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The ScoutCast – Episode 247 – Frankenstein

Granville created the monster that is the template squad – only for it to turn on him.

That delicious analogy sums up the latest Gameweek for the ScoutCast team, as our mediocre scores were left dwarfed by those who dared to break from the norm to turn to the unlikely differential that was Sergio Aguero.

This latest episode conducts a full post-mortem, as the aforementioned Granville is joined by Jonty, Andy, and Az to contemplate another #Kanexit scenario with the clamour for Man City “nostalgia pick” intensifying.

I miss out with flu. The kind that creates bleary-eyed selfies in Swansea City centre Marriot hotels. But unlike Kane’s notorious Gameweek 22, I fail to make a 17-minute appearance, and instead listen in while the quartet tackle more community questions, creating their own motley crew of characters along the way.

In the midfield chat, Az spits bile in the direction of “JLings”, while Jonty fancies Shaqiri “Ironside” as a poor man’s Hazard. Lukasz “Lidl” Fabianksi turns up in the debate on goalkeepers, while the team are unanimous on the fate of Andreas “The Curse” Christensen.

NB: this ScoutCast was recorded prior to confirmation that Manchester City’s fixture with Arsenal is likely to remain in Gameweek 28. Oh, and Az was off the mark when he said that City play Basel after West Brom, that first leg tie follows the Gameweek 27. Don’t panic Aguero owners. Leave that to the rest of us.

This ScoutCast was first beamed live via our YouTube channel on Tuesday evening. 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. Who Am I?
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Is Cedric nailed?

    1. Pacer.
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Yes

  2. HurriKane
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    For next 3 who do you prefer?

    A) Sane- WBA bur LEI

    B) Mahrez- eve SWA mci

    1. Hasselbaink Forever - Defoe…
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Sane

    2. Over Midwicket
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      LeRoi

    3. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      A...but nothing in it....i would say Sane as two home games but would wait to see if rested for FA cup game and see if Mahrez rumours go away ....

    4. Forza Papac
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      LEEERRRRROYYYYY

    5. Sune
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      A

    6. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      cheers all leaning towards A myself as im not confident owning only one city attacker in sterling

      nothing in it and feel Mahrez is really option as well

      1. Over Midwicket
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Kun an option?

  3. Nesvy
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Who play ?

    a/ Mee (new)
    b/ Masuaku (CRY)

    1. balint84
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      mee

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

      b

    3. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Mee

  4. Longlatini
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    I know it’s only Yeovil but a brace from Alexis tonight will surely turn a few heads around here?!

    1. George James
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      He won’t play IMO

  5. FPL ZB
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    A bench of Elliot DCL Kenny and a 4.2 mid is much too thin isn't it?

    It's what I would need to move Vardy and Arnie to Aguero

  6. balint84
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    A) Alli to KDB
    B) upgrade Ogbonna/Kabasele

    1. Sune
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      B

  7. Dele
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Wenger ON MKHITARYAN

    One player that Arsene Wenger has of course captured is Henrikh Mkhitaryan.

    Speaking about his new man, Wenger said:

    "He is a great footballer. I will know more about him in 2-3 days as we prepare and find out the best position for him. "It doesn’t look like there will be any problems."

    Will he play against Swansea?

    "I haven’t decided yet.

    "We will decide on Monday but he is available."

  8. G-Whizz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Arsenal 'not close' to signing anyone - Wenger

    Swansea v Arsenal (Tues, 19:45 GMT)

    Injury news from Arsene Wenger, who says Olivier Giroud, who has not played for the first team since 19 December, will be in the squad for Tuesday's visit to Swansea, but it is "too early" for Danny Welbeck to return.

    Wenger adds that despite reports, Giroud was never part of any deal to sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Borussia Dortmund.

    Asked about transfers he says: "It’s still possible, we are far from being closed. I don’t give you any special name but at the moment we are not close to signing anybody.

    "If nobody comes in, nobody goes out, maybe one or two young players out on loan."

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/football/42829395?ns_mchannel=social&ns_source=twitter&ns_campaign=bbc_live&ns_linkname=5a6af74d655519064b8e4fad%26Arsenal%20%27not%20close%27%20to%20signing%20anyone%20-%20Wenger%26&ns_fee=0#post_5a6af74d655519064b8e4fad

    1. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      mikhi signing was just papering the cracks.to make fans less angry about sanchez move

      arsenal real problem lies in defence and midfeild

  9. Richd
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Best and nailed 4.3 mill mid? I may as well offload RLC

    1. StoichkovFPL
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Best Swa assister

    2. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      McArthur perhaps?

    3. LAMELA_AND_CONSUELA
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      I don't know if he is the best however he seems to be nalied - Oriol Romeu

  10. balint84
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    better pair to buy?

    A) walker+shaqiri
    B) de bruyne+wilson

    1. StoichkovFPL
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      B obv

      1. balint84
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        walker+shaqiri menas dropping arnautovic+kabasele
        de bruyne+wilson means dropping alli+abraham

        and now?

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

      A

  11. Alonso The Great Midfielder
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    arnie and moreno >>> fraser and vvd for (-4)??

  12. LewanGOALski
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    any transfers suggestions?

    Pope
    Alonso - Christensen - Jones - Otamendi
    Salah - Sterling - Arnie - Lingard
    Kane - Aguero

    Elliot - Ogbonna - DCL - RLC

    1 FT
    bank: 0.2

    1. SH
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Isnt Arnie injured?

      1. Mark
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 17 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        See Scout Tweets. Now confirmed by Moyes via his ES column.

        1. SH
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 3 months ago

          Saw it just now. Thanks

    2. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      You need to create some cash to fix DCL/RLC, Arnie>sto middie, but await 'Arnie out for a few weeks because Moyes didn't sub him when he 1st pulled up...' confirmation

  13. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Better combination?

    A) Pogba and Walcott
    B) Mahrez and Shaqiri
    C) Pogba and Shaqiri
    D) Mahrez and Fraser/Allen

    C and D both allow a defensive upgrade of Kenny to VVD/Monreal, A leaves a 0.1 in the bank, B 0.5, for upgrades.

    1. PocketZola
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      having walcott, shaq, fraser/allen in my team would make me want to puke

      1. Fpl Richie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Haha - well you'd best avoid it then!

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

      B

  14. PocketZola
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    ddg (pereria)
    alonso ota christ duffy (holgate)
    salah sterling son ling arnie
    kane(dcl, quaner)

    2.2itb 1ft

    1) arnie to mahrez
    2) arnie to sane

  15. radawson
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Foster Elliot
    Otamendi Jones Vertonghen Gomez Mee
    Salah Sterling Son Arnautovic* RLC*
    Kane Firmino Wilson

    1FT, 1.4 itb

    Thoughts on possible moves after this weekend's games?

    Had originally planned to do Vert > Alonso but now thinking this is a good chance to bring in Leicester assets.....

    A) Vert > Alonso
    B) Arnie, Vert > Maguire, Mahrez (-4)
    C) Something else

    Thanks

  16. MrMajeika
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    should I hold on to arnautovic for now?

    1. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      What do you think?

    2. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      i will but purely because i want to keep a ft for when the transfer window is closed

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

      Hang on as long as you can yes, certainly until cup games. For all we know Alonso will pull a hammy or Salah will twist his ankle.

  17. The Foxes' future looks bright on the right
    Kings of Lyon ★
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    When looking at the defensive statistics from the past 4 GWs I came across a some interesting data

    Chances Conceded from the Right Flank
    Everton - 29
    Swansea - 18
    Burnley - 17
    West Ham - 17

    It looks like the right back spot is a significant weakness for the Toffees with them conceding 11 more chances than Swansea who are the next worse team.

    Interestingly, the next 5 fixtures see Leicester play eve, SWA and BUR. Should we be considering Albrighton as a replacement for Arnautovic/Lanzini/Willian?

    Admittedly, Albrighton does play quite deep at times but at only 5.6 the winger has some serious potential over the next few.

    In addition, with Coleman playing for the u23s I think Kenny will be dropped sooner, rather than later.

    1. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Excellent shout - looking for an effective cheapie too and he might be better than Shaq/Allen/Fraser/Ibe.

    2. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      he s in my team and will stay for a while i think, leicester have good fixtures

    3. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      thanks for info too, impressive stuff !!!

    4. Ode
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      I looked at him but already own Mahrez, doubling up on Leicester mids just doesn't feel right

      1. Mo Mané No Problems
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        This

    5. ShaunGoater123
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Agreed albrighton could be a great option

    6. Pieterke30
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Interesting, as you say.

      Well spotted, man.

    7. Runaway
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Thanks for that. I was actually trying to decide playing whether Albrighton (eve) or Ogbonna (CRY) and this answers my question as well!

    8. Toby Lerone
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Mahrez plays on the right you know... Albrighton left.

      1. Kings of Lyon ★
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Evertons right flank shots conceded

      2. Pieterke30
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        From the mentioned team's right flank, not Leicester's. Albrighton will be on Everton's right flank.

    9. tisza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Between him and Allen for me.
      Allen stays in no 10 role then he'll probably nick it for me.

      1. Now I'm Panicking
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Allen isn't playing as a number 10 - it was fake news

        1. tisza
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 3 months ago

          looked like he did against Huddersfield dropped back 2nd half after Stoke took the lead.
          Adam & Fletcher holding. Shaq & Choupo wide.

    10. RedLightning
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      But were these big chances, did they have high xGs and how many of them led to goals?

      We know for instance that Burnley concede large numbers of chances but few goals - it's the way they play, they only allow low quality chances and most of them are then saved or blocked by their goalkeepers and defenders. They have only conceded 21 goals this season, with only United, Chelsea ands City conceding fewer.

      Everton however have conceded 39 goals this season, with only Stoke, West Ham, Watford and Huddersfield conceding more. How many of these arose from the right, or is their defence just weak all over?

      In the last 4 GWs, Everton have conceded 9 goals in total, Swansea 4 (3 of them against Spurs and Liverpool), Burnley 4 (3 of them against Liverpool and United) and West Ham 4, so it looks as if only Everton of these four teams have a really weak defence.
      West Ham have improved and only conceded 12 goals in 10 matches since Adrian took over, compared with the 30 in 14 matches conceded by Hart.

  18. theodosios
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Gayle>Firmino for a hit?

  19. Rossaldinho
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Thinking about upgrading Crouch (4.8) to Diouf (5.4) at a cost of 4 points - I don't have any stoke midfielders or slots spare at present. Do you think that Diouf is now nailed on striker under Lambert and will benefit from both the strong fixtures and midfield supply. Is this a good plan?

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      not for a hit !

      1. Rossaldinho
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Diouf if nailed would stay in my squad for the next few gameweeks so I'm not worried about the hit this week - I just need a credible cheap 3rd striker - playing and scoring this week to cover Willian injury

        1. Ajax Hamsterdam
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 3 months ago

          ok. good luck 🙂

  20. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Did anyone actually watch Walcott's debut for Everton?

    How did he look? Where did he play etc.?

    1. jpb333
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      no but i followed it on the toffeeweb forum and the overall team performance seemed pretty dire

    2. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      i would stay clear of everton offensive assets

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

      Thanks both - it would be such an easy solution (have exact cash from Arnie if I'm trading). But I'm not that keen.

  21. jpb333
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Oh what to do??

    a. Arnie, Lingard > Allen, Sane (-4, 0.1itb)
    b. Arnie, Lingard > Choup, Silva (-4, 0.2itb)
    c. Arnie > Shaq (1.4 itb)
    d. Arnie > Walcott (0.3 itb)

    thinking of DLC to Ayew next week

    Pickford Woodman
    Alonso Jones Ota Ogbonna Mariappa
    Salah Son Lingard Arnie Carroll
    Kane Aguero DLC

  22. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    If Arnie was out for just a couple of weeks, would anyone get him back or hold him?

    The ES column via scout tweets sounds like it might just be one or two PL games, so its a tough call.

    1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      No good option under 6.8 othrt than Shaq which I already have. Hve good bench players like dunk and oggy this week. So only a bit a big dilemma also for me to hold him

  23. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    With Arnie as only pressing issue and 7 mill for his replacement and having dunk and mee in subs is it better to hold free transfer or replace Arnie with a above 6 mill player or get Milo and spread funds elsewhere next week??

  24. Hasselbaink Forever - Defoe…
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Lots of options, but which to do ?

    Adrian / Elliot
    Otamendi / Alonso / Christensen / Ogbonna / Kenny
    Salah / Sterling / Arnie* / Richarlison / Lingard
    Kane / Firmino / DCL

    2FT & 2.1 itb

    A) Arnie & Rich > KDB & Milivojevic
    B) Arnie & Rich > Hazard & Milivojevic
    C) Arnie & Rich > Pogba & Wally/Shaqiri
    D) Arnie, Rich & Firmino > Pogba, Aguero & 4.6 mid (-4)
    E) Arnie, Rich & Kane > Sanchez, Milivojevic & Aguero (-4)
    F) Something else

    I didn't consider taking Kane out until yesterday. Option E gives me the captain options of Aguero (WBA) Sanchez (HUD) and Aguero (LEI). I wasn't planning on captaining Kane in the next 3 so maybe taking him out for 3 games is worth the risk?

    1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      A or B is a very good shout

  25. anish10
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Arnie > Mahrez

    or wait till tomorrow.

    1. ☻ Jon Snow ☻
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Wait till tuesday

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

      Wait as long as you can

    3. GreenArrows
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Wait, I am doing the same transfer and waiting, even still it will leave me 0.8itb so no price rise concern. Waiting is key

  26. The Left Duke #3
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    2 FT 0.6m ITB

    Hennessy Speroni
    Alonso Otamendi Mee Kenny Gomez
    Salah Sterling Son Arnie Lingard
    Kane Firmino Depoitre

    A) Arnie & Son -->> Mahrez & Shaqiri
    B) Arnie & Son -->> Sane & Walcott
    C) Arnie & Depoitre -->> McArthur & Vardy
    D) Arnie & Kane -->> Pogba/Walcott & Kun
    E) Arnie, Son & Kane -->> Pogba/Walcott, Mahrez & Kun (-4)
    F) Something else

    1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      C or d

    2. Hasselbaink Forever - Defoe…
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Similar to my question above. I think the moves I will make will depend on who I want to captain over the next 3.

      Aguero & Hazard look best options 25 & 27. Sanchez would be ideal 26. But could get away with Pogba/Mahrez?

      So E looks pretty tempting but comes with risks

      1. The Left Duke #3
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Hey Jimmy Floyd, yes a lot of uncertainty and risks with any move this week as I feel there is no clear path to take whether to go 343 or 352. Pogba has a tough game this week so don't want to bring him in early. Unsure of getting rid of Kane incase of a haul. So many options and delighted I have FA Cups to wait on too as more injuries may arise forcing my hand.

  27. GreenArrows
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Opnions please, can this team keep pace when Aguero-less? Aiming to beat PB OR of 82.8K from last year, currently 143.5K.

    *planned FT of Arnie > Mahrez

    Pope
    Otamendi Jones Duffy
    Salah (C) Sterling Son Lingard Mahrez*
    Kane Firmino

    Elliot Ogbonna Kenny Quaner

    2.5itb 1FT

  28. drughi
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Is christensen worth picking up ? 5.5 for a chelsea defender is good value. I know he has been hauled off at 57th minute twice but is he nailed for the next 3

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      i have him so i keep him but not sure i would get him now . i d go vvd or maguire

    2. The Rumour Mill
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Objectively - yes. But don't be surprised if a flying saucer appears and beams him up in the 57th minute against Bournemouth....

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        🙂

      2. Pasqualinho
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        He just needs to be subbed on in the 25th minute but go of with an injury in the 84th to complete the set. My money's on that.

    3. Hasselbaink Forever - Defoe…
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      I have him, will keep for the next 3 but I wouldn't bring in now. I hope he'll play the next 3 but I'd be surprised with Cahill fit and Luiz on the bench the other night.

    4. Alonso The Great Midfielder
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      only see azpi and alonso that more secure...

    5. Jam0sh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      I have him and I'm keeping. Not sure if he's worth bringing in now tho

  29. new article posted
    1. AndyCook
        6 years, 3 months ago

        There is a mistake in the article. It talks about a player having two free transfers when he has in fact got one having just used his wildcard.

    2. RIDZ
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Which one better for Arnie+Son with -4 :
      a) Mahrez+Mkhi
      b) Hazard+5.8mid
      c) only Arnie out