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The ScoutCast – Episode 180 – Whistle

Just minutes after the final whistle blew on Gameweek 21, Jonty, Andy and myself braved the airwaves to pick the bones out of our meagre midweek tallies.

Brought back down to earth by a decidedly lacklustre floodlit affair, we rouse ourselves to debate the Aguero armband, the rapidly increasing speed of the Payet bandwagon and the theories behind the stuttering United backline.

We even make our dedication to the departed David Bowie, before quickly ushering out our disappointment of the Gameweek just past by previewing the one that lies ahead.

This episode of the ScoutCast was first broadcast via our YouTube channel on Wednesday evening.

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

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  1. RubeRx
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Sergio Aguero has never scored against Crystal Palace. (3 apps)

    Removes armband

    1. Twelve years a slave
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Yaya on the other hand as scored a few

    2. Najoman86
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      And here I was contemplating throwing the triple captain chip on Kun for the upcoming GW...

    3. Boo Ya Ka Sha
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      tied 2nd for best defense was enough for me to wait on bringing him in

    4. Kurtinho
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      I recall captaining him away to CPL earlier this season. He pulled up injured after 30mins or so. So rule that appearance out 😛

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Dann killed him.

      2. Puyol Pants Up
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        And the other 2 games were away from home.

    5. Chelsea Dagger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      He's due then. 🙂

      1. Jose's Magic Omelette
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        -42

    6. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      No time like the present

    7. El-Kloppico
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Dann will cut him into 2 again tomorrow and he'll be sideline again.. lol

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      10 out of 20 played Lescott.
      58 out of 145 played Huth.
      29 out of 70 played Fuchs.
      51 out of 332 played Targett.
      41 out of 61 played PVA.
      16 out of 27 played Firmino.

      1. zøphar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        51 people playing targett is mind boggling. why would they

    2. ​
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Thanks SmartyPants 🙂

  2. Kurtinho
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Start 2 from:

    A. Bellerin (stk)
    B. Francis (NOR)
    C. Moreno (MUN)
    D. Dawson (sot)

    1. Zasa
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      First dos imo, Kurt.

      1. Kurtinho
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers Zasa. Really tough to call this one.

    2. ASAP Rocky
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      A B

      1. Kurtinho
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers.

        1. ASAP Rocky
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          Def not C.

    3. kingbails
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      A and D

  3. ASAP Rocky
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    1 FT. 0.8 in bank.
    Save or transfer?

    Butland - Myhill

    Alderweireld - Dann - Williams - Moreno - Smith

    Ozil - KDB - Mahrez - Payet - Alli

    Aguero - Kane - Vardy

    1. ASAP Rocky
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Was thinking Williams or Moreno > Simpson or Huth?

    2. Kurtinho
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Save this week. Good to go.

      1. ASAP Rocky
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks Kurtinho!

    3. KANEGAROO
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Who are the benchers, mate?

      1. ASAP Rocky
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        This week benching Myhill - Ozil - Moreno - Dann

        1. KANEGAROO
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          So u think Mr,Assist Guy will be blanked?

  4. Retrosynth
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    How's this for a WC team?

    Butland (Schmeichel)

    Cresswell - Sagna - Bellerin (Fuchs - Dier)

    KDB - Ramsey - Payet - Willian (Alli)

    Kun - Defoe - Giroud

    0.5 ITB

    Thoughts?

    1. ASAP Rocky
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      I don't care for Defoe in there. I'd be looking to get Sanchez when he's back in place of Ramsey. I'd consider Antonio as well. Good team though, its well balanced.

    2. KANEGAROO
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      G2G

    3. Retrosynth
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Cheers guys.

  5. tm370
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Personally I think it needs work. No Lukaku is asking for trouble, given Everton's fixtures after Chelski. You have to have one of Lukaku or Kane imo (at least one). Sagna will be subject to rotation with Zab, and City's defence is unreliable. I'd look to downgrade Sagna, and upgrade Defoe. You'll also leave yourself a benching headache. Maybe Alli, Defoe and Defoe for Stan, Lukaku and a cheap defender if that works?

    1. ASAP Rocky
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      I agree on all these points.

    2. Retrosynth
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Yeah I'm trying to make up some points in my ML and nobody above me has Lukaku so it won't hurt me there, Defoe is definitely a punt though. Good point with Sagna.

      1. dennis the menace
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        wouldn't lukaku be a good way to make up points then?

        1. Retrosynth
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          Dennis, you make an excellent and rather obvious point. I'm truly embarrassed.

  6. Manani
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Arnie>Payet??

    Ali Mahrez KDB Ozil Arnie
    Lukaku Ighalo Kane

    is my front 8

    1. KANEGAROO
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      I'd transfer out one of your striker for Giroud

    2. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      looks a good move

    3. Tree House
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Then who would you bench?

  7. inter the wild
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Is Zlatan able to use his January wildcard up until GW24, i.e. February 2nd?

    Or must Zlatan use it by GW23?

    1. Zasa
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Ability to play wildcard until GW38 Zlatan has, yes.

      1. inter the wild
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        January WC, not standard WC

        1. Zasa
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          Zlatan must know that WC of January is no longer, WC now lasts for the second half of season.

          1. Poison Apple
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 5 months ago

            zlatan is still living in the past

    2. El-Kloppico
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Zlatan becoming old.. Zlatan should retire.. Zlatan do not know new rule.. WC is up until season end

    3. Horizontal
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Zlatan should read rules or Zlatan will face further ignominy.

  8. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Guys which is the best option for this lot? Cheers

    Courtois
    bellerin toby morgan
    ozil kdb willian mahrez alli
    kane costa

    McCarthy vardy dawson dann

    a. vardy and kdb > kun and Antonio
    b. costa and kdb > kun and payet
    c. costa and alli > kun and stanislas

    1. WALOR
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      B., as in "But I Love it"
      Max Martin is G*D.

      You will be crying without Payet.
      Don't drop Alli.

      1. SpaceCadet
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers Max

    2. Trae44
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      B

    3. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Tricky situation, I wouldnt do any of those moves tbh. Mahrez to Payet possible?

      1. SpaceCadet
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Not without a hit. Main aim now is get in kun even with a hit. Any other options besides the ones ive mentioned above? Thanks

    4. Jose's Magic Omelette
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      You should prioritise Payet over Agüero.

      B looks like a good option.

  9. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    I've only gone and done it!! WC active early thoughts guys and advice welcome

    Llois (Hennessey)
    Azpi Sagna Simpson (Evans, Jags)
    KDB Ozil Payet Mahrez (Alli)
    Aguero (C) Kane (VC) Lukaku

    1. Trae44
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Looks good, not Jagielka though

    2. WALOR
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Not sure why Jags is attractive.

      Rest look fine, if template.

      1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        How would you mix it up? Maybe Ramsey in for Ozil or Yaya in for KDB?

    3. maratus
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      KDB to Yaya to free up some funds!

      1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Where would you spend the founds?

    4. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      6/15 players are same, so different from mine 😛
      Drop Mahrez and Sagna for Willian and Walker?

      1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Already have 3 Spurs

    5. The Red Devil
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Missing differentials, I have half of that team, only ighalo instead of lukaku, your defence seems fine, shake up that front 8?

      1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        I'm looking to do this but have so much value tied up in Mahrez Ozil and KDB if on WC where would you go with these 3?

        Oscar/Yaya/Sanchez (once fit) Siggy not sure..

        1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          Mahrez>> Antonio? Double up on West Ham? Alli >> Oscar keeping KDB and Ozil

          1. The Red Devil
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 5 months ago

            Naah, probably avoid double up, on WC, keep payet, eventually Antonio might be rotated, with Moses and lanzini coming back

        2. The Red Devil
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          Mahrez has an easy game, so not sure, I'd consider firmino, but that's risky, up to you, willian? He seems more consistent & nailed compared to Oscar? Yaya is a good option, had a great festive period

          1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 5 months ago

            Thanks, noted

            1. Alittude
              • 8 Years
              8 years, 5 months ago

              waste of a wc imo

    6. Live Lad
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Template but a very good team. Simpson can be Morgan and Huth for guaranteed game time. Likewise, think about Sagna's chances next GW onwards.

      1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks Live Lad. I'm still looking at changing this midfield but just can't bring myself to drop Mahrez KDB Ozil before these fixtures.
        I've tinkered a bit and could do Kane>> Deeney and Mahrez >> Sanchez at a later date. Happy with Defence and yes Sagna a short term plan.

  10. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Best 5th mid - surman, stanislas or gosling?

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Watson or Barry?

      1. SpaceCadet
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Good options too. Cheers. Please help out with my team above? Thanks

    2. maratus
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      From these i would go with stanislas.

  11. Donald Balders
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Risers: Alli, Lloris, Payet, Sagna

    Fallers: Barkley, De Bruyne, de Jong, Gooch, King (BOU), Moreno, Puncheon, Rose (WBA), Ulloa, Walcott

    Friday 15/01/2016, 04:45:04 AM

    1. ​
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      lol

      1. Eden Hazardous
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Puppy had one too many last night?

    2. OPTA FPL
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Kun to rise tomorrow?

      1. Donald Balders
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Don't ask me sir, I'm just the messenger

        1. OPTA FPL
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          😯 😯

          1. Akeem
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 5 months ago

            It talks? 😯

        2. WALOR
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          messenger or mess-maker?

          typical puppy.

    3. Diva
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Balders' poster produced a result quickly I see.

    4. Jose's Magic Omelette
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Nice, I'm already feeling better about swapping Ramsey for Payet last week and Barkley for Alli this week.

    5. El-Kloppico
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      KDB falling.. means many will regret it by the end of the week.. lol
      Kun will get injured again, Dann will cut him into 2 again.. 🙂

  12. Huddersfield
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Does that bench need a boost ?
    Gomes Ozil Bellerin Azpi

    1. Tree House
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      I'd consider it definitely

  13. G-G-GREENGIANT
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    I'm really tempted to WC this week considering my latest form has seen me drop my 60 point lead in my money league.
    I currently have this lineup
    Butland
    Dier Smalling Johnson
    KDB Mahrez Ozil Arnie
    Lukaku Kane Ighalo
    bench: McCarthy barkley kolarov oxford

    and I'm thinking of tinkering to this
    Adrian Butland
    alderwererwerwd targett cresswell huth simpson
    barkley ozil willian payet alli
    giroud aguero lukaku

    But I could sub in kane for aguero considering kun's sketchy form this season
    Thoughts??

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Save, consider WC after this week

      1. G-G-GREENGIANT
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        thanks, don't think kun is going to explode?

  14. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Guys is Antonio nailed on? Thinking of getting him in against new

    1. G-G-GREENGIANT
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      currently yes, dip in form might see him benched again

    2. WALOR
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Moses a threat?

    3. big_cliff
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      He should be considering his form or that's what I've forced myself to believe. Bought him earlier today before Barks' price fall

      1. big_cliff
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Bark's* :/

  15. OPTA FPL
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    who is Best 4M defender pick now?
    Bennett?

    1. Billy Gilmore
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Davies if 4.1m isn't a stretch

  16. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Is kun essential now? Scared not having him could hurt me bad.....real bad

    1. Trae44
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Why would he suddenly be essential now?

      1. SpaceCadet
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Cause hes kun, serial thrilla

    2. OPTA FPL
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      i think he will score well vs Palace, looked sharp last game and Palace going down
      last time at Emtyhad, City destroyed them 5-1 too

    3. Mr. Grv
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Kun will hurt you real bad this game.He will make sure you cry ahahahahah,!

      1. SpaceCadet
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        But I love it

    4. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      No point getting him now you've missed the monster score.

      1. SpaceCadet
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Not yet, but might if I don't get him in NOW

    5. Tree House
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Not essential

    6. Jose's Magic Omelette
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      He blanks far too often this season to be essential.

      Even if he does get a big haul soon he'll probably still average less per game than many of his alternatives.

      1. mastertokalosh
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        hes averagin +- 7 pts ppg thats with many shortened appearance where he wasn't fully fit , hardly a poor return with neither him nor city near optimal levels the whole time

  17. OPTA FPL
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Play Davies or Simpson?

    1. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Simpson

    2. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Simpson

  18. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Best 5th mid?

    a. surman
    b. gosling
    c. fletcher
    d. stanislas
    e. watson

    1. Jose's Magic Omelette
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Alli

  19. KUN+10
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Moreno to Sagna for free?

    1. Tree House
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Not sure about City defence

    2. Live Lad
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Nope. game time issues.

  20. Tree House
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Bench one:

    A) Ozil
    B) Ramsey

    Thanks

    1. Jose's Magic Omelette
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Ramsey, no brainier.

    2. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      B

    3. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      B

  21. The 12th Man
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Play Butland (ars)and save my FT?
    Or
    McCarthy > Schmiechel (avl)for free and bench Butland this week?

    1. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Or Butland > Scmichael ?

    2. Jayss
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Play Butland and save

  22. Cocky Spaniel Alves
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Butland Hennessey
    Dawson Dier Moreno Ward Smith
    Özil Mahrez Payet Ramsey Stanislas
    Agüero Giroud Lukaku

    2 FT, 1,6 ITB

    Stanislas to Alli perhaps?

    Also how to improve the defense??

  23. Billfred
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Morning all! Is this front 7 strong enough going forward?

    Sanchez Alli Payet Siggy
    Kun Kane Lukaku

    It would mean ditching KDB, Ozil, Mahrez and Ighalo over the next couple of weeks but I think whichever way this will end up my worst ever season so trying to get a few small differentials in to the rest of my mini league and at least make it a bit more interesting.

  24. El-Kloppico
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Hi All, Benching headache here.. Help me bench 2 DEF from the below;

    A) VVD
    B) Targett
    C) Cresswell
    D) Toby
    E) Dawson

    1. Billfred
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Dawson and Targett

      1. El-Kloppico
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Was thinking the SOU-WBM match will be a boring 0-0, and was thinking of playing both VVD and Dawson.. And since NEW is improving, would have bench Cresswell.. Your thought plz..

  25. st4rt__
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Shift Dann for whom? £0.9m ITB.

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Nyom, Spurs defender

  26. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Thinking of putting the armband on kane, even though I just got in kun

    1. El-Kloppico
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Its the way to go.

    2. Oz lotto
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      fair move

  27. S.Kuqi
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    What to do?

    A) Darmian -> Sagna and bench Simpson

    B) Keep FT

    Butland
    Bellerin - Toby - Simpson (Darmian,Moreno)

    1. El-Kloppico
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      PLay simpson.. AVL has the worst attack

      1. S.Kuqi
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks. I just can't help thinking Leicester being bottom half team 😀 not sure if I can trust their defence despite keeping 3 cs in a row

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Keep FT

      1. S.Kuqi
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks Holmes. Will probably better to save and bring Jags next week for Darmian

  28. S.Kuqi
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Any here shipping Butland out? No clean sheets in last 3 games and tough fixtures coming ARS,lei,mun,EVE

    1. Live Lad
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      I wouldn't but I need to have a good backup.. currently McCarthy. I want Forster. Or even Foster.

  29. El-Kloppico
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Bench one among my front 8;

    KDB - Mahrez - Ozil - Payet - Alli
    Kane - Vardy - Lukaku

    I'm actually benching Lukaku but not too sure, since he's got something to prove against his former club.

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Ozil

      1. El-Kloppico
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Ohh.. never thought about him.. but indeed Stoke is hard to break.
        But if any ARS gonna score, I can see it from set-pieces and Ozil is the one who take set-pieces.

        1. Holmes
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          Yeah, its tough decision, can go either way.
          Cant bench any of the forwards as they are against shaky defense. Same stands for Payet, Alli, KDB and Mahrez. Maybe flip a coin 😛

    2. Live Lad
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Vardy or Lukaku for me.

    3. yedyedyed
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      same front 8 here. currently benching Vardy