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The ScoutCast – Episode 141 – Dither

Flabbergasted by my reluctance to tinker and the decision to throw away my Gameweek 9 transfer, Granville can’t wait to get stuck into me in the ScoutCast studio.

My co-host roughs me up over my cowardice, then slaps me around for the fact that I appeared to hoodwink the entire world over Diego Costa’s fitness. We then go on to appraise the merits of Ed Sheeran, check in on Neil Warnock’s latest gripes and weigh up the Sterling vs Sanchez vs Hazard debate. Meanwhile, Kieran Trippier’s cross count without an assist for Granville hits 66 and counting. Who’s dithering now, eh Granville?

Dilly-dally over this episode via this link or dawdle in its direction via the player below…

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

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  1. brianutd-why always we? 20
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 13 days ago

    Baines in shawcross out

    1. chrisjdgrady
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      good

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      No brainer

  2. Godot - Fashanu Zealand
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 13 days ago

    What should I do with this bunch?

    Krul (Foster)
    Baines - Chambers - Bertrand - (Davies) - (Wisdom)
    Sterling - Siggy - ADM - Fabregas - (Marney)
    Diego Costa - Pelle - Welbeck

    I've got two FTs and £2.1m itb, cheers in advance!

    1. brianutd-why always we? 20
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      Ivanovic hard to ignore, or Azpi a cheaper version when eligible

  3. wedgec
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 13 days ago

    Tell me this is crazy:

    Siggy, Sterling, Tadic > Haz, Alexis, Downing -8

    1. Les Bleus
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      That sh*t cray

    2. MJ6987
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      That's three good players and 8 points you're losing there!

    3. Twisted Saltergater
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      I say it looks mental, but they're the 3 I will have this week (+ Sterling). I wouldn't sell Tadic though if I had him.

      1. wedgec
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 13 days ago

        Hmmm, otherwise it's either Tadic or Sterling for Haz or Alexis - surely Sterling is more important that Tadic? I have Pelle

        1. Twisted Saltergater
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 13 days ago

          Really tricky. Southampton still gave 2 great fixtures and Tadic is on pens. If you have Pelle then maybe it is worth the risk.

          1. wedgec
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 13 days ago

            Yeah Tadic > Haz is probably what I'll do, need the Chelsea coverage!

            1. Twisted Saltergater
              • 15 Years
              10 years, 13 days ago

              Got to follow that gut. Good luck!

    4. chrisjdgrady
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      meh

    5. DRY PEANUT
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      Loooool

    1. brianutd-why always we? 20
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      Wrong thread!

      1. SUPERMAN
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 13 days ago

        🙂

        1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
          • 14 Years
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          Sh*t like this is why I will win the vs movie in 2016 😉

          1. SUPERMAN
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 13 days ago

            🙂

    2. Wouter
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      Cheers, couldn't find it

    3. Twisted Saltergater
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      Groundhog day

  4. Twisted Saltergater
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 13 days ago

    So, one of Fabs or Sterling is going to have to make way. If not now for Sanchez, then in a couple of weeks for Walcott. Which would you keep?

    I think I'd fear not having Sterling the most. Cesc can tap me with assist jabs, but I'd fear a big hook from Sterling with the greater goal threat. I reckon I could (eventually) match Cesc's 6/7 pts a week with one of Chelsea's defenders too, saving 3m.

    Sound about right?

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      Pretty please!

      1. SC not pearls before swine
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 13 days ago

        I answered on the last post. I agree. Goals are just so huge and with his current stats I don't see how Cesc gets much more than 5 on the year.

        1. Twisted Saltergater
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 13 days ago

          Yep, edging that way. Cheers Swine 🙂

    2. Reacher
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      Fab the assist machine in a top class team v Sterling in a poor side with their best striker out and a guy who doesn't pass EVER (ball)

      Amazed you are getting shot of Fab over Sterling

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 13 days ago

        Appreciate your strong opinion on this. While Fabregas is averaging an assist almost every game, Sterling is only behind Sanchez in terms of goal threat.. despite the problems Liverpool have been having. Fabregas is carrying next to no goal threat due to playing alongside Matic.

        Once Sturridge is back, Sterling is always going carry a goal and assist threat and therefore have the ability to score explosively. I don't think I could captain Fabregas unless Matic and Ramires were to play behind him.

        It's a very tricky decision but I'd prefer Hazard, Sterling and Sanchez/Walcott. All can score goals.

        1. Reacher
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 13 days ago

          Fair enough, I jus,t think Liverpool are awful at the mo and Chelsea look unbeatable

          TBH I have. Hazard but Fab is hurting Me week in week out, I don't think Sterling will ever be explosive (finishing is poor) just my option but good luck with what you decide.

          1. Twisted Saltergater
            • 15 Years
            10 years, 13 days ago

            Yes, I agree his finishing is poor. Need to consider that. Thanks!

  5. Dušan Citizen
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 13 days ago

    Anyone also think that Liverpool won't beat Newcastle at Saturday? 🙂 What are your predictions?

    1. brianutd-why always we? 20
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      1-1

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      Assuming you're asking as a Sterling owner? He's one of, if not the, key midfielders with a goal threat. I'm finding it really hard selling him despite all the transfers out this week.

      1. Dušan Citizen
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 13 days ago

        Nope 🙂 I am asking as Krul owner 😀

        1. Twisted Saltergater
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 13 days ago

          It's a funny one with Newcastle's fortunes turning around so quickly. Despite the history, I can't see Liverpool scoring more than once. Perhaps the flood gates will open now for Balotelli?

    3. joinho
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      Maybe, they really need Sturridge back asap

    4. Reacher
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      2-1 newc

  6. Gargamel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 13 days ago

    Mark

    Letting your free transfer burn by doing no transfers when you have two frees is the most rock n roll move there is in FPL. Heroic.

    1. A.T
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      I've never managed that once 😎

    2. Screaming Midget
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      Done it before but only once or twice. You can generally always improve a bench player or make a move for increase in value.

    3. MJ6987
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      Yep. I don't think I've ever managed it.

    4. McEwan
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      It's such a 'casual' type move!

  7. DIegoCosta19
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 13 days ago

    Ivanovic will get a haul this week

    1. brianutd-why always we? 20
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      Yep see first post

      1. brianutd-why always we? 20
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 13 days ago

        Apologies Ivan in for shawcross

  8. deathorglory
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 13 days ago

    How many times will the word Costa be said in the scoutcast?

    1. Screaming Midget
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      I doubt I'll listen to it, but will guess at 30.

  9. CHANCING PUNT
    • 11 Years
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    Sorry if reposting.

    Mirror reckon Silva is out of the derby and the CSKA match at least.

    http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/manchester-citys-david-silva-out-4538343

    1. Syd.
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      The mirror on my wall would be a better source

      1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 13 days ago

        I agree it said you were the fairest of them all and you are an ugly git 😉

        1. Syd.
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 13 days ago

          I'm actually very good looking if you want confirmation ask your missus 😆

  10. Syd.
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 13 days ago

    Dither

    Sounds like a Red Dwarf episode

    1. Screaming Midget
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      Red Dwarf = quality!

      1. Syd.
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 13 days ago

        One of my favourite comedy shows of all time

  11. Mohit20
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 13 days ago

    silva-->matic and vardy to costa for a -4
    silva-->matic and pelle to aguero
    silva to sanchez
    pelle-->costa

    krul
    moreno dier baines
    fab sterling silva adm siggi
    pelle berahino

    mcgregor vardy chester hutton

    2.9 itb and 1 free transfer left

    help me lads!!!!!!

    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      Silva to Sanchez IMO.

      You don't want Matic, and getting rid of Pelle now is pretty mad.

  12. simsey
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 13 days ago

    Is Doos about this evening? I have a question on the West Ham defence
    Is Tomkins dropped now cos Collins is fit?
    Is Collins a reliable starter for the hammers?

    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      Tomkins was injured, so Collins came in.

      Reid and Tomkins are first choice centre backs.

  13. CarelessGenius©
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 13 days ago

    Ramsey in, Sterling out?

    1. Sol
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      no

  14. schlupptheweek
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 13 days ago

    Good luck to those without Ramsey because Alexis Sanchez will create a lot of space for Rambo and Ramsey will get 2 goals and an assist.

  15. Bolivian Seaman
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 13 days ago

    Don't talk now, Daniel is trying to listen to the scoutcast 😉 (just messing)

  16. Public user
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 13 days ago

    Sterling siggy

    Or

    Sanchez brunt-4pts ?

    Which one will score more this week?

  17. Zola
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 13 days ago

    Guys, would like to bring in Sanchez, Aguero and a decent keeper but wondering which looks best to prioritise:

    a) Sterling and Ivanovic - Sanchez and Chambers
    b) Welbeck and ADM - Aguero and Amalfitano
    c) Welbeck, ADM and Ivanovic - Aguero, Mane and Chambers (4 point hit)
    d) Begovic - De Gea

    I have 2FT and 0.5 ITB

    Begovic, McCarthy

    Ivanovic, Baines, Clyne, Duff, Moore

    ADM, Fabregas, Sterling, Sigurdsson, Boyd

    Costa, Pelle, Welbeck

    1. ANON.
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      I would say ADM to Sanchez only for this game week. Save the other

  18. Total Foot 5
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 13 days ago

    Injury news:
    anyone know if mane and STaylor both will be ok this gw10?

    Bruce: hes not injured, but is he now nailed in Hul's 3-5-2 format...had 90 min ast gw.

  19. Sid07
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 13 days ago

    Heaton
    Clyne baines wisdom chester colo
    Adm siggy fab sterling marney
    Aguero pelle berinho
    1ft 3.0 in bank
    1)heaton to guzan/adrian
    2)sterling+ berinho to chadli + costa(-4)
    3)colo to chambers
    4)sterling to sanchez
    5)save ft

    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      5

    2. Feed tha Sheep
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      4 or 5

    3. ANON.
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      Fab/ADM/Sterling to Sanchez

  20. Feed tha Sheep
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 13 days ago

    Thoughts on what to do with this lot? Have 1FT and 1.1 ITB
    Appreciate any feedback

    Lloris
    Wisdom Lovren Baines Bertrand Dumnett
    Sterling Siggy ADM Fab Wanyama
    Costa Pelle welbeck

    Was thinking Lovren > Cresswell/Chambers
    Or should I save incase I need to get agureo/Sanchez in next week (which would involve two transfers)

    1. Sid07
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      Save ft, reply above

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

      Lovren to Chambers

  21. Chrisitis
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 13 days ago

    Naismith -> Berahino worth -4?

    1. DRY PEANUT
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      No

      1. MJ6987
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 13 days ago

        I thought you usually tell people to "do it" when asking about a hit?

      2. Chrisitis
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 13 days ago

        Keep naismith then?
        He could fall in price, play in midfield or be benched and he´s on 4 yellow

  22. bodsc
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 13 days ago

    Still can't decide what to do with this team, thoughts? 2 FT, 0.9 ITB..

    Heaton - Gilks
    Baines - Clyne - PVA - Wisdom - Duff
    Fabregas - Tadic - ADM - Hendo - Cork
    Costa - Welbeck - Aguero

    Was thinking Heaton > Adrian and save 1 FT.

    1. Screaming Midget
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      Heaton to Forster?

      I think Forster could do well until Winter WC time and it's one less worry.

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

        Can't i'm afraid, 3 from Soton already.

    2. Wave of Mutilation
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      Take a look at Gilks>Guzan as another "throwaway FT" option. Heaton/Guzan rotation looks great for the foreseeable future.

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

        I did actually look at that for quite a while earlier, may end up swinging that way.

  23. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 13 days ago

    I want Ramsey...

    Proven form, class player. Cheaper than ASanchez.

    Worth getting in for Sterling who may play as a striker against Newcastle... Hmm

    1. Bolivian Seaman
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      I want Ramsey too, but he is really off form, or he was

      1. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 13 days ago

        Correct. Nevermind

  24. Screaming Midget
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 13 days ago

    Random, I know, but have any of you watched Impractical Jokers on Comedy Central?

    I appreciate it won't suit everybody, but for me my belly is killing me when I watch it.

    1. McEwan
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      Superb! I stumbled across it one night, was in knots. Now on series link!

  25. Reacher
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 13 days ago

    2 to play from the follow 3!

    Gylfi

    Hendo

    Schniderlin

    Help

    1. The Iron Tulip
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      Bench hendo

      1. Reacher
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 13 days ago

        Cheers

  26. Syd.
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 13 days ago

    There's a lot of Ramsemancing going on

  27. Godot - Fashanu Zealand
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 13 days ago

    Thinking of Siggy -> Mane next week, what do you guys think? Or would it be madness to go without Tadic?

  28. Bubz
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 13 days ago

    Any chance of Sanchez being on pens?

    1. MJ6987
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      Don't think he's ever been on pens before

  29. mutatedllama
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 13 days ago

    Foster (McCarthy)
    Baines - Ivan - Bertrand (Moore - Duff)
    Fabregas - Sterling - Siggy - Downing (Boyd)
    Costa - Welbeck - Agüero

    0.2 in the bank.

    Should I save my FT?

    1. MJ6987
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      Indeed

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      Only 1 of your midfielders carries a goal threat. Give it some thought.