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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.

Treasure this nonsense via this link or cling to these worldly goods via the handy player below…

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

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  1. Plagued by indecision
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Transfer options this week (2 FTs)

    A) Naismith > Pelle, Lovren > Bertrand = no hit
    B) Rooney > Pelle, Albrighton > ADM, Lovren > Chambers = 4-point hit

    B has the upside of getting Di Maria in although Arsenal don't look like keeping any clean sheets. A, on the other hand- Southampton look a solid outfit with good forward players

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    1. DO RE MI MATA
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      A)

      would wait and watch carefully about Rooney, get ADM nex tGW

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      1. Plagued by indecision
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        thanks. hope I'm going to turn the tide of bad luck this week.

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        1. DO RE MI MATA
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          good luck then mate.

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    2. Lucy.
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      I'd do A too.

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    3. Sebbo29
      • 11 Years
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      A is enough for the moment

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  2. Daniel Exeter
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    A question to mainly Man Utd fans but anyone feel free to answer

    Do you also get the same sense of unease transferring Welbeck into your team? Knowing that he's still the same player as what we have come to know over the years. Don't get me wrong, I'm a Danny fan - and would have liked to see him stay but he's never been prolific (played ooo I know) but even the golden opportunities you'd think he should score ..he doesn't.

    I think this is the stumbling block for me putting him into my team, despite knowing it'll free up funds, give Arsenal coverage. I'm just worried of the weekly 2points.. Maybe with the occasional assist.

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    1. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      He's at his best when he has no more than a split second to think about his finish, like the one last weekend. Give him any more time and he'll usually contrive to cock it up.

      The way I think though, is he might miss some chances but with all the creative players around him at Arsenal and him as the lone striker he will get a lot of chances and some of them will go in.

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  3. skodaole2
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    ON wc... what shall I change?

    Forster, Heaton
    Clyne, Baines, Wisdom, Duff, Chambers
    Sterling, Di Maria, Tadic, Downing, Boyd
    Costa, Aguero, Welbeck

    Maybe Sterling & Aguero out Hazard & Falcao in? Or anything else?

    0 in Bank

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    1. Takedog1
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I would keep sterling if u can

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    2. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
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      You're wild carding with that team?

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      1. Daniel Exeter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
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        Oh! I thought that was his WC.

        Yeah if that's what you're thinking of changing - breath, log out, and go and sit in the corner!! 🙂

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        1. MJ6987
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          You're probably right to be honest

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      2. skodaole2
        • 13 Years
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        Thats my team after the WC... I had

        Krul Mannone
        Rangel Moore Moreno Caulker Bardsley
        Lamela Mata Sigurdsson Ramsey Albrighton
        Lukaku Adebayor Rooney

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        1. MJ6987
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Ah! Makes sense now

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        2. Daniel Exeter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Ahh got it - WC looks solid
          Keep Sterling

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    3. Daniel Exeter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
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      If you have ADM I don't think you need another Utd player..(yet). Keep Sterling

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    4. joinho
      • 16 Years
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      Aguero - Falcao
      Downing/Boyd - Fabregas

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      1. skodaole2
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        I wont get Fabregas, Hazard will get much more points from now on. And I can only do it instead of Sterling. I can also downgrade Baines and get Hazard instead of Tadic not Downing

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

      i would do Heaton & Gilks and maybe another MID iso Boyd as otherwise you would have 4x Burnley, i.e. Tiote and then you could even upgrade Downing to Siggy or something

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      1. skodaole2
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        My main concern is Sterling. I can upgrade him to Hazard doing the GK and a defender switch but since people are suggesting to keep i ll probably end up with this team. I want Downing, WHU are great and have pretty good fixtures to score. Thanks everyone for the comments, I ll probably keep Sterling

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  4. LewanGOALski
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    10 home players + Siggy this GW 😎

    http://m.imgur.com/YsQJRCl

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    1. MJ6987
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      Same here

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    2. MJ6987
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      Same for many I imagine looking at the fixtures

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      1. Epic Fail
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        This.

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  5. Tinmen
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    Just the captain to worry about now then and it's between Aguero and Costa..

    Does anyone know when Pelligrini and Mourinho's press conference is?

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  6. Kevtheotter
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Good to GO??

    Foster(Krul)
    Baines Clyne Naylor (2.Moore 3.Caulker)
    Eriksen Siggy Rambo Sterling(V) (1.Marney)
    Costa(C) Rooney Pelle

    0.7 ITB and 1FT but think I'm gona save it and Eriksen and Rooney out next week?

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    1. joinho
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Looks good to me I'd save it

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    2. Daniel Exeter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Missing ADM imo

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  7. drunken_mess
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    who to bench

    A. Moore CRY(A)

    B. Moreno EVE(H)

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

      A

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    2. DO RE MI MATA
      • 12 Years
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      Moore imo

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  8. lloydy2001
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Can anyone remember last season when a team had a free kick and 2 players appeared to kick the ball at the same time?

    I'm sure it happened and I'm not making it up, but my mates reckon I'm talking cr@p

    Am I going mad?

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

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1uf9iAJFsg

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      1. lloydy2001
        • 11 Years
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        You beauty!

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  9. Hammers Select
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    Best midfielder to have 6.4 or less?

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    1. johnbarnes
      • 11 Years
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      downing

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      1. Hammers Select
        • 15 Years
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        Would you do it for a hit?

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        1. johnbarnes
          • 11 Years
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          no

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

      Downing, Puncheon, Moses. Probably in that order as well.

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      1. Hammers Select
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Would you do any of them for a hit?

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    3. joinho
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Schneiderlin

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    4. Cheeseoid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I had a similar budget and went for Schneiderlin

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    5. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Downing Chadli Puncheon Moses Kranjcar...take your pick.

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    6. Lucy.
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Downing, Schneiderlin, Moses. Probably maybe.

      But I wouldn't do any of them for a hit.

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

    Chadli to :

    A) Ozil
    B) Tadic
    C) Cabella
    D) Other

    On B atm.

    Cheers 🙂

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    1. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      D

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      1. Arvin-ation
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
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        Who, if so? 🙂

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        1. MJ6987
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Don't know who you've got. Fabregas maybe?

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

      A

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    3. Jafalad
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      There's only 4 options really: Sig, Fab, ADM or Sterlo.

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      1. MJ6987
        • 15 Years
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        This

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    4. Lucy.
      • 12 Years
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      D) Mané

      I know you love a potentially explosive punt 😉

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    5. Nabs Kebabs
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      rest of mids?

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  11. Jafalad
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone watching the golf?

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

      On in the background whilst I work. And comment on here. And listen to the Scoutcast.

      Yeah, work is taking a back seat today.

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      1. Arvin-ation
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
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        😆

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      2. Jafalad
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Good, good. Got to get your priorities in order 😉

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      3. Lucy.
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        😆 Blue is the colour thus far!

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

          Great start, I hope it doesn't become a procession though - we should definitely win but I want some drama along the way 🙂

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

            A couple of McIlroy bogeys should put the cat amongst the pigeons 😉

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          2. Big_Andy_GAWA
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            There will be, don't you worry about that !! 🙂 😎

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          3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            I will be happy with an annihilation.

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

        Yeah, am a big golf nut myself. Am in Paris at the moment, but will be glued to it all weekend when I get back home 🙂

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    2. joinho
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      No I'd rather watch paint dry

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

        ^^^ Oh dear !!!!

        The last Ryder Cup was easily the best sporting event I have ever watched. Absolutely amazing last few hours. Was incredible viewing !!!!

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

          I wouldn't go THAT far... But it was marvellous!

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

            I would. As I say, I am a massive golfer and have played to a high level for years now, so can fully appreciate the highs and lows and all the rest of top quality match play golf. The swings for either side on the last few holes of that last Ryder Cup was incredible. Europe looked completely out of it until Poulter's gritty and determined fight back. Was amazing....

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      2. Jafalad
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Wow, you sound reallllllly boring 🙁

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        1. joinho
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          No just don't like golf and I consider most people that do to be boring but there you go we'll agree to disagree

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

            The Ryder Cup isn't just golf!

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

              Plus billions. If you truly appreciate sport, you have to admire the tension and drama that the Ryder Cup brings. Pure theatre.

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

                Exactly.

                I'd put golf as one of my least favourite sports but I can't miss the Ryder Cup!

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          2. Big_Andy_GAWA
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            Lol. It is the best sport in the world. I shall have to ignore your comments on this. Sorry!! 😀
            As Lucy says, it is more than golf. It is superb.

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  12. Dr Dream
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Just watched LVG on the news from an interview yesterday (I think)...Gonna call it now...The mans actually a bit of an arse...Off his head.

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

      yea hes a weirdo. 100%

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      1. Dr Dream
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        He just seems absolutely full of himself...strange sort of bloke for sure.

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

      Oh yes, he's completely barking. Of course when things are going well he's a maverick genius.

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

        So this.

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    3. Mulder
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      He's a pompus idiot, but United fans seem to back him even though he is doing worse than Moyes and has spent ten times as much.

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      1. Dr Dream
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        He'll be judged on silverware as all managers at top clubs are...He just comes across as a bit strange to me..Pompous is a good word...

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

          Ive really disliked him since reading life too short, great book bout the tragic Robert Enke. Not blaming him for what happened but didn't treat him well at Barca

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    4. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Welcome to my World.

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      1. Dr Dream
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Sometimes hard to tell when they carry a foreign accent, or at least foreign to me, as it can skew the impression you get of somebody a bit. What do our Durch friends think of him ?...

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          I have no idea, but I am now, and have been for two or three weeks, certain that he is a complete clown.

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          1. Dr Dream
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            I was trying to be kind to him...but I think you may be right.

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            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              11 years, 2 months ago

              😀

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        2. Big_Andy_GAWA
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Yeah, he definitely seems eccentric. And as someone says, "pompous", too. He certainly appears that way...

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          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            When the worms turn, it will be a mighty slithering!!! 😉

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  13. Nabs Kebabs
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    good to go here lads??

    Forster
    Clyne, Wilson, Naylor
    Di Maria, Ramsey, Sterling, Siggy
    Kun, Costa(c), Welbeck

    McCarthy, Boyd, PVA, Janmaat

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

      Nice team

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      1. Nabs Kebabs
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        cheers mate 😀

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    2. joinho
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Looks good to me

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  14. Absinthe Minded
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Morning
    Sort out Ward Prose or Chester this week guys?

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  15. FISSH
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Bego (McCarthy)

    Clyne, Ivan, Baines (Duff, Moore)

    Siggy, Fab, ADM, Sterling (Boyd)

    Pelle, Costa (C), Welbeck

    Feel really good about this team, so that must mean a disaster is coming.

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    1. Nabs Kebabs
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      looks solid

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    2. joinho
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Usually does but yeah agreed looks a good team

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    3. Daniel Exeter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Well balanced team, like it.

      Any future plans to upgrade Pelle / Danny I feel would be difficult without changing the strength in defence
      Like this team a lot

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

        Yea I know, but I can't see any need to upgrade the strikers yet. I don't want Kun because of the injuries and no other top price strikers are doing it for me. Pelle fixtures and Welbeck playing for Arsenal is enough for me

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  16. Solano's Trumpet
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone ele think Rogers won't start Sterling?

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    1. Solano's Trumpet
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      *else

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    2. Mulder
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      No way

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      1. Solano's Trumpet
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        oh i wish i could play 3-5-3 🙂

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

          Me to and drop my keeper

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    3. Daniel Exeter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      What makes you say that?

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

    Can't decide . My GK are Krul & Mannone . Keep Krul or send him to Valhalla ? And if yes who to bring in ?

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    1. Solano's Trumpet
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Forster if you have half a mill

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    2. Mulder
      • 15 Years
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      Wouldn't spend a transfer on it. In that category of goalkeepers it is tough to predict cleansheets.

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  18. Defcons are for Kinnear
    • 12 Years
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    This the week that City start a crazy run.

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

      I hope so. *pats Aguero*

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

        *massages Aguero's shoulders*

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

          Come on, score baby Kun, SCORE!

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  19. FootballFanatic365
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    The top 2 Out of these..for this week.. lads?

    1 duff
    2 Chambers
    3 Bains

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

      Bains & Duff

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      1. FootballFanatic365
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers

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    2. dr. Phil
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Pool are gonna score against Everton at home. They might loose, but Baines ain't getting a CS.

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

    So which current FF player has suffered the biggest drop in potential from their peak? In the absence of Torres I guess it is Drogba or maybe Carroll as he is always injured

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

      Gareth Barry? Used to be good for about 180 points a season at his peak.

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

        You mean at Villa?

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

          Yep, a lot went through him; he was on penalties, other set pieces (which Villa scored a lot from) and got bonus most weeks. I bet he was Jonty's first pick every season for a while 😉

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          1. Lucy.
            • 12 Years
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            Yeah I agree. He was immense at Villa. I didn't really play seriously then but I can imagine his output was marvellous. I'm sure he got a heap of penalties in one particular season...

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

              That's an Ashley Young dig isn't it? Lovely 🙂

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    2. Defcons are for Kinnear
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Bent?

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

        That is pretty good. 195 one season now sitting on 3

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    3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
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      Kompany, imo.

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      1. Billy Gilmore
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        lol seriously? 😀

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Aye. Three Seasons ago, he was a kind of God. Now ...

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

            He was very good. Surely the potential is there for that to happen again though?

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            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
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              Dunno. He seems to have gone funny in the head ... 🙁

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    4. Az
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      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Got to be lampard.
      From one of the most regular top goalscoring midfielders to 7 mil benchwarmer

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

        I think this wins.

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      2. Az
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
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        Jesus hes 5.4.
        Thats even worse!

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        1. Lucy.
          • 12 Years
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          Doesn't that up his potential slightly? Like if someone got injured, he'd be a cheap punt?

          But I still agree on the Lampard call.

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

            A few injuries and Lampard would be a brilliant purchase. But it really would take a few

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      3. Cheeseoid
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
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        Yeah I think this wins

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    5. A.T
      • 15 Years
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      Charlie Adam

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      1. Cheeseoid
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
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        Scott Sinclair?

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    6. Jafalad
      • 15 Years
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      I suppose Lampard.

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    7. Damo.
      • 15 Years
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      Stephen Ireland surely. He could've went on to be a big hitter price

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

        Ah, I remember having Ireland when he went on a ridiculous run of scoring for Man City in the second half of the season. He was their best player that year but they bought a whole extra team in the summer and then he couldn't get a look in.

        Seemed a shame at the time but since then he's come across as a bit of a tool so I don't feel so sorry for him any more.

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        1. Damo.
          • 15 Years
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          I don't understand it though. I grew up with him and he was always the opposite as what he comes across as. Even if I happen to bump into him down home he always says hi and is just like he always was. Its hard for me not to like him.

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

            Fair enough, perhaps he's been unfortunate in the way he's been presented/presented himself. I'm sure it must happen - some people will obviously be better at managing their public persona than others, I bet there are some right gits who we all admire and think are great too!

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  21. Cluckfuster
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    re: Krulliot.

    Which one should I start? Auto-sub should take care of most eventualities but I want the general consensus, currently I have Elliott starting and I'm going to rely on auto-sub to save the day if needs be.

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

      Why does it matter? 😀

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

        I agree

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      2. Billy Gilmore
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        If Elliot plays it's likely to be for a Krul red card, so chances are Elliot will score higher. Chances are he'll have a pen to save as well. Basically start Elliot.

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

          But Krul's been ill... so it could be the other way around this week.

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          1. Billy Gilmore
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            It could be, but being a Monday game it's unlikely.

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

              Fair point, fair point.

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

          and what if Krul gets a clean sheet, injures himself and gets subbed off at 65 min? Then Elliott comes in and if he concedes will get only 1 point max. This is just as likely as the red card so this tactic does not work

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          1. Billy Gilmore
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            I'd say the chances of a GK doing a "Demel" are less likely than being sent off, although neither are particularly likely tbf.

            Newcastle getting a CS is a funny one though 🙂

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

              Yeah, true dat - will NEVER happen 😉 so if we have to discuss it then we could do it with Heaton & Gilks, more valid imo

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

      i've seen this discussion many times before and at the end it was always dismissed. Looks like a clever move but ultimately it won't matter

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

      How on earth could it make a difference?

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

      This

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    5. Scotty 34
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      A downing/serg
      B siggy/falc

      Anyone??

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    6. rozzo
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I have started Elliott past 2 weeks and loved Krul's incoming 1 point at the end of the gamesweek

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  22. DO RE MI MATA
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Everytime I see managers on the sideline agitating while the camera zooms in showing their glancing eyes I can't help but think they're all on cocaine. lol
    Happened a bunch last week-end, German league though.

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  23. jam
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Anything to choose between Schneiderlin & Downing? Will have Pelle & Clyne so was leaning towards Downing...
    Ta

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    1. Solano's Trumpet
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I'd start Schneider , I think Southampton could bag another 4 goals this week

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

      Downing plays No 10 position now, so a better choice imo

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

      would start Schneider against QPR and then next week Downing against QPR. Should both be profitable

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  24. Solano's Trumpet
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    SHould I start Schneiderlin over Siggy anyone? this is my headache.
    ta

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

      I'd start Siggy. No 10 vs box to box.

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

        Also Siggy has a much higher ownership so benching him would be much more risky for your OR.

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

      Nope

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      1. Solano's Trumpet
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Thank you kindly folks, good advice

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    3. Cheeseoid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Everyone will advise against it but I might do this

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      1. Solano's Trumpet
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        hmmm. Home vs away is my reasoning for Schneidy over siggy and the Saints look on fire atm. I have Pelle also so it's prob best to be a sheep

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

          Same logic. I don't have Pelle but I don't think it matetrs

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

            I agree on this point. Owning Pelle shouldn't logically influence your Siggy/Schneiderlin pick.

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

              I have been umming and ahhing about this choice for days now. Not clear cut at all

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              1. Solano's Trumpet
                • 15 Years
                11 years, 2 months ago

                Ah right ok. I'll switch it over and over again till 11.30 tomorrow and pick the one that doesn't score.

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    4. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Yes.

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  25. FootballFanatic365
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    And guys The top 2 Out of these for this week?

    Lamela
    Dyer
    Adam Johnson
    Wanyama

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

      All risky. But I would go with Dyer and Johnson. Wanyama wont start imo

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    2. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Lamela. In fact if you can use your 2 trades just on him to make sure he's definitely out, I would do it.

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

        Oops, read it wrong. Thought you were selling two of them.

        But my advice still applies 🙂

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  26. white lightning
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Am I good to go good people. Also a rmt would be appreciated

    Krul (Elliott)
    Ivanovic, Clyne, Moore (Dier, Hutton)
    ADM, Ramsey, Sterling, Fabregas, Siggy
    Costa (c), Pelle (Naismith)

    (a) I'm on Moore atm. I'm tempted to risk playing Dier due to his attacking potential. Both Moore & Dier probably won't get cs. So Moore or Dier.
    (b) Tempted to take a -4 hit - Krul out, Heaton in. I might just b/e but I'd be happy with a 2-3 point score with Heaton just so I don't have to see Krul as my 1st name on my team list.

    Cheers.

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    1. FootballFanatic365
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Got a nice look about it. But No Differential imo

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    2. Daniel Exeter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Lovely midfield!

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  27. DO RE MI MATA
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Best replacement for Marney? Wanna get Heaton next GW and need to ship a Burnley player - and keeping Gilks would make sense I guess.

    Quinn, Cattermole, somebody else?

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

      I'm getting rid of Marney when I WC. No need to waste a FT on a never-playing 5th mid.

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  28. Feed tha Sheep
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Need some help please folks..is ADM almost essential?
    If so how do I get him in?
    A. Ramsey/Sterling > ADM
    B. Siggy and Lovren > ADM and Duff (-4)
    C. Siggy and Rooney > ADM and Lukaku (-4)

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    1. DO RE MI MATA
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      B) prolly

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  29. Honeybadger
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Who do you think LVG will start in the CB positions this weekend? 6 defenders red flagged, only 3 blue....

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

      Rojo and Reece James probably. Tough one. In a recent interview LVG said he may play a new face from the youth team

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

      Plenty of debate about that here: http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/comment/8386922

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

        Cheers

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

    Will be making my transfer later. Annoyingly Forster went up but waited to see if I had any injuries. 1 free transfer and 2.6 in the bank

    Krul
    Clyne Ivanovic Wisdom
    Ramsey Fabregas Sterling Siggy
    Rooney Costa Naismith

    Elliott Caulker Marney Hutton

    A) Krul to Forster
    B) Ramsey to Di Maria
    C) Naismith to Ulloa/Pelle/Welbeck

    Is using a free transfer on a keeper a waste? I want Forster for the long term and want to give Ramsey and Naismith at least one more wee. Thoughts?

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