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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. Dynamic Duos
    11 years, 9 days ago

    Hi Balders. How can i view my opponent team(leedsleedsleeds) ?

    1. Dynamic Duos
      11 years, 9 days ago

      Hmm top

    2. ​
      11 years, 9 days ago

      Hi MrReilly in the community article there's a link to see the full qualifying results. FPL IDs are in there 🙂

      1. Dynamic Duos
        11 years, 9 days ago

        Cheers Balders.

    3. TorresMagic™
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      11 years, 9 days ago

      All the info is in the article.

  2. Manaf
    11 years, 9 days ago

    Is it safe to do Aguero to Lukaku now?

    1. Judas
      11 years, 9 days ago

      dont go for trollkaku. all about pelle/vardy/costa imo

      1. Manaf
        11 years, 9 days ago

        The other two forwards are Pelle and Sakho. Vardy is my other target either than Lukaku. Cheers

  3. The Raging Bull
    11 years, 9 days ago

    Did Mahrez play for Algeria in the international break? if so, did he score/assist?

    1. Judas
      11 years, 9 days ago

      just had a search of the interwebs and cant actually find any info on it

  4. Judas
    11 years, 9 days ago

    Hmmmm this news doesnt fill me with hope for Ayew´s starting chances this week...

    http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/SportsArchive/Andre-Ayew-in-Ghana-to-seek-herbal-treatment-387866

    1. La Roja
      11 years, 9 days ago

      Herbal treatment?

      Hope he isn't doing Odom

    2. Manaf
      11 years, 9 days ago

      Why did I read it as hair treatment?

    3. belizio
      11 years, 9 days ago

      He has "Sour Knee"! That's a few weeks out, surely

  5. ​
    11 years, 9 days ago

    In a draft league with funky rules:

    1pt per appearance
    -0.5pts per goal conceded
    4pts per clean sheet

    Should I field Schmiechel away vs Southampton or Courtois for a guaranteed 0 points?

    1. TorresMagic™
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      11 years, 9 days ago

      Take the 0 every week.

      1. ​
        11 years, 9 days ago

        😆 you think that much of Leicesters defence huh?

        I thought Schmeichs might at least be good for 0.5 in the home games 🙁

        1. TorresMagic™
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          11 years, 9 days ago

          I was joking. 0.5 max so far.
          Get another GK.

          1. ​
            11 years, 9 days ago

            I can't, Knocks and Niggles is a 20 team draft, no other playing GKs are available 🙁

            1. Root
              11 years, 9 days ago

              🙁

              1. ​
                11 years, 9 days ago

                Root how did you manage to squirm Walcott Sterling and Yaya?

                1. Billy Gilmore
                  11 years, 9 days ago

                  Because Sterling is a forward

                  1. ​
                    11 years, 9 days ago

                    So he is, still a great round 3 pick, especially round 3 pick 19.

                  2. Root
                    11 years, 9 days ago

                    Yeah, and the same with Walcott. If classified as midfielders they both would've gone a lot earlier. Walcott top 10, Sterling maybe late 1st round.

                    1. ​
                      11 years, 9 days ago

                      Aye that's maybe 20-25 points lost for wally and 15-20 for Sterling. Still a nice pick on the 59th. I think the defender wars in round 3 saved him for you there.

  6. La Roja
    11 years, 9 days ago

    Is this worth for -8?

    Gomez* Aguero* Mahrez out

    Davies Pelle Hazard (c) in

    Yay or nay

    1. ​
      11 years, 9 days ago

      Only if you cant field three defenders otherwise

      1. La Roja
        11 years, 9 days ago

        I'm 0.1 short of hazard Pelle in for Mahrez Kun

        Hence gotta get Gomez out unless hazard drops tomorrow. He is on -95%

        1. ​
          11 years, 9 days ago

          oooh that's a ball ache, I'd get rid of Aguero but leave the hits

      2. Keep the Faith
        11 years, 9 days ago

        1st 2 for now look again tomorrow on the other

  7. Lizard Lips
    11 years, 9 days ago

    wonder what changes mark made? looks like he's bought in walcott for albrighton

    1. TorresMagic™
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      11 years, 9 days ago

      Let me hack in and see.

    2. TorresMagic™
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      11 years, 9 days ago

      AOA on the way.

    3. Lizard Lips
      11 years, 9 days ago

      lol! think AOA is coming in too! trying to work out his striker, might of gone sturridge!

  8. Keep the Faith
    11 years, 9 days ago

    Caved and on a WC seems a good week to play it with all the hits going around

    Butland Hennessey
    Cedric Prodl Williams Bellerin Kolorav
    Payet Sanchez Mahrez Ayew De bruyne
    Lukaku Pelle Vardy

    Yes benching headaches every week from the front 8 but not a bad thing with Aguero being out.

    1.5 in bank

    How does it look, any changes guys?

    1. ​
      11 years, 9 days ago

      Keepers are atrocious, rest looks good.

    2. Hibbo
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      11 years, 9 days ago

      Don't like your gks, Cedric, Prodl, Williams or Ayew.

    3. TorresMagic™
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      11 years, 9 days ago

      Good luck. Defence looks weak for WC.

      1. Keep the Faith
        11 years, 9 days ago

        Hmmm not sure I agree on the keepers but who else for a low budget, defence week TM not so sure I've gone for rotations and def seems solid for next 12 GWs

        1. TorresMagic™
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          11 years, 9 days ago

          Fair enough. They are expensive enough so it might work out.
          Glad my team is similar in mids at least.
          Another 2 GWs for mine unless I crack and use it before deadline.

          1. Keep the Faith
            11 years, 9 days ago

            I agree its sort of expensive but part of my plan to kinda downing with a mid to get kun later

        2. ​
          11 years, 9 days ago

          Get Howard or Steke in nets.

          1. Keep the Faith
            11 years, 9 days ago

            Cheers balders will consider this, all about trying to save funds for others elsewhere

            1. ​
              11 years, 9 days ago

              No worries, at least for now we're all rolling in $$

    4. Root
      11 years, 9 days ago

      I like the defense and goalkeepers. Cedric and Williams especially are really good picks.

      1. Keep the Faith
        11 years, 9 days ago

        Thanks root, spent a lot of time looking at the defence as this has been my fall this season, people are easy to say its week without looking at how I will rotate it

  9. Costa Nostra
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    11 years, 9 days ago

    Will Janmaatt play and is Newcastle even worth owning for D?

    1. PhoggyRatherGroggy
      11 years, 9 days ago

      Janmaat back in training and should be in contention. See scout tweets. He can always bring attacking returns but don't hold your breath for clean sheets!!

    2. ​
      11 years, 9 days ago

      Janmaat is worth owning for the goals

  10. Royal5
    11 years, 9 days ago

    Ffs, Ward red flagged again? >:(

  11. Rex Lapis
    11 years, 9 days ago

    To risky going with Myhill/Elliot on WC?

    1. La Roja
      11 years, 9 days ago

      Yes

  12. Big Col
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    11 years, 9 days ago

    On WC Is it better to go with Wijnaldum or Mahrez?

    1. Dynamic Duos
      11 years, 9 days ago

      Wijnaldum

      1. belizio
        11 years, 9 days ago

        Oh, interesting. It's close, but Wijnaldum is a more interesting choice, they're roughly the same price these days, and he has better fixtures and is nailed on, so yeah - maybe he edges it. If you're already holding Mahrez at ~5.5 or so then I'd hold on to him even through a wildcard.

  13. TorresMagic™
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    11 years, 9 days ago

    Mets 1-0

    1. ​
      11 years, 9 days ago

      Go Mets! 😀

      Who are the Mets?

      1. TorresMagic™
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        11 years, 9 days ago

        Playoffs, game 5, final game.

        1. ​
          11 years, 9 days ago

          Ah right baseball, gotcha. I thought this might be MLS or A-League or something

      2. Chelsea Dagger
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        11 years, 9 days ago

        The next team the Cubs will beat

  14. La Roja
    11 years, 9 days ago

    Yoyo is going down according to fplstats

  15. Mr. O'Connell
    11 years, 9 days ago

    Glad I'm gonna be asleep when all these lineups are announced on Saturday.

    1. Arctic monkeys
      11 years, 9 days ago

      it's a great time to be in this site, chaos and scenes all over the place.

      1. ZombieEaten
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        11 years, 9 days ago

        What time are teams generally released? I am in US, fast asleep when it happens. Wake to watch the early game with my corn flakes

        1. Arctic monkeys
          11 years, 9 days ago

          an hour before the game, so for saturday afternoon line ups are at 2pm GMT+1

  16. JasonG123
    11 years, 9 days ago

    Mahrez to Mane/Walcott/Mata for -4?

    1. Arctic monkeys
      11 years, 9 days ago

      if you really want to take that hit, i'd say Walcott

    2. All about the galacticos
      11 years, 9 days ago

      I'd save. But for -4 Mane

  17. Royal5
    11 years, 9 days ago

    Is Mahrez injured??

    1. President John F. Keninnsie
      11 years, 9 days ago

      No

    2. TorresMagic™
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      11 years, 9 days ago

      no

  18. The Raging Bull
    11 years, 9 days ago

    Just done Aguero > Sturridge.

    Don't let me down Stu!

  19. toerag
    11 years, 9 days ago

    am i right in thinking aoa and triple cap should best be saved for dgws ???

    1. President John F. Keninnsie
      11 years, 9 days ago

      Triple cap yes. AOA is less useful, just use it when you think your team needs it.

    2. TorresMagic™
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      11 years, 9 days ago

      aoa is not much of a chip so no.
      BB and TC probably good for DGW

    3. Dynamic Duos
      11 years, 9 days ago

      I would say so, defo triple (c)

      1. The Raging Bull
        11 years, 9 days ago

        How's the GW9 team coming along Reilly?

    4. The Raging Bull
      11 years, 9 days ago

      no!! only tripplet captain for DGW.

      AOA played anytime

    5. toerag
      11 years, 9 days ago

      cheers 🙂

    6. toerag
      11 years, 9 days ago

      i would argue that dgws could crop up for two european playing clubs at the same time. this would be 2 of the top clubs with possibly more of the players in a fpl side and thus more of the players in yr team would play twice. - only a maybe though

  20. TorresMagic™
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    11 years, 9 days ago

    Dodgers score 1-1

    1. Lizard Lips
      11 years, 9 days ago

      Dodgers will win that I think 🙂

      1. TorresMagic™
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        11 years, 9 days ago

        Home ground helps.

        1. Lizard Lips
          11 years, 9 days ago

          Plus they are doubley awesome!

    2. TorresMagic™
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      11 years, 9 days ago

      Make that 2-1 Dodgers.

  21. Scratch
    11 years, 9 days ago

    Considering Tadic -> Sanchez for -4, yay or nay

    1. President John F. Keninnsie
      11 years, 9 days ago

      nay

    2. ​
      11 years, 9 days ago

      nay do it on a free soon

    3. All about the galacticos
      11 years, 9 days ago

      nay

  22. antongus1
    11 years, 9 days ago

    On WC, worth picking up Moreno now at 4.7?

    Have - Azpi Kolarov Bellerin Dawson Francis

    1. ​
      11 years, 9 days ago

      yes absolutely. 4.7m for a top 7 side defender is a steal

    2. President John F. Keninnsie
      11 years, 9 days ago

      Pick him over Francis, although that's a strong/expensive defence already.

    3. Manaf
      11 years, 9 days ago

      And also pick Souare to cover his next three fixtures

    4. All about the galacticos
      11 years, 9 days ago

      a steal at 4.7, but not for me with next 3 fixtures

  23. The Raging Bull
    11 years, 9 days ago

    Not much love for Mitrovic here. He will score as many if not more than Pelle over the next 4 gws

    1. President John F. Keninnsie
      11 years, 9 days ago

      Doubt it.

      1. The Raging Bull
        11 years, 9 days ago

        McClaren has changed formation to a 4-4-2 now, this means they can get more support upto Mitrovic. His forthcoming fixtures are far better than Pelle, whom i don't think can sustain his goal scoring record over the next few weeks.

    2. TorresMagic™
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      11 years, 9 days ago

      Probably won't play all 4.

    3. Manaf
      11 years, 9 days ago

      People worried about his discipline records

      1. The Raging Bull
        11 years, 9 days ago

        Newcastle against Norwich, a team that conceded most number of shots inside the box over the last 4 gw's and in the top 3 for headers conceded. All of which favours Mitrovic.

        1. Mull
          11 years, 9 days ago

          I agree that he could do well, however, saying that he'll score as many as Pelle is quite a bold prediction because Southampton also have a nice run of games and Pelle gets an enormous amount of chances compared to other strikers.

          1. The Raging Bull
            11 years, 9 days ago

            Pelle's on 5 goals thus far, last season he hit 12. Assume he scores 5 goals in his next 5 fixtures, that takes him upto 10 goals, with less than half a season played. At that rate, we expect him to reach 20 goals by the end of season. Sorry, I just can't see him get to that figure.

            1. Manaf
              11 years, 9 days ago

              Koeman talked about Pelle as a top scorer. For me he is bold enough to give the penalty kick task to him if it has to.

        2. Manaf
          11 years, 9 days ago

          Don't tempt me bull. I am still holding my FT to ship out Aguero

          1. The Raging Bull
            11 years, 9 days ago

            Why no Alpha? look at those fixtures for Newcastle, who haven't had the best of fixtures to begin with, Chelsea, Arsenal, Utd, City. They're now playing 4-4-2 and Mitrovic scored against City. He's a proven goal scorer. He can't continue to blank.

    4. Mull
      11 years, 9 days ago

      You have more faith in fixtures than I do 😯

  24. Kurtinho
    11 years, 9 days ago

    @Innsie

    Close match in H2H league last week! Pelle unexpectedly produced the goods for me. Quite ironic that the founder of the league sits dead last 😛 nice blog by the way. I've left a comment on your Punters Paradise post 🙂

    1. President John F. Keninnsie
      11 years, 9 days ago

      Ha, I might go the whole season without a win at this rate! There's a very high standard of managers in that league.

      Cheers, just saw it. Giving Wij the captaincy might be a step too far, but I'd definitely be happy to own him in your position!

      1. Kurtinho
        11 years, 9 days ago

        I'm gonna do it. I own KdB/Pelle/Alexis anyways, so at least I'll get their points if any of them do well. I think this is an opportune week to go with the guy as theres no single standout captaincy option.

        1. Kurtinho
          11 years, 9 days ago

          *with the gut

        2. President John F. Keninnsie
          11 years, 9 days ago

          Ballsy. Why didn't you take a captain punt last week when you were up against me? 🙁

          Good luck 🙂

          1. Kurtinho
            11 years, 9 days ago

            Should've punted on triple captaincy for Aguero, you're right 😉

            1. President John F. Keninnsie
              11 years, 9 days ago

              Triple captain Wijnaldum this week. I dare you.

              1. Kurtinho
                11 years, 9 days ago

                Nah. I'll be saving it for the next time we meet in H2H 😛

      2. ​
        11 years, 9 days ago

        Gutted I missed out on the graveyard shift, can you pencil me in for next year?

        1. President John F. Keninnsie
          11 years, 9 days ago

          Yep.

          1. Fitzy.
            11 years, 9 days ago

            Likewise here mate. I was in it the season before, so you either didn't re-activate the league or I got dumped... 😯

            1. President John F. Keninnsie
              11 years, 9 days ago

              There were 150+ people in it the season before which is way too much for a H2H league I reckon. I made a new league this season with 38 (regular) posters on here hoping there'd be some rivalry and banter. I had applications open in preseason and had heaps of interest, it was hard to cut it down to 38 managers but it works best that way so everyone plays each other once.

              1. Slam
                11 years, 9 days ago

                This and Balder's competition are my favourite leagues this season.
                I love how you are 0-8 😆 😆

                1. Fitzy.
                  11 years, 9 days ago

                  Give me this bloke's spot Innsie. I won't heckle you... 😉

                  1. Slam
                    11 years, 9 days ago

                    No way.
                    I'm thriving in 35th 😎

                    1. Fitzy.
                      11 years, 9 days ago

                      Belting Innsie then... 😆

                      1. President John F. Keninnsie
                        11 years, 9 days ago

                        Hey, if you want a spot next season you should probably be nice to me... 😉

                2. President John F. Keninnsie
                  11 years, 9 days ago

                  It's quite embarrassing really 😆

                  1. Slam
                    11 years, 9 days ago

                    Don't worry, I was 38th for a couple of weeks and got some nice luck to get me 2 wins.

                    Now it's just you down there… Hope you're enjoying 😉

                    1. ​
                      11 years, 9 days ago

                      😆

                    2. President John F. Keninnsie
                      11 years, 9 days ago

                      It's great. I feel like the owner of a thriving business with happy employees. Putting others before myself is what I do best! 😉

              2. Fitzy.
                11 years, 9 days ago

                Yeah, I do remember it was a big league. I'll be more vigilant next pre-season... 🙂

          2. ​
            11 years, 9 days ago

            Cheers man 🙂

  25. Liastro ⭐️
    11 years, 9 days ago

    A or B?

    A. Butland, Myhill, Bertrand, Souare

    B. Begovic, Hennessey, Cedric, Dawson

    1. President John F. Keninnsie
      11 years, 9 days ago

      Don't like the keepers in either.

    2. Kurtinho
      11 years, 9 days ago

      A from those. But I'd prefer Dawson over Souare.

      1. Keep the Faith
        11 years, 9 days ago

        B

    3. ​
      11 years, 9 days ago

      I would only pick two of those 8 and they both play for Southampton...

  26. All about the galacticos
    11 years, 9 days ago

    Any chance Pelle rising again before gameweek kicks off?

    1. The Raging Bull
      11 years, 9 days ago

      FFFix predicting a rise tomorrow.

    2. TorresMagic™
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      11 years, 9 days ago

      24.5 hours.

      1. Slam
        11 years, 9 days ago

        Just realized I'm facing you in GS this week!!
        Making lots of transfers I hope? 😉

        1. TorresMagic™
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          11 years, 9 days ago

          Might WC now. 😉

    3. President John F. Keninnsie
      11 years, 9 days ago

      Possibly tomorrow.

  27. The Left Duke #3
    11 years, 9 days ago

    1FT, 0.6m ITB, no WC

    Bego McCarthy*
    Kolarov* Naughton* Evans* Gomez* Targett*
    Silva* Sanchez Mahrez Coutinho* Westwood
    Kun* Gomis Sakho

    My DF is a mess and have Kun/Silva out too. Looking for advice from the Community. Any ideas?

    Kun/Silva -->> Pelle/KDB (-4) seems the popular choice. Anything else worth a hit or maybe even a Chelsea attacker and play AoA?

    Thoughts appreciated fellas

    1. toerag
      11 years, 9 days ago

      my q too 😆

      1. The Left Duke #3
        11 years, 9 days ago

        Which Q mate? Any thoughts in general

        1. toerag
          11 years, 9 days ago

          id go kdb - i did a few weeks ago, best chance of points from city mid.
          i think im just about to go kun to pelle too 🙂

  28. toerag
    11 years, 9 days ago

    best swap for Aguero guys?? seeems to all be much of a muchness.

    vardy and gomis are other fwds,

    opinions please
    ta

    1. President John F. Keninnsie
      11 years, 9 days ago

      Same forwards here, went Pelle.

      1. ​
        11 years, 9 days ago

        Gomis is gonna do you well over the next 7, can't believe I've seen people selling him on a hit this week 😮

        1. President John F. Keninnsie
          11 years, 9 days ago

          I don't really like the look of him in my team tbh. I'll probably give him 2 more weeks then get in Lukakuuuuuu.

        2. Moss
          11 years, 9 days ago

          Is there not a chance Eder could start? Gomis recent form is a concern.

          1. ​
            11 years, 9 days ago

            I'd call it a slim chance but Swans have had some hard fixtures recently

    2. Keep the Faith
      11 years, 9 days ago

      Pelle

  29. Slam
    11 years, 9 days ago

    I think Cheeseoid finally gave up 😎

    1. ​
      11 years, 9 days ago

      The pressure's got to him before the big game!

    2. TorresMagic™
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      11 years, 9 days ago

      He melted.

  30. antongus1
    11 years, 9 days ago

    WC defence?

    Azpi Bellerin Kolarov Moreno Soare

    1. ​
      11 years, 9 days ago

      drop Soare

      1. antongus1
        11 years, 9 days ago

        Have Francis, thought Soare would be better than him at 4.5, no?

    2. Keep the Faith
      11 years, 9 days ago

      Similar to mine, will post my WC def soon

    3. Kurtinho
      11 years, 9 days ago

      Downgrade Azpi or Kolarov imo. Little too much invested in defence.