There will be no new Blacketts thanks!

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    3. Heydudes13
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Are you serious?

      If you're not completely an utterly convinced by Costa yet something is wrong!

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      1. Not Irish
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Can't wait for the fallout when he's not in the starting XI.

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        1. Heydudes13
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          God this psyche is great though!

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    4. SouthCoastSaint
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Agree

      Pelle - played midweek. QPR game supposed to be a certainty for saints goals and a win...
      Rooney - out of position doubts
      Costa - injury/champ league doubts
      Aguero - game time/ champ league doubts
      Falcao - nobody has seen enough to be convinced yet

      Personally if I had hazard I would captain him. I'm a Falcao and Di Maria owner. One of them will be getting the arm band

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      1. Randy_Marsh
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        I've had Fab since the start but on WC this week.

        Is Hazard worth having in the team with the 0.2 loss?

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        1. SouthCoastSaint
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Fab a season keeper for me

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      2. Not Irish
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        If I had Falcao in my team there'd be no doubt. Hazard also a good shout. As it stands one of AdM and Kun seems the logical choice. But I'm leaning towards Rooney for the differential.

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        1. SouthCoastSaint
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          In the real world (ie not on here) I don't think
          Rooney will be that much of a differential

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          1. Not Irish
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            Disagree. Doubt many will captain him this week. And it's not really the casuals I'm worried about overtaking anyway.

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            1. Randy_Marsh
              • 15 Years
              11 years, 2 months ago

              I'm wildcarding this week, shipping out Rooney

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              1. Not Irish
                • 12 Years
                11 years, 2 months ago

                Better be for Falcao or you'll regret it most likely.

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  7. BeachBadger
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Nice Forsters rise might prevent the casuals from getting him now. I want all them points to myself 😀

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    1. SouthCoastSaint
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Forster the only riser?

      No point wasting transfers on keepers. Final points aren't too different

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      1. crteer
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Fabregas.

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        1. SouthCoastSaint
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Ta

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    2. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I was thinking of swapping krul for him for ft yesterday too... Cant do it now as i only have 0.5 itb... D'oh!

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      1. BeachBadger
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Unlucky mate.

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  8. Ryan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    I don't have Fabregas but I don't care if he's still rising. He will start dropping in price soon enough as people scramble to get rid. Tough fixtures and a deeper position doesn't bode well for him imo.

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    1. BeachBadger
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Im worried about this too but I'll take all the assists and price rises I can get until a viable alternative shows himself. I may bring in Mane or Tadic for him to get Baines GW8

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    2. Not Irish
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      He's mint.

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      1. Ryan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Season keeper is he?

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        1. Not Irish
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Could be. All depends on what other options present themselves. But he's got too many assists in him to ever drop like you describe.

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

      Needs a few blanks or else it won't matter.

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      1. Ryan
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        • 14 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        There will be a few blanks

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    4. Willis.
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      He doesn't play deep.

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      1. Ryan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        I didn't say deep, I said deeper. As a result of the Ramirez injury he'd have to play alongside Matic. Tougher fixtures means he won't be able to rush forward as much and will need to defend more.

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        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          • 16 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Ramires 😡

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        2. Willis.
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          If you actually watch the games you'd know that it's Oscar that drops deeper most of the time.

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    5. Shifty
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      he pops up in the attacking 3rd very often though with his late runs, usually gives him the time to have assessed the runs too. it's the final ball that counts.

      seeing that time and time again. Hazard/Ramires/Willian take on defenders on the wings, play it back out to Fab who's outside the box, he's had the time to assess the runs, usually picks the best pass - goal.

      non owner but i want to get him in soon.

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  9. Willis.
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Costa will start every league match if fit. That is a scientific FACT.

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    1. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      thanks

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    2. Tony Yeboah
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      i agree....chelsea's best chance of silverware this season....cannot see him rested this weekend

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  10. Not Irish
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Kun for the armband it is. This would be strike three if he blanks. Better kick the Defoe routine he's been pulling lately or he'll be out next week.

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    1. usagooner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Agreed Muppet

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  11. testmat-20210805.8
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Hello everyone!

    Am I good to go this week with this lineup? I used the WC last week due to the Debuchy injury plus underperforming players. I plan to stick with this lineup (aka no transfers used) but it would still be good to see what you guys think.

    Heaton
    Duff-Clyne-Cahill
    Siggy-ADM-Sterling-Ramsey
    Pelle-Falcao-Costa

    At the moment, ADM is the C while Costa is the V.

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    1. rickardinho
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      You should probably take a -8 hit, got a few terrible players there 😀

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      1. testmat-20210805.8
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Hahahaha! I appreciate the reply mate!

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    2. 1314
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      don't rate Costa ?

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      1. testmat-20210805.8
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        I like Costa but my reason for going ADM at this moment is I am also in a mini-league (I am leading) and I would like to do some differentiating. My friends have opted for Costa as their C but heck, I may probably sleep this off tonight (I am from Southeast Asia) then decide tomorrow on whoever my C will really be.

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  12. Four Four Boyz
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Quickfire response time: Welbeck or Pelle? To replace S Fletcher, already own Rooney and Costa...

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    1. Not Irish
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Welb

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    2. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Pele

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    3. Four Four Boyz
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      OK next name wins!

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      1. Not Irish
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Pele

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        1. Four Four Boyz
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          You muppet.

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        2. Sebbo29
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          lol

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    4. Tony Yeboah
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      i went for welbz....better long term i think

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    5. testmat-20210805.8
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Pelle.

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  13. Peggi
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Adebayor > Pelle as my FT?

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    1. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      yes

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    2. Sebbo29
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Sure

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  14. Tony Yeboah
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    i have 2 players i always sign when fit as i enjoy watching them play when i own them and they have served me well in the past.....aguero and walcott.....what players do the dz have to own and return to everytime?

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    1. Not Irish
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Blackett

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  15. Not Irish
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    My one concern this week is no Everton players. Will be goals in the derby. But they're such a minefield of rotation.

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    1. rickardinho
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      It won't be as high-scoring as people expect. Both managers need to tighten the defenses up, and Martinez will be wary of leaving his team too exposed like in January so will likely play on the counter. I foresee a highly energetic but cagey game, finishing 1-0 or 2-1.

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  16. bvb
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    2 sideways move....

    this week Ramsey -> ADM
    next week Rooney -> Welbeck

    Yay or Nay??

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    1. FionnMac
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Depends on the rest of your team

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      1. bvb
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Pelle Costa Sig Sterling Fabregas

        other problem zones would be Chester and DDG

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        1. FionnMac
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Considered saving and assessing options next week? I have Ramsey too, not necc a season keeper for me but I'm def not desperate to get rid either. Maybe look at gk/defence but tough to say without knowing whole squad/funds

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  17. ALegendJ
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Guys, is there any other way I can listen to the scoutcast other than pressing the play button up there or on itunes ?

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  18. Sebbo29
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    RMWCT

    Heaton (McCarthy)
    Clyne/Duff/Naylor (Wilson/Hutton)
    Siggy/Sterling/Fab/ADM (Boyd)
    Costa/Kun/Pelle

    Thanks guys

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  19. FionnMac
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Good to go? 0FT

    Bego
    Terry Clyne Lovren
    ADM Sterling Ramsey Siggy
    Costa (c) Rooney Ulloa

    Bench - Chambers, Duff, Marney

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    1. MaverickNILRG
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Duff in for Lovren…I predict 0-0 that game. Or I should say I hope.

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      1. FionnMac
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        What about Chambers home to Spurs?

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        1. Sebbo29
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Tough call, flip a coin for me between Chambers & Duff, both have a good chance of a CS but I might just go with Duff

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        2. MaverickNILRG
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Generally high scoring, but Spurs have sucked the past few. Wouldn't be surprised if it continues high scoring. WBA and Burnley both have terrible offense. Better shot.

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          1. FionnMac
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            Didn't really think I'd be selecting a Burnley defender away over a Arsenal or Liverpool defender at home at the beginning of the season. Good on the Clarets

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            1. MaverickNILRG
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              11 years, 2 months ago

              I benched Moreno for Wisdom…it's hard to do, but how many cs's have we both missed doing so. I've gotta chance it.

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              1. FionnMac
                • 15 Years
                11 years, 2 months ago

                thanks lads. duff in for now, chambers first sub

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  20. MaverickNILRG
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Trying to separate myself. My midfield is:

    Sterling, Fab, ADM and the big question. Who do I want for number 4?

    Here are a few of my thoughts:
    A Ozil
    B Herrera (double Man U miss but the goals have been coming and I've got the other form United player.)
    C Downing

    Trying to get away from the same ones everyone else has. Pelle is my Captain this week with Costa and Ulloa. As for D I'm starting Wisdom over Moreno, Ivan and Clyne. Mannone in goal.

    Thanks for your thoughts.

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    1. testmat-20210805.8
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I'll go for A probably. I like United's attack but I just don't see Herrera maintaining this goalscoring form. As for choosing Ozil, if Wenger puts him as the #10, the returns will be back. But if Wenger resorts to using him in the wings yet again, problems will rise.

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      1. MaverickNILRG
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        That's my thought…I agree. I am hoping he's the number 10. I might roll the dice. Gotta differentiate. Downing doesn't do it for me. Double mids on any team for me is something I try to steer clear of…thanks!

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        1. testmat-20210805.8
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          You are welcome! I also do not do double mids. Good luck this gameweek!

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    2. Zasa
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Ozil, good punt. Will inevitably bag an assist or two in a high scoring derby, you really can't go wrong w/ an Arsenal mid in an NLD. You have Welbz I'm guessing though.

      Herrera no, if there's low faith in Rooney to score when he's in the hole, can't see how Herrera could outscore the lot of ManU attacking options. Even it is West Ham. At that price range a nice Tadic will do w/ good form & fixture. At least there If SoTo scores, he's bound to be involved in SOME way.

      Downing, cheap punt against a mediocre ManU backline w/ low team morale & chemistry. You got come balls mah friend. I like that Downing punt, nice little ManU teabag also 😉

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      1. MaverickNILRG
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        haha. Thanks. I only have stupidity, no balls. I think Ozil will do. I don't want triple saints, I have Clyne and Pelle already. Only triple for me is Chelsea. Thanks!

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    3. rickardinho
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Pick Hazard... only 13% own him

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      1. MaverickNILRG
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        I have triple Chelsea already.

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    4. FionnMac
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I'm a WHU fan...Downing has been great in his new role at the tip of the diamond but Kouyate is out for a while now so Downing will likely be pushed back a bit as there's not a natural replacement for Kouyate

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      1. MaverickNILRG
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks for the thought. Makes Ozil that much easier for me. Just not a great set up for the Chelsea game after that, but I can make some changes next week.

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    5. Tony Yeboah
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      i think silva is better pick than those and still allows u to b different......or noble for cheapo

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  21. sdmdsdBazman
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    General consensus on Ulloa atm? Has 3 great fixtures ahead of him.

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    1. MaverickNILRG
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Thumbs up…I jumped on the bandwagon.

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      1. Zasa
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Double thumbs up

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    2. Sebbo29
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      defo the best under 6.0 priced fwd option and 100% nailed. Still thinking about bringing him in

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    3. rickardinho
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Great option. Can easily start or be the first sub regardless of fixture, and will be nailed on until christmas, unlike Naismith. I didn't hesitate to swing the trade to bring him in.

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  22. Venom Snake
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Damn you Cesc.

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    1. Sebbo29
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      had the same issue before GW 4 (I guess you mean the price rise). Wanted to do Mata-Fab and hesitated a bit too long, could then not do it and went for another trsf that brought me nothing. Not making that same mistake again

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      1. rickardinho
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Mata>Cesc was the best transfer I did all season, even if they've scored the same since GW2. The price difference between the two is enormous.

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        1. Michaelangelo
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          agreed. I'm glad I didn't let bias creep in

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  23. Zoom Zoom
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Who to bench this week? Ulloa, Siggy or Ramsey?

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    1. Sebbo29
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      tough call, prob Siggy

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    2. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Ulloa

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    3. rickardinho
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Ramsey, wtf?! Maybe next week at Chelsea but surely not in the NLD!

      I'm benching Siggy this week, though I have to say, his head-to-head comparison with Ulloa was much closer than expected, even for the more attacking stats. Tough choice, and you can't go wrong with either imo. I just think Palace are a bit leakier and vulnerable to Leicesters pace and aerial threats than Sunderland are at home.

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    4. FionnMac
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      great team. prob siggy?

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    5. Zasa
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Sigz

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  24. Tony Yeboah
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    just learned that FFP rules only apply to clubs in a uefa tournament......how is this supposed to 'stop another portsmouth' as it was sold to us at the time.....the more i learn the more i hate FFP....there is nothing fair about it.....its just a mechanism to protect the status quo....keep the big clubs big and the small clubs small

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    1. rickardinho
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      QPR are still gonna get punished by the Football League... Uefa aren't the only body imposing financial rules you know 😉

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      1. Tony Yeboah
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        ahh didnt know that.....knew it didnt seem right

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  25. Twelve years a slave
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Just listened to the scoutcast, Finally seems to of dawned on Mark and Granville that team value does matter, they are already a million and a half down on some people.

    Last week Mark said he liked the new system because there was no need to make early transfers, which cleary isnt the case, in fact we are forced into doing them even earlier through fear of an unexpected change

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    1. rickardinho
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Exactly. Avoiding drops and earning even 0.1 can make a big difference down the line.

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    2. PhoggyRatherGroggy
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Sitting at 103.2 now....

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      1. Tony Yeboah
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        niceeeee

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        1. PhoggyRatherGroggy
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Thanks mate! Used the WC on the international break just to pick up moneymakers and avoid droppers....it worked well but at 99k overall so need to make a push now!

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      2. rickardinho
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Nice one mate.

        102.7 here, after Lovren fell.

        Btw, amazing that there's already a 0.8 price difference between Mata and Fabregas 😀

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      3. Sebbo29
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        wooo nice

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      4. Zasa
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Holy crap mate, cheers. Very nice,

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    3. Venom Snake
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      What's your TV at trigger?

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    4. Tony Yeboah
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      im hating the inaccuracy of the predicor sites....a big part of my strategy is building up tv before jan wc but this year havnt been able to do it as effectively....101.8 atm.....would usually b at least 103 by now

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      1. Diva
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        It's fairly easy to work out the likely double risers early in the Gameweek from TIR. If you're serious about gaining team value you have to jump on early and then hope the player's bandwagon doesn't plunge off an injury cliff.

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        1. Twelve years a slave
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          102.9

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  26. rickardinho
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Need some opinions on my two big decisions this week:

    A) Lovren (vs Everton)
    B) Chambers (vs Spurs)
    C) Taylor (at Sunderland)

    1. Siggy (at Sunderland)
    2. Ulloa (at Palace)

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    1. rickardinho
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      i.e. pick 1 of each 😀

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    2. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Chambers and Sigurdsson imo

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    3. Zasa
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Naylor,
      &
      Ulloa 100%

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      1. Zasa
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        *Chambers

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    4. Nice to Finally Michu
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      C
      1

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    5. Sebbo29
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      C2 for me

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  27. Michaelangelo
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    I'm taking out Naismith and have a choice between Ulloa and Pelle.

    Flip a coin or do you guys have any advice?

    Thanks

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    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Flip a coin probably. I prefer Pelle

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      1. Michaelangelo
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        I'm not going to lie, that QPR fixture this weekend is making me ignore everything else. Short term and all that.

        I'll probably get him and I don't even rate him that much. just mad

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    2. Sebbo29
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      i would feel uncomfortable not having Pelle against QPR. Or do you already have Tadic?

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      1. Michaelangelo
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        no, no Tadic. Only Southampton defense

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        1. Sebbo29
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          then i would go with Pelle

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    3. Zasa
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Hard choice, I would hypothetically land on tails which is Ulloa's face

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      1. Michaelangelo
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        😀

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    4. Nice to Finally Michu
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Pelle but very close

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      1. Michaelangelo
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        thanks. think that should be it

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    5. mipola
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Easily Pelle for me.If you get Ulloa you will have to waste another transfer getting rid of him when his form drops(which eventually will happen).

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  28. Nice to Finally Michu
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Umm Chelsea's fixtures aren't even that bad, ESPECIALLY not for the free scoring side they are

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    1. Michaelangelo
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I'm still betting on them to do well, although admittedly I have ditched their defense

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      1. Nice to Finally Michu
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        I have done the same and have gone triple attack since last week, they have and will continue to steamroll their opposition

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        1. Michaelangelo
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Hazard, Fab, and Costa?

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          1. Nice to Finally Michu
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            Indeed, Haz(C) this week with Costa(VC)

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            1. Michaelangelo
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 2 months ago

              Got the standard Costa Fab duo but I've been avoiding Hazard. It could seriously pay off if Chelsea continue to rack in the goals though.

              Good luck with that

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              1. Nice to Finally Michu
                • 12 Years
                11 years, 2 months ago

                Thanks mate, best of luck to you too

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          2. PhoggyRatherGroggy
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            I'm thinking the same thing...would have to drop Ivan for a 4.2 to swish sighy to haz though. Would have haz, adm, sterling, fabs and dyer up the middle!

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            1. Nice to Finally Michu
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 2 months ago

              Looks great but my issue with 5 solid mids has always been that there will always be a defender with a good fixture or a cheap forward that starts to pick to form that will grab a starting berth in your team from one of your mids creating a brutal selection head ache

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              1. PhoggyRatherGroggy
                • 11 Years
                11 years, 2 months ago

                Dyer would be a bench player (hopefully continuing to make $) with welbz, pelle and costa up front... Dyer to spot start of course and come off the bench as needed...

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    2. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Not sure I want Fabregas at 9.4 when I can get Hazard at 10 or maybe 9.9 by tommorow. Tough decision...

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  29. Holmes
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Can Bertrand outscore Ulloa in coming weeks?

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    1. Arvin-ation
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Surely not

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      1. Holmes
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Not sure why Ulloa is hyped so much. He won't score that many pts against teams who prefer to sit back and attack on counter, ummm... 😐

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        1. rickardinho
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Because Palace won't sit back and play on the counter at home with their new attacking approach? And neither will their next few opponents after that either

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        2. Zasa
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Ulloa has scored against EVE,ARS,stk & now MUN. You could argue that Everton & ManU are leaking goals, but fact of the matter is that the little Argentine is proving to be fixture proof. These are all generally hard fixtures for a forward, Ulloa will dismantle Palace & Burnley, these are his first easy fixtures of the season.

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    2. Zasa
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Ulloa's have very nice fixtures & the latest in fashion

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      1. Holmes
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Sort of Naismith's fashion?

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        1. Sebbo29
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Ulloa will be 100% nailed for a long time, which was not the case with Naismith

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          1. rickardinho
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            Exactly. I would have kept Naismith if he hadn't got dropped vs Palace, but the simple fact is that I was planning on only using Naismith for his easier fixtures when Siggy had tough games, but since there's a big risk of him missing those easy league fixtures I preferred to move quickly for a replacement who's 100% nailed - and Ulloa was absolutely perfect.

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            1. Holmes
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 2 months ago

              Lets see how it goes... I dont see him getting more than 2-3 goals in next 5 games, good luck! 🙂

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        2. Zasa
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Meh, in a way yes considering the price alone. Ulloa has had better returns & is the focal point of a decent attack w/ great fixtures. Naismith now has REST also.

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    3. Michaelangelo
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Both have good fixtures but it's my natural instinct to bet against the defender unless its Baines or Ivanovic

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  30. VRP
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Begovic - McCarthy
    Ivanovic - Clyne - Naylor - Duff - Wisdom
    Sterling - Ramsey - ADM - Siggy - Boyd
    Falcao - Costa - Welbeck

    2FT, 0ITB

    Should I?

    A) Ramsey + Begovic -> Tadic + Forster
    B) Ramsey + Begovic -> Fab + Manonne
    C) Ramsey + Wisdom/Naylor -> Schneiderlin + Baines
    D) Any others?

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    1. Nice to Finally Michu
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Honestly your team already looks good to go

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    2. Sebbo29
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      i would only do Ramsey to Tadic and keep that other transfer, nothing wrong with Bego atm

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      1. Sebbo29
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        only for the reason that i would really want Clyne PLUS an attacking SOT option vs. QPR

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    3. PhoggyRatherGroggy
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I might of swapped bego for Forster but after the price change tonight I'd say your good to go!

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