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The ScoutCast Episode 149 – Rushed

With gremlins in the machine, the clock was ticking on this week’s ScoutCast as Granville and I are hurried into service.

Displaying all the urgency and determination of Ade Akinfenwa at the end of season buffet, we waste no time in driving through the ScoutCast regulars, whilst weighing the merits of when to swoop for a certain “essential” Argentine.

While this week’s low fat episode may come as a treat for some, we’re working towards a return to the full fat, high cholesterol live Hangout from next week. Keep ‘em peeled for news on that.

For now, grab this rapid recording via this link or stream the swiftness via the player below…

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

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  1. Matsy123
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Use wc this week and
    A) swap costa to aguero in two weeks
    B) get aguero for costa this week
    C)find a way to put both in

    1. Breadbin
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      A.

    2. Sarri-ball
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Depends on transfer value

      Iv got both costa and aguero.

      Seen teams with aguero,Kane,Austin

      And extra money makes defence midfield look much stronger

    3. Limbo
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      C for me.

  2. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Most goal attempts leaderboard - Last 4 GWs (Clubs)

    mcfc 76
    LFC 70
    qpr 68
    cfc 63
    swans 62

    1. Breadbin
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      MUFC 7

      1. Kings of Lyon ★
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Surely not

        1. Breadbin
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Seems like it, but no it's not true.

          1. Kings of Lyon ★
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            They arent in the top 10

      2. Kurtinho
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Seriously?

        1. Fitzy.
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Have you met Breadbin? 😉

    2. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Yes but important to care about upcoming fixtures and how respective defenses stopped opportunities.

      1. Your Mum's Athletic
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        it's just one simple stat

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

      How many on target, and how many in box?

      1. Kings of Lyon ★
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/team-stats/goal-threat/

        I dont like giving non members stats. Its the teams youd expect

          1. Kings of Lyon ★
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            Urgh big chances stat is making me reconsider my WC 🙂

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

            3rd bottom is interesting.

          3. Twisted Saltergater
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            Wow the bottom 2 when sorted by Shots in the box, descending 😯

  3. Kurtinho
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    About to pull the trigger on this WC squad. Thoughts appreciated.

    Pantilimon - Krul
    Terry - Jones - Trippier - Wisdom - PvA
    Sanchez - Hazard - Di Maria - Sterling - Tadic
    Aguero - Kane - Bojan

    Jones is a purely fixture-based punt for the medium-term. Can switch out for Southampton/Arsenal if it doesn't work out.
    Trippier gives me a great option for the next few weeks until his fixtures sour, but my defensive cover is sound.
    Bojan will be benched most weeks, he has great fixtures and in my opinion will be a better first sub than the likes of Boyd. At 5m it's a steal.

    1. Hasselbaink Forever - Defoe…
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I like it, could move you up nicely

      1. Kurtinho
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers. I think moving to 3-5-2 could either make or break my season, but i'm taking the risk 🙂

    2. MeDo_JE
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Nice not template team... 🙂 You always can downgrade Tadic to Chadli, Siggy or Dow and upgrade Bojan if needed...

      1. Kurtinho
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Exactly. Or even downgrade Sterling if he isn't performing. I feel the 3-4-3 limits the flexibility of potential transfers. 3-5-2 gives me more freedom.

        1. MeDo_JE
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Yeah i wanted to go 3-5-2 but i couldnt coz some ml rules (all best mids locked)... If Walle explode i might go that way...

  4. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Reports suggest Marco Reus may have agreed a 5-year deal at Real Madrid.

    1. Breadbin
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      That Reports guy getting all the scoops again.

    2. Kurtinho
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Ridiculous. They have enough attacking talent!

    3. Hasselbaink Forever - Defoe…
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Would they have to sell a big player for the fair play rules?

  5. Axel22
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Which team is most likely to get a CS this weekend ?

    1. The_Kane_Train
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      My 2c - West Ham or Chelsea

    2. Man Chest Hair United
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Westham imo

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

      Ask a palm reader.

  6. Matsy123
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Is it too risky to double up on ston defence this week?

    1. Limbo
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I don't think so. Assuming it's Bertie/Clyne you have attacking potential too.

  7. SG1
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    WC draft #200000

    Foster - Myhill

    Wisdom - Cahill - Fonte - PVA - Cameron

    Hazard - Silva - Sanchez - ADM - Boyd

    Aguero - Austin - Kane

    Good to go?

    1. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Sexy

    2. Man Chest Hair United
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Ng Cahill

    3. Kurtinho
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I like it. Great work.

    4. Ice
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Terry over Cahill. I'm pretty similar but have Costa, but it looks good.

      1. SG1
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        I would have Terry over Cahill if I could afford to. Saying that, Terry is surely due a rest soon especially with CL coming up?

        If I have Costa over Austin I need to downgrade my defence to something like:

        Baird - PVA - Cameron - Dummett - Wasil

        !!!

    5. Hasselbaink Forever - Defoe…
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      If Cahill plays, yup.

    6. 11bigboy11
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Similar to mine. Main differences are that Ive gone Berahino over Austin and Chadli over Silva with money ITB. Also De Gea in goal. But looks good

  8. JPlicious
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Good to go?

    Guzan (Given)
    Bertrand - Hutton - Wisdom (Oshea - Yun)
    Boyd - Downing - Sanchez - ADM - Hazard
    Costa - Kane (Austin)

    6.3 itb, Austin -> Aguero nexxt GW or maybe WC so no transfers this week.

    Cap choiche?
    A. ADM
    B. Costa
    C Haz

    Sitting on A atm.

    1. Limbo
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Looks OK.

      D. Kane.

    2. mastertokalosh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      definitely play austen over boyd

  9. MeDo_JE
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Why do ppl constantly post same template team and ask for rate...? If team posted above yours is rated, and your only change is Wasi to Baird, it wont change rates...

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Baird is 0.5 better.

      1. MeDo_JE
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        U did u magic last night vs RM... 😀

    2. Breadbin
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      6

      1. MeDo_JE
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks for u rate man, appreciate it... What do u think, how can i strengthen it... 🙂

    3. Kurtinho
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Rate my team a few posts above? It's a little different to the template 😀

    4. Ice
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Because little things make a difference in FPL, and I've never seen the same team twice on a RMT so I don't see what the problem is. You should read the "templatetastic" hot topic.

      1. MeDo_JE
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Then its easier to ask: Should i go Baird or Wasi in my template team... 🙂

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

    ADM or Silva

    1. Business Dog
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      ADM

    2. 11bigboy11
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      ADM

  11. The_Kane_Train
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Stoke to keep a CS against Leicester?

    1. Mr Sarcastic
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Leicester to keep a CS against Stoke?

      Wasilewski or Cameron is my question...

    2. mastertokalosh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      wouldnt count on it....

  12. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Most goal attempts leaderboard - Last 4 GWs (All Positions) Sanchez: 21 Austin: 19 Gomis: 17 Coutinho: 17 Costa: 13

    Most key passes leaderboard - Last 4 GWs (All Positions) Silva: 14 Cazorla: 14 Arnautovic: 14 Sanchez: 13 Nasri: 12

    Most goal attempts conceded leaderboard - Last 4 GWs (Clubs) #WHUFC 83 #safc 80 #THFC 71 #qpr 68 #swans 68

    1. Breadbin
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Interesting. Makes me lean towards Hazard/Costa for captaincy.

      1. Kevtheotter
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Because?

    2. Dr Dream
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Look at most chances conceded in the box ... Shots conceded alone is a bit misleading if it means a lot of them are pot shots from range due to frustration... Then don't pick a Spurs defender....

  13. Limbo
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    WC active

    Foster/Heaton
    Bertie, Clyne, Rose (Wisdom/Baird)
    Fab, Haz, Downing, Sanchez (Boyd)
    Costa, Aguero, Kane

    --

    Mostly 'template' but think the back line offers some great opportunity in coming weeks... thoughts?

    1. Kurtinho
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Wouldn't choose Rose. Too much potential for rotation with Davies. Double Southampton and Triple West Brom is risky too. Front 8 is nice though.

      1. Limbo
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks

        Risk reward IMO.

        I think WBA under Pulis will return excellent defensive points. SOU fixtures are good enough. Rose is a short term punt - Trippier looks to be injured so I'm monitoring that.

        1. Kurtinho
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Fair enough. It could pay off, but I just think it's better to spread that risk. I'd go Heaton to Myhill and then upgrade Baird to someone like PvA if possible.

          1. Limbo
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            I had PVA GW1-5. Don't rate him.

            I like the burnley/WBA rotation... the only 'maybe' is Rose, but his recent efforts and attacking threat give me a nice differential with Wisdom to come in.

      2. elwardio
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        No Man Utd is a bit of a gamble as well given their upcoming schedule. What about either Haz/Fab -> ADM or Costa -> Rooney

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

    Downing or chadli? Have chadli set on my WC.. And I dont like it. He sticks out like a clown at a funeral. Unsure about his minutes aswel

    1. Caine & Co.
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      chadlis minutes shoudnt be a concern. valid question though, pondering the same. downing has been awesome but chadli also

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

        Do you have Kane aswel? I have, so maybe downing may swing it.. I dunno..

        1. Caine & Co.
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          i think im gonna go with downing

    2. Lawrø
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      My thinking as well, I will probably switch to Downing for this week at least.

      I don't think WH's fixtures are bad at all, they will score against Liverpool and United.

    3. Limbo
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Downing's form this season has been brilliant. Best of all the low price mids IMO. More consistent compared to Chadli/Siggy too.

      And he's cheaper.

      Bargain

      1. Caine & Co.
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        downing/chadli/siggy the same price actually. agree downing is awesome but chadli has better ppg

        1. Limbo
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Ah, yeah was looking at his price in my team.

          Chadli was dropped for a while, BUT is being played so far forward... with Kane he could really hurt non-owners

          1. Caine & Co.
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            was chadli dropped though? i thought he was injured

            1. Fitzy.
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              He was indeed injured. They took their time getting him back starting though.

        2. The_Kane_Train
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          @Stimpy - Exact same boat I'm in mate. I'm playing Downing, just too good at home to Hull.

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

            I'm swaying this way, but if he blanks and chadli goes crazy, I'm quiting fpl for good

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

        Good point. Was gonna do downing to chadli after this GW, but if Chad rises I can't... I have Kane already, so may just go for downing after reading your comment

  15. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Allardyce "Winston Reid & Guy Demel have both started a bit of light training so it looks like they have a chance of being available" #WHUFC

  16. MattysFantasyFooty
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    I with no schniederlin or wanyama is double Southampton defence a bad idea?

    1. Robe Wan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      people think so

      im persevering

      1. MattysFantasyFooty
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah I see where they're coming from but I have no clue who else to get...

      2. Limbo
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Me too. Clyne + Bertie.

        Nearly got Forster too 😮

    2. FPL Bargain
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I think so

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

      Fonte organises the defence so yes their absence will make a difference but as long as Fonte is on the pitch they will be better than most of the other PL defences.

    4. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Check hot topics

      1. MattysFantasyFooty
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers

  17. Tmel
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Best defender for 4.4 or under? Thinking PVA but already have Panti

    1. Robe Wan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      wisdom

      1. Tmel
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Should have added that I already have Wisdom & Baird

        1. Caine & Co.
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          hutton then

    2. FPL Bargain
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      still PVA and rotate

    3. Caine & Co.
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      wisdom

    4. Limbo
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Cameron is a good shout.

      1. The_Kane_Train
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Yun!! 8)

  18. FPL Bargain
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    I'm looking at upgrading from Downing > Chadli
    who would you downgreade?
    A) Boyd (bench)
    B) Guzan (bench)
    C) Wisdon to Baird

  19. SuperMario
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Guzan (Elliot)
    Zabaletta - Azpilicueta - Hutton (Naylor . Yun)
    Hazard - Silva - Sanchez - Downing
    Ings (vc) - Costa - Kane (c)

    Current team is above, 1FT, 3.5 million in the bank..
    Playing WC as late as possible..

    A. Costa ---> Aguero
    B. Silva ---> ADM
    C. Hutton/ Azpilicueta ---> Baines
    D. Hutton/ Azpillicueta -----> Terry
    E. Any other suggestions.

    1. Hasselbaink Forever - Defoe…
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Zab > Terry/Baines?

  20. Citizen Kane
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    RMT Guys !! Am I good to go ?

    Foster/Krul
    Baines/Bertrand/Wisdom/PvA/Duff
    Sanchez/Haz/AMD/Sterling/Downing
    Aguero/Austin/Kane

    Thanks in advance 🙂

    1. Citizen Kane
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      0.8 in the bank !!

    2. DF
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      nowhere near enough chelsea there.

      1. Citizen Kane
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        I was thinking of getting Terry for Baines after City match

        1. Ice
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Great minds....

        2. DF
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Aye. You've got a benching issue brewing up front mind. Turn that into 7 + 1 and you could turn Wisdom into Terry.

          1. Citizen Kane
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            Won't I be over investing in my defense then ?

      2. Ice
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        I agree, Chelsea defender instead of Baines as Everton look awful atm.

        1. Citizen Kane
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          I agree and can get a better situation of the Baines scenario !!

    3. FPL Bargain
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Like it. Are you confident about foster/krul? I'm thinking about it

      1. Citizen Kane
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        It will be pretty much Foster show after gameweek 24 and Krul can cover the rest

    4. Caine & Co.
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      awesome. myself prefer a bench fodder and more money to spend elsewhere. although you have a strong defence you could have terry also if drop sterling/downing/austin

      1. Citizen Kane
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Well streling will explode after his rest last week so can't drop him.
        Having Austin and downing will help me get the better of fixtures

        1. Caine & Co.
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          its a good plan. dont know about sterling though

  21. DF
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    any keeper for this week only?
    Lloris yeah?

    1. The_Kane_Train
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Yep

  22. asif316uk
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    WC Team

    Forster, (Hamer)
    Terry, Ivan, Bertrand, (PVA), (Wisdom)
    Hazard, Sanchez, Silva, Chadli, Albrighton
    Aguero, Kane, Austin

    Currently

    Forster, Ivan, Chadli

    A - Krul, Jones, ADM

    B - Forster, Cameron, ADM

    C - Pants, Ivan, Mirallas

    I just Cant decide :-S

    1. Caine & Co.
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      pants ivan downing

  23. anish10
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Is Cameron nailed guys? hearing that he might not be

  24. banskt
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Ospina first choice for Arsenal?

    1. Nolberto Solano
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I think he will be for a while

      1. banskt
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks.

  25. Nolberto Solano
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Who to Captain!?

    A) Kane
    B) Hazard
    C) Costa
    D) Sterling

    1. Business Dog
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      B

  26. No Pirlo No Party
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Terry or Ivanovic?

    The 0.6 is not needed now but will give me £1.2m in the bank to upgrade Downing in the coming weeks (if required).

    1. A.T
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Terry

    2. Caine & Co.
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      terry

    3. No Pirlo No Party
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Thanks lads. Thoughts appreciated.

  27. gw27
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    is it mental to bench fabregas for boyd with a midfield of:

    hazard sanchez fabregas adm boyd

    also got terry in defence, feel that 3 chelsea cover is a lot against swansea away.

    1. Nolberto Solano
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Yes, yes it is

    2. mastertokalosh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      i wouldnt, 'cover'is a fallacious concept

      1. gw27
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers lads...i'll stick to fab! Although i do feel there will be goals in burnley v palace and not as much in the chelsea game. Hope you're right!

  28. elkunaguero
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    which 3 of these losers to start this GW?

    Terry - Hutton - Demichelis - Dummett - Kolarov

    1. mastertokalosh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      terry hutton dummet

      1. mastertokalosh
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        would say kolarov over hutton , butt too worried about a 10 minute cameo

  29. Kings of Lyon ★
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Love some of the types comments on the RMTs. Things like -

    "great team but would rather Hazard over Chadli" Of course you would 😆

    1. A.T
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      😀

  30. A.T
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    For those who watched the Southampton game midweek, can you tell me if Bertrand played centre back or wing back? I'm getting conflicting reports you see!

    1. No Pirlo No Party
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      He played on the left side of a back 3. LCB

      1. A.T
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks