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24 December 2015 1565 comments
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‘Twas the night before Christmas when three bearded men, wallowing in mid-table mediocrity, collided via the magic of the internet to relay tales of Fantasy Football.

Settle down – the festive ScoutCast is upon us.

Like the “Three Ronnies”, Jonty, Andy and myself roll out the same old tried and trusted formula in the guise of an extended Christmas special.

We relive the painfully ordinary Gameweek 17, before girding our loins for another bout of community questions as the three us make woeful excuses for avoiding Ighalo, before debating whether the “Dullards” really have slain the “Maverick” Fantasy managers for good.

This episode of the ScoutCast was first aired live on our YouTube channel.

You can stream the full Google Hangout version via the larger player below, or sample the slightly more refined audio edit via this link or the smaller player.

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

  1. Kered
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Is everyone with Kane blinded by the fact that Norwich have been fairly decent the past few weeks?

    1-1 vs Everton
    1-1 vs Arsenal
    2-1 vs United

    Spurs could turn up..but just hate seeing everyone talk up this match as if it will be a blowout!

    1. Kered
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      So possibly bench your Alli's and do your Kane > Kun if your on the fence.
      All in my opinion of course!

    2. Hybrid.power
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      If won't be.

    3. Somalion
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Still though, they just want him to score and he's the most likely to do so. As you can see there, Norwich have conceded goals, so he's in with a shout for returns.

      Don't own him BTW, just my thinking.

      1. Kered
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        I hear ya. I'm not totally against him scoring. They very well could win 3-0, Spurs are a good side. Just going by past few weeks it's unlikely.

        1. Somalion
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          I agree, unlikely to trounce them. But if they get 2 by then, maybe a 2-1 result, Kane could wind up a great choice.

    4. Just A Hat
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      to be fair, that Everton game should have been 5-0 at HT

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

      It's because they've got him and 2 of Vardy, Lukaku, Ighalo or Giroud. The others are all away from home and they are trying to justify not getting Kun.

  2. Pochecinno
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    The last time City lost away in North London, Aguero went on to score 5 goals against a North-East club at the Etihad 🙂

    1. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      That's called clasping at straws.

    2. Burger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      He didn't start from the bench last time though...

      1. che
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        See above

  3. FPL Mentor
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Bolasie 》 Alli for another hit ? 🙁

    Yay or Nay

    1. FPL Mentor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      (Stanislas or Bertrand come in for him if he doesnt play)

    2. ZLNR
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I wouldn't take the hit if you have squad depth

    3. Pirlø's Pen
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      If you think Alli will will get a goal or assist do it

  4. Jono295
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Where's the picks this week guys?!

    1. BrockLanders
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Tomorrow

    2. Hybrid.power
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Tomorrow

    3. Jono295
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Bugger... Thought today was Friday!! Il come back tmrw!!

  5. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Has anyone else seen rumours that Bolasie may be out for some time?

    1. megatronaldinho
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Bolasie come home

      1. internal error
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Haha

      2. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        See, you get upvotes when you use cap shift 😉

        1. megatronaldinho
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Ha. It's just my ps4. My ps3 didn't like capital letters 😀

  6. Back on the horse
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Jarvis to Norwich! 😯

    *tears up the WC draft*

    1. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      He is already at Norwich on loan

      1. Back on the horse
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        *reinstates WC draft*

        ...did I mention I still have my worthless WC?

        1. F_Ivanovic
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          What squad do you have? Surely an idea might be to try and predict clean sheets for the next month or so and get in the ideal defence?

          1. Back on the horse
            • 15 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            You're right of course. I'll have a crack at a good defence. Easier said than done though!

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

    Balders, I'm not sure what move you are pondering. I need to save my phone battery but will be back when I find a place to charge it. That may be an hour or two yet so can you email me or post it on the Seychelles board? Cheers!

      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Sorry yeah it is the one on the boards

  8. flippetyflop
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Is Giroud to Aguero insane?

    1. Hybrid.power
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Yep. Giroud is in form and has some good fixtures

    2. BrockLanders
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Not really but I wouldn't

    3. megatronaldinho
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Dunno how you found yourself on this seldom trodden path but it's not one from which i'd waver, with riches on the horizon

    4. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Dunno..50/50..Arsenal and Giroud are in better form than Aguero and City but they might pick up this weekend.

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

      I did it, but mainly only to free up an Arsenal slot so I could get Ramsey for Hazard

    6. F_Ivanovic
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Nope. Far less insane than Vardy > Aguero which some people have done. Giroud has been consistent as of late but less so than Vardy and it's rare that he's explosive. Plus, he doesn't get many BAPs.

  9. BrockLanders
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Must say Magners & Mull wine make a masterful combination..

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

    Kane

    1. Ayew Serious
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Ighalo

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

      Bloody nora. You should be able to delete your own posts on here!

      1. Back on the horse
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        they are saved for time an eternity.

  11. Nemanja Vidic
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    WC team:
    Hennessey Butland
    Bellerin, Simpson, Dier, Evans, Smith
    Mahrez, Barkley, KDB, Alli, Ozil
    Giroud, Kane, Lukaku
    Any suggestion?

    1. SAINTS
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I have exactly the same front 8. All looks very good.

  12. Special Mou
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    if these are the forwards
    Vardy Lukaku Ighalo

    Bench two of this players
    a)Mahrez
    b)Barkley
    c)Ozil
    d)KDB
    e)Silva
    f)Alli

    1. Larry Legend
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Igloo, and find a big sofa to hide behind!

      1. Special Mou
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Didn't see that coming , but actually that may be a good choice 😀

    2. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      B and F

    3. Evasivo
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Barkley Alli

    4. Larry Legend
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Didn't realise you said 2. Alli as well then, and try this:

      http://www.tensionnot.com/pictures/Amazing/Huge-Sofa

    5. megatronaldinho
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Why two? Being forced to pick one is bad enough but choosing to bench two seems unwise

    6. che
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Not fair, no the wonder I'm doin sh@t, I haven't got 6 MF to choose from

  13. Larry Legend
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Any COD fans out there, my top tip for boosting your KD ratio is logging on tomorrow morning ( wife and family permitting of course! ) to join me in taking advantage of all the low hanging fruit that Xmas day brings 😉

    If only there was an FPL equivalent, I could sure use it!

    1. Theatre_Of_Screams
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Lol, make hay when the sun shines!

    2. d1sable
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Me and yes I remember from past experiences getting numerous Xmas day nukes.

      Would love to again but wife would kill me.

  14. Nomar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Watching Scoutcast for first time in over a year.

    Where's Andy from? He sounds like a West Country boy! My part of the country.

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

      Weston Super Mare. Bit of West Country special as I live in Somerset too.

      1. Ayew Serious
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Got a special Hot Topic tomorrow or will there be any at all?

      2. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Ah, so he's AndyWSM then?

        Good to hear a local accent!

      3. Evasivo
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Looking for a forum to discuss relocation to N Somerset. If you have any links I'd appreciate it, fb groups oronline forums

        1. Evasivo
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          🙁

  15. Shack
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Play Moreno or Dawson? Cheers!!

    1. JabbaWookiee
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Dawson

    2. Evasivo
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Dawson

    3. Kered
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Dawson

      1. Shack
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Done! Cheers

    4. Just A Hat
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Moreno

  16. Dr Dream
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Nice to see the game opening up a bit with a few more picks now. I've resisted Aguero this week but he remains a fantastic pick for those taking the risk...maybe. Ivan and Aguero def on the list to bring in though...sooner rather than later.

    1. Hibbo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Happy Christmas Wakey.

      Hope you wife and family have a great one.

      Agree re: Aguero exciting pick for those who have made the move I'll not this week but likely soon.

      Walcott in for me feels flair though.

      1. Dr Dream
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks Tony...and for you and yours as well.

        You know my view...he's an exciting pick if you have him and an exciting pick if you don't..it all adds to the roller coaster of football, for good or bad.

        1. Hibbo
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          I just couldn't ditch Kane -4.

    2. BrockLanders
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Considering Ivan aswell..

      1. Dr Dream
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Already got Baines so it'll be like revisiting last season. Baines and Ivan.

        1. Hibbo
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Baines? Wow.

          Class.

          Scored me two goals in a gw a few seasons back.

          1. Dr Dream
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Still on corners and a few left footed kicks and supplying Lukaku. A bit of a risk but I like him and they have a tidy enough fixture. Jagielka back over Christmas helps as well.

    3. Every Dog Has Its Day
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Have a wonderful Christmas Wakey! 🙂

      (Not sure if he knows but tell your son free packs are available in FIFA Ultimate Team, they expire at 12:00 with more free packs after 12:00)

      1. Dr Dream
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Do they?..I'll let him know...Merry Christmas EDHID.

    4. Back on the horse
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Agreed, Wakey- hope they break up the template a bit

  17. GS456
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    A) Kane
    B) Lukaku
    C) Vardy
    D) Mahrez
    E) Ramsey
    F) KDB

    Any thoughts on who I should give the armband to out of this lot? I've probably got the captain selection right twice all season, kun v castle and Lukaku v villa so any help appreciated.

    1. Evasivo
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Mahrez

    2. BrockLanders
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      KDB

      1. GS456
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Think I've narrowed it down between Mahrez, KDB and Kane

        1. Evasivo
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          I'd take Kane of that list

          1. GS456
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            It's so harddddd

            1. Ginkapo FPL
              • 14 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              Alright slut456. 😉

              1. Ginkapo FPL
                • 14 Years
                10 years, 2 months ago

                Too much info

                1. GS456
                  • 10 Years
                  10 years, 2 months ago

                  LOL

  18. antolol
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    C sounds like the most interesting there! Garde seems real fond of Ayew and AVL has some pretty good fix. But it is villa..

    1. antolol
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Freakin Phone. Reply fail x2.

  19. Every Dog Has Its Day
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    UFPL loans done. In come Özil and Jordan Ayew. (1 match loan).

    1. Ayew Serious
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      The grav effect

      1. Every Dog Has Its Day
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        😛

    2. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Nice. It's great when you can punt on the likes of Jordan Ayew for a while...really good.

  20. Ginkapo FPL
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Treating myself this year, Ozil and Pedro in on two free transfers.

    Have a good one guys

      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        He'll likely be dropped when Hazard returns

        1. Every Dog Has Its Day
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          That's a shame but I hope not.

        2. Dr Dream
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          And dropped from my UFPL.

          1. The Bandit
            • 15 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Ditto

        3. Ginkapo FPL
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Really? Pedro hazard willian surely!

          1. Dr Dream
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            He might fancy Oscar.

            1. Ginkapo FPL
              • 14 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              "Might"

              1. Dr Dream
                • 13 Years
                10 years, 2 months ago

                No way of knowing what he'll do. He might be selling Hazard for all we know.

          2. The Bandit
            • 15 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Hazard Oscar Willian? Nobody really knows for sure with new manager. Risky

            1. Ginkapo FPL
              • 14 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              Fine with risk, you made it sound certain

              1. The Bandit
                • 15 Years
                10 years, 2 months ago

                'Likely' isn't very certain 😉

                1. Ginkapo FPL
                  • 14 Years
                  10 years, 2 months ago

                  I've found that to be a very subjective word. 😀

                  But point taken

  21. Paul Psychic Octopus
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    For next GW who is best midfielder to add to attack of Mahrez, KDB, Ozil; Ighalo, Lukaku, Kane?

    A. Wally
    B. Ramsey
    C. Oscar
    D. Silva
    E. Wijnaldum

    For one match only. Wild card immediately after Boxing Day.

    Am thinking Wally, but is Southampton away that easy? Oscar home to Watford and on pens...

    1. An Arsenal fan
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I'd say A

    2. Ayew Serious
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      B.

  22. Jackpatton98
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    I've fallen down my local league and was wondering could anyone help to see what I could change to close the gap?

    Hart DeGea
    Toby kolarov williams Bertrand clyne
    Yaya Mahrez Ozil Willian barkley
    Ighalo lukaku bojan

    3.2m itb, any change really needed?

    1. GS456
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Ramsey for Willian?

    2. Evasivo
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Dyou have enough cash for Bojan to Giroud?

  23. An Arsenal fan
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Which three to play?

    A) Mertesacker (sou)
    B) Moreno (LEI)
    C) Zouma (Wat)
    D) Evans (swa)
    E) Cresswell (avl)

    1. Every Dog Has Its Day
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      ADE.

    2. Evasivo
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      ADE

    3. Just A Hat
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      BCE

  24. applebonkers
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    changed my mind, think aguero will start

    "Sergio was ready to play – he needed minutes. Maybe for three or four games he won’t play 90 minutes as he’s coming back from injury but he needs to play."

    1. Every Dog Has Its Day
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Captain? 😛

    2. Just A Hat
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Aguero ALWAYS starts when he is available, it's one of the main reasons he gets injured straight away again

      1. Dr Dream
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Yep. Too much too soon and too often. He may monster us non owners against Sunderland but I'm not sure he starts the next one...might do though. If it was a week between games I'd have got him in and no danger.

    3. Hibbo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Think he will start every game tbh.

    4. Holy See
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      70ish mins methinks. Or 4 if Clattermole gets a start.

      1. che
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Catts is injured, hence me getting Kun in. We're useless without him. I reckon it'll be 5 or 6, seriously. Coates and O'shea against Kun = sad Mackems (offset by Kun (c))

        1. Holy See
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          The Sam bus might provide some resistance. I'm guessing you think resistance is futile.

      2. applebonkers
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        😆

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

      More risk getting injured coming off the bench, as you haven't done a proper warm up. He's gonna probably get more minutes than Silva, KDB, Yaya and Sterling over Xmas as he wont miss any games but will play, 60, 70, 80 etc

  25. JoeJitzu +42
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Bench one!

    Alli KdB Ozil Mahrez Barkley
    Aguero Lukaku Kane

    1. Evasivo
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Alli

    2. Just A Hat
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Jesus christ, Ali for me

    3. Pirlø's Pen
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Barkley

  26. Just A Hat
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Ayew's final game in my team this week, lets go off with a bang big man!

    1. Pirlø's Pen
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Who you shipping him for?

  27. Hibbo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Any chance this forecasted rain in England could impact any games?

    1. Ginkapo FPL
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      No

      1. Hibbo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Says Wales, N.East and N.West?

        1. Jimmers
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Only lower division games

    2. Back on the horse
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      it's heavy but the prem pitches are well drained - doubt it would affect anything

    3. lespaul
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      i think it will make them wetter

  28. Every Dog Has Its Day
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    I've just got a feeling that Agüero is going to get another haul this week. I just cannot bring myself to captain him this week.

    1. Somalion
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Feeling must not be too strong so.

    2. GS456
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      So Kane to aguero -4?

      1. Every Dog Has Its Day
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Not for a hit.

    3. Evasivo
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Might be just about worth bringing him in but agree captaincy is too much

    4. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I wouldn't bring him in otherwise

  29. Every Dog Has Its Day
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    I'm a bit stuck guys but I'm not comfortable benching either players. Play one out of Alli and Ighalo?

    1. yemzinho
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      ighalo

      1. Every Dog Has Its Day
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Ta.

    2. Pirlø's Pen
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Probably going to have to be Iggy.

      1. Every Dog Has Its Day
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks.

    3. applebonkers
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      ighalo

  30. UnitedFan
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Thoughts on potential of Alli for the Norwich game?

    1. Pirlø's Pen
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Feel like there's a bit too much hype on this one, who else could you play if not Dele?