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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. Bam
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Baines out 12 - 14 weeks

    1. Seb Wassell
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      can they recall Garbutt?

    2. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      I can't see him becoming a strong option again.

      Another FPL Legend bites the dust.

      1. Seb Wassell
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Agreed, his time has passed.

  2. The Wizard of Ozil
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Ruddy
    Mertesacker - Jenkinson - Coates (Huth,Mings)
    Walcott - Hazard - Mané - Sterling (Wanyama)
    Rooney(v) - Wilson - Benteke(C)

    left 1 mil in the bank to do Wilson -> Sakho but not sure what's best now

    A) Wilson -> Sakho
    B) Walcott -> Payet (Money in Bank for Rooney -> Kun GW4
    C) Walcott & Sterling -> Sánchez & Payet
    D) Change mings -> Shaw/4.5
    E) keep it as it is for another week

    1. Spencer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Similar to you, I'd planned to do A, but have now done B.

  3. HP.
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Walcott to Mane or Ayew?? Money no object.

    1. KISSES
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Manè

  4. KISSES
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Payet going up tonight?

    1. Seb Wassell
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Nope

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

    I hate flying ants

    1. KISSES
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Me too

    2. Captain Shirokov
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Flying Ants? Is that like one of those shite si-fi movies like Sharknado?

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

        Sharknado isn't real?

        1. Captain Shirokov
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Flying ants are real? *shudders*

    3. the axolotl
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      i was looking out my decrepit flat window only the other day and there were literally hundreds of seagulls just flying around in circles for hours. it was really weird, but having asked a few people, it seems there was a swarm of flying ants.

    4. The Mandalorian
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      The seagulls love them

  6. Captain Shirokov
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Suddenly Mane(c) becomes a whole lot more interesting.

    1. Redhulkster
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      how ?

    2. Jimbo123
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      ?

    3. CABAYE4
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Baines is a rubbish defender. He's great going forward but Oviedo or Galloway will probably do as good a job defensively.

  7. Bam
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Baines out 12-14 weeks guys and gals

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

      Say it again.

      1. Bam
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        He's playing on Saturday now!

    2. the axolotl
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      lol at gals

  8. 42 Rules
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    I know I am probably way behind the times, but does the goal accreditation to Silva takeaway Yaya's points ?

    1. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      no

    2. Spencer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      No. Yaya's points already confirmed.

      1. Exilizer
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Bit silly really I guess they should have reviewed it sooner.

  9. AMZ
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Walcott owners - I just caved and shipped him out. It is now inevitable he'll score 10+ so hold tight.
    Thank you and goodnight.

    1. @BigChrisso
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      We owe you one

    2. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Thanks mate but I still own him so minus points coming after he gets sent off.

  10. Big Col
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Good to go ?

    Ruddy
    Jenkinson, Cedric, Coates
    Has, Mane, Sterling, Walcott
    Benteke (c) Rooney, Wilson

    Butland, Mahrez, Huth, Francis

    1. mos_def
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Mahrez over Wilson?

  11. Captain Shirokov
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Does anyone know if Baines is injured?

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

      You might.

      1. Captain Shirokov
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Maybe

    2. ONSIDE 9
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Ya he is injured, ankle I think

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

    Do we reckon shaqiri will start??

    1. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Nah

    2. Seb Wassell
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      I think so. He's big for them. Probably bringing him in soon.

    3. Heydudes13
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      No, signed as cover.

      1. Captain Shirokov
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        dis

    4. Jay Jay Okocha
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Yes, of course. Do you guys realize how good he is?

      1. Exilizer
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        He is not that good, and he needs to settle first. I think he will get 30 minutes max.

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

          Haha. He is a good player but youre right. Some are over rating him.
          If he was as good as is being made out, bigger than Stoke wouldve got him.
          Im no interested yet in fpl terms anyway. See how he copes with prem first.

          1. Exilizer
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            Precisely my thinking.

          2. Seb Wassell
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            I agree that he may well need a few weeks. But if, before any games had been played, I asked FFS members who they would pick, Shaqiri at 7.0 or Payet at 7.5, I reckon Shaqiri might come out on top.

        2. Jay Jay Okocha
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Settle, lol. What does that even mean? He's played at the highest level, I think he'll manage just fine. Talent speaks for itself.

          1. Exilizer
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            He's not been at the club for even a week.

          2. internal error
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            His talent doesnt speak for itself hence why he is at Stoke. Settling into the EPL isnt always easily done

      2. Sánchez
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Good player but does he just start right away?
        I could see him being on bench this week then starting next.

        1. Jay Jay Okocha
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Agree with this, btw.

  13. Heydudes13
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Baines out 12-14 weeks.

    1. pundit of punts
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      5.5m next season.

      Martinez fired after an abymal campaign.

      New manager comes in.

      Baines back on pens.

      😎

      1. Heydudes13
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Now that would be something.

  14. ducksfly2gether
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Which 3 should I start?

    Coates Huth Targett Bellerin Gomez?

    1. owls on the up
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Gomez, targett, coates

  15. Bubz
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Baines's demise as an FPL asset makes me sad 🙁

    1. Captain Shirokov
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      lol

    2. Sánchez
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Strangely i never once owned him

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

      January wildcard.

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

      And so his watch is over

      1. Exilizer
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        For the Watch!

      2. Bubz
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        "For the watch" - Mirallas

        1. Piggs Boson
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          😀

        2. Captain Shirokov
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          😆

    5. Heydudes13
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Start of last season he was insane for me.

    6. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      No more pens... Picking up regular injuries...

      He'll always be remembered as a legend of FPL though.

    7. owls on the up
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      One me a decent amount of money as anytime goalscorer plus racked me up sum nice points, it is a shame this has happened!

      1. megatronaldinho
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        capital one

  16. pundit of punts
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Best 7m mid?

    For some reason don't fancy Ayew.

    Chadli or Milner? Maybe Cabaye?

    1. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Owning 0 players for tomorrow's game is quite boring.

      1. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Fail.

        Chadli IMO.

    2. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Chadli

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

      If not Ayew then Cabaye, had him in my original draft and now regret ever taking him out.

      1. pundit of punts
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Me too. But then got in fabregas.

    4. Captain Shirokov
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Chadderz

    5. pundit of punts
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Cheers all.

  17. Acquafresca
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Walcott progress lads? Not on my laptop and don't have the price site bookmarked.

    Can anyone help me out?

    1. Chenku╰☆╮
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      everyone dropped him..potentially -0.1 tomorrow morning.

    2. Captain Shirokov
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Dropping tonight

      1. Frank Black
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Not necessarily.

    3. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      -92.2 according to FPLStats, who have been accurate so far.

      Dropping at around 1.0 per hour, but the margin is increasing. He will probably drop tonight at the current rate.

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

    Save for Sanchez or Aguero?

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

      Saving won't help you afford them.

      1. Exilizer
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        But at least he wont forfeit points.

    2. Chenku╰☆╮
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      sell imo

  19. TM44
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Pelle or Rooney for (c)?

  20. roghippo
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone know the most expensive Fantasy Player only been playin a couple of years?

    1. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      14m

      RVP and Lampard hit that figure, I think...

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

        When was the last time someone cost 13m or more and justified it?

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

        Ronaldo. Don't think Lampard did. Henry maybe?

        1. Piggs Boson
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          I think Lampard may have hit it through price rises.

      3. d1sable
        • Has Moderation Rights
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Ronaldo too I think

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

        They've both been playing more than a couple of years!

  21. Mr Deeds
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    How much do you think Aguero's ownership will be in 5-6 weeks?

    1. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      After his hatrick on sunday, 60%

  22. Cerylin
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Sanchez in for Hazard?

  23. Mr Deeds
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Likelihood of Kompanys price rising?

  24. Jimjam
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Pantilimon, Hennessey
    Koscielny, Azpilicueta, Cedric, Huth, Francis
    Hazard, Sterling, Walcott, Mane, Fletcher
    Rooney, Sakho, Wilson

    1FT, 0.5 itb

    A) Walcott & Sterling -> Sanchez & Ayew (-4)

    B) Save FT

  25. goriuanx
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Gokhan Inler closing in on a move to Leicester

    1. d1sable
      • Has Moderation Rights
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Great on FM.

    2. pundit of punts
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      I can see Huth BAPS on the horizon.

  26. Acquafresca
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Last question. In how many hours is the next price drop? My current time is 5:50 EST

    If anyone could be bothered to help, would be greatly appreciated

    1. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      About 3.7 hours

    2. Exilizer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      In about 8 hours

    3. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      In about 5 hours

    4. pundit of punts
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      lol

      all different answers.

      I better do my trannies quick.

  27. d1sable
    • Has Moderation Rights
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Who thinks Watford will stay up? At first I thought all these signings would be detrimental but I suppose at least they have some quality in lots of positions. Dark horses?

    1. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      I have him and i Think it's time to get rid.
      Can't be bothered with all this will he won't he BS.

      1. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        I think you should stick with Dark Horse

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

      All depends how they gel. Defending needs to improve.

  28. Weasel Boy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Having a clue how FPL stats work but if Walcott hits -100 does he lose 0.1?

    1. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Havent *

    2. Camp No No
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Yes, but we don't actually know where that -100 limit is.

    3. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Apparently so. He could still drop if he gets to like 98-99 though if they get it slightly wrong

      1. Camp No No
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Or he could not drop despite getting to 100, if they get it slightly wrong.

        1. Bubz
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Or he could rise. If they get it very wrong.

          1. Camp No No
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            Seen that his ownership has dropped, I'd say it's safe to count this possibility out, unless we reckon that the FPL towers have gone completely mad.

    4. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Thanks all.

      Time to get rid i think.

      1. Camp No No
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        No it is not.

    5. the axolotl
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      yes if the fplstats boffins are right. there's a secret algorithm at work. no site is ever or has ever been 100% accurate. the nerds* are tring to work out the algorithm, which is harder to do at the start of season as they don't have much real price rise/fall data.

      *bless them

  29. Feed tha Sheep
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Start Targett or Coates this weekend??

    1. Heydudes13
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Targett if you want some points

      Coates if you want a shambles

      1. Feed tha Sheep
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Lol cheers

  30. Bubz
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Has anyone actually dropped in price yet this year already?

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

      6 players

    2. Exilizer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Remy ulloa DDG and Bamford

      1. Bubz
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers