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So I did it. After a couple of weeks attempting to resist Sergio Aguero and, despite meticulously constructing a convincing case to avoid him, I went back on my word.

Recovering from the dramatic climb-down, I felt rather hollow heading into this ScoutCast, with Jonty, Andy and Luke all too keen to watch on while I tucked into humble pie.

Not surprisingly, I spend a good part of this episode justifying the back tracking, before I join my co-hosts in offering views on another bout of community questions. We discuss the Lukaku exit plans, Ozil vs Sanchez and contemplate options between the sticks with Jack Butland losing his shine.

Then we move on to the Gameweek preview, as I desperately try to find some joy in pondering which mid-price defender to sign heading into Saturday’s deadline. Sigh.

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

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NB: apologies in advance for Luke’s sound quality. We discovered a technical problem after the recording was completed. If you’re struggling to decipher what he’s saying, just imagine him agreeing with everything I say.

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

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  1. Jafooli
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Play Dawson (new) or Sagna (lei)?

    Have Wijnaldum and Mahrez (and possibly Vardy).

    Reckon Sagna might be benched?

    1. Jafooli
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Top of da page 😎

      Means everyone must answer, new rule I'm bringing in this GW.

    2. ​
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Dawson vs Wijnaldum or Sagna vs Mahrez & Vardy, it's an easy one for me 🙂

      1. Jafooli
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Dawson right? Also Zabs likely to start?

        1. ​
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Yes and no idea 🙂

    3. Back on the horse
      10 years, 9 months ago

      City are at home

      1. Jafooli
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Yeah cheers, meant LEI.....

        1. Back on the horse
          10 years, 9 months ago

          I'd go sagna and if he doesn't play Dawson comes on

    4. Gooner Kebab
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Sagna

      1. Jafooli
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks GK...

  2. FPL Daniel
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Best 5th cheap midfielder?

    1. Piggs Boson
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Lingard looks nailed.

      I'm a fan of Stannis.

      1. FPL Daniel
        10 years, 9 months ago

        I have Stanis but he is injured. Lingard, spot on. I might go there

        1. Piggs Boson
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Stannis may be back this week. It will be a "late call"

  3. FPL Daniel
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Pls link to the rotation planer?

    1. FPL Daniel
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Also to baseline bps if possible. Thanks lads, really appreciated

    2. Piggs Boson
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Just use the member's ticker. Drag the rows next to eachother.

      1. FPL Daniel
        10 years, 9 months ago

        I just want to see which 2 are good for rotation. I think Swans and Lei are good, Bou with Wat, but not certain

  4. Harvey Spector
    10 years, 9 months ago

    How do we see the goals imminent table?

    1. Gooner Kebab
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Bottom right of Member's page

    2. ​
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Members tab -> Public Stats Tables -> Votes

      Jonty's goals imminent table is second when sorted by votes.

      1. Harvey Spector
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Awesome. Thank you!! I know which SOU player to get now!!

        1. sminkypinky
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Imo don't. If I was to go for a Sou attacker it'd be the proven goalscorer yet to light up.

  5. Irish Madridista ⭐
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Ok, Prophet helped, but this is on me if it goes tits up.

    Moreno out, Ivanovic in.

    In total:

    Moreno + Lukaku + Wollscheid out

    Ivan + Naismith(C) + VvD in -8

    1. Woy
      10 years, 9 months ago

      -8.

      ouch

      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Change was needed, I was bleeding OR.

        1. Make United Great Again
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Good luck!

    2. Gooner Kebab
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Your picks have paid off so far this season

      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
        10 years, 9 months ago

        My luck has run out recently.

        1. Gooner Kebab
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Don't let the 'casuals' break you 🙂

    3. Ha.
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Contemplating the Moreno move myself, but don't know whether to wait until next week...

    4. A.T
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Worse set of transfers I've seen in a very long time. Good luck IM 😀

      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
        10 years, 9 months ago

        😀 😀

        That makes me a little proud inside.

    5. Holmes
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Not a fan. Just Wollscheid and Luka to Ivan and Nasmith for -4pts

    6. Prøphet
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Are you sure you want Naismith C? He isnt fully fit it seems. There has to be a better option like Paloschi ? Surely? 🙂

      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
        10 years, 9 months ago

        May be fueled by me getting him this week...

        Other options:

        Ivan (MUN)
        Ozil (bou)
        Kun (LEI)

        1. Christina.
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Ivan vs Azpi.

          ?

          1. Irish Madridista ⭐
            10 years, 9 months ago

            Figured there's not much in it, and I really didn't need the cash.

            1. Christina.
              10 years, 9 months ago

              Hmm, 0.8m gives me a second playing keeper. Tough call that.

              I can't even copy TL...he has gone and bought both!

              lol

              1. Prøphet
                10 years, 9 months ago

                I think Ivan is worth it over Azpi. I really do.

        2. Prøphet
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Not really sure i would keep Baines over Moreno at the moment. Also, i would keep Wolly. Would just do Lukaku > Paloschi or someone else if you are really adamant not getting Vardy

          It would give you -4 and would be set.

          1. Irish Madridista ⭐
            10 years, 9 months ago

            Haha I've already made the moves 😉

            Kept Baines for next two fixtures, west brom and villa. Plus I have zero faith in Liverpool, just wanted rid of Moreno, I fancy Khazri + Defoe to punish Mignolet + co.

            Lukaku -> Naismith was done yesterday, was also considering Afobe but he's up against Arsenal and keeps getting subbed early..

            Paloschi was another option and looks a great shout for this week but then look at his next 3 fixtures, arsenal, saints, spurs iirc.

            1. Prøphet
              10 years, 9 months ago

              Yea, fair enough! I am debating getting Ivan as i said for Delaney for a hit. I am kinda sad that with 68 points i got a red arrow again last gw. Cant catch a break at all lately. I do hope Ivan will deliver or he could easily get me 0 points this GW.

              1. Irish Madridista ⭐
                10 years, 9 months ago

                Haha I'd prefer a red arrow with 68 points than a red arrow with 47 😉

                I would personally do Delaney -> Ivan, but I'm mad and have since lumped on Ivan.. Fancy Paloschi to start scoring this week, or Siggy to keep up his form.

                Che v Mun could easily be 0-0

                1. Prøphet
                  10 years, 9 months ago

                  Yea, i can see it easily being 0-0 or a very high scoring game. Hope Ivan is in the points that way tho. I havent had a defender score for me that i fielded since Kolarovs goal. So yea... Really sad.

  6. Make United Great Again
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Lukaku > Vardy is the safest choice. But it's boring!

    1. Pompel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 9 months ago

      If Lukaku's passed fit, better wait until GW27

      1. Make United Great Again
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks

    2. Make United Great Again
      10 years, 9 months ago

      So I may bring in Costa or Rooney? Thoughts..

      1. Pompel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Costa an excellent pick, he'll score more than Vardy for the next few games. Of course more expensive - Ivanovic + Vardy could prove more value

        1. Ha.
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Costa was non-existent against Watford, not sure I fancy him to score against United

          1. Pompel
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            10 years, 9 months ago

            H bloes a bit hot and cold, but recent history shows he should get goals - but if against United remains to be seen

            1. Ha.
              10 years, 9 months ago

              I brought in Vardy. Reckon he'll get one against City, but nothing against Arsenal. Costa could get a couple against Newcastle, but that's it so not much in it. Much prefer having a Leicester player for GW27 and GW30, plus their fixtures are great.

              Think you are right about the saved money being put to use on Ivanovic, though. I have 1FT and contemplating Moreno > Ivan.

    3. Cradders
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Safest choice?? City and Arsenal away are tough fixtures.

  7. FPL Daniel
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Double Lei defense or Mahrez? What is better option?

    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Mahrez

    2. Make United Great Again
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Mahrez

      1. FPL Daniel
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Are you sure? The defense looks better lately

        1. Vincent Adultman
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Did you watch Mahrez in the game against Liverpool?

    3. Woy
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Mahrez to score against City, thoughts?

    4. LC1
      10 years, 9 months ago

      mahrez fo sho

  8. Jafooli
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Play Butland (EVE) or Hennassy (whoever they're playing)?

    Might have Lukaku and Barkley (maybe on bench)

    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Hen

      1. Jafooli
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers IM...

    2. Make United Great Again
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Hennessey

    3. A.T
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Hen

      1. Ha.
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Not fancying Paloschi to start firing?

  9. FPL Daniel
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Best keeper combo for the rest of the season?

    Forster and Hen? Or just sell Henn and be done with it

    1. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Schmeichel/Hennessey 🙂

      1. FPL Daniel
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Hennessey is useless. Not getting CS, not getting saves and could be dropped

    2. Christina.
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Kasper/Butland

      1. Christina.
        10 years, 9 months ago

        or just stick Forster in with Elliot as backup for his DGW

      2. FPL Daniel
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Butland is too expensive for me. I didn't get him for 4.5 sadly 🙁

        1. Christina.
          10 years, 9 months ago

          ok, sorry.

          1. Irish Madridista ⭐
            10 years, 9 months ago

            Should be

    3. Irish Madridista ⭐
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Best?

      Cech / Forster

      1. FPL Daniel
        10 years, 9 months ago

        I think Forster Elliot maybe?

        1. Christina.
          10 years, 9 months ago

          BOOM

        2. Irish Madridista ⭐
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Yup prefer that to my current keepers.

    4. Prøphet
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Foster / Forster

  10. niloh1
    10 years, 9 months ago

    play ddg or henn?

  11. Arteta
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Wenger: “We lost Tomas Rosicky against Burnley but Danny Welbeck will play for the under-21s today.”

    1. Arteta
      10 years, 9 months ago

      And he also said Welbeck will first play 2 or 3 U21 matches before returning to the first team.

    2. Jafooli
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Who is Danny Welbeck?

      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Danny Sturridge's apprentice.

        1. Jafooli
          10 years, 9 months ago

          😀

      2. The Man Pastore
        10 years, 9 months ago

        😀

      3. Woy
        10 years, 9 months ago

        +1

      4. Arteta
        10 years, 9 months ago

        WELÉ

    3. Piggs Boson
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Arsenal need Welbeck's finishing atm.

      1. Arteta
        10 years, 9 months ago

        I hope he can score some goals for us in next 3 months. Would be great to give Giroud some rest and mix it up a bit.

  12. Nolberto Solano
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Good transfers for free?

    Lukaku -> Vardy
    Evans -> VVD

    1. Woy
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Wait for presser

      1. The Man Pastore
        10 years, 9 months ago

        this

  13. Piggs Boson
    10 years, 9 months ago

    @Daniel

    Are you WCing?

    1. Woy
      10 years, 9 months ago

      juuuuuuuuuuuuuuhuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

    2. Jafooli
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Just snapping it off now.

  14. Jafooli
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Wow, Kane is crushing Kun on that captain poll on the last page.

    1. Woy
      10 years, 9 months ago

      If any week was one to pick someone other than Kun, this is probably it.

      Ozil here

    2. Piggs Boson
      10 years, 9 months ago

      If Watford play like they did against Chelsea it won't be a big scoreline surely.

  15. Spatburgunder
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 9 months ago

    It's a really tough MD1 selection in UFPL this week. Really want to start Igloo Naismith and Wij but that means benching some of:

    Payet Mahrez Firm Alli Silva Kun or Kane! and that's without a potentially fit Lukaku in the equation !

  16. GreenWindmill
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Ugh Evans. Given that I also own Moreno I'm basically down to 3 defenders. Looks like some non-glamorous transfers in the offing for me next week.

    1. Jafooli
      10 years, 9 months ago

      😆

      Moreno is now not even being classified as a player

    2. The Man Pastore
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Moreno to grab a CS + assist this GW

      1. The Man Pastore
        10 years, 9 months ago

        +2 BAPS. You've heard it here first

        1. GreenWindmill
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          10 years, 9 months ago

          All would be forgiven.

          Well, not all, obviously. I'd still loathe him for what he's done to my fantasy team but I might not wish him specific harm any more.

          1. The Man Pastore
            10 years, 9 months ago

            😀

        2. Vincent Adultman
          10 years, 9 months ago

          I'm still hoping he could be a great differential for next couple gameweeks

    3. Hank Scorpio
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Me too.

      If Walker gets rotated this weekend I am shafted.

      1. GreenWindmill
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Nasty. I should get a team out (barring any weird line ups) but it's a transfer I could have done without needing to make.

    4. Zizoulicious
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Surely a chance Moreno also gets rotated /dropped for Brad Smith sometime soon?

      1. batmaniac
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Brad Smith is quick and decent on the ball. Terrible in the air and a work in progress.
        Moreno is like a winger with no defensive duties/capabilities. Very frustrating player to own.
        In all fairness Moreno shouldnt be the hardest to contest for that spot.

  17. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Luk > Gru. Yay or nay?

    1. hustler7
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 9 months ago

      I am thinking of doing that later today depending on the Everton presser @ 10am

  18. ​
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Gameweek 30 matches by the bookies likelihood to go ahead, getting 9 or 10 players out will be hard from most of our squads' current positions 😕

    http://i.imgur.com/ZlcaRDp.png

    1. Ha.
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Triple LEI look to be dreamy

    2. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Not really sure what I want. Blanks are annoying but doubles are fun.

      1. ​
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Same, my head this week said get Arnautovic as a 5th mid while my heart said take a 2 week punt on Firmino. I bought Firmino.

    3. Prøphet
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Seems really hard to put 11 out. Not sure i could field more than 7 as it happens

    4. Piggs Boson
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Will we know all the blanks next week?

      1. ​
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Before gameweek 27 we will. This is my combined league and cups ticker and the FA Cup 5th Round happens between gameeeks 26 and 27

        https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fSZt1RlJXkFCQVeYJ_xEq2PdUaxGMxigfuiLbtz-49M/pubhtml

        1. Piggs Boson
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Thanks.

          That's frustrating 🙂

    5. Holmes
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Rudd
      Williams, Simpson
      Sigurdsson, Arnautovic, Mahrez
      Kun, Vardy
      That team sucks! 😮

    6. Pompel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Ouch - triple Leicester seems and double So'ton is a must!
      Big question is:

      Schmeichel + So'ton defender

      or

      Forster + Leicester defender

      1. ​
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Forster and Simpson is cheaper, Schmeichel and VVD has more goal and baps potential.

        1. Pompel
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          10 years, 9 months ago

          We are still waiting for those VvD attacking returns though. And Forster is playing great. Think I prefer the former.

      2. Uppercut Panda - A legend i…
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Forster and leicester defender (fuchs)

  19. melvinmbabazi
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Arsene Wenger has confirmed at his morning media conference that Danny Welbeck will play for the club's under-21 team today.

    Wenger said: "He needs to play a few games before coming back. He needs to be patient.”

    He also confirmed Tomas Rosicky will miss the game at Bournemouth with an injury he picked up in the Burnley game.

    1. The Man Pastore
      10 years, 9 months ago

      you're a little late on the news..

    2. Jafooli
      10 years, 9 months ago

      He's been a patient for nearly a year now.

    3. Piggs Boson
      10 years, 9 months ago

      You need to put more coal in your modem.

      1. Jafooli
        10 years, 9 months ago

        😀

  20. Chucky
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Any news about these injured players?

    Evans
    Wolly
    Alli
    Lukaku

    Thanks 🙂

    1. melvinmbabazi
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Tony Pulis confirms that Jonny Evans is ruled out for a couple of weeks https://goo.gl/R5WRfQ

    2. Ha.
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Not until later.

      Fairly certain Alli will be ok, though.

    3. Nolberto Solano
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Evans out for 2 weeks
      Wolly nothing yet
      Alli will be assessed again today, but should be fine to play
      Lukaku presser today will confirm, but I personally doubt he will play

    4. Chucky
      10 years, 9 months ago

      cheers all

  21. Jafooli
    10 years, 9 months ago

    What is Whatfords defensive record like?

    1. Jafooli
      10 years, 9 months ago

      *esp away from home?

    2. Ha.
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Mixed bag. Sometimes good, sometimes bad.

      I'm going Kane (c), if that helps.

      1. Jafooli
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers ETC....

    3. Ziro Becomes One
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Whoford?

      1. Jafooli
        10 years, 9 months ago

        😀

    4. Holmes
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Decent at home, generally concede in away game

      1. Jafooli
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks Holmes...

  22. pompeyfan
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Shame about Evans. Hope he's back for gw27 at least

    1. Jafooli
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Should be, that's like three weeks away, cause of blank weekend?

      1. pompeyfan
        10 years, 9 months ago

        true, but you never know with Evans!

  23. Christina.
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Ozil(c)

    Balls to the wall.

    1. Ziro Becomes One
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Splat.

    2. Jafooli
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Nailed on

    3. Billy Gilmore
      10 years, 9 months ago

      lol

      1. Jafooli
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Reported.

        Since you've been away, that's be banned.

    4. Piggs Boson
      10 years, 9 months ago

      RIP Christina's balls

    5. Christina.
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Ozil scores vs newly promoted sides:

      Nor 10
      Bourne 14
      Watf 12

    6. Arteta
      10 years, 9 months ago

      😉

  24. shawry
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Guys what would you do with 2 FT here??

    Butland, Henn

    Bellerin, Toby, Williams, Francis, Ake

    Ozil, Payet, Arnie, Ali, Mahrez

    Kane, Aguero, Lukaku

    1. Nolberto Solano
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Lukaku -> Vardy and save 1FT

    2. adidasOriginals
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Lukaku out

  25. bigbudgie
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Which Southampton defender?

    1. Nolberto Solano
      10 years, 9 months ago

      VVD

      1. bigbudgie
        10 years, 9 months ago

        may I ask why? I see he has 2 bonus points a couple of times

        1. Nolberto Solano
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Biggest goal threat

    2. bigbudgie
      10 years, 9 months ago

      That's not a sentence and I was raised better than that. Which Southampton defender would you bring in? Think I'm getting rid of Nyom, he's been dropped the last two league games.

  26. adidasOriginals
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Any feedback on this please? Payet on the bench? Subs in right order? Too many Palace defenders? Too much reliance on Spurs beating Watford? Too many questions? Bueller? Bueller?

    Currently got the armband on Kane but not sure.

    Henners (swa)
    Dier (WAT) Bellers (bou) Delaney (swa)
    Ozil (bou) Barks (sto) Alli (WAT) Mahrez (mci)
    Aguero (LEIC) Vardy (man c) Kane (WAT)

    Butland (EVE) Payet (sou) Targett (WHU) Smith (ARS)

    1. LC1
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Payet surely to play

  27. Hammers Select
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Anybody thinking of taking a punt on Naismith for 2 weeks then Vardy?

  28. Nolberto Solano
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Which 3 would you play?

    a) Toby (WAT)
    b) Bellerin (bou)
    c) VVD (WHM)
    d) Moreno (SUN)
    e) Smith (ARS)

    1. The 12th Man
      10 years, 9 months ago

      a,b,d

    2. LC1
      10 years, 9 months ago

      ABD easy

  29. The 12th Man
    10 years, 9 months ago

    play 3.

    Toby,Bellerin,Moreno,Baines,Simpson

    1. LC1
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Bellerin, Moreno & Baines

    2. Prøphet
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Toby Belle Moreno

  30. rdamjan
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Evans red flag, Best replacement? 5.5 max.

    I have Kosc, Alder, Ward and Huth.

    Williams maybe? Reid? or Morgan and have double LEI defence for gw 27 & 30.

    tnx

    1. Nolberto Solano
      10 years, 9 months ago

      VVD