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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.

  1. Ruud Gullit..Nowhere
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Firmino or Vardy? No other Liverpool cover.

    1. Eze Really?
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I have both!

    2. aaaaaa
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      FIRM

    3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Firmino.

    4. Atimis
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Bobby

    5. Amanda Staveley
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Most people will advise Firmino however.... With the amount of games and Klopp already suggested rotation.. Sturridge waiting on the bench... maybe just maybe Vardy could be the best choice... I definetly can see some goals in the next 5GW!

  2. aaaaaa
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Mee or TC?

    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Carroll.

    2. Atimis
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      TC

    3. Goat
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      2 points for Tom Caroll vs 1 point for Mee

  3. Meme2011
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    If Ki comes back fir Swansea does that mean Carroll is benched now they have signed Clucas??

  4. Joggers Nipple
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    On this WC-
    Elliot
    Cedric/ Davies/ Ward
    D.silva/ Erik/ Salah/ Obiang
    Lukaku/ Vardy/ Kane

    NEW 4.0 GK/ 4.5 STK def/ 4.0 def/ Carroll
    8 solid with a lot of dross around it imo

    One question. D.Silva to Choupa of STK and spread the cash around?

    Thanks

    1. seanysheep
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Nah I like it the way it is

      1. Joggers Nipple
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks. I will look at Silva as my savings to cash out later if need to i guess. Thanks again

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

      If choupa comes good then still plenty of time to draught him in and upgrade elsewhere, but I wouldn't take that risk for moving out a player like Silva

    3. Amanda Staveley
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Getting Woodman as back up keeper is risky...

      Darlow has been out injured I believe so when he is back, I expect he will be the back up goalkeeper which is an issues for you as he is 4.5M

  5. Cak Juris
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Some important players are missed in FFS Watchlist:
    A. Kolasinac
    B. KdB
    C. Gross

  6. the dom 1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    thoughts on this lads?

    Willian & Chicha > Grob & Firmino / Vardy?

    replies welcomed 🙂

    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Groß and Firmino

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

      Looks decent, I'd prob go vardy if uv got a pool attacker already, if not then yup firmino

      1. the dom 1
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Got Mo Salah so was thinking Vardy but Firmino is due a brace lol

  7. seanysheep
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Any insight into who is likely to get more minutes between mbemba and gamez over the season?

    It's not overly important as they will likely never make it from bench into my starting line up.

    1. DD
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Probably Gamez. Mbemba is 4th choice cb usually and injured atm if I'm not mistaken

      1. seanysheep
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers

  8. Jones Town
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Need to find 0.7 to fund Davies and Alli. Would you do:

    A) Tadic -> 5.8m ?
    B) Chicharito -> 6.3m ?

    And any player suggestions appreciated! 🙂 Thanks

    1. Joggers Nipple
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      a

    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      B). I like Joselu.

    3. Ciro Di Marzio
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I'd get rid of Tadic, maybe moting. Ritchie would be good but think he's 5.9.

    4. Prison Mike
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      A - Choupo

    5. Atimis
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Joselu

      1. Jones Town
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks all! Have already got Ritchie otherwise I think I'd definitely get Joselu... interesting

    6. Positive vibes
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I go Chica to Joselu.

  9. Up the tics
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Elliot
    Bavies - Kolasinac - Yoshida - Lowe
    Eriksen - Mkhi - Tadic
    Kane (c) - Lukaku - Firmino
    * Subs - Foster -- RLC - Carroll - Mbemba

    0 FTs, GTG? Bench in that order?

    1. Atimis
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      GTG

  10. Meme2011
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    West Ham fans, is obiang worth a punt?

    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Not really, no. Although, at 4.5 ...

      1. Meme2011
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Over Carroll??

    2. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      He's not a bad 4.5, takes a fair few long shots and can pick a pass. He's a starter but not super nailed. Rarely gets into the box.

      I can't speak fairly - he's one of those ironic fans favourites for some reason. I love a bit of Pedro.

  11. Mayo for Sam
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Best move here?

    A Morata + Pogba > Kane + Ritchie/5.9 (-4)
    B Alonso + Pogba > Davies + Alli (-4) have Eriksen
    C Pogba to Silva (No hit)

    1. Joggers Nipple
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      C. from those choices

    2. Amanda Staveley
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      A or C

      A with captain Kane would tempt me....
      C if your feeling less punty and dont fancy the -4

  12. Fuchs Mane Kante
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Did Sane start in Europe.

    Only differential that i would consider a hit for.

    Already a few casuals on the hits bandwagon this year i see.

    1. FootballFanatic365
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      will play 20-30 mins

    2. Up the tics
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      nah he didnt, id wait a bit longer

  13. Pat Bonner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Here is latest wc

    Elliot (krul)
    Alonso Davies kolasinac x (4m)
    Salah eriksen choupo (2 x 4.5m)
    Kane firmino x

    Who is best:
    Morata and jones
    Vardy and mendy

    1. Up the tics
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I think you have to much money in your defence
      but Morata and Jones

      1. Pat Bonner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Waiting for mid priced midfielder to emerge

        1. Up the tics
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          yeah fair point

    2. Joggers Nipple
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Prob the Morata one, just. Nice team! Love a cheap cheap bench! ( see above)

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

      Morata and Jones

    4. Atimis
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      A

      1. Pat Bonner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers guys

    5. Ciro Di Marzio
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Morata jones

  14. Paul
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Today's Press Conference

    8:30 am - Stoke
    9 am - West Brom
    12:30 pm - Spurs
    1 pm - Everton, Palace, Liverpool
    1:15 pm - Chelsea
    1:30 pm - Manchester City, Newcastle
    2 pm - Manchester United

    1. rnrd
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      thanks for the info

      1. Paul
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        cheers 🙂

  15. Iceball
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    A) Otamendi&Cresswell
    B) Kolasinac&4.5
    Would have to play those most weeks

    1. FootballFanatic365
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      want both kola and mendy absolute attacking crazy

    2. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      B

  16. FootballFanatic365
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    WC
    thoughts guys?

    Elliot // Foster

    Jones ---- Davies ----- T.A.A. // Kolasinac Naughton

    Eriksen ---- Silva ---- Choupo----- Mkhi // carrol

    Morata ------ Kane(c) --------- Firmino

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Nice team, TAA is bit risky tho

      1. FootballFanatic365
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        TAA > Mendy and silva > groSS ?

  17. Chris_White
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    A) Gamble on Yoshida to start in order to do Yoshida & Lukaku to Kolasinac & Jesus/Morata next week

    B) Do Yoshida to Clark and forget about Kolasinac

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      A

      1. Chris_White
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Sure is tempting. Cheers

  18. Chop1234
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Jesus and mendy
    Or
    Aguero and hoedt

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Jesus and mendy

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

      Jesus/mendy

    3. panda07
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Defo Jesus & Mendy

  19. Atimis
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    It comes down to Salah Joselu vs Firmino Ritchie. Imo if I bring Silva Firmino it blocks other upgrades in my team.
    Would you choose A or B??

    1. EL_FENOMENO
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Stats vs Set-pieces. I would go with set-pieces.

      1. Atimis
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        These are some wide words

        1. Atimis
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          *wise

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

    I'm on a wildcard and I've been asking this question all week, do I drop Lukaku or Jesus? I've brought in Kane and filled my team with budget players, but it just doesn't feel right. Dropping one those lads allows me to upgrade everywhere. City have great fixtures, but Jesus always gets subbed. United have average fixtures but Lukaku will always play, and when will his inevitable hat trick show up?

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      It's tough but for balance of the team and fact you're prob going to captain Kane most weeks I would lose lukaku

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

        I think that's what I'm doing. Without Lukaku my team is:

        Elliot (Foster)
        Davies, Jones, Cedric, Cresswell (Rosenoir)
        Salah, Eriksen, Ritchie (Cork, Carroll)
        Morata, Kane, Jesus

        1. Pat Bonner
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Nice team. I have fairly similar but firmino for Jesus and more cash in defence

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

            Yeah Im worried about not having Alonso!

    2. EMERGING STAR
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I have dropped Lukaku for more team balance. Believe it is better to rely on more number of players and it is always nice to have some cash itb.

  21. Ruud Gullit..Nowhere
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Morata or Jesus? No city cover, have Alonso.

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Morata for me

    2. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Jesus

  22. n14mul
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    WC options

    A.

    Forster / Elliot
    Bavies Alonso Kolanisc / Mbemba Hunemier
    Miki Erikson Chupo Cholabah / TC
    Morato Kane Firmino

    B

    Forster / Elliot
    Bavies Maguire Jones Mbemba / Hunemier
    Miki Erikson D Silva / Cholabah TC
    Morata Kane Firmino

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Don't like either. Both your cheap defenders aren't playing

      1. Mark-O
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        This

    2. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Two 4m defenders. Don't like the risk myself. Rather downgrade Forster to a 4.5 or go with Elliott.

    3. n14mul
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Mbemba Deffinantly a non starter? I know it says he is injured but he has featured otherwise?

  23. dashdriver
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    RMWCTPLZ:

    Pickford / Elliot
    Davies / Mendy / Jones / Wimmer / Mbemba
    Eriksen / Mhkitaryan / Groẞ / Atsu / Carroll
    Kane / Lukaku / Firmino

    Would you change anything?

    Thank you very much.

    1. Mark-O
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Wimmer might not be nailed

      1. dashdriver
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Don't you think he will be in a short time? I'm a Spurs-fan, and was very impressed with his performance when Vertonghen was injured a couple of seasons ago.

  24. Obi-1 Kenobi-0
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Hazard, Salah and Hemed

    or

    Eriksen, 4.5 mid and Morata

  25. rnrd
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    WC Strategy.
    I am currently on a WC and I am trying to get the best possible edge against non-WCders and beside the obvious edge given by the choice of form players, I have also realised that there is one other edge that would bring WC over the rest of the field.

    I would call it "change inertia".

    My point here is, is that I am realizing that it might be worth putting an expesinve essential on each line (DEF-MID-FW) so as it will require either several weeks or a hit for non-WCers to catch up when the bandwagon will start. I am ovisous lurking towards Hazard or Sanchez, who, beside their FPL potential might cause a big problem to teams who have a too big front 3 if they want to bring one of them in.

  26. Bald Eagle
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Pulis epitaph....... "We've got one or two little knocks..... but we won't know until tomorrow." #WBA

    1. Bald Eagle
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Burke was forced off for the U23s [tight hamstring] - scan confirms nothing serious - Chadli missed GW4 because of minor thigh strain. #WBA

    2. Mark-O
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      TP: "We've got one or two little knock but we won't know until tomorrow if they'll be ok. @NChadli is one and so is @OliverBurke55"

      1. Bald Eagle
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers. Mark-O.

    3. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I miss the weekly Saido updates. He's a talented boy....but this is a team....he needs to show that he can do a job....blah.

    4. Bald Eagle
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      McAuley managed 45 mins on his long-awaited return from injury. Needs time to get up-to speed following a lengthy thigh problem. #WBA
      0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes

      1. Mark-O
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        That means McAuley wont start tomorrow? Another match for Hegazi to stop the tall Andy? With Burke out it seems like Brunt might need to be at LW

        1. Bald Eagle
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Yup, Hegazi plays one more I believe and then he's out. That's just my opinion of course.

  27. FPL ZB
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Right, I'm taking the Bertrand to Bavies hit. Might cost me this week but in the next five weeks it makes sense and maybe get a few price rises

    1. seanysheep
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Surely

    2. Respect My Authoritah
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah as long as you can stomach the loss this week, very easily could go tits up

    3. ROOTY7
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Also considering this. Persuade me to please!!

  28. Respect My Authoritah
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Pulis again with the "1 or 2 little knocks"

    WHAT IS HIS PROBLEM GOSH

  29. Ciro Di Marzio
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Wc effort. I really like it but feel free to destroy my confidence!

    Gomes Elliot
    Kola Alonso Jones Davies (Hume)
    Alli Mhki Gross (RLC Chalobah)
    Kane Jesus Firm

    1. Bald Eagle
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Love it, this is the team I aim for.

      1. Ciro Di Marzio
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks!

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

      I like it. Have not so far
      Elliot Foster
      Alonso Davies Otamendi Cresswell Hune
      Eriksen Choupo Ritchie Carroll Chalobah
      Kane Lukaku Jesus

      1. Bald Eagle
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Very light midfield unfortunately.

  30. YessLaa
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    A) Vardy&Dunk B)Alonso&Carrol ????