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The ScoutCast – Episode 186 – Contrary

10 March 2016 2258 comments
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Rarely has the ScoutCast witnessed the collision of such contrary forces. With the radical “Andy G” dropping in alongside the self-proclaimed “dullard” Fantasy Manager, Jonty, we were always going to be in for an entertaining ride.

Foxes fan Andy arrives to express his emotions with both Leicester and his Fantasy Premier League lineup riding high. We look back on his implausible captaincy of Riyad Mahrez back in Gameweek 1, whilst picking out the highlights of Andy’s rip-roaring “maverick” season.

Another round of questions from you, the community, has us attempting to unpick the looming double Gameweek scenarios, whilst “Andy M” takes time to dispel the template myth. The four of us then turn our attentions to Gameweek 30, with beatnik boss Andy G revealing his rebellious streak with some crazy transfer talk.

This episode of the ScoutCast was first shown live via our YouTube channel on Wednesday. Be sure to subscribe for details of future episodes.

You can view the full “Hangout” movie via the larger player below, or suck up the edited audio mix via this link or the smaller player.

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

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

    Good artile, http://www.skysports.com/football/news/12028/10199479/does-the-europa-league-last-16-round-affect-domestic-form

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  2. mikess
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    There's nothing really substantial when comparing goalkeepers on the members area.

    I guess it's just not as simple as looking at attacking stats. Looked at bps and bonus, saves and chances in box. Am I missing anything?

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    1. Respect My Authoritah
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Compare teams rather than the individual GKs.

      Gives a good indication on CS potential and to some extent, save potential

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      1. mikess
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Yeah, that's what I was looking at for chances in box etc

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        1. Respect My Authoritah
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          I'd just make a decision based on your general perception of the team's defensive strength rather than stats. Foster looks a great option after this week, Hart for this week

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          1. mikess
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            Cheers

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  3. zizoo10
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    2FTs. payet > siggy dilemma. which pill do i swallow?

    Red pill:
    • GW30: Smith (SWA)
    • GW31: Payet (che)
    • 1FT in pocket

    Blue pill:
    • GW30: Siggy (bou)
    • GW31: Siggy (AVL)
    • Lose 0.4 value on payet

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

      Probably go Blue.

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

      points over value every day

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

    Hi all, different crowd now so would appreciate some opinions on my team.

    Butland (Rudd)
    Kolarov, Fuchs,VVD (Bellerin, Dawson)
    Siggy, Arnie, Mahrez (Payet, Ozil)
    Kane, Aguero, Vardy
    1FT left

    I bought Ozil at 8.8, Payet at 7.6,Bellerin at 5.6 so if I sell any of them I'd lose a bit of value. I was wanting to get Payet out for Yaya or Alli given the upcoming fixtures but I think I'd want him back for the DGW. I dont really mind the value loss as I'll only lose probably 0.1 in total by buying him back later. I was hoping that we would know the DGW situation by now but unfortunately we don't and therefore my plan for DGW is still a bit uncertain. By reading a few hot topics, I guess BB GW34 would bring more gains than GW37 due to less rotation etc. I was hoping to achieve a decent amount of DGW34 players without WC hence was reluctant to sell any of them, including Dawson who will have 2 easy matches to come and will rotate well with the rest of my defence.

    What do you think? Is it worth trading out either of Payet or Ozil (I know Doos is a huge fan of Payet)? And would you go for Alli/Eriksen or Yaya? I think Alli will get a good score this weekend (scores well away usually and vs Villa!!!) but doesn;t have a DGW 34. Many thanks in advance!

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

      I'd get eriksen if you want to go the spurs route.

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

      I was in a similar situation (had Sanchez/Payet) and kept Payet - just fixtureproof, and SUCH a good player. Chelsea next weekend should hold no fear.

      I'd be tempted to get Alli (away form) or Eriksen (stats) over Yaya - it depends when you're thinking of wildcarding, really.

      Hope that helps!

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      1. hustler7
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        I have the same front 8 (except have Alli for Arnie) and bought Payet and Ozil for the same prices you did. I am taking out Payet for Silva/Yaya and will get Payet back in around GW32...

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

          Difficult decision isn't it? The other option is to sell Dawson but defender's score cap is limited as compared to a possible Alli explosion. But yeah, really hope FA will announce dgw soon so we can decide when to WC. Just worried I would want to WC later and hence will need to take hits for dgw 34.

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

    What's the quickest way to get a grav/profile picture uploaded again?

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    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Gravatar.com

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

    Do we know when the pressers are?

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

    City with no game midweek v Spurs just got humped by Dortmund away. Just a thought

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

      Spurs reserves

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      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        They made changes, but they still had a strong enough team out.

        Especially with Dembele, Lamela and Kane all coming off the bench to no avail.

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

          Oh no I agree. Spurs would have got battered even with a full strength team out, Dortmund are class.

          What I mean is that I don't see the point mentioned above that it'll affect them against ASTON VILLA

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          1. Irish Madridista ⭐
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            Aha. Agreed, might even see a backlash now vs Villa.. 😐

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

            We all thought that when they got beat at home to NEWCASTLE after EL game. Kane c blank really hurt a SAFC fan that day!

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    2. Respect My Authoritah
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      City in the CL after this weekend, Aguero going off after 59 minutes. Another thought

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      1. djenzio
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        City have the midweek game in the bag so are no reliant on Aguero

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        1. Respect My Authoritah
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          True. But I'd still take him off if I was the manager, wouldn't you?

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      2. BIG TONES
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Might have a brace by then

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  8. pax888
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Does this tempt you to captain Kane over Aguero and Vardy/Mahrez?

    Big chances conceded last 6 gameweeks:

    Villa - 19
    Norwich - 9
    Newcastle - 6

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    1. Respect My Authoritah
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Absolutely. The main reason for me

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    2. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Goals conceded

      Villa 17
      Norwich - 11

      Think im still on Aguero

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    3. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Who did they play in those games?

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      1. Piggs Boson
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        West Ham: 2
        Norwich: 2
        Liverpool: 3
        Stoke: 2
        Everton: 6
        City: 4

        Still grim reading.

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

    Liverpools most improved players under Klopp have been Can & Firmino.

    Coincidence that they both speak German? I think that give time, Klopp will be able to squeeze the best out of all his players!

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    1. djenzio
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Lallana, Allen, Lovren, Moreno all heavily improved under Klopp. it's nothing to do with language it's the fact that Klopp is extremely good at man management and getting the most out of his players

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

        You can't tell me language doesn't affect man management

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        1. djenzio
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          I am sure it does but I am saying I don't agree those 2 players are the most improved, and we have no idea what language they are speaking on the training ground.

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

        Lallana would struggle to start with Milner in. Allen doesn't start. Lovren wouldn't start with Skrtel back.

        Moreno has been at the same level for a very long time.

        Can and Firmino really stick out, Firmino especially. 1 goal in 24 apps and now 9 in 13 plus a bunch of assists

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    2. Eden Hazardous
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Can has been average LIKE always

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      1. djenzio
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        I hope you are joking

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

        *sighs*

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

        Umm...

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    3. Doolittle
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      If they give him time, I think they'll develop into a fantastic side, I rate him so highly as a manager. The league is really low on quality at the moment, but Guardiola, Klopp and Conte should really up the levels we see, and what tends to happen is that when one or two teams raise their game, the rest follow (because they have to).

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

        I agree. It really won't take much to dominate this league with the current level.

        Pep could easily come in and blow a lot of people out of the water. Klopp will be a slower process but more sustainable probably.

        Can't wait to see them all in the prem - hope Jose comes back too.

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    4. Individual
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Think my 3 for DGW and beyond are Migs (bb goalkeeper!), Firmino (lad) and, though I hate his guts, Moreno!

      I love Klopp - wish Arsenal had moved Arsene "upstairs" and pounced when he was free 🙂

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

    10 players playing at GW30

    Forster, Francis, Huth, Williams
    Eriksen, Alli, Arnautovic, Afobe, Aguero, Paloschi

    A) Ward ---- Morgan
    B) Ward ---- Wimmer
    C) Sanchez ---- Yaya
    D) Ward ---- Muniesa/Cameron
    E) Save and play 10

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    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      C or E imo

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

      C

      Depends what your WC strategy is though

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  11. ST United
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Andre Ayew name not popping up on many people's teams for this weekend. He might be on a few casuals teams. Anyone wirries by this?

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    1. ST United
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      *worried

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    2. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      We've made our bed, gotta lay in it now!

      Sig-Sig... Siggy Siggaaaahhhh..

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    3. Backup Dancer
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Gylfi > Ayew

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

    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2016/03/11/the-weekend-team-news-194/#comments

    NEW POST, MOTHERFLIPPERS

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    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      How did you know I flip mothers?

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      1. Pompel
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        "Mothers I'd Like to Flip" 😛

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  13. The Generalator
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Hi, GTG or any transfers needed please?
    Many thanks

    Butland

    Kompany-Daniels- Simpson- Alderweireld

    Alli- Mahrez-Sigurdsson

    Agüero(c) - Kane - Vardy

    no subs

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    1. ZLNR
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      GTG !

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  14. Krul Runnings
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Wouod you save FT with this?

    _______HART_______
    walker Wolly simpson
    Mahrez Alli Siggy Alli
    Kane Aguero Vardy

    Ddg - Ozil - Bellerin - Fonte

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    1. ZLNR
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Yep save, great job for rolling it in the blank week!

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  15. ZLNR
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Considering Schmeichel is in goal, which two from below, is LEI double too much ( I could play Butland instead I guess)

    1. Huth
    2. Williams
    3. Daniels

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  16. Moosie the Staggie
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    The general consensus is that BB will probably be more suited to gw34 ad TC played later in gw37.
    As it seems unlikely that Man City will have their double in gw37 thus no Kun TC, are we happy to go with another option that week or do we have to seriously consider swapping the chips around and going with Kun in gw34?
    For long enough I thought that Kun was my certain go to TC. Doesn't seem so clear now though.

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  17. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Individual? Sorry - I had a little nap. 🙂

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  18. Elly88 > KTR (Kevin The …
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Who will score more according to you
    a YYt nor
    b Arnie SOT

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  19. No Pirlo No Party
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    With one eye on the DGW ahead in 34, do the below transfers look wise?

    DDG
    VvD - Simpson - Dier - Targett
    Mahrez - Arnautovic - Alli
    Kane - Vardy - Aguero

    (McCarthy - Cresswell - Payet - Ozil)

    1. DDG ---> Hart
    2. Cresswell ---> Williams or Stoke DF

    Anything else to consider? Take the gamble with Targett and save the second transfer?
    Help would be much appreciated. Thanks.

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  20. KOLASINA(C)
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    McClaren finally sacked, so happy as a Newcastle fan.

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

    Draft League question:

    A. Swansea defender
    B. Bournemouth defender

    Thanks and have a great weekend

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  22. screamopilla
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    I have 10 players playing and one FT to make it 11 - should I buy Sigurdsson or Arnautovic??

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    1. Musicholic
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Arnie.

      Stoke home and Soton without Fonte. Arnie seems destined to score.

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  23. king_jackson
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone else on captain eriksen this week whilst owning vary, mahrez, kane, alli and aguero? ????

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  24. Musicholic
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Super confused !,

    I have
    Hart
    Toby Targett Fuschs
    Siggy Silva Mahrez Alli
    Aguero (C) Kane Vardy

    Bench : Arnie, Bellerin and Ward.

    I really want to play Arnie, and I have already used my All Out Attack and hence cant ship out Targett and go for a 2-5-3 formation. The only person I can think of swapping with Arnie in the midfield is Siggy, but looking at his form in recent weeks, I have no reason as to why I should not take him.

    Thoughts please?

    Thanks a ton in advance

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    1. Musicholic
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Or rather Alli on the bench for Arnie?

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