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The ScoutCast – Episode 136 – Bangin

Fond of sand dunes and salty air, Granville returns from “avin’ it large” in Ibiza, to join me once again in the ScoutCast studio.

The ageing hedonist and I rinse through the regulars – giving our views on the week’s transfer bandwagons, whilst previewing the weekend and giving a shout-out to those managers blazing trails atop the various Fantasy Football Scout leagues.

Inevitably, we also moan about our Gameweek mishaps, discuss the latest development in the United revolution and surf the waves being generated by the Fantasy Premier League price tweaks.

Drop the beats via this link or “roll another fat one” via the handy player below…

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

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  1. vice
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Why are people disconsidering Costa as a captain this week? I see almost everyone is going for an United player after they scored 4 goals against QPR at home, arguably the easiest game of the season. Don't forget that Leicester looked good in defense so far, conceding only 2 away at Chelsea and 1 at home with Arsenal. On the other side Mourinho's teams love big games and personally I can easily see them scoring at least 2 goals at City with the attacking form they showed so far. And in this case you have to admit Costa will be highly involved.

    1. Stupendous
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Costa isn't even guaranteed to start and Mourinho will park the bus.

      One of 38 fixtures not to captain Costa

      1. vice
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        Only thing I can say is LOL

        1. Stupendous
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 4 days ago

          Lots of murmurs he isn't going to start him due to fitness/hammy.

          With regards to JM parking the bus I suggest you see recent history.

          If they play with Fab and Matic we will crush them on the break if we are on our game.

          1. vice
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 4 days ago

            If there are murmurs such as those they're nonsense and I expected most people in this community to realise that...

            He'll play with Matic and Ramires in the double pivot. Isn't it more relevant to look at Chelsea's performances from this season rather than Mourinho's history? I'm not saying that they'll be all over City, but even if they play defensively they can still easily score 2 or 3.

    2. Get up ya bum
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      He's second on the poll 😕

      1. vice
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        Because he's owned by 20% more managers. I read the last pages and most people with both Rooney and Costa were going with teh pig.

        1. Get up ya bum
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 4 days ago

          Fair enough. I'm going with the pig. Both should score imo

          1. vice
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 4 days ago

            I agree they should, but I'm backing Costa to outscore Rooney. Good luck!

            1. Get up ya bum
              • 15 Years
              10 years, 4 days ago

              Ta you too blazer

  2. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Ivanovic to Baines looking good now after last night....

    1. vice
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Sorry but that was a waste of a free transfer.

    2. Hog Roast Junkie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Not until gw8

  3. Stupendous
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Sweaties say no!!!

  4. jaredwilliams
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Shawcross/Lovren to Chambers and Zaha --> Schneiderlin?

    1. Hog Roast Junkie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Sideways moves at best

  5. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    who should I start?

    A) Begovic
    B) Green

    1. S.Kuqi
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Depends on who are you going to captain?

      1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        Sterling, but what does that have to do with it?

        1. S.Kuqi
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 4 days ago

          Nothing. Just wanted know your opinion cos i don't have a clue.

          Begovic.

          1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 4 days ago

            oh ok. cheers 🙂

      2. Get up ya bum
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        lol what?

        a

    2. Hog Roast Junkie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      A

    3. BigManBakar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Begovic.

    4. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      green. I favour the home team.

    5. Goodnight Kiwi
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      A all day for me Rambo

    6. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Cheers everyone. 🙂

  6. 50pipsDaily
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Hi guys,

    Current team

    Krulliot
    Chester /bert /PvA /moore /wisdom
    Mata / fab / ramsey / siggy / sterling
    Costa / rooney / naismith

    WC team

    Heaton/ mcharty
    Bert / Wilson / Naylor/ (moore / hutton)
    DiM / fab / siggy / ster (boyd)
    Cista / rooney / Ade

    1.8m itb
    GTG? Any advice? Any changes?

  7. Zep
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    🙁

    1. Get up ya bum
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      *hugs zep

    2. Billy Gilmore
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      What's up, Zep? I took the hit btw

      1. Zep
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        -8?

        1. Billy Gilmore
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 4 days ago

          -4

          It's in the email thread. I'll send you my team shortly

  8. N5 1BU
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    my team is :

    krul (elliot)

    clyne wisdom wilson

    fab ramsey stirling siggy

    falcao costa balotelli

    subs boyd moore hutton

    feel have got too much money tied up in forward line & not enough in defence. any advice to address this would be appreciated (0.4 in bank). 1 free transfer, but would be happy to take a hit, thanks

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Save FT this week. Restructure your defence by downgrading Falcao/Balotelli to Pelle/Ade depending on this week's performance.

      1. N5 1BU
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        thanks matey

  9. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Branislav to Leighton done.....and also capped.....c'mon baines!

    1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      😯

    2. Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      NBNC

  10. Lord Flashheart
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Bench one, cap one, play one please:

    Bench fab (mci) or tadic (swa)?
    Cap ade(WBA) or sterling (whu) or Miralas (CPY)?
    Play begovich (qpr) or McCarthy (STO)?

    1. Get up ya bum
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      tadic
      ade
      bego

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      None. If you have to, then Fab.
      Ade
      Bego

      1. Lord Flashheart
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        I have to - sterling siggy mirallas fab tadic costa balo ade

        1. Holmes
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 4 days ago

          Shouldn't have that attack, will give you selection headache everyweek plus huge hauls might rest on bench most of the time.

          1. Lord Flashheart
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 4 days ago

            Yes I figured siggy last week was obvious bench, fab probably this week, Miralas next and then I might downgrade a mid. But it does give more options and no injury worries.

            1. Holmes
              • 10 Years
              10 years, 4 days ago

              Can't argue on this point 🙂
              Will be easy to get Kun incase you are interested...

              1. Lord Flashheart
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 12 Years
                10 years, 4 days ago

                Yes - planning balo to kun soon while downgrading Miralas

    3. Durr
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Fab
      Ade
      McCarthy

    4. Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Seems like ade (c) is the only clear decision.
      Fabe leads to be benched and bego to start - might need a couple more opinions 🙂

    5. Hog Roast Junkie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Tadic
      Not Miralas
      Bego

      Would downgrade one of your front 8 to upgrade your def

      1. Lord Flashheart
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        Cheers all

  11. President John F. Keninnsie
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    A message to all my fellow wildcarders this week:

    Don't expect instant success. With many of us having atleast 3 players in the Swansea vs Southampton match, as well as our Chelsea assets playing away at the Etihad and no standouts for clean sheets this week, it's going to be important to be content with your score. Do not knee jerk anyone out next week if your wildcard doesn't instantly propel you up the rankings...

    1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      this guy is preaching the gospel...lap it up, it's precious 🙂

      1. Get up ya bum
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        He's wise. He's cuddly. He's kiwi Innsie

        1. President John F. Keninnsie
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 4 days ago

          😆

    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Wish I have joined you this week.. 🙁 but really think I missed the boat after JT price fall, and I also only got Naismith last week. Here's hoping for a miraculous GW.

      1. President John F. Keninnsie
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        Good luck for the GW NABIL 🙂

    3. Zep
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Alright cap'n, can we arrange a time later to discuss all the line ups?

      1. President John F. Keninnsie
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        Sure Zep just let me know when suits you.

        1. Zep
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 4 days ago

          Are you on hangout?

          1. President John F. Keninnsie
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 4 days ago

            Never heard of it...

            1. Get up ya bum
              • 15 Years
              10 years, 4 days ago

              Sigh captain must be an apple farmer

              1. Ryan
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • Has Moderation Rights
                • 12 Years
                10 years, 4 days ago

                *orchardist

            2. Zep
              • 14 Years
              10 years, 4 days ago

              Makes it easy to chat live...

              https://www.google.com/+/learnmore/hangouts/

              1. President John F. Keninnsie
                • 10 Years
                10 years, 4 days ago

                Cool just set it up, don't know how to find you though.

                1. Zep
                  • 14 Years
                  10 years, 4 days ago

                  Don't worry I'll find you... 😉

  12. BIG TONES
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Thoughts on my team please?

    Guzan (Krul)
    Ivan - Hutton - Clyne (Duff) (Wisdom)
    Di Maria - Siggy - Schneiderlin - Fabregas - Sterling
    Costa - Rooney (Naismith)

    Subs - Krul, Naismith, Duff, Wisdom

    Not sure whether to go with three up front with Naismith, or bench either Siggy or Schneiderlin?

    Feedback please!

  13. SENTI CAZORLA
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    I hope Adebayor(C) comes good! 🙂

    1. Ando
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Same

    2. vice
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      By far the best option this week, good luck with it!

      1. SENTI CAZORLA
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        thanks I wouldn't be able to take another (C) fail after Sterling last week 🙁

    3. Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      \ o /
      T
      / \

  14. Stupendous
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    What to do with this lively lot lads?

    .Bego
    Duff. Moreno. Ivano
    Siggy. Sterling. Fab. DiMaria
    Naismith. Costa. Aguero

    McCarthy. King. Clyne. Wisdom

    1ft .1m

    1. Get up ya bum
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Save

    2. vice
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Save no brainer... you don't have to do a transfer every week.

    3. Hog Roast Junkie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Save

    4. Mull
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Your team is ridiculously good. Save

      1. Stupendous
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        Was looking at this for a -8....

        Bego
        Duff. Clyne. Moreno
        Siggy. Sterling. DiMaria. Mirallas
        Rooney. Costa. Aguero

        1. Mull
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 4 days ago

          😯

          1. Stupendous
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 4 days ago

            Pretty remarkable eh?

            1. Mull
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              10 years, 4 days ago

              Completely ridiculous. City aren't as good as you think they are.

              1. Stupendous
                • 12 Years
                10 years, 4 days ago

                We will see come Sunday night.

                Chelsea can't keep a clean sheet.
                Fab won't score EVERY week.

                Plan is to get one/both back almost instantly anyhoo...somehow.

                Want a front line like that!

        2. Kerrazy
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 4 days ago

          "Fab wont score EVERY week".

          And to which stats are you referring to ? 6 assists and a goal in 5 matches all comp?

    5. Stupendous
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Seems unanimous so looks like ill save...unless you love that team below like me!!!

      If I stick, Duff over Clyne this week???

      1. Stupendous
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        Above...gulps

        1. Hog Roast Junkie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 4 days ago

          Do not -8, absolutely crazy, even for free don't think I'd do it

  15. Ando
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    If you had to choose 1 of these 3 strikers:

    Aubameyang, Immobile or Mkhitaryan

    Who would it be?

    1. Get up ya bum
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      hitman

    2. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Auba, absolute quality and is ripping it up this season...

    3. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Aubameyang... That pace.

  16. zøphar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    need to lose one of rvp or mata this week. thinking mata to aguero. thoughts?

    1. zøphar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      whoops rvp to aguero

      1. Hog Roast Junkie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        Do it, no brainer

      2. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        go for it 🙂

  17. hiawatha
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Pieters ready for Stoke match?

    1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      his flag was removed, so I would think so...

  18. DAV087
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Thoughts on my squad for this week?

    Krul

    Duff Clyne Naylor

    Cesc siggy ramsey sterling tadic

    Aguero Costa(c)

    Foster Fonte vaz te pva

    0.4 in the bank and 1 free transfer.

    Thinking one of;

    A) Tadic to Schneiderlin
    B) Fonte to Bertrand
    C) save transfer

    1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      deposit it in the bank 🙂

      1. DAV087
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        Cheers.

  19. hooi1983
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    1 FT, should i do Lovren -> Baines or keep it?

    1. hooi1983
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      or Azpilicueta -> Baines?

      1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        Azpi ---> Baines sounds pretty good

      2. Holmes
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        This sounds good

  20. The Dinkum Donuts
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    My team this week:

    Krul
    Terry Clyne Chambers
    Ramsey Sterling Eriksen Siggy
    Costa Rooney Naismith

    Foster Marney Moore Jones

    My thinking is to save this week and do Eriksen, Jones and Naismith to Wilson/PVA/Naylor/Duff, Fabregas and Pelle. Also considering taking Jones out this week and then benching Clyne.

    Any help would be be appreciated

    1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      save it - should make your decision easier come next week 🙂

      1. The Dinkum Donuts
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        Thanks for the advice

  21. Holmes
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Can I see who is gonna make first pick in draft and my turn to pick players? (in Fantrax)

  22. donelshinoda
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Bench Naismith or Zaha, please?

    1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Zaha, without a shadow of doubt. 🙂

    2. WipWapJaws
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Thats what I am trying to work out, bench Naismith or Eriksen.... unfortunately I benched Eriksen last week and that bit me on the bum

    3. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Zaha

  23. Stupendous
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Bego
    Clyne. Duff. Moreno
    Siggy. Sterling. Fabregas. DiMaria
    Adebayor(c) Costa. Aguero

    1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      looking good, my friend 🙂

      1. Stupendous
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        Would lose Ivano and Naismith (who I want as Everton...well...some Everton cover for Palace).

        Ivano I can bring back at a cost of only .1

  24. Your Mum Zohore
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Hi guys using my WC to for this team:

    Guzan/ Heaton

    Moore Hutton Duff Alderweireld 4.4

    ADM Sterling Rambo Fab Cork

    Costa Kun Ulloa

    Not sure about Alderweireld and my last defender

    Thoughts?

    Thanks guys!

    1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Alderweireld ---> Bertrand imo

      think your defence is a bit too lightweight though...

  25. FPLEL
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Who would you captain out of this lot?

    Costa, Balo, Welbz, Siggy, Fab, Rambo, Sterling?

    1. Stupendous
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Siggy or Balo

    2. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Costa for safety
      Sterling/Ramsey are good punts

    3. Costa Nostra
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Costa or Siggy.....I love home C's, but this is a rough week for it. I'm actually contemplating putting the C on Lamela at home against W.Brom. It's a tough call.

      1. FPLEL
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        Hmm two for Siggy, that would pay off hugely in differential points and power me up my mini league. Lamela is a big call though haha.

    4. FPLEL
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Cheers guys, was thinking Costa too, but away to City is a big call..

    5. Tommytour
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Dat Guy

  26. Koflok
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Anyone purchased FIFA 15?

    Just wondering if I buy the game from US PSN and use my Aussie ID to play it, will I get into the Oz server or US?

    1. Stupendous
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      I could be wrong but pretty sure you are a completely different region, meaning it won't even play on your system a.k.a a dvd

      1. Koflok
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        I think the region lock thing is no more in next gen.

    2. WipWapJaws
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Generally, PS4 games will be region-free with 2 major points:

      DLC must match the region of the game you are playing.
      Software makers still retain the right to region-lock their games.

      1. Koflok
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        Ah cool. Don't think FIFA would have any problem with that

        Cheers

  27. oscor5
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Can't decide who to bench,Zaha or Boyd ,what to do???

    1. Billy Gilmore
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Bench Boyd lol

    2. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Boyd

  28. Moin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    I'm thinking of playing this FPL season without doing any hits...will only use the FT or WC..

    1. Stupendous
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Good luck

  29. Tommytour
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Adebayor over Rooney captain if you had him?

    1. Costa Nostra
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Yup!

    2. Les Bleus
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      That's the case with me.

  30. Stupendous
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Fried mars bar and haggis for brekky!!!

    1. Non-template FPL is for Kin…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      It's finally over.