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6 November 2014 2769 comments
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There was just a wafer-thin point separating myself and Granville in Gameweek 11, despite my rivals decision to ignore the force of nature that is Alexis Sanchez.

In a svelte but packed episode of the ScoutCast, my co-host and I discuss the Chilean’s “essential” charms and pile praise on the reborn Stewart Downing and the new, reliable Leighton Baines v2.

Around the usual regulars, we drop in on some old favourites, as Aleks Kolarov discovers new methods of running Granville’s Gameweek and I somehow manufacture a way of snuggling under the Van Persie duvet. We also carry on nudging the Harry Kane-wagon, run our teams through the Gargatron computer and go on “Warnock Watch” once more.

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  1. FPL Emu
    11 years, 12 months ago

    I would absolutely love it if I could have a first-to-three on this!

    In a draft league, would you rather keep

    Gerrard or Ramsey?

    1. Declan
      11 years, 12 months ago

      Rambo

    2. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
      11 years, 12 months ago

      Ramsey

      1. Wiz
        11 years, 12 months ago

        Gerrard's place is secure. Arsenal have too many options in midfield imo

        1. Declan
          11 years, 12 months ago

          If Ramsey is fit, he starts.

          1. Wiz
            11 years, 12 months ago

            Not if he keeps playing like the past few gwks (even before the injury)

    3. FPL Emu
      11 years, 12 months ago

      That's 2-0!

      1. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
        11 years, 12 months ago

        You know in your head you want to keep Ramsey.

        Just keep him.

        1. FPL Emu
          11 years, 12 months ago

          He's not getting minutes, doesn't have set pieces, and Sanchez has the limelight though. And worse fixtures. But guess there is still something making people say him

          1. Piggs Boson
            11 years, 12 months ago

            Gerrard is struggling at DM though. Although I remember reading something about Gerrard moving back higher up the pitch and having a word with Rodgers about it. Can't find it though...

            1. John Nerdelbaum
              11 years, 12 months ago

              He looked even worse there

    4. 1569Tippins
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 12 months ago

      Ramsey

    5. BeachBadger
      11 years, 12 months ago

      Ramsey

    6. FPL Emu
      11 years, 12 months ago

      Well, thanks, people, pretty unequivocal.

      I'll note down your names and PM each of you if Gerrard scores this WE

      1. Declan
        11 years, 12 months ago

        🙂

  2. nedfoo
    11 years, 12 months ago

    Lost on last page sorry

    A) Siggy Sterling Welbeck > Downing Sakho Sanchez -4

    OR

    B) Sterling Welbeck > Di Maria Sakho

    1. Venom Snake
      11 years, 12 months ago

      B

    2. FPL Emu
      11 years, 12 months ago

      B looks like a brilliant use of two free transfers

    3. Woy of the Wovers
      11 years, 12 months ago

      B

    4. nedfoo
      11 years, 12 months ago

      Thanks all! B it is!

    5. SuperMario
      11 years, 12 months ago

      B

  3. Nerazzuro
    11 years, 12 months ago

    Which 2 to play?

    Terry, Moreno, Sterling, Siggy

    1. FPL Emu
      11 years, 12 months ago

      Sterling and Siggy

    2. 1569Tippins
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 12 months ago

      Sterling and Siggy

    3. Nerazzuro
      11 years, 12 months ago

      thanks lads, i was thinking chelsea may try to shut up shop against liverpool but it may be unlikely.

  4. Takamba
    11 years, 12 months ago

    Is this a viable way to get all the 'big-hitters' in?

    Krul (Elliot)

    Baines - Chambers - Wisdom (Yun, STaylor)

    ADM, Sanchez, Fabregas, Chadli/Sigurdsson (Marney)

    Costa, Aguero, Sakho

    1. Bggz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 12 months ago

      looks good

      1. Takamba
        11 years, 12 months ago

        Thanks

        Means losing Pelle and Clyne, but So'ton fixtures turn for the worse soon.

        1. Wiz
          11 years, 12 months ago

          Don't lose Pelle and Clyne now

          1. Takamba
            11 years, 12 months ago

            For me, it effectively comes down to this:

            ADM, Sakho and a 4.0

            Or

            Pelle, Siggy/Chadli and Bertrand

            Anyone?

  5. Richard_b
    11 years, 12 months ago

    Do you guys think Januzaij or Fellaini is the better option for this weekend?

    Cheers!

    1. Goodnight Kiwi
      11 years, 12 months ago

      How has it come to this mate? Probably Fellaini

      1. Richard_b
        11 years, 12 months ago

        Hahaha! Well I have a little problem in midfield where I have Milner as a starting midfielder. Also feel like I need a man utd midfielder this weekend!

        1. Goodnight Kiwi
          11 years, 12 months ago

          Yeah coverage is overated man, need the right players. ADM or Rooney are the only ones I would go near at Man U right now. Have you Downing?

    2. Woy of the Wovers
      11 years, 12 months ago

      I've not considered either. Doubt that i ever will.

      1. Richard_b
        11 years, 12 months ago

        Haha probably a wise decision!

    3. Wiz
      11 years, 12 months ago

      Fellaini

      1. Richard_b
        11 years, 12 months ago

        Cheers

  6. Declan
    11 years, 12 months ago

    @ Champ, are you keeping Eriksen this GW?

  7. hurrrrr
    11 years, 12 months ago

    Is Siggy -> Downing too sideways?

    1. Bggz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 12 months ago

      with the fixtures after this week, maybe

    2. Goodnight Kiwi
      11 years, 12 months ago

      Nope. Will be a .2 price swing in just under 3 hours too, so would make that move now if you're considering

    3. BeachBadger
      11 years, 12 months ago

      I would hold unless you have a plan for that cash

    4. Woy of the Wovers
      11 years, 12 months ago

      Sideways transfers can be good.

    5. John Nerdelbaum
      11 years, 12 months ago

      Not sure. Could be inspired with West Ham's scoring form. I'm not too fussed about losing Siggy myself

    6. hurrrrr
      11 years, 12 months ago

      Cheers for the replies - don't really have any plans for the cash so will probably stick.

  8. Transient Anus
    11 years, 12 months ago

    would anyone mind getting my gargatron results for me? On shitty phone. Cheers.

    1. Piggs Boson
      11 years, 12 months ago

      Total captain score 150
      Captain score if you had swapped all C / VC 144
      Captain score as % of overall score 24.79%
      Highest possible captain score 258
      Captain score as % of your highest possible captain score 58.14%
      Number of different captains 6
      Number of different players 31
      Three most owned players Moore (10),
      Hutton (10),
      Sigurdsson (9)
      Most captained player Diego Costa (3)
      Total score of autosubs 21
      Total score of unused subs 40
      Unused sub score as % of of overall score 6.61%
      Points spent on transfers 12

      1. Piggs Boson
        11 years, 12 months ago

        Much better than mine...

        Total captain score 116
        Captain score if you had swapped all C / VC 128
        Captain score as % of overall score 19.14%
        Highest possible captain score 268
        Captain score as % of your highest possible captain score 43.28%
        Number of different captains 7
        Number of different players 34
        Three most owned players Sigurdsson (10),
        Clyne (9),
        Diego Costa (9)
        Most captained player van Persie (2)
        Total score of autosubs 17
        Total score of unused subs 42
        Unused sub score as % of of overall score 6.93%
        Points spent on transfers 4

        1. Transient Anus
          11 years, 12 months ago

          thanks giggsy 😀

        2. Puyol Pants Up
          11 years, 12 months ago

          Wait. How do you do this?

          1. Konig Luther
            11 years, 12 months ago

            magic

            1. Konig Luther
              11 years, 12 months ago

              gargatron tool...

          2. Transient Anus
            11 years, 12 months ago

            gargatron tool from chrome store

      1. Transient Anus
        11 years, 12 months ago

        thanks 🙂

    2. Puyol Pants Up
      11 years, 12 months ago

      I will post mine.

      Total captain score 144
      Captain score if you had swapped all C / VC 152
      Captain score as % of overall score 24.66%
      Highest possible captain score 248
      Captain score as % of your highest possible captain score 58.06%
      Number of different captains 4
      Number of different players 25
      Three most owned players Clyne (10),
      Cahill (10),
      Sigurdsson (10)
      Most captained player Diego Costa (4)
      Total score of autosubs 9
      Total score of unused subs 63
      Unused sub score as % of of overall score 10.79%
      Points spent on transfers 8

  9. Saint Steve-O (@EliteFPL)
    11 years, 12 months ago

    Great scoutcast as ever lads... Cheers

  10. Piggs Boson
    11 years, 12 months ago

    How many assists did Baines get tonight? I didn't watch the game.

    1. BeachBadger
      11 years, 12 months ago

      I didnt either. Im guessing 17

      1. BeachBadger
        11 years, 12 months ago

        Honestly, McGeady got one, Baines got one and I don't know who go the other one in a 3-0 win

      2. Woy of the Wovers
        11 years, 12 months ago

        Close. 71

        1. BeachBadger
          11 years, 12 months ago

          Damn Baineslexia 😀

    2. Declan
      11 years, 12 months ago

      1

      1. Piggs Boson
        11 years, 12 months ago

        Standards are dropping...

      2. Declan
        11 years, 12 months ago

        McGeady got the other 2 fwiw

        1. Piggs Boson
          11 years, 12 months ago

          Interesting. Cheers.

    3. Wiz
      11 years, 12 months ago

      McGeady 2
      Baines 1

  11. Dr Dream
    11 years, 12 months ago

    Falling Stars

    Earlier today, during a quiet time, I put it to the boards that for this weeks "Falling Stars" post I would invite posters to submit their efforts with a view to using one of the teams/squads submitted instead of my own for this GW.

    I got a few more replies than I expected.

    I initially said I would put it to the vote to choose one...however...On reflection one team was submitted from a poster who tries to uncover punts for members on a weekly basis, through regular articles, and it would only seem fair that this weeks team should be the team selected by that poster...Arvin Ation

    I will of course work out the scores of all the other teams submitted and reveal a mini league at the "Falling Stars update" after the close of the GW.

    I shall post Arvin Ations "Falling Stars" team after Friday pressers...Sound fair ?

    1. BeachBadger
      11 years, 12 months ago

      Well it's easier you picky him, than him flooding the boards with posts begging us to vote fro him 😀

      1. Arvin-ation
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        11 years, 12 months ago

        Pfft....I wouldn't do that 😉

        1. BeachBadger
          11 years, 12 months ago

          Lol late reply here. You search for posted based on your name now? 😉

          1. Arvin-ation
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            11 years, 12 months ago

            😆

            Wakey linked it to me 🙂

            1. BeachBadger
              11 years, 12 months ago

              lol just seen that now

  12. John Nerdelbaum
    11 years, 12 months ago

    Just as an aside - is there any reason why Cresswell started as 5.5 in his first season in the Prem with the rest of the first choice Hammer defence on 5.0?

    1. Stoke me a Clipper
      11 years, 12 months ago

      Attacking potential. Simples

      1. John Nerdelbaum
        11 years, 12 months ago

        Where was he originally, Ipswich?

    2. Puyol Pants Up
      11 years, 12 months ago

      I think its because he has gotten a number of assists in previous seasons for his old clubs.

    3. Black Knights
      11 years, 12 months ago

      Hey! My guess is competition for places at right back and centre back, with no real alternative in his position so 'nailed on'? Not sure though.

      1. John Nerdelbaum
        11 years, 12 months ago

        Spose, although surely it's just RB up for grabs? Tompkins and Reid when fit...

    4. John Nerdelbaum
      11 years, 12 months ago

      Cheers guys. Have to check the stats - could be my Clyne replacement if I don't go down the Adrian route

      1. Woy of the Wovers
        11 years, 12 months ago

        No. Just no.

        1. John Nerdelbaum
          11 years, 12 months ago

          lol

  13. Krafty Werks
    11 years, 12 months ago

    Captain?

    Aguero, Sanchez, Di Maria or Baines? Tough call...

    1. John Nerdelbaum
      11 years, 12 months ago

      Kun

      1. John Nerdelbaum
        11 years, 12 months ago

        Although I might do Pelle

    2. Takamba
      11 years, 12 months ago

      Di Maria, if you have him

    3. Piggs Boson
      11 years, 12 months ago

      Aguero is the most sensible. I'm going for Di Maria.

      1. Woy of the Wovers
        11 years, 12 months ago

        Clever girl.

        1. La Roja
          11 years, 12 months ago

          #sket

          1. Woy of the Wovers
            11 years, 12 months ago

            Let's not get Rio involved. #twunt.

            1. La Roja
              11 years, 12 months ago

              😆

  14. Transient Anus
    11 years, 12 months ago

    i'm gonna go ahead and say it. Sig to downing is a classic case of points chasing. Selling a surperior player with better points potential for last weeks star under the justification of fixtures when that changes in just two weeks. Work out it might but make sense it does not.

    1. Takamba
      11 years, 12 months ago

      I'd feel much happier with Sigurdsson

    2. BeachBadger
      11 years, 12 months ago

      Downing looks decent value crossing the ball into Sakho and Valencia and West Ham look very attacking. If you need that cash elsewhere it may be a good option but I agree I would rather keep Siggy if money is no option

    3. Stoke me a Clipper
      11 years, 12 months ago

      I nearly did it......and held fire for those exact reasons. Same goes for Chadli.

      Think I'll keep him and save my transfer....

      1. Transient Anus
        11 years, 12 months ago

        amen 😀

    4. Dr Dream
      11 years, 12 months ago

      To be fair some did it to fund Sanchez in..which isn't the worst idea I've ever seen.

      1. Transient Anus
        11 years, 12 months ago

        yeah that's a completely different kettle of fish mate. It's a good way to go if you are a bit short of a points machine

    5. Walsh
      11 years, 12 months ago

      I don't agree. I think Siggy and Swansea in general have looked a bit off the boil in recent weeks. West Ham have been playing much more positive football and have many more goals in them in my opinion. Downing at the tip of the diamond has looked wonderful and I think he's a better option plain and simple not to mention the difference in price. He came very close to a goal in that game against City to boot before he just had his double digit explosion.

      1. Puyol Pants Up
        11 years, 12 months ago

        Why don't people just own both Siggy and Downing? 😉

        1. Walsh
          11 years, 12 months ago

          😀

    6. SC not pearls before swine
      11 years, 12 months ago

      Siggy: 10 shots, 6 inside the area, 25 chances created.
      Downing: 24 shots, 10 inside the area, 28 chances created.

      It is interesting, because Siggy has been a solid goalscorer in season's past, but he's not getting the opportunities you'd like. Although he did have the ball through on goal at least twice in the last 3 weeks but a poor touch and amazing tackle from Liam Moore stopped him from making an attempt. I think they're essentially equivalent picks, but if you're funding a Sanchez/Di Maria, it makes sense. You can always get Siggy back in a couple weeks.

    7. GREENDREAMS11
      11 years, 12 months ago

      sorry champ but downing is bossing him this year stats wise, same points, 1m cheaper, kinder fixtures and in a team scoring more goals. I would agree Siggy is the better player but that doesnt mean anything. in the same way that RVP is a better striker than berahino....

  15. FortunesAlwaysHiding
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    11 years, 12 months ago

    Chances of RVP and Lukaku starting this weekend?

    1. Declan
      11 years, 12 months ago

      Lukaka 50/50, RVP 80/20 imo

    2. waldo666
      11 years, 12 months ago

      RVP good if Falcao still unavailable, hard to get a read on Lukaku

  16. waldo666
    11 years, 12 months ago

    Would love to hear thoughts on this lot....

    Foster (Krul)
    Chambers Bertrand Baines (Wisdom Cahill)
    Di Maria Hazard Siggy Sterling (Boyd)
    Costa Welbeck Sahko

    0.7 ITB and 1 FT

    1. Stoke me a Clipper
      11 years, 12 months ago

      Get rid of Sterling. He's no good until Sturridge is back.

      I'd go for Tadic in your position

    2. Woy of the Wovers
      11 years, 12 months ago

      I feel a bit ill. Aguero is the scariest and Sterling needs to go.

  17. Chris_White
    11 years, 12 months ago

    How much is downing up on ffix?

    1. Dr Dream
      11 years, 12 months ago

      On the edge...

      1. Chris_White
        11 years, 12 months ago

        🙁 more than 95?

        1. Dr Dream
          11 years, 12 months ago

          Yes 97.1 and rising by 0.5% per hour, but they have just changed the prediction to tomorrow...Still a risky call though.

          1. Chris_White
            11 years, 12 months ago

            Alright, cheers Wakey

    2. Declan
      11 years, 12 months ago

      Id be surprised if he didnt rise tbh

  18. Judas
    11 years, 12 months ago

    Start Duff (HUL) or Chambers (swa) this week?

    1. Declan
      11 years, 12 months ago

      Chambers

    2. saata
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 12 months ago

      Arsenal have better CS odds according to bookies

    3. John Nerdelbaum
      11 years, 12 months ago

      Burnley are sinking like a stone. 18 point man

    4. lespaul
      11 years, 12 months ago

      chamber . goal machine 😉

    5. The Left Duke #3
      11 years, 12 months ago

      Chambers...but if you have Siggy playing I'd start Duff 🙂

  19. lespaul
    11 years, 12 months ago

    What's people's reading of the Sturridge situation? wondering what "a little whil longer" means

    1. Declan
      11 years, 12 months ago

      Rodgers not wanting him in Woys squad.

    2. Wiz
      11 years, 12 months ago

      After the break imo

    3. lespaul
      11 years, 12 months ago

      hmmmm, his return might make sterling a good option for STO .

  20. - DC -
    11 years, 12 months ago

    You know what? I am gonna go absolutely bonkers this week, what the hell!

    I don't wanna lose Tadic for Downing to enable me to get Baines.

    So here it is...

    Moreno > Baines
    Welbeck > Kane

    - 4

    Done.

    Lets get on that Kane-wagon before it takes off! 😆

    Berahino - Aguero - Kane

    For the win! 😆

    1. lespaul
      11 years, 12 months ago

      seriously considering costa- Kane . and hello 6mil

  21. Sleep Talk
    11 years, 12 months ago

    Haven't been on all day due to birthday stuff. What's up with Sakho? In training, does that mean he's fit for the weekend?

    Considering Welbeck to Sakho for a free this week

  22. The Left Duke #3
    11 years, 12 months ago

    Bench two DF's for this GW

    Chambers - Swa (A)
    Naylor - Ars (H)
    Wilson - Spurs (A)
    Clyne - Leic (H)
    Saylor - WBA (A)

    Considering I have attacking
    MD - Fab, ADM, Mane, Scheiderlin, Siggy
    FW - Aguero, Costa Welbeck

    HELP PLEASE

  23. Pap Boomez
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    11 years, 12 months ago

    Any views on whether Kane is likely starter at the weekend after tonights game?

    1. Sleep Talk
      11 years, 12 months ago

      He's got to be? Right? Foolishness by Pochettino to ignore him in the league now, clearly their in-form striker.

    2. Judas
      11 years, 12 months ago

      yeah he should

      1. Pap Boomez
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        11 years, 12 months ago

        My thoughts as well.

        Allows me to bring Sanchez in as well, and my be a nice wee differential if he continues his form / get the opportunity..

    3. Walsh
      11 years, 12 months ago

      Very big risk and you will be sweating the announcement of that team sheet like none other. Ade rested, it will be a choice of whether or not he will play Kane or Ade as I don't think that team should line up with two strikers at all. If it affords you Alexis it may be a risk worth taking though if you think that is the best place to find funds in your squad.

  24. La Roja
    11 years, 12 months ago

    Am I g2g lads?

    Forster
    Clyne Baines Chester
    Hazard Tadic siggy ADM(c)
    Kun Costa Berahino

    4.0 Dummett King PVA

    No money ITB and 1 FT

    Saving FT most probably

    1. Walsh
      11 years, 12 months ago

      Lookiings good, The Red.

    2. John Nerdelbaum
      11 years, 12 months ago

      Yep. GTG. Thinking of bringing in Sanchez?

      1. La Roja
        11 years, 12 months ago

        After internationals hopefully

    3. Woy of the Wovers
      11 years, 12 months ago

      Good time to save.

  25. Proggy
    11 years, 12 months ago

    Play Foster (NEW) or Heaton (HUL)?

    1. Sleep Talk
      11 years, 12 months ago

      Foster

    2. Declan
      11 years, 12 months ago

      Foster

      1. Proggy
        11 years, 12 months ago

        Cheers guys. 🙂 Any particular reason?

        1. Sleep Talk
          11 years, 12 months ago

          I trust WBA more than I trust Burnley

          Also, the better keeper.

          Only worry is an in-form Newcastle

  26. Transient Anus
    11 years, 12 months ago

    yeah that's a completely different kettle of fish mate. It's a good way to go if you are a bit short of a points machine

    1. Transient Anus
      11 years, 12 months ago

      exact same post simultaneously in two different places 😯 this phone is possessed

  27. Ten Season Wonder
    11 years, 12 months ago

    anyone's price going up tonight?

    1. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 12 months ago

      Nope.

  28. rickardinho
    11 years, 12 months ago

    Will Jonny Evans start this weekend? I just claimed him as a free agent in my draft league.

    Would you start Evans(PAL) ahead of Moreno(CHE)?

  29. Judas
    11 years, 12 months ago

    Captain this week then guys?

    1. rickardinho
      11 years, 12 months ago

      has to be aguero

    2. Puyol Pants Up
      11 years, 12 months ago

      Pelle (C)

      City don't look the same without Silva.

  30. rickardinho
    11 years, 12 months ago

    Will Mannone get his starting place back anytime soon or does it look like Pantilimon is No.1 for a few weeks now?

    1. Puyol Pants Up
      11 years, 12 months ago

      I think Pantilimon will start from now on.

    2. John Nerdelbaum
      11 years, 12 months ago

      Mannone is shot to pieces. Poor lad

      Panty FTW