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13 August 2015 3941 comments
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Limping out of the blocks like three flabby Dads at their kids’ Sports Day, Granville, Jonty and myself are in a sheepish mood for the first ScoutCast of the season.

We do our upmost to rouse some enthusiasm for the events of Gameweek 1, buoyed by tales from you, the community and your latest round of finely honed questions, drilling down into the current big dilemmas.

Chelsea and Arsenal’s stuttering start, the strategy surrounding Aguero and Sanchez, plus the top targets ahead of Friday’s 6.45 deadline provide plenty to distract me from the fact that I’d been robbed of a David Silva goal just minutes before coming on air.

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

  1. Hibbopotamus
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Mert, Targett or Jones?

    1. PSEBJ27
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      For this week? I would say Jones but not sure he'll play

  2. Louis99
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Is it absolute complete madness to captain joe Gomez? If he gets the 6 points that I think he will, that's not a bad call

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Good luck.

    2. Just A Hat
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      that is an odd captaincy

      I'm going Ayew though

    3. Hibbopotamus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      yes, it is

    4. Walsh
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Absolute and complete madness. You nailed it.

    5. Louis99
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Currently on Rooney, maybe Gomez can get the VC

    6. Chelsea Dagger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Nuts

  3. Bennison
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    which team is better for gameweek 2?
    Option A: http://imgur.com/RFzOa8t
    OR
    Option B: http://imgur.com/2BK0XCU

    The only difference is got rid of Richards, Butland and Henderon -> Oxford, McCarthy and upgraded Henderson to Mane

    I also have unlimited transfers since just started this week so any help to my team is appreciated

  4. Suprexo
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Any Defensive Recommendations?

    1. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Better pick.. Kane or Benteke?

      1. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        oops..

      2. Suprexo
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        I picked Kane due to favourable fixtures up ahead

    2. PSEBJ27
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Kompany. City's fixtures get nice soon

    3. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Darmian is really the only sure bet atm.

      If you up for a punt, Gomez + oxford

      Targett should be nailed for 2-3 weeks at least if you are looking for a way into soton defence.

      Apart from that, Francis, huthcoates are secure 4.5 options.

      Kompany looks like a good pick from GW3 onwards

      1. Suprexo
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks for the advice man!

  5. sozopol
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Mane(c) who's with me!

    1. Walsh
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      I was last weekend. Didn't come off 🙁 I'll leave him to you...

      1. Marknlard
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        He had two great chances at the death so could have come off spectacularly.

        Not that I'm going to captain him. Aguero for me.

    2. ted mcnure
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      I'm in..!

    3. sozopol
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      i have rooney and kane but not feeling either...

      1. Louis99
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Interesting, I've got Rooney and mane, currently on Rooney

  6. Hy liverpool
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    score prediction!

    Aston villa vs Manchester Utd ??!!

    mine : 1-1 Gestede & mata

    1. Slam
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Hope Mata scores 🙂

      1. Slam
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Bacuna scores instead of Gestede and that would be the perfect start 😉

        1. Hy liverpool
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          🙂

    2. Watmore do ya want?
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      1-2

    3. PSEBJ27
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      3-0

      Depay scores a freekick, Rooney bags one, and Mata finishes the game off

    4. Chelsea Dagger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      0-2. Rooney and Mata

  7. Twelve years a slave
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Looks a great week to try a differential captain, both the two leaders in the poll have negatives surrounding them and some good alternatives about.

    Certainly wont cpt Rooney at Villa especially on a friday night. Dont want to risk ruining the entire weekend

    1. Slam
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Sakho for me.
      What bout you Triggerlips?

    2. Just A Hat
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      I've gone Ayew, thoughts?

    3. st4rt__
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Mane baby

      1. sozopol
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        yep me too

    4. Francescoli
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      San(C)hez

    5. Scoredelario
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      I'm considering Walcott or Ayew. Walcott could be a seen as a risk but also big upside

      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        I did this last week...didn't work out well! 🙂

        He could be a great pick, but with Sanchez back I think there is a good chance he starts on the bench again. Hopefully he gets the nod up front though!

        1. Scoredelario
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          Yeah it wouldn't have worked out well last week but Wenger is probably thinking the same thing. Imperious performances at the end of last season + charity shield with Walcott. Then he brings giroud in and the game dies.

          He may well be cursing himself too for showing too much faith in gru

    6. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      could do Roo→Gomiz(c) then 🙂 !

    7. Chelsea Dagger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Tekkers Monday night at home seems delicious

    8. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Are you contemplating Sakho?

  8. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Morning DZ, posting from Oz this week with little coverage.

    Any of these stand out?

    A) Wally -> Mata/Payet/Mahrez
    B) Wally & Ozil -> Sanchez(c) & Mahrez (-4)
    C) Save

    Plan to WC in GW4 so only 2 weeks to consider:

    Ruddy
    Shaw, Bellerin, Coates
    Haz, Wally, Mane, Ozil
    Rooney, Benteke(c), Sakho

    Rudd, Sinclair, Targett, Huth
    Bank 0.0m

    1. Francescoli
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      A if the plan is to raise funds for Aguero.

      Personally, I like the look of B.

      C probably the more 'sensibl' option.

      1. Twelve years a slave
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        C

    2. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      a with ayew

  9. Valar(Keith)
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    I really need to do something about my aguero love. Always get him in early and always get burnt.

    1. PSEBJ27
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Just get him by GW4 and you'll be fine

    2. Slam
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      I see you've already got him Valar, same here.
      I really see him scoring against Chelsea, Everton & Watford.
      Here's me hoping 😉

      1. PSEBJ27
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        I see it too. He's got good records against Chelsea and Everton, and Watford...well, speaks for itself.

  10. mind_the_gap
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    thoughts on Hazard to Sanchez? about to pull the trigger.

    (also keeping Walcott)

    1. A Defender's Nightmare
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Not a bad idea.

    2. Walsh
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Good move.

    3. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      go for it. + C him,

    4. Francescoli
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Nope nope nope

    5. Chelsea Dagger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      I'd save

    6. Louis99
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Hold I say

    7. mind_the_gap
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Thanks chaps. Screw it, reckon i'll go for it

  11. Andy319
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    should I get rid of Walcott and if so who's should I swap him for ?????

    1. Trovsmash
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      i went lens for some differential and to free up funds for aquero

    2. Walsh
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      I'd hold and get rid next week.

      1. Andy319
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        is he likely to play this week or at the very least start ????

        1. Walsh
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          No one knows, but I'd think he's a good chance to start this weekend after their blank.

        2. mind_the_gap
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          I reckon odds on to start. Away to Palace defence that are unlikely to sit deep. I'd fancy it if I was Wenger

          1. Andy319
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 5 months ago

            Ok, I'll keep Walcott for at least another week. Thanks for the replies, also would you swap Lukaku this week and if so, who for ????

  12. Greenbackbøøg…
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    So Walcott didn't fall?

    1. A Defender's Nightmare
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Price changes are yet to happen.

    2. Trovsmash
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      -98.2 on fplstatistics

  13. HurriKane
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Would you do Hazard --> Sanchez or save ft ?

    1. Walsh
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Save

      1. A Defender's Nightmare
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        You on a troll mode?!

        You just said that it's a good move above.

        1. Walsh
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          It's just so close haha. You're right though I should probably get more consistent 🙂

          1. Desertbug
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 5 months ago

            Walsh the Troll...
            Could be a new persona that sneaks out in the DZ after a couple beers.
            Sent you an email....

            1. Walsh
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 5 months ago

              Eek. Gotta check myself 🙁 Will have a look bud.

      2. mind_the_gap
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        haha just read this after your advice above. nice.

    2. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      I would do it if you want to captain him

    3. Francescoli
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      No way would I do Haz to Alexis. Get them both in or save you FT.

    4. Chelsea Dagger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Save

  14. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Ok hit me with it, how are we looking?

    McCarthy, Hennessy
    Kompany, Darmian, Gomez, Oxford, Targett
    Silva, Mahrez, Manetoad, Dirty Sanchez, Westwood
    Kun, Kanetoad, Sakho

    1. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Im aware that Targett is only nailed for 3 weeks.

    2. Slam
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Looks great,
      you must've had a great GW1 score 🙂
      unless of course… this is a WC, in which case,
      why have you gone McCarty/Henn?

      Who's your captain?

      1. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        It is a WC due to an abysmal GW1 score (28).

        Mcarthy Henn is cheap as chips, and for some reason it seems to be the semi-heavyconceding keepers that are getting the most points over the coarse of the season. I have chosen that combo because of the price

        Captain pick wise. Is a tough call. Currently on Sanchez but im tearing my hair out. As i have sakho, Kane and Mane. Its really a lottery this week for captaincy.

        1. Slam
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          I agree with the captaincy lottery,
          What are you doing when Speroni is back starting?

          1. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 5 months ago

            Will wait and downgrade a mid or defender.

            1. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
              • 14 Years
              10 years, 5 months ago

              If needed.

    3. Nabs Kebabs
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Kompany, the cheap defs and Mahrez are chasing points a bit much imo

      1. Nabs Kebabs
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        too many short term picks in there, will be nedding another wc in 3-4weeks..

        1. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          Not necessarily. Targett is nailed for 3 weeks and has good short term fixtures will get rid when bertrand is back.

          Oxford and gomez is a wait and see.

          1. Nabs Kebabs
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 5 months ago

            You will have no gk's in a few weeks. And you only 2 nailed on defenders. Asking for trouble imo

    4. Francescoli
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Nice. I'd probably downgrade Kombany to Williams/Jenko and upgrade Targett and Oxford. Also consider upgrading Silva to Hazard and downgrading Kane to Gomis

      1. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        I contemplated this. But city have great fixtures. I would probably upgrade mane to hazard in 2-3 weeks if he starts firing.

  15. Diva
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    It looks like Walcott is going to be a good test subject for the fall accuracy of the price comparison sites.

    FPL Statistics currently has him at -98.2%, 456 transfers short of a fall.
    FantasyFootballFix has him at -97.3%, dropping at 0.89% per hour.

    1. Trovsmash
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      it'll be good to know which one is most accurate

      1. Twelve years a slave
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Guess most the FPL playing world is sleep now. Seems silly that people are making their transfers so soon. There are still press conferences to come before the first match. Its not like a saturday where there is no news.

        Wouldnt want to be making any transfer much before deadline this week.

    2. PSEBJ27
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      I don't care as long as he falls 🙂

    3. Francescoli
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Sell sell sell

  16. waputs101
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    assuming no injuries, which will get the higher points for the season?

    A. Courtois - McCarthy - Mert

    B. Schmeichel - Butland - Azpi

  17. Louis99
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Milner > Ayew for a FT? Leaves me with no attacking lpool cover

    1. Slam
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Who honestly cares about cover.
      I would go for it

      1. PSEBJ27
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        People who didn't have any City players probably did after GW 1

        1. Slam
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          Yeah, for me I bring who I think will score points, not purely to cover all the best attacking teams.

          1. PSEBJ27
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 5 months ago

            It's not too hard to do both

      2. Desertbug
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Hi SDM,
        Looks like it's me and you in Innsie's H2H league this weekend.
        We've got a few differentials it appears, but I ended up spotting you a four-pointer. Congrats ahead of time.

        1. Slam
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          Desertbug mate,
          Wish you the best of luck but after Mata scores a brace tomorrow/today, you'll know who the winner already is 😉

          In all seriousness, I like your team, but… you've got no chance… 🙂

          1. Slam
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 5 months ago

            Honestly, it'll be close and interesting 😉

          2. Desertbug
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 5 months ago

            Who says I dropped Mata?

            1. Desertbug
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              10 years, 5 months ago

              Actually, though, I think you're right. I'm not likely to win this one. H2H is such a fickle format. Your squad can be better set up for the year or the month or a good stretch of matches but be outmatched in any single week.

              1. Slam
                • 10 Years
                10 years, 5 months ago

                Didn't even see Mata 😛
                and I 100% agree, we'll see though.

      3. Louis99
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        For after gw2 this is the plan, Caz + Milner > Ayew + Toure, thoughts?

        Haz - Toure - Mane - Ayew
        Aguero - Rooney - Deeney

        A) Do Milner > Ayew now
        B) Do Cazorla > Ayew now
        C) Do Cazorla > Toure now
        D)Do both after gw2
        E) Don't do it

        1. Louis99
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          Unintended reply sorry

        2. Slam
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          Why are you getting Caz out for Toure?
          Yaya has old, tired legs imo. Even after his brace, I don't think he can find the form he had two seasons back.
          Just my 2c

  18. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Everyone bail on Walcott quick

    1. Chelsea Dagger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      This site will light up if he starts ... Can't wait

      1. PSEBJ27
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        No, this site will crash if he doesn't. Lot more Walcott holders. 🙂

  19. Acquafresca
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Who;s keeping Walcott?

    Has a chance to stay at 9.0.

    How long till price rises?

    1. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      -98.2%

    2. Just A Hat
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      I thought price rises were 40 minutes ago! 🙁

    3. Desertbug
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      SELL SELL SELL SELL SELL SELL SELL SELL!!!
      (crawls back under bridge)

      1. Twelve years a slave
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Really .1 not going to matter in the slightest, its only because it the first week that people are becoming obsessed by it

        1. Desertbug
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          I know. I'm just amused. Although in the first weeks, that 0.1 is effectively the same as a 0.5 drop or rise, in terms of being a barrier to your moves. You have to sacrifice somebody at a price point higher in order to purchase, and if you were going to sell anyway, now you have to purchase at a price point below.

        2. Desertbug
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          Really enjoying your blog, btw. Strong stuff. Thanks for the heads up on Darmian.

    4. Chelsea Dagger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      It will be more interesting tomorrow, because if he doesn't fall tonight he most surely will tomorrow, when people can do a double transfer. Especially if Rooney blanks at Villa.

    5. Watmore do ya want?
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      they were around 3am GMT yesterday, so immenent?

      Btw, keeping over here. Want him for at least this gameweek.

    6. Nabs Kebabs
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      I am. we need to remember worst case scenario he gets 20mins and is still a great goal threat..

    7. semiconductor
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      im keeping

    8. sozopol
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      I am keeping him for this week

  20. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    I created a team, picked walcott, then a got rid of him just to troll myself.

  21. dmhomag
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Friday baby!

    Quick poll. Have you up until now:

    A. Wildcarded or made transfers earlier in the week and now regretting it?

    B. Wildcarded or made transfers earlier in the week and now pleased with the price increases and prospects for the weekend?

    C. Saved your transfer and pleased with your restraint.

    D. Saved your transfer and feel like a 30 year old virgin having missed the boat?

    1. Francescoli
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      B. Wildcard and no regrets

    2. PSEBJ27
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      B all day

  22. DameCorp
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Bench one from:

    Azpi, Wilson, Targett, Coates

  23. Acquafresca
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Walcott didn't drop!!!
    HURRAH!

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Who did?

    2. Louis99
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Damn it

      1. semiconductor
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        why r u upset?

    3. A Defender's Nightmare
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      ?

    4. PSEBJ27
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      NOOOOOOO

  24. tets mcgee (Ha La Land)
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    20 mins til he drops

  25. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Price changes happen in approximately 9 minutes

  26. Louis99
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    For after gw2 this is the plan, Caz + Milner > Ayew + Toure, thoughts?

    Haz - Toure - Mane - Ayew
    Aguero - Rooney - Deeney

    A) Do Milner > Ayew now
    B) Do Cazorla > Ayew now
    C) Do Cazorla > Toure now
    D)Do both after gw2
    E) Don't do it

    Thanks!

  27. tets mcgee (Ha La Land)
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    they happened

  28. Bennison
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    which team is better for gameweek 2?
    Option A: http://imgur.com/RFzOa8t
    OR
    Option B: http://imgur.com/2BK0XCU

    The only difference is got rid of Richards, Butland and Henderon -> Oxford, McCarthy and upgraded Henderson to Mane

    I also have unlimited transfers since just started this week so any help to my team is appreciated

    Please reply

  29. tets mcgee (Ha La Land)
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    sadly walcott didnt drop..

  30. Fishy
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    My team
    Ruddy stekelnbury
    Francis richards mert huth oshea
    Hazard walcot mahrez wanyama mane
    Kane rooney benteke
    Looking to save transfa?