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14 April 2016 3197 comments
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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.

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

  1. pelzi80
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    When is the press conference for Arsenal? It's vital for me to get a hint whether Cech will play or not.....is he still injured? Or just not match fit?

    1. rainy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      9.00 BST

  2. Francescoli
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Sanchez, Payet or Aguero to triple captain?

    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Sanchez or kun, Payet too inconistent

  3. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Get Firmino or Milner?

  4. El-Kloppico
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Any nailed defender from ManCity for the DGW, apart from Otamendi?
    According to my analysis, neither ManCity nor Liverpool and ManUtd have nailed defenders, except Smalling and Otamendi and both are at 6.5.
    Who's the best replacement for Jags over here? 5.4 ITB. Not too keen on Stones though.
    Already have Evans, Bellerin and Flanno + Cech & DDG. Going for BenchBoost this week.

    1. cantcatchabreak
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      im pretty sure clyne is nailed

      1. El-Kloppico
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        I think he is due some rest with all the upcoming fixtures for LFC.
        Flanno will have his chance.
        Moreno looks more refreshed and showing forms btw.

        1. cantcatchabreak
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          fml, my defence is in shambles lol, is he really likely to get rested?

          1. Ryan
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            You might get lucky. It hasn't eventuated yet.

    2. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Its a real quandary. Asking myself if Rojo, Fosu-Mensah, Clichy and Mangala are realistic options for both games.

      In some ways spending the least on the rotation threatened player is sometimes the best option. Fosu-Mensah might be worthwhile in that regard

      1. El-Kloppico
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        With Kolarov form, I doubt Clichy will start both matches.
        Fosu-Mensah played the FA Cup and for a 19yrs guy, playing him again tomorrow might be a tough call. He'll surely miss one of the 2 matches though.
        Mangala is also a doubt with Kompany imminent return.

        1. Ryan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          • 14 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Yep. I'm beginning to realise I'd probably have to keep Dan and hope he scores a goal.

  5. Pino
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Im very tempted to switch Øzil for Sanchez for -4 and captain Sanchez. Thoughts?

    1. How's Your Gowl
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I would, 100%. Much higher points ceiling.

    2. cantcatchabreak
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      if you captain you lose no points

  6. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    When is Kompany expected back for 90 mins?

  7. Kiwivillan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    When are manager press conferences or have already been?

  8. Ryan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Does the FA cup result have any knock on effects in terms of blanks/DGW's etc? Excuse my ignorance.

    1. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Already factored in

    2. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      FA Cup final after season over

    3. How's Your Gowl
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      No. Semi-finals (and knock-on-effect fixtures) had already been arranged, and final is after GW38.

      1. Ryan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Ok cheers.

    4. TorresMagic™
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Games played on 23/24 April. A few rotations likely.

      1. Ryan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        • 14 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah quite a bit of rotation to consider now with City and Liverpool as well.

  9. How's Your Gowl
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    A) Townsend or B) Nasri for a hit, or C) keep Bolasie?

    1. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I'm getting rid of Lennon and Bolasie for Milner and Nasri

      1. How's Your Gowl
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Milner's a good shout, already have 3 'Pool players though.

  10. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Top 10k ownership of Sanchez?

    1. Bolivian Seaman
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      30%, 12% overall

      1. Jafooli
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers Dave.....

  11. Larry Legend
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Barkley owners (if any still out there!), are we waiting on news before ditching? I would need to take a hit. Only serious options for me are Milner and Firmino.

    1. El-Kloppico
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Barkley to Milner is a wise move.

      1. Larry Legend
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        cheers, im thinking the same

  12. Lateriser 12
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Decision time for me folks. Who do i play folks?

    A) Play Alli
    B) Play Bolasie
    C) Do Bolasie to Lanzini for a hit and play Lanzini, bench Alli

    Currently playing Alli as he is an away king and Lanzini plays 2 good defences.

    1. El-Kloppico
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      A

    2. SomewhatPleasing
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      A or C for me

    3. How's Your Gowl
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      C. Stoke know how to defend too, especially with Shawcross in the side.

    4. Bolivian Seaman
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      A, my article will tell you lanzini is in need of a rest and bolasie might not play because he was so bad against everton

      1. How's Your Gowl
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Where can I find that article, Seaman?

        1. Bolivian Seaman
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          it will be posted sometime today

          1. How's Your Gowl
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Nice one, man.

    5. Lateriser 12
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Thanks lads.

    6. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      A

  13. Nesvy
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Better pick ? (-8)

    a/ Milner / Clyne / Smalling
    b/ Coutinho / Moreno / Rojo

    1. El-Kloppico
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      A

    2. George James
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Easily A

    3. How's Your Gowl
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      A

      1. Eskimooo
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Absolutely A sir

  14. El-Kloppico
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    WIth my defence in total shamble, and planning to play my BB, should I take a -8pts to get it right?

    Jags + Azpi + Bolasie >> Rojo + Mangala + Milner

    Does that make any sense?
    Knowing that Bolaise will at most bring a 4pts, Azpi 2pts, is it worth taking the hits?

    1. George James
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah makes sense. I would do it think it will pay off long term

      Any thoughts on my post below? Cheers

  15. George James
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Morning!!

    Which is best?

    A) Lennon >> Iwobi
    B) Lennon + Lukaku >> Ozil + Rashford (-4)
    C) Lennon + Lukaku >> Iwobi + Martial (-4)

    1. How's Your Gowl
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      A.

    2. Pino
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      A

      Im not sure Martial wil outscore Lukaku

    3. El-Kloppico
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      A.
      Iwobi is in form but I doubt he'll play both games.
      But Losing Lukaku at this stage is a risk, even though we all know he deserve the 'Troll of the Year' award.
      Rashford is a risk given Rooney is set to return.

  16. zizoo10
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    FWD line: Martial, Kun, Lukaku

    Who goes for Kane(C) gw35?

    Kun likely to not play much in gw35, if at all, due to CL. Martial/Kaku both with dgw37

    1. How's Your Gowl
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I think you've answered your own question there.

    2. How's Your Gowl
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I'd get rid of Martial, if you can get from him to Kane.

    3. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Kun is played AS much s possible, but might be taken off at 70 mins in one of the matches

  17. La Vida Latte
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Isn't ironic tha all my liverpool players was rested and now all of them score goals in europe.
    And i bet that they will be rested this weekend too...

    1. GreenWindmill
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Shows you made good choices in a way. Unlucky.

    2. Mr Sarcastic
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Same here + KDB.
      And sold on Williams, Toby, Siggy, Alli and Vardy on my wc 🙂
      + Had Milner instead of KDB in my wc team before his first goal against PSG.
      Oh and picked Moreno as pool def, because it's fpl law that he will score now when no one gets him. But one week lurking here and Sakho was the safe choice 🙂

      1. La Vida Latte
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Wow. That is EXACTLY what I did too! Unlucky minds yjink alike...

        1. Mr Sarcastic
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Unfortunately yes!

  18. Eskimooo
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Good morning all , would you transfer out vardy for martial for a -4 , added issue being I would have to transfer him back out in 35 so it's essentially a -8 scenario ......?

    1. Evasivo
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Definitely no imo

    2. Bolivian Seaman
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      no

      1. Eskimooo
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Was thinking the same , just those to plum home fixtures for united scare me ! Saying that I do have lindegard for United coverage .

    3. GreenWindmill
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Nope

  19. Evasivo
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    We expecting Barkley to play at least one of the two dgw games?!

    Asking as I don't really want to take a hit to remove him.

    1. GreenWindmill
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Is there a pressed today? At least wait until then - if he seems to have a chance of playing if hold.

      1. Evasivo
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks GWM, not sure on the pressers....will keep an eye out on here today so. Even if out, I'm not sure there's many other options as per your dilemma

        1. GreenWindmill
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Yeah, I was planning on holding my Everton assets this week for sure

  20. Francescoli
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Who is likely to score more in the coming two gameweeks?

    A) Nasri
    B) Mitrovic

    1. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      B. Somehow.

      1. Francescoli
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        thanks jafalad. looks like i'll hold onto barkley then...

  21. Schwarzer
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Would you rather double up on the United defence and bring in TFM (AVL CPL, even though he's a rotation risk) or bring in a WBA defender (WAT ars)?
    I've got DDG but United have a blank gw 35 whereas WBA don't.

    Cheers

  22. Mr Sarcastic
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Few weeks left, so tempted to live a little...

    a) Gabriel, Lennon, Bolassie => Smalling, Iwobi, Lanzini (-8)
    b) Gabriel, Lennon, Bolassie => Rojo/Fosu, Iwobi, Milner (-8)
    c) Dann, Lennon, Bolassie => Smalling, Milner, Lanzini (-8)
    d) Live life to the max....Lennon => Milner (no man united def)

    1. SomewhatPleasing
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I'd go mental with D. Have always been a tad wild.

    2. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      C contain the players you need to boot.

      1. Mr Sarcastic
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Makes sense.
        I was thinking to keep Dann this week and then switch to PVA for gw35.
        Arsenal fixtures look like goals goals goals and scared to go with only Sanchez there 🙁

        Propably c tough, because there is no room for all 3 of Lanzini, Milner and Iwobi.

    3. George Sillett
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Is it worth taking hits for defenders ? Man U would have to keep 2 clean sheets for you to come out on top if Gabriel plays only once and keeps a cleanie.

  23. GreenWindmill
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Damn Lennon 🙁

    No sensible replacement at a price I can afford (6.3) that doesn't result in fewer DGW/more blanks 😡

    1. Eskimooo
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Iwobi ?

      1. GreenWindmill
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Maxed out on Arsenal players sadly

    2. Evasivo
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Any options in prep for the dgw 27?

      1. GreenWindmill
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Considering a Sunderland player (things are that bad!)

    3. vickyz r3d d3vil$ !!!
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Nasri is at 6.7..and you have 0.7 in the bank

      1. GreenWindmill
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Sorry, the 6.3 is including that money itb - I'm broke 🙂

    4. Bolivian Seaman
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      what does your bench look like? I'm going to triple captain this week. My bench boost would be clichy(might get rested) bolasie darlow and huth

      1. Flynny
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Townsend?

        1. GreenWindmill
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Don't trust Newcastle even the tiniest bit 🙁

      2. GreenWindmill
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Hard to say who is on the bench as I'm sticking with BB 🙂

        Robles, Fuchs, Dawson, Lennon is a fair representation I guess.

        1. Bolivian Seaman
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          thats quite good. I'd get lingard then

          1. GreenWindmill
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Looks good for this week but leaves me in the mire next week unless I start hitting. It's a trade off whatever I do I suppose. Cheers 🙂

  24. Jafalad
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Thinking ahead, who will replace your Utd defender for 35?

    LEI, TOT, CTY all have good fixtures in 35.

    Assuming we all have a LEI defender, PVA at SUN isn't such a bad shout. The stats seem to indicate that SUN are tightening up and have a dgw in 37.

    1. SUAREZ_MESSI_COUTINHO
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I'll keep Smalling.

      1. Jafalad
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        No game in 35 and expensive for what he offers.

        1. SUAREZ_MESSI_COUTINHO
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Still good fixtures and DGW 37.

          Ward to Lei defender to cover in 35.

    2. Bolivian Seaman
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I'd get double leicester

      1. Jafalad
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Isn't Mahrez and Vardy more important?

        1. Bolivian Seaman
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          I don't think so. I'm looking at ighalo again from 36 onwards

          1. Jafalad
            • 16 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            No form though. Been on the bench too. Vardy's 6ppg is hard to beat.

    3. Evasivo
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I brought in PVA for Jags this week. Will bring in a Chelsea defender next gw fwiw

      1. Jafalad
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Let the loading begin 😛

        What happened to the skull grav? 😉

        1. Evasivo
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Thanks Jafalad, Mr Hurst went walk about over Christmas so went through a few changes. This is the nee evasive me!

          1. Jafalad
            • 16 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            As in Geoff Hurst?

            1. Evasivo
              • 15 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              Damien Hirst!!

    4. Mr Sarcastic
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      If I get man utd def this week, he will be there for rest of the season.
      That would mean Dann => PVA gw35 for sure.

      1. Jafalad
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        See above re Smalling.

  25. Flynny
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Morning all....playing bench boost this weekend but expect team to be heavily rotated....what is my best bet?

    A
    Delaney to fosu and hoped-for the best?

    B
    Gabriel and coutinho to smalling and iwobi for a hit....getting rid of 1 maybe 2 rotation risks but also means an extra hit for gw35

    Team is

    Robles darlow
    Bellerin sakho Gabriel Simpson Delaney
    Sanchez payet lanzini kdb coutinho
    Kun lukaku martial

    Thanks!

    1. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      A Utd defender is a must for this week. I would do B.

  26. Waterboyd
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    For those who have all 3 chips available, whens the next best time to play AOA & TC if you WC'd these past weeks?

    1. Bolivian Seaman
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      aoa is almost worthless.

      tc in either gw34 or 37

    2. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      TC in 37. BB in 34.

  27. FFFrog
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Best defender under 6.4m that isn't Arsenal for the rest of the season?

    1. SUAREZ_MESSI_COUTINHO
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Cresswell is a good option. Or simply get a Leicester defender.

    2. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      PVA/Sakho/Klose/Simpson all look handy.

  28. Lone Wolf FPL
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Looking for Lennon replacement with with 5.9.

    A) Townsend (gives me 11 in GW 35)
    B) Lingard
    C) other option..

    ( Iwobi, Lanzini not an option)

    1. Bolivian Seaman
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      lingard is the best out of them

    2. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Lingard although Roonpigger may affect matters.

  29. Galfadez
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Here's my current WC team. I know the bench looks suss but it's all part of the plan to BB in GW37. Any thoughts?

    DDG
    Moreno Otamendi Bellerin
    Sanchez Coutinho* Iwobi KDB Payet
    Aguero Martial

    Guzan Simpson Kirchhoff Defoe

  30. Francescoli
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    A) Barkley --> Nasri (for free)
    B) Save and play Mitrovic

    1. Larry Legend
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      b