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The ScoutCast – Episode 155 – Debut

When Kevin Anderson’s workmates convinced him to put together a Fantasy Football squad the day before the season kick-off, little did they know that they’d unleashed a monster.

Eight months later, Kevin sits just three points off the top, £30,000 prize, in the Sky Sports game, having never played Fantasy Football. Regardless of the outcome, that’s a debut season to remember.

Kevin was our guest on this week’s live ScoutCast Hangout, joining Granville who made a return from his brief sulk hiatus, and Jonty to complete Tuesday night’s quartet.

We discover how Kevin’s relentless planning and stalking of opponents has helped him scale the ranks to within touching distance of the glittering prize. We also take time to digest the double Gameweek options, previewing the weekend with all the usual haphazard panache.

If you missed Monday’s live Hangout, you can catch the full version below, complete with that classic moment where I crash out of the conversation and leave the others hanging.

If you prefer your ScoutCast in a more slick, digestible format, you’ll want the edited audio experience, available on iTunes, via this link or the player below.

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

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  1. King Kohli
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Any suggestions how to make this better?

    Guzan | Krul
    Ivanovic | Clyne | Bellerin | Naughton | C.Dawson
    Silva | Cazorla | Walters | Eriksen | Hazard
    Aguero | Kane | Austin

    1.6 ITB 1 FT

    Would you do Caz / Eriksen -----> Mata?

    1. denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Probably keep FT. Nothing urgent.

  2. Who Ate All Depays?
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    What do you suggest with 2 FT & 0.2m itb

    Panti
    Clyne / Ivan / Pva
    Haz / Sanchez / Eriksen / Silva
    Kun / Kane / Austin
    (Krul / Walters / Bruce / Wasi)

    A) Pva -> Naughton
    B) Walters -> Cork (play Pva)

    Note that B will enable me to do Austin & Sanchez -> Costa & Mane whereas A will take me -4 to do the same moves next week along with Walters -> cheap mid

    1. denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      B

      1. Who Ate All Depays?
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        cheers

  3. RogerC
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Who to start for my last defender spot? Hutton, PvA or Bertrand? Leaning towards Hutton simply because of his DGW.

    1. Numb
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      You have to play the DGWer

    2. denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah, I'm in two minds about Hutton. Can't see him getting much this week even with DGW. Who is your keeper? I'd probably play Bertrand out of those

      1. RogerC
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Myhill is my keeper. Can't see Southampton keeping a CS in Goodison Park.

  4. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Bib Theory says Sturridge or Coutinho on the bench, probably Sturridge

    https://twitter.com/LFC/status/583902131075284993/photo/1

  5. mouldy_uk
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Current team:

    Green
    Clyne / Ivanovic / Rose
    Ozil / Hazard / Silva / Eriksen
    Austin / Aguero / Kane

    Myhill / Phillips / Bellerin / Dawson

    2ft, 0.1itb

    Questions
    (a) Should I play Myhill or Green
    (b) Should I try and get Phillips in my starting 11 as he has a DGW
    (c) Any ideas for transfers?

    Thanks

    1. denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Green
      Maybe over Erik, but it's a gamble
      Bellerin > Naughton

  6. Efan Ekoku Pops
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Simple A or B please guys.

    A) Play Bellerin
    B) Double Saints

    Cheers!

    1. Demí
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      B

    2. mouldy_uk
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      B

    3. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      B

    4. Nickofoz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      a

    5. Pompel
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      B

    6. tokara
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A, Everton will win

      1. Breadbin
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Aware of match fixing or Everton fan?

    7. Efan Ekoku Pops
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Cheers guys!

    8. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A

    9. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A

  7. And we all have legs
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Apologies if asked already but when is Austin gonna rise in price tonight? Need 0.1 for my 2fts next week and fpl statistics has had him to rise for past few days but still nothing.

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

      The next price changes are in 17 hours.

      1. And we all have legs
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        I didnt quite formulate that question correctly. I know when price changes are but just wondering if Austin is gonna rise or not, as he should have done already. Bit worried he won't tonight again leaving me in a bit of a pickle.

  8. LewanGOALski
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Panti (Forster)
    Ivan | Clyne | Rose (Dawson | McShane)
    Haz | Silva | Sterling | Eriksen (Boyd)
    Aguero | Kane | Austin

    2 FTs

    A. Forster ➡ K.Davis
    B. Forster ➡ Myhill
    C. Rose ➡ Naughton

    which ONE transfer should I do?

    1. CABAYE4
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I did B.

  9. Pompel
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Play two out of three:

    a) Alderweireld
    b) Baird
    c) Eriksen

    1. LewanGOALski
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      a
      c

    2. CABAYE4
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      C, B

    3. Pompel
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Thanks guys. Seems like BBC and Sky Sports back WBA to keep a clean sheet, so good chance of a 6-pointer if Baird starts.

  10. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Hi all....good to go with this lot?....planning on saving the ft and bringing Costa in for Austin next week....this is prob last chance saloon for Sanchez....thoughts appreciated..
    Panty. Myhill
    Terry. Bertrand. Naughton. Bellerin. Bruce
    Sanchez. Hazard. Mane. Silva. Boyd.
    Kane kun. Austin (c)

  11. EmreCan Hustle
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Possible DGW 31 Team( will use WC in GW 32)

    Myhill
    Bertrand Ivan Naughton
    Hazard Phillips Eriksen Silva
    Benteke Austin Kane
    -------------------------------------------
    Foster Walcott Hutton Bellerin

    7.6m, 0 FT.

    I haven't done Aguero>Benteke yet, but its what I have in mind. Thoughts?

    Thanks 🙂

    1. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I have no DGW players and am looking at doing Aguero > Benteke too. Don't like selling Kun but I think Benteke could really score well against QPR.

      1. EmreCan Hustle
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers.

  12. President John F. Keninnsie
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone here actually got Mata in?

    1. HNI
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Maybe the someone who isnt in top 10k cuz top 10k ones i observed play safe and look to win over couple of GW rather than a single one...

    2. Gooner Kebab
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I was close to kneejerk when Alexis blanked.

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

        I don't really think it's a kneejerk tbh. Mata is FPL gold when starting.

        1. Demí
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Even with City and Chelsea in the next 3?

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

            City isn't a hard fixture from an attacking perspective. Chelsea is the only concern.

            1. Demí
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              Really? Wow, i'd disagree then. 2 unfavourable fixtures still

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

      I would if I had someone I want rid of. After this week I'm not so keen.

    4. Nickofoz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Many I believe. Differential 3 points 😛

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

        I have noticed this week that you're not his biggest fan 🙂

        1. Nickofoz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Yep 😀

    5. mouldy_uk
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I'm a big fan so I'm pretty tempted on bringing him in for Ozil, but not sure I have balls to do it

      1. Pompel
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Have Øzil myself, and suspect his purple patch is over. And with a blank coming up for him, could be a good move.

        1. Somalion
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          This is my worry as well. Somewhat tempted to give him a final chance against Pool.

  13. HNI
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Guys is it worth doing
    Giroud-->Austin(C) for Free this weekend??
    If i do then i will play Naughton(EVE,lei) for Next 2 weeks compared to Berty(HUL,sto)..
    worth the punt as i am languishing at 8k :/

    1. mouldy_uk
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I guess it depends on how much value you have invested in Giroud and what your plan is for Austin following this week (as i think most people will be getting rid).

    2. Gooner Kebab
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Giroud vs Burnley next week, i wont get him out now.

      1. HNI
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        thnks...i have WC so thot...

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

      Keeping Giroud for the season. Not worth losing.

      1. HNI
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Thanx...you the same Mr. Sarcastic breadbin right??

  14. mouldy_uk
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Drop one for this GW

    (a) Naughton
    (b) Clyne
    (c) Rose

    1. CABAYE4
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Rose

    2. HNI
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      c

    3. HNI
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Can you give suggestion to me too above your post??

  15. Gooner Kebab
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    2FT, 1.1itb and wc intact.

    Pants (Krul)
    Terry, Naughton, Clark (Clyne, Bells)
    Haz, Sanchez, Caz, Silva (Bentaleb)
    Kane, Kun, Austin

    a) Kun to Tekkers
    b) Pants to Myhill + a

    Or any suggestions please?

    1. HNI
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Gr8 team... i had do bellerin-->some one from crystal palace for future...

    2. HNI
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Can you kindly give suggestion to me too above your post??

  16. Rhinos
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Decided on benching Ozil, dont like it but all the other options feature in tv games that i can watch 🙂

    1. Breadbin
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Must be a Villa or QPR mid. Oh dear.

      1. Rhinos
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Zamora and dont like it either but its all about the gamble

        1. La Roja
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          😯

    2. HNI
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Oh dear and that too even when you in top 10K! Must be for zamora..go ahead with it atleast i will have one person below my frustrating 8k position...so tough to go near 1k now...

  17. Patty
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Captain Benteke or Austin?

    1. Rhinos
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      if i had that choice would be benteke all day long

    2. HNI
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Austin...historic data is mindblowin

    3. HNI
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Can you give suggestion to me too above your post??

    4. Breadbin
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Benteke because he has QPR at home.

      1. HNI
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Oye Breadbin can you give me a suggestion for my post above??

        Giroud-->Austin(C) for Free this weekend??
        If i do then i will play Naughton(EVE,lei) for Next 2 weeks compared to Berty(HUL,sto)..
        worth the punt?

        1. Breadbin
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          I just did, look up.

        2. HNI
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Have a WC too remaining...

  18. jackuzFT
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Panti or Myhill?

    1. HNI
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Pants

    2. Breadbin
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Myhill.

    3. Flynny
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I have same dilemma.....think panty....Sunderland looked quite secure v hammers other day and toon are powder puff up front.

  19. New article posted
  20. 50 Shades Oshea
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Lads who are people captaining out of haz and Austin? Haz I think will be on fire this weekend. But Austin seems a safer pick with 180 mins. Can't see Austin scoring against wba though?

    1. si
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Neither for me.

      1. 50 Shades Oshea
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Fair enough, who are you thinking?

        1. si
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Kun or Ivan.

          1. 50 Shades Oshea
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Ye like the Ivan shout

          2. Saint & Reevesy
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Terrible idea

            1. money face bandwagon
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              why terrible? chance of ivan getting a CS is decent plus his attacking potential.

  21. Judeksi
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    I'm seriously thinking about doing Kun -> Benteke & Moses -> Siggy for free, then I would have:

    Pants
    Terry - Rose - Clyne
    Alexis - Hazard (V) - Siggy - Silva
    Benteke (C) - Costa - Kane
    Krul / Wilson - Dawson / Bentaleb

    thoughts?

    1. si
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Terrible idea.

  22. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Am considering this. Thoughts?
    GW31 Aguero > Benteke (c)
    GW32 Benteke > Costa

    Means going without Kun of course but Costa has the DGW34.

    1. si
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Terrible idea.

  23. money face bandwagon
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    just asking wads so bad about captaining a defender like ivan against an easy opponent at home?

    the traditional thinking is that defender will lose CS points due to a goal..but attackers could easily blank still if they did not score or assist.

    if u are very confident of a CS and if expected u get it then its like a striker goal already..not to mention the potential attacking points+BPS

  24. gunnerbis sativa
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    tips on who to captain? Its so hard to pick. Or should i just remain with Kane?

    Ospina LIV (H)

    Bertrand EVE (A) Rose BUR (A) JanmaatSUN (A) Williams HUL (H)

    Silva CRY (A) Ki Sung-yueng HUL (H) Özil LIV (H)

    Agüero CRY (A) Kane (c) BUR (A) Giroud LIV (H)

    Subs:
    Guzan Sterling Vertonghen Wanyama

  25. troller
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    bellerin or alderwerield this week