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Podcast November 20

The ScoutCast – Episode 143 – Yellow

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Far from a tribute to Chris Martin’s middle of the road act, this week’s ScoutCast reflects on the sea of yellow flags that have flooded our Fantasy Premier League squads over the past week. You’re nobody unless you’ve collected at least four by Saturday morning.

The uncertainty caused by phantom international break injuries dominates proceedings as Granville and I mark a return to the studio. Whilst I start praying for Georgie Boyd to step up, my co-host begins his campaign to hypnotise me into getting rid of Branislav Ivanovic before he starts putting further daylight between our teams. I’m refusing to gaze into Granville’s eyes.

Elsewhere this week, we catch “Cup Fever” and resurrect the ScoutCast team. Sign up and you could soon have the pleasure of knocking Granville and I out of our own cup competition. Providing we qualify of course – that’s far from a given.

“Look at the stars” via this link or “look at how the shine for you” via the handy player below…

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

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  1. SneakyPete
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Sanchez will be checked following his late return from international duty while Walcott is expected to miss out #AFC

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    1. Baines on Toast...
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      oh lord

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    2. FISSH
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      no chance he won't play

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    3. MJ6987
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Sanchez will be fine, just routine stuff

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    4. PlayPercentage
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      "Late return" -- what could this mean? Has he done a George Best and gone out drinking?
      Surely, the club and player would have an agreed travel itinerary to get him back to England from the international game.

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      1. BeachBadger
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        He means late as in he returned later than others, not that that wasn't the schedule

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      2. Billy Gilmore
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Yes, but his return was later than the rest of the players as he was playing in South America.

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        1. Make United Great Again
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          We've seen many players benched after late arrivals. But in his form can't see Sanchez being benched

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          1. Billy Gilmore
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 10 months ago

            And how important he is to Arsenal. And how much of a machine like Suarez he is.

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  2. Demí
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    @PJBuckingham
    Steve Bruce expects Alan McGregor, Michael Dawson and Nikica Jelavic to be fit for Sunday. They've trained all week

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    1. FISSH
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Cheers Demi!

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    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Nothing on Chester 🙁

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Curtis Davis is fit ...

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    3. Just A Hat
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      oh thank god!!

      DAWSON!!!

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      1. Just A Hat
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        I'm aware I am probably the only player in Fantasy that currently needs Dawson to play this weekend

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  3. Tsssst
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Brady or Boyd?

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    1. FISSH
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Boydinho

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    2. hagop
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Boyd, cheaper and better fixtures

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  4. apeng^d maria
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    My team:
    adrian
    baines dummet duff
    Hazard sanchez chadli downing
    aguero costa sakho

    Bench boyd wisdom chambers

    A)should i bench baines this gw?if yes which one either wisdom or chambers.
    B)should i bench downing and bring boyd?
    c)is it wise to keep sakho or choose another striker?

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    1. Super Silva Haze
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      I am in the same boat wen it comes to Sakho .. have no idea what to do with him.

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      1. apeng^d maria
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Thinking to trae him with ayoze ratjer than austin.wise choice?

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  5. ManTree(v2!) or just JAY!
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Have 1FT. What's my best transfer this week?

    Foster
    Clyne Chambers Baines
    Fabregas Downing ADM Sigurdsson
    Aguero Costa Pelle
    -----------------------------------------------------
    Krul Moore Boyd Hutton

    Bank: 0m

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  6. LewanGOALski
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Sanchez too, lol.

    I'll be happy to field 9 players this week, I suppose 😐

    Still have a wildcard, but not keen on using it tbf...

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    1. Baines on Toast...
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      aye the problem is a lot of the doubts are players you'd probably want on WC anyway. Just gotta ride out the storm.

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  7. King Nil Miss ✩
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Wenger press:

    First up, he's asked about players returning from international duty. "Everyone has come back in decent shape. We have to check in with some players this morning, so we have lots to check today," he says

    He says both Mikel Arteta and Olivier Giroud are available for selection. "The surgery when well and there were no setbacks. He is very solid and has a positive mentality - that helps," he says.

    On Welbeck:"I always respected him and he has a great future. But he's gained more respect over the last few months. Louis van Gaal didn't have him under his command for very long so it's difficult to judge players."

    He also praises Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain: "He's growing every game. It's good for him to score. The quality of his run [for his goal v Scotland] was intelligent."

    He says Theo Walcott won't be available for the Manchester United game tomorrow.

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    1. Billy Gilmore
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Woy killed Wally too?

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      1. King Nil Miss ✩
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Killer look...

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  8. TNG
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    At a loss... Use FTs for PVA and someone else or do over with WC

    Current Team:

    Krul

    Terry | Clyne | Wisdom

    Sanchez | Sterling | Siggy | ADM

    Aguero (c) | Pelle | Berahino

    Subs: Gilks, Caulker, PVA, Marney

    2FTs, 0.8 ITB, WC Available

    Any comments are much appreciated. Thanks in advance!

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    1. Chambo
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Nice grav 🙂

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      1. Chambo
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        and get Chelsea mid or Costa imo

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

          Thanks 🙂

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    2. Make United Great Again
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      No Chelsea attacking coverage is risky.

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

        Yeah I think I'll use my WC to bring in Costa or Haz

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

      WC team #1

      Krul

      Bertrand | Cresswell | Baines

      Chadli | Siggy | Downing | ADM

      Aguero (c) | Costa | Austin

      Subs: Elliot, Dummett, Naylor, Boyd

      1.4 ITB

      Open to criticisms

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  9. Make United Great Again
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Hopefully Wenger thinks Sanchez is too tired, and is delusional enough to bench him for this game. 😀

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  10. Logic
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Guys how do i get to know my fpl ID?

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    1. Super Silva Haze
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Go to latest points on fpl website then it will be numbers in the address field.

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    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      The number in your history link URL.

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  11. Super Silva Haze
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Anyone keeping Sakho ?

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    1. Scoredelario
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      I don't own, but if I did I'd keep

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    2. BeachBadger
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Yeah I probably am. Give BOyd a run out off the bench

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      1. Super Silva Haze
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        A will.Need.to put Boyd first sub too.
        WatWatrong with Sakho anyway ?

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        1. BeachBadger
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          Back pain. Hard to tell. Big Sam is waiting to assess him properly. He may play yet but doubtful

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

      I'm on the fence on this one.

      Waiting for more news on other injuries first.

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  12. Chambo
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Chelsea press conference is around 12, and you can watch it here:
    http://www.chelseafc.com/videos/epg.html

    Liverpool press conference at 2pm.

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  13. Van Dal
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Guys should i buy the new one direction album? Any good?

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    1. Super Silva Haze
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Wrong direction

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      1. Van Dal
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Why?

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    2. Give The Todd Some Love
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Poor attempt at banter

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      1. Van Dal
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Homophoebic

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    3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      The only way is up.

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  14. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Any1 knows what time is Saints presser?

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  15. Give The Todd Some Love
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Dafuq is wrong with Walcott now!

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    1. Demí
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Missed training with a tight groin

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      1. Give The Todd Some Love
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Urgh

        Now not sure I should get him in next week, he's barely played since he came back

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        1. GoonerByron
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          No you shouldn't get him in... Wait until he's played at least a game or two of close to 90 minutes.. Can't see him getting anywhere near yet..

          Save him for your January WC in my opinion.

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          1. Give The Todd Some Love
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 10 months ago

            Ffs was planning on him being my alternative to Sanchez

            Back to the drawing board I suppose

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  16. Baines on Toast...
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Just need an Aguero knock and we're done.

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    1. Woy
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      don't.

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

      Yeah and maybe Pelle as well to go with it! 😆

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    3. Make United Great Again
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      May the Lord strike you down.

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  17. Mr. Perfectionist
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    So now we have doubts for Sanchez and Welbeck as well. Great! 😎

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    1. Demí
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      They'll be fine

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

        I believe there's no way Sanchez wont start but now starting to worry about Welbeck. I don't know what to do anymore! 🙄

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        1. Wilshere Knowledge
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          Giroud has been out for ages. I just can't see him starting.

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

            Yeah I guess Danny will be out to prove a point so he'll want to play anyways.

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  18. Scoredelario
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Wigan Chairman Whelan really shouldn't be allowed near a microphone 😯

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    1. Woy
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Expand?

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      1. Wilshere Knowledge
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Wigan ......Chairman.... Whelan.... really.... shouldn't.... be ....allowed.... near.... a ....microphone.... 😯

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        1. Woy
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          Perfect, ta.

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        2. Scoredelario
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          Hahaha

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        3. BeachBadger
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          😆

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      2. Scoredelario
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        His defence of malky mackay is stuck somewhere in the 1950s. Just search the news. there's a video on BBC

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  19. Rassi
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Loving this gw already! 😀

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    1. Woy
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      And me.
      Cesc/Baines/Tadic my flagged, but I think people will take crazy hits this week.

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      1. Rassi
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Indeed. I have Coleman, Tadic, Downing and Welbeck. Still have 2 FT, not too worried.

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      2. money face bandwagon
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        saving FT this way. 😀

        decided to ignore my flagged players

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  20. Ady87
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    I'm aware Fab may play this week.

    I'm aware Pelle has a flakey Villa albeit away from home this week.

    That said, would you do this for a -4?

    Baines/Fab/Pelle > Azpilicueta/Oscar/Rooney

    The team would then look like this:

    Lloris

    Azpi Bertrand Chambers

    Sanchez ADM Oscar Jedi

    Aguero Rooney Welbeck

    Bench: Krul Naylor Wisdom Cork

    Siggy IN next week for Jedinak.

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    1. Ady87
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Oh, I'm also aware Baines is almost fixture proof with his assist rates and on pens.

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      1. Make United Great Again
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Which is why you don't sell him.

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        1. La Roja
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          This

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    2. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Nay

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

      Not at all

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  21. Murder on Zidane's Flo…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Allardyce has become as bad as Mourinho. Everything he says is cryptic. Has anyone really got any idea how likely Downing or Sakho are to play?

    It just seems to be guesswork. Or have I missed something?

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  22. darko
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Sanchez will play. He's just being cautious, after he's returned from his travels.

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  23. The Man Pastore
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Guys, what are the chances that all of them wont play:

    Baines
    Downing
    Sakho

    I got only 2 options on the bench (Obertan injured) and have already taken a hit 🙁

    Worst pre-GW ever...

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    1. The Man Pastore
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      I guess I just have to pray for 1 of them to play at least

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  24. Give The Todd Some Love
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Dave Whelan is a genius. He's cleverly taken all the heat off Mackay

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  25. Reggae Shark
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    So.. Aguero or Costa for (C)?

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    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Nutella(c)

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    2. The Man Pastore
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Aguero for me

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    3. Make United Great Again
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Kun Aguero

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    4. Woy
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Top 20K Aguero,

      Everyone else Costa.

      Flip a coin.

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  26. Stoke me a Clipper
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Really struggling with my captaincy choice this week. In my mind I have 3 options:

    1. Aguero - is the 'safe' choice, and probability of scoring is high. However, Swansea do have a tight defense away, so I can't see an explosion. Also, both my ML contenders have him (and will most likely captain him)

    2. Sanchez - Up against an iffy ManU defense, in great form and is a midfielder OOP. However, had a long flight back from Chile and so may be a little jet-lagged, might not even get the full 90.

    3. Hazard - My differential pick. No-one else near me has him so if it comes off it'll make a real difference. Against an average WBA side, plays well at the bridge and has explosion potential. However, if very hit and miss; just as likely to serve up a 2pt as a 20pt....

    Really difficult!!!!!! >_< Please help!

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    1. Give The Todd Some Love
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Aguero. Easy.

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    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      1

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    3. Woy
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      If you're chasing by 100pts+, Haz.

      If you're playing safe, Kun.

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      1. Give The Todd Some Love
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        This logic is silly imo. You captain the player who you think will score the most, irrespective of league position. Punt with your team not with your captain

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        1. Woy
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          Fair enough, but that's my 2c.

          You have to have fun sometimes!

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    4. The Man Pastore
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Got the 3 of them. I were considering captaining Hazard but I might go safe with Aguero..

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    5. Make United Great Again
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Aguero all day for me

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    6. Stoke me a Clipper
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      So, it's looking like an Aguero concensus.

      I'm only 15pts behind the leader tbf so can afford to play it safe for the time being. If Hazard has a blinder though, I may just throw all of the toys out the pram....

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  27. Elly88 > KTR (Kevin The …
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    The bench order possibly cant be more important than this game week possibly for the entire season.
    How should I arrange this bunch
    Duff: Good chances of a clean sheet
    Marney: Almost guaranteed of two points over the entire season
    Hutton: I fear a five minute Cameo.

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

      DMH

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    2. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      You might get more points from a 5 minute cameo from Hutton and a full game from the others.anyway he will start cos villa are down to the bare bones at the back.

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  28. boc610
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    no

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    1. boc610
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      sorry that was a reply to aguero or costa (C).

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  29. FRANtastic
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    so who to captain; aguero or costa?
    aguero......costa.........aguero ........costa!!!

    currently on costa but afraid of another aguero masterclass aaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhh

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  30. Chambo
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Bench order right?

    1. Boyd
    2. Hutton
    3. Chambers

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    1. Elly88 > KTR (Kevin The …
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Boyd Chambers Hutton

      and me?

      Duff: Good chances of a clean sheet
      Marney: Almost guaranteed of two points over the entire season
      Hutton: I fear a five minute Cameo.

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    2. GoonerByron
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Not for me.. But I'm an Arsenal fan so may be biased.

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