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The ScoutCast – Episode 246 – Smashing

The ScoutCast quintet take on established Fantasy thinking in this latest episode, as we debate the quest to smash the current template squad.

What is the template? How can we break it? Should we even bother?

The discussion that unfolds is predictably sprawling and often heated, as once again the conflicting philosophies on Fantasy management in the ScoutCast crew are laid bare.

Elsewhere we let the rest of your community questions steer the conversation, as we contemplate Sanchez at United, battle Firmino vs Aguero and even find time to check in on Stoke.

Try as we might, even we struggle to argue about Stoke.

By the way, off the air we carried on the debate and, in the end, everyone agreed that I was right and that I also had the best beard.

This ScoutCast was first beamed live via our YouTube channel on Tuesday evening. 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 via the second player below.

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

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  1. UnitednationsXI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Who is more important next few gw's
    A: Maguire
    B: Mahrez

    1. Lee8686
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Points per £ maguire

    2. Gruu
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Mahrez magic

    3. Suarezista
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      B imo, but depends on who you are selling or getting instead.

    4. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      B

  2. yanks250125
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    B

    1. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Ok

  3. jimmy.floyd
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Are these defs nailed?
    A Bardley
    B Tomkins
    C Kelly
    D Dummett
    E Holgate

    1. yanks250125
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      dont know if any of them are

    2. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      No

    3. Crystal Ball
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Tomkins

  4. barracuda
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    I have 10k to splash on a car but I think I will buy a classic car for the first time in my life. Wish me a rust...eh luck

    1. camarozz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Chevy camaro 1987. I bought one. fun;-)

      1. barracuda
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Excellent. Thinking off getting Daimler 1978

  5. The HurriKane
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    A) Ox
    B) Albrighton

    A or B and why, pls?

    1. jimmy.floyd
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      A because he is better

    2. yanks250125
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      a because he his in a better attack

    3. TLF
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Albrighton is the 'sensible pick', nailed, form, fixtures, created more chances for Leicester than any other player in the team last 4 game weeks. Already matched his attacking output from last season.

      Ox is more of a punt, might be nailed now but not guaranteed, growing in confidence, decent form, stats compare well to Albrighton, plays for Pool so probably higher chance of goal involvement, fixtures are also decent.

      Both good picks, choice is yours...safe or punt.

      1. The HurriKane
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks a lot for the wise help. I think I will punt then with Ox. Thanks mate!

        1. TLF
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          Not sure how wise that was haha, good luck, should be an enjoyable game week 🙂

    4. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      C. Ibe

    5. Visionaries
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      B if no Leicester cover. Not sure how nailed Ox is

    6. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      A-more exciting to own!

    7. The HurriKane
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Ok, cheers guys. Thank you all!

    8. FFSbet.com
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      B more nailed,dont play CL.

  6. jimmy.floyd
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Maguire or VVD?

    1. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Maguire

  7. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    How many games will Danilo get do we think
    Any word on Delph.

    1. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      2 at least

  8. camarozz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Worth a hit to do Niasse ➡ Wilson and play 343 for BOU fixtures (except for CHE game)

    Have Kane and Firmino also.

    Benching RLC. Can afford Ibe for free either and continue with 352 formation

    1. Gruu
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Who is your 4th def?

      1. camarozz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Duffy or Mee.

        Playing Maguire/Alonso/Kenny this week.

    2. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Sound ok.

  9. Weasel Boy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Got 2 fts.
    Thinking DCL + Klavin > Ayew + VVD/Maguire.

    Sound Ok?

    1. jimmy.floyd
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Y

      1. Weasel Boy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks.

        But just realised I'm 0.1 short as I lost value on DCL 🙁

    2. Suarezista
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Yes

    3. Gruu
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Yes

    4. barracuda
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Sounds like an immediate improvement

    5. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Gonna have to be Maguire.

      Lost value in DCL.

      Ahhh why is vvd 5.5 with a flag???

      1. Thinkering like a Boss
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Good choice Maguire it is.

        1. Weasel Boy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          Thanks

    6. FFSbet.com
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      No money for Wilson?

      1. Weasel Boy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Yes could get wilson but want rid of Klavin as well.

        Guess I could go Wilson and Tovorski?

  10. FFSbet.com
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    ''DO IT! Mourinho approves Man Utd Ronaldo return.
    It's suggested United believe the total deal could cost as much as €400m in total to re-sign Ronaldo, including a near €200m transfer fee, but the club's marketing directors claim a major profit can still be made through merchandise.''

    Hard for me to believe this,they can get Kane for this money or 2-3 top players.
    Hes old and in decline cant score like he used to.

    1. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Agree.
      Just get Kane

    2. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      This has been going on every transfer for last 3 years !

      Cant see it ever happening....

    3. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Is that for a hit or no? LOL

    4. jia you
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      a lot of rubbish in the football gossip these days inc. this!

  11. Gruu
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Which combo please?

    A. Eriksen Rashford -> Sane Vardy (-4, 0.3itb)
    B. Eriksen Rashford -> Mahrez Wilson (-4, 1.8itb)
    C. Eriksen Rashford -> Mahrez Vardy (-4, 0.1itb)
    D. Eriksen Rashford -> Pogba Firmino (-4, 0itb)

    Adrian
    Alonso • Otamendi • Jones • Ogbonna
    Eriksen • Salah • Sterling • Arnie • Lingard
    Kane

    (Elliot • Rashford • Mee • Niasse)
    1 ft, 0.4 itb

    1. tm370
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      D is the best of those imo.

      1. Thinkering like a Boss
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        This

    2. FFSbet.com
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      B for me,3-5-2 and 4-5-1

  12. Lee8686
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Who scores the most points this week?

    A) Son and Tosun
    B) GroB and Aguero

    1. Gruu
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      B

    2. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      B

    3. FFSbet.com
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Kun(C) to outscore those three 😉

    4. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Tosun why not get Slimani and Janssen while you're at it

  13. tm370
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    What do you reckon about this guys?

    Hazard, Eriksen and Lewin out for Mahrez, Lanzini, and Firmino (-4). Leaves 0.5 to upgrade Mariappa (5th defender).

    1. yanks250125
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      do it

    2. FFSbet.com
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Looks good

    3. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Do it

      1. tm370
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        cheers guys

  14. Delhidynamo
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    TAA the real magic bean, stay down boy!

  15. hjalmarekdal
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Got some serious headache... Please help.

    Lloris
    Christensen - Jones - Masuaku - Daniels
    Salah - Sterling - Arnautovic - Lingard
    Kane - Firmino

    Elliot; Wilson - Dunk - Atsu

    3.6 ITB, 1 FT

    A) Alonso in, Daniels out
    B) Walker in, Daniels out
    C) Sane in, Atsu out
    D) Vardy in, Wilson out

    1. FFSbet.com
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      A

    2. Visionaries
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      A or C

    3. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      A and play Wilson instead of Masuaku

      1. Kiwivillan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Absolutely this

    4. Victor6359
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Defo A

  16. barracuda
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    A- mussels
    B- scallops
    C- both

    1. yanks250125
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      D

      1. barracuda
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        not on the menu 😉

        1. Thinkering like a Boss
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          FT or hits?

          1. barracuda
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 4 months ago

            Can also WC later 😉

    2. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      B

    3. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      C

    4. Point-one short
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      B

    5. barracuda
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      I am C troops

  17. mitro
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Hey guys looking at one of these moves, which one would you prefer?

    A) Christensen -> Alonso
    B) Richarlison -> Mahrez

    Thanks

    1. yanks250125
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      BB

    2. Nerazzuro
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      B

      1. Ambrosiana Inter
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Hi fratello nerazzurro

    3. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Big Fat B

    4. Aussie Rules
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      B

    5. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      B

    6. mitro
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      cheers lads

  18. FFSbet.com
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    If B means no Alonso after then A.

    1. barracuda
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      I am also A

  19. thegame
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    time to get rid of rlc guys

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/42740720

  20. @chapellefpl OR 577TH
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Question for discussion.

    Should players play for their country by ethnicity? Otherwise we will get people from all backgrounds playing for England who aren't even English but have been in England long enough to qualify to play for us. Thing is everyone wants to play for us so we may end up with a team of foreigners.

    Case in point Scotland and Wales!

    1. barracuda
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Shall I bring you some wood into your cave ?

    2. Arctic monkeys
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Déjà vu

    3. Freshy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Zaltan says get over it

    4. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Top kek bait from FFS chief troll

      1. barracuda
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        I think he is eligible to participate next term again

    5. Gnu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Casi in point is Engand, isn't it?

      1. Gnu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        *case*

    6. wulfrunian
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      You can't know where everybody comes from.Many people may have been born and raised in Australia,but their fathers and grandfathers are from Scotland.Why can't they play for Scotland?

    7. Licious Lizard (delete acc)
        6 years, 4 months ago

        What a tool

    8. Visionaries
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      How's the WC?

      Pick
      Alonso, Stones, Otam
      Sterling, Salah, Arnie, Mahrez, Ox
      Kane, Firmino

      Ell, Masu, Mbemba, Mcb

      Could actually do Ota > Mee then Mcb > Wilson (sub) for nice depth?

      1. Thinkering like a Boss
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Stones/Ota > VVD?

        1. Visionaries
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          Yeah just looking at that, City double is too much eh

          1. Thinkering like a Boss
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 4 months ago

            Concede lately, but 2 homes game hard to avoid!

    9. jimmy.floyd
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Pick two for next gw
      Kane
      Kun
      Firm

      Have Salah and Sterling

      1. Kiwivillan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Kane Firm

      2. Thinkering like a Boss
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Kane Firm due to value

        Kane Kun is the best

        you decide

    10. 42towels
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      If gametime was guaranteed, surely Silva is the best midfield value pick right now? Surprised that he's not being mentioned as an option at all. By all mancity fan accounts, he's back and training.

      I am thinking of getting him this week, and the bench should be able to cover an absence.

      1. Kiwivillan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Avoiding until personal issues are over

    11. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Think I need to forget about Aguero and just keep running with Kane and Firmino. Bearing that in mind and the fact nothing else is too pressing Christensen to Alonso look like the move?

      1. waldo666
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        EDIT: Quaner is an issue but not sure I want to upgrade to Ayew or Wilson as they would still be sat on the bench.

      2. Thinkering like a Boss
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Yes. Alonso is a good choice

        1. waldo666
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          Cheers

    12. Ambrosiana Inter
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Schindler,Zaha,rashford > Ogbonna,ox,vardy???

      1. Ambrosiana Inter
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        For -4

      2. Kiwivillan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        I'm playing Schindler this week

        1. Ambrosiana Inter
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          Yeah but fixtures look grim after that

    13. thegame
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Im definitely getting rid of morata but want to decide on the transfer tomorrow after all the pressers. Just wondering is he definitely dropping tonight. Will the flag increase the fall % required?

    14. barracuda
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Can't we have 3 FPL matches in a week? Deeper squads, playing around 90 games a season 🙂

    15. The HurriKane
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      A) 4-4-2 with Dunk
      B) 3-4-3 with Quaner
      C) 3-5-2 doing RLC ----> Ox
      D) 3-5-2 doing RLC ----> Albrighton

      A, B, C or D?

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Is it really 343 with Quaner?
        C or D.

        1. Thinkering like a Boss
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          This

          1. The HurriKane
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 4 months ago

            Thanks!

        2. The HurriKane
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          Yes, my 3rd striker is Quaner.

          Ok, I see. Thanks mate!

      2. Kiwivillan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        C

        1. The HurriKane
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          Thanks mate!

    16. Tazah
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      D.silva trained with the squad this week
      https://youtu.be/b88-8HFqUEw

      1. barracuda
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        I am not going there.

        1. Tazah
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          Take my word for it then

    17. Frank Koscielny
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      A. Lingard to Albrighton
      or
      B. Son to Mahrez
      or
      C. Save FT

      1. barracuda
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        C

        1. Frank Koscielny
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          Even though I have 2FT?

          1. Tazah
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 4 months ago

            Well then it won't be counted as saving it a

      2. Thinkering like a Boss
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        C