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30 November 2017 2768 comments
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In our continued quest to mirror the Fantasy Football season, this latest ScoutCast episode is missing a key player, but shuffles the pack and brings on stars from the bench.

Quivering from the midweek rotation, Jonty and Az begin proceedings before Granville is introduced to add his experience to the line-up. Then, late on, Andy arrives to shore things up and see the team through the final testing period. Me? I’m ruled out and left to watch from the stands.

The ever-changing line-up does a fine job contending with another round of community questions, as they assess the midfield template and consider goalkeeper recruits in the light of Rafa’s tinkerings. Then Granville rolls back to a classic ScoutCast question, lambasting United fan Andy for celebrating a City goal to ask which comes first, your football team or your Fantasy team?

This ScoutCast was first beamed live via our YouTube channel earlier on Thursday. 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. Bellerinmondo
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 20 days ago

    Elliot was my only playing GK

    Worth a hit to get Hennessey (all I can afford)

    Or keep and hope Elliot plays

    ?

    1. KUNingas
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Not worth to take a hit.

  2. InvertedWinger
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 20 days ago

    Seems like not too long ago that most people were claiming that Sane was a season keeper! Tis a fickle game!

    1. Konstaapeli
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      It's all my fault. I "upgraded" that rotation risk budget Sterling to him two week ago.

    2. Bellerinmondo
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Pep

      1. Konstaapeli
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 20 days ago

        + illness

        1. Scout Pics
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 20 days ago

          + yellow cards

    3. Coot
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Sane haul this weekend... incoming

    4. red forever
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      They got pepped

  3. andymck
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 20 days ago

    Pope Speroni
    Otamendi Maguire Daniels Mee Dunk
    Hazard Salah Sane Richarlison RLC
    Kane Morata Niasse

    2ft with 0 itb but not sure what to do? Otamendi > Christensen or is that not worth it?

    1. Bellerinmondo
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Would keep ota

    2. Champione
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Very strong team. Actually don't need any transfer. Sane > Sterling may be an option if Sane is out

      1. andymck
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 20 days ago

        Might as well just wait for pressers then!

        1. Champione
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 20 days ago

          yep, usually don't help though with Pep trolling anyway 😉

    3. Konstaapeli
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Wouldn't drop Ota. You're in a good shape. Might just leave it.

    4. Eze Really?
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Good side. So use ft sometime to move Speroni. You have 3 weeks to do it before Pope goes. It will never be a tfr you want to make so maybe prepare. I have the same problem with Elliot. How you do it though is slightly more complicated. I have Sane and tired of second guessing Pep. Just an idea, especially with those 4 yellows.

  4. Bellerinmondo
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 20 days ago

    Bottomed
    Elliot was my only playing GK

    Worth a hit to get Hennessey (all I can afford)

    Or keep and hope Elliot plays

    ?

    1. Champione
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Keep and get a decent keeper next week by downgrading elsewhere

    2. TLF
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      I have Elliot and Speroni currently and have used free transfer to free up funds for a new keeper next week, not taking a hit this week, will risk another Elliot no show. I'm going for Hennessy next week though, he's cheap, some decent fixtures coming up, he gets save points and Palace have looked a little better defensively of late.

  5. Champione
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 20 days ago

    Best 5.3 defender?

    1. Scout Pics
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Mee

    2. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Daniels

  6. lasmons
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 20 days ago

    Any chance KdB could be rested against WH?
    Tempted to C him this weekend. Last 8: 13-2-8-10-2-6-9-11.
    And City - WH could be a goal fest.

    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Low chance imo

    2. Pep says
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      I wouldn't be surprised but united game is a week away. Definetly can't see him playing the 90

    3. noquarternt
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Everyone seems to be getting a rest, even Silva. You know the risks...

      1. lasmons
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 20 days ago

        Yup, will probably go safe with Salah or Kane. Thanks.

  7. Jafooli
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 20 days ago

    It's snow joke - games gonna be cancelled this weekend?

    1. adam28193
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      would doubt it

    2. red forever
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Right now I’d say chances very low

      1. Jafooli
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 20 days ago

        It's six feet deep where I'm standing

        1. adam28193
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 20 days ago

          south pole?

          1. Jafooli
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 20 days ago

            Centre spot of Emirates

    3. noquarternt
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Heated pitches now innit. Maybe teams like Huddersfield won't have them.

  8. jdogg
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 20 days ago

    Whats the deal with jonjo kenny?
    Worth bringing in or just go for simpson/morgan?x

    1. Eze Really?
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Wait and see what Sam does. A 4.0 win may mean he won't change the side this week.

      1. jdogg
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 20 days ago

        Cheers mate.x

  9. adam28193
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 20 days ago

    Foster

    Daniels Otamendi Mee

    Hazard Sterling Richarlison Salah

    Kane (C) Morata Abraham

    (Elliot, RLC, Naughton, Long)

    1 FT G2G?

    1. noquarternt
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Definitely

  10. Pep says
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 20 days ago

    Are we overestimating Brighton?
    I know everyone is saying Brighton are good at home and it's true. But this will be their 3rd game in a week and the players must be feeling it.

    Is this a classic example of group think, everyone is happy not to captain Salah cause no one else seems to be and subconsciously, we don't feel right captaining him anyway so Brighton's solid defence is giving us an easy way out.

    1. Champione
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Would captain him if I didn't have Hazard.

      1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 20 days ago

        This

    2. Flynny
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Salah clearly a good option.

      There are several this week.

      I am going for rested hazard.

      Pretty sure of that

    3. InvertedWinger
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Hazard if I had him.
      Salah Kane is a toss up but Kane has burned me too many times so Mo gets his chance.. (to burn me)

  11. Jafooli
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 20 days ago

    Any update on sicknote Jones?

    1. Flynny
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Jose may or not update today.

      I removed for mustafi midweek

    2. Pep says
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      #jonesout

  12. SheBangsTheDrums
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 20 days ago

    Anything worth using FT this week or save? 1.0 ITB!

    Pope
    Mee Otamendi Daniels
    Hazard (c) Silva Salah Richarlison
    Kane Morata Abraham

    Elliot Carroll Naughton Mariappa

    1. Eze Really?
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Tami to Niasse or callum?

  13. Jafooli
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 20 days ago

    Best 5.0m def?

    Have Daniels - Ward - Naughty - Mbemba

    1. Jafooli
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Must be nailed on with great fixtures and good chance of max baps.

      Also strong goal & assist threat

      1. Holmes
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 20 days ago

        Sakho 😛

        1. Jafooli
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 20 days ago

          Just about to double up on Palace keepers 😆

          1. Holmes
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 20 days ago

            Zeegler looks decent but they might not keep CS

      2. Eze Really?
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 20 days ago

        You don't want much do you?

    2. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Kiko for me

  14. Jafooli
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 20 days ago

    Is Moreno nailed on?

    1. Jafooli
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Is he still getting into advanced positions?

      Who's challenging him for that position?

      1. Eze Really?
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 20 days ago

        I think Robertson will start getting games. Milner an outside chance.

    2. adam28193
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      not if he keeps up his performances recently

  15. Pep says
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 20 days ago

    Play Ward. RLC. Duffy? Or take a hit and punt on Niasse?

    1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Play RLC

  16. LewanGOALski
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 20 days ago

    Transfer/s suggestions for this week?

    Pope
    Alonso - Otamendi - Daniels
    Salah - Sterling - Richarlison - Choupo
    Kane - Morata - Vardy

    Elliot - Mustafi - RLC - Mbemba

    2 FTs
    Bank: 0.4

    thx!

    1. Pep says
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Not sure benching Mustafi is the best idea.

      Mbemba to Zeegelaar?

      1. LewanGOALski
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 20 days ago

        He nailed?

        1. Pep says
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 20 days ago

          His place to lose now, definetly

          1. Eze Really?
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 20 days ago

            When did Arsenal last lose a league game with Mustafi playing?

            1. Pep says
              • 10 Years
              8 years, 20 days ago

              You're clearly not picking up I'm putting down. I'm talking about Zeegelaar

              1. Eze Really?
                • 11 Years
                8 years, 20 days ago

                Sorry misunderstood.

    2. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Mbemba to dunk

    3. FPL Jogger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      The midfield could be upgraded, one of the 3 defenders over £5m could be downgraded to facilitate the move

  17. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 20 days ago

    A. Daniels to Alonso
    B. Mbemba to Christiansen

    Either a good idea?
    Have Kola, Duffy and Kiko too in def and 2m spare.

  18. Jafooli
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 20 days ago

    Maybe get go Fuchs?

    1. Jafooli
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Why he not play vs Spurs?

      Dropped or rested?

    2. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      No CSs locked 😛

      1. Jafooli
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 20 days ago

        😀

  19. theroadrunner
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 20 days ago

    thoughts on the likelihood of playtime for elliot and niasse. Niasse specially!

    1. Pep says
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Both unknown. No point guessing.

    2. Eze Really?
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Big Sam to decide. wait and see

    3. noquarternt
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Wait and see unfortunately. Might give some clues in the press conference, but I can't see him shaking up the team too much after that 4-0. Definitely expect to see Rooney more often now.

    4. Midlands Saint73
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Niasse is a decent option off the bench as it means either they need a goal or the other team is beaten and goals are flowing freely.

  20. noquarternt
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 20 days ago

    What's the priority?

    Elliot
    Bellerin Mee Ward
    Salah Sané Silva Sterling
    Kane Morata Abraham

    Legz, Ward, TC, Mbemba

    2FT, 0.0 ITB

    Need a keeper? Or a -4 to squeeze in Hazard/Sanchez?

    1. noquarternt
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Any advice? I'm happy to offer my own, just feel stuck with the 2FTs this week.

    2. GreenArrows
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      I would definitely work on getting a keeper, but wait till Newcastle press conference

  21. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 20 days ago

    Are we guys underestimating Burnley vs Leicester. They got clean sheets at Everton and drew at Wembley and won at bridge

    1. Pep says
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      I don't think Leicester will beat them very easily if at all. Burnley will be well drill. Vardy won't have any space. Burnley will frustrate them, that's for sure.

    2. noquarternt
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      How? Most on here will have at least one Burnley defender

      1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 20 days ago

        No most are benching for Rlc i think

  22. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 20 days ago

    What time is the Man City press conferences? An answer in West Australian time would be great.

    1. Pep says
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Beer o' Clock

    2. noquarternt
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Dunno, always too late for me in the NT, you might be alright and get news at like 10 or 11pm

      1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 20 days ago

        Where in the NT are you?

        1. noquarternt
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 20 days ago

          Mutitjulu, aboriginal community next to Uluru.

          1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 20 days ago

            Nice, i live in the Kimberley 🙂

            1. Pep says
              • 10 Years
              8 years, 20 days ago

              Yay! Fantasy Football Forum Friend

            2. noquarternt
              • 10 Years
              8 years, 20 days ago

              Explains why we're on here so much. So remote.

  23. Dele
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 20 days ago

    Morning all, G2G?

    Pope,
    Ota, Daniels, Alonso
    Salah, Sterling, Rich, Hazard
    Kane(C), Morata, Niasse

    Elliott, RLC, Mee, Hunemier

  24. FCSB
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 20 days ago

    What to do here?

    With rotation risk in mind, anything worth a hit??

    Pope
    Daniels Moreno Mee
    Salah Fernandinho Richarlison Sterling
    Kane Morata Aguero

    Speroni Smalling Carroll Hunemeier

    1 FT, 1 ITB

    Considering... Smalling >> Christensen

    Or could my transfer be better used?

    Thanks all

  25. Schliegs
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 20 days ago

    2ft
    0.9itb
    Fabianski
    Azpi Otamendi Daniels
    Hazard Sterl Gross RLC
    Kane Morata Vardy

    Elliot Ward Surman Mbemba

    this week
    Vardy > Niasse
    next week
    Ota > Zeegelaar
    Surman > Salah

    thoughts?

    1. Fpldonny
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      hold and do it next week. niasse might not even play

  26. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 20 days ago

    Is Kiko the best 4.6 defender or less from the next week till 8 weeks

    1. noquarternt
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      I hope so, I'm planning on bringing him in.

  27. Moshinp4p
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 20 days ago

    What's the chances morata gets rested with hazard at false 9?

    1. noquarternt
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Fair chance.

  28. Live Lad
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 20 days ago

    Alonso to Christensen?
    The former likely to be rested? And I can do Sane to Hazard if he doesn't start with the money.

  29. Evasivo
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 20 days ago

    Which to bench?

    A) Ward
    B) Simpson

  30. GreenArrows
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 20 days ago

    Havent done a transfer for 2 GW's now due to playing WC, wasted a FT mid week as couldnt see any issues.

    Can anyone advise of any routes to go down? Struggling to transfer out Fernandinio this GW due to facing West Ham and bought Jones at 5.0 so can not buy back without finding funds elsewhere

    Pope
    Daniels Mee Moreno
    Salah (C) Silva Fernandinhio Richarlison
    Kane Lukaku Morata

    Elliot RLC Jones Duffy

    0.0itb 2FT