[sbu_large_image] Podcast

The ScoutCast – Episode 140 – Gloaty

23 October 2014 4032 comments
Mark Mark
Share:

After the best Gameweek tally in living memory, I reserve the right for a bit of a gloat. Having risked the Wildcard back in Gameweek 7, the stars aligned and everything fell into place last weekend, leaving my ScoutCast co-host, grumpy Granville, grabbing at straws and smashing TV sets in frustration.

After last season’s defeat, I revel in my moment of glory but still find time to lock horns with Granville over the great Costa debate. Is Jose playing with our minds? I certainly think so but, as Granville points out, I reckon the Lunar landings were fake. I love a good conspiracy, me.

Congratulate yourself via this link or bask in smugness via the handy player below…

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

4,032 Comments Login to Post a Comment
  1. crteer
    12 years, 10 days ago

    Any ideas on what I should do with my team, guys?

    Forster / (McCarthy)
    N. Taylor / Clyne / Wisdom / (Duff) / (Wilson)
    Di Maria (*) / Sterling / Siggy / Fabregas / (Boyd)
    Aguero / Pelle / Costa (*)

    2 FT, 0.1 ITB.

    Cheers!

    Open Controls
    1. Think Tank
      12 years, 10 days ago

      ADM seems likely to play, so you need to make a decision on Costa.

      Open Controls
    2. Catilo
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Bring welbeck in then upgrade defence

      Open Controls
      1. crteer
        12 years, 10 days ago

        Costa -> Welbeck
        Duff -> Baines

        Worth it?

        Open Controls
        1. John Nerdelbaum
          12 years, 10 days ago

          Thinking about that move

          Open Controls
        2. Chelsea Dagger
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          12 years, 10 days ago

          Yes. Good Move for extra points this GW

          Open Controls
        3. Catilo
          12 years, 10 days ago

          Let duff be your 5th def, just upgrade naylor / wilson and enjoy the extra 0.5mil 🙂

          Open Controls
  2. wolves_simmo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    12 years, 10 days ago

    Worth a 4pt hit?

    Out - Costa / Bardsley / Moses
    In - Behrahino / Eriksen / Coleman

    Open Controls
    1. Walsh
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Yes

      Open Controls
    2. Kolo Kolo
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Jagielka over Coleman. Better form

      Open Controls
      1. Walsh
        12 years, 10 days ago

        lol

        Open Controls
      2. Zasa
        12 years, 10 days ago

        Nice
        Go for it Wolves

        Open Controls
    3. Chelsea Dagger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Yes, but i'd prefer Baines if you can afford him over Coleman due to set piece / PK duties

      Open Controls
  3. Stupendous
    12 years, 10 days ago

    All the masses selling D.C how do you get him back next week?

    Costa to Fab/Haz( obviously with a mid move)

    But then say goodbye to Fab/Haz ahead of QPR home???

    Open Controls
    1. Stupendous
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Seems like MANY are completely reshaping entire squads and elevens to sell ONE GUY. One very impressive guy that is, and a guy who nobody really even knows a diagnosis of/on.

      Open Controls
    2. Ludo
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Straight back in for Berahino. If he's fit, that is. If not, I do Marney > Hazard and bench Sigurdsson.

      Open Controls
    3. The Machine
      12 years, 10 days ago

      People selling costa don't want him for qpr. They are taking a chance. A reasonable risk which could pay off if costa doesn't start

      Open Controls
      1. The Machine
        12 years, 10 days ago

        Ok ludo might but think he's in the minority

        Open Controls
    4. Twelve years a slave
      12 years, 10 days ago

      You dont buy him back, By the time you do pelle rises and costa falls equal out

      Open Controls
    5. Qubit
      12 years, 10 days ago

      I don't. And I'm OK with that 🙂

      Open Controls
    6. Stupendous
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Am I missing something?

      I cannot fathom how in roughly ten days, a fit again Costa, home, vs QPR is not essential???

      Serious. I'm sure it has been spoken about at lengths already so I must be missing something.

      I have started this year so well but this Costa business is killing me. No idea what the right plan is.

      Open Controls
      1. Qubit
        12 years, 10 days ago

        I don't think he is essential. But that's just me. 🙂

        Open Controls
      2. Ludo
        12 years, 10 days ago

        If he's fit again, I agree, it's about the best combination of player and fixture this season. However, we have no idea whether he will be available, there's no timescale on the injury at this point, so given that we can be confident he won't play this week, and have no idea about next week, it makes sense to me to sell, but have an escape plan to get him back in. Like Nate says though, I seem to be in a minority on this view.

        Open Controls
    7. Zasa
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Nah, I'll count my chickens for now. Hazard will do for that game w/ his form

      Open Controls
    8. Chelsea Dagger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 10 days ago

      I don't think there is any guarantee Costa plays for QPR even if fit. Could see JM keep him out just because he can.

      Open Controls
      1. Chelsea Dagger
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        12 years, 10 days ago

        See below post about Schurrle ...

        Open Controls
    9. Stupendous
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Cheers lads

      I'm almost swayed now aaaaaaahhhh.

      See below...

      Open Controls
  4. Ludo
    12 years, 10 days ago

    Who would you start this week, Calum Chambers (sun) or Neil Taylor (LEI)?

    Open Controls
    1. Zasa
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Naylor

      Open Controls
    2. Superman6
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Neil Taylor

      Open Controls
    3. Kolo Kolo
      12 years, 10 days ago

      After GW9, Fab > Haz

      Yay or Nay?

      Open Controls
      1. Ludo
        12 years, 10 days ago

        Like Wakey says below, Hazard seems better without Costa. So if he isn't fit, it's a definite yay from me. Could also be the right time to make the swap anyway, though much less clear cut...

        Open Controls
    4. Ludo
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Interesting, thanks guys. Bookies say Chambers, but think I'd want to know Koscielny's back to be confident.

      Open Controls
  5. liquidfootball2
    12 years, 10 days ago

    Apparently Mourinho considering Schurrle for striker role after Remy ruled out following scan

    http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/chelsea/11183897/Andre-Schurrle-ready-to-take-striker-role-for-Chelsea-at-Manchester-United-as-injury-rules-out-Loic-Remy.html

    Open Controls
    1. Walsh
      12 years, 10 days ago

      He should do. Schurrle more than capable of leading the line.

      Open Controls
    2. Buck The Trent
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Hmm might sell costa then

      Open Controls
    3. Dr Dream
      12 years, 10 days ago

      He'd be daft not to consider him..Schurrle may not have the overall quality of Oscar/Hazard/Willian when it comes to tracking back but he seldom let's him down for goals...

      Open Controls
      1. Twelve years a slave
        12 years, 10 days ago

        They did same against united last season

        Open Controls
        1. Dr Dream
          12 years, 10 days ago

          oh yeah...I remember now..

          Open Controls
          1. Woy of the Wovers
            12 years, 10 days ago

            0-0. Ivanovic scored all the goals. It was, tbf, before we knew that ManU were second-rate.

            Open Controls
  6. Dr Dream
    12 years, 10 days ago

    @Hybrid power

    Where the mids stand for the past four GW's..arranged by ICT threat but with all the juicy numbers..if it helps.

    http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/my-stats-tables/view/4382/

    Open Controls
    1. Bubz
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Bloody hell where's Hazard 😯

      Open Controls
      1. The Machine
        12 years, 10 days ago

        Can't tell if that's the classic member bluff

        Open Controls
        1. Bubz
          12 years, 10 days ago

          I wish it was

          Open Controls
          1. Hybrid.power
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            12 years, 10 days ago

            Me too 😛

            Open Controls
      2. Dr Dream
        12 years, 10 days ago

        Nowhere..rubbish...

        Open Controls
        1. Walsh
          12 years, 10 days ago

          Didn't add in his stats from the Maribor game, then? 😀

          Open Controls
          1. Dr Dream
            12 years, 10 days ago

            No..As I posted earlier..I'm convinced that Costa doesn't want him in his space (like RVP with Rooney) and that's why he's forever on the touchline. It's only since Costa has been out that Hazard has looked like his old self...coincidence ?..I don't think so...

            Open Controls
            1. Bubz
              12 years, 10 days ago

              Agree. Hope Costa is still out come QPR game...

              Open Controls
              1. Dr Dream
                12 years, 10 days ago

                So do I..I've had Hazard for over two years and he stays in my team come what may...He has definitely looked up these past two games but Oscar is the better pick I fear..or at least as good.

                Open Controls
    2. Hybrid.power
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Thanks man. This actually...makes it harder 😛

      Open Controls
  7. Albert Cole
    12 years, 10 days ago

    Pelle and Aguero in
    Falcao and Costa out (-4)

    ?

    Open Controls
    1. Zasa
      12 years, 10 days ago

      For sure, pull the trigger. Don't be gun shy

      Open Controls
    2. Superman6
      12 years, 10 days ago

      yes!

      Open Controls
    3. Walsh
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Yes

      Open Controls
    4. Bubz
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Dont see why not

      Open Controls
  8. Superman6
    12 years, 10 days ago

    A: Berahino and haz next gw ( do have Tadic)

    or

    B: Pelle and Eriksen next gw ( do have Fab )

    thanx!

    Open Controls
    1. Walsh
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Ask again after this GW.

      Open Controls
      1. Superman6
        12 years, 10 days ago

        Sorry! Costa to Pelle or Berahino this week.. and siggy out next gw

        Open Controls
    2. Four Four Boyz
      12 years, 10 days ago

      I think Haz next gw is the one. Unfortunately I won't have him if I follow my plan, which is to bring in Berahino.

      Open Controls
  9. The Machine
    12 years, 10 days ago

    Ready for the weekend

    Foster
    Chambers Bertrand kaboul

    Tadic siggy sterling fab

    Costa aguero pelle. ....night and good luck

    Open Controls
    1. Zasa
      12 years, 10 days ago

      GL babe

      Open Controls
  10. Stupendous
    12 years, 10 days ago

    Fab or Haz in for the season lads?

    Go....

    Open Controls
    1. Respect My Authoritah
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Probably Hazard just about. But Cesc if u got him early on, the price difference is enough to keep him,

      Open Controls
    2. Zasa
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Haz because I need him to rise again 😉

      Open Controls
  11. Think Tank
    12 years, 10 days ago

    Forster

    Coleman Ivan Baines (Duff, Wisdom)

    Chadli Fab Tadic ADM (Hendo)

    Welbeck Aguero© Berahino

    Berahino for 3 weeks, then Hendo to Boyd, ADM to Wally and Berahino to either Rooney/Costa. Good plan?

    Open Controls
    1. Respect My Authoritah
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Would rather lose Welbeck than Berahino, otherwise solid

      Open Controls
      1. Think Tank
        12 years, 10 days ago

        Yeah, depends on performance (have Sakho on watch list)

        Open Controls
  12. Respect My Authoritah
    12 years, 10 days ago

    Still not completely sure why, but I've brought in Benteke ahead of Pelle. Now how crazy would it be to hand him the armband this week? Away to QPR is pretty much gin for Villa

    Open Controls
  13. Venom Snake
    12 years, 10 days ago

    If Costa doesn't play I'll have Kelly off the bench, away to wba. Could be much worse!

    Open Controls
    1. Ser Football 42
      12 years, 10 days ago

      I'm between Kelly or Lamela...would you pik Kelly over him?

      Open Controls
      1. Venom Snake
        12 years, 10 days ago

        Nope, definitely lamela

        Open Controls
        1. Ser Football 42
          12 years, 10 days ago

          Cheers. Was thinking maybe Lamela to Mason to get some money

          Open Controls
      2. Walsh
        12 years, 10 days ago

        Good lord no.

        Open Controls
    2. Walsh
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Yeesh - that is a 1 pointer or 0 if he gets booked. Pretty bad option there I'm afraid, mate.

      Open Controls
      1. Venom Snake
        12 years, 10 days ago

        Ahhh don't be such a pessimist!

        Open Controls
        1. Walsh
          12 years, 10 days ago

          I'm telling you mate, with Dann and Delaney both out our back line is going to have some serious problems this weekend. Would love to be proven wrong but there is pretty much no evidence otherwise. Kelly and Hangeland should struggle immensely with the pace of Berahino making runs in behind them.

          Open Controls
  14. Kolo Kolo
    12 years, 10 days ago

    Uh oh. Schurrle considered as Striker for United. Mou tactics

    Differential??

    Open Controls
  15. Buck The Trent
    12 years, 10 days ago

    Which one will score more?

    A Obertan this week + Costa (c) next week
    B Pelle (-4) for this week & next week

    Open Controls
    1. Venom Snake
      12 years, 10 days ago

      A

      Open Controls
    2. Superman6
      12 years, 10 days ago

      A. but only if Costa is fit!

      Open Controls
  16. Stupendous
    12 years, 10 days ago

    How does this look lads...

    Bego.
    Baines. Clyne. Ivanovic
    Siggy. DiMaria. Sterling. Hazard
    Pelle. Aguero(c) Berahino

    McCarthy. Wisdom. Duff. King

    IF I WERE TO SELL D.C

    Open Controls
    1. Think Tank
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Looks good.

      Open Controls
    2. Van Dal
      12 years, 10 days ago

      How much in bank?

      Open Controls
      1. Stupendous
        12 years, 10 days ago

        .6

        Open Controls
    3. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      12 years, 10 days ago

      I'm in the same boat as you re-Costa. I'm looking beyond one GW here and thinking he will be fit for QPR. I think I'll keep. There aren't any great short term alternatives and I'll want Costa back as soon as he's fit so I don't think there is much point selling.

      Open Controls
      1. Stupendous
        12 years, 10 days ago

        It is Costa-ing me sleep.

        Open Controls
        1. Ryan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          12 years, 10 days ago

          If you want him back when fit then don't sell, simple.

          Open Controls
          1. Stupendous
            12 years, 10 days ago

            I mean it is Haz and Berahino or Milner and Costa for the forseeable future.

            Prolly Haz and Bera tbf

            Open Controls
    4. Zasa
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Very nice & similar to mine 😉

      Open Controls
  17. VougieDipond
    12 years, 10 days ago

    Keeping Costa so who should I get ready to replace him when he doesn't play out of this fine bunch:

    Janmaat,Boyd or Duff?

    Open Controls
    1. Respect My Authoritah
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Boyd

      Open Controls
    2. Ser Football 42
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Boyd

      Open Controls
    3. Zasa
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Boyd's your boy

      Open Controls
    4. reekster
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Phew! Boyd, I guess.
      Nice drumming by the way, Vougie...

      Open Controls
  18. reekster
    12 years, 10 days ago

    Hey peeps,
    Not been around as I've been working away nicely...until last week
    (4k down to 19k).
    Thinking of Wilshire (I know...) and Costa to Hazard and Pellè.
    Aye? No?

    Open Controls
    1. Stupendous
      12 years, 10 days ago

      If u are a seller then yea nice.

      I'm still on the fence.

      Open Controls
      1. reekster
        12 years, 10 days ago

        Thanks.
        Yep, no hit.
        Gonna do it before Diego plummets...

        Open Controls
  19. Kirby
    12 years, 10 days ago

    A) Keep Costa ready for 2FT, playing Downing if he doesn't play

    B) Costa > Bera / Welbeck for free, then straight back next week should Costa be fit

    Open Controls
    1. Kirby
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Currently have:

      Aguero Costa Pelle

      Open Controls
    2. Superman6
      12 years, 10 days ago

      A

      Open Controls
    3. Ser Football 42
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Downing is a decent player to come off the bench for you

      Open Controls
    4. John Nerdelbaum
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Not a bad sub - I would do A

      Don't really see the point in B if you're gonna bring him straight back in

      Open Controls
      1. John Nerdelbaum
        12 years, 10 days ago

        Well, if he's declared fit you would but I doubt it will be that clear

        Open Controls
        1. Kirby
          12 years, 10 days ago

          Yeah that's the thing.

          I only would want to do free transfers, I believe Bera / Welbeck could get goals (and more points than Downing) though in the long-run I want Costa since only Aguero can match his goalscoring this season IMO.

          Cheers 🙂

          Open Controls
    5. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
      12 years, 10 days ago

      I'm in the same spot and probably doing B with Berahino

      Open Controls
      1. Kirby
        12 years, 10 days ago

        Yeah it's tempting, with his price going down, if Costa doesn't play, the only negative I see is not having 2FT to play with next week, or of course the player I get in not scoring well but that's always a risk.

        Don't want to get hurt by those who have swapped Costa out, tough one.

        Open Controls
        1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
          12 years, 10 days ago

          At least with Berahino i have the flexibility to look at Hazard/Fabregas next week. Selling Costa would leave me Chelsea-less ;(

          Open Controls
          1. Kirby
            12 years, 10 days ago

            Ohh right, yeah I think Chelsea coverage is essential of all the teams in line with Saints.

            Hmmm I'll play it by ear, may wait till tomorrow to stretch it out as profit loss won't hurt me too much.

            Open Controls
    6. reekster
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Have you got a (long term) plan for your 2ft's?
      If not, then roll the dice for the week.

      Open Controls
      1. Kirby
        12 years, 10 days ago

        Essentially they'd be there to fix my defence and get Baines in at least.

        That would mean downgrading a midfielder or forward, so in that 2FT is needed to do it for free.

        Trying not to lose any points at all, though I know it can be worth it...may have to go down the math route to work out potential losses and then go with my gut.

        Cheers 🙂

        Open Controls
        1. reekster
          12 years, 10 days ago

          Your defence looks fine. Cleanies are a lottery tbh.
          You say you want Costa long term.
          So who will you ditch for Baines, that he'll outscore, is the big question?

          Open Controls
          1. Kirby
            12 years, 10 days ago

            Tis indeed.

            Baines would take Naylor's place...then the one to downgrade would probably have to be Sterling for the likes of Chadli.

            Guess I'm getting lured into the Baines temptation considering I never have him despite how well he scores on FPL.

            Open Controls
  20. Los Pollos
    12 years, 10 days ago

    Ivan to which 6.0 or below Defendr ??
    This move will be needed to do Costa -->Aguero

    Open Controls
    1. Zasa
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Jagiela, Rose, Dawson, Vlaar

      Open Controls
  21. FPL Emu
    12 years, 10 days ago

    Would you prefer Chambers -> Baines and using up everything in the bank, with both Ivanovic and Baines in the team

    or just Ivanovic -> Baines?

    Open Controls
    1. Think Tank
      12 years, 10 days ago

      I prefer the double-up

      Open Controls
  22. Van Dal
    12 years, 10 days ago

    So will Costa play this weekend guys?

    Open Controls
    1. Ser Football 42
      12 years, 10 days ago

      20%

      Open Controls
    2. Los Pollos
      12 years, 10 days ago

      "Diego Costa and Loïc Rémy ruled out with groin injuries"

      Open Controls
      1. Ryan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        12 years, 10 days ago

        Where does it say that? where is the quote from?

        Open Controls
    3. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Unlikely

      Open Controls
    4. Zasa
      12 years, 10 days ago

      50% chance he will most likely not play for 25% of the game

      Open Controls
  23. Torreslove
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    12 years, 10 days ago

    A. Tadic + welbeck

    B. Chadli + pelle

    Which pair would you rather have?

    Open Controls
    1. FPL Blow-In
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 10 days ago

      I currently have A. But Sigurdsson will be gone for Chadli in the near future. I think having 3-4 of them is necessary. Probably like Welbeck least.

      Open Controls
  24. Van Dal
    12 years, 10 days ago

    At the end of the season if you have any money left in the bank do they post that amount to you?

    Open Controls
    1. Torreslove
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 10 days ago

      No, it carries over to the next season. So the tactic is to transfer out all your players for cheapies and have all that money to spend next season

      Open Controls
      1. Van Dal
        12 years, 10 days ago

        Ah rite thanks man will remember that for next season 🙂

        Open Controls
  25. Gravless wonder
    12 years, 10 days ago

    Hi, does anyone know the likely price risers tonight? Also, will costa drop. Thanks in advance.

    Open Controls
    1. Think Tank
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Just Pelle to rise atm

      Open Controls
  26. CCaddy
    12 years, 10 days ago

    Alcaraz starting on Sunday?

    Open Controls
  27. John Nerdelbaum
    12 years, 10 days ago

    Still unsure on DC. Just really annoying that it's QPR next up

    Open Controls
  28. Van Dal
    12 years, 10 days ago

    If i tak costa out for pelle but ends up starting against utd amd scores can i go to my team and take pelle back out for costa, get his points and pretend the transfer never happend?

    Open Controls
    1. Stupendous
      12 years, 10 days ago

      Yes certainly

      Open Controls
    2. John Nerdelbaum
      12 years, 10 days ago

      I reckon so

      Open Controls
      1. Van Dal
        12 years, 10 days ago

        So why is everybody stressing about it then :s

        Open Controls
  29. FPL Blow-In
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    12 years, 10 days ago

    How do you all like this team? Am I right benching Chambers?

    Adrian
    Baines, Clyne, Naylor
    Fabregas, Sterling, Tadic, Siggurdsson
    Welbeck, Aguero(c), Berahino

    Chambers, Boyd, Moore 5.6itb no ft.

    Costa back in next week was the plan hopefully he will be fit again for QPR. If he is that leads to the question on wether I should sell Berahino(lei) or Welbeck(BUR) for him?

    Open Controls
    1. Zasa
      12 years, 10 days ago

      I like it, good move benching Chambers. Ulloa won't do much against the Swans IMO,
      off those fixtures, the former for DC if you insist

      Open Controls
      1. FPL Blow-In
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        12 years, 10 days ago

        Cheers for the input

        Open Controls
  30. Rafster
    12 years, 10 days ago

    What u guys think of this potential WC team ? Seriously thinking about hitting the button.

    Foster/Myhill

    Baines/Clyne/Hutton/Wisdom/Moore

    Sanchez/Sterling/Siggy/Chadli/Albrighton

    Aguero/Costa/Pelle

    Open Controls

You need to be logged in to post a comment.