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The ScoutCast – Episode 232 – Feisty

“This is how the ScoutCast was meant to be” exclaimed Granville.

He’s not wrong. If you’ve successfully avoided this brand of nonsense to this point, episode 232 provides a less than gentle introduction.

Just don’t expect me to take a beating every week.

That’s certainly what pans out over this lengthy landmark episode which finds me rolling the punches after my “ill-timed” Wildcard.

Granville and Jonty take turns to dish out the blows, while Andy and Az make uncomfortable spectators.

Once the scuffle dies down, we do our best to address the latest community questions, assessing strikers, mid-price midfielders and the latest wing-backs demanding our attention.

But, for once, that forms the undercard for the “big fight”.

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. schifoso
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Current Squad:

    Lossl
    Kolasinac Azpi Schindler (Ward, Mbemba)
    Mhki Pogba Eriksen Alli (Chalaboah)
    Morata Firmino Rashford

    Considering the following:
    Morata > Kane
    Pogba > Fellaini (-4)

    Overall Rank: 253,039, been green every week since the start but played my Wildcard in gameweek 2.

    I believe that Spurs are the in form squad at the moment and while Pogba is an unfortunate loss, Man United are coming away from a 3-0 midweek vs Basel where Fellaini assisted and scored after coming on for Pogba. They face a fledgling Everton who not only lost to Spurs decisively last week but just lost their midweek Europa to Atalanta 3-0.

    My biggest hesitation is losing Morata who has been a consistent points scorer for me and against an Arsenal side that has been leaky against top teams also with an unfavorable history against Chelsea.

    Looking at the next 3 gameweeks, I favor Spurs (H Swansea, A West Ham, A Huddersfield) over Chelsea (H Arsenal, A Stoke, H Man City)

    Thoughts?

    1. Bill Haverchuck
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Fellaini will just have to be dumped again. Pick someone who is guaranteed minutes instead. I do think you should get Kane

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

        Last I heard Pogba may be out till Pool in Gameweek 8, so I am essentially thinking of a squad to cover those next 3-4 gameweeks at which point I would reassess getting Pogba back in the fold.

        The other route to getting Kane in, which is the essential move, is to replace Firmino, who without Mane stretching the defenses may suffer in terms of returns. I would have to retain an injured Pogba and replace Alli or Eriksen with a cheaper midfielder.

        Lineup would then be:
        Kola Azpi Ward Schindler
        Eriksen Mhki 6.0 Midfielder
        Morata Kane Rashford

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

          GTG

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

      Fellaini is yet to play a match from the start, so it would be wise to ignore him. I would keep morata all day and try to get kane for rashford may be in next GW.

  2. I AM GROOT!!!
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Why all this sudden love for Mendy instead of walker?

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

      The better player, more accurate crosser.

    2. bigbudgie
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      He didn't start the season, just showing his very obvious points scoring potential in recent games

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

    gtg? took a -4 for this, got 1.6 ITB

    Elliot

    Cedric Fosu Lowe

    Mkhi Eriksen Salah Atsu

    Kane (c) Chicha Lukaku

    Foster Carroll Naughton Mariappa

    Thank you!

  4. Bill Haverchuck
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Best 2 midfielders for 16.9m? Have Eriksen and Gross already

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

    Already taken a hit to get this team. Stick with this or take a double hit to dump pogba? Budget 8.1m

    Ddg
    Alonso Bertrand Dawson mee
    Eriksen gros Carroll
    Kane lukaku firmino

    Elliot chalobah pogba mbemba

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

      Depends who you getting in. Maybe Wc?

  6. Tiamani Warrior
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Did kola play wingback or centre back when he came on? Replaced holding?

  7. I AM GROOT!!!
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Repost: Sanchez played the full 90. So he is not going to start this weekend. I have him currently and want to keep him in for 3 weeks after the Chelsea game. So do i ride it out or shall I bring in Sanchez --> Alli? Can even do Tammy-> Vardy for a -4

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

      Alli

  8. Zoom Zoom
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Help... Firmino or Antonio?

    Current WC Team:

    Elliot, Krul
    Davies, Jones, Schindler, Naughton, Kiko
    Eriksen, Salah, Mkitaryan, Chabalah, (Antonio OR Carroll)
    Kane, Lukaku, (Firmino OR Hemed)

    1. RESULT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Firmino

    2. Poison Apple
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Firmino carroll by miles

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

    Which would you do:
    A) Play Chalobah this week, get Kolasinac next week
    B) Get Mendy this week (-4)

    1. Poison Apple
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      A. But really depends if you want Kola much.
      If yes, I would only assume you wish to get him in soon after anyway even if you go B.
      B by itself is a coin flip. Most probable you are no better or worst off with this move.

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

    Gomes nailed on for Watford?

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

      yes

    2. bigbudgie
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      one of my less horrible decisions was starting with him, 3 CS in 4

  11. bigbudgie
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    I'm loving this 'Man Utd' going into regression theme popping up
    After 4 games?
    With EVE sou CPL coming up?
    After that it turns a bit, yes, with liv hud TOT che

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

      Think people just want Kane and can't justify two premium strikers

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

        Not just Lukaku, people on about dumping Mhiki as well

        1. jia you
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          dumping players in the form of their lives from a team full of goals = not smart 😉

          1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 7 months ago

            Jesus/Firmino/Vardy all keeping pace tho for cheaper.

            Jesus/Morata and Vardy v Lukaku and 7mill forward..
            I'm currently on the latter but will probably move on soon.

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

      Let them crack on, I see them as fixture-proof. You can't tell me teams like Liverpool, Chelsea and Spurs see them as a 3 pointer...

  12. Rafiki
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    So rlc is still expected to play when healthy, and is the best option in 4.5 correct?

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

      yess & would be a great asset

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

        You got him?

  13. Poison Apple
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Ok with 3-4-3 or 4-3-3. Opinions Sought.

    Kola Davies Clark XXX XXX
    Salah Mkh Moting Atsu Carroll
    Kane Jesus Morata

    A. Any city defender 6 or below and 4.5m defender (recommendation for city defender appreciated)
    B. mendy with 4.0mil defender

    1. Poison Apple
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      man... no one hears this chap out...

    2. Annie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      B

  14. foreverton
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Gomes or Kiko Femenia?

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

      Kiko but bat fixtures

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

        *bad

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

    Just watched the Arsenal game at half time they switched to a back 4 and had Kola at LB. Nice goal too but save it for the PL son lol

    Commentator: "Kolasinaaaaac! Oh! When he hits them they stay hit!" 😆

    This is why I don't mind playing him against Chelsea, he's always capable of attacking returns. Oh btw the Sanchez goal weren't bad either lol

    1. Ghost Gooner
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      I'm playing him as well

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

        Nice! Chelsea won't make life easy for ArsenaI but I just can't drop him no matter who they face, he's just too dangerous and attacking.

        I don't know what made me think Arsene would only play him at LWB, nice to see him at LB.

        1. I AM GROOT!!!
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          How did Sanchez look?

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

            Quality 🙂

          2. Ghost Gooner
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 7 months ago

            Looked good. Getting back to full fitness. I think he will start

          3. Guru Mediation
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 7 months ago

            I disagree with some here: other than the goal he looked like bad sanchez - dropping deep, some pretty awful passing completion and very little threat. He then scored a worldy.

            So many better things you can do with that budget at this point in time I feel

        2. Ghost Gooner
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          I think he has enough attacking threat to play him in any fixture. I hope Chelsea don't score too many to cause minus pts

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

            Can't see them steamrolling Arsenal tbh.

            1. Ghost Gooner
              • 10 Years
              6 years, 7 months ago

              I hope you are right. I'd take a 2 all draw

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

                I'd take that or even a 2-1 loss tbh reckon he'd still have a hand in that too lol

    2. fedolefan
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      If Alexis scores against Chelsea, there's going to be a stampede to get him in. Just hoping he remains a little rusty for a week or two more.

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

        Let the stampede begin then, costs way too much for me :/

        1. I AM GROOT!!!
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          I have him in my team already. Pretty worried about his playing time. Wondering if I should shift him for Alli this week. Thoughts? Should I stick ?

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

            ARS: che -365
            TOT: SWA 701

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

    Anyone looking at two 4.5 options that rotate well until gw 11 or so kiko Femina and Kyle Naughton looks tasty

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

      I'd be staying away from Swansea defenders...
      http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/public-stats-tables/view/20816/

    2. Poison Apple
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      wouldn't want to be having naughton despite their seemingly good fixtures. That being said, we can do worst with other 4.5m defender

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

    Who didn't put a quid in the meter? Site keeps breaking lol

  18. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Lukaku or Salah for captain?

    1. Ghost Gooner
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Salah won't play 90min

  19. Rafiki
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Yeah on wildcard and considering which two 4.5 mids to have to allow Kane Morata and kaku. Am on Carroll and cork(to catch the possible rise) but rlc looks the better option. Thoughts?

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

      RLC and Carroll the best options there

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

        Yup thanks

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

        On what basis?

  20. FPLAdmiral
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    This squad good enough to go Kane-less this week?

    1FT, 0.2m ITB - unsure whether to make a move or save?

    Foster
    Cedric, Alonso, Jones
    Eriksen, Mkhi, Salah, RLC
    Lukaku, Morata, Firmino

    (Elliott)(Carroll, Naughton, Rosenior)

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

      Save unless you switch alonso to Davies

    2. Poison Apple
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Looks ok. But you be hiding behind the sofa for the match most likely
      if you are not getting kane, I would consider saving.

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

        Lukaku!

  21. Aseel
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Elliot
    Valencia, Davies, Daniels
    pogba*, Alli, Brady, Ramsey
    Kane (C), Lukaku, Gabbi

    Foster, Suttner, Carroll, Rangel

    Already on minus 4 .. should I ..

    A) play Suttner and bench pogba
    B) Take another hit (8 pts) to get rid of pogba and get Silva or someone cheeper ( I cannot get Mkhi)
    C) Wildcard

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

      Have you taken the recent price rises and fall into consideration?

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

        Missed it as I wasnt having network in the last few days.

    2. Poison Apple
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      rangel Suttner pogba daniels gabbi

      I would consider wc between those options.

  22. bigbudgie
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Anything worth a hit here?

    Eliot
    Cedric Valencia Dawson Suttner
    Alli Mhiki Salah
    Kane Lukaku Mounie

    Gomes Carroll Fraser Long

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

      Cedric - Davies if you have 0.6 itb

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

        Would be nice but nothing ITB

    2. fedolefan
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      No. Play Fraser over Suttner?

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

        Cheers
        Fraser still flagged, on 75%.
        Just noticed Mounie is as well

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

      Valencia is overpriced imo, could downgrade and get Davies in and use the money wisely elsewhere to upgrade.

    4. Squashed
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      not a bad team tbh.
      tho i prefer erik over alli
      and vokes over mounie

      but nothing worth a hit.
      all good and good luck

  23. Man Chest Hair United
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Thoughts on if wimmer is nailed?

    1. E25
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      I think most agree it isn't guaranteed short term but likely moving forward, given his transfer fee

  24. E25
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Sweating Mounie but trying to avoid a hit this week. G2G?

    Elliot
    Daniels TAA Jones Bertrand
    Erik Mkhit Salah
    Luka Kane(c) Mounie

    Foster / RLC TC Mee

    1. Ghost Gooner
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      You have playing subs, no need to worry

  25. foreverton
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Jese or Richarlison?

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

      Not much in it, probably Jese

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

      I presume you'll be playing him, but there are pros for each:

      Richarlison is in a better more attacking team and has amazing stats - but Watford's fixtures are really awful. So on that measure - I'd get Jese.

      I have both of them actually and I'll be downgrading one of them after this weekend. Most likely its going to be Richarlison unless he does something special against City.

  26. Aubaaaaa
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Bench one:
    A. TAA
    B. Daniels
    C. Suttner
    D. Ince

  27. Holmes
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Early game this week?

  28. cemal
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    I got pogba for 8.1, should I sell now? is his price likely to drop from 8.3 to 8.1 while he's injured?

    1. Guru Mediation
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Unfortunately you've lost 0.1 in selling value as his price just fell to 8.2. That would mean you that as of now you have a buffer of one more drop in price before you "make a loss" on him. That being said can't see any reason to hold onto him seeing as he likely out for 6 weeks

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

        yeah but I bought him for 8.1 so whether he's 8.3 or 8.2 makes no difference to me, right? you don't make a profit on selling players

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

          At £8.3m you had a £0.1m profit, that has now been lost as he has fallen to £8.2m

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

      i think it will

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

    Dare to be different, Salah on captain

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

      Can work, can be frustrating

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

      jus fyi. liverpool goal ratio drops when mane is out of the team. and plus u have cout whos mind is still not in the right place. i would look hard at switching expensive liverpool assets.

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

        they have ox, studdy, couti to back

  30. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Best move here lads?

    A) Love & Willian -> Bavies & Choupo (bench Carroll)
    B) Berty & Willian -> Bavies & Silva
    C) Berty & Willian -> Lascelles & Eriksen

    A) leaves enough cash for Moreno -> Kolasinac next week

    Foster
    Bertrand, Cedric, Moreno
    Alli, Willian, Phillips, Carroll
    Kane, Lukaku, Jesus

    Elliot, RLC, Naughton, Love
    Bank 1.8m, 2FT

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

      c

    2. AB.
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      I like C in isolation - but the option to get Kola next week sways me back to A.
      How's the season started for you Jins?