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The ScoutCast – Episode 195 – Zlatan

Inevitably, Zlatan Ibrahimovic stalks Episode 195 of the ScoutCast. Lauding over us like a Eric Cantona wannabe, the big Swede has wasted know time in getting Granville, Jonty, Andy and myself all in a tizzy.

Do you dare go without the Zlatan/Aguero double act? How do you adapt your midfield to accommodate the pricey pair? Will a wolf enter the Scout hut and interrupt the broadcast?

These questions and more are all answered over the course of another 70 minutes, as Jonty serves up our first “Rough with the Smooth” Gameweek tales from the community, before throwing us the best of your questions gathered throughout the week.

In other news, we’re still 100 episodes short of Last of the Summer Wine’s 295. Stick with us guys, we’re nearly almost there. Coincidentally, we also stopped being funny back in episode three.

This episode was first broadcast via YouTube on Tuesday evening. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel to get the heads up on future live episodes.

You can view the full Google Hangout version of this episode via the second player below or stream the edited audio from this link or the first player.

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

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  1. Hooky
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Last day at my current job today so may not have access to FFS much during the day any more. Thank you all for helping me survive my tedious life of spreadsheets!

    1. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      you are not missing anything. just log onto FPL main page to get your kick.

      🙄

    2. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Will meet you soon in your new job than! All the best Hooky!

    3. Sauzée
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Good luck Hooky!

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

      😯

  2. Christina.
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    The horse is around...new post imminent...

    1. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      😆

    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      thought he was getting married today?

      1. Christina.
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        ...cold hooves...?

    3. Fitzy.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Champing at the bit.

  3. Kizza_10
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    A. Sterling,Pogba,Ozil

    Or

    B. Snodgrass,Ibra,Redmond

    I'm thinking A at the moment, I know Ibra will out score Pogba but I can see sterling and ozil out scoring Snodgrass and Redmond

    1. nkhoughton
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      I'm sure there's a better 8.5 or less midfielder than pogba
      Alli, Eriksen, coutiniho / Firmino, Oscar all better choices

  4. Jumping Jurgen
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Which one of Oscar, Lamela or Firmino would you bin for Barkley??

    Is it madness going without Aguero and Ibra this week, would require me getting rid of Costa at home to Burnley and one of the above...

    1. TokyoRisingSun
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Yes its madness. City and United fixtures too good to ignore. Besides Costa is a 5 match ban waiting to happen

      1. nkhoughton
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Out of your suggestions for me would be lamela

  5. DGW blindness is for Kinnea…
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Do you reckon Mark will come on here one day and purge all of us old timers to make space for casuals? 😥

  6. I am 42
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    WC team gtg?

    Foster
    Shaw Stones Holgate
    Hazard Özil Mirallas Snodgrass
    Agüero Ibrahimovic Benteke

    Jakupovic Capoue Amat Pieters

    1. I am 42
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      not so good news on Ozil & Benteke

      but still have to gamble as i need them for future weeks

      1. TokyoRisingSun
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        I like the Ozil and Benteke picks. Not so sure about Holgate, whether he's playing RB or CB there's going to be Williams or Coleman ahead of him.

        1. I am 42
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          thanks TOKYORISINGSUN

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

      Ben Dinnery, isn't that the plonk who had awful predictions about Bony or something?

    2. Mavric Marco
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Cheers Parm - I want to trust Dinnery but isn't he about as reliable as Lukaku with good fixtures!! 😕

  7. Worzel Gummidge
      7 years, 8 months ago

      1) Rondon - Gradel - Evans - Pickford - 4.1 def
      2) Stuani - Redmond - Friend - Foster - 4.5/4.6 def

      I have Jaku as 2nd keeper and happy to roll with Pick/Jaku for the time being.
      Already have Amat.

      I prefer 1 but I think 2 is more balanced (IF Stuani starts)
      At least all in 1 will start apart from the def which will be always benched (Assuming Howe realises Gradel is their best player)

    • Bubz
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      I didn't want this whole OfiicialFPL twitter and their facebook videos etc to bother me, but it does a bit. They aren't even just hinting at potential good picks/strategies, they are straight up telling people who the best players to go for are and why. And this is just 2 weeks into the season, imagine what it's going to be like later on when more data is available and the hidden gems that we work hard on finding are laid on a plate for everyone. It's completely taking the excitement out of delving deeper into stats and having in depth discussions about players when it's all being condensed into convenient, bite-sized, 140 character aeroplanes that are flown into the mouths of the masses.

      I will still buy a membership to this site, as I still appreciate it and everything Mark and the rest of the scouts have done in past years and still continue to do. And I don't even blame Mark for going mainstream with this stuff, it makes sense for him to do so. But for us anoraks on here that are so used to putting in a little bit more effort than our rivals to gain a competitive edge, it feels like our time in the sun is coming to an end.

      I suppose we will just have to try harder 😉

      1. Worzel Gummidge
          7 years, 8 months ago

          It is an absolute joke tbh. Just taking the work here and publishing it on FPL. Think Mark really needs to come out with some sort of official statement or else their wont be many paying customers next year when you can get most of the product for free. Caveat: I am not a member 🙂

          1. J0E
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 14 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            Mark has commented on this this morning. He's also promised to respond to other posts on this when he can later. Friday is our busiest day but I'm sure he'll get back to any other issues later.

            Here's his response. Also search his profile and you can see that he's responded to others on this as well so far this morning.

            http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2016/08/25/the-scoutcast-episode-195-zlatan/?hc_page=17#hc_comment_13911109

            1. Worzel Gummidge
                7 years, 8 months ago

                Thanks Jonty. TBH after the initial annoyance I couldn't really care less. I have never been interested in a membership on here as wouldn't use much and not on twitter so when I get that numero uno it will make it all the sweeter 🙂

                Reading his post it makes sense.

          2. pompeyfan
            • 14 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            I have always got membership to support the site. Not sure it needs supporting anymore though. Will have to weigh up what you get from the membership, at first glance this includes a less functional ticker and some of the stats being removed and added to FPL

          3. BigManBakar
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            ' But for us anoraks on here that are so used to putting in a little bit more effort than our rivals to gain a competitive edge, it feels like our time in the sun is coming to an end. '

            I completely agree. Most of the regular posters who were on here in the past few years have left/post less frequently already.

          4. Monty123
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            I agree, I very rarely post, but am a menber to support the site and to make my own judgements without being swayed by forums and/or social media.

            After only two games in my work ML, one of the trainees, who prefers ballet to football, has created a team which is currently second out of 42. All because he knows which sites to review on a Friday lunchtime...

          5. Arn De Gothia
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            Sadly I agree

        • CrouchDown
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          1FT and 0.9 itb, think I need to lose Deulofeu? And for who?

          Foster
          Shaw Stones Evans
          Hazard Tadic Barkley Deulofeu
          Kun Ibra Gray

          Subs: Jakup, Capoue Pieters Amat

        • Christina.
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          So, are we saying goodbye to each other today then? Who is switching off the lights?

          1. Nabs Kebabs
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            lol later loser

          2. DGW blindness is for Kinnea…
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            See you in 2026 for the FFS reunion party

            1. Moin
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 10 Years
              7 years, 8 months ago

              Am I invited?

            2. Christina.
              • 14 Years
              7 years, 8 months ago

              I will be in the Caribbean on my yacht.

              Retired.

              Living of my royalties from my E book called "How to 4k yourself''.

              1. OzilFozzil
                • 10 Years
                7 years, 8 months ago

                hahahaha

          3. Parm
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            We'll all see each other in the queue outside EpicFail's Missus' bedroom anyway, no need for goodbye's just yet.

            1. Christina.
              • 14 Years
              7 years, 8 months ago

              True.

        • BB-8
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          Who scores the most this gw?

          A. Oscar
          B. Barkley -4
          C. Mirallas -4

          1. Joyce1998
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            its defo between A and B but I think barkley has a higher chance of doing well this week but thats my opinion

            1. BB-8
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 8 months ago

              Cheers 🙂

          2. Nabs Kebabs
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            I like Mirallas this GW. WC next GW?

            1. BB-8
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 8 months ago

              If things go south this week too. But getting Mirallas let's me do Firmino to Ozil next week 🙂

          3. OzilFozzil
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            I also like Mirallas he's my fancy island risk 😉 wink wink nod nod

            1. BB-8
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 8 months ago

              See above. Getting him also let's me get you next week. 🙂

        • ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          SCOUT SAYS: There are now 2 active £4.0m keepers in Pickford & Jakupovic. That's going to prove a popular combo for Wildcard teams #FPL

          https://twitter.com/OfficialFPL/status/769099112176377856

          1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            jump on people

            1. OzilFozzil
              • 10 Years
              7 years, 8 months ago

              I'll pass...

          2. DGW blindness is for Kinnea…
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            OMG

          3. The 12th Man
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            No thank you.

          4. BigManBakar
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            Spoonfeeding.

            1. Christina.
              • 14 Years
              7 years, 8 months ago

              *breastfeeding

          5. Mavric Marco
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            SUN: sot, EVE, tot, CPL, WBA

            HULL: MUN,bur, ARS, liv, CHE

            No thanks

            😀

            1. SADIO SANÉ
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 8 months ago

              bur ARS CPL WBA bou STO wat bou sun WBA mid CPL

              that's not too bad imo

          6. Now I'm Panicking
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            People WC'ing this early must have a screw lose, so picking 2 x crap 4.0 keepers is consistent with this.

            1. Worzel Gummidge
                7 years, 8 months ago

                Crap, yes. Not a good FPL option, debatable. I was only playing Foster every week but if I go 2 x 4.0 GKs I can just get a WBA def. Those keepers are gash but plenty save points and it is not like WBA will shut every team out.

              • OzilFozzil
                • 10 Years
                7 years, 8 months ago

                true...

          7. La Vida Latte
            • 14 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            Who to bench?

            A) Gray (che)
            B) Stones (WHU)
            C) Shaw (hul)
            D) Walker (LIV)

            Thank y´all!

          8. The 12th Man
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            After missing out on Perez to Arsenal, Everton are back in talks with Napoli to sign Manolo Gabiadini for €25m.

          9. Karmanya
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            Best mid at 5.5mil? Have Capoue already! Puncheon/Gaston/Januzaj? Any other suggestions?

            1. Joyce1998
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 8 months ago

              either ramirez from middlesbrough or wanyama which is 5.1 mil and looks promising

            2. itsmilks
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 8 months ago

              Lewis Cook

          10. Valar(Keith)
            • 14 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            Think of it this way.. We know what most of the fpl world is going to do before they do it now. So it's easier to pick differentials. It's almost like I can predict what my money league opponent's team and transfers are gonna be(Barkley in this week for sure) so I can outmaneuver him(pogba). Plus it's all about management. We ve grown the patience and know how over the years to avoid bandwagonning and hits.. While all this new info will just drive casuals mad and hit crazy

            1. Baines on Toast...
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              7 years, 8 months ago

              I don't think that's out manoeuvring, for what it's worth.

              One week late v two weeks early...

              1. Valar(Keith)
                • 14 Years
                7 years, 8 months ago

                That's just an example

                1. Valar(Keith)
                  • 14 Years
                  7 years, 8 months ago

                  The point of the example was the point itself.. Ie we know what transfers ppl are making

            2. Valar(Keith)
              • 14 Years
              7 years, 8 months ago

              Trying to look at the bright side. I actually hate everything about social media and fpl

              1. Baines on Toast...
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 13 Years
                7 years, 8 months ago

                Same. Is the scout this site?

                1. Valar(Keith)
                  • 14 Years
                  7 years, 8 months ago

                  Yup 🙁 .. There were hints of this happening in preseason. First time I've not renewed my membership cause I just dont see the point anymore

            3. Lawrø
              • 12 Years
              7 years, 8 months ago

              So now we go for the former casual picks whilst the casuals take our picks 😎

              Result.

              1. Valar(Keith)
                • 14 Years
                7 years, 8 months ago

                Haha 🙂

              2. Karmanya
                • 12 Years
                7 years, 8 months ago

                Word.

          11. rnrd
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            Routlege owners, what do you guys do? Fixtures aren't looking very good, probably under rotation risk too.. hum..

            1. Netley Lucas
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 8 months ago

              He'll be gone on Saturday evening.

          12. Penzardlife
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            Would really like one of the team to come forward and explain why there's even a point to this site now other than echo chamber discussion

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

            SCOUT SAYS: There are now 2 active £4.0m keepers in Nordfeldt & Kuciak. That's going to prove a popular combo for Wildcard teams #FPL

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

            Which is the better 4.0m option Pickford or Jaku?

            1. Netley Lucas
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 8 months ago

              Frying pan or fire?

            1. Slartibartfast
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 8 months ago

              Ball and chain slowing you down already 😉

          15. Sánchez
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            Bench one

            Townsend (BOU)
            Walker (liv)
            Negredo (wba)
            Mcaulay (MID)

            1. BilalM
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 8 months ago

              Townsend

            2. Blue Moon Evolution
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 8 months ago

              Walker

              That's one heavy bench

              1. Blue Moon Evolution
                • 8 Years
                7 years, 8 months ago

                bencher*

              2. Sánchez
                • 11 Years
                7 years, 8 months ago

                No. See below

            3. OzilFozzil
              • 10 Years
              7 years, 8 months ago

              What kind of bench is that?!

              Walker for me...

              1. Sánchez
                • 11 Years
                7 years, 8 months ago

                It's not my bench only 1 will be on the bench

            4. nkhoughton
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 8 months ago

              Walker

          16. sillyhilly69
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            Foster / Heaton
            Valencia / Morgan / Friend / Pieters / Evans
            Firm / Ramirez / Haz / Redmond / Hojberg
            Gray / Ibra / Kun

            Questions:

            Should I do Morgan + Hojberg >>>> Chambers + Mirallas? Feel that the Arsenal and Everton fixtures are too good to pass up!

          17. BilalM
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            Foster/ Heaton
            Valencia Friend Walker Pieters Francis
            Capoue Hazard Firmino Townsend Redmond
            Gray Aguero Ibra

            What do you think of this team, I have 2ft, who can i replace?

            1. Live Lad
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 8 months ago

              I would get Amat before the price rise.

          18. MundayMagic
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            Firmino >>Barkley thoughts?

            1. Live Lad
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 8 months ago

              Hold after those price rise/ fall.

          19. Iceball
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            CS ODDS for gameweek 3 :
            Tottenham 26% - 23% Liverpool
            Everton 41% - 20% stoke
            Chelsea 58% - 11% Burnley
            Watford 18% - 38% Arsenal
            Southampton 46% - 19% Sunderland
            Crystal palace 36% - 28% Bournemouth
            Leicster 44% - 21% Swansea
            Hull city 17% - 50% Man united
            West brom 37% - 33% Middlesbrough
            Man city 46% - 10% West ham

            1. lasse321
              • 7 Years
              7 years, 8 months ago

              i thought wba would be higher considering the injuries

          20. Morgs
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            When's Leroy Sane gonna get some pitch time? Thought he's supposed to be the next big thing

          21. lasse321
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            I have friend and wickham in my squad.

            I'm considering going for Rondon or Baines/Williams. Any thoughts?

            Wickham is likely to play 60 minutes this week and he scored in the cup. Friend has a great fixture in GW4.

            I'm not keeping Wickham for GW4, but i'm thinking he could be a decent player this week. On the other hand, I don't expect much of boro (vs wba) this week and I think Rondon has a fairly high probability of scoring and he will also be a decent player after this week. I think he is better than Negredo