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The ScoutCast – Episode 218 – Three Kings

A trio of Josh Kings saved the Gameweek for the ScoutCast regulars, steering Jonty, Andy and myself to respectability, despite a scattering of ill-fated transfer hits. Meanwhile, AZ drops in with his own unique solution to the curtailed Gameweek 28, as he deals a controversial early Wildcard to help prepare for the choppy waters.

The Wildcard is a key focus of this week’s episode, as we extend our recent Hot Topic to the ScoutCast airwaves, arguing the optimum time to activate the most precious of chips.

Elsewhere, we spare a moment to weigh up the “essential” status of the aforementioned Cherries midfielder, consider the recent unrest surrounding Sanchez and Lukaku and discuss the fall-out from Kane’s twanged ankle.

This 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. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 14 days ago

    Josh King!

    1. Gooner97
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 14 days ago

      😎

  2. FPL Virgin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 14 days ago

    It was such a lovely surprise bumping into Az after the scoutcast.

    He was good enough to stop for a photo as well

    Top bloke 🙂

    1. Forever In Our Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 14 days ago

      😉 he could have smiled?

    2. Mark
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      7 years, 14 days ago

      Sorry to be a killjoy but can you host the image and link to it - a link to a download may spook a few folk. Thanks.

    3. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 14 days ago

      You do know he's getting well paid from FFS to stand there and get his photo taken with you?

    4. Az
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 13 days ago

      I'll always make time for a fan! 😉

  3. Boozername
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 14 days ago

    Front 8 are

    Mane - King - Siggy - Mirallas - Antonio
    Luk - Kun - Costa

    Thinking of using my ft to do Mane>Eriksen. Am I barmy? should I just save the ft??

    1. BigManBakar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 14 days ago

      Save.

    2. Forever In Our Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 14 days ago

      Id rather have Ali or Son.

  4. FPL Virgin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 14 days ago

    I loved the bit on the scoutcast were Mark revealed how he got the better of TM in GW28.

    Just the two transfers by last Friday night completely threw TM who was checking his team.

    Clever stuff 😀

    1. Mark
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      7 years, 14 days ago

      I doubt that got the better of anyone - old tactic when you know a rival is watching 😉

      1. FPL Virgin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 14 days ago

        I wonder if TM would have got Josh King in if he had seen 3 transfers on Friday night?

        This is by far the best ML I'm following. Two titans with immense knowledge of the game going head to head. Absolutely fascinating to see who will come out on top.

        1. _Freddo
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 14 days ago

          Mark and TM are cringing right now, pull yourself together.

          1. FPL Virgin
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 14 days ago

            I respectfully decline. It's a compelling duel.

        2. DA Minnion (Former great)
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 14 days ago

          The word starstruck comes to mind.

  5. Atwood
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 14 days ago

    You are not seeing things. I genuinely have Holgate, Amat and Rondon in my squad. Given that I'll be using my wildcard fairly soon I guess it's not a huge deal though.

    1FT, 2.4 in the bank. Any advice? Get Sanchez?

    Grant
    Brunt - Coleman - Alonso
    Mane - Carroll - Eriksen - Sigurdsson
    Lukaku - Costa - Rondon

    Pickford - Holgate - Capoue - Amat

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

      Play Pickford over Grant for a start.

      Then Brunt to Valencia/Walker.

    2. Morgs
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 14 days ago

      Rondon to defoe

  6. Gooner97
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 14 days ago

    Play Mawson(already playing Siggy and Llorente) or Funes Mori(HUL)?

    1. osceola31909
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 13 days ago

      Do we know if Funes Mori will even play after starting on the bench last week? I say that as Funes Mori owner.

  7. IWR
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 14 days ago

    Brunt to Valencia or Walker? (For a -4)

    1. Morgs
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 14 days ago

      Not for a hit, wait til next week. I am benching Brunt but got a nasty feeling he will go back to hauling at home this week

  8. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 14 days ago

    Pie eating whale eats a pie on the sidelines and is sacked. Rojo eats a banana on the pitch and gets away with it. I feel for the poor whale.

  9. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 14 days ago

    Thoughts on where to go from here?

    Heaton
    Alonso / Baines / Funes Mori
    Mane / Firmino / Sterling / Sigurdsson
    Aguero / Lukaku / Llorente.

    Jaku / McAuley / Maguire / T. Carroll

    1ft. 1.8itb

    1. AK ⭐
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 14 days ago

      You can save the FT.

  10. Sickboy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 14 days ago

    Llorente or Coutinho for this week please?

    1. AK ⭐
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 14 days ago

      Could go either way, Llorente for me.

    2. nkhoughton
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 14 days ago

      Flip a coin both equally good and bad

    3. noquarternt
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 14 days ago

      I'm thinking of AOA

  11. BigManBakar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 14 days ago

    Why hasn't Baines' flag not been removed yet?

    1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 14 days ago

      Consistently inconsistent

    2. Mark
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      7 years, 14 days ago

      You don't think this suggests any doubt whatsoever?

      http://www.evertonfc.com/news/2017/03/16/baines-should-be-fit-for-hull

      "Leighton Baines has overcome his back complaint and should be available to play against Hull City this weekend."

      1. BigManBakar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 14 days ago

        This is the key bit for me Mark.

        “Leighton trained this morning,” Koeman said at his pre-match press conference. “Normally he would be available for the weekend. We have still have the same players out.”

        I don't think that represents any sort of doubt. I'm a biased Baines owner though. 🙂

        1. FPL Virgin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 14 days ago

          Koeman said something similar about Baines earlier in the season. He kept missing games despite the positive news in the press conferences, if you remember?

          1. BigManBakar
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 14 days ago

            On that basis, Jonny Evans would be flagged all year.

            I'm sorry but your argument is just hilarious

            1. FPL Virgin
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 7 Years
              7 years, 14 days ago

              I'm not making an argument, I'm just recapping what happened. Koeman kept saying Baines was okay. Baines kept failing to make the team. Look it up.

              1. BigManBakar
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 10 Years
                7 years, 14 days ago

                How is that relevant to him being flagged on the basis of that though?

                1. FPL Virgin
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 7 Years
                  7 years, 14 days ago

                  I don't decide how the flags work, but, as things stand, I don't think he is certain to start. Still an element of doubt.

                  1. BigManBakar
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 10 Years
                    7 years, 14 days ago

                    Based on what is what I've been trying to ask.

                    1. FPL Virgin
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 7 Years
                      7 years, 14 days ago

                      Koeman's quotes. "Normally" is the key word.

                      1. BigManBakar
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 10 Years
                        7 years, 14 days ago

                        So, in your opinion, just the use of the word 'normally' outweighs all the local press reports and what the journalists reported in the press conference.

                        @_pauljoyce 11h
                        Leighton Baines fit for Hull game. James McCarthy still out.

                        http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/ronald-koeman-press-conference-everton-12746595

                        Liverpool Echo reporting it too.

                        'Baines is fit for the weekend'

                      2. FPL Virgin
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 7 Years
                        7 years, 14 days ago

                        He probably will start, but it is not 100%, there is an element of doubt.

                        Would you really be completely flabbergasted and shocked if Baines failed to make the starting 11 or even the bench?

                        I know I wouldn't be.

                  2. AK ⭐
                    • 11 Years
                    7 years, 14 days ago

                    With all due respect, it's not about what you think or don't think.

                    The manager has come out and said he has trained and should be fit. I see no reason to keep that flag on him.

                    1. FPL Virgin
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 7 Years
                      7 years, 14 days ago

                      I'm not a Baines owner nor do I plan to get him. I have no vested interest.

                      It's right that he is flagged; there is an element of doubt. And given what happened earlier in the season, it is justified.

                      If I was transferring him in, I'd be pretty aggrieved if there was no flag to alert me to a possible issue.

                      1. AK ⭐
                        • 11 Years
                        7 years, 14 days ago

                        Respect our opinion, but it's incorrect.

                      2. FPL Virgin
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 7 Years
                        7 years, 14 days ago

                        It's actually Andy's opinion; I just happen to agree with him.

                        Baines has been passed fit before this season and subsequently failed to play. Given this history, you needed more certainty in Koeman's quotes.

                      3. BigManBakar
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 10 Years
                        7 years, 14 days ago

                        Do you expect any manager to come out and say he will play a specific player in his starting eleven? Is that the 'certainity' you are referring to?

                      4. AK ⭐
                        • 11 Years
                        7 years, 14 days ago

                        Still not sure how that makes him worth of a flag when he is back in training and should be fit. 😕

                      5. FPL Virgin
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 7 Years
                        7 years, 14 days ago

                        The Swansea manager did today. He said Olsson won't play. He said Kingsley will play.

                        I don't expect any manager to do anything. But unless they do, the doubt about Baines in particular is justified because of what has happened earlier in the season.

                        Like I said, he probably will play, but it is not certain so the flag is correct.

                      6. BigManBakar
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 10 Years
                        7 years, 14 days ago

                        He never came out and said Llorente would play - he has had his fair share of injuries over his career too. Why has his flagged been removed though?

          2. AK ⭐
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 14 days ago

            He said Baines could be on the sidelines for one or two weeks, but it took time.

            This one is vastly different, he is saying he 'should' be fit and has trained. I find no similarities

          3. Team Cruel
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 14 days ago

            Every WBA player would be flagged every week with that logic

      2. AK ⭐
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 14 days ago

        Not sure if serious..

      3. Team Cruel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 14 days ago

        He's back training. How is that any different from Clement saying Llorente is training with the group?

        1. Mark
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 17 Years
          7 years, 14 days ago

          There a weight of reports on Llorente, including the BBC and local press, stating he's fit and available. I don't think that's the case for Baines yet. To be fair, had the club's own press team used the headline "Baines fit for the weekend" instead, of "Baines should be fit" - it might have helped extinguish any doubt. Bit odd that, if he is fit and ready.

          1. BigManBakar
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 14 days ago

            @_pauljoyce 11h
            Leighton Baines fit for Hull game. James McCarthy still out.

            This guy works for the Times and is a very reliable source for Merseyside clubs. ^

            1. Mark
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 17 Years
              7 years, 14 days ago

              Sure, and if there are reports in his paper, the BBC, Guardian etc on Friday stating he's fit and available, the flag will likely come off at that point. As it stands, the club headline hasn't really echoed that tweet.

              1. BigManBakar
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 10 Years
                7 years, 14 days ago

                The Liverpool Echo explicitly mentions what you've been looking for - 'Baines is fit for the weekend'

          2. BigManBakar
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 14 days ago

            http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/ronald-koeman-press-conference-everton-12746595

            Liverpool Echo reporting it too.

            'Baines is fit for the weekend'

          3. Not Much Klopp
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 14 days ago

            Just check in with @BenDinnery for all injury info. He's spot on. If you can't find a player your looking for in his news timeline then just tweet him and he will get back to you or you can check his website out at premierinjuries.com

    3. noquarternt
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 14 days ago

      I'm surprised it was ever taken off. He should be permanently flagged.

    4. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 14 days ago

      What does a poxy flag matter to us we know he is fit to play

      1. BigManBakar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 14 days ago

        It doesn't - but as a poster mentioned above there wasn't much more evidence on Llorente either. Would be nice for more consistency in the game.

          1. BigManBakar
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 13 days ago

            I'm not sure you can get a much stronger report than the one Liverpool Echo are reporting which explictly states that Baines will be fit for the weekend.

            http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/ronald-koeman-press-conference-everton-12746595

            1. Mark
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 17 Years
              7 years, 13 days ago

              Well I'd guess I'd say a few more like that, to counter the official sites own rather more cautious reporting. Just a very odd headline to use if the noise from and around the club on his availability really is that positive.

  12. AK ⭐
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 14 days ago

    Coutinho to Sanchez or Save?

    Both options have pros and cons and it's tough to make a decision atm.

    1. Winners900
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 14 days ago

      Sanchez easy

    2. BigManBakar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 14 days ago

      Hi stranger. You know my recommendation. 😛

      1. AK ⭐
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 14 days ago

        I do. 😀

  13. nkhoughton
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 14 days ago

    Are aguero owners hopeful for an explosive return or are you expecting a blank?

    1. Moose™
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 14 days ago

      Liverpool def not too solid imo. So, expecting a goal or an assist will be sufficient.

    2. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 14 days ago

      Nothing less that a hatrick will do.

  14. Moose™
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 14 days ago

    G2G? AOA this week.

    Jaku

    Coleman Baines

    Sanchez(c) Mane Alli Siggy King

    Kun Lukaku(vc) Llorente

    Sub: Foster Fernandez Robertson Nyom

  15. Winners900
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 14 days ago

    Aguero + Mane to Costa + Sanchez -4p?

    This is hard really not sure. If it was Kane instead Costa it had been easy.

    + Sanchez can explode, the scariest to not own
    + Costa the most consistent player
    + I will get them in my team anyway
    * I'm in a chasing position, so maybe its better to risk with Sanchez earlier just incase he explodes when not everyone got him
    + Aguero in bad form
    - Arsenal in bad form, things maybe have happend between Sanchez and Wenger
    - Costa is not explosive
    - Aguero is Aguero and can suddenly score some goals
    - Mane can easily score against City, LFC have been loving these topteams this season
    - Its -4 points

    Thoughts please?

    1. noquarternt
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 14 days ago

      I'd hold off for a week. Mané and Agüero both excel v open attacking teams. This game could have a huge score.

    2. korbendallas82
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 14 days ago

      Have both Mane and Sanchez in your squad. I think that is a move not many can replicate u. As long as there is so good mid price forward options like Defoe and Gabbiadini.

  16. _Freddo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 14 days ago

    Walcott dumped by England on his birthday, look no further this week for your big haul.

    1. noquarternt
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 14 days ago

      Yeah, think this is good news for him. Was class at the start of the season and everyone seems to have forgotten about him. Giroud holding up play letting Sanchez and Walcott in, could be huge. It's about time Arsenal do really well and secure 4th after the pressure of winning the league etc is off.

  17. Andrew Michel
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 14 days ago

    Siggy and sobhi or king and pedro ?

    1. liiusions
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 14 days ago

      The one that doesn't involve Sobhi

  18. Bruno Bruno!!
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 14 days ago

    Thoughts on my team for GW29. 0.8m itb. -4 taken.

    Transfers made: Phillips to Sanchez, Brunt to Valenica

    Pickford (Valdes)
    Alonso, Coleman, Valencia (Evans, Amat)
    Hazard, Sterling,King, Mane, Sanchez (C)
    Lukaku (VC), Carroll (Anichebe)

    Future Moves:

    GW30: Carroll to Gabbiadini

    1. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 14 days ago

      Template.

    2. VFORVANDETA
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 14 days ago

      Solid 352.

    3. noquarternt
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 14 days ago

      Looks good. Is captain Lukaku to be safe though.

      1. noquarternt
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 14 days ago

        I'd

  19. VFORVANDETA
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 14 days ago

    What is latest news on Firmino and Baines? 0ft and 1.2itb.

    Heaton
    Alonso Coleman Baines*
    Mane Siggy King Firmino*
    Lukaku (c) Costa Kun

    Grant T.caroll McAuley Yoshida

    1. korbendallas82
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 14 days ago

      Baines should be fine. But i have a feeling that vs. Hull, Koeman has other good options, who can fill in for Baines, that he can afford to put Baines on the bench, or stay home and rest.

  20. BigManBakar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 14 days ago

    Looking for some help here gents. Would be obliged if you help. 🙂

    1 FT, 6.9 itb.

    Pickford
    Coleman Baines Alonso
    Mane Coutinho Siggy King Sane
    Lukaku (c) Carroll

    (Grant Rondon Cedric Maguire)

    What moves would you be looking to make with this lot?

    A) Save FT
    B) Coutinho to Alexis
    C) Coutinho to Alli
    D) Coutinho to Hazard
    E) Rondon to Costa (bench Carroll/Coutinho)
    F) Rondon to Defoe (bench Carroll/Coutinho)

    Ta 🙂

    1. noquarternt
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 14 days ago

      B 100%

    2. Magic Bean
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 14 days ago

      B for me

    3. AK ⭐
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 14 days ago

      Do tell when you find the answers to this. Torn between A or B myself. 😉

    4. VFORVANDETA
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 14 days ago

      A

    5. BigManBakar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 14 days ago

      Thanks again guys. 🙂

    6. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 14 days ago

      Baines > Williams 😉

      1. BigManBakar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 14 days ago

        😛

  21. UnitedFan
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 14 days ago

    A) Keep Mane (mci)

    B) Sell for Sanchez (wba)

    1. noquarternt
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 14 days ago

      This is the exact kind of game Mané performs in. I'd keep.

      1. UnitedFan
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 14 days ago

        Thanks

  22. Kiwivillan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 14 days ago

    Kane>Vardy for a gamble?

    1. noquarternt
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 14 days ago

      Be prepared to regret it. But if you can handle that, go for it.

    2. VFORVANDETA
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 14 days ago

      No.Many better option.Deeney Gabi Costa Defoe.

      1. Kiwivillan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 14 days ago

        Costa doesn't do hauls

  23. noquarternt
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 14 days ago

    England squad is so depressing. I keep searching through the midfielders trying to find anyone 'decent' or 'solid' enough to play in the middle. I can see Alli and Sterling who're good but the rest are just shockers like Redmond and Livermore. :'(

    1. Somalion
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 14 days ago

      Compare to the French squad, which has left out all of Benzema, Martial, Coman, Lacazette, Bakayoko and Laporte.

      The difference in depth is striking

      1. noquarternt
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 14 days ago

        Yeah or the German or Spanish squads. Cazorla has barely had a look in his career. Would've been first on the England team sheet from 18 if he was born in Slough.

        1. Somalion
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 14 days ago

          Yup, ridiculous strength in depth available for those countries.

        2. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 13 days ago

          Aye, while the Germans somehow have the likes of Timo Horn, Werner, Plattenhardt, Orban, Weiser, Stark etc who are still uncapped.

        3. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 13 days ago

          It also helps when Jogi Löw seemingly has a bottomless pool of young midfield talent to choose from...

          Goretzka, Weigl, Dahoud, Sané, Kimmich, Brandt, Can, Draxler, Gnabry, Amiri, Henrichs, Meyer, Geis, Arnold, Gerhardt, Seguin, Havertz, Ochs, Barkok, Öztunali .....

          All around 23 and below. Ridiculous depth which can only be rivalled by France at the moment.

  24. Kevtheotter
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 14 days ago

    Hey guys,

    Any information on Snoddy?

    1. Not Much Klopp
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 14 days ago

      Ankle sprain, late fitness test by the looks of it

  25. Sweetboi
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 14 days ago

    Bench one:

    a) Coutinho

    b) Carroll

    1. noquarternt
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 14 days ago

      Tough. Probably play Coutinho. Liverpool tend to do well in these games.

  26. kumast
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 14 days ago

    Is gabb going up tonight?

  27. Ógie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 14 days ago

    England have and always had excellent international players
    Its bad management and lack of real support from the fans and the media that has let them down time and time again

    I am very optimistic about the Republic of Ireland's chances if you seen our team sheet lately you would go out and throw yourself under a bus if you think the England players are bad

    1. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 14 days ago

      Reply fail @noquarternt

    2. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 14 days ago

      It's always the media hyping them up then tearing down

      1. Ógie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 14 days ago

        The dogs on Fleet St. are the England teams biggest enemy

    3. Somalion
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 14 days ago

      At least we have a few more PL based players knocking about. Could actually get a starting XI of PL players out for Ireland now.

    4. noquarternt
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 14 days ago

      But they're not comparable. RoI and England have vastly different resource levels, populations and expectations. It is not unreasonable to expect England to compete with France, Germany and Spain. Of course those teams have had poor tournaments in recent years, the difference is, they've also had fantastic tournaments in recent years.

      How footballers can blame the media is beyond me. Cristiano Ronaldo and Luis Suárez were mauled by the press after the 'wink' and the bite, yet somehow they didn't collapse into quivering wrecks. I know they're two special players, but you can't tell me every English player for the last 20 years reads The Sun everyday and starts crying.

      I said after Iceland I was done...but what else is there to do in an international break :'(

      1. noquarternt
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 14 days ago

        Ps sorry for the rant, just feeling entitled today. Hope Ireland do well.

      2. Somalion
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 14 days ago

        Tbh, while the English infrastructure is far superior to that of Ireland, I think those of Germany, Spain and France are stronger than England's. Not entirely in a different league, but I think on the whole when you compare squads it's a fairly noticeable difference (though I know Spain have had a dodgy time of it as they leave the Xavi/Iniesta age)

  28. Freshy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 14 days ago

    Thoughts on first off my bench
    Jakupovic-(Foster)
    Coleman-Alonso-Brunt-(Kingsley-Holgate)
    Mané-Coutinho-Sigurdsson-Alli-King
    Lukaku-Costa-Llorente

    Currently on Llorente

  29. Leaf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 14 days ago

    Long but fantastic week at Cheltenham:) , am studied out !

    Time to chill for a bit of scoutcast

    AOA this week 🙂

    Pickford

    Jones , Baines

    Hazard, King, Barkley, Firmino, Alli

    Llorente, Lukaku(c), Deeney

    Foster, Cedric, Mcauley, Maguire

  30. fancy111
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 14 days ago

    Cech and Phil Jones or Kosc and Jakupovic

    Other keeper is Pickford

    Have a pretty heavy defence already with Toby, Alonso Mawson and Yoshida