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The ScoutCast – Episode 189 – Trapdoor

Have we fallen hook, line and sinker? After taking a beating by a cast of talent sacrificed in our Gameweek 33 Wildcards, it certainly feels we’ve obliviously wandered over a trapdoor and slammed back down to earth.

We’re back up to full strength in the ScoutCast as Jonty, Andy and Luke join me to compare the bruises inflicted by our Gameweek 33 refresh. We endevour to remain optimistic, clinging to the hope that the Gameweek 34 bench boost chip will deliver and help us balm the damage from a disastrous weekend.

Judging by the line of questioning from the community, we’re not the only ones smarting. The four of us pick through your bout of queries, before looking ahead the weekend and the Gameweek that could yet revive our seasons.

This episode of the ScoutCast was first aired live on our YouTube channel on Wednesday night. Be sure to subscribe to get a heads up on future broadcasts.

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

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  1. hillsnick116
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    silly to get rid of bolasie for a hit? His stats are very good

    1. Sjaugen
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      But his finishing is not.
      Most, incl me, will tell you to get rid. But the ball is round...

      1. hillsnick116
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        no one is good at finising. If he is getting shots on target, he will score

        1. Sjaugen
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          For me Bolasie was a gw33 gambit.
          I'm getting rid for Lanzini and Smalling

          1. hillsnick116
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 1 month ago

            yeah I was set to get rid of bolasie, but lennon got injured. Thanks for the response.

            1. Sjaugen
              • 8 Years
              8 years, 1 month ago

              You have a case for keeping Bolasie then. I'd still get rid tho.
              Iwibo, Nasri, Milner are 3 good replacements

        2. Jøssy ⭐
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          But he tends not to... that's why he's not good at finishing.

          I'd argue there are plenty of players who are good at finishing... Sigurdsson, Firmino, Lanzini. Don't understand that comment.

      2. Kurtinho
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Guaranteed 4 points at least 😀

    2. Fowler23
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Too bad his points tally isn't. I have him as well but other pressing issues.
      Depends who u r replacing him with

  2. Arteta
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    http://www.wba.co.uk/news/article/west-brom-albion-gareth-mcauley-jonas-olsson-one-year-contracts-3059733.aspx

    ALBION defensive duo Gareth McAuley and Jonas Olsson have both penned new one-year contract extensions at the Club.

    1. Sjaugen
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Were they in danger of running out of center backs?

    2. elkunaguero
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      one more year before their move to NFL

  3. Kurtinho
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Robles
    Bellerin - Smalling - Lovren
    Payet - Sanchez - Wijnaldum - Firmino
    Aguero - Lukaku - Martial

    Darlow; Gabriel, Simpson, Bolasie
    0 ITB + 1FT

    Bench boosting this week, unsure whether to burn a FT on Bolasie or save for next week where I will need 2FT to field 11 for free.

  4. Nesvy
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Crazy idea ? 🙂 - Smalling + Fosu Mensah + Bellerin (-4)

    1. kennethrhcp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Whos out for them3?

      1. Jøssy ⭐
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Smalling + Fosu > Mensah + Bellerin, I assume

    2. LC1
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      For who?

      1. Jøssy ⭐
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Smalling + Fosu > Mensah + Bellerin, I assume

        1. kennethrhcp
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          So he'll be getting those 3 in... but who is he getting rid of to get them

          am i missing something?

          1. Jøssy ⭐
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 1 month ago

            Sorry, it's me missing something.

            You're right.

            I'll get my coat....

  5. Back on the horse
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    A, Sanchez + Fosu-M... (TC Sanchez )
    Or
    B, Payet+ Bellerin... (TC Özil)
    Or
    C, play Silva and aldy and save a hit

    Wc36

    1. Sjaugen
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I'd make a move to play Sanchez this GW, that's for sure

      1. Back on the horse
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        You think he will score 4 more than Silva?

        1. Sjaugen
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Yeah, but bear in mind we're just out "everyone and their grandmother captain failed with Lukaku" week, so nothing is assured

  6. mosch1one
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Just finished this weeks podcast. WOW, usually like to start my day with positive podcasts but that really was doom and gloom, especially Mark, thank god for Luke to be the sage voice reiterating "can we just talk about this next week please after the double gameweek we based our wildcard plans around?".

    Was Mark feeling guilt from pushing the all out 15 double gameweek players and felt he had to admit he'd made a mistake and therefore be pessimistic?

    I followed that advice and still had a decent gameweek with the likes of Aguero, Sturridge, Iwobi, Sanchez, Delaney, Robels, (shame about Jag).

    Come on guys, next week I can see being a booming week still!

  7. kennethrhcp
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    I have mangala, gabriel, bolasie and lennon.

    Im ok with a 4point hit. im leaning towards lennon and bolasie out for lingard abd nasri

    thoughts

    1. Back on the horse
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Nasri is sensible choice as will prob play 35 too. Lingard is a good enabler. I have him. He has done much but he has a go

      1. kennethrhcp
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers 😉

  8. GK
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Never really take hits but is this worth it (playing BB)?

    Lennon, Daniels, Wolly > Milner, TFM, Otamendi (-8)

  9. elkunaguero
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Contrarian post:

    There could be significant rotation for Liverpool defence on the first game of GW34 and for GW36 (sandwiched in between both EL semi-finals).

    Is it mad to just get a Spurs defender back, instead of buying a Pool defender for Delaney?

    DGW mania aside, Spurs have a settled team, play for the title and have a fixture in GW35.

  10. ZeBestee
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Firmino or Coutinho, who is a better prospect?

    As well i have Vardy whom i want to transfer, who is the best option with Kun and Lukaku the other forwards i have

    1. Fowler23
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Martial.
      Andy Caroll if u r feeling lucky

      1. ZeBestee
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        thanks. What about Nasri vs KDB? A lot of question marks

  11. Erlinjo
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Martial or Rashford ?

    1. Back on the horse
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I prefer rash. Don't know about lvg though

  12. Goldèn
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Is there a case for going Kun(TC) over Alexis(TC)? Even considering Ozil. I'm chasing by 40-50 pts on 2 rivals now after a pretty bad GW33.. Rival 1 is gonna play BB and do not have Kun or Ozil, with Alexis(C) I'm pretty sure. Rival 2 has got Kun (not Ozil), but I'm pretty sure he's gonna play Alexis(TC). Was all set on Alexis(TC), but is this a good opportunity to gamble on another?
    Cheers!

    1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Gamble..... What have you got to lose?

  13. karvs155
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Pressers conference list today, please?

  14. ShaunGoater123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Thinking of doing Ward & Bolasie > Fosu-Mensh & Nasri

    What do you think? too much of a rotation dilemma?

    1. Cristi@no R7
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      yup. both rotation risks

      1. ShaunGoater123
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        other option is just bolasie out to a player with a double & game 35 which unfortunately leaves me only with ......TOWNSEND!

        Surely I cant,.......can i?!

  15. ryacoo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone know what time the Everton presser is today?

    1. Hasselbaink Forever - Defoe…
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Should be 9am

      1. ryacoo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks!

  16. lasmons
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    DDG (Robles)
    Gabriel - Sakho - Bellerin (Delaney) (Simpson)
    Couth - Sanchez(TC) - Payet - Lennon* (Mahrez)
    Kun - Martial - Lukaku

    NO BB.
    Gabriel + Lennon -> Fosu M + Iwobi (then I can get Kane next week)?
    Or other suggestions?

  17. Arteta
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Champions League draw - 10:30
    Europa League draw - 11:30

  18. Cristi@no R7
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Mignolet in for Adrián
    Sánchez in for Mahrez
    Martial in for Kane

    for -8. Yes or No???

    1. tattwelshie
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah to top two, wouldn't bother with Martial, unless you need that for funds?

      1. Cristi@no R7
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Funds it is. Any other forward @ 9m

    2. ZeBestee
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      i don't have Kane, but i would rather have him in my team this GW. Martial doesn't give you goals so often

      1. Cristi@no R7
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        to keep Kane, I should get Ozil instead of Sanchez

    3. Emp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      just do the last two

      1. Cristi@no R7
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Will think about that. Both Liverpool & West Ham are leaking goals. I could swap Adrian next week for free.

    4. Jape
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Martial has the same amount of fixtures as Kane over the next two GW's so depends if you think Martial will score more.

  19. tattwelshie
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Going two Newcastle (Mitro & Townsend)...

    A. Potentially inspired
    B. Stupid
    C. So so

    1. Emp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      A

  20. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Exact money for Lennon > Alli, would you do it? Would mean BB with 13 DGWs.

    1. tattwelshie
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Im stuck between Ali and Townsend!

    2. Cristi@no R7
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      IMO get another DGWer

      1. Team Cruel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        I already have 3 from Ars and Liv. City don't have anyone decent for that price. Not a fan of Andross Townsend or rubbish like that. Quality over quantity

        1. Cristi@no R7
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Then Alli is the best you could get. Go with it.

    3. Marcin the Pole
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Get Alli. People are obsessed with DGWers. I am BBing with only 11.

    4. Squiggle
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      If I had Alli I would consider keeping, but are they no better DGW players to bring in instead?

  21. LouieM97
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Despite how bloody brilliant last nights game was, it has given me a real headache for more reasons than one...Really cant second guess how Klopp will approach the league now. Think he will most likely rotate massively leaving almost no one safe ://.

  22. The Mighty Whites
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    1 FT, 0.4 ITB

    Robles - Darlow

    Monreal - Gabriel - Delaney - Simpson - Sakho

    Sanchez - Coutinho - Payet - Mahrez - Lennon

    Aguero - Lukaku - Martial

    Lennon to Townsend?

  23. Hybrid.power
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Is Fosu Mensah guaranteed to start? Why all the love? Also, why are people dropping Coutinho?

    1. Marcin the Pole
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Played very well recently. I punted on him. Reckon he should start both.

    2. Back on the horse
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      V cheap enabler. Has played well. Darmian played badly last time out. I would probably be OK with 4pts from him

    3. Squiggle
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      He will likely start the next, and if he plays well, start the one after. But one bad game and he is at risk.

  24. ZeBestee
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    KDB vs Nasri
    Firmino vs Coutinho
    Martial vs Sturridge/Origi.......

    and more dilemma ...

    1. Emp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      if i didnt have firm or cout i think id go firm now cos he got takenn off earlier last night should have more chance of starting all three coming games

  25. Emp
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    which two players out of these 3 will get the most minutes over the next calendar week ( thats 3 games over 34 and 35)

    A. Nasri
    B. Townsend
    C. Milner

    1. Meinhoff
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Townsend most minutes, but not most points imo

      1. Emp
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        ye i sgould have really asked between A and C cos probably going with townsend for the minutes reason and hope for the best!

    2. LouieM97
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Similar dilemma, rotation is inevitable I think.

      Would say Milner is nailed but Klopp can rotate
      Like Nasri as almost certain to play in GW35 (hopefully 120+ in GW34)
      Townsend is a difficult one as should probably play all games but never know with rafa either

      1. Emp
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        milner surely wont start all three tho, i mean i know hes a machine but thats a bit much!

  26. jimlad
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Are people with Lennon shipping him? Any idea to who with 6.2 to spend?

    1. Klip Klopp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Would you take a hit to get rid of him so you can use bb this week ?

      1. jimlad
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Yes BB but no hit. If i get someone with a game next week i can still play 11 without hits

    2. merin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I'm doing Lennon -> Iwobi today

      1. jimlad
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        unfotunately cant afford it

      2. jimlad
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        when i say that i mean, i already have 3 ArS

        1. merin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          I'm shipping Gabriel (for Fuchs) to afford it myself

  27. ZeBestee
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    KDB vs Nasri
    Firmino vs Coutinho
    Martial vs Sturridge/Origi.......

    and more dilemma ....

  28. Arteta
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    BOURNEMOUTH TEAM NEWS

    “Junior Stanislas has been training well. He’s closer. Benik Afobe has made his first steps back into training but, with the hamstring, we’ll protect him longer. Adam Smith is still managing his injury. Harry Arter has seen a specialist this week. He’s had an injection in his Achilles/ calf so we are waiting for the result of that to see if he can play again this season. Sylvain Distin has picked up a back problem."

  29. Lateriser 12
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    How many minutes are we expecting Kun to play in the next 2?

    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      150ish

    2. Emp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      150/160 imo

    3. Marcin the Pole
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      150

    4. Squiggle
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      As long as the game is not won, he will play the full games I believe.

      Whether or not he would hold up for so many games is a different question altogether!

    5. Back on the horse
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      150

  30. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Barkley & Darmian out

    FM & Silva in

    -4

    Yay or nay

    1. Marcin the Pole
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Yay.

    2. Back on the horse
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      That would work if you expect FM to play in darmians place