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3 March 2016 3260 comments
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Recorded minutes after the whistle blew on a miserable midweek under lights, we had no choice but to fantasise about Chips and Double Gameweeks to get us through this latest ScoutCast episode.

I’m joined by Jonty, Andy and Luke as we lament our sub 40-point tallies, moving on swiftly to lose ourselves in the thrilling, Wonka-like nonsense that lies ahead thanks to the bizarre Bench Boost FPL chip.

We come back down to earth to answer another bout of community questions, assessing the merits of City’s assets through their fluctuating form, the Payet problem and even end by revealing our modest rank expectations for the rest of the season.

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You can view the full Google Hangout version via the bigger player below, or bask in the edited audio cut via this link or the smaller player.

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

  1. Shankly Gates
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    anyone know why Granville is missing from scoutcasts ??

    1. Shifty
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      prob having a bad season, and can't be bothered with the banter as a result.

      don't blame him.

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

      😀 , can't take loose like a men

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

    Whom to bench this week - Mahrez, Ighalo, Payet or Ozil?

    1. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      iggy

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

      * sell* Iggy

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

        Yes, doing it after this GW for sure

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

    Who Should I bench?

    Willian (STK) // Ozil (tot) // Mahrez (wat) // Siggy (NOR) // Townsend (BOU)
    ----------------- Aguero (AVL) // Kane (ARS) // Lukaku (WHU) -------------------------

    1. La Roja
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Townsend

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

        Townsend didn't play midweek, will be well rested...

        1. La Roja
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Yes but its Townsend and he plays for Newcastle

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

            lol true

          2. Hy liverpool
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            😀

    2. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Townsend or Willian
      luk(c) or kun(c) Moin?

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

        Thanks! I'm going for Kun(c)

        1. Hy liverpool
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          I'm going for lukakaa because I think Kun may be benched .. GL

          1. La Roja
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Highly doubt it but I don't see him playing 90min

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

              that's what I am expecting...he gets 2 goals in 45 mins and then gets subbed

          2. Postman Ty
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            benched? they cant afford to lose any more points! I hope he isn't, but I figure he's gunna absolutely run away with captaincy choices this weekend

    3. Lateriser 12
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Willian or townsend.

  4. sergioaguero67
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Kane to Costa? Good move?

    1. La Roja
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Worst ever

      Costa will be benched/rested

      Has a blank a week after

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

        this

    2. KING_ZLATAN
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Mad move

  5. La Roja
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    So if Arsenal beats Hull then they will have a blank on GW30.

    Correcto mundo?

    1. Mr. Grv
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Aye

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

      yes

  6. Lateriser 12
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Good morning FFSers.

    Whats cooking?

    1. La Roja
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Potatoes

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

      Omelette

    3. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Golden State is cooking. Another win.

    4. bigbudgie
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      my cunning plan

      1. Lateriser 12
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Which is?

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

          green arrows from here to the end of the season mwhahahaha

  7. Acquafresca
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Best move here?

    Butland McCarthy
    Bellerin Azpi Daniels Moreno Simpson
    Ozil Silva Mahrez Arnie Alli
    Aguero Kane Vardy

    1FT, 0.7 banked.

    A) Arnie > Siggy
    B) Moreno > Williams
    C) Other

    Cheers.

    1. La Roja
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Has to be B Acqua

      1. Acquafresca
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Really? Feel like there's way less upside.

        I have 3 decent defenders this week (Azpi Daniels Simpson) & can shift Moreno next week/ on WC.

        1. La Roja
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Actually that's a good point, didn't think that way.

          Either get Siggy or save it imo

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

      I did A but in your case B looks mighty good

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

      McCarthy to a playing GW30 keeper...is that possible? else B

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

        Playing Keeper**

      2. Acquafresca
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Butland plays in GW30.

    4. Lateriser 12
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I did B.

      I like A too.

      You can play Simpson, Daniels, Azpi this week.

      So maybe A for you?

      1. Lateriser 12
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Actually you can bench Arnie this week too. Then B.

        1. Acquafresca
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          I feel like Norwich might get a goal. They need to go for it.

          1. Lateriser 12
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Both good moves. Go with gut.

            1. Acquafresca
              • 14 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              Gut says Siggy. I feel Norwich will score.

              1. Acquafresca
                • 14 Years
                10 years, 2 months ago

                &feel more upside with attackers.

                1. Lateriser 12
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 14 Years
                  10 years, 2 months ago

                  Do A.

      2. Acquafresca
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah leaning toward A because of that exact reason.

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

      A

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

    12 points. 12 points away from top 10k.

    I want!

    Kun better have a stormer.

    1. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      90 points. Let's do this 😉

      1. Lateriser 12
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Its more probable this year thanks to chips.

        1. Acquafresca
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          BB, Triple(c), and WC. So there's hope.

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

      202 points 😎

      1. Mr. Grv
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Let's do this

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

    What time is the City presser?

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

      This

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

      I'm expecting aguero to be rested to the bench

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

        Aguero will play. I am waiting on news about SIlva

  10. Acquafresca
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Curry making it look so Stephertless

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

    Play Alli or Arnie?

    1. Lateriser 12
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Alli.

  12. Mr. Grv
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Spike in searches on how do i move to Canada after Tuesday
    http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-35706377

  13. TotalJustice
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Kasper
    Daniels Wolly Kola
    Payet Firmino Ozil Mahrez
    Kun Kane Vardy

    --Hennessey Alli Bellerin Targett

    0.3 ITB 2FT
    Need some opinions on Transfers.

  14. Lateriser 12
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    She good to go? I have AOA. Play Alli and bench Targett or go with this?

    Butland
    Fuchs Williams Targett
    Ozil Firmino(vc) Mahrez Silva
    Kane Vardy Aguero(c)

    McCarthy Alli Alderwield Bellerin

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

      looks good to go!

    2. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Go with that.

    3. La Roja
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Looking good, no AOA imo

    4. Mr. Grv
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Gtg

    5. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I wouldn't use your AOA for Alli against Arsenal

    6. BeardedOldMan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Arsenal are quite loose and hit by injuries, dembele probably back... If I were you I'd play alli (I'm playing him)

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

        Not sure about aoa, possibly bench silva or mahrez

        Man city mids are nowhere.

      2. Lateriser 12
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Mahrez maybe. Never benching anyone against Villa.

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

      G2G. Play Target I reckon

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

      Thanks all.

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

    i hope double swa def could boost up my ranking over next 3-4 gws

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

      I have double Leicester defense

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

    The Warriors are just incredible. Curry is unplayable.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0GVq8cCHws

  17. sinik
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Having just checked the stats, seriously reevaluate your FPL life if you don't have this defender..

    http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/public-stats-tables/view/13789/

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

      Which one? I doubt anyone on here would own the top one

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

        look who generally stands out no matter which of the stats you sort by

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

          Yeah agreed

    2. Gr3g
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I would like to get him but I also want one City defender and don't know which one to go for! 🙁

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

        Swans haven't conceded more than a single goal in their last 7 games despite playing Everton, Southampton, Spurs and Arsenal in that time whilst City have conceded 10 goals in their last 5 (excluding the FA Cup loss)

        1. Gr3g
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Guess I will wait for the pressers and decide! Thx for the info 🙂

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

            np, gl!

  18. S.Kuqi
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Can I survive with this defence on more week? Its sh1t I know.

    Toby - Moreno - Simpson (Cress,Belle)

    I would rather use my 2 frees to bring Siggy and Silva in for Sanchez and Arnie/Payet

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

      I would rather give another week to Sanchez and Payet

      1. S.Kuqi
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        but Silva against Villa is so damn tempting 🙁

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

      Can probably scrape by but Moreno might not even start

    3. Reiko
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Not sure Moreno will play this GW. Not a good prospect anymore. Can sell him for someone like Williams imo

  19. The Red Devil
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Forster McCarthy

    Fuchs Toby nyom Daniels Moreno

    Mahrez Alli ozil Arnie payet

    Kun Kane vardy

    1FT
    Payet to siggy? Bench Alli?

  20. La Roja
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Tempted to do this

    Payet, Moreno & Myhill ➡ Siggy, Kompany & Hart

    -4

    Not sure if it's worth it since City looks a bit shaky

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

      Wouldn't get Hart to be honest.

    2. Lateriser 12
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I like it.

      Payet to Siggy can wait.

  21. Ryan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Who to buy in for Barkley and Payet? Might keep one of them for this week then sell before the blank

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

      Silva and Siggy imo

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

      I'm keeping Payet and selling next week to the City mid who looks best, doing Barkley to Siggy this week.

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

      Siggy and Wijnaldum

    4. bigbudgie
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Don't have Barkley but sold Arnie for Siggy and keeping Payet also one more week then to either a City mid or Eriksen. I quite fancy a Spurs triple up with Kane Alli Eriksen for avl BOU....as long as they are not going to seize up under pressure

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

    May sound crazy to some but think I may drop Özil to Silva this week.
    Means I would have 8 DGW players instead of 7.
    Cant see Özil getting many pts against Spurs.

    1. Trae44
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      How do you know who's going to have a DGW?

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

        As far as I know Newcastle Man City Liverpool Everton defo have. I think Man U Bournemouth Watford and Chelsea all are possible as well and Arsenal

        But I may be wrong

        1. Trae44
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Thanks 🙂

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

    I'm getting Siggy this week, but I think I'm going to go against the grain and also get Silva.

    He has hardly any form but looking at the stats they aren't as bad as people make them out to be. Villa are atrocious as are Norwich and both of them need to start chasing games. That coupled with the fact that City have a DGW on the horizon and I'm sold 🙂

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

      same feeling here nick
      also I have opted for a city mid rather than the defender

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

        Aye.

    2. S.Kuqi
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      My thoughts excatly. Arnie didn't have any form and managed to score 2 goals against Villa.

      Altough worrying is that ManC fans are expecting Silva to be rested. With his glass ankles wouldn't be surprised.

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

        so that means its better to get Otamendi?

        1. S.Kuqi
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Well when reading through their forum some users think that Mangala should start instead of Otamendi who has played alot

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

            cheers!

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

        Are they? That's interesting. Will definitely wait for anything in the presser

        1. S.Kuqi
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Yes but what do they know.

          1. Epic Fail
            • 15 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Nothing. Never listen to fans opinions. Means nothing more than us on here.

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

              Yeah true

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

      I'm definitely getting one of Silva/Yaya, just doing it for GW30

    4. Puyol Pants Up
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Good luck! 🙂

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

        Cheers mate

  24. Puyol Pants Up
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    What's worth doing?

    Lloris,
    Williams, Daniels, Huth
    Sanchez, Ozil, Payet, Mahrez,
    Aguero(C), Kane, Vardy

    McCarthy, Surman, Bellerin, Dawson

    2 FT, 0.0 ITB

    Sanchez + Dawson ----> Siggy + Kompany a good move?

    Cheers guys 🙂

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

      Yes imo

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

      Yep looks good

  25. sinik
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    I think this will be my GW30 team (taking a hit this week and using 1 FT next week):

    .................Butland
    ....Alder - Simpson - Williams
    Siggy - Silva - Eriksen - Mahrez
    .......Aguero - Kane - Vardy

    McCarthy; VvD, Ward, Ozil

    not sure on VvD v Williams, depends on how their 30 opps look this weekend..

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

      play VVD

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

        yeah Bournemouth pretty consistent at home

  26. S.Kuqi
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Sorry for spamming same question but can't see any clean sheets for my defence this gw.

    Is this worth a hit?

    Sanchez ➡ Silva
    Moreno ➡ Kompany
    Arnie ➡ Siggy

    -4 hit

    1. Eze Really?
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Why Arnie/Siggy as a matter of interest?

      1. S.Kuqi
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Arnie would be my sub player for next 3 gws. Altough selling him instead of Payet would leave with no bench cover for gw30

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

      the last 2 is fine
      not so much sanchez to silva

    3. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Potentially fruitful.

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

      Silva Kompany option sounds best but Siggy has some nice fixtures.
      I have Siggy myself but don't see hauls from him.

      1. S.Kuqi
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks. Was thinking of delaying Siggy move one more gw

  27. sinik
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Swans haven't conceded more than a single goal in their last 7 games despite playing Everton, Southampton, Spurs and Arsenal in that time whilst City have conceded 10 goals in their last 5 (excluding the FA Cup loss)

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Due a haul then.

      1. Epic Fail
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        To concede a haul...

    2. Mr. Grv
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      So their purple patch done , time to bring in a city defender

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

        hey buddy, sinik is MY username 😛

    3. SpaceCadet
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      So makes sense to get in Williams over kompany?

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

        that's exactly what I'm debating right now

  28. SpaceCadet
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Thinking of getting in Williams over kompany as bellerin replacement to free up some extra cash. Worth it?

    1. Mr. Grv
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I have brought Williams excellent buy although city have a dgw too so it also depends when you want to wc

      1. Top 210 Club
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        This! I did the same!

    2. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      No.

    3. Top 210 Club
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Defo if u gonna WC week before DGW

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

    Would you play Simpson or Toby this week?

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

      Tbh, a clean sheet for Leicester was expected (since Watford r now trying to 0-0 all games as they tried to do beginning of season) but with Kante out, not sure. Still Simpson over Toby imo

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

        Thanks

  30. Lateriser 12
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Btw, i completely forgot!

    Firmino.

    1. Top 210 Club
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      One trick Pony when Sturridge and Coutinho start

      1. Lateriser 12
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Was the best player on the pitch against Villa.