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Our latest ScoutCast episode is dedicated to the memory of long-time community member Simon Humber, aka “Absinthe”, who sadly passed away last week.

Granville, Jonty and myself pay our respects by going about our business – just as Absinthe would have wanted.

We overcome Granville’s late arrival to analyse Gameweek 36, while deflecting the latest bout of community posers that have us assess the likelihood of Chelsea rotation, run the rule over Arsenal assets and lament the demise of Sir Leighton Baines. We also take time out to reflect on our season’s biggest errors, while Granville is given the unenviable task of selecting the best Fantasy manager from Jonty and myself – like a sultry temptress choosing between a pair of doting admirers.

This episode was aired on Tuesday evening via the magic of Google Hangouts. You can witness Granville’s unceremonious crash landing in all its glory via the full fat YouTube version below. Alternatively, if you prefer your ScoutCast more refined, you’ll require the edited audio mp3 via this link or the first player below.

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  1. BMox81
    11 years, 6 months ago

    @JamesOlley: At Colney. Wenger: "We have an uncertainty about Ramsey. He got a big knock on his fibula. He is 50-50."

    1. Somalion
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Sounds like Wenger is telling a fibula.

    2. Sp0rting
      11 years, 6 months ago

      I think he got a knock on his other bone, tibia honest.

      1. Somalion
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Are you trying to be humerus?

        1. In Like Flynn.
          • Has Moderation Rights
          11 years, 6 months ago

          You should give that joke the elbow.

          1. Somalion
            11 years, 6 months ago

            I was only ribbing him.

    3. Ruth_NZ
      11 years, 6 months ago

      I don't know what people are fussing about really. He'll surely be back for DGW if not this weekend. If you want him wait a week before bringing him in.

      1. BMox81
        11 years, 6 months ago

        How are people fussing?

        People were waiting for news from Wenger and got it.

        There are budget issues and potential price rises to factor in as well.

        1. Ruth_NZ
          11 years, 6 months ago

          Scroll back over the last few pages and you'll see what I mean. 😕

    4. bar low tell me
      11 years, 6 months ago

      i hope wenger would just rest him

  2. andy85wsm
    • Has Moderation Rights
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone know if the Arsenal press conference is online anywhere at 9:30 live?

    1. The Machine
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Youll get yhe updates here as it happens

      1. andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Doesn't change me wanting to watch 😉

    2. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Nevermind....seems to already be happening.

      Ramsey 50/50! Ozil it is.

      1. tokara
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Cazola in the hole! coughing...

        Jees, pls let Walcott plays!

  3. JaydenLFC87
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Who to play out of the below this weekend??

    A) Coutinho (che)

    B) Gomez (eve

  4. Jebiga
    11 years, 6 months ago

    how was cazorla last game ? is he worth picking this gw ?

    1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Shhh.

    2. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 6 months ago

      decent. had two good chances to score and that assist was dreamy

      1. tokara
        11 years, 6 months ago

        that assist was death from above...godly

        1. internal error
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          11 years, 6 months ago

          death from above and godly...first time ive heard that expression

    3. Ruth_NZ
      11 years, 6 months ago

      10 attempted assists in the last 5 games (double that of Ramsey), 3 shots on target (same as Ramsey) and has penalties.

      What's not to like?

      1. Jebiga
        11 years, 6 months ago

        thanks a lot ! 🙂

  5. andy85wsm
    • Has Moderation Rights
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Boss on Welbeck: "He will play again this season. It's nothing major but he will be short for the weekend."

    This is interesting. Really think he will play against United or Sunderland and a rest be given to Giroud. Still looking at getting him [Giroud] in though

    1. Pompel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Bad news for us Giroud owners - won't ship him out now though, would mean another hit.

      1. Ruth_NZ
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Welbeck can easily play wide, especially if there's a doubt over Ramsey. There's no Arsenal player I'd rather have for DGW than Giroud.

        1. Shifty
          11 years, 6 months ago

          ^^

    2. BMox81
      11 years, 6 months ago

      I think he's the sensible option to go for at this stage, then pick the final ARS player next week according to budget constraints.

      1. andy85wsm
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        11 years, 6 months ago

        Probably going Sanchez+Ozil this week then Giroud in GW37

  6. Puyol Pants Up
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Who would you pick out of these 3? (rank in order)

    Ramsey
    Ozil
    Cazorla

    1. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Ozil
      Cazorla
      Ramsey

      1. Puyol Pants Up
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Ozil over Caz? Interesting, I feel like Cazorla is another player being heavily overlooked on this site (along with Grealish) 😛

    2. Royal5
      11 years, 6 months ago

      2
      3
      1

      If Ramsey is 50/50

    3. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      11 years, 6 months ago

      3
      1 (if fit)
      2

    4. Doolittle
      11 years, 6 months ago

      2, 3, 1. 2, 1, 3 if Ramsey was fit.

    5. Nickofoz
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Slowly leaning towards 3, 1 2

    6. bar low tell me
      11 years, 6 months ago

      ram, caz, ozi

  7. Puyol Pants Up
    11 years, 6 months ago

    In other news...

    Mo Diame out for the rest of the season.

  8. pompeyfan
    11 years, 6 months ago

    So I guess many of us will have Sanchez anyway, but as a 2nd Arsenal mid who do people prefer between Ozil & Cazorla if money isn't an issue?

    1. Teror
      11 years, 6 months ago

      I'm torn. I shipped Cazorla out for Ozil a couple months back and it served me well, but Cazorla seems to be approaching some saucy form. It'll have to be a coin flip m8 or if the extra Cazorla funds might allow you to invest elsewhere.

    2. Royal5
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Isn't Arteta back? If he plays he will take back the pens. So thinking Ozil atm

    3. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Just for the fun of it, put Ramsey and Cazorla in the comparison tool. Start with a six-match filter, then go to last four matches, then last two.

      1. tokara
        11 years, 6 months ago

        shhhhhhh

        1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
          11 years, 6 months ago

          😉

      2. Doolittle
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Ozil and Cazorla is a different story.

        1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
          11 years, 6 months ago

          Yeah, I haven't done that with Ozil yet, so couldn't comment.

          1. Doolittle
            11 years, 6 months ago

            It doesn't help a lot to be honest. One a lot higher creatively, one more shots.

      3. pompeyfan
        11 years, 6 months ago

        thanks but this was one of the reasons why I wasn't considering Ramsay anyway, the fact he is a doubt puts the final nail in his coffin

    4. Doolittle
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Cazorla's shots are higher, but I'm going for Ozil. It's very close.

      1. pompeyfan
        11 years, 6 months ago

        I think it's pretty much a coin toss the more I look at it

    5. Numb
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Cazorla

  9. King H
    11 years, 6 months ago

    After Wengers comments on Ramsey is anyone bringing in a arsenal defender or Ospina and waiting for next week to do the Ramsey defender.

    1. King H
      11 years, 6 months ago

      A meant Ramsey transfer*

      1. Venom Snake
        11 years, 6 months ago

        I'll decide between Ozil and Ramsey next week

  10. Doolittle
    11 years, 6 months ago

    No reason not to do Henderson to Ozil now is there?

    1. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 6 months ago

      why? Ozil is always in an attacking position

      1. Doolittle
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Eh? I'm doing Henderson to Ozil, and asking whether there's any reason to delay it (is Wenger's presser done?)

  11. Davido989
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Absolute madness if we find out there'll be no Hazard

    1. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Be good to know either way. Will be chaos if he's confirmed out 🙂

    2. Pompel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 6 months ago

      On the contrary, would make thing much easier: Hazard -> Sanchez

      1. Jax
        11 years, 6 months ago

        not gonna happen.

  12. Doolittle
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Wenger on midfielder Santi Cazorla: "He's a model to watch because he proves it's not a matter of how tall you are, it's how good you are."

    What a quote that is 😀

    1. Davido989
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Shorter players are much better anyway.

      1. Nickofoz
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Peter Crouch says hi

        1. Doolittle
          11 years, 6 months ago

          Crouch - better than Messi, Xavi, Iniesta, Silva and Cazorla 😉

        2. Numb
          11 years, 6 months ago

          Messi and Maradona do as well

          1. Nickofoz
            11 years, 6 months ago

            Okay, say hello to them from me then 🙂

  13. DV8R
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    11 years, 6 months ago

    So thats settled then.

    Sterling to Ozil for a 4 point hit? Or wait til Chelsea presser and news on Hazard?

    1. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      11 years, 6 months ago

      No rush

    2. Davido989
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Wait

    3. Sp0rting
      11 years, 6 months ago

      There probably won't be any news on Hazard.

    4. Jax
      11 years, 6 months ago

      don't understand all this will hazard play talk. of course he will.

  14. hassan158
    11 years, 6 months ago

    My team is:

    Panti, Gilks
    Azpi, Skrtel, Bertrand, PvA, Schlupp
    Hazard, Sanchez, Sterling, Henderson, Cork
    Aguero, Kane, Vardy

    2 FT 3.1 ITB

    Vardy + Sterling + Skrtel ----> Giroud + Ramsey + Billy Jones (or other sun defender) for -4?

    Thanks.

    1. skodaole2
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Kane + Sterling -> Giroud + Ramsey is possible without a hit? If not, probably go for it. Dont get Billy Jones, i got him in my Jan wc and he is not totally nailed on. Try Oshea to get 180 minutes during DGW

  15. Pompel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Ramsey not fit really complicates things, won't get him this GW as planned then. Have Giroud, choice is then between getting Arsenal midfielder now, or wait a week and have more information on who to partner with Sanchez:

    a) Sterling -> Cazorla/Øzil -4 pts

    b) Hazard -> Sanchez

    c) Hold, GW37 Hazard +Sterling -> Sanchez + Ramsey/Cazorla/Øzil

    1. Ruth_NZ
      11 years, 6 months ago

      If (a) is -4 then so must the others be, right?

      Sterling to Cazorla this week looks fine if no hit involved.

      1. Pompel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Yes, -4 for all options. I'd do Sterling to Cazorla also for a hit I think - though I know you wouldn't approve of hits 😉

        1. Ruth_NZ
          11 years, 6 months ago

          Well it looks as if you will need a hit to get 3 Arsenal and that's different.

          I wouldn't recommend losing Eden though.

          1. Ruth_NZ
            11 years, 6 months ago

            Better to lose Silva next week for your 2nd Arsenal I think.

          2. Ruth_NZ
            11 years, 6 months ago

            *3rd

  16. Zizou
    11 years, 6 months ago

    my front 8 is currently
    haz fab bolasie hendo stg
    aguero giroud vardy

    now I was gonna do fab & stg > sanchez & ramsey this week (-4pt)

    but i am tempted to do this instead which i think might yield more points

    this week fab/stg & giroud > sanchez & benteke (-4pt)
    then next week fab/stg & hendo > ozil & ramsey

    thoughts

  17. Rex Lapis
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Fabregas to Cazorla for a hit?

    or wait till next GW?

    1. peanut101
      11 years, 6 months ago

      do it

    2. skodaole2
      11 years, 6 months ago

      I dont mind taking hits, but this one is difficult. Go with your gut. I would wait.

  18. andy85wsm
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    11 years, 6 months ago

    Get Ozil in for Henderson bench Albrighton this week

    Wait a week. Play Albrighton, bench Henderson and hope there's better news for Ramsey next week?

    Either way it involves a -4

    1. Kings of Lyon ★
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Ozil in this week lets ride this wave together on monday night

      1. andy85wsm
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        11 years, 6 months ago

        My missus is called Orla though so tempted to go for Caz-Orla since I can't split either him or Ozil

        1. Doolittle
          11 years, 6 months ago

          Hahaha that's brilliant. Orlazil?

        2. Kings of Lyon ★
          11 years, 6 months ago

          Haha love that logic !

    2. Captain Peacock
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Play Albrighton

    3. Viper
      11 years, 6 months ago

      I'd play Albrighton

    4. Doolittle
      11 years, 6 months ago

      I'd get Ozil.

      1. DA Minnion (Former great)
        11 years, 6 months ago

        I'm going with Albrighton.he's in great form.

  19. Viper
    11 years, 6 months ago

    A. Sterling -> Ozil

    Or

    B. Terry/Skrtel -> Koscielny

    1. Kings of Lyon ★
      11 years, 6 months ago

      A imo

    2. Numb
      11 years, 6 months ago

      B (Skrtel)

    3. Doolittle
      11 years, 6 months ago

      A

    4. hassan158
      11 years, 6 months ago

      B

    5. Geordienufc1
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Tough one. I have koscielny, so naturally I want him to do well. I'm thinking that there is more upside to A though.

    6. Viper
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Split right down the middle. B) was never part of my plans but it looks like a viable option!

    7. The ghost of a Pug's g…
      11 years, 6 months ago

      A

  20. skodaole2
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Good morning everyone, I have 3 issues and need some help. Any opinions appreciated.

    Pantilimon, Krul
    Ivanovic, Zabaleta, Morgan, Bellerin, PvA
    Fabregas, Hazard, Henderson, Coutinho, Boyd
    Vardy, Aguero, Benteke

    A) Hazard + Henderson -> Sanchez + Cazorla (-4) yay or nay? (1 FT 3.4 in Bank atm)

    B) Play Pantilimon(eve) or Krul(WBA)? (I know Krul is the obvious choice but Newcastle are terrible atm Panti may give more save points)

    C) Bench one of Ivanovic(LIV), Morgan(SOU), Bellerin(SWA), Zabaleta(QPR), Coutinho(che).

    1. Captain Peacock
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Yes, Pants, Coutinho

      1. skodaole2
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers

  21. Numb
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Rodgers says Liverpool's "other priorities" in other areas meant their interest in Memphis Depay went no further.

    Phew.

    1. Viper
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Suuuuuuure

    2. Somalion
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Oh dear.

    3. Az
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Yeah a good confident striker is bottom of the pile in terms of what they need...

      1. internal error
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Depay is a winger

    4. Doolittle
      11 years, 6 months ago

      "Good, didn't want him anyway - next!"

    5. Shifty
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Klopp out. Rodgers in.

    6. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 6 months ago

      you see, Liverpool never wanted him......

      1. Somalion
        11 years, 6 months ago

        This

    7. Amateur Pundit Zan
      11 years, 6 months ago

      The 'other priority' being saving face?

  22. Geordienufc1
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Which player do you believe is more important to own for this week only?

    A) Sanchez
    B) Giroud

    1. Viper
      11 years, 6 months ago

      A)

    2. Numb
      11 years, 6 months ago

      A

    3. Geordienufc1
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Cheers fellas! My thoughts also

  23. Kings of Lyon ★
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Nothing worse than using the comparison tool and getting a 50/50

    1. Viper
      11 years, 6 months ago

      It's just down to gut instinct then!

    2. Numb
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Go for the cheapest then

      1. Kings of Lyon ★
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Its who to play 🙁 Cambiasso or Larsson

        1. Numb
          11 years, 6 months ago

          Ah right, that's a tough one. Home player then.

  24. Rabbinton
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Does the news on Ramsey (my intended move for this week) make this move a good idea? I'm 0.1 off Sterling to Silva

    Skrtel & Sterling > Bellerin & Silva (-4)

    Panti
    Terry Skrtel McShane
    Sterling Hendo Sanchez Haz
    Giroud Vardy Kun

    Schmeichel Duff PvA Cambi

  25. The ghost of a Pug's g…
    11 years, 6 months ago

    So the conservatives appear to have nailed it.

    Down to the job centre for me.

    1. Numb
      11 years, 6 months ago

      You work for the public sector then?

      1. The ghost of a Pug's g…
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah. Cuts cuts cuts.

        I think if they drew a line from Nottingham upwards, the people would vote to not be part of England any longer. The disparity between North and South is huge. The issues that occur in my region are far and away and incomprehensible from the considerations voters have further south.

        To be honest, I don't think Labour would have done much good. It's all a much of a muchness really but the conservatives appear to be dismantling all forces and sectors.

        1. In Like Flynn.
          • Has Moderation Rights
          11 years, 6 months ago

          I think it's disparity between people Pug. Not based purely on geographical location.

          1. The ghost of a Pug's g…
            11 years, 6 months ago

            The views of peoples are strongly maligned to their experience of the world surrounding them - where they live. To say there isn't a strong link between the two is foolish at best.

    2. Trigg ⭐️
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Ed Balls?

      1. Numb
        11 years, 6 months ago

        😆

        Or the other Ed?

    3. Doolittle
      11 years, 6 months ago

      You should have voted!!!

      1. The ghost of a Pug's g…
        11 years, 6 months ago

        My area came up as predicted with a landslide victory for Labour (UKIP in second).

        Knew the results hours before issued.

      2. The Machine
        11 years, 6 months ago

        For change, for UKIP!

      3. In Like Flynn.
        • Has Moderation Rights
        11 years, 6 months ago

        If you don't vote, don't moan.

        1. The ghost of a Pug's g…
          11 years, 6 months ago

          I've heard plenty of arrogant ****s spouting this rubbish. The truth is not a single party had a manifesto which appealed to me. Is one supposed to vote for someone they don't like? In any regard, my area always votes labour (at least since the 80s) and always will. Makes no difference.

  26. Az
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    11 years, 6 months ago

    So, I had to get Ramsey in at the start of the week due to sterling's drop and his increase.

    If he's out... This means schlupp over Morgan has not only cost me about 18 points, but also now risks an injured Ramsey (as I could have afforded to wait if I'd had that extra 0.1).

    Funny how such a seemingly little decision can cost you so many delicious points!

  27. Who Ate All Depays?
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Guys,any what do you suggest for this team with 1 FT & 0.6m itb?

    Mignolet
    Skrtel / Ivan / Toby
    Haz / Sanchez / SIlva / Sterling
    Kun / Kane / Vardy
    (Krul / Pva / Cork / Bruce)

  28. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Damnation. Every man and his dog will have Cazorla, now. 🙁

    1. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Wouldn't count on it - a lot going Ozil.

    2. BRONALDINHO
      11 years, 6 months ago

      I'm getting Diaby

      1. The Machine
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Im feeling the coq

    3. Somalion
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Hopefully not!

    4. Kings of Lyon ★
      11 years, 6 months ago

      I like Caz but my instict is telling me Ozil

    5. Holy See
      11 years, 6 months ago

      My dog was always a fan tbf.

      1. In Like Flynn.
        • Has Moderation Rights
        11 years, 6 months ago

        🙂

      2. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        11 years, 6 months ago

        😆

    6. Nickofoz
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Any chance Arteta returns and replaces Coq? Would be bad for Caz

    7. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Arteta.

    8. elkunaguero
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Ozil stats are better than Ramsey...

      1. Ruth_NZ
        11 years, 6 months ago

        So are Cazorla's. 🙂

      2. tokara
        11 years, 6 months ago

        in terms of what? key passes? LOL

        1. elkunaguero
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          11 years, 6 months ago

          touches in box - shot accuracy...

          get a membership and see for yourself

          1. tokara
            11 years, 6 months ago

            Cheers mate

    9. Ruth_NZ
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Only because there's so much knee-jerkiness around.

      People could just wait a week if they want Ramsey, he will very likely be back for DGW.

      1. Maxi_D
        11 years, 6 months ago

        I don't think I can bear another week with Sterling in my team. He has to go

        1. elkunaguero
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          11 years, 6 months ago

          Chelsea this week wont be the same as Chelsea from the last GWs

          I dont think they will kep a CS

          1. Maxi_D
            11 years, 6 months ago

            Maybe not, but I still wouldn't expect anything from Sterling. He has been hopeless recently

  29. MK Don
    11 years, 6 months ago

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    Roundabouts, concrete cows, grid roads have we
    Franchised from South London, we're Milton Keynes
    Making good use of the things that we find,
    Like the abandoned football club they left behind

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    UP THE FOOTBALL LEAGUE WE GO !
    WHEN WE GET PROMOTION
    THIS IS WHAT WE'LL SING
    WE ARE MK
    WE ARE MK
    ROBBO IS OUR KING !

    MK DONS celebration - 5.30pm to 7pm tonight, Centre:MK !!!!

  30. Nickofoz
    11 years, 6 months ago

    @Siren

    Congrats on 50K! What a brilliant effort mate

    1. Captain Peacock
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Cheers! Thanks

      1. Nickofoz
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Brilliant effort. On the first questio you said you didn't know, but you seemed confident in guessing? 😀