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The ScoutCast – Episode 220 – Manic

Now that the international break is behind us and the fixture list is bulging, the pace to the end of the season promises to be relentless.

It’s even enough to force us into the indignity of a “manic” Monday night ScoutCast.

Having endured the most mediocre of Gameweeks, it’s a blessing in disguise that the next is already upon us. Despite that, we still take time to cast an eye back at the weekend, including a revival of “Rough with the Smooth”, recounting your own contrasting fortunes.

Elsewhere, your community questions have us conducting the now weekly stock check of Manchester United’s double Gameweek wannabes, while Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez’s mood swings also come under scrutiny again as we chew over the likely replacements for the stricken Sadio Mane.

Palace get some love, those teams without a double Gameweek get appraised, and we even take time to explore a new phenomenon: the raiding right-back and curious bonus point darling that is Jesus Navas.

Oh, and much as we tried to shut down Jonty’s attempts to gloat about the latest spectacular success of his goals imminent table, Wilfred Ndidi still gets a mention.

This ScoutCast was first beamed live via our YouTube channel on Monday 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 on the first player below, or take in the full visual experience, plates and all, via the second player below.

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  1. Fowler23
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    Please RMWCT

    Valdes Pickford
    Vert Bailly Stones Mustafi Stephens
    Alexis Alli Coutinho Sane Zaha
    Zlatan Vardy Origi

    0.6 in the bank. Any suggestions to improve?
    No choice but to wildcard. Semi 2nd leg of office knock out comp and three points behind. $500 first prize winner takes all

    1. WE GO FOR IT
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Don't like Mustafi. get a Boro defender and upgrade Vert to Walker and and Bailly to Valencia.
      Wait for the Mane news. If he isn't out for long, switch Origi to Carroll/Gabbi(if he is back next GW).

    2. willgriggsonfire
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Looks good this team!
      Ready for the coming DGW as well. Good luck!
      Not sure about Stones though. Is nailed atm but not a lot of cs expected of City.

    3. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Stones will sink that team

  2. Rajveer
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    Gtg for this gw??

    Pickford

    Alonso / Ben Davies / Cedric

    Sanchez (c) / Alli / Coutinho / Siggy

    Vardy / Lukaku / Origi

    Boruc / Holebas / Carroll / Funesmori

    1. RustyBz
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Carroll (Andy)? over Siggy

      1. RustyBz
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        Ignore that, didn't even look at your formation

        1. Rajveer
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 12 months ago

          Would u fancy Holebas @ home against wbrom ahead of siggy??

        2. willgriggsonfire
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 12 months ago

          Not ahead of Siggy.

      2. Rajveer
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        Tom it is...gtg otherwise??

  3. Salah'd n Sauce
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    How's this looking :-

    Foster
    Alonso / Valencia / Pieters
    Walcott / Firmino / Siggy / Alli
    Lukaku / Origi / Costa

    Heaton/Gibson/N'Diaye/Amat

    GTG? Tempted with a Firmino (c) on this lot. No Sanchez n Vardy so looking for a differential.

    Any changes?

    1. willgriggsonfire
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Origi will be a better differential. GTG!

      1. Salah'd n Sauce
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        I think I'd need to use all my brave pills at once for that one.

  4. Tatty Bojangles
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    Still haven't swapped Coleman out because I am an awful human being and missed the past 2 deadlines.

    Is Valencia the best option with an unlimited budget for a replacement? Other defenders are Baines, Brunt, Chamber, Amat

    1. RustyBz
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      rumors he isn't playing tonight

      1. willgriggsonfire
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        Where?

    2. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      B Davies

      1. Tatty Bojangles
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        Was just looking through the Spurs defense. Is Rose out for much longer?

        1. Hotdogs for Tea
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 12 months ago

          Seems to be, hasn't trained yet

          1. Tatty Bojangles
            • 14 Years
            6 years, 12 months ago

            Just read that Poch reckons he'll play again this season.

            Maybe Alderweireld or Vertonghen? They haven't got a goal or assist between them this season which is strange!

            1. Hotdogs for Tea
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 12 months ago

              End of the season is a long time in FPL terms - Save the B Davies cash to spend elsewhere.

    3. WE GO FOR IT
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Walker/Valencia

    4. willgriggsonfire
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Walker

  5. woody3260
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    gtg?

    Jaku
    Davies Bertrand McAuley
    Firmino Coutinho Alli Walcott King
    Aguero Lukaku

    Caballero Baines Llorente Ake

    1.8ITB 1FT

    1. Sahil Yadav
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Looks okay. A punty team

    2. WE GO FOR IT
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Looks good.

    3. willgriggsonfire
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Good but should bring in someone for the DGW as your next transfers.

  6. Sahil Yadav
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    Which one to go for:

    A) Llorente to Barnes
    Enables me to do Costa to Ibra and Brunt to Valencia later but two

    B) Llorente to Carroll

    C) Save and play Robertson

    Jaku
    Alonso, Davies, Brunt
    Sanchez(c), Alli, Firmino, Siggy
    Lukaku, Costa, Llorente*

    Heaton, Robertson, T.Carroll, Friend

    0.2 itb, 1 FT

    1. willgriggsonfire
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      B tempts me as Koscielny out for Arsenal otherwise A is a good option.

  7. willgriggsonfire
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    Hi all!
    Jaku
    Baines Valencia Alonso
    Eriksen (vc) Sanchez (c) King Siggy
    Costa Gray Lukaku
    Heaton Snoddy McAuley Stephens

    Jaku in goal ok?
    Team and bench order correct?
    Thanks for the help!

    1. Sahil Yadav
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Play McAuley instead of Baines

    2. willgriggsonfire
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Yeah, with Ibra back, Utd might score this GW.
      Also, Stephens over McAuley?

      1. Sahil Yadav
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        Can't say about that. CPL are in good form. Stephens might not start as well

      2. willgriggsonfire
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        With four wins I don't think Allardyce would like to change the team. Also, less options at back as of now...

  8. Dasher0303
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    Get Davies or Vertonghen for Baines, since I haven't got WC left??

    1. Tatty Bojangles
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Vertonghen as Rose seems to be on target for a few games at the end of the season.

  9. Super Silva Haze
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    Roumers of Valencia carrying a injury. And could miss out tonight.

    1. willgriggsonfire
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Any source?

  10. wulfrunian
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    Start Jacu or Pickford?

  11. AusBest11
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    Who to bench?

    Foster or grant?
    Azpil, holgate or Chambers?
    King or llorente?

    1. Lukakuna
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Holgate and LLorente for sure!

      1. AusBest11
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        Thanks!

        Bench

        Grant or foster?

        Azpil or chambers?

  12. Olee
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    Madness benching Lukaku?

    1. Lukakuna
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Depends on your other options, but seems like madness no?

  13. Super Silva Haze
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    Grant
    Alonso Valencia Davies
    Sanchez Coutinho Siggy Alli
    Zlatan Lukaku Llorente.

    Pickford Pieters Capoue Amat

    Here's the plan. Bring in 3 DGW players for the first dgw. With Ibra and Valencia already in my team I will have 5 dgw players.
    Use my WC in GW36 then bench boost the monster DGW with hopefully 15 players. And try use my AOA in between then too.

    Sound good ?

    1. Lukakuna
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Who are you planning to bring in for GW34? Not that many good options imo, zaham maybe?

  14. Lukakuna
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    Bench one:

    A King (liv)
    B Siggy (TOT)
    C Tadic (CRY)
    D A Carroll (ars)
    E Lukaku (MUN)

    Leaning towards Siggy as its a tough fixture, but really don't know?

    1. Paddy Gooner
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      I'd go with B

    2. Lukakuna
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Or maybe I'll go AOA even?

  15. Paddy Gooner
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    Should I get rid of Costa for Vardy (-4) ... or Lukaku for Vardy? I also have LLorente who looks unlikely to play.

    1. Lukakuna
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Costa! Lukaku has good fixtures coming up, and always delivers agains those weaker teams
      Or just get rid of Llorente

  16. Caleb's Kitties
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    Guys i currently got this team for -4 and 2.8ITB and after some tinkering..i'm now considering a WC..should i?

    Current:
    Heaton jaku
    Alonso valencia mcauley a.smith amat
    Sanchez alli eriksen siggy de roon
    Ibra lukaku carroll

    WC:
    Valdes pickford
    Valencia vertonghen bertrand stones gibson
    Sanchez eriksen alli coutinho zaha
    Vardy lukaku benteke
    0.7ITB to switch coutinho/vardy to sane/ibra

  17. Atimis
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    I think I'm set !

    Jaku
    Walker/Valencia/Robertson
    Sanchez(c)/Eriksen/Coutinho/Siggy
    Ibra/Kaku/Carroll

    Grant/Alonso/DeRoon/Holgate

    Fine ?
    For the weekend I've been thinking Siggy to Sane ?

    1. Individual
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Yep, all good. Siggy to Sane at the weekend makes sense - I'm probably keeping Siggy a bit longer, but that might be a good idea actually if I don't sort out my defence yet again!

  18. Lukakuna
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    Aoa with both Siggy and King or stick with Cedric?

    1. Individual
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Cedric I reckon.

  19. Individual
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    Hi guys, further canvass for opinion on Llorente replacement 🙂

    1) Big Andy Carroll, 6.3.
    No DGW. Scored. Team not in form, though. Playing Arsenal - he's scored against us a fair bit. Means I can afford Vardy to Kun on the weekend.

    2) Tekkers, 7.0
    DGW. Scored. Team in form. Playing Southampton after having scored on weekend. Means I can afford Vardy to Ibra but NOT Kun on the weekend unless I do some seriously jiggery pokery involving Stephens in for Alonso...

    2 I guess is best, but I'd be worried by the weekend without Kun.

    Had some good input to just go for Tekkers and see what happens, which I'm 60:40 toward... it's just the Kun factor which is scaring me a bit.

    Thanks all!

  20. Rasping Drive
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    Mane and Fabio out, Llorente a big doubt and Valencia and Lukaku rumoured to be rested, it's time for a few hits!

  21. as33
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    Kun or Alli Captain? currently on Kun

  22. FPLHaggis
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    Already on a -4 and Defoe is a doubt:

    A) Play Cedric
    B) Play Barnes
    C) Play Defoe and hope
    D) -4 for a transfer to Origi
    E) -4 for a transfer to another

    1. as33
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Cedric

  23. ghanem
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    What do you think of Alli captain?

    1. as33
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Thats what im thinking, but currently Kun is my C

  24. Whits
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    A) Benteke

    B) Origi

  25. yiod1
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    My team is:

    De gea (jaku)
    Baines Walker Brunt (Stones smith)
    Ali Mane King Lanzini (Morrison)
    Vardy(c) Lukaku Aguero

    1) Mane to who? I have 0.9 in the bank

    2) Vardy captain?

    3) De gea or Jaku in goal?

  26. BobbyPies02
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    Jaku

    Valencia Brunt Maguire

    Firm Alli (c) Hazard Alexis

    Lukaku Carroll Vardy

    Subs: Pickford, King, Barragan, Fernandez

    (a) Stick with Alli as captain or stick it on one of the other three mfs or Vardy? I am 69 points behind leader in my league and Ali, Firmino, Hazard and Carroll are differenitals for me against him.

    (b) Leave Lukaku or bench him for King? Lukaku is a flat track bully who rarely delivers against the big boys and his away form is dodgy. But King would be a very punty move admittedly.

    Thanks

  27. Whits
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Good moves?

    This week: Sterling to Zaha

    Next week: Lukaku to Ibra?