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The ScoutCast – Episode 229 – Comeback

Can you call it a comeback? Avid listeners – and there are some, honest – will certainly hope that Granville’s return to ScoutCast action will be repeated.

For now, we just have to savour him gatecrashing our early season party, armed with a very reasonable Gameweek 1 tally.

Granville joins myself, Jonty, Andy and Az in a five-aside episode for the post-mortem of the opening weekend.

Once again we embrace your community questions, going in studs showing on all the key issues, as we assess the Zaha replacements and strap our knees to the desk to discuss De Bruyne and Kane.

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 on 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. thisisdiz
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Zaha replacement?

    A) Xhaka + 1.4
    B) Ramsey
    C) Ritchie + 1.5
    D) Wijnaldum
    E) Gross + 1.5
    F) Caroll + 2.5
    G) Philips + 1
    H) Arnie/Ayew

    Rest of my MF is:
    Mane, Miki, Willian, Mooy

    Thanks!

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Ritchie is 6m.

      1. thisisdiz
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Sorry, my fault.. And who you consider?

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          Seems your link needs an update.
          If you have 3 good forwards, F.
          If you need someone every GW, B possibly.

          1. thisisdiz
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 7 months ago

            My front 3 is Kaku, Jesus, and Mounie. For now I satisfied with it.. So B I think.. Wanna wait to see how Gross impact, but wanna maintain team value until second WC available, and price drop will apply to Zaha..

    2. Turbolag
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Redmond for me.

  2. HammersFan
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Was kind of disappointed with Andy and Granvilles smugness about the Manu win saying it's 'only' westham. Well if 2 of my players (lukaku and pogba) cost more than the entire match squad of the other team I Would expect nothing less than a 4-0 win at home tbh.

    See how the hammers do against opposition outside of the big 5 before we can judge them. I think we made some good signings and will start playing well.

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

      Aye but they banter from a fantasy pov only and the point was valid v the performance in the super cup

    2. COYS Down Under
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      You get increasingly diminished returns on more expensive things in life. True of virtually everything you can buy including football players.

      So comparing the cost of the two teams isn't particularly useful. Especially as Man Utd signings also bring increased income so that helps offset against the cost.

    3. ScotDougie
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      They're shite mate come to terms with

    4. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Everyone else was of the same opinion tbf.

    5. Waxys
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      I agree

    6. FFPro
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Good players, bad manager.

    7. StalkingDwarf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Well it was a West Ham side missing some key players too. Tbf, West Ham are known to most for their stunning defence. You guys have been leaking goals for quite a few seasons before Bilic. Last season didn't help.

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

        aren't*

  3. davies
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Play Mee or Atsu?

    1. Shearer & Sutton
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Atsu

    2. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Atsu

  4. ILOVEBAPS
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Is it wise taking a hit for GW2?
    Am tossing about doing Zaha/JRod > Mooy/Firm. -4

    1. Chris_White
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Depends. If you think it's worth it in the long run, go for it.

      1. ILOVEBAPS
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Haha... Well that's fantasy game playing in its purest form. 🙂

        1. Chris_White
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          In your case I'd go for it. WBA aren't scoring enough, and Mooy looks a decent budget pick with plum fixtures.

    2. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Just do the Zaha transfer imo.

      1. ILOVEBAPS
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks. I guess J Rod needs a 2nd chance I guess.

        1. waldo666
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          Yeah, I'm the same with Gabbi, give him one more week at least

      2. Kiwivillan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        This. I heard JRod had a good game. I did Zaha>Mooy -4 as I already did Iwobi>Brady

    3. ScotDougie
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Zaha about to drop I'd decide fast

    4. Buck The Trent
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      how about JWP ?

  5. laplana
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Jesus + Eriksen is so much better than Kane + KDB .... So much better.

    1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      But it is 2.5m cheaper?

      1. Turbolag
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        That's why it's better

  6. jdangles
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Thoughts on Joselu and his move to newcastle? only 5.5

    1. laplana
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Spanish destroyer but won't be nailed.

    2. Turbolag
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      About to be 5.4

    3. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Needs to be starting to bother.

      1. jdangles
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks!

    4. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Makes all 3 Toon strikers untouchable in a way

  7. jdangles
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Thinking about adding a newcastle player since they are so cheap. Maybe Joselu, merino?
    thoughts on their defense? manquilo / lascelles

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 14 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Defence is injured.
      Wouldn't bother with those 2.

  8. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Does benteke look like he will drop in price tonight?

    1. ScotDougie
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      No 91%

    2. Turbolag
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      No, but I didn't realize he was so close to dropping. Who is he being dropped for?

    3. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 14 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      He's on about -91%

      1. SpaceCadet
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks. Probably drop tomorrow then?

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          • 14 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          Traffic picks up so possibly.

          1. SpaceCadet
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 7 months ago

            Cheers bud. Would you do benteke to vardy or save?

            1. TorresMagic™
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 14 Years
              6 years, 7 months ago

              You'll want to sell Vardy soon. Pool are useless but no Zaha hurts.

              1. SpaceCadet
                • 10 Years
                6 years, 7 months ago

                So save?

                1. TorresMagic™
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • Has Moderation Rights
                  • 14 Years
                  6 years, 7 months ago

                  Rather Firmino. All 3 could do well this week.
                  Keeping Benteke is likely to lose 0.1 though.

                  1. SpaceCadet
                    • 10 Years
                    6 years, 7 months ago

                    Already have firmino

                    Kdb eriksen Willian Carrol chalobah
                    Lukaku firmino benteke

            2. Shearer & Sutton
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              6 years, 7 months ago

              I could do it. Benteke price fall is coming. And no Zaha.

              1. SpaceCadet
                • 10 Years
                6 years, 7 months ago

                Even if it's for a hit? I'm tempted

                1. Shearer & Sutton
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 9 Years
                  6 years, 7 months ago

                  Not worth a hit imo.

                  1. SpaceCadet
                    • 10 Years
                    6 years, 7 months ago

                    Thanks!

  9. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    I sort of hope Gabbiadini blanks this week so i can confirm he's useless and rid him from my squad.

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

      Love him te brace, just love it

    2. Dreams
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Brace imminent.

    3. Chris_White
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      He'll get an assist and get hauled at 70 😉

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

        *Would take that*

    4. I Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Not me. Would like to save a transfer. Wasn't able to this week because of Zaha and won't be able to next week if Gab blanks again.

      1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        You're right. I'd prefer him to go on a scoring spree for the nice run of fixtures, rise .5 and then sell. Perfect!

      2. waldo666
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        I'm firmly in the same camp, gutted I couldn't save FT this week due to Zaha, well I could have and gutted is a bit strong but you get my drift

  10. Waxys
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    At the beginning of the year and on here I said west ham's manager will be the first to ge the sack.

    Very poor since Payet left.

    1. ScotDougie
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Mystic Waxy

    2. Foozeball
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Didn't you say you were going to sleep about half an hour ago? lol

    3. G-Whizz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 6 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      So going on your current prediction form that means he's safe 😆

  11. YoullNeverWalkAlone
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Given the upcoming fixtures, what do you reckon lads, Willian, Mooy or Ince to bring in for Choupo-Moting?

    1. Turbolag
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Willian I guess? Why on earth did you take Choupo-Moting?

      1. YoullNeverWalkAlone
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Watched him play many times in Germany and thought he was quite decent and would play for Stoke, but I guess i was wrong, so now have to ship him out.

        1. Deulofail
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          Another lie!

          1. Deulofail
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 7 months ago

            Reply fail

            1. Turbolag
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 7 months ago

              I was hoping...

      2. Foozeball
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Had to be like Danny Rose and Google Choupo-Moting lol. Didn't even realize he joined Stoke City XD

  12. Chandler Bing
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone with Tadic as their Zaha replacement?

    1. laplana
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Loftus Cheek.

    2. Obi-1 Kenobi-0
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      If I'd done a straight swap I'd have gone Tadic, but as it was I took a -4 and so could upgrade to 8.0.

      I think Tadic is a great shout though.

    3. Harper (No more Penandes)
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      I picked RLC so that I could upgrade Jesus to Kane (if absolutely necessary) or Fraser to Pogba/Son. Should be nailed in the Palace attack with Zaha out now.

  13. ScotDougie
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Willian will lose his place soon Hazard scored in a friendly v QPR kids, Pedro back soon too transfer waiting to happen withWillian , I'd go Ince personally but Mooy is popular

    1. ScotDougie
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      @ youllneverwalkalone

    2. YoullNeverWalkAlone
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Yeah Mooy is popular but not sure how good he will be in long run. Last season he scored only 4 and provided only 7 assists, while Ince on the other hand ended the season with 12 goals and 14 assists, so between the 2 I'm also leaning towards Ince.On top of that, their upcoming fixture list looks quite decent

      I'd go with Willian normally, but concerned he will lose his spot once Hazard and Pedro are back.

  14. ScotDougie
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Sturridge fit for the weekend anyone think he will rest Firmino for the return leg mid week ???

    1. Dreams
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      No. Klopp said he'll have to see how Daniel reacts to the intensity of the game. Substitute role at best.

    2. Harper (No more Penandes)
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      If Firmino gets rested on the weekend I think I might go jump down a well

  15. G-Whizz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Mounie, Zanka, Davies and Willian looking like they will all rise tonight in about 30mins

    The ones with the red bracket I presume are the fallers tonight?
    http://prntscr.com/g9v9gi

    1. JustPark
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      In 15, mate.

      1. G-Whizz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        • 6 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Yup! 🙂

  16. Obi-1 Kenobi-0
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    I got CS Sprayed today at work as part of our training. It was a truly awful experience, but still not worse than my triple captain last season.

    1. Chris_White
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Think I'd personally enjoy getting sprayed with clean sheets

      1. Obi-1 Kenobi-0
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        😆

  17. jdangles
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Atsu or merino?

  18. gunnerboy
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Captain this week?

    A: Lukaku (stick with crowds...)
    B: Kane (could score a couple against out of form Chelsea)
    C: Jesus (he is the King afterall...)
    D: other?

    1. Turbolag
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      A, best of a bad bunch this week.
      Conte will be out for blood after last week and I'm not gonna bet against Koeman.

    2. Harper (No more Penandes)
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      A, I'm not taking a chance on captaincies this early in the season

      1. gunnerboy
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        I captained Jesus GW1 so I'm already behind. Lukaku for me this week I reckon.

    3. gunnerboy
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Mane, Salah and Firmino at home to Palace are other obvious options.

      1. Turbolag
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        I was originally on Salah, but all three of them played at least 84 minutes against Hoffenheim and there are question marks surrounding Mane and Can.

  19. Buck The Trent
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Zaha to ?

    A Tadic
    B Redmond
    C JWP + 1.0

    1. Turbolag
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      B

    2. gunnerboy
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Ramsey

    3. Shearer & Sutton
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      A

    4. Prison Mike
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      A

  20. jdangles
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    firminho/ merino (sub)

    or
    joselu (sub) / martial

    1. Turbolag
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      A I guess

  21. JustPark
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Zaha to Ramsey locked in!

    1. gunnerboy
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Nice, I did the same.

      1. Shearer & Sutton
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        +1

    2. JustPark
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Chickened for minute on pitch and went Ince 😀

      1. JustPark
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Chickened out*

  22. Mane
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Play Atsu or Löwe this weekend?

    1. Jigger & Pony
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Atsu

    2. Turbolag
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Atsu

    3. Shearer & Sutton
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Atsu

  23. The Big Fella
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Best 4.5m defender anybody? Debating punting on Walker-Peters but that's just 2 games at most and 1 of those is Chelsea. I can see it being a very closed affair though.

    1. Turbolag
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Alexander-Arnold for now.

      1. The Big Fella
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        They haven't got the best lineup over the next 5 or so..... but then I suppose neither have the alternatives. Perhaps Huddersfield or Newcastle?

    2. Jigger & Pony
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Depends who you rotating with. Plenty of options. But none you can play every week.

      1. The Big Fella
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        I'd rotate with a midfielder (Carroll or RLC). My 3 premium defenders are Kompany, Alonso and Kolasinac.

  24. Sanguinista
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Start RLC or Danilo this week?

    1. Jigger & Pony
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Danilo

    2. PDM TOP 1,000 any Season Le…
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Danilo ...........

  25. PDM TOP 1,000 any Season Le…
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    With Luiz being playing more forward against Spurs due their suspensions what are his likely returns ??

    A) 0 or worse
    B) 1 or 2
    C) 3 to 5
    D) 6 to 9
    E) Double Digits

    1. Jigger & Pony
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      B

    2. Waxys
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      B

    3. Foozeball
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      A or B.

      Tends to foul a lot whenever he plays CM. Makes me excited for Eriksen to possibly net a free kick

    4. Shmadz - Le Saux Solid Crew
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      I think he's more likely a card than a goal and the clean sheet looks unlikely. I'd say 'B'.

    5. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      B
      C
      D
      E
      A

    6. PDM TOP 1,000 any Season Le…
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Hoping for a C) or D) 🙂

  26. Shmadz - Le Saux Solid Crew
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    With Lukaku, Jesus, Salah & KDB in my team (playing a 4-3-3), is Firmino worth consideration for the armband this week?

    1. Turbolag
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Absolutely. Liverpool is the only big 6 team with a positive attacking fixture this week.

      1. Waxys
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Swansea and united lol

        1. Turbolag
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          People are underestimating Swansea. They only conceded 11 in 9 home matches once Clement took over. That's the same as Chelsea in that span.

      2. Jigger & Pony
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Both Utd and Arsenal can put a few past their oppositions this GW

        1. Turbolag
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          See above for Swansea. Has stk been a friendly attacking fixture in recent years? Only conceded 24 at home last year, and that was without Butland.

      3. Shmadz - Le Saux Solid Crew
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Looks like he's got pens too. On Salah at the moment, but considering the swap for a potential differential.

  27. SuperDan
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Is pedro going to start?

    1. Foozeball
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      no

  28. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Price changes incoming.

  29. Gruu
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Bench one please:

    a. Daniels (WAT)
    b. Atsu (hud)
    c. Davies (CHE)
    d. Monreal (sto)

    Foster
    Davies - Stephens - Monreal - Daniels
    KDB - Salah - Mkhi
    Kane - Lukaku - Mounie

    (Elliot Atsu TCarroll Long)

    1. Blue&White85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Monreal

  30. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    • 14 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Here we go...

    1. Jigger & Pony
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      And?

    2. ScotDougie
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Drumroll