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The ScoutCast – Episode 223 – Comedown

Gradually weaned off our double fixture helping and returned to normality, the ScoutCast team take time out to pick through the wreckage of Gameweek 34, before we set our sights firmly on what lies ahead.

Wildcards and Bench Boost chips lodged up their end of season sleeves, Jonty, Andy and Luke join me to embrace another round of community questions.

With the rebuilding programme imminent, we take a look at those shot-term punts who can do a job in Gameweek 35, before weighing up single fixture assets who can possibly hold their own amid the forthcoming circus of Gameweek 37.

And, of course, we carry out our weekly appraisal of Alexis Sanchez, as the Chilean hints at a return form just as an irresistable Eden Hazard closes in.

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  1. Somalion
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 8 days ago

    Classic Pep. Start eroding Aguero's confidence once Jesus is back in contention, performances dip, bench him, claim he still has huge future at the club, sell him in Summer.

    1. @FPLMason
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Now that is what you call an agenda

      1. Syd.
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        Mourhino wouldn't do such a thing..... no no no no

      2. Somalion
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        And if it's obvious to us, I reckon poor old Kun has known it for a very long time.

    2. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Went out of his way on a tangent to get his dig in at Kun, poor form.

      1. Pea Soup
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        Post match interview?

      2. Somalion
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        Even Aguero talking about being okay with having to be on the bench when Jesus comes back sometimes, that just stank of really low confidence imo.

        1. HashAttack
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 8 days ago

          talked like he was hoping he could play up front with Jesus - never being a no 9 before City

          ... but looked like he didn't believe it was going to happen

          1. Somalion
            • 14 Years
            7 years, 8 days ago

            I think it'd be unfair on him to move his family from Manchester. With Ibra gone, I reckon Aguero should accept Mourinho's loving embrace

    3. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      The old Kun would've scored 5 tonight

      1. Somalion
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        Pep's work is complete!

        1. Syd.
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 8 days ago

          He use to bury those half chances for fun

          1. Cheltnamshire LaLaLa
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 8 days ago

            Im struggling to adapt to the new kun. Still have the urge to bring him in for borough but all the facts say dont do it....

          2. Somalion
            • 14 Years
            7 years, 8 days ago

            I can't get over how bleak he has looked in some matches.

            Welcome to Manchester United 😎

  2. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 8 days ago

    I would appreciate some advice from your beautiful FFS people.

    Current team;

    Heaton Jaku
    Alonso Valencia Yoshida Robertson Barragan
    Hazard Alli Sane Zaha Carroll
    Aguero Kane Gabiadinni

    GW36
    Heaton, Zaha, Carroll > Czech, Walcot, Ward-Prowse (-8)

    GW37
    Robertson, Barragan > Stones, Davies (-4) BENCH BOOST = 14DGW PLAYERS

    Good plan?

  3. @FPLMason
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 8 days ago

    Is an Aguero ban likely?

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      For what, exactly?

      1. Pea Soup
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        For doing exactly the same as Fellaini but getting away with it because he's short.

        But no, I very much doubt that Agüero will be retrospectively punished.

        1. Wild Rover
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 8 days ago

          Lol, absolute bollox

    2. gunthourinho
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      He may as well be banned, he will be on the bench until the end of the season

  4. Konstaapeli
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 8 days ago

    WC draft #2233-C

    Pick - Willy
    Bailly - Clichy - Gabriel - Yoshida - Holding
    Sanchez - Hazard - Alli - Eriksen - King
    Kane - Jesus - Gabbi

    0.6 itb

    Thoughts?

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      I'm not sure I'd want Alli, Eriksen and Kane. With the season at such a critical stage, are Spurs going to be free scoring?

      1. Konstaapeli
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        Who'd you drop and for who?

        1. Twisted Saltergater
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 8 days ago

          Alli for Sane, maybe? Or Coutinho, but no DGW.

    2. umerlfc
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Take out Clichy and you're good

    3. Aubaaaaa
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Clichy and holding both not nailed. Gabriel could be a concern if Kos and Mustsfi are fit and if Wenger decided to play 4 at the back (but unlikely as they have won 3 in 3 under the new formation).

      1. Konstaapeli
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        Eriksen, Clichy, Gabriel & Holding to Sane, Monreal, Vertongen and Stephens/Holgate?

    4. JJeyy
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Downgrade Clichy and jesus to Costa?

    5. thomashl
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Clichy for Daniels bam thank me later

  5. Aubaaaaa
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 8 days ago

    Most nailed city defender? Kompany?

    1. MikeDuff
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      CAballero by looks of it

  6. jam
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 8 days ago

    Zaha or Son to Hazard? Think it's all over for Son? Used WC last week...

    1. Aubaaaaa
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Son

  7. Camp No No
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 8 days ago

    Any news on Bravo? Can we trust Caballero to be a cheap way to City defence for the rest of the season?

    1. My Name Is Prince
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Not yet

    2. FPL Blow-In
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Just looked like he stretched his calf. Didn't look very bad but then he needs a stretcher so hard to tell. Got to wait I suppose.

      1. Camp No No
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        Hmmm... that could be golden. I'd really like 3 City for the rest of the season.

    3. bring_on _the_fantasy
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      If he has a calf problem no way he will be able to play. Np Ishtar be a good call now kompany is back

      1. Camp No No
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        Wait. "Np Ishtar"???

  8. FPL Blow-In
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 8 days ago

    Play PVA or Maguire this week?

    Is PVA likely to start? I don't want a 1point cameo.

    1. Aubaaaaa
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Maguire to be safe.

    2. Still Unsure
        7 years, 8 days ago

        I'd go Maguire. More nailed and good attacking threat.

    3. We Will Klopp you
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Bench one please: Huth, Stephens (have Yoshida), Valencia, Sanchez, Lukaku

      1. jam
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        Stephens if you have Yoshi

    4. My Name Is Prince
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 8 days ago

      Anyone considering Kompany now?

      1. Rainer
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        Not if we can get Willy @ 4.7m

        1. My Name Is Prince
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 8 days ago

          Yeah but if not? Don't they have a third keeper?

      2. Camp No No
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        Is he sure to be fit? My only real problem with him.

    5. Still Unsure
        7 years, 8 days ago

        Best midfielder for a one week for GW35 - 8m to spend??

        1. My Name Is Prince
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 8 days ago

          King

        2. Camp No No
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 8 days ago

          King.

      • Spursfan9
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        So I'll be shifting Aguero in order to bring in Sanchez for DGW. Is he likely to be benched at the weekend? Notably Jesus only got around 10 mins so can't be fit enough to start on Sunday surely?

        1. Spursfan9
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 8 days ago

          Should I keep him for the weekend or ditch him now?

          1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 8 days ago

            Keep him

        2. gunthourinho
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 8 days ago

          Nah he will start. Nice and fresh.

      • Numb
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        Monreal - isn't he a rotation risk with Gibbs about?

        1. Aubaaaaa
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 8 days ago

          It's possible. But with Kos having a potential knee problem, Monreal could start at left CB with gabriel and mustafi if fit or holding (3 at the back).

      • pundit of punts
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 8 days ago

        TFF is one bitter chap tonight. 😀

        Why's celebrating a good score so frowned upon here?

        1. Viper
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 8 days ago

          Because the guys with sh*t scores are jealous 😆

        2. MTPockets
            7 years, 8 days ago

            It's the 20x that grates.

          • My Name Is Prince
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 8 days ago

            It's only frowned upon here by those who haven't had a good score that particular week though...

            1. Yank Revolution
              • 12 Years
              7 years, 8 days ago

              Truth...
              The worst ones are "is this score good?", when it clearly is

          • DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 8 days ago

            a couple of times is fine in response to people. but 7-8 goes you will get stick.

            1. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
              • 10 Years
              7 years, 8 days ago

              84 with a hit for me btw

          • pundit of punts
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 8 days ago

            I guess you

          • vectorman
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 8 days ago

            Depends if someone is being a tit in the process or not is my guess lol..

          • RoysCallerAnne
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            7 years, 8 days ago

            You do it (continously) EVERY time you have a good GW, which is grating tbh.

            However, I know where you are coming from because if you can't celebrate on here, where can you do it?

          • BigManBakar
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 8 days ago

            Celebrating it by posting about it once, twice or a few times is fine. What's the point of posting it eight times on the trot?

        3. Lostrich
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 8 days ago

          thoughts on this WC team? Got to WC now as I still have TC and BB.

          Caballero (Pickford)
          Alonso Yoshida PVA (Gabriel) (Kone)
          Sanchez Hazard Eriksen King Redmond
          Jesus Gabbiadini (Anichebe)

          plan is to transfer out PVA for Monreal and TC Sanchez in 36, with Gabbi out for Kane in 37 and BB. I have 6.1 in the bank so the Monreal transfer may not quite be possible; depending on whether Gabbi's price rises. May have to save in 36 and bring in a WBA def in 37.

          Is the lack of Spuds, Utd and Liverpool coverage worrying?

        4. Viper
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 8 days ago

          Negredo & Siggy - > Gabbiadini & Hazard -4. Bench Zaha.

          Has to done right now as I'm off for the weekend, good to go?

          1. HST
            • 14 Years
            7 years, 8 days ago

            Yep

          2. Twisted Saltergater
            • 14 Years
            7 years, 8 days ago

            Yeah, go for it, Viper. Good luck!

        5. Tickle Me Enzo
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 8 days ago

          Thoughts on my WC Please!!

          Pickford Caballero
          Alonso Daniels Gabriel Yoshi Holgate
          Sanchez Hazard All King Redmond
          Kane Jesus Gabbi

          1. bring_on _the_fantasy
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 8 days ago

            Could be good if Jesus starts.

        6. TaiwanHC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 8 days ago

          Pick one. I will WC before GW36

          A. Rashford-->Gabbi
          B. Lukaku --> Gabbi
          C. Alli/Kane/Zaha--> Coutinho/Sane
          D. Valencia/Baines/Robertson/Davies--> Defender of your choice

          Thanks!

          1. ItOnlyTook9Years
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 8 days ago

            A

          2. jam
            • 14 Years
            7 years, 8 days ago

            a

        7. JJeyy
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 8 days ago

          Is Gabbiadini risky with austin return

          1. gunthourinho
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 8 days ago

            IMO, yes he is

          2. Webbinho
            • 14 Years
            7 years, 8 days ago

            Not immediate. Maybe in 37/38

          3. bring_on _the_fantasy
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 8 days ago

            Play both and drop Redmond

          4. My Name Is Prince
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 8 days ago

            Won't play 90 and rotation in the doubles likely...

          5. Totally !rre!evant
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 8 days ago

            Every player is at the risk of rotation in the later stages of the season.

        8. dunas_dog
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 8 days ago

          Sanchez Alli Hazard King and ?

          A Coutinho
          B Eriksen
          C Sane

          1. Webbinho
            • 14 Years
            7 years, 8 days ago

            b. That's my 5 man mid

        9. ItOnlyTook9Years
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 8 days ago

          Thoughts on this WC?

          Willy, Pickford
          Alonso, Blind, Gabriel, Yoshi, Holgate
          Sanchez, Hazard, Eriksen, Sane, King
          Kane, Gabbi, Benteke

          Plan to monitor Jesus and switch Benteke to him or another depending on that

        10. HashAttack
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 8 days ago

          Fellaini got a yc and straight red ... but just the red showing ... surely it should another -1?

          1. Webbinho
            • 14 Years
            7 years, 8 days ago

            Red trumps a yellow. So yellow removed

          2. Rainer
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 8 days ago

            YC 'goes' after the red.

          3. bring_on _the_fantasy
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 8 days ago

            Does it matter? Does anyone actually have fellaini??

            1. tutankamun
              • 14 Years
              7 years, 8 days ago

              TC

        11. SEXY SALAH
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 8 days ago

          Evening everyone. What should I do with this lot for the weekend?

          Hennessey
          Valencia, Yoshida, Alonso
          Sanchez, King, Son, Zaha, Hazard
          Aguero, Kane

          Jak, Barnes, PVA, Fernández

          0.1ITB, 1FT.

          Was thinking of doing (-4):
          1) Son to Ward-Prowse
          2) Barnes to Gabbiadini

          Though this could give me a benching nightmare! Any thoughts welcome!

          Thanks

        12. For Fuchs Sake
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 8 days ago

          For one GW only (WCing after this GW):
          Negredo to Gabby
          Lukaku to Benteke
          ?

          Two "easy" home fixtures

          1. gunthourinho
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 8 days ago

            Probably Lukaku to Benteke. Partly due to price rises/drops of those respective players too.

        13. Mattymo23
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 8 days ago

          Torn between Gabbi and Afobe. Tempted to go Afobe to beat price rise

        14. KJT123
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 8 days ago

          One week punt...

          Hazard
          Mahrez
          Gabbi
          Jesus
          Vardy

          ?

          1. Webbinho
            • 14 Years
            7 years, 8 days ago

            Arnautovic

          2. FER FUSCH AKE
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 8 days ago

            am on the same conundrum went haz and gabbi

        15. Cheltnamshire LaLaLa
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 8 days ago

          So if id told anyone i should bench sanchez and lukaku for de roon and bavies before kick off what would the reaction of been!?

          Doing the opposite cost me 17 points!

          1. Totally !rre!evant
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 8 days ago

            "Go ahead... and delete your account while you're at it"

            🙂

            1. Cheltnamshire LaLaLa
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 8 days ago

              About right ! 😉

        16. Athletic Nasherbo
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 8 days ago

          What combination would you have?

          Caballero, Maguire, Eriksen
          Or
          Cech, Huth, Sane

          Have Alli and Monreal and no city defence.

        17. Emiliano Sala
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 8 days ago

          If utd wins europe league then the other finalist will go ucl if utd end season on 3th or 4th ?

        18. Lizard Lips
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 8 days ago

          When are ranks updated?