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20 November 2014 3015 comments
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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…

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  1. Pinnochio
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    I have 5 possible injuries

    Di Maria
    Fabregas
    Baines
    Welbeck
    Downing

    Bench is Moore, Naylor and Boyd.

    Any transfers worth a -4 in anyones opinion?

    1. Business Dog
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Relax. 4 out of 5 will most likely play 🙂

      1. Pinnochio
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Reading through the last couple of pages it looks like Fab is being shipped out by a lot of players.

        I would lose Welbeck in a heartbeat if Wenger says anything in the presser. Contemplating moving him to Austin for a -4 anyway but since hes playing utd I think he might get a goal. Players always sem to score against former clubs

        1. Patty
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          fab is only being shipped out bc bad form and too fund more essential players

    2. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Only 2 of those are really doubts

      1. Pinnochio
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Fab and Baines?

        1. MJ6987
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Baines and Downing

          1. Pinnochio
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            Ah thanks

      2. FISSH
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        which 2 ? haha

  2. Mr Sarcastic
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Boyd: 0,1,0,2,3,2,2,8,1,1,3

    And that 8 was the week when everyone got his points from the bench.
    I can see history repeating itself this gw 😈

    No doubt I will have some onepointer again 😥

    1. BeachBadger
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I really think boyds gonna do something this week. Wrotten in the stars

      1. Patty
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Boyd (c)

        1. BeachBadger
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          😎

  3. Ady87
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Got 5 Flags and 2 FT's. Need this team news to make decisions. I think I fancy Azpi short term (2-3 weeks) over a doubtful Baines and Chambers/Wisdom as the bench.

    I can get Costa or Rooney in for Welbeck on a -4 but it also means dropping Fab for Chad or Siggy. Thoughts on that?

    1. Ady87
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      ADM and Sanchez also in the midfield so not short of big hitters.

      I think I might bring Silva in at 8.9 soon and hope Walcott takes off so I can grab him as well.

  4. MJ6987
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Major Doubts:

    Baines
    Downing
    Sakho

    Looks like Cesc will be OK

    My bench is:

    Boyd (sto)
    Yun (new)
    Wisdom (che)

    1 FT.....would you use it? If so, how? Or just save and hope for the best?

    1. Mr Sarcastic
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      waits for first Sakho => Austin comment..

      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        suits your name, pal 🙂

        1. Mr Sarcastic
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          :mrgreen:

      2. MJ6987
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        That is the one I am thinking of to be honest

        1. Mr Sarcastic
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          good move imo

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      All depends if you are happy with double WH.

      1. MJ6987
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        If they we're fit I would be. Good fixtures and both cheap as.

    3. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I got Baines, Downing and Fab. Saving my FT here. Let's hope for the best, MJ.

      1. MJ6987
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        But I also have Sakho....

      1. MJ6987
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Yes, although reports since suggest that he is probably out

        1. Kalix
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          what reports?

          1. MJ6987
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            Some West Ham fan site whustuff I think. Plus Fat Sam sounded like he was not going to risk him or Sakho from what he said in his presser.

    4. Pompel
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Any source that Cesc will play, or just gut feeling?

      1. MJ6987
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Gut feeling plus he has been training

        1. Pompel
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          If he's tranining, I agree. Tempted to ship for Oscar anyway for peace of mind, can't afford Hazard. But the probably most sensible to hold.

      2. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Sort by stickie. Demi had it.

    5. Black Knights
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I have the same three doubts. I'm happy for Boyd to replace one of them, but if the suggestion today is that both are in trouble, i'll have to ship one, and Sakho has the better alternatives in his price bracket. Yun replacing Baines isn't the end of the world.

  5. Bolivian Seaman
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/29993756 lawro's predictions - man city 4-0 swansea 😯

    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Well, he has been full of shit for a long while, now ... 🙂

      1. Shifty
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        to be fair, he's been quite en pointe recently iirc

    2. La Roja
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      This should go to history books, he never predicted a game more than 3 goal to a side

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Well, he has, you know ... 😉

  6. That Fantasy Guy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    I was going to do fab and Naismith to ayoza and haz for -4 but now fab dropped in price.

    If tadic injury confirmed out, then it will be tadic and fab to siggy and haz for -4.
    If both fab and tadic are fit, would you...
    A.Save the ft
    B.Wisdom and fab to Yun and haz

    I also have sahko but got hutton/Marney on bench

    Thanks

    1. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Are you sure you'll absolutely know who is fit or not before you have to make your choices by deadline on Saturday?

  7. Shifty
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Can we stop referring to the "Costa has higher ownership, safer captain choice" argument?

    It really depends on where you are in the rankings.

    For example: In the top 1k as of GW11, Aguero 70% vs Costa 57%

    1. FISSH
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      true, most in the top 20k will captain Aguero I think

      1. Shifty
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        I see I covered that 3 point gap handsomely! haha. not too well positioned this week though 🙁

    2. Sarri-ball
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I'm sitting about 4k think il go aguero to be safe but am very tempted to switch to costa

    3. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Yep, a lot of Costa owners are dead teams, most active teams have Aguero

    4. Arrow Marked Drogba
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Aguero is just a better captain choice regardless of ownership or where you are ranked in the world!highest goal to minute ratio in the premierleague toss in some penalties and he's my captain most weeks!

      1. Shifty
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah. Plus bps magnet. Can't say the same for Costa.

  8. FISSH
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Please choose guys between A or B

    Chadli, Siggy, Downing, Sanchez (Boyd)
    Costa, Aguero, Pelle (-4)

    Hazard, Siggy, Downing, Sanchez (Boyd)
    Aguero, Welbeck, Pelle

    1. Arrow Marked Drogba
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      For this weekend B

    2. Patty
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      A

  9. Sarri-ball
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Till Xmas.

    Terry or aspz?

    1. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      That's a really tricky one. I would say Terry.

      1. Sarri-ball
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        I'm edging terry but means would also need to do pelle to Austin this week

        Can do Moore to aspz exact money

        Or

        Moore,pelle to terry,Austin -4

    2. mookie
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Christmas-Azpi,January-Terry.

      1. Sarri-ball
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Why think that?

        1. mookie
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Azpi more likely to be rotated during Xmas than Terry imo

    3. Pompel
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      If there's little to choose between them, go for the cheaper one.

      1. Sarri-ball
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Very good read that.

        I'm tempted on terry but means will need to drop pelle to fund him this week aspz can do straight swap

  10. Baines on Toast...
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    I would have still downgraded ADM to get Costa had I waited until now, but it wouldn't have been for Downing. I think I actually might have bought Jon Walters...

    1. BeachBadger
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Jonathan Walters claims abother FFS victim. Rest in Peace Baines on Toast

      1. Baines on Toast...
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        I'm not actually getting him - I already bought Downing. But if I'd left it later, I can't see anyone else below 6.0. Larsson? I have no idea.

        1. BeachBadger
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          I dont like any of the 6 and under crew really. If chadlis luck runs out I dont know what Ill do lol

          1. Baines on Toast...
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            Yeah indeed. I do like Downing long term, so I think this (and hoping someone plays) is the best move.

            1. BeachBadger
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 4 months ago

              Downing looks a decent enough long term prospect alright. Still clinging my hopes of Sakho. I'll be happy enough with a BOyd goal and Sakho brace next week 😉

  11. The Colonel
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    What to do with this lot? 2 FTs and 0.8 ITB

    Hi guys

    My team is this:

    Foster (Elliot)

    Wisdom NTaylor STaylor Baines Chester

    Haz Sterling Chadli Sig Boyd

    Aguero Costa Pelle

    Want to bring in a Chelsea defender so thinking Chester + Pelle > Azpi and Sakho

    Any other suggestions? Worth Cahill/Terry instead?

    How long Baines out for we think?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Sahko is probably out it seems. Baines out 1 week max probably.

  12. jennmenn
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Best defenders for up to 5,4?

    1. jennmenn
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      defender*

    2. Saniul
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Cresswell.

    3. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Naylor or Cresswell. Some would say Janmaat or Moreno (ewww...). I dare say Gibbs too 😉

    4. Mahesh_Kumar
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Naylor for fixtures and price

  13. NABIL - FPL otai
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Trivia. Name 2 players (1 retired, 1 active) who are joint top scorer of England U-21 with 13 goals.

    1. Baines on Toast...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Milner?

      1. MJ6987
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Ooh good call

      2. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        nope

      3. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Tied at 4th place. 3 of them.

    2. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Berahino?

      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        nope. he's sitting 3rd behind 'em with 10 goals. Impressive.

        1. MJ6987
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          So close!

    3. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Owen
      Sterling

      1. Moin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        That Guy Jeffers also scored a few..could be instead of Sterling..and if not Owen then Lampard?

        1. NABIL - FPL otai
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Yep Jeffers is right! So you actually got it first before Black Knights, sorry. Name the other one?

      2. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        nope

    4. Demí
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Craig Dawson?

      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Nope

    5. Black Knights
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Jeffers? He played forever for U21?

      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Nailed 1! Well done.

    6. Taffer
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Shola!

      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Tied at 10th place with other 2. Nice try.

    7. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Darren Bent?

      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        nope

        1. NABIL - FPL otai
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Bent Lampard and Milner tied at 4th place. Nice try, MJ

    8. BoobyZ
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Shearer, Jeffers

      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        You got it, man. Well done.

        A true legend, and a "fox in the box" "lol:

        1. MJ6987
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Still missing the active one?

          1. NABIL - FPL otai
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            Jeffers is arguably still active. Went to trial in a neighbouring league of mine.

            http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francis_Jeffers

  14. KeepCalm
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Alright, im asking this just for the coming weekend

    Play 3 out of these

    Chambers, Hutton, S.Taylor, Sakho, Siggi

    Problem is, from what i heard from big sam's press, sakho is unlikely so i dont want a 1 pointer
    And siggi is against city

  15. coldblue
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    with coloccini, tiote and s taylor out, is it wise to bring in charlie austin for pelle?

    1. Demí
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Do it next week if you can

      with vlaar, senderos and baker out, is it wise to sell pelle for austin?

  16. Pringle
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Good morning guys. What do you prefer out of these options?

    A. Pelle, Yun
    B. Austin, Azpi (-4)

    1. Sarri-ball
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I'm thinking similar

      I think b) will easy make that points up maybe not this week but def over next 2

  17. joe259
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    RMT

    Forster
    Baines, Chambers, Clyne
    Di Maria, Siggy, Chadli, Fab
    Aguero, Costa, Pelle

    Only worry is that my rival has got Sanchez in his team. Should I be worried?
    Suggestions please.
    Thanks

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Bench? FTs? Money in bank?

      1. joe259
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Hamer, Boyd, Hutton, Duff
        0.1m
        FT:2

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Not much to do with the bench. Chances are at least one of the 4 YC players will get suspended. I might be tempted to lose Fabregas.

  18. supercolso
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    On Wildcard, Which would you prefer ?
    1) ADM / Hazard and Reid(WHU)
    2) Oscar and Azpil

    Only chelsea player I currently have is Costa.

  19. Turbo_Cop
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Cheers lads. Will allow me two transfers next week and can make the appropriate changes.

  20. The Colonel
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Any love for Ayoze Perez as a cheap 3rd striker option? Decent fixtures...

  21. Chambo
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Wenger: "Everyone has come back in decent shape. We have to check in with some players this morning, so we have lots to check today"

  22. jfxm
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    What 2 defenders to leave out?

    Baines, Alderweireld, Dummett, Chambers, Moore

    1. random.hero
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      chambers moore

  23. Tinmen
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Folks, Little advice needed please. Should i save or use FT?
    Not a clue what to do.. 0.2 itb

    Foster
    Chambers Baines Hutton
    ADM Fab Siggy Sanchez
    Costa Aguero Kane

    Subs- Myhill Boyd Duff Wisdom

  24. Chambo
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Boss on @theowalcott: "I don't think he will be available tomorrow" #AFCvMUFC

    1. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      * Goes back to the drawing board *

    2. BeachBadger
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Why's that? Is he injured again?

      1. Chambo
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        No idea 😯

        1. BeachBadger
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Did he play in the England matches?

          1. Chambo
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            nope, was on bench

            1. BeachBadger
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 4 months ago

              Very unusual that so

  25. Tomlette Greggs
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Arsenal FC ‏@Arsenal 21s22 seconds ago
    Boss on @theowalcott: "I don't think he will be available tomorrow"

    1. Chambo
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      😉

  26. MJ6987
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    After this week, who would you rather have?

    Sakho NEW wba SWA sun

    Or

    Austin LEI swa BUR eve

    1. ratski
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      It really is 50/50, however with sakho injury and Carroll coming back meaning some rotation I have opted for nailed on penalty taker Austin.

      1. MJ6987
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers.

    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I like Austin fixtures better, and that PK duties edge it.

      1. MJ6987
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers. I might do the switch tonight then pending Cesc news, etc

    3. Pompel
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I think I'm going with Austin to free up funds for midfield and Chelsea defender

      1. MJ6987
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        They are similar prices

  27. Chambo
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Arsenal FC ‏@Arsenal · 7 secs8 seconds ago
    Boss on Welbeck: "His fitness will depend on the medical assessment this morning" #AFCvMUFC

    1. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      If Walcott is not available I'm sure Welbz will be fine.

      1. BeachBadger
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Wegner loves him some Sanogo and Giroud

  28. anish10
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Good to go?

    Krul (Elliot)
    Clyne Chambers Baines* (Wisdom) (Taylor)
    Sanchez Barkley Siggy Hazard (Boyd)
    Costa(c) Aguero Sakho

    0FT 0.7 ITB

    1. Baines on Toast...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I think I'd rank Naylor above Wisdom this week, but that's about all.

      1. anish10
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah naylor first sub

    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Yep. Boyd Wisdom Naylor (in that order) for your bench imo

  29. PlayPercentage
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Which is the best midfield choice:

    - Siggy, away to Man City. May not get a sniff.
    - Diame, home to Spurs. Spurs morale is poor, they may not fancy it.

    1. Baines on Toast...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Still Siggy. I think he'll get several sniffs, and Spurs are better away from home.

    2. FISSH
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      siggyyyyyyyyy

  30. Baines on Toast...
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    RMT

    Forster
    Clyne - Ivan
    Sanchez - Siggy - Boyd
    Aguero - Costa - Pelle

    1. kirwy
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Not many players imo