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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. Donald Balders
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Risers: Agüero, Firmino, Kane, Koscielny, Sánchez (ARS), Targett, Vardy

    Fallers: Brunt, Gray (LEI), Ighalo, Iturbe, Lukaku, Osman

    Friday 05/02/2016, 01:12:21 AM

    1. Ziro Becomes One
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Booooom

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

        That's my line!

        1. Ziro Becomes One
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Just flagged for deletion. Cheers.

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

            Chuckle!

    2. Gnu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 9 months ago

      5 risers, no fallers. 🙂

    3. Nickofoz
      10 years, 9 months ago

      +0.4. You beaut 🙂

    4. waldo666
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Cheers Puppy, the weight of pressure has been taken off and it only cost me 0.1!

    5. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 9 months ago

      What... was it the ARS Sanchez who was rising? I bought the Villa one 🙁

      1. Nickofoz
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Wouldn't worry, both are great options 🙂

      2. Ziro Becomes One
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Villa is better. Good move.

    6. Lallana_
      10 years, 9 months ago

      5 risers, 0 fallers 🙂

      Ighalo/Lukaku went down 😮

    7. Jay_
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Lovely, cheers

    8. I Member
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Matty Targett 😀

      4 up, Lukaku down.

    9. Ziro Becomes One
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Just seen the puppy live for the first time. FPL stats still not showing rise after 7 minutes later than puppy. Cheers so much.

    10. oghash
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Ty

    11. Milner4eva
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Wow 4 risers, nice

    12. LewanGOALski
      10 years, 9 months ago

      +0.5, oh lovely

    13. FPL Daniel
      10 years, 9 months ago

      WOW so many price changes. This rarely happens. All players that rose I want 🙁

  2. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Arsenal to raise season tickets by £20. Your immediate reaction?

    1. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 9 months ago

      The price of fans demanding ever more expensive players with greedy agents and ludicrous wage demands.

      Football needs to start paying on a performance basis. If players win games then get the full wage, otherwise it should be much lower.
      It might stop a few just ambling about playing out their vast contracts.

    2. Rogue Todd
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Supply/demand

  3. The Raging Bull
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Damn Vardy didn't rise

    1. Nickofoz
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Look above...

      1. The Raging Bull
        10 years, 9 months ago

        missed that!

    2. BananaNose Maldonado
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Check again.

  4. Postman Ty
    10 years, 9 months ago

    CAPTAIN --> Ozil, Arny, Aguero? I'm between Ozil and Arny right now based off fixture. Can't see Leicester giving up much, and my other fixtures aren't the best.

    1. Milner4eva
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Do you have Kane or Aguero?

      1. Milner4eva
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Oops, Kun all the way

        1. Postman Ty
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Last time they played Leicester was a 0-0. I can see the same happening. I have Kane as well but Watford's defence is also solid.

          1. Milner4eva
            10 years, 9 months ago

            Oh, if you have Kane, go Kane. On the road, Watford have been a bit of a mess and Kane is on FIRE. Spurs scoring plenty of goals too. Apparently the referee is prone to giving away lots of penalties too

            1. Postman Ty
              10 years, 9 months ago

              I'll probably do that then. cheers

  5. Ibracadabra´s Spell
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Mahrez - Silva - Payet
    Austin - Lukaku

    In case Lukaku is fit:

    A) Ozil and Deeney to Firmino and Vardy
    B) Arnautovic and Deeney to Alli and Vardy
    C) Keep Arnautovic and bench Deeney

    A, B or C?

  6. DAV087
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Is it crazy to use bench boost in GW27? My only blanks are Aguero and Wijnaldum who I can transfer to Vardy and Mahrez.

    Would leave me with
    Butland(AVL) Forster(CHE)
    Toby(SWA) Bellerin(mun) Cresswell(SUN) Simpson(NOR) Daniels (wat)
    Ozil(mun) Sanchez(mun) Payet(SUN) Alli(SWA) Mahrez(NOR) Kane(SWA) Vardy(NOR) Ighalo(BOU)

    Would still just have enough to get Aguero back for Ighalo. Thoughts on the idea?

  7. Lallana_
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Damn. Forster made 10 saves last game? Is he the reason Southampton have improved defensively lately?

    1. waldo666
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Yes

    2. Cheeseoid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 9 months ago

      10 saves won't hurt them

    3. Ibracadabra´s Spell
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Yep, I have no doubt about that.

    4. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Partly without a doubt but they had started to pull themselves together at the back just before his return I think.

    5. Cevap
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Yes. Just spoke to my mate at work today and all the fans are convinced he has given them a spark

  8. NATSTER
    10 years, 9 months ago

    So, the chance to directly swap Mahrez -> Sanchez has gone.

    I hope it's a correct decision to keep 1FT and play this team.

    Butland - (Hennessey)
    Toby - Bellerin - Moreno - (Dawson - Simpson)
    Ozil - Payet - Alli - Firmino (Mahrez)
    Aguero - Kane - Vardy

    1. Cevap
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Would not want to rid mahrez tbh. But would also want sanchez..but can't have everyone

      1. NATSTER
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Me too. I think Firmino will be upgraded to Sanchez rather than Mahrez.

        Just timing.

        1. Cevap
          10 years, 9 months ago

          I like it...you may not miss on any points with sanchez...not like he scored any last week for me 🙂

  9. Cevap
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Lukaku to:

    A) rooney
    B) Costa
    C) Austin

    Really trying to have a differential for the next 2...then getting vardy depending on who is firing...appreciate the advice

    1. Milner4eva
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Vardy

      1. Cevap
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Need a differential though mate

        1. Milner4eva
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Out of those, Wazza, but I really don't see him being a better option than V in the short, mid or long term

          1. Cevap
            10 years, 9 months ago

            Fair enough cheers AITNM

    2. waldo666
      10 years, 9 months ago

      I am heavily leaning towards A

      1. Cevap
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Me too but chelsea have two home fixtures (I think)

    3. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 9 months ago

      I just got Afobe for a bit of a punt. But then I gave up on this season about GW10.

      1. Cevap
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Hahaha sorry flynn. I guess this season has been an anomoly. Almost made me want to stop playing fpl altogether (not a sore loser or anything) 🙂

    4. pablo discobar
      10 years, 9 months ago

      B or C. Wait for team news on Austin, Koeman on Wednesday said he would be fine. Austin is a great differential imo

      Costa is an intresting one, but Austin price allows upgrades elsewhere

      1. Cevap
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers pablo

    5. NATSTER
      10 years, 9 months ago

      If Austin is fit and nailed to start, I'd pick him.

      If not, I'd give Rooney a chance.

      1. Cevap
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers. Thinking the same.

  10. djenzio
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Hey guys,

    I'm looking for 2 tickets to Liverpool vs Sunderland game on Saturday.

    I got scammed and no longer have tickets, am already over in Liverpool. Had hotel/flights all booked. Found out the tickets I paid for are fakes as I was in the Airport but no way I was going home!

    Any help would be amazing, was gonna go down to Anfield on the day anyway and try get tickets, anyone done this and have advice?

    Any help greatly appreciated x

    1. Torres76
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Check lfc online forums and post a wanted thread on there mate?

    2. Ziro Becomes One
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Ask Berbs when he comes online.

      1. djenzio
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks

    3. The Raging Bull
      10 years, 9 months ago

      is price an issue for you?

      1. djenzio
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Would pay 200quid for the pair

        1. The Raging Bull
          10 years, 9 months ago

          i buy mine at 1st4footballtickets

          it's far more secure than anything else.

    4. Springbank
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Bad luck. Sorry to hear.

      I've bought tickets from around the stadium coming from London, it's rare you find two tickets seating together so if you are prepare to watch the game not with your mate then maybe you have a chance. Worst case there's the pubs around great atmosphere.

      Oh one more things a few fans will be leaving the stadium at 77th mins in protest agains tickets price increase - funny enough so you may be able to ask someone to give you his ticket!

      1. djenzio
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Cool thanks for the advice

        If I can't find tickets I'll try get over at the 77th minute then!

    5. :
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Hi, just post your credit card details and I'll see where I can go, sorry, see what I can do.

      Cheers.

      1. Cevap
        10 years, 9 months ago

        That's really not nice....not nice at all

        1. :
          10 years, 9 months ago

          😀

          1. djenzio
            10 years, 9 months ago

            Wow thanks

      2. Cheeseoid
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 9 months ago

        I know a Nigerian prince who can get you some for fee in exchange for your bank details.

  11. Huddersfield
    10 years, 9 months ago

    I kept Lukaku

    1. waldo666
      10 years, 9 months ago

      As did I, for now.

    2. Cevap
      10 years, 9 months ago

      He's gone tomorrow

    3. Rogue Todd
      10 years, 9 months ago

      West Brom at home GW26 while Vardy is blanking against Arsenal - nom nom nom points differential feast

      1. Milner4eva
        10 years, 9 months ago

        I'll be fielding 0.4% picked Mirallas in that game, cannot wait :p

        1. Schwarzer
          10 years, 9 months ago

          I tried that punt, he got me 1 point 🙂

          1. Milner4eva
            10 years, 9 months ago

            Yep, benched 13 point Alli for him too haha. But I'm gonna keep the faith with him, don't mind him on the bench this week.

  12. KUN+10
    10 years, 9 months ago

    ***Wildcard activated*** How is it coming along folks?

    Forster Mcarthy
    Toby Daniels Cresswell Fonte Simpson
    Alli Payet Mahrez Ozil Sanchez
    Kun kane vardy

    1.8 ITB. Thinking:

    Simpson to Fuchs, will leave me 1.2 ITB
    Payet to Firmino, 1.1 itb
    Toby to Azpi
    and Finally Mcarthy to a keeper that rotates well aith Forster.

    Thoughts?

    1. Tony Yeboah
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Yh i would want a chelsea def on a WC. Fonte>Azpi/Ivan would be may call. Yh i might spend the extra money on Fuchs considering the rest of the team already looks great.

      1. KUN+10
        10 years, 9 months ago

        thanks!

  13. ILOVEBAPS
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Before price drop which is best?

    Ighalo >

    Afobe
    Naismith

    1. ILOVEBAPS
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Damn...

    2. Huddersfield
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Already dropped , Naismith btw

    3. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Errrr.

    4. Puyol Pants Up
      10 years, 9 months ago

      I'm looking at Afobe.

      1. In Like Flynn.
        • Has Moderation Rights
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Just got him.................... So you might want a rethink. 😉

    5. ILOVEBAPS
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Though I had 10 more mins. 🙁

      1. In Like Flynn.
        • Has Moderation Rights
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Happens about ten past. Weird time I agree.

        1. ILOVEBAPS
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Guess I am saving a free transfer then.
          No Giroud huh?

          1. In Like Flynn.
            • Has Moderation Rights
            10 years, 9 months ago

            I thought about him just not inspired by Arsenal attack at all atm they look toothless.

            I'm afraid Walcott's waywardness is infectious.

  14. Tony Yeboah
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Unsure on how to use my transfer this week. 2FTs 0.3itb. Am chasing ML leaders.

    Lloris
    Bellerin Cresswell Williams
    Sanchez Ozil Payet Alli
    Aguero Kane Vardy

    Rudd | Mahrez Targett Simpson

    Open to a short term punt involving Vardy or Payet...Wijnaldum/Austin/Paloschi or others you recommend? Lloris>Forster maybe? Was planning to ship Ozil after this gameweek but he and Sanchez both looked very dangerous against saints....double up a gd idea for longer term?

    1. Huddersfield
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Oscar

      1. Tony Yeboah
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Yh nice shout. 1 week punt on Oscar. I like this idea.

  15. jguti14
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Play 2 out of :

    1-payet
    2-antonio
    3-cresswell
    4-mahrez

    1. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Hammers Fan? 1 & 4

  16. BLANKET DEFENCE
    10 years, 9 months ago

    What about afobe for a two week punt before getting vardy?

    1. ILOVEBAPS
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Yep. Good option.

  17. Puyol Pants Up
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Best striker for 6.9 and under?

    1. Milner4eva
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Ighalo

      1. ILOVEBAPS
        10 years, 9 months ago

        This ^
        But in terms of FPL points over next 2 weeks... Afobe or Naismith for me.

      2. Puyol Pants Up
        10 years, 9 months ago

        4 blanks in his last 5?

        5 blanks in his last 6 if you consider a 5 pointer a blank.

        1. Milner4eva
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Don't see how that matters massively, only important thing is he's looking sharp and still getting chances.

          1. Puyol Pants Up
            10 years, 9 months ago

            He hasn't really had many chances

    2. DRAFTSNAKE
      10 years, 9 months ago

      assuming you have Ighalo or you wouldn't have asked so I'll say Afobe.

  18. Defcons are for Kinnear
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Just logging in to check up on Balders. I caught up on last night's discussion that he'd broken his metatarsal. Any news from the lad?

    1. :
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Still broken.

    2. oghash
      10 years, 9 months ago

      He died at about 2pm, heart breaking. The puppy is devastated

      1. Defcons are for Kinnear
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Ok. If you see him on then please wish him a speedy recovery from me

        1. oghash
          10 years, 9 months ago

          I'm holding a seance in about an hour, will pass on your regards

    3. Cheeseoid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Zombified so I hear

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

    Can someone pls post the links to the post that gives the % chance of teams missing game week 30 and also the link to the post the states the game weeks that are empty for dgw etc

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 9 months ago

      GW34 and GW37

      Arsenal and Man Utd games are very likely to be blanks in GW30.

  20. Snapes on a Plane
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Who to ditch this week for VVD?
    A) Evans
    B) Tomkins(Own collins)

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

      Get rid of Collins!

  21. Rogue Todd
    10 years, 9 months ago

    11 of the 21 most expensive strikers in FPL are currently flagged........

    1. Defcons are for Kinnear
      10 years, 9 months ago

      TV has meant nothing this season. So annoying for me looking after the pennies whilst my casual rivals have no issue with all the budget options available

      1. DRAFTSNAKE
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Agreed, I have so much money to play with I almost feel obliged to waste it on more expensive but worse options rather than pick a load of budget ones that are clearly the right choice. I blame Leicester.

        1. oghash
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Do you have a link to your team?

          1. DRAFTSNAKE
            10 years, 9 months ago

            http://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/767369/event-history/24/ I wildcarded this week though so it looks a bit different now 🙂

            1. oghash
              10 years, 9 months ago

              You have used all of your money up on your wc, so your TV/SV was important to you then?

              1. DRAFTSNAKE
                10 years, 9 months ago

                well yes and no, I have players like Firmino, Kolarov, Ivanovic but I could/should/would happily have players like Ayew, Daniels and Simpson instead. All I'm saying is if I had the original 100m (or if someone new started from this point) it wouldn't be a problem putting a competitive team together. I reckon I could have a decent team for 85m tbh,

    2. Ziro Becomes One
      10 years, 9 months ago

      🙁

    3. Nickofoz
      10 years, 9 months ago

      But only 3 of the 12 most expensive strikers in FPL are currently flagged 😉

  22. The EJJ
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Butland, Hennessey
    Bellerin, Evans, Wolscheid, Simpson, Nyom
    Ozil, Mahrez, Payet, Alli, Westwood
    Lukaku, Kane, Aguero

    2ft. 4.7m

    Team looking in a right pickle. How does Lukaku -> Vardy and Evans -> Ivanovic look?

    1. DRAFTSNAKE
      10 years, 9 months ago

      do it immediately. Vardy is fixture-proof IMO.

    2. Rogue Todd
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Upgrade Westwood - a strong 15 is needed with the blanks and DGWs imminent

      1. Milner4eva
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Lukaku to Vardy, keep the other FT, more money to upgrade Westwood and more time to asess the options

      2. DRAFTSNAKE
        10 years, 9 months ago

        this. GW27 you should do Westwood to Arnie.

      3. The EJJ
        10 years, 9 months ago

        I'm looking at doing that soon, possibly this week for Antonio

        1. Milner4eva
          10 years, 9 months ago

          What would be the point if you would just bench Antonio or someone like Mahrez anyway? May as well roll the FT and stay flexible

    3. Walsh
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Good transfers for me.

  23. FCSB
    10 years, 9 months ago

    who is most likely to play this GW:

    A. Kolorov
    B. Baines

    Thx

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

      b

      1. In Like Flynn.
        • Has Moderation Rights
        10 years, 9 months ago

        I'd have Jags and save the 1.1 for elsewhere.

        1. FCSB
          10 years, 9 months ago

          I already have them in the squad, one of them is getting tfr out this week and the other next week... just dont want to -4

    2. Milner4eva
      10 years, 9 months ago

      I don't think either of those are good picks. To answer your question, B.

      1. FCSB
        10 years, 9 months ago

        I already have them in the squad, one of them is getting tfr out this week and the other next week... just dont want to -4

  24. flippetyflop
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Is wimmer a good option over the next month?

    1. FCSB
      10 years, 9 months ago

      nailed on until Vert returns

    2. Walsh
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Yes

  25. DV8R
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Got 2 FT.

    Baines + Lukaku -> Van Dijk + Rooney?

    Should I do it?

    1. Walsh
      10 years, 9 months ago

      No

      1. DV8R
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Not even the Baines switch? I need to use one FT so...

        1. Milner4eva
          10 years, 9 months ago

          I think they are good moves, I still think Vardy is a better option than Rooney though

        2. Walsh
          10 years, 9 months ago

          I would get rid of both but I'd opt for different players than the two you've pegged. Probably a Chelsea defender in and Vardy.

  26. HellasLEAF
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Better transfer over the next couple gameweeks.

    Lukaku to Vardy

    or

    Dawson to a Soton defender

    1. Walsh
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Both will reap rewards. Depends on the rest of your defense situation but I'd think there is a higher points ceiling in making the attacker switch.

    2. Cheeseoid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 9 months ago

      If Lukaku is injured than A. If Not B over the next couple of weeks.

      If not B over the next couple of weeks but B in the longer term.

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

        Sorry part 2 was A in the longer term

        1. HellasLEAF
          10 years, 9 months ago

          cheers thanks. and I agree

  27. Ravager
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Butland (Hennessy)
    Bellerin Dawson Dier (Ward, Huth)
    Alli Ozil Mahrez Payet (Gosling)
    Kun(c) Lukaku Kane (vc)

    How would you line up?

    1 FT, 0.9. Get rid of Lukaku?

    1. Walsh
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Luk and Ozil out for Vardy and Alexi -4? Can you afford that?

      1. Ravager
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Could afford it, but hesitant to take a hit right now. Finally making ground on my ML, just 8 pts behind first. Thanks though!

  28. Ibracadabra´s Spell
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Scenarios:

    Lukaku is fit and I will bench Deeney and play 5 mids.

    Lukaku is not fit and I will buy a 2 week punt. (I have Austin too)

    Best 2 week forward punt?

  29. Horlicks esq.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Is this worth it?

    Ozil to Sanchez and Lukaku to Vardy.

    1. Walsh
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Yes

  30. thes7s
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Citeh pulled the greatest escape against Sunland