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14 September 2017 3120 comments
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“This is how the ScoutCast was meant to be” exclaimed Granville.

He’s not wrong. If you’ve successfully avoided this brand of nonsense to this point, episode 232 provides a less than gentle introduction.

Just don’t expect me to take a beating every week.

That’s certainly what pans out over this lengthy landmark episode which finds me rolling the punches after my “ill-timed” Wildcard.

Granville and Jonty take turns to dish out the blows, while Andy and Az make uncomfortable spectators.

Once the scuffle dies down, we do our best to address the latest community questions, assessing strikers, mid-price midfielders and the latest wing-backs demanding our attention.

But, for once, that forms the undercard for the “big fight”.

This 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 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. copacabana
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Hello guys!
    Any advices? I'm planning to use WC
    Eliot
    Alonso-Davies-Lascelles-Mendy-Clark
    Salah-Eriksen-Mikh-David SIlva
    Kane
    Subs: Foster, Doucoure, Hemed, Abraham

    1. MTPockets
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Would have at least one more decent fwd personally.

      1. copacabana
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Is it a good idea to downgrade Silva and get Rooney?

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

      find a way to buy Jesus/Morata/Kaku
      no one play with 1 premium forward

      1. copacabana
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        I made a few changes?
        Foster/Eliot
        Kiko-Davies-Mendy-Clark-Lascelles
        Gross-Mikhi-Salah-Doucoure-Kante
        Aguero-Vardy-Kane

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

          Down Aguero to Jesus and you have money to up Clark/Lascelles to 5.5def (Monreal,Bertrand who have great fixtures)
          Don't own 2 def from same team, too risky

          Not a fans of defensive midfielder (Kante), they hard to earn points. Down him to 4.5 mid and you will have 6.0 for def. Kola is the best choice for 6.0 currently.

    3. I am the one Andone
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Triple Newcastle defence if risky.

      Good games but would swap Clark for maybe Danny Simpson

  2. PocketZola
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    I liked saying luka laca moo

    But Mounie is out, it messes up everything

  3. Siva Mohan
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Aguero or Jesus?

    1. Can’t beat em so&hell…
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      The standard thinking seems to be Jesus... but I like Aguero

    2. noquarternt
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      I had Agüero but had to sell for Kane. Have been very happy with him.

    3. GE
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Flip a coin

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

        Jesus 51 %

  4. Can’t beat em so&hell…
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    After a week of flapping on my WC, this is where I'm up to...

    Foster/ Elliot

    Bavies/ Jones/ Montreal/ naughton/ hunemeier

    Silva/ Erikssen/ choupo/ Gross/ carroll

    Kane/ Lukaku/ morata

    Would you change anything?

    1. noquarternt
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Most of it I think. What formation are you planning on playing? Monreal isn't nailed....chopper and gross aren't going to give you many points, can only have max one of them.

      1. Eze Really?
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Gross out IMO and Monreal to Kolasinac?

        1. Can’t beat em so&hell…
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          I'd have to find a 4.8m midfielder instead of gross for that?

          1. noquarternt
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 10 months ago

            I think Lukaku or Morata have to become Firmino/Vardy to make a team I like. But it's your team so go for it.

          2. Eze Really?
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 10 months ago

            Rather have wb's than 6.0 mil mids. Only my view.

    2. Eze Really?
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      I would not want your Canadian player otherwise good.
      I want Morata (below) but hard to get him in.

      1. Can’t beat em so&hell…
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks both. My Canadian friend has played every game so far no? Who would you go for for up to 5.4 instead?

        1. Eze Really?
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          Kolasinac and downgrade Gross.

          1. Can’t beat em so&hell…
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 10 months ago

            Isn't my midfield weak enough?!

            1. Eze Really?
              • 12 Years
              8 years, 10 months ago

              You are relying on attack and something has to go. IMO wing backs hold best value atm.

        2. My neck my back my Saed Kol…
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          Monreal is nailed assuming we stick to a back 3. Last night we switched to a back 4 at half time and looked miles better. He'll drop out if that happens

          1. Can’t beat em so&hell…
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 10 months ago

            Cheers. Who plays left back in that situation?

            1. My neck my back my Saed Kol…
              • 11 Years
              8 years, 10 months ago

              Kolasinac probably

  5. Eze Really?
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Elliot Foster
    (mbemba) Jones Alonso Bavies kiko
    Moteng Antonio Erik Mikhi Fellaini
    Vardy Firmino kane.

    Forced to remove Pogba and Mane with 2 FT's
    have .7 ITB

    anything else required?

    1. Can’t beat em so&hell…
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      No, looks good

  6. GE
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Gtg?

    (0FT, 0.9 itb)

    Elliot
    Alonso/Jones/Stephens/Daniels
    Eriksen/Alli/Ritchie
    Lukaku/Jesus/Firmino

    Bench: Foster, T. Carroll, Mbemba, RLC

    1. Pino
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Du er klar!

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

        Takk 😉

    2. MTPockets
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Yep. Elliot/Foster a coin flip.

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

        Thanks 🙂 Agree 😉 can't decide 🙂

    3. RIDZ
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Stephens in a risk for bench, dare to take a hit for Bavies

      1. vartshk
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Agreed, not a fan of hits but this is as safe it gets i think!

  7. Pino
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Who to transfer next GW?

    Elliot (Foster)
    Cedric Mee Davies (Naughton Rangel)
    Salah Mhkitaryan Choupo-Moting Ritche (Carroll)
    Lukaku Firmino Kane

    2.4 ITB

    1. Hot Fuzz
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      wait and see might need 2 FT's for IB coming up

      1. Live Lad
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        There will be 3 GWs (5,6 and 7) between now and the IB.

  8. Miguel Sanchez
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Next GW:

    A) Pogba to Siggy/Mahrez
    B) Pogba and Chicha to Atsu/5m mid and Jesus (-4)

    1. Pino
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      A

    2. @FPLMason
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      A

  9. Sharkytect
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Any wildcarders considering sanchez?
    Don't think I can get him in with kane as well

    1. noquarternt
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Too early

      1. Sharkytect
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Yeah, but i'm wildcarding. I kind of need to look ahead several gameweeks

        1. noquarternt
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          Yeah, I'd rather get Hazard and have an eye on some cash to upgrade him if I was you. Or have Lacazette and a mid earmarked to bring him in.

          1. Sharkytect
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 10 months ago

            Yeah I have hazard at the moment. Big price difference between him and sanchez, and both coming back, just seems like sanchez is already fit.

            Arsenal v chelsea would br a good place to decide from. Shame I'm wildcarding this week!

            1. noquarternt
              • 11 Years
              8 years, 10 months ago

              Yeah I understand the problem, I guess build without but have a fairly simple plan to get him back in.

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

      not now, wait until he score

  10. Javra
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Are Miki & Jones at risk?

    Mourinho's not known to be forgiving, especially when he's got options.

    Lindelof "needed some time", which he now got with a strong performance in CL, while Jones stumbled for the 2nd goal vs Stoke (poor performance overall).

    Miki's had 2 weak performances in a row (vs Stoke and in CL, again missed some screamers). In Rashford, Martial, Mata (perhaps even Lingard) Mourinho has options. Switching to 4-3-3 in the coming weeks vs tougher opposition (precedent there) could even mean a Fellaini, Herrera, Matic with perhaps Rashford, Lukaku, Martial up front.

    Perhaps not this week, for Miki, but Jones seems to me as a considerable risk already. Thoughts?

    1. noquarternt
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      As a non owner of both, I really hope so. Think neither are truly nailed, but have done well so could go for a bit longer.

    2. KOLASINA(C)
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Two weak performances? He created Lukaku's goal against Stoke...

    3. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Snap see below - I think Mhki is more "nailed" than Jones.
      But on the flip side Lindleof looked pretty poor to me anytime utd were under pressure in CL game.

      1. Eze Really?
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        This

  11. Albrightondknight
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Ok this will be a GW7 move but I intend losing Jones for Kola rather than losing Cedric for Kola.

    My thoughts on this - Saints fixtures still good and utds fixture turn soon.

    1. noquarternt
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Did you factor in Man U being a lot better than Southampton?

      1. Albrightondknight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        How long you think Jones has before Lindleof is a factor? Contrary to what I said probably longer than we think but dont know if I can risk it.

        1. noquarternt
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          Think Lindz is already on his back if I'm honest. He's getting mins under his belt and from probably next week either could get picked.

  12. Weilong7
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    1) replacement for pogba?
    2) striker for 7.6 million max?

    Thanks guys

    1. Paulinho14
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      1) mkhi, silva, martial for punt
      2) chica, welbeck, rooney

  13. Sweetboi
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    a) Elliot (double up)

    b) Begovix

  14. Partick Bateman
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Was set on Lukaku to Kane 1FT before Pogba injury. Have Salah and no Spurs attack. Which looks best for next 3 weeks barring injury and red cards? Thanks in advance.

    1. Firmino, Eriksen, Lukaku (c)
    2. Firmino, Cho-Mo, Lukaku (c)
    3. Kane (c), Lukaku, Cho-Mo (-4)

    1. Hot Fuzz
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      1 looks tasty without a hit 🙂

      1. Partick Bateman
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Ta. Would mean no Kane next week without a hit too though.

  15. Andrew Garfield
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Can anyone recommend me squad for wildcard please ?

    1. Hot Fuzz
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      template

    2. noquarternt
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Gimme your log in details and I'll play the game for you if you like?

      1. Andrew Garfield
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Please have a look

        Elliot/Foster
        Stones Davies Stephen (Zanka)
        Salah Erikson Mkhitayan Obiang (Sanches)
        Kane(C) Vardy Fermino

        1. noquarternt
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          Get rid of Stephens Obiang and Sanchez.

          Rest are good.

          1. Andrew Garfield
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 10 months ago

            Not enough balance, Recommend pls

        2. Albrightondknight
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          You got to lose Stephens.
          What I like is The front line. Balanced and cheap.
          I have been trying to decide between Vardy and Firminio but both could work.
          Still think Stones is not an FPL option or a real life option

          1. Andrew Garfield
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 10 months ago

            Thank you, Let me try to choose other in stead of Stones, Stephens, Obiang and Sanches

      2. Albrightondknight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Ban 🙂

  16. Blue&White85
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Play Elliot or Foster?

    1. vartshk
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Elliot but theres not much in it

    2. David Brains - OH NO!
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Elliot, but I keep getting it wrong

  17. Patty
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Worth doing JWP > Choupo for -4 before JWP drops?

    1. Pino
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Yes

  18. thabisomotsomi
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Foster|Gomes
    Maguire|Jones|Hegazi|Mbemba|Haidara
    Eriksen|MKhitaryn|Mahrez|Mooy|Richarlson|
    Lukaku|Morata|Firmino

    How is my squad i want to bring in Kane for Morata but ill need to get rid of Riyad for a cheaper midfielder and also take -4point hit which low budget midfielder is there and is Kane worth all the trouble??

    1. Patty
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      How much ITB?
      If you can i'd do a Lukaku > Kane straight swap

      1. thabisomotsomi
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        0.1m in the Bank

  19. LǝgleSs e|even
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Thoughts about Alexis Sanchez after that Europa game?

    1. David Brains - OH NO!
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Captain for week 6

  20. kime67
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    didnt expect pogba to drop so fast... guess its because of the early deadline.. now i lost the value. that .1 really does a damage

  21. camarozz
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Hi guys took a -8 last but I feel my team is in a lot better shape albeit a bit risky with Antonio + vardy on board.

    So this wk should I play

    A)Elliot +Suttner
    B) Ryan + Stephens??

    Thank you and have a nice day.

    1. Hot Fuzz
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      i would play B and you too have a nice day 🙂

    2. @FPLMason
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      A

    3. Paulinho14
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Elliot+Stephens

    4. David Brains - OH NO!
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      A

  22. David Brains - OH NO!
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Lacazette - Morata - Vardy

    £2.4m ITB for a Kane upgrade, but would you lose Laca or Morata... or even go without?

    1. Paulinho14
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      laca to kane

  23. Gianfranco Zola
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Tadic > Ritchie or give him one last chance?

    1. @FPLMason
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Go for it

    2. Hot Fuzz
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      give him a go imo still great fixtures ahead and rested after playing for serbia he should start 🙂

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

      do it, but not for a hit this week. Richie unlikely to outscore tadic +4

  24. Paul
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Would you recommend a -4 for??

    Lowe > Jones

    1. @FPLMason
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      nope

    2. David Brains - OH NO!
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      I wouldnt

  25. Rodallega Bombs
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Mendy or Kola?

    On a WC. Already have Davies, Alonso, Jones.

    1. David Brains - OH NO!
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      I'd go for a couple of decent 4.5m defenders that rotate well... you'll play Davies, Alonso and Jones every week

  26. K.F.C
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Hey guys need some advice with a replacement for Pogba
    Team is

    DDG
    Kola, Bertrand, Hegazi, Davies
    Salah, Mooy, Pogba
    Firm, Kane, Kaku

    Elliot, Atsu, Carroll, Hunemeier
    0FT 0.2ITB
    Would love to get a Man C mid in but risky tempted with a punt on Sane but Silva probably safest pick. Any other mids in the 8.3m range worth considering.
    Cheers Lads

    1. Hot Fuzz
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      i did research about this issue last night and found that so far statistically the best option is Silva and Mahrez with City having way better fixtures over a quit long period i would think Silva is a great shout good luck 🙂

      1. K.F.C
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks mate! Good luck to you too!

  27. Champions united
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    best replacement for Willian??

    1) antonio
    2) chopou
    3) silva
    4) fabregas
    others
    8.1 ITB

    1. David Brains - OH NO!
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Antonio

  28. seewhyaxe
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    GTG guys?

    Elliot
    Kola/Cedric/Jones/Suttner
    Alli/Ritchie/Antonio
    Kane(C)/Kaku/Mounie

    Foster/Ramsey/Carroll/Long

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

    For one week only Salah or Coutinho? More of a differential with Coutinho but is he worth the risk?

    1. noquarternt
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Salah

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

      Salah for me

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

      Thanks, have 9.1 itb so will go with Salah as a safer option

  30. Park the bus
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Abraham to King for -4?

    1. vartshk
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      No, King overpriced IMO, not worth the extra cash