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16 October 2014 2582 comments
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Don’t get us wrong – we’re not labelling this latest droning session as “essential” listening. However, there’s no getting away from the fact that the concept of essential players has dominated the airwaves at Scout towers over the past week.

In this latest episode, Granville and I take on this meaty subject, whilst chewing over the importance of ownership and spit out the semblance of an opinion on both. Around that main course, we take on the usual bevvy of regulars with the usual haphazard panache.

Essential? Not quite, not even on a rainy Thursday night.

Grab this crucial slice of audio via this link or explore this necessary noise via the player below…

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

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  1. Boss Hogg
    12 years, 17 days ago

    Aguero or Costa captain?

    1. Rhinos
      12 years, 17 days ago

      Aguero. City at home are the bomb

    2. Kane Toads
      12 years, 17 days ago

      I'm starting to rethink and go with Aguero

      1. Microeconomics
        12 years, 17 days ago

        NEVER have a captain in the first game

        1. Microeconomics
          12 years, 17 days ago

          If he blanks, he's just ruined your weekend 😛

          1. The Kolarov Mane ⚔
            12 years, 17 days ago

            If he scores a brace, you have a fantastic weekend... this is Aguero at home 🙂

        2. Kane Toads
          12 years, 17 days ago

          hi...Ive heard about that but never understood the basis of that assumption. Can someone enlighten me?

          1. Microeconomics
            12 years, 17 days ago

            If he doesn't perform, you'll be looking at him and his measly score all weekend, regretting ever decision you've ever made, especially if others perform super well. You'll be like "why didn't I captain him instead!" and you'll be left to sit there, drinking away your sorrows

            1. Kane Toads
              12 years, 17 days ago

              cheers...sounds like my normal weekend of FPL ...lol...

          2. Rhinos
            12 years, 17 days ago

            It's not based on stats although there is a perception the players aren't quite as sharp for the early ko.
            It's more just that it's a downer on your gameweek if your cap fails at the first hurdle

    3. kalmoffit
      12 years, 17 days ago

      Aguero. I'm taking captaincy off him, so expecting to be punished.

  2. elkunaguero
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    12 years, 17 days ago

    would you sell any of these players for a hit to get Baines?

    A) Moreno
    B) Taylor
    C) PvA

  3. Rhinos
    12 years, 17 days ago

    not for a hit but long term moreno to baines a solid move

  4. Who Ate All Depays?
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    12 years, 17 days ago

    Folks..any advice for this team would be highly appreciated

    Krul
    Clyne / PVA / Naylor
    Fab / ADM / Sterling / Silva
    Costa / Pelle / Ulloa
    (Guzan / Boyd / Moore / Wisdom)

    1 FT & 3.9m itb

    1. Christina.
      12 years, 17 days ago

      What happened to your rank?

      😯

      1. Who Ate All Depays?
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        12 years, 17 days ago

        had a disaster of a last month...below average in all the weeks
        so looking to cover some ground this month

    2. La Roja
      12 years, 17 days ago

      PVA to Baines

      1. Elly88 > KTR (Kevin The …
        12 years, 17 days ago

        Stop hoarding $$

    3. Rhinos
      12 years, 17 days ago

      Ulloa to Welbeck

      1. GRIMANDI [formerly boring M…
        12 years, 17 days ago

        +1

    4. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      12 years, 17 days ago

      Spend that 3.9 in your bank

    5. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      12 years, 17 days ago

      Welbeck for me for Ulloa

  5. Rhittique
    12 years, 17 days ago

    Welback or Lukaku? I'm questioning welback beacuse of no Ozil and no Ramsey!!

    1. kalmoffit
      12 years, 17 days ago

      Sanchez and Chamberlain aren't bad replacements. Lukalu has still not done enough

  6. Arvin-ation
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    12 years, 17 days ago

    New articles went up on my blog last night!

    The regular punts article in "Moving Up", and also a new “Budget Alternatives” article that might become a regular. Receiving some great feedback on it, so would love to see what you lot think 🙂

    http://thefplassistant.blogspot.com/

    Apologies for the scrappy nature of writing for the “Moving Up” article, really haven’t had much time on my hands the past coupla days. Will give it a quick gloss up tonight when I have the time. 🙂

    Cheers

    1. Leelas legs 11
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 17 days ago

      I like your article and the rationale given for your choices thanks 🙂
      Facing the dilemma of Vardy to Cisse myself for this week but not sure this is worth -4 when looking at upcoming fixtures.and Vardy's potential . I suppose I could do a one week punt...
      'stick or twist'?
      Thoughts appreciated

  7. Penang Sandman
    12 years, 17 days ago

    watched again Aguero's goal vs Villa just now, and now im pretty confident with my (C) choice this GW

    1. La Roja
      12 years, 17 days ago

      I just watched falcaos goal 3 years back. Confident too

    2. elkunaguero
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 17 days ago

      I looked at Begovic goal... I will captain him

  8. hagop
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    12 years, 17 days ago

    Play Siggy or Downing? I knew that 3:5:2 is a bad idea 🙂

    1. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 17 days ago

      I am playing Downing, and have the same choice.

      1. Moin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        12 years, 17 days ago

        go with Doos

        1. hagop
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          12 years, 17 days ago

          thx 🙂

    2. U-jin King™
      12 years, 17 days ago

      also have both....playing downing.

    3. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      12 years, 17 days ago

      I have both and I'm playing both but would go Downing

  9. Boss Hogg
    12 years, 17 days ago

    Obertan or Boyd?

    Need a cheap 5th midfielder for 4.6 or under.
    Leaning towards Obertan.

    Any other options?

    1. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      12 years, 17 days ago

      Obertan. Seems to be in favour at the moment and he's playing well

  10. Edmond
    12 years, 17 days ago

    Just found out that Marney dropped 🙁 this year has been a huge letdown for 5th mids

    1. Pasqualinho
      12 years, 17 days ago

      So what? He's your 5th mid, his price doesn't really matter unless you're selling him.

      1. pompeyfan
        12 years, 17 days ago

        but you'd want to be able to sell him at the same price during your winter wc either to pick a better option or a cheaper filler! Not the end of the world of course tho

        1. Pasqualinho
          12 years, 17 days ago

          When you're 0.1 short of a team you want in the Jan WC then you can complain - if it comes to that, which it probably won't. Far too early to worry about.

          1. pompeyfan
            12 years, 17 days ago

            true. It didn't affect me, but if it had I'm sure I'd have complained - like to get he complaints in early! 😉

            1. Edmond
              12 years, 17 days ago

              Yeah I think Pompeyfan has explained it really well 😉

              Also, what I remembered from previous seasons is that there are actually viable and exciting options around the 4.5m price bracket, like Barkley from last season

  11. Scotty B
    12 years, 17 days ago

    Should I get Welbeck or is he a risk of not playing?

    1. super zlatan
      12 years, 17 days ago

      Out for two months.

      1. Sebbo29
        12 years, 17 days ago

        zzz...
        Source?
        zzz...

  12. Elly88 > KTR (Kevin The …
    12 years, 17 days ago

    Most people must have bought Baines at the expense of Aguero/Fab/Ivan. Foward lines mostly have Naismith/Pelle/Welbeck/Berahinho and Costa. Suppose Baines toils for back to back one pointers, Aguero hits a hattie and brace in those two games, and Hutton/Duffy/ Moore etc nick a goal/assist, what would you do? Do you have an exit plan? Who are you gonna run to? Just food for thought.

    1. SC not pearls before swine
      12 years, 17 days ago

      But what if Aguero blows a hammy and Coleman gets two goals but Baines assisted them and Fab gets 3 assists but also an own goal and a red card and a missed penalty? 😉

      Can't have them all...

      1. Elly88 > KTR (Kevin The …
        12 years, 17 days ago

        Yeah of course. Its always good to have an exit plan in such a scenario mate. Such decisions have a great impact on your rank. Take for instance I sold Costa when Mourinho duped us and I could not bring him in for two weeks. This is because i had to take hits but was reluctant. We all know what happened.

        1. Rhinos
          12 years, 17 days ago

          Baines pretty much most expensive def in the game so ditching him would be easy

          1. Elly88 > KTR (Kevin The …
            12 years, 17 days ago

            +3

      2. BRONALDINHO
        12 years, 17 days ago

        What if a giant meteor plummets right in the middle of the Hawthorns?

    2. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      12 years, 17 days ago

      Downgrade Baines, upgrade Tadic to Walcott. Plan is in place if needed.

      1. Elly88 > KTR (Kevin The …
        12 years, 17 days ago

        Me
        Baines+Fab+Pelle>4.0+Chadli/Downing+Kun

    3. Jönny
      12 years, 17 days ago

      Probably not change all my plans on the basis of one gameweek...

      1. Elly88 > KTR (Kevin The …
        12 years, 17 days ago

        *2-3 Gwks of 1 or 2 pointers is something different altogether. Truth be said we all love jumping into bandwagons

  13. Rhinos
    12 years, 17 days ago

    Was all set for Sterling cap against a woeful QPR but just occured to me they have Real Madrid 3 days later, never playing 90 is he

    1. elkunaguero
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 17 days ago

      I think if he takes a nap during half time, he may be ok for the second half

      1. FantaCity
        12 years, 17 days ago

        😆

      2. Sebbo29
        12 years, 17 days ago

        lol - provided he speaks up and tells BR that he is tired 😉

  14. Elly88 > KTR (Kevin The …
    12 years, 17 days ago

    *run for

  15. Lawrø
    12 years, 17 days ago

    Save the FT or attempt to get Di Maria in?

    De Gea
    Terry, Clyne, PVA
    Sterling, Siggy, Fabregas, Tadic
    Costa, Aguero, Welbeck

    Elliot, Coloccini, Wisdom, Marney 0.2ITB

    I'm unsure on what I should do this week chaps, I'd appreciate any feedback 🙂

    1. SC not pearls before swine
      12 years, 17 days ago

      I'm holding off. The fixtures are tough, and I think it's worth gambling over the next couple weeks on other options outscoring him to try to make up some ground. I will say that he does look like the best/safest elite midfield option long term though, which I didn't think would be the case when he first arrived.

      1. Lawrø
        12 years, 17 days ago

        Cheers, I think I will hold fire... but I am scared of the high ownership!

    2. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      12 years, 17 days ago

      Nice team I'd stick and Captain Aguero.. job done

      1. Lawrø
        12 years, 17 days ago

        Thanks, Aguero does look like the best pick.

    3. kalmoffit
      12 years, 17 days ago

      Save transfer.

      1. super zlatan
        12 years, 17 days ago

        Save

        1. Lawrø
          12 years, 17 days ago

          Thanks chaps

    4. Hasselbaink Forever
      12 years, 17 days ago

      I have a very similar starting 11 (Bertrand & Ulloa instead of PVA & Welbeck) and I'm gonna hold off til gw11 or 13, and get him them if he keeps on performing.

      1. Lawrø
        12 years, 17 days ago

        Good to hear, let's hope he doesn't continue his good form 🙂

        1. Hasselbaink Forever
          12 years, 17 days ago

          Yeah, I think he's been a bit lucky with his scuffed shots and passes so just hope he doesn't do any more damage!

  16. AAAAA
    12 years, 17 days ago

    So based on shots taken from dangerous locations last years number one in Non Penalty goals + assist scoring rate per 90 was..

    Suarez
    followed by Aguero

    So these stats obviously make a bit of sense..

    No3 - Harry Kane?!?

  17. pompeyfan
    12 years, 17 days ago

    Do we think there is a risk of Costa being rested this gw with the CL game 3 days later?

    1. SC not pearls before swine
      12 years, 17 days ago

      Yeah, you should totally sell him 😉

    2. l@sp0
      12 years, 17 days ago

      I think they will use Drogba/Remy in the CL game.

      1. l@sp0
        12 years, 17 days ago

        But just wait for the press conf

      2. pompeyfan
        12 years, 17 days ago

        This is what I would hope. But what worries me is that Chelsea haven't exactly started well in the CL.

        Just going over some captaincy options at the mo

    3. Pasqualinho
      12 years, 17 days ago

      There's always a chance. But I would be shocked.

  18. l@sp0
    12 years, 17 days ago

    Current team:

    Bego, Krul
    Chester, Baines, Clyne, Hutton, Moore
    Silva, Sterling, Fab, Siggy, Catterhole
    Pelle, Welbz, Costa

    3.1 ITB

    Looking to bring in Ivanovic for Chester. But looking at his stats, his goal threat was enormous the first 4 matches, but the last 3 gameweeks it has diminished a lot. I haven't watched whole games (only highlights). But anyone know if this is the case and why?

    You could say that he's permitted to go all out against weaker teams but Everton was in the first 4 and Aston Villa in the last 3. So seems strange.

  19. Ohhhhh Gary Macca!
    12 years, 17 days ago

    Balinese or Pelle for captain?

    1. Ohhhhh Gary Macca!
      12 years, 17 days ago

      *Baines

      1. Rhinos
        12 years, 17 days ago

        seriously impressive display sausage fingers

  20. super zlatan
    12 years, 17 days ago

    Who to start?

    PvA or Moore?

    1. elkunaguero
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 17 days ago

      PvA, more threat

    2. Christina.
      12 years, 17 days ago

      lol

      zlut

      1. super zlatan
        12 years, 17 days ago

        Xx

        1. Christina.
          12 years, 17 days ago

          No Ars for you this week?

          1. super zlatan
            12 years, 17 days ago

            Only player I would consider would be welbeck.

            Not really fancy shifting Pelle.

            1. Christina.
              12 years, 17 days ago

              Who is your turd striker?

              Costa/Pelle/?

              1. super zlatan
                12 years, 17 days ago

                Kun

                1. Christina.
                  12 years, 17 days ago

                  okey dokey

                  1. super zlatan
                    12 years, 17 days ago

                    Captain?

                    1. Christina.
                      12 years, 17 days ago

                      Costa.

  21. adp1113
    12 years, 17 days ago

    What is Lovren's status? Called up to the match vs QPR?

  22. QPR expects... glory!
    12 years, 17 days ago

    Love Fridays. Bib theory later on should reveal whether Sterling is only tired when Rodgers says so and whether two weeks of training alongside Balotelli has got Sturridge ready to start.

    1. Rhinos
      12 years, 17 days ago

      What if Sterling has his pj's on

    2. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      12 years, 17 days ago

      Bib theory didn't work last time.

      1. QPR expects... glory!
        12 years, 17 days ago

        Did with Sterling! I ignored the warning and gave him the armband 🙁

  23. Chrisitis
    12 years, 17 days ago

    Craig Dawsons scoring stats looks pretty decent

    1. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      12 years, 17 days ago

      He's a great option

      1. Chrisitis
        12 years, 17 days ago

        Worth bringing in as I also have Foster?

        Wont doubling up many times tough

        1. Ryan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          12 years, 17 days ago

          Not sure about the double up tbh.

      2. Chrisitis
        12 years, 17 days ago

        Consider chester -> dawson since I have 2FT and no other pressing transfers

  24. Fantasy Gold
    12 years, 17 days ago

    Non-Aguero/Costa captainers...who are you putting the armband on?

    1. super zlatan
      12 years, 17 days ago

      I own both and considering adm.

      1. Fantasy Gold
        12 years, 17 days ago

        I'm considering Baines. Depends on whether Coleman plays.

      2. Edmond
        12 years, 17 days ago

        This. I think ADM is a great shout for this week.

    2. Jönny
      12 years, 17 days ago

      Welbeck/Sanchez good options... ADM also.

    3. kalmoffit
      12 years, 17 days ago

      Welbeck

    4. New Ghost
      12 years, 17 days ago

      Alexis

  25. Jönny
    12 years, 17 days ago

    Morning all! 1.9m in the bank and two free transfers... Strongly considering the Baines option, but also pondering a swoop for Alexis Sanchez instead. Baines would have to be for Moreno, Alexis for Fabregas. Any views appreciated!

    Forster (McCarthy)
    Ivan Moreno Clyne (Moore Taylor)
    ADM Fabregas Sterling Siggy (Boyd)
    Costa Pelle Welbeck

    1. Christina.
      12 years, 17 days ago

      Just baines.

      1. Jönny
        12 years, 17 days ago

        Leaning that way, I think. For old times sake: didn't own him last season.

        I do think Sanchez could be about to hit some serious point scoring form soon though. Those fixtures...

  26. Mavric Marco
    12 years, 17 days ago

    Morning Gents.

    Can I just clear this up, I bought Duff at 4.1 so if Duff rises to 4.3 tonight/tomorrow I still won't get an extra 0.1, correct?
    He needs to rise to 4.4 before I get the price rise..?

    1. Christina.
      12 years, 17 days ago

      you will get 0.1m if he goes to 4.3m. selling price will be 4.2m

      click on transfers....then on data view above your team...it will show your selling price for each player

      1. Mavric Marco
        12 years, 17 days ago

        Cheers thanks 🙂

    2. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
      12 years, 17 days ago

      You will get .1 as your value would have increased from 4.1 to 4.2

  27. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
    12 years, 17 days ago

    adm to Walcott next week?

    Yay or nay...

    If Walcott is back

    1. Christina.
      12 years, 17 days ago

      nah. adm is a keeper me thinks.

      1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
        12 years, 17 days ago

        But fixtures are terrible after WBA and that isn't exactly easy at the moment

        1. Christina.
          12 years, 17 days ago

          Im still not selling.

    2. Puyol Pants Up
      12 years, 17 days ago

      Nay

  28. Edmond
    12 years, 17 days ago

    So basically, it's either:

    A) Baines & Fabregas
    B) Moreno & Alexis

    While there might not be much between Fab and Alexis, I think Baines is a much better option than Moreno and ultimately that swings it to A) for me.

    1. Edmond
      12 years, 17 days ago

      Reply fail to Jonny

    2. One Terry Hurlock
      12 years, 17 days ago

      A for sure

  29. Baruahahaha
    12 years, 17 days ago

    A)Adebayor > Welbeck(-4)
    B)Ade > Pelle(-4)
    C) Save
    Front 8:
    Sterling Silva Siggy Downing ADM
    Costa Ade Vaz Te

  30. Puyol Pants Up
    12 years, 17 days ago

    Who to (C) Aguero or Costa? Why?

    1. One Terry Hurlock
      12 years, 17 days ago

      Aguero as city are at home and they generally score a few at home, chelsea away to palace who don't concede many at home