Scout Notes

Scout Scribbles – International Round Up

Eden Hazard scores one spot kick but misses another for Belgium. Kevin de Bruyne is also in the goals for Marc Wilmots’ side. Georginio Wijnaldum nets for Holland but Tim Krul is forced off with a knee injury, whilst Gylfi Sigurdsson scores as Iceland draw with Latvia.

De Bruyne Form Continues

Kevin De Bruyne scored an inch-perfect free-kick for Belgium in their Euro 2016 qualifying encounter against Andorra to continue his rich run of goalscoring form.

The Scout Says: Given that Sergio Aguero and David Silva may well be set for spells on the sidelines, while Yaya Toure is in a race to be fit for Manchester City’s home tie against Bournemouth next weekend, De Bruyne stands out as the prime source of Sky Blues coverage. The former Wolfsburg star has flourished since his switch to England’s top tier, racking up three goals and two assists in his last three starts. Looking at the past three Gameweeks, only Alexis Sanchez carded more shots on target (six) than De Bruyne (five), who also placed in the top 10 for key passes (eight). With match-ups against the Cherries, Norwich (home) and Aston Villa (away) over the next month, the stage is set for De Bruyne to sustain his laudable productivity.

Hazard’s Spot of Bother

Eden Hazard scored one penalty and missed another as Belgium romped to a 4-1 victory over Andorra. As well as the afore-mentioned De Bruyne the likes of Simon Mignolet, Jan Vertonghen and Toby Alderweireld all started for Wilmots’ side, whilst Nacer Chadli appeared off the bench as a late sub.

The Scout Says: Hazard has now missed two of his three penalties for club and country this campaign, following an abysmal second effort for the Red Devils last night. Although the reigning PFA Player of the Year notched one goal and two assists in his previous three league outings, Hazard’s performances – bar the Arsenal encounter – have fallen well short of his lofty standards. From a statistical viewpoint, the 11.3-priced midfielder ranks joint-third among midfielders for key passes (28), but is ranked 32nd for attempts (12), underlining his limited goal threat. That being said, his 27% ownership will be hopeful of a revival as the Blues prepare to host an Aston Villa outfit that shipped eight goals in their last three road clashes.

Mixed News for Newcastle

Georginio Wijnaldum fired a low strike into the bottom corner to open the scoring for Netherlands in a 2-1 win over Kazakhstan last night. On the injury front, Tim Krul fell awkwardly in the closing stages and, according to Holland boss Danny Blind, may well have sustained a “bad injury”.
The Magpies stopper left the stadium on crutches and is set for scans to ascertain the full damage.

The Scout Says: Wijnaldum has been relatively impressive during the Magpies’ eight-match winless streak, offering the most quality of their struggling midfield contingent. The Dutchman has racked up two goals and an assist so far, earning 30 points in the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) game – double the tally of any Newcastle midfielder. Valued at 6.8, Wijnaldum is likely to be at the nucleus of his attacking play if they can discover their groove during an excellent run of fixtures (NOR, sun, STO, bou, LEI, cry). Krul’s potential absence, meanwhile, would promote Rob Elliot as a budget option between the posts. With Karl Darlow also injured, Elliot – at just 4.0 in FPL – would offer Fantasy managers a cut-price route into Steve McClaren’s backline as the Magpies look to climb the table.

Darmian Amongst the Azzurri Goals

United’s Matteo Darmian netted a long-range effort during Italy’s 3-1 victory over Azerbaijan. Southampton’s Graziano Pelle featured from start to finish for Antonio Conte’s side but failed to play a part in any of the goals.

The Scout Says: Darmian turned out a host of assured performances for United through the first five Gameweeks but has since been substituted at half time in each of their last two road matches. The Italian’s propensity for picking up yellow cards saw him clamber onto the Suspension Tightrope last time out after he earned a fourth caution of the campaign in the 3-0 loss to Arsenal. With Luke Shaw injured and Daley Blind classified as a midfielder, the 6.3-priced Chris Smalling looks the safest route into the Red Devils’ rearguard for those eyeing up their kind schedule from Gameweek 11 onwards.

Sigurdsson Notches in Iceland Stalemate

Gylfi Sigurdsson scored an excellent solo effort in Iceland’s 2-2 draw against Latvia. The Swansea playmaker dribbled from inside his own half before slotting into the bottom corner from just outside the box.

The Scout Says: Priced 0.1 below Sigurdsson, at a cost of 7.2 to 7.3, Andre Ayew – who’s notched four goals in eight starts – has emerged as the choice route into Swansea’s midfield this season. Although the Iceland international lays claim to more shots (18) than the Ghanaian winger (17), only five of these (compared to Ayew’s 13) were from inside the box, illustrating his penchant for a long-range effort. The Icelandic international has struggled to rediscover the form that racked up seven goals and ten assists last term and has just one goal and a single assist to his name. With a largely favourable quintet of fixtures (STO, avl, ARS, nor, BOU) to follow, Ayew –providing he recovers from a knock that forced him to withdraw from Ghana duties – looks the likelier source of points for Garry Monk’s men.

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  1. Dynamic Duos
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    I'm a fan of coverage and not stacking so Pelle isn't a option for me, so my next 2 fts are.

    1) Kun to Sturridge or Costa?
    2) Surman to Cabaye or Wijnaldum?

    1. Zizoulicious
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Doesn't Wijnaldum play for Newcastle

      1. Dynamic Duos
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Yeh but he has 2 goals and an assist already, the fixtures are no1 to.

        1. Zizoulicious
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Apart from fixtures I don't think there's much going for him 🙂

          1. Dynamic Duos
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            He got a goal for Holland to.

            1. Zizoulicious
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              Ooh well maybe if Newcastle find some form his quality will shine through!

              1. Dynamic Duos
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 1 month ago

                That's what I'm thinking/hoping he will be in gwk 10, so which two mate?

                1. Zizoulicious
                  • 9 Years
                  9 years, 1 month ago

                  Sturridge and Cabaye... Haha

    2. belizio
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I like the Wijnaldum punt, been thinking that could pay off. Was on my radar as a downgrade to free up funds (but no longer with injury carnage).

      No idea why people talk about 'coverage' - the only point of it is to allow more flexibility when rotating players for fixtures, but you won't be doing that anyway with better players so it's entirely pointless as far as I can tell. Am I missing something?

  2. jimbobmij
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Top defender picks if on wildcard?

    Currently going with Kolarov, Bellerin, Janmaat, Cedric, Simpson

    With Kolarov and Krul injuries I might reconsider

    Best options?

    1. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Bertrand coleman ward

    2. Sailboats
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Bertrand

    3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Williams, Alderweireld, Monreal, Francis, Souaré

      1. Whats the Huth
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        No saints?!

        1. The Nuttmxn
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          No sinners either.

    4. Dušan Citizen
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Moreno, Bellerin, Jagielka, Janmaat, B.Davies

    5. Zizoulicious
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Francis Bellerin Bertrand Souare Nyom

  3. Kaki Tido
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Is Hangeland worth it on a long run?

    1. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      he is not nailed .... may be for short term

      1. Kaki Tido
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Noted. Thinking of adding him/Souare into my def. Palace seems to be keeping the clean sheet with him in the team. Set piece threat too.

  4. Pinky and Brain
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    It's going to be a fun game, this man who sent Nani off is ref.

    1. Nascimento
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      For the attempted open heart surgery with his boot. But wait.. How dare he send a Man Utd player off...

  5. Paulie Walnuts
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    I put Pelle in earlier, is he dead yet?

    1. DaveVak
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      On Wednesday

    2. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Tuesday

  6. That Fantasy Guy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Hi all some advice on the following please..
    My team is
    Myhill - ruddy
    Francis - Williams - Richards - Muniesa - Kolarov
    Sánchez - mahrez - Westwood - coutinho - Payet
    Martial - aguero - vardy

    1 Ft. With aguero out its aguero to..
    A. Pele
    B. Sturridge
    C. Costa
    D. Kane
    E. Bony
    F. Take a hit or 2 and get mane or atleast Kdb in, if so, which mid to take out?

    Thanks

    1. Paulie Walnuts
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A

      1. That Fantasy Guy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks

    2. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      a or b for me

      1. That Fantasy Guy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks

    3. Sailboats
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A or lukaku

      1. That Fantasy Guy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks

    4. Parm
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Sturridge

      1. Johnny98
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        LOL

        1. Root
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          ?

      2. That Fantasy Guy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks

    5. Concrete
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A or C

      1. That Fantasy Guy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks

  7. Weasel Boy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Is Kolorov not just suffering from internationalitus?

    1. Syd.
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Nope

      Off injured

      1. Syd.
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Actually he got sent off

        1. Weasel Boy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Huh

      2. Weasel Boy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        A week yo recover.
        He'll be fine

        1. Syd.
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Just checked and he got sent off in the 77th minute

          1. Prøphet
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            He got subbed due to injury on his left hamstring, had ice on left hamstring.

            Got sent off after he was off the field, due to ref being an atrocious prik.

  8. The chocolate leg
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    What do you guys think, should I:
    A. Aguero> Pelle -4
    B. Wait until next week and roll with ighalo vs arsenal in 3-5-2.

    Front 7 w/out aguero:

    Cabaye-Ayew-Alexis-KDB-payet
    Ighalo-Martial

    1. Kaki Tido
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Just roll on with Ighalo. You'll never know with Arsenal's defence against smaller teams.

  9. Somalion
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    That moment you realise Glenn Whelan is starting for Ireland...

    1. Fifa las vegas
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Wish he stayed injured tbh, but what can you do.

      1. Somalion
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Cry.

      2. Jimmers
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        *suspended

  10. Fifa las vegas
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Mon Ireland!

    1. The Nuttmxn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I believe in Shane Long.

  11. Mr Sarcastic
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Wtf, they have changed Ward's flag, based on what?
    Looks like I will lose another 0.1 because of this stupidity 👿

    1. Vasty Deep
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      This. There is no chance he is back for another GW or two.

  12. Eden Azzzar
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Barkley for Ozil -4 worth it

    1. Concrete
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      No IMO

    2. Dušan Citizen
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      no

  13. EmreCan Hustle
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Ben Davis nailed on?

  14. Del Griffiths
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    I just realised Ben Davies is cheap as chips for spurs. Is he a permanent fixture?

    1. Kaki Tido
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Not really. Seems like Kolarov/Clichy situation though. Rose always on his toes.

    2. Piggs Boson
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      He'll lose the odd game to Rose, but he looks first choice.

      Not a bad option if you have a strong bench.

      1. Del Griffiths
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Nice one, my other defenders are ok (but do contain Mr Delicate, Jonny Evans) so I might give him a go.

  15. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Just a few more classic please......ya best shot, one each 😎

    1. The Light Knight
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Bobby Womack - Across 110th Street

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah approved

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers again Dos

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Yup

    2. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      General Levy - Incredible

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah like that...

    3. Gnu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Robbie Robertson - somewhere down the crazy river.

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks Gnu....

    4. Tadic is the new Eriksen
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Bryan Protheroe - Pinball

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Nice one, cheers Mahraz

    5. Sponge-worthy
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Roy Gallagher, walk on hot coals.

      1. Sponge-worthy
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Rory

      2. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah like it.....

    6. walkman666
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Lowrider, War

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Feel good 😀

    7. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      When the Levee Breaks - Led Zeppelin

  16. Dušan Citizen
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Watched Palace's previous 2 games and Hangeland was by far best CB I've seen thi season. There must be a place in starting 11 for him.

    1. Kaki Tido
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Planning to add him as well but is there any chance for him to be a permanent fixture? Could opt for Souare for stability as well.

  17. Concrete
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    WC team ... Which one do you prefer?

    A

    Butland Gomes
    Bertrand Bellerin Francis Toby Souare
    Sanchez KdB Payet Walcott Mane
    Lukaku/Bony Pelle Ighalo

    B

    Butland Gomes
    Bertrand Bellerin Francis Toby Souare
    Sanchez KdB Payet Mane Cabeye
    Costa Pelle Ighalo.

    1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A all day

      1. Concrete
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers, Brain

  18. Somalion
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Stop rubbing your head ya nancy boy

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Wrong site.

      1. Gnu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        😆

  19. copps
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    only 10 more minutes until the USA Japan match, what a blockbuster way to finish the weekend

  20. boombaba
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    What did kolorov do to get sent off ?

    Does it affect premier league games ?

    1. Paulie Walnuts
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      doesn't matter all the premier league players are now dead

    2. Dušan Citizen
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      How on Earth it could affect PL games?

      1. Emp
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        i heard he got a knock though as well?

        1. Dušan Citizen
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Hamstring. Hope he will be ok.

          1. Emp
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            i hope he wont , still got wc 😛

      2. boombaba
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        If he punched or stone cold stunnered a fan it would be a global ban

        Like cantana kick

  21. Zizoulicious
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    So Palace have joint best defensive record but have conceded a ton of shots. This represents there counter attacking style do we think?

  22. Danstoke82
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Should I do Aguero > Pelle now or wait?

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Why now?

      1. Danstoke82
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        I'm just impatient.

        Still pondering Costa instead though!

        1. Paulie Walnuts
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Same, I over think it so I just tend to do it

        2. Epic Fail
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Do it now if you're impatient.

          1. Danstoke82
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Still saying Pelle over Costa?

    2. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Wait.
      Not officially confirmed yet

    3. Paulie Walnuts
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I did it today, he may rise

      1. Paulie Walnuts
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Actually he probably won't today but maybe tomorrow

  23. Boydinho
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    GRU!

  24. Every Dog Has Its Day
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Which one. (Microwavable burgers)

    Flame grilled BBQ Rib Burger or Southern Fried Chicken Burger.

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Definitely A

      1. Every Dog Has Its Day
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers.

    2. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      You sound like a student 😀

      1. Every Dog Has Its Day
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Bingo! 🙂

    3. Dušan Citizen
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Depends if you have got Pelle.

      1. Every Dog Has Its Day
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        I got him...

    4. Piggs Boson
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      BBW Rib

      Source: Ex-student

      1. Every Dog Has Its Day
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers. 🙂

        Now I'm hungry.

  25. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Best Zeppelin track?

    1. Every Dog Has Its Day
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Airship.

    2. walkman666
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Best? More like fave...

      Nobody's Fault but Mine.

    3. Total Foot 5
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      stairway to heaven. d'yer mak'er, in the evening (partikular pick)

    4. Sponge-worthy
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Achilles last stand

      1. walkman666
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Same album as my choice. Presence. Love that one so much.

        1. Sponge-worthy
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Great album. As is the III.

    5. Arctic monkeys
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Kashmir.

    6. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Babe I'm gonna leave you

      1. Rasping Drive
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        http://youtu.be/HiLYEXL5cDg

        Check this out, fabulous

  26. Total Foot 5
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    seamus the irish roberto carlos will he do the damage today much like he did w/ everton prev yrs...

  27. Bellerinmondo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Huh? Kolarov or sent off or injured or somehow both?

    1. Bellerinmondo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      *got

    2. walkman666
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Somehow both according to the posts here, pp 13-15.

    3. Moorinho
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Assist, injury, sent off.

    4. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Both

      1. Bellerinmondo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Wow sent off while off the pitch !

  28. Moorinho
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    So, Giroud to start over Walcott? 😛

  29. Pinky and Brain
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Polska!

  30. Somalion
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Shag

    1. Piggs Boson
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      What time?

    2. Every Dog Has Its Day
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      a sheep.