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5 November 2015 3132 comments
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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.

  1. Puyol Pants Up
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Just thought I would leave this here.

    Butland last 3 games: 9 saves
    DDG last 3 games: 9 saves

  2. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    so I'm benching Wijnaldum! Worst transfer ever!

    GW10 Played AOA when he blanked v Sun - Kompany 6pts benched
    GW11 Benched Mahrez 15pts benched Wijnaldum 3pts
    GW12. .?.?

    Stekelenburg
    Bellerin** Kompany Moreno
    Sanchez KDB(VC) Payet Mahrez
    Vardy Lukaku(C) Pelle

    McCarthy Wijnaldum Williams Evans

    1. Prøphet
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Well easily bench Wijna to be honest. I am even trying to bench Lukaku this weekend... Debating the option, Mahrez or Sanchez captains for me

      1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        All could do well, tough week for picks

    2. That Was Easy!
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Wow, you're right. We are on the same wavelength.

      12/15, same besides Skelly (DDG), Moreno (VVD), and Williams (Richards)

  3. Make United Great Again
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Any noteably rises? Could do with Moreno & Smalling and Alli staying the same price

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

      Only Giroud.

  4. Doolittle
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Morning all. I'm still struggling with whether to keep Huth and save a FT, or get Smalling. How likely do we think a Man Utd CS is? I don't think Leicester will keep one, so even if I have to take a -4 over internationals, would I be likely to still break even?

    1. Prøphet
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      To be honest, when i endured .2 drop from Huth i will just keep him as pure bench fodder and play in an odd game. For example this game, i am starting him ahead of Cresswell and Williams.

      I would keep and just leave him there, nailed on - some attacking threat. No reason to ditch, better upgrade elsewhere.

      1. Doolittle
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Should have said, I'm WCing in a couple of weeks so would be able to get him back as bench fodder.

        1. Prøphet
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          If that is the case, than a transfer is ok. Would rather have 2 FT for Int break. I would save and play to be quite honest

          1. Doolittle
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            Cheers mate, it's a tricky one.

    2. Sharkytect
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I just so rarely feel like it's worth taking a -4 to remove a fully fit defender. However, this move is about as close as it comes to being a "yes". The other problem is that this appears to be a transfer which takes you further away from getting Aguero back in a couple of weeks...

      1. Doolittle
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        It's not a hit, it's a FT, and I'm WCing for Aguero (and feeling quite smug about it) 😉

        1. Sharkytect
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          In that case do it! Ha ha

          1. Doolittle
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            Aha cheers Sharky.

    3. Costa's Counsellor
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I think Huth needs to go. He dropped last night as well I'm afraid...

      Who are your other defenders?

      1. Doolittle
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Butland/Ruddy
        Bellerin/Dawson/VVD/Nyom

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

          Ah, well I wouldn't bother then, unless he looks like dropping again.

          1. Doolittle
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            Thanks!

    4. HurriKane
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      huth good chance of cs. save the ft.

      i d have done the same but bellerin got injured and other def's on my bench is crap(richards muniesa).
      so got moreno in

      1. Doolittle
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        I keep thinking he has a good chance of a CS and he's only managed one, so frustrating.

      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Morning Doolittle, I'd keep him and take the 2FTs into internationals which with Agueros pending return seems particularly pertinent. Who knows, is this the week Huth finally scores a header?

      1. Prøphet
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        I really think its a waste to ship Huth out now. It would have been okish before the drop, now that you already lost value there is no reason not to keep him as your bench fodder with an odd game to start.

      2. Make United Great Again
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Seems we've been waiting for this Huth header week for years 😉

      3. Doolittle
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Sorry, didn't mention the WC in the original post. That bloody Huth header is taking forever!

          • 12 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Im all for the transfer in that case

          1. Doolittle
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            Cheers Sepp.

    5. Make United Great Again
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Sell. Good long term transfer. Smalling gets lots of BPS and good fixtures.

      1. Doolittle
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers mate.

  5. Business Dog
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Who would you start this week?

    a.) Ward (liv)
    b.) Dawson (mun)

    1. HurriKane
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      B

      1. Squiggle
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        I would say you'd be counting on attacking returns.

  6. Up the tics
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Mata
    or
    Wijnaldum

    Brought Wijnaldum in for these type of games, got me 25pt haul then blanked twice. Matas blanked 4 times now and is due to do something and everything of utds goes through him so ive heard.

    Opinions? who would you play this week

    1. Ziro Becomes One
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Wij. Mata is against WB.

    2. That Was Easy!
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I brought Wijnaldum in after his haul strictly for some ripe fixtures despite his playing for Newcastle. That said, I've now marked him as a flop and he will be on my bench this week.

      Starting: KDB, San(c)hez, Mahrez, Payet....Lukaku - Vardy (vc) - Pelle

    3. Sharkytect
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Wijnaldum.
      I am playing AOA just so that I can have him in for this one. If he does nothing this week then he might be out

  7. LewanGOALski
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    who to play:

    Huth (WAT)
    or
    Francis (NEW)

    ??

    1. Jape
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Francis

  8. Totally J
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Choose one to bench

    Pelle
    Tadic
    Lukaku
    Payet

    1. Jape
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Lukaku. It won't be liked, but that's who i'd bench

    2. J0E
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      None of those. Surely there's another?

      1. Totally J
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Sanchez, kdb, vardy, mahrez

        What have I done to myself?

        1. Prøphet
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          I decided to do the same. Except its Mane for Tadic...

    3. Costa's Counsellor
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Tadic

  9. makaveli70
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    play Lukaku or Coutinho

  10. Azathoth
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Who to bring in:Gomes or DDG?

    1. Arteta
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      David

    2. super zlatan
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Ddg

  11. Dr Dream
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Looking forward to bringing Baines and Silva in after the break....nice freshen up...

    1. pompeyfan
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Baines is a good price, but I'd want some evidence of him taking some set pieces and showing the same attacking prowess before taking the plunge I think

      1. Dr Dream
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Kevin Mirallas on the fringes does it nicely.

        1. pompeyfan
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Barkley is also a threat tho too right?

          1. Dr Dream
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            Maybe...dunno...

            1. pompeyfan
              • 16 Years
              10 years, 1 month ago

              but just to be clear, I don't need any excuse to bring Baines in, I have done every season to date! 😉

              1. Dr Dream
                • 13 Years
                10 years, 1 month ago

                He finished 3rd for PPG for defenders last season behind Ivan and Terry...amazingly...He rallied a bit again towards the back end in an unnoticed kinda way...

  12. super zlatan
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Morning lads

    1. Paulie Walnuts
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Hiya

  13. si
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Barkley to Mahrez a no-brainer? (I know, I know...sold him on a wildcard a few weeks ago after he was dropped at Norwich and they won. Thought I was being a smart arse)

    1. Tomlette Greggs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      lots (including me) got rid of him on the WC, after he didn't start 2 games on the trot. I bit the bullet and brought him back in this gameweek. Barkley has good fixtures, though. Anyone else you can transfer out?

  14. Stuartalc
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    All these cheap to mid-price options are giving me a selection nightmare. Which 3 of these 4 -

    1) Mahrez
    2) Mane
    3) Payet
    4) Ighalo

    Wouldn't have thought it a couple of weeks ago, but getting tempted to drop Payet. My only dual coverage from the above is I have Pelle as well.

    1. Jape
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      1 3 4

    2. si
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I would drop Mane.

    3. Stuartalc
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Cheers guys. Sure I'll be switching this a few times tomorrow morning.

  15. super zlatan
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Captain?

    A) Vardy
    B) Mahrez
    C) KDB.

    Go....

    1. Jape
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Mahrez

    2. Joggers Nipple
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Im A but understand anyone who picks the others

    3. Arvin-ation
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      A

    4. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Mines on C atm, but leaning towards A.

  16. Nabs Kebabs
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Is anyone contemplating Ighalo(c)? Leicester 1 cs all season...

    1. _Gunner
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I am playing Schmeicel, so I am hoping he get a CS
      but its tempting

    2. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      If you take price out of the equation he seems like a great option. But for some reason it always seems like a cap needs to be an expensive player.

  17. _Gunner
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Which is better for next week?

    A- Play Francis
    B- Play Azpi
    C- Azpi > Rojo for free

    Who to bench?
    1- Kane
    2- Payet
    3- Pelle
    4- Mane

    1. Punty
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Play azp

  18. Punty
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Hmm.. I have 1FT and 1.5m ITB, should I do something about this defense?

    Bellerin(inj) Richards(inj) Kolarov(rotation risk?) Alderweireld Cresswell

    And one more question, who to bench:

    A) Winjaldum(bou)
    B) Kane(ars)
    C) Ighalo(lei)

    Thanks!

    1. Joggers Nipple
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      - Sort Richards
      - Winj or Ig. Couldn't give you a definite answer

    2. Jape
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Save the FT and bench Wij

    3. That Was Easy!
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I've been thinking about benching this week in two ways: managing risk or playing with the risk.

      Managing says bench Wijnaldum, as he's the lowest owned player, risking says bench Kane. With ownership of Ighalo and against Leicester, he's out of the question for me.

      1. Punty
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        I was thinking of benching Kane originally, but if Kosc and Bell are still out..

        1. Punty
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Was actually thinking of benching Sanchez too but was afraid to type it out in public

          1. That Was Easy!
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            🙂 Can't bench the man. He's got to be hungry after blanks. What better stage to get one?

            I think Wegner will play Kosc.

  19. jackx13
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Martial out for who?

    A) Bony
    B) Lukaku
    C) Kane
    D) Keep FT to sort out things after the internationals

    1. Punty
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Lukaku

    2. Arvin-ation
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      B

    3. Jordan.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      B was the call last sunday,still is,but 0.3 difference in coins now...

    4. pompeyfan
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Lukaku for me. Not Bony anyway, as he's now too short term

  20. The Left Duke #3
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Is Coutinho (c) for the Mon night game a stretch too far???

    1. Fozzyb34r
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      They're playing on Sunday. Could be worth a punt though

      1. The Left Duke #3
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Sunday game is right, Sorry had it wrong. Not certain on any captain this week, thought a Mon night game would've been sweet. Ah well!!!

    2. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Yes.

      Wouldn't captain him for the Sunday game either.

      1. The Left Duke #3
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Ya I'm not convinced with even having him in my team to be honest and now that I've been told Pool is a Sunday game, it's back to the drawing board

  21. stachman
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    So... Is it finally time to ditch Kolarov?

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      If you have no other pressing issues. Maybe even to a cheapie to free up Kun funds.

      1. stachman
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Would you call owning Martial a more pressing issue?:) I have 2FT and 5.9 ITB, so money ain't a problem...

        1. Epic Fail
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Yeah I'd concentrate on Martial. The forward slots are where you can get the most points.

  22. MarkyMarkovic
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Who would you remove to get in Mahrez for a hit

    Mane, Sanchez, Payet, Ozil, KDB

    Or would you avoid, I do have Vardy and I have played 3-5-2 majority of the time.

    1. Fozzyb34r
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Avoid

    2. Hasselbaink Forever
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Avoid, those are all very decent picks and not worth taking out for a hit

    3. stachman
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Wouldn't take a hit... All 5 of them can score high

  23. Sp0rting
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Warming the pine this week:

    McCarthy, Westwood, Richards, Darmian.

    Think I'll save my Bench Boost for another day.

  24. JimmySpindle
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Morning all! I want Coutinho but don't wanna take a hit to get him. Thinking of shipping KDB to Coutinho when Silva gets back, am I bonkers? (shared assists etc...)
    Anyway, G2G?

    Begovic
    Moreno, Cedric, Kolarov,
    Sanchez, Payet, Ayew, Mahrez, De Bruyne
    Vardy, Pelle (C)

    Gomes, Dawson, Bellerin, Sakho

    0.2ITB if anything is pressing.

    1. A Defender's Nightmare
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Not at all.

      1. JimmySpindle
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Not at all g2g or not at all bonkers?

  25. The60ftoctopus
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Did I miss any Swansea news yesterday? I fancy captaining Gomis this week. Norwich with not one clean sheet and Gomis needing to score. Just worried about him losing his place to Eder.

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      How have you still got Gomis?

      1. The60ftoctopus
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Well, mainly because I'm an idiot.

        1. Epic Fail
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Cut your losses and get rid.

    2. A Defender's Nightmare
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      You should be.

  26. Surezh06
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    benching problem

    Mahrez/Sanchez/Payet/Barkley/Mane
    Vardy/Pelle(C)/Ighalo

    whom to bench ??
    Currently have Ighalo on the bench

    1. AppleDunk
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Barkley imo

    2. Jape
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Don't put Ighalo on the bench.

      Bench Barkley.

      1. Surezh06
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        felt the same..I have history of my benched players scoring good ..it happened 3 times in 11 games.. lol..
        Anyhow feel Ighalo is becoming fixture proof..so gonna play him and bench Barkley 🙂 cheers

  27. Mikey44
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Start O'Shea or take a 4 point hit to get Rojo? I already own DDG but Man United have great fixtures

  28. AppleDunk
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Kolarov Bellerin Francis (Dawson Saylor*)

    Can I get away with this defence this week?

    1. The60ftoctopus
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Bellerin out, so maybe to a United defence or put Dawson in if you're feeling risky.

      1. AppleDunk
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Well if Bellerin is out, he would not even be on the bench. So I will let autosub do the work.

        1. The60ftoctopus
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          True!

    2. Gooner Kebab
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      See below, Dawson will come in.

      1. AppleDunk
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Is that bad?

  29. onetowatch
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Help please! 1 ft and 2.5 million in account

    Myhill McCarthy
    Kolorav bellarin Francis targett Evans
    Sanchez mane KDB Mahrez payet
    Vardy lukaku deeney

  30. D0GS B0110XS FC
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    hi guys im stuck. pelle or mane???????

    1. That Was Easy!
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Mane, Sunderland's backs don't reach 10mph.

      1. D0GS B0110XS FC
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        thanks, pelles away form isnt brill

    2. Doolittle
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      For what? To play?

      1. D0GS B0110XS FC
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        yeah have both but cant play both so need to bench one

        1. Doolittle
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Tough call, no one else you could bench? Probably play Mane.

          1. D0GS B0110XS FC
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            only other option is bench sanchez,mahrez,kdb,payet,benteke or vardy. failing that bench boost but only extra points would be francis and butland

            1. Doolittle
              • 13 Years
              10 years, 1 month ago

              Yeah really tricky, I'd maybe bench Benteke, really hard though.

              1. D0GS B0110XS FC
                • 13 Years
                10 years, 1 month ago

                or rojo for bellerin giving me alderwierld on the bench as well for bench boost