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The ScoutCast – Episode 204 – Flagging

Frustrated by the international hiatus and with Granville tied up in political red tape, Jonty and Andy tag along as we go hunting for our Fantasy Football mojo.

Andy dons his Zlatan mask in celebration of a belated brace, as we talk flags – for far too long – tackling the lively break “Hazard controversy” head on.

Premium strikers, price drop bargains, Christmas shopping and the baby imminent table all earn oxygen, as we desperately attempt to brush away the ring-rust and look ahead to Gameweek 12.

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

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  1. Arteta
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Mark Hughes on his players' fitness: "We have got a doubt over Glenn Whelan. He came off in the game for Ireland, having lasted 25 minutes. We are hopeful that it may have settled down. He may have been compromised by some stiffness which we have managed to release him from. He is still a doubt though. We will see if we can get him out on the training pitch today. As a team we have a nice base at the moment and Glenn is important to that. We are stretched in the middle because Geoff Cameron is still injured too."

  2. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Ed Woodward has confirmed that Man United profits have fallen by 76% and debt has increased to £338m.

    1. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Utd are in for some difficult years ahead.

      1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Not really they just need to buy Sterling off City and they will be fine

        1. Jafooli
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          😛

    2. Super Silva Haze
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      They have enough money to eecover from this. Its Manchester United at the end of the day.

    3. denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      The heart bleeds.

    4. pompeyfan
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      not being in the CL and spending £100m on Pogba can't have helped

    5. makaveli123
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Blame Brexit

  3. OptimusBlack
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Good Morning Guys
    Now on WC so For next GW only

    Get Both Defoe & Lukaku For Hull & Swansea Fixtures Then Switch Them To Costa & Austin

    A- Yaaaaay

    B- Naaaay

    1. CloudSky
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Costa on 4 yellows so care. Otherwise a sound plan.

      1. ☻ Jon Snow ☻
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        The thing with the 4 yellows.. It would be easy to make that transfer if he's banned, or just having him on the bench for one game. Meanwhile, everybody holding back are missing very good points. I took the chance a couple of GWs ago, and it has already given me 25+ points.

        Just do it.

  4. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Couple of questions:

    1. How do we know the photo was taken in a hospital? Bloke who posted could be yanking our chain.
    2. Do we need a proper definition of 'a doubt' from FPL to help clear up this mess
    3. Do we need a proper definition of 'flag'?

    1. denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Also, maybe he was at hospital for another reason.

      1. Christina.
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        maybe he's the father of Walcott's baby?

        1. Jafooli
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Exactly, so little proof of fact, pure supposition .....

        2. b✪mber
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          or even better - maybe he's pregnant 😀

    2. Ruth_NZ
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      The argument is "we need to protect managers".

      The response is "is that done by misleading them?"

      In my view, any flag that is based on a "doubt" arising from hearsay and froth with absolutely no confirmation from the club (or international management) or the player themselves is misleading. How many managers have been deterred from transferring in (or have transferred out) a perfectly fit player this week as a result of false flags?

      It should also be noted that it is mainly players of high-profile teams that will be subject to these kinds of rumours. There is some talk in the Stoke area that Bony may have a knock. PhysioRoom has him down as a doubt. But no flag. Why? Because he plays for a lower-profile team and therefore the online media is less interested. Not a headline to generate clicks. Plus he got the knock playing for Ivory Coast in a game where there was no OPTA observer to decide (from his view in the stand) that Bony "looked injured".

      The whole thing is illogical and pretty subjective too.

      Wait till there is something concrete. That's the obvious and simple solution. Then everyone knows where they are.

  5. Sz21
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Hughes: "We have a doubt over Glenn Whelan [hamstring]. We will see if we can get him out on the training pitch today." #SCFC

    Not bad.. I may be relying on him actually!! That's how bad things are shaping up this week.

    1. Arteta
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Carrick from the bench for me if Coutinho doesn't play. 🙄

      1. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Hojbjerg here

        Uh oh

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

      You own Glenn Whelan?

      1. Sz21
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Yep..
        His job each week is to play 70 plus minutes and try to earn a clean sheet pt.

        Can't justify spending more than 4.4m on a 5th mid.

        1. JIM BOB
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Loves a YC

    3. Atimis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Allen loses number 10 ?

      1. Moss
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Imbula may replace him keeping Allen at number 10

        1. Atimis
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Not Bojan at front ?

  6. The Red Devil
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Heaton
    McCauley Kos lovren
    Coutinho Sanchez firmino Allen
    Aguero lukaku deeney

    Bench- Pickford Robertson amat Fletcher

    0.0 ITB 1 FT

    Suggestions for the team? Ready to take a 8 point hit.

    1. The Chump
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Save transfer. Think you are g2g for this week.

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

    What are the chances of Zouma or Terry becoming regular starters in the Chelsea line up?
    Both could solve budget problems at 5.3.

    Appreciate your thoughts!

    1. FootballGeorge
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Slim when they are playing this good

    2. A.T
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Well if it was me I'd play Zouma instead of Cahill. Azpi and Luiz look too good to drop at the moment.

      1. ☻ Jon Snow ☻
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Cahill won't be dropped. You're praising Zouma too much. Probably gonna be awhile before Zouma has a place in the starting XI

        1. A.T
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          I don't doubt you. I'm just not much of a Cahill fan is all.

          1. Ruth_NZ
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

            Cahill has been surprisingly good since the switch to 3-4-3.

            Moses could also be at risk when Zouma returns (Azpi moving to RWB). But I can't see Conte changing anything right now.

    3. The Chump
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Not anytime soon I'm guessing. Especially with Chelsea keeping clean sheets for 5 games in a row.

      1. ☻ Jon Snow ☻
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        I think the cheapest way into the chelsea defense is through Courtois

  8. denial
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Anyone up for a little whinge?

    I'm getting pretty fed up with injuries this season, particularly with midfielders.

    Is Coutinho a serious doubt do we think? He's not going to play him if he's a bit knacked is he?

    1. FootballGeorge
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Doubt .

    2. Respect My Authoritah
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Yeah, I don't think he will risk anyone who isn't fit, given their style and that they have Sturridge waiting in the wings

  9. BobB
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Will Coutinho be fit?

    1. FootballGeorge
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      75% sure he will be

    2. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Hold on a sec let me check the results of the mri scan

  10. FootballGeorge
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Is Cedric nailed ?

    1. makaveli123
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      When fit, yes.

      1. FootballGeorge
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        And he has just come back from injury right ?

    2. FootballGeorge
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Or play it safe with VVD

  11. BENOIT
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    The rate of some of these price drops is ridiculous.

    Getting on my tits.

    1. La vida FPL
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      I was playing the price game earlier this season but decided against it now. For the money better to not follow the crowd.

      1. Ruth_NZ
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Actually, for the money you HAVE to go with the crowd. But you need to be near the front of the peloton.

  12. La vida FPL
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    G2G?

    Cech
    Evans, Fuchs, Pieters
    Sanchez, Firmino, Son, Allen
    Aguero, Lukaku (C), Benteke

    Bench: Jak, Capoue, Smith, Amat

    1.0ITB, 1FT...

    Save?

  13. MOULACTICOS
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    So glad not to be a Coutinho owner right now, Mane and Firmino all the way!!

    1. La vida FPL
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      ^this

      (watch him start and score a brace now)

    2. BobB
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Coutinho has consistently delivered. Not as explosive as Firmino, but more reliable

      1. denial
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        He's not going to deliver from back in Liverpool.

      2. Respect My Authoritah
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        I'd say the opposite is true

    3. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      You don't like points?

    4. BENOIT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      These kind of posts are great, really helpful and insightful

      1. MOULACTICOS
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Coutinho - 75
        Firmino - 67
        Mane - 61

        Not much in it gents, esp if you had Hazard in your team for the past 6 GW's as well 🙂

        1. MrMaverick
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          I have all three 😎

        2. Annie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Amazing

        3. Fitzy.
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          But you didn't.

          1. MOULACTICOS
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

            I had Hazard for the past 6 GW's.
            I had Firmino from GW1
            I had Mane from GW4

            Rank: 140k overall at the moment

            1. Fitzy.
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              7 years, 5 months ago

              Looks like you've had Hazard for the past 1 GW going off your comments.

              1. MOULACTICOS
                • 8 Years
                7 years, 5 months ago

                I made a mistake by selling him in GW 10, then went back to him in gw11. I remember now.

                1. MOULACTICOS
                  • 8 Years
                  7 years, 5 months ago

                  Thanks for catching me out 🙂 LOL

                2. Fitzy.
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 12 Years
                  7 years, 5 months ago

                  What's your team link? Selling him in GW10 after he'd scored 30 points in the previous 3 weeks certainly would have been a mistake.

                  1. Smurf
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 14 Years
                    7 years, 5 months ago

                    He's clearly making it up as he goes along purely from the "I remember now" comment. Just another childish troll.

                    1. Fitzy.
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 12 Years
                      7 years, 5 months ago

                      Yep, there won't be a link provided.

                      1. Smurf
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 14 Years
                        7 years, 5 months ago

                        He probably won't reply now. Doesn't seem intelligent enough to even make up a credible lie.

              2. Smurf
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                7 years, 5 months ago

                Ha. Caught our big time. Well done inspector Fitzy.

                Also Moul as you seem to be putting your posts down in a bragging capacity is suggest you leave your rank out of it with £140k as that alone indicates you haven't always had a star studded midfield.

  14. Arteta
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Mark Hughes on Jack Butland's recovery: "Jack is progressing really well. We had to get to the route of the problem and we understand that now. He isn't fully up to speed yet but we are hopeful that if he has a good week next week then he will be back within the senior group. We are encouraged by the last couple of weeks for him because previously he would get so far and then break down again. It's going to be difficult when he is back because Lee has been fantastic. First and foremost though we need to get him fully fit and back to the level he was at last season. That is the only thing that we are thinking about at the moment. Lee has come in and been exceptional, he understood the circumstances that he was coming into, but he has stood up to the challenge and has exceeded everybody's expectations."

    1. Atimis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      So he will be rather ready for GW14 than GW13 ?

      1. Arteta
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Yup.

        1. Atimis
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Nice, thx

  15. Super Silva Haze
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    1ft and so many injuries. Whats my priority transfer this week ?

    Pickford
    Alonso Lovren Pieters
    Sanchez Firmino Coutinho Chadli
    Aguero Rashford Lukaku

    Jaku Capoue Holebas Amat

    Thanks

    1. MrMaverick
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      rashford out

      1. Super Silva Haze
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Is zlatan not banned for the arsenal game ?

  16. MrMaverick
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Coutinho pic was a FAKE

    He had his sides shaved v Watford. During the int break, the hair had grown but not to the extent that that pic of him in hospital shows

    Now this

    This vid was uploaded by BT sport 6 hrs ago

    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=czlpz2ghnmo

    1. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      broken

    2. FootballGeorge
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      No way

    3. Ziro
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Sherlock?

    4. FootballGeorge
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      May have been filmed a while ago ?

      1. MrMaverick
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        no

        v watford his sides were completely shaved so it wasnt filmed before or immediately after that game

        then there was the int break

        1. FootballGeorge
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Fair enough then

    5. MrMaverick
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      IMO he is not inj

      Klopp was asked about the players coming bk from int duty esp cout and firm and he said he hopes they slept well etc

  17. MrClaude
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Best Chelsea defender is???

    1. b✪mber
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Conte, 2nd best is Alonso

    2. A.T
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Alonso

      1. MrMaverick
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Timbo could you please hot topic my Coutinho post

        1. Shirokov(c)
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          #1 rule of getting a hot topic: don't ask for a hot topic.

    3. Shirokov(c)
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      FPL wise, Alonso I would think.

    4. Kante Be Bothered
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Alonso

    5. MrClaude
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      is Terry nailed when fit??

  18. Rhodes your boat
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Play Pickford or foster?

    1. Sims
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Foster

  19. FPL Emu
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Can we expect Cedric to be a sure starter now?

    1. CloudSky
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      If he is fit, yes.

  20. Sims
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Is Vito mannone going to be no.1 again anytime soon?

    Have had him since the start would be nice to finally have two playing keepers

  21. FootballGeorge
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Seriously struggling to find who to replace Bellerin with ... have Alonso

    1. Sims
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Just go cheap. Maybe a wba defender

      Ofnur defender is going to fail, he better be a cheap one

    2. karvs155
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Go for Mcauley, or Brunt if you feel punty

    3. FootballGeorge
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      ALready have Evans and Forster :/ thinking Cedric ?

    4. Kante Be Bothered
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      david luiz

    5. CloudSky
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Cedric all day every day. Just make sure he is fit. =)

  22. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    JonnyThomas @johnthomas 1min 23secs

    Just back from the hospital - guess who was sitting next to me

    That's right - Kun Aguero - https://cauldronsandcupcakes.files.wordpress.com/2015/06/istock_000007074257medium.jpg

    His foot was in a massive plaster 😮

    1. Fitzy.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      As long as it wasn't his good leg.

  23. Blue Gaffer
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Sterling to Eriksen or save?

    1. CloudSky
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Save

  24. Costa's Counsellor
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    This picture was just taken less than an hour ago.

    https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BcL3vKUIEAAi6_v.jpg

    Categorical proof that he's fine.

    1. Costa's Counsellor
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Timbo Hot Topic please.

    2. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      😆

    3. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Confirmed. Is that the famous Liverpool favelas I see.

      1. Costa's Counsellor
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Yes, just next to Stanley Park.

        You can also see John Lennon getting a hug behind them.

  25. DGW blindness is for Kinnea…
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Right fellas. Need a bit of advice. How's the following deal.
    PS4 500GB SLIM + FIFA 17 for £229.
    Is it worth going for or wait it out a few more days. My hunch is it won't get much cheaper

    1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      It's cheaper because the Ps4 Pro is out .

      1. DGW blindness is for Kinnea…
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers. So worth jumping on today?

        1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          I am not sure how much of an upgrade the pro is but if you don't really care that much about the graphics I would just buy it .

          1. DGW blindness is for Kinnea…
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

            Nice one boss

    2. FootballGeorge
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Yeah, that's the cheapest you'll find

      1. DGW blindness is for Kinnea…
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        That's what I'm thinking. Most stores released their Black Friday prices today and I don't think waiting will bring the price down much

    3. Kante Be Bothered
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      wait till the ps5 comes out

      1. DGW blindness is for Kinnea…
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        I kante be bothered to wait that long

    4. Respect My Authoritah
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      lol, wait for Black Friday?

      1. DGW blindness is for Kinnea…
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Most stores released Black Friday price today

        1. Respect My Authoritah
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Ah right. Might be worth it then. Tbh, I'm looking to sell on my PS4 soon

          1. DGW blindness is for Kinnea…
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

            Thanks. Local store already out of stock 😡

  26. Arteta
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Alan Pardew: "Steve Mandanda has a knee injury, which will keep him out. Wayne will play. Ledley we're sweating on. We don't think Steve's injury is too bad. Not exactly sure, but not more than a couple of weeks. Wayne's up to speed and he's in good shape. On that front we've a luxury. The boys have come back in decent mental shape. Andros got a bit of a game, Chungy got a little knock but should be fine."

  27. Jam0sh
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Which one would you put first on the bench?

    A) Capoue
    B) Pieters

    1. karvs155
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      B

  28. Sims
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    COUNTING ALLEN GUNDAGON

    Bench one

    1. Costa's Counsellor
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Counting

    2. Sims
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Coutinho*

      1. Costa's Counsellor
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Gun Dragon then

  29. Shirokov(c)
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Who would you rather have this week:

    Sanchez
    or
    Hazard(-4)

    1. Guru Mediation
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      This week in isolation marginally Hazard. Next 3 weeks Sanchez by a mile.
      In summary,keep Sanchez

  30. I NEVER KNEE JERK
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Foster Jaku
    Bellerin Stones Clyne Kone Amat
    Coutinho hazard Sanchez Allen Capoue
    Aguero Defoe Austin
    1 FT 0.9 ITB
    Bellerin to
    A) Pieters
    B) McCauly
    C) Alonso
    am thinking a to free up money for future upgrades to midfield?