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10 August 2017 7234 comments
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The final countdown has begun with the new season kick-off now less than 24-hours away.

Earlier the week the ScoutCast grew gathered as the clock ticked down, with Jonty, Andy and Luke joining myself to tackle a raft of perfectly targeted questions from you – the community.

Each of us take turns to reveal our current line-ups, while the collection of queries allowed us to put each of the four positions under the microscope. On occasions, we even broke from the ScoutCast tradition to provide some definitive answers.

Pre-season gremlins struck as I dropped out in full flow on Paul Pogba, but I managed to return to steer the ship towards its final destination – the first weekend preview of the new campaign.

It’s good to be back.

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

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

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  1. Nomar
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone else got a horrible feeling Kolasinac won't start tomorrow?

    1. reason17
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      no. played incredibly well

    2. Leeds2116
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      why wouldnt he?

    3. BlzE_94
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Why wouldn't he?

    4. popcoin
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Yes. Arsenal fan here. Too risky for 6.0. Wenger likely to go with Ox and Bellerin, premier league experience

      1. Nomar
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        This is my gut feeling too.

      2. Keno
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        I'm an Arsenal fan as well, and Wenger would be mad to do that, Ox looked lost as a LWB. I fully believe Kolas will start tomm at LWB.

      3. Football Weekender
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        How is Kolasinac supposed to get any Premier League experience if he doesn't play?!

        I thought from Wenger's comments that the only reason he didn't start Kolasinac in the Community Shield was he didn't want to throw him straight in at Wembley? All signs point to him starting tomorrow night.

    5. Leeds2116
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Kosh and Mert out as well

      1. Viper
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Mert is fit for tomorrow

    6. hogree
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Even if Ox and Bellerin both start he'll more than likely fill in for Mert

      1. popcoin
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        True, he may well start in the back 3

    7. QGOONER
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      He's nailed bc he's very good.

  2. RLukaku
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Lukaku and Willian or Jesus and Mkhitarian

    1. Lyonnais
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      the former

      1. Arctic_Orangutans
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        B defo

    2. Keno
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A

    3. chelseabrad
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A

  3. BrutalLogiC
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    What about this? I haven't even heard of 2 of my bench, it's that crap but don't think it matters, will rely on first 11. Biggest ? is Kolasinec, feel I bought into a bit of hype there.

    DDG
    Kolasinac / Stephens / Ake
    KDB / Mane / Willian / Zaha / Caroll
    Kane / Lukaku

    Bench: Elliot, Hanley, McBurnie, Mariappa

  4. popcoin
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    A) De Gea and Ake/5.0

    B) Foster and Bailly

    1. Lyonnais
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      B

    2. Toby Lerone
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A as bou defenders have more attack potential

  5. Park the bus
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Is kolasinac even nailed? Didn't start comm shield. Monreal a better bet?

    1. Viper
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      He's a little iffy for tomorrow maybe but going forward I'm sure he'll start

    2. Football Weekender
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      He's not nailed as there is an element of doubt there but it does seem likely he'll start.

      I also considered Monreal but it was pointed out that he's not really providing much attacking threat from the LCB position. Better options for other teams at £5.5m

    3. QGOONER
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      He's nailed bc he's very good.

  6. Baggers
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    I know they are not same positions but Zaha or Chicharito?
    Thanks

    1. Kim Jong Kün
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Zaha

  7. Jordan_k
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    RMT please - any advice welcome

    Foster - Elliot

    Monreal - Lindeolf - Yoshida - Daniels - AAT

    KDB - Ali - Zaha - Ritchie - Carroll

    Lukaku - Jesus - Gabbi

    Thanks

    1. Luke Chadwicks Left Peg
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      G2G

    2. Rossendale Rover
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Nice team but not convinced by the love for Foster and West Brom keeping cleanies. No liverpool cover could hurt you, but otherwise pretty good.

  8. Adro34
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Best 4m bench defender apart from Long?

    1. Chris_White
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      The one with the lowest ownership

      1. Steve
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 17 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Exactly what I've done :). Some random from Brighton I think

  9. Matt
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Need to find 0.5 somewhere...so close to a team I like. Anyone have a best guess?

    Foster Elliot
    Kolasinac Ake Cedric Mee Rosenior
    KDB Salah Zaha Ritchie Carroll
    Kane Lukaku Gabbiadini

    1. Adro34
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Tough. Ritchie-->Fraser?

      1. Matt
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Could do, but quite like Ritchie which is annoying

    2. jomikijiq
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Kola -> Monreal
      or
      Ritchie -> JWP/Walters

    3. MOBAFFILIATED
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      It's gonna have to be Ritchie to a 5.5 mate ... pick one and pray!

      In all seriousness tho, Fraser is probably a good shout. JWP as well altho you already have Gabb. Iwobi possibly for a gameweek or 2. Walters as well but after burnleys fixtures clear up

      1. Matt
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah think that'll end up being it, cheers

    4. Belalugozi78
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Ake -- Francis

    5. Ask Yourself
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Would have to be Kola to Montreal sadly

    6. Steve
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Kola to Monreal

  10. Mind över Mata
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    A) Yoshida or Stephens
    B) Daniels or Ake

    Thanks

    1. Lyonnais
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Stephens
      Ake

    2. Rinseboy
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Stephens and Daniels

    3. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Y + D, based on almost entirely nothing.

  11. UnitedFan
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Which 'fire and forget' 8.5 keeper combo long-term?

    A) Foster + Myhill

    B) Fabianski + Nordveldt

    1. Lyonnais
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A

    2. Odikostar
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A for sure

    3. Nomar
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I like B

    4. hogree
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Foster just bc pulis is pulis

    5. GE
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Not afraid of not owning Elliott. If nailed long term you will have two rotating GK.

  12. Rinseboy
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Iwobi or JWP?!

    1. GS456
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Iwobi

    2. Odikostar
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      i'm on Iwobi. much more excting, but ward prowse is a pick if you're planning on a later wildcard

  13. Athletic Nasherbo
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    G2G?

    Foster
    Bailly Kolasinac Danilo Yoshida
    Mane Eriksen Willian Zaha
    Lukaku Aguero

    Elliot T.Carroll Quaner Mariappa

  14. GS456
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Is Danilo too much of a gamble?

    Mark has talked me into him. And can convert to trippier in a few weeks

    1. Alvaro Morata
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      If he plays at wing back then It would be a bargain for 5.5

    2. Viper
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      He's been in my team since I seen him in pre-season vs. Spurs. Crazy attacking & worth a punt imo

      1. GS456
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Got a gut feeling on him so might as well go with him

      2. Matt
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        5.5 defender not too much for a punt?

    3. GE
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Too much risk IMO. Sane could also come into a wing-back role..

  15. Alvaro Morata
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Guys, please suggest the best 4.0 mil defender...

    1. Odikostar
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      long as always. gnight

    2. Reeker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      None are going to start so it doesn't really matter, we are just usig them as bench fodder. Long from Burnley is popular here just in case he starts over the new signing but it's very doubtful.

    3. Ghost Gooner
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      The least owned

    4. michele98
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      This is from a past article:
      "Swansea City’s Angel Rangel has already proved the top target here, claiming 18.7% ownership, even though he is unlikely to wrestle starts from the 4.5-priced Kyle Naughton.

      AFC Bournemouth’s Brad Smith and Adrian Mariappa of Watford are also options, with the latter perhaps having the strongest opportunity to claim a starting role having featured heavily towards the end of last season following a run of injuries. He is also under a new manager in Marco Silva, who will have fresh ideas on the Hornets’ defensive line-up.

      Burnley’s Kevin Long is another possibility. In the short-term, he could benefit from Michael Keane’s departure. However, James Tarkowski, at 4.5, is perhaps more likely to get the nod alongside Ben Mee, with Sean Dyche surely set to buy in this position.

      Axel Tuanzebe of Manchester United is another possibility. But, by opting for him, you’re tying up a United slot and limiting your options elsewhere in your squad.

      It pays to stick with the “unfashionable” sources of Fantasy talent when selecting bench fodder.

      That could see us turn to the promoted teams and, early on, Uwe Hunemeier has attracted 8.1% ownership to rank second behind Rangel. The German started 11 matches for Brighton and Hove Albion last season, but is expected to be back-up to Lewis Dunk and Shane Duffy, who are both priced at 4.5."

      I would go with one of those unfashionable sources to avoid price drop

  16. Tomcooper9
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    A) Valencia and Salah
    B) Kolasinac and Mane

    1. Lyonnais
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A

    2. Mr KFC
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      B

    3. Keno
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      B

    4. Tomcooper9
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Thanks all

  17. mcmd11
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Which option is better?

    A) Bailly + Jesus
    B) Daniels + Lukaku

    Cheers

    1. michele98
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      B

  18. michele98
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Best defense fodder (4.0), which won't fall in price?

    1. Leeds2116
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      lowest ownership

    2. Odikostar
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      mbemba

  19. reason17
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    A) Lacazette
    B) Jesus

    Is Jesus nailed on?

  20. janlu0
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Has anyones team been rated 10/10? If so, can I copy please? It's way past my bedtime!

    1. Coaly
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Good luck with that

    2. Odikostar
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      mine has. by myself

    3. janlu0
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Can't blame a girl for trying 🙂

  21. MY DJ NAME IS PIMP CURRY
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Why was Puel sacked?

  22. Dušan Citizen
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    I think even Oussama Bin Laden would be ignored if he posted his team tonight here.

  23. marquinhos
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Kompany or Valencia?

    1. GE
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Kompany

  24. chelseabrad
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Foster Myhill
    Alonso Bellerin Stephens Daniels Rosenior
    Alli Salah Willian Loftus-Cheek Carroll
    Lukaku Jesus Benteke

    Playing 4-3-3, been out of the loop for a week or so, so not 100% who is still nailed, good to go??

    1. Leeds2116
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      as much as i enjoy lookin at your missis how many times are u going to post this?

      1. Toby Lerone
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Solid 8/10

  25. The Royal Robin
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    A) Lowe | Monreal | JWP 4th MID --- B) 4.0 5th MID | Kola | Chalobah 5th MID

    1. Toby Lerone
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A

    2. Pariße
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      B

  26. Garfield1001
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Which 2 out of these 3 to pick:

    Daniels
    Dann
    Yoshida

    Opinions appreciated

    1. I Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Daniels and Yoshida

    2. Pr0v0ked
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I have Toshiba and daniels

  27. Pr0v0ked
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Is ox worth a shout or is Phillips much preferred as a 6m option

    1. Toby Lerone
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      For 6mil ritchie or Phillips

  28. snuthea
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Will abraham be fit for this weekend?

    A) Abraham + ritchie
    B) rodriguez + JWP

    Thanks !

  29. Bialystrzelec
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    I think this could be my final team. I'd be glad to hear your comments (I'm aware that Trippier and Gayle might not be ready for GW1)

    Foster/Elliot Alonso/Trippier/Cedric/Mee/Dunk
    DeBruyne/Alli/Salah/Phillips/Carroll
    Kane/Gabbiadini/Gayle

    Thanks!

    1. Toby Lerone
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Trippier is out for this gw
      Gayle not nailed

  30. Lav
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Best 4.5m DEF to consider?