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The ScoutCast – Episode 141 – Dither

Flabbergasted by my reluctance to tinker and the decision to throw away my Gameweek 9 transfer, Granville can’t wait to get stuck into me in the ScoutCast studio.

My co-host roughs me up over my cowardice, then slaps me around for the fact that I appeared to hoodwink the entire world over Diego Costa’s fitness. We then go on to appraise the merits of Ed Sheeran, check in on Neil Warnock’s latest gripes and weigh up the Sterling vs Sanchez vs Hazard debate. Meanwhile, Kieran Trippier’s cross count without an assist for Granville hits 66 and counting. Who’s dithering now, eh Granville?

Dilly-dally over this episode via this link or dawdle in its direction via the player below…

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

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  1. Laserface
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Can this team fetch me good points this week ? No Costa , Haza or Sanchez ..

    Forster
    Clyne Baines Wisdom
    ADM Fabregas Sterling Siggy
    Welbeck Lukaku Aguero(c)

    1. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      64 points. Costa megahaul will sink you though.

      1. Jam0sh
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        This.

      2. Laserface
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        How do i accomodate him ? Got 1 FT and 0.1 itb .. Sterling+Lukaku > Costa and Mane/Downing ?

        1. Jafalad
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Kind of feel Pele and Costa need to be alongside Kun.

    2. The one who has a knock
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      I don't have them either, We'll be fine. I am clinging to the belief that Costa will have a cameo.

      1. Mr. Grv
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        me too

  2. The Chosen One...
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    a) Falcao > Costa, play PVA
    b) Falcao/PVA > Pelle/Baines (-4)

    cheers

    1. MagicMessi
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      B for long run
      A if u think costa will score big

  3. thepuntmaster
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    rp
    Just written this article -

    http://www.ftbpro.com/posts/1503946-5-players-who-deserve-to-keep-their-starting-roles-this-weekend

    Not FPL focused but a new article on players who deserve to keep their starting roles this weekend 🙂

    1. Scoredelario
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Hope it includes the 3.9m defs!

      1. Scoredelario
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        It doesn't 🙁

    2. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Agree with the List...specially Fellaini...in somewhat attacking role he does that..and he has proved with Everton Earlier....this week also I think he would be picked to Stop Yaya

      1. Mr. Grv
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        agreeed

    3. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Nice article - thanks for taking the time.
      +1

  4. Jebiga
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    I still believe that this gw hazard will score hatty and costa yc and 20 minutes

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Hazard gets a yellow card and Yaya/Ramsey scores a hatty

      1. Jebiga
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        😀

  5. Blue Lion
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Bench Chester(SOU) or NTaylor(eve)?

    1. Jam0sh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      I'd bench Naylor

  6. Scoredelario
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    The stupid thing is all these decisions are marginal, but there will be winners and losers. The only certainty is that the winners will gloat with glee and scream "I told you so", as though it was obvious all along.

    1. Jebiga
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      This !
      Thats why we love this game 🙂

      1. Scoredelario
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Sometimes haha

    2. The one who has a knock
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      And the losers will be taunted and booed until my throat is hoarse. Seriously though, you are so right.

      1. Scoredelario
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        I note you assume you are one of the winners in this premonition. If you are wrong, prepare to be taunted 😀

    3. stilicho
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Not everyone, thankfully.

  7. Jebiga
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    There are still chances for Sakho to play against Stoke. Caroll is now red flaged again 🙂

  8. Moin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Everton will improve and Barkley is sure to start...

    I am thinking of pulling the trigger of Silva --> Barkley!

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Risky move with eto'o lukaku and Naismith around. Rotation with just coming back from injury?

      1. Moin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Punt is taking a risk..I think he is one of their crucial players

    2. The Chosen One...
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      better options imo

      1. Moin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        like?

        1. The Chosen One...
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Ramsey, Tadic, Eriksen imo

          1. Moin
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            Tadic soon bad fixtures coming...Own Chadli so don't want to double up on Tottenham...I am somewhat reluctant to own Ramsey...didn't own him last season as well

    3. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Back from a long injury and under a manager who loves to rotate his attackers, I don't think he'll start every week.

      1. Moin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        I though he was one of their Crucial Players

        1. President John F. Keninnsie
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          He is important to them but Martinez often plays his strongest team in the Europa league, and since Barkley has just come back from a long injury I wouldn't expect him to start two matches in 3 days often.

          1. Moin
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            hmm that's true..Silva --> Wally then?

            Can't really think of anyone else..

            1. President John F. Keninnsie
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 6 months ago

              Too early for Wally I'm afraid.

              1. Moin
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 6 months ago

                I know..

    4. Mahesh_Kumar
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Rotation risk. I think Martinez wants to win Europa to get into Champions League because he knows top 4 is highly improbable this season. So he might use Barkley more in Europa? Just a thought.

      1. Moin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        maybe..

    5. Third Eye Vision
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      He'll probably start tomorrow but it's not certain. He had a decent game against Villa - he was less wasteful and he made a couple of shots. There is always a lack of end product with him though. There are definitely better options around. Wait to see if he hits form before getting in.

      1. Moin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        okay thanks!

    6. Mr. Grv
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      aLready did that

  9. Pat Bonner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Into top 1k for first time. Got 2ft but can't see where to use them? Any ideas?

    Krul Elliot
    Baines clyne chambers Hutton wisdom
    Sterling fab siggy tadic Boyd
    Costa aguero pelle

    0.5 in the bank

    1. Scab
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      only thing i can think of is sterling out

    2. mookie
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      maybe get a better GK

    3. maglia rosa
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      0.2 short on Cesc ➡ Sanchez ❓ How Much value in Hutton Pat, is their a 4 Million shitter you can bring in to get the 0.2 ❓

      1. Fitzy.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Why would he want to take Fabregas out?

        1. maglia rosa
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          No reason at all Fitzy......Cesc is clearly a great option, just a case of trying to sqeeze a better option in with the Gooners plub fixture this week.

      2. Pat Bonner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Sorry for not getting back sooner. I have had Fab from the start so can sell for 9.3. Means I am 0.6 away from getting Sanchez

        Another option is Sterling to Ramsey but not sure that is wise

    4. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Cheers for the replies folks

  10. Rolls-Royce
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    RMT out of 10 plz! 🙂

    Forster (Elliot)
    Baines Wilson Chambers (Hutton Duff)
    Eriksen Fab ADM Siggy (Boyd)
    Costa(c) Aguero Welbeck(vc)

    0.0 in bank.0FT

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Looks good 8/10

    2. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      I like it. 8.5/10.

      Good point scorers throughout. No Sanchez and Pelle a concern but at least you have useful alternatives.

      Jeez....there must be something wrong with me...that's two RMTs I've been nice to. 😕

    3. mookie
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      good team

    4. Sol
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      imo 7/10 .... maybe Welbeck > Pele and Erikson > Stirling would make it 9/10 🙂

    5. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Looks good. 8.

    6. Rolls-Royce
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Cheers all !

  11. Millie7
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Rmt please guys

    De gea

    Chambers Duff Bertrand (Chester. Collocini)

    Tadic. siggy. Sterling. Di Maria (Davis)

    Aguero Welbeck Naismith

    Got 5.3 itb and 1 free transfer

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Defence and Naismith need to be upgraded.

    2. mookie
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      get Baines for someone

    3. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      6/10. Copy the team above.

      1. Rolls-Royce
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        🙂

  12. Jam0sh
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Would you play Dummett or Chester this week?

    1. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      yes

      1. Jam0sh
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks. Which one would you bench out of those two?

        1. Moin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          lol I meant Chester

    2. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Chester.

  13. Millie7
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    What changes would you suggest in defence?

    1. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      PvA to Baines

  14. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    how's this team lads? Rating?

    courtois
    baines clyne Moreno
    hazard sanchez chadli downing
    pelle Naismith aguero

    subs myhill siggy colo moore

    1. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      good apart from Naismith...like the Courtois pick

      1. SpaceCadet
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Naismith goal and assist coming up 🙂

    2. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Hmmm...I've just seen two good RMTs and now we're back to the usual issues.

      Just copy that team above.

  15. MagicMessi
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Ivan to play against QPR ??

    1. Psakhotherapy
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      why not?

      1. MagicMessi
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        he had a red card right ?

        1. Psakhotherapy
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          oh yeah, ban was served in mid-week

          1. MagicMessi
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            ok thanks

  16. Psakhotherapy
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Have 2 FTs, but thinking of holding 1 over, thoughts on these..?

    Moreno --> Filipe Luis (1 week punt)

    or

    Naylor --> Chambers

    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Chambers.

      1. mookie
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        +1

    2. Mr. Grv
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      ull wasta two fts in 1 do a 2

      1. Psakhotherapy
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        thanks chaps

    3. JasonG123
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      B.

  17. EmreCan Hustle
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Current Team

    Krul
    Baines Clyne Chambers
    Sterling Fabregas Mane(!) Sigurdsson
    Aguero Pelle Costa
    -----------------------------------------------------------
    McCarthy Boyd Moore Hutton
    2 FT, 1.1m ITB.

    Best transfer?
    A. Mane(Doubtful)>Eriksen
    B. Siggy>Downing
    C. Both.
    D. Other suggestions

    Thanks.

  18. Sol
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    is it worth it going Baines,Welbeck > Azpilc , Pelle ? after W10 ?

    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      No. But if Welbeck doesnt perform you should think about shipping him. Keep Baines.

  19. the shadowz
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    mane > eriksen......spurs are due to come good soon. And eriksen is the playmaker in there side

    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      This is what I'm thinking too, now that Mane is a doubt.

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Is Mane out? Would keep him for next 3 games

      1. EmreCan Hustle
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Doubtful. Has a "chance" of making it to the squad. Not sure whether that means start or bench.

        1. the shadowz
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          I have eriksen in my side. And against a villa side that can't seem to score I'm sure eriksen will provide a assist or 2....rather have eriksen who is guaranteed game time this weekend then mane who is not

  20. mookie
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Captain?

    A) Aguero
    B) Welbeck
    C) Costa

    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      C

    2. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      welbeck no brainer 🙂

    3. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Aguerooooooooo

    4. mookie
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      thanks

  21. melvinmbabazi
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Naylor -> Chambers for -4

    Yay or Nay?

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Nah

    2. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      yay

      1. melvinmbabazi
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers will do it

    3. Jam0sh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Nah

  22. Wild Rover
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    I'm getting an urge to play Zaha and bench Siggy.. 😐

    1. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Do it!

    2. si
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      I would do it just for some interest on the live game.

      1. Wild Rover
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        That actually is my main motive

  23. NIGHTHIKER - I Kane, I Shaw…
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Thoughts on this team? Good to go for GW10?

    Mannone (McCarthy)
    Clyne // Bertrand // Chambers (Hutton, Moore)
    ADM // Sanchez // Eriksen // Siggy (Boyd)
    Aguero // Costa // Welbeck

    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Very good team. G2G.

    2. mookie
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Mannone should be dropped and no Soton attack might be an issue. Great team otherwise.

      1. NIGHTHIKER - I Kane, I Shaw…
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        I was considering Mannone out and also doing Siggy -> Mané this week but with Silva and Falcao injuries I've had more pressing issues... However with only 2 more decent fixtures I think I'm too late Southampton wise, and if Mannone does get dropped I'll switch him for Krul next week.

  24. Just Ruud
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    So Fab one yellow away from a suspension, with Liverpool away next week.
    Chances that Ramires takes his place vs QPR to protect him? Probably just being paranoid.

    1. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      No chance.

    2. Scoredelario
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      I'm sure he's perfectly capable of avoiding a yellow. Not like he's an aggressive player or anything.

    3. si
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      You make a good point but still unlikely given he was rested in the week completely. Historically, Jose has never followed this theory either. Pretty rare he 'rests' players for Prem games.

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Would have just played Fab for a yellow midweek if an issue.

    4. Psakhotherapy
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      See your point, though Jose had our number last season without fabs (or many of his first team) and still left anfield with 3 pts. doubt he's that worried about losing fab for 1 game

    5. Just Ruud
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Right, panic averted.
      Hope Costa does the business, judging by these pics he's raring to go.

      http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2814427/Didier-Drogba-wide-eyed-Diego-Costa-returns-Chelsea-training.html

  25. JPlicious
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Mannone (Begovic)
    Clyne - Bertrand - Chambers (Wisdom - Caulker)
    Siggy - Siggy - Di Maria - Chadli (Wanyama)
    Costa (C) - Welbz (VC) - Aguero

    Good to go?

    1. JasonG123
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      I assume the second Siggy is Sterling? Looks good, I'd consider Bego over Mannone, although it's unlikely either will keep clean sheets.

      1. JPlicious
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Sterling it is!
        Yea, Mannone havent beed good but he actually should do great this GW..

  26. JasonG123
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    RMT please:

    Foster
    Baines Bertrand Chambers
    ADM Sterling Tadic Siggy
    Aguero (vc) Costa (c) Welbeck

    Subs: Mannone // Wisdom Boyd Dummett

    2FT, 0ITB.

    1. NIGHTHIKER - I Kane, I Shaw…
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      it's nice, you going to use a FT?

      1. JasonG123
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Probably try and get rid of Mannone.

  27. melvinmbabazi
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    RMT PLEASE 🙂
    Foster (Given)
    Jagielka-Clyne-Naylor (Hutton-Wisdom)
    ADM-Fabregas-Siggy-Tadic(Diame)
    Costa-Pelle-Aguero

    Did Mannone -> Foster
    0FT 0.1 ITB

    Want to bring in Baines or Sanchez?

    1. JasonG123
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Looks good. Diame is a bit of a waste on the bench though.

      1. melvinmbabazi
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks

  28. Punty
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    RMT please, good to go? Chadli on bench seems right? I'm leaving for Madrid today to watch Real Madrid - Liverpool on tuesday so don't know if I have the possibility of changing anything with the team tomorrow 😀


    Schmeichel
    Clyne Baines Wisdom
    Sánchez(VC) Sigurdsson Sterling Fábregas
    Pellè Berahino Agüero(C)

    Subs: Krul Chadli Dummett Duff

    1. mojoindojo
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      you lucky so-and-so 🙂

      Looks good to go.

      1. Punty
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks:)

  29. Rinseboy
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    I have a benching dilemma and need to offload someone soon!

    For this week is Siggy the most benchable from:

    Di Maria Fabs Sterling Eriksen Siggy
    Costa Welbeck Pelle?

    1. NIGHTHIKER - I Kane, I Shaw…
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Yeah I would bench Gylfi.

      1. Rinseboy
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks mate

    2. Psakhotherapy
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      tough call...Wele or Siggy would be my pick

  30. mojoindojo
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    1 FT and .2 ITB. Dont see any obvious transfers. Save?

    .Krul
    .Ivan Baines Clyne
    Tadic ADM Fab Siggy
    .Kun Pelle Welbeck

    Subs: Mannone Duff Moore Boyd

    1. NIGHTHIKER - I Kane, I Shaw…
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      How about Mannone -> Guzan (Villa have good fixtures and Mannone looks like being dropped)
      or Moore -> Cameron (Leicester can't seem to keep a clean sheet at the moment)

    2. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      save

    3. mojoindojo
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Cheers. Thanks for replies.will save for now