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22 October 2015 3354 comments
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We take Fantasy Football seriously. So much so, myself, Granville and Jonty find time each week to join up online and natter semi-aimlessly about it. Some of you even go so far to watch and listen. We all take Fantasy Football that seriously.

That’s why we dedicate this episode of the ScoutCast to Fuzzy Warbles, whose passion for Fantasy Football drove him to scribe a long letter to the Premier League. In doing so, he raised his head above the parapet to gain the attention from the mainstream press and various Twitterati.

Predictably, that attention was somewhat confused as to why someone would care so much about a few points to muster an 800-word email.

We know why.

The three of us are more than happy to waste more words discussing “CedricGate”, the catalyst for Fuzzy’s irritation.

Before that, we analyse Gameweek 9, discuss the contrasting fortunes of Jamie Vardy, Anthony Martial and Eden Hazard, plus assess the Gameweek 11 fixture swing. We may have a few chuckles along the way, but we’re taking it very seriously.

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

  1. Gooner97
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    When asked if there is anything he fears, the Chelsea star said: “Just God.

    “I think If you fear someone, another person it is not a good thing. I respect. I have respect for my parents, my wife, my daughter and God.

    "But respect, not fear. I don't have fear. I have respect. For example, if there is a massive guy and he comes over and we are going to have a problem, I don't get involved with him.

    "I don't fear him but I respect him.”

    1. Gooner97
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Guess the player.

      1. La Roja
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Diego

      2. Irish Madridista ⭐
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Oscar, the cowardly dog.

    2. Costa's Counsellor
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      My client.

    3. Arteta
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      It has to be Costa

      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        "if there is a massive guy and he comes over and we are going to have a problem, I don't get involved with him."

        Doesn't sound like Costa, far too sensible.

        1. Arteta
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          He's just a human. Everybody are afraid of someone/something bigger and stronger 🙂

    4. Pasqualinho
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      I thought he said that he believed in God, but the only thing that scares him is Keyser Soze.

    5. Az
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      I don't understand how anyone can fear our supposedly "benevolent" god...

      What a load of b***s this statement is, although it's not as bad as Hamiltons!

      (From Hamiltons BBC blog)

      I have always wanted to learn the piano, but because I travel so much I can never get any consistency of lessons. So everywhere I go, if I can find a piano, even if it is in the lobby of a hotel or something, I go on YouTube and pick some songs to learn.

      Sometimes I just do it by ear and it is really coming together. At the moment, I can play three songs pretty much - Someone Like You by Adele, Easy (Like Sunday Morning) by the Commodores and When I Was Your Man by Bruno Mars.

      I'm trying to get those off really well before I focus on some others. And I'm thinking maybe over the winter I might try to get some lessons sorted.

      SO BORING

      1. Costa's Counsellor
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Haha. I can't stand that man.

      2. Hasselbaink Forever
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        I found this one pretty cringeworthy -

        "I suppose I shouldn't be surprised that my new hairstyle attracted a lot of attention when I arrived at Monza for the start of the Italian Grand Prix weekend on Thursday.

        I had it dyed blond a few days ago in Los Angeles. It was just something I fancied doing on the spur of the moment.

        I am in a very experimental period of my life. I like taking risks, I like trying new things, whether it be style or restaurants or whatever.

        I was at the hairdresser and I just thought: "I'm going to try it, let's do it." Zero cares.

        It's short term. I'll keep it for this weekend and then I'll probably go back next week, and who knows, maybe I'll do something different."

        http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/features/34102233

        Zero cares. ZERO CARES! He likes taking risks such as 'going to new restaurants!' Somebody tame this wild beast.

        1. Camp No No
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          😆

          Is there a way to describe what that just sounded like that doesn't come out homophobic?

        2. Costa's Counsellor
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          He should write a book with Pippa Middleton...

      3. Doolittle
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Hamilton's blog is extraordinary, he's like an even more tedious Michael Owen. Those 3 songs sum him up.

    6. Catilo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Hazard?

  2. Liastro ⭐️
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Pick 3 to start:

    Dawson (nor)
    Cedric (liv)
    Bellerin (EVE)
    Moreno (SOU)
    B Davies (bou)

    Pick 1 to bench:

    Hazard (whu)
    Sanchez (EVE)
    De Bruyne (mun)
    Payet (CHE)
    Mahrez (CRY)
    Pelle (liv)
    Vardy (CRY)
    Ighalo (stk)

    1. Big Sum
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Dawson (nor)
      Bellerin (EVE)
      B Davies (bou)
      Ighalo (stk)

    2. RustyBz
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Bellerin, B Davies & Dawson.

      Moreno 1st (sub) if B Davies doesn't play.

      Bench: Ighalo

    3. Nisheda
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      bellerin Dawson Cedric

      I would bench Ighalo

    4. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Daws
      Bellerin
      Moreno

      Ighalo

  3. Tinmen
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Folks, did Wenger mention Sanchez in his press conference?

    Did he say he's tired again?

  4. Nisheda
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Martial> Bony for -4 worth it?

    1. boombaba
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      should of got him last week when i said 🙂

    2. RustyBz
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Not even for free

    3. Captain Haddock
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      No IMO

    4. Gooner97
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      No!

    5. Make United Great Again
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      No.

  5. Az
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    In case anyone missed it, I think this is an excellent article on Jamie Vardy by the BBC and whether he can continue banging in the goals

    http://www.skysports.com/football/news/30385/10037779/jamie-vardy-is-the-premier-league-top-scorer-can-he-keep-it-up

    Bought him in at the beginning of this week.... cant believe it took me so long..!

    1. Az
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      *Sky.

  6. boombaba
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    who the feck do i captain !!!!!!!!!

    1. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Kane

      1. boombaba
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        rather captain shaw

    2. Gooner97
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Suarez

    3. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Kolarov.

    4. Reiko
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Gomis

  7. RustyBz
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Shameless repost 😀

    Does this sound reasonable? Save this week with this team:

    Myhill;

    Bellerin, Moreno, Azpilicueta;

    KDB, Sanchez(C), Mahrez(VC), Mane, Ayew;

    Pelle, Costa

    Hennessey, Ighalo, B Davies, Hangeland 0.1ITB

    And do Costa+Ayew -> Lukaku + Sterling and AOA next week. Also leaves good money to replace Myhill with DDG potentially week after.

    1. Az
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      not sure the AOA is necessary... and not totally sold on the transfers either... Costa is going to be a good option until Aguero is back, and Sterling has been useless until Bournemouth at home... will be intresting to see how he does against United, but my guess is he wont do well.

      1. RustyBz
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        I'd like to have some more City and at least an Everton for GW11.

        Any other options?

        1. Az
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          Well, B.Davies needs to go which would be my priority.

          Have you got enough for Ayew --> Barkley?

          1. RustyBz
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 5 months ago

            Yeah I can afford that. Would have 5.0M to replace B Davies too.

  8. Captain Haddock
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    3 def to play:

    A) Bellerin (EVE H)
    B) Williams (avl)
    C) Richards (SWA)
    D) Kolarov (mun)
    E) Darmian (MCI)

    And in which order 2 at the bench? Thank you!

    1. FISSH
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      A, D, E normally but City Man UTD cant be a 0-0 can it! haha

      1. Captain Haddock
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Tough one.. 🙂

    2. La Vida Latte
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      D and E am I going for. But it feels strange...

  9. FISSH
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Play one please guys?

    Morgan, Francis, Kolarov

    1. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Morgan imo

    2. Gooner97
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Kolarov

      1. Nisheda
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Kolarov

    3. Captain Haddock
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Kolarov for assist

    4. RustyBz
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Kolarov

    5. Shifty
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Kolarov

  10. Live Lad
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Captain Vardy or Sanchez?

    If both start I will surely go for Sanchez but will he be rested?

    1. boombaba
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      exact same problem I have!!!! on vardy at the moment

      1. Nisheda
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        I have the same dilemma .
        If I give Vardy (vc) will he get the captain point, even if Sanchez plays for only a half/

        1. boombaba
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          nooo if your captain plays 10 seconds he gets the captains points, VC gets nothing

      2. Live Lad
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        I think he will start. Arsenal must win this crucial game. It's a late KO. CL qualification is uncertain.. They must use every thing they have to win league games.

        1. boombaba
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          the way wenger played his full 11 against bayern suggests he is going all out to qualify for champs

          I think he will play however due to the fact ramsey is out so Ox will play there or walcott and giroud up top

  11. Heels_Over_Head
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    @YMA... Giggity this...

    If you're willing to go 100% shaved, why not come drink the caiprihinas with us and the ladies practicing their Sambas al fresco for Carnival?
    (http://tinyurl.com/otrcaq9)

    E-mail for our captain Rodallegabombaldinho is on the team spreadsheet

    #TeamBumBum
    #TeamShaved
    #TeamBrazil

    1. Lucy.
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      This is just spam now 😛 I'm sure he's seen your post.

      1. Heels_Over_Head
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        We eat spam in Brazil.

        We also make sure we score and will keep attacking until we do.

        We don't cut and run for independence at the first sign of a wavering economy like some people 😯

        1. Lucy.
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          I don't see this being levelled at the Scots 😉

  12. Arteta
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    FOR GABRIEL OWNERS: Gabriel is back in full training.

    1. Heels_Over_Head
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Thanks Thierry.

      By the way, is Martial the next you?

      1. Gooner97
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Who?

        1. Heels_Over_Head
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          His posting name is Thierry Henry... people say Martial is the next Henry... best to ask the source, isn't it? 😛

        2. boombaba
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          Boo? you dont scare me

      2. Arteta
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        As an Arsenal fan I'm afraid he is, but still wish the boy all the best 🙂

    2. Paulie Walnuts
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Titi...

      1. Arteta
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Santa Claus is to children what Thierry Henry is to Arsenal fans.

  13. Heels_Over_Head
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Serious question people

    If your armband choice is between Mahrez and Vardy, how do you choose correctly?

    1. Gooner97
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      I'd trust more Vardy at this point of the season.

    2. Az
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      flip a coin

      if its heads, choose Vardy
      if its tails, choose Vardy

      1. Heels_Over_Head
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        ha ha ha

        but my pal who has gotten the captaincy right three weeks on the trot is going Mahrez... that's my worry...

        psychic friends are hard to deal with 🙁

    3. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Mahrez = Ballsy, high upside, will have lower captaincy % (so more differential)

      Vardy = Safer, more consistent, will be captained by thousands.

      1. Heels_Over_Head
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        true all the way

        hmmmmmmmmmm

        1. Irish Madridista ⭐
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          You know exactly what I think you should do 😉

    4. Hamstergod
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      I'd go for Vardy

    5. Heels_Over_Head
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Thanks for the responses all.

    6. Paulie Walnuts
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Vardy...

    7. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      I captained Mahrez GW8, after having had it on Vardy all week. Turned out it was a disaster either way since Aguero ran riot. I had Payet (vc) nevertheless so it didn't turn out too bad, but could have been much, much better.

      I've had the (c) armband on Vardy all week, don't want to make the same mistake again. Mahrez is a great pick, with set pieces, pens, extra points per goal, his direct runs etc. Can't deny Vardy's form though.

      Tough one, but I'll probably stick with Vardy.

  14. jimbobmij
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Play one of Pelle and Lukaku this week.

    I'm conscious of the fact I'm already playing Mane and so double Southampton offense might be unwise.

    1. Gooner97
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Bench Mane then

    2. Pasqualinho
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Out of the three I'd probably bench Lukaku. I rate Arsenal's chances of keeping Everton out higher than I do Liverpool with Soton.

  15. Ninja Škrtel
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    go for a bench boost?

    Butland, Mignolet
    Kolarov, Francis, Bellerin, Clyne, Dunn
    Hollahan, Alexis, KDB, Mahrez, Payet
    Pelle, Ighalo, Vardy (c)

  16. ST United
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    What about this lot:
    Sánchez
    KDB
    Aye
    Winaljum
    Payet

    Pelle
    Vardy
    Costa

    1. Who to bench
    2. Who to capt

    1. ladsofbunch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      bench Ayew, capt Sanchez

  17. Robe Wan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    sanchez aint getting rested when there is Carling on Weds

    1. Gooner97
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Bench him

    2. boombaba
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      thats a good point

  18. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    #TeamBumBum

    1. Lucy.
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      🙁

      1. Your Mum's Athletic
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Just an initial e-mail to see what the roster is

        1. Lucy.
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          Too late 🙁

          1. Your Mum's Athletic
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 5 months ago

            🙁

          2. Arvin-ation
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 5 months ago

            Rough.

    2. Gooner97
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Giggsity

    3. Paulie Walnuts
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      #TeamDonSimon

      1. Your Mum's Athletic
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        😆

    4. Prøphet
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Sad times

  19. ajw123
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Who do I bench? Bojan or Payet...

    1. RustyBz
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Bojan

    2. Reiko
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Play both of them if possible

  20. RustyBz
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Bench 1:

    Pelle, Mane, Ighalo. (I'll be playing Moreno too..)

    1. Reiko
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Ighalo

    2. ladsofbunch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Ighalo

    3. Oz lotto
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Iggy pop easily

  21. GoonerByron
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    How does this look for a WC team this week...

    Begovic - (Hennessey)

    Bellerin - Moreno - Janmaat - (Bertrand) - (Simpson)

    Sanchez - Ozil - De Bruyne - Mahrez - (Anya)

    Costa - Vardy - Pelle

    1.5 in the bank

  22. Siva Mohan
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Butland
    Richards | Kolarov | Darmian
    Payet | Mahrez | Sanchez | KDB
    Martial | Berahino | Pelle
    McCarthy | Cedric | Jenkinson | Westwood

    1 FT & 3.3 ITB

    Good to go?

    Thanks!

    1. RustyBz
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Looks OK to me...

  23. La Vida Latte
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    I am planning to replace Sako because of the rotation risk... and I have enough MITB to but anyone.

    Right now I have

    Sanchez - Payet - Mahrez - Yaya - Sako
    Vardy - Pelle - Ighalo

    So Sako to who? There are so many options when there are no limits...

    KDB?
    Sterling?
    Cabaye?
    Wijnaldum?
    Walcott?
    Özil?
    Keep Sako?

    1. Nisheda
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Short term I would go for Sterling,
      After aguero comes back I would look at KDB

    2. Paulie Walnuts
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      KDB for a long term option...

  24. Shifty
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Still not sure what to do with my team this week. Thoughts appreciated

    Begovic
    Kolarov Dawson Naughton (Skrtel Coloccini)
    Sanchez Mane Payet Ayew Mahrez
    Costa Vardy Pelle

    A) AoA bench Naughton
    B) Bench Ayew
    C) Bench Mane or Pelle

    1. Hamstergod
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      C seems the most reasonable, AOA with both of them playing Liverpool wouldn't be too sensible.

      1. Shifty
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Yea, either Mane or Pelle to be benched there. Tough one but leaning toward C. Last chance for Ayew.

      2. Nisheda
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        I would go with B.
        But the fixture seems good against AVL.
        So yea C. Probably bench Mane

    1. Shifty
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      great.

  25. Ultraman
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    I will send a link to a truly awesome photograph to anyone who can help me find out what to do with my team this GW.

    Begovic (McCarthy)
    Kolarov, Dawson, Ward, Richards, Francis
    Mahrez, Sanchez, KDB, Ayew, Payet
    Pelle, Sakho, Vardy

    5,4 in the bank

    A)Sort out my defence - either Bellerin or Dier in for Richards, Ward or Francis
    B)Get rid of Ayew for Wiijnaldum (or somebode else?)
    C) Sakho to Bony
    D) Save transfer

    Thank you to all the kind souls out there who care to help me.

  26. Nisheda
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    A seems to be a good idea, I would bring in Bellerin.
    C seems to also be a good idea, though shorter term when aguero comes back.
    Don't do B think week, Ayew has a good fixture

  27. FISSH
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    who is everyone captaining?

    Undecided between Sanchez, Vardy or Mahrez. All great option this week.

  28. ajw123
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Little help... Which player do I bench?

    Pelle, Bojan, Costa. Bolaise, Mahrez,Sanchez, Payet,and De Bruyne?

  29. jopsahl
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    TGIF!

    What def would you start?
    Butland
    Kola / darmi / Nyom / Naughton / Francis