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So we made it to the double century.

It’s hard to believe that we’ve managed to get this far. It’s even more difficult to believe that folk are still listening.

Episode 200, is, quite fittingly, a rather memorable event.

It’s marked by two extraordinary stories, as Jason Puncheon takes residence in my home and an award-winning legend of British comedy respectfully puts me in my place.

Hearing is believing.

Around that brand of nonsense, we do our best to focus on the job at hand, as we address another bout of your community questions.

Once again we revisit the subject of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, with Jonty and Andy still clinging to the fading Swede.

Spurs and Arsenal assets, Payet vs Antonio and the stat to rule them all also get discussed, before we indulge ourselves with a trip down memory lane, recalling our favourite ScoutCast moments.

This episode of the ScoutCast was first beamed live via our YouTube channel on Wednesday night. Be sure to subscribe to get notice of future live episodes.

You can grab the old fashioned mp3 audio version via this link or the first player below, or watch me get riled via the Google Hangout version in the second player.

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

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  1. ShaunGoater123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 5 days ago

    Already done Ibra > Benteke ahead of his rise last night.

    My second transfer I'm getting in Bellerin but who is best to take out for him?

    a) Zuniga
    b) Kone

    Any thoughts really appreciated

    1. Saïss Doesn't Mat…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 5 days ago

      kone is 163 transfers away from a price drop (162, excluding mine which is happening in a few minutes!)
      zuniga OTOH is almost rising, has good fixtures lined up but his minutes are an issue...
      I'd go kone

      wait... i'm actually going kone lol

    2. Skogen89
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 4 days ago

      A

  2. andy85wsm
    • Has Moderation Rights
    10 years, 5 days ago

    Urgh.....Friday morning now sucks..

    From Stoke Twitter:

    MH: Glen Johnson will be out with a thigh problem after picking it up in training. It looks like it'll be three to four weeks. #SCFC

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 5 days ago

      Not having much luck Andy. Can you upgrade to Arsenal defender?

      1. andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        10 years, 5 days ago

        Depends how I want to do my transfers really but I'm having some out loud thoughts about it here - http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2016/10/13/the-scoutcast-episode-200-milestone/?hc_page=10#hc_comment_14265933

    2. EmreCan Hustle
      10 years, 5 days ago

      This guy has terrible luck with injuries... I meant Johnson, not you Andy.

    3. TheTinman
      10 years, 5 days ago

      Don't worry mate, only Johnson.

      1. andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        10 years, 5 days ago

        He was my secret weapon!

    4. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 5 days ago

      Tough luck, Andy, tough luck.

  3. Pat Bonner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 5 days ago

    Really need your help guys...which one would you do?

    A Antonio to Sanchez
    B keep Antonio for 2 weeks and do Capoue to Walcott (rotate snoddy Austin next 2)

    1. EmreCan Hustle
      10 years, 5 days ago

      A

    2. Worzel Gummidge
      10 years, 5 days ago

      Dropping a WHU player for Sanchez is always a good move.

    3. denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 5 days ago

      Is B for free?

      1. Pat Bonner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 5 days ago

        Yep both for free

    4. Jayss
      10 years, 5 days ago

      A

    5. Alnair
      10 years, 5 days ago

      A, need Sanchez/Walcott asap imo.

      1. Pat Bonner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 5 days ago

        Thanks everyone

  4. cruzex
    10 years, 5 days ago

    1) ighalo will start?

    2) Any news about sterling?

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 5 days ago

      Sterling is fine and trained yesterday

    2. EmreCan Hustle
      10 years, 5 days ago

      1) Probably.
      2) Fit.

  5. SheBangsTheDrums
    10 years, 5 days ago

    Hi all,

    What do you think on Coleman & Sterling to Mustafi & Walcott for Free?

    Already have Alexis so do you think that's too much Arsenal coverage?

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 5 days ago

      I would keep sterling. Coleman to mustafi looks good if you can afford it

      1. SheBangsTheDrums
        10 years, 5 days ago

        Can't afford just Coleman to Mustafi unfortunately.

    2. Alnair
      10 years, 5 days ago

      Mustafi & Walcott to score more for sure, just not sure if dropping Sterling is worth it long-term.

  6. Arteta
    10 years, 5 days ago

    http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20161013/-giroud-always-finds-the-answer-

    - on Alexis in a new role
    I think from game to game he’s improving in this position. It’s completely different style to Giroud, but… he’s more dribbler, a guy who comes to the ball, a guy who runs at people with the ball. Olivier is more a game who brings other players in. They are two interesting styles. For example, in a game like a Burnley when we couldn’t score you would’ve liked to have had Olivier with you. People always ask you why does he not play, but if you only one striker to go in the team people say as well why don’t you have another striker? You cannot play with one. We have as well Lucas, who is doing very well. Welbeck is coming back.

    - Wenger on if Giroud will be plan B when he’s fit
    I don’t know yet. Alexis can also play on the flank like he has before. He’s happy to play on the flank or up front. I will have to try to find the best solution game by game.

    1. OLEgend
      10 years, 5 days ago

      Regretting my decision to but Perez in the Draft league

  7. denial
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 5 days ago

    Opinions on these options would be well appreciated:

    A Valencia&Lallana out for ASmith&Walcott

    B Valencia&Lall out for Bellerin&Snoddy

    C Collins&Lall out for Kosc&Snoddy

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 5 days ago

      If you have Sanchez then c for me.

      1. denial
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 5 days ago

        I do, yes. It's the most sensible one isn't it? Losing Collins makes sense

    2. EmreCan Hustle
      10 years, 5 days ago

      B

    3. Alnair
      10 years, 5 days ago

      D Collins&Lall out for Mustafi&Iwobi 😀

      I think C tbh.

    4. Saïss Doesn't Mat…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 5 days ago

      c

      1. denial
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 5 days ago

        Thanks people

  8. max powerrrr
    10 years, 5 days ago

    Any Lallana updates?

    1. Arteta
      10 years, 5 days ago

      Presser at 13:30.

  9. andy85wsm
    • Has Moderation Rights
    10 years, 5 days ago

    How crazy is it to get rid of Lukaku instead of Ibra?

    Lukaku, Bolasie, Glen Johnson to Wilson, Walcott, Mustafi for -4 ?

    Leaves me with:

    Pickford
    Mustafi - Baines - Holebas
    Firmino - Sterling - Walcott - Antonio
    Aguero - Ibra - Wilson

    Heaton - Capoue - Lovren - Amat

    1. Pasqualinho
      10 years, 5 days ago

      I'd fancy Ibra to outscore Lukaku this week. Not sure about long-term, though.

      1. andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        10 years, 5 days ago

        Burnley not a great fixture for Lukaku either, but granted neither is Chelsea for Ibra. Burnley (h) after that though....

    2. TheTinman
      10 years, 5 days ago

      Go for it dude. I think Wilson and Walcott both have great injury records? Should be safe with that 😀

    3. Costa's Counsellor
      10 years, 5 days ago

      I'd prefer Benteke and Lukaku.

    4. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 5 days ago

      Looks good but would you get lukaku back? Really don't think ibra is worth cash as not captain material

    5. Jayss
      10 years, 5 days ago

      Ibra could do the job this week, Walcott is good pick

    6. EmreCan Hustle
      10 years, 5 days ago

      Got rid of Lukaku for Tekkers myself. Overall team looks better. If I have the luxury of a high TV, I would never get rid of Zlatan.

    7. Smurf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 5 days ago

      Crazy. I really don't see why people are dropping Lukaku. He will be one of the top scoring strikers this season IMO and is only 9m. Great pick to me.

      How about Bolasie to Puncheon? 😉

      It's game week 8 and the scoutcast appearance has made this a possible "sign".

      1. Pasqualinho
        10 years, 5 days ago

        Agreed for now on Lukaku - but Everton run into some nasty fixtures from GW13.

        1. Smurf
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          10 years, 5 days ago

          He can score against the big boys just like against the weak teams.

          1. Pasqualinho
            10 years, 5 days ago

            Of course he can. Just not as many.

    8. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
      10 years, 5 days ago

      Ibra loves the big occasions

    9. Hy liverpool
      10 years, 5 days ago

      isn't it that risky to go without sanchez???
      i'am cosedering ditching him on wc thoug 😀

      1. andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        10 years, 5 days ago

        Here's how I'm looking at it:

        Sanchez+Amat or Walcott+Mustafi.

        It's something like that anyway. I wonder if Walcott can keep pace

        1. Hy liverpool
          10 years, 5 days ago

          same for me it's payet and wally vs sanchez and snoddy

    10. _Freddo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 5 days ago

      Not crazy at all, got rid of Lukaku for Aguero 3 or 4 weeks ago after his hatrick and goal the following week.

      Nothing to stop you getting him back if Ibra flops against Liverpool, it's a bit more difficult to do the reverse action once you spread the money.

  10. El-Kloppico
    10 years, 5 days ago

    Am I G2G with this team?
    Seem to be a very low scoring GW for me 🙁

    Cech
    Williams - Evans - Holebas
    Antonio - Firmino - Capoue - Wally
    Kun - Lukaku - Costa(c)

    Bench - Pickford - Bolasie - Kingsley - BSmith

    1. Jayss
      10 years, 5 days ago

      That defence could be the only problem this week

      1. El-Kloppico
        10 years, 5 days ago

        Any CS chance from Cech and Holebas?
        But its the LID that now seem too light for me 🙁

        1. El-Kloppico
          10 years, 5 days ago

          * MID

  11. TheTinman
    10 years, 5 days ago

    Last page was just getting interesting. Such a shame.

    I think the mods use extra pages as a secret tool to control the masses 😉

    1. Costa's Counsellor
      10 years, 5 days ago

      I found it a bit repetitive...

      1. TheTinman
        10 years, 5 days ago

        Like a broken record

      2. Rake
        10 years, 5 days ago

        I see what you did there. 😉

  12. l@sp0
    10 years, 5 days ago

    "Glen Johnson will be out with a thigh problem after picking it up in training. It looks like it'll be three to four weeks." - Hughes

    1. Smurf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 5 days ago

      Carrier pigeon?

  13. cruzex
    10 years, 5 days ago

    shaqiri is good bet?

    Ibra + antonio ----> Aguero + Shaqiri

    yes or no?

    1. Alnair
      10 years, 5 days ago

      If you're captaining Aguero then probably worth it.

  14. Arteta
    10 years, 5 days ago

    Joe Allen news

    "Joe Allen is doubtful, but we are hopeful on him. He has had a bit of discomfort, which is probably down to the workload he has put in. He has had a busy summer and is now playing week in, week out, which maybe he hasn't done for a while. You can see the amount of work he puts in on the pitch, so we have to be a little bit careful with him."

    1. TheTinman
      10 years, 5 days ago

      Ohhh interesting. That would suggest rested this week and playing next week.

      Thanks a lot for that

      1. Arteta
        10 years, 5 days ago

        No problem! 🙂

    2. Hy liverpool
      10 years, 5 days ago

      1 question for you oz .... do you think going without sanchez in next 4 or 5 games that risky ??? have wally btw !!

  15. Typo
    10 years, 5 days ago

    Clyne vs Walker - who would you pick on Wildcard?

    1. El-Kloppico
      10 years, 5 days ago

      Walker seems to be more rotation-prone by judging on Poch presser!
      Clyne is more nailed and better fixtures!

    2. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      10 years, 5 days ago

      Walker

    3. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
      10 years, 5 days ago

      Walker

    4. Alnair
      10 years, 5 days ago

      Walker and hope LIV don't find CSs anytime soon 😀

  16. BbBb
    10 years, 5 days ago

    who to start this week?

    A- Heaton (SOU)
    B- Pickford (stk)

    1. Costa's Counsellor
      10 years, 5 days ago

      Pickford

    2. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      10 years, 5 days ago

      Heaton always Heaton

      1. JAC THE CAT
        10 years, 5 days ago

        This

      2. Costa's Counsellor
        10 years, 5 days ago

        Not expecting your boys to score?

        1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
          10 years, 5 days ago

          Hmm highly likely but still Heaton

    3. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
      10 years, 5 days ago

      Heaton

    4. Alnair
      10 years, 5 days ago

      Same choice and I'm going Pickford.

      Would go Heaton if he were actually at home 😀

  17. Flynny
    10 years, 5 days ago

    All set to rock and roll with this lot ....
    Just need to decide who dons the armband...someone tell me please!

    Pickford (Heaton)
    Mustafi Evans holebas (amat williams)
    Sanchez firmino Antonio snoddy (capoue)
    Kun benteke deeney

    Comments appreciated...Cheers

  18. M.M.A
    10 years, 5 days ago

    Play kelly or holebas ?

    1. JAC THE CAT
      10 years, 5 days ago

      Holebas

    2. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      10 years, 5 days ago

      Holebas

    3. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
      10 years, 5 days ago

      Holebas

  19. Jayss
    10 years, 5 days ago

    Pick one from each, thanks

    Walker / Mustafi
    Walcott / Son
    Benteke / Defoe

    1. OLEgend
      10 years, 5 days ago

      Benteke Defoe for short term
      Walker/Mustafi for long term

    2. OLEgend
      10 years, 5 days ago

      oops sorry
      Mustafi Son Benteke

    3. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      10 years, 5 days ago

      Mustafi
      Walcott
      Benteke

    4. Hurricane Gilbert
      10 years, 5 days ago

      Mustafi
      Walcott
      Defoe

    5. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
      10 years, 5 days ago

      Mustafi
      Walcott
      Benteke

    6. Jayss
      10 years, 5 days ago

      Cheers all

  20. Rake
    10 years, 5 days ago

    Whom to bench?

    A) Lovren (and play AOA)
    B) Al Capoue
    C) Rashford

    Pickford (Jaku)
    Monreal Holebas Lovren (Evans Amat)
    Sanchez Son Antonio Firmino (Capoue)
    Kun Rashford Lukaku

    1. JAC THE CAT
      10 years, 5 days ago

      B

      1. Rake
        10 years, 5 days ago

        Cheers Jac.

  21. tisza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 5 days ago

    defense needs sorting
    Foster-Pickford home fixture rotation about to disappear
    Double WBA too much for the upcoming fixtures.
    Collins a risk and West Ham form.
    Valencia no form.
    Need a stronger 4th defender as midfield rotation could be an issue with CL clubs having 7 games in next 3 weeks.

    2 fts and 2.2m itb

    FOster-Pickford
    Valencia-Williams-Evans-Collins-Amat

    Upgrade Valencia to Arsenal?
    Foster to Cech?
    Surely Stoke have to offer something over next 6 weeks.
    Other options maybe Stones, Adam Smith, Cameron OOP.

    1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      10 years, 5 days ago

      Valencia > Mustafi

    2. Alnair
      10 years, 5 days ago

      Collins --> Mustafi.

  22. EmreCan Hustle
    10 years, 5 days ago

    Which one is a real upgrade?

    A. Holebas to Pva
    B. Koscielny to Bellerin

    Thanks.

    1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      10 years, 5 days ago

      A if PVA nails a wing role

      1. EmreCan Hustle
        10 years, 5 days ago

        Cheers. That would be divine.

    2. Smurf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 5 days ago

      Is B a joke?

  23. zakard
    10 years, 5 days ago

    Hello, what do you think of this WC team

    Pickford / Heaton
    Mustafi Verto Asmith ( Amat holebas)
    Son Sanchez(c) Firmino Walcott (Hojbjerb)
    Aguero Deeny Benteke

    Maybe i can change walcott to ??
    Cheers

  24. Smurf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 5 days ago

    Anyone know much about Bob Bradley's teams playing style?

    Are they attacking or defensive?

    Considering Kosceilny captain due to fears of Sanchez not starting and I don't want to captain Aguero.

    1. EmreCan Hustle
      10 years, 5 days ago

      Wouldn't go with Koscielny captain. There was an article on Bradley last week.

      1. Smurf
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 5 days ago

        Thanks.

        Just found it.

        Seems very defensive minded.

        Captain Laurent it is

  25. Andrew
    10 years, 5 days ago

    Any news on Sterling?

    1. cruzex
      10 years, 5 days ago

      fit

  26. David Brains - OH NO!
    10 years, 5 days ago

    Lallana yellow flagged, but regardless, would you switch to Arnautovic for their kind run of fixtures? I already have Mane if that makes a difference - cheers.

    1. Alnair
      10 years, 5 days ago

      I'm a Form > Fixtures player so personally I wouldn't.

  27. Konstaapeli
    10 years, 5 days ago

    Heres's my team. Any advice what to do?

    Pickford - (Jaku)
    Walker - Holebas - Smith - (Lovren - Amat)
    Sanchez - Sterling - Firmino - Antonio - (Fletcher)
    Kun - Kaku - Rashford

    1 FT and 1.0 in the bank.

    A - Save
    B - Rashford to Benteke
    C - Lovren & Rashford to Mustafi & Austin (-4)
    D - Other

    1. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
      10 years, 5 days ago

      A

  28. The Mighty Whites
    10 years, 5 days ago

    Pieters or Cameron?

  29. We ain't got no histor…
    10 years, 5 days ago

    Hi guys,

    Stekelenburg Pickford
    Walker Holebas Amat Stones Love
    Sterling Coutinho Lallana Payet Carrick
    Luk Aguero Ighalo

    1.1 ITB 1FT

    Kindly suggest?
    Thanks in Advance

    1. David Brains - OH NO!
      10 years, 5 days ago

      I'm considering Lallana to Arnautovic

    2. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
      10 years, 5 days ago

      Carrick is a wasted selection

    3. Alnair
      10 years, 5 days ago

      Lallana --> Walcott(c?) is the glaringly obvious move.

  30. ShaunGoater123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 5 days ago

    Bottomed on the last page.

    Already done Ibra > Benteke ahead of his rise last night.

    My second transfer I'm getting in Bellerin but who is best to take out for him?

    a) Zuniga
    b) Kone

    Also who to play:

    1) Evans
    2) Kone

    Any thoughts greatly appreciated,

    1. ShaunGoater123
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 5 days ago

      sorry

      1) Evans
      2) Lovren