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The ScoutCast – Episode 225 – Brutal

“Brutal” can be the only way to describe the way the ScoutCast collective round on the mis-fortune of a fellow FFS team member.

I say “misfortune”, in truth, Jonty, Andy and Az join me in showing little sympathy for Spencer’s predicament as we circle his catastrophic 40-point hit and take turns jabbing at the corpse of his Gameweek 36 line-up. When you end up with Victor Anichebe as your captain, it’s difficult to show any mercy.

Spencer’s plight provides some light relief before we delve into our own insecurities following Spurs’ “impossible” defeat to West Ham, as Chelsea prepare to wrap up the title race and ruin our run-in.

Your community questions quiz us on the impact of the inevitable, and, in the light of doubts surrounding Eden Hazard’s prospects, we discuss merits of a swoop for his compatriot Kevin De Bruyne.

Elsewhere, we scrape the barrel for Manolo Gabbiadini alternatives up front and pull up the sofa cushions to hunt for some value in midfield.

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

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  1. Ravager
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 21 days ago

    Repost:

    1 FT 0.1 ITB

    A) Huth + De Roon + Lukaku > Yoshida*+ Albrighton + Jesus (-8)

    B) Bailly + De Roon + Lukaku > Monreal + Albrighton + Jesus (-8)

    C) Huth + De Roon + Lukaku > Clichy+ Albrighton + Jesus (-8)

    Already own Stephens

    1. Pierce34
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 21 days ago

      B probably.

      1. Ravager
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 21 days ago

        Plot thickens. Thanks!

        1. Pierce34
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 21 days ago

          OK I'll make things a bit easier for you by admitting that I embarrassingly didn't know Bailly got red-carded!

          So I'm switching to A.

          1. Ravager
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 21 days ago

            Lol! Ok thanks..yeah I was set on selling him before today.

  2. Scheister
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 21 days ago

    BB active
    -4 for:
    A) Gabriel to Kone? (won't need him for AOA in 38)
    B) Gabriel to Holding (not sure if he'll play both games)

    Willy Pickford
    Yoshi Gabriel Alonso Bailly Stephens
    Sanchez Fab Alli King Sane
    Kane Gabbi Jesus

  3. Scheister
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 21 days ago

    Kone or Holding?
    I guess we have no clue if Holding we keep his place?

    1. Pierce34
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 21 days ago

      Pretty much. It would be brilliant if he did (and he may well do), but there's just no way to know whether Monreal switches to LWB to accommodate Koscielny or Holding drops out.

      1. Scheister
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 21 days ago

        So Kone huh?

  4. Pierce34
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 21 days ago

    Should I go

    A) Eriksen to Albrighton, Gabriel to Monreal, Gabbiadini to Jesus (-4)

    or

    B) Gabriel to Monreal, Costa to Jesus for free

    Can't be bothered to post my entire team, you just have to trust me that there are no weak links elsewhere 😛

  5. ABCDEFC
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 21 days ago

    Best strikers under £5.9m?

    1. bigbudgie
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 21 days ago

      There are none.

    2. Disco Stu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 21 days ago

      Anichebe

    3. jia you
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 21 days ago

      Ayew punt perhaps

  6. PDM TOP 1,000 any Season Le…
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 21 days ago

    I guessing I`m on my own in sticking with Gabbi 🙁
    Definately NOT (c) him after GW36 no show as maverick (c) choice 🙁

    1. bigbudgie
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 21 days ago

      People will have bigger fires to fight. Remember he is just a third striker. Real problem position this season, unless going with three big hitters. Could easily get something against Boro.

    2. Disco Stu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 21 days ago

      I'm sticking with him too. He had two tough fixtures last week. Should do well Vs. Boro

    3. Joggers Nipple
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 21 days ago

      Sticking but with little conviction, see no other direct transfer with 0.0 in the bank

    4. PDM TOP 1,000 any Season Le…
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 21 days ago

      Last few GW`s arrows have been going in the wrong direction .... # Aaaagh #
      Target now is to get closer to 10k (been in the 10k to 25k range for past few GW`s)
      Unless of course this bumber DGW scores 150+
      Sub10k would now be a great season achievement and hopefully scrape myself up the HoF rankings a wee bit.

      2017/18 bring it on ...

  7. Mishon
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 21 days ago

    Guys (and gals),

    I need some help. This is my first season playing. I am on 2072 points, good enough for top 10k currently, although I was at 3k last week and climbing, if not for the Friday deadline (forgot to make the trades). I have used my WC, 3C and BB. I only have AOA, which I plan to use this week. The team is not looking too good (to mildly put it), but it as follows:

    Guzan/Heaton
    PVA/Alonso/Olsson/Robertson/Maguire
    De Roon/Hazard/Eriksen/Sigurdsson/Grosicki
    Negredo/Kane/Costa

    0 in the bank. 2 FT

    I think a -8 would be acceptable this week, but I need some help. Thinking of dropping Hazard/Grosicki/Negredo/De Roon for Sane/Jesus/Albrighton/McClean, but open to other options. Trying to climb back up, so willing to take risks. Any help would be appreciated.

    1. Pierce34
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 21 days ago

      I think since you don't have BB, keep de Roon and just upgrade Negredo and Grosicki.

      Does Hazard, Grosicki & Negredo to Sane, Jesus & Albrighton work out money-wise?

      1. Pierce34
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 21 days ago

        P.S. Well done on your great effort in your first year of playing. The lessons learned will be to keep the 2nd wildcard until 1 or 2 weeks before the big double gameweek, and to save bench boost for that.

        1. Mishon
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 21 days ago

          Thank you! Plenty of lessons learned this year. Can't wait for next season already!

      2. Mishon
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 21 days ago

        Yes, with 0.6 in the bank! I actually quite like it. Which is the second defender I should start along with Alonso?

        1. Pierce34
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 21 days ago

          Difficult choice... Probably Olsson but I say that with no great conviction.

          1. Mishon
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 21 days ago

            I am thinking its between him or PvA. Will make last minute decision tomorrow. Thanks again!

  8. bigbudgie
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 21 days ago

    Right, I need detectives.

    Main rival in money league has made two transfers for free, but team value stayed the same. I think it's most likely in defence, swapping out Blind and Gabriel. 5.2 + 4.8 = 10m for two new defenders. What's he done?

    Team is (or was)
    Wally Pickford
    Alonso Stephens Cedric Gabriel Blind
    Alli Sanchez King Hazard Albrighton
    Kane Jesus Gabbi

    1. Geoff
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 21 days ago

      Gabbi > Anichebe + Anichebe > Gabbi

    2. Geoff
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 21 days ago

      Would Vert + Holding be possible?

      Or Hazard > KDB + Gabriel > Davies?

    3. Joggers Nipple
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 21 days ago

      Davie TOT and Fuchs LEI make 10m i think.

    4. liiusions
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 21 days ago

      Monreal and Holgate?

      1. bigbudgie
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 21 days ago

        I think this one makes a lot of sense

  9. Rex Lapis
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 21 days ago

    Which one?
    A. Daniels + Tadic > Holding + Sane
    B. Daniels + Gabbi > Monreal + Anichebe
    C. Any better idea?

    Willy Pickford
    Alonso Vert Yoshida Holgate Daniels
    Sanchez Hazard Eriksen King Tadic
    Kane Jesus Gabbi

    on BB this GW with 2 FT 0.5 ITB

    1. Akeem
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 21 days ago

      A

  10. Red Star Toro
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 21 days ago

    Chasing. Hazard -> KDB (-4), bold or stupid?

    1. Geoff
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 21 days ago

      bold

  11. LADY ARWEN'S ARMY
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 21 days ago

    thinking about this move :
    alli + sane to kdb and jwp (-4)
    my front 8 will be looking like this :
    hazard sanchez kdb jwp king
    kane jesus anichebe

    what do you guys think , thanks for reply and suggestion

    1. Akeem
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 21 days ago

      I wouldn't do it.

    2. Geoff
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 21 days ago

      No

      1. LADY ARWEN'S ARMY
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 21 days ago

        cheers mate , i'll save this week, thanks for reply

        1. Geoff
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 21 days ago

          I think Sane could match KDB

    3. Heels_Over_Head
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 21 days ago

      No

  12. Made in Japan
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 21 days ago

    Playing BB:
    De Gea Pickford
    Kompany Mustafi Yoshida Stephens Holding
    Hazard Pedro Sane Eriksen King
    Jesus Kane Gabi

    GTG? Only player I was thinking of getting in maybe was Ozil?

    1. Heels_Over_Head
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 21 days ago

      Dandy fine

      1. Made in Japan
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 21 days ago

        Thks mate

  13. Akeem
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 21 days ago

    Hey guys, need some help.
    I'm out of FT's so every transfer is -4.

    Which one would you lose first?

    A) Valencia

    B) Stones

    C) Zaha

    1. Heels_Over_Head
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 21 days ago

      C

    2. jia you
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 21 days ago

      If Zaha is your 5th mid and you can bench him in 38 I'd keep him. Valencia needs to go imo.

  14. BananaNose Maldonado
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 21 days ago

    Just for GW37:

    A) Azpi
    B) Monreal

    Cheers!

    1. Heels_Over_Head
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 21 days ago

      B

      1. BananaNose Maldonado
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 21 days ago

        Thanks, Jon.

    2. Akeem
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 21 days ago

      B

    3. Geoff
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 21 days ago

      B

  15. Heels_Over_Head
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 21 days ago

    0 in the bank. 1 FT. BB in play.

    6 points off my ML lead.

    A) Save FT to move on Liverpool and Swans and maybe Ozil for 38 (could bring in 3 for -4)
    B) Get an Arsenal defender somehow.
    C) Hazard to KDB free
    D) -4 for Hazard to Sane and Holgate to Monreal
    E) -4 Hazard to KDB and Vertonghen to Mustafi
    F) Other ideas.

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

    Thanks y'all!

    1. Geoff
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 21 days ago

      I like D. C could also work. Does rival have Hazard?

      I'm holding. I think having an extra FT for 38 could be fun and a big bonus

      1. Heels_Over_Head
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 21 days ago

        Rival differences
        Cech (my Pickford)
        Monreal (my Holgate)
        Pedro (my Hazard)
        Sane (my Alli)
        Redmond (my King)

        All options tempting which is why I'm still considering the save as well... can then do a total midfielder makeover.

        1. Geoff
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 21 days ago

          Ah I think you save.

          Get the captain right and you win the week and close the gap.

          1. Heels_Over_Head
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 21 days ago

            Thanks very much! Have a good week!

    2. Joggers Nipple
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 21 days ago

      I would prob hold.
      Holgate to Holding may be worth a spin, a move im looking at

      1. Geoff
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 21 days ago

        I just don't think Holding will get two games. And Everton look a good shout for a CS

      2. Heels_Over_Head
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 21 days ago

        Thank you kindly. Have a good week JN!

    3. Made in Japan
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 21 days ago

      F. Alli > Sane, upgrade Holgate?

      1. Heels_Over_Head
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 21 days ago

        Viable and good thought. Cheers!

    4. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 21 days ago

      def not e
      leaning towards C

  16. Venom Snake
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 21 days ago

    Did Wenger say anything about the defensive situation?

  17. BROOKLYN GOONER
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 21 days ago

    Dead Zone, don't forget there's a Friday game, so transfer deadline is 6:45pm British time tomorrow. Many of us at work then, so get your final teams set _now_.

  18. Joggers Nipple
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 21 days ago

    Quick one

    A. Play Smith (BOUR) Holgate and Fernadez in BB (all have ok fixtures!)
    B Use free to get Holding for one of these? Which one?

    Chasing small deficit in league, leader has double ARS and no def from the other teams mentioned. Move is for free

    1. Heels_Over_Head
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 21 days ago

      Maybe Holding for Fernandez.

      Might stick.

      1. Joggers Nipple
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 21 days ago

        Cheers, sticking is the 'positive' move, backing a player they dont have, getting Holding more covering but with little downside I feel.

        Will think on

    2. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 21 days ago

      a

      1. Joggers Nipple
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 21 days ago

        Thanks, the Fernadez one is tempting

    3. Joggers Nipple
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 21 days ago

      Should of said, i have Cech in goal

  19. Hy liverpool
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 21 days ago

    best choice here guys

    A. Alli and Gabriel to KDB and Davies (-4)
    b. Hazard and Gabriel to KDB and Alderwield (-4)
    C. Gabriel to Kompany

    1. Joggers Nipple
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 21 days ago

      c

    2. Heels_Over_Head
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 21 days ago

      B is flair

    3. Geoff
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 21 days ago

      I think maybe C

    4. bigbudgie
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 21 days ago

      C

  20. Asd123
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 21 days ago

    b

  21. UpAndAway
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 21 days ago

    Torn between holding Lukaku or moving on for Jesus for a -4...

    1. Heels_Over_Head
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 21 days ago

      Holding Lukaku is an interesting differential but he plays Friday so it's a long week of it doesn't work.

      1. Heels_Over_Head
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 21 days ago

        * differential among active FFS managers

      2. UpAndAway
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 21 days ago

        You're right. If he blanks vs Watford it will be a long weekend.

        Apart from that Chelsea blank at Goodison though, his previous scores at home are 6, 13, 16, 12, 6 and 21. Hard to ignore these.

  22. bigbudgie
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 21 days ago

    Have three SGW players. King, Chambers and Benteke. Also have Gabriel.

    A) Gabriel > Holding (-4)
    B) Gabriel > Holding, Chambers > Stephens (have Yoshida). (-8)
    C) Gabriel > Cedric (-4)
    D) Don't bother

    1. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 21 days ago

      Gabriel to Davies ?

      1. jia you
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 21 days ago

        that's what I did and went without an ARS defender (have Cech).

        1. bigbudgie
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 21 days ago

          Already have 3 Spurs guys

    2. Joggers Nipple
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 21 days ago

      Read this 3 times a struggling to pick. The -4 makes it so difficult. If any A i feel but finding hard to back with conviction, sorry

      1. bigbudgie
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 21 days ago

        Yes, me too, and usually making those transfers when it doesn't feel right, they don't work out. What if Gabriel comes back in for Holding...it's not impossible!

    3. jia you
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 21 days ago

      wait on news on Kos, if out do A?

    4. liiusions
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 21 days ago

      Gabriel to Stephens

      1. bigbudgie
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 21 days ago

        probably this. Rival has double southampton defence so at least some cover there.

  23. semiconductor
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 21 days ago

    So confused regarding my options here

    1. Benalouane+KDB+pedro+gabbi
    2. Alonso+T.carroll+KDB+gabbi
    3. Yoshida+WP+Sane+costa/vardy

    1. bigbudgie
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 21 days ago

      Think I like 3 with Vardy
      But Alonso is Alonso.

      1. semiconductor
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 21 days ago

        In every option there is the main target.

        1. KDB with a strong 5th mid
        2. KDB and alonso but T.carroll
        3. No KDB but vardy with all mid prices

  24. Yogi_mike
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 21 days ago

    Best choice for captain this week?

    1. Expected Toulouse
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 21 days ago

      Sanchez or KDB/Jesus.

    2. Get up ya bum
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 21 days ago

      Anichebe

  25. PDM TOP 1,000 any Season Le…
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 21 days ago

    Do any of you guys play this similar FPL game ...... ?

    https://eplfantasy.foxsports.com.au

    If not would be a decent sideline to FPL IMO ........

    1. Get up ya bum
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 21 days ago

      I think I may have started on that one many many years ago. Will try to remember to have a look again next season

      1. PDM TOP 1,000 any Season Le…
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 21 days ago

        I peaked at a ranking of #31 about 8+ GW`s ago
        At present 70 and hoping my 10 DGW & J King will boost me back up into sub 50 range

        1. PDM TOP 1,000 any Season Le…
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 21 days ago

          Another good FF format is - https://sportsdeck.com/au/epl/dreamteam

          This is worth a look for 2017/18 season

          1. Get up ya bum
            • 14 Years
            7 years, 21 days ago

            Ahhh that's the one I'm thinking of that I played way back when...

    2. Fitzy.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 21 days ago

      Played it for a few years, done OK... 😉

      https://eplfantasy.foxsports.com.au/a/entry/38/history

      1. PDM TOP 1,000 any Season Le…
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 21 days ago

        Done Ok really

        Fantastic 14/15 season - winning the whole thing (WTG) !!!!!!!

  26. Expected Toulouse
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 21 days ago

    Current team: BB this week, taken -8 so far.
    Cech Caballero
    Alonso Daniels Yoshida Stephens Friend
    Sanchez Hazard Eriksen Sane King
    Kane Jesus Anichebe
    Anything else worth a hit?
    Thinking Friend to Monreal.

  27. Cathal Cantona
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 21 days ago

    Is this podcast on itunes and if not why not?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 21 days ago

      Does the 2nd last line link not work?

  28. liiusions
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 21 days ago

    Now I've got KDB in I've got to captain him don't I? MLs won and nothing to lose at my rank

    1. Expected Toulouse
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 21 days ago

      Depends on what other options you have. May as well if you want.

  29. Arctic monkeys
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 21 days ago

    Anichebe scoring a goal or two this GW would be the best thing this season.

    1. liiusions
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 21 days ago

      He'll be a FFS legend even if he gets an assist

  30. Ravager
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 21 days ago

    Lukaku + De Roon > Jesus + Albrighton (-4) worth it?