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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. wander
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Debating using my All Out attack as i have Ward injured and Gomez most likely not starting.

    So my questions are

    1 Do people Think Taggert will Start
    2 Do you think it matters when you use all out attack or should you be waiting for a double gw
    3 Captain Payet or Martial i feel Sunderland are so bad that i should go with martial but any logic ive used this year with captains has backfired

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

      1. It's a toss up. I think he may but Bertrand will come on for a cameo. They might play a half each.

      2. It's a pretty useless chip so no.

      3. Martial

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

        Taggert's days are numbered but he may not. It might not be 60 min, enough for a potential cleanie.

        You should use it if you dislike your defender fixtures and simply cannot bring yourself to bench a mid or forward for max points.

        Martial

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

          Mud-der!!!

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

        Ya i was also looking at hazard but its hard to look past martial. I think the bench boost and tripple captain are more important for a dgw

    2. Black Knights
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Moreno played 120 minutes on Wednesday. Gomez could be back!

      1. Black Knights
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        I also think Targett will start, and Bertrand may get 20 minutes or so, to answer 1). 2) doesn't matter at all, do it when you think it's required because your defence is light or your forwards have great fixtures. 3) I'm on Payet but not too confidently. I would do Martial if i had him.

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

    If Silva is not fit (waiting on presser) ship or hold?

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

      Whos your first sub?

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

        I could play a weakish back 4 or my 5th mid which is wah wah wah....Wanyama..

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

          Id go and ship 🙂

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

            🙂 thnx

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

      Silva > KDB looks good if he is indeed out.

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

        How nailed is KDB I wonder though

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

          Pretty nailed, especially is Silva is out. Don't think he will be benched much, but maybe a couple of times over the Christmas period.

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

        Yes was thinking of this, or could snap up Sanchez?

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

          imo, if you don't own Sanchez right now, don't buy him.

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

            OK, probably pick up KdB then.

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

      People been holding for a couple of weeks now.
      I've the same problem with Diouf. Sell if no positive news.

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

        thnx

    4. TwiggsJameson
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Wish i'd held onto him. Would have got Ighalo's 22 points from the bench. So i'd say keep.

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

    Repost (bottom of the last page...)

    Hi everyone !

    Benteke out for :

    A) Martial

    B) Rondon (WBA) ?

    Thanks

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

      A

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

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

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

      A

  4. 11bigboy11
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Any Silva news apart from goal.com? How long till press conference? Couple of hours?

    1. H U G O
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      12:45

  5. waputs101
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Silva --> KDB for a -4? Dawson is my 1st sub fwiw.

    Yay or Nay?

    1. Liastro ⭐️
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Wait till next week.

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

        I would save and start Dawson

    2. mastertokalosh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      nay

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

      Not for a hit

    4. waputs101
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Thanks for all your thoughts! Hopefully Silva will be fit for next week. Cheers!

  6. Liastro ⭐️
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Anything worth a hit here? 2.8m in the bank...

    Butland - Ruddy

    Kolarov - Dawson - Francis - Huth - Coates

    Hazard - Payet - Mané - Mahrez - Wanyama

    Agüero - Martial - Wilson

    Thanks.

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

      No, nice team!

    2. dul
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      nope

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

      use the funds to upgrade Huth or Coates

      1. Costa's Counsellor
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Not for a hit.

    4. drum_drumming
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Looks good!

  7. OPTA FPL
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Prodl (1st sub) is good enough to keep Silva this week or I should do Silva--> KDB/Hazard?

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

      Yes if it's for free, no if it's for a hit.

    2. OPTA FPL
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      free

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

      Yes, stick

  8. dul
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Hello ladies and gents!

    Damn def is bugging me, who would you play out of Targett(H)(maby low gametime) and Francis(A)? Im leaing towards Francis atm.. Sexy going down the wing!

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

      Francis

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

      Francis

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

      Francis

    4. dul
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      it's settled then!

    5. ILOVEBAPS
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Francis.

      Gomis will score

  9. 11bigboy11
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Buy Fletcher or Wanyama?

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

      Neither

    2. OPTA FPL
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Eastwood

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

      If you can stretch to Westwood (4.5), he's a much better bet

      1. 11bigboy11
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        No can do Im afraid

    • 10 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Quiz time:

    Who has the fastest hat-trick in Champions League history?

    (and no cheating)

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

      Raul?

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

      Gomis for Lyon wasn't it?

        • 10 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        😮 That was quick, we have a winner!

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

      Bale?

    4. Gooner Kebab
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Messi?

    5. jennmenn
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Bendtner, no doubt

    6. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      I remember this. it was Lyon vs Zagreb. It was Gomis

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

      I remember it (I think). Wasn't it Gomis? Remember Lyon beating a side about 8-1 a few years ago and he scored an insanely quick hat trick.

        • 10 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        7-1, but yes, Zagreb were 1-0 after 40 minutes!

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

          Ahh that's right, like the Bayern v Wolfsburg game!

            • 10 Years
            8 years, 7 months ago

            I'm so glad I was watching that on BT Sport Europe over the premier league games.

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

            That really wasnt the same
            That game was fixed

    8. Eden Hazardous
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Adriano?

  10. Gooner Kebab
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Gomez or Morgan out for Evans?

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

      Gomez - not nailed on

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

      gomez imo

    3. OPTA FPL
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Gomez

    4. Gooner Kebab
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      cheers lads

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

    PLAY two

    A) Cresswell (NOR-H)
    B) Azpi (NEW-A)
    C) Ayew (SOU-A)
    D) Wilson (STK-A)

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

      Azpi and Wilson

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

      auutch.., hmmh. A) nd D)

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

    Pedro or Hazard?

    1. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Flip a coin

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

        this

    2. OPTA FPL
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Haza

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

      Haz

    4. PhoggyRatherGroggy
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      One is POSSiBLY on pens, the other cheaper and more advanced...hmmmm

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

        Cheers all, tough one!

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

      Haz

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

      Depends what you'd do with the extra funds. Pedro could be better value, but if you have the money spare, Hazard will probably outscore him.

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

        Points are always the main concern but Pedro would mean 3.3 in the bank for next weeks transfers.. Ayew to KDB or gomis/ sakho upgrades!

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

          See, I'd rather have Pedro and KDB than Hazard and Ayew.

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

            Cheers....Just needed reinforcement. An Ayew haul this week will make things difficult! Fickle game this FPL

  13. Doolittle
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Morning all. Is there any reason, other than Evans' injury history, to choose Dawson ahead of him? That 0.2 could be vital when it comes to shipping Huth/Ruddy.

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

      I've risked it. Only playing once a week with WBA.

      Think his BAPS potential slightly better too.

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

        Cheers Wheato, hopefully he can get an injury free run.

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

      The injury potential is real thing to me, his history is so poor. Worth the .2 imo to save a boring transfer down the line

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

        Yeah it is a concern, I still have my WC so I would just be hoping he could manage a couple of months. Maybe not worth the risk though.

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

        Wow, didn't realise he was that much of a goal threat! Cheers Balders.

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

      Dawson's attacking threat I guess.

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

        Thanks mate.

  14. J0E
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    New Community Article

    Here's Your Mum's Athletic with his latest bookie based predictions

    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2015/09/25/what-the-bookies-say-gameweek-7/

  15. Davekitson
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Which do people prefer:

    A) Haz, De Bruyne, Mahrez, Payet

    B) Sanchez, De Bruyne, Pedro, Moses

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

      A for me

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

      a

    3. jiGGidyJ1
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      A without question

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

        This

    4. Tree House
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      bad question

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

    Could anyone link me to a discussion of pros and cons for captaining Martial or Payet please?

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

      Cons: They are both not Aguero

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

        Really don't trust Aguero's form, especially with Silva out. And I don't believe in players scoring vs certain teams being a reliable basis for captaincy (Unless it's Suarez vs Norwich of course).

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

          KdB fills in for Silva brilliantly.

          Aguero has the potential to explode against any team, He has been quite unlucky imo.

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

          I think Silva being out is less of a factor with KdB around, as PPU states below.

          Kun's record against Spurs is too good to ignore, imo.

  17. how now brown cow
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    If foster is ruled out till December, is it still worth me planning cedric to dawson next week, or is Schmeichel to myhill more sensible?

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

      Schmeic to myhill

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

      Later imo

  18. ILOVEBAPS
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Appreciate any advice as I am stuck on what to do first! PLEASE?
    Have 2FT's so need to use one.
    Have £1.8m itb

    Myhill
    Darmian, Gomez, Kolarov
    Sánchez, Mahrez, Pedro, Yaya
    Agüero, Wilson, Gomis

    (McCarthy, Richards, Westwood, Ward)

    A) Ward > Nyom
    B) Gomez > Zouma/Azpi
    C) Gomis > Martial (and captain)
    D) Combo of 2 from above.
    E) Other option I don't see?

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

      C or B with Azpi.

    2. Captain Peacock
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Darmian and Gomez out. Not sure starters anymore

      1. ILOVEBAPS
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Think Darmian will play this GW w Rojo out yes? Will trade him out for Cresswell or Bellerin next GW regardless.

    3. Vincent Adultman
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Martial (C)

    4. FantaCity
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Think I might spend both
      Gomis- Martial or Ighalo
      Gomez to someone more worthwhile
      Richards is a transfer waiting to happen too IMO

      1. ILOVEBAPS
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Yeah thanks. Agreed my defence looks a bit shite. Richards at least plays so can stay for now.

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

          You're not alone - I have Darmian/Gomez/Targett/Richards - all need shifting, but agree Gomez is our priority. I ignored my defence woes, and upgraded my strikers instead 😉

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

      A is the sensible pick.
      B is alright, although a little boring.
      C is more exciting, but could backfire.

      Depends how much you want Martial IMO but I'd be tempted to do A.

      1. ILOVEBAPS
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Thankyou for the considered reply. And you are right on all accounts.

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

      B. And roll the other

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

      B or C

    8. A.T
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      B

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

    If Diouf ruled out, should I take a hit for Ighalo or play Richards or Westwood who has LIV?

    1. Captain Peacock
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Westwood

    2. A.T
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      RichRds

  20. mod33
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Really tempted to do Kompany > zouma
    Any other better guaranteed starters guys?
    Also is there any news on the Kompany injury....

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

      Azpi or none from Chelsea for me

  21. spuroubasits
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Rondon or Sakho?

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

      Sakho

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

      Rondon because of his stats...

  22. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Rodgers: Benteke, Firmino and Lovren all out this weekend. Firmino may have cracked something in his back. Christian will be out too. #LFC

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

      Sell your Benteke's

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

      So Rodgers has stated Benteke is out of this weekend, and two sentences later states that Christian will be out too? The pressure is getting to him!

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

        Lost it

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

      Thanks!

  23. shirtless
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Just caught up with the Foster news...

    Myhill now a one-stop shop through till xmas then. Probably be only a 0.2m price difference by then too!

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34354390

    1. A.T
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      One bad game and Lindegaard could come in.

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

        That wont happen. Myhill has been steady for them ever since Foster injury. One bad game wont make a difference. It would have to be more than a few tbh

        1. A.T
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Ok one really reLly bad game then 🙂

      2. DonTheSpecialOne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Myhill don't do bad games 🙂

        1. A.T
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          So I've noticed. I sold him too ffs. Grrr. 🙁

  24. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Rodgers: "I'm a much better manager (than the one that arrived here three years ago) but I know I need to get results." - actually Brendan you really are not

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

      Manager realizes he needs to get results shock. What a 'twit' he is

  25. ILOVEBAPS
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Chances of Gomez playing this GW?

  26. Doolittle
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Hmm, hadn't seen the Foster news. With this defence:

    Butland/Ruddy
    Kolarov/Mert/Nyom/Francis/Huth

    Would you do Ruddy to Myhill or Mert to Dawson? 1FT and 0.5 ITB.

    1. Captain Peacock
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Myhill

    2. ILOVEBAPS
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Mert > Dawson

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

      Ruddy to myhill.. There are a lot of good defense options. Not a lot of keepers imo

    4. Doolittle
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Thanks both.

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

      Have we just ruled out the Lindegaard threat now? Surely one mistake and he'll come in?

    6. A.T
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Myhill

  27. MattysFantasyFooty
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Is Silva out this weekend?

  28. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Boss on Alexis: "It takes time to settle and come back to your best. I'm not worried about @Alexis_Sanchez and I'm confident he will score."

    BR: I expect to be a manager for another 20 years, and I don't expect that those 20 years will be here at Liverpool.

  29. drum_drumming
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    I keep debating if I should let Aguero go for Martial. Aguero hasn't been convincing but he has great fixtures coming and Martial will be facing Sunderland which should yield good points. Opinions?

    Or option B, let Toure go and get Mata?

    1. Captain Peacock
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      B

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

      neither , its one game dont wreck your team of its strong assets for one game

    3. ILOVEBAPS
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Neither

    4. A.T
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Neither

    5. Ultraman
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Neither - maybe Toure to Mata would be a good move over the season, but not right now with the upcoming fixtures for Man Utd and City.