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The ScoutCast – Episode 177 – Cathartic

Granville was expected to miss this week’s Scoutcast. Flagged as a 25% doubt, we drafted in Andy off the bench in preparation for our resident Mancunian to go AWOL as he wallowed in the misery of his 30-point Gameweek.

To his great credit, he proved us wrong.

Granville crashes in from the off to join Andy, Jonty and myself in another episode that he describes as “cathartic experience”, as he rolls out the full directors cut of his woeful tale from Gameweek 15.

Spouting such gems as “someone has to be unlucky and it has to be me”, Granville adds an essential ingredient to a packed and lively session.

It’s helped along by Jonty’s endorsement of “playing the percentages”, roughly translated as the “Dullard’s methodology 101”, which has the four of us at loggerheads.

Once the dust settles on that debate, we tackle further questions from the community, featuring Jonty’s latest love letter to Aaron Ramsey, before rounding off with our preview of Gameweek 16.

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  1. JaydenLFC87
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Which City player would you rather have this weekend given they are fit -

    A) Silva

    B) Sterling

    C) Aguero

    1. Elijah's Wood
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      C, A, B in that order

      1. Lambey
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        This

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

      C in a perfect world but I think more likely A.

    3. Sjaugen
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      ABC - I don't rate Kun if he is just back from injury

    4. Eden Hazardous
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      CBA

    5. Champione
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      CAB

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

    Lol go on - bench one please - can't do any of the others (KDB, Silva, Ozil, Lukaku).

    A: Coutinho
    B: Mahrez
    C: Vardy
    D: Ighalo

    1. Demí
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Mahrez

    2. Elijah's Wood
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      I wouldnt want to but it might have to be one of the Leicester boys, more inclined to bench Vardy over Mahrez

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

        I was leaning this way in the sense that he tends to score less explosively than Mahrez so would boost the top 10k average less with some points but he hasn't blanked in 12+ GWs so seems ridiculous.

        1. Elijah's Wood
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          Yeh its annoying, Vardy is consistent but Mahrez is explosive lol, either that or chance Ighalo. Coutinho may bench himself to be honest

    3. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Vardy imo, then Ighalo, then Mahrez.

    4. Wardinator
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Vardy, Mahrez is the better option now imo

  3. Kerrazy
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    i'm not surprise if one of Mahrez/Vardy tear it up against Chelsea, so imma hold on to them..

    1. masewindu
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Its a given. Bye bye Mourinho me thinks.

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

    Who to bench

    Sagna - ShawX - Toby - Skrtel

    or play all of them?

  5. new article posted
  6. antolol
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Does anyone know when the Man Utd presser is scheduled? Cheers 🙂

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

    Smalling out?

    And for who?

  8. Champione
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Need a new striker. Ighalo or Giroud?

    Hazard - Özil - Coutinho - Mahrez - Westwood

    Kane - Lukaku - _____

    What do you guys think about getting Ighalo this week and then Westwood > premium mid next week and have a strong front 8 for the Christmas period, with Ighalo most likely to be benched.

    The alternative is to get Giroud in.

    The question is in other words: will Giroud outscore KDB/Ramsey/Silva for the next 5-6 GWs?

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

    what to do...sigh. have 1FT

    henessey -- begovic
    moreno cedric simpson --- souare janmaat
    ozil mahrez hazard yaya -- mane
    vardy kane kaku

    A: begovic >> butland/courtois/panti...then start souare (SOT) ahead of simpson (CHE)
    B: souare >> 5m def..who? Pva? jenkinson?...will start ahead of simpson. will sort out gk next gw
    C: janmaat >> rose/zouma...means i will have a souare and henessey for a few weeks
    D: yaya + janmaat >> sterling + jenkinson (-4)
    E: yaya + janmaat >> 7m mid + kolorav (-4)...brings a big hitter in defense, easier benching decisions in future but no city coverage

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

    Smalling out --- continued.

    Backline:

    Dawson, Francis, Smalling, Bellerin, Simpson.

    I'm not sure what to do, simply. A transfer would be for a hit.

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

    Got bottomed.

    Butland
    Bellerin Toby Moreno
    KdB Ozil(vc) Firmino Deulofeu
    Kane(c) Lukaku Vardy

    McCarthy Rojo Westwood Francis

    Doing Firmino -> Ramsey. Looks good? Anything else you would recommend?

  12. King Henrik
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Club stalwart Alan Curtis will take charge of tomorrow's @premierleague trip to @MCFC - https://t.co/tv22ELwNUx https://t.co/z9zsmx30Q4

  13. Joey Barton and Friends
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    I currently have no playing keeper. Was looking at Loris - any better long term option? Not keen on De gea due to injuries

    1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Butland

      Lloris doesn't get many save or bp

  14. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Barkley to Ramsey or Silva?

    1. trinzoo
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Why would you sell in the 1st place ?

      1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Very good question.. Think Ramsey or Silva will be better options and u have my WC so don't want them to rise too much

  15. N5 1BU
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    my team is :

    butland

    dann bennett zouma

    hazard ozil kdb mahrez

    vardy lukaku kane

    subs : mccarthy targett mariappa gosling

    desperately need to upgrade my defence !!

    have £1.7 mill in bank & 1 free transfer, but would be prepared to take a -4 hit.

    any help would be appreciated, thanks

  16. Jay10
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    City presser at?

    1. King Henrik
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      13.15

  17. hustler7
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Current team:

    Butland
    Walker Moreno Wolly
    Ozil KDB Coutinho Mahrez
    Kane Lukaku Ighalo

    Bench: Hennesey, Cresswell, Simpson, Wanyama.

    Got 1ft and going to do Wanyama to one of Silva/Rambo/Eriksen and use my AOA chip. A good move in your opinion? If so which of the 3 do you think will score best?

  18. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Hi...got a backline this week of..

    Kolarov vvd oshea (Dawson Francis)

    Is it worth doing Francis to moreno for a hit?

    Know that defenders not usually worth a hit but good chance ot clean sheet, possible assist and bonus points v wba surely?

    Or leave it til next week for free?...Thanks

    1. George James
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      leave it mate

  19. trinzoo
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Firmino minutes estimation giving he played 90 in EL ?

  20. George James
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    who to bench?

    A) Hazard
    B) Alli
    C) Vardy

  21. OOJ
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    This is my first time in here and need your advice. What should I do to maximise my points this week
    My team are with 1FT n 0.6 itb

    Butland Mignolet
    Kolarov Darmian Alderweid Bellerin Dier*
    Barkley Mane* Mahrez Ozil Alli
    Lukaku Vardy Aguero*

    I am thinking of

    Option A - taking -8 hit changing Aguero > Kane, Dier > Moreno, Mane> Ramsey/Coutinho
    Option B - take -4 hit Aguero > Kane, Dier > Moreno
    Option C - replaced only Mane for either Ramsey/Coutinho for no hit.

    To get Kane, I have to take one of the 3 Spurs players owned out ie Dier

    Whats the best course of actions looking at the games from now till the end of December?

    1. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      First of all, welcome 

      Re your team, I’d do B and captain Kane, but downgrade Dier to someone much cheaper – your defence seems very expensive so seems a good opportunity to build up some cash to beef up your mid/att in future weeks

      1. OOJ
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Thank you Jarvish. I am thinking along that line but wants experts opinions

  22. OOJ
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Is this team good to go this week with the proposed transfer?

    Butland
    Bellerin, Monreal, Alderweireld
    Ozil, Alli, Barkley, Mahrez
    Vardy, Kane, Lukaku(c)

    Mane, Darmian, Ayom

  23. paza12
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Evening lads, looking for a long term replacement for Yaya Toure. Suggestions? Thinking Coutiniho is the obvious choice. Have 10.1 million to spend.

  24. Lundefuglen
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    I have 3 at the back, and Wonder who i should bench of thees guys:

    Mahres, Barkley, Delefeu, Ozil, KDB
    Lukaku, Pelle, Vardy

    Any thoughts?

  25. Mayo for Sam
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Whats the best option for defence,

    A. Smalling (inj) > Kolarov -4
    B. Sagna > Moreno -4
    C. Take no hits and play Coleman, Toby and Sagna?