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The ScoutCast – Episode 184 – Foresight

Foresight – that precious gift that that can bless any Fantasy Football manager. We need it now more than ever.

As Jonty, Andy and myself struggle with the countless permutations offered up by the looming double Gameweeks, we can only hope that our mutterings and musings come laced with just a little dash of foresight.

Steered by an array of community questions targeting the possibilities of the fixture pile-up to come, the three of us discuss the best-laid plans in attempt to jolt our squads out of the current rut.

Around the early double Gameweek discussion, we chew over the optimum blank-dodging strategies as Sigurdsson, Spurs and Stoke top the menu of options. Then, inevitably, we turn attentions to the immediate job at hand, as we preview the weekend and pinpoint potential clean sheets and “Fantasy Island Risks”.

This episode of the ScoutCast was first aired live via our YouTube channel. Be sure to subscribe to gatecrash future editions.

You can view the full Google Hangout version via the larger player below, or wrap your ears around the edited audio mix via this link or the smaller player.

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  1. Ratatouille
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    MARCUS RASHFORD!!!! Woohooo 😀

    1. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Next Messi

      1. The Nuttman
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        4.5 as well, bargain.

  2. Optimus.
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    “You can't win anything with kids.”

  3. Sprofa
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Schmeichel
    Monreal, Alderweireld, Azpilicueta, Dann, Johnson^
    Willian, Alli, Arnautovic*
    Kane*, Valencia*

    Hart^, Aguero^, Firmino^, Wijnaldum^

    * = In Doubt
    ^ = Not Playing

    0.4m ITB, Already made one trade.

    Do I;

    A) Trade out Johnson
    B) Wild Card
    C) Leave it as it is..

    1. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Firmino -> Mahrez, you need sum Leicester.

      1. Gastar
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        I agree with this - you need at least one of Mahrez or Vardy

  4. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    How bad was the Martial injury?

    1. brianutd-why always we? 20
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Hammy pull

    2. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Felt his hamstring. Precaution I think.

  5. RoysCallerAnne
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    What round are the English teams permitted to meet each other?

    1. brianutd-why always we? 20
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Next one

    2. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Quarters onwards

      1. Now I'm Panicking
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        No - it is the next round - apologies

    3. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Thanks lads

  6. Bolivian Seaman
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    So the only injury is Martial tonight?

    1. Sjaugen
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Some Danish pride as well, I'd guess

      1. Licious Lizard
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Yep.
        As a Dane, I can tell you that they are being ridiculed and shamed in the media already.

  7. Piggs Boson
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Eriksen get any assists tonight?

    1. Sjaugen
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Nah

    2. thunder_mike
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Played very well though.

  8. goriuanx
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Want Valencia or Man United in the draw tomorrow.

    1. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      😆 Stuffing one to GNev would be a bit satisfying

    2. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Dont want spurs. Il be happy with drawing anyone else. Would love to knock Neville out 😆

      1. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Knocking Nev out would be great. But then it'd also be crap cos Carra would never shut up.

    3. George Sillett
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Always go for the weakest

      1. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Unfortunately we can't play ourselves. 😉

        1. George Sillett
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Would back your lot any day v man u with players you've got coming back at the moment.

    4. Studgie G
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I want Braga all the others are solid teams

      1. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Villarreal/Valencia would be the ideal draw.

        1. Studgie G
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          I think Braga are the weakest then probably those teams but Valencia has goals in them unlike Villa

          1. Now I'm Panicking
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            Sparta Prague?

            1. Studgie G
              • 12 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              oh yeh missed them, them or Braga then

  9. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Stupid question but does Europa affect the number of teams FPL could have in Champs league with that euro coefficient?

    1. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I think it does

    2. ktk_interista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      you mean EPL 🙂

      1. internal error
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Lol. Yep

    3. thunder_mike
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Yes it does

  10. Optimus.
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Wow just seen a replay of Rashford's 1st goal, how offside was Mata?

    Ridiculous

    1. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Bought the officials.

      1. the axolotl
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        they could well lose midgetland's big sponsors over this

    2. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      How did Sturridge play tonight?

      1. Optimus.
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        didn't see the game

      2. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Hit the post and for his standards, missed a sitter

      3. FAITHNOMORENO
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Very good.he was in good positions all the time,looks sharper,more determined.
        It was easily noticable lfc aren't the same team after he left the pitch around the hour mark.

        1. Piggs Boson
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Interesting. Thanks.

          1. FAITHNOMORENO
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            Most important,links up with couts perfectly.
            Firmino had a fine game too.
            These three should start firing really soon.

  11. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    That was by far, depays best performance in a utd shirt IMO. He might have turned a corner. It was his decision making that impressed me more today.

    1. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      *angry name advisors incoming*

    2. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I'd like to see consistency. May get him before the DGW if he continues.

  12. Skruffy
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Hello gents! Need some input here, cant realy come up with a good solution.

    Forster - Hen

    Bellerin - Dier - Daniels - Huth - (Bennet)

    Firimio - Øzil - Ali - Arni - Payet

    Vardy - Kun - Kane

    A) Firmino -> Mahrez
    B) Arine -> X
    C) Other

    Feel welcome to give me a shout!

    Ceers!

  13. AnfieldLad
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Aguero -> rashford for a hit?

    1. Woeisme
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Do it

    2. The Nuttman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      9,001% yes.

      1. Woy of the Wovers
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        So 90,999% no.

    3. GS456
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      good move,

  14. Gastar
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Evening all!

    --------------------| Butland | --------------------
    -----| VvD | Monreal | Alder |------
    ----| Sanchez | Payet | Özil | Mahrez |-----------
    ---------| Vardy | Kane | Aguero (C) |-----

    Subs: ( Targett | Agüero | Moreno | Schwarzer )

    2FT, £1.8M itb

    I'm thinking that Leicester defender is going to be really useful over the next couple of weeks, so I want to get Fuchs in... but I've had Schwarzer as my 3rd Leicester from season start - nightmare!

    Reckon it's worth going Schwarzer + Moreno --> Forster + Fuchs for free?

    Butland/Forster gives Villa (H), New (H), Sun (H), Sou (H), Liverpool (H), Swansea (H), New (H) rotation until GW33 inclusive which is pretty tasty too.

    ...orrrr is there anything else I'm missing?

    Cheers!

    1. I Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Go for it. Who is your other Aguero though?

      1. I Member
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Alternatively you could just do Schwarzer -> Schmeichel.

        1. Gastar
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Thanks - that's an option I guess! Although Fuchs has been assisting and picking up a few bonus points recently.. But as you imply, it would save a FT just going for Schmeichel!

          I will think about this one.. Cheers!

      2. Gastar
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Ah woops! That Aguero is meant to be Alli -

        --------------------| Butland | --------------------
        -----| VvD | Monreal | Alder |------
        ----| Sanchez | Payet | Özil | Mahrez | Alli |-----------
        --------------| Vardy (c) | Kane |-----

        Subs: ( Targett | Agüero | Moreno | Schwarzer )

  15. Bolivian Seaman
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Down to 8 transfers left in the sky game, it feels wierd. It's been good fun though, no bench players have made it easier than fpl

    1. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      7 transfers left for me, 951 rank

      1. Bolivian Seaman
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        first season for you?

        1. Optimus.
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Last season was my 1st season but I forgot about 15 captain swaps then.. This season is was 1st season trying and actually remembering deadlines, I think I've only missed 3 (c) swaps

          1. Optimus.
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            I won't be offended if you use google translate^

          2. Bolivian Seaman
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            I understand, I've missed no swaps all season and I'm behind you 🙂

    2. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      14 left for me. Can't complain.

      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      How's your team looking? If you've got games through gw 30 you're grand.

  16. FCSB
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    GW27 Captain Dilemma...

    A. Vardy
    B. Mahrez
    C. Payet

    Thoughts please...

    Thanks

    1. Gastar
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I think it's a case of flipping a 3 sided coin! Leicester player for me though is where I'm leaning

  17. the axolotl
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    great to see united showing europe how great they are again. been too long.

    1. Mikeharbrw
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Not sure beating a team like that is proof that they are great...

      1. the axolotl
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        what are you talking about? midgetland are amongst the best teams in that part of denmark!

  18. Teddy Brewski
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    What to do?

    Forster McCarthy
    Kos Azpi Dawson Delaney Simpson
    Sanchez Ozil Payet Mahrez Alli
    Kun Kane Ighalo
    0.3 itb and 2 FT

    I'm thinking Ighalo & Sanchez to Vardy & Arnie

    5 FT's between now and GW30 gets me 11 playing players (assuming Ars beat Hull)

  19. Piggs Boson
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Sturridge didn't get injured

    1. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Scared non owner this gw as loads have brought him in

      1. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        😀

      2. the axolotl
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        9000 people actually have done exactly that

        1. Optimus.
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          I know 🙂

      3. FantaCity
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Irony?

        1. Optimus.
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Nope see above 9000 have actually brought him in this gw 🙂

          1. FantaCity
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            Maybe they have 11 playing and are making a forward-looking luxury transfer? Scary stuff

          2. RoysCallerAnne
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            Probably 50% (as they are active players) of those are ahead of me, I'd say. I hope Smarty Pants doesn't see this post and actually work it out 🙁
            🙂

    2. Woeisme
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Nights not over yet

    3. Bedknobs and Boomsticks
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      End times.

  20. Mr. Funny Name
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Just want to check before I make my transfer, anyone know why Arnie is yellow flagged?

    1. Taribo West on a free
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Had a virus, but he's been training. I think.

    2. Teddy Brewski
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      He was last gw. Hughes press conference tomorrow should clear it up

      1. Teddy Brewski
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        *ill

      1. Taribo West on a free
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Looks painful.

        1. Optimus.
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Hughes said that he was back in training so hopefully he will run it off

      2. Mr. Funny Name
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Might have to reconsider the transfer so...

    3. Mr. Funny Name
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Cheers lads

  21. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Valencia vs Utd is my prediction

    1. Woeisme
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      15/1

      1. Now I'm Panicking
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        William G Stewart

        1. Piggs Boson
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          🙂

  22. Now I'm Panicking
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Anderlecht away goal in ET at Olympiakos - looks like they will be the last team through

  23. Manani
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    lukaku, aguero, Moreno

    who to shift out??

    got 2FT,

    planning on Lukaku>Costa, saving the other,
    but that means I will have to play 2 of targett, WIlliams, Stanislas this week

  24. sinik
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    United lose today:
    "LOL @ LOSING TO THEM"

    United win today:
    "Who cares it's just them."

    1. Sjaugen
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Who cares it's just them.

      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      that's generally how it works when playing against a small team.

      1. sinik
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        I think Midgetland made a good showing of themselves 😆

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Arsenal have that game next.

      1. sinik
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Sanchez (c)

    3. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Midtjylland who?

      1. Optimus.
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        My new password that's who

        1. sinik
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          😀

  25. JoeSoap
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Winj>Arni/Willian/other

    Butland
    Ward, Bellerin, Bert, Dier
    Ozil, Ali, Mahrez, Payet,
    Vardy,Kane

    Schmeichel, Francis, Winj, Aguero

  26. ducksfly2gether
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Now that March 8 is the confirmed replay for Arsenal, does that mean they will also be playing GW30 vs West Brom on March 12?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      If they lose on the 8th.

  27. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Are man utd having a press conference tomo?

    Will we Germany clarity on Ddg?

    1. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      😆

      1. Flynny
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Weird Germany auto correct......

        Just wanna know if we will get any ddg news tomo?

        1. the axolotl
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          jawohl 🙂

          probably will get news fairerweise

  28. Dempsey
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    At least that's Walker starting then this weekend......hopefully....incoming red card for reacting badly to his second own goal

  29. Scheister
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Why is Bojan not playing? He's fantastic

  30. tbhogal
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Need your help guys bit a dilemma with this team! Have 1FT and £2.3 ITB

    Do I do A) Arnie for Gosling OR
    B) Huth for Ward

    Butland (Hennessey)
    Toby, Bellerin, VVD (Ward, Richards)
    Mahrez, Ozil, Payet, Alli (Gosling)
    Kane, Aguero, Vardy