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24 November 2016 1353 comments
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Turn down the lights and join hands. If we’re actually going to sell a fit Sergio Aguero, we’re doing this together. If we go down, we go down together.

With 31 goals in his last 33 Premier League starts, the fear attached to shedding the Manchester City is so great, we all need support before we can commit to packing his bags.

And so, a pact is drawn up in this week’s ScoutCast, as Granville, Jonty, Andy and myself swear to approach the current dilemma unified and as one.

Let’s see if we can actually go through with it.

Aguero and the Harry Kane alternative dominate much of this week’s discussion.

However, we still find time to sample your Gameweeks in “Rough with the Smooth” and tackle some of your other topics raised, including Gylfi Sigurdsson’s rising star, looming rotation risks, while also offering our views on how struggling managers can find motivation for the rest of the season.

The four of us can certainly offer a wealth of experience on that particular subject.

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

  1. FPL Virgin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Superb show. Lots of laughs in this episode. I was having a stressful day at work when I watched this and it really lifted my mood 😀

    1. JIM BOB
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Yet another mention as well 😉

      1. FPL Virgin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 13 days ago

        Heh heh, it made my day. I wasn't sure if Andy would remember me trying to get him to captain Kane, but he did.

    2. Optimus.
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      How much did they pay you to say that?

      1. FPL Virgin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 13 days ago

        The cash for questions scandal was years ago. It could never happen again in the modern scoutcast.

  2. Zareos
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    I would need to make this move tonight otherwise I will be priced out of doing it.

    Redmond and Lukaku to Coutinho and Austin (-4)

    Pull the trigger or save my FT?

    1. Legomane
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Kak>Cout
      Red>Aus
      When you look at it like that, it looks like two good moves..

    2. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Save. Hold fire and see what happens.

  3. andymck
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Lukaku > Costa or Williams > Alonso this week? I want them both eventually, only got enough ITB to do one.

  4. JIM BOB
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Preferred combo for a draft league?

    A) Amat, Snodgrass, Slimani

    B) Amat, Mahrez/Mkhi, Anichebe

    C) Fonte, Redmond, Wilson

  5. Hy liverpool
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    if siggy won't be in the scout picks this week that would be nice

    1. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      I'd say there's around a 99.9% chance he will be

      1. JIM BOB
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 13 days ago

        Especially with you and Jonny having a say 😉

        1. andy85wsm
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          • 15 Years
          9 years, 13 days ago

          I have no say 🙂

    2. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Meh, much rather have Wally, Mata or Pedro

      1. JIM BOB
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 13 days ago

        Not sure on Pedro, but definitely agree with the the other two.

  6. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Jontys comparison to the toy story scene had me in stitches!

    1. KingNidge
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      That was class

    2. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      I thought he was going to say Thelma and Louise 😀

    3. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      The funniest bit was when Mark asked Andy to produce his "dossier" on Aguero 😀

  7. WackyDudes13
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Heaton Pickford
    Coleman Smith Holebas Evans Amat
    Sanchez Firmino Coutinho Mata Allen
    Aguero Lukaku Diomande
    2FTs, £1.2m itb

    What should I do?
    A) Coleman, Allen & Lukaku ➡ Barragan, Hazard & Rondon -4
    B) Sanchez, Allen & Lukaku ➡ Hazard, Sigurdsson & Giroud -4
    C) Other

    1. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Sanchez, Allen and Lukaku to Hazard, Kane and De Roon then upgrade Diomande with whatever you have left (if anything)

      1. WackyDudes13
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 13 days ago

        Thanks, yeah diomande is a nuisance.

        Tricky losing Sanchez this week but it's like trying to fit in square pegs in round holes with him in.

        Sanchez, Allen ➡ Hazard, Siggy

        Then Lukaku ➡ Kane next week is appealing too

    2. Helia
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      why you want to get rid of lukaku?

      1. WackyDudes13
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 13 days ago

        Got him a bit late and would rather own Hazard as soon as possible really

  8. Helia
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    made a double transfer being Sanchez > Coutinho & Allen to Siggy.. any good?

    Foster
    Fuchs Koscielny Alonso
    Hazard Sigurdson Coutinho Firmino
    Aguero(c) Lukaku Austin

    Pickford Nyom De roon Amat

    1. WackyDudes13
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Strikers look a bit past it

      1. @fpl_phenom
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 13 days ago

        cue aguero hattrick 🙂

      2. Helia
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 13 days ago

        i disagree.. only one i think maybe is lukaku cos i only just noticed his fixtures but not keen on anyone cheaper than him, his a season keeper for me i think

        1. WackyDudes13
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 13 days ago

          Think him and Everton look a bit dodgy over Christmas but should tick over and play 90

    2. @fpl_phenom
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Sanchez before the bouremouth game could be a massive mistake, but getting coutinho is definitely a great move, should be a good week to get siggy too, palace cant help but concede

      1. Helia
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 13 days ago

        I agree totally. just was abit too tight with cash and didnt want to get rid of lukaku and lose so much value when im thinking ilkl get him back in later on anyway

        1. WackyDudes13
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 13 days ago

          Kane looks good for Lukaku next week.

          I'm similar to you with regards to Sanchez, money is tight, but sacrificing him before such great fixtures feels wrong.

  9. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Nice

  10. CelticBhoy1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Please RMT for this GW, got 1FT. All feedback is much appreciated

    Boruc
    Pieters Evans Lovren
    Capoue Sanchez Firmino Sterling
    Austin Aguero(c) Lukaku

    Subs: Jak Redmond Walker Amat

    1. @fpl_phenom
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      dont like capoue sterling or lukaks

  11. mash
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Evening all, I'm looking for some advice... had a terrible 19 point GW12 and poor season overall so far (currently ranked 700k+). Though I normally avoid hits, I'm willing to take ua few this week! Current team is:

    Pickford Grant
    Walker Williams Holebas Pieters Amat
    Sanchez Hazard Firmino Allen* Capoue
    Aguero Lukaku Wilson

    2FT, £0.8m ITB. Used wildcard GW6.

    My first thought has been:
    Williams, Allen, Wilson -> Brunt, Siggy, Anichebe
    which also leaves £0.8m to upgrade a keeper up to £4.8m.

    1. Do those three moves seem like a good base for rebuilding? Thinking about doing Aguero to Kane next week which would free up funds to get Alonso into the defence and/or upgrade Anichebe or Lukaku.
    2. If I switch a keeper, which one do I lose, and who would be the best replacement for £4.8m?

    Any advice or ideas appreciated 🙂

    1. WackyDudes13
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Like the moves planned

      1. mash
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 13 days ago

        Thanks! Will sleep on it and see how I feel tomorrow. Luckily the Lukaku drop tpnight won't affect his SV for me.

  12. andy85wsm
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    My first Scoutcast was over a year ago at this point. Time flies!

    1. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Wouldn't be the same without you, good sir. It's a shame Luke can't be brought back as a 5th mid.

  13. Chasing Waves
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Sanchez and Gundy

    To

    Firmino and Siggy?

    -4 and will have no arsenal cover. Good move or hold?

    1. @fpl_phenom
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      firmino and siggy would be great this week but taking ahit on sanchez before bournemouth seems crazy.... its a tough one...

      whats your team?

  14. The Nuttmxn
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Looking to sell Lukaku and don't want to put extra funds in, who would you consider the best alternative for the same or less?

    1. @fpl_phenom
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Austin or defoe

      1. The Nuttmxn
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 13 days ago

        Have Austin, not sure on Defoe.

    2. Mavric Marco
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Giroud

      1. The Nuttmxn
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 13 days ago

        What happens if he gets another 20 min outing though?

        1. WackyDudes13
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 13 days ago

          He usually scores

  15. Ruffio
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Opinions...
    Cout rise tonight or no?

    1. The Nuttmxn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      I'd guess no, certain for tomorrow though. Why risk it though, if you want to buy them on a free, buy them.

    2. FPLtfs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      According to FFix he will

  16. ryacoo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Is there an Arsenal press conference tomorrow?

    Just wondering if we'll get further updates on Walcott (toe injury, baby, etc)

    1. KISSES
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Id imagine so if AW didnt speak today.

    2. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Jonty said Wenger will give clues as to whether Giroud will start. Should be interesting.

    3. I Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      The toe injury can't be serious. He played yesterday.

      1. ryacoo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 13 days ago

        But it was serious enough to keep him from starting. You're right though, it doesn't sound too bad from what we know so far.

  17. Totti
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    2 FT
    A) Allen and gundogan -> shaqiri and de roon
    B) gündogan -> snodgrass (save 1 transfer )
    C) gündogan or allen -> phillips

  18. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Grav checksmas

    1. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      i need two hats

    2. The Nuttmxn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Can't find a pic of Heskey with a crimbo hat and don't want to ruin it by trying myself.

  19. andymck
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Any easy way of checking how much you bought a player for?

    1. dhamphiir
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Transfer and List View

      1. andymck
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 13 days ago

        Cheers

    2. Hooky
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Transfer page, list view

      1. Hooky
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 13 days ago

        Must refresh before replying!

  20. GHB
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Had another little one this week so been out of loop, Siggy all good to go for the wkend before I take out Allen tonight?

    1. Optimus.
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      You had another little one this week? How many did you have last week? 😯

      1. andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 13 days ago

        1 less 😉

    2. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      GHB are you Walcott's wife?

    3. GHB
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Optimus & Dingo both comments made me chuckle - needed that!

      Can't say ignore I am Theo's wife or not, will get asked questions relentlessly about him then.

      I'm guessing Siggy all ok anyway, transfer about to be made...

  21. Fred the Red
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    A) Antonio
    B) Redmond

    Reasoning would be great

  22. CelticBhoy1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Sterling > ?

    A) Siggy

    B) Pedro

  23. Hy liverpool
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    score predictions for
    Liv vs Sun
    Swa vs Cry
    Che Vs Tot

    1. The Nuttmxn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      3-0
      1-1
      2-0

    2. WackyDudes13
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      5-1
      2-0
      3-0

    3. dhamphiir
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      3-1
      2-2
      2-1

    4. King Son
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      4-1, 1-2,1-1

    5. ryacoo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      3-1
      2-1
      2-0

  24. white lightning
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Hi folks. With Lukaku in for the drop I think I'll move him on. Do you like this for a -4 hit. I have 1ft & 0.4itb.
    Lukaku out - Rondon in
    Capoue out - Siggy in

    Current team:
    Foster, Jaku
    Alonso, Fuchs, Holebas, Pieters, Amat
    Hazard, Coutinho, Firmino, Allen, Capoue
    Aguero, Costa, Lukaku

    Thanks.

    1. The Nuttmxn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Not a fan of getting Rondon in for a hit and I plan on playing Capoue, at home to stoke is a good fixture.

  25. Gooner97
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Lukaku to Kane or Costa (already have Hazard)?

    1. Mavric Marco
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Harry!

  26. Mavric Marco
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Victor Moses

    @ 5.6 he could be a great 4th mid to accompany Adama Traoré

    1. The Nuttmxn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      I like it, would probably find the extra money for Pedro if possible, if not though is a fine purchase.

      1. Mavric Marco
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 13 days ago

        I've already got Pedro, it would be a double up.

        (No Haz or Costa)

  27. Netley Lucas
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Chelsea v Tottenham Hotspur
    Referee: Michael Oliver
    Yellow Cards: 35
    Red Cards: 0
    Penalties: 2
    ------------------------
    This is wrong, he's awarded 6 pen's, 4 were missed.

    1. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      i have hazard and lloris 😎

  28. JabbaWookiee
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Lads, need your help. Given the price fluctuations it's now or never...

    Chadli & Lukaku > Siggy & Giroud (-4)

    Yay or nay?

    1. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Tough one

      I'd say nay

      1. JabbaWookiee
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 13 days ago

        Hmm. Do we know yet if Chadli is gonna play/start?

    2. The Nuttmxn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Mata or Pedro over Siggy for me.

      1. JabbaWookiee
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 13 days ago

        0.1 away from Mata. Could do Pedro. Is his place safe with Willian back? Also Swansea's fixtures look too good to ignore. And always brings home the bacon.

    3. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Nay.

  29. andymck
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Do people think Chadli will walk straight back into that wba side when fit again? Surely a great 4th mid at that price.

    1. JabbaWookiee
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Brought him in for a hit about a day before his surgery was announced. He's on the verge of being shipped for me tbh

    2. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      There is no updates from Pulis here is a short article let me sum it up tl;dr Chadli might start vs Hull http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2016/11/23/should-chadli-make-an-instant-return-to-west-broms-first-team/?

    3. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      I read some speculation in the local rag that both Morrison & Chadli could play together, with either Yacob or Fletch dropped, but that's not very Pulis is it?

  30. La Roja
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Lukaku is almost guaranteed to troll his sellers this Gw.

    1. The Nuttmxn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Says every Lukaku owner ever.

    2. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      I'm not a fan of Lukaku but I agree.

    3. JabbaWookiee
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      If I get rid he'll score a brace. If I keep he'all do nothing.
      Seems to be the way he operates.