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14 December 2016 1854 comments
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Dare you go 4-4-2 when the crowd go 3-4-3? Perhaps you fancy “going maverick” with a 3-5-2 or even a 4-5-1?

The third option is to “go Granville” and take your hands off the wheel altogether, hoping for the best.

It seems that the latest tactic from my ScoutCast co-host is to induce a bout of amnesia and miss the Gameweek deadline. In doing so, he’s left his captain on Eden Hazard who, as it transpires, is poised to miss tonight’s Sunderland trip.

Roberto Firmino, a player widely sold ahead of Gameweek 16, is currently warming up to sport Granville’s armband. Surely this ill-fated chain of events can only end one way?

Granville takes time out to talk through his “Ghostship” strategy/tragedy while laying into my 4-5-1 and unshakable faith in John Stones.

Andy and Jonty then chip in as we preview Gameweek 17 and take on a round of community questions that ask whether we should be selling Liverpool, buying United and, in a rather exasperated tone, how any of us can justify overlooking Diego Costa.

I respond with a half-hearted argument, which sounds more like a confession of a fatal error. Make your own mind up on that one.

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

If you’re a traditional type, you can acquire the mp3 audio version via this link or the first player below, or take in the full visual experience via the second player below.





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

  1. Mark
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 18 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Publishing early this week ahead of tonight's matches - this episode still previews the weekend GW17, however.

    1. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Excellent - everyone always asks for it earlier anyway 🙂

      Christmas episode next week!

      1. Hooky
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        Jumpers and hats at the ready!

    2. Cok3y5murf
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      4-5-1 FTW 😀

    3. Mikeharbrw
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      I guess all that talk about benching defoe was moot anyway!

    4. pompeyfan
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      I'd definitely be in favour of it being published earlier regularly. I only listen as a podcast.

    5. Concrete
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Could we have the Big Numbers article earlier in the week to if possible?

    6. Godfarmer
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Thanks for this, saves my data! Streaming you tube on the commute is not a good idea but can't wait until Friday morning sometimes to make changes

      1. Dellman
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        Just use http://convert2mp3.net/en/

        Then no need to stream from YouTube! Just paste in the scoutcast link on YouTube!...

        1. Godfarmer
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 day ago

          Really? Great thanks, appreciate the tip

    7. DeadStarComing
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      I love the ScoutCast! Great work guys!

  2. Hurricane Gilbert
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Invoke the funk.

      1. Hurricane Gilbert
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        How did you know that I was a big fan of Above & Beyond? 🙂

        1. The Mandalorian
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 1 day ago

          Great minds think alike 🙂

  3. TheBusDriver
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Come on Ibra (c), KDB and Iheancho

  4. M00N
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Everybody ready for the IheanaSHOW!!

    1. RubeRx
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Is this the show where he gets subbed at 58'?

    2. Costa Nostra
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Is it gonna be the same show as last week?

    3. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Not expecting him to start tbh

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

        I agree unfortunately.

      2. M00N
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        The IheaNOSHOW?

        1. Slartibartfast
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 day ago

          Ah, seconds in it 🙁

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

        YOU SHUT YOUR DAMN MOUTH BUBZ.

        1. Bubz
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 1 day ago

          I own him mate. But Im not hopeful 🙁

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

            🙁

    4. MikeDuff
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Almost ready to show him the door if that's what you mean

    5. Slartibartfast
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Or the Ihe-no-show

      1. joescores
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        I am really hoping that he can do something- last game- all of them were bad. PS:Cheers to mod for locking my last post- my bad, Apologies.

    6. Concrete
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Bravo
      Sagna Otamendi Kolarov Clichy
      Gun Fernando
      KdB Silva Nolito
      Kelechi

    7. George James
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Sterling KDB Silva
      Nolito

  5. PEPSIMAN
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Gents, am I good to go for the next week?

    Heaton
    Alonzo, Cedric, Evans
    Alexis, Sig, Payat, Firmino
    Costa, Kane, Origi

    Pickford, Amat, De Roon, Francis

    1) Origi to Ibra and downgrade firmino to someone like Zaha?
    2) Origi to Anichi and upgrade Mid?

    1. Sailboats
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      play pickford

    2. Zareos
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      I'd save Origi is on good form.

    3. TLF
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      At least wait to see how Origi gets on tonight but I'd keep regardless, Merseyside derby = goals (probably)

    4. TLF
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      P.s. you need to consider ACON with your transfers in

  6. SpaceCadet
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Malouda hits his penalty in the top stand in a penalty shoot out. Pressure!

  7. Pub Crawl to the Townsend
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Who's getting drunk tonight? Hopefully in celebration

    1. Hooky
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      I will if Carroll scores!

      1. nevins84
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        This

    2. Pep bites Kun
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Mid-week Madness? 🙂

  8. Zareos
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Does anyone know when ACON squads are to be expected?

    Very tempted by Zaha from GW18+ however not if he definitely will be playing for Ivory Coast in January.

    1. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      He's not definitely playing for anybody yet. Ivory Coast has applied to make him eligible if he chooses, and he's met them, but as yet Southgate is trying to get him to reconsider.

  9. Atimis
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Alonso Jones Holebas Friend Amat
    Will this def be too light for coming weeks or it looks good ?
    Cheers !!

    1. Richd
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Seems alright. Chil out mate

      1. Atimis
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        Want to make some moves to have this def and upgrade forwards. Thanks !

    2. Worzel Gummidge
        9 years, 1 day ago

        Good

        1. Atimis
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 day ago

          Thanks mate !

      • Hurricane Gilbert
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        Nope it is good

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

      Is there any particular reason why the Irish seem to dislike the Irish?

      1. Richd
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        Potato

      2. M00N
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        Does any Irish person like Jedward?

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

          Not one.

        2. Pep bites Kun
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 day ago

          2 - Jed & Ed

        3. nevins84
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 1 day ago

          Only the under 10s

      3. nevins84
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        Thats only when we are in Ireland, meet outside of Ireland and its the opposite

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

          Extremely true 😀

        2. Pep bites Kun
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 day ago

          True.

      4. Pep bites Kun
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        Whatchu talkin about Willis?

      5. Hybrid.power
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        We hate our own celebrities for some reason "Ah I know someone who went to school with them, says they're really a**eholes!"

    4. Deulofail
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      A) Kingsley to Friend
      B) Walcott to Siggy
      C) Hazard out
      D) Save FT

      Pick Jak
      Betrand Cedric Ake Amat Kingsley
      Sanchez Hazard Mane Walcott Moses
      Kane Costa Anichebe

      1. Richd
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        Wait until after the games.

        1. Deulofail
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 day ago

          Of course, but any early thoughts?

      2. Pep bites Kun
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        B is good. I also like Hazard to Payet if out for 2 games.

    5. M00N
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      If its a Ihe-no-show tonight who's tempted to swap to Anichebe and go 3-5-2? Struggling to find good sub 7m striker alternatives.

      1. C_G
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        Llorente

      2. TLF
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        Keep an eye on Carroll

      3. Football Weekender
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        Anichebe rumoured to be injured tonight too.

    6. Gazj11
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      I've had a nightmare with captain choices this season. So don't be surprised tonight if Kane scores an OG and gets sent off in the first 5 minutes.

      1. joescores
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        I understand you, I have chosen them so so..My bench always helped me though.. Bench is really important in fantasy.

        1. Gazj11
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 1 day ago

          I've got Allen off the bench tonight for Hazard

      2. Dr Dream
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        DON'T START THAT...JUST DON'T !!

        1. Gazj11
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 1 day ago

          If it happens I'm divorcing the wife as it'll be her fault.

          1. Pep bites Kun
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 1 day ago

            Every cloud has a silver lining.

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

      I've seen it all on here now 😀

      1. Pasqualinho
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        I'm still waiting for a duck with an earring.

      2. joescores
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        Stay for one more pint 🙂

    8. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      JRod anybody ?...

      1. Worzel Gummidge
          9 years, 2 days ago

          At least take me for a drink and pretend you just don't want into my pants FFS

          1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 2 days ago

            don't need these type of comments here

        • The Rock
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 2 days ago

          Nah, rotation risk, injury prone and Soton not scoring many goals.

          1. Dr Dream
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 1 day ago

            Rotating with who ?

            OOP....He's a good player, and might take a week or two to do anything, but he could be the answer to the Redmond and Long nightmare.I have no idea how he convinced himself Redmond was a forward.

        • Chris_White
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 2 days ago

          God no

          1. Dr Dream
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 1 day ago

            Proven player if he can get back to anything like his old self.

        • tisza
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 2 days ago

          he's on the radar.
          Classed as a midfielder?

          1. Dr Dream
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 1 day ago

            Yes.

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

        #JeSuisLawro

        1. Worzel Gummidge
            9 years, 1 day ago

            lol his post was fine and now it is deleted 🙂

          • bojack
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 1 day ago

            #LawroWasInnocent

            1. joescores
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 1 day ago

              Lawro is a very jolly, funny guy..He never liked West ham or anything to do with them.. I don't know that feeling, I don't dislike anybody

        2. itwaswritten
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 2 days ago

          Okaka is scoring again tonight!

          1. joescores
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 1 day ago

            Now we are talking. Anichebe- SORRY- thats a rookie move. BUT this guy could be going strong..I will monitor him- just my strong personal view..#dontpickthatanichebeguysplease

          2. Bleach †
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 1 day ago

            Stay away from drugs, kids!

            1. joescores
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 1 day ago

              I prefer nice heave bodied red..preferably from Spain or Sanchez's country 🙂

          3. tattywelshie
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 1 day ago

            I've my eye on him....could be an excellent transfer, especially with Watford's decent run of fixtures!

        3. ★Kuntheman★
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 2 days ago

          My current defense:

          Pickford (Grant)
          Alonso Vertonghen Monreal Cedric Amat

          Thinking of dropping Monreal. Who should I (if I should) drop him for?

          1. joescores
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 1 day ago

            for now- jones..but there is a risk..or AKE

            1. ★Kuntheman★
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 1 day ago

              Hmm. Definitely considering Ake.

          2. Sweetboi
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 1 day ago

            As I Kosc owner I understand...but the fixtures after City are prime.

            1. Sweetboi
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 1 day ago

              Your defence is stronger than mine though, could do Monreal > Ake/Jones

            2. ★Kuntheman★
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 1 day ago

              I agree...it's just that they have been so enragingly poor defensively

          3. Carlton P
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 1 day ago

            Valencia or friend if you need the funds

        4. itwaswritten
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 2 days ago

          It's Emre Jan

          Not Chan or Can.

          1. Gazj11
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 1 day ago

            Born in Jan too

          2. SAY SOMETHING SIGNIFICANT
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 1 day ago

            Annoys me that. The second 'ğ' in Gündoğan is silent too; just extends the vowel after it.

            1. SAY SOMETHING SIGNIFICANT
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 1 day ago

              *The only 'ğ'

          3. Hooky
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 1 day ago

            His mother is Jan Jan

          4. Deulofail
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 1 day ago

            Why doesn't the pronunciation of the R, the second E and the A annoy you too?

        5. Hurricane Gilbert
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 2 days ago

          Which game are people watching tonight? Currently watching Palace vs United, despite not having any players in that game.

          1. itwaswritten
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 1 day ago

            City vs. Watford

          2. Concrete
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 1 day ago

            City v Watford

            From the North Stand

            1. FALCAO & MOU
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 1 day ago

              Wave us, and maybe streak, so we can see you.

              1. Concrete
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 1 day ago

                What, with these feet?

            2. Hurricane Gilbert
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 1 day ago

              Seems like there are a lot of City supporters on this forum. Enjoy the game

          3. M00N
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 1 day ago

            Kinda of regretting turning down a free ticket to the Man City game.

            1. joescores
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 1 day ago

              livescore.com

          4. Vinyl78LP
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 1 day ago

            My kids carol concert 🙁 , need to smuggle a device in under my coat - Palace / Man U I reckon.

          5. Ziegler1988
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 1 day ago

            Spurs v Hull
            Sunderland v Chelsea
            And then whatever match is on NBC Goal Rush

        6. FootballManiac
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 2 days ago

          anyone keeping hazard if he is ruled out this weekend?

          1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 2 days ago

            nope

          2. itwaswritten
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 2 days ago

            He will be back next game so yes.

          3. Concrete
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 2 days ago

            Yes

          4. bojack
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 2 days ago

            Probably bench, fancy Snod v Hammers.

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

            We probably wont know for sure if he starts the weekend until the teamsheets are released so I will keep...

          6. TLF
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 2 days ago

            Yes

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

          Looking to bring in some W/H cover but who and for who
          My team is!

          Grant/Pickford
          Holebas Clyne Azpilicueta Smith McAuley
          Hazard Redmond Siggy Sanchez Capoue
          Benteke Costa Kane

          0.3 in bank looking at Tekkers>Lorente & Redmond>Antonio worried on 4yellows though??

        8. Bleach †
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 2 days ago

          Yes, he'll play anyway.

          1. Bleach †
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 1 day ago

            reply fail @footballmaniac

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

          I'd be very worried as a Hazard owner... These are the sort of niggling injuries that can be more mental than physical.. Could last weeks, months... Heard Diaby missed the bus once and we all know what happened him.

          1. Worzel Gummidge
              9 years, 1 day ago

              Just sold. Thanks for the heads up.

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

                Pleasure 🙂

            • Sweetboi
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 1 day ago

              Lol...you can't compare Haz to Diaby, Diaby is made of cheap glass.

            • M00N
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 1 day ago

              Didn't Darren Anderton miss the bus once? or did he just get hit by one? Can't remember.

          2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 2 days ago

            i'm excited for tonight, currently sorting my setup so I can watch all 8 games at the same time.

            Laptops, phones, tv, monitor, desktop, tablet all at the ready

            1. Atimis
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 1 day ago

              Fridge tv also ?

            2. Hurricane Gilbert
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 1 day ago

              In Sweden the broadcaster is only allowed to show/stream one game at a certain time. Palace vs United tonight, got no other option.

            3. Worzel Gummidge
                9 years, 1 day ago

                Well this explains a lot.

              • joescores
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 1 day ago

                Heheh Demba- you are a funny fella. BTW I enjoyed Demba at West Ham 😉

              • Andrew
                • 13 Years
                9 years, 1 day ago

                As I read that all I could hear was Milhouse's voice

              • itwaswritten
                • 9 Years
                9 years, 1 day ago

                Hope to see a lot of OMG Iheanacho

                1. Keep Calm and Play On
                  • 9 Years
                  9 years, 1 day ago

                  It seems you have a gaming problem....a problem I'd happily take off your hands. Amazing set-up

              • Pochecinno
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 1 day ago

                OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG

              • Andrew
                • 13 Years
                9 years, 1 day ago

                Has your mate hacked your account again?

              • M00N
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 1 day ago

                but you only have 4 eyes

              • Hybrid.power
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 15 Years
                9 years, 1 day ago

                OMG KANE

              • jmcclory123
                • 12 Years
                9 years, 1 day ago

                Your download speed must be godly. Any more than 2 devices streaming and my internet poos itself.

            4. itwaswritten
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 2 days ago

              Can't wait for Kane to blank again.

              1. itwaswritten
                • 9 Years
                9 years, 1 day ago

                If talent wins tonight, he should.

              2. Chris_White
                • 14 Years
                9 years, 1 day ago

                +2

              3. Andrew
                • 13 Years
                9 years, 1 day ago

                I'm sure Dele will kick his own leg again to get their usual penalty

              4. nevins84
                • 13 Years
                9 years, 1 day ago

                That would be beautiful

            5. FALCAO & MOU
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 2 days ago

              How many of you would like to recommend FFS to your friends, but would not because you want to have an upper hand on them?

              1. nevins84
                • 13 Years
                9 years, 1 day ago

                Me , I refer to here as my secret weapon 🙂

              2. Bubz
                • 12 Years
                9 years, 1 day ago

                Everyone knows about FFS now

                1. Moin
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 12 Years
                  9 years, 1 day ago

                  this.

              3. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 1 day ago

                Speaking to my 12 year old cousin on the weekend and even he has it!
                Made fun of him picking Vardy, Vardy socres a hat trick.
                I won't tell you who has more points overall...

              4. Jafalad
                • 15 Years
                9 years, 1 day ago

                I would refer FFS to anybody regardless if they were my opponents. That type of behaviour is self-defeating.

                There is more to be gained from helping others get better than not. It empowers you and makes you even better.

                cf The Eighth Habit by Professor Steven Covey. He's on You Tube.

            6. Moin
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 1 day ago

              Need Payet and Costa to blank tonight, and James Ward-Prowse to get a goal or two...is this too much to ask for?

              1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
                • 15 Years
                9 years, 1 day ago

                Yes

            7. Magic Bean
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 1 day ago

              Hazard a huge loss tonight. He's been a big disappointment last few weeks too, might be time to ditch.

              1. nevins84
                • 13 Years
                9 years, 1 day ago

                Or he might be due!!

            8. GHB
              • 15 Years
              9 years, 1 day ago

              Just a couple of hours left until I learn if my 3rd sub will be coming on.

              Jagielka -1