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The ScoutCast – Episode 189 – Trapdoor

Have we fallen hook, line and sinker? After taking a beating by a cast of talent sacrificed in our Gameweek 33 Wildcards, it certainly feels we’ve obliviously wandered over a trapdoor and slammed back down to earth.

We’re back up to full strength in the ScoutCast as Jonty, Andy and Luke join me to compare the bruises inflicted by our Gameweek 33 refresh. We endevour to remain optimistic, clinging to the hope that the Gameweek 34 bench boost chip will deliver and help us balm the damage from a disastrous weekend.

Judging by the line of questioning from the community, we’re not the only ones smarting. The four of us pick through your bout of queries, before looking ahead the weekend and the Gameweek that could yet revive our seasons.

This episode of the ScoutCast was first aired live on our YouTube channel on Wednesday night. Be sure to subscribe to get a heads up on future broadcasts.

You can view the full “hangout” version via the second player below or stream the edited audio from this link or the first player.

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

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  1. Pap Le Cissier
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    @Doos

    Best of luck for later bud

    1. Prøphet
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      huh?

      1. Pap Le Cissier
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        Hasn't he got his op today?

        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 19 days ago

          Aye. 🙂

        2. Prøphet
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 19 days ago

          Didnt know 🙁

    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Thanks, mate. Looks like 2 o'clock. 🙂

      1. Pap Le Cissier
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        Hope all goes well!

        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 19 days ago

          Cheers.

          Squeaky bum time in every sense! 😆

          1. RustyBz
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 19 days ago

            Good luck doos hope it goes well for you

      2. Prøphet
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        Good luck mate! Didnt know it was today! Everything goes well 100% and looking forward to more debates / opinion sharing with you in the future 😀

        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 19 days ago

          Ta, Prophet. 🙂

    3. Eden Hazardous
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      +42! 😀

    4. mad_beer ✅
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Best of luck Doos. Will be sending good thoughts your way. 🙂

    5. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Good luck Doos.

      1. Lateriser 12
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        Good luck!

    6. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Hope everything goes well

    7. Mark-O
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      What op? Oh dear take care Doos! 🙂

  2. FAITHNOMORENO
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    mission impossible is accomplished!
    morning fellow reds

  3. villian-ty
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    Help me pick an option please

    A - BB and get rid of Lennon for Lanzini
    B - TC on Sanchez and save FT

    Robles Hart
    Gabriel Smalling Sakho Moreno Ward
    Sanchez Lennon Coutinho Iwobi Payet
    Aguero Martial Lukaku

    0.0 ITB

    1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      BB

    2. mr messi
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      I would BB

    3. Emp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      as per last page i would wait to bb 37, time to get rid of ward hopefully pool defence will be more nailed by then, id probably bench moreno ( more likely to get a rest than sakho cos sakho rested sunday) ward lennon and robles.

  4. Prøphet
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    Is Androws Godsend the only realistic option for me to replace Bolasie? 6.2 and i would like a gw 35 player. Other option is Alli. I am debating this whole week, and still no wiser.

    1. Pap Le Cissier
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      He's anything but a Godsend 😉

      1. Prøphet
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        Had to name him something drastic to make it more appealing... 🙁

      2. Pap Le Cissier
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        He's a decent option as a supply line for Mitro. But could easily just get 4 tops

    2. SAY SOMETHING SIGNIFICANT
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Lanzini?

      1. Prøphet
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        He doesnt play in gw 35 🙁

        1. SAY SOMETHING SIGNIFICANT
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 19 days ago

          Ah. I'd sooner have Alli than Townsend just btw.

    3. Hasselbaink Forever - Defoe…
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      I think two possible options other than Townsend are Navas and Sessegnon. And I wouldn't go for Navas

      1. Prøphet
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        Yea, looked at Sessegnon but god... bad options are just bad. Due to me being smart and picking Coleman over Delaney last second.

    4. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Alli easily

      1. Prøphet
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        Not sure if its that easy... But cheers mate

    5. Miro
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Why isn't Wijnaldum an option anymore?

      1. Prøphet
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        Because he failed to shoot on goal in last 4 matches.

  5. feizaiII
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    Please advise me..
    A) Colman -> Smailing (two home game)
    B) Lukaku -> Sturridge (hmm...)
    C) Kane -> Sturridge (more DGW)
    D) Do nothing save FT

  6. Totally J
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    I have just done wickham Barkley and bolasie to martial Milner and Nasir for -4

    What you saying?

    1. Emp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      quality

  7. Eden Hazardous
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    Robles
    Funes Mori* Sakho Koscienly
    Sanchez Iwobi Antonio Bolasie*
    Lukaku Kun Ighalo

    Subs : Mannone ; Kirchoff Azpi Fabregas
    2 FTs , 4.2m ITB

    Funes Mori + Bolasie > Smalling + Milner
    Yay or nay?

    1. Prøphet
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      BB or not?
      I would just ship Bolasie and Azpi... Thats just me tho.

      1. Eden Hazardous
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        TC Sanchez in GW 34 , BB in GW 37

        Azpi has a DGW 37

        1. Prøphet
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 19 days ago

          Yea i know he does, but to be fair i do not feel confident about us to bring in any player at the moment. Smalling has a dgw in 37 as well.

          I would rather do that tho or the one you suggested also works...

          1. Eden Hazardous
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 19 days ago

            Thanks Prophet! 😀

    2. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Do it, I did something similar.

      1. Eden Hazardous
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        Thanks! 🙂

    3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Not sure

      1. Eden Hazardous
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        What would you suggest then?

  8. asif316uk
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    best replacement for jagielka ? 5.6m to spend

    1. feizaiII
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      MU defs?

      1. asif316uk
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        Rojo is the only one i can afford, but not sure if he will play both games

    2. SAY SOMETHING SIGNIFICANT
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Same boat. I'm thinking about a punt on Cathcart, cos I'm sorted for 35.

  9. mr messi
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    Is everyone keeping Lukaku even though he's crap?

    1. Ally - Killie Til I Die
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      I'm getting rid I think...

    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      No

    3. Pap Le Cissier
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Unfortunately I have other issues to deal with so have to hold

    4. GoonerByron
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Yes.. Can't see that he's worth a -4 to take out.

    5. Eden Hazardous
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      He has been one of the best strikers this season. I am keeping him

    6. Arteta
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      I am. Will need that FT later.

    7. Team Zissou
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Don't want to spend -4 so keeping

    8. Mr Sarcastic
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Might keep whole season, it's not like he will never ever score again.

  10. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    Barkley Bolasi Darmian ➡ Milner Nasri Smalling

    -8 yay or nay

    Never thought I'd consider -8 to bring in Nasri + Milner

    Sigh

    1. Totally J
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      I've done similar but wickham to martial instead of darmian move. I think it makes sense

    2. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      I've done nearly exactly the same moves.....

      Go for it...

      Potential points;

      Barkley 4 (out of form, and probably rested for a game)
      Bolasie 3 (doubt he will start both games due to FA Cup
      Darmian 6 (I think he will play one game and get a clean sheet

      Nasri 15 (at least one goal one assist with bonus points)
      Milner 15 (at least one goal and one assist with bonus points)
      Smalling 16 (two clean sheets, couple bonus points(

      1. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        Love this scenario

      2. Totally J
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        Agreed.

  11. jimlad
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    Darlow, Townsend, Mitro. Triple Toon. God help me

  12. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    Do people think iwobi will start both dgw34 games?

    Thinking of Gabriel and coutinho to smalling and iwobi for a hit.

    Playing bb and want to reduce rotation risk....

    Thanks

  13. DVassell
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    Is Lennon confirmed out or will he make at least one game in 34?

    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Martinez should confirm this within 30 min

    2. Arteta
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Press conference is about to start.

  14. Klip Klopp
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    Want to bb this weekend but not sure about Lennon. As I have 3 Arsenal and Lanzini already. Should I..

    A. Lennon --> Ritchie
    B. Lennon --> Norwich player
    C. Lennon + someone for a -4 hit so I can bb?

  15. mourinho_el_fenómeno
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    Siggy > Milner -4
    or
    play siggy?

    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Play siggy

  16. Mr Sarcastic
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    Here's easy task for you guys, simple A or B, which will score more?
    Surely no need to add fixtures, everyone should remember them already.

    A)
    34: Gabriel, Milner
    35: Gabriel, Milner
    36: Gabriel, Milner
    37: Simpson, Kirchoff, Milner
    38: Gabriel, Coutinho/Milner

    B)
    34: Smalling, Iwobi
    35: Kaboul, Iwobi
    36: Smalling, Iwobi
    37: Smalling, Kaboul, Sanchez
    38: Smalling, Iwobi

    1. Barnsley FC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Given that Gabriel is a huge doubt after that last performance and with Mertesacker waiting in the wings, it's B by default.

      1. Mr Sarcastic
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        Yep, this whole thing is based on that Gabriel / Iwobi thing.
        Can't see Gabriel playing everygame + Iwobi looks like he could really smash it for rest of the season.

        Then again, getting Iwobi in means I can't have both Milner & Lanzini.

    2. Mark-O
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      The Europa draw isn't known yet. No psychic powers to tell you!

      1. Mr Sarcastic
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        So you will know it after the draw?

        1. Mr Sarcastic
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 19 days ago

          = I'll be back 😉

  17. NABIL - FPL otai
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    Greetings all.

    Am I the only one with Mitrovic now?

    No mention of him lately..

    1. Team Zissou
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      I have, not overly happy about it tho!

      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        why? Any problem with him besides not scoring in GW33?

    2. BbBb
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      I have him, 2 home games, decent(ish) form and New have to battle to get out of relegation zone - quite hopeful for a goal or 2 at least

  18. Joshua1
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    Hi all- any thoughts on these two options? Main concern this week is to maximise my points ceiling. Not too concerned about hits or GW35. Nothing left to lose and it's a one off.

    A) Bolasie - Lanzini, Barkley- Milner, Jags - Smalling (-8)
    B) Bolasie - Iwobi, Barkley- Firmino, Jags - Smalling, Gabriel - Fosu Mensah (-12)

  19. anish10
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    is -8 worth it to do kane > sturridge or huth > mangala

    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      no way

  20. ManTree(v2!) or just JAY!
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    Kane to Rashford.
    Yes or no

    1. FPL Maldini
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      No way

  21. Arteta
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    If anyone wants to watch Everton's conference:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lg2A-fJRz2w

    1. Tim Canterbury
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Is it soon?

      1. Arteta
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        It already began.

  22. FAITHNOMORENO
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    pa ra pa ra pa raraaaa
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoMdkLC4BB8

  23. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    Goodbye Lennon and welcome back Alli! 1.3m more expensive than the last time 🙁

    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      unlucky.

  24. asif316uk
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    will mangala ply the dgw ?

  25. The Man Pastore
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    Why is everyone considering Nasri? I don't get it. Is he nailed now, or something?

    1. Barnsley FC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      He's not registered for the CL, so should get some good gametime in the league. Pelle also said he was man of the match in the last game.

      1. The Man Pastore
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 19 days ago

        cheers!

  26. Beavis
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    Given Wenger's comments on not playing Mertesacker vs West ham cause he didn't think Carroll would play, is it not a huge possibility that Gabriel gets dropped against Palace and WBA, 2 teams that only score from set pieces?

    1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      He also said he would rotate Walcott and Giroud based on opposition . I am waiting for the press conference

    2. Joshua1
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Also think that's a real possibility. I'd be surprised if he starts vs West Brom at least. Palace have more pace but if Merte does well vs West Brom that might be that.

      I concluded it's worth removing and getting Iwobi as 3rd Arsenal. At least then there is the chance of points off the bench which can't be said of Gabriel..

  27. Arteta
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    Cleverley and Jagielka out of @SouthamptonFC game, Baines, Barkley, Lennon and Lukaku to be assessed, McCarthy suspended. #EFCvSOU

    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Lukaku too? Crikey

    2. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      FFS LUKAKU !!!!

    3. leovesole
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      What?!

    4. Mark-O
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Time to get Pelle now

    5. Hasselbaink Forever - Defoe…
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Eek

    6. Pompel
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Lukaku too???? Godammit - looking at a -8 now, I think-

    7. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Lukaku to Martial done

  28. ZeBestee
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    is Fosu Mensah nailed for the DGW?

  29. RustyBz
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    Lukaku->Martial fellas?

    1. The Kolarov Mane ⚔
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      I don't like the fact that he is embroiled in a scandal with the missus and all that...

  30. FPL Maldini
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 19 days ago

    Already done a -4, do I now...

    A) Stick with Lukaku

    B) Kane in (-4 again)

    1. Mark-O
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 19 days ago

      Lol at neenyg for trying to get Kane back 😆