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The ScoutCast – Episode 231 – Eavesdrop

This is a very strange experience.

Denied the opportunity to host this week’s ScoutCast by BT’s shortcomings and with the Wildcard active, I am forced to join you and eavesdrop while my decision-making is torn apart by Andy, Jonty, Az and Luke. I have to admit, it’s pretty tortuous.

It’s like my hands are firmly fastened to the couch while the quartet lapdance* their critique around me. How I want to get “involved”.

Aside from appraising my “ill-timed” Wildcard, the boys tackle your other community questions.

They consider the Liverpool double-up, question whether midfield coverage can replace either Kane and Lukaku, debate whether Alonso is essential and then look at how fixtures can shape cheap defensive acquisitions.

I’m pretty sure they answer them all exactly as I would. In fact, listening back, they appear to justify my Wildcard for me. I can hardly wait for next week.

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* writer cannot call on any personal experience when making this comparison.

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

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  1. The SK
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    GTG?

    Ryan
    Jones Stephens Mee Naughton
    Salah Eriksen Pogba
    Lukaku (C) Firmino (VC) Gabbiadini

    Elliot Gross Carroll Long

    Not sure if Stephens will start and choosing between Gross or Naughton.

    1. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Looks good

  2. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    As much of a 'gentleman' of a sport full of rogues, Wenger has become a massive whinging gas bag, completely out of touch with the modern game.

    http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2017/09/07/arsene-wenger-says-key-arsenal-players-tapped-4-0-liverpool/

    Deserves another five years at Arsenal.

    1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Pretty feeble excuse

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Probably only referring to Ox who was in open negotiations with both Chelsea & Liverpool.....

  3. Tabbara
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Which option is better
    A:Davies + Alli
    B:David Silva +Alonso
    Thx

    1. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      A

    2. AVIELD949
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      I have the same dilemma!

      1. Tabbara
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Problem is pepe will silva starts every week especially with ucl games comming up?

    3. Pompel
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      A - Silva too much rotation threat

    4. Ruudy Van
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      I'd go A because Ali suspended champs league and Rose not returning any time soon

  4. Pompel
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Team for this GW:

    Fabianski
    Hegazi - Mee - Stephens
    Pogba - Alli - Mooy - TCarroll
    Luka(c)u - Kane - Firmino (vc)
    (Elliott - Atsu - Davies - Long )

    G2G? Bench choice OK, or play Davies?

    1. The SK
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      I would play davies over hegazi.

  5. darkmatt3r
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    On a WC what would you do with the 4th mid I've got 7 to play with would you spend it all on the mid or upgrade elsewhere, Kane, Alonso or even Hazard maybe?

    Foster

    Jones Cédric Naughton

    Alli Salah Mkhi 7.0

    Firmino Lukaku Morata

    Elliot Carroll Mee Mbemba

    1. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Mbemba is out for 2 months otherwise good

      1. darkmatt3r
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        No other playing 4.0's though What about the Spare mid spot?

        1. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          Get Brady in mid and upgrade mebema

  6. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    G'day all.

    Anything worth a hit or GTG?

    Hart
    Bertrand / Cedric / Mee
    Salah / Mhki / Richie / Mooy
    Kane (VC) / Lukaku (C) / Morata

    Elliot / Carroll / Ake / Long

    0ft, .2itb.

    1. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Gtg nice attack

      1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Cheers. All defenders playing at home too. Hart up for a penalty save and Mee with CS and goal this weekend. I can feel it.

  7. Kevtheotter
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Bottomed..

    Hey guys,

    2 spots remain A,B or C?

    Foster Elliot
    Alonso Cedric Naughton Jones XX
    XX Brady Mhki Alli TC
    Firmino Lukaku Kane

    A) Atsu and Wimmer 0.5 ITB
    B) Ritchie and Long
    C) Atsu and Long 0.9 ITB

    1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      A

    2. mikess
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      A

    3. Pompel
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      B
      A 5.0 4th mid gives you too little flexilibilty to swap with other budget mids . 5th defedner can be perma-benched

      1. Kevtheotter
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        My thoughts.

        Brady and Wimmer rotate very very well

        1. Pompel
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          Good option that

  8. Buck The Trent
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Plat Carroll (NEW) or Atsu (swa) ?

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Atsu

    2. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Atsu

    3. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Carroll

    4. Pompel
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      I'm playing Carroll of the two FWIW , but much of a toss really

    5. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      If you arare ooking to plat them I suggest Carroll as his hair is longer

      1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Are looking
        Howler

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

      Atsu

  9. red forever
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    so with Alli being charged by fifa, he’ll probably be banned for next international break – that makes him an even better FPL choice, right? Temperament is worrying though.

  10. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Dele Alli: Fifa open disciplinary proceedings after gesture at Wembley - http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/41199525

    Alli ban incoming?

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      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        😛

        1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          Wow

      2. Mark
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 17 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        No ascii art please. Thanks.

        1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          Sorry mate, didn't know it was a rule!

        2. OldBenKenobi
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          Apologies Mark (couldnt resist)

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      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        😮

    3. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Yep. Banned for 4 games I reckon. Including two WC group games, by which time England will be out
      Idiot

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        This 😆

      2. The Tinkerman
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Ban him for 5 and he probably wouldn't go to the tournament. Wouldn't get a game if he did.

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

      Slap on the wrist for being stupid, no more than that. It's pretty clear to me that he was conversing with Walker, unless Walker has an imaginary friend.

      1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        I was at Wembley. Sitting behind him as he did it. I have no doubt who it was aimed at. If he gets away with no punishment he has been monumentally lucky.

        1. Pasqualinho
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          There can be little doubt that he was already conversing with Walker and the ref just happened to wander between them when you look at the footaage here:

          http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/international/dele-alli-swears-video-footage-kyle-walker-referee-england-vs-slovakia-a7930131.html

          But it is a bit stupid with TV and a a big audience watching. I'd imagine England will fine him and warn him about his future conduct and FIFA will be happy with that.

    5. The Tinkerman
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Can he be banned from PL games? Guess not.

      1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        No

        1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          Except he already is because he is an ill-disciplined rat

      2. Mark
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 17 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        No, and if anything, it keeps him even fresher.

        Doesn't stop me resenting wanting to own him, though.

  11. HurriKane
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Bavies or Bertrand? (already have Cedric)

    1. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      bavies

    2. Kevtheotter
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Bavies

    3. Slartibartfast
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Depends on Rose - still out for a while?

      1. HurriKane
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        even if he's back will get straight in ?

        will need match fitness and a couple of cup games to get back into shape

        1. internal error
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          pretty much this.

        2. Slartibartfast
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          No idea - was asking as I assumed you're a Spurs fan 😆

          I would like to get Davies in for Valencia if he's expected to keep starting for a while.

    4. Ruudy Van
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      You could double up on saints but only if you have wildcard later eg GW 11 to ditch them both quickly

      1. HurriKane
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        yh. thats an option but is it better to spread the risk with bavies?

        if bavies lose his spot its an easy swap with berty

    5. FC Lackless [BALEGIUM]
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      bertie is nailed

  12. Chop1234
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Stephens is far from nailed

    1. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      cheers geoff

    2. Pompel
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      As long as he plays this GW, I'm happy. Will swap GW5 or GW6

    3. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Good point

    4. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Thanks Sherlock

  13. Pall Mall
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Sell Phillips for Brady or save FT?

    1. Slartibartfast
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Save, pretty close between those two IMO.

    2. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      no phillips should do well against brighton

  14. FCSB
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Pick one for KDB:

    1. Alli
    2. Mane

    Thanks

    1. Slartibartfast
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      2

    2. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Alli

    3. J T
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Both good choices so you pick

  15. The Mighty Whites
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    on wc pogba or mkhi?

    1. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Mikhi

    2. Slartibartfast
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Pogba

    3. Ruudy Van
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Whatever tickles your fancy the best. Pogba will never be dropped come champs league though (I have miky t)

    4. Kevtheotter
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Mkhi

    5. Dybala10
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Pogba.

    6. TheTwelfthMan
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      mkhi.

  16. Ruudy Van
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Got a FT and 2.3 ITB- Son -ward prowse my concerns, any help thanks.

    Foster Elliot

    Bailly Stephens zanka dunk (rosenior)

    Son- Miky T- Salah. (RLC, ward prowse)

    Aguero (C)- Lukaku- Gabbi

  17. as33
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Hi guys, Thinking to swap Willian>Antonio or KDB>Alli? Thanks

    1. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      KDB--> Alli

    2. Ruudy Van
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      I'd wait as William might be ahead of Pedro.

      KDB to Ali is a good move and frees up money

  18. Aladdin Sané
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Ramsey or Antonio long-term?

    1. Ruudy Van
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Antonio long term- mainly because he starts every game

    2. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      'Ramsey' and 'long term' shouldn't be used in the same sentence together.

      1. Cok3y5murf
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        "Ramsey is not a long-term option".

    3. Slartibartfast
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Antonio. More likely to start every game when fit, I think.

  19. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Play Benteke or Defoe in Draft? I have Koscielny in def.

    1. Ruudy Van
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Palace HAVE to score soon surely...?

  20. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Hazard set to start this week? Thinking of getting him on my wc

    1. darkmatt3r
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Me too

  21. Hybrid.power
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Team is:

    De Gea (Foster)
    Alonso, Kompany, Stephens (Francis, Rosenoir)
    Eriksen, Tadic, Salah, Carroll (Matic)
    Lukaku, Jesus, Rodriguez

    I have 1FT and 0.9 in the bank. I don't feel like wildcarding as I think it's a bit of a waste right now, so I'm thinking Kompany out to someone cheap like Naughton and using the funds elsewhere. I could drop Matic and have 7.4 to spend on a midfielder or drop JRod and have 8.3 to spend on a forward.

    Any suggestions or opinions?

  22. Tinmen
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    How's this WC looking folks?

    Foster Elliot
    Jones Cedric Mee Naughton Schindler
    Mane Sanchez Miki Eriksen Carroll
    Morata Firmino Abraham

    1. Slartibartfast
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Could pay off massively, but I don't see the point of avoiding Kaka and Kane but still not getting in Alonso.

      Think I'd get someone cheaper in for Mkhi and use the funds to upgrade a defender or Tammy.

    2. Hybrid.power
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      I'm really up in the air about Sanchez. Will he really come back and start knocking them in again?

    3. OldBenKenobi
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Would worry not having either Kane or Lukaku

  23. FPL-Gutten
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Best mid under 7.3?

    1. Respect My Authoritah
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Hmmm, not sure really, it's a load of muck down there. Quite like Brady atm

    2. Hybrid.power
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Slim pickings Im afraid. Ive been looking!

  24. OldBenKenobi
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Sorry for the repost:

    Best 4.5 LIV defender (and WHY) for 5th slot?

    A) TAA
    B) Gomez
    C) Moreno

    Jones Cedric Mee Naughton xxxx

    1. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      all three are rotation risks. I'd say atm, TAA and Moreno are first choice but could be rested for easier fixtures

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        I have a theory that Gomez is first choice for the League, but we will see.

        1. internal error
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          Gomez maybe better defensively/set pieces so it might be a case of who Klopp thinks is best for that given opponent

          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            6 years, 7 months ago

            Could be. 🙂

            But Gomez is racking up the BPS.

  25. Saka Rice
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    PLEASE HELP!!

    Who shall I put in for KDB and Jesus? I have 2FT
    KDB+Jesus --> Ali/Mane/Eriksen + Morata/Firmino

    Bear in Mind I have Kane and no Chelsea or Liverpool player in my current team

  26. Cocky Spaniel Alves
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Hi,

    have to make some changes here, please let mw know your thoughts.

    Foster Elliot
    Kolasinac Stephens TAA Suttner Prodl
    KDB Willian Tadic Ritchie Carroll
    Kane Lukaku Firmino

    2 FT 0.5 ITB

    A) KDB and Willian => Mkhi and Salah
    B) KDB, Willian and Stephens => Mkhi, Alli and Naughton (-4)
    C) KDB, Willian and Stephens => Mkhi, Alli and Jones (-4)

  27. Ando
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Play Naughton (NEW) or Dawson (bha)?

    1. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Dawson

  28. Sethicious
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Who should I captain.
    Alonso,Lukaku,Mane or Chicharito

    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Rom or Mane as a gamble!

  29. Andrew
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Currently have KDB, looking to ship out this week, he is my only City cover, do I bring in Silva to cover myself or is City coverage not necessary at the moment?

  30. cemal
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    please help. A has better coverage but B has more potential captains

    A. DSilva Pogba Eriksen
    Morata Lacazette Firmino

    B. Mane Pogba Eriksen Richarlison
    Morata Lukaku