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The ScoutCast – Episode 203 – Phoenix

We can’t quite call it a comeback but it’s progress.

Jonty’s radical solution to help solve his nosediving season was to throw off the shackles of his traditional dullard ways and start taking transfer hits.

It’s working, a 74-point Gameweek is enough to get him back and track and edging towards unlikely respectability. Like a Phoenix, dusting himself down and now pondering a rise from the ashes.

Personally, I’m not sure what’s more puzzling, Jonty’s struggles this season or Andy’s determination to cling to Zlatan Ibrahimovic like some muscular, ponytailed comfort blanket. At least Granville was wise enough to get rid after the Swede failed him yet again.

In this latest ScoutCast, we tackle Jonty’s reversal of fortune and Andy and Granville’s Zlatan woes, before embarking on another round of questions from you, the community.

The Gundoganwagon, Valencia replacements and looming doubts over the Arsenal teamsheet dominate the chatter.

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


If you’re a traditional type, you can acquire the mp3 audio version via this link or the first player below, or take in the full visual experience via the second player below.

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

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  1. MQ
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Mid crisis:
    Sterling, Sanchez, Redmond, Capoue and Chadli (injured)

    1. To start Capoue and Co.
    2. Transfer Cap out (ITB = 6.2) and get Allen or Gundogan
    3. Transfer Chad out (ITB = 7.8) and get Lallana or Son

    Which option is juicier?

    1. chiksky02@yahoo.com
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      option 2 and choose gundogan. Thank me later

  2. SAY SOMETHING SIGNIFICANT
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    What is a decent squad value to have at the moment? Sale value?

    1. Andriy Shevchenko is Back
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Decent TV maybe £104.0? The traders seem to be at 107.0. I am at 103.2 but have resisted some of the band wagons. and some of them did pay out...

  3. boc610
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    jose gone by the new year? might have a flutter..its a results business no matter who you are, 15 points off the top and well off a champions league spot by christmas and the sword could fall. he's doing nothing moyes and LVG didnt do and diego simeone is just seeing out his contract at Athletico now . united cant afford to transition forever

    1. SAY SOMETHING SIGNIFICANT
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Don't see it. Who would they replace him with? Don't think the board can afford to be seen to be any more trigger happy than they already are.

      1. Andriy Shevchenko is Back
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Agree. They have to stick with someone. only risk would be if he loses the dressing room. I have a feeling Zlatan and Pogba may be the issue here but just a gut feeling. A bit arrogant and overhyped but not delivering

  4. pax888
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Am I right in thinking majority of Alonso's 'good stats' came from the away game to Hull?

    Seems that chances created and shots weren't very high in games afterwards against Leicester, Man Utd and Southampton.

    1. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Yea he has 2 shots and 0 on target after the Hull game.

      1. pax888
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Chances created?

  5. Karan14
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Peryera to :

    A) Redmond
    B) Gundg
    C) Allen

    Appreciate your thoughts!

    1. Andriy Shevchenko is Back
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      I am going for C but B looks tasty right now too.

      Think Allen is more settled in his position and can use the extra cash to upgrade my GK

    2. InvertedWinger
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Allen.
      If you can wait and monitor Boufals impact then Redmond.
      Gund too short term as an option for me

  6. pax888
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    I listened to the Fantasy Football Tips podcast this morning on the way to work as I'd already listened to this week's Scoutcast.

    Have to say it was the worst way to spend 20-30 minutes, what a load of rubbish.

    Thanks to Mark, Jonty, Granville and Andy for always providing a great weekly podcast, always a good listen.

  7. GreatCarragherReef
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Lose Vert or McAuley for fuchs?

    1. InvertedWinger
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      None.
      If any, Vert

  8. Lumberjack
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    What's the order of preference to get in for Valencia - I'm on:

    A - Stones
    B - Fuchs
    C - Azpi
    D - Alonso
    E - Daniels

    1. InvertedWinger
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      BCDAE

    2. El-Kloppico
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      DBACE

  9. evilfish
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Anything worth taking a hit for?

    Foster Pickford
    Lovren Evans Williams Amat Kingsley
    Sanchez Sterling Coutinho Allen Capoue
    Kun Costa Kaku

    1. InvertedWinger
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Not at all but keep an eye on Swans def

  10. Ablazer
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Capoue + Monreal -> Allen + Morgan/Stones ?

    Free funds to upgrade Deeney/Benteke next week

    1. InvertedWinger
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Yes. Maybe Fuchs instead of Morgan.
      And downgrade Deeney to Austin soon

      1. Ablazer
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Fuchs -> too expensive

        I need to save for Costa.
        Thanks

  11. Messiah Hazard
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Whats the news on Bellerin? Why is he flagged and will he start this weekend?

    1. InvertedWinger
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      He will.

      1. leonickroberts
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        No further news on Wally? Willy he play, and if so, worth keeping?

  12. leonickroberts
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Lost on previous page, but advice needed! No FT. £1.1m ITB.

    Gomes (Pickford)
    Smith Mee Holebas Bellerin Walker
    Wally Firmino Allen Capoue Fletcher
    Aguero Kaku Costa

    Bellerin/Walker+Wally+Capoue > Stones+Coutinho+Redmond?

    Then next gameweek maybe downgrade Costa or Lukaku (depending on this weekend's match) to upgrade the midfield.

  13. Paanmonkey
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Ibra out for Costa ( -4 hit ) worth it ?

    1. El-Kloppico
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      One last chance against Swans i think!
      If you've kept till now, he owes you this week

      1. Paanmonkey
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        he owes me a lot more than just this week...lol

  14. Champione
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Bench one
    A) Walker
    B) Smith
    C) Lovren

  15. Depleda
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Cech
    MaCauley Stones Pieters
    Sanchez Firmino Ozil Antonio
    Tekkers Aguero Wilson

    Pickford Kone Capoue M Wilson

    Any tips? 2 free transfers and only .1 in the bank

  16. davewg59
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Can you help please! Benteke or Allen which one to bench?

  17. Erez Avni
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    open with siggy or walcot?
    dont have sanchez..

  18. tibollom
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Rashford + Capoue out for:

    a. Gundogan + negredo
    b. Austin + allen

    Gundogan looking like he is settled and scoring goals...