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The ScoutCast – Episode 169 – Inferno

The time comes when every Fantasy Football manager has to react quickly to douse some fires in their squad. The problem is, my team is currently a blazing inferno, without a disco in sight.

At least that’s Granville’s opinion. Buoyed from seeing his canny capture of Anthony Martial deliver a brace at St Mary’s, my cocky co-host is quick to dish out a whipping to my ailing lineup.

We discuss the merits of United’s new teenage sensation as part of another round of community questions, served up once again by Jonty. The three of us also ponder the Chelsea revival, David Silva’s fragile ankles and just how our Fantasy Football managerial styles translate to the dog world: a crunch question that’s been brewing unanswered for many episodes.

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

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  1. GREENDREAMS11
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    damn, work calling, must go

    1. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Good luck for the weekend, mate

  2. The Man Pastore
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    This captain choice is giving me a headache this week.

  3. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    So I'm thinking my Benteke replacement will be short term cover before they then become Pelle or Martial in GW11. On that basis, which of these looks best?

    A) Ighalo (CPL, bou, ARS, sto)
    B) Bojan (BOU, avl, swa, WAT)
    C) Gomis (sot, TOT, STO, avl)
    D) Rondon (EVE, cpl, SUN, nor)

    A) and B gives the option of Mane -> Haz next week
    D) gives the option of Mane -> Pedro next week

    Sanchez, Silva, Mane, Mahrez
    Aguero, Wilson, Benteke
    Bank 0.2m, 1FT

    1. Tadic is the new Eriksen
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Rondon

      1. Tadic is the new Eriksen
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Or just get Pelle now

        1. Jinswick
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Cheers. Yeah I thought about this but not sure on doubling on SOT attack for che/LEI/liv.

          Biggest concern with WBA is they don't score many

    2. Joggers Nipple
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      A as it fund the Haz move

    3. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      D imo mate

      1. super zlatan
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Vardy?

        Sakho?

        Gomis out of that lot.

        1. Jinswick
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Cheers Zlat. Looked at them also but not sure about doubling LEI attack over their next 4 fixtures. Sakho has flattered to deceive this far but he could be a good option too

    4. Pochecinno
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      A or B

    5. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      A

  4. Warning Hazard ahead
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Hello all, any UFPL players here? Triggerlips posed a question regarding loans earlier.

    Thinking of doing Costa-->Lukaku in UFPL costing 6 points for a 3 week loan. Reasons are, firstly, obviously Costa is out for those 3 GWs and secondly, Lukaku plays the last game day in 2 of those meaning I'll have an easy replacement should Kun, Wilson, Vardy or Gomis fail.

    Worth the 6 points? I'm currently 215th in the world in UFPL so really need the best decision.

    Thank you!

      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Do it, now quit with the reposts.

      1. Warning Hazard ahead
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Ok. Thanks for replying..

    1. meerlight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      as i said on your last post: costa is only missing 2 gameweeks.

      Lukaku is a risk at the best of times, and plays pool next week, so I don't think its worth it. you'll probably get more mileage from rondon or berahino

  5. Joggers Nipple
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Bottomed right out (cheers for the 1 answer)

    Some dull transfers planned next week

    A. Butland and Gomez to Begovic and Dawson
    B. Butland and Gomez to Myhill and Azpi

    Any preference?

      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      B's keeper will be around for longer + you'll get more save and BAPs from him.

    1. athleticbilbobaggins
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      B) Baps

    2. Joggers Nipple
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Oh, and sadly this is a thing for me.
      Any predictions if Targett will rise .1?

      So odd that this is important to me!

    3. Joggers Nipple
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Cheers all

  6. WFC_Seb
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Hi everyone.

    I'm having a benching dilemma.
    At this stage, I'm thinking of fielding my team like this:-

    Butland (BOU)

    Francis (stk) Janmaat (CHE) Kolarov (tot)

    Shaqiri (BOU) Ozil (lei) Yaya Toure (tot) Payet (NOR)

    Wilson (stk) Aguero (tot) Ighalo (CRY)

    Bench: Ruddy (whu) Mahrez (ARS) Richards (liv) Morgan (ARS)

    I think I'll go Payet (C) and Ighalo (VC)

    Is benching Mahrez too risky?
    If it is, who should I bench for him to play?

    1. Joggers Nipple
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      I would bench Ozil over Maherez. Wilson too.

      Drop Francis and play All Out Attack?

      1. WFC_Seb
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        I was thinking of that but Leicester have a leaky defence. Do you not think that the likes of Coquelin, Gabirel/Mertesacker and Koscielny will mark Mahrez tightly and shut him out of the game?

    2. Warning Hazard ahead
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Personally benching Wilson and playing Mahrez this week purely as I think Mahrez will outscore him.

      1. WFC_Seb
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Ok. Good point. Do you think I could bench Yaya Toure and play Wilson?

    3. One Game at a Time
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Why not use your All out Attack chip? Then you can ditch a defender and play Mahrez?

      1. WFC_Seb
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        I was thinking of using it but I have planned out my transfers for the next 10 or so weeks (most will probably change) and, with the team I will have, the all out attack chip will be more useful in either GW11 or 12.

        1. One Game at a Time
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          That is very organised! Good luck, fingers crossed for the benching this week.

          1. WFC_Seb
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 7 months ago

            Ok. Thanks. It probably won't work out though!! haha

  7. Tinmen
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Folks, what should i do?

    A) Captain Sanchez or Aguero
    B) Take a -4 and swap Gomis for Martial(c)

    1. Joggers Nipple
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      A, Aguero

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

    who to get in for benteke?

    martial or wilson?

    1. Duck Dickworth
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      gut feeling..

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

    Silva to KDB or Hazard?

    1. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Why sell Silva?

        1. Kings of Lyon ★
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Goal isnt the most reliable source but if he is ruled out then go for KDB

    2. Joggers Nipple
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      KDB

      1. super zlatan
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Same dilemma for me. Thinking hazard.

  10. EatsOwls
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Gomis and Silva out, Martial and Yaya in?

    1. super zlatan
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Could backfire in spectacular style if silva is fit.

    2. Gazpilicueta
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Keep silva just go is to martial?

      1. super zlatan
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Yes

    3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Keep Gomis.

    4. Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Keep gomis

      1. EatsOwls
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Would do Gomis to Martial but funds are saying no 🙁

  11. Gazpilicueta
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Benteke and chadli out for martial and pedro for a -4

    Good moves or will I love to regret?

    1. Gazpilicueta
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Live

    2. jimbobmij
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Can't go too wrong, shame you didn't do them earlier in the week to catch the price changes though.

      1. Gazpilicueta
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        I know....better now then 1.5 mil different in 4 weeks though right?

    3. Joggers Nipple
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Good moves

    4. Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Good

  12. jimbobmij
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Any point using my FT on Sanchez to Pedro or do I just save it and assess again next week?

    1. super zlatan
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Sanchez is worth keeping for at least another week

    2. Buck The Trent
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      save

  13. Jam0sh
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Play Huth or Mertesacker?

    1. A-VB
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Mertsacker.

      If he sits out, Huth will probably come in anyway.

      1. Jam0sh
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Cheers. I had the same idea. Shouldn't be too worried about 1 point cameo by BFG.

    2. Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Mert

  14. A-VB
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    I do have the wildcard still intact.

    Intending to play it during the next international break in two weeks time. But truth is, I don't really have any pressing concern in my team. So not sure whether it's worth to play it.

    What do you think will be the best time to play my wildcard ?

    1. Gazpilicueta
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      If your team is good looking forward, don't wreck it. See what happens. I'm in a similar spot, thinking of using it for international break, or maybe even to set up January, then use the second to navigate dgw's

    2. Joggers Nipple
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      People here have identified GW 11 as a shift for some teams in terms of fixtures. Man U chelsea and Everton?

      1. A-VB
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Yea I'm aware of that.
        But haven't really lookes at the fixtures as of yet. 😉

  15. PlayPercentage
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Cedric -> WBA defender.
    I can't rely on Cedric playing 90 mins.

    1. super zlatan
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Yes. Dawson.

    2. Joggers Nipple
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Yes

    3. WFC_Seb
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      yep

  16. juan mata8
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Play Azpi or Cresswell?

    1. super zlatan
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Both

      1. juan mata8
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Bench Ayew then?

    2. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      I wish I had both.definitely play both

      1. juan mata8
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Bench Ayew then?

    3. Pochecinno
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Azpi

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

    Missed the last day and today read on some sites that Silva is out. Is it official or speculation? Has pelle sayd anything?

    1. Gazpilicueta
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Presser today

    2. Buck The Trent
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      presser later

  18. The Man Pastore
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Is captaining Sanchez wrong if I have Haz, Martial and Kun?

    1. super zlatan
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      The way this season is going, Sanchez will probably get a hattie.

    2. Gazpilicueta
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Yep, if u want maximum points anyway

    3. Joggers Nipple
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      To me yes but who the hell knows this season. Still thinking not a good idea

    4. Jam0sh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Is having Haz, Martial and Kun wrong if you captain Sanchez? Don't know if its wrong but wouldn't be my choice.

      1. HellasLEAF
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Martial C

  19. KickIt
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Would you play the AOA chip with this lot?

    Darmian Kolarov (Richards Ward* Gomez*)
    Shaqiri Payet Mahrez KDB Sanchez
    Wilson Aguero Gomis

    Or would you bench Wilson (or another) and play Richards?

    1. magnetsbitch
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      no frankly i wont play any chip unless there is gonna be a double gameweek

      1. KickIt
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Have the Bench boost and triple captain for the DGW, but think this is the type of situation where AOA could be useful. Good attackers and dodgy defense.

        1. Joggers Nipple
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          AOA is perfect for this, it is the most useless chip imo. Not worth saving

    2. Joggers Nipple
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Perfect for AOA imo

      1. KickIt
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks

    3. Gazpilicueta
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Aoa looks good to me here

      1. KickIt
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks

    4. Puyol Pants Up
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      I would bench Gomis tbh.

      1. KickIt
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Yes, he is the other option, between him and Wilson if I do go that way.

          1. KickIt
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 7 months ago

            Thanks, think I am just going with the AOA and hoping for the best!

  20. magnetsbitch
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    really worried abt my defence right now.. targett, gomez, kompany, darmian, richards.. only 2 look like starting..and not convinced those two are gonna gime points

  21. jimbobmij
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    People who are worried about Martial starting from the bench at home to Sunderland, can you explain your worry?

    1. Buck The Trent
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      they are non-owners

    2. Joggers Nipple
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Is that really a worry? I was happy to see him not starting mid week

    3. Dogba
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      1) He's 19 years old.
      2) He's new at the club and to English football
      3) He's 19 years old.

      That said, I reckon about 80% chance he'll start. Feeling fairly confident handing him the armband.

      However I can see the argument with Aguero over Martial, simply because he is absolutely integral to the team, on pens and guaranteed to start.

      1. KickIt
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        All these reasons, but I am not worried, in fact I am hoping for it………but then again, I do not own him. 🙁

    4. kalmoffit
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      I guess if they went a couple of goals up, he may stay there.

    5. Tallahassee
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Transferred him in last night and am regretting it. Martial playing means lvg is willing to put rooney, his beloved striker, in midfield after promising him the forward position, while a midfielder like herrera needs to be benched. On top of this lvg keeps downplaying the situation. He intended to ease him in and still might decide to do so. Im not sure of him starting every game.

    6. Ayew Holding Mee Cork
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      1. He is 19 years old
      2. They are playing against the worst team in the league
      3. They have a must-win CL match a few days later

  22. wolves_simmo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Azpi is coming in, but who should I get rid of?

    A) Gomez
    B) Schlupp

    1. Buck The Trent
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      A

    2. Pochecinno
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      A

    3. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Both need to go ideally but maybe wait until Davysteen posts the Pool lineup to decide.

    4. kalmoffit
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      B

  23. Pochecinno
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    My defence is currently:

    Cech (Schwarzer)
    Azpi Bellerin Kolarov Cedric Saylor

    What move should I make:

    A) Cech to Myhill
    B) Cech to Begovic
    C) Cedric to Evans
    D) Save
    E) Other

    1. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Looks good, I wouldn't make any changes right now.

      1. Pochecinno
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks. Which three defenders would you play this weekend? I'm a little bit concerned doubling up on Arsenal against a rampant Leicester attack

        1. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Kolarov, Azpi and Cedric

          1. Pochecinno
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 7 months ago

            Yep, that's what I was thinking

    2. trequartista
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      C , for a FT I assume?

      1. Pochecinno
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks. Yes for FT

    3. Puyol Pants Up
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      C, imo

      1. Pochecinno
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks a lot for your responses guys

  24. Lord Flashheart
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    bench one: 1 - ayew (sou) 2 - ritchie (stk) 3 - wilson (stk)

    Bookies surprisingly say to bench ayew....

    1. Pochecinno
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      2

    2. Puyol Pants Up
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Ritchie

    3. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Ritchie without a doubt

    4. kalmoffit
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Ritchie

    5. Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Cheers all

  25. Puyol Pants Up
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Good to save FT?

    Butland
    Kolarov, Dawson, Nyom
    Sanchez, KDB, Pedro, Shaqiri, Mahrez
    Aguero, Wilson

    McCarthy, Gomez, Francis, Graham

    0.7 ITB, Cheers 🙂

    1. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Yeah, team looks fantastic! Good luck 🙂

    2. Pochecinno
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Yep, save. I'd look to update Gomez and Graham eventually

  26. Don Rogers FC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Good morning (from France)

    Has anyone seen any analysis on Hazzy's stats when Costs is/isn't playing. From memory last season he was a lot better without Costa on the pitch.

    1. HellasLEAF
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      it's true he was not sure on exact numbers but recall reading that article.

      1. Don Rogers FC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks Van , not quite the stats I was expecting, I bet there were a few baps in there as well though.

  27. HellasLEAF
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Start Gomis or Wilson

    1. Puyol Pants Up
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Wilson for me.

    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      I will start both.

      1. HellasLEAF
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Prefer my 5 mids this week personally. Simply can't bench one this week imo

        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Wilson, then.

        2. Don Rogers FC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Although I'm with doosra on this one, your midfield must look great .

    3. Don Rogers FC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      If it is a straight choice then I think Wilson. That natty he got was away from home at west ham.

      1. Don Rogers FC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Hattie (****ing spell check)

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

    News on Diouf?

    1. Zombie
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Last pressie today..will have to wait till then

    • 10 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Will this week see the highest ever captaincy rate for a teenager?

    1. The Man Pastore
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      I guess so... I will probably go with Haz or Kun instead though

    2. Zombie
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Sterling may have done it before perhaps

        • 10 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        My thinking for him is that everyone would have been captaining Suarez

        1. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          I think there was a spell last season where he played up front with Sturridge out. He turned 20 in December but can't remember if it was before that. I'd imagine he had a pretty high captaincy rate then.

  29. oxido_76
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Hi everyone !

    Benteke out for :

    A) Martial

    B) Rondon (WBA) ?

    Thanks

    1. HellasLEAF
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      I would roll the dice, bring in Martial this GW then reassess because of fixtures.

      1. Don Rogers FC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        I have also been thinking about the Gomis > Martial with a free transfer . So many counter opinions on here that it all comes down to gut. I think I'll stick.