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12 January 2017 1948 comments
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Back for 2017, partially refreshed and braced for the season run-in, the ScoutCast returns to herald a new leader in the Fantasy Football Scout Hall of Fame.

With the legend that is Ville Ronka toppled, Granville, Jonty, Andy and myself start by doffing our cloth caps to the brand new name at the top – Jay Egersdorff.

An advocate of the 3-5-2, Jay provides the springboard for the episode’s big discussion, as we revisit the merits of a formation change to a “power five” midfield, while considering a big spend on a four-man defence.

Your community questions supply the rest of the ammunition, as we chew over rising stars Alli, Giroud and the fading stock of Hazard and Aguero and, against better judgment, we even touch on Nyomgate until Jonty swoops to pull the plug.

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

  1. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 12 days ago

    Classic Wenger. Walcott will have missed at least a month of football. Always playing down injuries

    1. Lone Wolf FPL
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 12 days ago

      "minor calf injury" he said

    2. Yome
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 12 days ago

      Why are people so crazy about Walcott? Sanchez is a much better option, Giroud with his current form as well.

      1. Sjaugen
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 12 days ago

        Because Walcott playing enables Sanchez false 9

        1. Yome
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 12 days ago

          Not necessary, Wenger can continue with Giroud up top, play Sanchez and Walcott on the wings

      2. internal error
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 12 days ago

        I have giroud and sanchez. Not bothered about him as a fpl pick just rolling my eyes at Wenger

        1. Yome
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 12 days ago

          I see, I thought you had him. I have both as well and not bothered with Walcott at all. He had a good season but not sure if he will gain his place back after the injury

      3. Esraj
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 12 days ago

        Memories of the past.

      4. GreenWindmill
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 12 days ago

        Because Walcott is in the same price bracket as Sigurdsson, Sterling, Mata... Of course Sanchez is a better option but he's priced accordingly. A fit Walcott is a massive bargain.

      5. Bubz
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 12 days ago

        I want both

    3. Dark_Mata
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 12 days ago

      Muniesa or Ake?

    4. Graceless Goof
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 12 days ago

      Wenger defines "minor" different from the rest of us 🙂

    5. Konig Luther
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 12 days ago

      time to say good bye... at least allow me get 26pts of the bench

  2. Lone Wolf FPL
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 12 days ago

    Randolph, Jaku
    Alonso, Holebas, Ake*, Evans*, Amat
    Sanchez, Lallana, Siggy, Phillips, Fletcher
    Costa, Kun, Ibra

    -4, 0idb. Hate my team. Any thoughs? Anything worth a hit or gamble with Amat vs Ars?

    1. gemmalmr92
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 12 days ago

      Evans out
      Bournemouth defender in?

  3. Arteta
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 12 days ago

    Best Bellerin replacement? 🙄
    I already have Alonso, Brunt, Gibson and Amat.

    1. Dreams
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 12 days ago

      Rose/ Walker

    2. Yome
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 12 days ago

      Spurs defender

    3. Still Unsure
        9 years, 12 days ago

        Rose

      • drughi
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 12 days ago

        rose/baines

      • Clifford☯
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 12 days ago

        Rose or Baines

      • Phil Dagger ⭐
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 12 days ago

        Baines for me

      • internal error
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 12 days ago

        coleman/baines

      • Lone Wolf FPL
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 12 days ago

        Rose or just get some cheap one and bank the money. good def enough

      • Netley Lucas
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 12 days ago

        Rose or Walker, then Baines?

      • Moin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 12 days ago

        Rose/Walker or Baines

      • DA Minnion (Former great)
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 12 days ago

        Rose

      • Samurai Blue
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 12 days ago

        Rose.

      • Karan_G14
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 12 days ago

        Walker

      • gemmalmr92
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 12 days ago

        Rose

      • Arteta
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 12 days ago

        Wow, so many replies 😮
        Thanks guys!

    4. BbBb
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 12 days ago

      Errrm, Robson-Kanu on RMT has got to be a mistake right?
      Only 134 minutes from the last 6 games and 15 points

      1. GreenWindmill
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 12 days ago

        Hmm, you're right. His projections are suitably low but his RMT score is way too high I think. I'll flag it up with them that know. Cheers 🙂

    5. The60ftoctopus
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 12 days ago

      Will Long start up front for Southampton? I fancy their fixtures...

      1. Still Unsure
          9 years, 12 days ago

          Terrible form. Wait and see I think.

        • Sjaugen
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 12 days ago

          JRod might start.
          Their fixtures deceive imo. Esp the Fonte thing

        • Dreams
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 12 days ago

          Don't buy a Southampton attacker.

        • Stimps
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 12 days ago

          Avoid, rotation with Jrod

        • Moin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 12 days ago

          Only player worth getting from Southampton at the moment is Van Dijk

        • gemmalmr92
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 12 days ago

          Talk of him going back to the baggies, I'd rather get J Rod or redmond

      2. leonickroberts
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 12 days ago

        Heaton (Jaku)
        Alonso Jones Bellerin Holebas (Friend)
        Eriksen Haz Siggy (Cap Fletch)
        Costa Defoe Zlatan

        Wenger has just confirmed Bellerin is defs out, so worth a 4pt hit on Bellerin>Daniels to upgrade Siggy to Alli?

        1. Dark_Mata
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 12 days ago

          It may well pay off

          1. leonickroberts
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 12 days ago

            Talk about confirmation bias, that was all the encouragement I needed. Done.

      3. Dark_Mata
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 12 days ago

        If you had to pick one, Ake or Muniesa?

        1. Dreams
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 12 days ago

          Muniesa. If ake plays for only a few minutes it would be a loss.

          1. Dark_Mata
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 12 days ago

            Cheers, do you think Muniesa will play?

            1. Dreams
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 12 days ago

              Yes. If he doesn't then youll have ake in the bench. But starting ake might be a risk.

        2. Graceless Goof
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 12 days ago

          Muniesa as we don't know anything about Ake yet. Wait for Conte presser.

          1. Dark_Mata
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 12 days ago

            Cheers. You don't happen to know when that is do you?

        3. George James
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 12 days ago

          let you know at 4:30pm tomorrow

      4. drughi
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 12 days ago

        Is Origi expected to start against man utd ?

        1. Dark_Mata
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 12 days ago

          If I had to guess I'd say he won't start

          1. drughi
            • 16 Years
            9 years, 12 days ago

            cheers

        2. Sjaugen
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 12 days ago

          No

        3. Moin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 12 days ago

          I don't think so

          1. drughi
            • 16 Years
            9 years, 12 days ago

            sturridge up top ?

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

              Firmino with Lallana and Coutinho is my best guess, but I am no Liverpool expert.

              1. drughi
                • 16 Years
                9 years, 12 days ago

                yeah looks most likely

        4. bojack
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 12 days ago

          Snow chance.

        5. Graceless Goof
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 12 days ago

          Played in the League cup, doubt he will unfortunately.

          1. drughi
            • 16 Years
            9 years, 12 days ago

            ok cheers

        6. Netley Lucas
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 12 days ago

          Certainly not, get rid asap.

        7. Yome
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 12 days ago

          No, sell him ASAP if you have him

          1. drughi
            • 16 Years
            9 years, 12 days ago

            Can't find a good replacement for 6.9

            1. Yome
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 12 days ago

              Rondon

            2. Netley Lucas
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 12 days ago

              Get Barnes or Crouchy then.

              1. drughi
                • 16 Years
                9 years, 12 days ago

                crouch has crossed my mind and go 3-5-2

                1. Netley Lucas
                  • 10 Years
                  9 years, 12 days ago

                  Crouchy looks good for a run atm.

        8. ronty
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 12 days ago

          No

          Lallana Couti Firmino front 3

          Can Hendo Wijnaldum as 3 CM's

      5. _Freddo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 12 days ago

        Walcott out for tomorrow and next Sunday's game against Burnley. Ongoing calf problem. Wenger insists not concerned it is anything serious.

        1. BbBb
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 12 days ago

          source?

          1. Dreams
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 12 days ago

            Press conference

            1. BbBb
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 12 days ago

              Ah great, thanks.
              Giroud to get an extended run out then

              1. _Freddo
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 16 Years
                9 years, 12 days ago

                3 weeks of Giroud as captain could do wonders for the rank.

                Just over 5% owned.

        2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 12 days ago

          "minor" injury. Always the same with walcott. Last time he had a minor injury last season he was out for months

      6. DA Minnion (Former great)
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 12 days ago

        People thinking about Giroud.
        He has a starting spot now and if he keeps scoring he will keep that spot. If he stops scoring you will be getting rid anyway so no need to worry about him getting dropped.
        I've a feeling he will take the next penalty also .I'm getting him.

        1. Graceless Goof
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 12 days ago

          Captaining him or Sanchez?

          1. DA Minnion (Former great)
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 12 days ago

            Probably Alexis.

          2. Yome
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 12 days ago

            Giroud based on form

        2. bojack
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 12 days ago

          Got him 😀

          He looks far icer in my team than Defoe.

        3. BbBb
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 12 days ago

          very good shout

        4. Bilbao Baggins
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 12 days ago

          If Wenger thinks Sanchez better tactic upfront one game I reckon he'll happily drop giroud. Also take him off if not scoring and needs change of tactics.

      7. ronty
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 12 days ago

        Ok.. That's Giroud in for a -4

        1. Dreams
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 12 days ago

          Good move. Good luck.

      8. Hernanred
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 12 days ago

        Is the Swansea game at risk tomorrow? Anyone tempted by Iwobi whilst Walcott is out, or is the Ox ahead in the pecking order?

        1. Graceless Goof
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 12 days ago

          I'd say Iwobi is slightly ahead. Perez might come to the fore though.

        2. Netley Lucas
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 12 days ago

          There is a risk, yes. No, too much risk in the RW area atm, avoid.

      9. leonickroberts
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 12 days ago

        Start Daniels (hull) or Capou (MID)?

        1. Dreams
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 12 days ago

          Daniels

        2. gemmalmr92
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 12 days ago

          Daniels

      10. Yome
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 12 days ago

        Captain? Giroud, Sanchez, Costa all good options. Zlatan in big games is great as well.

      11. TooDifficuIt
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 12 days ago

        what about kun&carroll to lukaku&giroud for -4 ?

        1. nevins84
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 12 days ago

          Lukaku is a troll and Giroud ya just dont know if his spot is secure, punty .. wouldnt be for me.. Carroll could do ok this week

      12. rnrd
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 12 days ago

        Giroud is a FPL risk in my opinion.
        What Wenger says is that Giroud has acknowledged that his role will depend on tactics.

        Wenger will play him against deep defending team and won't against another kind of oppositions

        1. Netley Lucas
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 12 days ago

          I was thinking about height of defenders too.

        2. DA Minnion (Former great)
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 12 days ago

          He won't drop him if he keeps scoring.

          1. Klopp For The Kopps 😆
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 12 days ago

            He isn't that good to keep scoring.

        3. ronty
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 12 days ago

          their run of teams will all depend deeply and try to hit on the counter

        4. GreenWindmill
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 12 days ago

          Historically when Giroud has been getting a run in the team he only gets rested against the top teams. No idea if that will continue but I'm game to find out.

        5. TooDifficuIt
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 12 days ago

          aren't most of the teams playing deep defense ?

        6. Numb
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 12 days ago

          Safe until Walcott is fit though

      13. Azathoth
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 12 days ago

        On WC
        a)Kane & de Roon
        or
        b)Lukaku & Phillips

        1. Dreams
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 12 days ago

          B

        2. Dark_Mata
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 12 days ago

          B

      14. GreenWindmill
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 12 days ago

        Getting rid of Benteke tonight, been my planned move all week. You just know he's going to smash this West Ham team now though.

        1. Netley Lucas
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 12 days ago

          He's looked dreadful ever since Sam arrived.

          1. GreenWindmill
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 12 days ago

            And most of the time before that to be honest!

        2. Epic Fail
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 12 days ago

          Who's coming in?

          1. GreenWindmill
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 12 days ago

            Giroud for a few weeks then in theory a switch to Lukaku but obviously that plan will be out of the window almost immediately.

        3. Numb
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 12 days ago

          Not sure why you'd get rid of him now he's been declared OK.

          1. GreenWindmill
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 12 days ago

            Would rather own Giroud. Benteke has been garbage recently regardless of injury, definitely fearing a West Ham capitulation though.

        4. Old Man
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 12 days ago

          I'm surprised that you had the mental fortitude to hold on to him until the end of the week. I rage transferred him out at the beginning. He looks awful, and I don't even care if he scores a shed-load tomorrow.

          1. GreenWindmill
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 12 days ago

            I really ballsed up bringing him in when I did - he was my replacement for Iheanacho a couple of weeks ago. I've also owned Callum Wilson during December. Yep, I've been on fire with my strikers this season!

      15. ronty
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 12 days ago

        Snoddy Siggy Lallana

        Bench 1

        1. DA Minnion (Former great)
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 12 days ago

          Lala

      16. diesel001
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 12 days ago

        Sanchez(c) for me.

        Swansea concede a lot of big chances against teams in the top 6 - even if you account for the change in management. West Brom on the other hand do not concede as many against the top 6. Two top 6 teams against each other does not appeal for a captaincy choice.

        1. Klopp For The Kopps 😆
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 12 days ago

          Sanchez well Rested for a Haul vs SWA ;D

        2. Yome
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 12 days ago

          Sanchez had a good away form in the 1st half of the season playing as a striker.
          I am going Giroud instead

      17. batmaniac
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 12 days ago

        Morning folks. bench one from this lot...
        Clyne
        Ake
        Alonso
        Brunt
        Holebas

        1. nevins84
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 12 days ago

          Ake

        2. Dark_Mata
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 12 days ago

          Holebas

        3. RoLiv
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 12 days ago

          Don't think Ake will start

        4. Konig Luther
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 12 days ago

          Ake

      18. Bubz
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 12 days ago

        Looks like I have to play Holebas this week. Looking forward to my -1 points

        1. dicky2014
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 12 days ago

          Will get at least booked against Traore 🙁

        2. Netley Lucas
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 12 days ago

          Nah, be positive, 0-0 written all over this one Bubz 😉

        3. nevins84
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 12 days ago

          Ive got him and friend playing, banking on a 0-0

      19. nevins84
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 12 days ago

        My team this week no transfers is below, I have 1 free and 0.5 itb , ideally I would like to save the FT and use 2 next week maybe 3 on a -4.. Am I ok for this week.....?

        Grant
        Alonso Holeobas Friend
        Hazard Sanchez(c) Phillips Lalanna
        Aguero Costa Carroll

        Pick** Amat Francis** DeRoon

        Cheers

        Ive fell from 90th or to 900+ OR, Help a brother stop the rot

      20. ManUtdFan_UK
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 12 days ago

        Heaton (Pickford)
        Alonso, Chambers, Holebas (Evans, Amat)
        Sanchez, Hazard, Alli, Lallana, Phillips
        Ibra, Costa, (Barnes)

        Who to play?

        A) Phillips (tot)

        B) Barnes (SOU)

        1. Aubaaaaa
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 12 days ago

          B

        2. Konig Luther
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 12 days ago

          A

      21. Matamatics
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 12 days ago

        With bellerin and Evans now ruled out all out attack with de roon or take a hit?

        1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 12 days ago

          Perfect time to use AOA I think

          1. Netley Lucas
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 12 days ago

            lol

        2. Netley Lucas
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 12 days ago

          AOA with games at risk? Have a think.

          1. Matamatics
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 12 days ago

            ?

            1. Matamatics
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 12 days ago

              They are defenders

              1. Netley Lucas
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 12 days ago

                Go on then, have a go.

              2. Netley Lucas
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 12 days ago

                Seriously though, there is a reasonable chance your 'attacking' bencher will come in anyway, so why waste a chip?

      22. Dont Shoot
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 12 days ago

        Who to bench?
        Heaton - Foster
        Monreal - Baines- Rose - Jones - Britos
        Phillips - Sanchez - Stanislas - Pogba - Antonio
        Costa - Aguero - Diomande

        My "favourites" to bench -
        Foster (Tot)
        Diomande (Bou)
        Britos (Mid)
        Jones (Liv)

        ...i like Phillips (hence he is in for now), but Spurs away?...should I go with Diomande as a possible surprise against Ake-less Bou?

      23. Moin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 12 days ago

        Just watched the Southampton Vs Liverpool Extended Highlights, I suddenly have interest in bringing Redmond In..

        1. nevins84
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 12 days ago

          Its GW 1 again

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

            lol true

        2. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 12 days ago

          Fixtures are mint - may be my Zaha replacement.

          1. Sjaugen
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 12 days ago

            Read Zaza there for a sec 😛

        3. Netley Lucas
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 12 days ago

          Has a bit of the Wk 1 feel, but yeah, he is a good player when all said and done.

        4. Sjaugen
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 12 days ago

          Numpty missed a bunch of easy goals

          1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 12 days ago

            Potentially would have got 8 to 11 FPL points though, against a title-challenging team at virtually full strength.....

            1. nevins84
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 12 days ago

              Missing key players in mane matip hendo and couts was very rusty for his few mins, also that was Liverpools worst performance of the season

          2. nevins84
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 12 days ago

            This...

      24. Aubaaaaa
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 12 days ago

        Heaton
        Alonso Ake Friend
        Sanchez (c) Hazard Alli DeRoon
        Ibra Kane Crouch

        Pickford Phillips Brunt Bellerin

        A. Leave team as it is
        B. Sub Rose in for Bellerin for -4 and play Rose over DeRoon
        C. Sub Daniels in for Bellerin for -4 and play Daniels over DeRoon

      25. gemmalmr92
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 12 days ago

        For the next 3 gameweeks

        Pedro or Yaya?

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

          Redmond

        2. nevins84
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 12 days ago

          Neither

      26. Old Wulfrunian
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 12 days ago

        Theo>Stanislas-Sterling-Lallana for a hit?else Puncheon(yellow flag) coming in.

        1. George James
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 12 days ago

          yep looks good

        2. gemmalmr92
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 12 days ago

          I'd take the risk on puncheon...West Ham are awful.. then use the ft next week to get lallana or cout in