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11 December 2014 3949 comments
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This week’s ScoutCast is a throwback – a return to the days when Granville moaned about his team of red flags and names like Robin van Persie and Yaya Toure dominated our thinking.

Granville and I slip into such subject matter like it’s a pair of old slippers, whilst assessing the Aguero fall-out, the Dzeko option, Ivanovic versus “Dave” Azpi and how I’ve modelled my Fantasy Football management style on Roy Hodgson.

We roll out the regulars and lament the demise of the ScoutCast team – eliminated in the opening round of our own cup competition. Some things never change.

Swim in nostalgia via this link or roll back the years via the player below…

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

  1. Shifty
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 days ago

    Defence of

    Guzan
    Clyne Hutton Wisdom (Chambers Saylor)

    6 mil in the bank. Chambers > Chelsea def worth a hit? Should break even this week, and frees up transfer next week for someone else.

    1. FISSH
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 days ago

      take the hit lad 😎

      1. Shifty
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 days ago

        you and your hit encouragement...

    2. The_Colonel
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 days ago

      Yeah, Chambers' playing time is now at risk

      1. Shifty
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 days ago

        Thanks. Che def of choice?

        1. The_Colonel
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 10 days ago

          Azpi or Cahill for me. Ivanovic too expensive and I can see Terry getting rested for a game over Xmas

    3. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 days ago

      I'd do it.

      1. Shifty
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 days ago

        Cheers Innsie. Def of choice? Has to be Azpi it seems. But dynamics have changed a little bit with the extra cash...Terry worth abit more? Or Azpi still the baps king.

        1. President John F. Keninnsie
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 10 days ago

          I've been in the Azpi camp all along... And nothing has changed 🙂

        2. FISSH
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 10 days ago

          Terry

          1. Shifty
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 10 days ago

            no baps for Terry though :C

  2. The Gambler.
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 10 days ago

    Foster
    Ivanovic, Wisdom, Hutton, Azpic
    Sanchez Downing Hazard Sigurdsson
    *Aguero, Rooney

    (Krul, *Austin, Marney, Duff)

    Ok so Aguero is obviously getting the axe, and either Downing or Siggy.

    So, YYT or Silva, with Benteke or Bony?

    Have to make moves tonight....

    Help please!!!!!!!!!! 🙂

    1. The_Colonel
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 days ago

      I wouldnt get rid of either. Marney - Nasri + Aguero - Bony (and then Benteke in a couple of weeks)

  3. el flacooo
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 days ago

    hy all,

    don't you think that costa could be benched tomorrow with his last 90 minutes against lisbonne?

    1. FISSH
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 days ago

      some people think so, others think he needs games for match sharpness.

      your call

    2. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 days ago

      (non-Costa owner here)

      I think he'll start. Mourinho said he had to prove his fitness which is why he played the full 90 imo. He might not play the full 90 on the weekend but he'll get a big enough chunk of it I reckon.

    3. My name is an echo
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 days ago

      no. City are 3 points behind them. A win is imperative. They will play there best team. Costa will be taken off after 70 mins or so

    4. el flacooo
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 days ago

      cheers all

  4. Trigg ⭐️
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 days ago

    An addendum to my Sanchez (C) shout - as Nate mentioned, Newcastle have woes at the back, and I remember the pain of not captaining a certain Arsenal midfielder at home to Newcastle not too long ago ...

    1. drughi
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 10 days ago

      walcott 26 points, didnt captain that time 🙁

  5. dul
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 days ago

    Schmeichel what have you done for me latley? Pantilimon your in, or?

  6. pompeyfan
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 10 days ago

    Still not decided on whether to do Chadli to Mirallas for -4... Normally I would do but feeling more conservative currently. I could just play Wanyama or Naylor instead.

    1. FISSH
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 days ago

      play Naylor

    2. el flacooo
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 days ago

      do it! mirallas is a must have for this gw!

    3. Skokym
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 days ago

      Naylor. Mirallas will give you a headache

  7. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 days ago

    rambo out till new year

    why didnt wenger rest him mid-week? he'd played a lot of games recently and wasn't worth risking surely

    1. Mr Blue
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 days ago

      Thats what we do, every player that hits form get no rest, and instead get injuries... The Arsenal way

      1. Djerbil
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 days ago

        err he rested half the team

    2. The Machine
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 days ago

      Well there was a chance of fishing top of the group, and had anderlecth taken all those chances we probably would have

      And no there was no way we were gonna win without ramsey. That midfield looked totally lost in the 2nd half

    3. King Huth
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 days ago

      who say hes out till new year?

  8. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 10 days ago

    Is Rick about?

  9. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 days ago

    Quick poll please lads:

    A) Play 10 this week (-4)

    B) Play 11 this week (-8) this involves an extra hit to get rid of duff

  10. Billy Gilmore
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 days ago

    So basically never listen to players re injury. First Rooney now Ramsey

    1. Christina.
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 days ago

      Please don't tell me you also bought Ramsey?

      😕

      1. Billy Gilmore
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 days ago

        Of course not. Hazard's coming in along with one of about 10 strikers.

        lol

        1. Christina.
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 10 days ago

          hehe, good

          Fantasy genius bought Ramsey. He is so embarrassed he is emailing me for advice...not willing to show his face on here.

          lol

          1. Billy Gilmore
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 10 days ago

            lol

            You any closer to a conclusion re the Kunundrum?

            1. Christina.
              • 15 Years
              11 years, 10 days ago

              No dammit. Maybe I keep him.

              lol

              1. Billy Gilmore
                • 13 Years
                11 years, 10 days ago

                I'm leaning towards Dzeko

          2. President John F. Keninnsie
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 10 days ago

            😆

    2. Jafooli
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 days ago

      Maybe....

  11. el flacooo
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 days ago

    need to replace aguero: don t have costa, who should i take? Al ready have rooney and kane.

    Costa, bony bentegoal? any idea?

  12. markieffm
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 days ago

    PICK ONE!!!!! (Pleeeeease....)

    A) Ageuro OUT - Bony IN / Di Maria OUT - Sanchez IN / Chadli OUT - Hazard IN (-4)
    B) Aguero OUT - Lukaku IN / Di Maria OUT - Sanchez IN / Chadli OUT - Downing IN (-4)
    C) Aguero OUT - Lukaku IN / Di Maria OUT - Sanchez IN
    D) Other version of above...

    My team is

    Krul Moreno

    Wilson Schlupp Bertrand Wisdom

    Wanyama Walters Sigurdsson Di María Chadli

    Diego Costa Agüero Pellè

    1. Christina.
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 days ago

      IN OUT IN OUT all around that's what it's all about...

    2. Tom1912
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 10 days ago

      A) 100%

    3. el flacooo
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 days ago

      A obviously

    4. Trigg ⭐️
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 days ago

      A for me.

    5. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 10 days ago

      C), imo.

  13. andy85wsm
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 10 days ago

    What would you do with this mess lads?

    http://imgur.com/KSyuHoY

    1. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 days ago

      Kun and Chad > Costa and Downing?

      1. andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 10 days ago

        Really don't think I want Costa even though Yaya is on 4 YCs. I'm pretty sure I'm bringing in Yaya for Chadli just not sure how I'm going about it

    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 10 days ago

      You gotta sit tight, now, Andy.

      1. andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 10 days ago

        Sit tight?!

        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 10 days ago

          I thought that you had taken an 8 point hit?

          1. andy85wsm
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 10 days ago

            Not yet 🙂

            That is my team currently.

            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              11 years, 10 days ago

              See below, then.

              1. andy85wsm
                • Has Moderation Rights
                • 15 Years
                11 years, 10 days ago

                Have considered Sakho. I'd like rid of Chambers too for a City defender. Sakho gives upgrade options later on.

                But I fancy a Dzeko punt!

                  1. andy85wsm
                    • Has Moderation Rights
                    • 15 Years
                    11 years, 10 days ago

                    😀

                    But to be fair Dzeko hasn't played yet!

  14. 42 Rules
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 days ago

    So Hazard v Sanchez captain this week. Which team is going to after blood the most after both teams disappointing results last week. For me Hazard is the man, Jose will be spitting mad after Newcastle and is going to demand a response - Hazard will be involved and is on pens

    1. Mr Blue
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 days ago

      Between those two, Hazard imo.
      Cesc out shouldnt hurt him, Matic back is great for Chelsea

    2. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 days ago

      Well, that can be said for Wenger and Sanchez too 😀

    3. drughi
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 10 days ago

      All I know is I'm gonna get it wrong

  15. King Huth
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 days ago

    A. Oscar

    B. Silva

    C. Nasri

    Next 5 game... first to 3!!

    1. The_Colonel
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 days ago

      C

    2. King Huth
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 days ago

      anyone else?

    3. Patty
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 10 days ago

      C

  16. Jimbo123
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 10 days ago

    Chadli ---> Willian look sensible for my draft league?

    Or should I persist with Chadli?

    1. Heels_Over_Head
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 days ago

      stick with Chadli

      at least he has goal threat

      Wilian just starts and kicks the ball into the stands when he should pass it to someone who could score (and earn him an assist)

    2. elkunaguero
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 days ago

      Chadli played 90' last night in Europa League - not very bullish on him starting

  17. The_Colonel
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 days ago

    Is there anywhere on this site or elsewhere that lists the times of all the press conferences?

    1. A.T
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 days ago

      Sort comments by sticky. There's one a few pages back.

      1. The_Colonel
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 days ago

        Cheers!

  18. Red Star Toro
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 10 days ago

    I brought Costa for Kun. This gameweek is gonna show whether my gut is any good.

    1. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 days ago

      No brainer for me. I wish I didn't already have him so I could do that easy transfer.

      1. andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 10 days ago

        Why a no brainer? Just because of Hull?

    2. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 days ago

      Keep us informed

  19. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 days ago

    Fernando Torres has sent his letter to Santa:

    https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B4pfKG4IEAA8sWv.jpg

    1. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 days ago

      He'd probably miss Christmas.

      1. Kings of Lyon ★
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 10 days ago

        😆

  20. Red Star Toro
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 10 days ago

    Damn the Hazard/Costa captain dilemma ain't easy.

    1. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 days ago

      Hazard for me.

      But then I don't own Costa....

  21. el flacooo
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 days ago

    my team is a dead end, i can't think about it any more, may be a new vision of he situation could help me!

    Krul* Fabiansky*

    wisdom/chambers*/staylor*/clyne/moore*
    fabregas*/hazard/sanchez/siggy/arfield
    Aguero*/rooney/kane.

    what would you advice me to have a decent team for tomorrow? got 2 Ft and don t want to make more than 3 tranfert!
    cheers!!

    1. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 days ago

      Aguero to Costa, one of your GKs to Guzan/Pants

    2. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 days ago

      Wow that's quite a mess.

      Aguero has to go. A keeper change would obviously be beneficial too. And I'm not sure Arfield is a starter anymore?

      I'd do Krul, Aguero and Arfield to Pantilimon, Costa and Downing, or something similar.

    3. LOCO ABREU
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 days ago

      aguero,gk and defender out for -4

    4. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 10 days ago

      Agüero to Costa, arfield to downing, chambers to zabaleta and go keeper less

  22. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 days ago

    "@Podolski10 will get his opportunites" - Arsene Wenger ahead of #AFCvNUFC

    1. Heels_Over_Head
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 days ago

      throw that wrench into the Giroud/Welbeck fuzz will you now?

      1. Your Mum's Athletic
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 days ago

        my pleasure 😉

  23. markieffm
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 days ago

    Im pretty happy with my team for this week...

    Begovic

    Wisdom Moreno Bertrand

    Wanyama Sánchez Sigurdsson Hazard

    Bony Pellè Diego Costa

    Krul Walters Wilson Schlupp

  24. elkunaguero
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 days ago

    Any chance Lampard could take pens ahead of Yaya if both are on the pitch for City?

    1. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 days ago

      I doubt it

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 10 days ago

        Chadli to Touré
        Agüero to Lukaka/Sakho, depending on funds?

        1. elkunaguero
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 10 days ago

          Yes!

    2. FISSH
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 days ago

      didn't think of that. what a troll that would be.

      wouldn't be surprised if Lamps did take it for his goal record

      1. andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 10 days ago

        Not happening.

    3. Your Mum's Athletic
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 days ago

      No chance for me

  25. LOCO ABREU
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 days ago

    take a hit this week Chambers>Yun to be able to upgrade SIggy/Downing>Yaya next week for free?
    Or no hit this week and see what to do next?Will play Yun next week

    1. Heels_Over_Head
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 days ago

      wait

  26. New post
  27. Kurtinho
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 10 days ago

    http://imgur.com/0v4jRt0

    How's my colour co-ordination this week lads? Am I set? What improvements to the aesthetics would you make?

  28. ChampionoftheWorld
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 10 days ago

    Hazard (c).

    Yaya or sanchez vc? Yaya on pens, both rested midweek, arsenal need a response after losing to stoke.

    1. FISSH
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 days ago

      Sanchez. But 0.1% chance of that VC coming in

  29. meltedman
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 10 days ago

    Really tempted to do Mata --> Hazard(c) for a hit. Costa playing 90 mins midweek has put me off captaining him, don't fancy my vc Sanchez. How does it sound?

    1. elkunaguero
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 days ago

      Mata is completely useless, yet he can pop up with a goal at any time