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The ScoutCast – Episode 166 – Patsy

It’s Jonty’s time to curry sympathy this week and he’s on the receiving end of a barrage of cyber-bullying from co-host Granville.

Determined to the belittle Jonty’s Wildcard performance following Callum Wilson’s hat-trick, Granville takes to Twitter before roasting him live on air on the ScoutCast. He seems to have totally missed the fact that I too sold on Wilson as part of my own Wildcard; I’m quite happy for Jonty to play Patsy on this one.

Jonty rolls with the virtual punches to join us as we look back on the Gameweek that saw all three of us refresh our squads. We score our Wildcards out of ten, before scanning the community for Gameweek tales in “Rough with the Smooth”.

We then take on your questions, as we assess Pedro’s pedigree, the lure of Aleks Kolarov and the merits of a well-rounded squad in the light of the FPL chips.

This ScoutCast was first broadcast live via our YouTube channel on Tuesday. Be sure to subscribe to our channel for news of upcoming live Casts. You can view the broadcast in full via the larger player below but, if you prefer the edited audio version, you’ll need this link or the smaller player.

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

    8 of my starting 11 are playing at home but only 6/30 games have led to home wins. Doomed.

    1. Dr Dream
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      And 0-1 was the most popular score last season. The game is changing.

      1. Billy Gilmore
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        That's just because if away teams win it's not usually by much, while 2-0, 3-0, etc are far more common at home.

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

      I think this week will be home win filled. A lot of home teams have favourable games includng your team...

    3. Eden Hazardous
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      I hope Sot win....and the only away win I see is Arsenal

      1. Jax
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        can see man u winning

        1. Eden Hazardous
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          Meh...

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

        None of my 8 home players are Saints. But of course I hope for a win regardless.

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

        Don't underestimate Norwich...

        Leicester? Man Utd? Both capable of winning on the road this week

  2. 50shades of o'shea
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Guys having trouble looking back at my team (Wildcarded this week) Diouf is too expensive just to sit on the bench so im thinking of reconsidering. Any feedback would be heavily appreciated.

    Butland (McCarthy)
    Lovren, Cedric, Kolorav (Richards/Francis)
    Mahrez, Sanchez, Shaqiri, Pedro, Yaya
    Wilson, Aguero (Diouf)

    Please Help, Thank you Guys.

    Shaqiri is my differential

    1. 50shades of o'shea
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Even though i got mahrez i just dont think he will do anything am i crazzzzzzzzzy

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

      Cedric to 4.5
      Shaquri to 4.5
      Diouf right up?

      1. 50shades of o'shea
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        i want the stoke fixtures though

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

        ok, i like one 4.5 mid to give the rest a boost. We all play diff. Good luck

    3. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Not keen on these expensive midfields. History has shown that 4 good mids will suffice with a 4.5 cheapo sitting on the bench to avoid bench points.

      Downgrade Pedro/Shaq to Wanyama and upgrade Yoyo to Silva.

      1. 50shades of o'shea
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        downgrade shaq to westwood, then yaya to silva and cedric to dave what do you think?

        1. Jafalad
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          I'll buy it. Go ahead.

    4. El-Kloppico
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Why benching Diouf?
      He's in form and firing!

  3. chanito9
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Couldnt watch the press conference, Benteke and Gomez playing right?

    1. Jax
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      yeah why wouldn't they be?

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

        Tekkers wasn't in training yesterday

    2. Kolarov Fpl Legend
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      When was it?

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

    does anyone think the predicted Utd line up is incorrect?

    1. Kolarov Fpl Legend
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Maybe just 1 off Sch/Sch

  5. Paulie Walnuts
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Is bringing Pedro in for Payet similar to a knee jerky dance?

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

      Debating something along those lines myself, except it would be for øzil. Certainly feels a bit kneejerky

    2. Dr Dream
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      No. Chelsea are a team capable of knocking three or four past teams on any given gameweek once they sort themselves out. Hazard will obviously be the better pick soon though.

    3. Every Dog Has Its Day
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Nope

  6. The_Colonel
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Am I mad to be contemplating Pelle to Wilson? Southampton just look awful. Hopefully being out of Europe will help them

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

      Not mad at all, good move.

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

        It's just NOR is a good fixture, in theory

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

          In theory only at the moment.

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

            This exactly. Fixtures without form are irrelevant

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

      I see a short-term hangover. A team desperately lacking confidence has just been dealt another blow.

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

        I would tend to agree. Have u been the any of the games?

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

      im in a minority but get rid of SOT players imo.
      Comparison is that of a sickly diseased dog, i really pity it but will I cross the road to avoid it and def not touch it

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

        charming

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

          Not you JT Dog. Lovely coat on you

        2. Billy Gilmore
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          In your case people cross the road to avoid your owner rather than you I'm sure.

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

            i like cats

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

        (Sorry Lucy!)

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

          I don't have any Saints players for good reason 😛 No offence taken.

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

            No Saints! Do you feel dirty?

      3. Paulie Walnuts
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        best comment ever

      4. The_Colonel
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Good analogy

    4. Tadic is the new Eriksen
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Yeah, do it, will get you a good team value boost tonight too

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

        Value is an added bonus

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

      Thanks for all the comments

  7. griff
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Morning all

    play Francis, Richards, Puncheon or Ash Young?

    cheers

    1. Kolarov Fpl Legend
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      how many of them?

  8. LordBhimself
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    A) Mane & Mahrez
    Or
    B)Depay & Redmond
    C)Pedro & Morrison (-4)

    1. Kolarov Fpl Legend
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Chadli & Mahrez

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

    Please RMT and any advice would be most welcome! Lack in defense and I’m not sure who to start Muniesa or Cedric.

    Myhill

    Darmian Richards Muniesa

    Silva Mahrez Sánchez Depay

    Koné Benteke Agüero (c)

    Subs McCarthy Cédric Januzaj Ward

  10. Tommy Wiseau
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    AOA
    Mahrez, Redmond, silva, Sanchez, hazard,
    Wilson, Defoe, Kun
    Yay or nay?

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

      Which def would you bench?

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

    all my instincts are telling me mane-coutinho (-4)
    should follow my feelings (like luke)

    1. Caine & Co.
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      do it

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

      Good move imo

    3. Kolarov Fpl Legend
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Do it

    • 10 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    jordan ‏@gerrardlfcjs 1m1 minute ago

    Rodgers confirms there are no injury updates from the squad that faced Arsenal on Monday. Henderson and Lallana still doubts.

  12. Eden Hazardous
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    @Lucy any news on Mane?

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

      was comment from Ronald last night saying they didnt want to risk him.
      seems strange to put him on bench then

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

    I have already taken a 4PT hit this week but Chelsea fixtures are poor and Kolorov looking great, should I take the 8PT hit this week to do

    Azpi -> Kolorov

    or wait till next week? Watford at home should be an easy clean sheet with possible assists.

    1. griff
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      I'd be reluctant to take another hit to bring in a defender however tempting. Azpi at home too. I'd wait personally.

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

        Just looked at fixtures and going to wait with Azpi, then get Kolorov in GW5 or GW6, thanks.

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

      I rarely think it's justifiable to take a points hit on a defender. They HAVE to keep a clean sheet to break even. One fluke Watford goal and you've wasted the points.

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

        I am going to keep Azpi, thanks.

      2. Caine & Co.
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        long term transfer cannot be judged by only one GW

    3. El-Kloppico
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Azpi can easily outscore kolarov.

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

    Would you go with McCarthy or another 4.0 on WC?

    1. Eden Hazardous
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      No

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

        ?

    2. Gooner Kebab
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Schwarzer is the other option.

    3. pompeyfan
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      i'd go with McCarthy, but I'm biased - i'm an owner

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

        He has a good chance of keeping his spot imo

  15. Lanley Staurel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Butland OK? Heard he had a broken finger.

    1. Hasselbaink Forever - Defoe…
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Played with it last weekend fine. Stoke presser at 2pm

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

      He played last week with it and put in an excellent performance. All good from what I can tell.

  16. Gooner Kebab
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    WC def, no Che or Sou.

    Butland, McC
    Morgan, Gomez, Kolarov, Richards, Saylor.

    Do i swap Gomez for Cedric? Leaving 0.1 ITB

  17. Whazza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Tottenham Hotspur ‏@SpursOfficial now22 seconds ago
    CONFIRMED: Heung-Min Son signs from Leverkusen subject to work permit & international clearance. #HereComesTheSon

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

      Seems like a lot of money...

    2. Tadic is the new Eriksen
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Very interesting! Could be a really good pick if he's listed as a mid

    3. Eden Hazardous
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      West Brom were too greedy and now will have to play(Saido)

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  19. Boothy
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Who is likely to score more points in the next 4-5 weeks???

    Sanchez, Silva

    or

    Tekkers & Costa

    Please thoughts?

  20. Dirty Harry
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Best time to play the All out attack?

    Would the all out attack be chip be worth holding onto until a DGW? How can we be guaranteed that the stars will align and hand us some smashing DGW fixtures - this is something we can't be sure of just yet.

    I thought I'd look at the season ticker and see just when the stars could align for teams that are owned by the majority. Those teams are: Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United. Pretty much a given. I've thrown Leicester in the mix also who are performing well and offer cheap fillers.

    So what week (at this stage - excluding fixture changes etc) offers the most favourable fixtures for these teams, which could offer a good opportunity to play the All Out Attack or even Bench Boost chip. I'm not going to post every week as frankly, the post will be as long as a page.

    GW4:
    Good | MCI (WAT) LIV (WHM) ARS (new) CHE (CPL) MUN (swa) LEI (bou)
    also serves up favourable games for SOT (NOR) BOU (LEI) AVL (SUN) STO (WBA) SUN (avl)

    GW20 (the reverse fixture of GW4)
    Good | MCI (wat) LIV (whm) ARS (NEW) CHE (cpl) MUN (SWA) LEI (BOU)
    also serves up favourable games for but more away games: SOT (nor) BOU (lei) AVL (sun) STO (wba) SUN (AVL)

    I have to admit, GW4 looks very tasty at this stage with some very favourable fixtures for all teams listed. The reverse fixture of GW20 still looks nice, but less "HOME" games.

    It might be early in the season for playing a chip in GW4, but could be worth considering if you have the right players and bench this weekend. A bunch of great match ups which could return some mega points.

    1. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      AOA = meh, so if you are happy to lose the safety net (which might not be needed) of being able to use the chip a week you happen to have 3 DEFs inj/suspended, then I say go for it 🙂

    • 10 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    https://vine.co/v/ejQ9OVmJXX9

    lol

  21. 50shades of o'shea
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    shaqiri, yaya, cedric - Silva, Westwood, Dave.

    On Wildcard, YAY or NAY?

  22. Sergeant Garcia
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Some advice for my lineup would be kind:

    Darmian or Williams

    Ayew or Depay

    Currently all in for Swansea, as I dont see a CS for ManU & rather trust Ayew than Depay

    1. Kolarov Fpl Legend
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Exactly

    2. Uppercut Panda - A legend i…
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      I dont see a CS for both MUN and SWA. I think Darmian likelier than Williams to get attacking returns so I'd go for him. As for Ayew and Depay - well Ayew is cheaper, seems to be an integral part of SWA's attack and is less wasteful than Depay so I'd go for him.

  23. Uppercut Panda - A legend i…
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    With Man Utd's fixtures as they are, is it wise to go with 2 of defenders or will one do?

  24. zee303
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Pelle > Wilson

    Knee jerk or wise move?

  25. jimbob041
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Used my wildcard this week, 68 points. Very happy

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

      Hi guys, could you rate my WC team please? Sanchez creates a lot of imbalance!

      Myhill / McCarthy

      Azpi / kol / Gomez / Francis / targett

      Sanchez / Pedro / yaya / mahrez / Westwood

      Aguero / Benteke / Wilson

      0.1 remaining

      Is Westwood the best 5th MF enabler?

      I feel WBA will keep more CS than Dtoke over next 5 GWs

  26. boc610
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    hazards name not mentioned once in motd highlights