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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. Ghost86
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Would you do Kane + Benteke to Jesus + Vardy for free?

    Other striker Gabby and own Eriksen

    1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Nope

  2. Bruno Bruno!!
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Holgate to Holding worth a punt using FT?

    1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      If Koscielny ruled out then yes

  3. 007 [RoboKlopp]
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Hi guys, please help me, I'm still wondering of captain pick this week.

    A. Sanchez
    B. Gabriel Jesus

    Thx you.

    1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Currently on Jesus but it's definitely between these two for me

    2. Mavric Marco
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      I've got 3x that dilemma below 😆

      On Jesus atm

  4. 8ball
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Bailly to Davies for a hit? Or any other defender? (5.5m)

  5. Mavric Marco
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Right so, I've narrowed down the triple captaincy to these two:

    Gun to your head, who would you pick?

    A) Sanchez
    or
    B) Jesus

    I'm on Jesus atm

    1. 32chickens
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      of those two sanchez based on opposition

      1. Mavric Marco
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Until his goal last night I wasn't even considering him. Playing on the left wing and out of form.

    2. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Huth/Morgan ruled out for Leicester, two home fixtures you'd expect goals from city and Jesus to be involved..

      Jesus!

      1. Mavric Marco
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers, yeah that's what I'm thinking. Plus WBA are on the beach! Surly he plays, and starts both

      2. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Could say same for kane

        1. Mavric Marco
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Jose can defend with any team of players though

      3. enrico.palazzo
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Is Huth officially ruled out? Thought he was only a doubt

    3. Hulk Smash
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Sanchez.

      Less likely to share points with teammates and practically guaranteed bonus points and double figures if he scores, unlike Jesus.

      1. 32chickens
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        nice points

      2. Mavric Marco
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        True. But City look a better team atm, Arsenal aren't blowing anyone away with goals and fluid attacking play...

        Sanchez will have to do it on his own (look at the saints game for example)

        Jesus will have 3/4 quality players around him to create chances.

    4. Twisted Saltergater
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Probably Sanchez. I may end up having to go with Jesus.

      1. Mavric Marco
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Why? Don't own him?

        1. Twisted Saltergater
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Yep, went with Ozil instead. Needs a -8 to bring him in (as you've just seen!).

          Still not sure which way I'll go.

          1. Mavric Marco
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

            Do it!! 🙂

            1. Twisted Saltergater
              • 15 Years
              7 years, 5 months ago

              Gabbi's a dead weight in my team and he'll stick around if I bring Sanchez in.... arrghh! 🙂

              Then again, my ML rival will TC Sanchez, so I need to captain him and play BB to block that. Think I know what I need to do, am just being stubborn!

    5. Rainer
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Sanchez.

      180 minutes. Fixtures. CS points. Extra goal scoring point. Pens. Some frees.

      1. Mavric Marco
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        All great points. I do love Sanchez and have fond memories of him doing well for me.

        This will go down to the wire..!!

    6. Mavric Marco
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      4-1 in favour of Alexis so far.

      I thought it would be closer...

      1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Very dull

        1. Mavric Marco
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          😉

  6. Pellegrini Falcon
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Thinking of Gabriel, Coutinho and Benteke out for Holding, Fabregas and Jesus for a -4. Should I also do Blind to Kompany for a -8?

    1. Hulk Smash
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Kompany might be injured so hold off on that one.

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        ??

      2. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Since when 🙂

        1. Hulk Smash
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Rumours he allegedly picked up a knock in last game and some sort of absence from training.

          Not confirmed so take with a pinch of salt and wait until the press conference if you want but knowing his record with injuries it could be true.

          1. AK ⭐
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

            Do you have any sauce?

          2. Twisted Saltergater
            • 15 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

            Rumours on here or twitter? Do you have a link?

            1. Rostah
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 5 months ago

              Think this is a bit of Chinese Whispers. Kompany trained today, pics on website and twitter, but someone else said earlier that he supposedly didn't finish training due to a minor knock. Can't verify that last bit but wait for pressers

              1. Twisted Saltergater
                • 15 Years
                7 years, 5 months ago

                Ok, nice one. I won't make any transfer moves tonight then.

  7. Twisted Saltergater
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    A little messi, but pick your fav - thanks

    Currently: Gabbi, Ozil, Alli, Baines, Brunt

    a. Gabbi, Sanchez, Sané, Holding, Baines (-8)
    b. Gabbi, Sanchez, Alli, Holding, Stephens (-8)
    c. Giroud, Ozil, Alli, Holding, Brunt (-4)
    d. Giroud, Ozil, Sané, Baines, Brunt (-4)

    Makes sense?

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      please someone! 🙂

    2. DV8R
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      I like B

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers DV8R. So you think Alli + Stephens outscore Sané + Baines? Am wondering if I can rely on Everton to keep Watford out.

    3. Mavric Marco
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      A

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks SS!

        Gabbi and Sanchez to outscore Giroud and Ozil +4 points?

        1. Mavric Marco
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Fo sure

    4. RedMarks 赤的
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      A/B, probably B just because their team playing twice

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        If I knew which Everton are going to show up vs Watford, then it would be a lot easier! Everton always seem to concede the odd goal but it is their last home game of the season.

        A big part of me wants to keep Baines should Everton win a pen, but there's a strong chance Lukaku takes it because of the chase for the golden boot.

        I'm usually so decisive, this is bloody annoying!

    5. AK ⭐
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Is this doable?

      Gabbi Sanchez Sane Gibbs Stephens (-8)?

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        It is, but it would be a -12!

        1. AK ⭐
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Oh, I'd go for B then. 🙂

  8. liiusions
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Transfers made! G2G? Good luck all

    Willy Pickford
    Alonso Yoshida Stephens Holgate Holding
    Sanchez Hazard KDB(c) Alli King
    Kane Jesus Anichebe
    1.6itb -4

    1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      GL

    2. Detweiler
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Solid team!

  9. amplifiedAnt
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Squad from last week:

    Caballero, Pickford
    Alonso, Monreal, Yoshida, Stephens, Holgate
    Hazard, Ozil, Eriksen, King, Albrighton
    Kane, Jesus, Gabbiadini

    0.2 ITB. Bench Boost this week, but there seems a wild number of possibilities:

    a. Hold
    b. Holgate + Ozil > Kompany + Fabregas (-4)
    c. Hazard + Ozil > Sanchez + Sane (-4)
    d. Ozil + Gabbiadini > Sanchez + Anichebe (-4)
    e. Hazard > De Bruyne (free)
    f. Other (ideally no more than -4)

    1. amplifiedAnt
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Probably most potential gain from C?

      I know Gabbiadini is looking a bit of a lost cause at the moment, but that's still surely better than a likely maximum 4 from Anichebe?

      If doing D, would Hazard (potential rotation risk once Chelsea win the title) outscore Sane enough compared to the potential difference between Gabbiadini and Anichebe?

    2. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      B would be tempting but scary going with Arsenal attacker.
      C imo

  10. Rainer
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Does a NON captained Kane outscore Alli & Eriksen this GW?

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      What are you thinking, Rainer? Bring in Kane and lose both Alli and Eriksen?

      1. Rainer
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        No no. I've A&E to rivals K.

        1. Twisted Saltergater
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Yep, me too. Thing is, Spurs could beat United 1-0 with a Kane pen. I'm not sure I like Spurs' DGW from an Eriksen and Alli point of view. Leicester away will be no push over. Decisions!

  11. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    I have single GW Robertson v CP

    Do I transfer any of these guys in for a hit

    A - Holding (If Koscielny ruled out)
    B - Davies (If Rose ruled out)
    C - Yoshida (Own Stephens)
    D - Save

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      A or B. I think Holding will be slightly more nailed than Gibbs.

  12. Moshinp4p
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Keep or sell blind??????

    1. Rainer
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Sell

    2. Detweiler
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Sell

  13. Moshinp4p
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Is holding and sterling nailed????

  14. Bruno Bruno!!
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Thoughts on Ramsey

    1. Arsène Around
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Think he plays like he's far too comfortable at Arsenal and definitely looked better with blond hair. Wish he'd stop missing such sitters all the time too

  15. Moshinp4p
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Anyone rising in price tonight?????

  16. Lav
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    As posted on last page with my proposed move worried about not having Sanchez...

    Is it worth a -8 at minimum to get him by dropping Alli/Eriksen? I have Kane and I would captain Sanchez.

    1. Hulk Smash
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      If the other transfers are decent, yes

  17. Ghost86
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Which is the better move to get Jesus?

    2FT

    A) Benteke + Gabbi to Jesus + Anichebe
    B) Benteke + Eriksen to Jesus + Fabregas/Pedro

    Basically comes down to keeping Eriksen or Gabbi but Anichebe likekly 4 points where option b has more potential what do we think?

    1. DV8R
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      B

    2. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Could you not just lose Gabbiadini and Eriksen >> Jesus and Fab ?

      Keep Tekkers for Hull

    3. Ghost86
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      0.3 off that can't be done

  18. Bruno Bruno!!
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Thoughts on the following for -4

    Hazard to KDB
    Sane to Fabregas

    1. DV8R
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Might just do the first one.

      1. Bruno Bruno!!
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Already own triple city

        1. DV8R
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Take the hit

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Why would you transfer Sané out?? I really don't get it.

  19. Arsène Around
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Who has the biggest haul?
    Jakupovic + Yoshida + Gibbs
    Caballerro + Holding + Stones

    Dilemma

    1. Jamin
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Can you Cab, Yosh, Hold?

  20. DV8R
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Which one?

    A) KDB + Carroll
    B) Pedro/Fab + Sane (-4)

    1. Bruno Bruno!!
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      B only because you have 2 DGW players

      1. DV8R
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        What do you think of their playing times though?

        1. Bruno Bruno!!
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          im waiting on news on aguero before I decide on whether to bring KDB in if aguero plays KDB will play a more deeper role.

        2. Bruno Bruno!!
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Also I feel Fabregas will start 2 of the last 3 games and play a cameo in one

    2. Aubaaaaa
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      A

      1. Aubaaaaa
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Sorry I meant B.

    3. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      B

    4. RedMarks 赤的
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      B, dgw

  21. Jamin
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    A) Haz > KDB
    B) Holgate > Holding
    C) hold free transfer

    1. Aubaaaaa
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Wait for news on koscielny. If he's out. Then B. If not C

      1. Jamin
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers

  22. Detweiler
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Bailly, Gabriel and Eriksen to Tuanzebe, Gibbs and KDB. -8.

    Am I mad?

    1. Aubaaaaa
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      With Bailly banned for Europa finals, he may get more game time.

      1. Detweiler
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Ah I missed that. Might hang on to him in that case!

    2. Bruno Bruno!!
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      yes

    3. Mavric Marco
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Tuanzebe

      😯

      1. Detweiler
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        He's been pulled out of England U20s after Man Utd made case to FA for him to stay and play in the league

        1. Mavric Marco
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Yes, as backup. Rotation central

    4. Sess!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Yes. Downgrade, downgrade, same.

      1. Sess!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Sorry should have read downgrade, slight upgrade, same

        1. Detweiler
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Either way I've been talked out of it. Thanks!

  23. Aubaaaaa
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Who will you play?
    A. King
    B. Ben Davies

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      so tough. I don't think United score against Spurs and you have to back King to score or assist at home to Burnley, so about the same points. Danny Rose might be tried away at Leicester, although I think it's more likely he plays in GW38.

  24. RohanVaswani
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Is Davies nailed on for totts dgw?

    1. Sess!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      I'd imagine so this wkend but rose prob get midweek.

    2. Aubaaaaa
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      At least for one game. Rose not likely to be back for the game against united. He started training though so may play a part in the second game.

  25. camarozz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Sorry bottomed on last article and only got one reply the 2nd time I posted so il try again. Really need some help to win my ML.

    Guys my rival just behind me in ML and has full 15dgwer for bench boost. Another guy has full dgw team and using his TC I'm certain of that.

    I have a 13 dgwers but have - King,Daniels and Holgate for MY BB.

    Only 5 points ahead of 2nd . Should I swap the two guys out for 2 dgw players.

    Thoughts were this.

    King to Albrighton
    Daniels to Cahill (have Alonso so could be profitable)

    Or
    Daniels to Davies (TOT)
    King to Fabregas (have hazard so could be gold)
    0.5itb
    Have 3 City and 3 S'HAMPTON players .
    Really wanna win ML

    1. Sess!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Maybe just Daniels to cahill.

    2. Aubaaaaa
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      I think King has the potential to outsource some dgw players. Daniels to an arsenal defender if you can afford?

  26. The Owl
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Any ideas for this team appreciated:

    Cab/Pickford

    Azpi Stephens, Yoshida, Gabriel, Monreal
    Sanchez, Erikson, Hazard, Sane, Albrighton
    Jesus, Gabbi, Kane

    0 itb

    Obvious is getting rid of Gabriel

    1. Sess!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Gabriel to holding maybe

  27. RohanVaswani
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Any news on koscielny?

    Is Jesus worth captaining if kun is back?

  28. Al_Fresco
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Please choose an option;

    A. Sané & Benalouane
    B. Holding & Sterling
    C. Koné & Sané
    D. Valencia > Monreal and hold Zaha (have bellerin)

    1. Sess!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      B

      1. Sess!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        But with sane

        1. Al_Fresco
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Cheers!

    2. Mavric Marco
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      B

    3. Aubaaaaa
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      B

  29. Bruno Bruno!!
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Thought on my team for DGW 37. Will play BB.

    Caballero | Cech
    Alonso Cahill Vertonghen | Holgate Stephens
    Hazard Alli Sane Albrighton | King
    Kane Gabbiadini Jesus

    0.1m itb 1FT

    Tempted to do Holgate to Holding if Koscielny is ruled out

    1. Sess!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Good and I'm tempted by that move too.

      1. Bruno Bruno!!
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        think Holgate could get a CS tomorrow though

        1. Sess!
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Yeah true but one goal and you'll be regretting not shifting him.

  30. GS456
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Costa to Jesus?

    Not keen on hazard to KDB

    1. Sess!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Not for me

      1. GS456
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Save then? (BB)

        Cech - Pickford
        Holgate, Stephens, Yoshida, Alonso, Clichy
        Eriksen, Sanchez, Hazard, Sane, Albrighton
        Gabbi, Jesus, Kane (c)

    2. grumpyman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      I think they are both decent moves for a FT if the rest of your team looks good. Not for a hit though.

      1. GS456
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        No would be for free. Will do one