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4 February 2016 2998 comments
Mark Mark
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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.

You can view the full version via the larger player below, or soak up the more refined audio version via this link or the smaller player.

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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.

  1. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Martinez better not come out with any Lukaku late fitness test nonsense in his presser.

    A clear yes or no please.

    1. Ziro Becomes One
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Or else? Ban from FFS?

      1. Woy
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        +1

      2. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        😆

    2. Zizoulicious
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      It will be 5 minutes talking about the strengths of Lukaku's game and you'll be none the wiser about his injury 😛

  2. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Siggy or Firmino who is better option?

    1. LC1
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Firmino

    2. jennmenn
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Daniel - The notorious one.., Firmimo for the next two, Siggy for gw 27 😉

  3. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    What would Moreno need to score over the next two (SUN & avl) for you to consider keeping him over the blank GW27?

    1. Ha.
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      2x 15 points

    2. Ziro Becomes One
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      20 considering I will have to take a hit to get him. 😛

    3. jennmenn
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Defenders ain't my main concern over the blanks ^^, so 1cs and all is forgiven nd forgotten

    4. Vincent Adultman
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      15 points

    5. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Already sold his sorry ass

      lol

      1. Jafooli
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        How's the season going Billy?

    6. Tommytour
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Personally think he's worth keeping and benching for the blanks, you won't want to play 5 at the back anyway.

      1. Jafooli
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        This is true, I might have no choice 😀

    7. Uppercut Panda - A legend i…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      i imagine at least 12 points with CS in both games.

  4. Zizoulicious
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Score predictions please:

    SOU vs WHM

    STO vs EVE

    1. Ha.
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      0-1
      2-2

    2. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      0-0
      2-1

    3. Woy
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      2-0
      1-2

    4. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      1-0
      0-4

      1. The Man Pastore
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        lukaku owner?

  5. drcooper817
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Stoke vs Everton predictions?
    Need to assess Barkley and Butland's chances.
    Thanks!

    1. Ha.
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      2-2

    2. itsmilks
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      BTTS

      I'd be very happy if I had Barkley in my side

    3. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      2-0

    4. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      2-1.

      1. Christina.
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        Hey, so you know this kiwi reff...Matt nO' Brain?

    5. El-Kloppico
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      0-1

  6. Unconstitutional
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Lukaku and Wijnaldum out, Vardy and Sanchez in for a hit?

    1. Ha.
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      May as well keep Wij for his home game and get Sanchez for free next week

    2. Tommytour
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Id favour the first two if Lukaku is fit

  7. itsmilks
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Took a hit last night, Lukaku, Arnautovic, Mahrez > Kane, Firmino, Lingard

    Couldn't wear the cost (or potential hurt) of dropping Ozil so Mahrez became my patsy at a -£0.3 loss.

    Painful, but it gets me on the Kane Train, I've kept Vardy since GW1 so have Leics cover (more valuable with the fact that Mahrez is off pens now) and I can only hope that Liverpool aren't the god-awful mess they were against Leicester and might look like scoring in the next two weeks

    Butland (Ruddy)
    Moreno, Baines, Dier (Nyom, Evans)
    Ozil, Sanchez, Alli, Firmino (Lingard)
    Aguero, Kane, Vardy

    Just need to persuade myself on captaincy.

    1. Ha.
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Kane (c)

    2. denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Looks good. Wish I had Sanchez this week. Might even do a -4 for him.

      I think City n Leic will go for it. Kun (c)

  8. denial
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Team FTW:

    Butland

    Dann Bellerin Dier

    Ozil Payet Alli Firmino

    Kun Kane Vardy

    // Mahrez / Jags / Simpson

    Bought Vardy last night - a very boring transfer.

    Look set up OK?

    1. Christina.
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Hey you, what's all those balloons next to your TV about?

      😉

      1. andy85wsm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        Anniversary balloons. Little out of date now - should probably move them! 🙂

        1. Christina.
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 4 days ago

          From 1999? Yeah, move them out.

          😉

          1. andy85wsm
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 15 Years
            10 years, 4 days ago

            Haha!

    2. Woy
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Now watch me whip

      1. Prøphet
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        Now watch me neyney

    3. denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Blimey. He doesn't look entirely comfortable.

      1. andy85wsm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        I thought he looked pretty comfortable - didn't have a single care

        1. denial
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 4 days ago

          Are you up for a row because I knocked you out the cup?! 😉

          1. andy85wsm
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 15 Years
            10 years, 4 days ago

            Bloody rank!

  9. Jay10
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    One FT
    A-McCarthy to Elliott
    B-Ozil to Sanchez
    C-Save

    1. Woy
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      C

    2. denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      B if you're up for a little punt.

    3. itsmilks
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      c

    4. Jay10
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Don't get a playing gk?

  10. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    I finally got the chance to listen the scoutcast, I must say it was one of the best of the season, maybe The Best, Such a quality discussions, so informative and helpful, Really enjoyed it.
    Keep it up lads, keep it up. It was lovely.

  11. drcooper817
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Bench one:
    A. Alli (form)
    B. Ozil (fixture)
    C. Payet (quality)
    D. Barkley (form)
    E. Mahrez (form)
    Thanks!

    1. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Payet

    2. denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      E reluctantly

    3. itsmilks
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Mahrez

    4. Ha.
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      E

    5. drcooper817
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Mahrez looked really sharp against Liverpool, could've scored even.
      Been benching him for two GWs. Worried he might explode eventually.
      Ozil or Payet seem safer to bench.

  12. djenzio
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Is berbs about?

    Or anyone else who can help with getting Liverpool tickets?

  13. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Payet stats

    Last 6 GW's only 2 SiB. WOW

    1. Pompel
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      🙁

      I thought I was being clever bringing him in early. Tempted to switch him for Sanchez

  14. Champione
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Any keeper worth a hit this week when I have Butland? Stoke seem to struggle without ShawX

    1. Get up ya bum
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Nope

      1. Christina.
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        Can I get your blessing on Ozil(c)?

        1. jennmenn
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 4 days ago

          God blesses you who weep now, for in due time you will laugh.

          1. Christina.
            • 15 Years
            10 years, 4 days ago

            wtf?

            Deep.

            1. Christina.
              • 15 Years
              10 years, 4 days ago

              But baby, I'll wipe away those bitter tears
              I'll chase away those restless fears
              That turn your blue skies into gray

              Why worry
              There should be laughter after pain
              There should be sunshine after rain
              These things have always been the same
              So why worry now
              Why worry now

              -Dire Straits

              1. Get up ya bum
                • 16 Years
                10 years, 4 days ago

                This gets my blessing

            2. jennmenn
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 4 days ago

              In other words: Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you shall be satisfied 😉

              1. Get up ya bum
                • 16 Years
                10 years, 4 days ago

                The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides by the
                inequities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men. Blessed is he who, in
                the name of charity and good will, shepherds the weak through the valley of
                darkness, for he is truly his brother's keeper and the finder of lost
                children. And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious
                anger those who attempt to poison and destroy my brothers. And you will know
                my name is the Lord when I lay my vengeance upon thee

                BOOM

                1. Christina.
                  • 15 Years
                  10 years, 4 days ago

                  Alexis(c)?

                  1. Get up ya bum
                    • 16 Years
                    10 years, 4 days ago

                    Back downstairs Tina. Keep up.

                    1. Christina.
                      • 15 Years
                      10 years, 4 days ago

                      new post...run!

        2. Get up ya bum
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 4 days ago

          Afraid not saffer 🙁

          1. Christina.
            • 15 Years
            10 years, 4 days ago

            Dammit. Check his scores vs the 3 promoted sides. He should have had double digits vs South.

            Alexis?

            1. Christina.
              • 15 Years
              10 years, 4 days ago

              10,14 and 12.

            2. Get up ya bum
              • 16 Years
              10 years, 4 days ago

              Alexis gets my blessing.
              Ozil is probably a fine choice. I just don't see very high ceilings with him as he's not a great goalscorer.

              1. Christina.
                • 15 Years
                10 years, 4 days ago

                Yeah, but he has had 6 x double digits scores. Guess what. He only score in 3 of those.

                He hogs the BPS. Bigtime. Setpieces.

                1. Christina.
                  • 15 Years
                  10 years, 4 days ago

                  *scored goals

                2. Get up ya bum
                  • 16 Years
                  10 years, 4 days ago

                  Yep good points, and he is friggin world class man. Still o don't give my blessing but I will forgive you if you do it anyway 😉 I see the appeal

      2. Champione
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        Cheers

    2. Champione
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      McCarthy > rotation keeper -4

  15. Burger
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Huge game tomorrow, what we predicting for Man City v Leicester?

    1. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      2-2

    2. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      0-0

    3. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      3-0

    4. Rains of Castamere
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      1-0

  16. Costa in Wengerland
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Awesome celebration 😉

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BBW4CjNvnyl/

    1. Christina.
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Not better than this though...

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeetV4Hw3VA

      1. Costa in Wengerland
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        Hahah that was good too 😀

  17. VS10_
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Martinez press conference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4NPrmDhngY

    1. Rains of Castamere
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Tuning in when I should be working, all because of Lukaku.

      This is Fantasy Football life.

    2. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      When's it start?

      1. Arteta
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        Should be 7 minutes ago.

      2. VS10_
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        He is late.

  18. Uppercut Panda - A legend i…
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    I really wanted to get rid of Butland but the fixtures and the value of a free transfer have saved him.

    1. Yankee Toffee
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Save for gw 30

  19. luke25
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Last gameweek really hit my season for six, feel a wee bit demotivated! Got 44 when everyone around me got 60+ sad times!

  20. Eden Hazardous
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Nicholas ‏@NickWren95
    Sky really is the limit for Gary Neville

    😆

    1. Yankee Toffee
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      🙂

  21. HammersFan
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Play elliot (brom H) or de gea (chel A)?

    Cheers 🙂

    1. Yankee Toffee
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Ddg

  22. Bulldogs FC
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Bench one!

    A) Payet
    B) Alli (if fit)
    C) Ighalo
    D) Silva

    1. Cesc Pistols
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      A.

  23. Prøphet
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Mighty Ivan. Welcome to my team. Pay that hit off this GW! I know where you live.

    1. Christina.
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      TL mkII

      1. Prøphet
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        Is it?

  24. Defcons are for Kinnear
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Any manager that says player X is 50/50 or needs a late fitness test must be forced to give another presser on Saturday morning

  25. King H
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Sanchez captain tomorrow ?

    1. HammersFan
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      I am. Feel it could be a good week to take a risk

    2. FrankieTheGent
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      o/

  26. luke25
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    How many players you guys got in the first game this weekend? Three for me

  27. Cesc Pistols
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Morning, everyone!

    From 7k to 190k overall in just a few weeks was shocking. Hit the WC button this week, so I'd appreciate some comments, please.

    Hart, Hennessey
    Azpi, Monreal, Alder, Williams, Targett
    Sanchez, Firmino, Alli, Mahrez, Antonio
    Aguero, Kane, Vardy

    Thanks! 🙂

  28. 1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Lukaku is expected to be in the squad