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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.

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  1. mitro
    12 years, 1 month ago

    i must be the only one without costa

    1. Sánchez
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Who you got up front?

    2. gravless
      12 years, 1 month ago

      1,900,000 fantasy managers would disagree

    3. 1NAM
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 1 month ago

      I ain't got em

    4. Billy Gilmore
      12 years, 1 month ago

      You can always rely on Doosra

    1. BigManBakar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Chelsea TV said that he was in contention to face Everton last night, lazy journalism more than anything else here

      1. gravless
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Seriously Freaky, if you were manager of Chelsea FC in this scenario would YOU play him?

        If you answer yes, you're mental.

        1. BigManBakar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          12 years, 1 month ago

          I would play him if he was 80-90 % percent fit, the Everton game is a massive one for Chelsea

          1. gravless
            12 years, 1 month ago

            and should have added if you gave this answer too you're mental.

            🙂

            1. BigManBakar
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              12 years, 1 month ago

              😀

          2. Acquafresca
            12 years, 1 month ago

            Don't lie. You wouldn't

    2. Zep
      12 years, 1 month ago

      This is just a journalist's opinion...

      1. Acquafresca
        12 years, 1 month ago

        I do agree with Katie above though...

        1. Zep
          12 years, 1 month ago

          So you agree that the Freak is mental? 😯

          😉

    3. Amateur Pundit Zan
      12 years, 1 month ago

      We hold him, play him and hope our first sub comes in and does their job

      1. davies
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Wisdom is my first sub.

        1. bdwhite91
          12 years, 1 month ago

          Mine is Naismith, Terry, or Mutch. Probably Naismith.

  2. Acquafresca
    12 years, 1 month ago

    I like chocolate.

    1. Zep
      12 years, 1 month ago

      After years of torture, Acqua has finally cracked... 😆

    2. Amateur Pundit Zan
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Freak, no one likes chocolate.

      No wait, everyone likes chocolate. What's your point?

  3. premierglaser
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Costa-->Aguero, even though I have Jovetic? Would be for a hit

    1. Amateur Pundit Zan
      12 years, 1 month ago

      I wouldnt

  4. tm245
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Evening. Still no more certainty on Dzeko and Costa? Skimming through the pages didn't show much conclusive information.

    1. Zep
      12 years, 1 month ago

      There is nothing but subjective journalistic opinion and rehashed stories from the same initial source...

      Let's all just wait for the press conferences...

      1. tm245
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Especially with the glacial pace of price rises so far this season.

        1. Zep
          12 years, 1 month ago

          That's a nice analogy for it... 😀

  5. BigManBakar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Which striker would you rather own for game week 3 and beyond?

    A) Adebayor

    B) Balotelli

    C) Lukaku

    1. Not Irish
      12 years, 1 month ago

      A. But Jovetic preferably.

      1. BigManBakar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Already have him 🙂

        1. Not Irish
          12 years, 1 month ago

          Oh that's right forgot about the Studge swap.

    2. gravless
      12 years, 1 month ago

      a

    3. Amateur Pundit Zan
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Ade

    4. BigManBakar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Thanks lads

      1. gravless
        12 years, 1 month ago

        😯

        1. Zep
          12 years, 1 month ago

          😯

          1. Acquafresca
            12 years, 1 month ago

            😯

    5. Acquafresca
      12 years, 1 month ago

      But what about the super-duper-best-front-3-of-Rooney-Costa-Sturridge?

    6. bdwhite91
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Adebayor

    7. Zep
      12 years, 1 month ago

      I will only answer this if you follow the pattern and option C begins with a C...

  6. tm245
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Those of you considering dropping Costa, aren't you worried about screwing up your team's price structure if you downshift in price? Or are you thinking about WC soon after?

    1. Zep
      12 years, 1 month ago

      I'm just as likely to upgrade as I am to downgrade... but the downgrade is only a short term option...

      1. Acquafresca
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Mario, Mario, BALOTELLI

        1. tm245
          12 years, 1 month ago

          Ah, forgot about an even swap.

    2. gravless
      12 years, 1 month ago

      I don't get this at all. If you cheapen Costa's spot just keep the money ITB.

      People go doolally spending every penny they have. (a bit like real life)

      1. Zep
        12 years, 1 month ago

        But not you... 😎

      2. tm245
        12 years, 1 month ago

        If you can save then that makes sense. Money itb has not been a strength for me in the past.

      3. Amateur Pundit Zan
        12 years, 1 month ago

        That's right Katie. Every week we should put another £1m in the bank and by the time January WC comes around we will be able to upgrade vaz te to aguero

  7. WHY ALWAYS MESUT?
    12 years, 1 month ago

    So, I'm curious to know, how many people are thinking of running with a 3-5-2 this season?

    I've used that for the first 2 GW's. Was gonna / probably am gonna wildcard next week and I just seem to think that a 3-5-2 looks like it'll give better returns than others. I'd much rather have a 8-9m midfielder than a 8-9m forward.

    Am I the only one thinking this?

    1. Acquafresca
      12 years, 1 month ago

      It's close.

      Sterling/ Eriksen/ Lamela/ Tadic

      vs

      Jovetic/ Dzeko/ Adebayor/ Bony

      1. WHY ALWAYS MESUT?
        12 years, 1 month ago

        I would even look at it as:

        Ramsey/Mata/Fabregas/Silva

        vs

        Lukaku

        1. Billy Gilmore
          12 years, 1 month ago

          I would have all of those mids over Lukaku

          1. WHY ALWAYS MESUT?
            12 years, 1 month ago

            Exactly what I'm thinking.

            Currently thinking of doing:

            Ramsey/Mata/Fabregas/Silva/Siggy
            Rooney/???/Vaz Te

            ??? would be one of Aguero, Costa or Sturridge. Probably Aguero I think. Though if Costa is still fit, I think i may just stick with him as it gives me an extra 1.5m for defense.

    2. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      12 years, 1 month ago

      It's all about who you got. So far this season it is possible to put together a team that scores better at mid than at forward. But there is clearly a set of three forwards that are more likely to bring in points than mid. So if you have the (or a) right front three, then play 3-4-3. If not, I think you can do as well with the right 3-5-2.

      1. WHY ALWAYS MESUT?
        12 years, 1 month ago

        I see where you're coming from but honestly, the only real combinations I think fit that category of three forwards is something like Rooney, Costa, Sturridge (or Aguero in one of those spots). The sheer cost of that seems a little too high really!

        1. Amateur Pundit Zan
          12 years, 1 month ago

          I think ade will outscore Erik or lamela so if that is the difference between 3-5-2 and 3-4-3 then I would go ade 3-4-3

          But I think sterling is better value than Sturridge so if that was the difference if go sterling 3-5-2

          As eunuch says not clear cut and really depends on the players and squad balance you are looking for

          1. WHY ALWAYS MESUT?
            12 years, 1 month ago

            Way I look at it:

            Ramsey, Fabregas, Silva and Mata are all around 9m.

    3. Green Arrow
      12 years, 1 month ago

      I'm with you on this one. 3-5-2 the way to go this season.

  8. sinik
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Now, this is a story all about how my life got flipped-turned upside down and I'd like to take a minute just sit right there I'll tell you how I became the prince of a town called Bel Air..

  9. Acquafresca
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Just remember that if you have a bad gameweek this weekend you'll have an extra long 2 weeks to stare at your team while you wonder where it all went wrong...

    No pressure 😉

    1. Zep
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Equally, if you have a great week you'll spend two weeks looking at your team and perhaps get to thinking that it's way better than it actually is, thus creating a false sense of security, and a unflinching attachment to certain players...

      And then BOOM!

      7 red arrows in a row...

    2. Amateur Pundit Zan
      12 years, 1 month ago

      I'm planning on hitting my head and going into a coma for 2 weeks. The only way I am going to get through it

    3. Sadio
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Can't wait for Caulker to haul in 34 points for me.

  10. Gonna mesut up
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Costa, Rooney to Adebeyor, Aguero?

    Have Dzeko and no other chelsea cover....

    Really unsure about this one so any suggestions would be great!

    1. Acquafresca
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Keep Rooney. Nothing wrong with him

      1. Gonna mesut up
        12 years, 1 month ago

        it's the only way of getting aguero, could just drop costa for adebeyor and keep 2 itb...
        any good?

        1. Acquafresca
          12 years, 1 month ago

          Wouldn't take a hit and remove Rooney... probably just the 1 transfer if Costa is out.

  11. Not Irish
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Jovetic

    1. bdwhite91
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Stevan

    2. Acquafresca
      12 years, 1 month ago

      2pts

      1. Not Irish
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Don't be stubborn.

        1. Acquafresca
          12 years, 1 month ago

          Don't be a muppet 😉

          1. Not Irish
            12 years, 1 month ago

            I can only be what I am. 😀

            1. Zep
              12 years, 1 month ago

              It isn't not untrue that I'm not what I can't not be, but it's certainly not false that I am what I've never not been... 😎

      2. Sadio
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        12 years, 1 month ago

        /console

  12. Rambo Motin
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone think Henderson is a good pick? Already have him but hes taking up funds on my bench.

    1. Amateur Pundit Zan
      12 years, 1 month ago

      1.5m too expensive for a bench role

    2. Gonna mesut up
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Would think that if you have him you would play him. No good as bench fodder but he is good as a 4th mid to upgrade the rest of the team. He looks like he is in decent form and liverpool have a decent run if you want to be brave and play him.

  13. 1NAM
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Anything on Austin lads?

    1. Zep
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Not even a scrı̸̸̸̸̸̸̸̸̸̸̸̸̸̸̸̸̸̸̨̨̨̨̨̨atch... 😉

      1. 1NAM
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        12 years, 1 month ago

        That's not good that, Hull and Sunderland at home is why I got him in first place and why I still do.

        1. Zep
          12 years, 1 month ago

          Sorry I was just attempting to make you wipe your screen...

          Did it work? 😀

          1. 1NAM
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            12 years, 1 month ago

            it did lol

  14. Not Irish
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Tom Brady

    1. Amateur Pundit Zan
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Have you got premier league football player Tourette's?

      1. Zep
        12 years, 1 month ago

        That's Robbie Brady... 😆

  15. mgilbert86
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Early trade was made, of which I'm happy. However, Costa has me worried as benching 10.6 is a problem. Any valuable options out there if I have Bony and Rooney already?

    1. Not Irish
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Stevan Jovetic

    2. bdwhite91
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Jovetic is the popular choice. Why can't you bench him? Who do you have?

    3. Gonna mesut up
      12 years, 1 month ago

      If you have someone to cover for this one week then the problem isn't massive.

      Saying that, i got the same problem and adebeyor is tempting...

  16. bdwhite91
    12 years, 1 month ago

    RMT said Eriksen (c) last week and I didn't listen thank goodness. This time it says Rooney and I'll go for it. In case you guys cared lol

    1. Not Irish
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Think I'm sticking with him as well.

    2. Zep
      12 years, 1 month ago

      On another day he could have score 12pts...

  17. Call Me Old Fashioned
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Used the FT to boot Austin..

    Anything worth a hit? Ramsey or Rooney for capt?

    DDG
    Cahill Clyne PVA
    Ramsey(C) Mata Hazard Siggy
    Costa Rooney Naismith

    Hamer, Marney, Moore Chester

    1.4M banked

  18. Sadio
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Highest scoring player this weekend that you don't own?

    I think Kolarov.

    1. Amateur Pundit Zan
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Just hoping it's not caulker or I may have to leave the DZ until it all calms down

    2. Acquafresca
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Dzeko.

    3. Zep
      12 years, 1 month ago

      I own all the highest scoring players this week, sorry...

      1. Acquafresca
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Except one (Mariooooooooo) 😉

        1. Zep
          12 years, 1 month ago

          MariooOOoo00 0pts

          1. Acquafresca
            12 years, 1 month ago

            forgot the 1 in front of the 0 😛

    4. Billy Gilmore
      12 years, 1 month ago

      The scene is set perfectly for him. Plump home fixture prime for a big haul followed by 2 hard games that he'll probably get a cameo at best (worst) in, sucking those kneejerkers in...

    5. bdwhite91
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Lamela, any City player

  19. Amateur Pundit Zan
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Well that was my lunch break. Thanks for the entertainment

    1. Sadio
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Caulker says goodbye 😉

  20. Rambo Motin
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone WC on the break?

    1. Clay
      12 years, 1 month ago

      WC'ing now ...

  21. saikado
    12 years, 1 month ago

    How about my team, is it good to go for this GW?
    Forster
    Terry, Debuchy, PVA,
    Siggy, Mata, Fabregas, Ramsey (vc)
    Naismith, Costa, Rooney (c)

    Subs: Begovic, Moore, Caulker, Larsson
    0.2 ITB and 1 FT.

    1. The King
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Caulker over PVA imo.

      1. saikado
        12 years, 1 month ago

        I'm concern about QPR leaky defend that will contribute to minus point for defender.

  22. LeedsUnited21
    12 years, 1 month ago

    guys keep costa or trade out for someone?

    1. The King
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Wait until Mourinho's conference, all signs are pointing towards keeping him currently.

      1. Aussie_Toon_Lad
        12 years, 1 month ago

        When's the presser?

  23. Sadio
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Terry hasn't won a single header from an attacking set piece this season.

    Hope that changes this weekend, but it looks like he's lost quite a bit of his leaping ability.

    1. Acquafresca
      12 years, 1 month ago

      LOL.

      4 goals pre-season.

      1. Zep
        12 years, 1 month ago

        In all fairness those were against league two sides...

      2. FPL Daniel
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Tell me about that. Those goals were the reason I signed him in 10 minutes before the deadline ehhe 😉

  24. Clay
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Aguero or Jovetic on a WC, fellas?

  25. LeedsUnited21
    12 years, 1 month ago

    vlaar gonna play?

  26. DarrenWazza
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone going for di Maria? Is he worth the gamble?

    1. saikado
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Maybe he will play but come from the bench.

  27. FPL Daniel
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Ok I know I am late but what were the price changes tonight.. ?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Check stickies. Some major surprises.

      1. FPL Daniel
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks will do

  28. Green Arrow
    12 years, 1 month ago

    So when is this much-awaited presser?

  29. Acquafresca
    12 years, 1 month ago

    FORCA took an 8pt hit this week 😯

    1. Zep
      12 years, 1 month ago

      That extra 0.2m will come in really handy, I'm sure...

      lol