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12 January 2017 1948 comments
Mark Mark
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Back for 2017, partially refreshed and braced for the season run-in, the ScoutCast returns to herald a new leader in the Fantasy Football Scout Hall of Fame.

With the legend that is Ville Ronka toppled, Granville, Jonty, Andy and myself start by doffing our cloth caps to the brand new name at the top – Jay Egersdorff.

An advocate of the 3-5-2, Jay provides the springboard for the episode’s big discussion, as we revisit the merits of a formation change to a “power five” midfield, while considering a big spend on a four-man defence.

Your community questions supply the rest of the ammunition, as we chew over rising stars Alli, Giroud and the fading stock of Hazard and Aguero and, against better judgment, we even touch on Nyomgate until Jonty swoops to pull the plug.

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

  1. FPLEL
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Barnes or Diomande for bench fodder forward?

    1. Rhinos
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Crouch?

      1. Moin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 13 days ago

        This

    2. Dreams
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Barnes

    3. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Barnes for me, but there's a case for Crouchy too. Walters' flag is 75% atm, about to go to 0% for several weeks.

      1. FPLEL
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 13 days ago

        I thought the crouch suggestion was a wind up haha. Good to know he might be an option.

        1. FPLEL
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 13 days ago

          Well, I was out of the epl/fpl loop for the last couple of weeks (holidays and such). I had no idea he scored in two consecutive games.

        2. Netley Lucas
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 13 days ago

          No, he looks good for now, Bony away, Bojan out of favour, Walters knee surgery.

          1. JIM BOB
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 13 days ago

            This. Just be wary of potential Berahino arrival

  2. Rhinos
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Wenger press conference 9am
    Please don't be vague Arsene

    1. Dreams
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Keep hoping

    2. RiflaFC
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Do you have full list of time of pressers?

    3. Thiga
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Was Ozil in training this week? Or do I have to wait for Wenger's vagueness?

  3. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Best move here? Team is a mess.

    A) Payet -> Eriksen/Alli
    B) Stones -> Rose
    C) Kone & Payet -> Rose & Eriksen/Alli (-4)
    D) Wildcard

    Cech
    Valencia, Stones, Nyom
    Sanchez, Payet, Lallana, Sterling
    Aguero, Carroll, Benteke

    Pickford, Capoue, Amat, Kone
    Bank 1.5m, 1FT

    1. Mini Mane Mo
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      C

    2. FearGorm
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      C all the way

    3. Amateur Pundit Zan
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      C sets you up well but you need to think about how else you might use that rose money, could be better spent on carroll / Benteke

      1. Legomane
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 13 days ago

        Exactly this

      2. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 13 days ago

        Yeah good point.

        Payet & Carroll -> Coutinho & Giroud next week looks decent.

        Payet -> Coutinho this week? I guess the latter is more likely to play despite only just coming back from injury...

    4. Sailboats
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      C or D

    5. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      There maybe an unfashionable case for a quick WC Jinswick.

      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 13 days ago

        I was thinking this, but on reflection hopefully it's not as bad as it first looks.

        1. Netley Lucas
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 13 days ago

          Crisis management then? C for sure.

  4. Moin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    @Champ: The article you shared about Ramirez is of 16th December.

    1. McQueen
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      "Ramirez has a knee problem. We thought it was going to be a few days but we'll wait 1/2 weeks. You can’t rush this type of injury.” #UTB

      1. Moin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 13 days ago

        Yeah! Thinking of taking a hit to remove him..

        1. McQueen
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 13 days ago

          I would, it's not like they score that much either way. Playing Negredo this week because of Ake gate, but he's going out next.

          1. Moin
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 13 days ago

            Thanks! 🙂

    2. Dreams
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Hey moin who's breadbin?

      1. Moin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 13 days ago

        Hey!

        😆 you still stuck on him, forget him and move on

        1. Dreams
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 13 days ago

          It's one of the first mysteries on this site. So unable to get over it. Come on now mate. It's been a month now.

          1. Moin
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 13 days ago

            Even I have 5 or 6 mysteries which I haven't found an answer to in the past 3 years...we live in a mysterious world 😉

            1. Dreams
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 13 days ago

              Ah. I think you are right. No point in pondering over things out of my control.

              1. Moin
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 12 Years
                9 years, 13 days ago

                If you are going to be a regular, Get a Grav and stick with it thought out your time here..becomes easier to recognize.

                1. Moin
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 12 Years
                  9 years, 13 days ago

                  throughout**

                2. Dreams
                  • 9 Years
                  9 years, 13 days ago

                  What's a grav?

                  1. TorresMagic™
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • Has Moderation Rights
                    • 16 Years
                    9 years, 13 days ago

                    Picture near your name

                    https://en.gravatar.com/

                    1. Dreams
                      • 9 Years
                      9 years, 13 days ago

                      Do I have to be a paid member to get it?

                      1. Moin
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 12 Years
                        9 years, 13 days ago

                        nope anyone can

                      2. Dreams
                        • 9 Years
                        9 years, 13 days ago

                        Hello there.

    3. Get up ya bum
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      oh my bad I thought it was 16th jan sorry!

      1. Fitzy.
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 13 days ago

        So, from next Monday? 😉

        1. Get up ya bum
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 13 days ago

          😆
          Leave me alone I confuse easy

  5. GK
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    On a WC - thoughts? Which options would you go for chaps?

    Heaton (Jakup)
    Rose, Baines, __ (Brunt, Yoshi)
    Alexis, Alli, Lallana, Phillips (__)
    Ibra, Costa, Giroud

    (A) Alonso (bought him cheap), De Roon
    (B) Daniels, Stanislas

    1. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      I think you have too much money in defence

      1. Moin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 13 days ago

        I think it's perfect

        1. Rasping Drive
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 13 days ago

          I can see a lot of points on the bench every single week

          1. Moin
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 13 days ago

            Selecting the right XI would be a hard task, problems you get with having a well balanced team.

          2. GK
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 13 days ago

            I think between the snow, fixture congestion and rotation a strong squad is important!

            1. Rasping Drive
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              9 years, 13 days ago

              I don't disagree with that. However, having a 5m+ defender and/or mid on the bench most weeks is not for me.

    2. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      A

    3. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      B looks great.

    4. FearGorm
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      I've the same dilemma as Alonso, bought him at 5.9...hard to get rid of him now, even with the profit

    5. Dreams
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      A

  6. FearGorm
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Currently looking at the below for this weekend:

    Boruc
    Alonso Rose Nyom
    Sanchez (C) Eriksen Siggy Phillips
    Ibra Kane Giroud

    Tempted to play AOA however with de Roon in for Nyom, considering Watford's porous defence...worried that WBA may be able to grind out a scoreless draw against Spurs though, hence wary about benching Nyom (particularly worrying considering my Spurs coverage and the fact Nyom may not even play)

    Appreciate opinions

  7. Sanchit
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Play 2 :
    A) Baines (MCI)
    B) Brunt (tot)
    C) Phillips (tot)
    D) Jones (LIV)

    1. FearGorm
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      A and D

      1. Moin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 13 days ago

        This.

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      AC

      1. FPL Virgin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 13 days ago

        ...DC?

    3. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      C and A/D.

    4. Sanchit
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      I'm currently on A and C. Reckon Phillips could get some attacking returns?

      1. Jazz!
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 13 days ago

        Yeah, WBA always historically do well in this fixture.

        1. Sanchit
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 13 days ago

          Cheers! Will probably stick with A and C then.

  8. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    If Wally is passed fit, who's getting this week for 7.5m?

    swa, BUR, WAT looks pretty tasty

    1. FearGorm
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      AFAIK he's flagged at 50%, would indicate it's unlikely

    2. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Looks Good

    3. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Passed fit could equal sub.

    4. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Might even be 7.4, so tempting... but there are just too many doubts for my liking, wait. I have SV of 7.4 in Lallana but Wally must return firing to tempt me out of such a great asset.

    5. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Would you swap him for Firmino for a hi?

      1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 13 days ago

        *hit even... Tiring of firmino's lack of points

  9. Erlinjo
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    GTG? Lallana or Phillips ?

    Heaton
    Walker Holebas Daniels
    Sanchez(VC) Eriksen Alli(C) Phillips
    Zlatan Defoe Giroud

    Bench: Lallana, Ake, Evans, Pickford

    1. FearGorm
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      I'd go with Phillips...would also put in Ake for Holebas on the off chance he starts, if not Holebas will come in and no harm done...unless of course he comes off the bench

  10. Nesvy
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Who play ?

    a/ Rondon
    b/ Diomande

    Thanks.

    1. A.T
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      A.
      B couldn't hit a barn door with a banjo..

      1. A.T
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 13 days ago

        Is he might be benched with Niasse there.

    2. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      A

    3. karvs155
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      A

    4. The Nuttmxn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      A.

  11. A.T
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    It's snowing in Merseyside 😯

    1. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Enjoy

      1. A.T
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 13 days ago

        I hate snow Moin 🙁

        1. Moin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 13 days ago

          that's bad then.. 🙁

  12. ronty
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    These snow threats are forcing my hand to get my FT in at the last minute

    Probably would have got in Theo if he was fit

  13. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Anyone tempted with Coutinho this week?

    1. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Will he start on the weekend ?

    2. The Nuttmxn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Think I'd wait a GW.

    3. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Next week, he's not 100% and such a toughie @OT.

    4. Dreams
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Not this week. Will wait fir him to play regularly again and get him back then.

    5. QPR expects... glory!
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Have the money to do it but tough schedule and lack of Mané makes me wonder if it's worth it.

  14. karvs155
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Payet confirmed out from Westham, right? Need to ship him out

    1. Dreams
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Do it immediately until further notice.

    2. The Nuttmxn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Refuses to play so even if he isn't sold I expect him to stay out of the side for a while.

  15. Hotdogs for Tea
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Anyone know how many Snodgrass goals have been from free kicks or penalties ? If he goes to a club where there is an established set piece taker his (or the other player') goal opportunities will be diluted

    1. Dreams
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Let him go somewhere first. Then our job would be easier.

      1. Hotdogs for Tea
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 13 days ago

        Not really just asking for FPL, also interested if he would be a decent January buy for my club Swansea, but with Gylfi there they both can't take the set pieces

        1. Dreams
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 13 days ago

          You've already got Luciano and trying for some other players, right? Haven't heard anything about snoddy. Anyways here's hoping Swansea stay in PL.

          1. Hotdogs for Tea
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 13 days ago

            Yes and Narsingh plays right wing, drifts inside and up the middle - Snodgrass area. Gylfi would not give up set pieces. Wondering how many set piece goals Snoddy had scored. Swans are after a creative midfielder but not sure Snoddy would be the answer, but he is grest value. Not linked yet but Swans are not broadcasting their transfer targets

  16. Pringle
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Those of you still stuck with Carroll. What are you doing? I am thinking of giving him this last chance.

    1. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Give Him a last chance

    2. Evans
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Same here

  17. Moin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    -- Chelsea will make a bold attempt to land Dimitri Payet after missing out on Arturo Vidal (The Sun)

    -- West Brom are ready to join West Ham in the race for Hull ace Robert Snodgrass (Daily Mirror)

    -- Middlesbrough are closing in on the signing of Bojan from Stoke (Daily Star)

    -- Jesse Lingard has agreed a new Manchester United contract worth £95,000 per week (The Sun)

    -- Jack Wilshere's future at Arsenal is in doubt with contract talks yet to take place (Daily Star)

    1. The Nuttmxn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      I hope any move for Bojan goes well, would love him to hit form.

  18. Kun Tozser
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Morning, RMT

    Foster
    Alonso Baines Mee
    Sanchez Alli Cabaye Snodgrass
    Ibra Aguero Giroud

    Pickford Brunt de Roon Amat

    Captain?

    Enjoy the snow

    1. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Giroud

    2. Dreams
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      9.Sanchez

  19. Moin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    With Payet not ready to play, it makes Lanzini a great prospect, given West Ham start performing.

    1. Dreams
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Had lanini for 4/5 weeks in the first half. Burned me.

      1. Moin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 13 days ago

        He is that sort of player who can troll owners, but without Payet he might have a greater impact.

    2. A.T
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      He looks a very good player to me. I'm surprised he hasn't hit the headlines more this season.

      1. Moin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 13 days ago

        Yeah!

      2. JIM BOB
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 13 days ago

        Agreed Timbo

    3. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      I fear everything at WHM goes down a notch, and that's from a not very good level anyway.

      1. Moin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 13 days ago

        True, they are having a nightmare season

        1. Netley Lucas
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 13 days ago

          Some of the recent good results have maybe disguised some real problems there. The Payet business maybe just the tip of a very big iceberg. I'd steer well clear for now.

      2. JIM BOB
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 13 days ago

        Payet has been giving thrle ball away so much.l that I think West Ham will benefit from him being out the team.

        The defence can have a breather for a change.

    4. JIM BOB
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Him and Antonio interest me, for sure

    5. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      West Ham are such a bad team to buy into though. No Payet is a massive blow to them

    6. greghammer95
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      This is a really good point. Lanzini has been miles better than Payet this season and in many senses Payet has been the player that's let him down. Last season they played together brilliantly but Payet really hasn't been interested.

      Lanzini will be our main creative force now I just hope we play with a formation that suits him, difference with him to Payet though he doesn't go for the killer pass as often, will likely play out to Cress/Antonio to whip it in the box for Carroll.

      Not too bothered about Payet going himself, but the fact he's our only player that naturally plays LW concerns me. Antonio played there against United and it didn't look right, would like to see Feghouli stuck out of position and let Antonio play in his.

  20. FPL Virgin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Does anyone else still own Firmino?

    I wasn't expecting him to drop last night. This guy is going to ruin my season.

    1. Dreams
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Yes I do. I'll sell him if he doesn't do well against Swansea

      1. FPL Virgin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 13 days ago

        How long have you had him?

        1. Dreams
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 13 days ago

          Had him for 1st 4 weeks. Then sold him. Got trolled. Then brought him in for gameweek 7/8. Kept him since then.

    2. Firminooooo
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Sorry, I have even sold myself.

  21. diesel001
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38559535

    Red card incoming.....

  22. Hodg55
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Please help team is a mess...

    Heaton (Grant)
    Holebas, Pieters , Smith (Jones, McAuley)
    Firmino, Sanchez, Phillips, Siggy, de Roon
    Costa, Ibra, (Iheanacho)

    Only 0.5ITB

    Wildcard?

  23. troller
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    i'm on wildcard: changes i should do:

    grant pickford

    baines jones chambers amat love

    alli stanislas mane sanchez mutch

    ibra costa kun

    1. The Road Dogg
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      mane is at afcon!

      1. troller
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 13 days ago

        i know that's why asking for suggestions

  24. Sjaugen
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Aguero/Carroll to Ibra/Lukaku -4 leaves me 0.4 short
    Best to just leave it alone right?

    1. JIM BOB
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Stick

  25. smix
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Lallana & Origi to Giroud & Stanislas for a hit ? Confused between Giroud & Defoe also big time. Who's the better shout ?

  26. TheEgyptianKing
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Any ideas who I should captain? haven't really got many choices

    i) Alli
    ii) Hazard
    iii) Defoe
    iv) Aguero

    1. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Aguero is always worthwhile

  27. FPL ElasticO
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Worth doing these transfers for -8 hit ??

    Fletcher » Alli
    Carroll » Barnes / Crouch (bench fodder)
    Ake » Daniels / A Smith

  28. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Darren Fletcher said that Scholes used to kick fellow teammates in training that were misbehaving & Keane moulded him into the player he is.

  29. Clifford☯
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Bench one from the below;

    A) Holebas
    B) Chambers

    1. Viprin
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Have the same problem but I own Friend,leaning towards him at the mo

  30. Viprin
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Lukaku likely will drop tomorrow?

    1. Sjaugen
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      That would be hilarious