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This week’s ScoutCast is a throwback – a return to the days when Granville moaned about his team of red flags and names like Robin van Persie and Yaya Toure dominated our thinking.

Granville and I slip into such subject matter like it’s a pair of old slippers, whilst assessing the Aguero fall-out, the Dzeko option, Ivanovic versus “Dave” Azpi and how I’ve modelled my Fantasy Football management style on Roy Hodgson.

We roll out the regulars and lament the demise of the ScoutCast team – eliminated in the opening round of our own cup competition. Some things never change.

Swim in nostalgia via this link or roll back the years via the player below…

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

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  1. copps
    11 years, 10 months ago

    will fabregas drop in price tonight?

    1. NATSTER
      11 years, 10 months ago

      In the range that is possible.

    2. 4vets
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Folks on here seem to think so. He stays on my bench though. More pressing matters to attend to than getting rid of one of the most consistent mids in the league.

      1. copps
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Yeah i think the sales are mostly because everyone has so many players out this week, and the likes of Hazard, Sanchez, Yaya showing themselves as worthy replacements. im not keen on selling him but i think the alternatives will be able to match or better him to January so it's not that bad apart from the loss in team value.

    3. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Yes, I think.

    4. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Yes

  2. MMN
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Aguero > Dzeko before the price drop, yay or nay?

    Guzan
    Ivan Baines Wisdom
    Hazard Sanchez Siggy Downing Wanyama
    AGUERO Bony

    Krul Austin Duff Bruce

    1 FT 0.3m ITB

    1. 4vets
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Yay

    2. theoldgit
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Yes, but you should have done it 2-3 days ago.

      1. 4vets
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Sorry, but that's crap. What if Dzeko broke a leg mid week or one his other players were injured in Europe?

        1. MMN
          11 years, 10 months ago

          This, after the season I've had, a Thursday transfer is risky enough lool

      2. MMN
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Second drop didn't affect me, first was too early, needed to wait for Roma match to see who starts Dzeko or Jovetic.

    3. davies
      11 years, 10 months ago

      I did it on Tuesday.

      1. theoldgit
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Up to you. I'm now 0.2 mil up on you.lol.

        1. MMN
          11 years, 10 months ago

          If I had a crystal ball assuring me he's the striker of choice I'd defo agree with you ... actually if I had a crystal ball then I'd just use it to see which striker scores the highest on the weekend rather than asking people here ...

  3. davies
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Courtois 4.0
    Baines Naylor Dummett Hutton Wisdom
    Sanchez Hazard Siggy Downing Albrighton
    Rooney Dzeko Austin

    5.3 ITB.

    Albrighton > Fabregas, the obvious move? (Next week)

    1. Bubz
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Silva might be a better option by then

      1. davies
        11 years, 10 months ago

        It's between those two, if I'm honest. City's fixtures look better, and I may have covered Chelsea with Courtois/Hazard.

      2. BeachBadger
        11 years, 10 months ago

        This is probably the way to go if Silva is back to his best

        1. davies
          11 years, 10 months ago

          His best doesn't necessarily mean his FPL best, though. (If he has one)

          1. Nickofoz
            11 years, 10 months ago

            Good point. I don't see why Silva is all of a sudden popular on here. Before he got injured everyone was saying he is a great player on the pitch but not a great FPL player. That is still my mindset.

            1. davies
              11 years, 10 months ago

              With those fixtures, though, he surely has to get some serious points.

              1. Nickofoz
                11 years, 10 months ago

                You'd certainly hope so. His playing style doesn't suit FPL though, at times he seems scared to shoot

                1. davies
                  11 years, 10 months ago

                  I owned him for his MOTM performance vs Villa he was absolutely brilliant. Could've scored plenty.

                  3 pointer.

                  1. Nickofoz
                    11 years, 10 months ago

                    Thats exactly my point, he does that so often.

    2. 4vets
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Dzeko > Tekkers 😉

      1. davies
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Edin can stay where he is, thank you very much. 😉

  4. Fplnooob
    11 years, 10 months ago

    RMT. -4 for this, 1.6 itb

    ---------------------Hart
    ---------Baines, Naylor, Wisdom
    Haz(C), YaYa (VC), Sanchez, Siggy, Boyd
    ----------------Costa, Dzeko

    1. Nice to Finally Michu
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Wow

      Looks great...

      1. Fplnooob
        11 years, 10 months ago

        thanks 😀

    2. copps
      11 years, 10 months ago

      why are you posting my team? 😉

      1. Fplnooob
        11 years, 10 months ago

        you are destined for success 😉

  5. Nice to Finally Michu
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Is this worth an 8 point hit?

    Forster (McCarthy)
    Clyne Cresswell Hutton Moore (CHAMBERS*)
    Mane Hazard SIGGY Downing (FABREGAS*)
    Costa Kane (AGUERO*)

    Forster (McCarthy)
    Clyne Cresswell CLICHY (Moore Hutton)
    Mane RAMSEY Hazard SANCHEZ Downing
    DZEKO Costa (Kane)

    1. Snikii
      11 years, 10 months ago

      keep chambers not worth -4

      1. Nice to Finally Michu
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Then would you just do: Fabregas, Kun and Siggy > Ramsey, Dzeko and Sanchez -4?

    2. davies
      11 years, 10 months ago

      I'd just do Aguero and Fabregas > Dzeko and Sanchez for free.

      1. Nice to Finally Michu
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Done, i'm going to seriously think about the other moves now

        1. davies
          11 years, 10 months ago

          What's your team for this week? (Without the other transfers)

          1. Nice to Finally Michu
            11 years, 10 months ago

            Forster
            Clyne Hutton Cresswell
            Mane Sanchez Downing Hazard
            Costa Dzeko Kane

            1. davies
              11 years, 10 months ago

              That's perfectly fine, this week. You'll already gain an advantage by not taking a hit.

              If I were you, I'd stick, and reassess, next week.

              1. Nice to Finally Michu
                11 years, 10 months ago

                Thanks a lot mate, I think i'll just do that.

                Best of luck this week!

                1. davies
                  11 years, 10 months ago

                  You too. Fellow Hazard captainer? 😉

  6. Tomas Brolin ate all Depays
    11 years, 10 months ago

    ok folks

    a)Dzeko + Ramsey/Silva or any other 8.8m (appreciate Silva might not be ready to play 90 mins yet)
    or
    b)Kane/Sakho + YAYA

    1. Nice to Finally Michu
      11 years, 10 months ago

      A

    2. MMN
      11 years, 10 months ago

      You think Ramsey will start?

      1. MMN
        11 years, 10 months ago

        If so A

      2. Tomas Brolin ate all Depays
        11 years, 10 months ago

        nope. i may do that part of the transfer next week

        1. Tomas Brolin ate all Depays
          11 years, 10 months ago

          and just play boyd

          1. MMN
            11 years, 10 months ago

            Might do the same with Wanyama

  7. 4vets
    11 years, 10 months ago

    I see Baines seems to be back in favour despite Mirallas greatly restricting his movement forward and stealing his corners. Am I missing something as I sold him for Hutton last week (worked well)?

    1. Walsh
      11 years, 10 months ago

      I think it's just a matter of people not knowing what to do with their Aguero funds and them being blinded by the QPR game this weekend. I have him...but have other things more pressing than dealing with shifting him out. Also there are a lack of other clear premium defensive options in my view.

      1. 4vets
        11 years, 10 months ago

        I'd be glad if I didn't have more to worry about that bringing in Baines for a week 🙂

        Surely a move to Hart or a wait for Komps to be fit would be more prudent?

        1. Walsh
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Kompany on 4 yellows is a big no thank you from me at the moment..nevermind his fitness problems. I would certainly not bring Baines in at the moment, though. I would rather double on Chelsea defense than any of the alternative options in the premium bracket.

          1. 4vets
            11 years, 10 months ago

            Krul > Hart for me next week then 🙂

            1. Walsh
              11 years, 10 months ago

              😀

    2. davies
      11 years, 10 months ago

      I'm going to keep until the WC - at which point, I will reassess.

      1. 4vets
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Makes sense with last weeks carnage.

    3. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Much more pressing issues this week than getting rid of Baines at home to QPR for a hit.

      1. 4vets
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Neigh! Sorry, Yeigh!!! Understood, I just thought folks were bringing him in and I don't see it.

        1. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          11 years, 10 months ago

          I'll monitor up until Jan.

  8. CunkOnFPL
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Lads, What would you do with this tm:

    Foster (Krul ❗ )
    Baines | Berty | Dummett | ( Chambo ❗ | Duff ❗ )
    Chadli | Haz | Sánchez | Siggy ( King ❗ )
    Bony | Kane | Costa

    3.1 ITB
    any worth a hit?

  9. Tomas Brolin ate all Depays
    11 years, 10 months ago

    a) yaya - fab - sakho/kane
    b) 8.8m mid - fab - dzeko
    c) yaya - hazard - kane

    1. Nice to Finally Michu
      11 years, 10 months ago

      between B and C for me

      go with C imo

    2. CunkOnFPL
      11 years, 10 months ago

      C. cuz works this week

  10. MMN
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Just did Aguero > Dzeko ... that was the longest decision of my life.

    1. Willian't
      11 years, 10 months ago

      How do you feel? Just about to pull the trigger. I had fancied Jovetic but the scoutcast turned my head.

      1. MMN
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Relieved but afrad, it was down to Sakho and him, since I own Bony and Austin and needed a differential to Lukaku & Costa

        1. MMN
          11 years, 10 months ago

          afraid*

  11. rickardinho
    11 years, 10 months ago

    @Doosra, were you serious about rotating Fabianski and Hart?! Fixtures rotate well but 11.2m on GK's seems ridiculous

    1. Canadian Football
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Must be kidding

    2. 4vets
      11 years, 10 months ago

      I think he may have been solely talking about keepers.

      1. 4vets
        11 years, 10 months ago

        *not FFS!

    3. copps
      11 years, 10 months ago

      with the fixtures id probably play hart every game anyway

  12. davies
    11 years, 10 months ago

    What's fantasy football geek?

    ML rival recently joined their league.

  13. Canadian Football
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    11 years, 10 months ago

    @davies......is hamer first choice @ gk with injuries?

    1. davies
      11 years, 10 months ago

      He sure is.

      1. Canadian Football
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        11 years, 10 months ago

        On wc....going with panti and him......come on you foxes

        1. davies
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Smart move. I'll probably pick him up on the WC in January, pending Schmeichel's injury.

          1. Acquafresca
            11 years, 10 months ago

            Even though you leak goals for fun?

            1. davies
              11 years, 10 months ago

              If there's a 4.0 keeper who's starting - I couldn't care less.

              1. Acquafresca
                11 years, 10 months ago

                That's true but I would never play him, even if he was my backup.

                1. davies
                  11 years, 10 months ago

                  Still nice to know that you've got backup, though.

                  1. Acquafresca
                    11 years, 10 months ago

                    Not really. Considering Schmeichel comes straight back in when he returns. Won't be touching Leicester players on WC myself.

                    1. davies
                      11 years, 10 months ago

                      Aye, I probably won't, either. Unless we pick up form, of course.

              2. Walsh
                11 years, 10 months ago

                It will, at that point, be for only a matter of a couple weeks. I am a massive fan of getting a rotating pair on the January WC as it increases the likelihood of you having one from a team on a DGW.

                1. davies
                  11 years, 10 months ago

                  I've never rotated GK's before. Always been in the 2 from 1 team category.

                  1. Acquafresca
                    11 years, 10 months ago

                    So you're getting Hamer and Schmeichel on Jan WC? 🙄

                    1. davies
                      11 years, 10 months ago

                      No. This WC, I think I'll go for the rotating option.

                      1. Walsh
                        11 years, 10 months ago

                        Good man.

  14. FortunesAlwaysHiding
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Mangala or MDM the more likely starter for City this week?

    1. The King
      11 years, 10 months ago

      MDM for me.

    2. davies
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Mangala, imo.

      Demichellis won't be able to handle Vardy's pace.

    3. Acquafresca
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Demi. Mangala is a walking disaster.

  15. JasonG123
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Is Zabaleta nailed?

    1. The King
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Close...but because of the amount of games I'm sure Sagna is bound to get at least 1 game.

    2. Walsh
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Will always be first choice and will continue to be rested occasionally.

      1. internal error
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        11 years, 10 months ago

        And maybe rested for a more 'nailed on' clean sheet fixtures

        1. Walsh
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Indeed. Only that red eyed Chilean at the helm knows..

  16. Grounderz
    11 years, 10 months ago

    2 FTs, Aguero and Austin to:

    (A) Rooney and Jovetic
    (B) Van Persie and Sakho

    1. Walsh
      11 years, 10 months ago

      I would certainly not transfer Austin out right now. Has to be a better way to use that second free. I'd probably consider upgrading a defender and just playing an extra defender for this weekend than lose Austin.

      1. The King
        11 years, 10 months ago

        I agree, get rid of Kun and keep Austin.

      2. Grounderz
        11 years, 10 months ago

        I'm fine with keeping Austin. Fifth mid Marney comes on. If not, can start Hutton and Wisdom together as they face against each other this weekend. Feel annoy I own Marney instead of Boyd.

        1. Walsh
          11 years, 10 months ago

          I would rather start one of those midland defenders than Marney. Also might not be a bad way to spend Kun funds in upgrading Marney..something to consider possibly with the fixture pile up.

    2. MMN
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Keep Austin, but B if have to choose

    3. 4vets
      11 years, 10 months ago

      B

    4. Grounderz
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Also, I would very much like a City forward.

    5. davies
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Keep Austin.

      But, A) with Dzeko?

      1. Grounderz
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Wanting a City forwards definitely means he's up there to pick from but among the two (and Jovetic), I would love Jovetic after seeing what he's done this season and how he's been quite effective even in games he didn't score.

    6. Grounderz
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Thanks folks.

  17. The King
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Pick one please fellas:

    A) Hart + Terry

    B) Courtois + Clichy

    1. MMN
      11 years, 10 months ago

      A unless you have very good subs and wanna gamble on Clichy

    2. Walsh
      11 years, 10 months ago

      A

    3. The King
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Thanks for the replies, much appreciated.

  18. MMN
    11 years, 10 months ago

    RMT, done and done! 4.9m ITB, take a hit for Wanyama?

    ------------------ Guzan
    -----------Ivan, Baines, Wisdom
    Sanchez, Siggy, Hazard (C), Downing, Wanyama
    --------------- Dzeko, Bony

    1. 4vets
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Subs?

      1. MMN
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Oops Krul Austin Duff Bruce ... So basically no one lol, any possible non starters?

  19. davies
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Isn't Hart a rotation threat himself?

    I seem to remember Cabellero getting some game time, earlier this season.

    1. Acquafresca
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Not the way Hart is playing. Winning City games atm.

    2. Walsh
      11 years, 10 months ago

      He is not. He's in superb form.

    3. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 10 months ago

      When he made a few mistakes.

  20. Acquafresca
    11 years, 10 months ago

    CF all set with your WC?

    1. 4vets
      11 years, 10 months ago

      These codes play with my mind!

  21. 4vets
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Night all... doubt I'll be on until after the saturday deadline much. All the best!

    1. davies
      11 years, 10 months ago

      You too, 4Vets.

    2. Acquafresca
      11 years, 10 months ago

      You too 4Vets.

    3. Captain Shirokov
      11 years, 10 months ago

      You too, 4Vets.

    4. Walsh
      11 years, 10 months ago

      You too 4Vets.

  22. davies
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Best midfielder, up to 9.6, from next week onwards?

    1. Captain Shirokov
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Fabregas/Ramsey

      ADM? 😯

      1. Dr Dream
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Oooh...snap..(below)

        1. Captain Shirokov
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Interesting option. Didn't really do the business for me before he got injured but he's got points in him.

          1. Dr Dream
            11 years, 10 months ago

            Yeah he has...Jury still out as to whether he is a good pick or if he's shot his bolt but I think he will have another good week or three on him.

    2. Acquafresca
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Gnegneri

      1. Acquafresca
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Sorry misread. Probably Fab or Di Maria if fit.

    3. Dr Dream
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Silva or ADM.

  23. Dr Dream
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Gonna ride a 0.1 drop for Aguero...With so many uncertainties it might be better to look for clues in tomorrow's pressers rather than compound an already troublesome week.

    1. Walsh
      11 years, 10 months ago

      If you lose .1 in selling value I'd sack up and make the move today. Not much more will be clarified tomorrow in pressers unless you really, really want to hear what Pelle says about Dzeko.

      1. Dr Dream
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Yep..that's one...Or clues about Costa.

  24. Sepp Blattered
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    11 years, 10 months ago

    My WC team for the week, liking the look of this team.

    Pantimilon
    Azpi, Zabaleta, Hutton
    Hazard, YYT, Ramsey, Mirallas
    Costa (C), Jovetic (VC), Kane

    1. The Nuttmxn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Solid, prefer Dzeko over Jovetic for the presence though.

  25. The Nuttmxn
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Best Chadli replacement, have 1m in the bank and a front 7 others of:

    Cork, Boyd, Hazard, Sanchez.
    RVP, Austin, Costa.

  26. Tomas Brolin ate all Depays
    11 years, 10 months ago

    a) for a -12 or madness ?

    Heaton 4m
    Azpi Baines Clyne Yun Moore
    HAZARD YAYA Sanchez Siggy Downing
    Austin Costa KANE

    b) for a -4 and allows me to play Boyd and bring in a 8.8 mid the next week eg Silva or keep Chambers and a 8m mid

    Heaton 4m
    Azpi Baines Clyne Yun Moore
    Boyd/Silva Fab Sanchez Siggy Downing
    Austin Costa Dzeko

    1. The Nuttmxn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 10 months ago

      B, minus 12's are done only by those drunk on transfers.

  27. Walsh
    11 years, 10 months ago

    So asked earlier...wanted to give it one more go before price changes...

    A) Keep Fab..Play Boyd..Chambers out for Cresswell for free
    B) Fab out for Yaya...keep Chambers..forced to play Yun for free
    C) Fab out for Yaya...Chambers out for Terry -4

    My other two Chelsea players are Courtois and Hazard. Thanks for any help guys!

    1. The Nuttmxn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 10 months ago

      C, but not for Terry.

      1. Walsh
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Cheers Nuttman. Who would you suggest? Backline of Baines / Hutton / Yun / Wasilewski along with Chambers.

        1. The Nuttmxn
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          11 years, 10 months ago

          I've got Azpi though I would be tempted by a city defender if I wanted to bring in a premium one.

          1. Walsh
            11 years, 10 months ago

            No City defenders really tempting me..too scared off by rotation there. Azpil I could do, though, something to think about. Thanks for the reply.

    2. Acquafresca
      11 years, 10 months ago

      B) Play Chambers - Kos is injured.

      1. davies
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Suspended.

        1. Acquafresca
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Right. Still B

      2. Walsh
        11 years, 10 months ago

        More to gain by getting Yaya in you reckon? I guess Chambers may well get his share of games with Kos still messed up...but I am just concerned at that prospect.

        1. Acquafresca
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Still, I would get Yaya

          1. Walsh
            11 years, 10 months ago

            Thanks Acqua.

    3. davies
      11 years, 10 months ago

      What about an upgrade of Boyd?

      1. Walsh
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Don't fancy the way it would look, Davies. Had considered it...could get Ramsey in..but I really want to shift Kane out next week for Austin so I need some funds left over for that and I do not want Siggy in to double with Bony.

      2. The Nuttmxn
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Is there such a thing on this website?

        1. Walsh
          11 years, 10 months ago

          😀

    4. Captain Shirokov
      11 years, 10 months ago

      B, unlikely that Terry outscores Yun by more than four.

      1. Walsh
        11 years, 10 months ago

        That is probably true..

    5. Puyol Pants Up
      11 years, 10 months ago

      B)

    6. Walsh
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Thanks for the replies all. And just as I was leaning to go the most conservative route and just do A!

      1. Acquafresca
        11 years, 10 months ago

        B is way more conservative than A

        1. Walsh
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Really you think so? I think Yaya on 4 yellows represents quite a risk.

          1. Acquafresca
            11 years, 10 months ago

            I think it's a bigger risk to go without. Those fixtures are golden and on PKs and FKs.

    7. Zasa
      11 years, 10 months ago

      I actually like A right now, seems like the "can't go wrong". Wouldn't be fiddling with my team too much for YYT. Could be headache waiting to happen & feel Fab will keep delivering on a consistent basis for you.

      You'll be finding a way to get Chambers out soon in any case. I feel getting him out might be a priority sooner or later with Debuchy & co coming in.

      A for me mate, followed closely by B

  28. Puyol Pants Up
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Anything worth a hit?

    Foster
    Rangel/Baines/Hutton
    Sanchez/Downing/Hazard/Siggy
    Costa/Lukaku/Bony

    Gilks/Marney/Cameron/Dummett

    3.something in the bank

    1. Dr Dream
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Only the obvious...No City who have the easiest fixtures in the prem coming up.

      1. Puyol Pants Up
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Well I guess I'm supporting Leicester then 😛 If they didn't have UCL and if they were at home I would be extremely afraid.

    2. Acquafresca
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Costa > Andy Carroll(c)

      1. Dr Dream
        11 years, 10 months ago

        I really like that punt...

      2. Puyol Pants Up
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Could easily backfire 😯

        1. Dr Dream
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Easily...but Carroll is always good to watch.

  29. Tomas Brolin ate all Depays
    11 years, 10 months ago

    ok finally done aguero + chambers to azpi + dzeko. have funds to upgrade boyd to someone like Silva next week and a front 8 to rotate from next week ( austin / siggy )

  30. jacksonbarber125
    11 years, 10 months ago

    How's it looking?

    Forster
    Kelly-Okore-Hutton
    A.Valencia-Downing-Yaya-Ramsey
    Sakho-Benteke-Dzeko

    note: i play a different app where i like to change my team weekly.