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29 January 2015 3842 comments
Mark Mark
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Granville and I raise out bats to the grandstand as the 150 comes up for the ScoutCast. Fittingly, we choose to spend the milestone episode moaning about Diego Costa, for very different reasons.

Chelsea’s “agro magnet” dominates discussion on the eve of an expected three-match ban that will end my love affair with the grizzled goal-getter. Meanwhile, Granville is left smarting from Costa’s 16-point Gameweek 22 haul as he does his best to make light of the 59-point chasm that now separates our teams.

Elsewhere, we glide through the ScoutCast regulars, whilst taking time out to lament Kevin Mirallas and his latest bout of Baines-bullying that robbed us both of belated returns.

Count the cost via this link, or pay your dues via the handy player below…

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

  1. Twelve years a slave
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Wondering if its worth having any Tottenham on wildcard next week
    May well be better to go without and use two frees and -4 to bring three in on GW28 their fixtures beforehand not the best

      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      just the 2FTs for Kane and Eriksen should suffice.

      I might try and stretch Chadli to my 5th mid on WC

    1. Twelve years a slave
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Either that or get the tottenham keeper on wildcard as he easy to stash

      1. Sheep
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        A Spurs defender will be easier to stash surely. We have 2 bench spots for defenders.

          • 12 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          I'm already stashing Yun for 3.9 in one of my slots.

            • 12 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            No I'm not, it's a terrible idea actually. Just imagining they'll keep a CS vs Sp*rs

    2. Sheep
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Might as well get one and bench.

      You getting Austin for the DGW?

    3. Not Irish
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Strangely it's Eriksen I'm contemplating if anyone.

  2. Dynamic Duos
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    ADM(C)?

    1. Sheep
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Maybe. If Sanchez is out.

      1. Dynamic Duos
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Or Cazorla? (vc) at mo

        1. Sheep
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Caz isn't a bad shout. Or Giroud if you have him. Tempted to buy him.

          1. Dynamic Duos
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            Got both

  3. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    % chances of the following starting:

    1. Chadli
    2. Cameron
    3. Sanchez

      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      low
      low
      middle/high

    1. Sheep
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      1. V.High - He's been training since Tuesday
      2. Low - I think Bardsley and Whelen are preferred.
      3. Low - It's a hammy, and Ozil, Caz, Wally are available.

      1. Jafooli
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        I actually just need one to start......

    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    People WCing for week 24 then again for week 28, whats your plan for this 4 game window?

    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      If I had that, I would triple up on Arsenal and Southampton for 4 weeks

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

      I'm WCing this week then again for the DGW. My idea is to bring in DGWers with my FTs or even for a hit, and use the original WC to get rid of 'em again in GW29.

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

        In the mean time, 3 ARS players look like a must, and some SOT players should be useful. So far I'm having Kos Alexis Giroud and only Berty with my WC.

      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Foster & Krul obvious keeper pair?

  4. mgilbert86
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Last game vs villa ozil had 13, just saying

    1. Sheep
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      That kind of logic rarely works 🙂

  5. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Is Gayle nailed on? Three good fixtures and proven....

  6. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Those with 2WCs left - what's the plan?

    I'm thinking WC next week with Terry, Hazard, Kane, no LEI or QPR & a decent bench with a view to benching Terry, Hazard + Kane in GW27 for the blanks, then keeping 2FTs saved for GW28 to get in Eriksen and Austin (and maybe a 3rd Spud for a hit)

    1. Jinswick
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      * forgot to mention - the above should set us up nicely for the blanks/doubles without using the anytime WC - then we just need to home for some later juicy doubles!

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

      very similar plan - although my winter WC is currently active.

      That 3rd Spud will be key though - Lloris, a def or Chadli

      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Would you prefer the 3rd spud over Austin? I guess having both for a hit isn't the worst idea especially given the fixtures that follow

    3. AB.
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I haven't worked out the exact personnel yet - but thats along the same lines as what Im thinking.

      Then it will be fingers crossed that a further and better WC option appears before the end of the season. If not, I'll be using my anytime WC around GW22/23 - when there's a swing in fixtures.

      1. AB.
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        *GW32/33

          • 12 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Chelsea DWG in week 31 probably.

          1. Jinswick
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            How did you figure that out?

      2. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah good plan

  7. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Sturridge is 11.1 😯

    Bit of a farce that....

  8. Bggz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    giroud or carzola. whos going to score more points in the next 4 gw?

    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Have both so hopefully lots of points all round

      1. Bggz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        the defense have a couple of cheapo options, plus sanchez. can have them all.

        1. Dynamic Duos
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Sanchez, Carzola and Giroud

  9. money face bandwagon
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    How attractive is the dgw If chelsea's dgw does not fall on gw27?

    Kane n eriksen are a must maybe...spurs defender? Not quite

    Qpr only austin is decent...others might even score lesser than a good single gw players.

    1. Not Irish
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      The more I think about it the more resigned I am to holding onto Kane for now. May bring Eriksen in then but not too fussed about anyone else.

      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Mighty Leroy Fer 😉

        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        My alternative 5th mid option if I cant afford Chadli.

        1. Not Irish
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Have Kane @4.9m. Not sure I should sell him now.

            • 12 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            Play a strong 3-5-2

            1. Not Irish
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 2 months ago

              Thinking about it.

  10. Not Irish
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Dammit I should've just kept Downing.

      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Look at Downing's fixtures and remind yourself why you got rid.

      1. Not Irish
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah. Still doubting that decision though.

    1. jgjokaj
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      hes got bad fixtures !!

  11. mgilbert86
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    do i need to trade fabregas or sanchez now or later?

    1. Bggz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      if there was ever a time to panic its now

      1. mgilbert86
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        i wouldn't until the very deadline of course

  12. FPL Blow-In
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Trying to decide between Mane and Tadic. Mane had good form before he left but is he not under threat of being rotated with Elia now? Tadic is certainly nailed on and has spot kicks??

    1. AB.
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I'm looking at these two also. Im undecided which way to jump at this stage but erring towards Tadic for the reasons you mentioned.

  13. Not Irish
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Have exact money for this WC team...

    Foster Myhill
    Azpi Clyne Berty Wolly Baird
    Hazard Sanchez Wally Caz JWP
    Kun Falcao Kane

    😯

    1. Cheeseoid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      That is nice for you

      1. Not Irish
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        How nice though?

        1. Cheeseoid
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Ideally you would have change

          1. Not Irish
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            True. There, you've talked me out of it.

  14. Cheeseoid
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    How do I get to go professional at this game? I feel like I could make a significant improvement if only I was full time.

    1. Not Irish
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Winning a Canadian dollar would make you semipro I reckon.

      1. Cheeseoid
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        I think that is one Canadian dollar I won't see again. I blame foul play

        1. Not Irish
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          😆

          1. Cheeseoid
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            I am not sure how you arranged the tree to fall over. Maybe got a butterfly to flap its wings in Nebraska or something

            1. Not Irish
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 2 months ago

              😀

    2. Scoredelario
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      In my experience the best results come when you don't over think!

      On which note, please address my over thinking question below

      1. Cheeseoid
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        I would go for medium thinking time as optimal

  15. Scoredelario
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Thoughts on captaincy? I guess Sanchez' yellow flag means he won't be a popular pick, although I bet a lot of (hate the term sorry) "casuals" will have captained him and left their team.

    I wouldn't be surprised to see him start and score well. Tricky decision IMO

    1. Najoman86
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Giroud, Cazorla, Hazard, Sterling

      1. Scoredelario
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        I only own hazard of those and don't like him vs City either.

        Mourinho will play for 0-0

    2. Not Irish
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      He's out, for a couple of weeks at the least I reckon. Wenger just being vague because it was a foolish decision to bring him on against Brighton in the first place.

      1. Scoredelario
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Based on what?

        1. Not Irish
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Even mild hammies are normally a couple of weeks. Again, I think Wenger is trying to save face by being vague.

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

            it could be just a tight hammy like Fabregas, but yea I think you may be right, if its anything close to a tear itll def be a several weeks

    3. Cheeseoid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Not decided yet. Maybe ADM

  16. Najoman86
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Andy Johnson - avoid or consider?

    1. AB.
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Consider. Strongly.

    2. Cheeseoid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Consider

  17. sinik
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    I think I'm selling Sanchez 😯

    for no reason other than I want the money elsewhere and think the points will be more spread out with him not being depended on to put the team on his back.

    1. Not Irish
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I am as well. I keep looking at other options but in the end I'm coming out of my Jan WC without him or Kun. Bit scary that.

      1. sinik
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        points are points, if you think you can cover then what's the fun in following the herd? it's just a free game in the end, take some risks and enjoy yourself!

        1. Not Irish
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          But I wanna win! This isn't just fun and games, mate!

          1. sinik
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            taking risks because it's a free game isn't mutually exclusive from intent to do well!

            1. Not Irish
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 2 months ago

              Exactly my point. Don't win by following the herd.

      2. Stupendous
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        You've just done a WC above with them both in

        Confused

        1. Not Irish
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Tinkering. Rubbing off on me I guess.

          1. Stupendous
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            Keep tinkering. What else is a WC for?

            No Kun and no Sanchez is brave

            1. Not Irish
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 2 months ago

              Aye it is. Will have plenty of money ITB to bring them in if need be though.

    2. FPL Blow-In
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I think I'm going to go for Walcott and Oscar over Hazard and Sanchez 😯

      1. sinik
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        I'm keeping Haz simply because I'll never get Costa again but I'm thinking Wally (c) in for Alexis

      2. sinik
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        and I have Caz and am getting Oscar too fyi

  18. jgjokaj
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    guzan (heaton)
    Terry Bertrand Wisdom Hutton (wasi)
    Sanchez Hazard sterling chadli (boyd)
    Costa Kane Austin

    would anyone do a Hazard / Chadli for Oscar/ADM ???

  19. Scoredelario
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Ok. Di Maria is coming into contention for captaincy.

    1. Nobodinho
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      He is my VC atm.

    2. Not Irish
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Coming into contention for my team, which is annoying me greatly as he's been toss of late.

  20. CPanc1984
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Guys howz everone doing?
    On WC now please help improve the team Zero in Bank. Confused on trippling Arsenal. Suggestions please.

    DDG (Panti)
    Berty PVA Moreno (Baird Duff)
    Sanchez Hazard Cazorla Sterling (Boyd)
    Ageuro Kane Giroud

  21. jgjokaj
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    why are people saying Chadli may not play I thought hes was nailed on !!

    1. FPL Blow-In
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      His father passed away last week. He should play though been back in training

  22. FPL Blow-In
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    My back 7 consists of :
    Che, Ars, Sot, Wbm, Stk, Sun and New. What players do I own

      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Terry, Bellerin, Fonte, Baird, Wolly, Pants, Krul

      1. Stupendous
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Wow. Great minds!!!

          • 12 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Sun & New was a giveaway keeper pairing I think.

          unless its PVA, Foster, Krul?

      2. FPL Blow-In
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Terry, Fonte, Wollscheid and Krul correct

          • 12 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          PVA foster Kosc

          1. FPL Blow-In
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            Ding ding ding ! Bingo!
            We have a winner!
            You have won nothing

              • 12 Years
              11 years, 2 months ago

              WOOHOO! 😆

    1. Stupendous
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Terry. Bellerin. Berty. Wisdom. Wolls. Panty and Krul

      1. FPL Blow-In
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Terry, wholly and Krul correct

    2. jgjokaj
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      what are you 4-3-3 ??

      1. jgjokaj
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        oops LOL
        Forster krul
        ivanovic Mertesacker shawcross wisdom

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

    This Sanchez injury makes me feel like getting Cazorla now is more important getting Koscielny to partner with Alexis + Giroud. Hhmm....

    1. Not Irish
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Don't see why anyone's wasting a spot of Arse D.

      1. Not Irish
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        *on

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

        You truly believe Arsenal won;t keep a cleanie in any of the next 3 games?

        1. Not Irish
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Didn't say that. I just don't trust them defensively. And with the lack of attacking options ATM tripling up seems obvious. To me anyway.

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

            so which ARS players do you think worth getting given current situation? I wouldn't mind if you answer none 😉

            1. Not Irish
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 2 months ago

              Giroud Wally Caz

              What I'm going with anyway.

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

                wow, just wow. Good luck with that.

                1. Not Irish
                  • 12 Years
                  11 years, 2 months ago

                  Cheerio

  24. ChampionoftheWorld
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Why are Tadic recent minutes so poor?

    1. FPL Blow-In
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I'm not sure..

    2. Not Irish
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Because he's been poor.

    3. Valar(Keith)
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      He's been playing really, really poorly.. dont expect him to start when they have their full squad available. Though if he does begin to look good again he'll get a run considerin he is class

  25. Not Irish
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    This Serbian chap Koeman just signed on loan is putting me off JWP.

    Stupid Saints.

  26. Valar(Keith)
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Considerin my 5th mid will prob be starting just this week and GW 27(and when forced off the bench) for the next 5+ weeks or so.. would you rather
    A) Moses - QPR, HULL
    B) Puncheon - EVE, whm
    C) Keep Downing(selling value 6.1)- liv, CPL

      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Moses. Fix speak for themselves.

      1. Valar(Keith)
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Gonna be between Sterling and Downing and Adm + Moses really

    1. Not Irish
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Can't go wrong with A or B

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

      Moses/Punch/Downing for your 5th mid? 8)

      Moses if you must. I'd rather play my 4th or 5th defender when forced, and I think Boyd (SWA) is a very decent cover for GW27.

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

        * 😯

  27. jgjokaj
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Repost !! any help please

    guzan (heaton)
    Terry Bertrand Wisdom Hutton (wasi)
    Sanchez Hazard sterling chadli (boyd)
    Costa Kane Austin

    would anyone do a Hazard / Chadli for Oscar/ADM ???

  28. Gabhini Gupini
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    fellas is the suspension of the beast(costa) for 3 games official yet?

    1. ChampionoftheWorld
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Almost

      1. Gabhini Gupini
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        costa out rooney in if its a 3 match ban.

        sounds logical?

  29. Not Irish
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    JWP or Boyd?

    1. sinik
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I like the former but he's probably guaranteed a max of 30 min a game

    2. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Colback?