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The ScoutCast – Episode 164 – Sheepish

Limping out of the blocks like three flabby Dads at their kids’ Sports Day, Granville, Jonty and myself are in a sheepish mood for the first ScoutCast of the season.

We do our upmost to rouse some enthusiasm for the events of Gameweek 1, buoyed by tales from you, the community and your latest round of finely honed questions, drilling down into the current big dilemmas.

Chelsea and Arsenal’s stuttering start, the strategy surrounding Aguero and Sanchez, plus the top targets ahead of Friday’s 6.45 deadline provide plenty to distract me from the fact that I’d been robbed of a David Silva goal just minutes before coming on air.

This ScoutCast was recorded on Monday evening and went out live via our YouTube channel. Be sure to subscribe to our channel to get updates on the next cast if you want to drop in live.

You can relieve the Google Hangout version, warts and all, via the larger movie player below. Or, if you’d prefer the low-fat edited audio version, you’ll need this link or the smaller player below.

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

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  1. Mark
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    8 years, 8 months ago

    Boom...the first of the season. Come hear the tale of our most unmagnificent start to the season.

    1. Mind över Mata
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      • 12 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Cheers Mark, already a treat

    2. Evs
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      • 14 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Your not on your own there...

      1. Numb
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        What was your sub?

      2. Numb
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Transfer I mean

    3. Exilizer
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      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Ahh the perfect bedtime story. Thanks a bunch!

    4. Danno - Emre Canada
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Lovely cheers, bit of bath time watching

  2. Mind över Mata
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Genius or madness?

    Ruddy / Rudd
    Azpilicueta / Cedric / Coates / Francis / Huth
    Cazorla / Mane / Fabregas / Chadli / King
    Aguero / Rooney / Sakho

    This week: Rooney and Fab -> Gomis and Sanchez (-4)
    Next week: Cazorla -> Silva

    1. Redhulkster
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      madness 😀

      1. Redhulkster
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        wouldnt sell roonet at villa 🙂

        plans awesome thoigh for future

        1. Mind över Mata
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          Thanks

  3. davies
    • 9 Years
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    Walcott > Ayew?

    1. Captain Shirokov
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Feck it, I just did it.

    2. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Go for it

  4. The Orienteer - find me in …
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Who knows?

    1. Breadbin
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Me.

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

    After crying for ages about having no headphones to listen to the Scoutcast I got myself a set of Xiamoi Piston 3.0 bangers for my ears and I will be listening to this over my morning coffee!!

    1. Captain Shirokov
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      trés chique

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

        I am quite sophisticated as sip on my espresso.

      2. Adriano
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        you're fantastic, pls continue

        1. Captain Shirokov
          • 12 Years
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          n-e-thing 4 my fans

    2. John t penguin
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      He he bangers

    3. The Mandalorian
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Sony do great headphones for listening at the computer, plenty of bass.

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

        You got a model?
        Wanted those ones i named because of the android compatible remote and hands-free.

  6. Wilshere Knowledge
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    Before I leave, watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YKLc3XICg8

    Physics don't apply to Bony.

  7. Number 10
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Is Romero an option for Courtois? Thanks.

    1. owls on the up
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      I've been thinking of bringing him in aswell, think it's a decent option but sum say he ain't nailed on!

    2. Seb Wassell
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      • 11 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      I would steer clear

  8. Coffee-Geek
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Does anyone know what time price changes are happening. Could have sworn I logged in at 7:00am to no changes then by 7:30 some had moved. Not sure if it was just a cache thing or something.

    I remember it being 3:00am or thereabouts last year.

    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      2.45am

      1. Coffee-Geek
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Oh ok.....same as usual then.

      2. Sepp Blattered
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        TM for the LMS tournament. Is it done on weekly points or total points?

        1. TorresMagic™
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          Each GW is separate.

  9. Exilizer
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    • 10 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    So I thought I would take my favourite poem, and put an FPL spin on it.

    If you can keep your head when all about you
    Are losing theirs and blaming it on Ayew,
    If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you,
    But make allowance for their transfers too;
    If you can wait and not be tired by waiting,
    Or staying true, don’t deal in hits,
    Or being slated, don’t give way to slating,
    And yet don’t look too good, nor throw angry fits:

    If you can blank—and not make blanks your master;
    If you can transfer—and not make transfers your aim;
    If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster
    And treat those two impostors just the same;
    If you can bear to see the players you’ve selected,
    Twisted by Walcott to make a trap for fools,
    Or watch the captain failing, the one that you elected,
    And stoop and build ’em up with worn-out tools:

    If you can make one heap of all your winnings
    And risk it all with one wild card,
    And lose, and start again at your beginnings
    And never breathe a word about the start;
    If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew
    To serve your bandwagon long after they are gone,
    And so hold on when there is nothing in you
    Except the Will which says to them: ‘Hold on!’

    If you can talk with members and keep your virtue,
    Or walk with Contributors—nor lose the common touch,
    If neither rivals nor loving friends can hurt you,
    If all men score with you, but none too much;
    If you can fill the unforgiving final spot
    With sixty seconds’ worth of Aguero's run,
    Yours is the FPL and more points than anyone has got,
    And - which is more- you’ll be a Champion, my son!

    1. Breadbin
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      By the Bayern badge I assume this is German humour.

      1. Exilizer
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Yes sadly. I wasnt really intending it to be funny, but more of a reminder that it will pay off to keep calm and carry on.

      1. Exilizer
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        And admittedly much better.

      2. President John F. Keninnsie
        • 10 Years
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        😀

        1. Exilizer
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
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          My hats off dear sir. I just replaced words in an existing poem. You are a true master )

          1. President John F. Keninnsie
            • 10 Years
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            Ha, thanks a lot. It was fun writing it 🙂

        2. meerlight
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          • 12 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          I hadn't seen that before. Respect 🙂

      3. the axolotl
        • 12 Years
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        wow hadn't seen that before, well done innsie.

      4. Heydudes13
        • 12 Years
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        How have I only just seen this? Amazing.

        1. President John F. Keninnsie
          • 10 Years
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          That's why you check hot topics daily 😉

    2. the axolotl
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      haha, that's brilliant, fair dues 🙂

      1. Exilizer
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Wohoo one positive comment, more than I had bargained for.

        1. Piggs Boson
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          It's very good. I enjoyed it 🙂

          1. Exilizer
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            • 10 Years
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            Thanks.

        2. the axolotl
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          pity kipling himself isn't around anymore. i find it strange that there isn't famous poets these days. instead we have kim kardashian and her admittedly fine but utterly pointless ar$e

          1. Exilizer
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            • 10 Years
            8 years, 8 months ago

            Indeed. That just made me laugh. I personally think a little bit of class is never amiss.

    3. John t penguin
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      There was a young bayern fan
      At poetry he thought that I can
      But the truth of the fact
      His poetry was cack
      He's just not as good as I am

      1. Exilizer
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        • 10 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Aww thanks for the kind words 😛

        1. John t penguin
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          I will be honest I had this written already in case the opportunity ever came up

          1. Exilizer
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 8 months ago

            A man who is prepared.

  10. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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    • 13 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    wood missed the bloody stand!

  11. davies
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Buying Inler and selling Nugent for the same price is tremendous work.

    1. Breadbin
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Nugent is English, carries a premium.

  12. the axolotl
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    three flabby Dads. ffsp0rn for the masses. 🙂

    1. Numb
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      😆

  13. Milky
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Looks like Spurs got themselves a new striker/winger in Clinton N'Jie. Wonder what price he will come in at.

  14. schlupptheweek
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Got a good 61/1 accumulator going on ...............................................
    Golf 3 balls. Lol

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

      Good luck!!

    2. Breadbin
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Lol?

      1. schlupptheweek
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        As in Lol, how sad.

  15. Piggs Boson
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Why did Granny buy Cameron when Stoke had signed Glen Johnson and Van Ginkel?

    1. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Oh, he didn't. He meant Jerome 😳

  16. Captain Shirokov
    • 12 Years
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    Now that I've gotten rid of Walcott, I feel more.........at peace.

    1. Breadbin
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Have a genuine + 1.

    2. Numb
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Really??? I think I'd be more worried if I sell

    3. the axolotl
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      there was supposed to be an amnesty!

      1. Captain Shirokov
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Deals were made, hands were shook.

        1. Numb
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          *shaken

          1. Captain Shirokov
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 8 months ago

            ok

  17. Numb
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Who remembers this iconic performance by L7 on TV's The Word?

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GypkmEUhHvQ

    If not, just watch the end bit

  18. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Is this the scoutcast that was recorded on Monday?

    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Yes

    2. Heydudes13
      • 12 Years
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      Yeah 🙁

  19. Jimbo123
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Captain Deeney (WBA), Aguero (CHE) or Mane (EVE)?

    1. Stinglikeabee
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Be brave and go Deeny and I hope WBA defend like they did against City.

  20. Sweetpea
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Why does Eriksen have 'rest' beside his name in the watchlist?

    Is he tired?

    1. meerlight
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      • 12 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      rotation risk

  21. davies
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Rooney (C)?

    1. TorresMagic™
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      Meh

  22. Stinglikeabee
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Which two out of these three would you play this game week?

    Hazard
    Yaya Toure
    Mahrez

    Suggestions welcome as I just can't decide.

  23. TorresMagic™
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    • 14 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Would you do Walcott + Sterling > Sanchez + 7.0 mid (-4)

    1. Numb
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Of course not

    2. Redhulkster
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      thinking exactly this 😀

      have the same players

      thinking lens at 6,5 instead of 7(ayew)

    3. BabyB
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Im looking at this with Ayew.

      Really wish Walcott would avoid the drop so i can avoid a hit.

      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 14 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Saturday morning looks drop time.

        1. BabyB
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          • 10 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          yeah, im gonna be up watching the golf for the next few hours anyway so will keep an eye on the drop.

          Are we sure its now around 3am for the drop?

          1. TorresMagic™
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            Pretty sure.

            1. Numb
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 8 months ago

              No, it was 7:30 this morning

              1. TorresMagic™
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                • 14 Years
                8 years, 8 months ago

                Can you prove it?

    4. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      I just did it! 😀

      1. Redhulkster
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        innsie u think walcott wont start ?

        1. President John F. Keninnsie
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          Not worth the risk anymore. Also, that 0.1 drop will do more damage than people think.

          1. Camp No No
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 8 months ago

            His point haul this weekend may do you much more damage than that 0.1 drop.

      2. Desertbug
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Good luck Innsie! Might be on same page with you.

        btw, What was that you said in that email about Westwood again?? 😉

        1. President John F. Keninnsie
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          Did you get him? 🙂

          1. Desertbug
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 8 months ago

            Yeah, I decided to go with him as my fifth mid, at least for now, since it looks like it might be a while before everybody else is healthy/ready.

            He was on the bench, unfortunately, but I was happy with him there for now.

            That midfield is sure gonna be crowded though, when everybody else gets back

      3. BabyB
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        • 10 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Innsie, what is your plan to get Aguero? You taking another hit next week to get him?

    5. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Yes, I did.

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

      Definitely. Currently considering how to get Sanchez in myself.

  24. Sweetpea
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Think the question people should be asking is has Wenger ever benched Giroud for Walcott in an away fixture?

    Ps dont know the answer to this.

  25. Redhulkster
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    PAYET (c)

    is this the worst thing u heard today ?

    1. Breadbin
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      There's been a lot worse.

    2. Spencer
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      • 12 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Seriously thinking about it.

      1. Redhulkster
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        m not insane then 🙂

        1. Spencer
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          • 12 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          Unless we both are

          1. Redhulkster
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 8 months ago

            😀

            lets go for it

            gw2

            still could get back even if we fall

            1. Spencer
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              • 12 Years
              8 years, 8 months ago

              My punts never seem to come off tho. Ivan (c) GW1. 😯

  26. Djerbil
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    INJURY UPDATE: Leighton Baines has today undergone a successful ankle operation but will be out for 12-14 weeks

    1. Djerbil
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Source : Everton ‏@Everton

    2. GuyIncognito
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      They have a lot of injuries. I think they should sign Eva Carneiro.

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

      Is that Costa Rican fit?

      1. Numb
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Is he even still at the club?

  27. sambyy
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    I think I might sell Walcott just to contribute to his price dropping tonight and see some angry people here.

    1. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      A good a reason as any

    2. Redhulkster
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      no :/

      dont do it :'(

    3. Breadbin
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      We know he'll fall before he plays, it's inevitable.

  28. Seb Wassell
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Can everyone who is holding Walcott (which includes me) promise not to do the whole "LOL" thing at those who sold if he scores. It's just not cool.

    1. Redhulkster
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      i will do it most definitely 😀

    2. Exilizer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      It's fair game is it not 😛

    3. Captain Shirokov
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Not a chance is that happening.

    4. Desertbug
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Go ahead and bring your LOL. Just defines who you are... Won't bother me in the least, except I might strain my eye muscles from rolling them

      1. Desertbug
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        LOLlers gonna LOL

    5. Breadbin
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      I promise to lol at sellers if that happens.

    6. BR
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Ode to Theo coming up

  29. Jinkys Oars
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Start Wilson, Scheiderlein or Azpi?

    1. Redhulkster
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      azpi

      feel it could be BUS time

      0-0

      1. Stinglikeabee
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        The same, 0-0 or 0-1 chelsea.

        1. Jinkys Oars
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          Yeah BUS time did cross my mind 🙂 meant to say pick 2 out of the 3, Azpi and...?

  30. Forzancfc
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Thinking I hold this week and cross all fingers that Walcott has a stonking weekend...
    Cech
    Darmian - Cédric - Mert
    Walcott - Cabaye - Hazard - Sinclair
    Agüero - Wilson - Rooney (c)

    Ruddy - Huth - Bentaleb - O'Shea