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An extraordinary death threat ode to Granville provided the inspiration and backdrop for this week’s Scoutcast.

My co-host wasn’t sure whether to feel flattered or mildly panicked by a community post like no other.

Recovering from the menacing tribute, Granville joined forces with Jonty and myself to assess the merits of the deadline day arrivals, before grappling with another round of community questions.

We rinse through the De Bruyne debate, the heavy-hitter slump, briefly consider buying Jonny Evans, before tentatively giving out dating advice – again inspired by the imaginations of you, the community.

This episode was first broadcast live via our YouTube channel and Google Hangouts. Be sure to subscribe to our channel for news of the latest live additions.

You can view the full Hangout via the larger player below, or endure the edited audio version via this link or the first player.

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

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  1. Sanchit
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Butland McCarthy
    Sagna Gomez Richards Huth Martin
    Mahrez Hazard Redmond Ayew Sanchez
    Aguero Benteke Wilson

    Confused on who to bench and in what order..Please Help

    Thanks In advance 🙂

    1. Joggers Nipple
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Another good candidate for All Out Attack chip

      1. Sanchit
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Do you fancy Benteke away to United for some attacking points?

        1. Joggers Nipple
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Could get something? Its close. Either that or bench

          Gomez and and Richards for sure. Martin and Huth toss a coin!

          1. Sanchit
            11 years, 2 months ago

            Cheers!

  2. Joggers Nipple
    11 years, 2 months ago

    All Apologies. Bottomed out

    Looking longer term

    A. Costa and Ozil for Gomis and Sanchez
    B Benteke and Sanchez for Gomis and keep Sanchez

    Butland/ Mc Carthy
    Williams/Gomez/ Targett/ Kolorov/ Richards
    Pedro/ Yaya/ Maherz/ Westwood/ Sanchez
    Aguero/ Wilson/ Gomis

    Yaya to Silva next week.

    Thanks

    1. Sanchit
      11 years, 2 months ago

      B
      Sanchez is a guy you'll definitely want to have long term.
      no need for Costa if you already have Pedro.

      1. Joggers Nipple
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks, that was my original plan but getting tempted by Aguero and Costa up top. Time to wait i guess

    2. sleecc
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I don't understand B, I guess should be Tekkers for Gomis? Your team looks good, I'd keep.

      1. Joggers Nipple
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah B is badly worded! Just Tekkers for Gomis.

    3. Concrete
      11 years, 2 months ago

      B probably for me

      1. Joggers Nipple
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks

  3. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Several Chelsea Twitter pages are reporting the Courtois injury too, with both having around 100k followers each. The sources reporting the injury (Marca and Daily Mail) are far from reliable, but there's no smoke without fire.

    It's expected that Chelsea will release an official statement today, but nothing is confirmed as of yet.

    It looks highly unlikely that Courtois will feature this weekend either way.

    1. Pasqualinho
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I think it's reasonable to assume he'll be out for a while - there are no counter-claims that he might be ok.

      1. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Indeed, but the contradicting reports yesterday which suggested it was an ankle injury are off putting.

        Either way, I think I'll be getting Begovic in. I don't care if Chelsea haven't been in the best form - 5.0m for a Chelsea defensive asset is too good to ignore.

    2. pompeyfan
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I doesn't matter how many sites are 'reporting' the story, it all came from the same source but until anything comes out of Chelsea we don't know anything.

  4. Jøssy ⭐
    11 years, 2 months ago

    I want to pick up on something that was mentioned by Jonty, and I've heard said quite a lot on this forum...

    "I can bide my time before doing Kompany > Kolorov, since they're rising at the same pace, and there's still a 0.5M differential"

    I take issue with this because as each rise in price the amount of true value you lose on Kompany when you make a sale is increasing. Sell him when both have risen 0.2 and you lose 0.1. Make the transfer when they've risen 0.6 and you'll lose 0.3, so the argument that there's no disadvantage to waiting surely holds no water??

    1. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Would you like a tissue for your issue?

      1. Jøssy ⭐
        11 years, 2 months ago

        That would be most kind, good sir!

    2. Nickofoz
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Exactly right

    3. ​
      11 years, 2 months ago

      great spot, you're totally right

    4. Jøssy ⭐
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Think that's my first genuine +1!! 😀

    5. ​
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Actually it depends if Kolarov is seen as a season keeper or not. If there are plans down the line to do Kolarov -> Player X, then it doesnt matter when Kompany -> Kolarov happens as you'll just lose the value anyway when you do Kolarov -> Player X.

      If you want Kola until the end of then it'd make sense to get him in as early as possible.

      1. Jøssy ⭐
        11 years, 2 months ago

        You're right actually (and I ran the numbers to be certain), but I'm not sure you can view it like that. I've bought Kolorov in the believe that if he stays nailed he's a banker for me all season, but FPL plans seldom run smoothly, so who knows if injury (or Clichy) will force a transfer.

        Hard to make a call based on whether someone is a season keeper or not, unless you are specifically purchasing a mid-level player with a great run of fixtures/form, who you can see a medium term plan to draft out when the fixtures turn or you've made some value. I'd argue Kolorov is not that kind of player.

    6. Jøssy ⭐
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Very keen to hear Jonty's views when the UK arise

  5. ElDaddy
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Suggested replacements for Depay?

    1. Fozzyb34r
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Pedro

      1. ElDaddy
        11 years, 2 months ago

        I need an extra 0.2 with 1 FT!

    2. sleecc
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Ayew?

      1. ElDaddy
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Although I have Gomis, but it seems as the only legit replacement

    3. Sanchit
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Ayew
      Shaqiri
      Pedro
      Sterling

      1. ElDaddy
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers!

    4. ​
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Ozil

      1. ​
        11 years, 2 months ago

        scratch that entirely, Ramsey from Arsenal.

        1. ElDaddy
          11 years, 2 months ago

          I have Sanchez.

    5. ElDaddy
      11 years, 2 months ago

      No love for Chadli?

      1. sleecc
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Son & N'Jie both say hi. Really doubt on Spurs attack if you have ever watched their games this season.

  6. Tomeister
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Courtois out for 10 weeks! Aw man!

    1. King Kohli
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Source?

      1. Tomeister
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Kristoff terreur

  7. THE Wild Rover
    11 years, 2 months ago

    How much game time did Mahrez get during the break?

  8. leovesole
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Morning guys. Good to go? Already made my 2 transfers 3.5ITB.

    Fabianski
    Darmian / Lovren / Kompany
    Ayew / Mahrez / Yaya Touré / Sánchez (c)
    Wilson / Gomis (vc) / Agüero

    McCarthy / Targett / Richards / Westwood

    1. bennyp
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Strong. GTG

      1. leovesole
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks. Captain choice? Torn between Sanchez, Mahrez and Aguero.

        1. bennyp
          11 years, 2 months ago

          hmm. I wanna say Mahrez, but Aguero is safer.

    2. Joggers Nipple
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Only the Lovren pick to decide for me, maybe Target over him?

      1. leovesole
        11 years, 2 months ago

        That could work. Thanks. Just see a nil nil at Old Trafford.

      2. sleecc
        11 years, 2 months ago

        This, Soton looks like a safer bet.

  9. bennyp
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Any pressing changes? Pretty happy to save my FT. What do you guys think?

    Schmei - (Butland)
    Kompany - Kosc - Williams - (Gomez - Oxford)
    Yaya - Mane - Ayew - Mahrez - (Bentelab)
    Aguero(c) - Wilson - Tekkers

    1 FT and 4.9 ITB

    1. Joggers Nipple
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Save. Or luxury transfer to sort out Oxford. Thats a lot of cash left over!

      1. THE Wild Rover
        11 years, 2 months ago

        I have £5.8m itb 🙂

        1. Joggers Nipple
          11 years, 2 months ago

          I have 3.1 and was feeling flush!

        2. bennyp
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Strong bank!

    2. The 12th Man
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Looks ok, save

    3. leovesole
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I agree. Sort out Oxford. Still holding on to Tekkers huh.

  10. Manani
    11 years, 2 months ago

    is my WC team good to go??

    McCarthy Cech
    Gomez Dawson Kolarov Francis Targett
    Pedro Westwood Mahrez Yaya Ayew
    Gomis Wilson Kun

    4.7m in bank (for ayew/gomis > sanchez/costa)

    1. Joggers Nipple
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Wait for news on Cortouis.

      If hes out for a while

      Cech to Begovic
      Targett to a playing 4.5. Stoke?

    2. SUAREZ_MESSI_COUTINHO
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Why not Sanchez this week ? Considered captain material by many.

      1. Manani
        11 years, 2 months ago

        I just think that ayew is too good value now to boot him out. 7m or so for a goal scoring midfielder. I just want to wait till sanchez to pick up form before i get him.

  11. SpaceCadet
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Good to go guys? Any changes recommended? Have 1 ft

    courtois
    shaw morgan kolarov
    yaya ozil payet mahrez Montero
    kun costa

    McCarthy ighalo Gomez whittaker

    1. Manani
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Courtois is injured apparently, Montero is a doubt

      1. THE Wild Rover
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Montero confirmed fit

        1. SpaceCadet
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Montero is fit and should most probably start. Courtois to Bego is the only change im considering

      2. Jimbo123
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Thought montero was fine and trained all week?

        1. Manani
          11 years, 2 months ago

          I am trying to say doubt, as in doubt to start

    2. Vman
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Courtois

  12. THE Wild Rover
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Keep switching Capt from Aguero to Mahrez and back again. Wish I had the nuts, Mahrez on Sky too 😐

    1. Vman
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I'm going from Aguero /Sanchez to Mahrez but i know i will play safe and go with the % as last season i kept trying to be clever and go for differentials and it did not pay off, but that's not to say don't take a chance as sometimes it does pay.

    2. Pasqualinho
      11 years, 2 months ago

      It is a tough one. Aguero is the 'safer' choice but really doesn't seem to have the fixture for a big haul.

    3. ​
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Mahrez on the Sunday fixture is plum for Sky

  13. Vman
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Swap Diouf to Sakho or save...

    1. fishnil
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Swap, Diouf injured

      1. sleecc
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Confirmed?

        1. fishnil
          11 years, 2 months ago

          That's what I heard. Diouf failed to train today.

    2. sleecc
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I'd save, Diouf is having good fixtures.

  14. Evs
    • Has Moderation Rights
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Quickie question befor I head off for work...

    Depay ➡ Pedro this week ?

    Or walk with Mephis for one more week ?

    1. fishnil
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Gut feel Memphis will do good this week. I don't have Depay though.

    2. ​
      11 years, 2 months ago

      hold onto Memphis, take the home fixture.

    3. laGan1n1
      11 years, 2 months ago

      stick

    4. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Do it.

    5. SUAREZ_MESSI_COUTINHO
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Do the transfer.

    6. Bugmixer
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Go for Pedro

    7. jennmenn
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Stick imo

    8. Jafalad
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Don't like either player. 🙁

  15. King H
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Wish Chelsea would just tell us if Courtois is dead or not.

  16. Latko Zahovic
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Currently on this team for next round:

    Romero (Guzan)
    Darmian, Williams, Kolarov (Gomez, Oxford)
    Pedro, Mahrez, Ayew, Silva (Payet)
    Wilson, Aguero, Gomis

    Do you think this would be a good place to play AOA and change WIlliams -> Payet?

    1. jennmenn
      11 years, 2 months ago

      stronk team, a good opportunity for aoa chip yea!

    2. The 12th Man
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Similar attack to mine. , I'm playing Payet instead of Wilson.

  17. Bugmixer
    11 years, 2 months ago

    I need some advice, have 1 FT 0.5 ITB

    Romeo/McCathy
    Targett, Azpli, Gomez, Kol, Richards
    Yaya, Pedro, Mahrez, Barkley, Ayew
    Gomis, Kun, Lukaku

    I'm thinking to Change Romeo to Cech, or Lukaku to Wilson.

    Thanks

    1. fishnil
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I feel hold.
      Mind commenting on the dilemma below?

  18. fishnil
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Quick poll.

    Whom to play this week?
    A. Butland
    B. McCarthy

    and whom to bench

    1. Francis
    2. Gomez,
    3. Richards

    Thanks in advance.

    1. Fozzyb34r
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Bench McCarthy, play Francis

      1. Fozzyb34r
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Fail, read it wrong. Bench Richards, play Butland

        1. fishnil
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Thanks Fozzy. Currently on the same.

    2. Jafalad
      11 years, 2 months ago

      a2

    3. sleecc
      11 years, 2 months ago

      A2

      1. fishnil
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks. You reckon ManU are going to score?

        1. Vman
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Nope...

        2. sleecc
          11 years, 2 months ago

          I don't know mate, but I am benching Gomez and starting Richards in my team.

        3. Manani
          11 years, 2 months ago

          both united and liverpool are struggling to score at the moment, which can only mean that this will be a high scoring game

  19. DOG GOD IT - KEANE 16
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Is Aguero back from international duty? Will he start?

    1. Fozzyb34r
      11 years, 2 months ago

      He'll more than likely start but I can see him coming off after about 60/65

  20. King H
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Anybody tempted by Gomis captain. Away to Watford !

    1. laGan1n1
      11 years, 2 months ago

      dont do that...

    2. pompeyfan
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I wouldn't be surprised if Watford keep a cleansheet in this game

    3. Jafalad
      11 years, 2 months ago

      No-he hasn't been heavy enough yet.

      1. MattysFantasyFooty
        11 years, 2 months ago

        No one has though most people have been lucky for their captain to score yet alone score more than 1 goal

  21. ShaunGoater123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Was going to do the glamour transfer of Richards to Francis but with the likely courtois news it's a no brainier to switch him for begovic right?

    Rest of team:

    Courtois / McCarthy

    Richards / lovren / kolarov / Richards / targett

    Hazard / Sanchez / ayew / Westwood / mahrez

    Aguero / benteke / Wilson

    2 FTS 0.2 ITB

    1. King H
      11 years, 2 months ago

      If reports are true then yes. 5m for Chelsea defence is amazing. Team looks really nice. Not a massive fan of Lovren but each to there own.

      Begovic and Bellerin would be my 2 fts

      1. ShaunGoater123
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        11 years, 2 months ago

        yeah begovic and bellerin are good shouts actually.

        might hold on the bellerin move as want to keep 1FT if possible but its definitely food for thought

    2. Rewant-WantToWinEverything!
      11 years, 2 months ago

      How true are those Courtois news??
      My FT might be used here

  22. laGan1n1
    11 years, 2 months ago

    why no love for Cisse punt ? Mitrovic is suspended and Newcastle must pick some points soon. WHU (A) and WAT (H) are nice fixtures, he will be probably on penalties...

    1. sleecc
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I am sure Innsie loves it.

      1. laGan1n1
        11 years, 2 months ago

        whaat ?

        1. sleecc
          11 years, 2 months ago

          innsie.wordpress.com

          1. laGan1n1
            11 years, 2 months ago

            niceee

    2. MattysFantasyFooty
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Better players in the price range plus cisse is very inconsistent

      1. laGan1n1
        11 years, 2 months ago

        I'm on wc and I will pick him, Wilson pick is too boring, Diouf is dead and I dont trust Sakho

        1. MattysFantasyFooty
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Each to their own

        2. buffrey
          11 years, 2 months ago

          So let me get this straight you are lambasting people for dissing your choice to pick a player that's not started any games and not scored any goals, and probably isn't on penalties) over a player that's got 4 goals in 2 games has started every game, has better upcoming fixtures and probably is on pens??

          To have any success in Thai game you sometimes have to just follow the points, not always but sometimes. In this 2 way comparison, this is one of those times.

          1. laGan1n1
            11 years, 2 months ago

            I play this for fun

            1. buffrey
              11 years, 2 months ago

              Ok. In that case cisse is a great pick. No one else has him and it COULD allow you a lot of 'told you so's'. It might be wise to replace him next week with the new Norwich lad (or the week after) he'll be a mega differential.

  23. Stats Don\'t Lie
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Who to bench?

    Mahrez, ayew, Pedro, Mane, payet
    Wilson, Kane, kun

    1. Venom Snake
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Wilson

    2. bennyp
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Payet

    3. Jafalad
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Payet.

    4. C-Dawgg
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Mane

  24. Bushiosboys
    11 years, 2 months ago

    I've had wildcard active, was all settled & haven't looked for a week or so, just saw Ward is injured! Any recommendations of Ward replacement?
    Back currently:
    Francis shaw kolarov (Cathcart Francis)

    1. Bushiosboys
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Sorry I obviously mean the 2nd Francis is ward!!) on first coffee, not right yet :-/

  25. Venom Snake
    11 years, 2 months ago

    I know Diouf is injured but do I still pick him in the hope he plays or just bench and play Westwood?

    1. Emp
      11 years, 2 months ago

      cant see him coming off the bench so would just play hm

    2. MattysFantasyFooty
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I might bring in Wilson for a few weeks then switch back as Stokes fixtures after arsenal are really good it's a tough one though as it could seem like a waste of two transfers

      1. Whats the Huth
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Get shaqiri as Stoke cover. And keep Wilson

        1. MattysFantasyFooty
          11 years, 2 months ago

          I don't believe in the whole 'cover' thing

  26. bennyp
    11 years, 2 months ago

    El Cappytan?

    1. Aguero
    2. Ayew
    3. Mahrez
    4. Tekkers because he's gonna get a hatty

    1. Emp
      11 years, 2 months ago

      4

      1. bennyp
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Strong.

    2. Jafalad
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Kun.

    3. Stats Don\'t Lie
      11 years, 2 months ago

      3

    4. laGan1n1
      11 years, 2 months ago

      4

    5. sleecc
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I know it is boring, but 1.

    6. ​
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Well if Tekkers is getting a hatty you can't really say no to that!

  27. Scotty B
    11 years, 2 months ago

    McCarthy 
    Shaw Reid Targett 
    Silva Coutinho Sanchez Mahrez 
    Lukaku Gomis Aguero 
    Subs Butland Richards Westwood Gomez 

    What to do what to do what to do this week?

    1. Manani
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I thnk Coutinho is suspended, so unless u want to play westwood, I'd suggest taking him out for someone, depending how many u have in the bank

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

    Morning all, scout picks day!

    Feeling the weight of the current score being 4-0 to the community, also 12pts is actually quite a high score to overturn. Am hoping for quite a few differentials to make this week interesting, wish me luck!

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

      Just don't choose differentials just for the sake of being different, make sure each pick is justified

      No pressure

      Good Luck

    2. C-Dawgg
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Go on lad, this is gonna be the communities invincibles season!

  29. HP.
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Have Mata and Silva in draft league and no other City/United attackers, should I do Mata --> De Bruyne???

    1. ​
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Can you not get rid of another midfielder?

      1. HP.
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Other mids are Silva Mahrez Pedro

    2. SUAREZ_MESSI_COUTINHO
      11 years, 2 months ago

      No

  30. Neo-Viper
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Hello Lads!! Howdy ?

    Butland

    Clyne Azpi Cedric

    Haz Caz Mahrez Payet

    Tekkers Sergio Wilson

    Bench : Ruddy - Huth - Francis -Ibe

    Any Pressing Issue ? or G2G ?