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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. jacksonbarber125
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Is Dzeko really worth it?

    1. Demel
      11 years, 10 months ago

      I think so. Owning Dzeko at the right time last season helped me win my mini league last season.

    2. the cromulent one
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Maybe not this week. But you have to figure that he will be involved in the goals once he is fully fit.
      I may bring him in for gw17 (replacing Berahino) depending on what happens on the weekend.

      1. jacksonbarber125
        11 years, 10 months ago

        You think he'll get the full 90 minutes?

        1. Demel
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Not necessarily. Buy I think he will get 70.

    3. Marknlard
      11 years, 10 months ago

      No, Dzeko is probably not worth it.

      Yes, I have just transferred him in. At least I have low expectations.

  2. Demel
    11 years, 10 months ago

    I not only broke the cardinal fpl sin. I picked up the sin and smashed it into little pieces.

    I took an 8 point hit to bring defenders in (and I am still in the cup!)

    1. money face bandwagon
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Taking hits for defenders should not be viewed as a 1 game..it will benefit u long term so i do not see anything wrong.

      1. Demel
        11 years, 10 months ago

        That was my thinking. Yun and Wasilewski (both would have played this week) to Baines & Clichy.

        1. money face bandwagon
          11 years, 10 months ago

          gd timing to get them in as both have a decent chance to recoup some of the lost points and u have a better line up next week

          1. Demel
            11 years, 10 months ago

            Thanks. I think jt gives me quite a strong squad..

            Foster
            Baines - Clichy - Chambers (I know he is out this week)
            Hazard - Siggy - Sanchez - Yaya
            Costa - Dzeko - Austin (ditto Chambers)

            Myhill - Boyd - Hutton - Bartley

            Like you said. A good long term pair of transfers...

      2. 50pipsDaily
        11 years, 10 months ago

        This

  3. SpaceCadet
    11 years, 10 months ago

    is silva expected to start tomorrow? do these make sense for a double hit?

    kun > costa
    chambers > hutton
    chadli > silva

    1. Demel
      11 years, 10 months ago

      A tad early for Silva I would have thought. Can you get away with Kun > Costa this week and the other 2 transfers next week"

      1. SpaceCadet
        11 years, 10 months ago

        would have to play dummet and have a bench of Austin, chambers and moore.

        Maybe kun > costa and chambers > zaba for a hit?

        1. Demel
          11 years, 10 months ago

          That would work. As someone who took a hit to bring in Clichy this week my concern for Zab would be the same ..beware the back up City full back.

          1. SpaceCadet
            11 years, 10 months ago

            cheers mate

          2. SpaceCadet
            11 years, 10 months ago

            heres what I have for this weekend...already used Ft to do kun > costa. Any suggestions?

            courtois
            baines cresswell dummet
            siggy downing haz sanchez chadli
            benteke costa

            subs myhill moore chambers austin

            1. Demel
              11 years, 10 months ago

              With Dummet likely to score zero points and Chadli quite possibly not getting playing tine (along with Moore) I don't think you have much to lose with a good double hit. With some cash in the bank you could go for the Moore and Chambers > Clichy and Azpi or Debuchy upgrade. Then bench Chadli and Dummet.

              1. SpaceCadet
                11 years, 10 months ago

                best option of the lot?

                a. moore and chambers > zaba and hutton
                b. chambers and chadli > zaba and mirralas
                c. chambers and chadli > hutton and ramsey

                1. Demel
                  11 years, 10 months ago

                  I like A. C is an interesting differential punt but A looks best to me.However, I don't think I would take a points hit on Hutton. I would just go for the Zab transfer this week for a hit and leave the Hutton one until next week.

  4. Cluub
    11 years, 10 months ago

    My team:

    Foster, Mannone
    Clyne, Moreno, Hutton, Duff, Naylor
    Fabz, Siggy, Sanchez, Jedinak, Eriksen
    Aguero, Austin, Benteke

    Leading ML by about 60.

    1 FT, 3.0 in bank

    Was thinking Fabz-->Haz and Aguero --> Dzeko but wanted another opinion or two.

    What do you guys think? Thanks!

    1. Saniul
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Moreno? Seriously?

      1. Cluub
        11 years, 10 months ago

        No, I was just kidding.

    2. Demel
      11 years, 10 months ago

      I think they look good transfers. Then spend the cash upgrading a defender.

  5. Angin out the Begović
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Clean Sheets for West Hame and Villa this weekend?

    1. Demel
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Possibly. Nit probably.

  6. jacksonbarber125
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Will west brom score on Villa?

    1. Saniul
      11 years, 10 months ago

      I think there is a reasonable chance of Villa getting a CS.

      1. Angin out the Begović
        11 years, 10 months ago

        aye

    2. kalmoffit
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Maybe. Sessegnon and Berahino aren't bad players

      1. tokara
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Sesse do not have pace

        so at times he cant reach the box in time and Bera was mostly alone attacking

        my observation

  7. Ando
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Chadli --> Yaya or Sanchez for a hit?

    1. Demel
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Yes. Probably Sanchez. But a bit if a coin toss at the moment.

      1. Ando
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks, what's putting me off Yaya is that he's on 4 yellows.

        1. bigbudgie
          11 years, 10 months ago

          if he does get suspended it's an easy downgrade to Silva (and more cash!)

        2. Demel
          11 years, 10 months ago

          As someone who owns both I would probably go for Sanchez. But if you are trying to climb leagues then Yaya is a good bet. The 4 yellow cards is a concern but that partly depends how strong your bench is.

    2. mookie
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Sanchez

      1. Ando
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks!

  8. jacksonbarber125
    11 years, 10 months ago

    More playing time, Jovetic or Dzeko?

    1. Angin out the Begović
      11 years, 10 months ago

      50/50

    2. mookie
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Dzeko imo

    3. Demel
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Easily Dzeko imo

    4. Sunny 😎
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Dzeko

    5. Candidate
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Dzeko

  9. Toonzie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Any thoughts on this lot? tia

    Guzan
    Baines - Clyne - Naylor
    Alexis - Yaya - Haz - Downing - Boyd
    Costa - Bony

    Bench: Given, Yun, Dummett, Austin

  10. kalmoffit
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Rolando Aarons proving to be another of those players who will be fit next week. What does Sone Aluko as a replacement look like?

    1. Demel
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Neither sound great. If it is a 5th midfielder then I would go Boyd. If it is a 4th midfielder then I think you need to downgrade somewhere else to find the cash for an upgrade.

      1. kalmoffit
        11 years, 10 months ago

        I understand the Boyd love. I'd just prefer someone who could rise in value.

        1. Demel
          11 years, 10 months ago

          I don't think Aluko or Arrans are your men for that. Boyd is nearing a rise (slowly slowly!)

  11. bigbudgie
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Kone's coming back for Everton! Anyone?!

    1. Demel
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Not with a barge pole. So many good options out there. Why would anyone consider Kone at the moment?

    2. Sunny 😎
      11 years, 10 months ago

      No thank you.

  12. TotalJustice
    11 years, 10 months ago

    any leicester fan or someone have idea will moore retain his place in startng 11??
    I have duff & moore for 1 place in my team...and suspended chambers..
    shud I take a hit or gamble on moore/duff

    1. Demel
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Not a Leicester fan but as captain I presume he would return and probably partner Wasilewski.

  13. bigbudgie
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Points predictions on this lot:

    Guzan (wba)
    Wisdom (AVL)
    Azpi (HUL)
    Taylor (TOT)

    I have Tomkins (sun) on the bench ... worth a swap to take a punt on my Guzan/Wisdom clash?

    1. mookie
      11 years, 10 months ago

      why not try RMT tool or the projection thing? someone put some work in those unlike the biased answers you’re gonna get here

  14. Djerbil
    11 years, 10 months ago

    These two on the Scoutcast really need to work on their pitch of the voice..

    Its Ok if they were just having a conversation but since they are recording it for the community..

    Sometimes they whisper and sometimes they SHOUT (especially Mark)

  15. SpaceCadet
    11 years, 10 months ago

    is mirallas a good punt for this gw? chadli > mirallas for a hit?

    1. kalmoffit
      11 years, 10 months ago

      I'd say so

    2. mookie
      11 years, 10 months ago

      a very good one imo

    3. Sunny 😎
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Mirallas is so unpredictable but his selfish nature is good for fpl. If you can't get a heavy hitter than he is as good an option as any

    4. money face bandwagon
      11 years, 10 months ago

      i m getting mirallas..he covers austin poor fixtures for me

  16. King Huth
    11 years, 10 months ago

    chance of ramsey starting?

    i'll say 80?

    1. tokara
      11 years, 10 months ago

      wait for presser i guessed

      1. King Huth
        11 years, 10 months ago

        presser already came out... he say wait and reassess...

        1. tokara
          11 years, 10 months ago

          will there be another one? Arsenal usually has theirs on a Friday?

          if no more presser, i think i wont bring him in...i had enough of injuries/doubts!!!

    2. Saniul
      11 years, 10 months ago

      I think he will start, he don't have anyone else who can play as CM with Flamini.

      1. tokara
        11 years, 10 months ago

        they can do a 442 again with Flamini + Carzola in the mid

        1. Saniul
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Or Ox, but would want to continue playing Ramsey when he has finally hit some form.

      2. King Huth
        11 years, 10 months ago

        true... am just scare about ox as i rmb wenger say ox will finally be a cm or smthing... 🙁

        Ps. just trying to find sign of hope as already transfer him in ofr-4

  17. Sunny 😎
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Yaya, Ramsey or Silva?

      11 years, 10 months ago

      Not a fan of Yaya with 4 yellows. Silva yet to full fitness. You know my answer now!

      1. tokara
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Ramsey yet to pass his scan!

      2. Sunny 😎
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Waiting for the Arsenal presser for news on Ramsey

    11 years, 10 months ago

    Won't be a better timing & fixture for Costa to prove his FPL worth going forward.

    1. Sunny 😎
      11 years, 10 months ago

      I would have got rid of him if Aguero hadn't got injured

      1. mookie
        11 years, 10 months ago

        i would have done the same

    2. Saniul
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Meh, he doesn't suit the Chelsea set-up. Slows down the game way too much, and Drogba has better aerial ability.

      If I needed so much strength, I'd rather buy and play Shawcross up front.

      1. Sunny 😎
        11 years, 10 months ago

        I wish Chelsea had bought Aguero when he left Atletico

        1. Saniul
          11 years, 10 months ago

          You can't have 'em all. 😉

        11 years, 10 months ago

        A bit harsh on him. Costa is excellent in hold up play that allows midfielders burst forward. He's a good finisher.

  18. That Fantasy Guy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Rmt please in my haste to avoid more price drops I brought dzeko in not costa and feeling a bit of buyers remorse...

    Hart
    Azpilicueta Baines clyne
    Sanchez hazard(c) Downing sigurdson
    Rooney dzeko kane

    Subs. Elliot wisdom hutton Marney

    1. Sunny 😎
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Nothing you can do now except sit back and enjoy watching your players. Good team but get a better 5th mid to rotate with Kane imo.

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

        Thanks

  19. UnitednationsXI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Morning dzzz
    1) any idea on extent of kos injury?
    2) terry or zaba? Have clichy already...If I get zaba, I could remove clichy in few weeks?

    1. Sunny 😎
      11 years, 10 months ago

      1) No idea - could be from about 1 week to 1 month just because he plays for Arsenal

      2) Terry

  20. Saniul
    11 years, 10 months ago

    I found this scout article from four years ago.

    '' Firstly, the keen eyed amongst you will have noticed a certain Elfozzie making the odd comment post over the past few months. This shady character has been in the background after coming on board in the Summer, during which time he helped me out with some of his hard-earned, and basically supported me to create and launch the Members area. Elfozzie is the Scout’s Business guy – responsible for helping me to turn this site into something other than a pleasurable time sink that gets me into trouble with my girlfriend and destroys my social life. Elfozzie will be to blame if I’m still here doing this in a couple of years. ''

    So, how many of you know this Elfozzie guy? He is my opponent in the cup.

    1. coran2123
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Talk about doing your research!

      1. Saniul
        11 years, 10 months ago

        All I needed was a Google search. 😉

    2. Malcolm Tucker for England …
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 10 months ago

      He's one of Santa's helpers who's obsessed with Black Sabbath...

  21. Root
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Everyone sold Fabregas, right? Good. I'm buying him next week.

    1. Sunny 😎
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Yup, did Fab > Haz. Happy with the move

    2. Saniul
      11 years, 10 months ago

      I would have him on my radar, if Eriksen continues to fail.

    3. Heels_Over_Head
      11 years, 10 months ago

      feeling similar about Austin

    4. Root
      11 years, 10 months ago

      209629 transfers out, 1261 transfers in

    5. Heydudes13
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Benching him this week.

    6. Joggers Nipple
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Kept Fab, solid steady points

  22. Laserface
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    11 years, 10 months ago

    I can see 2 penalties for chelsea this weekend ..

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

      Hopefully both slotted

    2. Root
      11 years, 10 months ago

      I assume you meant City.

  23. FTL9
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Hazard/Costa/Sanchez/Yaya for captain?

    1. Joggers Nipple
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Any of those are good choice except for Yaya. Sorry, thats probably no help! I have a all 4 and am going Costa

    2. That Fantasy Guy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Hazard

    3. Les Bleus
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Hazard for me.

    4. The Man Pastore
      11 years, 10 months ago

      hazard

  24. That Fantasy Guy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Am I right in saying that even if hazard assists a goal for costa, he might get more bonus points?

    1. coran2123
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Yes

    2. Les Bleus
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Yep 😉

  25. SpaceCadet
    11 years, 10 months ago

    double hit taken. all set!

    courtois
    baines cresswell zaba
    mirallas siggy downing haz sanchez
    benteke costa

    subs myhill dummet moore austin

    1. coran2123
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Very strong defensive line, put the Aguero funds to good use I see

      1. SpaceCadet
        11 years, 10 months ago

        cheers..... had to dump kun, chambers and chadli

  26. Les Bleus
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Took an 8 point hit this week 🙁

    1. coran2123
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Same, got rid of Chambers Chadli and Aguero. Feel free to convince yourself it's for the best 😀

      1. Les Bleus
        11 years, 10 months ago

        😀

        I do. I got rid of Krul, Fab (oh ho) and Kun

        1. coran2123
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Which Fab? I have Flappy and a 4.0 so will be fielding 10 men this GW

          1. Les Bleus
            11 years, 10 months ago

            Fabregas 😀

          2. FionnMac
            11 years, 10 months ago

            How can you take a 8 pt hit and not change one of your keepers?! I was in your spot and did flappy>hart. 4.0>panti also works. I'd still do it if i was you

      2. SpaceCadet
        11 years, 10 months ago

        I dumped the same 3.....for mirallas, zaba and costa

        1. coran2123
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Good moves imo. Do you have any City attack?

          1. SpaceCadet
            11 years, 10 months ago

            no man, have to get someone next week

    2. That Fantasy Guy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 10 months ago

      -4 to get dzeko azpi and hart here for injured playeras. Hopefully pays off resisting costa

    3. Root
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Your team was a mess.

      1. Les Bleus
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Yep. Too many injuries/suspensions

  27. The Man Pastore
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Would you play Foster or Guzan? I have Hutton too.

    1. Heels_Over_Head
      11 years, 10 months ago

      MJ said Foster to this question earlier. He's much smarter than me. I'd do that.

      1. The Man Pastore
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Cheers mate

    2. Candidate
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Foster

    3. Shifty
      11 years, 10 months ago

      the big american

    4. Shifty
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Villa and West Broms defences are tighter away than at home.

      But then again, isn't this a derby?

  28. Candidate
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Hey guys

    I need your advice.

    My team is

    Begovic
    Baines / Yun / Clyne (Chambers / Moore)
    Fabregas / Hazard / Siggurdson / Sanchez / Boyd
    Bony / Aguero (Austin)

    I am between
    A. Aguero, Fabregas -> Costa, Yaya Toure (FTs)
    B. Aguero, Fabregas, Chambers -> Dzeko, Yaya Toure, Ivanovic (-4pts)
    C. Aguero, Fabregas, Boyd -> Dzeko, Yaya Toure, Mirallas (-4pts)

    What do you say?

    Thanks

    1. Heels_Over_Head
      11 years, 10 months ago

      1) Keep Fabregas, play Boyd.
      2) Aguero -> Dzeko as Chelsea's fixtures go south after this week
      3) Chambers -> Ivan. Not my first choice, but yours, and its your team.

      Your lineup this week:

      Bego
      Baines Yun Clyne Ivan
      Hazard Sanchez Siggy Boyd
      Bony Dzeko

      1. Candidate
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks a lot. What would be your first choice? I don't think that City will keep a Clean sheet this weekend. I was planning on getting Zabaleta next week for Clyne.

        1. Heels_Over_Head
          11 years, 10 months ago

          might get Zabs for Chambers & keep Clyne

          i'm going to be annoyed that i can't afford Clyne when I do my january WC

    2. coran2123
      11 years, 10 months ago

      B with Zaba or Azpi/Terry?

      1. Candidate
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Cheers! Problem with spending 4 points for a defender is that I will need him to keep a CS in order to break even. I was thinking of Ivan because of his superior attacking threat in case the CS is gone. Also I think that Leicester will score.

        1. Nickofoz
          11 years, 10 months ago

          I think Sagna will start this weekend anyway, Zaba has played a lot recently.

          But that is good logic

        2. coran2123
          11 years, 10 months ago

          You could just use your 2FTs and bench Fab for a game- don't think Leicester will score imo, Ulloa's goal last game was pretty jammy and they don't score a lot in general

        3. Candidate
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Thanks for the replies guys!

  29. Heels_Over_Head
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Costa has got to go after the Hull match I think.

    If rest of my team stays healthy and cardless, it will be an Austin/Dzeko/Jovetic decision for who replaces him.

    Strange year.

    1. tokara
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Costa tends to score agst bigger teams

      1. Heels_Over_Head
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Isn't big teams. It is 3 out of 4 away.

        stoke
        WEST HAM
        southampton
        tottenham

        1. tokara
          11 years, 10 months ago

          i intend to hold him until West Ham is over :p

          1. Heels_Over_Head
            11 years, 10 months ago

            well, at that point you're only 3 GWs away from the Newcastle revenge match

            1. tokara
              11 years, 10 months ago

              i am going for tekkers!

              1. Heels_Over_Head
                11 years, 10 months ago

                good man

                got him in already

      1. Heels_Over_Head
        11 years, 10 months ago

        So you're saying I should be patient with him despite fixtures and form?

        I see the data... I just don't see the production.

        1. tokara
          11 years, 10 months ago

          last game he had so many shots blocked, more after Drogba came on

          u should start watching games, matey

          1. Heels_Over_Head
            11 years, 10 months ago

            I watched that game. Newcastle pushed him further out from goal (albeit in the box) than usual and he took a lot of frustrated looking shots. Newcastle looked like they cracked the Costa code. What did you see?

            1. Nabs Kebabs
              11 years, 10 months ago

              this

              1. Heels_Over_Head
                11 years, 10 months ago

                Thank you good sir. Was sure many smarter than I here saw the same.

          1. Heels_Over_Head
            11 years, 10 months ago

            Hadn't seen that one before. Love the name. Voted for it.

            Alas, those numbers are upped by a team that is talented but couldn't finish well enough to put the ball in the net as requisite recently. The team on top wouldn't be there if they were actually scoring in my contrarian over-medicated sniffling drowsy opinion.

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

              Arsenal? You are correct. I am very worried about Welbeck/Ramsey, delighted that I have Sánchez.

              1. Heels_Over_Head
                11 years, 10 months ago

                them too

                was referring to the blue team actually

                wish I had Sanchez

                some weeks ago I had to choose between Hazard 9.9 & Sanchez 10.3 ... I chose unwisely

                ah well...

                --- as for Arsenal... Giroud is good for Ramsey it seems but potentially bad for others... and I don't know what Arsene is going to do with the Giroud / Welbeck rotation... and meanwhile am waiting ad infinitem for Wally... though I don't even know if he can become a starter