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The ScoutCast – Episode 181 – Clutching

Rarely during the 180-episode history of the ScoutCast have I felt so under fire; forced to curl up in a ball and defend myself by any means necessary.

Reeling from the first dramatic failing of my no-Aguero policy, I recruit Luke to join myself, Andy and Jonty, only to find that I’ve set up an unwanted 3 vs 1 scenario.

A ten-minute tirade, during which I desperately clutch at every tangible straw, has me desperately trying to justify my Aguero stance, while my trio of co-hosts listen on, jab and prod and allow me to tie myself in knots.

Eventually I manage to deflect the blows and switch attentions to another round of community questions. We review failing heavy-hitters, a blossoming Baines and a resurgent Rooney, before the traditional preview of the Gameweek to come.

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

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  1. Does it Mata
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Who to transfer in for Kolarov?

    A Jagielka
    B Dawson
    C Bournmouth defener (Daniels/Smith)

    1. S.Kuqi
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Daniels or Targett if you need funds.

      Jags would be my pick

      1. OzilFozzil
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        I like Targett funds saved. Rotation risk?

        1. S.Kuqi
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          Yes. But should do his job as a bench fodder

          1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 3 months ago

            Until we have a DGW and find that he's not playing and your wanting to use bench boost

            1. S.Kuqi
              • 11 Years
              8 years, 3 months ago

              Agreed. Thats why I'm not getting him. Simpson is my cheap bench fodder

          2. Does it Mata
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 3 months ago

            Already have Dier, Sagna, Clyne and Delaney. Target as a 5th defender would be good. But I need someone to play this GW.. Or I will play Sagna this GW and he is a rotation risk

  2. GK
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Anything worth a hit chaps? 1m ITB

    Butland
    Dawson, Daniels, Wolly
    KDB, Ozil, Mahrez, Payet
    Kun (c), Lukaku (vc), Kane

    (Henessey)(Stanislas, Bellerin, Ward)

    1. S.Kuqi
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Nope. Looking good

    2. OzilFozzil
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Looking good mate

  3. minus-four
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone with Kun - Kane - Giroud front line? Is Lukaku a must for next 2 GWs? if so Giroud or Kane out?

    1. OzilFozzil
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Giroud

  4. Venom Snake
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Scoutcast not making me feel good about getting Baines 😕

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

    Cold has made Kuqi Cocky 😛 😉

    1. S.Kuqi
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Hah 😀

      This freezing darkness is killing me

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

        😀

  6. niloh1
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    guy dno what to do. got 2FT and 0 itb, should I just leave the team as is? if not, what should i do??

    DDG Hennessy

    Monreal Toby Nyom Moreno Wolly

    KDB Ozil Mahrez Alli Surman

    Kun Lukaku Kane

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

    Play:

    A. De Gea (SOU)

    Or

    B. Butland (lei)

    ?

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

      A

  8. john25
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Hey guys, I know this has been asked many times but I still can't decide, bench Mahrez or Alli?

    Cheers

    1. S.Kuqi
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Well I have sold Mahrez and kept Alli

      1. S.Kuqi
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        could be disastrous move and wouldn't advice anyone to bench Mahrez due to high ownership but all the signs are there that he won't do much

      2. AppleDunk
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        I did the same thing this week.

  9. Cocky Spaniel Alves
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Ramsey & Mahrez > Barkley & Wijnaldum

    Makes sense?

    1. S.Kuqi
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Just Ramsey to Barkley

      1. Cocky Spaniel Alves
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Could work. I've just run out of patience with Mahrez...

  10. AppleDunk
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Play Ighalo or KDB?

    1. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Ighalo

    2. Francescoli
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Ighalo

  11. Francescoli
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    hilarious scoutcast. cheers guys.

    1. Venom Snake
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      I think having Andy on the scout cast in a big plus

      1. Francescoli
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        yeah he's great.

        mark holding firm without aguero. brave man 🙂

        1. Venom Snake
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          *stupid man 😛

    2. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      yup!

  12. I Member
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    A) Arnautovic -> Barkley
    B) Save transfer

    Rest of midfield is Ozil, Payet, Mahrez and Alli. I own Lukaku.

  13. Moin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    who are you captaining this week guys?

    I'm thinking Lukaku

    1. S.Kuqi
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Lukaku or Kun for me

      1. S.Kuqi
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        probably Lukaku.

        1. Moin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          yeah, west ham plays better against big team

          1. S.Kuqi
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 3 months ago

            Also not conviced about Man C away form

    2. Francescoli
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      also on the lukaku vs aguero conundrum. scoutcast has me leaning towards lukaku.

      1. Moin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        I am waiting another week for Aguero

    3. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Been on Aguero but switched to Lukaku

      1. Moin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        it's gonna be those last minute decision?

    4. proczell
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Kun atm

  14. proczell
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    2FT dont really know what to do 0.1 itb

    Butland-Myhill
    Bertrand-Simpson-Francis-Targett-Bellerin
    Özil-Barkley-Mahrez-KdB-Lingard
    Kun-Lukaku-Giroud

    Bertrand->Jags? Or anything else?

    1. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Bertrand + Maahrez maybe

      1. proczell
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Dont really know who to get in for Mahrez, .1 short of Wijnaldum..

    2. The Nuttman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      I think I'd ditch Giroud for a punt, like that Mitrovic, starts are good.

      1. proczell
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Giroud is a differential in my ml, so quite like having him

    3. I Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      I'd lose Bertrand for Dawson/Jagielka/Daniels.

  15. S.Kuqi
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Tempted to book flights to SA to see that penguin beach

    1. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Christina will be your guide there

      1. S.Kuqi
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Altough not sure if it safe place to visit

        1. Moin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          SA is safe...Central Africa not that much

        2. Christina.
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          🙄

          1. S.Kuqi
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 3 months ago

            Wat? Don't get offended but have just hear horror stories about it.

            My sister was there three weeks last year and got robbed twice during her holiday.

            1. S.Kuqi
              • 11 Years
              8 years, 3 months ago

              altough its probably just bad luck

            2. Christina.
              • 14 Years
              8 years, 3 months ago

              Not offended. It can happen anywhere though. Certain places need to be avoided of course.

              Where was she robbed?

              1. Christina.
                • 14 Years
                8 years, 3 months ago

                Rupert the Horse is on his way over here in March I think. Wait till he gets back to give you feedback.

                1. S.Kuqi
                  • 11 Years
                  8 years, 3 months ago

                  Looking forward to it 🙂

              2. S.Kuqi
                • 11 Years
                8 years, 3 months ago

                In cape town but don't know the exact place but I agree it could happen anywhere.

                1. Christina.
                  • 14 Years
                  8 years, 3 months ago

                  I guess try and not look like a tourist...

                  1. S.Kuqi
                    • 11 Years
                    8 years, 3 months ago

                    Well it can be hard sometimes 🙂

    2. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Which one? Boulders?

      1. S.Kuqi
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Is there more than one penguin beach 😀

        1. Christina.
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          Boulders is the main "beach". There are other penguin "colonies" though.

  16. Francescoli
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Bench one:

    1. Mahrez
    2. Alli
    3. Payet

    1. The Nuttman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Mahrez.

      1. Moin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        this

    2. I Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      1

  17. The Nuttman
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    With triple captain and bench boost, if you have/had a Wildcard left when is the best time to use it?

    I must admit with the ability to use it outside of the usual parameters I have no idea when best to use it as obviously you cant use a chip in the same GW.

    1. proczell
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Im hoping the "crap" teams have the first DGW, I will then transfer my team "bad" for that GW, use bench boost, and then WC

    2. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      DGW is the best time to use the chips

      1. The Nuttman
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        I mean when to WC.

    3. mambo
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      WC counts as a chip so it's worth to note that you can't play any other chip the same week you WC

    4. Whats the Huth
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Use your chips for DGW

  18. HazMac
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Benteke to
    A) Giroud
    B) Kane
    C) Lukaku

    1. I Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      C

    2. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      C

    3. OzilFozzil
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      C

  19. HazMac
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Play
    A) Butland v LEI (Better form, more save points)
    B) Myhill v AVL (WBA haven't been keeping CS)

    1. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      A,

    2. OzilFozzil
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      B

    3. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      B

  20. Lizard Lips
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    For clarity,what are the guidelines or usual practices of the FA announcing DGW. On the 27th Jan we'll know the finalists for the C1C and blanks for GW 27. A DGW in GW 25 which is 10 days later on 6th Feb so surely it has to be announced almost immediately right? When's the latest they've ever announced a DGW. Thanks.

    1. The Nuttman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      I don't know the latest but I believe its mostly down to sorting out policing etc, so there has to be an amount of notice.

  21. HazMac
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Crucial transfer (5th mid)
    A) Stanislas
    B) Ibe

    1. The Nuttman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Stanislas.

  22. Kane Train
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    HELP 2FT & 3.9 itb what can i do? Have WC available

    Butland ( Hennessey )
    Bellerin Alderweirld Moreno ( Simpson , Wolls )
    Mahrez KDB Alli Ozil ( Payet )
    Kane Lukaku Ighalo

    1. The Nuttman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Play Payet over Mahrez

      Find a way to get Aguero in.

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

    Is it me or do the price changes seem a bit static this week? I transferred out Mahrez earlier in the week as he was on about -97% nti, but he still seems to be around the same mark.

    1. Whats the Huth
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Wildcarders

  24. Jebiga
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Who to play ?
    Cech or Hennessey

    1. Sailboats
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      cech

  25. Depay Time
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    De gea butland
    Bellerin iva dann wolly fuchs
    Kdb özil Payet mahrez Barkley
    Kane boja. Ighalo
    1ft
    Here are the transfers I was considering
    A) mahrez -> alli
    Iva ->Daniels
    Which 1 is better Or is there something better?
    Also is there anything to take a -4 hit for?

  26. Pavsboot
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Bring in Wolls or Simpson?

    Got no other stoke/Leicester defense

    1. I Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Wollscheid

  27. BON
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    If the teams have a blank fixture 1 week before the double gameweek then the wildcard + bench boost plan goes right out the window.

  28. HazMac
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Bench 2
    A) Monreal v CHE
    B) Walker v CRY
    C) Delaney v TOT
    D) Francis v SUN
    E) Simpson v STK

    1. Depay Time
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Monreal Simpson

  29. OzilFozzil
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    I want to pull the trigger!

    Ighalo, KDB -> Aguero, Stanislas (-4)

    Should I just pull the trigger?? Yay or Nay??

    1. JPlicious
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Nah, hold on this week.

    2. Ratatouille
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Hmmm yes!

  30. Ratatouille
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Aguero vs Lukaku predictions?

    1. OzilFozzil
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Too close to call but if I had both it would have to be Aguero (C)