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14 March 2013 2237 comments
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One hundred up. Some achievement for two miserable so-and-soโ€™s, confined in a room or hours on end, griping and gloating about Fantasy football.

I darenโ€™t calculate the hours spent gazing into the beardy face of my Mancunian counterpart, or the minutes wasted while he moans about points on the bench. Equally, I doubt heโ€™s recalling the hours heโ€™s listened to me talk about Aleks Kolarov, Victor Moses or how my latest points hit will steer me to glory. Instead, weโ€™ll look back fondly and remember the many, many good times.

Tonightโ€™s special podcast includes a clip from the very first pilot show, Granvilleโ€™s first, and some would say, last, attempt at ScoutCast humour. Thatโ€™s followed by a flood of reminiscing, as Granville pinpoints some of his favourite episodes, while I see through my fixation with beating Last of the Summer Wine by checking out how they celebrated their own century of episodes, with depressingly predictable results.

Of course the regulars play their part, including the Professor and his Rate My Team computer and another stellar showing from the โ€œFull Jontyโ€, this week featuring one of our very top managers in the community. Depressing stuff for a host just coming off the back of a red arrow.

Like Granville says, however, this is a time for celebrating. Hereโ€™s to the 100 and the next century to come.

Raise a glass to the turn of the century via this link, or stream the party spirit via the player below.

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

  1. FantasyFreak
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone doubling up on Evra+Evans?

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    1. Lateriser 12
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Not many i reckon but it could work.

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  2. Hank Scorpio
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Morning Guys,

    My squad:

    Cesar – Bunn
    Johnson – Martin – Sagna – Pearce – Clyne
    Walcott – Fellaini – Bale – Sissoko – Noble
    Sturridge – Suarez – Cisse

    1FT, 3.6m in the bank.

    Please select the best transfer option:

    A) Cisse —> Rooney
    B) Sissoko —> Lampard
    C) Fellaini —> Lampard
    D) Cisse, Fellaini & Sagna —> Rooney, Lampard & Figueroa (-8 point hit)
    E) Other (please suggest)

    I’m seriously considering D, I think Roon & Lamps could score big this weekend.

    Many thanks ๐Ÿ™‚

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    1. B), as before ... ๐Ÿ™‚

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  3. coopsxx
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone fancy Kagawa this week? I am tempted to get him in for Michu

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    1. Well, it could be brilliant ... ๐Ÿ˜€

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    2. Hank Scorpio
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Kagawa SHOULD play, but there is always an element of risk.

      Michu is also capable of doing very well vs Arsenal this week anyway, so overall I would say stick.

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    3. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      I just wish we knew he'd play at least an hour a game.

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    4. Reckoner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      What these guys said.

      Also, you are taking a big punt that Kagawa has turned the corner, will give decent returns, and won’t keep getting subbed at 70 minutes.

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      1. In Like Flynn.
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 9 months ago

        I could live with 70 mins Reckoner if he started them all.

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        1. Reckoner
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 9 months ago

          Fair point. Podolski was getting solid returns from a consistent 70 minutes, until Arsene’s latest moment of genius banished him to the bench.

          Utd seem to have about 6 decent players vying for the attacking midfielder spots. None of them have really staked a nailed-on claim on a spot.

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          1. coopsxx
            • 14 Years
            12 years, 9 months ago

            but in a 4 game bubble (I still have my w/c) – (my other options are oscar/yaya only have 7.9, unless i stick another week and make 2 changes next.)

            kagawa – RDG sun mci sto/whm
            michu – ARS TOT nor blank

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  4. Mavric Marco
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Morning Gents,

    My Transfers this weekend as follows:

    Lukaku > Rooney
    Benteke > Anichebe

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    1. Hank Scorpio
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Mad to get rid of Benteke IMO.

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      1. Jimmers
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 9 months ago

        ...and for Anichebe

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    2. The Mighty One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Don't do it, SS. Just keep RVP and the depth of Luk and Ben.

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    3. The Mandalorian
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Id keep both of those lads

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  5. griff
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Lost on another page..

    Foster

    Zab Wilson Davies

    Mata Bale(vc) Sissoko Walcott

    RVP (c) Fletcher Sturridge

    3.9 Snodgrass Clyne Harte

    Right starting 11 and captain? 1FT.. tempted by Fletcher or Sturridge to Kone, looking at Wigan’s fixtures, or Mata to Lampard (or that just a waste)
    Any pointers much appreciated!

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  6. Stefan Schnoor
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    A) Benteke/Lambert & Michu -> RVP & Maloney (-4)
    B) Benteke/Lambert & Michu -> Rooney & Snodgrass (-4)
    C) do nothing, gamble and hope Rooney & RVP draw blank

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  7. Christina.
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    @Doosra - I have been emailing SABG since Monday with no luck or response.

    Typical.

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    1. Lateriser 12
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Next doubles competition, partner me.

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    2. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Call your lawyer, it's over. Move on.

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    3. Feck. You may get mail, shortly.

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  8. Billy Gilmore
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    The house isn't quite full yet... ๐Ÿ˜‰

    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2013/03/15/scout-scribbles-full-house-2/

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    1. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      I thought I'd claimed it? You mean I'm missing a number?

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      1. Billy Gilmore
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 9 months ago

        No – just a play on the words of the title ๐Ÿ˜‰

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        1. In Like Flynn.
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 9 months ago

          I did. ๐Ÿ˜‰

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  9. Reckoner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Random observation (thats probably been made before).

    The Everton defence -

    Joint 5th best in terms of goals conceded
    Joint 17th (!) in terms of clean sheets

    Or in other words, Baines owners can legitimately feel they might have had an extra 20+ points this season.

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    1. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      yes..and quite legitimately keep him..A team that has a habit of letting in a single goal can quickly turn into a team who have a habit of CS's...or maybe not...they aint no Reading for sure..

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  10. Red Devil Swede
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    OK team for the GW?

    Mig
    Dawson Davies Zabaleta
    Mata Walcott Bale Sissoko
    Rooney Suarez Lambert

    Henderson De Guzman Cameron Mariappa

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    1. Reckoner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Hope so, I've got the same front 7 except Studge for Lambert.

      Have a random feeling City could go mad this week, but can't justify a hit to do anything about it.

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      1. Red Devil Swede
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers.

        Got rid of Tevez in jan WC and Silva a couple of GW's ago. Don't bother with them as of now until we're more sure.

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        1. coopsxx
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 9 months ago

          but in a 4 game bubble (I still have my w/c) - (my other options are oscar/yaya only have 7.9, unless i stick another week and make 2 changes next.)

          kagawa - RDG sun mci sto/whm
          michu - ARS TOT nor blank

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          1. coopsxx
            • 14 Years
            12 years, 9 months ago

            sorry, wrong place.

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  11. FantasyFreak
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Hmm, best 5.2 defender to bring in for Davies?

    My team:
    Bunn Mignolet
    Clyne Pearce DAVIES Evans Turner
    Bale Michu Mata Walcott Sissoko
    RVP Sturridge Suarez

    0.9 in bank, 2FT.

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    1. Red Devil Swede
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      I'd turn to a Norwich defender. Turner ๐Ÿ˜‰

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      1. FantasyFreak
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 9 months ago

        Already have him ๐Ÿ˜‰

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        1. Red Devil Swede
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 9 months ago

          Ah, my bad! Figueroa is a good call then.

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    2. KakiBangku
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Debuchy/santon hands down in that bracket.

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  12. Dr Dream
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Mignolet (Bunn)

    Vermaelen Vertonghen Kompany (?) (JOB Davies)

    Bale Hazard Fell Siss (Dembele)

    Lukaku Benteke Mirallas

    Got 2.9 with 2 ft's.....This week Siss>Walcott/Caz (Rea/DGW) but what to do about a DGW player for the Davies spot (can't transfer any Belgians in or out)...Alternatives ?

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    1. Red Devil Swede
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Too much money in defence

      Verm -> Monreal
      Vertonghen -> Dawson

      Try to get United attacking cover, Roo preferably.

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      1. Dr Dream
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 9 months ago

        The ten Belgians remain throughout the season for good or bad and were the only players from Belgium in the prem on the openeing day of the season...Bale occupies one spare place and is going nowhere JOB has a DGW which just leaves the SIss and Davies spots for DGW players...i just need a pairing to maximise those two spots...And yes you are right it does make a back to front team.

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  13. anish10
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    team okay?

    thinking maybe guthrie>lamps/hazard
    1ft 5.3 in bank

    Bego (Bunn)
    Wilson Enrique Azi (Mariappa) (Clyne)
    Michu Bale Walcott Sissoko (guthrie)
    Benteke RVP(C) Suarez

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    1. Red Devil Swede
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Stoke double up? Brave.

      Team pretty much good to go.

      I'd get a United defender in the future, Rafael or Evans.

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  14. FantasyFreak
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Do you think Sagna will be straight back into the first XI when fit?

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    1. Jebiga
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Jenkinson or him ๐Ÿ˜‰

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  15. Jebiga
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone dumping Sissoko for Lampard ?
    Im tempting to do it for -4 hit ๐Ÿ™‚

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    1. Reckoner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      I also want to dump him, and probably for Chelsea cover too, but can't justify a hit to get rid of a key attacking threat who is playing gainst Wigan.

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  16. The Mighty One
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    I am proud to say that I have listened to all 100 episodes (and the pilot makes 101)! Congrats to Mark, Granville, Andy, and the entire Scout Team. Bring back Andy for another episode! Thanks for your help over the years.

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    1. kendo
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      I've only listened to last 3 or 4 pods but been into fant football since 2004 pity I've missed out on the other 96 ๐Ÿ™

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  17. Sinny181
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Really need some help deciding for gameweek 30!
    atm my team is

    Szczesny

    Evra Hill Zabaleta

    Bale Michu Ben Arfa Schneiderlin

    Suarez Lambert Benteke

    Subs: Britton, R.Martin, I. Harte

    Have 8.9m in the bank and 1 free transer, gonna take ben arfa out as he probably wont play, and a striker either rooney or RVP but not too sure, any help appreciated!Really need some help deciding for gameweek 30!
    atm my team is

    Szczesny
    Evra Hill Zabaleta
    Bale Michu Ben Arfa Schneiderlin
    Suarez Lambert Benteke

    Subs: Britton, R.Martin, I. Harte

    Have 8.9m in the bank and 1 free transer, gonna take ben arfa out as he probably wont play, and a striker either rooney or RVP but not too sure, any help appreciated!

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  18. SENTI CAZORLA
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    bench 1 out of hoillet(avl),fell(mci),siss(wig)??

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    1. bdwhite91
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Toilet

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  19. bdwhite91
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Who are you getting for the doubles in GW33? I already have Walcott, Evra, and RVP

    I have my eye on Sissoko + Evra + GJ > Pienaar + Baines + Rafael

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  20. mos_def
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Suarez & Lamps

    OR

    Sturridge & Mata

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  21. toptoon
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Hey,

    Making subs and i need to to transfer out either sissoko or coutinho! cant decide which one??? one has to go

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  22. kendo
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Could regret letting coutinho and sissoko go mate!

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