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25 September 2014 3085 comments
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Every little point counts. With the mini-league gap between myself and co-host Granville widening by the week, my Mancunian friend can ill-afford to throw points aside in his bid to follow up last season’s victorious campaign.

In and around the usual ScoutCast regulars, Granville recalls the dilemma that saw him get away with benching Cesc Fabregas to the tune of just a single point. Will that prove costly?

We then join forces to run the rule over the accelerating Di Maria bandwagon, assess Rooney’s re-positioning and decide whether those steering away from Ramsey Street need to re-programme their sat navs.

Treasure this nonsense via this link or cling to these worldly goods via the handy player below…

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

  1. Little Frank
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    I've just noticed when I copy the Scoutcast into iTunes, the genre comes up as Blues.

    Was expecting this weeks one to be presented by Howlin' Mark and Blind Lemon Granville giving their rendition of "Nobody knows you when you're miffed".

  2. 7shadesofsmoke
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Amazing to hear that Mark doesn't see ADM getting another 8 goals before the end of the season 😯

    1. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      He won't. His scoring record id average at best and the one he got was cross

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        I was pretty cross, also. 😉

      2. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        *is

    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Lots of us feel the same ...

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

      Team india manager quite a low rating u got for this gw !what would you like to say ?;-)

      1. 7shadesofsmoke
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        I put it down to the team, we all worked hard and fortunately the breaks fell my way.

        I'm very happy with the result, and to have picked up a good score individually was just the icing on the top

    4. Podge
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Me either

    5. 7shadesofsmoke
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I think he'll finish the season in double figures comfortably. He's a brilliant player and very direct.

      He's only just gone into that team, i think he and the side will both improve as the season goes on.

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

    @ demi or any other mod around can I become a member on this site mid season? Also can I use my skrill account to pay?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      There should be a mid season offer of 10 pounds from memory. Skrill I think was added this season but not sure.

  4. Voodoo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Demi, do you think Costa will start?

  5. The Machine
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Sterling captain anyone?

    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Not this week, Nate. 🙂

      1. The Machine
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Hi doos. Who you captain from pelle rooney siggy sterling?

        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Pellè. No Costa?

          1. The Machine
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            Cheers. Have him but not feeling it this week

            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              11 years, 2 months ago

              Tadic will be my (vc) - or Pellè.

  6. Tinmen
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Have 3.5 ITB. Getting rid of Ade.What to do guys? Have Rooney and Costa

    Aguero
    Pele

    1. Van Dal
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Guero

    2. Saint Steve-O (@EliteFPL)
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Aguero

    3. Nelson Vivas Fan Club
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Pelle

  7. The Fantastic Mr Fox
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    this might be a much discussed topic, but for this week in particular, which is better

    A. Foster, Wisdom double up
    B. Split the risk with Foster, Duff

    Other keeper is Krul and defenders are Ivan, Clyne, Chester. I'm keeping a back three so will go for Ivan, Clyne and one of the above

    1. Whazza
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I would do A

      1. The Fantastic Mr Fox
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        cheers.. thats my thought for now. till i fret about it again tomoro 😀

  8. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Welbeck captain anyone? 😎

    1. The Machine
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Ramsey maybe. Don't trust welbeck in front of goal, still

    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Not today, thank you. 🙂

    3. FPL Emu
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Don't think that is so wise

      1. Wirtzle Gummidge
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Got 24 as (C) last GW.

    4. FF Dirtbag
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I was just sick...

      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Stop drinking

  9. lilmessipran
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    lost on the bottom of last page
    @ demi or any other mod around can I become a member on this site mid season? Also can I use my skrill account to pay?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Replied on last page.

      1. lilmessipran
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        thanx couldn't find skrill though and being a betting guy don't really use paypal

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Seems it's Stripe instead.

      2. POLSKA GOLA
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Hi TM, I may sound like an intellectually challenged person but how do I post a new post?
        I always log in on an iPad and I can only comment but this is so frustrating. I thought that was due being a non-member but above post means non-members can post as well.

    2. 7shadesofsmoke
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      How's it going LMP?

      1. lilmessipran
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        pretty good mate,how is it going with u?any news on the team selection?:P

        1. 7shadesofsmoke
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          I pick my squad solely on form.

          You are only as good as your last gameweek - reputation counts for nothing.

  10. MJ6987
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Has the Scoutcast gone back to the full format yet with special guests etc?

    1. Saint Steve-O (@EliteFPL)
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I havn't heard this particular episode yet, but I believe in a few weeks time

  11. FPL Emu
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone care to help me by guessing the chances of Sturridge starting this weekend?

    1. rickardinho
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      85%

      1. FPL Emu
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Wow, that is surprisingly high.

        1. rickardinho
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Stakes are high. We desperately need pace upfront, especially in a derby game

      2. MJ6987
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        I'd say a bit less but a good chance.

    2. Saint Steve-O (@EliteFPL)
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      50/50

  12. rickardinho
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    I just realised that I owned Naismith for 3 GW's, played him twice, and earned a massive ONE point from him.

    At least I gained 0.3, but what a waste he's been recently.

    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Unlucky. 🙂

      1. rickardinho
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Prepare yourselves for Ulloa's goals to dry up now....

        1. bdwhite91
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          noooooo

        2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Don't have him. I will only make 0.2 from Naismith - but I did get 16 points.

    2. JK - Cønt â­
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      same here

    3. Hibbo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Could be worse. I owned Dzeko. He's due a haul vs Hull now he's not in my team.

  13. Proggy
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    When will John O'Shea drop in price?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      No idea. Only 450 transfers out today.

  14. rickardinho
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Before that late flurry against Nottingham, Spurs had scored only once in over 3.5 games. Probably as good a reason as any to start Chambers tomorrow instead of Lovren and Naylor. What d'ya think?

    1. Saint Steve-O (@EliteFPL)
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I agree, certainly ahead of Lovren... I don't think it will be goals galore.... 1/2-0 2-1 Arsenal

    2. bdwhite91
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I think Arsenal have shut out Spurs the last 3 meetings

  15. Scotty B
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Mario fantastico! Mario magnifico! Allez allez, allez allez!

    Di Maria in for Mata for a hit yayyy or nay?

    1. Pompey5
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Close. But I think a yes. Just.

  16. 7shadesofsmoke
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone seen Pundit of Punts on here the last few days?

      1. 7shadesofsmoke
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        that's a no then ðŸ™

        1. 7shadesofsmoke
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          (thanks for the link 😉 )

    1. lilmessipran
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      has been preparing our war cry team presser haven't seen him since

      1. 7shadesofsmoke
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        We were the top scorers for the opening match day 😀

        Loads of high fives and bum slapping going around in the Team India camp this week.

        Good work

        1. lilmessipran
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          😀

  17. FPL Emu
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Is getting Özil in now a maybe-not-so-horrific punt? Gotta trade out Lamela in a draft league.

    1. Saint Steve-O (@EliteFPL)
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Good idea... Not bad at all

  18. chunk
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Got 2 free transfers and really cant think of
    Anyone out but Moreno . Is it a wastr to leave as is for this gw

    1. Pompey5
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I'm keeping this week. Who else do you have?

    2. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      You lose a transfer if you don't use one. Still have just two next week. But if you're happy with your squad, then why change it?

      Not even a second keeper to change? Fully fit and playing bench?

    3. Nelson Vivas Fan Club
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Get rid of Dier

  19. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Play Caulker or Wisdom?

    1. Wirtzle Gummidge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Wisdom.

    2. FPL Emu
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Caulker

    3. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Wisdom

    4. Nelson Vivas Fan Club
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Wisdom. FYI Burnley has only scored one goal this season

  20. Hibbo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    My style of fantasy play has changed this year.

    In seasons past the wildcard was inevitably smoked by now and I was always fond of a hit.

    So far wildcard intact and no hits taken and I have to say it feels quite refreshing play the patient long game. A lot of this too could be down to the lack of accurate price information forcing early value based changed.

    1. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Same here to be honest. In my 5 years of playing I have used my WC in the first International Break 4 times and the other year was in the second Int Break.

      So far I still have it and made only 4 transfers including this week.

      I will probably end up wildcarding soon!

      1. Hibbo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Hold that wildcard!

        1. MJ6987
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          I'm trying my best! But if my team needs it I am not afraid to brandish it!

          1. Hibbo
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            If needs must it has to be played no point holding for holdings sake but I'd love to whip out a late dgw wildcard.

    2. The Machine
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      No Wc and and no hits here as well. Had lost 20 points and my Wc at this point last season 😛

      1. MJ6987
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Wow!

      2. Hibbo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Haha nice!

    3. JK - Cønt â­
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      same here.

    4. Saint Steve-O (@EliteFPL)
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Yes, your point about price changes very relevant... Granville made that point in scoutcast last week

      1. Hibbo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Good stuff. Need new headphones ain't listened since my last pair went tits up.

        1. MJ6987
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          I've got some old ones somewhere.

          1. Hibbo
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            What brand horse?

        2. Saint Steve-O (@EliteFPL)
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Can't you listen through phone speaker (if that's how you listen)

          1. Hibbo
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            My future wife would look at me like the fantasy football nerd I really am. I need to keep what like air of coolness I have left.

    5. Kim Jong Kün
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      You must have had a better start this season than in the past then?

      1. Hibbo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah probably a bit of that thou not setting the world alight on 50k.

  21. MiguelAngel
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Krul Elliot
    Baines Taylor Clyne Hutton chambers
    Sterling ADM Tadic Siggy Albrighton
    Costa Pelle Aguero

    1 FT

    Keep or Baines > ?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Save

      1. MiguelAngel
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Ta. Ideas for c?

    2. Nelson Vivas Fan Club
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Save
      C/VC = Costa/Pelle

  22. itz only game
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    tadic r Schneiderlin ?

    1. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Definitely Tadic

    2. Scotty 34
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Tadic

    3. Saint Steve-O (@EliteFPL)
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Tadic

  23. Pompey5
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Balotelli to Pelle? Yes no?
    Have Costa and Welbeck. Just think pelle will do more over next 4 weeks.

    1. Scotty 34
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Yes

      1. Annie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        How about for a hit?

        1. GREENDREAMS11
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          seriously considering this very move too, The thing is I have already taken a -4, this would be taking it to a -8. whaddya think folks ?

    2. Nelson Vivas Fan Club
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Yes

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

      thats my transfer of choice this week ,
      I can see ballo seeing and getting red this week.

      1. Pompey5
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Doing it now!

    4. The Hindu Monkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      so much yes, get rid of mario at all costs

      1. Pompey5
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Gone and feeling good.

  24. Nelson Vivas Fan Club
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Ramsey to Özil - Yay or nay? If nay, who else?

    Got 2 FT - 0,3 ITB

    http://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/211665/event-history/5/

    1. POLSKA GOLA
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I wouldn't do it. Arsenal fixtures aren't great and Welbeck is close to fitness. Why not Gerrard or Silva instead.

      1. POLSKA GOLA
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        I meant Walcott is close to fitness.

  25. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Not captaining Costa is not that risky really. Chelsea won't thrash Villa and he will be subbed off if they look like winning. So worst case scenario is he gets 13pts, so you lose 13pts and gain whatever your captain scores.

    http://photos-ak.sparkpeople.com/nw/8/9/l89557202.jpg

    1. Waldaz
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I'll take the 26 points.

      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        You think a Costa owner with a diff captain won't beat that? Picking the right one is the issue 🙂

        1. 7shadesofsmoke
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          they might, but there won't be many.

          If you pick the wrong one, everyone could breeze past you.

          High risk, high reward if you go without
          Low risk, low reward if you go with.

    2. The Machine
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I like this logic. Won't be captaining him but it's who ill captain instead which is my problem

      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Indeed, I have about seven good options 🙂

    3. Hibbo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Who you captaining?

      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Welbeck/Fabs/Pellé

        1. Hibbo
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Fabregas potentially over Costa? Wouldn't be for me but good luck either would Welbeck.

    4. potatoace
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      wish I had your nuts, I tend to agree with you re that scenario.

      my armbands been on Pelle all week,
      bottled it last night and changed to Costa

      1. potatoace
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        dammit !
        Ive just wished for your nuts haven't I

        *braces myself, mockery incoming.

    5. bdwhite91
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Comfortable with Pelle (c)

    6. jdogg
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I agree.going for pelle.x

  26. Proggy
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Will Heaton rise tonight?

    1. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Lol at anyone who cares 😉

    2. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Not according to FISO, but anything can still happen on rises and falls atm.

  27. The Hindu Monkey
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Welbeck (c). Why is nobody else with me here?

    1. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      erm.. look up 😉

  28. MJ6987
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Whatever happened to Scotty Army?

    1. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Independence?

      1. MJ6987
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        You think so?

        1. In Like Flynn.
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Not seen him around, unless he's had a name change.

  29. jdogg
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Krul to forster for -4?longterm as i cant afford if forster goes up in price.x

    1. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah, 30 odd weeks to make up that -4

      1. jdogg
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers man.x

  30. mattydnorth
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Gurus...advice please.

    Hastily played my wildcard, currently looking at:

    Heaton (Mannone)
    Wisdom Chambers Clyne (Duff Pieters)
    Siggy Sterling Fab ADM (Boyd)
    Pelle Costa Ulloa

    ITB 6.4

    Ridiculous ITB I know. Debating Aguero > Ulloa or getting Baines in hence the massive excess. Changes/advice appreciated! Ta.