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Regrets come hand-in-hand with Fantasy Football – if you get through the season without one, you’re either extremely fortunate or you just don’t care enough. Either way, you’re unlikely to be reading this.

Most of us of come to terms with them, have learnt to ride them out and plough on regardless but, even I’ve got to admit, Alexis Sanchez’ Gameweek 14 stung a bit.

Thankfully, with Sergio Aguero harbouring his own regrets, my path to sheepishly welcome Sanchez back into the fold is signposted rather clearly.

The Sanchez wounds and the Aguero fall-out dominate this week’s ScoutCast, which also marks a debut for moderator and long-time community member AZ. He steps in with Granville tangled in political red tape to join Jonty, Andy and myself for a lengthy and lively episode.

We gripe about the volatile market, quiver in fear at the idea of the β€œTitan teams” and, of course, preview the weekend with a scattering of statistics, speculation and pure guesswork.

This episode of the ScoutCast was first beamed live via our YouTube channel on Wednesday night. Be sure to subscribe to get notice of future live episodes.

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

  1. AA33
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Will Austin fall tomorrow?

      1. white lightning
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        He's currently on +54% to rise so it won't imo.

      2. Mini Mane Mo
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Most likely when the rest of the world wakes up to this soon.

      3. Little Frank
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        He's dropped 6.7% in the last hour and a half, long way to go yet but could happen.

    • FPLSuarridge
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Bench two! πŸ™‚

      Walker MUN(A)
      Alonso WBA (H)
      Clyne WHM (H)
      Holebas EVE (H)
      Smith BUR (A)

      1. liiusions
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        C+H

      2. white lightning
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Definitely play Alonso & Clyne. Maybe Holebas at home against Everton who have Bolasie out & are in poor attacking form. So I'd bench Walker & Smith.

      3. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        That's a sweet defence you have but a headache tbf

        Play the home fixtures maybe.
        Alonso Clyne Holebas

      4. Rex Lapis
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Walker Smith

      5. sully29
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        I'd bench Walker (tough fixture) and Clyne (Liverpool can't keep clean sheets).

    • Offs!de
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Who is the best replacement of Austin?
      My front seven are:
      Sanchez, Hazard, Firmino, Phillips, Capoue
      Kane, Costa, Austin

      1. Mini Mane Mo
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        how much do you have itb

    • Pomp and Circumstance
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      repost...if still have the 1st half wildcard, when do you think is the best time to play it?

      1. sully29
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        This would have been a good week. At this point it depends on your team I guess.

        1. Pomp and Circumstance
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          perhaps for GW 16, which is a few days after this GW?...

      2. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Replied on last page.

      3. white lightning
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        I'd play it this week. With everyone hit crazy it is to your advantage before a ball is kicked in terms of your OR. Plus this gw15 is where the fixtures turn for clubs e.g Chelsea, Spurs so you could get a head start on other managers. Most importantly cause playing your wc is fun.

    • Football Weekender
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Austin injury has seen me take my first -8 in a long time...

      Heaton
      Stones/A.Smith/Amat
      KDB/Hazard/Firmino/Eriksen
      Kane/Costa/Iheanacho

      Bench: Robinson, de Roon, Pieters, Evans

      Praying Sanchez doesn't hurt me too much this week.

    • Rex Lapis
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Austin replacement?
      A. Iheanacho
      B. Benteke
      C. Anichebe (and get Zlatan next GW for Defoe)

      1. Football Weekender
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        A. Short term

        B. Long term

    • jon.terry.tfh
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Hi guys should I do

      1) snodgrass and Defoe to lallana and nacho for free next week

      Or

      2)Snodgrass and Defoe to nacho and alli and a 3.9 defender for -4 next week?

      I fancy alli' s chances against Burnley and hull at home, but i would also want some liverpool coverage.Opinions?

      1. xtremesid
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        B i feel because Spurs have good fixtures

    • Beautiful Game
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Would you take a -4 and do Austin to Kelechi or play Flechter(wba)?

      1. Football Weekender
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        I think it's worth the hit. Got to fancy Iheanacho to start and score against a poor Leicester team at present.

    • LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Non Austin owner but a little jealous of the teams now switching Nacho.

      1. sully29
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Meh. Given how hectic Christmas can be I'd sooner not have a player I'm 100% sure I'll have to sell again in a few weeks.

        1. xtremesid
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          This

        2. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Still a good option for short term Austin replacement.

        3. IL Fantasista
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          No other fwd for City though. Nacho will have plenty of game time.

    • IL Fantasista
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Hey DZ

      Current team:
      Pickford, Jaku
      Evans, Smith, Friend, Amat, Love
      Sanchez, Hazard, Siggy, Allen, Barry
      Costa, Kane, Austin

      I am 0.1 short on:
      Smith, Allen, Austin --》Alonso, Firmino, Iheanacho

      Do you think a -12 is still worth it?

      Need an enabler, leaning towards:
      Friend --》Muniesa or Ake

      Any suggestions?

      1. Mini Mane Mo
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        downgrade austin to anichebe to upgrade your defence and mids

    • xtremesid
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Please help clean up this. Who should go first ?

      Heaton*/Jaku
      Alonso/Smith/Amat/Cedric/Evans
      Firmino/Sanchez/Sigg/Matic*/Allen
      Costa*/Lukaku/Austin*

      FT 0 ITB 3.1
      Ones marked * are injured

      1. Sanchit
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Heaton matic Austin -> Pickford Moses/Can Nacho ?

        1. xtremesid
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Cheers mate. Wud cost -12. Would it b worth it ? Afraid of not going with Hazard.

    • Pomp and Circumstance
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      is it worth having Can as a 5th midfielder (on WC team)? or should I get de Roon and use the 0.6 difference to upgrade defense, which is light?

      1. sully29
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        I'd go with De Roon but that's just a personal preference. A lot of people would argue that having a strong 5th mid is a good idea over Christmas.

      2. xtremesid
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        De roon so that you can have a stronger defense as well

    • Kane Train
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Feedback would be great.
      Do i bench Austin for Amat? Or ship him on to Anichebe allowing me to get Sanchez next week

      Pickford
      Koscielny / Lovren / Walker
      Siggy / Hazard / Sanchez / Firmino
      Costa / Austin / Kane

      Bench: Jaku Amat, Kelly, Barry,

      1. IL Fantasista
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        You posted Sanchez on your team already.

        1. Kane Train
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          ment to be pedro sorry

          1. IL Fantasista
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Sanchez has proven he can hurt you. I'd try to get him asap.

    • Beautiful Game
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Nacho or Origi?

      1. Kane Train
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Origi

      2. IL Fantasista
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Depends if you have Pool cover already.

        1. Beautiful Game
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Firmino Lovren

          Do you know till when is Sturidge out for?

          1. IL Fantasista
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            If you have Firmino I prefer Nacho. Seems more nailed on short term and you get City cover.

          2. IL Fantasista
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            No idea on Studge's fitness honestly.

          3. liiusions
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Sturridge is aiming to be fit for the weekend... So another week or two

    • EL_FENOMENO
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Muniesa nailed ?

    • FFPro
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Austin ->

      A) Nacho -4
      B) Origi -4
      C) Carroll -4
      D) Play Kone (swa) and make move next week

      Thanks

      1. Football Weekender
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        D

        1. FFPro
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Cheers, that was my thinking seeing as I'm already on a -8. Not that it should make a difference, but being on -12 would feel very bad

    • white lightning
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Is anyone in my situation:
      Foster in goal (other is Jaku)
      Playing Alonso, Hazard, Costa

      Naturally I want 3+ goals for Chelsea & then I realise Foster is my gk haha. The best outcome is that Foster makes plenty of saves to compensate.

      Thoughts & thanks.

      1. Mini Mane Mo
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        got grant (vs ars) and foster....reckon i'm in a worse situation

    • liiusions
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Who we all captaining and why? Mines been on Hazard all week because of his home form and Mike Dean as ref seals it for me

      1. Holmes
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Not sure.... Too many options, no standout :/

        Maybe someone from Liverpool

      2. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        I've been on Sanchez all week.. really don't know. My gut feeling is Firmino tho

    • Moose™
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Snod + Nacho vs Mane(c)

      Who wins?

      1. Holmes
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Draw? πŸ˜›

    • Pomp and Circumstance
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      how does this WC draft look? probably going to play it for GW 16...

      Valdes, Pickford
      Pieters, Cedric, Jones, Amat, Ake
      Eriksen, Sigurdsson, Can, Hazard, Sanchez
      Kane, Iheanacho, Costa

      feedback much appreciated1

      1. Mini Mane Mo
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Is Jones nailed with a Baily back for a few weeks before leaving for AFON? Ake might continue to play even though Daniels might be back soon....any exit plan for Nancho later?

      2. Holmes
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Defense need some work but I guess thats all you can get since cash availability for defense must be low.

        Which Jones? United or Sunderland?

        Jones to Evans/Nyom and Amat to Mee/Lowton would be better imo. Burnley have some good fixtures coming up and have decent defense(atleast at home)

    • Jinswick
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Best move given that I'm already on a -4 this week?

      A) Start Capoue (EVE)
      B) Austin -> Iheanacho (-4)
      C) Austin -> Anichebe (-4) & use the 2.0m for Alonso and a Capoue upgrade

      Cech
      Clyne, Amat, Stones
      Sanchez, Hazard, Firmino, Fer
      Costa, Kane, Austin

      Pickford, Capoue, Kone, Nyom
      Bank 0.0m, 0FT

      1. Holmes
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Start Capoue

      2. Mini Mane Mo
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        C

      3. ILOVEBAPS
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        C

      4. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        B

    • LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Captain check DZ GW15.. ?

      I still have no idea πŸ™

      1. Holmes
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        No idea....

        1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Who you got Hazard/Sanchez/Costa/Firmino/Siggy?

          1. Holmes
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Sanchez, Firmino, Sigurdsson, Mane

            1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              Tempted by Firm at all? Goals imminent, Stats are good and plays a very poor WH team.

              1. Holmes
                • 12 Years
                9 years, 1 month ago

                I'm sure it wont be Sanchez or Sigurdsson. So its between Firmino and Mane only. Currently on Firmino due to Mane's gametime issue... πŸ˜›

                Firmino's last game wasnt really good, maybe because of his position. Lets see, going to be last minute decision...

                1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
                  • 11 Years
                  9 years, 1 month ago

                  GL

      2. Najoman86
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Sanchez

      3. liiusions
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Hazard for me. Was my first thought so I'm just gonna stick with him. It's a coin flip between him and Sanchez though

    • Venom Snake
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Best Austin replacement up to 9.6?
      If I get someone cheaper I can afford to bring in Hazard as well for -8

      1. ILOVEBAPS
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Nacho

        1. Venom Snake
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Austin/Pedro to Nacho/Hazard -8?

          1. Venom Snake
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Wait I can't afford that :/
            I though Austin had a higher selling price.

            Dam.

      2. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Anichebe and go 3-5-2

    • ILOVEBAPS
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Can take the team two ways.
      Which is better to aim for?

      A) Kane, Fer, Aké, Holberg,
      B) Defoe, Siggy, McAuley, Capoue

      1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Holberg/Capoue 5th mids?

        1. ILOVEBAPS
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Yep

        2. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          I'm guessing so with Fer and Holberg πŸ™‚

          Probably A but Fer would need sorting soon rather than later

      2. Najoman86
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Spurs' upcoming fixtures suggest that Kane would be a must have. mun HUL BUR

        1. ILOVEBAPS
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Dang. Knew someone would say that. I have B now so lots of hits involved.

    • Fantasy Challenged
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Thanks to Austin's injury I now have to play one of the bench. Who should it be?

      a) Capoue vs Everton
      b) Amat vs Sunderland
      c) Evans vs Chelsea

      Currently on Capoue, because it seems safer, but am tempted by Amat.

      Cheers πŸ™‚

      1. Holmes
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Amat against Sunderland, easy choice πŸ˜‰

        1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Not whe Anichebe is about. Forward/Mid over defender and definitely over a Swans one πŸ™‚

          1. Holmes
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Anichebe? Is he really good? πŸ˜›

            Bringing him for Bony but expectations are pretty low πŸ˜€

            1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              You watch Holmes.. he's going rip it up v Swans.

        2. Fantasy Challenged
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Thanks for that. I tend to think that Defoe and Anichebe will go mental on them though.

      2. Winston.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        A

    • Captain Vantastic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Austin falling at 5% during this hour, surely he will fall in price tonight

    • KUN+10
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Hello fellas...how is she looking? GTG?

      Pickford (jaku)
      Alonso Mcauley Holebas (Amat, Pieters)
      Siggy Hazard Sanchez Eriksen (Phillips)
      Kane Costa Ihenacho

      3 transfers this week due to Austin injury, so -8, not to excited about that.

      1. Holmes
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Decent... Sure about starting McAuley over Amat?

        1. KUN+10
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Not really...maybe go for the goal threat?

          1. Holmes
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Not much in it I guess, both will probably concede. McAuley has aerial threat, so he would be better

            1. KUN+10
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              Thanks! I'll probably go with that

      2. Najoman86
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        You could potentially play your AoA chip - start Phillips for Mcauley?

        1. KUN+10
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Do you recall Phillips will do anything against Chelsea?

    • Viprin
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Which one do you fancy?
      A) Capoue (+4)
      B) Iheanacho (-4)

      1. Holmes
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Iheanacho

      2. Rex Lapis
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        B

    • Henryyy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Play Pickford or Heaton?

      1. Holmes
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Heaton

      2. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Heaton

      3. Henryyy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers. Now ill try to sleep again πŸ˜›

        1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          The amount of hits you've taken I wouldn't be able to sleep either..

    • john25
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Hey guys, best mid to have for 6.7 or less?

      Cheers

      1. Delhidynamo
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        How much is Boufal?

        1. Najoman86
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          6.8m