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28 August 2014 4924 comments
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With cheque books fluttering on the eve of the transfer window slamming shut, our Fantasy seasons could be transformed by some notable new arrivals. In this week’s ScoutCast episode, Granville and I chew over the latest fresh faces to crash the player list – United’s “Angel” Di Maria and Liverpool’s “Devil” Balotelli.

With just a single point between us and the comfort of top 100k placings, my co-host and I are more than just a little content as we the rule over the current bandwagons and preview another weekend’s action. It won’t last.

Bed yourself in via this link, or get acclimatised via the handy player below…

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

  1. Gurra
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    What front line?

    A) Jovetic,Adebayor,Rooney

    B) Costa,Rooney,Naismith

    1. BayerNevaLusen
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      A)

      1. BayerNevaLusen
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        For this GW

    2. 50shades of o'shea
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      A

    3. DO RE MI MATA
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      A) by a mile

    4. Jordan.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      A, by some distance...

    5. kimoo
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      A

    6. OzilFozzil
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      A by a long one mate.

  2. Twelve years a slave
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    When I saw Costa was injured i was peeved.

    But then when began playing around with team , I thought".........

    Hang on a minute team looks better without him. I think I may take him out whatever pressed says
    Selling him is the only way I can free up funds.

    1. Twelve years a slave
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Everton no place to go with even the slightest twinge to a hammy

      1. Billy Gilmore
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Just look at the CL final...

        1. DO RE MI MATA
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          Well, that was a joke entirely. Not sure that would happen if it wasn't for the CL final.

          1. Billy Gilmore
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 5 months ago

            Yeah, but Costa has history with his hamstrings.

            1. DO RE MI MATA
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 5 months ago

              Fair enough, didn't know that.

              CL final seemed like a bad marketing joke imo. Couldn't understand the least. Same like I'll never understand why Scolari didn't interfere when Germany scored like 3-4 goals within 10mins or so.

        2. DO RE MI MATA
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          Terrible decision by Simeone (if he had a say in that - not sure)! Cost them.

    2. DO RE MI MATA
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Same. Think he's good for Chelsea though - good work rate and knows how to score / efficient.

    3. Sebbo29
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      that's exactly what i thought as well, and imo having Fab or Hazard + Ivan/Terry/Cahill is enough CHE coverage

    4. Evs
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      40% ownership.

      Could hurt in Yaya type way if he performs...

      1. Twelve years a slave
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Who Jovetic or Costa

        1. Evs
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          Costa

          1. Twelve years a slave
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 5 months ago

            If I buy Jovetic for him i. Likely switch back in a few weeks anyway. At least Costa would be cheaper by then if misses everton game

            If he is fit will probably save trannie and hope Jovetic fails

            1. Evs
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 16 Years
              11 years, 5 months ago

              I'm actually thinking the same until Chelsea's fixtures clear up, I posted similar a few pages back.

              It's just that ownership could come back to bite !!!!

              Your not worried about Jovetic playing time in the medium or short term ?

              1. Twelve years a slave
                • 15 Years
                11 years, 5 months ago

                I am, that's why I sold him before Liverpool game. A little worried by him.

                Know if I et hi he will do nothing
                Know if I don't get him he will get a hattrick

  3. Ramboo
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    My team is :

    DeGea

    Hutton - Terry - Chambers
    Sigurdsson - Sterling - Ramsey - Hazard
    Costa - Rooney - Adebayor

    Subs : Wisdom, Bruce, Marney

    A : Do nothing
    B : Costa --> Jovetic (-4p)

  4. Bob.
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    I really have no idea what to do with my FT this week. I have two FT so might as well do one transfer;

    Krul Foster
    Cahill Clyne Ferdinand PVA Chester
    Ramsey Eriksen Mata Fabregas Sig
    Rooney Fletcher Dzeko

    Thinking of just doing Dzeko -> Jovetic but feel I may regret it if Dzeko starts. Another option is downgrading Chester to a 4.0 to free up funds for a nice double swoop next week. Any other ideas? Thanks

    1. CarelessGenius©
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Depends what you're doing with Dzeko long term......want Kun?

      1. Bob.
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        It really depends on how the games go so I am waiting. Not sure about that striker spot but thinking of getting Sturridge in next week as has a nice fixture. Dont think Dzeko will be long term at all

    2. Jordan.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Rio to wisdom ,qpr are crap....

      1. Bob.
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Thyve only played 2 games. Can sort that one out later if they keep conceding. Wisdom would be okay but dont really want to double up on West Brom. Only 4.0 I would consider is Duff

  5. CarelessGenius©
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    A free-scoring Villa vs a tired Hull?
    0-0 on the cards.....

    1. Bob.
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Yeah I see a 0-0 there also

    2. HUMZAH96
        11 years, 5 months ago

        -1 - -1

    3. Venom Snake
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Mario is bored..

      1. Gooner97
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Go to Peach then.. 😉

        1. Venom Snake
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          She's expired

        2. CarelessGenius©
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          I don't wish to be rude but that is one scary grav.

          1. Irish Madridista ⭐
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 5 months ago

            I'd be more scared of whatever that is in your grav tbh 😛

            1. CarelessGenius©
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 5 months ago

              U should be.

    4. andres
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Stupid costa injury

      A Take him out for a hit, taking me to -8
      B wc
      C play marney or wisdom

      Bego (gilks)
      Caulker terry debuchy (wisdom chester)
      Rambo lamela sterling siggy (marney)
      Jove Roo COSTA
      0.4 in the bank

      1. Adzzy92
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        C) I would play Wisdom dont want too many points dropped at this stage and wait for TDD till you use wildcard in case there is any last minute deals

        1. andres
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          Yeah actually leaning towards that option but it is tempting to bring in a strong striker:)

          1. DO RE MI MATA
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 5 months ago

            Same boat here - I'll wait til next week and ship him out then.

    5. Adzzy92
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Mariappa -> PvA (straight swap 1 FT same price)

      OR

      Cameron(inj) and Giroud(inj) for PvA and another striker? and take the -4pts?

      Concerned about if i leave any one injured in their value is gonna keep declining!!

      1. Dogba
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Take the hit IMO. Your defense doesn't sound too good.

      2. tw
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Second one

    6. tw
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Start Terry Naylor and PVA and bench Ferdinand right?

      1. SW6
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        I would do it that way yes.

      2. President John F. Keninnsie
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Ferd over PVA.

        1. Irish Madridista ⭐
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          1-0 Caulker header.

      3. HUMZAH96
          11 years, 5 months ago

          It's down to PVA and Rio, the other two are the same as me 😀

          Go with your gut for that

        • CarelessGenius©
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          Qpr are dire atm.

      4. The Happy One
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        In my draft-style league using FPL points system, worth dropping Adam Johnson/Cazorla/Shelvey for either Ince or Larsson? ...looking for the next few gameweeks as well as season-long points. Thanks! 🙂

      5. 50shades of o'shea
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Have Liverpool had a presser yet?

        1. Holy See
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          2pm

          1. 50shades of o'shea
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 5 months ago

            Cheers

      6. jimmybob
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        A - Rose, Krul as 2nd keeper

        B - Clichy, 4.0 as 2nd keeper

        Leaning towards A due to question marks on Clichy nailed-onedness

        Also, any Saints know how secure Yoshidas place is?

        1. The Happy One
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          A unless theres a better option for Clichy's price

        2. Coaly
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          a with bertrand

      7. tokara
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Is Dummet nailed on? If not who will be challenging his spot?

        1. Bob.
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          Not nailed on no. Haidara is tipped to challenge for his spot and will replace him at some stage one would think

        2. Adzzy92
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          Santos but he is out till November, plus he was solid against villa. Williamson suspended so they're strapped for DEF

      8. CarelessGenius©
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Will Bruce start Bruce cos Chester's banned?

        1. HUMZAH96
            11 years, 5 months ago

            Most likely, he didn't play mid week too i think

            1. CarelessGenius©
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 5 months ago

              No he didn't. Let's hope he does.

          • Bob.
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 5 months ago

            If he's back from injury then I dont see why not. They also have Dawson now too so culd be Davies Dawson Bruce

            1. CarelessGenius©
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 5 months ago

              Oh yeah.....forgot about Dawson. Davies and Dawson will certainly start......depends if he 3's-it or 4's-it.....

            2. Fader
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 5 months ago

              and mcShane

        2. The Joker
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          PVA (vs QPR) or Bertrand (vs Southampton)?

          1. Irish Madridista ⭐
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 5 months ago

            Bertrand looks to have an easy fixture there...

            1. In Like Flynn.
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 15 Years
              11 years, 5 months ago

              😆

            2. The Joker
              • 11 Years
              11 years, 5 months ago

              Haha only has himself to contend with.

              *West Ham

              1. Irish Madridista ⭐
                • 15 Years
                11 years, 5 months ago

                I'd play PvA probably but it's very close.

                I have to play Clyne so I'm hoping West Ham are horrid.

          2. In Like Flynn.
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 5 months ago

            I'd stick with PVA, but Bertrand is not a bad option or a good first sub.

            1. The Joker
              • 11 Years
              11 years, 5 months ago

              Will do.

        3. VougieDipond
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          Gut feeling or RMT pick for captain?

          1. HUMZAH96
              11 years, 5 months ago

              Both

            • Podge
              • 15 Years
              11 years, 5 months ago

              Forgot about RMT, whats you projected score this week ?

          2. omibrahimom
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 5 months ago

            Hey guys,

            Just sold giroud for reviere as opposed to jovetic.. I hate the striker rotation in city..

            De Gea

            Hutton - Debuchy - Clyne (bruce, moore)

            Hazard - Siggy - Mata - Eriksen - (Marney)

            Costa - Reviere - Rooney

            Now.. should I:

            A) Sell eriksen for Silva

            B) Sell eriksen for ramsey

            C) Sell costa (this gameweek only) for Aguero

            D) Sell Mata for Silva

            E) Any other suggestions..

            Appreciate your feedback boys!

            1. VougieDipond
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 5 months ago

              missed that can you say it again

            2. Sebbo29
              • 11 Years
              11 years, 5 months ago

              i wouldn't do any of those but instead get in Krul for DDG, will free up some funds and you already have 2 Utd players anyway

            3. Emp
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 5 months ago

              C) if for free

          3. Scratch
            • 16 Years
            11 years, 5 months ago

            Captain's poll..... said to myself i'll vote for Kolarov, saw he wasn't there and said fine, i'll just vote RVP then... who isn't there either?

            1. Billy Gilmore
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 5 months ago

              No Kolarov? 😯

            2. Scratch
              • 16 Years
              11 years, 5 months ago

              Wtf and no Alexis either yet guys like Remy, Riviere and Naismith are there. Bizarre

              1. Irish Madridista ⭐
                • 15 Years
                11 years, 5 months ago

                They cater to the crowd, nobody has RVP, and Remy / Riviere have very easy fixtures this week.

                Naismith is there on account of scoring 2 in 2 and playing at home.

                Kolarov should be in there though, if I had him I'd captain him.

            3. TorresMagic™
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 16 Years
              11 years, 5 months ago

              Differential captains ftw 🙂

            4. Zep
              • 15 Years
              11 years, 5 months ago

              Bony

          4. In Like Flynn.
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 5 months ago

            Poor Faurlin, third cruciate ligament bust in three years. Surely the end of his career as a pro footballer?

            1. Irish Madridista ⭐
              • 15 Years
              11 years, 5 months ago

              🙁 sad to see.. looked a decent palyer too.

              1. Irish Madridista ⭐
                • 15 Years
                11 years, 5 months ago

                *player

              2. In Like Flynn.
                • Has Moderation Rights
                • 15 Years
                11 years, 5 months ago

                I did mine and was told it was too risky to carry on sport development work as I'd been doing it. That was just once. I was a lot older though.

                1. Irish Madridista ⭐
                  • 15 Years
                  11 years, 5 months ago

                  Ouch, not something I'd wish upon anyone, but 3 times must be torture..

                  1. In Like Flynn.
                    • Has Moderation Rights
                    • 15 Years
                    11 years, 5 months ago

                    Got to be all over, poor sod.

                    Maybe managing. Still they have to pay his contract out.

          5. HUMZAH96
              11 years, 5 months ago

              Anyone really thinking about giving the armband to rooney? United are in awful form, like Moyes is manager, if they had their pre-season form i would cap him, but they don't

              That being said I have 3 Utd players lol

              1. The Happy One
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 5 months ago

                Me!

              2. Think Tank
                • 12 Years
                11 years, 5 months ago

                I'm tempted by Rooney, but I think its because he blanked as my captain last week and I feel he owes me.

              3. CarelessGenius©
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 5 months ago

                Rooney or Jovetic for me.
                Expecting ManU to dump on some team at some point, but it might not be Burnley.

              4. In Like Flynn.
                • Has Moderation Rights
                • 15 Years
                11 years, 5 months ago

                I was just watching SSN and LvG has clearly got the right 'ump about the state of the team. One very angry manager who says he's going to tear the team apart.

                Maybe the shot in the arm the first 11 need to perform, or the end of the road until Christmas for decent options there. Perhaps worth one last punt Humzah.

                1. HUMZAH96
                    11 years, 5 months ago

                    Yes, Van Gaal is a class manager, a contrast to Moyes who said 'we played well' after getting thumped. But, their build-up has been terrible it really has, they give the ball away far too much.

                    I don't feel safe captaining anyone from Utd, but if they do well at least I have them in my team 😀 Siggy or Jov are my main choices...

                2. Podge
                  • 15 Years
                  11 years, 5 months ago

                  He's not the worst choice, capable of a goal against anyone. If 1 of those is Young he should be the next to leave.

                3. Jordan.
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 16 Years
                  11 years, 5 months ago

                  me, but its piggys last chance,rvp on the horizon...

              5. PGR
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 5 months ago

                I already used my FT on Giroud to Adebayor. I have 1.4 million in the bank with Costa and Schurrle in my team. Any transfer would be for a hit. What should I do?

                A) Costa to Sturridge
                B) Costa to Dzeko/Jovetic. (Annoying 0.1 short of Aguero)
                C) Schurrle to Tadic/Lamela/Eriksen
                D) Hope atleast 1 of Costa and Schulle plays and let Marney come off the bench for the other

                1. Think Tank
                  • 12 Years
                  11 years, 5 months ago

                  Wait for news on Costa.

              6. CarelessGenius©
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 5 months ago

                Was that rumour about Kun getting taken out by Kolarov just that? Was on Beeb website, for what that's worth......

                1. The Happy One
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 14 Years
                  11 years, 5 months ago

                  Was reported by quite a few sources but wait for City presser to see

                  1. CarelessGenius©
                    • 14 Years
                    11 years, 5 months ago

                    Another Kun injury and Pele should sell him.....

                2. HUMZAH96
                    11 years, 5 months ago

                    It happened but apparently Aguero carried on after it

                    1. CarelessGenius©
                      • 14 Years
                      11 years, 5 months ago

                      ......carried on, or was carried off....... (chuckle)

                      1. HUMZAH96
                          11 years, 5 months ago

                          Aha carried on like a soldier

                    2. Dogba
                      • 13 Years
                      11 years, 5 months ago

                      That would be too ridiculous, even for Kun.

                  • HUMZAH96
                      11 years, 5 months ago

                      @TorresMagic

                      Who are you captaining?

                      1. TorresMagic™
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • Has Moderation Rights
                        • 16 Years
                        11 years, 5 months ago

                        No idea. Maybe the player I transfer in.

                        1. HUMZAH96
                            11 years, 5 months ago

                            Who is....

                        2. Venom Snake
                          • 12 Years
                          11 years, 5 months ago

                          For someone who was leaving this place for good you've been around a lot lately 😆

                          1. Venom Snake
                            • 12 Years
                            11 years, 5 months ago

                            Even got yourself a grav!

                            1. HUMZAH96
                                11 years, 5 months ago

                                AHA yes I was persuaded to stay, the grav is the best! If I cap Siggy and he bags a brace I'll keep him in my grav for a long time!

                        3. Large Hardon Colluder
                          • 16 Years
                          11 years, 5 months ago

                          quick word game just for fun:

                          Who is this player 'Vote TV'?

                          1. TorresMagic™
                            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                            • Has Moderation Rights
                            • 16 Years
                            11 years, 5 months ago

                            Mario

                          2. Irish Madridista ⭐
                            • 15 Years
                            11 years, 5 months ago

                            Ahhhh... took me a minute or two..

                          3. iCon
                            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                            • 15 Years
                            11 years, 5 months ago

                            BollotTele?

                          4. Whazza
                            • 13 Years
                            11 years, 5 months ago

                            balotelly

                          5. Gooner97
                            • 12 Years
                            11 years, 5 months ago

                            Robatelly

                        4. Andre W
                          • 11 Years
                          11 years, 5 months ago

                          What time is the Europa League draw?

                          1. Whazza
                            • 13 Years
                            11 years, 5 months ago

                            12 i think

                        5. twobobblues
                          • 11 Years
                          11 years, 5 months ago

                          Need some feedback lads

                          Krul (Mannone)
                          Chambers Jones Wisdom Dummett (Duff)
                          Eriksen Mata Ramsey Fab (El Ahmandi)
                          Rooney Jovetic (Costa)

                          Should I take a hit? 0.6 in the bank

                          1. Buck The Trent
                            • 14 Years
                            11 years, 5 months ago

                            start Costa in case he plays

                        6. Ramboo
                          • 12 Years
                          11 years, 5 months ago

                          How does the price protection thing work regarding injuries and flagged ppl?

                          I am thinking about keeping Costa, but only if he dosnt fall much in price. Could some please explain the rules? Thanks!

                          1. TorresMagic™
                            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                            • Has Moderation Rights
                            • 16 Years
                            11 years, 5 months ago

                            More transfers out needed if he stays flagged.

                        7. jimmybob
                          • 13 Years
                          11 years, 5 months ago

                          How many of you guys are going with Aguero this week? Is he ready for 90mins? Given the next two fixtures, I'm worried he may given another cameo as a precaution. Captain material?

                          1. Dogba
                            • 13 Years
                            11 years, 5 months ago

                            I don't own him, I bought Jovetic instead and saving an FT (unless Costa is out).

                            I highly doubt he is ready for 90 minutes and no way would I captain a player when I'm not sure if he'll start or not.

                          2. Irish Madridista ⭐
                            • 15 Years
                            11 years, 5 months ago

                            Wish I had him, but can't take out Rooney for him, already took out Costa for Jovetic.

                            Ramsey (C) 😎

                        8. Test Eagles
                          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                          • 14 Years
                          11 years, 5 months ago

                          What time is the Chelsea presser?

                          1. Dogba
                            • 13 Years
                            11 years, 5 months ago

                            Aprox 2PM London time

                          1. Irish Madridista ⭐
                            • 15 Years
                            11 years, 5 months ago

                            He secretly loves the British media, keeps them on their toes.