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The ScoutCast – Episode 168 – Casual

What makes a “casual” ScoutCast host? Perhaps one who takes to his bed even after a table topping 60-point return?

Despite bringing in his biggest haul of the season, leaving both Jonty and myself in his wake, Granville’s man-flu gets the better of him. Not to worry, Luke, aka “D1sable”, drops in to fill his evening slippers, helping steading the ScoutCast ship as we prepare to cross the choppy waters of another community fueled episode.

Luke and I look on enviously while Jonty gets dewy eyed about Dimiti Payet’s Monday night returns, before we switch attention to the fortunes of the Fantasy Football Scout crowd, scanning their Gameweek tallies in another bout of “Rough with the Smooth”, which this week includes a precautionary tail of a Fantasy Football rage injury.

We round off, as always, with another bout of community questions, assessing the lure of the five-man midfield, strikers and their desperate quest for bonus points, the great “casual” debate, whilst entertaining the idea of making Kolarov our captain. The season could hardly be more bizarre.

This episode was broadcast live via Google Hangouts on our YouTube channel on Wednesday night (before the Pedro news). Be sure to subscribe to our channel to get alerts on new episodes.

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  1. kenzo.
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Team is

    Schmeichel

    Kolarov Bellerin* Gomez (Jagielka* Targett)

    Sanchez Toure Coutinho Mahrez (West)

    Aguero Gomis Wilson

    Would you play

    A. Bellerin away to Chelsea
    B. Jagielka away to Swansea

    1. The Kolarov Mane ⚔
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      A

      1. kenzo.
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        thanks. any particular reason?

        1. The Kolarov Mane ⚔
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          I believe that Chelsea is struggling at the moment (more than just on the pitch) and Bellerin is a very attacking player. Gut tells me that Arsenal will win this one.

          1. kenzo.
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            yeah true thats what my thought initially was but then Chelsea have just failed to score once this season and that was away to city. Also iv posted the head to head over the last couple of seasons and arsenal haven't just clicked at stamford bridge although i still think we are favourites.

    2. super zlatan
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      A

      1. kenzo.
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        I know history isn't a bigger indicator than Form but last 5 visits to Stamford Bridge

        Chelsea 2 - Arsenal 0
        Chelsea 6 - Arsenal 0
        Chelsea 2 - Arsenal 1
        Chelsea 3 - Arsenal 5
        Chelsea 2 - Arsenal 0
        Chelsea 2 - Arsenal 0

  2. Alittude
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    would the november international break be a pretty ideal time to use the WC if you can hold out that long?

    1. Rhinos
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      No because likely to be very few price rises

      1. Alittude
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        when would be best if you were to pick a time?

        1. Rhinos
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Doesn't matter, use it when you need it

  3. athleticbilbobaggins
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Repost. Goalkeeper.Stuck with Romero and Henessey for now. Romero -> De Gea ? Or should I go with cheaper options like Butland or Myhill? 2FT available

    1. Rhinos
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      But land and Myhill fine or Krul or Gomes

    2. Eden Hazardous
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      What about Begovic?

      1. athleticbilbobaggins
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Already have Azpi and planning to stick with him.

        1. Eden Hazardous
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Then go for Myhill only......no rotation

        2. 1569Tippins
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Chelsea will tighten back up soon enough... double up (unless you're planning on having Hazard/Pedro and Costa at some stage)

          1. athleticbilbobaggins
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            Wanna get Pedro as soon as he is fit. The guy is tactically sooo good. I reckon he will find space and start scoring once Chelsea hit some decent form.

    3. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      McCarthy and Krul rotate well... only worth 8.5m

      1. athleticbilbobaggins
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Interesting.

  4. Moin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Lovren a Good Pick?

    1. HNI
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Sakho played well in Europa, may replace him

    2. Eze Really?
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      He is rubbish on the fiels but not bad as an FPL choice.I think Saks will get his place soon.

    3. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Thanks Both! 🙂

      1. HNI
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Welcome :)...can u help me with my query below urs?
        thanx in advance

    4. madame shelly
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      No!

  5. HNI
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Best defender only for next 3 weeks as will WC after that
    1) Joe Gomez (NOR AVL eve) or go Clyne/Skrtel as they nailed
    2) Dawson / Evans (avl EVE cpl) But Will Evans be fit?
    3) Nyom / Prodl (new CPL bou)
    4) Williams (EVE sot TOT)
    5) Munisea
    currently confused between Gomez and Dawson as although WBA has form,Liv fixtures are mouthwatering
    Any other non Mancity and Francis defender, inputs welcome

    1. Eze Really?
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Concerned Gomez about to lose his place.

      1. HNI
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        But he had a good game in Europa,
        on safer side wich is bettr pick then
        1)Clyne
        2) skrtel
        3)dawson wba
        4) evans

        1. Eze Really?
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          He did but played mostly in the centre back pos. Clyne/Skirtl short term. Dawson longer term.

  6. Jonny Sutt
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Best Watford defender?

    1. Kingston
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      It appears to be Nyom

  7. Kingston
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Who do people think will score more points over the next 5 or so weeks?

    Yaya or Benteke?

  8. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Still not getting convinced about Dawson being the best Shaw replacement. Seems like a safe yet extremely boring transfer. Any other suggestions?

    bego McCarthy
    shaw kolarov Gomez morgan whittaker

    1. Eden Hazardous
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Janmaat if u want exciting

      1. Rhinos
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        I'm getting janmaat but he's gonna be on bench for chelsea city

        1. Eze Really?
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          So impressive going forward. Best Newcastle attacker. BUT money on bench for rotation?

      2. Test Eagles
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        ^ This ... I'd take anything over 2 points right now though 🙂

        Janmaat could go crackers once Newcastle's fixtures tidy up!

    2. Rhinos
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Clyne

      1. SpaceCadet
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Double liv? Already have gomez

        1. Rhinos
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Oh yeah didn't notice. Mind Gomez could easily be dropped

  9. Cobby
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Hi, lads.
    Anything on Rooney?Will he start?

    1. Sjaugen
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Who in their right mind is still fielding him?

  10. GoonerByron
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Which FT with this squad? Thinking either..

    A) Rudd -> Butland
    B) Pelle -> Benteke

    Ruddy
    Cedric - Kolarov - Richards
    Hazard - Ozil - Yaya - Mahrez
    Aguero - Wilson - Pelle

    Rudd - Sinclair - Evans - Huth

    1FT, 1.5 in the bank

    1. super zlatan
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      B

    2. sleecc
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      B

    3. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      B or save

      1. GoonerByron
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers all!

  11. super zlatan
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone captaining silva?

    1. Evs
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      No aguero ?

      1. super zlatan
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        I do have aguero. Just concerned he won't see 90 mins

    2. SUAREZ_MESSI_COUTINHO
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Strongly considering him, not decided yet.

  12. Evs
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    I know this is nuts but for some season I have an urge to keep Memphis.

    Thing is, I have 2 FTs and I'm pretty settled on the rest.

    Current mf... Memphis, Sanchez, Yaya, Mahrez, Westowood.

    So, for Depay...

    A) Ayew (have Gomis)
    B) couthino
    C) Payet
    D) Some other dude.

    1. SUAREZ_MESSI_COUTINHO
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      A

      1. Evs
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Hmmm, not sure I fancy a Swans double up but I can see where your coming from.

    2. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      I went for Barkley

    3. Kevin Twine
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      A

      1. super zlatan
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        C for me

    4. sleecc
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      B

      1. sleecc
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        But gut tells me he won't score lot points.

    5. Scoredelario
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      A or B look good to me.

      I am not sold on Payet maintaining form. His shot to goal conversion rate is crazy.

      1. Scoredelario
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        To clarify, Payet has scored from 50% of shots in box and 25% outside.

        The averages over last season were 16% and 4% respectively.

        1. Evs
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          And his fixture is poor this weekend.

    6. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Yaya to Coutinho

    7. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Probably A.

  13. King Kohli
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Who would you get?

    Fabianski Hennessey
    Kolarov Bellerin Huth Francis ________

    A) Nyom
    B) C.Dawson

    Both Watford and WBA look solid

    1. Evs
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Probably Dawson from them.

      1. HNI
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Thoughts on Gomez/Skrtel/Clyne?? As fixtures are killin!

    2. sleecc
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      B

  14. Scoredelario
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    A) Start Naughton with 4 at the back
    B) Buy and start Coutinho for a -4 hit. (Selling Pedro)

    1. Evs
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Don't take the hit, not worth it in my opinion.

      The swans could easily keep a cleanie at home.

    2. Rhinos
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      A. Coutinho not worth a hit

    3. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      A

    4. Scoredelario
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Thanks lads, probably right. Really want to pull the trigger though!

    5. sleecc
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Start Pedro, Naughton 1st sub, I am not sure whether he is a special one or a lying one.

  15. Whats the Huth
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Sanchez or Wilson captain?

    1. Jazz!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Wilson easily from them 2

    2. Kevin Twine
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Wilson

    3. Whats the Huth
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Sanchez will rip Ivan to shred. Have you not seen chances conceded from the right side for Chelsea.

  16. Jazz!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Captain Who?

    A) Mahrez (stk)
    B) Silva (WHU)
    C) Wilson (SUN)

    1. Evs
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Wilson

    2. super zlatan
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Silva or Wilson.

      1. Jazz!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Hard to decide who...

  17. CelticBhoy1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Transfer out > Benteke

    A) Diouf

    B) Gomis

    1. Evs
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Do you have Ayew?

      If so maybe a, but it could bite you.

      Why trade any?

    2. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      B if you have ayew, else A

    3. sleecc
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Save

    4. Scoredelario
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Neither. But if you must, A

    5. Eze Really?
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Bojan might start sharing game time with Diouf. Not quite the same as Bojan can play anywhere. Just a thought.

  18. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Skrtel/ clyne for the next 2 gws? Already have Gomez. Or too risky to double up on liv defence?

    1. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Too risky

    2. Eze Really?
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Double up for 2 GW's? If you want, Skirts easy to get out of.

  19. Wild Rover
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    If you had Ward but were otherwise happy with your team would you sell him or save transfer?

    Ta 🙂

    1. super zlatan
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Save

    2. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Save

    3. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Save.

    4. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Save

    5. Evs
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Depends if two transfers help you shake things up next week

      1. Wild Rover
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        I don't really him long term but I probably wouldn't play his replacement this week. I'd certainly keep if there is no chance he will fall in price

        1. Wild Rover
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          *really want

  20. Stats Don\'t Lie
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Any suggestions on the team below?

    Cech (Hennessey)
    Kolarov, Williams, Cedric (huth, Burke)
    Mahrez, ayew, Mane, payet (Pedro)
    Wilson, Kane, Aguero

    1ft, 0.2itb

  21. kj3llern
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    My team now.

    McCarthy

    Gomez - Azpi - Richards - Williams - Kolarov

    Toure - Pedro(injured) - Mahrez

    Aguero - Diouff

    Schmeichel - Wanyama - Pelle - Payet 2.7 ITB

    A: Sub Payet for Pedro and save a FT
    B: Pedro out Coutinho in
    C: Pelle out Coutinho in
    D: Pelle out Lukaku in

    1. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      C pelle > benteke

      1. kj3llern
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Yeah, thats what i meant to write

  22. Beavis
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Do we actually know if Pedro is only out for this week

    1. super zlatan
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      No idea. I'm shipping him.

      What about you mate?

      1. Beavis
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Don't really fancy too many options. Don't like Cout, don't wanna double on Swans, Payet has a poor fixture, Sako may be rotated. Would like to keep him ideally but only if he's back next week. No guarantee he'd even start though if they get a win tomorrow.

        1. S.Kuqi
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Agree. Not many great options to get this gw.

    2. Eden Hazardous
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Surprisingly no......

    3. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      only Presser will tell

    4. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      No, we only know that he is our for this week

      1. Beavis
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers all. Doubt presser will reveal anything unfortunately.

    5. Test Eagles
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      No one knows until Friday's Presser ... I think it will be an honest update, and i don't think it was a major injury!

  23. Exeter Gently
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Sterling likely to start this wknd?

    1. Evs
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      I would think so.

      1. Exeter Gently
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks evs. Didn't check whether he played v juve so just know he had that knock last wk.

  24. athleticbilbobaggins
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    How come none of you are considering Barkley over here? The guy keeps getting points. And he had a monster game against Chelsea last time out.

    1. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Cos Everton are the ultimate fpl trolls

    2. Rhinos
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Sure people are but apart from depart there's not a lot of popular mild fielders doing badly enough to drop

    3. Eze Really?
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      I have none and look at my grav.

  25. CelticBhoy1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Please RMT this GW - 1 FT

    Butland
    Kolarov Clyne Richards
    Yaya Ayew Sanchez Mahrez
    Diouf Aguero(c) Gomis

    Subs: McCarthy Darmian Targett Wanyama

    1. SUAREZ_MESSI_COUTINHO
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Strong team. Play Darmian ahead of Richards.

    2. karvs155
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Looks very good! Just save FT imo

  26. GoonerByron
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone know what time the Man Utd presser is?

  27. Rhinos
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Shouldn't captain choice be the one thing we figure out for ourselves? Who do you fancy to score the most, captain them, own your team

    1. Exeter Gently
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Here here! But the questions will continue

    2. Eze Really?
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      A captain pick makes FPL more interesting, but on the downside, more of a gamble!

  28. Will - Fantasy Football Hub
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Sky game - so long term pick:

    A. Amavi (avl)
    B. Olsson (wba)
    C. Francis (bou)

  29. karvs155
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Current team:
    Panti
    Azpi Cedric Kolarov
    Haz Chadli Mahrez Ozil
    Aguero (C) Benteke Sakho

    2FTs, 0,6 ITB.

    Which of these shall I do?
    A) Panti, Hazard -> Myhill, Silva
    B) Panti, Hazard -> Myhill, Ayew
    C) Hazard, Sakho -> Silva, Gomis
    D) other transfers?

  30. S.Kuqi
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    I know these pre planned transfers rarely work but thoughts about this?

    Gw6: Pedro -> Coutinho
    Gw7: Kdb -> Payet
    Gw8: Coutinho -> Yaya/Silva

    Also considering dropping Pedro for Sako which would allow me to have Costa for Gomis next gw.

    1. King Henrik
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      I like the Sako shout .. I dont want Costa in my team but I could sure use the money elsewhere.

      Was gonna do Pedro to Payet last night but thought a will wait till today but that transfer just doenst feel right lol.