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It’s Jonty’s time to curry sympathy this week and he’s on the receiving end of a barrage of cyber-bullying from co-host Granville.

Determined to the belittle Jonty’s Wildcard performance following Callum Wilson’s hat-trick, Granville takes to Twitter before roasting him live on air on the ScoutCast. He seems to have totally missed the fact that I too sold on Wilson as part of my own Wildcard; I’m quite happy for Jonty to play Patsy on this one.

Jonty rolls with the virtual punches to join us as we look back on the Gameweek that saw all three of us refresh our squads. We score our Wildcards out of ten, before scanning the community for Gameweek tales in “Rough with the Smooth”.

We then take on your questions, as we assess Pedro’s pedigree, the lure of Aleks Kolarov and the merits of a well-rounded squad in the light of the FPL chips.

This ScoutCast was first broadcast live via our YouTube channel on Tuesday. Be sure to subscribe to our channel for news of upcoming live Casts. You can view the broadcast in full via the larger player below but, if you prefer the edited audio version, you’ll need this link or the smaller player.

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  1. The Pep Revolution
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Despite blanking last week, is Payet still a good pick in your opinion?

    1. Greenbackbøøg…
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Yes, a blank doesn't make someone useless

      1. John t penguin
        11 years, 2 months ago

        It does if you are a hitman

        1. Jaffalicious! #SomosCubanos
          11 years, 2 months ago

          😆

    2. Sánchez
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Aguero blanked last week.

    3. Les Bleus
      11 years, 2 months ago

      2 GWs ago, Payet was in most people's WC teams. Funny how things change.

      Yes he's still a good pick IMO.

    4. alexdelarge
      11 years, 2 months ago

      why he might not be though is westhams attack output damaged with injured striker

      1. alexdelarge
        11 years, 2 months ago

        But I'd still get him in

    5. Numb
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah, of course.

    6. Aarono23
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I swapped him out for Pedro as had money in the bank but even that was after much deliberation. I personally think he is at an awkward price where there is better value with players such as Mahrez and redmond. If at 7m then would be a whole different proposition

      1. skeyrd
        11 years, 2 months ago

        ^ this, he is a good pick, but is he worth a .5 over say a Chadli or a Shaqiri? that's where the question emerges

        I think he still is given he has amazing home fixtures still in line, which is why most got him on a WC 1-2 weeks ago.

        If on a WC I would consider other options but I wouldn't use a FT on him until at least after Norwich @ home.

        1. Numb
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Good post

    7. The Pep Revolution
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Thanks guys.

  2. Mike C
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Trying to decide on the last spot in my side for this Gwk

    Defence is Richards - Shaw - Company - Targett - Ward

    Would you :

    A. play albrighton with the all out attack chip, playing Kompany & Richards

    B. Bench shaw - play Targett

    C. Play Shaw

    1. Boris Bodega
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 2 months ago

      play shaw, attacking points possible

      1. Mike C
        11 years, 2 months ago

        im so undecided cheers

        just think the leicester game could be brutal, full of goals

  3. Syd.
    11 years, 2 months ago

    So mane is toast

    1. Greenbackbøøg…
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Why?

    2. Numb
      11 years, 2 months ago

      If the quote on the last page is right, it sounds like he will play Sunday

  4. ZTF
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Guzan (Myhill)
    Darmian Muniesa Kolarov (Williams) (Oxford)
    Sanchez Redmond Silva Payet (Wanyama)
    Lukaku Aguero Wilson

    I'm worried about my GK situation. Any suggestions for a good 9.0 GK rotation that doesn't clash with my defence?

    1. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Fabs McCartthy

    2. Wrizard
      11 years, 2 months ago

      boruc and ruddy rotate well. kinda punty but it's what I'm on. you could also do butland ruddy

  5. ZTF
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Mane ruled out for Sunday vs us?

    1. Numb
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Since when?

      1. ZTF
        11 years, 2 months ago

        No I'm asking.

    2. Wrizard
      11 years, 2 months ago

      no he is not ruled out sat on the bench today but didn't play in europa

  6. GHB
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Decision is killing me this week. Got this gut feeling to cap Sanchez over Kun. Think city game will be a lot tighter than people think.

    Someone talk me out of it. Just improved tank so don't want to make a big mistake...

    1. Alan Hansen's Emu
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I think you're right.

      I'm having a shocking season though, so if Kun did perform, I woul be dead and buried

    2. JamieLfc
      11 years, 2 months ago

      It's early on, massive risks don't need to be taken this early,be patient and don't panic

    3. alexdelarge
      11 years, 2 months ago

      how to improve rank is to swim against the stream, have also big thoughts about watfords defence, thinking of C Mahrez tho

      1. GHB
        11 years, 2 months ago

        I like this....

    4. ZTF
      11 years, 2 months ago

      City beat Chelsea 3-0 at home. We're looking at a cricket score here mate.

      1. GHB
        11 years, 2 months ago

        How you think your boys will do this season? Decent start.

    5. BlzE_94
      11 years, 2 months ago

      man city 4 - 1 watford
      new castle 1 - 2 arsenal

    6. Aarono23
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Go with your gut otherwise you will regret it. More fun that way as well

    7. GHB
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Some interesting thoughts. Not sure if I have my Watford blinkers on, which is why I have brought it up. Just feel they may only sneak it by the odd goal - 2-1 maybe. Whereas think Arsenal are going to tear Newcastle apart.

    8. The Pep Revolution
      11 years, 2 months ago

      City have said they dropped points against weaker teams last year and are determined to correct those mistakes this year. Hard to not see a few goals against Watford.

    9. Wilshere Knowledge
      11 years, 2 months ago

      It's a game, it's meant to be fun. Don't play out of fear. If you make the wrong decision, so be it, but don't be a pu$$y. 😉

      1. Dr Dream
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Have an up vote WK..

      2. GHB
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Love that....

  7. Alan Hansen's Emu
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Thoughts on sub order?

    a) Francis, b) Westwood, c) Munisia

    1. Jordan. R
      11 years, 2 months ago

      a, b, c

    2. Root
      11 years, 2 months ago

      cba

  8. Jordan. R
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Need urgent help,

    A)Redmond, Azpi & Diouf
    B)Gomez, Coutinho & Wilson

    All responses are appreciated

    1. Wrizard
      11 years, 2 months ago

      B

      1. Jordan. R
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Great, thanks mate

  9. DrunkPhilosophy
    11 years, 2 months ago

    WC decisions!

    A) Richards - Azpi - Silva - Pedro

    OR

    B) Williams - Cedric - YYT - Hazard

    So tough, the toughest is deciding wether Silva is actually worth the extra cash than YYT 🙁

    1. Jordan. R
      11 years, 2 months ago

      b

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

      A) because I prefer the Silva Pedro combo over YYT Haz

    3. BlzE_94
      11 years, 2 months ago

      A

  10. BIG TONES
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Play one:

    A) Darmian
    B ) Richards
    C ) Williams

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

      Micah

    2. Jordan. R
      11 years, 2 months ago

      williams

    3. Biggsy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Currently on A over B (don't have C)

    4. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 2 months ago

      B

    5. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Fooken same dilemma
      Currently on Richards

  11. Red Star Toro
    11 years, 2 months ago

    What's the latest on Kosc and Mane?

    1. Greenbackbøøg…
      11 years, 2 months ago

      And Mertesacker while you're at it

      1. Red Star Toro
        11 years, 2 months ago

        yeah why not

      2. John t penguin
        11 years, 2 months ago

        He is still unwell
        Poor wee soldier
        Think the medicine takes so long to go from his mouth to his stomach with his big giraffe neck

    2. John t penguin
      11 years, 2 months ago

      The jacket says kos should be back
      Mane has a sore ar*e now

  12. ralfb
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Which 2 would you bench? Ta

    Darmian francis gomez

    1. Jordan. R
      11 years, 2 months ago

      gomez darmian

      1. ralfb
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Ta

    2. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I see a cleanie from Gomez

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

    Butland (Ruddy)
    Kompany, Cedric, Darmian (Richards) (Ward)
    Sanchez, Silva, Payet, Mahrez (Westwood)
    Kun, Diouf, Gomis

    Best move is to save FT right?

    And Darmian over Richards this week?

    1. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Richards over Darmian imo

    2. Jordan. R
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Sure

  14. Costa Nostra
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    11 years, 2 months ago

    As an Aguero owner, I'm truly hoping for a blank as most will (C)aptain him. It will be a huge differential captaining another. Subject to change of course.

    1. Greenbackbøøg…
      11 years, 2 months ago

      only 30% ownership though, its not super high

    2. skeyrd
      11 years, 2 months ago

      who would you captain instead? I am considering Sanchez or even Benteke but I don't think I have the pelotas to do it this week with City in such flying form. too risky imo

      1. Costa Nostra
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        11 years, 2 months ago

        I'm truly believing Chelsea will run riot at home against CP.

        Hazard breakout maybe? Or is he not the great player he was last year? I highly doubt that he's not.

        Costa perhaps? He seems to score goals in bunches.

        I like Benteke as well. How's fixture just begging for a blowout.

        Sanchez could and should score easily against a terrible Newcastle.

      2. Weasel Boy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Silva or Yaya if you have

        1. Weasel Boy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Totes

  15. Lallana's Bananas
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Yaya(c) this week cos why not?! 😛

    1. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Totes

  16. AnfieldLad
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Mertesaker and Sakho likelyhood of playing?

    1. Jordan. R
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah

    2. Dr Dream
      11 years, 2 months ago

      5% and get shut of the other one.

      In two weeks time you'll be posting whether or not is him or Carroll to start.

      1. AnfieldLad
        11 years, 2 months ago

        1FT 3.0ITB

        Keep Mert and do Sakho --> Benteke sound good?

        1. Dr Dream
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Yeah...Three good home games in the next four should be good for a goal or two.

          1. Camp No No
            11 years, 2 months ago

            Benteke or Silva? Or both for a hit?

  17. ZTF
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Guys I'm really stuck with my GK situation. Could you please give some feedback above? Thanks.

    1. Jordan. R
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Pick one that is going to keep a clean sheet

  18. JamieLfc
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Am I missing something?how have Watford proven they are defensively good? They havent kept an away clean sheet, there 2 clean sheets have been at home and against mis firing teams..and Aguero.Nuff said.

    1. Jordan. R
      11 years, 2 months ago

      What?

    2. Costa Nostra
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 2 months ago

      If only Aguero was in form.

      #formoverfixtures

  19. the axolotl
    11 years, 2 months ago

    going to continue this from last page. why is kazakhstan in europe in football world when clearly in asia? have team now in champs league.

    last page someone said oz are in asia in football world, and they are kind of but for sane football reasons - they can't be playing south sea islander teams all the time

    1. Jordan. R
      11 years, 2 months ago

      No one cares

      1. JamieLfc
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Don't be so rude

      2. the axolotl
        11 years, 2 months ago

        have you been on http://totalfpl.com/

        might be more your scene

      1. the axolotl
        11 years, 2 months ago

        cheers for the googling there WK 🙂

        1. Wilshere Knowledge
          11 years, 2 months ago

          No, I just had that page bookmarked. 😉

    2. Rogue Todd
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Kazakhstan are in UEFA as a legacy of being part of the old USSR and it's the UEFA Champions League. Let's move on.

      1. the axolotl
        11 years, 2 months ago

        no hold on, it's a new thing is it not?

      2. the axolotl
        11 years, 2 months ago

        they switched in 2002, none of the other similar soviet stan countries did. makes it harder to qualify for world cups. seems strange

    3. Camp No No
      11 years, 2 months ago

      So, again: geologically, Kazakstan is largely in Europe.

      1. the axolotl
        11 years, 2 months ago

        well no, a minor part at best, now we're all using the internet to google this. but ok, there's a mountain range and a river which can give it a tenuous claim to geological europeness. still it's central asia for the most part. still wonder why they want to be part of uefa with no chance of qualification in anything. probably tv money and bribes.

        1. Ryan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Only a minor part of Russia is too

          1. the axolotl
            11 years, 2 months ago

            well no actually. most major russian cities are european

            1. Marstar
              11 years, 2 months ago

              The measurement of land area is neither defined by population nor level of developement. Therefore Russia is mostly in Asia as is Kazakhstan, but both still hold lands in Europe.

              1. the axolotl
                11 years, 2 months ago

                was hoping that "size matters" was wrong 🙂

                anyway, looks like people are not agreeing with me that they should be in europe. still wonder why they wanted to be, national team have no chance, club team maybe a chance. tv ££££££££££. and maybe now the plan has worked.

                1. Marstar
                  11 years, 2 months ago

                  How can you "want to be" something that you already are? They are a part of Europe.

                  I think the club / players / nation would be a little more excited to be a part of the competition than the money 😉

                  Do you share the same view for the likes of the Faroe Islands, Lichtenstein , Andora et al. ?

                  1. the axolotl
                    11 years, 2 months ago

                    think you're missing my point. they were part of asian federation and then switched in 2002. so they're moved from asia to europe. i can see why a club might want that and gain champs league exposure like has just happened, but their national team has been given no chance.

                    they are still fundamentally asian though and i don't agree with them being in uefa. i hope nobody has thought this racist by the way, it's purely geographical, and borat is one my fave movies

    4. Camp No No
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Speaking of which, Atletico are already celebrating their group victory.

    5. stilicho
      • Has Moderation Rights
      11 years, 2 months ago

      A large chunk of Khazakstan is West of the Ural River, and hence in Europe

    6. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Oi! what about New Zealand. Those blasted aussies ditched us to fight it out with the island nations 🙁

      1. the axolotl
        11 years, 2 months ago

        ha, sorry you're just 2 (and maybe a bit) more south sea islands in the footie world

      2. Marstar
        11 years, 2 months ago

        How else were we both going to make it to a World Cup ? 😉

  20. The FPL Units
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Hey I am looking for some opinion on the following if you would so inclined.

    1) Lambert ===> Wilson
    2) Mane ===> YaYa
    3) save the FT

    My team

    Schmeichel (Schwarzer)
    Azpilicueta = Clyne = Francis (Targett = Baker)
    Özi = Hazard = Mané = Mahrez (Fletcher)
    Benteke = Agüero = Lambert

    1. JamieLfc
      11 years, 2 months ago

      1+2 for a hit

      1. The FPL Units
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        11 years, 2 months ago

        I was trying to avoid a hit this week. But this would give me a far better attack.

    2. Jordan. R
      11 years, 2 months ago

      3

    3. BlzE_94
      11 years, 2 months ago

      1

    4. Les Bleus
      11 years, 2 months ago

      1

    5. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Thanks all. I'll go for option 1.

  21. Scheister
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Butland Ruddy
    Kolarov Cedric Gomez Francis Muniesa
    Silva Sanchez Coutinho Mahrez Ritchie
    Aguero Diouf Wilson

    WC. Any suggestions?

    1. Jordan. R
      11 years, 2 months ago

      keep

    2. BlzE_94
      11 years, 2 months ago

      coutinho and ritchie -> pedro and obertan

      1. Scheister
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Coutinho great stats and fixtures, Obertan to be dropped for Thauvin anyway.
        ...my biggest concern with this squad, is who to keep on the bench

    3. Big Dogg
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Play your own game, make your own decisions.

      1. Scheister
        11 years, 2 months ago

        ...thanks for the input? And I shall, just wanting some advice, isn't that the point of this website?

    4. Scheister
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Rutland and Muniesa to heavy on Stoke defense?
      Too much Bournemouth cover?

  22. That Was Easy!
    11 years, 2 months ago

    So, what can we draw from Mané's spot in the substitutes but not coming on? I rode his price drop for a great fixture and am baffled as to if he'll start or not. I do have

    If it's looking more and more like he won't play, do I start Westwood or take a (-4) for Pedro?

    Cheers all, help here would be greatly appreciated.

    1. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Play Westwood imo

      1. Numb
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Play Mane with Westwood sub?

        1. Numb
          11 years, 2 months ago

          I would hate to miss out if Mane finally explodes.

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

        ^this. Westwood has looked reasonable and could get a small haul against Sunderland.

        I'd say yes for a FT but not a hit

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

          I meant this to Gazza's comment, but Numb's isn't a bad idea

    2. Numb
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Same situation here. Annoyingly (I assume) we won't get another Soton presser now.

    3. Marstar
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Kept him.

      Playing him. Have bench cover.

      Will 100% be avail after the int break with good fixtures.

      Like Wilson you'll get the .2 back quickly aswell as the pre-bandwagon haul 😉

  23. CunkOnFPL
    11 years, 2 months ago

    why Kolarov is not in the captain's poll?

    1. That Was Easy!
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Too good of an option.

    2. Jordan. R
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Because he is a defender

    3. Forza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 2 months ago

      There is no number high enough that can represent the amount of votes he'd get.

      1. Wilshere Knowledge
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Looks like your season is going better since GW1! 😀

  24. ZTF
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Captain Silva or Kun?

    1. BlzE_94
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Kun who will eager to become leagues top goal scorer

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

      Kun most likely but recent captain-favorits has flopped

  25. Ruth_NZ
    11 years, 2 months ago

    I find FPL very hard sometimes. 😕

    1. Numb
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I usually do.

    2. Numb
      11 years, 2 months ago

      That's why it's a good challenge though

    3. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I always do.

  26. Connor's Calling
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Long term/WC choice:

    a) Rooney, Ayew, Naughton

    b) Benteke, Pedro, Richards

    1. Gubbins94.
      11 years, 2 months ago

      b

      1. Connor's Calling
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        11 years, 2 months ago

        thx

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

      Like most of these, it kind of depends what the rest of the team is like but I'd say B

    3. BlzE_94
      11 years, 2 months ago

      b

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

    have people started to get Shaqiri in on his reputation?

    1. Numb
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Nothing wrong with that.

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

        it wasn't meant as a dig..I'm looking at him as a potential option based on their fixtures and what I know he's capable of given that I may bail on Payet in a week or two

        1. Numb
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Oh right, I read it the wrong way!

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

            😀

    2. Greenbackbøøg…
      11 years, 2 months ago

      He's a high calibre player by Stoke standards

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

        and a decent one by most other standards

  28. For Fuchs Sake
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Mane to Yaya -4 or hope that Mane plays. He was on the bench tonight.

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

      Who's your 5th mid if Mane doesn't play?

    2. Numb
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I don't really like hits. If Mane or a sub plays, avoiding the hit is the equivalent of having an assist and 1 BP in the bag.

  29. John t penguin
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Advice please chaps and chapettes

    Mane to coutinho/ pedro for hit
    Hold and play with shelvey sub
    Play shelvey

    1. BlzE_94
      11 years, 2 months ago

      pedroooooooooo

  30. Greenbackbøøg…
    11 years, 2 months ago

    I have a bad feeling Pedro will disappoint a lot of people

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

      I agree that one impressive debut doesn't make him essential, but he has got potential.

      One to watch for me

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

        wasn't even IMPRESSIVE...he played pretty well, yes..but his goal was a deflection and his assist a shot..

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

          Impressive in FPL terms, a deflected goal and assist from a shot is still 8 points

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

            not a performance you would use to justify a 9.5m investment, let alone for a player playing his first season in England at 28.

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

            at least not yet...one to watch

      2. Greenbackbøøg…
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah, one to watch but I don't think he'll be much better value than Hazard like people are suggesting tbh