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10 September 2015 2606 comments
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An extraordinary death threat ode to Granville provided the inspiration and backdrop for this week’s Scoutcast.

My co-host wasn’t sure whether to feel flattered or mildly panicked by a community post like no other.

Recovering from the menacing tribute, Granville joined forces with Jonty and myself to assess the merits of the deadline day arrivals, before grappling with another round of community questions.

We rinse through the De Bruyne debate, the heavy-hitter slump, briefly consider buying Jonny Evans, before tentatively giving out dating advice – again inspired by the imaginations of you, the community.

This episode was first broadcast live via our YouTube channel and Google Hangouts. Be sure to subscribe to our channel for news of the latest live additions.

You can view the full Hangout via the larger player below, or endure the edited audio version via this link or the first player.

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

  1. King H
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Does anybody think Anthony Martial will start for the philosopher?

    1. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Small chance

    2. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Bench

    3. El-Kloppico
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Start, don't think.
      might be introduced later for 20min imo

    4. pompeyfan
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      yes, but not this gw, probably off the bench. Although you never know

  2. Jazz!
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Mahrez vs Aguero for the armband!

    Can't decide, forget everything. Who do we reckon will get more points this week

    A) Mahrez (AVL)
    B) Aguero (cpl)

    Thanks

    1. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      B

    2. LC1
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Aguero

    3. King H
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Kun

    4. Paulie Walnuts
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Got a feeling Mahrez will

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

      B if no Alexis

    6. MattysFantasyFooty
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      I have doubts Palace are no push overs they just beat chelsea away and people though city would onslaught Watford but they didn't could see it being only a 2-1 city win vs Palace

  3. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Thoughts on my wc team

    Begovic/ McCarthy

    Sagna/ darmain/ Williams / target / Gomez

    Sanchez / pedro / chadli/ mahraz / sako

    Aguero / Wilson / gomis

    1.2 mil in the bank

    1. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Nice. Benching Sako this week, right?
      And upgrade Sagna to Kolarov, Sagna's time is up soon

    2. Hasselbaink Forever
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      WC and no Kolarov? Outrageous

    3. Joga Bonito®
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Very similar to my team so I like it.

    4. King H
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Sagna and Darnian to Lolarov and Shaw

    5. Paulie Walnuts
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Shaw over Darmian

    6. LC1
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Upgrade Sagna to Kolorov

    7. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Thanks all

    8. Lanley Staurel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Targett has been a liability for Saints and will be replaced by Berty soon. Maybe even for next weekend against Man U. He is back in training now. Dont wildcard someone in who is about to be dropped.

  4. melvinmbabazi
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    G2G Using my AOA

    Butland
    Kolarov-Shaw
    Silva-Mahrez-(VC)Sanchez-Ayew-Payet
    (C)Aguero-Wilson-Gomis

    McCarthy-Targett-Gomez-Ward

    1. JimmySpindle
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Looks great to me!

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

    Two quick ones

    1. Start one for FPL:

    (A) Coloccini @whu
    (B) Francis @nor
    (C) Nyom SWA

    2. Bench one for draft league:

    (A) Azpilicueta @eve
    (B) Darmian vs LIV
    (C) Montero @wat
    (D) Wijnaldum @whu

    1. El-Kloppico
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      BB

    2. Meinhoff
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      BA

    3. Al Bundy
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      CD

  6. BigManBakar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    At least 10 weeks it is then

    @HLNinEngeland 3h3 hours ago
    Thibaut Courtois suffered a serious meniscus injury. Expected to be out at least 10 weeks.

    1. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      On my WC.... Begovic may have to make an appearance.

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Damn it

      2. Al Bundy
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Same here. Brilliant news this

  7. El-Kloppico
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Am I GTG or any transfer required?
    Got 1FT and 0.9 ITB.

    Butland (McCarthy)
    Kompany - Mertz - Targett (Clyne - Richards)
    Hazard - Ayew - Albrighton - Silva (Westwood)
    Kun(c) - Wilson - Pellè

    Will Mertz start?
    Tempted to put the armband on Silva though!

  8. MattysFantasyFooty
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone here with Payet what will you do with him if he blanks this weekend, get rid? If so who for?

    1. Neo-Viper
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Tasty next 6 Fixture. I am looking to hold .

    2. Mr Sarcastic
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      I'm stupid and did Payet => Pedro before Pedro's price rise almost two weeks ago.
      Oh wait, he's still 9.5m....

      Moment of madness for me, but if he blanks this gw, I think it's time to get rid.

    3. Rewant-WantToWinEverything!
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      The plan was to get rid, but that was because of the Ft I was saving. But looking right now, Courtois might take away that advantage from me.

  9. Neo-Viper
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Bottomed Last

    Hello Lads!! Howdy ?

    Butland

    Clyne Azpi Cedric

    Haz Caz Mahrez Payet

    Tekkers Sergio Wilson

    Bench : Ruddy - Huth - Francis -Ibe

    Any Pressing Issue ? or G2G ?

    1. SUAREZ_MESSI_COUTINHO
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      If you have a FT then get Kolarov, otherwise good to go.

      1. SUAREZ_MESSI_COUTINHO
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Also play Ruddy

        1. Neo-Viper
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Thanks S_M_N .

          Kolarov In for Whom ?

          1. SUAREZ_MESSI_COUTINHO
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            ITB ?

            1. Neo-Viper
              • 10 Years
              10 years, 4 months ago

              0.1

              1. SUAREZ_MESSI_COUTINHO
                • 10 Years
                10 years, 4 months ago

                For Azpi is the only option then.

                1. Neo-Viper
                  • 10 Years
                  10 years, 4 months ago

                  Ok. Cheers Mate!

  10. King H
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Good morning. Jose Mourinho will be speaking to the media today at around 12 noon UK time. Updates to follow here. #CFC

    1. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Hopefully I'll be welcoming Begovic to my team shortly after...

      1. King H
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Absolutely mate. Save 1m on Chelsea defence is just what my team needed.

        1. Al Bundy
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          The perfect surprise ending to my wc week this.

  11. Scotty B
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Best option?

    A - Coutinho > Mata, Ayew or Payet?
    B - keep Coutinho & do Westwood > Sinclair

    1. Paulie Walnuts
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      A. Ayew or Sako

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

      B

  12. Dynamic Duos
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Wilson rise last night, maybe should of done Diouf to Wilson, but I'm not a sheep so think I might just go Deeney.

    1. Paulie Walnuts
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Ok

    2. Make United Great Again
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      It's not about being a sheep it's about picking the best player atm. Form & fixtures say Wilson.

      1. Dynamic Duos
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        And the stats say Deeney. But you wouldn't know that.

        1. Make United Great Again
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          I prefer to go by who actually scores mate. Stats this stats that but who's putting the ball in the back of the net?

          Watford aren't looking creative at all.

          1. Dynamic Duos
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            Wilson ain't that good he can't score every game.

            1. Make United Great Again
              • 13 Years
              10 years, 4 months ago

              I'm not saying that. But it's about maximising your chances for goals. Wilson more likely than Denney imo.

              Each to their own 🙂

              1. Dynamic Duos
                • 12 Years
                10 years, 4 months ago

                I think they both have favourable fixtures and Deeney has got to start scoring at some point, but on the other hand so many will have Wilson that I could hurt if he does score.

    3. MattysFantasyFooty
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Beyond stupid arguement you're not a sheep so you won't get a player? How hipster of you I presume you don't have Aguero or anyone over 2.5% ownership

    4. King H
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Deeney = red arrows

  13. laGan1n1
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    who will replace Ward at RB ? Kelly ?

    Kolarov and Sterling owner here...

  14. deathorglory
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Michu has been released 🙁

    1. MattysFantasyFooty
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Bet Swansea are wishing they sold him after that first season

    2. Mr Sarcastic
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      How long did he sit?

  15. Flynny
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Morning all.....I'm on wildcard....if cortoius is confirmed injured today, is it worth bringing in begovic and replacing nyom with a 4.0?

    Currently on..
    Butland McCarthy
    Kolarov naughton Evans Francis nyom

    Thanks

    1. King H
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Yes

  16. Vman
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    RMT Please

    Butland

    Darmian Francis Richards

    Hazard Redmond Mahrez Ayew(v.c) Silva

    Gomis Aguero(C)

    Subs McCarthy-B.Davies-Oxford-Diouf 1.8 in bank

    1. King H
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Not bad. Not Great

      1. Vman
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Haha thats me in the % of most teams then...Cheers 🙂

        Apart from Oxford/diouf and Davies i am happy and those swaps will be for Naughton/Kolarov #bandwagon #sheep lol and prob keep Diouf...

        1. King H
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          In have diouf atm .. Not decided what to do yet.
          I like your team .. Hazard could kill it for you. Not a fan of 3-5-2 although that one is not bad at all

  17. MDavies
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Hi guys.

    Should I do:
    This week - Pelle > Wilson on a FT.
    Next week - Darmian > 4.5.
    Week after - Ayew > Sanchez.

    Many thanks in advance.

    1. King H
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Sounds like a good plan. But a lot can happen in 3 weeks

      1. MDavies
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers! 🙂

    2. MattysFantasyFooty
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Don't get too caught up in planning transfers as they tend to come back to haunt you if someone gets injured

      1. MDavies
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Very true! Thanks for the advice.

  18. Make United Great Again
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    To play: Schmeichel in goal btw.

    A. Francis v Norwich
    B. Huth v Villa

    1. King H
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Francis

      1. Make United Great Again
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks

  19. Demí
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Genuinely think Begovic could be 5.5 by the time Courtois returns. The tempation to get him in for a hit is a strong one. Chelsea can't and won't be so bad at the back forever

    1. SUAREZ_MESSI_COUTINHO
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Doesn't justify the hit.

      1. Demí
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Hits aren't just for 1 week. I'd be playing 2 point McCarthy or no keeper otherwise

        1. SUAREZ_MESSI_COUTINHO
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          You can do the transfer to Begovic next week.

    2. King H
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Am just waiting until 12 noon. JM will confirm and then so will I.

    3. Mr Sarcastic
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      He could be also 5.2 or 5.3, who knows how these prices move this season.
      Just saying he shouldn't be transfered in for value, only for points.

      1. Demí
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Yes. I know that, hence the last part of the post

    4. Rewant-WantToWinEverything!
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      That Chelsea defense has been giving me poor signs right from the start. First the Courtois red, then no CS! I am sounding a a bit superstitious but I am confused over whether to get Begovic or Cech right now. Though Begovic did look great when he replaced Courtois in the Swansea game.

      1. Demí
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah they seem a bit cursed don't they? I just don't see Mourinho putting up with it much longer, defensive reinforcements have been made so he's conscious of it. Cech seems a bit expensive when you consider Begovic is .5 less. I just think Begovic has much more upside, with more saves and potential rises.

        1. Rewant-WantToWinEverything!
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          You too don't seem to be a fan of budget keepers. :p

    5. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Chances are Begovic > Courtois will be a downgrade when the latter is fit again.

    6. pompeyfan
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      made me think of the change, but imo probably best to wait till next gw. Cab't see a cleansheet this week for them and may get some good save points this week for McCarthy (that's what im hoping anyway!)

      1. Demí
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Yep, that's probably the correct call. I'm just wary of having more issues to deal with after another week, so would sort of want to get it out the way. I think it's an eas move as your free transfer, maybe not for a hit

      2. Rewant-WantToWinEverything!
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Begovic could rise and Courtois could drop too till next week! :/

    7. Whats the Huth
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      I'll be playing McCarty (my back up keeper) and I'll get in begovic for courtois when I get my free transfer tomorrow.
      Not worth a hit on a keeper.

      1. Demí
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Are you confident McCarthy will keep his place over Speroni then?

    8. Rewant-WantToWinEverything!
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Btw, Courtois now has a Yellow marker next to his name on FPL (50% chances of playing, it says)

  20. deepseaninja
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Who can I replace Courtois with?
    He hasn't been playing up to my expectations and he's badly injured now...

    1. MattysFantasyFooty
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Begovic

  21. johnbarnes
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Hey lads, thinking about using my WC on gw 11 or 12. Who do you reckon the better pick will be: Begovic or De Gea?

    1. Al Bundy
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      I think de Gea might score more points, but Bego is the better pick. Bego+ShawDarmian is far cheaper than De Gea + Azp/Ivan/JT

  22. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Rumors that Courtois got injured in training and will miss 2-4 months 🙁

    Demi do you have the same info?

    1. Vman
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      I have not seen anything and he is not flagged???

    2. Demí
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Atleast 2 months according to reliable reports. Not 4

    3. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Demi posted about this the other day.

      Courtois (on his return) at 5.0-5.2 will be a bargain, and Begovic will be an easy swap to him when he returns.

      For me, having Begovic on the WC is looking like a great move.

      1. Whats the Huth
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Courtois won't drop in price. As he'll be flagged and thus. Price protected

        1. Demí
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          That's not correct. He's only protected once the flag is removed

  23. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Are there any defenders for 4.3 or below worth having?

    Targett has this weekend left in him then it's game over...

    Thinking Hutton/Saylor - any of those going to get into the first team?

  24. Paanmonkey
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    how is my team looking ? Do I need to change anything ?

    McCarthy

    Martin - Darmian - Kolarov

    Silva - Pedro - Mahrez - Sanchez

    Kun - Gomis - Wilson

    1 FT 0.5 ITB

    1. Vman
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Like the majority...

      1. Paanmonkey
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        thanks buddy..do I need to change anything ?

    2. Vman
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Subs?? other keeper?

      1. Paanmonkey
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Butland - Richards - Westwood - Ward

  25. DVassell
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    When is the Chelsea press conference?

    1. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      3 hours 34 minutes time

  26. One Legged Bandits
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Opinions please ( on wildcard and can't decide ):
    Silva and Pedro
    Or
    YYT and Sanchez

    1. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Silva and Pedro.

    2. Paanmonkey
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      B

    3. LC1
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Very tough.
      Ideally it would be Sanchez and Silva but obviously it's too pricey for you.. I'd personally go with A.

      1. One Legged Bandits
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks guys. A is what I have at present.

        1. LC1
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Good luck!

    4. King H
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      A

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

      b

  27. King H
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Do you guys think Chelsea will lose even more ground on City and the rest now that there no1 is out.
    I think it's a massive blow to that defence.

    1. pompeyfan
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      not particularly, Begovic is a good keeper. They need to sort out the rest of the team's performances though

      1. Paanmonkey
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        this

    2. johnbarnes
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Ivanovic has to go, or chelsea have to play a very low defensive line with him.

    3. MDavies
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Begovic is a solid keeper to replace him though. Plus their fixtures ease up in the next few weeks.

  28. Sharkytect
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Is the chelsea defence looking too bad to bring in Begovic for 5.0? Not really any other transfers I wanna do this week, so re-examining my hoallies and cheap defenders...

    1. One Legged Bandits
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      I'd go Cech or Flappyhandski

    2. Dre
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Id want it from the horses mouth that you're getting 2 months of Begovic before I made the move.

    3. BobbyV
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      That Chelsea defence looks to be leaking goals regardless of who the keeper is...I would consider other options...

  29. Paanmonkey
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    pick one for (C)

    1. Kun
    2. Sanchez
    3. Wilson

    1. LC1
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      2.

    2. Make United Great Again
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      1

    3. Slash
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      1

    4. johnbarnes
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      2

  30. LC1
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Does anyone know the LVG presser time?

    1. Demí
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      3pm

      1. LC1
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Thank you.