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The ScoutCast – Episode 145 – Retro

This week’s ScoutCast is a throwback – a return to the days when Granville moaned about his team of red flags and names like Robin van Persie and Yaya Toure dominated our thinking.

Granville and I slip into such subject matter like it’s a pair of old slippers, whilst assessing the Aguero fall-out, the Dzeko option, Ivanovic versus “Dave” Azpi and how I’ve modelled my Fantasy Football management style on Roy Hodgson.

We roll out the regulars and lament the demise of the ScoutCast team – eliminated in the opening round of our own cup competition. Some things never change.

Swim in nostalgia via this link or roll back the years via the player below…

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

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  1. Shifty
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Defence of

    Guzan
    Clyne Hutton Wisdom (Chambers Saylor)

    6 mil in the bank. Chambers > Chelsea def worth a hit? Should break even this week, and frees up transfer next week for someone else.

    1. FISSH
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      take the hit lad 😎

      1. Shifty
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        you and your hit encouragement...

    2. The_Colonel
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Yeah, Chambers' playing time is now at risk

      1. Shifty
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks. Che def of choice?

        1. The_Colonel
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          Azpi or Cahill for me. Ivanovic too expensive and I can see Terry getting rested for a game over Xmas

    3. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      I'd do it.

      1. Shifty
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Cheers Innsie. Def of choice? Has to be Azpi it seems. But dynamics have changed a little bit with the extra cash...Terry worth abit more? Or Azpi still the baps king.

        1. President John F. Keninnsie
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          I've been in the Azpi camp all along... And nothing has changed 🙂

        2. FISSH
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          Terry

          1. Shifty
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 10 months ago

            no baps for Terry though :C

  2. The Gambler.
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Foster
    Ivanovic, Wisdom, Hutton, Azpic
    Sanchez Downing Hazard Sigurdsson
    *Aguero, Rooney

    (Krul, *Austin, Marney, Duff)

    Ok so Aguero is obviously getting the axe, and either Downing or Siggy.

    So, YYT or Silva, with Benteke or Bony?

    Have to make moves tonight....

    Help please!!!!!!!!!! 🙂

    1. The_Colonel
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      I wouldnt get rid of either. Marney - Nasri + Aguero - Bony (and then Benteke in a couple of weeks)

  3. el flacooo
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    hy all,

    don't you think that costa could be benched tomorrow with his last 90 minutes against lisbonne?

    1. FISSH
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      some people think so, others think he needs games for match sharpness.

      your call

    2. UCL Fantasy
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      • 14 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      (non-Costa owner here)

      I think he'll start. Mourinho said he had to prove his fitness which is why he played the full 90 imo. He might not play the full 90 on the weekend but he'll get a big enough chunk of it I reckon.

    3. My name is an echo
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      no. City are 3 points behind them. A win is imperative. They will play there best team. Costa will be taken off after 70 mins or so

    4. el flacooo
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      cheers all

  4. Trigg ⭐️
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    An addendum to my Sanchez (C) shout - as Nate mentioned, Newcastle have woes at the back, and I remember the pain of not captaining a certain Arsenal midfielder at home to Newcastle not too long ago ...

    1. drughi
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      walcott 26 points, didnt captain that time 🙁

  5. dul
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Schmeichel what have you done for me latley? Pantilimon your in, or?

  6. pompeyfan
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Still not decided on whether to do Chadli to Mirallas for -4... Normally I would do but feeling more conservative currently. I could just play Wanyama or Naylor instead.

    1. FISSH
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      play Naylor

    2. el flacooo
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      do it! mirallas is a must have for this gw!

    3. Skokym
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Naylor. Mirallas will give you a headache

  7. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    rambo out till new year

    why didnt wenger rest him mid-week? he'd played a lot of games recently and wasn't worth risking surely

    1. Mr Blue
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Thats what we do, every player that hits form get no rest, and instead get injuries... The Arsenal way

      1. Djerbil
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        err he rested half the team

    2. The Machine
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Well there was a chance of fishing top of the group, and had anderlecth taken all those chances we probably would have

      And no there was no way we were gonna win without ramsey. That midfield looked totally lost in the 2nd half

    3. King Huth
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      who say hes out till new year?

  8. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Is Rick about?

  9. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Quick poll please lads:

    A) Play 10 this week (-4)

    B) Play 11 this week (-8) this involves an extra hit to get rid of duff

  10. Billy Gilmore
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    So basically never listen to players re injury. First Rooney now Ramsey

    1. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Please don't tell me you also bought Ramsey?

      😕

      1. Billy Gilmore
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Of course not. Hazard's coming in along with one of about 10 strikers.

        lol

        1. Christina.
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          hehe, good

          Fantasy genius bought Ramsey. He is so embarrassed he is emailing me for advice...not willing to show his face on here.

          lol

          1. Billy Gilmore
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 10 months ago

            lol

            You any closer to a conclusion re the Kunundrum?

            1. Christina.
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 10 months ago

              No dammit. Maybe I keep him.

              lol

              1. Billy Gilmore
                • 12 Years
                9 years, 10 months ago

                I'm leaning towards Dzeko

          2. President John F. Keninnsie
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 10 months ago

            😆

    2. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Maybe....

  11. el flacooo
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    need to replace aguero: don t have costa, who should i take? Al ready have rooney and kane.

    Costa, bony bentegoal? any idea?

  12. markieffm
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    PICK ONE!!!!! (Pleeeeease....)

    A) Ageuro OUT - Bony IN / Di Maria OUT - Sanchez IN / Chadli OUT - Hazard IN (-4)
    B) Aguero OUT - Lukaku IN / Di Maria OUT - Sanchez IN / Chadli OUT - Downing IN (-4)
    C) Aguero OUT - Lukaku IN / Di Maria OUT - Sanchez IN
    D) Other version of above...

    My team is

    Krul Moreno

    Wilson Schlupp Bertrand Wisdom

    Wanyama Walters Sigurdsson Di María Chadli

    Diego Costa Agüero Pellè

    1. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      IN OUT IN OUT all around that's what it's all about...

    2. Tom1912
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      A) 100%

    3. el flacooo
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      A obviously

    4. Trigg ⭐️
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      A for me.

    5. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      C), imo.

  13. UCL Fantasy
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    What would you do with this mess lads?

    http://imgur.com/KSyuHoY

    1. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Kun and Chad > Costa and Downing?

      1. UCL Fantasy
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        • 14 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Really don't think I want Costa even though Yaya is on 4 YCs. I'm pretty sure I'm bringing in Yaya for Chadli just not sure how I'm going about it

    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      You gotta sit tight, now, Andy.

      1. UCL Fantasy
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        • 14 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Sit tight?!

        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          I thought that you had taken an 8 point hit?

          1. UCL Fantasy
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            • 14 Years
            9 years, 10 months ago

            Not yet 🙂

            That is my team currently.

            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 10 months ago

              See below, then.

              1. UCL Fantasy
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                • 14 Years
                9 years, 10 months ago

                Have considered Sakho. I'd like rid of Chambers too for a City defender. Sakho gives upgrade options later on.

                But I fancy a Dzeko punt!

                  1. UCL Fantasy
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                    • 14 Years
                    9 years, 10 months ago

                    😀

                    But to be fair Dzeko hasn't played yet!

  14. 42 Rules
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    So Hazard v Sanchez captain this week. Which team is going to after blood the most after both teams disappointing results last week. For me Hazard is the man, Jose will be spitting mad after Newcastle and is going to demand a response - Hazard will be involved and is on pens

    1. Mr Blue
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Between those two, Hazard imo.
      Cesc out shouldnt hurt him, Matic back is great for Chelsea

    2. Holmes
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Well, that can be said for Wenger and Sanchez too 😀

    3. drughi
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      All I know is I'm gonna get it wrong

  15. King Huth
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    A. Oscar

    B. Silva

    C. Nasri

    Next 5 game... first to 3!!

    1. The_Colonel
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      C

    2. King Huth
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      anyone else?

    3. Patty
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      C

  16. Jimbo123
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Chadli ---> Willian look sensible for my draft league?

    Or should I persist with Chadli?

    1. Heels_Over_Head
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      stick with Chadli

      at least he has goal threat

      Wilian just starts and kicks the ball into the stands when he should pass it to someone who could score (and earn him an assist)

    2. elkunaguero
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Chadli played 90' last night in Europa League - not very bullish on him starting

  17. The_Colonel
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Is there anywhere on this site or elsewhere that lists the times of all the press conferences?

    1. A.T
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Sort comments by sticky. There's one a few pages back.

      1. The_Colonel
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Cheers!

  18. Red Star Toro
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    I brought Costa for Kun. This gameweek is gonna show whether my gut is any good.

    1. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      No brainer for me. I wish I didn't already have him so I could do that easy transfer.

      1. UCL Fantasy
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        • 14 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Why a no brainer? Just because of Hull?

    2. Billy Gilmore
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Keep us informed

  19. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Fernando Torres has sent his letter to Santa:

    https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B4pfKG4IEAA8sWv.jpg

    1. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      He'd probably miss Christmas.

      1. Kings of Lyon ★
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        😆

  20. Red Star Toro
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Damn the Hazard/Costa captain dilemma ain't easy.

    1. UCL Fantasy
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      • 14 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Hazard for me.

      But then I don't own Costa....

  21. el flacooo
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    my team is a dead end, i can't think about it any more, may be a new vision of he situation could help me!

    Krul* Fabiansky*

    wisdom/chambers*/staylor*/clyne/moore*
    fabregas*/hazard/sanchez/siggy/arfield
    Aguero*/rooney/kane.

    what would you advice me to have a decent team for tomorrow? got 2 Ft and don t want to make more than 3 tranfert!
    cheers!!

    1. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Aguero to Costa, one of your GKs to Guzan/Pants

    2. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Wow that's quite a mess.

      Aguero has to go. A keeper change would obviously be beneficial too. And I'm not sure Arfield is a starter anymore?

      I'd do Krul, Aguero and Arfield to Pantilimon, Costa and Downing, or something similar.

    3. LOCO ABREU
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      aguero,gk and defender out for -4

    4. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Agüero to Costa, arfield to downing, chambers to zabaleta and go keeper less

  22. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    "@Podolski10 will get his opportunites" - Arsene Wenger ahead of #AFCvNUFC

    1. Heels_Over_Head
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      throw that wrench into the Giroud/Welbeck fuzz will you now?

      1. Your Mum's Athletic
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        my pleasure 😉

  23. markieffm
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Im pretty happy with my team for this week...

    Begovic

    Wisdom Moreno Bertrand

    Wanyama Sánchez Sigurdsson Hazard

    Bony Pellè Diego Costa

    Krul Walters Wilson Schlupp

  24. elkunaguero
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Any chance Lampard could take pens ahead of Yaya if both are on the pitch for City?

    1. UCL Fantasy
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      I doubt it

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Chadli to Touré
        Agüero to Lukaka/Sakho, depending on funds?

        1. elkunaguero
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          Yes!

    2. FISSH
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      didn't think of that. what a troll that would be.

      wouldn't be surprised if Lamps did take it for his goal record

      1. UCL Fantasy
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        • 14 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Not happening.

    3. Your Mum's Athletic
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      No chance for me

  25. LOCO ABREU
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    take a hit this week Chambers>Yun to be able to upgrade SIggy/Downing>Yaya next week for free?
    Or no hit this week and see what to do next?Will play Yun next week

    1. Heels_Over_Head
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      wait

  26. New post
  27. Kurtinho
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    http://imgur.com/0v4jRt0

    How's my colour co-ordination this week lads? Am I set? What improvements to the aesthetics would you make?

  28. ChampionoftheWorld
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Hazard (c).

    Yaya or sanchez vc? Yaya on pens, both rested midweek, arsenal need a response after losing to stoke.

    1. FISSH
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Sanchez. But 0.1% chance of that VC coming in

  29. meltedman
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Really tempted to do Mata --> Hazard(c) for a hit. Costa playing 90 mins midweek has put me off captaining him, don't fancy my vc Sanchez. How does it sound?

    1. elkunaguero
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Mata is completely useless, yet he can pop up with a goal at any time