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17 March 2016 2029 comments
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We’ve been left hanging for weeks but finally, on 3pm on Tuesday, we were handed the Double Gameweek details and could begin our planning in earnest.

This week’s ScoutCast is dominated by double Gameweek chatter, as your community queries hone in on the variables, strategies and planning involved in exploiting the fixture pile-up to the full.

I’m joined by Jonty, Andy and Luke as we attempt to make sense of it all, turning to a virtual flipchart to digest and communicate some of the options on offer.

It’s hardcore stuff that takes into extra time in an exhaustive 80-minute episode.

This was first aired live via our YouTube channel on Wednesday evening, Be sure to subscribe in order to get wind of future broadcasts.

You can view that live version via the larger player below, or indulge on the directors cut audio stream via this link or the smaller player.

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

  1. Laurel and Vardy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Start:

    A) Butland (wat) - no ShawX, but Hornets could be without Ighalo
    B) Hart ( MUN) - derby game, most probably both teams will score

    Thanks.

  2. Sjaugen
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    How does this look?
    A. Kompany ➡ WBA/Williams (alternative is playing Bellerin (eve) or Azpi (WHU)
    B. Arnie ➡ Ozil (benching Alli)
    C. Either (got 2 FTs)

    Will WC in 33

    1. Sjaugen
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Not doing a punt with Vardy.
      FT 32 earmarked Siggy ➡ Traoe until further
      Got good cover for WBA/Williams in gw 32 (can bench)

  3. denial
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    How are people feeling about a Vardy to Lukaku switch this GW?

    1. Sjaugen
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Not great. A trap named cash over points IMO

    2. Laurel and Vardy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Palace are terrible lately.

  4. nevins84
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    So quiet in work today so time to brush up on my FF study.

    I have TC, BB , WC all to play and when I try to work out the different pros, cons, permutations, my head just hurts....

    1. Gaz Downright
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      • 15 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      checked out yesterday's scoutcast? these issues were thoroughly discussed

  5. S.Kuqi
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    It just feels wrong to bench Silva instead Alli.

    1. Pedram
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Alli is in much better form

    2. Gaz Downright
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      • 15 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Alli has been the better player all season. Both fantasy-wise and football-wise.

  6. Pedram
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    I don't think Butland will keep clean sheet against Watford so i'm thinking of doing Hennessy to Fabianski.

    Should i do it or save the FT ? going to wildcard in GW 33 as well.

  7. J0E
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    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    The veterans continue their ascent, thanks to some good planning around GWK 30's blanks, says Kavali in his latest look at this bunch of world weary stalwarts.

    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2016/03/18/tracking-the-fantasy-football-veterans-gameweek-30/

    1. clownbot2000
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Stalwarts - good, if underused word

    2. denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Although my poor veteran brain is struggling to navigate the DGW's.

  8. GoonerByron
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Is this starting team good enough for GW34 if I'm planning on WCing 36 and BB 37?

    Mignolet
    Rojo - Monreal - Cresswell
    Ozil - Sanchez - Firmino - Mahrez
    Aguero - Kane - Deeney

    Hennessey - Alli - Simpson - VVD

    This is without hits so could also take a hit on Kane -> Lukaku and then back again for 35 for free if I fancied it.

    Would leave me with a lovely team for GW35 too..

    Mignolet
    Monreal - VVD - Simpson
    Ozil - Sanchez - Firmino - Mahrez - Alli
    Kane - Aguero

    Hennessey - Deeney - Cresswell - Rojo

    1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Looks perfect for a planned GW36 WC to me mate 🙂

      1. GoonerByron
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Nice.. Cheers! 🙂

    2. tokara
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      how many dgw players u have for gw34?

      1. GoonerByron
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        9 in starting line up, alongside Mahrez + Kane.. Possibly 10 if I think Lukaku is worth a hit over Kane but not sure on that bit yet

  9. Doctor X
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Any takers for Coutinho over Firmino for the DGW?

    1. nevins84
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Thinking both, Sturridge just doest look himself

    2. Milner4eva
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Nah, Firmino all the way for me, his numbers are incredible.

      Migs/Clyne/Firmino for my Liverpool players

      1. nevins84
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Double LFC defence I cant see paying...

        1. Milner4eva
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          They have tightened up nicely recently, and owning both allows a 5-man defence bench boost in 34 and a full DGW defence in gw37 without using any transfers, so I reckon it's worth it

  10. Friday's Press Conferences
    Arteta
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    For those who haven't seen it yet:

    Arsenal - 9.00
    West Brom - 9.00
    Sunderland - 9.15
    Manchester City - 12.45
    Newcastle - 13.00
    Norwich - 13.00
    Chelsea - 13.15
    Southampton - 14.00

  11. Hasselbaink Forever
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Never has my watchlist been so long

  12. anish10
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Whens everyone WC and using their BB & TC?

    Think TC G34 if i can get a decent 11 and WC GW67 and BB GW37

    34 seems like a better option for Triple captain

  13. marcus2704
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Am chasing a 15 point lead, I would expect my rival to go with Kane as C, thinking about going with Siggy myself. Wise move?

    1. nevins84
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      15pts is not alot, both good shouts, I'm thinking of throwing a cuveball and going Sanchez, Everton asre leaky and hes due... I'm 45pts behind so punting... If i was 15 id be playing safe

    2. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Depends on your ML positions but mainly on which of them you think will score most points.

      1. In Like Flynn.
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Badly worded but I knew what I meant which is the important thing. 🙂

    3. Milner4eva
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      15 points is nothing. Play your game and make a solid WC strategy and you should be fine.

      1. marcus2704
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        WC was played ages ago, I am terrible at holding onto them.

        As it goes I only have 4 DGW players for GW34 - Hart, Borthwick, Firmino and Aguero. Not looking particularly good on that front :/

        Team is as below, with 1 FT and 2M ITB

        Hart (Hennessey)

        Williams - Aldy - Ivanovic (Borthwick, Simpson)

        Siggy - Mahrez - Firmino - Eriksen (Arnie)

        Aguero - Vardy - Kane

        1. Milner4eva
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Really nice team.

          Just roll the transfer, follow your instincts on who to captain, and re-assess after the international break.

  14. stevev
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Hi... anyone any idea if any Watford defenders are nailed on for the two dbl GWs 34 and 37? Seems a bit of rotation lately?

  15. Doctor X
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Now that Valencia is back as well, with Rojo subbed off early yesterday, the only real defender secure at United is a 6.5 Chris Smalling 🙁

    1. Milner4eva
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Indeed, I think he will be really worth it for his two doubles though.

  16. Pedram
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Can someone post the clean sheet odds ?

  17. Milner4eva
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Bench one:

    Alli, Eriksen, Özil, Mahrez, Sigurdsson
    Vardy, Agüero, Kane

    Gotta be Alli right? (Regrettably)

    Thanks

    1. adidasOriginals
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      AOA chip?

    2. nevins84
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      I presume AOA is gone? Gunna be squeaky bum no matter who you choose Id go Vardy

      1. Milner4eva
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Cheers guys, AOA is long gone :/

    3. GoonerByron
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Alli

  18. adidasOriginals
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Need some help.
    Got to use a transfer up so bringing in a defender this week for the next round (gw32) as unlikely to be used this due to playing AOA chip.

    Would you go for…

    A - Jamaat (Newcastle) v nor (a)
    B - Dawson (WBA) v sun (a)
    C - Azpi (Chelsea) v avl (a)
    D - PVA (Sunderland) v WBA (H)
    E – Cresswell (WHU) v CPL (H)

    Can’t make my mind up.
    E?

    1. Stimps
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      D or E imo

    2. GoonerByron
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      D or E definitely

  19. DGWjegy
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    can't decide who to bench from this 6

    ozil
    alli
    firmino
    mahrez
    payet
    vardy

    currently on firmino cause he played nearly 90min yesterday

    any advice lads?

    1. adidasOriginals
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Firms or Alli

  20. Richd
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Would you rather have Dawson or Toby as a pre week "punt" prior to my 33 WC?

    1. Milner4eva
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      When are you buying? This week?

      I'd probably punt on Ivanovic.

      1. Richd
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        This week. Can only afford Toby

        1. Milner4eva
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          AH sorry, I thought Toby and Ivan cost the same.

          Toby out of those two.

    2. adidasOriginals
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Toby

  21. S.Kuqi
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Pulis didn't mention anything about Dawson being fit makes my decision much easier. Williams it is my Komps replacement

    1. adidasOriginals
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      yeah what is the deal with dawson, fit or not, wish he'd just say

  22. FCSB
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Bench 1:

    A. Fuchs
    B. VVD
    C. Toby
    D. Ivan

    Thanks 🙂

    1. rnrd
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      tough one
      probably B

    2. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      A or B coin flip

      1. Odikostar
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Palace

    3. Stimps
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      VVD imo

  23. rnrd
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    I have a FT to blow for this WE gameweek. I am going for spurs defense.
    I don't have money for toby, I have the choice between Wimmer, Rose, Walker and Bavies.

    I want to find the greatest balance between Naileness and attacking threats.

    Looks like Walker is a sure starter after tripier played yesterday but his attacking returs ar enot that good.
    Rose should have not played 75min yesterday but he did with Bavies injury. I fancy Rose's attacking profile though.

    Wimmer the safest pick in terms of Nailness I guess.

    Who would you go for!?

  24. Burger
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Ivanovic returning to right back now Terry is supposedly back?

    1. Odikostar
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Yep, and azpi back to leftback

      1. Burger
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Cool thx

    2. Pompel
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Would love that - he's been disappointing save for his 10 points vs Southampton

      1. Burger
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Certainly has buddy.

  25. Stimps
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Good morning everyone, pick 1 to play

    A) Bellerin (eve away)
    B) Daniels (tot away)
    B) VVD (liv home)

    1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      The 2nd B

      1. Stimps
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        2nd B it is!

    2. Garlana
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Tough as all look likely to conceed, I'd go with your second b) for the home match

    3. Milner4eva
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      vvd, home game

    4. GoonerByron
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      VVD

  26. Ziro Becomes One
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    NEW ARTICLE

    (one article nearer to the DGWs! Yay!

    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2016/03/18/the-weekend-team-news-195/

  27. Jazz!
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    NEW POST

  28. Cradders
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Play VVD or Rose??

  29. adidasOriginals
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    What do you reckon?
    Seems a bit odd to be playing the AOA chip when the defenders have decent looking match ups

    ____________Butland (wat)___________
    _________Williams(AVL) // // Fuchs(cpl)____
    Siggy (AVL) // Payet (che) // Alli (BOU) // Mahrez (cpl) // Ozil (eve)
    ___Vardy (cpl) // Aguero (vc) (MNU) // Kane (c) (BOU)____

    Forster (LIV) // Bellerin(eve) // Dier (BOU) // Kompany

  30. jackx13
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Benching Arnie this GWK and thinking of captaining Siggy - either of those too mad?

    Front 7 with Arnie on Bench:

    Ozil - Alli - Siggy - Mahrez

    Kane - Kun - Vardy

    1. Laurel and Vardy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      See my reply on top of next page, as I unintentionally posted new post, but shortly - go for it!