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4 February 2016 2998 comments
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So I did it. After a couple of weeks attempting to resist Sergio Aguero and, despite meticulously constructing a convincing case to avoid him, I went back on my word.

Recovering from the dramatic climb-down, I felt rather hollow heading into this ScoutCast, with Jonty, Andy and Luke all too keen to watch on while I tucked into humble pie.

Not surprisingly, I spend a good part of this episode justifying the back tracking, before I join my co-hosts in offering views on another bout of community questions. We discuss the Lukaku exit plans, Ozil vs Sanchez and contemplate options between the sticks with Jack Butland losing his shine.

Then we move on to the Gameweek preview, as I desperately try to find some joy in pondering which mid-price defender to sign heading into Saturday’s deadline. Sigh.

This episode of the ScoutCast was first aired live on Wednesday evening via our YouTube channel.

You can view the full version via the larger player below, or soak up the more refined audio version via this link or the smaller player.

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NB: apologies in advance for Luke’s sound quality. We discovered a technical problem after the recording was completed. If you’re struggling to decipher what he’s saying, just imagine him agreeing with everything I say.

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

  1. jernej93
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Silva -> Barkley?
    Lukaku -> Vardy ?

    🙂

    1. Milner4eva
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      just the second one

    2. Rhinos
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      why would you drop Silva?

      1. Swanremainsthesame
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        not looking good, pushed wide, blank week coming up.
        But not to double flash in the pan never happen again in his lifetime Barkley

        1. Rhinos
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          no way id be dropping Silva before 2 home games

      2. jernej93
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Leicester, Tottenham and blank ahead ... haven't looked a big threat recently ...

    3. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      I own Barkley but I'd be advising people to sell before they buy.

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

      Vardy

  2. Milner4eva
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Is Fuchs worth the extra money over Leicester's other defenders?

    1. ILOVEBAPS
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Not really. Will get the occasional assist but so will Huth.

    2. andyd
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      I would say so. Baps magnet and best assist potential. I have him and simpson. Very happy having bought fuchs 3wks ago

    3. Milner4eva
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      cheers!!

  3. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Who the hell is Paloschi, who does he play for?

    1. Nobodinho
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Swansea

      1. Team Cruel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        People jumping on a guy with -6 BPS in his first game? Sounds desperate enough

        1. Swanremainsthesame
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          All 0.0023% of them.

    2. Rhinos
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      no idea how you could find out the answer to that

      1. ILOVEBAPS
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        😆

    3. ILOVEBAPS
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      I'd swap Ighalo for him on a 2 week punt if he didn't play Sot in GW26. He looked great first game in!

      1. Nobodinho
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Who did you get instead?

        1. ILOVEBAPS
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          Not made a trade yet. Still deciding between Vardy and saving or a 2 week punt on Afobe or Naismith.
          What you think?

          1. Nobodinho
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 10 months ago

            Im leaning towards a 2 week punt, but not sure who is worth to get.

            1. ILOVEBAPS
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 10 months ago

              Yeah I hear ya. Also if I go a punt it would mean benching one of Mahrez or Payet.

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

              Valencia if you dont hve Payet?
              or Southampton might announce Austin fit.
              They arent likely to park the bus at home either, which makes Payet a bit more attractive than Mahrez, as Lei will be concentrating on defence I think.

  4. Sky Blue Sun
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Forster > De Gea? Waiting on Lukaku news but will probably keep until gw27.

    De Gea Hennessey
    Bellerin Alderweireld Moreno Simpson Wollscheid
    Ozil Payet Mahrez Alli Stanislas
    Aguero Lukaku Kane

    2FT 2.4m

    1. ILOVEBAPS
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Not a necessary transfer at all. Sideways even. What about Wolls > Berty?

      1. Sky Blue Sun
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Wollscheid will come in handy in gw27 and gw30 so a bit reluctant to sell.

        1. ILOVEBAPS
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          Moreno?

  5. Perchinho
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Does anyone know if I'll be able to edit a Community article after I've posted it?

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

      Nope, that's Jontys job.

      1. Perchinho
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        so he reviews it before it's posted and cleans it up a bit/makes sure it's formatted correctly?

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

          Pretty much. The more work/editing means it get published later.

          1. Perchinho
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 10 months ago

            ok, cheers

            1. Perchinho
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 10 months ago

              I could copy+paste it into a public google doc if you wanna give it a quick read before I post it?

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

                Just throw it in Word to get the spelling right.
                I'm sure it will be fine. Topic is pretty basic here but will help many.

  6. Esraj
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    How many of you have given up brushing your teeth before going to bed?

    1. ry ry
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Sometimes I just mouthwash and tell three other half I did.

      I am a disgusting human being.

      1. ry ry
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        'The' not 'three'.

        One annoys me enough, frankly.

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

      Only brush 'em when I've got a semi these days. No matter how quiet I try to be, the missus can here me and it destroys the pretend spontaneity unfortunately.

      1. Swanremainsthesame
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        take em out and leave to soak, makes less noise.
        Or if they are glued in get an electric toothbrush and just set it going while you do something more useful.

  7. sully29
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Who do I play?

    Barkley (stk)
    Ighalo (tot)

    1. Springbank
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Barkley

    2. tm245
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Barkley

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

      Barkley has form, and if no Lukaku he's on pens

    4. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Barkley it is then, thanks guys!

  8. tm245
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Evening. Have two FTs and don't want to change much with my team, so I am looking to ship out Stanislas and go for another cheap midfielder, up to 4.8m. Would be on the bench besides gw27.

    Any thoughts on Lingard vs Drinkwater? Or another?

    1. ry ry
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Lingard is more tempting, will you even play whoever comes in?

      1. tm245
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Only for gw27, so Drinkwater has a slightly better fixture but I agree about Lingard.

  9. sinik
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Wow, I've captained Aguero 6 out of the last 7 games (the one-off being that Ozil fail vs Newcastle).

  10. FCSB
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    GK for this weekend, who to play:

    A. Fabianski
    B. Butland

    Thx

    1. Springbank
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Fabianski. Wish I had such a easy decision 😀

    2. ILOVEBAPS
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      A

  11. Rex Lapis
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Silva to Firmino
    or
    Save FT?

    1. tm245
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      I would go for it, as long as you are prepared to bench him in gw27 when he has a blank.

    2. ILOVEBAPS
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Do it. Decent punt.

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

      tough one. I'd probably do it based on fixtures

    4. :
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Aguero's all the City coverage you need.

      I posted this comment earlier; a load of nonsense perhaps but who knows...

      http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2016/02/04/the-scoutcast-episode-182-hollow/?hc_page=4#hc_comment_12607194

    5. Rex Lapis
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Cheers all

  12. jernej93
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Which MID to bring in?

    Ozil, Payet, Alli, Stanislas, xy ? 🙂

    1. :
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      I take it you've got Firmino for this weekend?

    2. sinik
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Fellaini

    3. Springbank
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Alli

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

      Mahrez soon, lots of good picks short term.

    5. waldo666
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Alli

    6. ILOVEBAPS
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      I imagine you meant who to put in with the above you already have?
      So get Firmino.

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

      Only 2 need Specsavers 🙂

      1. waldo666
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        My vision is clouded by my Lukaku dilemma 😉

  13. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Best bet for the next 2 gw?

    A) Paloschi (PAL SOU)
    B) Vardy (mci ars)

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

      Why only next 2?

      1. Team Cruel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Because I'm getting Vardy anyway after those two games.

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

          B) saves a transfer if A) becomes B)

          1. Team Cruel
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 10 months ago

            Transfer isn't an issue.

            I've used 18 transfers all season. My problem is that I always carry 2FT and end up doing a transfer just for the sake of it

            1. Swanremainsthesame
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 10 months ago

              Valencia if you dont have Payet.

              1. Team Cruel
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 10 months ago

                Have Payet + Antonio actually

    2. ILOVEBAPS
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      I was trying to decide on this and think Vardy. Even though I believe Pal will score vs CPL Vardy has a decent chance to score vs any opposition. Factor in that to do that punt you will spend 2 FT's also and I am not sure it is worth the hassle.

  14. ry ry
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Any of them except Stanislas. I'd do ozil of that lot, Bournemouth are actually rubbish.

    1. ry ry
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Spazhanded reply victory.

  15. Iinvin
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Lukaku to

    A) Austin
    B) Giroud

    1. ILOVEBAPS
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      B

      1. In Like Flynn.
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        ILB, you fancy Giroud for the next few or longer term?
        I'm looking for a Lukaku replacement short or long term. The best two week shot would do.

        1. ILOVEBAPS
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          I do! I really think he is a great option and I'd ship to him if I could afford it.

    2. BERGKOP
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      B

  16. FCSB
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    who is most likely to play this weekend...

    A. Baines
    B. Kolorov

  17. Esraj
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Sunderland are probably licking their lips at facing liverpool. Plum fixture. Ha ha.

    1. :
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Reckon there'll be a "bounce" factor in this game; a comfy 2-0 for Liverpool imo. After all, Liverpool have an absolutely fantastic head to head record against them.

      1. The Raging Bull
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        you think Firmino will score? he's terribly inconsistent and his head drops when things aren't going so well.

        1. :
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          Hoping Bull, hoping! I'm not his greatest fan but I'm basing my captaincy on some serious pro-Liverpool stats in this fixture.

          1. The Raging Bull
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 10 months ago

            Not a fan either and I was there to pick up his 18pts, since then the two games he's played he's looked poor.

            You placing the armband on him?

            1. :
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 10 months ago

              Probably (atm!).

  18. Huddersfield
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Is Howard fit to start vs Stoke ?

  19. Springbank
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    What does Sigurdsson needs to do to be in the watchlist?? 4 goals in last 5 games I think!

    1. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Hush don't tell them! I'm loving Siggy as a differential

      1. Springbank
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        I know I realise after I posted! But we're here to help each others after all 😀

  20. Huddersfield
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Want to double upfront ?

    A / Iheanacho
    B/ Son

    1. Huddersfield
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Both not nailed for the next 2 ?

      1. FortunesAlwaysHiding
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        I have Iheanacho (draft league side). I think he should be starting-hopefully similar to Aguero/Tevez.

  21. niloh1
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    what the hell? Lukaku price about to drop again tonight? Didn't his price drop last night as well?

    1. waldo666
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Yep......he is going out the door at a furious rate

  22. Puyol Pants Up
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Ighalo dropping, Vardy rising.

    Make transfer now?

    1. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      100 % yes

    2. Puyol Pants Up
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Actually, I don't even know if I want Vardy for the next two..

      Grrrrr

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

        Then don't do it

        1. Puyol Pants Up
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          I just checked that I won't be losing any Value on Ighalo either.

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

            I'd stay. Waiting Iggy to Vardy in 27

    3. Freshy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Im waiting
      Dont be a slave to fashion

    4. Swanremainsthesame
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      both bench fodder this week so why not.

  23. The Left Duke #3
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Was hoping to save my FT this week but have 4 players flagged?

    Any word on the injuries to the following:

    Lukaku
    Evans
    Stanislas
    Alli

    1. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      I've given up on Lukaku even if he's fit.

      1. The Left Duke #3
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        I know man, 4 blanks in a row is testing my patience but just don't see a better solution (have Kun & Kane) for the next 2 GWs. Intended to rid for Vardy in GW27 but may do it sooner but City and Arsenal away is the worst possible fixtures over the next 2.

    2. waldo666
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Alli news on scout tweets, Stanislas should be back from what I understand but nothing concrete, nothing further on Lukaku and I have no idea about Evans

      1. The Left Duke #3
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks mate. I suppose we'll have to wait a day for pressers but was wondering if anyone heard anything since.

  24. In Like Flynn.
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Evening all, I really want to do this now.

    I'm looking for a Lukaku replacement short or long term. The best two week shot would do.

    Thanks

    1. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Austin
      Afobe
      New Swans guy
      Rooney

    2. Puyol Pants Up
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Austin (WHU, swa)
      Paloschi (CRY, SOU)
      Afobe (ARS, STK)

      Decent options there

      1. Puyol Pants Up
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Also Valencia (sou, nor)

      2. Team Cruel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        slowpoke

        1. Puyol Pants Up
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          You didn't add the fixtures.

          1. Team Cruel
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 10 months ago

            Most regulars have the fixtures memorised in their head 😀

    3. Swanremainsthesame
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Long term is Vardy , assuming you dont have him
      Next 2 weeks depends on where spare cash is going
      elsewhere then Valencia, Austin, Paloschi
      extra to add Kane,Costa,Giroud

    4. :
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Aguero, Kane & Vardy is the template fwiw (although I'm pretty sure you know that already!).

      For a two week punt I'd consider Costa for his two home games.

      1. In Like Flynn.
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Cheers, I forgot Costa though he always looks about to get a red card.

    5. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Thanks a lot fellas, I had an Afobe punt.

      I feel a few hits coming in the next 3-5 GWs so if I need one more it's no biggy.

  25. Mancunian
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Who would you start ?

    A) Mahrez

    B) Vardy

    1. Volley127
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Vardy

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

      C)

      but if you really must there is a half chance of +1 for a Clean sheet for mahrez.

      1. Mancunian
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        C meaning bench both or start both ?

    3. Nickofoz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      B. Pens

  26. El Libe
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Any thoughts? 2FT 2.7 ITB tnx

    Butland

    VVD Moreno Walker Dawson Rangel

    Mahrez Payet Ozil Alli Wstwood

    Aguero Kane Lukaku

    1. Donblaster
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      What about Westwood and Lukaku to Sanchez and (does that leave enough for 3rd forward?)

      And play 3-5-2?

  27. Torres76
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Should I sell Ozil for Sanchez?

    Yes
    No

    Cheers

    1. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      2FTs with no pressing issues = YES
      Otherwise = NO

    2. waldo666
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      no

  28. steven8991
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Henn Myhill
    Targett Bellerin Wolly Huth Dier
    Ozil Mahrez Alli Payet Barkley
    Lukaku Kane Aguero

    2FT ; 0.1m ITB

    A. Save
    B. Myhill > Schmeichel
    C. Myhill > Forster and Lukaku > Vardy
    D. Lukaku > Vardy and Ozil > Sanchez
    E. Myhill > Forster , Lukaku > Vardy, Ozil > Sanchez for -4
    F. Myhill > Forster and Ozil > Firmino
    F. Elsewhere

    Cheers.

    1. steven8991
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      I mean G. Elsewhere

  29. waldo666
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Can't decide, gunna suck it up and take the Lukaku drop until more news

    1. :
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Lukaku's ran his race mate. Every dog has it's day and that mongrel has had his.

      Move on. Buy a pedigree to see you through to the Spring.

  30. The Raging Bull
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Do we expect Aguero's price to drop in the blank coming up in few weeks?

    1. waldo666
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      I wouldn't have thought so

    2. BananaNose Maldonado
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      I'd be surprised.

    3. Mancunian
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Highly unlikely

    4. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      As an owner I hope he drops by 0.3

      1. Mancunian
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Why :s

        1. Team Cruel
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          Would be an even sweeter triple captain in the DGW

    5. :
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      No chance (assuming he doesn't pull up lame at WHL).

    6. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Will they red flag him for the blank? I think that would double the transfers needed.

      FPL will do anything to protect his price.