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The ScoutCast – Episode 224 – Maths

You get your Wildcard active, and we’ll do the maths. Or rather Jonty will.

This week’s ScoutCast gets highly technical as my aforementioned co-host goes all Rachel Riley on us (wishful thinking) and attempts to bewilder with a cheeky little algorithm he’s just happened to have rustled up.

Attempting to cut through the noise of the forthcoming double Gameweeks, Andy and Luke join me while Jonty gives his numbers an airing via another round of your targeted queries.

We chew over Gabbiadini’s demise, assess the Gameweek 37 potential offered by Spurs and Chelsea and, yet again, make another assessment of a slumbering Sanchez.

The end result all leads to the ScoutCast Wildcard template squad, as Big Vic crashes in and Luke stands alone in shunning Arsenal’s Chilean timebomb.

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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 via the second player below.

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  1. Syd.
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 18 days ago

    Sanchez or Costa (C)

    1. HVT
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      (S) 😎

    2. QPRUTD
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      Sanchez

    3. Indio
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      Sanchez

  2. HVT
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 18 days ago

    It actually comes down to this;

    A - King/Vertonghen
    B - Sane/Hol gate

    Thanks

    1. Jam0sh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      I'd say A

    2. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      12 goals in the last 14 games for King.

    3. Heels_Over_Head
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      A

    4. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      own all 4 of them. but if i had to chose it would be A 😉

    5. QPRUTD
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      A if you have Jesus

      1. HVT
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 18 days ago

        I have

    6. Make Arrows Green Again
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      Definitely A, and I'm a Sané fan

    7. HVT
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      Thanks all

    8. Paulinho14
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      A

    9. Indio
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      A (not that you needed another one!)

  3. UnitednationsXI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 18 days ago

    Morning dzzz, some quick fire questions for my WC?
    1) keep Davies? Rose status?
    2) Gabriel game time with mustafi back? Even if they play 3atb
    3) holgate or Evans (crap dgw)
    4) which saints players to get? Initially choose the two cheap def + gabbi but thinking of instead getting tadic with a view to do tadic > Pedro in gw37

    1. QPRUTD
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      1) Davies plays this week. Doubt from next week onwards
      2) Uncertain
      3) Holgate
      4) Tadic a nice punt

  4. Jonny Sutt
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 18 days ago

    Sorry for the repost

    For £5.2m or less, who do I bring in for gw 37?

    A)blind
    B)darmain
    C) another

    I have caballero, Pickford,alonso, yoshida, benalouane, Gabriel for bench boost in defence.

    1. Heels_Over_Head
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      WC or transfer?

      1. Jonny Sutt
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 18 days ago

        Transfer

        1. Heels_Over_Head
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 18 days ago

          Daniels is popular among some top scouts including Torres Magic

          the other route is to go for an enabler like Holgate for 4.1 or Stephens 4.2 to give you cash on hand for transfers next week

          1. Jonny Sutt
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 18 days ago

            I want a gw37 dgw player

    2. Orange Roughy
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      I think Clichy is 5.2. Could be a nice differential to consider

  5. Toonmad
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 18 days ago

    Having a DGW benching nightmare!

    Do i bench Yoshi or Robertson?

    This would be simple if Yoshi didnt have a DGW.

    Makums dead and buried surely this is a clean sheet for Hull.

    1. Buck The Trent
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      Rob

    2. Make Arrows Green Again
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      Think you'll get more points from Robo. Nightmare defensive DGW for Saints.

  6. QPRUTD
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 18 days ago

    How many points do we expect from Arsenal defenders this Gameweek?
    I can only afford Gabriel (minutes not guaranteed now).

    Should I go Robertson/Davies over Gabriel for GW 36?
    Monitor Arsenal in 36 and if it looks like Gabriel is nailed, get him in for GW 37..

    What do you say???

    1. QPRUTD
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      Would appreciate some feedback guys...

    2. Blue&White85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      I think they'll manage 1 clean sheet so I'd say 8. However, I'd steer clear of Gabriel due to rotation risk.

    3. Legomane
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      Doubling with Cech and Koscielny...risky this week, but should pay off across 36-7 imo.

  7. HurriKane
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 18 days ago

    Why do Wenger doesnt start GIbbs ? Could be a cheeky buy for dgw's

    Gibbs stats this season in pl

    5 starts
    3 cs
    1 assist
    only 3 goals conceded

    As seen above he's got returns in 4 of the 5 matches he started

    1. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      Because Monreal is better.

  8. the Penman
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 18 days ago

    I'm worried about the Man U defence. I only have 5.4 to spend, so currently have Blind. Is he safe, given Smalling is back on the pitch?

    1. Heels_Over_Head
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      He is not safe and Jose is focused on Europa

      1. TheTinman
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 18 days ago

        Exactly which is why Blind will play league

        1. Heels_Over_Head
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 18 days ago

          😆

    2. QPRUTD
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      Maybe Jones becomes an option next week.

    3. Toonmad
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      I took -4 to switch Valencia to Kos. No trust in Man U in the league.

      Only 2 points behind my ML leader as well but think it will be worth the hit rather than seeing 1 point appear under Valencia this week.

  9. LewanGOALski
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 18 days ago

    who to start:

    A. Stephens (liv, ARS)
    or
    B. Vertonghen (whu)

    ?

    1. Heels_Over_Head
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      B for me (have both in my team)

    2. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      Probably B

    3. Make Arrows Green Again
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      B

    4. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      sane dilemma currently on B

    5. LewanGOALski
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      thanks all..
      kind of strange to bench DGW player, but seems wise

  10. TheTinman
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 18 days ago

    What would you prefer

    A) 20pts
    B) TC chip

    1. Buck The Trent
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      A

      1. TheTinman
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 18 days ago

        Yeah me too 🙂

        Think the TC will be played in GW38 anyway

    2. Make Arrows Green Again
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      A always.

      B could well end up getting minus points even.

    3. Indio
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      I'd take the 20pts, but only because I've been messing up the captaincy so bad recently !

  11. TheBabyfacedAssassin
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 18 days ago

    Best 4.6 DF? I've got Stephens. My plan was Morgan, but look's like he's out?

  12. Syd.
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 18 days ago

    Looks like I am playing 4-5-1 this week

    Benching Benteke & Rashford in preparation for them being sold next week

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      That formation is the most exciting I have used, for something like 6-7 weeks... I feel that to be more balance as compared to other formations as well 😀

  13. GreenArrows
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 18 days ago

    Bottom on the previous page, need help deciding.

    DDG Pickford
    Bailly Vertonghen Stones Stephens Barragan
    Hazard Eriksen Sane Ozil deRoon
    Lukaku Kane Gabbi

    0.4itb 0FT

    A)
    Barragan > Yoshi for -4

    B)
    Barragan > Gabriel for -4

    C)
    Bailly > Monreal for -4, Bailly did play last night so even more chance of risk

    D)
    Hold

    1. Toonmad
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      C for me.

      Ive just benched Yoshi for this week as im not getting eluded to the saints defence who effectively have nothing to play for now.

    2. Blue&White85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      A if any. I would assume you'll be taking a -4 to remove them next week anyway if you hold.

      1. GreenArrows
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 18 days ago

        Yeah exactly

  14. Hybrid.power
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 18 days ago

    Morning all. My team is:

    De Gea (Caballero)
    Kompany, Huth, Yoshida* (Gabriel*, Bailly)
    Sanchez C*, Hazard, King, Eriksen (Albrighton)
    Jesus, Gabbi*, Kane

    Bench look right? Not sure about playing Gabriel over Kompany or Huth.

    1. GreenArrows
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      Defo not Kompany, maybe over Huth though

    2. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      I would play Gabriel over Yosh

      1. Royal5
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 18 days ago

        Or Huf

    3. Indio
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      I think for all their recent woes, an ARS DGWer simply has to start. Bench Huth instead?

  15. TheTinman
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 18 days ago

    Gabriel was terrible last match. If Mustsfi even had a sniff he'll be out. Not a risky pick as branded about on here, just a straight up bad pick

    1. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      Just get Cech as the cheapest way into the ARSE defence.

  16. Bass8989
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 18 days ago

    Active and I'm looking like:
    Cech
    Gabriel Stephens Yosh Maguire
    Hazard Sanchez(c) Alli
    Gab Jesus Costa
    Bench: Jak, Stones, Albrighton, Herrera
    Is it wise doubling saints and Arsenal? 16 points off top who currently only had Yosh DGW and no card...

  17. Astronautovic
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 18 days ago

    Play jwp or gabbi?

    1. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      Gabbi could be a let down, but surely you have to start him if you have him?

      1. Astronautovic
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 18 days ago

        Yes that's the question

  18. Exxtreme
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 18 days ago

    Gabbi or Alli? Got Eriksen and Alli and always choose the wrong one for the bench. So I want both to play.

    1. Buck The Trent
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      Alli

    2. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      Not sure how you end up benching Eriksen or Alli week in/out? Probably the two most consistent players in the game.

  19. Legomane
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 18 days ago

    Anichebe to troll this week with a goal, then DGW blank 🙂

    1. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      inevitable

    2. Heels_Over_Head
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      or score in 38...

      pretty much, yeah

    3. sunzip14
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      Sure thing. Esp because I sold him for Jesus this gw 😀

      1. sunzip14
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 18 days ago

        even Tarroll scored when I sold him 😛

    4. jia you
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      He is useless, no chance he scores for the rest of the season, had a flukey purple patch this season but one of the worst forwards in the EPL (should be 3.3m not 4.3m)!

  20. cutch
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 18 days ago

    Cech, Pickford
    Yoshida, Stephens, Monreal, Evans, Alonso
    Eriksen, Sanchez, Pedro, ****, ****
    Kane, Gabbiadini, Jesús

    A) Hazard + Fletcher
    B) Son + Sané
    C) Any other suggestions?

    Thanks in advance!

    1. Heels_Over_Head
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      A

      or

      Hazard Carroll and Koscielny (instead of Monreal)

      I'd advise to get rid of Evans for Holgate too (so you could make it Hazard Carrolll Holgate Caballero in for **** & **** Evans and Pickford)

      1. cutch
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 18 days ago

        The fact is that I intended to have a team with 15 DGWrs, but I see your point. West Brom fixtures are far worse than Everton and Swansea ones... Maybe I'll consider it.

    2. Reuser
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      Got to be Hazard, surely......

    3. cutch
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      Cheers for the answers 😉

  21. Rinseboy
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 18 days ago

    Start Jaku (SUN) or Willy (CPL) this week?!

    1. Paulinho14
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      Jaku, sunderland is going down and hull still in the battle.

    2. Reuser
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      Jaku - 2 straight clean sheets, playing Sunderland, Hull tremendous at home and highly motivated.

      Crystal Palace capable of spoiling City's day.

    3. Rinseboy
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      Cheers both

  22. AVIELD949
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 18 days ago

    Lukaku or Costa-4? Already have Haz.

    1. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      Considering this for free. Not sure about the hit, it's Swansea after all.

  23. Heels_Over_Head
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 18 days ago

    Seeking a Jafalad critique only

    Caballero Pickford
    Alonso Vertonghen Yoshida Stephens Holgate
    Sanchez Hazard Alli Eriksen King
    Costa Jesus Anichebe

    zero ITB, on WC

    so totally thought about triple Southampton defense in memorial of your epic triple Sunderland

  24. Sonic Huth
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 18 days ago

    Sanchez (TC) 36 vs GW 38 TC
    Who are you preferring?

    1. Indio
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      I'd prefer this week if I could, but I can't press the button as WC is active. A GW38 TC could pay off, but is surely more of a lottery.

  25. Indio
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 18 days ago

    Morning,
    I know we've all had our fill of template WC drafts, but if you could digest this 'wafer-thin' mint of a team and suggest any improvements, I'd be very grateful. Have 0.2M itb and Maguire could become Holgate to generate further cash, so worried there's an upgrade I've missed! (Playing BB next week).

    Czech/Willy
    Alonso, Monreal, Yoshi, Stephens, Maguire
    Haz, Alexis, Alli, Sane, King
    Kane, Jesus, Anichibe

  26. Reuser
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 18 days ago

    Worth starting Stephens ahead of Bailly and Stones?

    (Think I have an irrational love for Stephens after he has given me 9 and 8 point hauls of the bench recently).

    1. GreenArrows
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      Thats what I am doing, Bailly may be rested after last nights Europa League and Stones is not confirmed as back yet

      1. Reuser
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 18 days ago

        Thanks - going in with low expectations, but stranger things have happened.

        If they do somehow get a clean sheet, Stephens seems to be front of the queue for bonus points.

        Good luck!

  27. roflmaofc
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 18 days ago

    Latest news regarding Aguero?

    1. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      Done eating breakfast.

    2. Heels_Over_Head
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      picture of him in a fast car on his twitter account

    3. Virgil Hilts
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      None yet, but probably get some today as City play tomorrow.

  28. Erlinjo
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 18 days ago

    This is diffcult! WHO to bench? Alli, Eriksen, King or Gabbi ?

    Dea gea

    Yoshida Stephens Holgate
    Sanchez Eriksen King Hazard
    Gabbi Kane Jesus

    Bench :Pickford, Alli, Bailly , Fabio

    1. Paulinho14
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      tough one. I would propably bench eriksen.

    2. Reuser
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      Gabbi for me.

      Wouldn't bench Alli - loves an away match.

    3. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      How did you manage to get yourself in that situation? Nightmare! I'd go for Erik or Gabbi - and hate it. Whether you're chasing or leading should be a factor too, taking your oppo's players into consideration.

      1. Erlinjo
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 18 days ago

        Perfect for Next gameweek With bb imo . or ??

    4. roflmaofc
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      Bench Stevens. Thank me later.

  29. Rinseboy
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 18 days ago

    Sorry one more question for a wildcard which is better

    A - Valencia Holgate Pedro
    B - Alonso Gabriel Albrighton

    1. Heels_Over_Head
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      Azpi Monreal Carroll

  30. TokyoRed 東京赤
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 18 days ago

    Pedro & Costa
    Or
    Hazard & Rashford

    Switched to the former last night as I'm worried Rashford won't play, just terrified of going without Hazard

    1. Heels_Over_Head
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      Rashford went off injured last night (mourniho started him knowing he was playing through an injury)