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The ScoutCast – Episode 190 – Chippy

After a turbulent six days which dragged us through a series of emotional highs and lows, it’s fair to say that the ScoutCast team came out of Gameweek 34 with smiles and spirits intact.

I’m joined by Jonty, Andy and Luke, just as the curtain fell on the most remarkable Gameweeks. Having laid down Wildcards and hopeful Bench Boost chips, we emerged unanimous in our praise for what proved a thrilling season highlight, whilst also adamant that the chips have revived the campaign climax.

That’s not to say that there weren’t some lessons learned: via another bout of questions from you, the community, we dissect Gameweek 34 and assess the twists and turns and decide whether we would do things differently next time around.

We also take time to look ahead, not just to this weekend’s curtailed fixture programme but also to Gameweek 37’s double fixtures – another opportunity for chips to come into play.

The ScoutCast is 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 Google Hangout version of this episode 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. ARKANOIIDE
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 12 days ago

    I hate Rangers and their fans - says legend Artur Boruc holy goalie, seems to suck as a Ranger

  2. Jay Jay Okocha
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 12 days ago

    Rojo to any other defender up to 6.0 for a hit in order to field 11 this week?

    1. Slam
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 12 days ago

      I went with Walker

      1. Cheeseoid
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 12 days ago

        Who are you captaining Slamdog?

        1. Slam
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 12 days ago

          99% sure it's Aguero.

          1. Cheeseoid
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 12 days ago

            I am leaning toward Kane right now

  3. foreverton
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 12 days ago

    Could Targett start vs Villa?

    Could Clichy start vs Stoke?

  4. Ibracadabra´s Spell
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 12 days ago

    A) Lukaku to Pellé and play 10
    B) Payet and Lukaku to Alli and Kane play 11

    A or B?

  5. adsheth
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 12 days ago

    Hey guys! What are your thoughts on triple captaining Kane for GW 35?

    1. Foreside
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 12 days ago

      Justified decision

    2. ARKANOIIDE
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 12 days ago

      That triple (C) is lottery now, but if you feel it - go for it ;]

  6. Kai
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 12 days ago

    Will we be Kloppergasted again this gameweek?

    1. Slam
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 12 days ago

      As long as James Milner starts, all is good.

    2. Nabs Kebabs
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 12 days ago

      why not triple captain kane? 😉

  7. mozza
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 12 days ago

    28 points behind ml leader and we have very similar teams. Pretty sure he'll captain Kane... So is that enough of a reason to captain Kun?

    1. Paanmonkey
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 12 days ago

      go for it bruh

    2. Nabs Kebabs
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 12 days ago

      why not triple captain kane? 😉

  8. JasonG123
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 12 days ago

    GTG? 1.4m ITB. -4 taken already.

    Darlow
    Bellerin Simpson Sakho Gabriel
    Sanchez (vc) Firmino Coutinho
    Aguero Kane (c) Defoe

    Subs: Robles // Payet Lanzini Smalling

    1. Paanmonkey
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 12 days ago

      awesome ! love ur C pick too..me with Kun for the moment

  9. Paanmonkey
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 12 days ago

    my team g2g ?

    Darlow

    Gabriel - Bell - Moreno

    Alli - Sanchez - KDB - Mahrez - Payet

    Kun - Kane

    Subs : DDG - Defoe - Simpson - Delaney

    No FT 0.0 ITB

    1. Paanmonkey
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 12 days ago

      sorry Payet > Defoe..

    2. Suarezista
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 12 days ago

      I would play Simpson over Gabriel.

      1. Paanmonkey
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 12 days ago

        awesome ! thanks man

  10. Nabs Kebabs
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 12 days ago

    Morning DZ am i good to go?

    Darlow
    Bellerin, Sakho, Morgan, Simpson
    Sanchez, Firmino, Alli
    Kun(vc), Kane(TC), Sturridge

    Robles, Payet, Lanzini, Holebas

    -8

    1. Zoostation
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 12 days ago

      G2G

    2. MagicMessi
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 12 days ago

      g2g

  11. Zoostation
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 12 days ago

    -8 taken but very happy with how I'm looking now for the run in. Van Aanholt and Defoe will be added for the DGW.

    Darlow (Robles)

    Sakho Alderweireld Simpson Bellerin (Smalling)

    Sanchez Alli Firmino (Payet, Lanzini)

    Aguero Kane Mitrovic

  12. MagicMessi
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 12 days ago

    Sturridge or Mahrez ????????????????????? p;z help
    thx

    1. Zoostation
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 12 days ago

      Sturridge

    2. Cheeseoid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 12 days ago

      Studge

  13. Klopp's Kids
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 12 days ago

    Who would you punt on? Wildcarding next week.

    1) Mahrez
    2) Mane (got Pelle) - plays Villa

    1. FudgyBadger
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 12 days ago

      mane ofc 😀

    2. Nabs Kebabs
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 12 days ago

      Mahrez is a punt?

    3. MagicMessi
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 12 days ago

      if u hv Pelle get Mahrez for Swansea home and then get rid in WC

    4. ARKANOIIDE
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 12 days ago

      Mahrez can be the star this weekend you know it, ending with like 20+ 🙂 but i doubt it Get Mane

    5. Kevtheotter
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 12 days ago

      Marhez all day mate

  14. Kevtheotter
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 12 days ago

    Hey lads, this look right?

    Darlow
    Simpson Sakho Bellerin
    KDB Alli Milner Sanchez Coutinho
    Aguero Kane(c)

    Subs: Mitrovic Gabriel -4

    Start Coutinho or Mitrovic?

    1. Klopp's Kids
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 12 days ago

      Tough. Coutinho and hope he doesn't come on as a sub.

      1. Kevtheotter
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 12 days ago

        I think Mitrovic will start for what its worth

  15. ARKANOIIDE
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 12 days ago

    from -50 pts in ML to +10 this GW, hitted only 149 😛

  16. Ibracadabra´s Spell
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 12 days ago

    Why to TC Kane this week?

    1. ARKANOIIDE
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 12 days ago

      No other options? Hold it

      1. Ibracadabra´s Spell
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 12 days ago

        Thats the problem, I´m between him and Kun for captain but not TC in my mind.

        1. SomewhatPleasing
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 12 days ago

          Both are valid. TC options between now and the end are limited. I'm holding mine, will monitor form and play 37 or 38

          1. Ibracadabra´s Spell
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 12 days ago

            Ok, thanks. 🙂

  17. DV8R
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 12 days ago

    Which option is best for a -4?

    A) Coutinho -> Firmino
    B) Mitrovic -> Defoe
    C) Sakho -> Rose
    D) None of the above/Some other transfer

    1. ARKANOIIDE
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 12 days ago

      D if you can field 11

      1. DV8R
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 12 days ago

        Well 10 because I don't have a GK, but do you think Coutinho, Mitrovic and Sakho will play though?

        I could have as little as 7 players playing.. probably 6 if Garbriel doesn't feature

    2. Klopp's Kids
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 12 days ago

      I expect Sakho to play and Coutinho is a 50% chance too as well

      B for me

      1. ARKANOIIDE
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 12 days ago

        Mitro has CPL and Villa after this GW, tasty. Shame he doesn play :/

        1. Kevtheotter
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 12 days ago

          I think he starts away to Liverpool for sure. Toon fan and judging by the last 2 games he has way outperformed Cisse

          1. ARKANOIIDE
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 12 days ago

            IF i would be sure he starts both of those games im bringing him in instant 😛

            1. ARKANOIIDE
              • 8 Years
              8 years, 12 days ago

              Thinking Mahrez>Townsend tho

          2. SomewhatPleasing
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 12 days ago

            Don't think it is for sure. I'm happy to keep at the moment though

  18. lachyas
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 12 days ago

    A) Mitrovic + Martial + KdB/Coutinho -> Kane + Pelle + Alli (-8)
    B) Mitrovic + Martial + Clichy -> Kane + Defoe + Simpson (-8)
    C) Martial + KdB/Coutinho -> Kane + Alli (-4)

    1. Kevtheotter
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 12 days ago

      C with C

    2. Suarezista
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 12 days ago

      C probably

  19. Suarezista
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 12 days ago

    Don't have Kane, thoughts on captaining Alli over Aguero ?

    1. Kevtheotter
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 12 days ago

      Gamble init

    2. ARKANOIIDE
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 12 days ago

      Silly

    3. Suarezista
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 12 days ago

      Cheers both. I think it will be a last minute decision.

      1. ARKANOIIDE
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 12 days ago

        Make your decisions when drunk - if i would always make em this way i would be in top 100, then i get a hangover next day and mishmash my team and (C) choice and it always turns out it was the wrong choice 🙂

        1. Suarezista
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 12 days ago

          😀

  20. Pellegrini Falcon
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 12 days ago

    Nasri, Mitrovic, Coutinho OUT
    Alli, Kane, King IN or a -8

    Thoughts?

    1. Pellegrini Falcon
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 12 days ago

      On a -8*

    2. SomewhatPleasing
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 12 days ago

      Not for me

    3. ARKANOIIDE
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 12 days ago

      Do it

    4. BananaNose Maldonado
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 12 days ago

      Don't love it. But if you are determined you could consider Loftus-Cheek instead.

  21. Nobodinho
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 12 days ago

    A) Dawson ➡ Rose/Walker (-4)

    B) Hold and start Surman

    Wildcarding next week.

    1. ARKANOIIDE
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 12 days ago

      B

    2. Suarezista
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 12 days ago

      B

    3. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 12 days ago

      B

    4. Nobodinho
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 12 days ago

      Cheers all 🙂

  22. Kane Train
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 12 days ago

    Sigurdsson & Vardy > Lingard & Sturridge for a -4 yay or nay?

    1. Suarezista
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 12 days ago

      Naaaaaaaaaay

    2. ManofKent
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 12 days ago

      Not convinced by Lingard

    3. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 12 days ago

      nay,

    4. Nobodinho
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 12 days ago

      Nay

  23. ARKANOIIDE
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 12 days ago

    @ people with the TC chip still - who are on your radar?

    1. ★Kuntheman★
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 12 days ago

      I don't but if I did Payet would have it for 37

    2. Foreside
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 12 days ago

      Have no idea 😀

      90% using it at GW37 though

    3. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 12 days ago

      sanchez 38

    4. ARKANOIIDE
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 12 days ago

      Could Costa be the masterplan for his DGW 37? 🙂

      1. Kiwivillan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 12 days ago

        You mean lazy Costa from Chelsea who are on holiday already?

        1. ARKANOIIDE
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 12 days ago

          Theo last season that he didnt play? 🙂

    5. SomewhatPleasing
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 12 days ago

      The Arsenal match in 38 catches the eye. 2 chances at the points for someone in 37 also. Will hold and monitor. Payet or Lanzini in 37 perhaps.
      Gave a thought to Kane this week too

      1. ManofKent
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 12 days ago

        Worth keeping an eye on the Hammers, but Payet is looking quieter.

    6. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 12 days ago

      Sanchez 38

    7. ARKANOIIDE
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 12 days ago

      WOW so much faith in Sanchez, im thinking of selling, wut

      1. SomewhatPleasing
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 12 days ago

        Why?

      2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 12 days ago

        lol

  24. Kane Train
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 12 days ago

    Vardy & Iwobi > Sturridge & Iwobi for a -4

    1. SomewhatPleasing
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 12 days ago

      ?

  25. derdourily
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 12 days ago

    A simple question guys please

    A/ ROSE
    B/ WALKER

    A or B ?

    1. SomewhatPleasing
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 12 days ago

      Haven't looked in detail. Not much in it is there?
      Get a membership and look at the stats

    2. Slam
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 12 days ago

      B

    3. Suarezista
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 12 days ago

      I like A, not much in it imo.

    4. zizoo10
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 12 days ago

      A, because....idk

    5. BananaNose Maldonado
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 12 days ago

      No difference, really. I had Walker for much of the season and picked up Rose tonight. It always seems to me that Rose is more threatening, but the stats are nearly identical.

  26. ManofKent
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 12 days ago

    Likelihood of Migs and Clyne starting?

    I'm wondering whether it's worth a -4 to either swap Fosu-M for a playing defender (Morgan/Kirchoff?) or Clyne out for a stronger pick (Walker/Rose?), otherwise I could be down to 2 defenders.

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

      Quite good for this GW.

    2. Mark-O
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 12 days ago

      Clyne out would be better

  27. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 12 days ago

    Just realised we've got another GW of bench twatery 😕

  28. zizoo10
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 12 days ago

    11 starters on paper.

    G2G, or take a hit?

    ............................Darlow
    Rose • Clyne • Sakho • Gabriel • Simpson
    .............Coutinho • Ozil • Sanchez
    .....................Kane(C) • Kun

    Robles* - Martial* - Payet* - Lanzini*

  29. Sky Sports
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 12 days ago

    Coutinho --> Firmino worth 1 FT?

    1. SomewhatPleasing
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 12 days ago

      I wouldn't but can see some merit. That the worst of your problems?

  30. Mookty
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 12 days ago

    Is anyone buying into Chelsea this week?

    1. SomewhatPleasing
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 12 days ago

      Where and why?
      Don't see value or desire.
      RLC perhaps?
      Not for me.
      Will keep an eye on Costa

      1. Mookty
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 12 days ago

        At the back to cover my rotation list below in GW35 and give me another DGW player for GW37:

        Darlow, Robles
        Bellerin, Gabriel, Sahko, Fosu, Smalling
        Coutinho, Firminio, Sanchez, Alli, Lanzini
        Aguero, Kane, Mitrovic

    2. BananaNose Maldonado
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 12 days ago

      Considered Azpi to replace Coleman but ended up going with Rose instead. Am definitely monitoring RLC and Costa as differentials for 37.

      1. Mookty
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 12 days ago

        I'm thinking about Rose too. I wonder...Is Dier more nailed on or will the extra Chelsea game in DGW37 will pay dividends? For another 4 pts hit, an extra defender would reduce my rotation risk this week but mean my total hits this week would be 8pts.

        Darlow, Robles
        Bellerin, Gabriel, Sahko, Fosu, Smalling
        Coutinho, Firminio, Sanchez, Alli, Lanzini
        Aguero, Kane, Mitrovic

        1. BananaNose Maldonado
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 12 days ago

          Is probably stick if I were you. You've got some serious rotation risks, but none are worth taking out. Plus, Fosu can't be moved unless you've got money in the bank, and Smalling you'll want for the run-in.

          1. BananaNose Maldonado
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 12 days ago

            I'd*

            1. Mookty
              • 8 Years
              8 years, 12 days ago

              Oh I have 2.3m ITB so Fosu could change for Azpi, or anyone from Leicester or Tottenham apart from Alderwiereld.