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The ScoutCast – Episode 160 – Absinthe

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Our latest ScoutCast episode is dedicated to the memory of long-time community member Simon Humber, aka “Absinthe”, who sadly passed away last week.

Granville, Jonty and myself pay our respects by going about our business – just as Absinthe would have wanted.

We overcome Granville’s late arrival to analyse Gameweek 36, while deflecting the latest bout of community posers that have us assess the likelihood of Chelsea rotation, run the rule over Arsenal assets and lament the demise of Sir Leighton Baines. We also take time out to reflect on our season’s biggest errors, while Granville is given the unenviable task of selecting the best Fantasy manager from Jonty and myself – like a sultry temptress choosing between a pair of doting admirers.

This episode was aired on Tuesday evening via the magic of Google Hangouts. You can witness Granville’s unceremonious crash landing in all its glory via the full fat YouTube version below. Alternatively, if you prefer your ScoutCast more refined, you’ll require the edited audio mp3 via this link or the first player below.

Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel for alerts on new episodes and to get involved in the Hangout live discussion next week.

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  1. hassan158
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 12 months ago

    Repost:

    My team is:

    Panti, Gilks
    Azpi, Skrtel, Bertrand, PvA, Schlupp
    Hazard, Sanchez, Sterling, Henderson, Cork
    Aguero, Kane, Vardy

    2 FT 3.1 ITB

    A. Vardy + Sterling + Skrtel ----> Giroud + Ramsey + Billy Jones (or other sun defender) for -4?
    B. Kane +Sterling ----> Giroud + Ramsey (No hit)

    Thanks.

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    1. The ghost of a Pug's g…
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      8 years, 12 months ago

      Hold fast on Rambo.

      A could be the way. Cazorla could be the man.

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    2. Rabbinton
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 12 months ago

      B

      although maybe not Ramsey anymore

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      1. meltedman
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        • 13 Years
        8 years, 12 months ago

        +1

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    3. JasonG123
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 12 months ago

      Can you do Vardy and Sterling to Ramsey and Benteke for free?

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      1. hassan158
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 12 months ago

        Would rather not, considering giroud has a double GW

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  2. Iceball
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    • 9 Years
    8 years, 12 months ago

    Play Henderson or Gomez?

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    1. meltedman
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      • 13 Years
      8 years, 12 months ago

      Gomez for me. Sunderland more likely to score and Gerrard back takes away Hendo's set plays.

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  3. The ghost of a Pug's g…
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    8 years, 12 months ago

    The arsenal midfield conundrum is very interesting and can actually make or break an entire season.

    I'm leaning more towards caz when i think about it. Will play, on set pieces (pens) and playing really well this season.

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    1. In Like Flynn.
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      • 13 Years
      8 years, 12 months ago

      I'm listening to the Scoutcast as we sit here and I'm just getting more confused over which three to have.

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      1. The ghost of a Pug's g…
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 12 months ago

        Roll a dice

        1-2 Rambo
        3-4 Ozil
        5-6 Cazorla

        If it lands on an edge you pick coquelin 🙂

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      2. andy85wsm
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        • 13 Years
        8 years, 12 months ago

        Haha!

        I watched it this morning at work and thought the same. At one point I almost turned it off because it was making me overthink everything

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  4. meltedman
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    • 13 Years
    8 years, 12 months ago

    Dammit, this Ramsey 50-50 business is going to make me get Cazorla instead. I like the fact he's got pens but he's still no Rambo 🙁

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    1. Ruth_NZ
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 12 months ago

      So wait a week.

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      1. meltedman
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        • 13 Years
        8 years, 12 months ago

        Not really in a position to do that. Need to make 2 transfers this week otherwise I have to play 2 Liverpool midfielders away to Chelsea. Can stomach just playing Couinho. Was planning Sterling/Fans -> Ozil/Ramsey.

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        1. meltedman
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          8 years, 12 months ago

          *fabs

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  5. JasonG123
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    8 years, 12 months ago

    Krul (Guzan)
    Terry Ivan Skrtel (Aldereiweld Dawson)
    Hazard Sanchez Silva Henderson (Boyd)
    Kane Vardy Aguero

    2FT, 1m ITB.

    Vardy and Ivan to Giroud and PvA look good? Then next week either Silva or Hazard to Ramsey/Cazorla/Ozil?

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    1. RustyBz
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 12 months ago

      Yep sounds good to me. Bench Skrtel for one of Toby or Dawson though

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      1. JasonG123
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 12 months ago

        Yep I'll need to play both of Toby and Dawson after selling Ivan.

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  6. The ghost of a Pug's g…
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 12 months ago

    If you own Ramsey. Sell him...don't want another Remy debacle 😉

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  7. The ghost of a Pug's g…
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 12 months ago

    I've thrown this out twice before and it's been even steven.

    Benteke or Giroud?

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    1. internal error
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      • 11 Years
      8 years, 12 months ago

      Benteke. Can't doubt the form he is in

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    2. meltedman
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      • 13 Years
      8 years, 12 months ago

      Benteke for this week; Giroud over 2gw's, maybe 3.

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    3. JasonG123
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 12 months ago

      Giroud. Benteke likely to be rested GW38 and Giroud has a DGW.

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      1. andy85wsm
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        8 years, 12 months ago

        Will only be rested if Villa are safe. If they aren't he's a prime captaincy option in GW38.

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        1. meltedman
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          • 13 Years
          8 years, 12 months ago

          Can't see him being rested. If he is then he will go into the cup final having not played for 14 days, not great preparation IMO.

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    4. andy85wsm
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      • 13 Years
      8 years, 12 months ago

      I want Benteke but I'm going Giroud

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    5. Shifty
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 12 months ago

      Giroud.

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    6. The ghost of a Pug's g…
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 12 months ago

      3.2 to Gru so far

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    7. A.T
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 12 months ago

      Giroud

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  8. mr messi
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 12 months ago

    Worth a hit to get Sanchez, or just get Cazorla or Ozil?

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    1. RustyBz
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 12 months ago

      Just get Ozil & pray for Alexis not to destroy things

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  9. Cojiro
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 12 months ago

    Best of a bad bunch, who's the best sub 5.2 cheap midfielder to get for the rest of the season?

    A) Greilish
    B) Cleverly
    C) J. Gomez
    D) other suggestion

    Tragically I have 3 Leicester so I can't get albrighton. (Never thought I'd say that)

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    1. A.T
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 12 months ago

      McCarthy

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      1. Cojiro
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 12 months ago

        Decent idea, thanks

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  10. Mr Sarcastic
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 12 months ago

    Best combo?
    Already have Sanchez and Giroud.

    a) Ivanovic, Ozil, Vardy + 4 points (Benteke in gw38)
    b) Bellerin, Fab, Benteke
    c) Morgan, Fab, Benteke (Fab => Ozil/Ramsey/Caz next week)

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  11. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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    • 14 Years
    8 years, 12 months ago

    *looks at Gomez again, feels slightly ill*

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    1. The ghost of a Pug's g…
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 12 months ago

      Surely Albrighton and Grealish are better candidates?

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

      Don't do it, I brought him in earlier in the week and wish I hadn't now

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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        • 14 Years
        8 years, 12 months ago

        You are both right.

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    3. RustyBz
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 12 months ago

      Don't do it!

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  12. NEW POST
    Demí
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 12 months ago

    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2015/05/08/the-weekend-team-news-165/

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  13. hassan158
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 12 months ago

    Which option is better?

    A) Kane ----> Giroud
    B) Vardy + Skrtel ----> Giroud + Sun defender (already have pva)

    B is -4

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    1. OzilFozzil
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 12 months ago

      A

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    2. HVT
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 12 months ago

      A

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  14. OzilFozzil
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 12 months ago

    Advice needed please which option is best I currenly have 3 Pool players (Skrtel, Hendo, Sterling) and feel very uncomfortable having them, need to offload.

    What do you think:

    A) Hazard, Kane, Skrtel -> Sanchez, Tekkers, Wasilewski (-4)

    B) Hazard, Sterling, Skrtel -> Sanchez, Ramsey/Ozil, Stones (-4)

    C) Hazard, Krul, Skrtel -> Sanchez, Ospina, Stones (-4)

    D) Any other suggestion

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