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3 December 2015 3852 comments
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Having spent the season clutching to the coattails of both Granville and Jonty, finally, like a magnificent phoenix rising from the flames, I’ve caught and surpassed them both.

In truth, my season is anything but “magnificent” and the recent struggles of my ScoutCast co-hosts, as they plunge to my depths, is the main reason behind the recent mini-league manoeuvrings.

With a level playing field established, the three of us skim through another set of “Rough with the Smooth” Gameweek tales from the community, before bracing ourselves for another batch of topics steered by your good selves.

You have us talking Sanchez exit plans, discussing the “desperate” route back to Hazard and contemplating Christmas rearguards. Plus we’ve a couple of old ScoutCast favourites who, like my season, rise up from the ashes to discover a new lease of life.

This episode of the ScoutCast was first aired via our YouTube channel on Tuesday evening. You can view the full Google Hangout version via the larger player below, or treat yourself to the more cultured audio cut via this link or the smaller player below.

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

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  1. Dr Kenneth Noisewater
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Rojo is incapacitated.

    A) Play one of Dawson (TOT) or Janmaat (LIV)
    B) -4 for >6m def (Or Moreno for monies)

    1. melvinmbabazi
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Have the same dilemma am playing Dawson so play

      A) Play one of Dawson (TOT)

    2. Buck The Trent
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      b

    3. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Dawson
      No

    4. Emp
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      B

    5. Arteta
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      A) Dawson

  2. melvinmbabazi
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Who to bench from ?

    Ozil-Mahrez-KDB-Mata-Coutinho
    Ighalo-Kane-Vardy

    1. Still Unsure
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Probably mahrez

      1. Emp
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        sounds like you a bit unsure there?

        1. Still Unsure
          10 years, 7 months ago

          I think you're the first person to use that joke...

          1. Emp
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 7 months ago

            :p

    2. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Mata

    3. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Mata

    4. BadgersBoys
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Mata, definitely.

    5. Arteta
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Mata

  3. SuperMario
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    DDG
    Kolarov // Bertrand // Azpill // Evans
    Ozil // Ayew // Mahrez
    Kane // Lukaku // Vardy

    4.0 // Sanchez // Westwood // Ward

    1. SuperMario
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Was planning on getting Moreno but it can wait this week with Sanchez out..
      Bench Evans and get in ?????

      Currently thinking: Coutinho or KDB..

      Would love some feedback?

    2. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Get KGB asap imo

      1. SuperMario
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        thanks

    3. Cradders
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      City and West Brom are unlikely to keep clean sheets IMO so I'd get someone in for Sanchez or Moreno in one or the other

      1. SuperMario
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        yeah i like the look of Moreno this week

  4. Nolberto Solano
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    So with Rojo injury I am contemplating taking a second hit this week. My FT next week is going to be Begovic -> De Gea. Here are my options this week:

    A) Bring in Alderweireld. Defence Bellerin + Moreno + Alder (-4)
    B) Bring in Zouma. Defence Bellerin + Moreno + Zouma (-4)
    C) Bring in nobody. Defence Bellerin + Moreno + Evans

    Which one!?

    1. Costa's Counsellor
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      I think you made your other transfers too early and you've got bored.

      Hold fire champ.

  5. Still Unsure
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Play one:

    A) VVD (AVL)
    B) Alderweireld (wba)

    Currently I'm playing A, because Villa suck.

      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Home game every time

    1. RubeRx
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Yea sounds about right

      Can't play them both?

      1. Still Unsure
        10 years, 7 months ago

        I could, but I'm playing Moreno and Nyom who I both think will deliver returns.

        1. Eden Hazardous
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          I think bench Nyom

          1. Still Unsure
            10 years, 7 months ago

            No chance. Every time I bench him at home he gets a CS.

            1. Eden Hazardous
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 7 months ago

              Watford have been very leaky past 3-4 games

        2. RubeRx
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          Toby more likely to keep a CS than Nyom in my estimation

          1. Still Unsure
            10 years, 7 months ago

            Potentially. Toby has more attacking potential too, I'm just sick of being burnt by Watford home CS points on the bench.

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

      A

      1. Eden Hazardous
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Arvin , what is your rating for Ighalo?..and Vardy? Last ones , I promise 🙂

      2. AK ⭐
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Do you think you should start a blog, Arvin? Your Model's been coming to everyone's eyes and maybe you need your own blog now. 😉

        1. Van Klinkert Delarosa
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          Pretty sure he already have a blog. 🙂

    3. pompeyfan
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      VVD definitely for me. Also better attacking threat from him

    4. Still Unsure
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Cheers all for the input. Food for thought...

  6. pompeyfan
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    This could be a crucial week. No real standout captaincy options. Some good ground could be made by taking a calculated risk for the armband.

    1. S.Kuqi
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Agreed. This is one those weeks to risk it.

      Kane (c) for me

      1. pompeyfan
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Hazard (c) for me.

    2. Pasqualinho
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Captaincy will be diverse so an incorrect captain may not lose you as much ground as it might normally. But you're right - getting lucky with the captain pick will be the biggest factor this week - much more so than just having a good team.

  7. andy85wsm
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Koscielny and Walcott maybe in the squad - decision tomorrow

    1. S.Kuqi
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      LOOOOL

      1. S.Kuqi
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        worst possible new for those who consider Walcott

    2. BadgersBoys
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Oooooohh...

    3. drcooper817
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Koscielny->Moreno for free.
      Should I pull the trigger?

      1. Cradders
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Yes

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

    Would you prefer for this week:

    A) Coutinho(-4)
    B) Ayew
    C) Mahrez

    1. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      A if fit
      C otherwise

      1. Emp
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        lol really! wow the talk abvout people benching mahrez or getting coutinho for ahit instead is hilarious!
        The answer of course is C

  9. Eden Hazardous
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Ooohhh...Saido and Pulis have broken up...Grealash MK II ?

    TP: "Saido hasn't been as influential this year as he was last year. He needs to get back to his best and #WBA is the best place for him."

  10. andy85wsm
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Chambers if needed can play CDM

  11. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    KDB or Coutinho?
    Anyone know what time Liverpool pressers is?

    1. rainy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      14:00

  12. andy85wsm
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    When do you expect Cazorla and Sanchez back? "Honestly I don't know".

    Sanchez is a hamstring - it's usually a quick one but we don't know.

    1. ronty
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      what utter tosh

  13. Eden Hazardous
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Arsenal FC ‏@Arsenal · 1m1 minute ago
    TEAM NEWS: "@theowalcott might be back and @6_LKOSCIELNY could play." WATCH LIVE: http://arsn.al/rNfaz4 #AFCvSFC

      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      "Might", "could". Such trolls.

      1. Eden Hazardous
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        I know 😆

        Translation : Walcott needs 2 more weeks , but what the heck , I will put him in the squad...Koscienly needs match-fitness but easily can play against Sunderland ....pffftt

  14. MrPeabody7
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Who is best option for C this week?

    1> Aguero
    2>Ozil
    3>Mahrez
    4>Ighalo
    5>Lukaku
    6>Coutihno
    7>Barkley

    1. denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Tempted by 6 if fit

      Will probably go 2

      1. denial
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 17 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        If I had him, 5

  15. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Sturridge anyone?

    1. Reiko
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      There is news that he will not be in the starting line up

    2. BabyB
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      i'd say it was a week or two too soon.

      Looks a great option but still a real risk of rotation until he strings together some fitness and games.

  16. denial
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 17 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Morning all. Save transfer on this lot?

    Butland

    Kol Moreno Bellerin

    Coutinho Ozil Deulo KDB

    Kane Kun Vardy

    // Mahrez / Simps / Williams

    Was thinking Williams out for Dier too

    1. karvs155
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Save! Looks good.

  17. Van Klinkert Delarosa
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Wenger. Useless as ever.

    Don't know when to rest a player, don't know how long they are out, don't know when they will be back.

    1. SouthCoastSaint
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      If he did know, why would he reveal that information and put pressure on himself.

      I don't understand why we expect managers to tell us everything

  18. karvs155
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Morning!

    Sanchez out for:
    A) Coutinho
    B) Barkley?
    C) Deulefeo

    Team is:
    Gomes*
    Cedric Bellerin Rojo*
    Mahrez Ozil Sanchez* KDB
    Lukaku Vardy Kane

    (Myhill, Ward, Simpson, Hoolahan)
    1FT, 0.5 ITB

    Any hits worth taking? (for rojo for instance)

    1. denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Depends on Cout fitness. I'd be tempted with Barkley

    2. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      B
      Rojo > Moreno, not sure if its worth a hit.

      1. denial
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 17 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        No not worth a hit. Play Simpson

        1. karvs155
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          cheers guys!

  19. dejarik
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    DDG
    Moreno // Dier // Bellerin // Zouma
    Barkley // Özil // Mahrez // KDB
    Lukaku // Vardy // Aguero

    0.2 ITB, 0 FT. Bench: Wijnaldum // Targett

    Who to bench?

    1. denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Dier

  20. Judas
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Looking like Sanchez will be out for at least 3 games

    wenger no where near considering for a game

  21. Eden Hazardous
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Wenger on @Alexis_Sanchez: "I'm not expert enough to know." WATCH LIVE: http://arsn.al/rNfaz4 #AFCvSFC

    1. Eden Hazardous
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      I know...that's why we have Facer

      1. Leaf
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Facer to Arsenal

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

    Are we forgetting how awful Villa are?

    Surely Mane(C) is worth a punt, he's become a little bit of a differential around here!

    1. SouthCoastSaint
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Yup. Richards out possibly too

  23. Littlefish92
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Does anyone know when kompany should be back seems like he has been out for ages ?

  24. SouthCoastSaint
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    "If you want to blame me for injuries I have no problem with it"

    It's like he's talking to us!

  25. Tshelby
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    RP

    Will stoke park the bus against ManCity of will they try to attack them? haven't seen Stoke play in a long time.. tempted to put the C on KDB but I'm scared Stoke will close up at the back

    1. denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      I think Stoke will score. I'm expecting a good game.

    2. SouthCoastSaint
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      They look better with Shawcross at the back.

      Managed to stifle my saints away from home too. They aren't the Stoke of old and play much better football.

      Personally I can see a 1-3 score line. Man city fire power is just too much

    3. BabyB
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      i think stoke will try and keep it tight but won;t park the bus as in the pulis days.

      Whats your team? I'm avoiding captaining city as i have three city players so seems excessive to add my captain to that as well.

      1. Tshelby
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Front 8
        Mahrez,coutinho, kdb,barkley, lingard
        kane,kun,vardy

        Just feel like you can't ignore KDB these days he's on fire!

    4. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      City haven't been great away from home lately.
      Stole will score

  26. Irish Madridista ⭐
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Haha Wenger is absolute quality.

    Walcott? Maybe.
    Koscielny? Maybe.
    Cazorla? Maybe.

    Sanchez? Really don't know.

    But Chambers can play OOP if we need him to..

    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      He don't give a f@ck.

    2. BabyB
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      clear as mud.

    3. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      He didn't say Cazorla maybe.

      He said Cazorla and Sanchez "I really don't know when they will be back"

      1. Captain Vantastic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        He did

        1. andy85wsm
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          He really didn't.

  27. A-VB
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Who would you pick among these two if you had to ?

    A. Rose
    B. Dier

    1. BabyB
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      rose if i had a good squad. Dier if i needed a nailed starter.

  28. Viper
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Would you do Evans -> Moreno -4 & start him instead of Darmian (WHM), Van Dijk (AVL) or Mahrez (swa)

    Or just hold?

    1. Buck The Trent
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      keep evans, decent fixtures after this week

    2. Cradders
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      I'd be more tempted by Darmian -> Moreno

    3. Rains of Castamere
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Hold. All three of those will start.

  29. Leaf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Why even bother with pressers

  30. andy85wsm
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Q. Will Aaron come in centrally?

    A. "It's a possibility yes". "It's a good opportunity if he does play there, he prefers playing there".

    Something like that anyway.... 🙂