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13 August 2015 3941 comments
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Limping out of the blocks like three flabby Dads at their kids’ Sports Day, Granville, Jonty and myself are in a sheepish mood for the first ScoutCast of the season.

We do our upmost to rouse some enthusiasm for the events of Gameweek 1, buoyed by tales from you, the community and your latest round of finely honed questions, drilling down into the current big dilemmas.

Chelsea and Arsenal’s stuttering start, the strategy surrounding Aguero and Sanchez, plus the top targets ahead of Friday’s 6.45 deadline provide plenty to distract me from the fact that I’d been robbed of a David Silva goal just minutes before coming on air.

This ScoutCast was recorded on Monday evening and went out live via our YouTube channel. Be sure to subscribe to our channel to get updates on the next cast if you want to drop in live.

You can relieve the Google Hangout version, warts and all, via the larger movie player below. Or, if you’d prefer the low-fat edited audio version, you’ll need this link or the smaller player below.

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

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  1. Matt
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Theo's out.

    http://youtu.be/tyubEwigfUY

  2. Dušan Citizen
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Hazard and Deeney to Payet and Gomis for -4 - yes or no?

    1. tets mcgee (Ha La Land)
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      no

      1. Tex
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        Agreed. Gomis and Payet are nice options but Hazard is a properly premium player.

        Find another way to get Payet and/or Gomis in is my advice

        1. Dušan Citizen
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 1 month ago

          Almost impossible. Can do Depay to Payet now and then Rooney and Deeney to Kun and Gomis next week. But I want Gomis for this GW.

          1. Tex
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 1 month ago

            Its your team, if you really want him go ahead.

            No other ways to find funds for Deeney to Gomis without losing Hazard?

            1. Dušan Citizen
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 1 month ago

              Nope. 0.5 short.

              1. Tex
                • 12 Years
                11 years, 1 month ago

                Horrible. Always the case.

                I think you can hold off on getting Gomis but if you think it's worth dumping Hazard then I suggest you go for it.

                Any 5.0 / 4.5m defenders or 4.5m bench goalie you can downgrade to find cash? I'd look at every option to avoid dumping Hazard for a hit. It's the move that's asking for another hit to fit him back in my opinion

                1. Dušan Citizen
                  • 12 Years
                  11 years, 1 month ago

                  Francis to Oxford?

                  1. Tex
                    • 12 Years
                    11 years, 1 month ago

                    That could do the trick.

    2. Crouchy
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      sure why not.

  3. PeteMorr
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    My mid : Haz, Mahrez, Sterling, Walcott, Wanyama and 0.5 in the bank

    Who to get for Walcott?

    Mane, Payet, Ayew, Coutinho?

  4. Pomp and Circumstance
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    wait on bringing in Yaya Toure?

  5. Pariße
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Hendo (C)

    1. tets mcgee (Ha La Land)
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      brave but might work

      1. Pariße
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        Not decided at all...FFFix recommended him 🙂

  6. Shiner
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    A- Ritchie > Coutinho
    B- Wilson > Benteke

    Either one are likely to cause me a -4 next week. Or just keep the ft......?

  7. tets mcgee (Ha La Land)
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    chasing points... the other 2 could easily outscore ur new targets

  8. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 17 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Walcott needing 3.2 & 4.8

    1. Forever In Our Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      You selling Wally TM?

  9. FPLzebub
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Just 826 to go. 86.8%.

    1. FPLzebub
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Sorry 96.8%

  10. Danno - Emre Canada
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Ok I'm keeping Walcott and think we should all spare a thought for us Bees fans that can't catch a break and of course the player Belljend (record signing) who is now out for the season with a knee injury and will miss the Euros. Gutted for him.
    This has taken over my Walcott worries until tomorrow at least.

    1. Tex
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Feel for you .

      Big signing getting long term injury is a nightmare

      Brentford have done really well lately. Hopefully Lewis MacLeod gets fit and you help him reach his potential. Gutted he had to be sold last season.

      My team, Rangers recently got your ex manager and so far he has thoroughly impressed me.

      1. Danno - Emre Canada
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        Yep and McEachran the Chelsea lad injured in preseason and Moses off and I get stressed with Walcott, I feel for the Brentford management.

        You will do well with Warburton and Weir. He's a top manager and gent, just signed a couple of Spurs youngsters haven't they?

        1. Tex
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 1 month ago

          Yes. I've never seen them play besides YouTube clips of skills, but having watched Scottish football they should do well.

          So far he's doing the business of getting results, playing improved football and getting fans excited about the games again (it's been a while since the stuff on the pitch was more important than off it)
          Good luck to Brentford for season ahead.

          1. Danno - Emre Canada
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 1 month ago

            Cheers and for Rangers, my Scottish team other than Forres.

  11. BananaNose Maldonado
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    There's no chance Payet rises tonight, right? I know early season algorithms are not reliable, but he seems far away from a price rise.

    1. Solano's Trumpet
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      great username lol

  12. Sánchez
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Weeks 8-14, Man City have 5 homes in 7.
    Which means Man Utd must have 2 in 7.

    Never seen that before. Seen 4 in 6, but never 5 in 7.
    Thats maybe a time to be doubling up on City.

    1. tets mcgee (Ha La Land)
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      if i remember correctly palace may have that too?

      1. Sánchez
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        They do. So who will have 2/7? Who do they rotate with?

    2. Dušan Citizen
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Triple City

      1. Dušan Citizen
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        And double Palace. Hell yeah. Now I know when I will use my WC.

  13. Solano's Trumpet
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    wally to sanchez - 4 , or hit the WC ? cheers

    1. Theatre_Of_Screams
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      I hit the wildcard. Not sure it was the right move. I didn't have Kun etc so it's fine.

      1. Solano's Trumpet
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        ok thanks. Yeah I'd probably make 5/6 changes to what i have so might be worth it. cheers

  14. tets mcgee (Ha La Land)
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    he is down if the 100% is accurate i looked cpl of hours ago was 1900 needed and ppl will accelerate that now they know he is dropping

  15. Wouter
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Walcott post-match interview after the Palace game: https://vine.co/v/OnxIuaWKQrw

  16. Bubz
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Essential reading for those on the fence about Walcott

    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2015/08/13/say-what-gameweek-1-3/?hc_page=8#hc_comment_10869176

    1. Tex
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Interesting read. Thanks for linking.

    2. Davido989
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Ludo is a brilliant poster. +1

      1. Bubz
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        He's my fave

  17. antongus1
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    huth/francis to oxford worth the FT?

    1. Solano's Trumpet
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      i don't think so man.

    2. tets mcgee (Ha La Land)
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      u missed the price rise which means a 100% no

    3. The_Colonel
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Francis if u have no other concerns

  18. Ayew Serious
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Id say Wallcott would be at about 90%(still a lot) had it not been for the ppl here all selling him at once

    1. Bubz
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Well, yeah.

    2. ChelseaKTBFF
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Classic Stock market behaviour. It causes companies to fail haha

      1. ChelseaKTBFF
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        And don't get me started on Currency Value. Oh boy, don't even mention reciprocity.

  19. Huddersfield
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Who's likely to drop / rise tonight guys ?
    Curtois & Ki ?

  20. ChelseaKTBFF
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    I chickened out. I am sorry! It was getting too much. Shamed to say I did Wally>Ayew

    1. Bubz
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Welcome to the team

      1. ChelseaKTBFF
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        Thought I'd have more balls but it was ruining aguero plans :p

    2. FPLzebub
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Me too.

      1. Forever In Our Shadow
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        I'm in your boat too. Its getting a little crowded though 😉

  21. Dynamic Duos
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Alexis (c)?

    1. Squires FC
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Aguero c for me

  22. mitre
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Good to go?

    ...............Ruddy
    .....Adler Clyne Darmian
    Sán(c)hez Silva Mahrez Payet
    .......Pellé Gomis Kane

    Butland, Obertan, Huth, Oxford

    3,5 ITB

    1. The_Colonel
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      WC?

      1. mitre
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        obviously

  23. Theatre_Of_Screams
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Which 5m West Ham defender would you pick?

    1. mitre
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Reid

    2. The_Colonel
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Jenkinson

    3. tets mcgee (Ha La Land)
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      assuming jenkinson gets str8 back in the team which im 98% sure he will then i think he will be massive for us this season... going strength to strength. he looked excellent in europa and preseason.. wouldnt be suprised if he keeps pace with cresswell 0.5mill more

  24. Shiner
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    A- Ritchie > Coutinho
    B- Wilson > Benteke

    Either one are likely to cause me a -4 next week. Or just keep the ft.....?

    NEED SOME INPUT LADS....!

  25. The_Colonel
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Looks like tomorrow will be too late, so Walcott -> Payet?
    Have cazorla and no West Ham coverage

    1. Bubz
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Sure

    2. ChelseaKTBFF
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      I did Ayew. Shamefully. DO you have Aguero

      1. The_Colonel
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        No so would be banking the 1.5

  26. elnino75
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    I've got walcott and ozil. Too much Arsenal?

    1. Bubz
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Not when only one of them plays 😛

      1. ChelseaKTBFF
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        Look atchu. Must be floater haha!

      2. elnino75
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        you don't think walcott will play?

        1. Bubz
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 1 month ago

          Well I certainly wouldnt be shocked if he didnt

  27. Pomp and Circumstance
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    is Yaya Toure rising tonight? and wait on bringing him on?

  28. mina
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    who should start from those ??????????

    A) Azpilicueta
    B) Oxford
    C) Larsson

  29. Defcons are for Kinnear
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    I have to stay up late tonight for work and all I get to read is Wally Gate

    1. ChelseaKTBFF
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Alt f4

  30. Pomp and Circumstance
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    difficult week to set team; can I get a RMT?

    Cech
    Huth, Coates, Bassong
    Ozil, Hazard, Ritchie, Mata
    Wilson, Pelle (vc), Rooney (c)

    subs.: Hennessey; Ivanovic, Cedric, Sinclair

    1. Defcons are for Kinnear
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      bingo

      1. Pomp and Circumstance
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        looks ok?

    2. Ayew Serious
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      I wouldn't captain Rooney

    3. ⚛Aeneas⚛
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Benching Cedric and Ivan?

      Chelsea may well just lock up fortress mode and against the odds get a cleanie and Ivan is always a goal threat..
      Cedric has an easy fixture assuming he plays if not a sub will come on.