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Regrets come hand-in-hand with Fantasy Football – if you get through the season without one, you’re either extremely fortunate or you just don’t care enough. Either way, you’re unlikely to be reading this.

Most of us of come to terms with them, have learnt to ride them out and plough on regardless but, even I’ve got to admit, Alexis Sanchez’ Gameweek 14 stung a bit.

Thankfully, with Sergio Aguero harbouring his own regrets, my path to sheepishly welcome Sanchez back into the fold is signposted rather clearly.

The Sanchez wounds and the Aguero fall-out dominate this week’s ScoutCast, which also marks a debut for moderator and long-time community member AZ. He steps in with Granville tangled in political red tape to join Jonty, Andy and myself for a lengthy and lively episode.

We gripe about the volatile market, quiver in fear at the idea of the “Titan teams” and, of course, preview the weekend with a scattering of statistics, speculation and pure guesswork.

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.

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

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  1. AA33
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Will Austin fall tomorrow?

    1. white lightning
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      He's currently on +54% to rise so it won't imo.

    2. Mini Mane Mo
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Most likely when the rest of the world wakes up to this soon.

    3. Little Frank
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      He's dropped 6.7% in the last hour and a half, long way to go yet but could happen.

  2. FPLSuarridge
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Bench two! 🙂

    Walker MUN(A)
    Alonso WBA (H)
    Clyne WHM (H)
    Holebas EVE (H)
    Smith BUR (A)

    1. liiusions
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      C+H

    2. white lightning
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Definitely play Alonso & Clyne. Maybe Holebas at home against Everton who have Bolasie out & are in poor attacking form. So I'd bench Walker & Smith.

    3. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      That's a sweet defence you have but a headache tbf

      Play the home fixtures maybe.
      Alonso Clyne Holebas

    4. Rex Lapis
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Walker Smith

    5. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I'd bench Walker (tough fixture) and Clyne (Liverpool can't keep clean sheets).

  3. Offs!de
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Who is the best replacement of Austin?
    My front seven are:
    Sanchez, Hazard, Firmino, Phillips, Capoue
    Kane, Costa, Austin

    1. Mini Mane Mo
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      how much do you have itb

  4. Pomp and Circumstance
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    repost...if still have the 1st half wildcard, when do you think is the best time to play it?

    1. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      This would have been a good week. At this point it depends on your team I guess.

      1. Pomp and Circumstance
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        perhaps for GW 16, which is a few days after this GW?...

    2. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Replied on last page.

    3. white lightning
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I'd play it this week. With everyone hit crazy it is to your advantage before a ball is kicked in terms of your OR. Plus this gw15 is where the fixtures turn for clubs e.g Chelsea, Spurs so you could get a head start on other managers. Most importantly cause playing your wc is fun.

  5. Football Weekender
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Austin injury has seen me take my first -8 in a long time...

    Heaton
    Stones/A.Smith/Amat
    KDB/Hazard/Firmino/Eriksen
    Kane/Costa/Iheanacho

    Bench: Robinson, de Roon, Pieters, Evans

    Praying Sanchez doesn't hurt me too much this week.

  6. Rex Lapis
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Austin replacement?
    A. Iheanacho
    B. Benteke
    C. Anichebe (and get Zlatan next GW for Defoe)

    1. Football Weekender
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      A. Short term

      B. Long term

  7. jon.terry.tfh
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Hi guys should I do

    1) snodgrass and Defoe to lallana and nacho for free next week

    Or

    2)Snodgrass and Defoe to nacho and alli and a 3.9 defender for -4 next week?

    I fancy alli' s chances against Burnley and hull at home, but i would also want some liverpool coverage.Opinions?

    1. xtremesid
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      B i feel because Spurs have good fixtures

  8. Beautiful Game
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Would you take a -4 and do Austin to Kelechi or play Flechter(wba)?

    1. Football Weekender
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I think it's worth the hit. Got to fancy Iheanacho to start and score against a poor Leicester team at present.

  9. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Non Austin owner but a little jealous of the teams now switching Nacho.

    1. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Meh. Given how hectic Christmas can be I'd sooner not have a player I'm 100% sure I'll have to sell again in a few weeks.

      1. xtremesid
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        This

      2. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Still a good option for short term Austin replacement.

      3. IL Fantasista
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        No other fwd for City though. Nacho will have plenty of game time.

  10. IL Fantasista
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Hey DZ

    Current team:
    Pickford, Jaku
    Evans, Smith, Friend, Amat, Love
    Sanchez, Hazard, Siggy, Allen, Barry
    Costa, Kane, Austin

    I am 0.1 short on:
    Smith, Allen, Austin --》Alonso, Firmino, Iheanacho

    Do you think a -12 is still worth it?

    Need an enabler, leaning towards:
    Friend --》Muniesa or Ake

    Any suggestions?

    1. Mini Mane Mo
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      downgrade austin to anichebe to upgrade your defence and mids

  11. xtremesid
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Please help clean up this. Who should go first ?

    Heaton*/Jaku
    Alonso/Smith/Amat/Cedric/Evans
    Firmino/Sanchez/Sigg/Matic*/Allen
    Costa*/Lukaku/Austin*

    FT 0 ITB 3.1
    Ones marked * are injured

    1. Sanchit
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Heaton matic Austin -> Pickford Moses/Can Nacho ?

      1. xtremesid
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Cheers mate. Wud cost -12. Would it b worth it ? Afraid of not going with Hazard.

  12. Pomp and Circumstance
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    is it worth having Can as a 5th midfielder (on WC team)? or should I get de Roon and use the 0.6 difference to upgrade defense, which is light?

    1. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I'd go with De Roon but that's just a personal preference. A lot of people would argue that having a strong 5th mid is a good idea over Christmas.

    2. xtremesid
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      De roon so that you can have a stronger defense as well

  13. Kane Train
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Feedback would be great.
    Do i bench Austin for Amat? Or ship him on to Anichebe allowing me to get Sanchez next week

    Pickford
    Koscielny / Lovren / Walker
    Siggy / Hazard / Sanchez / Firmino
    Costa / Austin / Kane

    Bench: Jaku Amat, Kelly, Barry,

    1. IL Fantasista
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      You posted Sanchez on your team already.

      1. Kane Train
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        ment to be pedro sorry

        1. IL Fantasista
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Sanchez has proven he can hurt you. I'd try to get him asap.

  14. Beautiful Game
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Nacho or Origi?

    1. Kane Train
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Origi

    2. IL Fantasista
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Depends if you have Pool cover already.

      1. Beautiful Game
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Firmino Lovren

        Do you know till when is Sturidge out for?

        1. IL Fantasista
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          If you have Firmino I prefer Nacho. Seems more nailed on short term and you get City cover.

        2. IL Fantasista
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          No idea on Studge's fitness honestly.

        3. liiusions
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Sturridge is aiming to be fit for the weekend... So another week or two

  15. EL_FENOMENO
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Muniesa nailed ?

  16. FFPro
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Austin ->

    A) Nacho -4
    B) Origi -4
    C) Carroll -4
    D) Play Kone (swa) and make move next week

    Thanks

    1. Football Weekender
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      D

      1. FFPro
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Cheers, that was my thinking seeing as I'm already on a -8. Not that it should make a difference, but being on -12 would feel very bad

  17. white lightning
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Is anyone in my situation:
    Foster in goal (other is Jaku)
    Playing Alonso, Hazard, Costa

    Naturally I want 3+ goals for Chelsea & then I realise Foster is my gk haha. The best outcome is that Foster makes plenty of saves to compensate.

    Thoughts & thanks.

    1. Mini Mane Mo
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      got grant (vs ars) and foster....reckon i'm in a worse situation

  18. liiusions
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Who we all captaining and why? Mines been on Hazard all week because of his home form and Mike Dean as ref seals it for me

    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Not sure.... Too many options, no standout :/

      Maybe someone from Liverpool

    2. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I've been on Sanchez all week.. really don't know. My gut feeling is Firmino tho

  19. Moose™
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Snod + Nacho vs Mane(c)

    Who wins?

    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Draw? 😛

  20. Pomp and Circumstance
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    how does this WC draft look? probably going to play it for GW 16...

    Valdes, Pickford
    Pieters, Cedric, Jones, Amat, Ake
    Eriksen, Sigurdsson, Can, Hazard, Sanchez
    Kane, Iheanacho, Costa

    feedback much appreciated1

    1. Mini Mane Mo
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Is Jones nailed with a Baily back for a few weeks before leaving for AFON? Ake might continue to play even though Daniels might be back soon....any exit plan for Nancho later?

    2. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Defense need some work but I guess thats all you can get since cash availability for defense must be low.

      Which Jones? United or Sunderland?

      Jones to Evans/Nyom and Amat to Mee/Lowton would be better imo. Burnley have some good fixtures coming up and have decent defense(atleast at home)

  21. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Best move given that I'm already on a -4 this week?

    A) Start Capoue (EVE)
    B) Austin -> Iheanacho (-4)
    C) Austin -> Anichebe (-4) & use the 2.0m for Alonso and a Capoue upgrade

    Cech
    Clyne, Amat, Stones
    Sanchez, Hazard, Firmino, Fer
    Costa, Kane, Austin

    Pickford, Capoue, Kone, Nyom
    Bank 0.0m, 0FT

    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Start Capoue

    2. Mini Mane Mo
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      C

    3. ILOVEBAPS
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      C

    4. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      B

  22. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Captain check DZ GW15.. ?

    I still have no idea 🙁

    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      No idea....

      1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Who you got Hazard/Sanchez/Costa/Firmino/Siggy?

        1. Holmes
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Sanchez, Firmino, Sigurdsson, Mane

          1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            Tempted by Firm at all? Goals imminent, Stats are good and plays a very poor WH team.

            1. Holmes
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 8 months ago

              I'm sure it wont be Sanchez or Sigurdsson. So its between Firmino and Mane only. Currently on Firmino due to Mane's gametime issue... 😛

              Firmino's last game wasnt really good, maybe because of his position. Lets see, going to be last minute decision...

              1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
                • 12 Years
                9 years, 8 months ago

                GL

    2. Najoman86
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Sanchez

    3. liiusions
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Hazard for me. Was my first thought so I'm just gonna stick with him. It's a coin flip between him and Sanchez though

  23. Venom Snake
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Best Austin replacement up to 9.6?
    If I get someone cheaper I can afford to bring in Hazard as well for -8

    1. ILOVEBAPS
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Nacho

      1. Venom Snake
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Austin/Pedro to Nacho/Hazard -8?

        1. Venom Snake
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Wait I can't afford that :/
          I though Austin had a higher selling price.

          Dam.

    2. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Anichebe and go 3-5-2

  24. ILOVEBAPS
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Can take the team two ways.
    Which is better to aim for?

    A) Kane, Fer, Aké, Holberg,
    B) Defoe, Siggy, McAuley, Capoue

    1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Holberg/Capoue 5th mids?

      1. ILOVEBAPS
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Yep

      2. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        I'm guessing so with Fer and Holberg 🙂

        Probably A but Fer would need sorting soon rather than later

    2. Najoman86
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Spurs' upcoming fixtures suggest that Kane would be a must have. mun HUL BUR

      1. ILOVEBAPS
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Dang. Knew someone would say that. I have B now so lots of hits involved.

  25. Fantasy Challenged
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Thanks to Austin's injury I now have to play one of the bench. Who should it be?

    a) Capoue vs Everton
    b) Amat vs Sunderland
    c) Evans vs Chelsea

    Currently on Capoue, because it seems safer, but am tempted by Amat.

    Cheers 🙂

    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Amat against Sunderland, easy choice 😉

      1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Not whe Anichebe is about. Forward/Mid over defender and definitely over a Swans one 🙂

        1. Holmes
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Anichebe? Is he really good? 😛

          Bringing him for Bony but expectations are pretty low 😀

          1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            You watch Holmes.. he's going rip it up v Swans.

      2. Fantasy Challenged
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks for that. I tend to think that Defoe and Anichebe will go mental on them though.

    2. Winston.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      A

  26. Captain Vantastic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Austin falling at 5% during this hour, surely he will fall in price tonight

  27. KUN+10
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Hello fellas...how is she looking? GTG?

    Pickford (jaku)
    Alonso Mcauley Holebas (Amat, Pieters)
    Siggy Hazard Sanchez Eriksen (Phillips)
    Kane Costa Ihenacho

    3 transfers this week due to Austin injury, so -8, not to excited about that.

    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Decent... Sure about starting McAuley over Amat?

      1. KUN+10
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Not really...maybe go for the goal threat?

        1. Holmes
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Not much in it I guess, both will probably concede. McAuley has aerial threat, so he would be better

          1. KUN+10
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            Thanks! I'll probably go with that

    2. Najoman86
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      You could potentially play your AoA chip - start Phillips for Mcauley?

      1. KUN+10
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Do you recall Phillips will do anything against Chelsea?

  28. Viprin
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Which one do you fancy?
    A) Capoue (+4)
    B) Iheanacho (-4)

    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Iheanacho

    2. Rex Lapis
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      B

  29. Henryyy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Play Pickford or Heaton?

    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Heaton

    2. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Heaton

    3. Henryyy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Cheers. Now ill try to sleep again 😛

      1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        The amount of hits you've taken I wouldn't be able to sleep either..

  30. john25
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Hey guys, best mid to have for 6.7 or less?

    Cheers

    1. Delhidynamo
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      How much is Boufal?

      1. Najoman86
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        6.8m