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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…

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  1. Zep
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Someone mentioned the word cryptic...

    That reminds me of last year (or the year before?) when we were posting cryptic clues, the answers of which were the names of certain players...

    That was fun...

    1. SPorting
      12 years, 1 month ago

      STOP right there!

      Otherwise TFF will be back with another bloody quiz.

      1. Zep
        12 years, 1 month ago

        😯

    1. Jarvis
      12 years, 1 month ago

      pfft, skynews.

  2. Gurra
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Krul Lloris

    Ivanovic Debuchy Dummet PVA Wisdom

    Ramsey Hazard Sterling Sigurdsson JWP

    Costa Rooney Naismith

    How to start this gameweek?
    Wilcard played, any more transfers to do?

    1. DO RE MI MATA
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Eh, Costa and Naismith you sure about that?

      1. Gurra
        12 years, 1 month ago

        If costa playes I will keep him, if not I peplace him with Jovetic

        1. DO RE MI MATA
          12 years, 1 month ago

          Ok. What's your exit route in case Naismith gets dropped in 2-3 GWs? Any money left itb? I'd guess so. I'd personally play Lloris and a 4.0 (well, playing Krul and a 4.0 actually).

          1. Gurra
            12 years, 1 month ago

            Have 0,4m I the bank, Really want I city cover is Jovetic the best option?

            Sterling vs Jovetic who will get the most points?

            1. DO RE MI MATA
              12 years, 1 month ago

              Err, I don't know. Started with Jove the season so waiting how he pans out but definitely not seeing him as a season keeper so far. Sterling the same except that I plan to keep him long term.

  3. HUMZAH96
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Paul Lambert has backed Fabian Delph to grasp the opportunity to fill the void left Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard.

    1. Fernando Torres
      12 years, 1 month ago

      That's more deluded than my Lamela talk

      1. Bambi
        12 years, 1 month ago

        that lamela talk wasnt deluded.

        1. HUMZAH96
          12 years, 1 month ago

          Shhh, Lamela owners bragging, everyone will get him soon

    2. SPorting
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Is Delph a boring git with no personality too?

    3. Hasselbaink Forever
      12 years, 1 month ago

      hmm

    4. Irish Madridista ⭐
      12 years, 1 month ago

      The only reason I remember who Fabian Delph is, is because he was the only player that would hve his name read out by Andy Gray in Fifa. For some reason, every other player was announced by Martin Tyler or Clive Tyldesley, but Fabian Delph was read out by Andy Gray in a weird scottish-sounding accent 😛

      1. President John F. Keninnsie
        12 years, 1 month ago

        😀

      2. Zep
        12 years, 1 month ago

        That weird Scottish sounding accent is... Scottish... 😀

        1. Irish Madridista ⭐
          12 years, 1 month ago

          😆 he said it in an odd way though 😀

          1. Zep
            12 years, 1 month ago

            He probably felt compelled to sound 'posh' since it was being recorded...

            Scots outside of Edinburgh & St Andrews don't do posh...

            lol

    5. pompeyfan
      12 years, 1 month ago

      I quite rate him. Good player

  4. HUMZAH96
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Roma hitman Mattia Destro is Mourinho's No 1 target with Chelsea offering £20million for his services. [Express]

  5. HUMZAH96
    12 years, 1 month ago

    However, should the move for Destro fall through Mourinho could turn to £8.5m QPR striker Loic Remy. [Express]

  6. HUMZAH96
    12 years, 1 month ago

    BREAKING: Valencia make offer for Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley, according to @SkySportsAmy.

    1. CarelessGenius©
      12 years, 1 month ago

      everyone wanting Cleverly now......maybe he's not so s**t.

      1. Tommyboy
        12 years, 1 month ago

        HALLELUJAH

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

          Amen!

  7. DO RE MI MATA
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Dat Humzah69 express.

    Tell me more about Kags to Dortmund, man!

    1. HUMZAH96
      12 years, 1 month ago

      96*

  8. President John F. Keninnsie
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Jarvis, Innsie is online.

    1. SPorting
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Get a room!

    2. tw
      12 years, 1 month ago

      What were your final picks?

      And what transfer(s) are you making this week?

      1. President John F. Keninnsie
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Scout picks?

        Krul
        Kolarov - Caulker - Debuchy
        Fabregas - Siggy - Ramsey - De Jong
        Jovetic - Rooney - Aguero.

        In terms of my team, I have no idea what transfers I'll make. Waiting on Costa news atm.

        1. tw
          12 years, 1 month ago

          Look good!

          What if there's no news or its not very clear?

          1. President John F. Keninnsie
            12 years, 1 month ago

            Dunno 😆

            I'll decide tomorrow.

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

    According to Sky Sports:

    Valencia, Aston Villa, and Hull City are chasing Tom Cleverly.

    Am I still Dreaming?

    1. SPorting
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Might do Young -> Cleverley before the rush...

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

        😆

    2. CarelessGenius©
      12 years, 1 month ago

      i know which one i'd choose.... 🙂

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

        I think he will perform well in Spain

    3. Tommyboy
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Excellent news.

      On the other hand, disappointed to see Kagawa going for £12M... Would prefer him to go back to Dortmund on loan, get confidence and fulfil his potential at Utd

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

        Nope, I think he should go on a permanent move only..we have already wasted his 2 years here..

        1. Redhulkster
          12 years, 1 month ago

          This ^
          Feel sorry for one of the best players we ever signed.

    4. President John F. Keninnsie
      12 years, 1 month ago

      He was spotted at their training sessions when they weren't open to the public - he got caught and started to run away, so the club officials started chasing him.

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

        😆

    5. Konig Luther
      12 years, 1 month ago

      What Cleverley did to Valencia to see him chase?

  10. Fader
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Krul
    Ivanovic - Rose - Dummett
    Siggy - Sterling - Ramsey - Fabregas
    Jovetic - Augero.c. - Rooney

    1. bar low tell me
      12 years, 1 month ago

      are u sure aguero will start?
      it might be safer to c. jovetic

      1. Fader
        12 years, 1 month ago

        I'm not 100% and I'm debating Jovetic to be honest. I'm very much 50/50 right now but later tonight I'm hoping to get some idea of Agueros fitness via news sites

      2. The Kolarov Mane ⚔
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Aguero doesn't have to start or play 90... other than injury woes, give him 15mins + and he is worth the gamble IMO. Against pool he scored in seconds.

        Bottom line, he is the greatest goal threat around and if does manage to get a full game the points haul can be huge! I believe Dzeko may rest off that injury and he will get a decent amount of time VS stoke.

        Risky business, but I am in on it 🙂

  11. Konig Luther
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Looking to transfers IN, its incredible the number of people who bought those players, and some of them just rose 0.1 or nothing

    Jovetic______310,114
    Dier ________278,560
    Naismith____263,805
    Sigurdsson__239,656
    Ramsey ____144,567

    1. Billy Gilmore
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Jovetic has risen twice after falling.

      1. Billy Gilmore
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Siggy, Dier and Naismith hava also risen twice. Ramsey the only single riser there with significantly less transfers...

        1. Konig Luther
          12 years, 1 month ago

          those numbers are transfers in this gameweek

          1. Billy Gilmore
            12 years, 1 month ago

            Yeah and the corresponding price rises:

            Jovetic – 0.2 (after earlier drop)
            Dier – 0.2
            Naismith – 0.2
            Sigurdsson – 0.2
            Ramsey – 0.1

            1. Konig Luther
              12 years, 1 month ago

              ah... cheers.

              thought dier, naismith and siggy rose one more 0.1 last week.. checked now

      2. Konig Luther
        12 years, 1 month ago

        I know, i said some of them

        1. Baines on Toast...
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          12 years, 1 month ago

          so, one.

          1. Konig Luther
            12 years, 1 month ago

            Dier, Siggy, Naismith .. Ramsey not sure if rose this gw

        2. Tommyboy
          12 years, 1 month ago

          🙁

  12. JJO
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Repost

    A)

    Bego
    Chambers,pjones,cahill,dummet,wisdom
    Mata,sanchez,de jong,siggy,albrighton
    Costa,rooney,joveta

    B)

    Krul
    Pjones,cahill,bertrand,pva,dummet
    Mata,sanchez,haz,siggy,jwp
    Rooney,joveta,fletcher

    1. Konig Luther
      12 years, 1 month ago

      for defenders i like B

      1. JJO
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah that defence looks better
        Forgot to say A is my team with -8 hit
        andB is WC team

  13. bar low tell me
    12 years, 1 month ago

    should i still keep faith with coutinho?
    wanna rid of him but it will be a -4 transfer

    1. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Don't see his output changing. If you wait until next week you might as well keep for fixtures 🙂

    2. DO RE MI MATA
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Well, you can wait and see how Pool changes up front with Balo and Stu. Maybe Cout comes good, but I've lost FPL faith last season.

  14. The Generalator
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Who is more Likely to keep clean sheet?

    Burnley (Utd home)
    or
    Leicester (arsenal home)

    Thanks x

    1. bar low tell me
      12 years, 1 month ago

      hahaha none, but i'll go with burnley cuz mutd is being so unreliable this season

    2. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Burnley.

    3. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      12 years, 1 month ago

      burnley

    4. BayerNevaLusen
      12 years, 1 month ago

      None. But if I had to choose. Burnely

  15. Irish Madridista ⭐
    12 years, 1 month ago

    How amazing would it be if Cleverly went to Valencia / Hull / Villa and became an absolute world beater of Fabregas's quality..

    ...Just turns out he was playing with boots 2 sizes too small.

    1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      12 years, 1 month ago

      😕

      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
        12 years, 1 month ago

        😆

    2. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      12 years, 1 month ago

      It's quite likely.

    3. Fader
      12 years, 1 month ago

      more chance of Cleverly s**tting gold bars

    4. CarelessGenius©
      12 years, 1 month ago

      lots of variables there.

      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
        12 years, 1 month ago

        I don't really think Cleverly will go on to become a world beater of Fabregas' quality.. Or that his boots are holding him back 😉

    5. pompeyfan
      12 years, 1 month ago

      he should definitely go abroad, it would do wonders for his game

    6. Billy Gilmore
      12 years, 1 month ago

      The next Pogba?

      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Nah more of a Zidane-type player.

    7. Baines on Toast...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 1 month ago

      he's been forced to wear scholes's boots and afraid to ask for new ones

  16. n-doggg
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Best mid for 5 or under? I like JWP but ideally looking for cheaper

    1. bar low tell me
      12 years, 1 month ago

      cattermole

      1. n-doggg
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Ha. I draw the line at cattermole! Too defensive. That goal was a one off IMO

      2. Tommyboy
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Cattermole's goal was definitely a one off, no point getting him.

        I went for Andy King from Leicester @ 4.5 - His place is now somewhat at risk with McCarthur signing but they are different players and King has started the season well.

  17. HUMZAH96
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Photo confirmation of Swansea's new striker https://twitter.com/SwansOfficial/status/505235139547648000

    1. bar low tell me
      12 years, 1 month ago

      does this mean bony is going to CHELSEA

      1. tw
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Arsenal?

  18. CarelessGenius©
    12 years, 1 month ago

    So happy to see LvG dismantling a mediocre team so severely.

    1. pompeyfan
      12 years, 1 month ago

      give him time, he always starts off slowly as it takes time for his ideas to get fully implemented. The same happened at Ajax, AZ, Bayern & Barca, all of which then resulted in huge success after poor starts

      1. CarelessGenius©
        12 years, 1 month ago

        I am happy.....that wasn't sarcasm.

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    1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      12 years, 1 month ago

      if anyone upvotes...

  20. BayerNevaLusen
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Why do I have a feeling Manchester United are going to win this week? Rooney (C)

    1. bar low tell me
      12 years, 1 month ago

      i do hope so

    2. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Because despite how bad we've been it's Burnley away.

      1. HUMZAH96
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Burnley were solid last season in terms of defence...

        1. tw
          12 years, 1 month ago

          In the championship....

          1. HUMZAH96
            12 years, 1 month ago

            Only conceded 1 going to Wales... we'll see as the season progresses

        2. pompeyfan
          12 years, 1 month ago

          they conceded in 12 out of 23 home games in the Championship last season. And there weren't many di Rooney, RVP or Di Maria type players knocking around there

          1. HUMZAH96
            12 years, 1 month ago

            What are you trying to say about Zigic?

          2. BayerNevaLusen
            12 years, 1 month ago

            1 home game and have already conceded three goals 😛

      2. Irish Madridista ⭐
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Burnley were incredibly solid last year at home..

        1. HUMZAH96
          12 years, 1 month ago

          Good post mate 😀

          1. Irish Madridista ⭐
            12 years, 1 month ago

            Right back at ya 🙂

        2. BayerNevaLusen
          12 years, 1 month ago

          They were Solid throughout the season! Doesn't change the fact they have conceded 4 goals in two games.

          1. Irish Madridista ⭐
            12 years, 1 month ago

            Very true, but with them being away to Swansea and hosting Chelsea in their first match, its understandble to have conceded 4.

            United are a different proposition at the moment, no cohesion or intimidation factors really.

        3. pompeyfan
          12 years, 1 month ago

          see above

          1. Saint Steve-O (@EliteFPL)
            12 years, 1 month ago

            As a Burnley fan, I'm dreading tomorrow.... I've put below 3-1 Yoonited

          2. Irish Madridista ⭐
            12 years, 1 month ago

            I know its completely different situation in the prem, and I don't see them keeping many clean sheets, but they only conceded 1 against an attacking Swansea, (albeit they were well beaten by Chelsea) and they could pull off a shock home result against a disjointed United.

        4. BayerNevaLusen
          12 years, 1 month ago

          Cardiff were also solid at home in the 2012/13 season. They couldn't defend to save their lives during their stint back in the EPL

          1. Marknlard
            12 years, 1 month ago

            Can thank Ole for that.

  21. andy85wsm
    • Has Moderation Rights
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Thoughts on just going RVP this week and waiting on Aguero? Easy downgrade option.

    I know we've (Man Utd), been absolute.....rubbish but those fixtures man, THOSE FIXTURES.

    1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      12 years, 1 month ago

      crazy imo...rvp woefully off the pace last week

    2. Tommyboy
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Fixtures seem irrelevant for Utd at the moment, who would have predicted 1 point from Swansea & Sunderland?

      I'm a Utd fan and I'm not captaining Rooney.

  22. Redhulkster
    12 years, 1 month ago

    M on wildcard ..
    So please reply asap..
    May not b online for long

    A.Sterling aguero Rooney
    B.Dimaria jovetic sturridge +2 million

    1. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      12 years, 1 month ago

      A

    2. n-doggg
      12 years, 1 month ago

      A

    3. Podge
      12 years, 1 month ago

      A

    4. Tommyboy
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Di Maria will almost definitely not play 90 mins, if at all. LVG is a big advocate of bedding players in gently (to adapt to system and philosophy bla bla bla) so I wouldn't rush Di Maria in, but as soon as he does get games and minutes, I'm getting him in as well.

  23. kimoo
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Could u choose the best plz

    A- Costa > Jovetic

    B- Begovic > Krul

    C- Both for free

    1. HUMZAH96
      12 years, 1 month ago

      B

    2. BayerNevaLusen
      12 years, 1 month ago

      B

    3. Redhulkster
      12 years, 1 month ago

      C ..

    4. Irish Madridista ⭐
      12 years, 1 month ago

      C

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

      D neither keep....

      1. tw
        12 years, 1 month ago

        And let a transfer go to waste?

    6. OptimusBlack
      12 years, 1 month ago

      C

    7. tw
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Between B and C for me

  24. BayerNevaLusen
    12 years, 1 month ago

    What time is Mou's press conference?

    1. Hailzter
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Around 2pm BST.

  25. Deicide
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Is it all set?

    Bego
    Lovren Caulker Debuchy Jones
    Hazard Mata Ramsey Siggy
    Costa Rooney (C)

    Gilks Ings Westwood Baird

    1ft 0.5 itb

    Suggestions are welcome

    1. tw
      12 years, 1 month ago

      I'd look to lose lovren and Jones soon. Both united and pool defenses are poor

      1. Deicide
        12 years, 1 month ago

        I know. That's what Im planning to do in the coming weeks.

        Lovren -> Coloccini looks tempting beccause Newcastle got nice fixtures
        Jones -> Cahill/Terry
        Caulker -> Rose

        Ill eventually make those transfers in the next weeks.

    2. President John F. Keninnsie
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Ings over Lovren I reckon.

  26. n-doggg
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Looks good. Maybe upgrade lovren

  27. Baines on Toast...
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Why are people so up in arms about the price thing anyway? If anything it is making the game more interesting - you have more time to stick with players and there's less need for a herd-based, bandwagon mentality for fear of getting left behind on prices. Yes, it means people can be two weeks late on a player and not miss out, but it also means there's much more opportunity to mix things up and escape the 'template' the same people are always so angry about.

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

      A lot of people like to think and say "im considerably richer than yo"

    2. A.T
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Who are you captaining this week BOT?

      1. Baines on Toast...
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Rooney. Hoping the England announcement will Spur him on, he's a big hitter who I trust to get a lot of game time in a week where others may not. How about yourself?

        1. A.T
          12 years, 1 month ago

          Not sure yet. I'm tempted to punt on Siggy!

  28. Saint Steve-O (@EliteFPL)
    12 years, 1 month ago

    GW3 Score/Outcome predictions:

    Sat:

    Burnley 1-3 ManU
    ManC 2-0 Sto
    NewC 2-1 Crys
    QPR 0-1 Sun
    Swa 3-1 WBA
    WHU 2-1 Sou
    Eve 1-1 Che

    Sun:

    Ast 1-0 Hull
    Tot 1-1 Liv
    Lei 1-2 Ars

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

      0-5
      5-0
      5-0
      0-5
      5-0
      0-0
      0-5
      sun
      0-0
      5-5
      0-5

    2. BayerNevaLusen
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Surely not a 3rd CS by Villa!

  29. Bareth Garry
    12 years, 1 month ago

    If Chambers doesn't play, Duff will replace him from my bench...

    Worth -4 to do Chambers > Coloccini?

    1. HUMZAH96
      12 years, 1 month ago

      If it's your first hit I would.... Arsenal expected defence: Debuchy, Kos, Mert, Monreal

    2. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      12 years, 1 month ago

      no

    3. Saint Steve-O (@EliteFPL)
      12 years, 1 month ago

      No

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

      Most here will say no, never take a hit for a defender, but I think it's OK in this case assuming you intend to keep Colo. If one never takes hits for defenders, there will always be more pressing matters, and you will go through the season with a weak defence. Same position myself this week btw, think I'll make that switch

    5. Tommyboy
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Never take hits for defenders my man. If Chambers plays, they're perfectly capable of a CS.

      DON'T DO IT!