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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.

  1. sambyy
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    I think I might sell Walcott just to contribute to his price dropping tonight and see some angry people here.

    1. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      A good a reason as any

    2. Redhulkster
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      no :/

      dont do it :'(

    3. Breadbin
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      We know he'll fall before he plays, it's inevitable.

  2. Seb Wassell
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Can everyone who is holding Walcott (which includes me) promise not to do the whole "LOL" thing at those who sold if he scores. It's just not cool.

    1. Redhulkster
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      i will do it most definitely 😀

    2. Exilizer
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      It's fair game is it not 😛

    3. Captain Shirokov
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Not a chance is that happening.

    4. Desertbug
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Go ahead and bring your LOL. Just defines who you are... Won't bother me in the least, except I might strain my eye muscles from rolling them

      1. Desertbug
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        LOLlers gonna LOL

    5. Breadbin
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      I promise to lol at sellers if that happens.

    6. BR
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Ode to Theo coming up

  3. Jinkys Oars
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Start Wilson, Scheiderlein or Azpi?

    1. Redhulkster
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      azpi

      feel it could be BUS time

      0-0

      1. Stinglikeabee
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        The same, 0-0 or 0-1 chelsea.

        1. Jinkys Oars
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          Yeah BUS time did cross my mind 🙂 meant to say pick 2 out of the 3, Azpi and...?

  4. Forzancfc
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Thinking I hold this week and cross all fingers that Walcott has a stonking weekend...
    Cech
    Darmian - Cédric - Mert
    Walcott - Cabaye - Hazard - Sinclair
    Agüero - Wilson - Rooney (c)

    Ruddy - Huth - Bentaleb - O'Shea

  5. Bam
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Baines out 12 - 14 weeks

    1. Seb Wassell
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      can they recall Garbutt?

    2. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      I can't see him becoming a strong option again.

      Another FPL Legend bites the dust.

      1. Seb Wassell
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Agreed, his time has passed.

  6. The Wizard of Ozil
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Ruddy
    Mertesacker - Jenkinson - Coates (Huth,Mings)
    Walcott - Hazard - Mané - Sterling (Wanyama)
    Rooney(v) - Wilson - Benteke(C)

    left 1 mil in the bank to do Wilson -> Sakho but not sure what's best now

    A) Wilson -> Sakho
    B) Walcott -> Payet (Money in Bank for Rooney -> Kun GW4
    C) Walcott & Sterling -> Sánchez & Payet
    D) Change mings -> Shaw/4.5
    E) keep it as it is for another week

    1. Spencer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Similar to you, I'd planned to do A, but have now done B.

  7. HP.
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Walcott to Mane or Ayew?? Money no object.

    1. KISSES
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Manè

  8. KISSES
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Payet going up tonight?

    1. Seb Wassell
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Nope

  9. John t penguin
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    I hate flying ants

    1. KISSES
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Me too

    2. Captain Shirokov
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Flying Ants? Is that like one of those shite si-fi movies like Sharknado?

      1. John t penguin
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Sharknado isn't real?

        1. Captain Shirokov
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          Flying ants are real? *shudders*

    3. the axolotl
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      i was looking out my decrepit flat window only the other day and there were literally hundreds of seagulls just flying around in circles for hours. it was really weird, but having asked a few people, it seems there was a swarm of flying ants.

    4. The Mandalorian
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      The seagulls love them

  10. Captain Shirokov
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Suddenly Mane(c) becomes a whole lot more interesting.

    1. Redhulkster
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      how ?

    2. Jimbo123
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      ?

    3. CABAYE4
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Baines is a rubbish defender. He's great going forward but Oviedo or Galloway will probably do as good a job defensively.

  11. Bam
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Baines out 12-14 weeks guys and gals

    1. Breadbin
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Say it again.

      1. Bam
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        He's playing on Saturday now!

    2. the axolotl
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      lol at gals

  12. 42 Rules
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    I know I am probably way behind the times, but does the goal accreditation to Silva takeaway Yaya's points ?

    1. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      no

    2. Spencer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      No. Yaya's points already confirmed.

      1. Exilizer
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Bit silly really I guess they should have reviewed it sooner.

  13. AMZ
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Walcott owners - I just caved and shipped him out. It is now inevitable he'll score 10+ so hold tight.
    Thank you and goodnight.

    1. @BigChrisso
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      We owe you one

    2. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Thanks mate but I still own him so minus points coming after he gets sent off.

  14. Big Col
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Good to go ?

    Ruddy
    Jenkinson, Cedric, Coates
    Has, Mane, Sterling, Walcott
    Benteke (c) Rooney, Wilson

    Butland, Mahrez, Huth, Francis

    1. mos_def
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Mahrez over Wilson?

  15. Captain Shirokov
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Does anyone know if Baines is injured?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      You might.

      1. Captain Shirokov
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Maybe

    2. ONSIDE 9
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Ya he is injured, ankle I think

  16. roghippo
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Do we reckon shaqiri will start??

    1. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Nah

    2. Seb Wassell
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      I think so. He's big for them. Probably bringing him in soon.

    3. Heydudes13
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      No, signed as cover.

      1. Captain Shirokov
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        dis

    4. Jay Jay Okocha
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Yes, of course. Do you guys realize how good he is?

      1. Exilizer
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        He is not that good, and he needs to settle first. I think he will get 30 minutes max.

        1. Sánchez
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          Haha. He is a good player but youre right. Some are over rating him.
          If he was as good as is being made out, bigger than Stoke wouldve got him.
          Im no interested yet in fpl terms anyway. See how he copes with prem first.

          1. Exilizer
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 7 months ago

            Precisely my thinking.

          2. Seb Wassell
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 7 months ago

            I agree that he may well need a few weeks. But if, before any games had been played, I asked FFS members who they would pick, Shaqiri at 7.0 or Payet at 7.5, I reckon Shaqiri might come out on top.

        2. Jay Jay Okocha
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          Settle, lol. What does that even mean? He's played at the highest level, I think he'll manage just fine. Talent speaks for itself.

          1. Exilizer
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 7 months ago

            He's not been at the club for even a week.

          2. internal error
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 7 months ago

            His talent doesnt speak for itself hence why he is at Stoke. Settling into the EPL isnt always easily done

      2. Sánchez
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Good player but does he just start right away?
        I could see him being on bench this week then starting next.

        1. Jay Jay Okocha
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          Agree with this, btw.

  17. Heydudes13
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Baines out 12-14 weeks.

    1. pundit of punts
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      5.5m next season.

      Martinez fired after an abymal campaign.

      New manager comes in.

      Baines back on pens.

      😎

      1. Heydudes13
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Now that would be something.

  18. ducksfly2gether
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Which 3 should I start?

    Coates Huth Targett Bellerin Gomez?

    1. owls on the up
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Gomez, targett, coates

  19. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Baines's demise as an FPL asset makes me sad 🙁

    1. Captain Shirokov
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      lol

    2. Sánchez
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Strangely i never once owned him

    3. Breadbin
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      January wildcard.

    4. John t penguin
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      And so his watch is over

      1. Exilizer
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        For the Watch!

      2. Bubz
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        "For the watch" - Mirallas

        1. Piggs Boson
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          😀

        2. Captain Shirokov
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          😆

    5. Heydudes13
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Start of last season he was insane for me.

    6. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      No more pens... Picking up regular injuries...

      He'll always be remembered as a legend of FPL though.

    7. owls on the up
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      One me a decent amount of money as anytime goalscorer plus racked me up sum nice points, it is a shame this has happened!

      1. megatronaldinho
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        capital one

  20. pundit of punts
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Best 7m mid?

    For some reason don't fancy Ayew.

    Chadli or Milner? Maybe Cabaye?

    1. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Owning 0 players for tomorrow's game is quite boring.

      1. Davido989
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Fail.

        Chadli IMO.

    2. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Chadli

    3. Exilizer
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      If not Ayew then Cabaye, had him in my original draft and now regret ever taking him out.

      1. pundit of punts
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Me too. But then got in fabregas.

    4. Captain Shirokov
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Chadderz

    5. pundit of punts
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Cheers all.

  21. Acquafresca
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Walcott progress lads? Not on my laptop and don't have the price site bookmarked.

    Can anyone help me out?

    1. Chenku╰☆╮
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      everyone dropped him..potentially -0.1 tomorrow morning.

    2. Captain Shirokov
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Dropping tonight

      1. Frank Black
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Not necessarily.

    3. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      -92.2 according to FPLStats, who have been accurate so far.

      Dropping at around 1.0 per hour, but the margin is increasing. He will probably drop tonight at the current rate.

  22. davies
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Save for Sanchez or Aguero?

    1. Breadbin
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Saving won't help you afford them.

      1. Exilizer
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        But at least he wont forfeit points.

    2. Chenku╰☆╮
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      sell imo

  23. Mainoo Magic
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Pelle or Rooney for (c)?

  24. roghippo
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone know the most expensive Fantasy Player only been playin a couple of years?

    1. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      14m

      RVP and Lampard hit that figure, I think...

      1. Breadbin
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        When was the last time someone cost 13m or more and justified it?

      2. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Ronaldo. Don't think Lampard did. Henry maybe?

        1. Piggs Boson
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          I think Lampard may have hit it through price rises.

      3. d1sable
        • Has Moderation Rights
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Ronaldo too I think

      4. Numb
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        They've both been playing more than a couple of years!

  25. Mr Deeds
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    How much do you think Aguero's ownership will be in 5-6 weeks?

    1. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      After his hatrick on sunday, 60%

  26. Cerylin
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Sanchez in for Hazard?

  27. Mr Deeds
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Likelihood of Kompanys price rising?

  28. Jimjam
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Pantilimon, Hennessey
    Koscielny, Azpilicueta, Cedric, Huth, Francis
    Hazard, Sterling, Walcott, Mane, Fletcher
    Rooney, Sakho, Wilson

    1FT, 0.5 itb

    A) Walcott & Sterling -> Sanchez & Ayew (-4)

    B) Save FT

  29. Davido989
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Gokhan Inler closing in on a move to Leicester

    1. d1sable
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Great on FM.

    2. pundit of punts
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      I can see Huth BAPS on the horizon.

  30. Acquafresca
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Last question. In how many hours is the next price drop? My current time is 5:50 EST

    If anyone could be bothered to help, would be greatly appreciated

    1. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      About 3.7 hours

    2. Exilizer
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      In about 8 hours

    3. La Roja
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      In about 5 hours

    4. pundit of punts
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      lol

      all different answers.

      I better do my trannies quick.