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The ScoutCast – Episode 162 – Smugface

I can’t deny it – right now my luck is in. Following on from Sadio Mane’s three-minute explosion of points, I’m finding it hard to mask my “smug face” in this week’s ScoutCast episode. You’re advised to stick to the audio version rather than suffer it in full effect via the Google Hangout recording.

Whilst resisting the temptation to revel in my Gameweek 37 glory, I do my best to invite both Granville and Jonty into the conversation to cycle through the ScoutCast regulars. We also tackle another batch of community questions, as you quiz us on final day punts, our Fantasy Football Scout moment of the season and on the state of the Fantasy Premier League game that we know and love.

This episode was recorded on Wednesday evening (prior to Eden Hazard’s visit from the tooth fairy) and beamed live on Google Hangouts.

As mentioned, if you’re a glutton for punishment, you can view witness my battle to hide my grin via the movie below. Alternatively, you can sample the edited audio version of this episode via this link or the smaller player above it.

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

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  1. Waterboyd
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Schmeichel (Panti)
    Schlupp Terry PvA
    Sanchez Silva Henderson Ramsey (Hazard)
    Vardy Giroud Agero

    1) Hazard -> Mata
    2) Henderson -> Bolasie
    3) Both for a hit.

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Not a fan of either move. :/
      A would be my pick

      1. Waterboyd
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        What else would you suggest?

        1. Holmes
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          Probably Giroud to Gomis if this was my team.
          1st move will give you benching dilemma, no?

    2. Joggers Nipple
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      2 is great move imo

    3. *sigh*
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      First one as Henderson will get game time

  2. King Huth
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    30 is a huge gap especially at this point of the season...

    C look best for me

    1. King Huth
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      reply fail

  3. *sigh*
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Morning all, what percentage chance of starting would you give these players on Sunday? Trying to work out who I should transfer out with my 1 FT

    A.Hazard
    B.Giroud
    C.Sanchez
    D.Ramsey

    I reckon
    0%
    100%
    100%
    50%

    1. OneTwo
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Ramsey 75%

    2. Joggers Nipple
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      I have ABC. These are total guesses-

      A.0% Recon he may come on for a 10 min cameo so he has 'played' in every game
      B 80%
      C. 60%
      D. 25%

    3. DOG GOD IT - KEANE 15
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      10%
      75%
      90%
      75%

  4. Grounderz
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    I don't think this is about the issue of fixing your team anymore, especially this is the last gameweek of the season.

    Play out your best eleven and if you're trailing, take hits and gamble them and who knows they may even take you higher than your current squad ever do.

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      True that

    2. *sigh*
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      As Hazard and Arsenal players have high ownership I think this weeks main dilemma is to keep hazard and ensure you have a strong bench or swap him for Silva/ Ya Ya/Mata and hoping Arsenal don't rotate leaving you to the mercy of a weak bench i.e. PVA Clyne etc

      1. Grounderz
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        You do not need to have a strong bench. I think it's pointless and useless in a way. If you play a good solid eleven, which you must have by this week, you won't even need to call out any one from the bench.

        The point is to score as high as possible - doesn't matter through hits, punts or gambles.

        1. Marknlard
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          The problem is that a solid eleven for GW30-37 isn't the same as a solid eleven for GW38. The lineups on the last day of the season are always a bit unpredictable for lots of reasons - FA Cup final, trying out the youth, etc. Man City even played David James up front once!

          1. *sigh*
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 11 months ago

            Yup my "solid eleven" includes Hazard Benteke Sanchez Giroud and Ramsey all good choices for Dgw 37 but all possible doubts for this week.Probably go safe with Hazard to Silve or Clyne to Kolorov no hits.Good luck everyone anyways.

  5. Who Ate All Depays?
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Guys, any advice for this team with 1 FT & 0.5m itb

    Ospina
    Ivan / Toby / Skrtel
    Haz / Sanchez / Silva / Ozil
    Kun / Kane / Vardy
    (Krul / Pva / Cork / Bruce)

    don't mind taking hits as I've already wrapped up my ML

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Kane and Hazard to Luka and someone

    2. OneTwo
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      maybe Haz to Theo

    3. *sigh*
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      I'd go either Hazard to Mata or Bruce to Leicester defender and bench Toby

  6. Benteke10
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Wickham >
    A) Ulloa
    B) Lukaku

    Cheers 🙂

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Luka

      1. Benteke10
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Cheers

    2. OneTwo
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      B

      1. Benteke10
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Cheers

  7. HurriKane
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Best option ?

    Giroud Hazard Jones(sun) --->

    A) Benteke Mata Terry

    B) Lukaku Bolasie Ivan

    1. Benteke10
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      B

    2. OneTwo
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      B

    3. Joggers Nipple
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Very close, B

  8. Benteke10
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    No one considering sigurdsson?
    Seems well under the radar considering his statistics these past week

    1. Get up ya bum
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      I'm very surprised people aren't mentioning him too. I'd have him over the palace mids

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Montero or Shelvey might be better?

  9. blauriecon
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    1 FT
    PICK UP TO 3.
    A) Fabregas > Puncheon
    B) Gomez > Mane
    C) Hazard > Silva
    D) Kane > Benteke

    1. Snapes on a Plane
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      A,C and D

    2. Get up ya bum
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      C for safety
      D for differential

  10. Valar(Keith)
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Not seen Rooney mentioned on here much.. Anyone else punting on him?

    1. Valar(Keith)
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Van Gaal "Rooney is available. He is the captain so I can say he shall play."

    2. Get up ya bum
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      most probably haven't realized he's fit. I'd take him over costa/lukaku

    3. coran2123
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Looking at him, but since he isn't on PKs anymore his prospects aren't as bright as they should be.

      Worth a punt though, more than someone like Costa at least

    4. Puyol Pants Up
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      1 away goal all season.

  11. Snapes on a Plane
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Mata or bolasie?

  12. Valar(Keith)
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    A) Fellaini + Rooney + Giroud
    B) Mata + Rooney + Kane
    C) Mata + Lukaku + Giroud

    Thanks 🙂

    1. Get up ya bum
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      b

  13. Game...Blouses
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    With Cesc, Oscar, and Haz out, are there any OOP defenders playing midfield for Chelsea?

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Dont think so, Mikel or Loftus can play infront of defense. Remy, Willian, Cuadrado and Costa will probably be front 4.

      1. Game...Blouses
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Cheers

  14. Thunderbastard
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    RMT

    1FT, 0.5 bank, 20 clear of rival

    Courtois (Myhill)

    Skrtl Vlaar Morgan

    Haz Caz Sanchez Albrighton

    Aguero (C) Giroud Benteke

  15. NorwichCityLad
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Coutinho or silva... Coutinho better stats

    1. Marknlard
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Easily Silva.

      1. NorwichCityLad
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Why though

        1. Marknlard
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          Because he's in an important attacker in a team who are scoring goals for fun at home, while Coutinho is in a team that are in a mess off the pitch and playing at a ground where they have a poor record.

          Silva can assist the best striker in the league, Coutinho has no one decent up front.

    2. Joggers Nipple
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Silva

    3. *sigh*
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Silva

  16. mozza
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    have mini league sorted but currently 116 overall so hoping to get a top 100 finish. Which would you do?
    a) Haz to Yaya
    b) Giroud to Lukaku
    c) Giroud to Costa
    d) other

    front 8 are (2.7m in the bank)
    silva, caz, sanchez, Cambi, henderson
    Aguero Giroud Vardy

    1. Joggers Nipple
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      a looks good me. So annoying that i am 0.1 off the move myself!

      1. mozza
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Ta. Nothing worse than the 0.1 shortfall! I'm also thinking of Giroud to Rooney

  17. mina
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    who to bench

    1) Hendo

    2) Coutinho

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Henderson

  18. S.Kuqi
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Kane -> Lukaku

    Yay / Nay?

    1. Rambo The XVIth
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Yay

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Yaaaaaaaaaaaaay

    3. S.Kuqi
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Cheers Rambo and Holmes

    4. Evs
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Why?

      Although I do love Lukakakaaaaa

  19. Rambo The XVIth
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Is stevie g gonna start the stoke game?

    1. S.Kuqi
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Yay

      1. Rambo The XVIth
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Cheers...

  20. Tree House
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    who will score the most:

    A) Mata and Lukaku
    B) Silva and Gomis
    C) Silva and Austin +4 points

    Thanks!

    1. Rambo The XVIth
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      B

  21. Waterboyd
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    So about an hour ago I asked:

    Henderson -> Bolasie.
    OR
    Hazard -> Mata.

    If I get Mata I have to decide whether to play him or Henderson.

    On the other hand, if I do Hazard -> Bolasie, which also works, I'll play Bolasie over Henderson and call it a day.

    Long term affects don't matter, and although Henderson will get game time I doubt Liverpool will score alot of goals against Stoke (wait for this to stab me in the back later).

    1. Waterboyd
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      effects*. Also Giroud -> Gomis is an idea 😮

    2. Rambo The XVIth
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Hazard to Mata...

    3. teddy.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      I reckon Liverpool might score a few, but Henderson won't necessarily be that involved and United will score more with Mata at the heart.

  22. Evs
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    I'm off to VEGAS in around 24hrs so really can't be ars*d with this lot...

    Courtois
    Whathisname, Moreno, Bellerin
    Cazorla, Sanchez, Hazard, Silva
    Kane, Defoe, Aguero

    Subs. Hamer, Boyd, PVA, Berty

    £0, 1 transfer, Ahead in ML by 6pts.

    What should one do?

    Ta 😎

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Hazard to Willian OR Cazorla to Shelvey and Defoe to Luka

    2. teddy.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Kane to N'Doye?

      Have fun in Vegas. Guess where I am this weekend?

      1. Evs
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Vegas ?

        1. teddy.
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          Think the other famous casino place...

          1. Evs
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 11 months ago

            Ahhh... Your off to the Grand Prix.

            I've been to Monaco, but not for racing cars.... Very nice 🙂

            1. teddy.
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              8 years, 11 months ago

              Indeed! Very exciting. Won it as a prize through work. Was partying on a yacht in the harbour last night and getting full hospitality today and tomorrow.

              1. S.Kuqi
                • 11 Years
                8 years, 11 months ago

                Wow! Noice one mate! Have fun

              2. Evs
                • Has Moderation Rights
                • 14 Years
                8 years, 11 months ago

                Brilliant.

                Enjoy.

                Hell of a prize. Who do you work for?

      2. Evs
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Why not keep Kane?

    3. S.Kuqi
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Off to Vegas! Noice!

      Haz -> Bolasie
      Defoe -> Costa/Benteke/Lukakakaaa

      1. Evs
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Take a hit ?

        Haz not confirmed out though ?

        1. S.Kuqi
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          True. Not comfirmed but live a litle and bring (C)osta in.

          If you want to keep Haz I would just do Defoe to Ulloa.

          1. S.Kuqi
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 11 months ago

            btw. Whatshisname = Wasilevksi?

            1. Evs
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 14 Years
              8 years, 11 months ago

              Aye, him 🙂

    4. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Defoe to Ulloa

    5. MaRooney 5
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Haz ➡ Erik

  23. teddy.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Morning all,

    How are we today? I've been a bit quiet this season. Especially in the last few months. Sorry about that.

    A) Guess where I am this weekend

    And

    B) I'm planning on bringing in N'Doye for either Wickham or Kane. The other of those will then be bench prime to step in if Hazard misses out. So who's the better final day prospect, Wickham or Kane?

    1. Evs
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      A) pass

      B) why is everyone selling kane?

      1. teddy.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        B) He's been lacklustre in recent weeks and Spurs need to avoid the European if they really want to improve their PL standing.

    2. S.Kuqi
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      A) antarktis

      B) Kane

  24. Snapes on a Plane
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Who is going to score more points?
    A) Lukaku
    Bolasie
    OR
    B) Ulloa
    Mata

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      A

      1. teddy.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Nah, B. Hull and United both desperate to win = goalfest

        Leicester the form team vs relegated QPR...

        1. Holmes
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          United not really desperate to win plus Mata haven't scored many pts even after playing well 😛

    2. S.Kuqi
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      A

    3. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      A

  25. Slash
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    When shalt the scout picks be revealed?

    1. S.Kuqi
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Tonight at 9 pm gmt.

      btw. really like your latest album

  26. Elly88 > KTR (Kevin The …
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Choose one
    Hazard and Upson to
    A. Mata and Kolarov/Terry
    B. Silva and Morgan/Schlupp

    1. S.Kuqi
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      B

    2. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      B Morgan

    3. MaRooney 5
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      A Terry

  27. S.Kuqi
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    This site even more dead next saturday at this time 🙁

  28. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Anyone put Lukaku in and already regretting it?

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Not me, love to have him in my team.

  29. Dr. Rog
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Hazard to Yaya
    Seems like an exciting transfer

  30. buffrey
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Need your thoughts:-

    Chasing a 31 point lead (defending a 30 point lead in another league too)

    Best option:-
    A/ Puncheon and Costa
    B/ n'Doye and yaya
    C/ Lukaku and Herrera
    D/ Jelavic and Herrera/mata (rival might get mata)

    Obviously could mix and match a bit if better and affordable, namely lukaku and punch, etc

    Help? I realise it's probably a lost cause but gotta give t a go. Got 2 FT

    1. MaRooney 5
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      I like more C

      1. buffrey
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        That's where I'm at at present. Need players which both have 15 point potential.

    2. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Lukaku and Marhez

      1. buffrey
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Got full Leicester unfortunately. Otherwise ulloa could be an option.

        1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          C then would go Young over Herrera mind