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

  1. jam sandwich
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Butland - Hennessey
    Alderweireld - Fonte - Daniels - Huth - Ward
    Sanchez - Ozil - Payet - Mahrez - Alli
    Aguero - Kane - Vardy

    got 2ft 0.9 ITB

    can't afford Ward > Kompany, should I do Ward > Williams?

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

      Yeh i'd go Williams. He loves a few BAPs too.

    2. AVIELD949
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah

    3. The Left Duke #3
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Love the Williams selection...>BAPS

  2. Backup Dancer
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Chasing, how does Ritchie sound?

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

      Just do as I do- Siggy(c)

      1. Backup Dancer
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Considering that. Especially if Aguero is a doubt

  3. Odikostar
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Dimitri Payet, Dimitri Payet
    I don't quite think you understand
    You haven't been really bad
    But siggy's fixtures are mad
    I'll see you again Dimitri Payet

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

      Poetic

  4. The Left Duke #3
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Bottomed out last page.....2 FT with 4.6m ITB

    DDG Lloris
    Daniels Fuchs Janmaat Kosceilny* Moreno*
    Ozil Mahrez Alli Payet Stanislas*
    Lukaku Kane Vardy

    Doing Lukaku to Kun for his plum home fixture against Villa and need 0.1m to do it so need to use my other FT
    A) Payet --> Siggy
    B) Kosceilny --> Williams
    C) Ozil --> Yaya/Sterling
    D) Moreno --> Wolly
    E) Other suggestions?

    Thoughts?

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

      A

    2. BadgersBoys
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      D

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

      B) looks solid, then you could do A) and C) next week

    4. DVassell
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Actually- can you not do Moreno to Williams?

      1. The Left Duke #3
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        0.2m shy 🙁 .....it would be my ideal move too

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

          Ok- koscielny to Williams it is then!

          1. The Left Duke #3
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Cheers. Trigger pulled to avoid price rise for Kun

    5. bennyp
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Don't drop Payet vs a leaky everton. I'd do B out of those.

      1. The Left Duke #3
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Very valid point. Gone with B and will monitor Swans/CIty mids this week and bring in one next week.

    6. The Left Duke #3
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Thanks for all the help lads.....Kun and Williams in for Lukaku and Kosc.....done 🙂

      1.2 m in the kitty for FT GW 30.

      All the best to everyone this week

  5. DVassell
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Chasing the leader of my mini league by 23 points and so I will be betting against Kun captainers.

    Siggy(c) who's with me?!

    1. Ik2000
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Im going for pelle captain, huge risk

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

        HUGE! He's pish, mate

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

          This. Lol

    2. George Sillett
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Would consider if Aguero rested but otherwise definately not.

    3. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      You'll be chasing a lot more, sir. 23 points is nothing. No need.

      1. Sánchez
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Listen to Jazz! It really isnt the most wise way to gamble.

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

          You will all see come the weekend- bookmark this now!

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

      2.03%

    5. Sánchez
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Do not gamble. 23 is very small gap.
      I once caught 77 with 6 weeks to go.
      That was before bench boost & triple captains.
      Plus several DGWs to come.

    6. Disabled
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Not that stupid, actually. Could do Kun now, though. And Siggy next.

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

        Also Citeh look a bit out of sorts whereas Siggy looks super sharp- arguably Nowich and Villa defences are similarly poor and leaky

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

          I think owning Siggy is enough. You can't not captain Kun vs Aston Villa at home.

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

            Yes I can- what form has he shown of late vs Siggy- ultimate differential. The one week when 80% plus will be going for Kun

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

              Ok good luck! You've been warned. haha

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

                Yes thank you for the warning lol

            2. 32chickens
              • 15 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              Owning and playing siggy is a differential
              He came on as sub last gw and whoscored rated him 6.2
              Captaining him would be step too far for me

    7. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      23 points is a nothing gap - don't go mad or it will soon be 123

  6. AVIELD949
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Foster (SUN)

    Cedric (SUN). Azpi (STO). Simpson (wat).

    Mahrez (wat). Silva (AVL). Ozil (tot). Siggy (NOR).

    Aguero (C) (NOR). Kane (ARS). Vardy (wat)

    Bench: Elliot (BOU). Alli (ARS). Wolly (che). CBJ (wba)

    Good to go?

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

      Solid GTG

  7. Disabled
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Pick a transfer (never doubling up in defense):

    Butland > Fabianski
    Butland > Hart
    Koscielny > Kompany
    Koscielny > Williams

    I have two free transfers and a decent team for GW30.

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

      Koscielny > Kompany obviously

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

        Yeah, I see it's a bit obvious from this.

        Butland might not score points at all the coming weeks, though. And could comfortably play Francis - Toby - Huth if i go Butland > Hart.

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

      Hart

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

    Could easily just do Barkley > Siggy with my FT, but (pending the presser) I'm tempted by Barkley + Bellerin > Yaya + Daniels (-4)

    Butland - McCarthy
    Alderweireld - Van Dijk - Daniels - Ward - Simpson
    Ozil - Eriksen - Yaya - Payet - Mahrez
    Aguero - Kane - Vardy

    also got a benching conundrum on my hands

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

      Just Barkley to Siggi

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

      I would hold Barkley

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

        why exactly? West Ham isn't the easiest game (though not overly tough) then he's blank then he has two tougher matches.

        plus his shooting is awful...

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

          Everton isn't the easiest game for Payet either (though not overly tough) then he blanks then Chelsea

          8 goals so far couldn't be that bad

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

            from 82 attempts though...

            28% accuracy overall, 9.8% conversion..and 51 of those attempts are from outside the box

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

              Didn't stop you buying him mate

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

                as a 1-week punt for Villa away because they're dire and I had 2 FT and needed an enabler for Alli > Eriksen

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

                  Well its up to u at the end of the day

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

                    I'll have a think

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

        Im keeping barkley

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

    Sell who for Silva?

    A) Payet
    B) Sanchez

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

      Chasing or comfortable on top? Keep Sanchez if you're chasing, Payet if comfy.

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

        Cheers, chasing

    2. Worzel Gummidge
        10 years, 2 months ago

        I am getting rid of both for Yaya and Siggy. I dont fancy glass ankles Silva now.

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

          Thanks, good idea

      • BucketHead
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        I'm in same boat although I'm flirting with sterling too, lean towards payet exit

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

          Cheers!

    3. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      What do we think Costas chances are of playing on Saturday?

      1. Jazz!
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        25

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

        he could play I suppose but I think it's very unlikely he starts

      3. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Could be due a rest. Tricky game so 50/50

      4. BadgersBoys
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Too much doubt. Doing Costa > Kun this week

      5. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Guess I'll keep it simple and just do Costa to Kun then.
        Cheers.

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

          For the best I think 🙂

    4. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Is there a captains poll on the home page?
      If yes, need to sort browser.

      1. Jazz!
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Yes, no prizes for guessing who's winning.

      2. Ayew Serious
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Need to sort

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Thanks, haven't seen one for a few GWs.

          1. Piggs Boson
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            I thought this was a joke at how it's not really a poll this week, and if we see one we need to sort our browsers.

            It's more a Sergio Aguero fan club than a poll.

            1. TorresMagic™
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 16 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              Do you know what is needed to see it?
              Just updated flash but no luck.

    5. Fishy
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Aguero rising in price today?

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Yes

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

      hey TM, I take it LMS has been updated already?

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        No teams removed yet.

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

          oh no false hope!

          have you already calculated the safety score?

          1. TorresMagic™
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 16 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Scoreboard article stickies 🙂

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

                ah nice, I'll bookmark it

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

              you make us earn our answers!

              I survive by 3 points 🙂

              thanks TM

              1. walkman666
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 11 Years
                10 years, 2 months ago

                I bowed out by 3 points. I am not worthy!

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

                  together we form equilibrium...

                  hello soulmate

    7. Ik2000
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Is forcing a full XI in GW30 worth the FTs? I mean as long as u have the main players the rest are gonna get 2 pts...

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Quality vs quantity if necessary.

    8. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      My GW30 transfer will be wasted on a goal keeper unless I decide to get Joe Hart in this week

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

        Me too

        1. Syd.
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Even if I do that I will still only have 10 possible starters

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

            Il have 11 but still a gk switch seems a waste don't it..il be doin ddg to hart

        2. Ik2000
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Agree, i think as long as i have a decent defence with kane aguero vardy ill be fine

    9. Ayew Serious
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Repost, no correct answers thus far

      In Barca's unbeaten run, who has the most appearances?

      1. Jazz!
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Jordi Alba

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

        Mascherano

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

        Suarez

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

        Busquets?

      5. walkman666
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Really? I would have bet Masche or Busquets. Must be Neymar or Jordi Alba.

      6. walkman666
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Oh, it's freaking Claudio Bravo!

        1. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Have a 6th attempt.

          1. walkman666
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            I will list the whole team!

      7. Syd.
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Pique

      8. Ayew Serious
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Still no correct answers

        1. Syd.
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          The keeper

          1. walkman666
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            That is my "freaking Claudio Bravo" post above...however, no confirmation from Mr. Serious.

            1. Ayew Serious
              • 10 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              I'll tell you if you get it right

              1. walkman666
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 11 Years
                10 years, 2 months ago

                I have to admit failure. Watching all of those games; I know nuthin'.

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

          Iniesta

      9. Suarezista
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Pique ?

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

        Rakitic?

        1. Ayew Serious
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Yes

      11. Backup Dancer
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Rakitic

      12. Ik2000
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Dani alves

    10. Man Chest Hair United
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Considering getting in mane for payet I know he is out of form but has fixtures and will be playing up top?

      Or just get Siggy

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

        Think you have some other options to consider. Are you chasing, considering the risk? Punt on Sterling? Ayew?

      2. BadgersBoys
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Just get Siggy, Mane is one massive disappointment this season. Wouldn't get if he was at home to Villa every week..

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

      Who to play:

      A. Alli
      B. Fuchs

      Thanks!! 🙂

      1. sully29
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        B

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

        Alli

    12. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Which Man City defender should I get?

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

        I think kompany. If he does get injured then u dont want a city defender anyway

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

        I'm thinking it's either Hart or Kopmany. Not comfortable with anyone else.

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

        Kompany

      4. CHANCING PUNT
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        In same situation.

        Have Williams, Huth, van Dijk already though so quite well covered for next 2 GW's.

        Thinking Hart now. More nailed on than any of the defenders.

    13. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Ramsey + Ward > Siggy + Daniels.

      Good moves?

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

        Good moves

      2. Backup Dancer
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Good but they're playing each other in gw30.

    14. Back on the horse
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      What shall I do with this lot?

      Hennessey Butland
      Fuchs Daniels Targett Bellerín Alderweireld
      Arnautovic Mahrez Özil Silva Alli
      Vardy Agüero Kane
      2FT 2.6m

      Bellers to Williams or Kompany
      or
      Arnie to Siggy?

    15. BT31 - WE ARE ALL TINKERMEN…
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Bench 1 please:

      Siggy / Mahrez / Ozil / Alli / Barkley

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

        Barkley.

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

        Barkley

      3. AVIELD949
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Barkley

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

        Alli

      1. Freshy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Fat Sam did all right

    16. AVIELD949
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Foster (SUN)
      Cedric (SUN) - Azpi (STO) - Simpson (wat)
      Mahrez (wat) - Silva (AVL) - Ozil (tot) - Siggy (NOR)
      Aguero(C) (AVL) - Kane (ARS) - Vardy (wat)

      Bench: Elliot (BOU) - Alli (ARS) - Wolly (che) - CBJ (wba)

      Good to go? Thanks for your help!

    17. Ik2000
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      So im almost prepared fully for blanks but i no nothing about DGWs ATM, so im guessing the situation is theres the DGWs from C1C in GW27, FA cup R6 GW 30 DGWs, and FA cup Semis GW 35 DGWs. When are the DGWs likely to fall and when are they announced?

    18. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Why is Donald Trump orange

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

        Drank too much Sunny D as a kid

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

          blast from the past that stuff lol is that still about?

      2. 32chickens
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Cos he is full of hatred and sh1t and buffoons his own barnet?

      3. walkman666
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Please, don't get us Americans started...you can ask him in the umpteenth Republican debate starting in about four hours.

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

        He heard Orange is the new black.

    19. Back on the horse
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Does Siggy have a blank coming up after 30?
      Anyone got a link to the spreadsheet to hand?
      cheers

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

        No blank for Siggy- just sweet fixtures

    20. Mookty
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      GTG or make a transfer for a -4 hit? I'm thinking of selling Butland (che) for Forster (SUN) cos Butland will not get a clean sheet.

      Butland (che), Henn (Liv)
      Fuchs (wat), van Dijk (SUN), Daniels (new)
      Siggy (NOR), Arnie (che), Payet (eve), Mahrez (wat), Ozil (tot)
      Aguero (AVL) (Captain), Vardy (eve), Kane (ARS)

      0.2 ITB

      I would like some Wilian, Firmino and Costa action in the future.

    21. Ik2000
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Someone explain why siggy > ayew?

      1. Backup Dancer
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        All set pieces

        Much better form

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

        Siggy now has penalty and free kicks but earlier in season not. Much more involved, in form...

      3. Rasping Drive
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Sig is in form, on set pieces. In the last 15 games, Ayew has drawn blanks in 13 of them.

    22. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Donald Trump & Boris Johnston could be brothers

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

        Boris for vice president when Trump takes over lol

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

        Obviously.
        Everyone from planet Zorg is a brother to each other.