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Sneaking in late like John Terry in a triumphant team photo, Granville gatecrashes this week’s ScoutCast after we drafted in Andy85WSM as his able replacement.

Andy tag teams with Jonty and myself as we look back ten days at the long forgotten Gameweek 12, before grappling with another round of posers from the community.

We cast tentative votes on the Aguero debate, assess Lukaku’s armband credentials, check that we really can write off Chelsea and question whether time is up for Sanchez in the light of Ozil’s streak of assists.

After all that, Granville parachutes in and we get a few minutes to gloat over his injury-ravaged squad. A worthy cameo contribution.

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  1. adidasOriginals
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Right I'm on a WC - need to get Sergio in

    who shall I sack off

    A - Vardy
    B - Lukaku
    C - Ighalo

    My hunch is Ighalo or Vardy.......

    1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Well I believe that the FA will still charge Vardy. Maybe after his record attempt. No one ever gets away with that. It's weather you want to risk not having him vs Newcastle.. Who are actually better at home.

      This week I'd say ighalo but over next few sell vardy

      1. the axolotl
        10 years, 11 months ago

        no way is vardy being charged at this stage surely? there's no media clamour for it is probably main reason. everyone wants to see him have go at record

        1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
          10 years, 11 months ago

          I bet he does mate. It has been known to take a while in past while the FA look into it. Bookmark this..I'm.telling you there is no chance he will. The FA need to show consistency because next time it happens this will be used against FA

        2. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
          10 years, 11 months ago

          Who is more essential

          A ozil
          B KDB

  2. ralfb
    10 years, 11 months ago

    good evening, after a week fpl break, just came back today and saw vardy and kompany yellow flagged,
    How are chances they are playing?

    Ighalo and evans would come from bench - should i use my free transfer ? (wanted to save it to get kun back without hit)

    1. Odikostar
      10 years, 11 months ago

      save it, they will probably play

      1. ralfb
        10 years, 11 months ago

        great news, ta

    2. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Vardy will

      I'd bet kompany be brought in slowly. Pelle will not risk him with champs league

      1. ralfb
        10 years, 11 months ago

        he could play him 61 min, get the cs, before city then conceives a goal

  3. Garfield1001
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Myhill to De Gea for a 4 point hit?

    Worth it or not??

    1. Marquis-Cha-Cha
      10 years, 11 months ago

      GK hits are usually frowned upon.

    2. KISSES
      10 years, 11 months ago

      In the same boat, I agree with the chap below but WBAs fixtures are nasty, plus I have Dawson too

      1. KISSES
        10 years, 11 months ago

        *above

        1. Super Tim Cahill
          10 years, 11 months ago

          The other thing to consider is that Myhill has a limited shelf life with Foster looming

          1. KISSES
            10 years, 11 months ago

            Didnt think of that, cheers Tim. I guess long term too DDG is worth a -4

  4. GENERATION X
    10 years, 11 months ago

    if i can find the bottle im going zaha

    1. GENERATION X
      10 years, 11 months ago

      reply fail to pomel

  5. chanito9
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Sell Payet and 4-4-2 (Vardy/Pelle) or sell Bony for Lukaku and play 4-3-3. My other mids are good. Payet will keep plummeting though.

    1. ILOVEBAPS
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Sell both

  6. BananaNose Maldonado
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Who to sit from this front eight:

    - Sanchez
    - Hazard
    - KDB
    - Ozil
    - Mahrez
    - Lukaku
    - Pelle
    - Vardy

    Thanks, in advance, for any responses.

    1. Davido989
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Hazard

      1. Chenku╰☆╮
        10 years, 11 months ago

        This

        1. BananaNose Maldonado
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          10 years, 11 months ago

          Hazard home to Norwich? That answer surprises me.

          1. Gunner77-
            10 years, 11 months ago

            lol

          2. Davido989
            10 years, 11 months ago

            0 goals this season.

            1. BananaNose Maldonado
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              10 years, 11 months ago

              Actually has one goal and three assists.

              1. ​
                10 years, 11 months ago

                *A jammy deflection from a hot off target and 3 assist

                1. BananaNose Maldonado
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  10 years, 11 months ago

                  Fair enough.

              2. Davido989
                10 years, 11 months ago

                Oh yeah. Vs Arsenal.

                I'd still bench

              3. Gunner77-
                10 years, 11 months ago

                Captain him

              4. Greenbackbøøg…
                10 years, 11 months ago

                Definitely don't bench Hazard, I'd rather bench Vardy or Pelle

          3. Numb
            10 years, 11 months ago

            They are just trying to make a point. You'd be crazy to bench him.

            1. BananaNose Maldonado
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              10 years, 11 months ago

              As you could guess, my gut says not to bench. It's a nice (and not all that wacky) differential at this point.

    2. Jazz!
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Sanchez or KDB

    3. ​
      10 years, 11 months ago

      if you cant play Hazard now, why even own him?

      1. BananaNose Maldonado
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 11 months ago

        I agree. I'm holding him, KDB and Sanchez this week. One will be the downgrade for Kun. If Hazard starts to come right - and with some pretty plum fixtures on the horizon - then it might be a nice differential.

        1. Super Tim Cahill
          10 years, 11 months ago

          Got a ft? If so sell Hazard.

          1. Hibbo
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            10 years, 11 months ago

            Lol

          2. BananaNose Maldonado
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            10 years, 11 months ago

            Maybe sell him for Payet?

          3. KingNidge
            10 years, 11 months ago

            Lol

            1. BananaNose Maldonado
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              10 years, 11 months ago

              The guy still holding Martial is laughing 🙂

              1. KingNidge
                10 years, 11 months ago

                explosion imminent.. provided he hasnt broken his foot 🙂

                1. BananaNose Maldonado
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  10 years, 11 months ago

                  Ha. We all have our blind spots. I actually don't even have Hazard but am tempted to do Payet to him tonight before Payet's imminent drop. I'd see it as a cheeky differential. If it doesn't work, shame on me and I can get rid of him quickly.

  7. Chenku╰☆╮
    10 years, 11 months ago

    My last hit of the season.. now switching to boring gamestyle... 🙂

    1. Pochecinno
      10 years, 11 months ago

      That's what all junkies say

  8. mitro
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Bench one - Ward, Bellerin, Kolarov

    1. Jazz!
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Lolarov

    2. Gunner77-
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Kolarov

  9. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Time to finally say 'Hazard owner

    1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
      10 years, 11 months ago

      That looked better on my phone.

    2. Jax
      10 years, 11 months ago

      time to finally say 'error'

    3. Gunner77-
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Chat sh|t, get banged

      1. Davido989
        10 years, 11 months ago

        This

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

    Thanks to everyone that answered my question about my CV earlier, first application to investment bank was sent off tonight (minus my fantasy sport achievements)! Fingers crossed.

    1. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 11 months ago

      I was shown a CV today. Under skills he had put "cool hunter"(wtf?) and "heavy internet user"(lol)

      Good luck withe job!

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

        Wow, fantasy football player wouldn't sound too bad compared to heavy internet user!

      2. Hibbo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 11 months ago

        He watches a lot of porn then?

      3. ​
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Now that's somebody who's happy to stay on the JSA!

          1. ​
            10 years, 11 months ago

            😆 great scene that! Maybe you should have bought him in for an interview for the craic.

      4. KingNidge
        10 years, 11 months ago

        wouldnt even get a job with the team Eire 5 a side world cup squad with a CV like that

      5. Numb
        10 years, 11 months ago

        We once had someone apply for a job in my work who had under interests "mind games". Maybe he would have made a good football manager!

        1. Pochecinno
          10 years, 11 months ago

          No, that eventually backfires. Look at Mourinho!

  11. Back on the horse
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Am i crazy for thinking of Mata for my Payet replacement? I already have 3 arsenal so cant get ozil.

    1. Jax
      10 years, 11 months ago

      does it mata?

    2. ILOVEBAPS
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Not cray cray but for me I just have not been sold on Utd attacking assets.

    3. Pochecinno
      10 years, 11 months ago

      No. I think he's a good pick. Esp after LVG started to play Martial up top again

    4. Ridgewell's scores
      10 years, 11 months ago

      not at all.

    5. Back on the horse
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Cheers guys. Just not seen his name mentioned at all in all the Payet posts

  12. ILOVEBAPS
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Hi everyone, some advice please?

    Myhill
    Ward, Kolarov, Zouma
    Sánchez, Mané, De Bruyne, Mahrez
    Lukaku, Vardy, Pellè

    (McCarthy, Payet, Bellerín, Cédric)

    Payet > £8.4?

    a) Morrison (Play Mane) Money for Kun next GW)
    b) Coutinho
    c) Cabaye
    d) Delafeu
    e) Other?

    1. Pochecinno
      10 years, 11 months ago

      a

      1. ILOVEBAPS
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Seems the most sensible as I'd have a benching headache otherwise and I benched Mahrez's 15 points already.
        Is Morrison the best shout sub £5m IYO??

        1. Pochecinno
          10 years, 11 months ago

          I'm prob going for Davis myself as 5th mid. 4.8, nailed-on and often plays in the hole with Mane, Pelle and Tadic around him. Albrighton/Drinkwater are also good shouts

          1. ILOVEBAPS
            10 years, 11 months ago

            Thanks Poch. 🙂

            1. Pochecinno
              10 years, 11 months ago

              No probs Baps 🙂

        2. RoysCallerAnne
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          10 years, 11 months ago

          Morrison is a great choice as a 5th mid. His fixtures over Xmas are great. And that is when you would most probably need him before the 2nd WC

          1. ILOVEBAPS
            10 years, 11 months ago

            I like him for that reason too. I read your post a while back 🙂

            1. RoysCallerAnne
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              10 years, 11 months ago

              aha!

    2. t4thomas
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 11 months ago

      I like C, but money for Kun is always nice.

      1. ILOVEBAPS
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Yeah you cannot fault the next two fixtures. But then who would I bench this GW?

    3. Worzel Gummidge
      10 years, 11 months ago

      A, if anyone says anything else they are lying 🙂

  13. Kevtheotter
    10 years, 11 months ago

    No responses so repost lads!

    So I'm a bit torn on what to do this week

    Butland
    Pellerin Rojo Evans
    Sanchez Payet Marhez KDB
    Vardy Pelle Kane(c)

    McCarthy Huth Richards Deadwood 1FT 3.5 ITB

    With Payet falling and Lukaku rising tonight and still awaiting news on Kun no too sure what to do.

    A) Payet out tonight to Ozil then have a headache to get Kun in next week
    B) Payet to Bolasie/Someone else
    C) Wait for news and eat the drops and rises

    Cheers

    1. ILOVEBAPS
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Do you want Kun next week? If so then go for Bolasie. If that allows Kun next GW.

    2. fickle
      10 years, 11 months ago

      forward planning is generally the best approach. if you want aguero then make the move that allows that. i do think ozil is a great option though.

    3. adidasOriginals
      10 years, 11 months ago

      C

      Have you WC'd already then?

  14. tbhogal
    10 years, 11 months ago

    If passed fit surely people will get Aguero this week?

    1. Gunner77-
      10 years, 11 months ago

      no

    2. Messiah Hazard
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Some might wait to see if he survives unscathed in his first match

    3. t4thomas
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Depends on everything.

  15. adidasOriginals
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Is Simpson the best sub 4.2 defender out there?

    1. Gunner77-
      10 years, 11 months ago

      yes

    2. Pochecinno
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Richardson should be nailed on as well now - he's 4.2

    3. Ridgewell's scores
      10 years, 11 months ago

      You know what you're getting. He's a 4.2, what more could you ask for?

    4. Super Tim Cahill
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Ryan Bennett if he plays this weekend?

      In my situation he matches up better with my other defenders VVD Bellerin and Moreno

  16. Bøwstring The Carp
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Which 2 would you bench from these:

    Kolarov (LIV)
    Cedric (STO)
    Souaré (SUN)
    Simpson (new)
    Nyom (MUN)

    Currently on Simpson/ Nyom in that order

    1. Pochecinno
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Nyom and Simpson

      Cedric and Kolarov are rotation risks so your hand might be forced

    2. ​
      10 years, 11 months ago

      correct choices IMO

        1. JØ
          10 years, 11 months ago

          I mean... I love the fact that there are so many teams involved. Just wondering what were the reasons for the change of decision about the number of teams.

          1. ​
            10 years, 11 months ago

            my original target was at least 32 teams so we could have qualifying stages but there was never a hard cap on numbers until about 48 hours before the sign up deadline when it became clear thatd be a good number to work with and reachable.

            1. JØ
              10 years, 11 months ago

              Great it all worked out. 🙂

        2. ​
          10 years, 11 months ago

          BabyB lacked ambition 😛

          1. JØ
            10 years, 11 months ago

            I always thought that in the States there are always overly optimistic. 😉

            1. ​
              10 years, 11 months ago

              at that time he was still Swiss and had yet to see the light.

    3. ILOVEBAPS
      10 years, 11 months ago

      You have it correct sir

    4. Netley Lucas
      10 years, 11 months ago

      You have correctly answered your own question.

    5. Jazz!
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Correct

    6. adidasOriginals
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Cedric(use to have him - frustrating) and Nyom

  17. For Fuchs Sake
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Looks like I need to get rid of Payet tonight, could have done with another 24 hours!

    1. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 11 months ago

      You and me both

    2. Pompel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 11 months ago

      You might want to doube check your selling price and purchase price first - e,g, I bought at 7.6, current price is 8.1 and selling price is 7.8. Selling price will still be 7.8 even if he drops tonight.

  18. Nickofoz
    10 years, 11 months ago

    On a Wildcard, keep Vardy or get Aguero? Would be a straight swap

    1. ILOVEBAPS
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Keep Vardy. Have cash for Kun next GW.

    2. Demí
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Wait for Aguero news tomorrow

    3. Davido989
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Vardy. Chat sh!t get banged.

      1. Gunner77-
        10 years, 11 months ago

        😀

    4. Gunner77-
      10 years, 11 months ago

      I'd keep Vardy a little bit

      1. Nickofoz
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Cheers all

    5. adidasOriginals
      10 years, 11 months ago

      same scenes here pal...its doing my nut in

  19. drokkeh
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Anyone know whats happening with nyom?

    1. Gunner77-
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Nyom cat?

    2. Davido989
      10 years, 11 months ago

      He's hungry. Nyom.

    3. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Some clause that Camerron could invoke where they can insist he can't play.
      Very unlikely to happen

      1. RoysCallerAnne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 11 months ago

        *Cameroon

  20. FortunesAlwaysHiding
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Sanchez a bad (c) for this week?

    1. t4thomas
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 11 months ago

      No, not bad... Just not as good as others.

    2. Gunner77-
      10 years, 11 months ago

      If wasn't too tired....

    3. Netley Lucas
      10 years, 11 months ago

      There may be fresher and more on-form options this week. Bold bet.

    4. Super Tim Cahill
      10 years, 11 months ago

      As a differential I think it's a good one. Against the slow West Brom def he might have a field day.

      Lukaku a better option though imo esp as everyone's captaining him

  21. Torres76
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Which two cheapie mids should be purchased (in order of importance)

    1. Delle Alli
    2. Lanzini
    3. Delafeou
    4. Any other cheapie?

    Cheers all

    1. t4thomas
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 11 months ago

      1. Not an option.
      2. Yes, but from GW16 onwards.
      3. If this week.
      4. Bolasie worth a look.

      1. t4thomas
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 11 months ago

        In answer to your question, 3, 2, 4, 1.

    2. JØ
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Lanzini, Alli and Deulofeu

    3. Pochecinno
      10 years, 11 months ago

      None of them 'should' be purchased

    4. adidasOriginals
      10 years, 11 months ago

      3 and 1

    5. Murph1
      10 years, 11 months ago

      2 & 3

    6. The Left Duke #3
      10 years, 11 months ago

      4321 for me with the other option being Bolasie. Fancy him for a haul home to Sunderland & Newcastle next 2.

  22. Ayew Serious
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Looks like it's time for Payet to leave, you were a great servant to the club

    I usually don't ever look for advice but I am now asking twice in one night, I swear this isn't me, cheers for the advice earlier Gooner and Demi

    So I'm looking to replace him with a bench "fodder" and I cannot see myself changing him before the Christmas period, my question to any experienced

    1. Ayew Serious
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Damn hit the enter key, I'll finish here

      Experienced manager is

      Does your Christmas period bench fodder need to be 100% nailed?

      And how often do they usually play?, if ever

      And who would you go for?

      1. Pochecinno
        10 years, 11 months ago

        I'm not 'experienced' but I would say he should definitely at least be nailed-on

        1. Ayew Serious
          10 years, 11 months ago

          Surman has played every minute, and is outrageously cheap, and has good Christmas fixtures(just in case) surely he is the best option

      2. RoysCallerAnne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Morrison because of his Christmas fixtures.

        1. Ayew Serious
          10 years, 11 months ago

          I was considering him as I have your post about this bookmarked but he seems very far from nailed

    2. Gunner77-
      10 years, 11 months ago

      I have Tettey, so I'm already fecked....

      1. Ayew Serious
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Yellow cards :lo:

    3. ​
      10 years, 11 months ago

      no need for nailedness if your 4th and 5th defenders are instead.

      1. Ayew Serious
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Thanks mate, do you think Surman is a good pick?

        1. Krul Runnings
          10 years, 11 months ago

          I looked into it pretty heavily.

          Surman is the best £4.3 IMO.

          Il be getting him next week as well as Kun.

          My other option is Watson at Watford, takes the odd FK, they keep a few cleanies, only problem is Behrami is lurking.

          Surman FTW

    4. Super Tim Cahill
      10 years, 11 months ago

      I reckon if you've got 5 playing defenders Stanislas is worth a look. Otherwise Surman.

      You definitely would prefer them to be 100% nailed but sometimes that extra .1 is the difference between being able to afford an Ozil and not.

      We get great info from the press conferences these days so it's really only in the case of an unexpected late injury we have to play the cheap midfielders

  23. Alittude
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Worth downgrading kdb to get in lukaku?

    1. t4thomas
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Probably.

    2. FortunesAlwaysHiding
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 11 months ago

      For sure, especially if you are planning for Aguero.

      1. Alittude
        10 years, 11 months ago

        I can afford pelle to kun straight so it comes down to kdb and ighalo vs lukaku and mane

  24. Torres76
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Best three strikers please

    1. Kun
    2. Kane
    3. Vardy

    4. Pelle
    5. Lukaku
    6. igahlo

    Cheers

    1. Viper
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Kun, Kane, Lukaku

    2. Hy liverpool
      10 years, 11 months ago

      1 2 5

    3. Netley Lucas
      10 years, 11 months ago

      For pricing flexibility it is Kun, Vardy & Ighalo.

  25. Viper
    10 years, 11 months ago

    How does this look for the weekend? Bench order could be important, it's in this order: Westwood, Huth, Evans.

    Fabianski

    Darmian Bellerin Van Dijk

    Sanchez Deulofeu KDB Mahrez

    Pelle Lukaku (c) Vardy

    1. Hy liverpool
      10 years, 11 months ago

      solid

  26. Flynny
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Hi......Delofeou been hovering at about 90 on fplstats tonight....

    Is he likely to rise tonight.....or can I wait til tomo before I bring him in.....

    Thanks

    1. Netley Lucas
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Looks unlikely tonight, unless the 2k delta is totally wrong.

  27. Hy liverpool
    10 years, 11 months ago

    a. KDB +4pts
    or
    b. Kane

    1. Gunner77-
      10 years, 11 months ago

      B

    2. Viper
      10 years, 11 months ago

      A

    3. Davido989
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Same predicament but I see it as KDB +4 or Kane (c). For me, it's Kane.

    4. Worzel Gummidge
      10 years, 11 months ago

      The Kane love is ridiculous, IMO.

  28. El_Shaw
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Costa and Fletcher > Kane and Ritchie?

    Yay or nay?

    1. Hy liverpool
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Lanzini and kane

    2. FortunesAlwaysHiding
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Yes but Ritchie?

    3. Numb
      10 years, 11 months ago

      For free?

  29. For Fuchs Sake
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Would you play Deulofeu over Mane?

  30. Piggs Boson
    10 years, 11 months ago

    I was going to remove Mata next GW as a Kun enabler, but he has (lei WHM bou NOR) in the following 4! Seems madness to ditch before that! It may have to be KDB that makes way, but I had originally planned to have both KDB and Kun...

    Anyone else planning to remove KDB when Aguero returns?

    1. Ayew Serious
      10 years, 11 months ago

      I would probably remover KDB anyway, he's not worth his price

      1. Pochecinno
        10 years, 11 months ago

        this

      2. Netley Lucas
        10 years, 11 months ago

        KDB's form will improve dramatically with Kun & Silva back. Just watch.

    2. Davido989
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Yep. KDB is just too expensive to keep.

    3. Hy liverpool
      10 years, 11 months ago

      o/
      might be this week

    4. ​
      10 years, 11 months ago

      KDB is going tomorrow for me

    5. Back on the horse
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Yeah. I'm thinking of getting mata in for Payet