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The ScoutCast – Episode 182 – Hollow

So I did it. After a couple of weeks attempting to resist Sergio Aguero and, despite meticulously constructing a convincing case to avoid him, I went back on my word.

Recovering from the dramatic climb-down, I felt rather hollow heading into this ScoutCast, with Jonty, Andy and Luke all too keen to watch on while I tucked into humble pie.

Not surprisingly, I spend a good part of this episode justifying the back tracking, before I join my co-hosts in offering views on another bout of community questions. We discuss the Lukaku exit plans, Ozil vs Sanchez and contemplate options between the sticks with Jack Butland losing his shine.

Then we move on to the Gameweek preview, as I desperately try to find some joy in pondering which mid-price defender to sign heading into Saturday’s deadline. Sigh.

This episode of the ScoutCast was first aired live on Wednesday evening via our YouTube channel.

You can view the full version via the larger player below, or soak up the more refined audio version via this link or the smaller player.

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NB: apologies in advance for Luke’s sound quality. We discovered a technical problem after the recording was completed. If you’re struggling to decipher what he’s saying, just imagine him agreeing with everything I say.

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

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  1. Woy
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Same squad!

  2. Arteta
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    RM: "Kevin Mirallas should be back for Stoke. Tim Howard is likely to be out and John Stones will be out as well."

    • 10 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Apart from Mirallas we expect the same squad as against Newcastle - Bobby Martinez

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4NPrmDhngY

  3. 1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    "He looked a lot free-er yesterday"

  4. Ayew Holding Mee Cork
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    What did RM say about Howard? The volume was too low for me.

    1. 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      RM: "Kevin Mirallas should be back for Stoke. Tim Howard is likely to be out and John Stones will be out as well." #STOvEFC

      1. Ayew Holding Mee Cork
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks.

  5. 1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    This sounds like he is starting

    1. Woy
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      This

      1. 1
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Hopefully there are plenty of tears on here come Saturday from Lukaku sellers!

    2. Cradders
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I made the transfer before I even knew he got injured in the game, was more of a rage transfer but I don't think I'll regret it.. Hopefully not anyway

  6. VS10_
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Sticking with Lukaku then for the next two.

  7. Cesc Pistols
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Bottomed out...

    Morning, everyone!

    From 7k to 190k overall in just a few weeks was shocking. Hit the WC button this week, so I'd appreciate some comments, please.

    Hart, Hennessey
    Azpi, Monreal, Alder, Williams, Targett
    Sanchez, Firmino, Alli, Mahrez, Antonio
    Aguero, Kane, Vardy

    Thanks! 🙂

    1. juggos
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Don't like the targett option. A blank gw27 for 2 of your players means you'd need a more reliable bench in case anyone gets injured/suspended for that week. I think he's also just a ft waiting to happen. Maybe a lei defender?

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

    Still cant decide who to bench. Starting to lean towards Payet....

    A. Ighalo (tot)
    B. Mahrez (mci)
    C. Payet (sot)

    1. Cesc Pistols
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      It's between B and C, Bubz. I'd bench Payet (Soton are looking really solid of late) over Mahrez (incredibly high ownership), though.

  9. new article
  10. Pompel
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Sorry Vardy, you'll have to wait until GW27!

  11. Arteta
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    RM: "@RomeluLukaku9 has shown improvement with his back injury. We hope he can join training today."

    1. SpaceCadet
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Doesn't sound good. He's out for me

      1. 1
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        That quote looks far more negative than Martinez was

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

      ...hmm

  12. Piggs Boson
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    "Very positive about him starting". Sounds good 🙂

    1. drughi
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      got rid so he will start and score

    2. Get up ya bum
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Lovely 🙂

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

      Lol at the abuse you got in the comments

  13. drughi
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Payet has been such a letdown since I bought him for barkley 3 gw ago. Do I play him or ighalo this week ?

    1. TheFootballHub
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      hes had good performances so the points will come

  14. AMP
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Morning all

    need to replace Evans

    my other def - Moreno, Toby, Simpson, Wollsheid

    Pls advise best replacement ...

    Cheers

  15. stojanovzr
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Butland
    Koscielny Sagna Dier Simpson Targett
    Shagiri Ozil barkley ali mahrez
    Aguero Rooney vardy

    bench 3 players,please

    for me it's not to easy,shaqiri scored 2 goals against everton last time

    1. bigbudgie
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Simpson Targett then pick one of Shaq or Barkley...toss a coin

  16. Butters_lfc9
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Any obvious moves for this side?

    Butland
    Bertrand-Alderweireld-Azpi
    Ozil-Alli-Mahrez-Payet
    Kane-Aguero-Lukaku

    Hennessy-Moreno-Stanislas-Simpson
    1FT,2.6ITB

    1. bigbudgie
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Looks well set up, I would say Hennessy to a Forster or a DDG...if you really wanna use it

  17. bigbudgie
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Foster (McCarthy)
    Cresswell VVD Wolly (Nyom, Francis)
    Eriksen Mahrez Ozil Payet (Wanyama)
    Lu-Ka-Ku

    So I took out a fit defender, just rested, with two good fixtures coming up : Baines > VVD.

    Should I be

    A) Taken out the back and put down or
    B) Given a nice warm cup of coco and a foot massage.

    Still have one FT and 1.5 ITB