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The ScoutCast – Episode 192 – Swansong

There’s emotion in the air as we prepare to bid goodbye to another season in tonight’s ScoutCast.

I’m joined by Jonty, Andy and Luke as we take the opportunity to look back on our campaigns, dwelling on our successes and regrets and recalling our favourite moments from a most testing Fantasy Football season.

We also take time to identify out lessons learned and appraise the Fantasy Premier League season, carrying out a “Chips Post Mortem”, whilst discussing the likely impact of next season’s Friday night kick-offs.

Finally, for one last time this term, we look forward to the weekend and attempt to identify the final day heroes who could yet make an impression on ranks and mini-leagues.

The ScoutCast is first aired live on our YouTube channel on Wednesday night. Be sure to subscribe to get a heads up on future broadcasts.

You can view the full Google Hangout version of this episode via the second player below or stream the edited audio from this link or the first player.

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

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  1. UnitedFan
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Cout to Tadic/Mane for free? Which one if so?

    1. Needo22
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I'm leaning towards Tadic. Mane under illness cloud. Might not get 90 mins

  2. Kiwivillan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Should I play Townsend?

    1. NATSTER
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      He's in form. Who will play if you bench him?

      1. Kiwivillan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Antonio

        1. NATSTER
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Umm.. I'd be likely to play Antonio.

          1. Kiwivillan
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 1 month ago

            In that case I'll probably bench Townsend and do Carroll>Vardy

  3. Hasselbaink Forever - Defoe…
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Looks like Defoe will be keen to play - http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36282768

    1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Cheers

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      ... for England 🙂

  4. Bggz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Im 3000 away from a top 10k finish. 0 ft. 0 itb

    just got Tadic in. dont like Carroll but i cant see anyone worth taking a hit on

    Mignolet
    van Aanholt - Bellerín - Rose
    Tadic - Hazard - Payet - Sánchez
    Carroll - Agüero - Kane

    Darlow
    Mahrez
    Morgan,
    Oxford

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Good luck getting there.

      1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Dude, you seriously have a negativity problem.

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          It's tough to break 10K. It's a 9 point gap so luck is needed.
          Tricky using up another 4 points to get there.

          1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 1 month ago

            I get the practicalities. I am just impressed by how you are always there to shut down happy thoughts.

            1. RoysCallerAnne
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              8 years, 1 month ago

              Plus 10 million

          2. Bggz
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 1 month ago

            thanks mate, im buying your sincerity

    2. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I might seriously consider Carroll to Giroud for a hit. Definitely one for the gut.

      1. NATSTER
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        He has 0 ITB. It's probably 2 hits for him.

        1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Good point--failed to pay attention.

  5. Merteswagger
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    A) Hart, Payet, Mane, Giroud (C), Sanchez

    B) Mignolet, Lanzini, Tadic, Kane, Sanchez (C)

    Who wins?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Same points? Whoever scores more out of Giroud and Sanchez probably.

      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Ask us again Sunday evening.

    2. Erik Kloppton
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      A-Teams have more to play for (CL, EC)

  6. Greenbackbøøg…
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Start Townsend or Lanzini?

      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Lanzini's got a higher ceiling IMO. Spurs under Poch don't do ropey defending.

      1. Greenbackbøøg…
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        True, will probably start Lanzini

  7. samaael
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    chances of nasri starting this sunday? What do people think?

  8. Erik Kloppton
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Help appreciated for Weel 38:
    DeGea
    Bellerin Smalling Cresswell
    Sanchez Payet Firmino Hazard
    Kane Aguero Caroll
    Bench: Robles, Fuchs, Hutton, Coutinho
    2 trades left: (2 to drop, 2 to add)
    Suggestions?

    1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Not clear how much money you have, but Carrol and Firmino to Giroud and DeBruyne would be great--if you can't afford that then Giroud and Mane/Tadic.

      1. Erik Kloppton
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Thx Jelly

  9. mr messi
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Tadic, Mané or KDB?

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      wait for pressers, if koeman confirms mane is now fine i'd be tempted to go for him

  10. Krafty Werks
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Protecting first place in 2 x cash mini-leagues (5pts and 29pts in front), used my 1 FT for Townsend to Tadic early as had exact money ITB, don't wanna take any hits if poss (they will have to for sure to stand a chance i think).

    5pts in front of this rival in biggest cash ML :

    Lloris

    Smalling / Bellerin / Cresswell / Morgan

    Payet / Mahrez / Hazard

    Kun / Carroll / Defoe

    McCarthy, Delaney, Siggy, Alli

    Has 1 FT and 2.4 ITB...all chips used.

    ME 2188 :

    Migs

    Valencia / Bellerin /Cresswell

    Payet / Sanchez / Hazard / Mane / Tadic

    Kun / Carroll

    Darlow, PVA, Simpson, Defoe.

    0 FT's and 0 ITB...no chips left also.

    Am thinking Sanchez is big enough diff even if he does bring in Southampton and can see him poss going with Carroll > Giroud maybe for -4?? He'll 99% captain Aguero.

    So basically i either :

    A - Stick and captain Sanchez?
    B - Stick and captain Kun?
    C - Carroll > to Long -4 (giving triple Southampton) Captain Sanchez?

    Sorry for long post but this is my final hurdle and just wanna get it right, any input/ideas much appreciated...thanks 😉

    1. Birds of Prey
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Tadic would make sense in the middle but if you have the lead should have pu'd one of his starters. Next try to predict who he is likely to Capt. Good Luck, you do have all his fwds blocked.

      1. Krafty Werks
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Ty for reply, he is likely to capt Aguero i think and won't be able to bring Sanchez in, so do i try block his Kun captaincy by doing the same or capt Sanchez as big diff? Thanks 😉

    2. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      A. But I have to say that the length of this post meant that I scrolled down to the questions and am just answering on principle: you should captian Sanchez because he will score the most points.

      1. Krafty Werks
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Ty for reply, apologies for length of pst again but like i said last hurdle just wanna get it right!! Cheers 😉

  11. Juventino4life
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Evening gents.

    Help. Which transfer to make.

    Transferring out firmino and either
    A. Defou
    B. Carroll

    If A. getting Wilshere and Aguero
    If B. Tadic and Aguero

    1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      So much B

      1. Juventino4life
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks.

    2. Birds of Prey
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      B

    3. Krafty Werks
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      B

  12. Kiwivillan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Best defender for 5.2?

    Already have 3 Man U

    1. Birds of Prey
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Bertrand or Gabriel

  13. RoysCallerAnne
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    I hope Ozil is ok. Hip hip hooray.

    1. NATSTER
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      He has record to break.

      1. RoysCallerAnne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        If Wenger passes him fit I'll be very happy with Ozil and Sanchez for 38

  14. FFPro
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    What are PVA Defoe owners doing?

    Transferring out, possibly for a hit? Or benching, if so for whom?

    1. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Play and hope for best

    2. Krafty Werks
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Keeping both but benching, playing Carroll and Cress as they 90% both start and still need the win.

    3. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Likely to transfer out Defoe, because I can get a potent striker, but leaving PVA, because I reckon he will either play or not play (ie, no cameo). There are reasons to think that Defoe will play (trying to get an England call-up) but I don't like the doubt.

    4. thunder_mike
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Probably Defoe > Long and benching PVA.

  15. lachyas
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Aiming for a finish in the top 500, what would you do with this bunch?

    DDG
    PvA / Reid / Delaney
    Payet / Fabregas / Hazard / Sanchez (TC)
    Defoe / Kane / Aguero

    Robles / Lanzini / Nyom / Gabriel
    0.5 ITB, 1 FT

    1. Birds of Prey
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      start Gabriel over Delany, start Lanzini over Defoe. PU Ramsey maybe. Good luck

      1. Hanked
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Gabriel over Delaney sounds good, don't agree with Lanzini over Defoe though.

      2. lachyas
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks, yeah Gabriel is on the field now. Considering Defoe -> Long.

    2. Snapes on a Plane
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Fabregas+Defoe>Tadic+Giroud

      1. lachyas
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Really like this move but quite a long way off being able to afford it sadly.

    3. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Brilliant season congrats!

      And a TC to boot. I'm not worthy but Defoe to Rondon would be my suggestion if you fancy a gamble.

      1. lachyas
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks, appreciate it! Defoe seems the most likely candidate to move on but it's hard to see a better option at that price and taking a hit at this point seems silly.

        1. RoysCallerAnne
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Well Defoe to Rondon van be done for free (i think w/o looking at prices) i reckon WBA hammering the second string LFC is on the cards. Just s feeling.

          1. lachyas
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 1 month ago

            I'm 0.1 short seeing as I bought Defoe before he rose 🙁 Long is the only realistic option that I could afford for a straight swap.

            1. RoysCallerAnne
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              8 years, 1 month ago

              Defoe to Deeney?

              1. lachyas
                • 10 Years
                8 years, 1 month ago

                Yeah good shout that's definitely worth considering as well. Cheers for the help.

  16. Snapes on a Plane
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Barkley+Sturridge+Carroll => Tadic+Augero+Long(-8)
    Yay or nay?

    1. NATSTER
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Nay. Just last two.

      1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        There might be a cost problem there, but if not, I agree with this.

  17. Prison Mike
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Darlow
    Bellerin - Cresswell - PvA
    Sanchez - Payet - Hazard - Tadic
    Aguero - Carroll - Defoe

    (Robles, Iwobi, Simpson, Delaney)

    G2G?

    Or should I take a hit to do Defoe > Long or Carroll to Kane maybe?

    1. Kurtinho
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Nah you're good. Would be tempted to start Iwobi over Carroll. Could be a bloodbath in that Arsenal match.

      1. Test Eagles
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Agree with this ... even 60 minutes should be enough for him to get you some points

    2. Prison Mike
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Alright thanks guys, will have a think about benching Defoe for Iwobi.

  18. Kurtinho
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Currently 33rd in the world for Quarter 4 of the overall rankings. 39 points behind number 1 spot. Probably too far ahead to catch, but really want that prize!

    Current squad:

    Darlow
    Bellerin - Smalling - Cresswell
    Payet - Sanchez - Tadic - Hazard
    Kane - Defoe - Carroll

    Robles; PvA, Firmino, Lovren
    1FT + 1.4ITB

    Thinking Firmino > Mane and doubling on Southampton mids. Thoughts?

    1. Test Eagles
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Could be the way to go, although will be a very popular transfer!

    2. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      To make up 39 points you need explosion. Mane is a possible for that, and so is Giroud. Can you afford Carrol to Giroud on top of Firmino to Mane?

      1. Kurtinho
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        I have the exact cash to do this! Wow very tempting.. Who would I bench? Defoe you reckon?

        1. NATSTER
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Definitely.

        2. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          That looks like Fate. And yes, I would bench Defoe. Don't take my advice alone, of course, but I would do exactly that in your situation: Firmino to Mane and Carroll to Giroud. But this all depends on whether it is clear that Mane is fit.

          1. Kurtinho
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 1 month ago

            I really fancy Giroud this week. Think that could easily be a 4 or 5 nil scoreline. Same with the Southampton match. Might have to take a punt and captain one of Giroud/Mane if I do bring them in. Cheers for the tip mate, hadn't even considered it.

  19. Caleb's Kitties
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Is ramsey a good differential? ...or is tadic stil a better option?

    1. Kurtinho
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Ramsey is good for this week. Tadic is probably better. But go for Aaron to be different! 🙂

    2. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Two different questions, but I would go with Tadic.

    3. thunder_mike
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Decent differential

  20. thunder_mike
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Who else is defending a small ML lead?

    Are you being cautious and trying to block by covering rivals or just going for it and playing your own game?

    1. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      My first ever year not even checking ML rivals that often 🙁

    2. NATSTER
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I'm looking at playing my own.

  21. RoysCallerAnne
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    EJ you on fire tonight!
    I'm up too late as usual. NN all. Cufflinks FTW

    1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Goodnight man. Thanks for the support on TM--although I know that was not personal but just that you had the same view. I am going to put on my pyjama cufflinks soon and go to bed looking awesome!

  22. oghash
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Evening gents, do you think Walcott will start this weekend?

    He played well last week when he came on but if he's going, why would he start him?

    I think Walcott could be this seasons Walcott. But if I get him it would be for a hit and this transfer news is putting me off now. Any thoughts would be appreciated 🙂

    1. Rhinos
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I may be wrong but I think Theo was a lot closer to being a starter last season than this. It's too risky imo and I love a punt

      1. oghash
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        I think you could be right, but it pays off it could means hundreds more from my mls this season or next to nothing lol
        To gamble or not

    2. Rhinos
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      But then again he bound yo get some mins and thst could be enough against that rabble

      1. oghash
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        He played well and welbeck injured. He usually has one or two decent games a season

  23. sinik
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    oi DZ

    1 FT 1.2m

    ------------------De Gea
    --------Gabriel - Bellerin - Rose
    Mane - Payet - Hazard - Sanchez(c)
    --------Defoe - Aguero - Carroll

    Darlow; Fabregas, PvA, Reid

    Defoe > Long and chill? 😉

    1. Rhinos
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      It's decent but I like deeney or Rondon

      1. sinik
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        really Rondon? Deeney maybe but idk man...

        in last 8 games:
        Soton with 19 goals (Long with 3 goals and 4 assists in 7 appearances)
        Watford with 9 goals (Deeney with 4 goals and 1 assists in 8 appearances)
        WBA with 3 goals (Rondon with 1 goals and 0 assists in 8 appearances)

    2. oghash
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Deeney, could work

  24. Hochoki
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    DDG
    Bellerin PVA
    Sanchez Hazard Fabregas Townsend Payet
    Defoe Carroll Sturridge

    Gomes Fuchs Cresswell Martin

    Planning to take -8 hit:
    1. Carroll to Giroud
    2. Sturridge to Kane
    3. Townsend to tadic/arnautovic or fabregas to eriksen

    Any sugestion regarding the transfer plan would be very much appreciated.

    1. Rhinos
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Why lose Townsend? He a former spur

    2. hurrrrr
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Not sure such a big hit is wise given it's the final GW - am suffering with a similar dilemma below

  25. Ibracadabra´s Spell
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Captain...

    A) Tadic
    B) Martial
    C) Ozil
    D) Kane

    1. oghash
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      A

      1. Ibracadabra´s Spell
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Ok, thanks. 🙂

  26. hurrrrr
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Despite this season being a bit of a nightmare - I've probably had more fun in the last couple of months than ever before. 167 in GW 34 and 126 in GW37 have somehow propelled me into the top 40k (from 300k mark in GW 30).

    I'm now within touching distance (5 points!) of 1st in my main ML - what do you think I should do with this team?

    De Gea
    Azpilicueta - PvA - Smalling
    Sanchez - Fabregas - Hazard - Payet - Firmino
    Carroll - Defoe

    (Mannone, Cathcart, Reid, Sturridge)

    Lots of players I'd like to bring in (Kane, Giroud, Eriksen, Tadic, Bellerin) but can't really justify too many hits given it's the final GW..

    I'm thinking Sturridge -> Kane and then benching Firmino. Should I be bolder?

    1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I'm not sure how much the back-story has to do with it, but Sturridge to Kane is sound. I think Giroud is more likely to score (and the bookies do too) so that is where I would go. Firmino to Mane (or Tadic) is also recommended.

      1. hurrrrr
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Ha sorry got a bit carried away. Just couldn't believe I've got a chance of winning my ML. Thanks for the feedback.

  27. sinik
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    really Rondon? Deeney maybe but idk man..

    in last 8 games:
    Soton with 19 goals (Long with 3 goals and 4 assists in 7 appearances)
    Watford with 9 goals (Deeney with 4 goals and 1 assists in 8 appearances)
    WBA with 3 goals (Rondon with 1 goals and 0 assists in 8 appearances)

    1. sinik
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      reply fail 😐

    2. Rhinos
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      It's just a punt. Not gonna over analyse it. Long a good choice anyway

  28. doody8
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    I'm 7 points ahead of my rivals in my ml
    Mignolet (Robles)
    Bellerin Dier Smalling (van aanholt) (Evans)
    Sanchez (c) hazard payet mahrez (lanzini)
    Aguero Defoe Martial

    0.2 in the bank!

    Any tips appreciated!! Would love to get in giroud but want to make sure I can field 11 players!!

  29. Juventino4life
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    13 points above above 10k. Agueroless. Want to stay there.

    Do I take -4 to bring him in.

    Yah or nah.

    1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      No way. He is away, without Silva, and against a team that has shown some recent spirit. He might do well, but getting him for a -4 is not a cautious thing to do.

      1. Juventino4life
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Really. Scared of his high ownership.

        1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          So am I. My advice is just that: advice. Please ignore it if it goes against your gut.

          1. Juventino4life
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 1 month ago

            Much appreciated.

            Great rank in 2013! Gives you credibility.