Podcast
29 September 2016 1374 comments
Mark Mark
Share:

Jonty knows just what buttons to press.

When he slyly accuses me of adopting the template midfield, I’m visibly rattled. Leaping to defend myself, Jonty claims victory in this bout of Fantasy manager mind games and may have forced me into a hasty transfer I will come to regret.

Andy and Luke watch on, but it’s not long before they earn our attention, having pressed significant buttons of their own – both are post-Wildcard.

We analyse their Gameweeks, move to recite tales from the community and then take on another round of your questions, which finds us looking into yet another player relationship theory that will have Roberto Firmino owners rather concerned.

This episode of the ScoutCast was first beamed live via our YouTube channel on Tuesday night. Be sure to subscribe to get notice of future live episodes.

You can grab the old fashioned mp3 audio version via this link or the first player below, or watch me get riled via the Google Hangout version in the second player.

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

  1. Live Lad
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Gonna save my FT. Lineup, Captain ok?

    Foster
    PVA, Coleman, Holebas
    Capoue?, Firmino (vc), Antonio, Sterling
    Ibrahimovic (c), Aguero, Lukaku

    Subs: Pickford, Snoddy, Stones, Amat

    Thinking of Antonio + Zlatan to Sanchez + Benteke after the break, Sterling out in the future for another Liverpool mid.

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

    Sanchez vs Ibra for the armband is tough. Ibra on everything with a plum home fixture, but Sanchez and Arsenal are on fire. Form over fixture, right?

    1. RubeRx
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Think you might have to stick with Ibra

      Burnley is much more compact and solid at the back than Stoke, they won't let in more than 2 in my estimation

      Stoke, on other hand, could easily give up 3-4 goals

    2. waldo666
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Ibra for me and although I don't have Sanchez I like to think it would still be Ibra if I did have, its not like he's in poor form

    3. Gianfranco Zola
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      I'm finding Sanchez vs Lukaku tough. If I had Ibra he'd be an easy choice

    4. AA33
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Burnley have conceded very few goals at home but I expect both of them to deliver. Am going with Ibrahimovic(c).

      • Joggers Nipple
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Ibra for me. Home, its Stoke, on pens, we owners have held for this?, its Stoke

      • Ruth_NZ
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Zlatan by a distance.

        I would captain him if I had him. I do have Sanchez but still have at least 3 players in my team I'd prefer this week.

      • Shifty
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        for sure Ibra if i had him. You know he's going to be in the thick of the action regardless.

        Have Rashford but not confident enough on his involvement to captain.

    5. AA33
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Which of these two should I keep as first sub? (all the more important for me because Baines is not likely to play)

        A) Vertonghen- solid defence, home fixture but up against Man City
        B) Fletcher- can get max 3 points.

        1. Chinu
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          B

          1. AA33
              9 years, 2 months ago

              Thanks

        2. Chinu
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Midfield - Firmino Ozil Sterling Redmond Capoue
          1FT; 2.2 itb
          A) Ozil -> Sanchez
          B) Redmond -> Coutinho (Lallana & Antonio other options)
          C) Save

          1. AA33
              9 years, 2 months ago

              Redmond to Lallana

              1. Chinu
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 2 months ago

                Thanks

          2. johnbarnes
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Have 1FT and 0itb

            Heaton (Jaku)
            Shaw-Stones-McAuley (Morgan, Friend)
            Alexis-Antonio-Redmond-Capoue (Behrami)
            Ibra(c)-Kun-Lukaku

            What transfer would you do?

            1. AA33
                9 years, 2 months ago

                Redmond to Snodgrass

                1. johnbarnes
                  • 11 Years
                  9 years, 2 months ago

                  no. he has Chelsea next, and Redmond was fairly dangerous against West Ham.

                  1. AA33
                      9 years, 2 months ago

                      Then do it next week....from there he has excellent fixtures

              • AA33
                  9 years, 2 months ago

                  Redmond to Lallana.

                • FantasyFreak
                  • 15 Years
                  9 years, 2 months ago

                  FT for Shaw->Coleman. Yay or nay?

                  Any news on Shaw?

                  1. AA33
                      9 years, 2 months ago

                      Yay

                  2. sidmhr
                    • 12 Years
                    9 years, 2 months ago

                    Non FPL player related:

                    How do I see the cut-off scores for the Last Man Standing Competition? Also, might be a stupid question, but if you don't get to the safety score, you're removed from the league on the fpl site I presume?

                      1. sidmhr
                        • 12 Years
                        9 years, 2 months ago

                        Thank you 🙂

                      2. Don Look Back in Wenger
                        • 16 Years
                        9 years, 2 months ago

                        im surprised im still in it lol.

                    1. AA33
                        9 years, 2 months ago

                        TM will reveal the cut-off scores here and he will remove the players from the FPL site who don't get to the safety score score.

                    2. Grand Thibauto
                      • 10 Years
                      9 years, 2 months ago

                      Play snoddy or Capoue

                      1. AA33
                          9 years, 2 months ago

                          Capoue

                        • Delhidynamo
                          • 11 Years
                          9 years, 2 months ago

                          Who do you rate higher as a CB?

                          A squirrel or David Luiz

                          1. COYS Down Under
                            • 10 Years
                            9 years, 2 months ago

                            A squirrel won't get nuttied at least

                          2. Grand Thibauto
                            • 10 Years
                            9 years, 2 months ago

                            Squirrel(From a chelsea fan sadly)

                          3. Delhidynamo
                            • 11 Years
                            9 years, 2 months ago

                            there's your answer

                            Snoddy vs worse cb than a squirrel

                            Capoue vs mighty Francis

                            1. Grand Thibauto
                              • 10 Years
                              9 years, 2 months ago

                              Cheers. Was leaning onto it anyway. Just wanted to know if anyone was injured, doubtful which I could have missed.

                      2. Delhidynamo
                        • 11 Years
                        9 years, 2 months ago

                        Redmond Townsend and Barkley to Iwobi Townsend and Lallana is all I want to change about my team tbh

                        1. Delhidynamo
                          • 11 Years
                          9 years, 2 months ago

                          *plan was to WC next week

                          *Iwobi Walcott and Llama

                        2. Grand Thibauto
                          • 10 Years
                          9 years, 2 months ago

                          Why Iwobi

                          1. Delhidynamo
                            • 11 Years
                            9 years, 2 months ago

                            why not

                            he's as important for the balance of the team as Sanchez or Walcott. Been unlucky not to score till now

                            1. Grand Thibauto
                              • 10 Years
                              9 years, 2 months ago

                              If Giroud/Perez takes a spot in the team. Think its Iwobi's to lose.

                      3. KOLASINA(C)
                        • 10 Years
                        9 years, 2 months ago

                        Play Vertonghen (MCI) or Gibson (whu)?

                        1. Hakuho FPL
                          • 15 Years
                          9 years, 2 months ago

                          Gibson

                      4. I am 42
                        • 12 Years
                        9 years, 2 months ago

                        Jonathan Benteke (knee) ruled out for 3-4 months, confirms Pardew.

                        I thought Jonathan & CBenteke ruled out for 3-4 months

                        Thank god lol.

                        BTW no one considering to Captain Hazard?

                        Flat track bully, no?

                        1. I am 42
                          • 12 Years
                          9 years, 2 months ago

                          Hazard 1.5% (119 votes) lol

                          im sticking with him, out he goes if he doesnt deliver

                        2. AA33
                            9 years, 2 months ago

                            Hazard is a decent shout but there are other options as well.

                        3. Gianfranco Zola
                          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                          • 10 Years
                          9 years, 2 months ago

                          Had Lukaku captain all week but the news about a lingering toe problem has given me concerns,
                          -he could be less than 100%
                          -could be taken off early
                          -could take another knock and come off

                          It should be an easy decision to switch to Sanchez but
                          -Burnley are reasonably solid at home
                          -midweek game where he played 90 mins

                          Lukaku and Sanchez owners without Ibra, who is your choice?

                          1. Grand Thibauto
                            • 10 Years
                            9 years, 2 months ago

                            Aguerooooo. Don't own Lukaku though.

                          2. Grand Thibauto
                            • 10 Years
                            9 years, 2 months ago

                            Btw Ibra played full 90 last night. So if thats your reasoning, Sanchez should be the way to go.

                          3. Helia
                            • 10 Years
                            9 years, 2 months ago

                            Taking it you dont have aguero?

                            his had the toe problem all season, i think it shouldnt really affect this decision. i do own both and id put Lukaku ahead of sanchez for this week since i think crystal palace v everton will provide goals. Im going aguero though, he loves playing spurs.. and even if he didnt have that record on them id still probably captain in the form his in.

                          4. ZimZalabim
                            • 9 Years
                            9 years, 2 months ago

                            own lukaku and kun and will probably stick with kun as captain again

                          5. Gianfranco Zola
                            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                            • 10 Years
                            9 years, 2 months ago

                            Have Aguero. Don't want to captain him this week

                            1. Helia
                              • 10 Years
                              9 years, 2 months ago

                              faith in spurs to stop man city?

                              1. Don Look Back in Wenger
                                • 16 Years
                                9 years, 2 months ago

                                3-3 midweek, no goal or assist from kun

                              2. Gianfranco Zola
                                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                                • 10 Years
                                9 years, 2 months ago

                                Mostly. Also it would be boring to captain him by default every week and kind of defeats the point of paying 11.0 for Snachez

                          6. Joggers Nipple
                            • 16 Years
                            9 years, 2 months ago

                            Imo the toe thing is a perfect reason for him to suddenly miss the upcoming internationals. He will play and I would capt over Sanchez, but not over Ibra

                          7. Four Four Boyz
                            • 13 Years
                            9 years, 2 months ago

                            Jee whizz I should have read the comments before posting mine haha....think it is Lukaku for me.

                        4. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
                          • 11 Years
                          9 years, 2 months ago

                          I'm still no closer to deciding this damn armband.

                          Lukaku - home, scored 4 in 5 games on pens vs a defensively very avg Palace. Does have a toe issue and is a Troll. But best Fixture. Has scored in 3 of the last 4 against Palace. and there was a Baines pen in there too which he'd now have.Palace conceded 2 against a rubbish SUN with no Dann at the back. Not sure James Tomkins is feared by any striker. Palace away P3 conceded 4.

                          Kun - in form - on pens, scored 5 goals in 4 PL appearances - against poor opposition though (sun stk swa) - Spurs haven't conceded more than 1 goal in a game yet. Man City missing KDB. Spurs beat City twice last year, home and away. Prior to last years defeats, Kun had scored 9 in 4 games against Spurs. Think this is a far better Spurs team than then though. Spurs away, P3 conceded 2.

                          Sanchez - in form - 4 goals in his last 4 PL appearances. Sanchez has played against Burnley 3 times and scored 3 goals. People are saying Burnley are solid at the back... hmmm not sure. They kept Liverpool out GW2, but they've also had 3 put past them twice. Against Chelsea and Leicester. Both away - their home form is much better. Played 4 conceded 2. Arsenal do look in the mood at the moment.

                          For some reason my head is saying Lukaku.
                          But City and Arseanl are in the mood for scoring goals. Lukaku or Sanchez...... arrrggghhhhh

                          1. Delhidynamo
                            • 11 Years
                            9 years, 2 months ago

                            listen to the voices in your head

                          2. Helia
                            • 10 Years
                            9 years, 2 months ago

                            About aguero playing a spurs that werent as good then as they are now.. Pretty sure he had fun playing them last season aswell and they were in fine defensive form! Also think man city are a better team now than then also.

                            Suprising sanchez has played them that often. that obviously wasnt premier league so dont think id read too much into that.

                            For me its aguero or lukaku... the form has got me on aguero

                            1. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
                              • 11 Years
                              9 years, 2 months ago

                              Kun didn't score against them last year. KDB was playing also.
                              For me, this is season defining game for Spurs, they'll want to show that their contenders. Agree with you though, City are better now than last year.

                              Alexis scored 2 against burnley in the league at home last year (none away) and one in the FA cup at home.

                              1. Helia
                                • 10 Years
                                9 years, 2 months ago

                                totally forgot burnley were in the premier league last year (not last season but the season before). Didnt make sense to me for a minute lol.

                                You do have some great points. The uneasyness im feeling about captaincy options makes it easy for me to decide to put it on kun. Goodluck!

                          3. Four Four Boyz
                            • 13 Years
                            9 years, 2 months ago

                            haha good work on this post. Kind of helped answer mine. Troll baby Troll!

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

                            This is what I do in similar weeks, and I have all three above...I look at my ML rivals as a tie breaker, see who has who and how I will benefit. Or if I am taking unnecessary risks.

                            1. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
                              • 11 Years
                              9 years, 2 months ago

                              so for you budgie, if you have one over a rival, that's enough of a difference?

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

                                If I have one that no one else has it means I'm just happy with the points, no need to risk the captaincy as well

                          5. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
                            • 11 Years
                            9 years, 2 months ago

                            Geeeez, I think i'm going to stay on Lukaku.

                          6. COYS Down Under
                            • 10 Years
                            9 years, 2 months ago

                            I'm on Lukaku. Not changing now.

                        5. The Man Pastore
                          • 11 Years
                          9 years, 2 months ago

                          Will GW7 be part of September or October?

                          1. Grand Thibauto
                            • 10 Years
                            9 years, 2 months ago

                            September as it starts on September

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

                            September Gameweek 4 Gameweek 7

                        6. UnitednationsXI
                          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                          • 13 Years
                          9 years, 2 months ago

                          morning dzzz....bummed that sanchez rose, was planning to get him in tonight.

                          My transfer for this gw depends on if I am WC-ing next gw. Initial plan was to hit the WC to bring in kun but i realised i can get kun without using WC and i am generally happy with my mids hence not sure anymore. 2m itb

                          Foster jaku
                          valencia stones friend pieters souare
                          firmino antonio ozil capoue sterling
                          ibra kaku benteke

                          A: stones >> bellerin IF i am WC-ing next gw to bring in kun, sort out defence, get rid jaku and maybe ozil
                          B: souare >> holebas, NO WC and just do ibra >> kun gw8 and gradually sort out def over time

                          1. KOLASINA(C)
                            • 10 Years
                            9 years, 2 months ago

                            Well Holebas is on 4 YC already...

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

                            yes dont mind get any other def for 4.5m

                            point is if I need to WC next gw and if so, get bellerin as a punt or a cheapie if dont WC

                        7. Four Four Boyz
                          • 13 Years
                          9 years, 2 months ago

                          Anybody tempted by Lukaku Captain? Kind of want to veer from Aguero and not sure it is Alexis' week...oh and I don't own Ibra.

                          1. Hektik
                            • 16 Years
                            9 years, 2 months ago

                            Iam tempted its between him and costa for me i have aguero aswell i feel we can keep out city at home

                          2. Netley Lucas
                            • 10 Years
                            9 years, 2 months ago

                            Starting with a dodgy toe? Against those big Palace lads? One 'good' stamp and he's out mate, careful.

                            1. Four Four Boyz
                              • 13 Years
                              9 years, 2 months ago

                              Hmmmmm v good point. Damn it. Going to be fast asleep / still drunk at deadline too so need to decide now. Grr these damn Saturday crack o'dawn kick offs!

                          3. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
                            • 11 Years
                            9 years, 2 months ago

                            Lu(C)aku

                        8. Netley Lucas
                          • 10 Years
                          9 years, 2 months ago

                          KDB has more captaincy votes than Ozil & Sterling. Is this because people have still got him with a good VC?

                        9. SpaceCadet
                          • 12 Years
                          9 years, 2 months ago

                          Will there be a Man U presser today? Hoping to hear some team news before getting in Rashford

                        10. ZimZalabim
                          • 9 Years
                          9 years, 2 months ago

                          who should i drop

                          A, Walker
                          B. Kone
                          C. Capoue

                          team is :
                          Foster
                          Walker, A.smith, Kone, Amat, Baines
                          Mane, Sterling, Antonio, Firmino, Capoue
                          Lukaku, Kun, Deeney

                          Either i play AOA and have double Watford or I play walker, kone and Smith and risk the chance of amat coming on

                        11. Areid13
                          • 12 Years
                          9 years, 2 months ago

                          Thought on this wc team?

                          Pickford
                          Blind Evans Friend (or other 4.5)
                          Alexis Sterling Coutinho Capoue
                          Kun Costa Rashford

                          Boruc Snodgrass Vertonghen Lenihan

                          1. Netley Lucas
                            • 10 Years
                            9 years, 2 months ago

                            If I was WC'ing this week the very 1st name on the screen would be Ibrahimovi(c).

                            1. Areid13
                              • 12 Years
                              9 years, 2 months ago

                              Really? I actually sold him for Rashford and sold him right before the price drop

                              1. Netley Lucas
                                • 10 Years
                                9 years, 2 months ago

                                So in effect if you buy-back he's really 11.3? That's good business.

                                1. Areid13
                                  • 12 Years
                                  9 years, 2 months ago

                                  Yeah but I'd have to get rid of Costa who's against hull and another one of my big hitters in midfield. Who would you sell?

                                  1. Netley Lucas
                                    • 10 Years
                                    9 years, 2 months ago

                                    You could take Coutinho down to Lala and then erm, if that's not enough just shave a bit off the bench maybe.

                                    1. Areid13
                                      • 12 Years
                                      9 years, 2 months ago

                                      So you think Ibra over Costa is the way to go despite recent form?

                                      1. Netley Lucas
                                        • 10 Years
                                        9 years, 2 months ago

                                        I have both but yeah, I do. The underlying stat's of Ibra are great. He's due a biggie and Stoke are exactly the type of team to deliver him that.

                                        1. Areid13
                                          • 12 Years
                                          9 years, 2 months ago

                                          Alright cheer

                        12. SpaceCadet
                          • 12 Years
                          9 years, 2 months ago

                          Which is the better option? Leaning towards B for some United cover this gw.

                          A. Kdb Baines > Williams Sanchez
                          B. Kdb diomande > Rashford Walcott and play AOA chip

                          Cech Pickford
                          BAINES SOUARE Evans holebas Amat
                          KDB Payet coutinho snodgrass Bolasie
                          Kun Costa diomande

                          1. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
                            • 11 Years
                            9 years, 2 months ago

                            I did A
                            but did it Monday luckily and got Sanchez rise x 2

                            B is a good option. as your defenders aren't expecting much this week.
                            wouldn't expect much from Bolaise or Snodgrass though.

                            1. SpaceCadet
                              • 12 Years
                              9 years, 2 months ago

                              Cheers

                        13. johnbarnes
                          • 11 Years
                          9 years, 2 months ago

                          Who's the best budget defender these days? I have Shaw, Stones, Morgan, McAuley and Friend and trying to scrape a bit of cash here and there.

                          1. COYS Down Under
                            • 10 Years
                            9 years, 2 months ago

                            Holebas, Smith, Francis

                            1. johnbarnes
                              • 11 Years
                              9 years, 2 months ago

                              I like Francis after this gw. good memories of him last season. I don't like Holebas though - very shaky defence in watford

                              1. COYS Down Under
                                • 10 Years
                                9 years, 2 months ago

                                Very attacking though especially with their formation.

                          2. Netley Lucas
                            • 10 Years
                            9 years, 2 months ago

                            After Wk 7 Robertson & Pieters have nice runs too.

                        14. Viprin
                          • 10 Years
                          9 years, 2 months ago

                          Foster (Pickford)
                          Walker Smith Holebas (Baines,Amat)
                          Sanchez Capoue Antonio Mane (Bolasie)
                          Kun Kaku Rashford

                          1FT,0.5 ITB
                          1) Should I play Foster or Pickford/Capoue or Bolasie?
                          2) Get Koscielny for Baines or just play Walker?
                          3) Should I use AOA instead and bench Walker?

                          1. RubeRx
                            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                            • 11 Years
                            9 years, 2 months ago

                            Play Bolasie and Walker

                        15. Dr Mantis Toboggan
                          • 10 Years
                          9 years, 2 months ago

                          Those with Baines and a FT are you keeping or sending him on his way?

                          Tempted to bring in an Arsenal defender for their next 4

                          1. COYS Down Under
                            • 10 Years
                            9 years, 2 months ago

                            I sent him packing. Got Bellerin.

                          2. Netley Lucas
                            • 10 Years
                            9 years, 2 months ago

                            Well it's kind of a good chance to change things at the back? Leaning massively towards Clyne atm.

                            1. COYS Down Under
                              • 10 Years
                              9 years, 2 months ago

                              Clyne is a great pick in my opinion.

                              1. Netley Lucas
                                • 10 Years
                                9 years, 2 months ago

                                Well I've no 'pool at all atm so it kind of kills 2 birds with 1ft.

                          3. Don Look Back in Wenger
                            • 16 Years
                            9 years, 2 months ago

                            Monreal? 3bps in a 0-0

                        16. FantasyFreak
                          • 15 Years
                          9 years, 2 months ago

                          Is it still worth bringing in Coleman or Vert? Or should I just go for Bournemouth/Watford defenders?

                          1. FantasyFreak
                            • 15 Years
                            9 years, 2 months ago

                            Unfortunately not enough cash for Arsenal defenders 🙁

                        17. SpaceCadet
                          • 12 Years
                          9 years, 2 months ago

                          Best 5m defender to complete this defence?

                          cech pickford
                          5m evans holebas amat souare

                          1. EmreCan Hustle
                            • 13 Years
                            9 years, 2 months ago

                            Williams or Lovren

                        18. QGOONER
                          • 10 Years
                          9 years, 2 months ago

                          Thoughts on Payet (C)?

                          1. COYS Down Under
                            • 10 Years
                            9 years, 2 months ago

                            Don't

                          2. SpaceCadet
                            • 12 Years
                            9 years, 2 months ago

                            Im tempted, but will end up going with kun I know

                          3. jia you
                            • 9 Years
                            9 years, 2 months ago

                            Too many better choices I think, especially the way WH are playing. I have Payet and really want to keep him but WH need to improve and quickly!!

                          4. Over Midwicket
                            • 13 Years
                            9 years, 2 months ago

                            Awful pick. Ditch all west ham players after this GW.

                        19. Jasoooooooo
                          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                          • 9 Years
                          9 years, 2 months ago

                          Hey guys, I'm wondering if Lee Grant will keep getting game time over Given whilst Butland is out? He has some glorious fixtures ahead and he's only 4mil

                          1. Netley Lucas
                            • 10 Years
                            9 years, 2 months ago

                            It's true, but Butland is apparently recovering quickly.

                            1. Jasoooooooo
                              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                              • 9 Years
                              9 years, 2 months ago

                              When's Butland supposed to be back? If he's 6 or more GW's away I might take the punt next GW

                              1. Netley Lucas
                                • 10 Years
                                9 years, 2 months ago

                                Saw a YT of a Stoke reporter saying he'd (JB) said 4 weeks last week. Reporter sounded a bit skeptical but you never know, worth a punt? Maybe.

                        20. jia you
                          • 9 Years
                          9 years, 2 months ago

                          Evans an able deputy for Baines this GW to save the FT (AOA played last week)?

                          1. jia you
                            • 9 Years
                            9 years, 2 months ago

                            ...have Foster also, so not overly happy with double up but better than using up my FT surely?