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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. Mr Smith
    12 years, 17 days ago

    I keep looking at Baines and thinking what a nice differential but then I think to myself why not just get Ivanovic instead? I mean Chelsea are likely to keep more cleansies and Ivanovic is a beast in the box so more goal threat. Only thing missing is pens but then Everton got very few pens last season.

    Is it worth forgetting this Baines pipe dream and just go for Ivanovic instead?

    1. Woy of the Wovers
      12 years, 17 days ago

      If I didn't own Ivanovic, I'd still get him before Baines.

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

      I think there is nothing in it between Baines and Ivan myself. Both very good picks and I think you won't go wrong with either one. I have both myself but I'm aware that thats not realistic for most people.

      If you have to choose I'd go with Ivanovic personally. Its a very close call and i do think Everton will get more penalties this season (last year was an anomaly I believe). However I also think Everton might struggle a bit more to get clean sheets.

      1. Mr Smith
        12 years, 17 days ago

        I think my intentions with Baines are only short term anyways, I don't imagine tying up that much funds in one defensive player for too long as money will need to be found for Walcott at some point. So, it's really only a short term thing, maybe 4-5 games max, Everton good fixture run vs. Chelsea's tightening up at the back.

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

      Ivan is a beast, but is there really any reason to expect he's going to score more than 5 goals or so in the league this season? Has anything really changed this year? I thought he's always loved to raid forward... I guess if you're finding value with the Welbeck/Siggy/Chadli/Pelle's of the world, he might be worth the premium, but I think I'd rather have Azpilcueta.

      1. Mr Smith
        12 years, 17 days ago

        Already have Azpi and was thinking of the Chelsea double up. So you reckon it's back to Baines then, for a short term punt? Ivan just poses so much threat though.

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

          Hm, interesting. I'm not a huge fan of Baines to be honest because I just don't trust Everton's defense. But I guess I would lean toward him because of the fixtures.

        2. Margarido
          12 years, 17 days ago

          If you have Azpili i would split the risk and go Baines.
          Plus, its more likely that on the next 4 go's he will outscore Ivan

      2. The Hound
        12 years, 17 days ago

        Well he's scored 3 already so I expect he'll get another 4/5. Would like to own but I do prefer baines.

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

          You mean 2? Last year he had 3. The year before 5. The year before 3. Why do you think he's going to jump to a different level this year? He could, he does have crazy touches in the box stats but I just can't see what's so different this year as opposed to years past.

          He'll probably score the most goals of any defender (Except maybe Baines) this year, but I'm not sure that makes him worth paying 7.3.

    4. PogChamp
      12 years, 17 days ago

      Ivan for me as CS will always come before possible attacking returns for a top priced defender.

  2. Margarido
    12 years, 17 days ago

    Krull
    Alderweid - Caulker - Wilson
    Siggy - Cesc - Sterling - Tadic
    Aguero - Costa - Adebayor

    Mannone - Naylor - Duff - Barton

    1 FT and 0.3 itb

    Thoughts needed?

    1. Woy of the Wovers
      12 years, 17 days ago

      Your GK just got eaten by a shortsighted Blue Whale.

    2. Will - Fantasy Football Hub
      12 years, 17 days ago

      Ade > Welbeck / Pelle?

      1. Margarido
        12 years, 17 days ago

        Looks like.

  3. Will - Fantasy Football Hub
    12 years, 17 days ago

    Dear ff supremo's,

    This is a casuals WC team...

    Guzan
    Baines Ivan Clyne
    Hazard ADM Sterling Siggy
    Costa Welbeck Pelle

    Bench: Given Hutton Wisdom Boyd

    0.2 itb

    Thoughts?

    1. Margarido
      12 years, 17 days ago

      Looks ready to go

    2. Woy of the Wovers
      12 years, 17 days ago

      Very good but you need some bench.

    3. Stupendous
      12 years, 17 days ago

      Very template minus Aguero

      Very nice.

      Some team for a casual

      1. Will - Fantasy Football Hub
        12 years, 17 days ago

        Cheers all

  4. Optimus.
    12 years, 17 days ago

    I think I'm going to get in ADM this gw with my FT to break the template!

    1. The Hound
      12 years, 17 days ago

      Think I'm probably getting rid after this gameweek. #loneranger

  5. Stupendous
    12 years, 17 days ago

    Rank and TV lads...

    74k
    104.4m

    1. Optimus.
      12 years, 17 days ago

      150k I think

      Samsung 52"

    2. The Hound
      12 years, 17 days ago

      5.3k 102.8 mill. Ure team value is crazy!

      1. Stupendous
        12 years, 17 days ago

        Yea loving it tbf. Giving me freedom to make big plans.

        Great rank! I'd have been top 10k but for two stupid mistakes so far.

        1. The Hound
          12 years, 17 days ago

          I've always focused in the past on team value, first third of the season but it seemed less of a tactic this season with the price change changes. I did costa to jovetic for -4 the week he got his brace vs Everton and then reversed the week after. Cost me around 15 pts, I would be doing really well if only hadn't made that move!

          1. Stupendous
            12 years, 17 days ago

            Did that EXACT same move...and the worst was bringing in Ade the useless muppet...and...capt him!!!

            Lost over half mil on selling Fab and Ivano. Have Ivano back.

            Could be top 10k like I say but silly mistakes. Happy with where I am atm

      2. Spike ⚽️
        12 years, 17 days ago

        Its the selling value that matters 😉

    3. Woy of the Wovers
      12 years, 17 days ago

      Too early to say 😉

    4. Wouter
      12 years, 17 days ago

      1,052
      104.2

      1. Stupendous
        12 years, 17 days ago

        Excellent mate!!

        1. Wouter
          12 years, 17 days ago

          Cheers, you too! Let's hope it continues!

    5. Tony Yeboah
      12 years, 17 days ago

      go on then

      233k
      102.6

      mediocre all round...but considering ive made 3 huge errors i relatively happy.....still packing wc so guess thats a bonus

    6. Kerz
      12 years, 17 days ago

      60k
      103.8

    7. Jarvis
      12 years, 17 days ago

      314k
      102.0

      So shite...

  6. Mayor of Flair
    12 years, 17 days ago

    Please pick two from this three to play:

    Van Aanholt v Southampton
    Wilson v Swansea
    Hutton v Everton

    Thanks lots like jelly tots

    1. Margarido
      12 years, 17 days ago

      First two

    2. finchie89
      12 years, 17 days ago

      Van Aanholt and Wilson

    3. Mayor of Flair
      12 years, 17 days ago

      Sound, thanks

    4. melvinmbabazi
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 17 days ago

      Van Aanholt v Southampton
      Wilson v Swansea

    5. Ser Football 42
      12 years, 17 days ago

      Hutton and Wilson

  7. melvinmbabazi
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    12 years, 17 days ago

    RMT Please 🙂

    Heaton (Myhill)
    Bertrand PVA Clyne (Dummett,Wisdom)
    ADM Chadli Siggy Sterling (Boyd)
    Costa Falcao Aguero

    2FT 0.5 ITB
    Any Suggestions for GW8?

    1. Stupendous
      12 years, 17 days ago

      You even have money itb!!!

      Excellent team 9/10 maybe 9.5

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

        Thanks

      2. Pea Soup
        12 years, 17 days ago

        You can't score a team out of ten before a gameweek... it might end up being awful.

        1. Stupendous
          12 years, 17 days ago

          Uh...

          U wot u wot u wot

          1. Pea Soup
            12 years, 17 days ago

            You heard

    2. Margarido
      12 years, 17 days ago

      up grade PVA

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

        to who

        1. Margarido
          12 years, 17 days ago

          Toby and all in SOU. great 4 fix

    3. Mayor of Flair
      12 years, 17 days ago

      Maybe bring in Rose or Kaboul for one of the Southampton guys?

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

        thinking of doing Myhill -> Foster

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

    Balotelli/Taylor -> Baines and Welbeck or take -4 to get in Aguero, costing me to have to sell Sterling?

    1. Margarido
      12 years, 17 days ago

      No hit.

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

        Not having Aguero is scary, he`s on his game. Questioning Sterling`s form and fitness as well. I know his stats are great, but i`m unimpressed with him so far this season..:/

  9. The Hound
    12 years, 17 days ago

    First free one

    1. The Hound
      12 years, 17 days ago

      Reply to above

  10. TeamSteam
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    12 years, 17 days ago

    Nvm.. Team is:
    Ivan/Bertrand/Duff/Taylor/Moreno
    Chadli/Sterling/ADM/Siggy/Zaha
    Balo/Costa/Pellè

    2FT, 0.4 in the bank, willing to take a hit. The easiest kind of transfers are Welbeck and Baines in for Balotelli and Taylor, but there might be better things.. Advice, gents?

    1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
      12 years, 17 days ago

      I have a similar set up with the likes of Balotelli and Moreno going this week. No interest in Aguero?

      1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
        12 years, 17 days ago

        Ah i didn't see your post above, apologies. I'm looking at maybe doing Moreno, Fabregas & Balotelli > Baines, Mane & Aguero. Although Mane might be a punt too far tbf

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

        Yes, major interest in him, but its hard to aquire. I could do Balo/Sterling to Aguero and say Henderson/Milner, or any cheap midfielder really. Might actually just do it, since i`m sceptical about Sterlings gametime going forward. That said im a Pool fan and we have good fixtures with people returning from injury, and QPR are really really bad..

        1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
          12 years, 17 days ago

          oooo i couldn't sell Sterling myself. Think he's in my team for as long as he's starting for your boys. Fabregas is going to be hard to sell but i don't feel like he's gonna hurt me with too many double figure scores (i know i'm tempting fate here!).... it's if i ever need to buy him back that it's really gonna sting 🙁

    2. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      12 years, 17 days ago

      Aguerooooooooooooo

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

      I would keep Taylor and get rid of Moreno.

      1. The Hound
        12 years, 17 days ago

        Gotta give Moreno the match vs qpr. Anybody deserves that...

        1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
          12 years, 17 days ago

          🙂

          Even when Baines vs The Villa is the alternative?

        2. Somalion
          12 years, 17 days ago

          Terrible at defending set pieces, QPR have players that can head it home from set pieces. Realistically you really need Moreno to score.

  11. melvinmbabazi
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    12 years, 17 days ago

    Who should i start:
    A) Dummett LEI (H)
    B) Van Aanholt SOU (A

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

      Doesnt matter anyway, is Dummett even playing now?

    2. Margarido
      12 years, 17 days ago

      Dummet, just for the trill

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

      Dummett.

    4. Tony Yeboah
      12 years, 17 days ago

      ive got this decision too....was happy to play PVA but now dummett is fit im going for him....rather worried he might get subbed on for 1 point wonder bit PVA has big chance of 1 point too

    5. Mayor of Flair
      12 years, 17 days ago

      PVA, Pelle in good form for club and country though, might have to hope he gets an assist

  12. 11 Donkeys
    12 years, 17 days ago

    Been looking Welbeck, but if Giroud is returning so quickly isn't there a risk he'll either be rotated or play out wide (as per ManU days)? Cheap option in top 4 side is much less attractive if he's playing as an inverted winger?

    1. Wouter
      12 years, 17 days ago

      And then we'll transfer him out and find a new cheap-ish striker. 🙂

      Never intended to get him for the entire season anyways.

      1. 11 Donkeys
        12 years, 17 days ago

        Meaning he's an option for 3-4 game weeks not all season? Fair enough

  13. Four Four Boyz
    12 years, 17 days ago

    Oh God. Just seen the Arsenal defence this week...could be ugly.

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

      Pray for an open game where Hull think they can actually win

    2. The Hound
      12 years, 17 days ago

      Hernandez could be gold. Checks playon again....

  14. joe259
    12 years, 17 days ago

    Really need input!!!

    1. Baines, Terry, Welbeck
    2. Duff, Wilson, Aguero

    I have been getting mixed reviews till now and I haven't made up my mind. Kindly post what you guys feel would be the most suitable choice.
    Thanks

    1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
      12 years, 17 days ago

      I think 1 definitely scores more points long term, no question. But having Aguero is noice

      1. joe259
        12 years, 17 days ago

        Thanks. Again mixed review

        1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
          12 years, 17 days ago

          Over the long term? No way! Well ignore those other lot... i'm right 😀

    2. Mayor of Flair
      12 years, 17 days ago

      1

      You'll get a steady stream of points from it, Second option could be more sporadic, but I would go with 1.

      1. joe259
        12 years, 17 days ago

        Thanks

    3. Marouane Fellatio
      12 years, 17 days ago

      I'm going for option 1. I don't think Aguero is worth 5m more than Welbeck given the fixtures, especially with Costa as the default captain option at the moment.

      1. joe259
        12 years, 17 days ago

        You got a point there. But all my league members have got Aguero. So whenever he scores, it screws me.

      2. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
        12 years, 17 days ago

        lol ofc he is. He's worth about 4 Welbecks 😀 😀

        1. The Hound
          12 years, 17 days ago

          Yeah in real life but he's not gonna score 40 point to welbecks 10.

          1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
            12 years, 17 days ago

            Three and a half then...

            1. The Hound
              12 years, 17 days ago

              3.2 and uve got a deal.

              1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
                12 years, 17 days ago

                😉

      3. Pea Soup
        12 years, 17 days ago

        Welbeck has only one league goal all season.

        Aguero is scoring every week.

        He's only £5m more?

  15. Marouane Fellatio
    12 years, 17 days ago

    Who to start?

    Duff (WHU)
    Coloccini (LEI)

    1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
      12 years, 17 days ago

      Colo for me

    2. 11 Donkeys
      12 years, 17 days ago

      Duff IMO

    3. Pea Soup
      12 years, 17 days ago

      Duff. 0-0 written all over it

      1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
        12 years, 17 days ago

        lol no chance! West Ham go up there and score for sure

    4. joe259
      12 years, 17 days ago

      Duff

    5. John Nerdelbaum
      12 years, 17 days ago

      Colo

    6. Wouter
      12 years, 17 days ago

      Coloccini for me.

      West Ham have looked impressive attacking-wise.

      1. The Hound
        12 years, 17 days ago

        Hope it's downing doing the attacking.

  16. Lallana_
    12 years, 17 days ago

    After reading what Balotelli said today I kind of want to keep him in my team...but at the same time Welbeck looks really tempting.

    Sturridge/Balotelli could make Balotelli a lot more explosive.

    1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
      12 years, 17 days ago

      I'm sooooooo looking forward to selling him tomorrow

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

      What Balotelli says and what Balotelli does are entirely different things. Sell ASAP, no later than the QPR game anyway.

    3. Somalion
      12 years, 17 days ago

      Didn't he also say that Stevie G is like Pirlo?

    4. A.
      12 years, 17 days ago

      Keep him for QPR, if he doesnt perform there then get rid

  17. Ando
    12 years, 17 days ago

    I've got 2FT, what should I do with this mob?

    Forster

    Coleman / Lovren / Clyne

    Siggy / Tadic / Di Maria / Sterling

    Valencia / Aguero / Diego Costa

    Bench: McCarthy / Boyd / Duff / Moore

    1. charmed
      12 years, 17 days ago

      coleman to baines or lovern to ivan

    2. Margarido
      12 years, 17 days ago

      I would replace your 2nd keeper and save 1 FT

    3. 11 Donkeys
      12 years, 17 days ago

      No real issues, so maybe McCarthy to Myhill. Feel it's always better for your non-playing keeper 2 be from the same team in case of red cards?

      1. 11 Donkeys
        12 years, 17 days ago

        Oops, misread Forster as Foster. You get my drift?!

  18. charmed
    12 years, 17 days ago

    hi i appreciate all votes
    A)Lovern+ulloa to aguero+moore for hit
    B)Lovern+ulloa to pelle+Baines for hit
    C)make lovern to baines
    D)make ulloa to baines

    Thanks in advance 🙂

    1. Wouter
      12 years, 17 days ago

      Probably B if you insist to make a transfer, but I wouldn't want to take a hit.

      How does Ulloa to Baines work btw?

      1. charmed
        12 years, 17 days ago

        omg it should be ulloa to pelle
        thanks on your reply

  19. Magerost
    12 years, 17 days ago

    Ferdinand to fall tonight? been in the -100% for days..

    1. The Hound
      12 years, 17 days ago

      He deserves it the mug. I served him at work once. Was pretty rude.

      1. Somalion
        12 years, 17 days ago

        Maybe he was having a bad old day? 😉

        1. The Hound
          12 years, 17 days ago

          It was about 2 years ago when he was still playing for Man U. Him and his friend/ agent(wearing sunglasses at 9pm indoors) were just the worst. Served Welbeck, Michael Clarke and Angelo Matthews (cricket) since and they were really pleasant. Stands out in memory how above everyone else those pair of pillocks thought they were!

      2. John t penguin
        12 years, 17 days ago

        Doesn't pet me any more either

        1. The Hound
          12 years, 17 days ago

          I bet he doesn't!

      3. Magerost
        12 years, 17 days ago

        haha, Ferdinand -> Baines tonight then? just incase..

  20. Sooda
    12 years, 17 days ago

    Begovic - Cahill, PvA, Bertrand - Silva, Siggy, Sterling, Tadic - Costa, Sturridge, Welbeck

    Wisdom, Caulker, Albrighton, Gilks

    0.7 ITB

    ... what should I do- Some deadwood in there and I want to rid myself of Albrighton, Caulker, Gilks...

    1. Wouter
      12 years, 17 days ago

      Caulker to Naylor maybe? Would be nice for defensive rotation I guess. Wouldn't worry too much about Albrighton because I assume he will just be a bench-sitter in your team.

      1. Sooda
        12 years, 17 days ago

        Thanks Wouter. Naylor is an option, I was thinking Hutton too... Yeah Albrighton is bench fodder, still I can rope in Boyd instead say, who will actually get match time. Im thinking Ill roll it over and make 2 or 3 changes next week

  21. Jarvis
    12 years, 17 days ago

    Guzan or Foster+0.1m?

    1. Kerz
      12 years, 17 days ago

      Foster

    2. Woy of the Wovers
      12 years, 17 days ago

      Guzan

    3. Goodnight Kiwi
      12 years, 17 days ago

      Guzan

  22. ralfb
    12 years, 17 days ago

    Shall i keep chadli or downgrade to replace fab with hazard?

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

      No reason to sell Chadlii, keep for sure. No reason to sell Fabregas either. So do nothing.

    2. Wouter
      12 years, 17 days ago

      Isn't Chadli injured anyways?

    3. Dr Dream
      12 years, 17 days ago

      No..brill as it is.

  23. Somalion
    12 years, 17 days ago

    I'm conflicted.

    Part of me wants Moreno to fail miserably once more so I can continue being a smug git, the other part sneakily hopes that he does get returns vs QPR and everyone holds onto him for weeks and weeks reaping 1/2 points every time.

    1. BeachBadger
      12 years, 17 days ago

      I may be forced to hold on to him for a while 🙁

      1. Somalion
        12 years, 17 days ago

        🙁 At least the fixtures are there!

  24. Pea Soup
    12 years, 17 days ago

    Come on, own up.

    Which one of you transferred in Negredo?

  25. gers23
    12 years, 17 days ago

    Beat use of 1 of my transfers? 0.8 in bank

    Upgrade Krul or Elliot getting a second playing keeper

    1. Somalion
      12 years, 17 days ago

      Definitely look at a new keeper. You might have to just ditch Krul for a keeper and play them all the time.

  26. El Libe
    12 years, 17 days ago

    Now when Everton and Arsenal have nice fixtures is it good to play with 4 players in defence or its too expensive,for example?

    Clyne Ivanovic Baines Chambers

    1. BeachBadger
      12 years, 17 days ago

      Look at it this way. You would play Clyne Ivan Baines def. Chambers is a great option to have the option to play 4 at the back and is only 0.5 more than the cheapest option.

    2. The Hound
      12 years, 17 days ago

      Limits potential.

    3. Smarty Pants
      12 years, 17 days ago

      Seriously considering it. It's basically Baines vs Sterling for me.

      Howard
      Baines Ivan Clyne Bertrand
      AdM Siggy Chadli
      Aguero Costa Welbeck

      Looks good, doesn't it? Clyne and Bertand can turn into Chambers and Kaboul in a few gameweeks...

  27. CarrollEFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    12 years, 17 days ago

    For a wildcard, what do we think?
    Forster (Hamer)
    Baines Chambers Wilson (Wisdom Duff)
    Sterling ADM Chadli Siggy (Boyd)
    Aguero Costa Pelle?

    Shall i not put baines in and balance the books elsewhere?
    Maybe welbeck instead of pelle?

  28. The Farke Side Gallery
    12 years, 17 days ago

    A) Wisdom + Welbeck

    B) Azpi + Berahino/Sakho

  29. Wouter
    12 years, 17 days ago

    Only got 1 player playing against a team that finished top 8 in the PL last season. 🙂

    1. Kerz
      12 years, 17 days ago

      Zero here

    2. BeachBadger
      12 years, 17 days ago

      Aguero 😎

    3. The Hound
      12 years, 17 days ago

      Good week ahead then

    4. Bubz
      12 years, 17 days ago

      I have zero 😯

  30. Parm
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    12 years, 17 days ago

    Fantasy football is shite.

    1. The Hound
      12 years, 17 days ago

      *sends anthrax

      1. Jarvis
        12 years, 17 days ago

        lold