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The ScoutCast – Episode 144 – Squeaky

27 November 2014 3664 comments
Mark Mark
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It’s “squeaky bum time” in the ScoutCast studio as Granville continues to chip away at my previously “unassailable” mini-league lead. My co-host stumbled through an injury-strewn Gameweek 12 with the honours, leaving me trailing and worrying that he’ll have clawed it all back by Christmas.

Pressing on, we flog the Hazard vs Fabregas debate once again and run the rule over a cast of budget strikers, desperately searching for the optimum way to spend the two transfers burning holes in our pockets.

We asses the week’s transfer bandwagons, look ahead to Gameweek 13 and take time out to tease Jonty on his Di Maria u-turn. We then combine “powers” to terrifying effect and prepare the ScoutCast XI for their Fantasy Football Scout Cup qualifying round, having flexed its muscles to the tune of a 59-point Gameweek 12. Intimidating stuff.

Lubricate your hinges via this link, or bathe in WD40 via the handy player below…

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

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  1. MJ6987
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    Does anyone else wonder if Willis and Christina are the same person?

    (Willis being Christina's trolling outlet 🙂 )

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    1. MJ6987
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      Top top top top top of the page!

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    2. MJ6987
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      Someone obviously agrees!

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    3. Wilshere Knowledge
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      The implication being that Christina isn't a troll?

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      1. MJ6987
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        Yeah, I guess

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    4. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
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      http://allthingsvice.files.wordpress.com/2013/10/tin_foil_hat.gif

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    5. Optimus.
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      Doesn't everyone on here have at least 3 accounts?

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      1. MJ6987
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        No, that's against site policy! 😉

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        1. Captain Hindsight
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          Oh is it?.....Sorry 😉

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          1. MJ6987
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            Who are you!??

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        2. Piggs Boson
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          Sorry, Jonty!

          *deletes other accounts*

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      2. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
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        Whatever you say Forca 😉

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        1. Optimus.
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          Is my grammar that bad? 😀

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          1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
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            No but your ego is that big 😉

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            1. Optimus.
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              😀

              http://www.lapollonio.com/images/rap_battle.gif

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              1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
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                It's 8 mile now 🙂

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  2. Patty
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    Help Please!
    A. Keep Sakho and play Boyd (AVL) with chance of Sakho playing
    B. Sell Sakho and buy Austin (LEI) -4

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    1. timski8000
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      Who would come in for Sakho if he doesn't make it?

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      1. Patty
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        boyd

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        1. John Nerdelbaum
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          A then

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      2. timski8000
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        Re-reads post and rolls eyes....

        Think I'd probably stick with Sakho.

        Boyd has a decent fixture - no point having bench players if you flat out refuse to let them come in.

        Assume no other doubts?

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        1. Patty
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          no other in mid/fwd region, had to do Moore > Yun to get 3 playing defenders (baines and vlaar)

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          1. timski8000
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            Yep, think I'd listen to Big Sam tomorrow and stick so long as Sakho isn't going to be out for a while. Austin would realistically need to score twice and Boyd to get nothing to make a -4 worthwhile, I think that's a big risk at this stage of the season.

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    2. John Nerdelbaum
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      Doesn't BFS have a presser tomorrow? Hold until further notice. Sakho has been an utter pain in the proverbial for me

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      1. Patty
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        have no internet in about an hour until Sunday, need answer now

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        1. John Nerdelbaum
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          See above.

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  3. Demel
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    Blackett or McNair. Who is the more nailed on?

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    1. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
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      neither. rojo back in training

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      1. Demel
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        Dojo will take a week to come back. Then he will partner Smalling and which one?

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        1. Patty
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          McNair more likely imo, been better

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    2. MJ6987
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      Neither

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    3. CABAYE4
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      Blackett will play the next 2 until Rojo is back.

      McNair less certain, depends on system. Could even be out this week, though personally I think he'll stay until Jones is back.

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  4. The Gambler.
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    11 years, 23 days ago

    No cash in bank. Ivan selling price is £7.2m.

    Any chance of Baines dropping to £7.2m by sunday?

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    1. Hibbo
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      Depends if he plays or not really.

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    2. Lallana_
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      Ivanovic will drop before Baines probably.

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      1. The Gambler.
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        Na

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    3. Cousin Greg
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      no.

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  5. BobB
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    Lukaku goal and assist tonight - defintely keeping him

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    1. Piggs Boson
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      I wish he were cheaper. I have him in a draft game and I'm holding on despite many attempts from other players to prise him away 🙂

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      1. rickardinho
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        Heeeelllloooo 😆

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      2. rickardinho
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        Did you see my response to the draft league discussion? http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2014/11/27/the-scoutcast-episode-144-squeaky/?hc_page=3#hc_comment_8923515

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        1. Piggs Boson
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          People can change their mind though, he might not of done it deliberately. He's entitled not to go through with a trade if he doesn't think it'll benefit his team. It's unfortunate for you, but you did use a risky strategy.

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          1. rickardinho
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            I specifically asked him not to burn me as I was only accepting the other trade only to make a trade with him. Its risky sure, but there's a level of trust and gentleman behavior that was just hypocritically ignored.

            If he doesn't think the trade can help his team he shouldn't agree to the trade in the first place! I asked him several times and also sent the offer before any other games were played but he deliberately ignored that despite having agreed beforehand that he wouldn't.

            If that's the non-amicable standard that's going to be set I will probably reconsider being involved in the league at all, because it just empties out any enjoyment from the game when it just makes you frustrated and angry.

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            1. Piggs Boson
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              Point taken. I don't know what you can do about it though...

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              1. rickardinho
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                Well I've asked around to about 6-7 people in the league and everyone (except you it seems) thinks I've been royally shafted. I've emailed HOH but he doesn't want to force the trade through as it could set a grey-zone precedent for him as admin apparently, but when the conversation history is so clear and in black and white it feels like it should be enough really.

                Unless it can get sorted somehow I might consider having HOH put it to a vote, to see if people think it should be ratified or not. Another alternative is to name and shame, but I'd like to avoid that if possible as I prefer keeping things friendly. Feel free to suggest any other ideas if you can think of anything?

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  6. BenjaniMwaruwari
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    Cresswell a legimate option? A bit overpriced, but might be worth it in December, some fruitful fixtures and nailed on. Stay away or nice differential?

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  7. jimlad
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    Who to Start?? Bertrand (MCI H) or Yun (LEI H)

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    1. Wilshere Knowledge
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      Yun.

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    2. MJ6987
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      Yun

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  8. Vardy Gras PBFC
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    Any reason why Southampton wont score against Man City on the weekend?
    Conceded 2 in all bar 2 of their away games.

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    1. Lallana_
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      I think Southampton have a decent shot. Pelle has been useless these few weeks so doing Pelle>Austin was a good move for me.

      I made 0.2-0.3M
      Austin has form/fixtures
      Banked 2.3M

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      1. Vardy Gras PBFC
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        Yeah, I've done exactly the same transfer, think it's a sensible, popular one. Still have Tadic & Clyne to decide on who goes this week.

        Probably wouldn't play Clyne. But then could do Tadic to di Maria.

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        1. Lallana_
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          Tadic>Di Maria is a fair shout but doing it next week for free won't hurt.

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          1. Vardy Gras PBFC
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            It would be for free this week too, that's what I planned for but having a stutter over the transfer.

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    2. Jax
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      think they'll get beaten by a superior city side.

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      1. Hibbo
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        As do I.

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      2. Vardy Gras PBFC
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        Yeah, the result should be straightforward but Hull, QPR and West Ham all scored 2 against them. Has their defence improved enough?

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    3. RÏɠBY
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      i think they'll score but they'll concede
      and eventually lose

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    4. Vardy Gras PBFC
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      Thanks all for your replies too.

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  9. Mavric Marco
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    Any news on Baines post match from Roberto? Or will we have to wait for the Everton presser tomorrow.!?

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    1. Jimmers
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      Will there be a presser tomorrow - they don't play till Sunday?

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      1. Mavric Marco
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        Good call yea! Not good then just wish and hope

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  10. Pigvig
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    Think I may need to wildcard.

    Krul, Mannone, Wilson, Baines, Chadli and Downing all doubts going into this gameweek.

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    1. Vardy Gras PBFC
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      You can play a team - minus a GK?

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  11. Hibbo
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    • 13 Years
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    What's the thinking on Downing?

    Back in training yes but three matches in a week with Sam saying there would be rotation.

    Could three games in a week be a stretch for Downing?

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    1. Lallana_
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      Who would replace him? Zarate? I know nothing about West Ham.

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      1. Hibbo
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        I know nothing about them either tbh.

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  12. noMoreInternationalBreaks
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    Any idea on chadli sakho or baines chances this weekend?

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  13. Moody1000
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    Is Baines Sakho--->Bony Azpli +0.2 A good move if baines and sakho are out?.I am also thinking about doing it if sakho is the only one injured.Cause bony and azpli will outscore baines

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  14. JÆKS ⭐
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    What's the deal with Krul this week, will he play, any updates ?

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  15. John Nerdelbaum
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    Forster ➡ Fabianski worth a hit?

    Will have to double up with Clyne (Wisdom and Moore on the bench)

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    1. Moody1000
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      Lets say you do it and a cs so its 6points but ur -4 so 2 points which is the same amount of points you will probaly get from forester.

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  16. The Rock
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    What the latest on injury front of the following 3 players?
    Sakho
    Duff
    Naismith

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    1. MJ6987
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      Slim chance
      Touch n go
      See tomorrow

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      1. The Rock
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        Thanks

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  17. ezdmanx
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    A. Rooney & Austin + 1.4m
    or
    B. Aguero & Kane

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    1. Pat Bonner
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      Not convinced on Kane so A

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  18. leo_messi
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    What time are the Everton and Spurs pressers tomorrow???

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  19. Defcons are for Kinnear
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    Am I for Kinnear?

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  20. Jax
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    Gotta love midweek premier league games!

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    1. MJ6987
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      Three GWs in a week! The FTs coming think and fast, but so are the injuries, loss of form, etc.

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    2. Pat Bonner
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      It's great! Even getting some line ups on the tues night

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    3. CABAYE4
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      I remember not realising there were games until after the deadline in my first season of FPL.

      I'd endured a 1 pointer from Chamakh captain in a plum home fixture, and was left with him for the midweek game.

      He then proceeded to score a double and get 3 BP!!

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  21. Dr Dream
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    In two weeks time Spurs will have the EVE/che games out the way and go into a nice little run. If Kane has cemented his place then Bony > Kane with enough left over for the Baines/Ivan double up in defence...got to be...

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    1. Hibbo
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      Def a watching brief for now.

      An interested one at that.

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      1. Dr Dream
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        And he may well just get better and better.

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        1. Hibbo
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          Poch giving the like of Kane and Chadli runs is interesting.

          Faith in the youth policy is always to be admired in my book.

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    2. Jax
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      It's still Spurs. They're bloody inconsistent.

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      1. Jax
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        Kane won't be first choice. they rotate their team too often.

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        1. Dr Dream
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          If he keeps sticking them in he will...

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          1. Screaming Midget
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            He won't. I don't their manager will ever give him the chance.

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          2. Screaming Midget
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            *think

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            1. RÏɠBY
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              even as a super sub he's quite tempting

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      2. Hibbo
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        To be honest I don't think it really matters if he starts at £4.9m.

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        1. Screaming Midget
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          Of course it does. You start him - he comes on for 5 minutes at the end. You bench him - he starts and he doesn't come off your bench.

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          1. Hibbo
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            If he starts. As in you'd a fair idea his place was fairly secure.

            I'm not running out and buying Harry Kane in a rush mind you.

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  22. Pat Bonner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 23 days ago

    To get Sanchez would you rather do

    A clyne to yun (or def under 4.4)
    B baines to azpi

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    1. MJ6987
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      A

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    2. leo_messi
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      A

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      1. Pat Bonner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
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        Cheers guys

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    3. Hibbo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      Hutton maybe?

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      1. Pat Bonner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        Already hot him. Cheers tho tony

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        1. Hibbo
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
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          I've got Yun.

          Can't see me even playing him this week it'd mean benching Seamus.

          Can't be doing that like.

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  23. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 23 days ago

    Isla and Vargas back for QPR

    Austin (c) just got more tempting

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  24. Lyonnais
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    Thoughts on this team ?

    Foster / Myhill
    Azpilicueta, Yun, Bartley / Hutton, Wisdom
    Hazard, Di Maria, Sanchez, Sigurdsson / Boyd
    Costa, Aguero, Austin

    Is that defense to weak ?

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    1. Pat Bonner
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      Looks great. Defence is weak but great front 7. You on WC?

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      1. Lyonnais
        • 13 Years
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        Yes, i'm on WC

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  25. Buttster
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    Tadic to Haz or Fab, if Fab could do Pelle to Bony too, thoughts?

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  26. The Rock
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    Not had much time to work on my team lately, surprised I'm still in the top 50K

    Wildcard will be used soon, maybe this week?

    Foster, Mannone
    Terry, Loveren, Bertrand, Clyne, Duff
    Fabregas, Di Maria, Sterling, Siggy, Tadic
    Costa, Sakho, Naismith
    1m in the bank

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    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
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      Think I would wc that team

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      1. The Rock
        • 16 Years
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        Thanks Pat.

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    2. Vardy Gras PBFC
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      Have you got any priority ins?

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  27. JJO
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    Bony s gonna rise tonight 🙂 ?

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    1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
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      That's what she said 🙂

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    2. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
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      What about Sanchez?

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  28. Lallana_
    • 11 Years
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    You guys think Aguero, Costa or Baines will get rested sometime during these next three games?

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    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
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      No I don't think so. If fit baines plays every min of every game!

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  29. Not Irish
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    Spurs begin to look good as soon as Kane comes on.

    Seriously interesting prospect.

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  30. Lucky_Z
    • 12 Years
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    Foster, Krul

    Azpilicueta, Baines, Duff, Hutton, Dummett
    Di María, Sánchez, Tadic, Hazard, Marney
    Sakho, Pellè, Diego Costa

    0 ITB, 1 FT

     WC - yes or no?

    Azpilicueta => Yun
    Duff   => Bartley
    Tadic => Sigurdsson
    Hazard => Oscar
    Sakho => Bony
    Pellè => Rooney

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