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12 May 2016 1583 comments
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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.

  1. goodday there mate
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    DDG (Mannone)
    PVA Bell Toby (Cress Moreno)
    Sanchez* Haz Payet Cout (iwobi)
    Kun Rash Carroll

    only 6pts lead in my ML .. 1FT 1.4 cash. Any obvious moves?

    1. GAMBIT
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Buy your rivals differential?

    2. Home Late From Age
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Coutinho high chances to be rested. Bring in Tadic

      1. goodday there mate
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Tadic vs Mane?

  2. Arteta
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    The boss on team news: "@MesutOzil1088 is back. @Alex_OxChambo won't play. Everyone else is available."

    1. Goldèn
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Will you start then? 🙂

      1. Arteta
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Yes! I'm dreaming about hat-trick of assists 🙂

        1. El-Kloppico
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Too late to break Titi's record imo.
          Had the best opportunity after reaching 18 assists in January..
          But a series of awful display then made it almost impossible now.

          1. Arteta
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            When Mesut started underperforming the whole team followed him. I was expecting more too.

    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      lovely.

      Still hoping for Iwobi to outshine him though

    3. Ziro Becomes One
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Brilliant! 2 assists please this weekend. 3 if u don't feel like sharing, but then, sharing is what you specialize in, just please reach the record.

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Ha! Great news!

  3. Ryan
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    • 14 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Players that could be bargains next season

    Defenders

    Ivanovic 6m
    Coleman 5.5m
    Baines 5 - 5.5m

    Midfielders

    Mane 7 - 7.5m
    Tadic 7 - 7.5m
    Silva 8 - 8.5m
    Hazard 9 - 9.5m

    Forwards

    Long 6 - 6.5m
    Wilson 5 - 5.5m
    Costa 9 - 9.5m
    Benteke 7.5 - 8m

    1. goodday there mate
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      I think everton will go from bad to worse ... so no bargain their my friend

      1. Ryan
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        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Surely not with a new manager coming in.

    2. Ziro Becomes One
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Azpi instead of Ivanovic for me.

      1. Ryan
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        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Probably be the same price. I feel as if Ivan had a bit of a sleeper season and was short of his usual attacking standard. Probably a lot to do with Chelsea's poor form in general.

        1. Ziro Becomes One
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          I agree regarding Ivan's season. Still prefer Azpi for next season with the superior bappage. He also had been getting in scoring positions like Ivan in his prime, puts in decent crosses, has age on his side too. It's a close call, but am personally on the Azpi camp.

    3. Ziro Becomes One
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      I wonder if JRod could remain injury free and start games. If he can then his price should be very enticing.

      1. Ryan
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        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        I'm just not sure he's a starter anymore

        1. Ziro Becomes One
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Agree that we need further evidence. First 2 GWs will be analysed to death by me. If chips remain same as this, an early WC or at least 3-4 hits will be incoming.

    4. Whats the Huth
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Luke shaw

      1. Ryan
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        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Good shout. Was fantastic at the start of this season.

        1. Ryan
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          • 14 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          If he remained fit United would probably have ended up in the top 4.

  4. HVT
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Caroll/Defoe owners-Who you selling?

    1. Get up ya bum
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Whats wrong with Defoe?

      1. Fergietime
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        rotation risk

        1. Old Man
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Very much doubt it - he'll want Sam to play him to give him a chance of convincing Woy to take him.

          1. HVT
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            And now with Flores news what score do we predict?

        2. HVT
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          See BFS tweets.

    2. Individual
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Selling off Carroll to bring Kun back in!

    3. Rafster
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      I'm in the same boat , definitely need to ship one .. but can't decide. Getting rid of Carroll will give me the funds for Giroud .. Rid of Defoe will only allow me Long, which doesn't seem a bad choice either.

    4. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Maybe none and play Iwobi instead

    5. Salah Fingers
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Carroll - Long/Giroud/Martial/Aguero, full day to decide

  5. Spencer
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    • 14 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    With Martinez gone at Everton, do we expect the players to step up?

    I've got Robles, but will probably play Darlow. And thinking of shipping Lukaku, but then again it is Norwich.

    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Well if anyone's gonna step up its him..

    2. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      i think as it's the final game of the season - yea, they really can't play any worse can they?

    3. Larry Legend
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      I'd definately keep Lukaku - Martinez gone and Norwich defence concedes plenty (Bassong!!!)

  6. New Article Posted
  7. Ryan
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    • 14 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    I wonder just how many U21's will get a run out. Still not keen to bench Defoe but it might be necessary

    http://www.safc.com/news/team-news/2016/may/young-guns-set-to-feature

    1. general_franco
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Who could start in his place? Is Watmore more of a winger?

      1. Ryan
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        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Some unknown U21 player?

    2. Jay_
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Demba posted something similar from Twitter, only other name mentioned was 'Honeyman' listed as a mid on FPL but I know absolutely nothing about him tbh

        1. Jay_
            9 years, 7 months ago

            http://www.safc.com/players-and-staff/under-21s/george-honeyman

            Just found that, anywhere across the mid basically

            1. Ryan
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              • 14 Years
              9 years, 7 months ago

              Looks a good prospect but will probably start in midfield.

        2. bigbudgie
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Can't see Defoe being one of those benched TBH. He deserves the chance to get more goals, he's pushing for an England call up in place of Welbeck. I'm definitely keeping.

          1. Ryan
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            • 14 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            I feel the same way but the first team don't return to training till Saturday. Maybe just to give the U21's a practice match prior to their big day.

      • Ryan
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        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        In a fascinating scenario of having to sell an expensive striker for almost anyone.

        Sturridge -> ?

        A) Long (cpl)
        B) Martial (BOU)
        C) Vardy (che)

        Having assessed the stats I have come to the conclusion that there is very little in it. Going to have to be a gut call really, any ideas on which way to go?

        1. FFPro
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Long for mine

        2. Heels_Over_Head
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          a) not playing for much but probably against a weak side resting up for their FA Cup loss

          b) playing for Champion's League hopes against a team with nothing to go for

          c) playing for the golden boot with a temperamental hamstring (flagged in FPL)... but golden boot is the last thing Leicester have left to win so I see them going for it.

          C

        3. Mark-O
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          All are great options. Golden boot race C. Survival hope: B

        4. Ryan
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          • 14 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Blimey. Its a tough call isn't it, could go for any of them.

        5. Bolivian Seaman
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          vardy

          1. Ryan
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            • 14 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            Cheers. Might just swing that way

        6. palace ash
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Giroud

          1. Ryan
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            • 14 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            3 Arsenal already

      • Ryan
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        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        What are the chances of another Aggguuuueeeerrrrooooo moment. Swansea winning 2-0 to then result in a collapse with Aguero securing City's champions league qualification with a goal in stoppage time.

        1. Hotdogs for Tea
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          High

          • 12 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Paddy's will give ya 375/1 on it 🙂

          1. Ryan
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            • 14 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            Ha, worthwhile putting a little bit on that. Just for nostalgia at least

      • Evs
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        • 16 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Nice

      • d1sable
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        9 years, 7 months ago

        Martinez gone then....

        Going to have to keep Lukaku now aren't I?

        Sigh....

        1. BenjaniMwaruwari
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          • 12 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Most definitely, Trollkaku to score a brace.

        2. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          I think I would keep if I have him, but I think he will find a way to screw both owners and non-owners somehow . . .

      • Mingles
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        4 points ahead in ML...

        Thinking Coutinho and Townsend to Tadic and Mane for a -4.

        Coutinho won't play and can't see Newcastle being motivated.

        Thoughts?

        1. The Gambler.
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Sounds good to me

      • Greenbackbøøg…
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Defoe > Long for a free?

        1. The Gambler.
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Hell yeah

          1. Numb
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            Means foregoing any nice midfield transfers though, I assume - like the popular Tadic / Mane

            1. Greenbackbøøg…
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 7 months ago

              Can't afford them without Selling Payet or Hazard

              1. Greenbackbøøg…
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 7 months ago

                Could get Davis admittedly

        2. Mingles
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Yes!

      • The Gambler.
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        DDG
        Bellerin - Gabriel - Smalling
        Sanchez KDB - Payet - Lingard
        Aguero (c) - Kane - Carroll

        Bench : Lloris - Lanzini - PVA - Lovren

        £0.6m in bank

        Is Carroll > Long my best move?

        1. jimbobmij
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Why not Vardy if fit?

          1. The Gambler.
            • 16 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            £0.3m short 🙁

      • Polaris - The Mortal Coil
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Suit > Hoodies

      • the Penman
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Question on the All Out Attack chip:

        If one of your attsckers doesn't play, do you get a defender auto subbed in?

        1. TorresMagic™
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          • 16 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          yes

        2. Jedi_Reed
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Nope.

          1. Coaly
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            You do

            1. Jedi_Reed
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 7 months ago

              You can only play two at the back. If one of your attackers doesn't play, they don't get substituted for a defender to change the formation back to a 3-4-3, or such like. It happened to me when Mahrez was benched by Ranieri. You just get 0 points.

              1. Nelson Vivas Fan Club
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                • 14 Years
                9 years, 7 months ago

                Must have been a bug for you then... When I played my A-O-A chip a couple of weeks ago I ended up with a 4-4-2 formation

              2. Richd
                • 13 Years
                9 years, 7 months ago

                Mahrez played 90 mins mate..

              3. 1569Tippins
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                • 14 Years
                9 years, 7 months ago

                Lies

              1. TorresMagic™
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                • 16 Years
                9 years, 7 months ago

                The others didn't play.

                1. Richd
                  • 13 Years
                  9 years, 7 months ago

                  mahrez did play lol. just got 0

                  1. Nelson Vivas Fan Club
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                    • 14 Years
                    9 years, 7 months ago

                    It's round 8

                  2. Jedi_Reed
                    • 9 Years
                    9 years, 7 months ago

                    Haha, oh yeah. I thought Ward had played. Mahrez did play 0 mins though GW8, when everyone thought it was the return of the Tinkerman.

              2. Nelson Vivas Fan Club
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                • 14 Years
                9 years, 7 months ago

                Kompany and Ward didn't play that round. So that's why they weren't subbed in

      • Earn your Spurs
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Play 1 of :-

        a> Morgan (che)
        b> Cresswell (sto)
        c> Lanzini (sto)
        d> Townsend (TOT)

        thanks 🙂

        1. jurgenklopp.8
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          pick one?

          A) Ojo
          B) Benteke

          1. Mingles
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            Tekkers

        2. Coaly
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Not morgan.

          Hard to call between the rest, maybe Cresswell

        3. Mingles
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Cresswell

      • jimbobmij
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        People with a ML lead of ~30 how confident are you feeling?

        1. jurgenklopp.8
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          i want to take hits but know i can't..

        2. Mingles
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          ML lead of 4 and bricking it.

          1. Mingles
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            Lost by 1 point in 2013/14...

        3. jeppee
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Leasing w 40 half team similiar as second. Feeling very confident

        4. JoeJitzu +42
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          I was winning by 34pts a few years back and Lukaku, Nolan and Bale undid me...... Couldn't believe it!!!

      • Hamstergod
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        I guess this makes Lukaku an option again.

        Would you sell Defoe for Aguero/Vardy?

      • TeddiPonza
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Would you ship Lukaku out for anyone up to 9m, and if so to whom? (Already have Martial and can't get Giroud as I already have Ars players)

        1. Hamstergod
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Not sure, with Martinez gone, he might even score

        2. Nelson Vivas Fan Club
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Vardy perhaps

      • Jebiga
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        coutinho to mane no brainer ?

        1. Syd.
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Yes

        2. Bedknobs and Boomsticks
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Tadic

      • Coaly
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Long or Giroud?

        1. Syd.
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Giroud

          1. Nelson Vivas Fan Club
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            +1

        2. JoeJitzu +42
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Think Giroud

        3. Bedknobs and Boomsticks
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Gru

      • JoeJitzu +42
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Is Gabriel, Payet and Carroll to Bench fodder, Tadic and Giroud worth it

        Darlow
        Bellerin Smalling PVA
        Hazard Sanchez KdB Tadic
        Deeney Aguero Giroud

        Robles Townsend Cresswell BenchFodder

        1. Suarezista
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Not for me

      • Alton E.
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Robles
        Bellerin Cressewell PVA
        Sanchez Mahrez Hazard Payet
        Kane Defoe Kun

        Darlow Lanzini Simpson Delaney

        A) Kane--> Giroud
        B) Mahrez --> Tadic

        or something else?

        1. JoeJitzu +42
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Robles not playing not that it matters much!

      • snowman
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Carroll & Mahrez > Giroud & Mane?

        1. JoeJitzu +42
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Perfect!

        2. Mingles
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Nice moves

          1. snowman
            • 16 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            cheers

            would you go mane or tadic?

      • jurgenklopp.8
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        pick one??

        A) Ojo
        B) Benteke

        1. JoeJitzu +42
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          B

      • Bedknobs and Boomsticks
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Just been reading he "new chip" hot topic. I suspect that the two captains one is most likely, but double points for clean sheets is the one that first sprang to my mind and would be more consistent with the style of the AOA chip.

      • Nelson Vivas Fan Club
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Does anyone know when the line-ups will be announced on Sunday? I'm wondering if it will be possible to do our transfers after the line-ups are ready..

        1. Jimmers
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          No - line-ups will be out at 2pm - same time as deadline

        2. KingNidge
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          An hour before kick off as per usual the same time as the deadline..

        3. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Always one hour before kickoff, which is the same time as the deadline.

      • Hargo
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Robles, Hennessey
        Bellerin, Daniels, Cresswell, Alderweireld, Huth
        Iwobi, Khazri, Lanzini, Hazard, Payet
        Kane, Lukaku, Aguero

        1FT 0,3 ITB

        Hazard to Sanchez?

        1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          If that's the only way you can afford him, then yes.

      • SKENG
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Thoughts on this Euro team those who've had a look?

        Tatarusanu 4.0
        Rose Evra Vertonghen 4.5 4.0
        Alli Martial Ozil Siggy
        Kane Griezmann Muller

        1. Syd.
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          No Gareth McAuley?

          1. KingNidge
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            Nailed in mine along with Steve the magician Davis

        2. Pirlø's Pen
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Not bad, Martial is a forward in the game though?

          1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            Nope, he's a lovely mid, right in my team.