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22 December 2016 1046 comments
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Low on baubles but big on Christmas hats, the array of headgear in this festive ScoutCast is impressive, at least until you get to Jonty’s flimsy paper effort.

The final episode of 2016 is upon us and it’s a big one as Andy, Granville and the aforementioned Jonty join me to charge headfirst into the final three Gameweeks of the year.

We start by bowing to Andy’s wise man act as he reaps the reward of faith in Ibrahimovic: a gift that we hope will go on giving, as we all belatedly jump on board.

Then we batten down the hatches ahead of Christmas rotation, analyse the 2016 Dream Team and attempt to provide the Fantasy Football’s “secrets of success”. Like we’d know.

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.

If you’re a traditional type, you can acquire the mp3 audio version via this link or the first player below, or take in the full visual experience via the second player below – hats and all.

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

  1. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    I'm about to lose my mind
    You've been gone for so long, I'm runnin' outta time
    I need a doctor, call me a doctor
    I need a doctor, doctor to bring me back to life

    1. Lizard Lips
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      I remember it like it was just yesterday bro
      ya walked in yellow jump suit... 🙂

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

    Actually might do Firmino -> Payet.

    1. Mr. Funny Name
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Could be gold! Btw, you any good at integration?

  3. Lizard Lips
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Heaton
    Alonso Vertonghen Holebas Friend
    Sanchez (vc) Hazard Eriksen Siggy
    Kane Zlatan (c)
    [Subs: Pickford, Anichibe, Evans, Fletcher]

    Got 1FT.

    (a) Eriksen to Walcott?
    (b) Something else?
    (c) Save?

    1. Smudger’s Dirty Dozen
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      C

  4. Ronnies
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Do we think Amat can keep a cleannie v West Ham ?

    Tnks

    1. Blaise Everydays
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      if west ham dont score yes 🙂

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

        What if its an own goal

    2. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      No

    3. Schliegs
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      I'm starting him

    4. Gianluca Busio's Hair …
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      I'm not sure if Swansea can keep a clean sheet against Turks and Caicos. But as a Swansea fan, and as someone who might have to start him, i hope so.

  5. Kanye West Ham
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    So if James Rodrigues joins Chelsea or Manchester United, what will his FPL price be..? ;P

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

      9 or 9.5

    2. Z
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      9.5

  6. Blaise Everydays
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    My FPL cup opponent has 6 players that wont play next GW and also has Capoue and Allen as starters. Easy Win for me 😉

    1. Gianluca Busio's Hair …
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      no a rookie, but rookie question - how are people finding their cup opponent? it just says Cup will start in Week 18.

      1. Worzel Gummidge
          9 years, 2 months ago

          You didn't qualify then.

          1. Gianluca Busio's Hair …
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            wow, that's a kick in the nuts. i thought i was good at this game.

            cheers.

        • Reiko
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          It said so before, now its been updated. If u did not qualify, the message will say did not qualify for the cup.

          1. Worzel Gummidge
              9 years, 2 months ago

              Wrong. It says "The cup will start in Gameweek 18." if you didn't qualify and doesn't tell you your opponent.

              1. Gianluca Busio's Hair …
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 15 Years
                9 years, 2 months ago

                if you click on the View Your Cup History link it tells you how much you sucked last week and that you didnt qualify. i'm really bummed out about this. i mean i scored 45 points! you'd think that would be good for top 2 million.

      2. Back to Back Ballacks
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Just got my internet back up today,
        after 7 days of living in the 80's am I going to spend the night interfering with myself?
        YOU CAN BET YOUR LEFT BALLACK ON IT BABY,

        WHOOOOOOOOOOOOO

        1. Worzel Gummidge
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Some decent chat on DIC previous page to get you started.

            1. Back to Back Ballacks
              • 15 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              DIC?

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

            x‑D

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

            😀

          • Lizard Lips
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            if your like me in 5 minutes time youll have nothing but tissues and depression! enjoy those 5 mins tho!!

            1. Back to Back Ballacks
              • 15 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              I'm back, cigarette smoked and all!!!!

        2. Lizard Lips
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Eriksen to Walcott? Wise move or not?

          1. Worzel Gummidge
              9 years, 2 months ago

              Not

              1. Back to Back Ballacks
                • 15 Years
                9 years, 2 months ago

                Oh yes it is

            • Smudger’s Dirty Dozen
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              No

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

              Think it could be decent in the medium term at least.

            • Get up ya bum
              • 16 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              I wouldn't

            • Big Red Dog
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              Yeah

            • melvinmbabazi
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              Yes doing it myself for hit

          2. Smudger’s Dirty Dozen
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            So...play three from
            A Brunt
            B Capoue
            C Walker
            D Cedric
            E Amat

            1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              A B C

          3. Z
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Play1:

            Cedric (TOT)
            Brunt (ars)
            Amat (WHU)
            Bellerin - 4 (WBA)
            Azpi -4 (BOU)

            1. Smudger’s Dirty Dozen
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              Cedric or Amat

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

              So for Bellerin and Azpil, you're asking if you should bring them in for a hit and play them?

              1. Z
                • 9 Years
                9 years, 2 months ago

                Yeah, should have only put Bellerin as he looks like a good long term pick

                1. Hybrid.power
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 15 Years
                  9 years, 2 months ago

                  I'd rather have Azpil over Bellerin right now to be honest. What's the rest of your defense?

                  1. Z
                    • 9 Years
                    9 years, 2 months ago

                    Alonso Cedric Brunt Jones Amat

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

            Thanks for all the replies ,advice to post about Firmino. Consensus is keep and when coutinho is back all will be fine.
            Problem is I doubt I'll double up on pool but instead swap Firmino for coutinho so what's the point of keeping?
            I could swap Eriksson/ or wally for coutinho instead. Last game Firmino looked good but he hasnt scored in a long time...

            1. Hybrid.power
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              I would just drop Firmino now and get it over with. He's going to score again, but what's the point in waiting when there are better players out there?

            2. Smudger’s Dirty Dozen
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              Swap out for a player in form..

            3. Sharpe Shuffle
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              Sounds like you've made your mind up. Follow your heart and kick the topknotted shinytoothed blanker to the curb

            4. Big Red Dog
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              I got Mane in for him but tbh he is going to score... Wouldnt waste a transfer on it.

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

            Eriksen to Sanchez for - 4?

            To act tonight before price rise.

            1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              I would

            2. Big Red Dog
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              Without hesitation.

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

                Done!

                1. Big Red Dog
                  • 14 Years
                  9 years, 2 months ago

                  I think we just jinxed Sanchez to blank

          6. Schliegs
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Option 1
            save the FT and pick two of these to start (Azpi and two of these in Defence)
            Amat vs West Ham
            McCauley vs Arsenal
            Smith vs Chels
            Cedric vs Tottenham

            Option 2
            Trade Costa (Currently have Ibra and Defoe) and play all out attack

            Option 3, make a trade in the backline (currently have 0.2m itb) very happy with defence just that this week they have horrible fixtures...

            1. Sharpe Shuffle
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              If you're happy with them long-term, just roll the FT. I'd play McAuley and Cedric

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

              can save FT and play Amat & Cedric

              1. Schliegs
                • 9 Years
                9 years, 2 months ago

                see i'm thinking Amat and Smith with Costa out and West Ham very inconsistent

                Also thoughts on using FT Capoue -> De Roon? similar out put but Capoue is .6 more expensive..

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

            This is the first time in 9 seasons of playing that I haven't qualified for the cup. Huh...

            1. Mr. Funny Name
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              Feeling your pain, I'm a non-qualifier virgin also

          8. Sharpe Shuffle
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            I wonder if Stoke will be able to make a deal for Lee Grant. With Butland's setback, Derby can really hold them to ransom. If he does go back to Derby, surely they'll have to find another keeper in Jan rather than go back to ole man Given?

            1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              They should just try and buy begovic back.....

          9. Marquis-Cha-Cha
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Thinking of downgrading Defoe to fund some other changes.

            Who's a good candidate?

            a. Anichebe
            b. Origi
            c. Negredo
            d. Llorente

            1. Sharpe Shuffle
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              I like D out of those

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

              C imo coz of better fixtures.

            3. Big Red Dog
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              D for the next 3 for sure. Defoe could be a season keeper though imo. Will score goals for you.

              1. Marquis-Cha-Cha
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 2 months ago

                I'd prefer to keep him but I'm looking to add a Chelsea defender.

                1. Big Red Dog
                  • 14 Years
                  9 years, 2 months ago

                  Anyone else to downgrade? Someone on your bench maybe?

                  1. Marquis-Cha-Cha
                    • 10 Years
                    9 years, 2 months ago

                    Not really. Team needs some fixing.

                    Pickford / Foster
                    Pieters / McAuley / Holebas / Cedric / Amat
                    Hazard / Sanchez / Lallana / Fletcher / Allen
                    Kane / Defoe / Costa

                    Potential changes: Kane / Defoe / Pieters to Ibra / 6.9 / Azpi or Alonso (-4)

                    1. Big Red Dog
                      • 14 Years
                      9 years, 2 months ago

                      Very tough! I have Carroll and Llorente atm but Carroll gone soon.

                      1. Marquis-Cha-Cha
                        • 10 Years
                        9 years, 2 months ago

                        Very. Thanks.

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

            Foster
            Alonso | Monreal | Holebas
            Sanchez | Hazard | Siggy | Lallana | Capoue
            Ibra | Kane
            [ Jaku | McAuley| Kingsley | Diomande ]

            Already did 1 FT this GW.
            Do I take another hit anywhere this week? Any feedback appreciated!

            1. Smudger’s Dirty Dozen
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              Stick

            2. Sharpe Shuffle
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              Looks fine. Any player you're thinking needs a hit to get/remove?

            3. Big Red Dog
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              Should sort out Capoue ASAP but probs no hit. Depends how much you have ITB

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

                Yeah, agree. Only 0.2 ITB. With a home game vs a now managerless Palace I thought it might be a good fixture for him.

                1. Big Red Dog
                  • 14 Years
                  9 years, 2 months ago

                  Well looks fine for this week then 🙂

          11. Smudger’s Dirty Dozen
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            So unsure...play three from
            A Brunt
            B Capoue
            C Walker
            D Cedric
            E Amat

            1. Big Red Dog
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              Easy Brunt, Walker, Cedric 🙂

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

                Capoue, Walker and Cedric for me. Arsenal clean sheet this week.

                1. Smudger’s Dirty Dozen
                  • 14 Years
                  9 years, 2 months ago

                  On this atm....but still unsure

                  1. Big Red Dog
                    • 14 Years
                    9 years, 2 months ago

                    Actually yeah you guys are right... I just have a man crush on Brunt.

          12. *Unrial
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            A) Kane, Zaha and Capoue or B) Benteke, Mane, DeRoon?

            1. Big Red Dog
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              B

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

              Both have AFCON players

              1. *Unrial
                • 14 Years
                9 years, 2 months ago

                focused on mini league ending gw 19 so plan to transfer for afcon

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

            Old news I know but Planet Earth is incredible.

            Production value everywhere.

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

              So good, Shame Attenborough is so old imo! Legend.

            2. Forza Papac
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              Some of the sound effects they add in are a bit over the top

            3. Big Red Dog
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              Best thing ive ever seen. Watch it in bed with a doobie and lose my mind. That scene with the snakes a few weeks back!

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

                ^

              2. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
                • 9 Years
                9 years, 2 months ago

                Yes!

            4. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              Snake -> Iguana for a -4?

          14. vassiriki
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            it's spelled as emre "jhan" not emre kan or shan =)

            1. Worzel Gummidge
                9 years, 2 months ago

                It's spelled Emre Can. you mean pronounced.

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

                  yeah noticed it after i wrote but didn't bother myself to correct it. thanks anyway!

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

              Orogi and payat to negredo and mane ?

              1. Junior ⚽
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 2 months ago

                lol

              2. Big Red Dog
                • 14 Years
                9 years, 2 months ago

                Amazing

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

                  Smoking doobie? 😉

                  1. Big Red Dog
                    • 14 Years
                    9 years, 2 months ago

                    Amizang

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

                    You forgot your #hashtag Opti!

                    😉

              3. Kiwivillan
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 2 months ago

                Why would you sell Payet with Swansea up next. He could go bananas. Negredo doesn't score regularly enough

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

                No idea who lindelof is to be honest but I really like VVD and would be happy if we signed him

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

                  Ya VVD would be the safe bet he knows the league well and should be able to hit the ground running but i think United will have a real fight on their hands for his signature

                  This Lindelof guy is also highly rated and we could afford to bed him slowly United look pretty solid as it is in defense its not as if they have to put him straight into the team

              2. Sharpe Shuffle
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 2 months ago

                The United fan in me says I'd love to see us sign VVD.

                The FPL player in me says noooooooooooo I just got Phil Jones in.

              3. Somalion
                • 16 Years
                9 years, 2 months ago

                VVD given PL experience but I don't see it happening. Worth keeping in mind that Fonte is an excellent CB partner so wherever VVD goes should he leave will need to manage their expectations.

            3. Vela's chip
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              Pickford
              Brunt, Jones, Pieters, Amat, Ake
              Alexis, Hazard, Ozil, Siggy, Fischer
              Kane, Ibra, Barnes

              Thoughts?

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

                Is this a WC team? Why Barnes and Fischer?

                1. Vela's chip
                  • 11 Years
                  9 years, 2 months ago

                  3 weeks after WC.

                  Barnes and Fischer are the reason for having Alexis, Ozil, Hazard, Ibra and Kane in the same team.

                  0.0 itb

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

              Merry Christmas everyone!

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

                Merry Christmas!

              2. BROOKLYN GOONER
                • 14 Years
                9 years, 2 months ago

                Merry, merry from Brooklyn!
                (actually, from North Carolina right now)

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

                Merry Christmas to you too HVT 🙂

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

                Merry Christmas 🙂

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

              Anyone else feel a bit odd that Alardyce will be back in work soon or is it just me?
              Doesn't look good for football imo.
              All crooks and after big money.
              Do they really give a damn about the fans anymore and right from wrong.
              I like the guy personally but don't think he deserves another high paid job .

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

                And this pay off craic is a joke.
                5 million I hear for Pardew.
                Bit ridiculous you not think?

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

                  Ridiculous. But lets not be naïve the whole Premiership is morally corrupt, questionable owners, source of funds, agents fees etc. Money Trumps all.

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

                Any better choices out there atm? Harry Rednapp maybe?

              3. Sharpe Shuffle
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 2 months ago

                Proven record of saving teams from relegation trumps any ethical concerns it would seem

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

                No
                He was set up in the first place by the Fleet Street dogs and feelings are a two way thing
                Do fans really give a damn about their club managers?

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

                  I do but am coming to realise I may be in the minority.

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

                  Good point, results driven business.

            6. Klip Klopp
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              Who would you rather have for the next 2 gameweeks?

              Manè or Walcott?

              (I currently have Manè but not sure if I should swap for Walcott for the Arsenal double up)

              1. Big Red Dog
                • 14 Years
                9 years, 2 months ago

                Have Mane in and definitely wouldnt do that. West Brom no pushover.

              2. Sharpe Shuffle
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 2 months ago

                Keep Mane

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

                Don't have Mané, justt Firmino but seriously considering showing him the door for the double up with Wally (have Sanchez). Tough one though, Firmino has been misfiring easier decision .

              4. Deulofail
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 2 months ago

                Mane. Though I have both

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

              Guys, the pair likely to score more points over the next 2 weeks:

              A) Llorente (WHM, BOU) + Alli (sou, wat)
              B) Benteke (wat, ars) + Alli (sou, wat)
              C) Defoe (mun, bur) + Walcott (WBA, CRY)

              1. Big Red Dog
                • 14 Years
                9 years, 2 months ago

                Thats a toughie.. Would say A

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

                  Cheers, on A myself.

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

                C

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

                  Thanks.

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

                C

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

              Eriksen to Pogba for -4?

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

                no

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

                  Uh oh look whose just announced himself onto the scene 😉

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

                    The wink says your a crawler in my book 😉

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

                  Let him!

            9. FPL Virgin
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              A.

              Or Llorente and Walcott for me. The home games are key.

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

                True.

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

                Thanks. Thinking that's a reply to me. Llorente and Walcott will be for a -4 unfortunately. Not too keen on that this week.