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The ScoutCast – Episode 143 – Yellow

Far from a tribute to Chris Martin’s middle of the road act, this week’s ScoutCast reflects on the sea of yellow flags that have flooded our Fantasy Premier League squads over the past week. You’re nobody unless you’ve collected at least four by Saturday morning.

The uncertainty caused by phantom international break injuries dominates proceedings as Granville and I mark a return to the studio. Whilst I start praying for Georgie Boyd to step up, my co-host begins his campaign to hypnotise me into getting rid of Branislav Ivanovic before he starts putting further daylight between our teams. I’m refusing to gaze into Granville’s eyes.

Elsewhere this week, we catch “Cup Fever” and resurrect the ScoutCast team. Sign up and you could soon have the pleasure of knocking Granville and I out of our own cup competition. Providing we qualify of course – that’s far from a given.

“Look at the stars” via this link or “look at how the shine for you” via the handy player below…

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

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  1. Fin
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Whats the reliable website for player prices now? Fiso is off with the fairies

    1. Declan
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      http://www.fplstatistics.co.uk/

      Fairly accurate

    2. wedgec
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      fantasyfootballfix.com/price

    3. Puyol Pants Up
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      I think they are all off.

    4. MJ6987
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Have some respect.

      1. Fin
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks, i'll take some

        1. MJ6987
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Sorry, just that the first post on this article should be something on the lines of...

          SCOUTCAST!!! 🙂

          1. Fin
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            I'll keep that in mind for the future.

        2. AH 🙂
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          lool

      2. Van Dal
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Lol

    5. Fin
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Cheers lads

      1. MJ6987
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        FFF btw.

  2. Egg noodle
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Mmmmm scoutcast. Thanks guys

  3. Mojo Rojo
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Hey folks! Anyone here from Oz driven an Astra SRi Turbo? In the market for a new car. Really fancy the HSV (Opel/Vauxhall) VXR but finding them hard to come by especially in SA.

    1. Egg noodle
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Interesting insight about the scoutcast there mate 😉

    2. Syd.
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      I hate Vauxhalls

    3. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Random

  4. Van Dal
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    The cracken awaketh.

    1. Syd.
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      I've heard Granville called a few things but never a Cracken

  5. timski8000
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Thanks Granny and Mark, I can imagine these are a pain to make but they are much appreciated.

    1. Granville
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      I let Mark do all the donkey work these days. 😉

    2. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      This

  6. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Really enjoyed that scoutcast. Was well worth a listen.

    1. Declan
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      ^This

    2. Demí
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      I concur. Would recommend it if anyone hasn't tried before

      1. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Fast forward to 24:26 for my personal highlight.

        1. Demí
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Enjoyed that. Forward to 00:00:02 for mine

  7. Granville
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Yellow dominates my FPL team.

    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Too many Norwich players?

    2. Syd.
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Tweetie Pie

    3. Big_Andy_GAWA
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      About to listen now 🙂

    4. Declan
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Better than Green or Brown dominating it I suppose.

    5. Van Dal
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Whats wrong with chinese players?

      1. Egg noodle
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        🙄 theres always one

      2. MJ6987
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        That comment is Wong on so many levels

    6. Puyol Pants Up
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      I only have 2 😉

      1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Me too . We must be very bad at this game 🙂

      2. davysteen
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Link to ffs contributor league?

  8. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Been on only ADM's flag over the break

    Happy to be a nobody 😉

    1. Valar(Keith)
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      if i'd not played my WC last week i'd have just 1 doubt instead of 5 😎 🙁

      1. MJ6987
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Same here! Last week wildcarders are the worst affected I think

        1. Valar(Keith)
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Pre WC team outscored my WC team by ten last week and now gonna outscore again this week with all these injuries.. one of those moments where you just feel like quitting

    2. Not Irish
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Poor form.

    3. Van Dal
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Nice bio...

  9. That Fantasy Guy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Baines sahko fab and tadic still on yellows..

    If fab is out, I need to take a hit for hazard. Would you...
    A. Fab and tadic to siggy haz -4 (this is what I was saving my ft for next week)
    B. Fab and Naismith to hazard ayoza

    Thanks

    1. Chenku╰☆╮
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      b

      1. That Fantasy Guy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        I'm leaning here too if tadic fit

    2. Arrow Marked Drogba
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Fabregas will be for to play!

      1. That Fantasy Guy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks hopefully he is!

  10. davysteen
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Help guys..0.4 ITB, 2 FT, WC available..

    Begovic Gilks
    Baines Chambers Clyne Wisdom Duff
    ADM Fabregas Sterling Siggy Albrighton
    Aguero Pelle Welbeck

    I had been thinking Sterling and Pelle to Sanchez and Austin but thinking this may be better kept til next week? If so how should I use my transfer this week? Replace Chambers?

    1. Fin
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      I would wait until next week, Pelle and Sterling have good games

  11. coldblue
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Have 2 FTs, 0.9m in the bank. Don't want to lose a transfer over here, but there's seems to be no urgent changes to be made in my team..

    Adrian, Jakupovic
    Moore, Dummett, Chambers, Clyne, Baines
    Sanchez, Hazard, Downing, Brunt, Boyd
    Aguero, Costa, Pelle

    1. enrico.palazzo
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Looks good although mid is a bit weak.
      Is recommend either

      Moore > yun

      Or

      Chambers > 4.2 and brunt to siggy/chadli if you can afford it (although may be better to do that next week)

    2. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Moore hasn't been playing so you could take the chance to shift him for Yun.

  12. enrico.palazzo
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Hutton fit makes a big difference for me!
    Good to go lads?

    Krul (foster)
    Baines - clyne - hutton
    Chadli - hazard (c) - siggy - sanchez
    Aguero (vc) - Costa - Austin

    Cork, wisdom, Bruce
    0.9

    Bit of a risk with captain but I said I would captain him all week.

    Thoughts? Cheers

    1. enrico.palazzo
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      And no hits 🙂

    2. Black Knights
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Ive gone for a few brave captain decisions myself so I respect yours! I'm the same with Hutton, massive help. Good luck.

      1. enrico.palazzo
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks mate, you too.
        I really have no reason not to captain Aguero as he had served me well... Will probably chicken out haha

  13. S.Kuqi
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Have 1 FT 0.3 itb any suggestions what to do? Currently leaning towards keeping it although Wilson is dead wood (inj. & tough fixtures)

    Krul
    Baines-Clyne-Duff (Wilson,Moore)
    Adm-Haz-Downing-Sanchez (Boyd)
    Aguero-Pelle-Welbz

    1. enrico.palazzo
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Save TF and next week re jig def and pelle/welb for a -4
      Needs more chelsea with their good run coming (azpil/terry)

      1. S.Kuqi
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        How about Baines -> Azpi?

        1. enrico.palazzo
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Baines is a season keeper... Even if he missed this game (I think/hope he'll play)

    2. Fin
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      I'd do Wilson -> Yun

      1. S.Kuqi
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        This might be it. No good choices in that price range so might aswell go ultra cheap.

      2. enrico.palazzo
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Yep good choice

  14. Bubz
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    I just did the most idiotic thing ever. When I heard Downing was "definitely out", I transferred him to Chadli on my WC, forgetting I bought him at 5.6M. Lost 0.2M on him because of that 😡

    1. Declan
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      D'oh!

      1. Bubz
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        So annoyed! Brady to Boyd it is then...

    2. MJ6987
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      He's still probably out though.

      1. Bubz
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Yeah, and I'll probably have him, at a cost of 0.2m more, for him not to play.

    3. A.T
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      I was afraid this might happen. Sorry Bubz

    4. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Its ok, you've got yourself an ace.

    5. Granville
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      I've done that. It's really easy to mess about with a wildcard and lose value.

      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        yeah I did it a couple of years ago with Walcott

      2. Bubz
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Yeah, really annoying, I don't know whether to bring him back in or not now.

    6. tm245
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      I wish I could ship Downing for Tadic.

      1. Bubz
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        You want Tadic?

    7. Raddy
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Has something changed? I thought he was more or less confirmed out.

      1. Bubz
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Apparently that was incorrect.

        1. Raddy
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Ha I see. Should have known.

  15. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Juuuuhuuuuuu scoutcastttt

  16. tm245
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Just on. Why did Coleman get flagged on FPL? Don't see anything in the stickies from today's articles.

    1. Syd.
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Keano says he is fit

    2. Demí
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Think it's from him being ruled out for ireland over the break

      1. Demí
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Ignore this. No idea

    3. tm245
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Cheers guys. Just found the Scout tweet about the Everton 7. Looks like it is just about his stitches from the old injury.

  17. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Of the topic, anyone here from Vienna or at least lived/ learned school in there? Going there for one week in Saturday so any advice about the City is very very much appreciated:
    - Worth to see
    - Going out/ pubs/discotheques
    - shopping (maybe)
    - football matches
    - other worth mentioning.

    Thanks

    1. S.Kuqi
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Was there on holiday last summer and it was really beatiful city. If possible go and see Rapid Vienna playing football.

    2. Black Knights
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      I went there before for a few weeks and they have some really cool opera and decent prices. Public opera houses are much more affordable and a good experience. It's a really pretty city, I liked it there.

  18. Syd.
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    How many hits is everyone taking this week

    1. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      1

      Endure this week, and next week will look much brighter. All the flags should disappear then surely.

    2. Van Dal
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Saving my transfer

    3. Norco
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Only one of my two free transfers.

    4. Not Irish
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Two I think

    5. timski8000
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      I have 5 yellow flags at the moment.

      Pretty confident 2 will make it so not going to be forced into a panic hit.

      Can only afford Fab to Hazard if there are no price changes so tempted to do it tonight.

      Ranked 500k so think the differential gives me a chance of upswing.

      Could even throw him the armband.

  19. MJ6987
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    What's going on with Downing? I am totally confused now.

    A West Ham fan account said he was definitely out and as a result people are now saying he is OK?

    1. Syd.
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Even the lies on here are lies

    2. Van Dal
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      There are lies, damned lies and west ham accounts.

    3. Not Irish
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      He's very likely out along with Sakho. What does it matter what anyone else said? BS seemed to make himself pretty clear.

      1. MJ6987
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Not really

        1. Not Irish
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Go read the quote again. He all but says both won't play.

    4. MJ6987
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Demi - can you break this one down for us?

  20. Villan
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Fabregas to Hazard for free?

    1. MJ6987
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Lol, no

      1. MJ6987
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Fabregas is cheaper and has scored more points!

      2. Villan
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Why not?

        Hazard has been out of form FPL wise, Fabregas has been red hot yet Haz is only 8 points behind Fab. Hazards stats have been improving whilst Fabs have been getting worse. Plus Haz is an explosive, flat track bully.

        Thoughts?

        1. MJ6987
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Fabregas is cheaper and has scored more points. Hazard's stats are good but his end product is woeful whereas Fabregas's is brilliant.

          Hazard has pens of course, but Cesc has corners.

          1. Villan
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            Cesc has a share in corners. A goal is worth nearly two assists (and more likely to get BAPs).

            I agree that Hazard hasn't been in form but he's looking better and Cesc's production rate surely can't last? (history suggests this).

            Hazard has been consistent in terms of being right up there with the top point scorers at the end of the year, surely now with the fixtures and his flat track bully history it is time to cash in? (I've had Fabregas from the start)

            I'm genuinely torn, please sway me 😛

            1. Iwantmorepointsthanks
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 7 months ago

              he will outperform Fab from now onwards

            2. Tommy J
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
              9 years, 7 months ago

              +1

            3. MJ6987
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 7 months ago

              You make a good argument!

    2. Not Irish
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Yes

      1. MJ6987
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        😕

      2. Van Dal
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Dont listen. Not worth it

        1. Not Irish
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Why would he listen? This is a forum where text is written and read.

    3. Fin
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      I think yes, now is the right time to do it.

    4. tm245
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      I would never be able to do a sideways move like that without it being a part of a WC or hit, but I do own Hazard and feel he will outperform Fabregas going forward.

      Tough call.

    5. Kip
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Yes

      i'm considering it for a hit

    6. Iwantmorepointsthanks
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      yes. for free it is a good punt

    7. Villan
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Cheers all!!

  21. Not Irish
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Dummett, Hutton or Yun?

    1. Norco
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Dummett.

      1. Not Irish
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Think I agree.

    2. Fin
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Yun, Dummet will get dropped eventually and Yun is the cheapest too.

      1. Not Irish
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Not so sure. Dummett could well make himself undroppable the way he's playing. Can play LB as well as CB which also helps. And who would Yun be dropped for?

    3. Villan
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Yun has some good home fixtures and has the best price.

      I'd choose Hutton though if you want to keep till January. Good fixtures in a defensive minded team.

      1. Not Irish
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Really tough call. Like all three and I agree with your assessment. But Hutton brings little to not going forward. Dummett and Yun both bring some threat. Yun is on FK duty as well. But I think Dummett looks the most threatening going forward.

        1. Villan
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Dummett is definitely the bigger goal threat. But he could be replaced by Haidara at any moment plus Newcastle have some bad fixtures on the horizon.

          For me a defender at that price is an enabler and clean sheets and how nailed on they are have to be the key.

          If you are only going to play them for their good fixtures then I'd probably go Yun to save money

  22. Norco
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    How big the the shoutcast (data), wondering if I should stream from my phone.

    1. MJ6987
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Probably about 50mb

      1. MJ6987
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Actually, nowhere near this. About 17mb

  23. Piggs Boson
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    I glad to hear I'm not the only one keen on Saylor, despite his flag...

    1. the axolotl
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      hello saylor 😉

  24. Egg noodle
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Tadic > Oscar -4 ??

    1. Fin
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      No, Tadic is a season keeper imo. At least to Jan wildcard anyway.

      1. Egg noodle
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Hmmm thanks

        1. Fin
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Do you have a Chelsea midfielder already?

          1. Egg noodle
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            Nope, just got Costa from Chelsea

            1. Fin
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 7 months ago

              I'd do it then, but not for a hit

              1. Egg noodle
                • 14 Years
                9 years, 7 months ago

                Thanks for your help mate, Tadic is kinda pissing me off anyway. I'll give him another week I guess

      2. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Tadic has pissed me off one week too many. Thank you for the haul Mr. Tadic, but it's time to part ways.

  25. Ralphie Cifaretto
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Caulker or Yun +0.8mil?

    1. Kip
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Caulker if you can afford

    2. Not Irish
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Yun

  26. Syd.
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Give me 2 numbers between 1 & 6

    1. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      pi and sqrt(6)

    2. MJ6987
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      2 3

  27. Ginkapo FPL
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Lets talk about the real hits. Yellow is not a middle of the road song. Its right up there with Wonderwall thanyou very much.

    1. Syd.
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      A quarter past three

  28. Alan Hansen's Emu
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Strength in depth....

    Hutton (SOU) or Boyd (stoke)

    Who to play?

    1. Syd.
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      I thought Hutton was injured

    2. Connor's Calling
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Tricky. Probably Hutton cos he's at home...

  29. Kip
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    What are fabregas owners doing? It looks like he'll drop tonight according to FPLS (-99?7%)

    Since i own Downing, Fab Moore and Albrighton I think i might go for Fab=> Hazard (-4).

    If he gets ruled out tomorrow i'd feel stupid not to have done this move. Also hazard is more fun to watch 🙂

    1. Fin
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Never owned him. So i'm here sitting back smoking a cigar, sipping scotch and cackling to myself.

    2. Tommy J
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      +Fabs will get a yc soon...

      I'm hovering over the transfer.....

      1. Iwantmorepointsthanks
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        now is a good time to cash in if you had Fab from the start.

  30. tm245
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Moussa Sissoko

    1. tm245
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Bottom of the page, right where it belongs.