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The ScoutCast – Episode 173 – Howler

Following on from Halloween, it’s time to revisit a horror show Gameweek from Granville.

Having gathered an array of green arrows in recent weeks, my ScoutCast co-host produced a pair of transfer howlers, watching on from behind the sofa as both Philippe Coutinho and Riyad Mahrez banged nails into his Gameweek coffin.

Jonty and I do our best to dwell on Granville’s misery for as long as possible, before attempting to cheer him up with similarly scary tales from the community in “Rough with the Smooth”.

We then take on your questions, debating Leicester’s legs, United’s decline and whether we can actually tame the Fantasy Football troll that is Romelu Lukaku.

This episode of the ScoutCast was broadcast live on Tuesday evening (before the news on Hector Bellerin’s injury) via our YouTube channel.

You can catch the full un-edited version of this episode via the larger player below, or take in the “polished” audio effort via this link or the smaller player.

You can get wind of future episodes by subscribing to our YouTube channel.

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

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  1. The Left Duke #3
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    What to do with this lot?

    Begovic McCarthy
    Kolarov Moreno Naughton Evans Targett
    Sanchez Mahrez KDB Yaya Coutinho
    Gomis Pelle Sakho

    Save FT for after international break or sort out FW's now?

    Help appreciated

    1. Jape
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Gomis or Sakho to Lukaku/Kane

    2. RustyBz
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Gomis->Pelle

  2. Surezh06
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    play Butland or Schemichel?

    1. RustyBz
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Shmeichel

    2. Prøphet
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      I would play Schmei, because i think Che will score in that game.

      1. Surezh06
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Still believing in Chelsea?

    3. _Gunner
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      I have the same 2 and am going with Schmeicel

      Schmeicel has higher chance of getting a CS, but Butland has the saves

      1. Surezh06
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Wat has been scoring in almost all games. Where as Che is doing the oppo.. very much confused

  3. RustyBz
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Bottomed, literally.

    Captain choices this week?

    Feeling pretty good about Mahrez(C).

    1. Jape
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Bony 🙂

    2. Sailboats
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Maybe DDG(c)

      1. RustyBz
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Reckless

    3. Doolittle
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      On Mahrez as well at the moment, could be another last minute decision though with Vardy/Sanchez.

  4. stachman
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Would really appriciate some help... Not doing too well last weeks. Was tryong to sit tight, not making too many moves, but didn't really work out:/

    Myhill (Butland)
    Clyne, Kolarov, Jones (Francis, Prodl)
    Sanchez, Mahrez, Mane, Payet (Westwood)
    Ighalo, Martial, Pelle

    2 FT, 5.9 ITB

    Should I:

    A - Kolarov -> Monreal
    B - Martial -> Lukaku, Kane, Giroud
    C - A+B
    D - Prodl -> Ward

    Help. Please.

    1. RustyBz
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      B->Lukaku

  5. taisapo
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Would you play Martial or Ayew?

    1. RustyBz
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Ayew

    2. taisapo
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Ayew from Swansea...

      1. taisapo
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        My thoughts the same, only fear is that Martial finnaly scores goals after só many blank weeks but thats the game.

  6. The Taint Tickler
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Lukaku, Kane or Giroud?

    1. RustyBz
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Giroud, for this week only

  7. Johnny98
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Hey guys!

    Myhill
    Kolarov *Bellerin VVD
    KDB Sanchez Payet Mahrez
    Pelle Vardy Kane

    McCarthy Albrighton Dawson Francis

    1FT 2.8m ITB

    Is it worth doing Francis to Moreno, or should I save the FT for intl. break and play one of Francis/Dawson?

    1. Prøphet
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      I would save to be honest and play Dawson. Not a bad shout considering how Man U have played in EPL.

      1. Johnny98
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks!

  8. YuvalSpurs
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    I need a cheap defender to replace Martin with, any suggestions?

    1. Prøphet
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Simpson

      1. YuvalSpurs
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Already have 3 Leicester players...

        1. Gooner Kebab
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          really?

    2. RustyBz
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Simpson

    3. stachman
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Ward seems interestin

    4. John t penguin
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      cant go wrong with Watford boys

  9. _Gunner
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    AOA with this front 8? or not ?

    Sanchez Mahrez Payet Yaya Mane
    Pelle Vardy Kane

    1. RustyBz
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Bench Payet

      1. HurriKane
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        could see somethng similar to mahrez benching last gw

        both leaky defences and i expect goals in that match

        1. RustyBz
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Could be, but if I had to bench one it'd be him.

        2. Sailboats
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Everton are unbeaten in the past 17 encounters with West Ham. Just saying

    2. Jape
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Bench Mane

      1. _Gunner
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        and who would you play from these defender? Kolarov, Cedric. Francis and Azpi

        Cedric, Azpi and Kolarov ? or do Azpi > Rojo

        1. Jape
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Cedric, Azpi and Kolarov.

      2. A Defender's Nightmare
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        😯 Crazy! Mane is up against league's one of the worst defence.

    3. stachman
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      AOA for me

    4. Prøphet
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Easily use AoA. Not even sure why you are not using it 🙂

      1. _Gunner
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Cheers man, thats what am currently on

        Cedric and Kolarov as my two defender ? or play Azpi instead of one ? or maybe do Azpi > Rojo ?

        1. Prøphet
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          If you want to save a FT play Cedric and Kolarov. Both very good options for this weekend. Should be good to go that way.

    5. Clump
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      A O A makes perfect sense, until next GW, of course. Same dilemma 🙂

      1. _Gunner
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        I think AOA it is for me

  10. Prøphet
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    I keep telling people to save FT like i am trying to do this week, but Cresswell to Rojo seems like such a good option...

    1. RustyBz
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Who's your keeper? I've gone Myhil->DDG to get united cover

      1. Prøphet
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        I got Butland and Myhil. The issue is if i get DDG this week that means i will be really short on funds to get Agu back down the line. Got exactly 1m itb. Only reason i am really reluctant

        1. RustyBz
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Oh, I calculated that I can do Bony->Aguero and Mane->Delle Ali with DDG in.

          Bring in Rojo then!

          1. Prøphet
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 7 months ago

            Another problem is that i will DEFINATELLY remove one of the mids over the int break to ease the benching headache stress. Its just stupid what i have done.

        2. Hasselbaink Forever - Defoe…
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          You playing Myhill or Butland?

          1. Prøphet
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 7 months ago

            I am playing Myhil at the moment

    2. Jones Town
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Lol - see my post below! That is what I am so tempted to do as well...

      1. Prøphet
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        haha, timing!

    3. Paulie Walnuts
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Williams > Simpson

      1. Prøphet
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Got 3 from lei unfortunatelly. Would be amazing if i could, but Huth is ruining the party Santa.

        1. Paulie Walnuts
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Moreno for sure then

          1. Prøphet
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 7 months ago

            You would rather have Moreno over Rojo this GW and in the longer term? I was planning on shipping Williams for Moreno anyways for gw 14 to be honest.

            1. Paulie Walnuts
              • 8 Years
              8 years, 7 months ago

              Rojo does not appeal to me...

              I'll be getting DDG as my united coverage next week.

              Spurs defence looks good maybe Toby?

              1. Prøphet
                • 8 Years
                8 years, 7 months ago

                My issue with DDG is that it will blow my Aguero plans, since i have to invest 1m i have itb. Thats the only issue with that transfer otherwise its the best option. Not keen on Spurs as a defensive unit, no idea why. they looked really well, would possibly pick Dier with his OoP

  11. Jones Town
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    So with Bellerin out and wanting to save my transfer, I need to play one of the following:

    A) Francis (NEW)
    B) Cresswell (EVE)

    Thanks! 🙂

    1. A Defender's Nightmare
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Francis

    2. That Was Easy!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Francis. Newcastle have been miserable away from home for some time.

      1. Jones Town
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        OK cheers both!

  12. That Was Easy!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Here's a link to a "random pick" generator. I suggest we all throw our captaincy shouts in and stick with whatever comes out. My mind needs to leave FPL.

    http://andrew.hedges.name/experiments/random/pickone.html

    1. Jape
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Deal.

      1. That Was Easy!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        I've gotten Sanchez, and will stick with it.

      2. Jape
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Haha I actually got Bony. Perfect.

        1. Surezh06
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          I got Pelle perfect 🙂

    2. John t penguin
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      mignolet 🙁

      1. Surezh06
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        why would you have him in the probable list 😛

  13. S.Kuqi
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Reasons not to captain KDB?

    Blanked only once since Palace game and should be well rested and might play in the hole.

    Altough his shots in the box stats isn't convincing 🙁

    1. S.Kuqi
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      This season has been nighmare about choosing right captain.

    2. RustyBz
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      City could win 5-0 and KDB gets none of the cake :/

      He also gets subbed off early doesn't he? And got dropped midweek for tactical reasons...

      1. S.Kuqi
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        If it end 0-5 surely KDB will be involved in some of those goals

        1. Arvin-ation
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Well, he only got the 1 assist in a 5-1 rout against Bournemouth.

          1. S.Kuqi
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 7 months ago

            and 1 goal and 2 assist vs Newcastle 😉

            1. Arvin-ation
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 10 Years
              8 years, 7 months ago

              That was when Aguero and Silva were around. 🙂

              1. S.Kuqi
                • 11 Years
                8 years, 7 months ago

                True that. Maybe Silva is the key part for KDB returns.

    3. A Defender's Nightmare
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Mane is the better option IMO.

    4. Doolittle
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Yeah the stats don't scream "captaincy".

      1. Doolittle
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Also, City have only scored 2 in the last 3 away games. I know they weren't the easiest fixtures, but it's not overly convincing.

        1. S.Kuqi
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Well whose your choice atm?

          1. Doolittle
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 7 months ago

            On Mahrez, but may switch to Vardy or Sanchez. I do have KDB, just not sure on the captaincy.

            1. S.Kuqi
              • 11 Years
              8 years, 7 months ago

              My early thoughts and gut feeling was one the Leicester boys aswell.

              1. Doolittle
                • 11 Years
                8 years, 7 months ago

                It's a difficult week, a few good options but no particular stand out one. Interesting though, like last week we could see a good spread of choices.

                1. S.Kuqi
                  • 11 Years
                  8 years, 7 months ago

                  I just absolutely hate this. Bring back Kun, RVP and Bale!

                  1. Doolittle
                    • 11 Years
                    8 years, 7 months ago

                    RVP and Bale became a hard captaincy choice for a while in 2012-13! I actually like it, it means a captaincy haul can shoot you up the rankings.

    5. Arvin-ation
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      City turned up against Sevilla WITHOUT KDB who was dropped for tactical reasons.

      Blanked only once, but 5 points isn't great for a captain. His stats have regressed massively as well, and is unlikely to play in the hole given their recent formations and Pelle's seeming preference for him out wide.

      1. S.Kuqi
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Cheers for this! *removes armband*

      2. Valar(Keith)
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        I said this a few days back and the KDB fan boys blacklisted me 🙂 .. i'm looking to get rid soon. Should start this week but in the long run i'd say he is not worth it.. the 2 Ferns, Yaya, Silva look nailed when fit(Ferns playing fantastic and help unleash Yaya). that leaves 1 spot for Sterling/Navas/KDB(2 spots for when Yaya starts in the pivot for the easier home games) .. not liking those odds

        That being said there's a high chance that KDB will do well THIS week considering he dint play midweek and Silva is still not back

        1. Arvin-ation
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          I'm not even sure he will do well this week, and I'm fairly certain he won't stay for the 90 minutes. Sterling and Bony show I reckon with both starting up front. Own all 3 here but thinking of ditching KDB...maybe even this week!!(for Mahrez or Ozil)

  14. Gideons Rolling Another One
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    AOA would be so much sweeter if all your players were captains!

  15. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Oh it's up 🙂 giggity

    1. S.Kuqi
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Nice work!

  16. Arteta
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Arsene Wenger his in for his news conference and he is giving an update on team news first...and Hector Bellerin is OUT.

    "Laurent Koscielny might be back but Hector Bellerin won't be available."

    1. Jape
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      *touches leg in shock.*

      1. Your Mum's Athletic
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        😆

    2. bodgejob
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Lucky I chose Monreal over Bellerin two weeks ago

      1. Arteta
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Lucky you 🙂

  17. Link
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Dawson > Moreno/Rojo seem sound enough?

    Begovic - Hennessey
    Kolarov - Bertrand - Dawson* ( Bellerin - Nyom )
    Sanchez - Tadic - Payet - Mahrez ( Eriksen )
    Bony - Pelle - Lukaku

    1. bodgejob
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Moreno, would have too much money in defence with rojo

      1. bodgejob
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Possibly Begovic to DDG for Man U cover with the savings?

        1. Link
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Savings? DDG is .5 more expensive! 🙂

    2. Hasselbaink Forever - Defoe…
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      It does

      1. Link
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Rojo for the plum fixture and CS potential or Moreno for the cheaper price and attacking potential?

        1. Hasselbaink Forever - Defoe…
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          I'm probably doing Rojo in this week, then Moreno in GW14. Man U got two great fixtures - Moreno getting back from Russia and Man City next week

  18. Sp0rting
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    (C) = Bony, Mahrez, Vardy, KdB or Sanchez.

    I'll be tossing a coin all day with that lot.

    1. S.Kuqi
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      I would choose Bony if I had him

      1. Sp0rting
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        My armband was on him.

        Then Vardy.
        Then Kdb.
        Now on Mahrez.

        1. S.Kuqi
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          I would stick with Bony. Scored and assist Sevilla away and was bit unlucky not to score against Norwich.

    2. RustyBz
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Mahrez

    3. Jape
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Bony

  19. TheCurseOfRaheem
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Who to bench? Considering playing AQA

    Sanchez, KDB, Payet, Wijnaldum, Mahrez
    Vardy, Lukaku, Pelle

    1. Respect My Authoritah
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Wijnaldum

  20. Kings of Lyon ★
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Why the hell are people selling Huth before his goal and CS. WC ruined.

    1. Belalugozi78
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Yes.. I don't understand that too. Now he's so cheap.

  21. Sp0rting
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Might just do Westwood -> Cabaye and go AOA.

    1. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Go big boy!

    2. Belalugozi78
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Why? do you think Cabaye scores at Anfield?

  22. Nedvěd11
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Hi,

    Cech

    Simpson - Gabriel - Evans

    Payet - Yaya - KDB - Sanchez

    Lukaku - Pelle - Ayoze

    Bench; McCarhty / Hoolahan / Alderweireld / Wollscheid

    Who do recommend for the captaincy?

  23. The Machine
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Happy with my team for the week

    Schmiecel

    Kolarov Nyom VVD

    Wjandlum mahrez payet KDB

    Bony(c) Kane pelle. No hits

    1. Sailboats
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      You benched Sanchez?

      1. The Machine
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Dont have him

  24. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    So Keep Bellerin? 'hopefully back after int. break' hmmmm

    1. Doolittle
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Yeah I'm keeping.

      1. Your Mum's Athletic
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        seems the right choice

    2. S.Kuqi
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Looking to bring him in after int. break.

      1. Your Mum's Athletic
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        that would be perfect if you didnt have him

    3. Belalugozi78
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      I think I may actually sell him in my WC not to lose the money I earned and get Monreal or Koscielny

      1. Your Mum's Athletic
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Yeah on a WC could be ideal, are you on it this week?

        1. Belalugozi78
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          No.. I'm still waiting for the perfect moment 🙂
          I think GW 13 if there are lots of injuries like last month or GW 14 if everything is under control. And last but not least - Aguero situation.

  25. KickIt
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Really struggling with who to bench this week….

    Mane - KDB - Sanchez - Payet - Mahrez
    Vardy - Pelle - Lukaku

    1. Paulie Walnuts
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Payet probably

    2. Essrick
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      AOA?

  26. Respect My Authoritah
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone considering benching Sanchez? Bit crazy, but he looks so lost when Giroud is playing

    1. Paulie Walnuts
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Never...

    2. Doolittle
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      I'm tempted to captain!

      1. Respect My Authoritah
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Really?! Spurs are pretty solid this season

        1. Doolittle
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          I know, it's my heart leading my head because I remember the glorious NLDs of 2010-2012.

    3. The Machine
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      If it was between payet sanchez and mahrez id bench sanchez

  27. The Machine
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Actually havent confirmed my transfers

    Mane or Wijandlum for this week?

  28. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Are you lot planning to get Aguero back straight after the Int break? For Liverpool game?

    1. Doolittle
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      I think I'll wait a week.

    2. Arvin-ation
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Nah, he can wait a while...think Pelle will ease him in.

    3. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      If hes fit aye. Il be on WC so may go with costa (NOR) though and just get Aguero the following week

  29. Christina.
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Bellerina....Kosielney....good to have things turning back to normal...

    Now for our ranks to improve.

  30. Surezh06
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Why no love for SOT boys Mane and Pelle for (C) against a leaky Sunderland???

    1. Tomlette Greggs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      the only worry being Pelle's away form.

      1. Tomlette Greggs
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        is still a solid shout against that defence, mind you.