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“All this taking hits, it gets a bit moreish.”

One of my favourite all-time quotes from the ScoutCast arrives in this week’s episode, as Jonty does his best to explain another abject Gamework return.

Struggling with misfortune and misfiring moves, our former resident “dullard” is now resigned to chasing memories from his season – those maverick move successes he can store and take with him for future campaigns.

There’s nothing maverick about my season right now, as I furiously back-peddle on my exit plans and watch Andy and Jonty jump and fall into the no-Aguero abyss without me. Granville tries to talk me over the edge, but I’m not budging.

Elsewhere in this week’s episode, we tackle the Philippe Coutinho injury fall-out head-on, chase our tails on “essential” assets and attempt to settle the Walcott vs Sanchez and Hazard vs Pedro arguments.

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

  1. Bow Locks
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 6 days ago

    I am going with this:

    Foster
    Alonso, Stones, McAuley
    Haz, Firm, Siggy, Erik
    Kun, Lukaku, Austin

    Friend, Holebas, Coquelin
    Captain Charlie

    1. bigbudgie
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 days ago

      Friend over Stones no?

      1. FortunesAlwaysHiding
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 6 days ago

        Is Friend fit for this week?

      2. Bow Locks
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 6 days ago

        I had no idea he was fit?

        1. bigbudgie
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 6 days ago

          I presumed he was fit as you have him first sub there.... 😉

          1. Bow Locks
            • 16 Years
            9 years, 6 days ago

            That is because Holebas is getting a red card.

    2. RubeRx
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 days ago

      Haven't seen many teams with Eriksen did you just bring him in?
      Considered the armband?

      1. Bow Locks
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 6 days ago

        I just got him in. I did consider captaincy.
        I did not want a hit for Kane but thought seriously about a wildcard with him in it.

  2. bigbudgie
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 6 days ago

    EFL cup final 26th of Feb

    fixtures on that weekend for those still remaining:

    MCI vs MUN
    HULL vs BUR
    SOU vs ARS
    LEI vs LIV

    MUN DGW arguably the most predictable but one of those fixtures being City away.

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 6 days ago

      Blank GW is the tricky part.

      1. bigbudgie
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 6 days ago

        Indeed. Lots and fun and games coming up. Second half of the season sorts the men from the boys 🙂

      2. French Gooner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 6 days ago

        Morning TM. Do you have a page on the site for LMS ? How many are left and what was the score this week ?
        Cheers

  3. Jafooli
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 6 days ago

    Will Ake keep his place?

    1. Coldplay
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 days ago

      Doubt it.

    2. RubeRx
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 days ago

      Why not? He's certainly earned it by scoring a goal and the steve cook error may have earned a few more starts.

      Either way he is nailed for the time being while charlie is out

  4. MTPockets
      9 years, 6 days ago

      GTG? Guess Holebas still a doubt.

      Foster
      McAuley - Cedric - Holebas
      Sanchez (c) - Hazard - Firmino - Allen
      Aguero (vc) - Defoe - Costa

      Pickford - Gundongan - Kelly - Amat

    • Coldplay
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 days ago

      Is the EFL cup semis 2 legs? Or does it only go to 2 legs if there isn't a result from the first leg?

      1. Coldplay
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 6 days ago

        Nobody knows?

      2. Football Weekender
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 6 days ago

        Two legs, home and away.

        1. Coldplay
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 6 days ago

          Cheers

    • HazardAGuess
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 days ago

      There's probably an obvious answer to this question, but should I bench Alonso or Holebas?

      Foster
      Clyne - McAuley - X
      Sanchez - Hazard - Sigurdsson - Allen
      Aguero - Kane - Austin

      1. Coldplay
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 6 days ago

        Holebas. Although I have the exact same defense and benching McAuley.

        1. HazardAGuess
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 6 days ago

          Really, why would you be benching McAuley? Trying to avoid a WBA double-up, or do you think Watford are likely to score?

          1. Coldplay
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 6 days ago

            The latter. I think Watford & Brom both will score. Playing Holebas for his attacking threat.

            1. HazardAGuess
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 6 days ago

              Very fair. McAuley's a threat from set pieces, though!

      2. MTPockets
          9 years, 6 days ago

          Holebas if injured.

          1. HazardAGuess
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 6 days ago

            I don't think he is injured, despite the knock last game. Still - fair point.

      3. Jafooli
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 6 days ago

        When you look at the full Everton squad it really is very average.

        1. Kevtheotter
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 6 days ago

          Agreed

        2. Worzel Gummidge
            9 years, 6 days ago

            Same as Spurs.

            1. Coldplay
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 6 days ago

              Watcha talking about? Spurs has a much better squad than Everton. Everton lack quality players like Eriksen, Dembele etc in the midfield. Not to mention once Toby's back, they have the best defense in the league.

        3. beleketeplek
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 6 days ago

          Alli or Eriksen for spurs mid?

          1. MTPockets
              9 years, 6 days ago

              Think I'd punt on Alli.

            • Kevtheotter
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 6 days ago

              All but either really

            • Football Weekender
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 6 days ago

              I've gone Eriksen!

              Seen a few other teams on here with Eriksen, only one or two with Alli

            • LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 6 days ago

              Alli imo Eriksen is a troll

              1. Ginola14
                • 13 Years
                9 years, 6 days ago

                ali as good a punt as any

            • Bow Locks
              • 16 Years
              9 years, 6 days ago

              Erik fits zub zero theory

              1. ChristoBisto
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 6 days ago

                What is sub zero theory?

          2. Kevtheotter
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 6 days ago

            Hey guys 2 quick questions,

            Start?

            A) Capoue
            B) Gundo

            Captain?

            1. Kane
            2. Sanchez

            Cheers

            1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 6 days ago

              Gundogan
              Kane

            2. MTPockets
                9 years, 6 days ago

                B, 1

                1. Ginola14
                  • 13 Years
                  9 years, 6 days ago

                  a1, but I think sanchez is still a great call

              • La Roja
                • 13 Years
                9 years, 6 days ago

                A
                2

                1. Kevtheotter
                  • 14 Years
                  9 years, 6 days ago

                  Had to be different didn't ya 😉

                  1. La Roja
                    • 13 Years
                    9 years, 6 days ago

                    😎

                  2. Epic Fail
                    • 15 Years
                    9 years, 6 days ago

                    Are you choosing based on the ones with the most votes?

                    1. Kevtheotter
                      • 14 Years
                      9 years, 6 days ago

                      Not necessarily. I'm on B2 actually

                      1. Epic Fail
                        • 15 Years
                        9 years, 6 days ago

                        Ahhh, ignoring the replies then 😀

            3. Ginola14
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 6 days ago

              would you rather bench
              a siggy
              b allen
              c anichebe
              cheers

              1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 6 days ago

                🙂 I too have this benching headache.
                Allen but I don't like it

                1. Ginola14
                  • 13 Years
                  9 years, 6 days ago

                  but but what if he returns to the no 10 role.....

                  1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
                    • 11 Years
                    9 years, 6 days ago

                    I believe he will back in No10 but feel with Siggy form and set pieces he can't be dropped.
                    Anichebe is a beast and just have a feeling he will do well v Leicester

              2. La Roja
                • 13 Years
                9 years, 6 days ago

                I'd bench any chubby

              3. Epic Fail
                • 15 Years
                9 years, 6 days ago

                B

            4. Jafooli
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 6 days ago

              Not sure I've ever had so few players on my watchlist. Defender watchlist is almost nonexistent....

              1. Ginola14
                • 13 Years
                9 years, 6 days ago

                Alonso cedric walker will be my def next week, cant see any others that interest me

              2. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 6 days ago

                Alonso Rose Cedric Friend on mine currently have none 🙁

              3. Ephurion
                • 9 Years
                9 years, 6 days ago

                There's some expensive defences around here :O

            5. mccormibar
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 6 days ago

              Play this week:

              A, Pickford (LEI)
              B, Karius (bou)

              1. Ginola14
                • 13 Years
                9 years, 6 days ago

                b

              2. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 6 days ago

                B

              3. La Roja
                • 13 Years
                9 years, 6 days ago

                B

            6. Jafooli
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 6 days ago

              Does Cazorla injury mean Walcott is more nailed on, or not really affect things?

              1. La Roja
                • 13 Years
                9 years, 6 days ago

                The latter jaffaman

              2. Coldplay
                • 13 Years
                9 years, 6 days ago

                Caz is hardly a winger. Don't think it would affect Wally. Wally's main rivals are Giroud, Ramsey & maybe Ox/Iwobi.

              3. Epic Fail
                • 15 Years
                9 years, 6 days ago

                Not much of an affect, only so much as in the less players there are to select from the more chance Walcott has of being chosen.

              4. Jafooli
                • 13 Years
                9 years, 6 days ago

                Cheers all....

              5. Christina.
                • 15 Years
                9 years, 6 days ago

                Wally's stats have dropped off into the toilet since Santi and Bellers injuries.

              6. Konstaapeli
                • 9 Years
                9 years, 6 days ago

                His absence will affect in a big way how Arsenal perform. He's the oil in the engine who makes things click. So in a way it will affect the point returns for all the players.

                But you we're asking about game time so, it wont harm Wally's changes.

            7. Jafooli
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 6 days ago

              Next WC available for GW20?

            8. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 6 days ago

              I'm I right playing Holebas over Williams?
              God I hate my defence!! 🙁

              1. Epic Fail
                • 15 Years
                9 years, 6 days ago

                Yes

            9. Coldplay
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 6 days ago

              What's a good rank to finish around here?

              My 3rd season playing seriously and I haven't been able to get under 50k for the past couple of seasons. This season though things look a bit better as I'm ranked 57k already. That too after a horrible start, was ranked 1.7m in GW5. What should I be realistically targeting for?

              1. Epic Fail
                • 15 Years
                9 years, 6 days ago

                That's up to you. It's all relative and a personal target.

                Personally my target is winning my MLs. Whatever rank I need for that.

                1. Coldplay
                  • 13 Years
                  9 years, 6 days ago

                  Don't really have any MLs to play for. From a part of the world, where I'm the only one who takes the game seriously 😆 so just looking to get a good rank.

                  1. Epic Fail
                    • 15 Years
                    9 years, 6 days ago

                    Aim for #1 then. Sky's the limit. Or should that be FPL's the limit.

              2. TorresMagic™
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • Has Moderation Rights
                • 16 Years
                9 years, 6 days ago

                Top 10K at least.

              3. bigbudgie
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 6 days ago

                Sky is the limit. Top ten K is the gold standard. 57K is perfect at this stage to be hovering around (with all chips in tact?). Play the patience game and plan carefully for double gameweeks. Getting captaincy right is huge too.

                1. Coldplay
                  • 13 Years
                  9 years, 6 days ago

                  AOA played already but the other two are still intact. Cheers for the advice. Seems like aiming for 10k should be a realistic target.

              4. 42towels
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 6 days ago

                57k is a nice rank at this stage! I'd say you should be aiming for top 5k atleast? DGWs provided a huge boost to FFSers last year.

              5. Old Man
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                9 years, 6 days ago

                If you get under 10K that's deemed quite acceptable around here.
                Under 5K - good
                Under 1K - very good indeed
                Under 100 - awesome
                Under 10 - God like status is bestowed.

              6. Christina.
                • 15 Years
                9 years, 6 days ago

                3999

                1. Old Man
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 14 Years
                  9 years, 6 days ago

                  The mythical 4K - maybe this is the year! 🙂

                2. Get up ya bum
                  • 16 Years
                  9 years, 6 days ago

                  😀

              7. Coldplay
                • 13 Years
                9 years, 6 days ago

                Cheers all. Top 10k seems like a good target to set and see where things go from there.

            10. 42towels
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 6 days ago

              So many premium defenders/teams with decent fixtures till Christmas - Chelsea, Spurs, Arsenal, Pool, Soton, Utd even.
              Which 1/2/3 teams are you planning on having in your defense?

              1. French Gooner
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 13 Years
                9 years, 6 days ago

                Defense is overrated.
                Go look at teams in the top 100 and check their defenses ...

                1. Kante Be Bothered
                  • 9 Years
                  9 years, 6 days ago

                  will they be top 100 come end of the season?

                2. 42towels
                  • 11 Years
                  9 years, 6 days ago

                  Saying almost half of your squad (or 1/3 of your starting 11) is irrelevant doesn't seem sustainable.

              2. Kante Be Bothered
                • 9 Years
                9 years, 6 days ago

                chelsea soton liverpool

            11. Botman and Robben
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 6 days ago

              Gtg? Don't Arsenal cover this week. Hope I don't pay for it.

              Foster
              Pieters, Walker, McAuley
              Allen, Haz, Siggy, Firmino
              Kun(v), Kane(c), Defoe

              Heaton, Capoue, Jagielka, Collins

              1. Epic Fail
                • 15 Years
                9 years, 6 days ago

                Free transfers?-

                1. Botman and Robben
                  • 9 Years
                  9 years, 6 days ago

                  Nope. Used them Cout+Luka -> Kane+Siggy. 0.2itb

            12. FortunesAlwaysHiding
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 6 days ago

              Who to start here guys?...

              A-Nyom (WAT)
              B-Pieters-(BUR)
              C-Chambers-(HUL)
              D-Alonso (manc)

              1. Hurricane Gilbert
                • 9 Years
                9 years, 6 days ago

                Not happy about benching anyone. Alonos has the worst odds of CS, but the best att threat.

              2. Epic Fail
                • 15 Years
                9 years, 6 days ago

                I'd start Alonso and any 2 of the other 3. Nothing in it.

            13. ♤TeddyBear♤
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 6 days ago

              If Liverpool and Man U get to the final of the Cup are they likely to have a DGW? Or is that just for FA cup?

              1. RubeRx
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 6 days ago

                Isnt it a bit too early for these posts?

                1. ♤TeddyBear♤
                  • 11 Years
                  9 years, 6 days ago

                  Yes but im curious

              2. El-Kloppico
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 6 days ago

                They'll have a greater possibility but all will depend.
                ManUtd will have a better chance if they qualify for Europa and LeagueCup

                1. ♤TeddyBear♤
                  • 11 Years
                  9 years, 6 days ago

                  Thanks mate

            14. Get up ya bum
              • 16 Years
              9 years, 6 days ago

              Hmmm. Would ya play holebas (presuming fit) or alonso?

              1. Epic Fail
                • 15 Years
                9 years, 6 days ago

                Alonso would play every game for me over anyone.

              2. RubeRx
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 6 days ago

                Watford have a serious centerback problem right now so i'd go with the best defense in the league in the last 6 weeks or so

              3. Get up ya bum
                • 16 Years
                9 years, 6 days ago

                confirmed my thinking fellas, ta

              4. Lateriser 12
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 13 Years
                9 years, 6 days ago

                Alonso for me Champ.

            15. French Gooner
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 6 days ago

              Triple captain Kane this week ?
              Would that be considered maverick instead of waiting for a DGW ?

              1. Epic Fail
                • 15 Years
                9 years, 6 days ago

                DGWs is when people say to wait for.
                But obviously if Kane grabs a hat trick you'd be happy.

                1. French Gooner
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 13 Years
                  9 years, 6 days ago

                  I m not Chasing any MLs and have a good OR atm therefore doing this move is unecessary for me but I rly rly feel like it....
                  Argggg

            16. makaveli70
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 6 days ago

              help please ----
              play Zaha (Sou H) or Can (Bou A)??

            17. Reiko
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 6 days ago

              Play AOA? Or whom to bench? Current team is:

              Foster (Pickford)
              Alonso Pieters Holebas (Amat Browning)
              Sanchez Hazard Firmino Allen Siggy
              Aguero Kane (Anichebe)

              1. MTPockets
                  9 years, 6 days ago

                  In retrospect think aoa best saved for when significant defender injuries/suspensions..
                  Bench Anichebe/Siggy.

                  1. Reiko
                    • 10 Years
                    9 years, 6 days ago

                    Cheers!

              2. Js31
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 6 days ago

                Bench one

                A) Alonso
                B) Cedric
                C) Evans
                D) Pieters

                Currently on C?

              3. D-Burls
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 15 Years
                9 years, 6 days ago

                My plan was Lukaku > Costa next week. But with prices changes I can only afford it before tonight.

                Worth it for a hit now?

                1. Epic Fail
                  • 15 Years
                  9 years, 6 days ago

                  Wouldn't it be free for you next week?

                  1. D-Burls
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 15 Years
                    9 years, 6 days ago

                    I couldn't afford it next week. Lukaku is dropping tonight and Costa is rising.

                    1. Epic Fail
                      • 15 Years
                      9 years, 6 days ago

                      A hit next week?

                2. 42towels
                  • 11 Years
                  9 years, 6 days ago

                  Tough call. Depends on if you have another transfer in mind which will provide the 0.1 next week.

                  1. D-Burls
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 15 Years
                    9 years, 6 days ago

                    Unfortunately not.

                    1. 42towels
                      • 11 Years
                      9 years, 6 days ago

                      0.2 price swing this week. Which could become 0.4 if Costa scores, or 0 if he gets booked.
                      If you'll stick long term regardless, then the hit will pay for itself in the coming weeks for sure.

              4. Live Lad
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 6 days ago

                Who to bench if Firmino is fit:

                (1) Anichebe
                (2) Snodgrass

                Thanks.

                1. Reiko
                  • 10 Years
                  9 years, 6 days ago

                  Snodgrass imo

                2. FantaCity
                  • 12 Years
                  9 years, 6 days ago

                  bench 1) for me

                3. MTPockets
                    9 years, 6 days ago

                    2

                  • Worzel Gummidge
                      9 years, 6 days ago

                      2 and not even close

                  • FantaCity
                    • 12 Years
                    9 years, 6 days ago

                    With the news of both Cresswell and Antonio out, and not owning Sanchez ... Wally(C) anybody?

                    1. Reiko
                      • 10 Years
                      9 years, 6 days ago

                      A good option but Arsenal have been comparatively less attacking with Cazorla out

                    2. Worzel Gummidge
                        9 years, 6 days ago

                        Wally has been utter garbage since Caz has been out. Not sure if coincidence but eventually becomes the standard Walcott

                        1. FantaCity
                          • 12 Years
                          9 years, 6 days ago

                          A goal and 2 BPS last GW, Worzel? Had his baby, all gunned up for goals ....

                          1. Worzel Gummidge
                              9 years, 6 days ago

                              I would want more than 1 tap in header goal over 4 GWs and his stats have fallen off a cliff.

                      • Clifford☯
                        • 9 Years
                        9 years, 6 days ago

                        Best defender for 5.0 ?
                        rest of the defenders are Alonso Cedric Holebas Amat

                        1. FantaCity
                          • 12 Years
                          9 years, 6 days ago

                          McAuley?

                          1. Get up ya bum
                            • 16 Years
                            9 years, 6 days ago

                            Would give him my exact backline, so this 😎

                          2. ronty
                            • 13 Years
                            9 years, 6 days ago

                            yes.. that too

                          3. Clifford☯
                            • 9 Years
                            9 years, 6 days ago

                            WBA fixtures are quite mixed.

                            1. FantaCity
                              • 12 Years
                              9 years, 6 days ago

                              True, but not many better options for that price , and he already has Cedric

                        2. Reiko
                          • 10 Years
                          9 years, 6 days ago

                          Phil Jones

                        3. ronty
                          • 13 Years
                          9 years, 6 days ago

                          5.1 gets you Lovren

                          Strictly 5 --> Gibson

                      • French Gooner
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 13 Years
                        9 years, 6 days ago

                        Having not owned Costa all season I just realized he went from 9.5 to
                        10.6M. Wtf srly ? Even being on 4 YCs for 8 weeks. I m in shock

                        1. ronty
                          • 13 Years
                          9 years, 6 days ago

                          points nearly every week

                          1. French Gooner
                            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                            • 13 Years
                            9 years, 6 days ago

                            Having a tough time getting round getting him considering the huge rise he's had.
                            The fixtures from GW15 onwards vs aguero looks tempting

                        2. MTPockets
                            9 years, 6 days ago

                            Yeah got him at 9.6 so pain in the ars if he's suspended.