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The ScoutCast – Episode 162 – Smugface

I can’t deny it – right now my luck is in. Following on from Sadio Mane’s three-minute explosion of points, I’m finding it hard to mask my “smug face” in this week’s ScoutCast episode. You’re advised to stick to the audio version rather than suffer it in full effect via the Google Hangout recording.

Whilst resisting the temptation to revel in my Gameweek 37 glory, I do my best to invite both Granville and Jonty into the conversation to cycle through the ScoutCast regulars. We also tackle another batch of community questions, as you quiz us on final day punts, our Fantasy Football Scout moment of the season and on the state of the Fantasy Premier League game that we know and love.

This episode was recorded on Wednesday evening (prior to Eden Hazard’s visit from the tooth fairy) and beamed live on Google Hangouts.

As mentioned, if you’re a glutton for punishment, you can view witness my battle to hide my grin via the movie below. Alternatively, you can sample the edited audio version of this episode via this link or the smaller player above it.

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

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

    2 mids you must have this week?

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

      Silva is one, I'd think.

    2. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 days ago

      Silva Sanchez

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

      Young and Silva.

    4. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 days ago

      Think Silva and Sanchez

  2. FootballFanatic365
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 9 days ago

    ramsey and sanchez

    1 keep both
    2 keep 1 (which one)?

    3 subs idea (any punt)?

    1 ft 2 itb

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

      May as well keep both, as we have no idea who might get rested.

      1. FootballFanatic365
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 9 days ago

        got ki silva larson as mid.... any idea

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

          Larsson -> Milner/Bolasie ?

    2. Ziro Becomes One
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 days ago

      I have Rams Sanchez & Caz. Keeping all because the one I keep might be benched and the one I take out may start. Rather sort out my bench of Baird and Bruce.

      1. FootballFanatic365
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 9 days ago

        but will arsenal run riot?...is the risk too high? ,watching their recent performances

        1. Ziro Becomes One
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 9 days ago

          Nah they won't. In my ML I am tied at the top so not taking chances.

          1. FootballFanatic365
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 9 days ago

            good luck mate

  3. jimski
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 9 days ago

    Ugh, last on page, so repost. Thoughts on the relative merits of:

    A) Yaya + Schlupp
    B) Milner + Terry
    C) Bolasie + Terry

    1. FootballFanatic365
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 days ago

      a >>>>>....max potential

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

        Milner's stats are better than Yaya (I know I know) and Terry might well fancy getting a goal in the final home game though...

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

      I have a feeling Bolassie will go crazy tomorrow

    3. WINNING!
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 days ago

      B >>>> form and scoring potential

    4. jimski
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 days ago

      1 vote for each then. Thanks, guys. Seems there are no right answers here...

  4. jai1212
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 days ago

    Finally, transfers done. Good to go?

    Krul (Pantilimon)
    Jones - Terry - Kolarov
    Mata - Sigurdsson - Ozil - Sanchez
    Benteke - Aguero - Kane

    Subs; Clyne - Boyd - PVA

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

      Kane out for Ulloa?

      1. jai1212
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 days ago

        Mate that seems tempting according to the fixtures, but not looking to take a hit :3

    2. 8ball
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 days ago

      Have a feeling Ozil may not play.

      Still, great team.

      1. jai1212
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 days ago

        Well, I hope he does

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

      GTG.
      FWIW, I'm chasing so thinking of captaining Mata......

      1. jai1212
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 days ago

        Hopefully he gets a couple of goals 😀

    4. jimski
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 days ago

      Looks good to me. I'd put Boyd ahead of Clyne, but that's a minor consideration.

    5. The Generalator
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 days ago

      Looks good
      Don't think teke will get the game time

      1. jai1212
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 days ago

        At the moment, he looks the most lethal player for Villa, less likely that he'll be rested, but still anything can happen.
        Fingers crossed

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

    Who's your Fantasy Eurovision (c)?

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

      Russia 🙂

  6. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 9 days ago

    What's the plan Hazard owners?

    I think I'm keeping and hoping he starts

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

      If there is no news today, then I will keep

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

      Selling, but possibly keeping.

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

        Very conclusive

        1. King Huth
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 9 days ago

          +1

    3. jimski
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 days ago

      Still think he may feature?

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

        More hope than anything - he's a big differential on 1st place.

    4. Jigger & Pony
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 days ago

      Am worried he may get a cameo

      1. Puyol Pants Up
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 9 days ago

        He is will either be fit to play (start) or unfit (won't take part)

    5. King Huth
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 days ago

      for a hit no... free yes

    6. Puyol Pants Up
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 days ago

      I'm keeping, have Hendo on the bench if he doesn't play.

    7. Donhush
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 days ago

      Selling for Mata/Mirallas or Puncheon

    8. Shearer & Sutton
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 days ago

      I keep Hazard.

  7. King Huth
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 days ago

    what are the chance cisse starting?

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

      Depends how bad a manager Carver really is.

      1. King Huth
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 days ago

        if its really that then he won't even make the bench 😉

    2. Wardinator
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 days ago

      I reckon he'll come on as an impact player on the hour....if they need him

      1. King Huth
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 days ago

        same thinking... ayoze it is... or maybe vardy

    3. Hairy Potter
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 days ago

      Depends on his knee

  8. Jigger & Pony
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 days ago

    Good to go? Anything worth a hit?

    Krul
    Terry - Kolarov(c) - Morgan
    Silva - Sanchez - Mata - Cazorla
    Aguero - Vardy - Giroud

    Myhill - Skrtel - PVA - Gomez

    1. Sid07
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 days ago

      Gtg

  9. Sid07
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 9 days ago

    Schmcl(panti)
    Terry skrtl pva (duff mcshn)
    Haz sanchz ramsey silva(cambiaso)
    Aguero giroud vardy
    1ft 0.6itb
    Suggestions pls????

    1. Jigger & Pony
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 days ago

      Can't see a PVA or Skrtel clean sheet

      1. Hairy Potter
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 9 days ago

        Agree. I think Stoke will score against Liverpool.

  10. 8ball
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 9 days ago

    Who should I captain this week? Aguero, Sanchez or Silva?

    I am 29 points ahead in first place and would prefer to play it safe. 2nd place has all 3 of these players as well.

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

      Captain who you think your rival will.

      1. 8ball
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 9 days ago

        I think he may get in Bentekkers and captain him. Do you think I should bring him in as well for -4 and play it safe?

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

          Possibly, but don't risk the captaincy on him too if you do that. Stick it on Kun and spread the risk.

    2. Wardinator
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 days ago

      Aguero is the smart choice

    3. Jigger & Pony
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 days ago

      Aguero, easy

    4. Donhush
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 days ago

      I usually look at rivals TV and MITB before and after transfers to work out who he got in.

      1. Van Klinkert Delarosa
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 9 days ago

        Is it as simple as it sound?

        1. Donhush
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 9 days ago

          Yes and tedious - if he makes one transfer,

  11. SUAREZ_MESSI_COUTINHO
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 9 days ago

    Any changes worth a hit or good to go ?

    Mignolet

    Terry Clyne Ivanovic(C)

    Hazard Ozil Cazorla Henderson Boyd

    Aguero Giroud

    Subs : Defoe, PVA, Baird

    1. King Huth
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 days ago

      g2g

    2. Wardinator
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 days ago

      I like your Ivan (C)! It's what I'm thinking.

      Your bench is weak though and, given the rotation risks, you might need a strong one

    3. super zlatan
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 days ago

      I would consider haz > silva

      1. SUAREZ_MESSI_COUTINHO
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 9 days ago

        Do you think ManCity will have a Chelsea like decline in motivation and quality of play now that they have nothing to play for.

        1. SUAREZ_MESSI_COUTINHO
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 9 days ago

          *Don't

  12. Sithlord007
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 9 days ago

    Hi,

    Repost from previous page.

    Who to drop from these guys

    Cazorla, Ramsey, Coutinho, Sterling, Bolasie
    Kane, Kun, Remy

    Thanks

    1. 8ball
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 days ago

      Sterling. Would not be surprised if he does not play. All that went on this week, Rodgers may feel his head not in the right place.

    2. Jigger & Pony
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 days ago

      Sterling or Remy

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

    Possible risks in my starting lineup are Sanchez, Caz and Benteke. Have Larsson on bench. Worth taking a hit to do Larsson -> Bolaise and keeping him on bench just incase?

    1. Stimps
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 days ago

      rest of bench are Toby & Dawson

    2. King Huth
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 days ago

      no

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

      No

  14. Gazza2000
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 days ago

    Morning, struggling with my transfer, any thoughts for this lot ?

    1FT 4.7 ITB

    Schmeichel (Gilks)
    Terry, Skrtel, Vlaar, (McShane, PVA)
    Ramsey, Hazard, Sánchez, Cazorla (Cambiasso)
    Kane, Vardy, Agüero

    Hazard -> Silva my best move here ?

  15. Spectre_
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 9 days ago

    Kane Ozil Toby to Ulloa Young Janmaat/Villa def (-8)?

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

      No

    2. Wardinator
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 days ago

      No way

    3. SUAREZ_MESSI_COUTINHO
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 days ago

      No

    4. Spectre_
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 days ago

      I'm more asking 'are these good players to bring in'? Don't care about the -8 my position in my ML is fixed

    5. Donhush
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 days ago

      No....

      For one Toby to Janmaat/Villa Def is not worth a hit...Ozil could start. Maybe Kane to Ulloa only..

      I am keeping Kane only because I have won my ML.

      1. Spectre_
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 9 days ago

        Could be with Janmaat as if they get a few goals he could get an assist, and is much more likely for a cleanie

        Thanks for your advice though

  16. KingsKnee
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 9 days ago

    Kasper
    Terry Sktrel Bellerin
    Henderson Ramsey Sanchez Silva
    Aguero Vardy Kane

    pants cambiasso pva azpi

    1ft. 3.3m itb

    im thinking kane to benteke
    would that make me g2g?

    1. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 days ago

      Would get Lukaku instead

      1. KingsKnee
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 9 days ago

        im a spurs fan im not getting lukaku in ha

    2. SUAREZ_MESSI_COUTINHO
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 days ago

      Keep Kane

    3. Hairy Potter
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 days ago

      Keep Kane, swap Hendo to a midfield punt and play Azpi instead of Skrtel.

      1. Donhush
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 9 days ago

        This

      2. KingsKnee
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 9 days ago

        we thinking azpi is going to play then? I could always play him and if he doesnt then skrtel will come in

        1. Hairy Potter
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 9 days ago

          I thought Mourinho said that he was going to play his regular team on the last game.

          TBH I think everyone's bench is going to come into play this week with Arsenal rotation, Kolarov/Clichy, Hazard doubt and whether Villa rest any.

  17. Gideons Rolling Another One
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 9 days ago

    If I decide to keep Hazard, what's the thoughts on the following?

    Schmeichal (Pants)
    PvA, Skrtel, Kos, (Bertrand Dawson)
    Sanchez Mata Coutinho Hazard (Cambiasso)
    Kun Kane Giroud

    1FT, 0.3 ITB

    A: Coutinho and Bert to Silva and Wasi
    B: Coutinho and Bert to Milner and Kolarov/Terry

    1. Hairy Potter
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 days ago

      A

  18. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 9 days ago

    Whatcha reckon fellas? Have 43 points to make up on 1st OR and only have the * as differentials:

    A) Haz -> Mata/Yaya
    B) Kane -> Ulloa
    C) Giroud -> Lukaku/Benteke
    D) Haz & Giroud > Walcott/Mata & Costa (4 points)

    Schmeichel*
    Terry, Kos*, Schlupp*
    Sanchez, Haz*, Silva, Albrighton*
    Aguero, Giroud, Kane

    Panti, Skrtel, PVA, Gomez
    Bank 0.0m, 1FT

    1. super zlatan
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 days ago

      Haz > yaya(c)

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 days ago

      D with Luka and someone

    3. Corkyote FFS CWC Champion 2…
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 days ago

      Skrtel not a differential? Play him if he is you need every diff you have to play imo

      1. Corkyote FFS CWC Champion 2…
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 days ago

        And I'd keep haz as a diff and do c) with lukaka

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

        Yeah he is. Considering starting him over Terry for this very reason, although 1st does have Migs so it sorta cancels out. Would have to hope for some attacking points I guess.

        I think it makes sense to keep Haz and hope. Possibly even captain him.

    4. WINNING!
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 days ago

      Haz > Milner

    5. Je suis le chat
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 days ago

      Good luck Jins, brave approach has worked. Maybe Azpi in for Skrtel and captain Juice Terry. Sun should be destroyed and it might be a defender who gets a 15 point haul.

  19. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 days ago

    morning........... i see bbc doesnt have the monaco gp 🙄

    1. Puyol Pants Up
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 days ago

      Benzema, Bale, Cristiano?

    2. AK ⭐
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 days ago

      Morning Colonel. What a fantastic season you've had!

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

        This..I never knew 🙂

  20. Feeling_blue
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 9 days ago

    Is the transfer deadline 11.30 today like normal?

    1. super zlatan
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 days ago

      Tomrw

  21. Holmes
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 days ago

    Arsenal vs WBA prediction. 0-0? One more CS for West Brom?

    1. Puyol Pants Up
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 days ago

      2-0

      Ars.

    2. The_Kane_Train
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 days ago

      Yeah I'm scared of this, still carrying Ramsey, Sanchez & Giroud.
      Makes me think Giroud > Lukaku for -4 might be worth it...?

      1. Holmes
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 days ago

        Well, I'm taking out Sanchez-Ozil-Cazorla 😀
        Giroud to Luka can work.

    3. AK ⭐
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 days ago

      2-0 to Arsenal

    4. Manic Miner
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 days ago

      2-1 to the baggies

    5. Hairy Potter
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 days ago

      3-0 and Arsenal fans will again think next year will be their year, and again Wenger won't strengthen in the areas they need, so it won't.

  22. Scotty B
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 days ago

    https://www.dropbox.com/s/v1zdgjpxldm0mtj/Screenshot_2015-05-22-16-39-56.png?dl=0

    Am I good to go? Done my FT & have 0.6 itb

    1. Snapes on a Plane
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 days ago

      Play courtois

  23. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 days ago

    Which Chelsea mid to have if Hazard is out?

    1. Arvin-ation
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 days ago

      Wilian if you must.

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

        Cheers, dosen't seem tempting. Too much City if I get Yaya as I have Silva and Aguero already?

        1. Arvin-ation
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 9 days ago

          Not, imo.

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

            Cheers!

    2. SUAREZ_MESSI_COUTINHO
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 days ago

      Willian

    3. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 days ago

      Willian

  24. stewlynz
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 9 days ago

    Hazard to

    A) Silva
    B) Mata
    C) Something completely different I.e. Elmohamady

    1. Donhush
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 days ago

      A.

    2. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 days ago

      A

  25. Angin out the Begović
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 days ago

    Is no one honestly thinking Costa for a differential? Im thinking of wackin him in and stick C on him. He could easily bang in a hatty

  26. Snapes on a Plane
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 9 days ago

    1 FT 3.1 m ITB
    Mignolet
    terry kosc jagielka schlupp
    silva sanchez carzola
    kane defoe augero
    ( Davis, henderson,wasilewski,Boyd)

    A) Sanchez+defoe+kane> toure+ lukaku+jelavic(-8)
    B) Henderson+defoe> bolasie+lukaku(-4)
    C) Carzola+defoe> Bolasie+costa(-4)
    D) defoe+carzola> mata+benteke(-4)

  27. Syd.
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 9 days ago

    As a gesture of goodwill to us all FPL should change the deadline to 14.30 for the final game week

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

    Too much City if I get Yaya as I have Silva and Aguero already?

    1. Snapes on a Plane
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 days ago

      Yeah

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

        Who else than Yaya would you get for Hazard?

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

      No

  29. Marky Hotspur
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 9 days ago

    How likely is Kolarov to retain his place over Clichy?

  30. Mouldmaster
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 9 days ago

    So couple of last week punts, how is:

    Gomez > Willian, Kane > Ulloa for -4?

    Keen on Ulloa, but anyone got a better mid option? (7.9 itb)

    1. Spectre_
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 days ago

      Young