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The ScoutCast – Episode 165 – Wildboys

Tempted into dealing our Wildcards by yet another “mediocre” Gameweek, Granville and I go through almost the entire episode before Jonty reveals he’s weakened and gone “active”. It’s a revelation that almost has us both logging off and reaching for our own panic buttons.

Before that dramatic finale, we find salvation via another bout of “rough the smooth”, cheering ourselves with tales of Gameweek totals which dip below even our miserable tallies.

We also take a further round of community questions, forcing me to “fess up” on Theo Walcott, while Granville laments Wayne Rooney’s form and the three of us tackle the merits of Mahrez, Ozil and loading up on City assets.

This episode was originally broadcast live on Monday using Google Hangouts via our YouTube channel. Be sure to subscribe to our channel to get notifications of future live episodes.

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

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  1. A Defender's Nightmare
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Mane or Payet?
    Ready to have Sakho but don't want Pelle.

    1. A Defender's Nightmare
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Rare top of the page post. 🙂

    2. ILOVEBAPS
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Why not Pelle?

    3. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Mané and Sakho then.

    4. El-Kloppico
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Mane didn't impress yesterday.. but Pelle did.

  2. HamezMace
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Is Tadic an decent option for Saints?

    Still on set pieces isn't he?

      1. HamezMace
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks for that, if I'm reading it right he actually looks a decent shout.

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

          He is nearly there, for sure.

    1. A Defender's Nightmare
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Avoid IMO. Mane or nobody from that MF.

    2. Skipdipper
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Trouble is he's often the first subbed. If mane leaves though...

  3. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Choose one please

    a) Silva + Chadli

    b) Yaya + Mane

    1. DameCorp
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      B imo

    2. Barnsley FC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Definitely A

    3. El-Kloppico
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      A

  4. DameCorp
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Dont see the point in WC'ing this lot.

    Playing the right defenders?

    Ruddy
    Azp - Mert - Targett
    Haz - Yaya - Mane - Mahrez
    Kun (c) - Roo - Wilson

    Rudd - Muniesa - Huth - Beteleb

    1. GrumblyBlowfish
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Very similar to my team except I've got Eriksen and Wijnaldum in the mid instead of Yaya and Mane and Defoe instead of Wilson. Was in a similar spot not sure whether to take a bit or not but definitely not worth WCing. Wait and see how Haz and Roo do this weekend and wait until the end of the transfer window

  5. pax888
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    What's everyone's thoughts on Kolarov?

    Rotation threat I know but with those fixtures surely he's worth the gamble.

    1. Zareos
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Most appear willing to take the gamble. If you have the funds though, Kompany is nailed.

    2. Skipdipper
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Taking the gamble

  6. Piggs Boson
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Poch on Kane:

    “Maybe my explanation [on Saturday] was bad. I think he took a kick on his calf, and after was a little bit sore - like a cramp.

    “And why take a risk at 2-0? That was not the reason we conceded the draw after. [You] don’t take a risk when a player feels a little bit of pain in his calf.”

    .
    So HK isn't tired after all. A blank against a strong United defence, and a knock against Stoke isn't enough to rule him out of our teams.

    Hattrick incoming. He's back 😎

    1. Lallana_
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      I like Chadli at 2.5M less

      1. Piggs Boson
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Strong United defence, and knock +60 against Stoke. Of course his stats take a hit. I think I'm gambling on him.

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

          Not until I see the whites of his eyes ...

      2. Piggs Boson
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        4 shots in the box though...

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

          He is a forward, ffs! 😀

          1. Piggs Boson
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Well Costa has 2 in the box with 30 more minutes!

            Chelsea are so bad atm...

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

              Very true. Very, very true ... 🙁

    2. Thick Of It
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      I hope that some of the larger priced strikers, like Kane, score big this game week. That should alter the template.

  7. Hooky
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    147 players have dropped in price this week. Is that a record?

    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      It must be. I know it will continue to be ruthless this year.

      1. Hooky
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        I hate wasting transfers just to avoid drops but it looks like it's going to be necessary this year.

    2. Thick Of It
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Walcotts - 0.3 is huge. And thanks to your username and grav I am now humming the bassline to "Ceremony".

      1. PC 2015
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Hulk this = Everthing's Gone Green

      2. Hooky
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Love that song. There is a recording on youtube with Ian singing it which is great.

        1. PC 2015
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Me too. Actually played Lonesome Tonight on my way home last night. Still got the goosebumps 12 hours later. Stick it on. NOW !!

          1. Hooky
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Listening to it now! I've actually had Low-Life on in the car every day for about 2 weeks now. Sunrise is just brilliant.

            1. PC 2015
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              .....and what about Elegia ??
              That's me done now. Need to wake up a bit.Love Vigilantes in the shower should do the trick:)

              1. Hooky
                • 9 Years
                9 years, 2 months ago

                Of course, but it has to be the 17 minute version of Elegia though!

        2. Thick Of It
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          That really shaky demo where Barney fluff the guitar line and pulls it back...just. Lovely.

        3. hibster
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          it's a darn sight better than the one with steve singing it!

          1. Hooky
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            What an incredible drummer though. I love watching JD videos just to see him drum.

            1. hibster
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              have you seen that lego version of transmission?
              he's ace in that

              1. Hooky
                • 9 Years
                9 years, 2 months ago

                I've not seen that - sounds interesting! Will check it out in a minute.

      3. Doolittle
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Two incredible covers if you haven't heard them:

        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cedNya7e8Uc

        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ss1MbL4NYf0

        1. Thick Of It
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Love the Galaxie 500 one, I always enjoyed Moby's "New Dawn Fades" as a guilty pleasure too.

          1. hibster
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            saw dean wareham play it twice last year B-)

        2. Hooky
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Those are both great. I love the Radiohead one especially due to the higher tempo.

        3. hibster
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          haven't checked these, but have you heard Jeremy warmsley's temptation, or laura viers' love vigilantes?

      4. hibster
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        wonder what the gigs will be like later this year...

        1. Hooky
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          I'm not much of a fan of the new stuff so think I will avoid. Wish I was old enough to have seen them in their prime.

    3. The 12th Man
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Maximum breaks happen regularly these days.

      1. Hooky
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Ha!

  8. COYS Down Under
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    No FT left, gtg?

    Ruddy Butland
    Kosc Azpi Williams Targett Huth
    Sanchez Ayew Chadli Ozil Fletcher
    Aguero Sakho Pelle

    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      yep gtg

  9. Wild Rover
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Think I'll be going with this. Rate it or hate it? 🙂

    Courtois // McCarthy

    Kolarov // Whittaker // Gomez // Richards // Targett

    Sanchez // Chadli // Depay // Yaya // Albrighton

    Aguero // Lukaku // Sakho

    1. Baines on Toast...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      think courtois provides more value than a 4.5?

      Who you benching this week?

      1. Wild Rover
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Yep, I wouldn't want McCarthy with a 4.5m option. Albrighton

    2. COYS Down Under
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Not sold on the defense personally since Gomez/Targett will both be benched sooner rather than later.

      Also Lukaku is big call in my opinion but if you're happy go with it.

      Love the mids on the whole, Depay is going make it big.

      1. Wild Rover
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers.

    3. Lallana_
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      I got the Courtois/McCarthy combo but I'm reconsidering it. Courtois may keep cleansheets but he doesn't rack up points like Fabianksi and other keepers.

    4. BootlegRascal
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Potentially 4 non starters within a month or so. Isn't half the point of a WC to stabilise?

      1. Wild Rover
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Not worried about McCarthy losing his place. Kolarov may get the odd rotation but is surely first choice. I will probably change Gomez in hindsight but happy with Targett. Who needs 5 defenders? 😉

    5. AK ⭐
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Your WC team?

      Looks nice. Lukaku's fixtures are a worry, but guess you already know that

  10. COYS Down Under
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone captaining Sanchez this week over Aguero?

    1. Baines on Toast...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Yep. Just as dangerous and I think a better fixture.

      1. COYS Down Under
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        I think so too, currently have him as captain. He makes a good differential after all these wild cards.

    2. Prøphet
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Im really close to it. Big headache

    3. Wild Rover
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      I think so

    4. Doolittle
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      I'm still deciding, on Aguero but very tempted by Sanchez. I think both Arsenal and City will score at least 2 goals.

    5. El-Kloppico
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Going for Hazard.
      Do or Die for Chelsea.

  11. Kuns n Moses
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Everyone going with Francis as their BOU 4.5 option. What about Elphick? He's captain, so assured of starts, good aerial threat, scored against Liverpool Monday night, a goal wrongly disallowed in my opinion. Francis looked average to me, though that was the first time I've seen Bournemouth play. Anyone else looking at him?

    1. Wild Rover
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Being captain doesn't guarantee starts, but yeah.. he did look the best on Monday

      1. Kuns n Moses
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        For sure I agree, but he played every game last season. I think he could be a better, though i guess it's preference

    2. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      I would enjoy a Francis price drop.

    3. El-Kloppico
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Don't forget Daniels.. will surely record some assists in the coming weeks..

      1. Kuns n Moses
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Yeh Daniels looked good, problem is he is likely to face some sort of threat from Tyrone Mings.

  12. Hasselbaink Forever - Defoe…
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    11 Pressers today -

    08:45 BST: Norwich
    09:00 - Everton, Arsenal, West Brom
    09:30 - Aston Villa
    10:00 - Manchester United

    12:30 - Chelsea
    12:45 - Man City
    14:00 - Southampton, Sunderland
    14:30 - Watford

    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Nice one. You'll look good in green.

  13. dmhomag
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    So GW3 and everyone has been shoehorned into a wilcard template team. Much earlier than previous seasons.

    1. Wild Rover
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Well I wouldn't say mine is template ^^

    2. COYS Down Under
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Not everyone, in a few weeks I think plenty of people will be wishing they hadn't WCed.

      1. HuttonDressedasLahm
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        But possibly thanking god they had?

        Any people still own (8.7) Walcott?

    3. Skipdipper
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Every season I've played I've wildcarded early.
      This season I feel happy I've made right decision
      And a couple of free transfers can sort most issues

  14. S.Kuqi
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone here considering Eriksen?

    1. COYS Down Under
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Too many good options for that price, hard to justify.

      1. S.Kuqi
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Like who?

    2. Lallana_
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      He's too hot/cold for me.

    3. SUAREZ_MESSI_COUTINHO
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Yes, either him or Mata.

    4. El-Kloppico
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Ozil is a safer bet. So is Chadli/Ayew/Payet for a less pricey option.

  15. Caesar, Hot Mustache
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    A. Benteke + Sterling --> Diouf + Sanchez. (-4)
    B. Benteke + Sterling --> Diouf + Silva (-4)

    leaves me with

    Schmeichel
    Azpi Mert Cedric Coates Turner
    Ayew Mahrez Mane Ozil Silva/Sanchez
    Sakho Aguero Diouf

    & I can get Pedro in for Mane / Ozil if he's a starter. thoughts??

    1. El-Kloppico
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      B.. at least for the coming GWs

  16. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    So it seems the issue this season is less about getting in players before they rise, but more about dropping underperformers.

    I can see a lot of people being .1 short of a transfer

  17. Jonny Sutt
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    A) Williams and galloway
    B) Darmain and S Taylor

    The other 3 defenders are Gomez Richards and Targett so pretty weak! A is rotatition, B is Darmain starting every week!

    1. El-Kloppico
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Willaims is also nailed. More than Darmian 🙂

  18. Thick Of It
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Leave alone for this week?

    Ruddy
    Darmian/ Reid/ Morgan
    Mane/Sanchez/Mahrez/Ayew/Chadli
    Kun/Rooney

    Rudd/Defoe/Coloccini/Targett

    Will be getting rid of Defoe asap next week.

    1. Admiral Stark
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Think it's okay since you're not on WC

  19. Barwood
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Payet and Benteke or Depay and Sakho?

    Also finding myself (without any valid FPL data) wanting to shoehorn Shaqiri into wildcard time. Any views on Shaqiri? Feels a bit punty at this stage, but think he could be a potential monster.

    1. Admiral Stark
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Keyword; potential, there are a few decent 7m options out there, might be wise to wait and see

  20. Skipdipper
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    For those one earlier. My little lad is now in theatre having his operation.
    So far so good... The forum is helping distract 🙂

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

      Hopefully all goes well!

    2. Caesar, Hot Mustache
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      I hope it goes smoothly.

    3. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Good luck buddy

    4. Home Run Baker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Good luck!

    5. Skipdipper
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Cheers

    6. Doolittle
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Good luck mate, hope it goes well.

    7. Yes Don
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Wasn't on earlier, but best of luck.

    8. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Good luck!

    9. Huddersfield
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Gd luck

    10. Admiral Stark
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Our thoughts are with you mate 🙂 hopefully all will go well

  21. WHY ALWAYS MESUT?
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    For a draft league, so with the full season in mind:

    A) Take Pedro (classified as a forward)
    B) Wait for a better signing in THIS window

    I get first dibs on ONE signing. So gotta be very careful on this one.

    1. BellsOfFreedom
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Would not risk that early with Pedro.

      1. WHY ALWAYS MESUT?
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        As in? It's a draft so think of it like a full season pick!

  22. AK ⭐
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Depay over Payet on WC?

    1. El-Kloppico
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      No.. not yet.. give Depay some more times.

  23. Prøphet
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Thoughts on this lot in the back. Think im done.

    Butland / Schmeil

    Kolarov / Bellerin / Jenkinson / Williams / Gomez (Will get Francis if he drops to 4.4)

  24. S.Kuqi
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Could I get quick votes please.

    Depay & Sakho or Payet & Diouf

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

      Im on B

    2. Skipdipper
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Currently on Payet and Diouf
      May switch to Payet and sakho though as sakho nailed on certainty and Diouf game time might not be as much

    3. BellsOfFreedom
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Add Mane + Sakho to this dilemma also!

      I'm on Payet & Diouf, but in contemplation about switching as Diouf isn't 100% naild on.

  25. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Silva or Yaya?

    1. Admiral Stark
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Silva, if you can afford it

    2. Home Run Baker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Silva

  26. gtf
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    RMT

    Myhill
    Ivanovic Shaw Williams
    Sanchez Mane Payet Hoolahan
    Aguero(c) Kane Sakho

    McCarthy Anya Huth Oxford

    0 FT
    0.5 ITB

  27. Painter
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Best 4.5 keeper
    Guzan myhill butland

  28. Admiral Stark
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Morning lads, still having faith in Mane and/or Pelle after blanking last night?

    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      No
      It's not the blanking, but more the 90 minutes

      1. Admiral Stark
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Even more worrying, and what's the deal with Jay Rod taking pens?

    2. 1zverGGademN
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Only Mane can deliver big returns from both and from Soton at all..

      1. Admiral Stark
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Perhaps in the long run, I'm starting to think Watford away will be a low scoring affair

  29. sqaub
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Final WC draft:

    Ruddy - Rudd
    Kompany - Darmian - Richards (S. Taylor, Targett)
    Mahrez - Barkley - Silva - Payet - Sanchez
    Kun - Pelle (Ighalo)

    Thoughts?

    1. Admiral Stark
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Not entirely sold on it, have plans to include Chelsea cover once they get back on their groove? (which could be as early as this weekend)

      1. sqaub
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah, I know. I have plans on bringing in Haz instead of either Silva or Sanchez.

  30. scmdouglas
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Hey guys - Team A (sensible) v Team B (dream midfield but unbalanced) - which would you go with on a WC

    A
    Butland
    Kompany Shaw Richards
    Silva Ayew Sanchez Mahrez Payet
    Gomis Kun

    B
    Butland
    Kompany Willaims Richards
    Silva Hazard Sanchez (Hooly and Wanya)
    Kun Gomis

    1. Royal5
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      A looks solid