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The ScoutCast – Episode 213 – Overthinking

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Overthinking? It’s what we do – don’t dare ask us to stop.

Particularly now that our heads are swimming with thoughts of blank and double Gameweeks. All those variables, all that planning and strategising: we’re in our element.

Once again, thanks to another bout of community questions, Jonty and Andy join me for another ScoutCast dominated by chatter surrounding our tactics and transfers approaching the missing fixtures.

We break off to nominate the new Premier League whipping boys, while we ponder whether to proclaim Sigurdsson as “essential”, revisit Coleman vs Baines and assess whether the blanks are reason enough to be rid of Alexis Sanchez.

For my money, that’s one decision that requires very little thinking.

This episode of the ScoutCast was first beamed live via our YouTube channel on Wednesday night. Be sure to subscribe to get notice of future live episodes.

If you’re a traditional type, you can acquire the mp3 audio version via this link or the first player below, or take in the full visual experience via the second player below.

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

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  1. rnrd
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Am I mad to consider Kun(C) ?
    My thinking process is that I that if I still have him I should go with the whole idea about it and try to take advantage of him as a differential now.

    Probleme is that I don't know if Pep can actually bench Jesus this WE (although he played 2 full gales this week) and I am not sure he can accomodate Kun + Jesus

    what do you think?

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    1. Dacra
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Same boat. No idea.

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    2. Jam0sh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Mad, probably not. Adventurous, definitely.

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    3. Funkyav
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I am so unsure about Aguero now.

      I went to bed last night thinking that I would get rid for Costa and it would allow me to upgrade Cabaye to Coutinho or Firmino

      Now I have doubts again. I just need to get rid I think, its been an unmitigated disaster.

      Then again if Pep says he is starting it is Swansea at home.

      But pep isnt going to be that helpful is he?

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      1. rnrd
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        he won't but I think pep can't afford benching aguero. ONe of the reason is the selling value of the player if they have decided to bench him

        I think Aguero had a knock and it was a good opportunity for Pep to also put some pressure on him with jesus

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        1. Funkyav
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          didnt exactly look interested though when he came on. Long term he isnt part of the picture

          Issue is replacement for me would be Costa but how can I bring in Costa vs Arsenal when Aguero plays Swansea?

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    4. Pompel
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Too risky, given he probably gets limited minutes off bench if not starting

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

      Yeah - could be the mother of all differentials. Is not as if any other of the big name strikers are on electric form. Worth a punt I think 🙂

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    6. Bushman
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I'm keeping him but I'm not brace enough to give him the armband

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  2. Hotdogs for Tea
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Is Carroll (Swa) the next Capoue ? Can he ge ignored at 4.2 million as a 5th mid, nailed and no blanks ?

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    1. suddenorgan
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Think he's more of a De roon tbh

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      1. Hotdogs for Tea
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        I nearly bought DeRoon as a 5th mid recently, but having watch Carroll I think he will get a few points

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    2. The Man Pastore
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      He is the best option at the moment if playing 3-4-3

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  3. Budweiser
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Bottomed....

    Heaton (Jaku)
    Holebas, Baines, Brunt, Alonso (Holgate)
    Alli, Eriksen, Sanchez, Phillips (Marney)
    Lukaku, Ibra (Giroud)

    Thinking for the future.. Should I:

    A. Holebas, Marney, Giroud < Yoshida, Tom Carroll and Costa

    or

    B. Marney, Giroud < Sigurdsson, Crouch with 2.0 ITB 3-5-2

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    1. Astronautovic
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Just get costa/benteke instead of giroud
      And play 343

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    2. Astronautovic
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Or the second one with crouch siggy is a good option too

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      1. Budweiser
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Haha thats the problem which one? Siggy has no blanks which is giving me the dilemma

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  4. bojack
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    I love the idea of Berahino scoring against WBA.

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    1. FPL Puppy
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      He's banned, isn't he?

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  5. simon24601
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    What do I pick this week?

    Grant, Pickford (obvious choice)
    Jones, Cedric, Rose, PVA, McAuley
    Eriksen, Sanchez, Mane, Phillips, Pedro
    Ibra, Lukaku, Crouch.

    Cheers!

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    1. Ha.
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Pickford
      Jones, PVA, Rose (McAuley first sub)
      Eriksen, Sanchez, Mane, Phillips (Pedro second sub)
      Ibra Lukaku, Crouch

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  6. King Henrik
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Gtg ?

    Bringing in Mane and Kane for Haz and Lukaku !

    Grant
    Alonso Baines Brunt
    Mane Alli Sanchez Phillips
    Zlatan Kane Rondon

    Pickford Pieters Capoue Amat

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    1. S.Agueroooooo
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Might pay off this week, might not... but i wouldn't transfer out lukaku

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    2. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      why get rid of Lukaku? i've just brought him in, will do well imo.

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      1. King Henrik
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        gave him so many chances tbh. Do you guys reckon i give him 1 more chance ?

        what ther transfers would you suggest ?

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        1. Salah’s Sonnet
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          He's streaky, but for sure when you get rid he's bound to haul, plus he covers blank gameweeks, stick in my opinion, 100%

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    3. Budweiser
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Would not have dropped Lukaku and its still early for Mane but GTG now

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      1. King Henrik
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        I couyld do hazard to eriksen and then rondon to jesus ?

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    4. Bushman
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Keep Big Rom. Haz has got to go. Mane good or KdB (although he blanks soon)

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  7. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Play Jakupovic (Pool) or Grant (West Brom) this GW?

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    1. Ha.
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Grant

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    2. S.Agueroooooo
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Same question here, Liverpool not exactly free-scoring atm and have awful form, hull have tightened up and look in for a fight to stay up. Hull are at home and stoke are away to a fairly free-scoring west brom.

      Head says grant but gut says jaku. Both nailed for 2 points 🙂

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      1. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Similar to my thinking... think I will try my luck with Hull
        Even with Mane back cant see Liverpool scoring more than West Brom

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  8. amit1964
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    hii, what do you say?

    for this gw, who to start with?
    a)wallcot
    or
    b) holgate

    thank's

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    1. Astronautovic
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I don't know if holgate will plaY

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    2. Bushman
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I'd go Holgate.

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  9. The Wizard of Ozil
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Which looks best this week? Will likely do both over the next two weeks

    A) Ake -> Coleman
    B) Giroud -> Lukaku

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    1. Astronautovic
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Both

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      1. Astronautovic
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        But if i have to decide for this week would pick kaku

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    2. willgriggsonfire
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      A

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    3. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      B if you can only do 1

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  10. Baz
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2017/02/03/the-weekend-team-news-221/

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  11. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    First to 3 then I'm clocking off! Need to keep my OR up! Will help others as much as I can or just comment below! 🙂

    A.
    Heaton
    Alonso - Walker - *PIETERS*
    Sanchez - Eriksen - *ZAHA* - Phillips
    Kane - Zlatan - *LUKAKU(C)*
    (Jaku - Capoue - Evans - Amat)

    *(Amat > Coleman next GW)

    B.(-4)
    Heaton
    Alonso - Walker - *COLEMAN*
    Sanchez - Eriksen - *ZAHA* - Phillips
    Kane - Zlatan - *LUKAKU(C)*
    (Jaku - Pieters - Evans - Capoue)

    C.
    Heaton
    Alonso - Walker - *COLEMAN*
    Sanchez - Eriksen - *SIGGY* - Phillips
    Kane(C) - Zlatan - *CARROLL*
    (Jaku - Evans - Pieters - Capoue)

    Thanks 🙂

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    1. 1Banksy
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      C and it sets you up for GW28 as Zaha may be involved.

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  12. Rains of Castamere
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    If Holebas doesn't play (BUR), I'll be left with just two playing defenders as Daniels and Amat are redundant. Would you take a chance on Holebas playing (I'm doubtful - they beat Arsenal without him) or would you take Holebas out for Baines for a hit?

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    1. bojack
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Guess if he doesn't play it's only a -2. I'd risk it myself.

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      1. Rains of Castamere
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        True.

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    2. Dacra
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Probably do it.

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    3. Rains of Castamere
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Cheers both.

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    4. Bushman
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      If there's doubts over his game time, i would bin him. The hit will soon repay itself

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  13. maxxxus
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Sorry for the repost but 🙂

    hi guys,

    2 FT and 0.4 m in the bank.

    Cech - Pickford

    Baines, Lovren , Brunt, Barragan, Walker

    Sanchez, Phillips, Stanislas, Capoue, Eriksen

    Giroud, Ibra, Costa

    So I was thinking:

    A) Stanislas + Giroud --> Sterling + Carrol
    B) Lovren + Giroud --> Yoshida + Lukaku
    C) XXX + GIroud --> XXX + Jesus
    D) ????
    Thoughts?

    Thanks in advance everyone and GL

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  14. Bobadoba
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Philips and Giroud > Carroll and Lukaku?

    This is the only way can get Lukaku in.

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    1. Bushman
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Prob not as you're unlikely to want to start Carroll. What about Giroud to Benteke or Crouch. No hit and still got 2 starters.

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  15. ROOTY7
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Made my transfer Giroud--> Benteke for my FT.
    Have 1.3 itb i want to use.

    1) Pogba--> Mane -4
    2) Pogba--> Sterling -4
    3) Leave it for this week.

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    1. Baz
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      leave

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  16. chisypasta
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Starting 10:

    Grant
    Azpi - McAuley - Williams
    Eriksen - Lallana - Antonio
    Lukaku (C) - Kane (VC) - Defoe

    Who should I pick as my 11th man:
    Holebas (BUR)
    Lovren (hul)
    Barry (BOU)
    Snodgrass (sou)

    Or transfer one out (2.7m ITB and 1 free transfer).

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    1. ILOVEBAPS
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Snodgrass

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  17. machickenz
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    G2G?

    Heaton
    Baines Van Aanholt Pieters
    Alli Sanchez Siggy Phillips
    Lukaku Ibrahimovic Jesus

    Sub - Randolph Rose Stanilas Love

    Had Rose, Daniels injured and Giroud had to go.
    Daniels > Van Aanholt
    Giroud > Jesus

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  18. Deus
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Hi chaps!

    Foster (Heaton)
    Alonso McAuley Baines Coleman (Mee)
    KDB (c) Alli Philips Antonio (Stan)
    Kane Ibra (Crouch)

    GTG?

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  19. maxxxus
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Hi guys,

    Top of my mini league. 2 FTs and 0.4 m in the bank.

    Cech - Pickford

    Baines, Lovren , Brunt, Barragan, Walker

    Sanchez, Phillips, Stanislas, Capoue, Eriksen

    Giroud, Ibra, Costa

    A) Stanislas + Giroud --> Sterling + Carrol
    B) Lovren + Giroud --> Yoshida + Lukaku
    C) Stanislas + Giroud --> Lukaku + Davies
    D) suggestions?

    Thanks again

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  20. Champions united
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    CAn anyine help me for GW26 and GW28
    grant/pickford

    jones--baines--chambers--brunt--kingsley

    alli--sanchez--eriksen--capoue--fletcher

    ibra--lukaku--jesus

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  21. Bushman
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Here's my team. Who should i bench? Just need to pick 1.

    Randolph
    Lovren / Alonso / Holgate / Walker / Nyom
    Sanchez / Alli / Phillips
    Ibra / Aguero / Lukaku

    And don't say Aguero!
    Thanks

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  22. The Overthinker
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    An ARTICLE ON MY NAME YAAAAY

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