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27 November 2014 3664 comments
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It’s “squeaky bum time” in the ScoutCast studio as Granville continues to chip away at my previously “unassailable” mini-league lead. My co-host stumbled through an injury-strewn Gameweek 12 with the honours, leaving me trailing and worrying that he’ll have clawed it all back by Christmas.

Pressing on, we flog the Hazard vs Fabregas debate once again and run the rule over a cast of budget strikers, desperately searching for the optimum way to spend the two transfers burning holes in our pockets.

We asses the week’s transfer bandwagons, look ahead to Gameweek 13 and take time out to tease Jonty on his Di Maria u-turn. We then combine “powers” to terrifying effect and prepare the ScoutCast XI for their Fantasy Football Scout Cup qualifying round, having flexed its muscles to the tune of a 59-point Gameweek 12. Intimidating stuff.

Lubricate your hinges via this link, or bathe in WD40 via the handy player below…

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

  1. boc610
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 22 days ago

    jack wilshire has missed over half his senior career so far through injury. I know a physio and he says
    once you get what they call in the profession 'choclate ankles' your pretty much screwed.

    1. A.T
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 22 days ago

      Damn shame.

    2. Mr Blue
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 22 days ago

      Such a shame. Great talent, possibly wasted..

      1. boc610
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 22 days ago

        his style of play cant help. all those little toe poke passes he does (which I think is largely down to his size but you dont see messi doing those). his stature to means he is probably hyper extending is ankle more than the average player would

    3. Squeaky Bum Time
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 22 days ago

      Cadbury or Nestle? Personally I would prefer Cadbury's, and this is coming form a man with Tayto knees!

    4. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 22 days ago

      An argument to play him deep and keep him away from tackles.

      1. Mr Blue
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 22 days ago

        This
        I just dont get Wenger on this one, why NOT play him deep regular? Its pretty much the only position he could nail down in Arsenal long term, and plays really good there (see Scotland vs. England)

        1. A.T
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 22 days ago

          He's not a DM. You'd lose something defensively playing him there and he'd be more prone to injuries doing more tackling IMO.

    5. MBK 42
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 22 days ago

      (Homer voice) mmmmmmmm chocolate ankles

    6. King Nil Miss ✩
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 22 days ago

      Lucky for him he is at Arsenal and with a contract that expires in 30.06.2018.

      1. King Nil Miss ✩
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 22 days ago

        Could´ve been a great player though.

  2. Ryan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    • 14 Years
    11 years, 22 days ago

    This next week and a half will involve 3GW's. Will we get some strong insight as to how nailed on certain players will be when the busy xmas schedule comes around? Can we assume those who will start in each of the next 3GW's will continue to be rotation proof for the xmas period?

    1. Not Irish
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 22 days ago

      Not necessarily with so many injuries and knocks around the league.

    2. Blue Lion
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 22 days ago

      I would say so bar any injuries. Also even if the main players get benched it might be for a max of one game imo.

    3. Fabreghastly
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 22 days ago

      I doubt it - need a strong bench I'd say

    4. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 22 days ago

      Hmm, might depend on injury circumstances. I think we will learn a few things about some players though.

  3. In Like Flynn.
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 23 days ago

    Any news on Rafael coming back this week?

  4. In Like Flynn.
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 22 days ago

    Duff to Azpil or
    Bego to Courtois?

    1. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 22 days ago

      First one......6m is too much to spend on a keeper.

    2. Amateur Pundit Zan
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 22 days ago

      First one. Downgrade bego to a 4.5 like foster when you can

    3. BeachBadger
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 22 days ago

      I prefer the first move but I think the second may be more pressing. Can you do Bego to someone else and then Duff to Azpi?

  5. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 22 days ago

    How would you fix this lot with 2 transfers?

    Elliot ᵍᵏ Krul
    Moore ᵈ Duff ᵈ Baines ᵈ Clyne ᵈ Chester
    Hazard ᵐ Chadli ᵐ Sánchez ᵐ Albrighton ᵐ Sigurdsson
    Agüero ᶠ Austin ᶠ Diego Costa

    1 FT, £0.1m in the bank.

    Might have 1 defender left & 6 attackers 😕

    Thanks in advance 🙂

    1. Christina.
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 22 days ago

      Chadli/baines->ADM/?

      Doable?

      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 16 Years
        11 years, 22 days ago

        3.9 left.

        1. Christina.
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 22 days ago

          Yun?

          1. TorresMagic™
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            • 16 Years
            11 years, 22 days ago

            Probably best at the price. Could just do Moore to Yun & some sort of upgrade to Chadli.

            1. Christina.
              • 15 Years
              11 years, 22 days ago

              Not much in that price range that I fancy. Maybe you can find a gem.

    2. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 22 days ago

      Chadli + Baines --> Eriksen + Azpi

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        • 16 Years
        11 years, 22 days ago

        Interesting.

        1. Christina.
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 22 days ago

          Baines is the key. Citeh game in only 8 days. Marti might target that as a return date for Bainesy.

          1. Moin
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 22 days ago

            This!! City game should be his targeted return

    3. Not Irish
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 22 days ago

      Defense needs attention first and foremost IMO.

    4. Gabhini Gupini
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 22 days ago

      good balance. no need for changes really... maybe ameobi for albrighton

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        • 16 Years
        11 years, 22 days ago

        Clyne only one guaranteed to play so far.

    5. Gloria Kanchelskis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 22 days ago

      All about the defines IMO

      how about Clyne and Chester to Yun and Azpi

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        • 16 Years
        11 years, 22 days ago

        Hard to sell Clyne this week given he's playing.

    6. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 22 days ago

      What Christina said.

    7. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 16 Years
      11 years, 22 days ago

      Cheers everyone 🙂

  6. Evs
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    • 16 Years
    11 years, 23 days ago

    Sakho & Baines....

    Both still unlikely to play this GW?

    1. Fantasy Gold
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 23 days ago

      Sakho almost definitely out.

      Baines wait until tomorrow. I think he'll play personally.

    2. Owd Big 'Ed
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 23 days ago

      As it stands, yes.

      I still think Baines has a chance.

    3. Sebbo29
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 23 days ago

      And Downer?

      1. Owd Big 'Ed
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 23 days ago

        Downing should be fit to start.

  7. d1sable
    • Has Moderation Rights
    11 years, 22 days ago

    Hmmm Sakho -> Ings -4? I have no bench whatsoever so i guess is worth it over the two if Sakho dosent play. Have exact money so cant go Austin.

    1. BeachBadger
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 22 days ago

      Kane? Though I dont like Kane's fixtures the money could be useful

      1. Not Irish
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 22 days ago

        This. Think he may be a decent shout after watching today.

        1. Ryan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          • 14 Years
          11 years, 22 days ago

          What happened? I didn't see the game.

          1. Not Irish
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 22 days ago

            He played well but more importantly Spurs came to life after his introduction.

            1. Ryan
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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              • 14 Years
              11 years, 22 days ago

              'After his introduction' Starting on the bench is a good thing for his chances of starting this weekend. I'm beginning to think Kane is starting to become first choice.

              Did Adebayor and Soldado play?

              1. Not Irish
                • 12 Years
                11 years, 22 days ago

                Beginning to look that way. Soldado started and was good for a laugh once again.

                1. Ryan
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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                  • 14 Years
                  11 years, 22 days ago

                  Adebayor still injured then? I think he's still the main competition. I can't see them both starting up front together without one of Chadlii or Eriksen being dropped.

                  1. Not Irish
                    • 12 Years
                    11 years, 22 days ago

                    No idea, honestly. There are rumors of a dressing room bust up with Ade being the culprit.

                    1. Ryan
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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                      • 14 Years
                      11 years, 22 days ago

                      😯 wouldn't put it past him.

                    2. Ryan
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • Has Moderation Rights
                      • 14 Years
                      11 years, 22 days ago

                      Haven't found anything about it on google. Did his mothers witchcraft have anything to do with it 😀

    2. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 22 days ago

      Have you considered holding Sakho and sorting out a bench player instead? Sakho might only miss one more game.

    3. Angin out the Begović
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 22 days ago

      Lambert

    • 12 Years
    11 years, 23 days ago

    It's what we've been waiting for. Just as Spurs go off too. 😀

    1. copps
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 23 days ago

      are you saying you're getting off as well?

        • 12 Years
        11 years, 23 days ago

        No. I meant it was good timing... football finished, scoutcast starts.

  8. Your Fantasy
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 23 days ago

    Yay scoutcast 😀

  9. AH 🙂
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 23 days ago

    Guzan
    Baines Clyne Dummet (PvA , Wisdom)
    ADM , Haz , Downing , Siggy (Cattermole)
    Austin , Kun , Costa

    Hi Lads 🙂 Thoughts and opinions on my team ? Had 2FT and used em' last night on : Pelle --> Austin , Moses --> Siggy .

    Want to do PvA --> Naylor (-4) ????

  10. Godot - Fashanu Zealand
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 23 days ago

    🙂

  11. Your Fantasy
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 23 days ago

    What happened in the Spurs game?

      • 12 Years
      11 years, 23 days ago

      They had 3 pitch invaders in the first 40 minutes. Ref took 'em off.

      1. 4vets
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 23 days ago

        Refs these days 🙄

        1. The Machine
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 23 days ago

          Better safe than sorry

          1. The Machine
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 23 days ago

            Anything happens to a player after 2 invasions and all the blame goes on the ref for refusing to take then off

      2. Your Fantasy
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 23 days ago

        Spurs or Partizan invaders?

          • 12 Years
          11 years, 23 days ago

          Well, apparently some guy in the away end made a phone call to signal each one happening. And they all had the same top on. Strange.

  12. Kerrazy
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 23 days ago

    Pelle>Lukaku anyone? 😀

    1. Frank Black
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 23 days ago

      I don't think it's that crazy.

    2. Fantasy Gold
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 23 days ago

      If you enjoy being trolled then go for it.

    3. kiwi_pool
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 23 days ago

      Too frustrating for me.

  13. kiwi_pool
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 23 days ago

    -8 for Tadic, Sakho, Rose > Siggy, Austin, Azpi/Terry?

    1. Your Fantasy
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 23 days ago

      Keep Tadic, not worth -4 for a starter!

      1. kiwi_pool
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 23 days ago

        Can't afford it without it. Will Baines play?

        1. Your Fantasy
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 23 days ago

          I'm keeping him even if he's out for sure this gw!

  14. Gargamel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 23 days ago

    Bit off topic, but does anybody here own a pair of Sennheiser Momentum over-ear headphones? If so, what's the verdict?

      1. Gargamel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 23 days ago

        Thos are not the over-ear ones, but thank you for your effort! 🙂

    1. 4vets
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 23 days ago

      Good make... Google would be helpful.

      1. 4vets
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 23 days ago

        *Giggs Boson would be helpful

        1. John t penguin
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 23 days ago

          * giggle

    2. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 23 days ago

      No, but I highly recommend Grado Labs 🙂

    3. Pizarro World
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 22 days ago

      i hope you see this!

      I was looking at those as well, but after a long time researching exploring every rabbit hole you can imagine, I came to the overwhelming conclusion that the sennheiser hd 25 is the way to go. I went with the more expensive aluminum edition, but any version will make you happy. I went with these because they are the industry standard, haven't changed for 25 years (because the germans nailed it the first time), and every part is user replaceable.

      Hope this helps!

  15. Bobby_Baggio
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 23 days ago

    Some help please guys/girls

    Krul
    Chambers, Jags, Clyne
    ADM, Fab, Downing, Sanchez
    COsta, Sahko, Aguero

    Marney, Hutton, Wisdom

    2FT and 0.3 ITB

    A) Clyne, Jags, Sahko > Yun, N.Taylor, Bony
    B) Clyne, Chambers, Sahko > Yun, Bartley, Bony
    C) Sahko > Austin (will have 2FT next week)
    D) Anything else?

    1. mentoz
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 23 days ago

      Why not Clyne, Sakho > Yun, Bony?

  16. AH 🙂
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 23 days ago

    YEP. Confirmed that it has been all coordinated by the away fans (partizan)

    1. Not Irish
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 23 days ago

      Was obvious. How often does this happen at WHL?

      1. AH 🙂
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 23 days ago

        yeh . spurs fans are innocent . obvs its the type of thing partizan fans wud do

    2. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 23 days ago

      Did they the blame for the fire?

      1. Syd.
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 23 days ago

        get

  17. waltzingmatildas
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 23 days ago

    Hi guys,
    I'm thinking of berahino to Ings. Free transfer, sound OK?

    1. Robe Wan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 23 days ago

      Personally I think berahino is a class little player and Inge is crap but he might still do well for 5-6 games

  18. Gooner97
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 23 days ago

    Heaton (Mannone)
    Chambers Clyne Yun (Duff*, Wisdom)
    ADM Hazard Siggy Chadli* (Boyd)
    Aguero Costa Welbeck*

    What would you do for this GW?

    2FT:
    A) Welbz & Duff => Baines & Austin.
    B) Duff & Welbz => Azpilicueta & Austin.
    C) Duff => Azpilicueta & save the other FT.

    Leaning towards B, but it would be nice if you could suggest other moves

    1. mentoz
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 23 days ago

      B looks good to me.

  19. A.T
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 23 days ago

    They've said on the radio it's an advertising stunt for a headphone company!

    1. AH 🙂
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 23 days ago

      so i guess thats why the steawards were all laughing haha while chasing after the boys

    2. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 23 days ago

      what is? sorry im not up to speed

      1. A.T
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 23 days ago

        Pitch invaders at the spurs game.

        • 12 Years
        11 years, 23 days ago

        Spurs got taken off the pitch for 5 minutes because of pitch invaders (3 in 40 mins). Back on now though.

  20. Zasa
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 23 days ago

    A new scoutcast landed, a new dawn approaches

    1. 4vets
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 23 days ago

      Same old sh1t wet and grey friday morning for me tomorrow 🙁

      1. Zasa
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 23 days ago

        Aye, let's hope it's dry by then 🙂

  21. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 23 days ago

    Lads I'm seriously worried about all these injuries in my team? 😕

    What's the best move, 1 FT, 0.2m ITB

    http://i.imgur.com/MQjlZbh.png

    1. 4vets
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 23 days ago

      Get Phil Jones in def!

    2. Frank Black
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 23 days ago

      - 8

    3. Alan The Llama
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 23 days ago

      Thanks for the handy red circle.

    4. QPR expects... glory!
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 23 days ago

      Are you a Big Bang Theory fan? Like Sheldon Cooper it appears you are having 'Fun will flags' 😆

    5. CABAYE4
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 23 days ago

      Wait till tomorrow and then focus on the attackers.

      You should get 3 defenders out and Foster will at least get save points.

      That's my strategy for a similar position anyways.

    6. Your Fantasy
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 23 days ago

      Yun for Duff

  22. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 23 days ago

    west ham without sakho for their run is frustrating...... dunno whether to invest

    1. 4vets
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 23 days ago

      How long is he out for?

      1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 23 days ago

        dont know, but some members on here werent hopeful..... like 3 weeks

        1. 4vets
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 23 days ago

          3 weeks for a muscle spasm? FML, I'll ignore it an carry on anyway 🙂

          1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 23 days ago

            prob for the best........... was lookin at gettin him n downing in

        2. John t penguin
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 23 days ago

          Three GW is what I heard but nothing confirmed

          1. 4vets
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 23 days ago

            F it. I have subs!

    2. Holy See
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 23 days ago

      PCs tomorrow should hopefully give you some indication of fit players. Does look decimated tho.

      1. Holy See
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 23 days ago

        Oops, that was at Bowstring. Oops smiley thingy.

      2. 4vets
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 23 days ago

        Well talk to yo man and get it f-ing sorted! Errmm... My Lord.

  23. AH 🙂
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 23 days ago

    OMNMMMMMGG Seach @GomesAHTV on twitter . he planed this

  24. Arctic monkeys
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 23 days ago

    i think with their two next fixtures its important to have man u Coverage

    But would you do for a hit Tomkins and Tadic To ADM and Yun ?

    1. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 23 days ago

      Took a hit to get Rooney this week. I've a d m also.

  25. John t penguin
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 23 days ago

    Will we get any money off players tomorrow for Black Friday?

    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 23 days ago

      *insert racist joke here 😉

      1. 4vets
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 23 days ago

        Darren Bent?

  26. Your Fantasy
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 23 days ago

    Newcastle and QPR win gives me 300 Euros, what do you think?

  27. AH 🙂
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 23 days ago

    Guzan
    Baines Clyne Dummet (PvA , Wisdom)
    ADM , Haz , Downing , Siggy (Cattermole)
    Austin , Kun , Costa

    Hi Lads 🙂 Thoughts and opinions on my team ? Had 2FT and used em' last night on : Pelle --> Austin , Moses --> Siggy .

    Want to do PvA --> Naylor (-4) ????:)

    1. mentoz
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 23 days ago

      Isn't it a waste to take a hit for a bench-player? I'd save it for next week.

  28. Cahill
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 23 days ago

    Hey guys,

    Rangel or Trippier?

  29. KeepCalm
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 23 days ago

    any news on injuries of baines, chadli, sakho and s.taylor?

    im in some deep sht here...cheers

    1. Jebiga
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 23 days ago

      Saylor is fit