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The ScoutCast – Episode 211 – Beleaguered

19 January 2017 1731 comments
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It’s quite ironic that, in an episode that focuses on our experience and strategies of mini-league management, my long-term rival on that score goes awol.

Granville is waylaid by “homework” and misses out, but Luke crashes in mid-cast to join Jonty, Andy and myself as we deliver an 80-minute episode, which includes our dubious insights on navigating a team to mini-league glory – mind games and all.

Once again guided by your community questions, we take on the Diego Costa fall-out, the rising stock of Spurs on form and Everton on fixtures, while finding time to wade in on the demise of former darling Sergio Aguero under the stewardship of Pep Guardiola.

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.

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  1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 5 days ago

    Sergio Aguero and his representative met Pep Guardiola for late-night talks in Manchester yesterday. The reason is unknown.

    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-4139684/Pep-Guardiola-Sergio-Aguero-meet-late-night-talks.html

    Brazilian wonderkid Gabriel Jesus is ready to put the heat on struggling Manchester City duo Sergio Aguero and David Silva.And he is ready to pile the squeeze on star striker Aguero and playmaker Silva , both of whom are under pressure to keep their places following the arrival of the 19-year-old. Rumours of underlying tensions between Aguero and Guardiola persist, while a contract extension, said to have been agreed nearly a year ago, has mysteriously still not been announced.

    http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/manchester-city-fan-favourites-sergio-9654740

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    1. The Rock
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 5 days ago

      A transfer to Real Madrid on the cards perhaps.

      He's probably the 2nd best out and out striker in the world in my eyes. Suarez just edges it.

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    2. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 days ago

      I think Kun is in the Ibra camp regarding Pep.

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    3. Qubit
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 5 days ago

      Would be a huge loss to the league if he went, sadly i think its quite likely, if not now then during the summer. Can't see why he would stay (if Pep is)

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    4. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 days ago

      He should leave, no point in working with that kind of manager

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    5. El-Kloppico
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 days ago

      Unfortunately that's part and parcel of Pep's reign.. everywhere he's been, same issue!
      Would be a great lost for PL surely. But at 28yrs, if he's not treated well for all he has done for MCI, I don't blame him for wanting a move.

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

    Shouldn't set piece duties and a great run of fixtures still be a factor to get in Brunt regardless of the Nyom situation?
    Thinking about Holebas -> Brunt. Have exactly 5m itb (I own Chambers)

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    1. The Rock
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 5 days ago

      Brunt is still a great option. As you said, he's got great fixtures and on set pieces.

      Playing OOP was great but even without it he still offers more than most defenders.

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  3. southernpacific
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 5 days ago

    Would you buy baines with his injury or Coleman?

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    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 days ago

      He will be fine

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    2. Bobby_Baggio
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 days ago

      Baines for me. Better longer term too

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    3. El-Kloppico
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 days ago

      Who buys injured player? at that price?

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    4. Team Bobcat
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 days ago

      Hard today. He should be fine but his is no spring chicken. He will miss games die to injury. Think Daniels may be a safer bet if using him this weekend. Cheaper and better fixtures for next 2. Issue with bournemouth is how there will cope again without ake.

      Coleman may be a safer bet if looking for everton cover.

      You could always look to Middlesborough for a cheaper alternative for the time being. Fabio Friend or Southampton Yoshida.

      Just to confuse you more

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      1. Team Bobcat
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 5 days ago

        Bloody auto correct... you get the gist of it

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    5. Team Bobcat
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 days ago

      To answer you q.
      Baines now not worth the gamble so Coleman if it has to be one of those 2

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  4. Danny Fischarge
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 5 days ago

    Thoughts on my starting 11 for GW 22!! Would anyone change this starting 11??

    Gk Foster

    Def Azpilicueta/Jones/Lovren

    Mid Sanchez(C)/Hazard(V)/Lallana/Phillips

    For Giroud/Costa/Ibrahimovic

    Subs Pickford/Allen/Holgate/Pieters

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    1. LC1
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 days ago

      Great team

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  5. Dele
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 days ago

    What do we reckon lads GTG?

    Heaton (Jaku)
    Brunt, Baines, Gibson (Ake, Kingsley)
    Hazard, Sanchez, Alli, Phillips (de Roon)
    Giroud, Kane, Ibrahimovic

    0ITB, 1FT any ideas or save?

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    1. The Rock
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 5 days ago

      Would you consider doing Heaton to Foster?

      I know Heaton has been amazing but his fixtures are getting tougher and West Brom have great fixtures.

      If you don't fancy that then I would hold, your team is good for this week.

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      1. Dele
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 5 days ago

        Yeah I think I'll hold and save the FT. I think I'll stick with Heaton now until the end of the season and bank on burnleys home form.

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      2. aaroncfc
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 5 days ago

        Don't listen to this

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    2. Danny Fischarge
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 days ago

      save

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  6. keanfdes30
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 days ago

    Tell me what do you think I should do
    My team id is 3829822
    I'm thinking
    Evans-holgate
    Lallana-davies
    Wilson-ibra
    After all that I'll have 0.4 mil left so I can get a better replacement for holgate
    Any suggestions?

    Team is
    Forster
    Azpi, Alonso, Evans
    Stanislas,alli,eriksen, lallana,phillips
    Kane,lukaku

    Valdes, Ake,wilson,chambers

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  7. JIM BOB
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 days ago

    Seen people piping up about Aguero being dropped. Really?

    Sergio hasn't been the problem, the players like Raheem around him have.

    Pep has already said he will play Jesus in support of Aguero.

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    1. JIM BOB
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 days ago

      If you want rid of Aguero, fair enough. But don't use Gabriel Jesus as the reason.

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  8. Stimps
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 days ago

    % chance of starting?

    Evans?
    Baines?
    Carroll?

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    1. The Rock
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 5 days ago

      50%
      90%
      75%

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  9. OptimusBlack
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 days ago

    What Happened to Baines ??

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    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 days ago

      Nothing... FPL tower having fun! 😛

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      1. OptimusBlack
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 days ago

        😀 Thx

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  10. The Rock
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 5 days ago

    No player has created as many chances from open play in the big five European Leagues this season as Alexis Sanchez (55).

    Hoping for big things from Alexis(C) this weekend.

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    1. El-Kloppico
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 days ago

      This!

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  11. Chicken-Mandy
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 days ago

    With my defence being
    Alonso, Baines (doubt), Evans (doubt), Pieters and Amat
    Should i save the transfer and hope 1 of baines or evans plays
    or bring in chambers for evans?

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    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 days ago

      Bring Chambers for Amat?

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      1. Chicken-Mandy
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 days ago

        looking at bringing in a spurs full back soon though so im happy leaving my 5th defender as a dud as i need the money. i would be looking at evans to chambers

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        1. Team Bobcat
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 5 days ago

          Sound move. Consider friend and fabio also.

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

      I need both Baines and Evans to play.

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  12. Lone Wolf FPL
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 days ago

    Is "late check on Evans" worth Ake->Chambers for -4 to field 3 defenders?

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    1. bigwig
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 5 days ago

      It's not unless you see Chambers as a long term target that will get you back more points than Evans in the long run which I don't think he will

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  13. El-Kloppico
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 days ago

    So WestBrom signed Livermore.

    This guy is a DM, right? Was playing in defense for Hull?
    How will this impact the highly owned WBA assets?

    Like Phillips, Brunt, McAuley, Chadli, etc. ?

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  14. Fitzy.
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 5 days ago

    NEW ARTICLE up

    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2017/01/20/the-weekend-team-news-220/

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  15. Champions united
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 days ago

    gibson ---chamber--- mcauley--- jones---kingsley

    mcauley to baines(-4)

    is it a good move????

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    1. Team Bobcat
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 days ago

      Not for a hit and a slight doubt over baines starting.

      You have 4 defenders ready to go.

      If anyone Gibson is next oit. You already have Middlesbrough cover with chambers

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  16. AusBest11
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 days ago

    Will costa start or not? Transfer or keep?

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    1. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 days ago

      wait for pressers but I will be keeping

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  17. Yogi_mike
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 days ago

    Azpi hobleas lovren Mc Auley friend which 3 to start?

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  18. AusBest11
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 days ago

    Have Alli and Eriksen in my team. Who to transfer for coutinho or Pedro. Or just stick

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    1. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 days ago

      Stick against a shocking City defence

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    2. Team Bobcat
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 days ago

      If you stick with those 2 this week you should be rewarded next time out away to Sunderland.

      If you already have kane then your decision to oust one of the above or Kane is justified.

      I have alli on my team and I may bench him this weekend only.

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  19. gunner267
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 days ago

    Please RMT with suggestions.

    Forster,
    Williams, Daniels, Monreal
    Firmino, Sanchez (C), Phillips, Pedro
    Aguero, Defoe, Giroud (VC)

    Bench: Pickford, Capoue, Friend, Amat.

    1FT, 0itb

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  20. aaroncfc
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 days ago

    Pick one to play

    1) Walker (MCI A)
    2) De Roon (WHU H)
    3) McArthur (EVE H)

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  21. Heavy Cream
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 days ago

    My bench is awful but I never seem to make money!
    Any advice or tips would be appreciated.

    Foster

    Alonso Yoshida Chambers

    Sanchez Pedro Phillips
    Eriksen

    Giroud Costa Lukaku

    (Grant Wheelan Amat Browning)

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  22. Blue Moon Rising
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 12 months ago

    Best striker for 6.1 or less?

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