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24 December 2014 2679 comments
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Not so merry, certainly not so high – my rank took a tumble and my co-host rival has taken advantage: in an extraordinary Gameweek, Granville is now breathing down my neck with just two points between us. It’s a nightmare before Christmas.

Not surprisingly, much of this festive ScoutCast is given up to Granville’s ascent, his six million dollar man – Charlie Austin – and the failings of my faith in Diego Costa.

Around all that, we preview the Boxing Day schedule, cast an eye over the Scout leagues and assess the merits of the current transfers bandwagons. I even have time to throw in another Jose Mourinho conspiracy theory. Hey, let me have my fun – I needed cheering up.

Merry Christmas to all!

Ring the bells via this link or join “Hosanna in excelsis” via the player below…

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

  1. Ne0
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Have 2 FTs this week.
    Is Costa -> Giroud a good move?
    May save the 2nd FT or use it to upgrade Marney as a backup for Hazard.

  2. camarozz
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Who's most popular (c) pick on here tonight? May make my mind up on a hit this wk..

    1. Chenku╰☆╮
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      think its giroud, YYT, RVP at the moment.

      1. Chelsea Dagger
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Bony pops up as well

      2. Bobby Crush
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        And Bony is in the mix.

  3. Fantasy Gold
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Good to go?

    Hart
    Baines Azpi Clyne Naylor
    Yaya (c) Siggy Hazard
    Costa Bony (vc) Benteke

    Bench: McCarthy, Downing, Boyd, Moore.

    1. Chenku╰☆╮
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      playing naylor and benteke don't make sense. Bench naylor and play downing imo...

  4. ILOVEBAPS
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    After Baines blanks again will you really want to sell him knowing he will play throughout the festive fixture lists?

    1. Fantasy Gold
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Not selling him until I use my WC

    2. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      That is tze plan

    3. John Nerdelbaum
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Hand could be forced in that downgrading Baines would allow me to upgrade Yun

      1. ILOVEBAPS
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        That makes the most sense I suppose. I have thought of moving him on for an age now but the options don't seem to be worth it this week. And next game week... well that's a different story.

        1. John Nerdelbaum
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 11 months ago

          Hold for Stoke and Newcastle - see the lay of the land. Hopefully if he blanks he won't lose too much value.

    4. Billy Ketsu
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Yes. Baines > Terry on the cards for me and I can't wait.

      1. John Nerdelbaum
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Same I think

      2. John Nerdelbaum
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        He's got me 2 points since bringing him in for QPR

        1. ILOVEBAPS
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 11 months ago

          When are you doing this... GW19?

          1. John Nerdelbaum
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 11 months ago

            Hold for Stoke and Newcastle so GW20. I can't upgrade Yun or Obertan at the moment anyway

    5. Norco
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Baines has been so frustrating to own of late, but I don't know if I want to ditch him just yet...

  5. Tiki-Taka
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Merry Christmas guys! When do you think is the optimal time to play the winter WC? I'd originally planned to do it the first week available, after GW20 ends for GW21

    1. Podge
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Whenever Aguero gets back

      1. Rats Ass
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Good shout.

    2. ILOVEBAPS
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      I always leave it as late as possible so after Jan 31

    3. Rats Ass
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      I guess a lot of people planning to see how their team looks when the African Cup of Nations starts.

  6. Gazpilicueta
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Anyone wanna rate my team?

    Krul, Foster

    Azpilicueta, Baines, Wisdom, Duff, Moore

    Hazard, Sanchez, Jedinak, siggy, Marney

    Costa, Giroud, Austin

    Used my transfer on Giroud already, 4.1 in the bank, thinking of siggy>sterling

    1. ILOVEBAPS
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Would not take out a fit Siggy at home to Villa with a rested Bony also ready to go.

      1. Gazpilicueta
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        good point, i was thinkng about wildcard, but i think i can hold off til jan

        1. ILOVEBAPS
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 11 months ago

          Yeah. Good team though Jedi > ADM/Sterling could be worth it?

          1. Gazpilicueta
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 11 months ago

            I was thinking maybe Marney > Sterling, gives me options at least. and Jedinak is looking at a good run, i kinda wanna keep him for 3-4 weeks

            1. ILOVEBAPS
              • 13 Years
              10 years, 11 months ago

              I like that move and I am a fan of Jedi too.

              1. Gazpilicueta
                • 11 Years
                10 years, 11 months ago

                and you love baps so.....

  7. Evanob04
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Can you have more then 2 free transfers?

    1. Fantasy Gold
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Nope

    2. Podge
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      You can have a wildcard but other than that no.

    3. Rats Ass
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Nope. Can only carry over one. Or wildcard.

  8. Lallana_
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Sennheiser Momentum headphones decent? Boxing day deals 🙂

    1. Podge
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      A lot of DJs swear by Sennheiser, how much ?

      1. Lallana_
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        $200 right now

    2. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      They are quite nice yes, how much are they?

    3. RubeRx
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      lol you are stil debating this.. :mrgreen:
      I'm assuming you dont want the Pioneer HDJ.
      Audio Technica ATH-M50 are the standard..
      You can't really go wrong with Sennheiser...
      I personally own a pair of V-Moda Crossfade M-100

      1. Lallana_
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Nice. M-100, Momentums and ATH-M50 are top of my list. I hear M-100 are good for EDM (which is great because I listen to it a lot) but Momentums provide more balance which is good for all genres. ATH-M50 are highly rated but I can get Momentums for the same price because they are on sale.

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

          I have the ATH-M50 as well..its def the safe choice
          Haven't heard much about the Momentum as they are fairly new to the market but I trust Sennheiser
          Can't go wrong with either.

          1. Lallana_
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 11 months ago

            How are the ATH-50x? Any thing you don't like about it? And is it comfortable? Thanks 🙂

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

              Def get the 50x, incredibly light and comfortable (it will adapt to your head)
              super quality on all 3 phases,
              clear crisp lows and sensational highs

            2. RubeRx
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 11 months ago

              just dont get anything that says AKG on it 😆

              1. Lallana_
                • 11 Years
                10 years, 11 months ago

                Cheers 😉

          2. RubeRx
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 11 months ago

            just make sure you get the ones with the detachable aux cord... don't think the Momentum's offer this

  9. Sweetpea
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Over next 3 fixtures rvp will play 2 and Albrighton none.

    Giroud and Silva will probably play all 3, dies that justify a hit hit week?

    1. Ne0
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      How can you say that Giroud and Silva will play all 3?

    2. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      It absolutely dies

    3. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      If it means more points then yes

    4. Billy Ketsu
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      I'm wouldn't be so sure that Groot and Silva will play all three but I'd take a hit to get rid of Albrighton if it means having a full squad.

    5. Bobby Crush
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Silva just back from injury - doubt he will play all the games.

    6. Chelsea Dagger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      If that happens, the hit will be justified without question Sweet

  10. r0scr0w
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Help guys! Back 4 below and have 2.2 in the bank.

    Forster (4.0)

    Clyne - Chambers - Naylor (Wisdom & Yun)

    -. Is Courtois > Forster a wise move?
    - Alternatively Clyne out for Zabaleta?

  11. Gazpilicueta
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Whos playing behind the striker for Man C?

    1. Chelsea Dagger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      It was Silva last week ... hence the points

      1. Gazpilicueta
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        and this week?

  12. Norco
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Play Boyd (LIV) over Sakho (che)?

    Or ship Sakho > Austin for free?

  13. r0scr0w
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Is the below worth a -4?

    Forster, Clyne & Rooney > Courtois, Zabaleta, Giroud

    1. Chelsea Dagger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      i like it.

    2. ILOVEBAPS
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      No. Forster > Panti and Rooney > G-Ru for me.

    3. Bobby Crush
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Can you not wait with one of them?
      Rooney to do well against NEW at home?
      Zab might get rotated this xmas.

      1. r0scr0w
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        I could wait. Current team as below and have 2 FTs with zero in bank:

        Forster (4.0)

        Clyne - Naylor - Chambers (Wisdom & Yun)

        Yaya - Haz - Alexis - Siggy (Marney)

        Roon - Austin - Costa

        - Is Panti really the way to go?
        - Roon centre mid is hurting. You sure now is not the time to put Giroud in?

        1. Bobby Crush
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 11 months ago

          I am not sure on antything! 😉

          I'd shift Chambers for a Chelsea defender, or the goalie to avoid double saints.
          Quite like Clyne.

          Panti is not a long term option for me, in a too poor team.

          Maybe get Giroud and Courtois this week and Zab next?

  14. Keno
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Start Siggy over Austin this GW?

    1. ILOVEBAPS
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      I am and benching Downing. Though I can see him coming on for someone.

      1. Seminole
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        I've got Siggy over Austin for now too.

  15. Gazpilicueta
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    any news on hazard?

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      this is what i want to know, i'll keep and play him anyway.

      1. Gazpilicueta
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        same

    2. Yome
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Captain him and enjoy

  16. AH 🙂
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    MERRY CHRITSMAS

  17. Evanob04
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Best defender to get in? Have clichy jagelka asplicueta wisdom & lovern with 1.3 in the bank

  18. Seminole
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Hamer to Pants worth a FT? I've got Heaton as well but with 2 tough fixtures coming up (LIV mci) not sure I want to roll with him. Haven't rotated keepers this season but seems to work well with these 2. Other option is to roll over till next GW as nothing else requires urgent attention.

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

    Grrrr...so there will definitely be no Chelsea presser until the games?

  20. Bobby Crush
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Here is my plan, how does it sound?

    Foster
    Azpi Berty Zab - dummet saylor
    siggy Haz(c) Sanchez Milner - Downing
    Costa Rooney (vc) Kane

    If Sanchez isn't producing/resting, he will get shifted.

    Next round moving Rooney, and perhaps Costa
    Looking to get Silva or Yaya in or ADM and RVP+Bony/Carroll for Roon and Costa
    If I go cheap striker I might go Cortouis.

    1. Bobby Crush
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Come on then...return the favour!

      1. Black Knights
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        That's just a list of players you want, isn't it?

        1. Bobby Crush
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 11 months ago

          More like, is the plan shite or not...or how would you go about with this team going forward...

  21. Fantasy Gold
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Who would you play:

    Naylor or Downing

    1. Bobby Crush
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Naylor

  22. Gnu
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Merry Christmas to all from a cold wet Scotland.
    Have a great one. 🙂

    1. FPL Blow-In
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Merry Christmas from New Zealand

  23. Bojaninho
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    which is better:

    A: Hazard,Sanchez,Eriksen,Siggy,FAB/SILVA
    Giroud,Bony

    Bench: Austin

    OR

    B: Hazard,Sanchez,Eriksen,SILVA
    Austin,Bony,Cost

    MERRY CHRISTMAS 😀

    1. Bobby Crush
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Got to play Siggy at home now, rested and bony rested too.

  24. JÆKS ⭐
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Breaking my head on getting my team ready for boxing day, made some suggestions but didn't always get a straight answer to that, so just tell me what i should do with my transfer:

    Front 8 (my defence is fine, not too much money spend there but chelsea + man c def so no prob)

    Sanchez Hazard Eriksen(vc) Siggy Austin Bony(c) Costa

    A) Save it (prob Bony, Eriksen --> Benteke, ADM)
    B) Make a move now, suggestions welcome

    1. JÆKS ⭐
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Forgot downing as 8th middfielder, who's on the bench for friday's game

    2. The Glory Hunters
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Assuming you have a playing bench, I'd say save.

      1. JÆKS ⭐
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Appreciate the comment tnx, good for my move next week then? (Bony & Eriksen --> Benteke & ADM)

    3. Bobby Crush
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      I'd save. You want Eriksen this game, then can swap with ADM if he does well after his recent return.
      Kind of fits.

      1. JÆKS ⭐
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Ok tnx, both of your reactions point in the same direction so i will trust your judgement 😉

  25. Jaffalicious! #SomosCubanos
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Hope you all have a very merry Christmas!

    Eat lots, drink even more and enjoy spending some quality time with the family/friends 😀

    1. ILOVEBAPS
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Cheers. Done and done!

  26. Tmel
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Mangala or Demichellis a better option for the next three GWs? Slightly put off by Mangala's 4 YCs but Demi more likely to be rotated

  27. Nickofoz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Bottomed:

    So there will definitely be no Chelsea presser until the games?

  28. The Happy One
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Any City defenders nailed on for the next few weeks? CBs maybe?

    1. Bobby Crush
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Hart

      Apart from that it is not nailed even at CB, as Kompany is nearing a return.

  29. WorldCupDanB
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    In a different game where I've a chance of winning a prize which one of these would you bench for next game:-

    a) Toure
    b) Sterling
    c) Di Maria
    d) Hazard
    e) Eriksen
    f) Rooney
    g) Bony
    h) Sanchez

    1. Bobby Crush
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Sterling, Di Maria or Eriksen.
      If pushed, Eriksen, then Di Maria.

      Sterling did well up front.

      1. WorldCupDanB
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Thanks

        1. Bobby Crush
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 11 months ago

          Toughie this.
          Good question!

  30. Salah’s Sonnet
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Hiya lads, merry christmas!!!

    Look ok for this GW? Captain choice sound?

    Pantilimon
    Debuchy - Azpilicueta - Zabaleta
    Sanchez - Yaya (c) - Silva - Hazard
    Kane - Costa - Benteke (vc)
    _____________________________
    Hamer: Hutton, Moore, Albrighton

    Any comments appreciated 🙂