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1 December 2016 1881 comments
Mark Mark
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“All this taking hits, it gets a bit moreish.”

One of my favourite all-time quotes from the ScoutCast arrives in this week’s episode, as Jonty does his best to explain another abject Gamework return.

Struggling with misfortune and misfiring moves, our former resident “dullard” is now resigned to chasing memories from his season – those maverick move successes he can store and take with him for future campaigns.

There’s nothing maverick about my season right now, as I furiously back-peddle on my exit plans and watch Andy and Jonty jump and fall into the no-Aguero abyss without me. Granville tries to talk me over the edge, but I’m not budging.

Elsewhere in this week’s episode, we tackle the Philippe Coutinho injury fall-out head-on, chase our tails on “essential” assets and attempt to settle the Walcott vs Sanchez and Hazard vs Pedro arguments.

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

  1. ROOTY7
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    is captaining Arnautovic (BUR H) over Kane (SWA H) clinically insane?

    1. Lone Wolf FPL
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      yup

  2. nevins84
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    Im considering a very controversial capt this week...

    3 blanks in a row, the ultimate troll who only scores good pts when no one expects it, there wont be a 4th blank in a row..

    You know who..
    Most capts are failing to produce so time to think outside the box and gamble a little....

    Im feeling lucky...

    1. Football Weekender
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Lukaku?

    2. ROOTY7
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Could be a great differential.

      1. nevins84
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        Considering it ... not sure if I have the bottle to go through with it

        1. Football Weekender
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 7 days ago

          I think if you don't have Kane then the captaincy this week is a complete lottery. Lukaku as good a shout as any other.

          1. nevins84
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 7 days ago

            I dont have Kane cant afford him without a hit..
            90th OR so need something special to stay up there

            1. Football Weekender
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 7 days ago

              I say do it!

              "He who dares..." and all that 😉

              1. nevins84
                • 13 Years
                9 years, 7 days ago

                Yup, could be a flop could be a stroke of genius... Thats what makes the game fun..

                1. Pasqualinho
                  • 16 Years
                  9 years, 7 days ago

                  No it isn't.

                  It's either having a high rank or taking lots of hits that makes the game fun. I thought we'd established that already today?

                  1. The Bandit
                    • 15 Years
                    9 years, 7 days ago

                    😀

                  2. nevins84
                    • 13 Years
                    9 years, 7 days ago

                    Im 90th OR 🙂

                  3. andy85wsm
                    • Has Moderation Rights
                    • 15 Years
                    9 years, 7 days ago

                    The sarcasm is strong in this one

    3. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      I bet you don't 😉

    4. Lone Wolf FPL
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      some sellin him for a hit and some captaining him. funny.

      1. nevins84
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        That's why hes an option when people sell he trolls, 3 blanks in a row... I just cant see a 4th

        He aint called trollaku for nowt

    5. Toure The Route
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      His home form is very good and Everton s record Vs united is usually very good, high scoring games.
      Decent punt if you're still holding. If he gets one he might just go on to get a brace cause if Rojo and jones cave, they ll cave for good.

    6. tokara
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      definitely not this week for gamble

    7. Alnair
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      That Swansea blank is still fresh in my mind, he'll have to prove himself again fr captaincy.

      1. nevins84
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        And when he does prove himself and everyone capts you just know it will be a blank

    8. seanpauldcu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      After some surgery around coutinho I contemplated selling Lukaku but to Rooty7 point he's probably due. FPL Statistics is showing after 2 price drops this week he's on the brink of a third tonight so does everyone know something we don't i.e. injury/dropped or is it just fixture/form fear?

  3. Az
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    I still haven't started my marking 🙁

    1. Az
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      but I do now have a christmas hat 😀

      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        It's all about prioritising 🙂

    2. Jafooli
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Just give them all 8/10, job done.

  4. Fifa las vegas
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    What would ye think of using all out attack to play Diamonde over William? 😛

    1. Fifa las vegas
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      *Williams

    2. Declan
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      1pt is better than 0pts.

    3. Lone Wolf FPL
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      I think that the best way to play AOA is after DGW when you have nice front 8

      1. Fifa las vegas
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        Maybe, maybe.

        Are teams not usually terrible after a dgw though, when teams are played with blinkers?

        1. Lone Wolf FPL
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 7 days ago

          dep if blank is before or afer DGW. useless chip anyway

    4. Slartibartfast
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Doing something similar here, I think - AoA with De Roon rather than Williams/Stones/Amat.

      1. Fifa las vegas
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        I'm so tempted by such a boring move! I'll be gutted if he bags a couple on return, but the greater probability is that he secures a whopping 1 pointer as Declan stated.

  5. George James
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    Play one from each

    A) Cech
    B) Pickford

    1) Williams
    2) Francis
    3) Lovren

    1. Declan
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Cech
      Lovren

    2. Ha.
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      A3

    3. Slartibartfast
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      B

      3

  6. Stokelona
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    This got lost on the last page so I'm reposting. It's my first season playing fantasy seriously, and I wanted to know: Are DGWs hit central as people scramble to get maximum points? And does it pay off to try and keep your wildcard back to around GW30 so you don't have to take those hits?

    1. George James
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      yes save for DGW mate. no brainer

    2. nevins84
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Yes use your 2nd WC to get 15 or close to 15 DGW players the week before, then bench boost on DGW and watch the pts roll in..
      TC great also on a DGW player

    3. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Sensible way is to build up towards a dgw and take a few hits too, then use the WC to get rid afterwards. I've always spunked mine long before that though 🙂

      1. Stokelona
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        Might do this if there's two double GW's close together with different teams playing twice each time. Plan for the first and WC before the second. We'll see how it falls I suppose

    4. rozzo
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Yes, save the wildcard, play it the week before the DGW and then bench boost/triple captain during the DGW.

      If you play in right you are looking at 150+ points

    5. Jafooli
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      I replied 🙁

      1. Stokelona
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        Thanks mate, only just seen it

    6. Stokelona
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Thanks everyone! I've already spunked my Bench Boost in GW1. Would it be a good idea to set up a very attacking team for a DGW and then use all out attack, or are clean sheets more important in DGW's because you've got double the chance?

    7. Stokelona
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      I remember once years ago I captained Tevez in a double gameweek and he scored 4 and got me 60pts

      1. Stokelona
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        Get the triple captain on that and you could get 90 off him!

  7. ROOTY7
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    Stekelenbug--> Karius done 🙂

    Kane (C)

    good luck everyone.

    1. Fifa las vegas
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      With you with the Kane train!

  8. razmo
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    OK so I am position 1006 so having a good year so far.
    Had 2 free so did:

    Couthino and Williams to Hazard and Nyom early this week.

    Team as it stands:

    Cech (Pick)
    Clyne, Nyom, Holebas (Daniels Amat)
    Sanchex Mane Hazard Allen (Philips)
    Austin Aguero Defoe

    SHould I play Philips over Allen is my biggest dilemma?!

    1. ROOTY7
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      do it

      1. razmo
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        do what!?

        1. Fifa las vegas
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 7 days ago

          WHAt do you thinK!? Phillips over Allen like you said!

          1. razmo
            • 16 Years
            9 years, 7 days ago

            oh right. i cant decide. have a feeling allen will be reinstated in attacking midfield role but philips in hot run of form.

            perhaps i should leave out austin?!

            1. ROOTY7
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 7 days ago

              Philips over Allen. Whatever you do, do not bench Charlie Austin!

    2. Ha.
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Considering your rank, you should probably trust yourself and go with your gut!

      1. razmo
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        Perhaps...but value the opinion of the forum

        1. Ha.
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 7 days ago

          I'd keep it as it is

    3. George James
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      AOA

      1. razmo
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        AOA?

    4. George James
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      yes AOA = All out attack. One of those chip things

  9. rozzo
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    Any ideas here?

    Heaton Jakupovic
    Coleman Alonso Holebas Amat Love
    Sanchez Firmino Siggy Gundogan Capoue
    Aguero Costa Austin

    1ft
    1.3 itb

    Coleman and Gundogan I would be happy to shift on, maybe even Holebas

    A) Gundogan to Moses
    B) Coleman and Gundogan to Cedric and Pedro -4
    C) Coleman/Holebas to Rose
    D) Save

    Cheers

    1. bojack
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      I like A.

    2. ANON.
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      B

  10. Your Man With The Hair
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    For anyone interested, I put the results of the little survey I did on the last page on a scatter graph.
    There is weak correlation between hits and rank, but it does hint that fewer hits equate to a better rank, which is contrary to what the narrative has been this season.

    (Sample of 18 hardly robust)

    1. ROOTY7
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Thanks!

    2. Fifa las vegas
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Hmmm, you'd have a fairly big margin of error for the population 🙂

    3. A.T
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      It's always been believed that fewer hits = higher ranks but there are different types of hits. Getting Kane in to captain him against Burnley I'd say is a good hit. Getting the likes of Allen in because he scored last week isn't.

      1. A.T
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        Ha. That's me stating the blooming obvious

    4. bojack
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Every week I've taken a hit my rank has fallen and the opposite when I haven't.

      With that said, the hits have led to things like getting Costa in before a brace the following week.

  11. drughi
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    How many penalty goals will milner score this weekend ? My prediction is 2

    1. Your Man With The Hair
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      What's a penalty goal?
      Is it like a penalty try in rugby?

      1. drughi
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        You know what I mean 😉

        1. Your Man With The Hair
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 7 days ago

          🙂

    2. Alnair
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      None.

  12. Karan_G14
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    News on Firmino?
    Ok to start?

    1. Christina.
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      tweet tweet said the little birdie

  13. Andrew
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    Anyone else here Spursless and worried?

    1. Jafooli
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Well I have Vertonghen but as everyone only speaks about Walker, Rose, Toby, Eriksen, Son & Alli, yes I am a bit. Actually a lot.

      1. Andrew
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        Kane for me is the worry against a dodgy Swans defence

    2. GreenArrows
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      I am a Spurs fan, yet I have none, so one way or another ill be happy!!

  14. Postbox12
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    Thoughts on the below?

    0ft 0.0 ITB

    Heaton-Jakupovic

    Alonso-Walker-Brunt-Evans-Kingsley

    Sanchez-Hazard-Siggy-Chadli-Allen

    Aguero-Costa-Anichebe

  15. Jafooli
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    Hope DGW teams are Hull, Burnley & Everton (total DGW trolls). Teams getting wrecked to get in Lenihan, Arfield & Lukaku 😮

    1. Shirokov(c)
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Marneyyyy

      1. Jafooli
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        Was that Tekkers in a DGW? Don't remember that, probably had him as my capper as well 😀

    2. George James
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Anyone remeber the Tekkers and Austin DGW? That was nice

      oh and Matty Philips...

      1. Jafooli
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        I think Forza did....

    3. George James
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      GTG? Line up right?

      Cech
      Lovren Williams Vertonghan
      Hazard Mane Firminio Allen
      Kun Kane Austin

      Pickford Francis Capoue Amat

  16. rnrd
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    I was about to click on Payet IN but did you guys notice his reaction to his assist against MU?
    Wans't he like "fu*k my life playing in that sh*tty team"

    1. Shirokov(c)
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      That's a strange thought process.

    2. Jafooli
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Was mentioned on here by a few, including Jonty I think, all does not seem well with Payet and Billic/West Ham.....

    3. nevins84
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      I noticed that also, didnt look one bit happy

  17. ROOTY7
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    Anything wrong with this bunch? G2G?

    Karius
    Walker Holebas Brunt
    Hazard Sigurdsson Arnautovic Firmino
    Aguero Kane(C) Austin

    Jaku Capoue Francis Amat

    1. ANON.
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Nice team

    2. nevins84
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Nice apart from Arnie, wouldnt be for me

  18. Totti
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    gtg?
    Pickford
    walker coleman evans
    sanchez firmino pedro snod
    aguero kane austin
    boruc allen holebas amat

    1. ANON.
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Yes except maybe play Holebas over Coleman

      1. Totti
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        and play snod over allen?

        1. ANON.
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 7 days ago

          Think it sounds like Allen might be playing deep again with Whelan/Cameron doubts so yes

  19. rnrd
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    Would you guys play Moses this GW or one of Holebas/Lobren?

    1. Ha.
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Lobren

  20. ANON.
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    Should I try to get Alonso in over next couple of weeks for Williams or just settle for Clyne/Valencia?
    Alonso will require an extra transfer and to find 0.5 from somewhere. 0ft, 0.7in the bank

    Heaton, Pickford
    VVD, Williams, Holebas, Evans, Amat
    Hazard, Mane, Firmino, Walcott, Fletcher
    Ibra, Kane, Austin

    1. Ha.
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      I'm leaning towards no

    2. Your Man With The Hair
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      With that team, I'd say no. It's in good shape. at 0.5 you'd be at risk of unbalancing it.

    3. Totti
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      This my next trnasfer instead coleman 🙂
      go for him or may be cedric instead of williams

      1. Totti
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        ooops you already have VVD so sorry
        i think you should get one of spurs or chelsea defenders

  21. nevins84
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    90th OR
    Im thinking Stones to Cedric 1 ft

    GTG?

    Pickford
    McAuley Pieters Stones/Cedric**
    Hazard Firmino Siggy Sanchez
    Lukaku Austin Aggy

    Grant Holeobas Fletcher 4.0

    Or save the FT play Holeobas/Stones try get Kane next week on 2 fts

    1. Ha.
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      I'd do it, but be prepared to take a hit next week

    2. ANON.
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      How much cash in the bank? And how much do you need to find to do Lukaku to Kane?

      1. nevins84
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        0.0 in the bank...think I need about 1.5 to go Troll to Kane

        1. ANON.
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 7 days ago

          If you dont get Kane this week he can wait till after Man U game. Probably Stones to Cedric, try save next week then use 2 frees to get Kane. Other option is Aguero to Kane now

          1. nevins84
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 7 days ago

            If i stuck with Aggy last week it would be silly to drop him now, so wouldnt fancy that one.. Secretly praying for a haz or sanchez inj to make the change easier

  22. La vida FPL
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    Firmino update?

    1. George James
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      trained yesterday. will be fine

  23. A.T
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    Let's be honest. Some who can't achieve high ranks hide behind the "look at how wacky I am" playing for fun argument. They also don't link their teams 😀

    1. Jafooli
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      😛 o/

    2. Little Lukin
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Or when a seasoned manager has a bad season they can say 'that was my fun season' I took loads of hits

      1. Numb
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        "I stoppped playing halfway through"
        Or
        "I only started playing halfway through"

        1. Jafooli
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 7 days ago

          "I was in the top 50, but forgot my password"

    3. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Who cares as long as they don't start bragging about how great they are at fpl and telling everyone who disagrees with them they are idiots .

      1. A.T
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        I don't mind either type tbh. It's all part of the fun.

      2. nevins84
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        Some dont need a high rank to be like that lol

    4. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      o/

    5. The Fantastic Mr Fox
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Some, i guess

    6. Andrew
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      The best one ever was Bemba Da whose "mate got his password and did loads of bad transfers"

    7. bojack
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Don't know what you mean.

      In other news I've just brought in Daniel Amokachi for a -4.

    8. Demí
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Or, UFPL is my main game this year, hence not taking fpl as seriously and the reason for my low rank

      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        If that's meant as a swipe at me it was true, in fact I stopped playing FPL to focus on UFPL and wouldn't have played at all this year if they still had UFPL

        1. Demí
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 7 days ago

          No, it was for people who play both, or other games like sky but mainly concentrate on doing well in fpl. Most people had UFPL as a side game, but you were one of the few who genuinely preferred it to fpl

          1. The Bandit
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 7 days ago

            Fair enough 🙂

  24. uhahpaulmcgrath
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    start lovren or stones ?

  25. Andrew
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    Anyone doing Costa > Kane this week?

    1. Ha.
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      No, that's an ugly move

    2. Pasqualinho
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Initial horror aside, short-term it's looks a good move on paper. Even better if Costa gets his 5th yellow.

      1. Numb
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        Or can reverse it next week. We get a transfer each week.

    3. George James
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      only if your going to do kane to costa next week....

  26. SpaceCadet
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    Play one of these

    a. capoue
    b. bolasie
    c. holebas

    1. Ha.
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      You can't make me

    2. The Fantastic Mr Fox
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Oh dear.

      holebas

  27. Waterboyd
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    Foster Jaku
    Williams Stones Alonso (Friend Amat)
    Hazard Firmino Walcott Siggy (Capoue)
    Austin Aguero Lukaku

    Anything to do here with 0FT? Looking for Williams + Lukaku out, but can't afford for Kane, and for Costa I can only get a ~4.3 defender.

  28. Carcetti
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    Who to bench?

    A) Mustafi
    B) Walker
    C) Lovren
    D) McAuley
    E) Capoue

    1. Cato Fong 你好
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      E

  29. Cato Fong 你好
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    What's a linked team on here folks...

    1. A.T
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      A good one

      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        Haha

    2. Jafooli
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      New post.....Team News

  30. Andrew
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    Considering Firmino > Eriksen for a 1 week punt, madness?

    1. DS84
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      insane!

    2. Hand of clod
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Now that is what you call Maverick!