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28 August 2014 4924 comments
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With cheque books fluttering on the eve of the transfer window slamming shut, our Fantasy seasons could be transformed by some notable new arrivals. In this week’s ScoutCast episode, Granville and I chew over the latest fresh faces to crash the player list – United’s “Angel” Di Maria and Liverpool’s “Devil” Balotelli.

With just a single point between us and the comfort of top 100k placings, my co-host and I are more than just a little content as we the rule over the current bandwagons and preview another weekend’s action. It won’t last.

Bed yourself in via this link, or get acclimatised via the handy player below…

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

  1. Ufpl stuff
    GoonerByron
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Not sure it will help anyone, or if anybody's already done it but I've just gone through and added up who's got the most games on Matchday 2 and Matchday 3 for Ultimate FPL from the scheduled fixtures so far.. It should give you some help when picking your squad to make sure you have players playing on the second/third matchdays.. (This goes up until GW16)

    Matchday 2

    7 games - Everton
    5 games - Spurs, Man Utd
    4 games - Arsenal, Chelsea, Man City, QPR
    3 games - Aston Villa, Hull, Liverpool, Southampton
    2 games - Burnley, Crystal Palace, Leicester, Sunderland, Swansea
    1 game - Newcastle, Stoke, West Ham

    Matchday 3

    2 games - Aston Villa

    1 game - Crystal Palace, Hull, Man Utd, Newcastle, QPR, Southampton, Stoke, Sunderland, WBA, West Ham

    1. Optimus.
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Cheers

    2. Lanley Staurel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Brilliant. Was going to so it myself and you've done it for me. Thank you.

    3. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Thanks 🙂

    4. QPR expects... glory!
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Thanks very much.

      Having already made 9 of my allotted transfers without looking I now need to check I've got some players who play Matchday 2 & 3!

  2. Demí
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    ‏@OfficialFOXES 5m
    BREAKING: #lcfc is delighted to announce the signing of Esteban Cambiasso!

    1. AriseSirGiggsy
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Baldy bouncer

    2. Holy See
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Well I never..

    3. Djerbil
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      always the Glory Hunter

      1. Demí
        • 14 Years
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        ?

        1. Djerbil
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          nothing its alright

            • 12 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            serves you right for being too slow! 😆

      2. Heydudes13
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Agreed.

          • 12 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          for trying to help the community? 🙄

          so you wont want his line-ups etc at the weekend? 🙄

      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Demi wins again! 😀

      1. Djerbil
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        He just copy-pasted it , I typed it out

        1. Demí
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          So it's better to post and leave the source out. Cool, will remember that next time. Numpty

          1. Djerbil
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            I said its alright , plz don't make an issue out of it , its nothing

          2. Heydudes13
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Demi, need to tone it down, cheers.

            1. Demí
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              Sorry 🙁

          3. GREENDREAMS11
            • 16 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            any news on Schurrles injury anyone?

    4. VougieDipond
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I need to watch that goal again

    5. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Moore 😎

      Oh wait! Arsenal.. 😯 ffs! 👿

        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Ramsey in Cambiasso's pocket? 😛

  3. What next for Hull?
    Jairzinho
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Now then. Match report from tonight's match.

    - Hull came out wearing what I can only assume is their 'European Home Kit'. Amber shorts, black and amber striped shirt with a large amber patch on the back where the name and number goes, reminiscent of a Newcastle shirt from the late 90s/early 00s. Out of Europe now, so I doubt we'll ever see it again.

    - I've argued during pre-season that Robbie Brady is Hull's main penalty taker and not many people believed me. Despite Jelavic and Huddlestone not being on the pitch at the time of Hull's penalty, it was taken by none other than Robbie Brady, so middle finger to all the haters.

    - Questionable straight red for Sagbo. Was it even a (second) yellow? It didn't look like it. Still, not too many gripes about the referee. Since the sending off, the game turned really dirty. Lokeren started wasting time massively. A couple of players were booked for it.

    - Ince lacked pace when he came on and failed to make a difference. Huddlestone's heart was in it. Not convinced that Livermore was worth the money. Defence looked shaky, missed tackles and gave away the ball cheaply (even Curtis Davies), but McGregor is one of the best goalkeepers in the Premier League (despite his gaff in the first leg).

    - Dawson came on the pitch at half time and gave a little talk to the fans, he's happy to have signed, blah blah blah. The squad is looking really deep and I'm convinced they'll avoid relegation. I mentioned on Sunday that I think Robertson will be an absolute superstar. Although I'm gutted that they're out of Europe (wouldn't have minded a long weekend away in Germany/Portugal/wherever), it's probably for the best domestically.

    - We need a striker. Is Abel Hernandez any good? Hope you can tell me.

    1. Jax
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Brady doesn't start in premier league mate.

      1. Jairzinho
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        "Doesn't"? After 2 matches can you really say that? He's started three of the four Europa League matches, and still working his way back after a long injury. He's good enough to nail down a regular first team spot.

        1. Jax
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          nah.

          1. Jairzinho
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            yeah

    2. Ludo
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Was it three at the back, or four tonight?

      1. Ludo
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        (Cheers for this!)

      2. Jairzinho
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Started with 4-4-2 with Chester and Davies, went to 5-2-2 or 5-3-1 after the red card.

        I'd imagine with Robertson and now Dawson, the defence will look like:

        Robertson - Dawson - Davies - Chester - Elmo/Rosenior

        1. Ludo
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Thanks. Think I may well be getting Robertson in the next few weeks.

    3. Touré De Force
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I really like the look of Quinn. Is he nailed?

      1. Jairzinho
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        No, not nailed on. Rotation player.

    4. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Chester still nailed on despite Dawson? If they reverted to a 4 back, who would be dropped?

      1. Jairzinho
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        I think they'll mainly play 5-3-2.

        Robertson - Dawson - Davies - Chester - Elmo/Rosenior

        I don't know who would be dropped if they played 4-4-2, which is probably likely from time to time. Davies is the captain, so either Chester or Dawson I guess.

        1. Wilshere Knowledge
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Yeh, that's what I thought. Thanks mate! Hopefully Chester doesnt get buggered out of points in Alex Bruce style! 😉 😀

          1. Jairzinho
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            I highly doubt it.

            He'll still be a regular starter.

    5. Lanley Staurel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      You from Hull? Born and grew up in Kirkella now live in Southampton.

    6. Zep
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Out of Europe, nice...

      From a purely FPL standpoint, of course...

      Commiserations to any Hull fans...

  4. gravless
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    NO fallers

    one riser - Chadli

    1. Heydudes13
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Do they make it up as they go along?

    2. Not Irish
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Bore me, FPL towers.

    3. ChampionoftheWorld
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      This is crazy. Nobody knows how to predict price movements anymore.

      What is FPL up to????

    4. Sadio
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I have a feeling Chadli's trolling may have only just begun.

    5. Zep
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      lol

    6. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      😯 completely unpredictable.

    7. tm245
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Awesome. Love the madness.

  5. liquidfootball2
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    FISO price change table may be working after a fashion now

    On a very quick glance I think FPL have changed their data structure. The last change replaced the key number with zeroes. I think that they've removed the place for the field at all now indicating that yes this change is permanent and deliberate.

    So CTC is picking up the number that is now on the place of the old useful number.

    1. Fitzy.
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I'll give it a +1 as it sounds good despite me not understanding any of it.

    2. elkunaguero
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      how does totalfpl.com look?

      are they on track now?

    3. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Then why hasn't it updated since midday yesterday?

    4. FantaCity
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      FISO not looking any better to me - eight players marked over 100% to rise, only one of them did

  6. Licky
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Scoutcast!

  7. Davido989
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    https://twitter.com/LFC/status/505082427195527169

    QPR sign Jack Robinson from LFC

    1. QPR expects... glory!
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      He's going straight out on loan to Huddersfield.

      1. Davido989
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Aaaaaaaaaand he's gone

  8. Miracallas
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Yay!

  9. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Erewig 0!

      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2014/08/28/the-numbers-game-forward-thinking-full-backs/?hc_page=9#hc_comment_8104466 Paulinho isn't even on there! 😆

      (I wasn't suggesting buying Paulinho at all by the way!)

  10. Kerz
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Starting XI for GW 3:

    Krul
    Terry Clyne Caulker
    Eriksen Mata Siggy Rambo (c)
    Rooney Costa Jovetic

    Foster Hutton Marney Chester

    1ft, 0.6 ITB

    A) Eriksen > Sterling (Eriksen's falling tonight, just enough cash ITB to do it)

    B) Roll-over FT and have 2 for the international break

    1. The Wayfarer
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      A) Hang on to it I'd say. Can't see Sterling getting much more than Eriksen this week (And I own Sterling!)

      1. The Wayfarer
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        B) that should be

    2. Ludo
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Hmm, A is tempting, but Eriksen has a couple of decent fixtures as well. I'd say hold on, injuries could well strike over the break.

    3. Flying Nugget
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      same front 7 as me!! I am happy to keep Eriksen, just hope he bags a goal this weekend to stop the transfers out

  11. Evs
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Ahhh, it's good to be back from Spain 🙂

    Scoutcast time...

    1. QPR expects... glory!
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Surely you have to listen with an Estrella in hand 😉

    2. Optimus.
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Did you head for Spain after Jovetic scored his 2nd? 😉

      1. Evs
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        I went to the bar 🙂 !!!

        1. Optimus.
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          😀

          Unlucky move

          1. Evs
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 16 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Pre-planned, made sense (at the time) 😆

  12. Heydudes13
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    2nd or 3rd episode this season?

    1. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      3rd

      1. Heydudes13
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers.

    2. Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      3

  13. Tim Canterbury
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone else do this when the CL comes on https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BwEOoCUIQAAvQqT.jpg

    1. Parm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      di u run trol fotball lol

      1. Tim Canterbury
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Lot of class Utd hate on there. Check it out

  14. Elly88 > KTR (Kevin The …
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Dzeko+Aguero>Jovetic+Adebayor yay or nay

    1. Podge
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Fack no

    2. Ghost Ship
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Why are you considering this?

  15. Costa in Wengerland
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    😀

    1. Make United Great Again
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Nice grav & name 😀

      1. Costa in Wengerland
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks 🙂

  16. Twelve years a slave
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Costa injury gave me excuse to get Jovetic back , now don't have one 🙁

    1. Twelve years a slave
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      On the bright side will have two free transfers next week, and won't be stuck with a flash in the pan city player with two sh1t fixtures

      1. HuttonDressedasLahm
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        City don't have shi7 fixtures

        1. Neville's Advocate
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Errrmmm

      2. Lord Flashheart
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Do it anyway.
        Injury or not, costa has problematic fixtures and jovetic can really be a yaya this season.

    2. Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Did the same transfer today.
      Also, I enjoy your blog.

    3. QPR expects... glory!
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Did I miss something? Last I heard Costa was being monitored for Sunday and sat out training today. Hardly lends credence to a miraculous recovery or to Mourinho risking him knowing it could get worse quickly if he's played less than 100%

  17. LewanGOALski
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    what's the opinion on these 2:

    will Krul rise tonight?
    will DDG drop tonight?

    1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Ask their wives/partners

  18. HP.
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    If you had a choice of Mata or Di Maria for the rest of the season, who would it be? Currently on wildcard and can't decide.

    1. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Di Maria

      1. Twelve years a slave
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Mata

          • 12 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Record by of LVG's choosing.
          Inherited player who may be sacrificed to accommodate said record buy.

          Long term, Di Maria's the only winner. Mata is (potentially) a loser.

          1. Make United Great Again
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Not if Di Maria plays on the LCM which he did for Madrid for the majority of last year.

            1. Bauerhaus 24
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              he still got 18 assists

              • 12 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              United need signings for that to happen.

              1. Make United Great Again
                • 13 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                Yes, I know. But I don't see why that would be a detriment to Mata.
                It will benefit him imo. Playing with creative players such as himself.

                  • 12 Years
                  11 years, 3 months ago

                  Currently, the team is built to fit him in #10 and two up top. If they move to 4-3-3 to suit ADM, it will make things worse for Mata. That's all.

    2. Make United Great Again
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Can't make that decision yet. Di Maria hasn't played

      1. Make United Great Again
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Mata will still be a greater goal threat

      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Rest of the season? Di Maria. Right now? Neither.

    3. Banana Shaqiri - HMD, PUP
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Why for the rest of the season? Can't you plan a Di Maria exit strategy if he flops?

    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    spurs peno (again) 😀

  19. Kerz
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    I suppose having Hutton (HUL) coming in for Costa on the chance he doesn't play isn't too bad at all... At least with the recent news we know Costa will 100% be back after the international break, and good chance he'll play on the weekend.

    Can't see why you'd take him out...

    1. ronmadpirlo
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      what news?

  20. Tim Canterbury
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    What were they talking about the danny kelly show?

    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Andros peno 3-0

  21. Banana Shaqiri - HMD, PUP
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Only thing Andros has done is score a pen. Commentators raving about him. He is USELESS!!

    1. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      hes english ...

      1. Banana Shaqiri - HMD, PUP
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Also in the England squad *sigh*

    2. Licky
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      The worst final ball I have seen in a long time.

      1. _Greg
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        routledge & dyer are both better players

        1. Licky
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Funnily enough I agree.

          1. _Greg
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            I'm no Swansea fan, but totally agree wi garry monk that these guys & shelve deserve a pop

        2. Banana Shaqiri - HMD, PUP
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          one legged jim is a better player

    3. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      He has ability without the brain. He could be a good player if he develops his understanding.

  22. Kings of Lyon ★
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Chelsea and City pressers tomo?

    1. Optimus.
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Aye

  23. baines is god
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    I'm thinking that Adebayor at 50/1 is way way too long for top goalscorer premier league.
    Spurs undoubted number 1, will start over 35 PL games surely, rarely injured, will get a rest each week with Europa and a Spurs side high scoring?
    Thoughts? Thanks

    1. _Greg
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      well worth a quid

    2. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      What about soldado when he comes back?

      1. RabMac
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Soldado is not injured but I believe Spurs are trying to sell him.

  24. 1337
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    begovic/krul price drop/rise today or tomorrow?
    thanks

  25. the axolotl
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    so do hull really want to win this tie or not i wonder?

  26. _Greg
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Bego Gilks
    Bards Wilson Chambers Hutton Wisdom
    Wanyama Fab Ramsey Sterling Siggy
    Naismith Roo Costa

    6m in bank, any surgery needed? So far my Mata > Siggy & Jovetic > Naismith transfers chasing the risers have failed!

  27. AriseSirGiggsy
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    REPOST

    ARISESIRGIGGSY
    Blackett and Eriksen are at -101.1% on TotalFPL
    The site doesn't seem to have been accurate so far this season

    Should I still expect them both to drop in price tonight?

    1. Neville's Advocate
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Expect, yes. Will it definitely happen, no.
      This is my attitude anyway 🙂

  28. RabMac
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    I have made a spreadsheet that analyses players and helps you identify which are the best players to pick regarding form and value for money. It also shows you all scorers and assisters and what team they done it against. In addition it has all the results to date and all goals conceded.

    It is totally upto date and I will try my best to keep it that way throughout the season.

    Please feel free to use my spreadsheet and provide feedback or suggestions on how it could be improved or any errors you may find. I am also happy to answer any questions if you are unsure of something.

    You can access it here: https://www.zoho.com/docs/login.html

    username: rabmcnair89@gmail.com
    password: fantasyfootballscout

    ======================================
    The tabs that will be of interest are:

    GK Calculations, Defender Calculations, Midfielder Calculations, Forward Calculations, Goals Assists, Conceded, My Team [monitors your team each week] & Results

    ======================================

    In the GK calculations, Defender Calculations, Midfielder Calculations & Forward calculations you will see a table with all the players.

    The columns in the table are:

    1. PPG = Points Per Game - Shows the average points a player gets each game.
    2. PPM = Points Per Million - Shows how many points a player gets for each million pound you spend - allows you to see who is good value for money and compare to other players
    3. PPMPG = Points Per Million Per Game - Shows how many points a player scores each game for each million pound you spend. - I feel this is a better indicator of who is best value for money.
    4. Points 4 Weeks = Points scored over last 4 game weeks - this helps you identify the most inform players over the last 4 weeks
    5. Performance Indicator = Shows if a player is below the average key performance indicator (low), above average but below high key performance indicator (average) and above high key performance indicator (high)

    ==================================================================
    You use these tables to help identify a pool of good players to pick from and then you check the fixtures to see who to pick. You can also use these tables to see if your current players are performing well and if not you should ship them out. Ideally you want to have a full team of people who have high performance and good fixtures.