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The ScoutCast – Episode 188 – Braced

Strap yourself in for another bumper, Wildcard-powered ScoutCast. On the cusp of double Gameweeks, with multiple chips on standby, we’re braced for the big turning point in our seasons.

The expectation and excitement is palpable as Jonty and Andy drop in to review Gameweek 32, before feasting on a smorgasbord of questions served up by you, the community.

We tackle the Leicester/Spurs exit plans, consider Sanchez vs Ozil, contemplate selling the imperious Payet and run the rule over double Gameweek strikers. We pack that and more into 75-minutes, reserving energies for further double Gameweek casts to come.

This episode was first aired live on our YouTube channel. Be sure to subscribe to get news of future live casts.

You can view the full version via the second player below, or drown in the sound of the edited audio version via this link or the first player.

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

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  1. DVassell
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 28 days ago

    Rate my gw33-37 WC BB TC plan

    Key features:

    - full BB DGW Squad in 34
    - No blankers in 35
    - 11 DGW in 37
    - no hits

    GW 33 WC activated

    ___________Robles(dgw)___________
    Clichy_______Sakho_______Dann(dgw)
    Payet_Sanchez_Lennon(dgw)_Coutinho
    Aguero____Lukaku(c)(dgw)___Sturridge

    Subs: Darlow, Iwobi, Bellerin, Smalling

    GW34 Bench Boost

    _______Robles(dgw)___________________Darlow(dgw)_______
    Bellerin(dgw)_Clichy(dgw)_Sakho(dgw)_Dann(dgw)_Smalling(dgw)
    Payet(dgw)_Sanchez(dgw)_Lennon(dgw)_Coutinho(dgw)_Iwobi(dgw)
    Aguero(c)(dgw)___________Lukaku(dgw)__________Sturridge(dgw)

    GW35 2FTs Dann+Payet>Azpil+Fabregas

    ____________Darlow___________
    Bellerin__Clichy___Sakho____Azpil
    Fabregas_Sanchez_Iwobi_Coutinho
    Aguero________________Sturridge

    Subs: Robles, Lukaku, Lennon, Smalling

    GW36 Hold

    ____________Robles___________
    Bellerin_____Smalling______Clichy
    Lennon__Sanchez_Iwobi__Coutinho
    Aguero_____Lukaku_____Sturridge

    Subs: Darlow, Fabregas, Azpil, Sakho

    GW37 2 FTs Aguero+Sanchez>Costa+Payet for 11 DGWkers
    Triple Captain

    __________________Robles(dgw)__________________
    Azpil(dgw)__________Sakho(dgw)_______Smalling(dgw)
    Payet(dgw)_Fabregas(dgw)_Lennon(dgw)_Coutinho(dgw)
    Costa(Tc)(dgw)______Lukaku(dgw)______Sturridge(dgw)

    Subs: Darlow, Iwobi, Bellerin, Clichy

    1. Costa's Counsellor
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      Sturridge.

    2. Sjaugen
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      I need to scroll to read your whole post

    3. Pompel
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      Really like it overall, except the no Kane part. Sturridge is a risk, but you know that. I would have Kane personally. Clichy also a rotation risk, but probably worth it .

      1. DVassell
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 28 days ago

        Thanks I'm pretty happy with it knowing e risks of Sturridge and Clichy...obv this is a plan and injuries etc might change that, but it makes sense of my current WC logic

  2. Costa's Counsellor
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 28 days ago

    LVG is such a pain.

    I would love to pick Darmian over Smalling...

    Any chance he plays every game?

    1. elcholo
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      some chance, but not every chance..

    2. andy85wsm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      Part of me thinks that Darmian will play both but not enough to actually buy him.

      Darmian or Rojo is a risk but one that might pay off if you're brave enough

      1. Costa's Counsellor
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 28 days ago

        I'm scared.

        The best options are obviously DDG or Smalling.

        Smalling is ££ and DDG leaves me without a keeper for 35.

        Grrr.

        1. Pompel
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 28 days ago

          You could use FT to fix that, you know

          1. Costa's Counsellor
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 28 days ago

            Of course, but it's a bit rubbish using a FT on a keeper.

            Also I would have to field a rubbish defender - may as well keep Smalling for his baps.

            1. Pompel
              • 10 Years
              8 years, 28 days ago

              Fair enough - that's what I've ended up with as well πŸ™‚

  3. elcholo
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 28 days ago

    Any wise thoughts on my WC team as it stands?

    DDG Robles
    Bellerin Gabriel Sakho Delaney Fuchs
    Sanchez KDB Lanzini Firmino Mahrez
    Lukaku Aguero Martial
    0ITB

    Only need 1 transfer to field 11 in gwk35. Is it worth putting bolasie in for this week, and transferring to Firmino next week?

    1. BbBb
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      Firmino might struggle for game time until he's fully fit again, I'd go Coutinho instead and swap later if Firmino comes back into form

      1. elcholo
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 28 days ago

        I'm 0.1 short sadly! Annoyed I missed the KDB price rise... Not sure where I could find the cash (delaney -> soares I guess, making a bad choice even worse...)

  4. BbBb
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 28 days ago

    is a West Ham midfield double up on Payet + Lanzini/Antonio really a good idea?
    I see a lot of people doing it on her for their wildcards but I'm far from convinced. Payet is enough for me.

    1. elcholo
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      I think it's simply because Lanzini is such good value. I'd take him over Lingard/Lennon and the likes regardless of who else is in my team.

      1. BbBb
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 28 days ago

        But Lanzini vs Lei (a) & Wat (h) in GW34 and Lingard vs Villa (h) & Palace (h)... do you really think he'll outscore Lingard?
        Also this week Lanzini vs Arsenal

        1. BbBb
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 28 days ago

          I have Lennon for this week as he has the double but will likely switch him for Lingard before GW34

        2. elcholo
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 28 days ago

          Is lingard nailed on though? lei tough, but could do well against WAT

    2. Funkdoc
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      I'm happy to go Lingard and make some slight upgrades in defence

  5. Rhys85
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 28 days ago

    A) Sanchez, Ozil, Coutinho, Bolasie, Lanzini

    B) Sanchez, Iwobi, Coutinho, Bolasie, Payet

    In either case, Bolasie will become Milner for DGW34

    Cheers guys

  6. FantasyHeadache
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 28 days ago

    1 week punt this week- Bolasie vs Barkley vs Lennon?
    Cheers

    1. Sjaugen
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      I'm on Bolasie, but also have 3 Everton guys πŸ˜›

      1. FantasyHeadache
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 28 days ago

        Hehe you mean one of Barks or Lennon as one of your Evertonians?

        1. Sjaugen
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 28 days ago

          I'm 0.1 away from Lennon + Smalling, so I'm setting out to do some transfer magic after the WC is locked in.
          Lennon is a much better WC option, compared to Barks.
          Barks is a bit more nailed, more expensive, and worse stats/form

    2. BbBb
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      I have 3 punts this week and am very excited...
      Robles, Lennon & Wickham

      1. FantasyHeadache
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 28 days ago

        If only Wickham is guaranteed to play full minutes, he's very likely to score well! Good luck!

    3. Rhys85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      Bolasie for me, I've only got Lukaku from Everton, not overly confident of picking anyone else.

    4. Funkdoc
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      Bolasie

    1. Sjaugen
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      tl;dr:
      "AFC Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe has admitted that Callum Wilson is ‘not far away’ ahead of the trip to Aston Villa."

    2. BIG TONES
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      Sold him before his hat trick lol @ me. That feels like years ago now

      1. Arteta
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 28 days ago

        And I played him! πŸ˜›

  7. Feed tha Sheep
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 28 days ago

    What Is the better option?
    A. KDB and Lanzini
    OR
    B. Barkley (two DGW) and Coutinho

    Both teams have Lingrard as 5th midfielder

  8. Evasivo
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 28 days ago

    As my attention now drifts away from WC selection. Now wondering if this is the right starting 11 & bench order?

    Migs
    Fuchs Delaney Jagielka
    KDB Coutinho Sanchez Barkley(vc) Lanzini
    Aguero Lukaku(C)

    Darlow Sakho Mitrovic Gabriel

    1. BbBb
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      I'd have Lanzini 1st sub vs Arsenal and play Mitrovic vs Southampton

    2. Funkdoc
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      I'd be tempted to play Mitrovic ahead of Lanzini. Newcastle need to score.

    3. Smurf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      Id play Sakho over Fuchs. I feel Sunderland will score.

    4. Evasivo
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      Ouch :/ Thanks guys!

  9. jackx13
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 28 days ago

    A) Mitrovic + Barkley
    or
    B) Martial + Lennon

    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      B but Lennon & Mit is not a bad combo either

      1. Funkdoc
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 28 days ago

        This

    2. The Rock
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      B. And i think Martial is better option that Mit!

  10. Funkdoc
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 28 days ago

    Thoughts on Monreal over Bellerin if it allows me to get Smalling in? Haven't seen much discussion on him.

    1. BIG TONES
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      Very small risk of Gibbs getting a game but should be ok

    2. andy85wsm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      Not much discussion just because people want Bellerin, but Monreal is still a great pick.

    3. Funkdoc
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      I just think Arsenal will be single minded on the title now and play their best 11 until the end, but could be wrong

      1. Arteta
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 28 days ago

        I agree. We have nothing to lose.

    4. Pompel
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      I've sold Bellerin, currently on Gabriel but will probably upgrade to Monreal for added security (since I'm punting on Iwobi getting game time )

    5. Funkdoc
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      Thanks all

  11. BIG TONES
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 28 days ago

    Just one more decision to make. Take the risk on Rojo, or not?

    1. andy85wsm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      That's completely up to you πŸ™‚

      1. BIG TONES
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 28 days ago

        Ohhhhh come on mate! Haha

    2. Sjaugen
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      I'm not. I want someone nailed over those 34 fixtures. Subbed at HT due to jet lagg? Sorry, next...

    3. LC1
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      I am stuck on this also!! Going to see how he gets on against spurs on Sunday!

      1. BIG TONES
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 28 days ago

        Will be too late by then!

    4. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      don't

    5. Funkdoc
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      Andy summed this up nicely towards the end of the scoutcast...

      1. andy85wsm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 28 days ago

        He really did - although it wasn't anything we didn't already know πŸ™‚

        1. Funkdoc
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 28 days ago

          Yet tongues will still wag and minds wonder

  12. White Hart Kane
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 28 days ago

    Who's safer, Clyne or Sakho? Someone said that Clyne could be more likely to be rotated due to Flanagan's return

  13. The Rock
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 28 days ago

    Robles, DDG
    Sakho, Bellerin, Gabriel, Janmaat, Fuchs
    Sanchez, Coutinho, Lennon, Payet, Mahrez
    Aguero, Lukaku, Martial

    1.4 in the bank.

    In GW 35 I will be doing DDG to Mignolet and then one more transfer, probably Lennon or Martial but we will see! Good to go?

    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      I like your team. gtg

    2. George Agdgdgwngo
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      Looks good.

      Not scared of missing out of KDB points?

      1. Pompel
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 28 days ago

        Would be more scared of missing out on Kane points

        1. The Rock
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 28 days ago

          Not that worried about Kane bar GW 35!

      2. The Rock
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 28 days ago

        I am worried but can't fit him in without messing the team elsewhere.

  14. sillyhilly69
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 28 days ago

    Tempted to go AOA this gameweek now Wickham has been declared 'fit':

    Robles
    Dann - Bellerin
    Bolasie - Sanchez - Barkley - Coutinho - Payet
    Aguero - Wickham - Lukaku (c)

    (Darlow - Sakho - Janmaat - Gabriel)

    Can anyone talk me out of it? Any better GW's for AOA (apart from GW34)?

  15. S.Agueroooooo
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 28 days ago

    For WC which combo is better

    Kane+Payet (Already have lanzini)
    Martial+KDB

    OR

    Darlow+KDB (instead of De Gea and Payet)

  16. NABIL - FPL otai
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 28 days ago

    WCT almost there for me. Which option is best to complete the puzzle?

    DDG Robles
    Bellerin Sakho ___ ___ Simpson
    Sanchez KDB Payet Coutinho ___
    Kun Lukaku Mitrovic

    A. Gabriel Ward Lennon
    B. Gabriel Jagielka Lingard
    C. Jagielka Ward Iwobi/Lanzini

    Thoughts appreciated

    1. George Agdgdgwngo
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      Hmmmm not sure, probably B. But maybe Lennon instead of Lingard (if funds permit)

      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 28 days ago

        Unfortunately not.

        Currently I'm with A but I like Lingard's prospect

    2. Funkdoc
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      B

  17. George Agdgdgwngo
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 28 days ago

    Guys bit of advice in helping me win my mini league.

    I'm 60 points ahead in my mini league, I have my WC (activate now), BB & TC.

    My opponent has his WC, no BB, but has TC.

    I think my opponent will look to retain players like Mahrez Leicester defenders and Kane as he has no BB.

    Do you think i should look to retain these sorts of players or go all out for the win with 15 DGW players?

    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      all out cause it's fun, we tend to forget that

    2. Funkdoc
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      Finish him

  18. Harvey Spector
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 28 days ago

    3rd player from Arsenal?

    Bellerin or Ozil?

    1. cheeky moses
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      Bell

    2. sillyhilly69
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      Who are the other 2 players? Let's get a sense of perspective here...

      1. Harvey Spector
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 28 days ago

        Snachez and Gabriel

        1. sillyhilly69
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 28 days ago

          Bellerin then for sure. Although Gabs is imo nailed on, Bellerin is the attacking option to go for.

        2. Sjaugen
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 28 days ago

          How is Snatchez these days? He never calls, never texts...

    3. White Hart Kane
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      You always have a choice

  19. cheeky moses
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 28 days ago

    A) Özil, Jags, Lingard

    B) Kdb, Gabs, Lingard

    C) Firmino, Gabs, Mahrez

    1. White Hart Kane
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      I like, as long as you have alexis

  20. andy85wsm
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 28 days ago

    This is why I advised Fuchs over other Leicester defenders and why I'll probably choose Sakho over Lovren (thanks to Balders for the update)

    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WN7wHzk8VeoCdPEZM40uFi0UVUVM81RU9dNl5R1GlBc/pubhtml

    1. Costa's Counsellor
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      Brilliant, thanks.

    2. Arteta
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      Fuchs was amazing pick. I hope Sakho will be too.

      1. andy85wsm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 28 days ago

        He was - gutted I never owned him.

        In hindsight I'm also gutted I didn't stick with double defence in GW37 πŸ™‚

  21. Costa's Counsellor
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 28 days ago

    Who hoovers the UTD baps more.

    DDG or Smalling?

  22. RustyBz
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 28 days ago

    What's the love for Lennon? I'll be surprised if he doesnt gets 4 blanks in 4 games.

    1. RustyBz
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      /rotated

    2. Professor Abel X
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      2 blanks against Mun & Ars but before that he scored 4 and 1 assist in 5

      1. RustyBz
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 28 days ago

        PvA went on a run of scoring about 4 in a row, doesn't mean he's a good option

        1. Professor Abel X
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 28 days ago

          Suit yourself. Lennon's price & form, along with the fact he has 4 games in 2 gameweeks is why he's popular

    3. Sylas
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      It is a punt for some of us. I would rather have him than double up with Lanzini and Payet.

    4. BROOKLYN GOONER
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      Cheap, too--enables me to upgrade Ozil to Sanchez.

  23. Lecky Legs FC
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 28 days ago

    Good morning people

    Used all of my chips except TC is this the GW to use it on Lukaku?

    Hennessy
    Daniels Williams Huth
    Ali Sigurdsson Mahrez Firmino
    (C) Lukaku Kane Aguero

    Bench:Gomes,Van Aanholt,Wijnaldum & Bellerin

    Any changes needed or is it GTG? got 0.4 left in the bank

  24. Professor Abel X
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 28 days ago

    Not very exciting, but for 1 week only...
    A) Hennessey & Coleman
    B) Robles & Dann

  25. Ruffio
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 28 days ago

    Hi all please rate my wild card team. Pod listen really for me thinking/panicking

    Gk
    Robles. Cech

    Def
    Delaney. Llovren. Janmaat. Gabriel. Rojo

    Mid

    Coutinho. Lennon. Sanchez. Lingaard. De bruyne

    Att
    Aguero. Lukaku. Rashford

    0.9 itb , not sure what to do with it! Trying to get 15 dgw 34 and 11 for 35

  26. Psakhotherapy
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 28 days ago

    no love for a cheap Brom def for the double?

    1. sillyhilly69
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      Not looking good vs Arsenal though is it? there's better options.

    2. Professor Abel X
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      Blank 35 puts me off

      1. Professor Abel X
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 28 days ago

        Sorry, tough game 35

  27. Siva Mohan
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 28 days ago

    for people going with Migs & Robles.. are you benching one DGW goalie in GW37 or taking on out before?

    1. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      just bench one.

    2. Sjaugen
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      Looks like the obvious move. Benching that is. No point spending a FT on a GK

      1. Siva Mohan
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 28 days ago

        go with Jags instead of Robles and have a DGW37 player.. better option?

  28. Kings of Lyon β˜…
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 28 days ago

    Ridiculous Liverpool rotation incoming

    1. Professor Abel X
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      They're pretty limited in the 3 attacking midfield positions, especially now Milner is nailed DM.

  29. Tadic is the new Eriksen
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 28 days ago

    Pretty much my final WC conundrum:

    A. Milner and Coleman
    B. Firmino and Delaney

    Cheers

    1. Sylas
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      A