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Just ten days after celebrating three-figure tallies, many Fantasy managers are now left counting the flags as the international break casualties mount.

Sergio Aguero leads the army of crocks. The City striker’s twanging hamstring has taken the shine off his incredible 25-point haul and it’s his demise from hero to zero that dominates the chatter in this latest ScoutCast episode.

With Granville struck down by sniffles, Luke aka “D1sable” steps into the breach to join Jonty and myself to take up the challenge of weighing up the Aguero stand-ins.

We also take time to assess two contrasting managerial appointments, greeting Jurgen Klopp’s thrilling heavy metal football, whilst mustering a nod to Big Sam’s bid to produce a Black Cats escape routine.

This latest episode was first broadcast live via our YouTube channel on Wednesday evening. You can view the full broadcast via the larger player below (much as we love Luke, we do eventually shift the camera from him).

For the edited and slightly more refined audio experience, you’ll need this link or the stream available via small player.

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

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  1. Boss Hogg
    11 years, 9 days ago

    If both Vardy and Mahrez are on the pitch, which one takes penalties?

    1. C-Dawgg
      11 years, 9 days ago

      Mahrez (we think)

    2. Milner4eva
      11 years, 9 days ago

      Mahrez

    3. jennmenn
      11 years, 9 days ago

      The new Ramsey

  2. Pedram
    11 years, 9 days ago

    Costa, Bony or Bukaku ?

    1. Milner4eva
      11 years, 9 days ago

      Lukaku - can confidently buy him and keep him for the next 12 GWs (as long as he doesn't get injured)

      1. Milner4eva
        11 years, 9 days ago

        Whereas Bony and Costa are transfers waiting to happen for a number of reasons

        1. Gr3g
          11 years, 9 days ago

          3 blanks in a row and people will be selling like crazy...

    2. MY DJ NAME IS PIMP CURRY
      11 years, 9 days ago

      I'm getting in Bony

  3. Iceball
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    11 years, 9 days ago

    Butland
    Kolarov* Richards Dawson
    Sanchez KDB (C) Mahrez Payet
    Costa Pelle (V) Vardy
    Schmeichel Westwood Francis Gomez*
    Already on -4. 2.5m itb
    GTG?

    1. SouthCoastSaint
      11 years, 9 days ago

      I'd fix Gomez as its long term in a week where there will be a fair few points hits taken

  4. Pompel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    11 years, 9 days ago

    Bellerin reasonably sure to start this weekend?

    1. Punty
      11 years, 9 days ago

      He better or I'll flip a table

    2. SouthCoastSaint
      11 years, 9 days ago

      Bayern next week. Perfectly conceivable he gets rested

      1. Pompel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        11 years, 9 days ago

        Thanks - will look elsewhere then. Need a sure starter.

        1. Fozzyb34r
          11 years, 9 days ago

          Bertrand?

          1. Pompel
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            11 years, 9 days ago

            Looking at him, yes 🙂

          2. SouthCoastSaint
            11 years, 9 days ago

            +1 I'm getting berty for Gomez this week

      2. MY DJ NAME IS PIMP CURRY
        11 years, 9 days ago

        He only played one international match. I think he's had his rest. I expect him to start

      3. Pompel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        11 years, 9 days ago

        Could have a look at Monreal also, I guess.

    3. GENERATION X
      11 years, 9 days ago

      I've brought him in - if he misses out cest la vie its a long term move anyway. So many ifs and buts so predicting line ups this week is a lottery just look at the future I think..

      1. Pompel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        11 years, 9 days ago

        Quite - but if for a hit, I would only bring in sure starters, better wait until next GW if not.

    4. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
      11 years, 9 days ago

      Yes

    5. SouthCoastSaint
      11 years, 9 days ago

      My mate met him at Luton airport and had a photo with him a few days ago. Said he was limping

      😉

      Not really. Just said he's quite short

      1. Pompel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        11 years, 9 days ago

        Don't want short players in my team 😀

  5. Dr Dream
    11 years, 9 days ago

    @Cheeseoid

    If I've understood it right do those stat covers just slide on and off after undoing the a screw or two?

    If so the only thing you could have done is short circuit it when sliding it back pn...are you sure you've replaced the fuse ?...

  6. Bob.
    11 years, 9 days ago

    Pedro to Hazard or Walcott for -4? Leaning towards Haz for long term and security

    1. Punty
      11 years, 9 days ago

      With this rate of injuries I think I'd og Haz as well..

  7. THE Wild Rover
    11 years, 9 days ago

    Yaya in court today, hope they don't bang him up!

    1. SouthCoastSaint
      11 years, 9 days ago

      Sanogo?

      1. THE Wild Rover
        11 years, 9 days ago

        Toure

        1. SouthCoastSaint
          11 years, 9 days ago

          What's he done?

          1. THE Wild Rover
            11 years, 9 days ago

            Speeding and no insurance

            1. MY DJ NAME IS PIMP CURRY
              11 years, 9 days ago

              Why the heck would he not have insurance

      2. Milner4eva
        11 years, 9 days ago

        Touré, speeding on motorway apparently

        1. SouthCoastSaint
          11 years, 9 days ago

          Hope he gets to sit in the dock and not stand. Judge better have him
          In his fantasy team

          1. Rolls-Royce
            11 years, 9 days ago

            😀

  8. FAITHNOMORENO
    11 years, 9 days ago

    On wildcard.

    I am in major doubt over who to have in defence.I had:

    Ruddy / Butland
    Azpi / Williams / Huth / Sagna / Targett

    Then did this:

    Ruddy -> Myhill
    Sagna -> Janmaat

    ..and now I'm struggling what to do with the rest of defence.think maybe leaving Williams and Azpi could be good options,but who to get in instead of Huth and Targett?
    1.7 ITB.

    any quality suggestions are highly acceptable.

    btw. I am satisfied with this front 8:

    KdB / Alexis / Mahrez / Payet / Hoolahan
    Vardy / Sturridge / Pelle

  9. Punty
    11 years, 9 days ago

    Just waiting for Vardy to get Arrested for something the way this international break is going.. 7 players flagged so far

  10. Captain Vantastic™
    11 years, 9 days ago

    Pete O'Rourke @SportsPeteO 3m
    Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has suggested he will step down as manager in 2017.

    1. Milner4eva
      11 years, 9 days ago

      Wow - is this guy a reliable source?

    2. Les Bleus
      11 years, 9 days ago

      You got the year date in reverse; it's 7102.

      1. Pompel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        11 years, 9 days ago

        😆

    3. Le _ Professeur
      11 years, 9 days ago

      🙁

      1. MY DJ NAME IS PIMP CURRY
        11 years, 9 days ago

        I know right? That means two more years without a PL title 🙁

    4. Wilshere Knowledge
      11 years, 9 days ago

      Based on the Mirror story, which is based on this:

      "I am resolute to commit absolutely until the last day of my contract to bring back big success to this club, and leave as well one day in a position where it can do even better when I leave"

      1. invertebrate
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        11 years, 9 days ago

        You'd think after twenty years in England he'd sound less like Yoda by now.

        1. Wilshere Knowledge
          11 years, 9 days ago

          😆

  11. Stefan Schnoor
    11 years, 9 days ago

    opinions on this bunch? On -4, so will be upgrading the defence next week (barring injuries of course!)

    Butland
    Kolarov / Darmian / Williams (Richards / Huth)
    Sanchez (VC) / Mane (C) / Mahrez / Payet (Westwood)
    Martial / Pelle / Vardy

    1. SouthCoastSaint
      11 years, 9 days ago

      Good to go

  12. Wunnu
    11 years, 9 days ago

    What time is the City presser ? What's the latest on Kolarov ?

    1. SouthCoastSaint
      11 years, 9 days ago

      1245

      Nobody knows

    2. Mark-O
      11 years, 9 days ago

      Your first question made the second question look silly.

      1. Nickofoz
        11 years, 9 days ago

        this.

        12:45

      2. Fitzy.
        11 years, 9 days ago

        No it didn't.

    3. Jay10
      11 years, 9 days ago

      Wasn't pictured in training. That should give a hint.

      1. SouthCoastSaint
        11 years, 9 days ago

        Perfectly conceivable he was given a rest given he picked up a knock. Plus there was only a handful of training pictures

  13. Van der Faart
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    11 years, 9 days ago

    Is it mental to be getting rid of Mahrez after he didn't play last time out? I don't have Vardy but want to get him on WC, dint want to go over board on Leicester coverage.

    1. Sheeeit
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 9 days ago

      I don't think its mental, maybe a bit premature. I still think mahrez will punish non owners. Only when he starts though, which I reckon will be every 3/4.

    2. SouthCoastSaint
      11 years, 9 days ago

      If he didn't play vs Norwich because Leicester wanted to be more defensive then it's also doubtful he plays away to saints.

      However, Ranieri did say he originally planned to bring mahrez on but it just didn't pan out that way

    3. lasmons
      11 years, 9 days ago

      Im on WC and got rid...

    4. si
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 9 days ago

      Same here. Thinking they won away without him so very conceivable it happens again. Who replaces him though? I am tempted with Coutinho...1 shot every 15 mins.

      1. Van der Faart
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        11 years, 9 days ago

        Worried about Pool fixtures. Might be best to wait to see how thy get on under Klopp in the first few weeks.

  14. SuperMario
    11 years, 9 days ago

    Sooooooo do we think Evans will start from that presser??

    Fact that he travelled with the NI team suggests he wasnt too far away...

    1. SouthCoastSaint
      11 years, 9 days ago

      I'd say no given his history and the fact Dawson can play centre back

    2. Boyd to Sven
      11 years, 9 days ago

      I hope so. My defence has been massacred.

  15. FootballManiac
    11 years, 9 days ago

    betrand or bellerin for the next 4 games? surely betrand has the fixs

    1. Fozzyb34r
      11 years, 9 days ago

      I've gone Bertrand for the fixtures

    2. Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 9 days ago

      Bert

  16. Theatre_Of_Screams
    11 years, 9 days ago

    Hart

    Darmian - Williams - Cresswell (75%)

    Mahrez - Ayew (75%) - De Bruyne - Sanchez (Might not play)

    Martial - Pelle - Vardy

    ---------------------------------------

    Bench: Albrighton - Gomez (OUT) - Oxford (Probably won't play)

    0 FT

    ---------------------------------------

    If things stay the same injury wise, do l -

    (A) Leave as it is and hope l get a full team

    (B) Take a hit on Gomez for Bellerin/Another option (l hear Bellerin might be rested)

    Thanks.

    1. SouthCoastSaint
      11 years, 9 days ago

      I'd be slightly concerned about Darmian given how awful he was vs Arsenal and the fact that Everton play similar to Arsenal on the counter

  17. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    11 years, 9 days ago

    Man Utds headed goal chances conceded and Lukaku with 4 headed attempts. That seems to be the most likely goal scenario given how the number of chances Utd concede in the box

    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      11 years, 9 days ago

      4 headed attempts all season?

      1. Make United Great Again
        11 years, 9 days ago

        If so, that's pretty poor.

      2. internal error
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        11 years, 9 days ago

        yeah, but i mean in terms that if he is to score, maybe it's more likely he scores from a header than a having a shot with his peg in the box?

        1. Wilshere Knowledge
          11 years, 9 days ago

          I think there are a lot of skills other than size that constitute 'heading ability', so I'd say with those stats he's probably unlikely the threaten that much from headers, personally.

          1. internal error
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            11 years, 9 days ago

            i'm trying to decide on my Kun replacement but looking at the likely candidates chances this weekend. Just trying to use the stats for both Utd defensively and Lukaku's goal threat to see who is more likely to score.

            1. Wilshere Knowledge
              11 years, 9 days ago

              I reckon Lukaku will still cause problems, just not in the air particularly. I think you may be over-thinking it, FPL isn't meant to be that hard. 😉 😆

    2. Les Bleus
      11 years, 9 days ago

      Yeah, Blind playing as CB doesn't help in the defensive set pieces front.

      1. Make United Great Again
        11 years, 9 days ago

        Darmain Smalling Jones Blind

        I think this will be our back 4 🙂

  18. Loðbrók
    11 years, 9 days ago

    Already -8, crisis. (transfered out Gomez and Guzan for Bertrand and Bego, then Aguero ++++ got injuried)

    Begovic (McCarthy)
    Bertrand - Kolarov* - Evans* (Ward* - Richards)
    Sanchez - Barkley - Payet - Silva* (Mahrez)
    Pelle - Martial - Ighalo

    Pray for a miracle.

    1. Old (Trafford) Dreamer
      11 years, 9 days ago

      Why isn't Augero's price dropping?

      1. Loðbrók
        11 years, 9 days ago

        beats me

  19. Dr Dream
    11 years, 9 days ago

    Does anybody know if Joe Allen's boot polishers second cousin is a reliable source ?

    1. Woy
      11 years, 9 days ago

      I got a text earlier saying that Mourinho has spoken to Messi about coming to Chelsea, he apparently said "I'd rather play for Plymouth Argyle"

      1. Dr Dream
        11 years, 9 days ago

        Really...crikey...

      2. Make United Great Again
        11 years, 9 days ago

        2/10

      3. Nickofoz
        11 years, 9 days ago

        I got that text as well!

      4. Woy
        11 years, 9 days ago

        But then again that was from my mate Joe who is an argyle fan and has no footballing links whatsoever.

        1. Dr Dream
          11 years, 9 days ago

          He's not called Ben by any chance is he?

    2. Sheeeit
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 9 days ago

      110% reliable.

    3. SouthCoastSaint
      11 years, 9 days ago

      No but I'm glad my label has stuck already

    4. Hasselbaink Forever
      11 years, 9 days ago

      60% of the time, he's reliable every time.

  20. Make United Great Again
    11 years, 9 days ago

    So Sanchez is going to rested isn't he 🙁

    KDB (C) then..

    1. Nickofoz
      11 years, 9 days ago

      I'm a Sanchez non owner, I cannot see him being rested. He doesn't rest 😀

      Either way, I'd still prefer KDB as a captaincy option 🙂

    2. Dr Dream
      11 years, 9 days ago

      Not sure. Wenger only said that he will see how he is when he arrives...We filled in the blanks ourselves.

      1. si
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        11 years, 9 days ago

        Haven't most of his players just come back from 2 games? Admittedly not all so long journeys. Can't see Wenger taking risks at watford.

  21. sbasty
    11 years, 9 days ago

    Been out the loop... What's the injury status on:

    Mahrez
    Kolorov
    Cresswell
    Morrison

    ?

    1. SouthCoastSaint
      11 years, 9 days ago

      You could flick through the last few pages but...

      Mahrez 60/40
      Kolarov 50-50
      Creswell out?
      Morrison 50-50

      1. JJO
        11 years, 9 days ago

        Mahrez injured?

  22. Nickofoz
    11 years, 9 days ago

    Obviously I'll wait for news but if Kolarov is out then is Kolarov -> Dawson (SUN) worth a -4?

    My backup defender would be Bassong (new).

    1. Puyol Pants Up
      11 years, 9 days ago

      I would say so.

    2. Loðbrók
      11 years, 9 days ago

      not worth, even if you know Kolarov is out

    3. Milner4eva
      11 years, 9 days ago

      No, it would be mad

      1. Nickofoz
        11 years, 9 days ago

        How so?

        1. SouthCoastSaint
          11 years, 9 days ago

          Dawson would have to get a clean sheet just to break even. Madness

          1. Puyol Pants Up
            11 years, 9 days ago

            It's not just a 1 GW move though...

            This is obviously longer term.

            1. Fitzy.
              11 years, 9 days ago

              West Brom fixtures about to turn nasty in a few weeks.

              1. Nickofoz
                11 years, 9 days ago

                I'm WCing GW13 if that helps 🙂

                1. Fitzy.
                  11 years, 9 days ago

                  It does make it more feasible, yes 🙂

          2. Milner4eva
            11 years, 9 days ago

            And bassong would have to concede too

          3. Nickofoz
            11 years, 9 days ago

            Highly unlikely Norwich get a CS away at Newcastle, good chance West Brom can shut out Sunderland

            1. Fitzy.
              11 years, 9 days ago

              Bassong only has to get 2 points for you to not gain a thing though.

              1. Nickofoz
                11 years, 9 days ago

                Yeah true

            2. Milner4eva
              11 years, 9 days ago

              Even then, after two correct predictions you only break even

              1. Nickofoz
                11 years, 9 days ago

                Well if Norwich concede two or more I've OR Dawson gets bonus/attacking returns I'm in the money, plus it sets me up well for the next two weeks

        2. Fitzy.
          11 years, 9 days ago

          Dawson not likely to get more than 6 points at best.

          1. Nickofoz
            11 years, 9 days ago

            Good point, not exactly a bonus magnet is he

    4. Prøphet
      11 years, 9 days ago

      Not at all mate. I hate going -4 for defenders (if Kola is out i will have to consider it), but dawson isnt the best option by a longshot.

      Van Dijk / Bertrand / Cedric / Toby / Jagielka / Soure , etc...

      1. Nickofoz
        11 years, 9 days ago

        Already have and playing Cedric. Toby/Jagielka and Soure all have poor fixtures this week too

  23. Puyol Pants Up
    11 years, 9 days ago

    I'm really starting to consider getting Janmaat over Bertrand/Bellerin. Hmmmm.

    1. Nickofoz
      11 years, 9 days ago

      He's an interesting option but the latter are way better options IMO.

      1. Puyol Pants Up
        11 years, 9 days ago

        Not convinced Newcastle will get any CS's soon?

        1. Nickofoz
          11 years, 9 days ago

          They may get one or two. But you will be relying on attacking returns. I'm tempted too but there are better options

          1. Puyol Pants Up
            11 years, 9 days ago

            Fair enough, I guess Bertrand is probably the man to get. Krul out doesn't help.

            1. Nickofoz
              11 years, 9 days ago

              Indeed 🙂

    2. Make United Great Again
      11 years, 9 days ago

      Don't do it. Get Bertrand or Bellerin and keep them there

      1. Puyol Pants Up
        11 years, 9 days ago

        I'm not convinced that Bellerin will start some of the coming games. But Bertrand is definitely someone I'm looking at.

    3. Milner4eva
      11 years, 9 days ago

      Coleman

      1. Puyol Pants Up
        11 years, 9 days ago

        Will Probably be my Kolarov replacement later down the track

    4. SouthCoastSaint
      11 years, 9 days ago

      They conceded 6 last week. 6.

      His attacking raids are blinding you. Bertrand is just as capable

      1. Puyol Pants Up
        11 years, 9 days ago

        Anyone can concede 6 at the Ethiad. But yeah, I do agree Bertrand is definitely capable of attacking returns

  24. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    11 years, 9 days ago

    got sanchez in last night.................hope he plays now 😕

  25. goneill79
    11 years, 9 days ago

    Yaya on pens & playing further forward in the absence of Silva & Aguero?

    1. Dr Dream
      11 years, 9 days ago

      Could very easily do just that.

    2. Milner4eva
      11 years, 9 days ago

      If he's fit

      1. goneill79
        11 years, 9 days ago

        On the training pics from yesterday.

    3. Make United Great Again
      11 years, 9 days ago

      Nope. KDB likely to play in the number 10. Yaya & Fernandinho double pivot

    4. Fozzyb34r
      11 years, 9 days ago

      Doubt he'll play further forwards, but he should be on pens.

    5. Wilshere Knowledge
      11 years, 9 days ago

      On pens, but wont play further forward.

      1. Dr Dream
        11 years, 9 days ago

        Not sure about that. Pell has a habit of pulling that rabbit out of the hat from time to time.

        The problem is he never actually seems to deliver when he plays there....oddly...

        1. Wilshere Knowledge
          11 years, 9 days ago

          At home to Bournemouth, with plenty of players for the attacking 3 roles, I'm 99% sure he'll be 'deep'. Of course he'll be playing pretty far forward anyway.

    6. Boyd to Sven
      11 years, 9 days ago

      I'd guessed Navas and Bony would be the replacements with KDB moving into Silva's position and Yaya staying where he is. Just my assumption though. He will be on pens though.

    7. Prøphet
      11 years, 9 days ago

      He played in the hole last time Silva was out. So, that should be his position with KDB on the flank.

  26. DV8R
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    11 years, 9 days ago

    Is Man City attack 'essential' this week? Im not sure about Ayew -> KDB (-4)

    Was also planning Kun -> Costa but may go for Bony instead

    Thoughts?

  27. A.T
    11 years, 9 days ago

    FFS rule 14b says never take a hit for a defender.

    What happens when you've only got one then? 🙁

    1. SouthCoastSaint
      11 years, 9 days ago

      Make sure they are nailed on and long term transfers

    2. Wilshere Knowledge
      11 years, 9 days ago

      It's a stupid rule.

      1. Milner4eva
        11 years, 9 days ago

        That's not even a rule - the rule is don't take a hit for a def if you can field 3 playing defs

        Which makes complete sense

        1. Wilshere Knowledge
          11 years, 9 days ago

          Not really.

          I took a hit for Soure in for Huth for back to back CS's a few weeks ago, I took a hit this week to do Francis (away to Man City) to Gabriel (Watford).

          It can pay back in 1 week, but transfers should really be longer term, imo.

          1. A.T
            11 years, 9 days ago

            Io could Coleman for the long term but I don't fancy any others. Bellerin could pay it back straight away but he might not play and I don't fancy him long term anyway.

    3. Prøphet
      11 years, 9 days ago

      Rules are made to be broken!

    4. Nickofoz
      11 years, 9 days ago

      Take one hit and play AOA or two hits 😉

      Seriously though, what is your defence?

      1. A.T
        11 years, 9 days ago

        Ok it might not be that bad but I'm not exactly confident

        Dawson Evans ward kolorov Oxford.

        1. A.T
          11 years, 9 days ago

          With the mighty Westwood on the bench

  28. SuperMario
    11 years, 9 days ago

    _________Ruddy________
    __Azpill___Evans*___Kolarov*___
    Sanchez (Vc)_Ayew*_Mahrez_Payet
    __Pelle (C)_Martial_Gomis

    McCarthy_Westwood_Munesia_Ward

    6.6m in the bank and used my transfer on the popular Kun --> Pelle before the rise!

    1. SuperMario
      11 years, 9 days ago

      Looking at the fixtures Im thinking the below:

      A. Munesia ---> Berty (-4)
      B. Munesia ---> Bellerin (-4)
      C. Munesia & Ayew ---> Either & KDB (-8)

      Ill wait for the SWA presser first obviously..

      1. DV8R
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        11 years, 9 days ago

        A

        1. SuperMario
          11 years, 9 days ago

          Thanks DV8R, as a Cedric owner, would you rather Berty or Cedric??

  29. adidasOriginals
    11 years, 9 days ago

    I've wildcarded but still have Ayew and Kolorov in the side....waiting to hear definite news but am interested if people on here would swap them out now whilst I'm on the WC???

    Thanks

    1. SouthCoastSaint
      11 years, 9 days ago

      Ayew will be fine

    2. Black Knights
      11 years, 9 days ago

      I'd keep Ayew for the next 4/5, until BOU at least. Kolarov i'd lose, he's about to become a headache and i'm planning on getting rid shortly.

    3. Milner4eva
      11 years, 9 days ago

      I'd keep Ayew, not sure about Kolarov

    4. SuperMario
      11 years, 9 days ago

      Ayew looks sheer class (if passed fit) and fixtures are good also

  30. John t penguin
    11 years, 9 days ago

    if my squad drops below 7 players does the weekend get abandoned?

    1. SuperMario
      11 years, 9 days ago

      no you get the free emergency WC 😉

    2. Les Bleus
      11 years, 9 days ago

      I thought 8 players was the minimum?