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22 May 2015 2257 comments
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I can’t deny it – right now my luck is in. Following on from Sadio Mane’s three-minute explosion of points, I’m finding it hard to mask my “smug face” in this week’s ScoutCast episode. You’re advised to stick to the audio version rather than suffer it in full effect via the Google Hangout recording.

Whilst resisting the temptation to revel in my Gameweek 37 glory, I do my best to invite both Granville and Jonty into the conversation to cycle through the ScoutCast regulars. We also tackle another batch of community questions, as you quiz us on final day punts, our Fantasy Football Scout moment of the season and on the state of the Fantasy Premier League game that we know and love.

This episode was recorded on Wednesday evening (prior to Eden Hazard’s visit from the tooth fairy) and beamed live on Google Hangouts.

As mentioned, if you’re a glutton for punishment, you can view witness my battle to hide my grin via the movie below. Alternatively, you can sample the edited audio version of this episode via this link or the smaller player above it.

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

  1. Ziegler1988
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 26 days ago

    Are ManU likely to attack in the slight probability the make up GD on Arsenal or are they not bothered?

    1. d1sable
      • Has Moderation Rights
      11 years, 26 days ago

      We struggle to score goals under LVG so v doubtful

    2. Viper
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 26 days ago

      I'm pretty sure they would have given up on it..

    3. RVP fc
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 26 days ago

      If united score first it will be end to end as Hull will need two, so could be high scoring

    4. brianutd-why always we? 20
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 26 days ago

      Don't bet on it, nothing to play for and team balance unsettled. Rooney back though and probably striker or no 10

    5. BabyB
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 26 days ago

      I'm banking in hull pushing forward leaving Man U to hit on the break.

  2. Captain Shirokov
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 26 days ago

    Think I might save a ft for next season

    1. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 26 days ago

      I'm saving my WC

    2. Elly88 > KTR (Kevin The …
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 26 days ago

      I'd rather you save yourself from madness

    3. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 26 days ago

      I'm cheating and creating a new team.

      1. Elly88 > KTR (Kevin The …
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 26 days ago

        For which ends?

  3. Daniel Levy- Not the Chairm…
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 26 days ago

    For those interested, have created a Fantasy NFL league at NFL.com. Published a community article on it today. Here is the link for the league http://ffscout.league.fantasy.nfl.com/. The password is fantasyfootballscout

  4. Mavric Marco
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 26 days ago

    Alexis Sanchez

    Only player I've had in my team from GW1 to GW38

    Who's yours, if any...

    1. d1sable
      • Has Moderation Rights
      11 years, 26 days ago

      None but have Fabianski and Hazard all season in Sky

    2. Viper
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 26 days ago

      None..

    3. TheCurseOfRaheem
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 26 days ago

      John Terry and Ben Foster (unfortunately).

    4. InvernessChris
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 26 days ago

      Clyne

    5. Ruth_NZ
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 26 days ago

      Hazard. And he'll stay there. 🙂

    6. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 26 days ago

      Hazard unless I sell him is week

    7. brianutd-why always we? 20
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 26 days ago

      Only hazard

  5. Elly88 > KTR (Kevin The …
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 26 days ago

    With 7.3 other than Iva which def do you reckon will score the most points

    1. Viper
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 26 days ago

      Kolarov

      1. Elly88 > KTR (Kevin The …
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 26 days ago

        Dont you see Terry banging onevor two in the absence of key players?

        1. Viper
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 26 days ago

          It's possible of course but Kolarov may have more opportunities

          1. Elly88 > KTR (Kevin The …
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 26 days ago

            But Sunderland have a higher possibility of scoring..

        2. copps
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 26 days ago

          Terry always bangs at least one or two. He loves to bang them in.

      2. Epic Fail
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 26 days ago

        This.

  6. PGR
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 26 days ago

    Did Sherwood mention anything about rotation?

    1. d1sable
      • Has Moderation Rights
      11 years, 26 days ago

      Something about the Sun and planets but not much else 😮

  7. Back on the horse
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 26 days ago

    I guess Benteke doesnt need 90 though

  8. Doar1986
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 26 days ago

    Walcott to start?

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 26 days ago

      Yeah.

      1. copps
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 26 days ago

        who do you think the most likely it is for in place of? giroud?

        1. Big Sum
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 26 days ago

          Ramsey or Cazorla

    2. RVP fc
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 26 days ago

      I think so, although i wouldnt put money on it. Arsenal team could be anything, only wenger knows

    3. Ruth_NZ
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 26 days ago

      Everyone thinks so, Arsenal fans generally want him to, logic says he will.

      Probably means Wenger will bench him. 😕

      1. Doar1986
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 26 days ago

        Yeah, got burnt before over Christmas when he wouldn't rest anyone

  9. RVP fc
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 26 days ago

    I think Fellaini is a good option for this week. Will be open game especially if united score first. Hull have to score. Brace incoming!

    1. PGR
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 26 days ago

      I think Man Utd will score a few but picking the right mid may prove to be tricky. I'm unable to decide between Young, Mata and Fellaini.

      1. Biggsy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 26 days ago

        I think you're right. One or two of them should be in the points. Choosing which one is the trick

      2. RVP fc
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 26 days ago

        Agreed, Young on great form, just think fellaini causes problems for any team

    2. brianutd-why always we? 20
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 26 days ago

      Not a fantasy punt really

      1. RVP fc
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 26 days ago

        He got decent points at everton and done ok recently

        1. brianutd-why always we? 20
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 26 days ago

          Agree yes short term probably...upon reflection could do ok v Hull

  10. Back on the horse
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 26 days ago

    I was looking for the comments on the youtube page, and discovered that it auto-transcripts the words.

    25:33
    yet when they get back gate and play at I am players in a dead rubber
    25:38
    yeah than gaining tits he wouldn't eat get criticized for not

    and so on... it's like google translate

  11. Back on the horse
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 26 days ago

    0.1m short of Benteke -> Lukaku.

    Typical

    1. Sarri-ball
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 26 days ago

      Why you selling bentake?

      1. Back on the horse
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 26 days ago

        just looking at options. not sure he will play 90, with FA cup coming up?

    2. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 26 days ago

      Blessing in disguise.

      1. brianutd-why always we? 20
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 26 days ago

        Correct Gav keep Tekkers

    3. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 26 days ago

      Why would you do this move? Has Sherwood said he will be resting players?

  12. FPL FREAK
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 26 days ago

    A) Puncheon or Bolasie......???

    B) Is yaya a good option since i have silva and kun...??

    1. Biggsy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 26 days ago

      A) Puncheon (but only because I have him)

      B) Not sure, Soton not total pushovers. I'd say he would be, but not as a triple up

  13. Dušan Citizen
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 26 days ago

    Janmaat and Mata instead of Duff and Hazard for -4. That will be my transfers I think.

    1. brianutd-why always we? 20
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 26 days ago

      Oh dear red arrow incoming

      1. Dušan Citizen
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 26 days ago

        We'll see.

    2. Viper
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 26 days ago

      4 point hit for a Newcastle defender?

      No thanks!

      Hazard -> Mata is enough imo..

      1. Dušan Citizen
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 26 days ago

        Would have to play Chester in that case. Janmaat is attacking treat also.

  14. Wet Knee Houston
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 26 days ago

    Who would you play?

    A Kolarov + Benteke + one of Coutinho or Kane (which one?!)
    B McShane + Benteke/Lukaku + Giroud (Benteke also allows me to upgrade Cambiasso to Milner - or to other 5.5 max midfielder, but i don't like Bolasie/Puncheon/Fer/Shelvey/Philips enough and i already have 3 LEI. the problem is i don't really want to upgrade Cambiasso. with Lukaku i would have to settle for Philips as a reserve instead of Milner)
    C McShane + Benteke + Walcott (or any other MF of 8.5 max, but i don't like any of them)
    D McShane + Lukaku + Siggy
    E McShane + Lukaku + Benteke (-4)

    Almost decided, but i would like to hear opinions, maybe i'm missing something. Thanks.

  15. Viper
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 26 days ago

    If I do Hazard -> Yaya, it will leave me with this front 7:

    Silva Yaya Ozil Sanchez

    Aguero Kane Vardy

    Too dependant on City & Arsenal? I could bring in someone like Bolasie instead?

    1. RVP fc
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 26 days ago

      I think one too many city. Could look at a United midfielder?

      1. Viper
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 26 days ago

        I basically could bring in any midfielder. I just have a feeling Hull could overrun United with that added incentive in their game

  16. Syd.
    • 17 Years
    11 years, 26 days ago

    Chances of Hazard playing??

    I can't see a couple of sore teeth stopping him from playing in the last game of the season

    1. Biggsy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 26 days ago

      He played last too and only took a handful of points. Just because he plays doesn't mean you should keep him.

      1. Biggsy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 26 days ago

        *two

    2. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 26 days ago

      I can only see him as a comeo

  17. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 26 days ago

    Kane >>>

    A Lukaku

    Or

    B Rooney

    1. brianutd-why always we? 20
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 26 days ago

      A

    2. RVP fc
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 26 days ago

      B for me

    3. Buck The Trent
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 26 days ago

      B if he plays as a striker

    4. Back on the horse
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 26 days ago

      B has a good feeling about it

  18. Ruth_NZ
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 26 days ago

    Is Aguero really the best GW38 captain?

    I am very reluctant to captain him this week for some reason. He has no great scoring record against Southampton and they are still quite solid defensively despite having levelled off a bit.

    Had Hazard been 100% I would certainly have captained him and wouldn't even be asking. As it is my armband's on Lukaku but I'm not entirely convinced about that either. I might even captain JT. If someone can explain why Aguero is such a runaway favourite I'd be obliged.

    1. brianutd-why always we? 20
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 26 days ago

      If you need a differential don't capt Kun then.

      1. Ruth_NZ
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 26 days ago

        I don't need a differential. I just want to make the best captaincy decision. I captained Aguero in GW36 but this week doesn't seem so simple.

    2. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 26 days ago

      the big thing there is the lack of Schneiderlin

      Aguero is probably not the best option but he is the safest and it's hard to know who'll be the best

      some are punting on the likes of Theo, Gomis, Lukaku, Tekkers

      1. Ruth_NZ
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 26 days ago

        Hmmm. Breadbin is good at captains. Maybe I'll ask him. 😕

        I think it is Southampton that puts me off, though as you say without Schneiderlin and Forster maybe they aren't the same defensive force.

    3. Optimus.
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 26 days ago

      No great scoring reason is a poor reason to not give him the armband,he can explode and score vs anyone if he's in the mood

      1. Optimus.
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 26 days ago

        *record

    4. oscardo
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 26 days ago

      25 goals in the premiership this season.

    5. RVP fc
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 26 days ago

      Best forward in the league, on form, one gameweek left and a large amount will captain him which means if you dont and he gets a brace you will drop alot down the rankings. Last gameweek never the best for clean sheets. Mourinhos teams tend to have worse defensive records afterthey win the league so wouldnt go terry

      1. Ruth_NZ
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 26 days ago

        Yep, I agree with every word of that. Thanks.

    6. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 26 days ago

      The top scorer in the league , playing at home to a team that the media believe have petered out and have nothing to play for . That is how the majority will see Aguero this week I am surprised you are shocked by this . It is up to you to find a reasonable alternative . Costa is unfit , Benteke might be rested or taken off early , Sanchez and Giroud are off form , there is no stand out United player , no stand out Liverpool player . It is slim pickings as far as I can see at the min

      1. Ruth_NZ
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 26 days ago

        I'm not shocked, I'm just not convinced.

        If I'm lucky, Hazard playing will become clear before deadline. That would take my problem away. Otherwise it will be Lukaku or Aguero I guess.

    7. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 26 days ago

      you don't know why Kun is a good option?

      1. Ruth_NZ
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 26 days ago

        Not entirely but maybe I look for different logic than you.

        Top 10k ownership and captaincy % makes him a sensible option. But I don't like choosing my captain that way. I like to captain the one I think has the best chance of a haul and I'm not convinced that's Aguero this weekend.

        Some weeks my captain picks himself. This week isn't one of them.

        1. Der Wall
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 25 days ago

          How about Young?

  19. Optimus.
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 26 days ago

    So much confidence in Aguero (c) and starting..2nd place tied up so I can see him rested

    1. Viper
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 26 days ago

      Aguero -> Dzeko? 🙂

      1. Optimus.
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 26 days ago

        I have to say I'm tempted only I have an issue elsewhere 😉

        1. RVP fc
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 26 days ago

          But why would he rest him, city wont have games until august

          1. Optimus.
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 26 days ago

            Nonsense!

            1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
              • 15 Years
              11 years, 26 days ago

              Aguero has the Copa America

              1. Optimus.
                • 15 Years
                11 years, 26 days ago

                This,thank you 😉

  20. copps
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 26 days ago

    Wondering if i should sell Kane to Benteke. Kane has looked terrible lately but not sure if benteke will start?

    1. brianutd-why always we? 20
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 26 days ago

      Go for it

    2. Biggsy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 26 days ago

      I think thats a good move. I would expect Sherwood to want to get a decent result under their belts after the hammering they took last week and therefore Benteke to start.

  21. Davido989
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 26 days ago

    So Pants and Hazard out?

    1. brianutd-why always we? 20
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 26 days ago

      Likely yes both mine too

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      11 years, 26 days ago

      At least the 1st one.

      1. Davido989
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 26 days ago

        Cheers nando

    3. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 26 days ago

      is Pants your only playing keeper?

      1. Davido989
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 26 days ago

        Yep ffs

        1. JK - Cønt ⭐
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 26 days ago

          yes then, not sure who for though

          1. Davido989
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 26 days ago

            I think I'll just bin Hazard and Giroud instead and play with 10. no need for a hit for a keeper

    4. copps
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 26 days ago

      pants yes, hazard also sounds very likely that he would miss out although its not 100%.

    5. Buck The Trent
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 26 days ago

      Pants off is hazardous

  22. Ten Season Wonder
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 26 days ago

    Not as obvious as you may think but,

    Elmohamady or Cambiasso??

    1. brianutd-why always we? 20
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 26 days ago

      Cambo

      1. Ten Season Wonder
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 26 days ago

        cheers

    2. Sarri-ball
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 26 days ago

      Elmo

      For me just never know hull could Beat united

    3. Vardy Gras PBFC
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 26 days ago

      Elmo for me.

  23. Sarri-ball
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 26 days ago

    If don't own bentake

    Would you rather

    Bentake (cover rival)
    Costa
    Lukaku

    1. oscardo
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 26 days ago

      lukaku

    2. Vardy Gras PBFC
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 26 days ago

      What's the gap on rival?

      1. Sarri-ball
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 26 days ago

        I'm 38 ahead

        Similar teams

        Worried he might captain bentake

        1. Vardy Gras PBFC
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 26 days ago

          38 is probably good enough barring a freakshow, but if I was in your position, I'd cover it.

          Aguero (c)?

          1. Numb
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 26 days ago

            Don't you just go for the better option?

            1. Sarri-ball
              • 16 Years
              11 years, 26 days ago

              its money league for lot of money so think better to cover.

              Lukaku Costa might do better but might not so maybe not worth risk

            2. Vardy Gras PBFC
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 26 days ago

              Well, if it was substantial gap then I'd go for Lukaku but in this case go for the block.

              Burnley don't concede many goals, Spurs do.

          2. Sarri-ball
            • 16 Years
            11 years, 26 days ago

            Yeah Aguero captain

            I think he will punt bentake captain so think il cover so if big score Atleast get half the points

            1. Vardy Gras PBFC
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 26 days ago

              Yeah, sound. If you're not getting priced out then wait until Sunday morning in case of more news.

              Good luck.

    3. Numb
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 26 days ago

      Benteke

  24. Theatre_Of_Screams
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 26 days ago

    Need a differential.

    Benteke or Ulloa?

    1. Optimus.
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 26 days ago

      Ulloa

    2. oscardo
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 26 days ago

      Ulloa

    3. Numb
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 26 days ago

      Ulloa the bigger diff

    4. brianutd-why always we? 20
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 26 days ago

      Ulloa

  25. Buck The Trent
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 26 days ago

    Who'd score more ?

    A Lukaku (c), Ulloa, one of Caz/Cout
    B Lukaku (c), Giroud, Bolasie
    C Ulloa (c), Giroud, Mata

    Thanks

    1. Numb
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 26 days ago

      Let's just wait and see eh?

    2. Vardy Gras PBFC
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 26 days ago

      I'm backing A with Cazorla if you have cover for a no-show.

      1. Buck The Trent
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 26 days ago

        Coutinho will be the cover. Also have PVA and Berti if needed

  26. oscardo
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 26 days ago

    RMT guys!

    Courtois (Guzan)
    Bellerin, Terry/Kolarov, Skrtel (Fonte, pva)
    Albrighton, Ozil, Sanchez(vc), Silva (Coutinhio)
    Benteke, Aguero(C), Vardy

    G2g? Bring in Terry or Kolarov?

  27. the axolotl
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 26 days ago

    is that it for news then?

    1. Numb
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 26 days ago

      Might we get some news of whether Hazard trains tomorrow?

  28. Punty
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 26 days ago

    Think I'll do Hazard -> Yaya.. but my attack is looking crazy dependent on arsenal and city then.. I'm ok with many city but not many arsenal..
    And I have to play 1 shitty defender.. ok move? Appreciated

    Mignolet
    Ivanovic Schlupp PvA
    Yaya Silva Sanchez Ramsey Cazorla
    Aguero(C) Vardy

    Panti Kane Alderweireld Dawson

  29. backstreets
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 26 days ago

    My vow at the start of the season was to not do any early transfers.....apart from the odd one I managed it (incl. tonight wen I stupidly thought the GW started tomorrow!)... and to not own YaYa which I did manage (even though he will probably score a hat trick tomo)...any other pre season vows out there that people kept??

    1. copps
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 26 days ago

      i refused to buy soton defence after having missed out on them in the earlier weeks, and once the reached the 5.5-5.6m mark i kept refuing to invest. baaaaad mistake

  30. JohnsDonerKebabs
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 26 days ago

    Leading my mini-league.

    Make transfers now and give him chance to make changes in response or wait to till Sunday morning in the hope for more Hazard news but risk price rises.

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      11 years, 26 days ago

      Depends on budget. Always better to transfer later.