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13 October 2016 1838 comments
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So we made it to the double century.

It’s hard to believe that we’ve managed to get this far. It’s even more difficult to believe that folk are still listening.

Episode 200, is, quite fittingly, a rather memorable event.

It’s marked by two extraordinary stories, as Jason Puncheon takes residence in my home and an award-winning legend of British comedy respectfully puts me in my place.

Hearing is believing.

Around that brand of nonsense, we do our best to focus on the job at hand, as we address another bout of your community questions.

Once again we revisit the subject of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, with Jonty and Andy still clinging to the fading Swede.

Spurs and Arsenal assets, Payet vs Antonio and the stat to rule them all also get discussed, before we indulge ourselves with a trip down memory lane, recalling our favourite ScoutCast moments.

This episode of the ScoutCast was first beamed live via our YouTube channel on Wednesday 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. ShaunGoater123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Already done Ibra > Benteke ahead of his rise last night.

    My second transfer I'm getting in Bellerin but who is best to take out for him?

    a) Zuniga
    b) Kone

    Any thoughts really appreciated

    1. Saïss Doesn't Mat…
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      kone is 163 transfers away from a price drop (162, excluding mine which is happening in a few minutes!)
      zuniga OTOH is almost rising, has good fixtures lined up but his minutes are an issue...
      I'd go kone

      wait... i'm actually going kone lol

    2. Skogen89
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      A

  2. andy85wsm
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Urgh.....Friday morning now sucks..

    From Stoke Twitter:

    MH: Glen Johnson will be out with a thigh problem after picking it up in training. It looks like it'll be three to four weeks. #SCFC

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Not having much luck Andy. Can you upgrade to Arsenal defender?

      1. andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Depends how I want to do my transfers really but I'm having some out loud thoughts about it here - http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2016/10/13/the-scoutcast-episode-200-milestone/?hc_page=10#hc_comment_14265933

    2. EmreCan Hustle
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      This guy has terrible luck with injuries... I meant Johnson, not you Andy.

    3. TheTinman
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Don't worry mate, only Johnson.

      1. andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        He was my secret weapon!

    4. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Tough luck, Andy, tough luck.

  3. Pat Bonner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Really need your help guys...which one would you do?

    A Antonio to Sanchez
    B keep Antonio for 2 weeks and do Capoue to Walcott (rotate snoddy Austin next 2)

    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      A

    2. Worzel Gummidge
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Dropping a WHU player for Sanchez is always a good move.

      • denial
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Is B for free?

        1. Pat Bonner
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Yep both for free

      • Jayss
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        A

      • Alnair
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        A, need Sanchez/Walcott asap imo.

        1. Pat Bonner
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Thanks everyone

    3. cruzex
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      1) ighalo will start?

      2) Any news about sterling?

      1. Pat Bonner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Sterling is fine and trained yesterday

      2. EmreCan Hustle
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        1) Probably.
        2) Fit.

    4. SheBangsTheDrums
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Hi all,

      What do you think on Coleman & Sterling to Mustafi & Walcott for Free?

      Already have Alexis so do you think that's too much Arsenal coverage?

      1. Pat Bonner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        I would keep sterling. Coleman to mustafi looks good if you can afford it

        1. SheBangsTheDrums
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Can't afford just Coleman to Mustafi unfortunately.

      2. Alnair
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Mustafi & Walcott to score more for sure, just not sure if dropping Sterling is worth it long-term.

    5. Arteta
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20161013/-giroud-always-finds-the-answer-

      - on Alexis in a new role
      I think from game to game he’s improving in this position. It’s completely different style to Giroud, but… he’s more dribbler, a guy who comes to the ball, a guy who runs at people with the ball. Olivier is more a game who brings other players in. They are two interesting styles. For example, in a game like a Burnley when we couldn’t score you would’ve liked to have had Olivier with you. People always ask you why does he not play, but if you only one striker to go in the team people say as well why don’t you have another striker? You cannot play with one. We have as well Lucas, who is doing very well. Welbeck is coming back.

      - Wenger on if Giroud will be plan B when he’s fit
      I don’t know yet. Alexis can also play on the flank like he has before. He’s happy to play on the flank or up front. I will have to try to find the best solution game by game.

      1. OLEgend
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Regretting my decision to but Perez in the Draft league

    6. denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Opinions on these options would be well appreciated:

      A Valencia&Lallana out for ASmith&Walcott

      B Valencia&Lall out for Bellerin&Snoddy

      C Collins&Lall out for Kosc&Snoddy

      1. Pat Bonner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        If you have Sanchez then c for me.

        1. denial
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          I do, yes. It's the most sensible one isn't it? Losing Collins makes sense

      2. EmreCan Hustle
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        B

      3. Alnair
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        D Collins&Lall out for Mustafi&Iwobi 😀

        I think C tbh.

      4. Saïss Doesn't Mat…
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        c

        1. denial
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Thanks people

    7. max powerrrr
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Any Lallana updates?

      1. Arteta
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Presser at 13:30.

    8. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      How crazy is it to get rid of Lukaku instead of Ibra?

      Lukaku, Bolasie, Glen Johnson to Wilson, Walcott, Mustafi for -4 ?

      Leaves me with:

      Pickford
      Mustafi - Baines - Holebas
      Firmino - Sterling - Walcott - Antonio
      Aguero - Ibra - Wilson

      Heaton - Capoue - Lovren - Amat

      1. Pasqualinho
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        I'd fancy Ibra to outscore Lukaku this week. Not sure about long-term, though.

        1. andy85wsm
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Burnley not a great fixture for Lukaku either, but granted neither is Chelsea for Ibra. Burnley (h) after that though....

      2. TheTinman
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Go for it dude. I think Wilson and Walcott both have great injury records? Should be safe with that 😀

      3. Costa's Counsellor
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        I'd prefer Benteke and Lukaku.

      4. Pat Bonner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Looks good but would you get lukaku back? Really don't think ibra is worth cash as not captain material

      5. Jayss
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Ibra could do the job this week, Walcott is good pick

      6. EmreCan Hustle
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Got rid of Lukaku for Tekkers myself. Overall team looks better. If I have the luxury of a high TV, I would never get rid of Zlatan.

      7. Smurf
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Crazy. I really don't see why people are dropping Lukaku. He will be one of the top scoring strikers this season IMO and is only 9m. Great pick to me.

        How about Bolasie to Puncheon? 😉

        It's game week 8 and the scoutcast appearance has made this a possible "sign".

        1. Pasqualinho
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Agreed for now on Lukaku - but Everton run into some nasty fixtures from GW13.

          1. Smurf
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            He can score against the big boys just like against the weak teams.

            1. Pasqualinho
              • 16 Years
              9 years, 5 months ago

              Of course he can. Just not as many.

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

        Ibra loves the big occasions

      9. Hy liverpool
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        isn't it that risky to go without sanchez???
        i'am cosedering ditching him on wc thoug 😀

        1. andy85wsm
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Here's how I'm looking at it:

          Sanchez+Amat or Walcott+Mustafi.

          It's something like that anyway. I wonder if Walcott can keep pace

          1. Hy liverpool
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            same for me it's payet and wally vs sanchez and snoddy

      10. _Freddo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Not crazy at all, got rid of Lukaku for Aguero 3 or 4 weeks ago after his hatrick and goal the following week.

        Nothing to stop you getting him back if Ibra flops against Liverpool, it's a bit more difficult to do the reverse action once you spread the money.

    9. El-Kloppico
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Am I G2G with this team?
      Seem to be a very low scoring GW for me 🙁

      Cech
      Williams - Evans - Holebas
      Antonio - Firmino - Capoue - Wally
      Kun - Lukaku - Costa(c)

      Bench - Pickford - Bolasie - Kingsley - BSmith

      1. Jayss
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        That defence could be the only problem this week

        1. El-Kloppico
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Any CS chance from Cech and Holebas?
          But its the LID that now seem too light for me 🙁

          1. El-Kloppico
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            * MID

    10. TheTinman
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Last page was just getting interesting. Such a shame.

      I think the mods use extra pages as a secret tool to control the masses 😉

      1. Costa's Counsellor
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        I found it a bit repetitive...

        1. TheTinman
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Like a broken record

        2. Rake
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          I see what you did there. 😉

    11. l@sp0
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      "Glen Johnson will be out with a thigh problem after picking it up in training. It looks like it'll be three to four weeks." - Hughes

      1. Smurf
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Carrier pigeon?

    12. cruzex
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      shaqiri is good bet?

      Ibra + antonio ----> Aguero + Shaqiri

      yes or no?

      1. Alnair
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        If you're captaining Aguero then probably worth it.

    13. Arteta
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Joe Allen news

      "Joe Allen is doubtful, but we are hopeful on him. He has had a bit of discomfort, which is probably down to the workload he has put in. He has had a busy summer and is now playing week in, week out, which maybe he hasn't done for a while. You can see the amount of work he puts in on the pitch, so we have to be a little bit careful with him."

      1. TheTinman
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Ohhh interesting. That would suggest rested this week and playing next week.

        Thanks a lot for that

        1. Arteta
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          No problem! 🙂

      2. Hy liverpool
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        1 question for you oz .... do you think going without sanchez in next 4 or 5 games that risky ??? have wally btw !!

    14. Typo
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Clyne vs Walker - who would you pick on Wildcard?

      1. El-Kloppico
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Walker seems to be more rotation-prone by judging on Poch presser!
        Clyne is more nailed and better fixtures!

      2. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Walker

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

        Walker

      4. Alnair
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Walker and hope LIV don't find CSs anytime soon 😀

    15. BbBb
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      who to start this week?

      A- Heaton (SOU)
      B- Pickford (stk)

      1. Costa's Counsellor
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Pickford

      2. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Heaton always Heaton

        1. JAC THE CAT
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          This

        2. Costa's Counsellor
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Not expecting your boys to score?

          1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            Hmm highly likely but still Heaton

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

        Heaton

      4. Alnair
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Same choice and I'm going Pickford.

        Would go Heaton if he were actually at home 😀

    16. Flynny
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      All set to rock and roll with this lot ....
      Just need to decide who dons the armband...someone tell me please!

      Pickford (Heaton)
      Mustafi Evans holebas (amat williams)
      Sanchez firmino Antonio snoddy (capoue)
      Kun benteke deeney

      Comments appreciated...Cheers

    17. M.M.A
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Play kelly or holebas ?

      1. JAC THE CAT
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Holebas

      2. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Holebas

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

        Holebas

    18. Jayss
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Pick one from each, thanks

      Walker / Mustafi
      Walcott / Son
      Benteke / Defoe

      1. OLEgend
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Benteke Defoe for short term
        Walker/Mustafi for long term

      2. OLEgend
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        oops sorry
        Mustafi Son Benteke

      3. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Mustafi
        Walcott
        Benteke

      4. Hurricane Gilbert
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Mustafi
        Walcott
        Defoe

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

        Mustafi
        Walcott
        Benteke

      6. Jayss
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers all

    19. Rake
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Whom to bench?

      A) Lovren (and play AOA)
      B) Al Capoue
      C) Rashford

      Pickford (Jaku)
      Monreal Holebas Lovren (Evans Amat)
      Sanchez Son Antonio Firmino (Capoue)
      Kun Rashford Lukaku

      1. JAC THE CAT
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        B

        1. Rake
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Cheers Jac.

    20. tisza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      defense needs sorting
      Foster-Pickford home fixture rotation about to disappear
      Double WBA too much for the upcoming fixtures.
      Collins a risk and West Ham form.
      Valencia no form.
      Need a stronger 4th defender as midfield rotation could be an issue with CL clubs having 7 games in next 3 weeks.

      2 fts and 2.2m itb

      FOster-Pickford
      Valencia-Williams-Evans-Collins-Amat

      Upgrade Valencia to Arsenal?
      Foster to Cech?
      Surely Stoke have to offer something over next 6 weeks.
      Other options maybe Stones, Adam Smith, Cameron OOP.

      1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Valencia > Mustafi

      2. Alnair
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Collins --> Mustafi.

    21. EmreCan Hustle
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Which one is a real upgrade?

      A. Holebas to Pva
      B. Koscielny to Bellerin

      Thanks.

      1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        A if PVA nails a wing role

        1. EmreCan Hustle
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Cheers. That would be divine.

      2. Smurf
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Is B a joke?

    22. zakard
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Hello, what do you think of this WC team

      Pickford / Heaton
      Mustafi Verto Asmith ( Amat holebas)
      Son Sanchez(c) Firmino Walcott (Hojbjerb)
      Aguero Deeny Benteke

      Maybe i can change walcott to ??
      Cheers

    23. Smurf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Anyone know much about Bob Bradley's teams playing style?

      Are they attacking or defensive?

      Considering Kosceilny captain due to fears of Sanchez not starting and I don't want to captain Aguero.

      1. EmreCan Hustle
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Wouldn't go with Koscielny captain. There was an article on Bradley last week.

        1. Smurf
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Thanks.

          Just found it.

          Seems very defensive minded.

          Captain Laurent it is

    24. Andrew
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Any news on Sterling?

      1. cruzex
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        fit

    25. David Brains - OH NO!
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Lallana yellow flagged, but regardless, would you switch to Arnautovic for their kind run of fixtures? I already have Mane if that makes a difference - cheers.

      1. Alnair
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        I'm a Form > Fixtures player so personally I wouldn't.

    26. Konstaapeli
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Heres's my team. Any advice what to do?

      Pickford - (Jaku)
      Walker - Holebas - Smith - (Lovren - Amat)
      Sanchez - Sterling - Firmino - Antonio - (Fletcher)
      Kun - Kaku - Rashford

      1 FT and 1.0 in the bank.

      A - Save
      B - Rashford to Benteke
      C - Lovren & Rashford to Mustafi & Austin (-4)
      D - Other

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

        A

    27. The Mighty Whites
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Pieters or Cameron?

    28. We ain't got no histor…
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Hi guys,

      Stekelenburg Pickford
      Walker Holebas Amat Stones Love
      Sterling Coutinho Lallana Payet Carrick
      Luk Aguero Ighalo

      1.1 ITB 1FT

      Kindly suggest?
      Thanks in Advance

      1. David Brains - OH NO!
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        I'm considering Lallana to Arnautovic

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

        Carrick is a wasted selection

      3. Alnair
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Lallana --> Walcott(c?) is the glaringly obvious move.

    29. ShaunGoater123
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Bottomed on the last page.

      Already done Ibra > Benteke ahead of his rise last night.

      My second transfer I'm getting in Bellerin but who is best to take out for him?

      a) Zuniga
      b) Kone

      Also who to play:

      1) Evans
      2) Kone

      Any thoughts greatly appreciated,

      1. ShaunGoater123
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        sorry

        1) Evans
        2) Lovren