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After a turbulent six days which dragged us through a series of emotional highs and lows, it’s fair to say that the ScoutCast team came out of Gameweek 34 with smiles and spirits intact.

I’m joined by Jonty, Andy and Luke, just as the curtain fell on the most remarkable Gameweeks. Having laid down Wildcards and hopeful Bench Boost chips, we emerged unanimous in our praise for what proved a thrilling season highlight, whilst also adamant that the chips have revived the campaign climax.

That’s not to say that there weren’t some lessons learned: via another bout of questions from you, the community, we dissect Gameweek 34 and assess the twists and turns and decide whether we would do things differently next time around.

We also take time to look ahead, not just to this weekend’s curtailed fixture programme but also to Gameweek 37’s double fixtures – another opportunity for chips to come into play.

The ScoutCast is first aired live on our YouTube channel on Wednesday night. Be sure to subscribe to get a heads up on future broadcasts.

You can view the full Google Hangout version of this episode via the second player below or stream the edited audio from this link or the first player.

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

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  1. Kered
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Best betting site?

    I am aware of oddschecker but I'm more so looking for something with good accumulator odds and is a nice and easy to use site..was using bet 365 but wasn't to thrilled by it.

    1. Mr. O'Connell
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Coral

      1. Mr. O'Connell
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        They are market leaders for ITF Tennis anyway

        1. Kered
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Thanks, I'll take a look!

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

      Random top comment..but would appreciate any info you could share!

    3. ​
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      "good acca odds" Is an oxymoron.

      1. Kered
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        I mean in general..not asking about the odds itself. Just a site that is easy to make acca bets.

    4. Jay_
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Bet 365 is my favourite, find it swift to navigate, always cash out available, best options of markets, second, but quite a way back is Paddy Power

  2. Jay_
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone else bench wonking so hard that when Monday cums it's going to get messy? Huge explosion of green arrow man jam

    1. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      I currently only got Williams on my bench lol

      1. Jay_
        10 years, 3 months ago

        You might a little dribble of red πŸ˜€

        1. Weasel Boy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Yes maybe.

          But I got a lot of main players this week so sitting pretty comfortable and hopeful πŸ™‚

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

      Might Benchwonk Aguero

  3. Weasel Boy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    If you had to get in 1 Liverpool mid who would u get?

    1. Nickofoz
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Firmino

      1. Weasel Boy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks

    2. Mr. O'Connell
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Toss up between Firmino and Milner for me

      1. Weasel Boy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks

    3. Lallana_
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Firminooo

      1. Weasel Boy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers

    4. Slam
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      James Milner

      1. Weasel Boy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks.
        Yeah been pretty consistant recently.

  4. DV8R
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    I don't have a playing GK and I only have 4.8m to spend.

    Is it worth taking a 4 pt hit to get in a 4.8m GK or less this week?

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      i'd probably go without a keeper

      maybe take the hit for a defender/mid if you are short as likely to get more pts

    2. Kai
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      No. A cleanie means +2 while no cleanie will be a -2, so what's the point?

    3. 8ball
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      the thing with the keep is you are taking a hit for just 1 week. assuming your other keep is the one that will start the remaining 3 weeks. don't take a hit.

    4. BananaNose Maldonado
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Who are your current keepers?

      1. DV8R
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Robles/DDG

        I don't wanna sell DDG

        1. BananaNose Maldonado
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Yeah, it's not worth a hit then. The only way it would've is if you didn't already have a solid keeper for the double in 37.

          1. 8ball
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            ddg is solid for gw38 as well. both keepers are good choices for gw36. i have the same 2 keepers and not taking a hit.

  5. β˜…Kunthemanβ˜…
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Cut down a 150 point gap to a 5 point gap over the last 8 GWs. So close to the leader. He's still got all his chips though. I need all the advice I can get. Please help lads, you've gotten me this far:
    http://m.imgur.com/7SG1LeZ

    1. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Nice work.

      Looks a pretty solid team to me.

      1. β˜…Kunthemanβ˜…
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks mate

    2. Jay_
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Just keep it like that, solid, fancy little Jermain to bust your double Arsenal cleanies though, but nothing you can do about that

      1. β˜…Kunthemanβ˜…
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah tough luck. Arsenal and Liverpool CS would help a lot though

    3. Lallana_
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Good to go unless you have your wildcard. Then bring in a punt like Mane for Payet (for free of course).

      1. β˜…Kunthemanβ˜…
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        No Wildcard. All chips used. πŸ™

  6. Lallana_
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Hey DZ. Would you play Williams or take a -4 to get Mahrez or Mane in and play them instead? I'm wildcarding the next week anyways.

    1. 1314
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      would be tempted by Mane punt

    2. MagicMessi
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      i would do it anyway if WCing

  7. flippetyflop
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Not sure what transfers I should make to get 11 out for next week guys??

    Mignolet
    Simpson Sakho Koscielny Bellerin (Rojo)

    Mahrez Ozil Milner (nasri) (payet)

    Aguero (Martial) (Lukaku)

    Nasri Payet and Martial to Alli, Khazri and Kane for a -8??

    1. BananaNose Maldonado
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Just Nasri to Alli for me.

  8. Bouncebackability
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 17 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Cash out thoughts?

    Had a 50p 17 fold accumulator. Could currently cash out for £70.

    But I won't before Rangers/City/Bayern. If they come in it'll be £150 region on a 50p bet. Confident those 3 will.

    Then.. Boro, Hull, Derby and Cardiff. (Derby the one that worries). Cash out before those 4 at 3pm or just go for it?

    1. Bouncebackability
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Derby at 12.30. Balls.

  9. Slam
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Last decision before my team is all ready for the weekend.
    Would you captain:

    A) Kane
    B) Aguero

    I'm leaning towards B) at the mo. Thoughts?

    1. Lallana_
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      I'm going A. I can see Aguero playing 60 minutes or coming on as a substitute if needed for 30 minutes. Big game later this week. Kane's 2016 form is immense too.

      1. Slam
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Do you see Pellegrini benching Aguero though?
        I don't see the point of using him as a 30 minute sub, will be just as tired.

      2. Freshy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Kane vs a Pulis defence

    2. Bouncebackability
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Either could score big. I'm going A though

      1. Slam
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        It's so hard to decide. May I ask what swayed it for you?

        1. Bouncebackability
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 17 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Minutes.

    3. 1314
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      went for A , can go either way

      1. Slam
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Same question as above, what swayed it for you?

    4. Freshy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Had it on Kun all week
      Im feeling a late twist though

      1. Slam
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Do you think Kun will start?

        1. Freshy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Gotta play your best player. City aint gonna win Champs but they could lose Champs spots for 2017

    5. Jay_
      10 years, 3 months ago

      I'm going Kane. Guaranteed to play more minutes even if it's only 10-15. Will be a great buzz around the stadium after 0-4 at Stoke, fans sensing blood. In too much of a close contest, I'd rather have the one that plays 90 on Monday night than the one who plays 70 and have to watch him get subbed early then worry all weekend.

      1. Slam
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Fiar point, but we all know how dangerous Man City can be at home...

        1. β˜…Kunthemanβ˜…
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Do we? We've been incredibly inconsistent this season...

    6. β˜…Kunthemanβ˜…
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      I had it on Aguero, switched to Kane. Aguero's minutes worry me.

    7. Freshy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Every game is priority for the best player on Totts or City

      1. Freshy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        This is like a tournament for top teams right now. In a couple of weeks tis is over and Pelli is job hunting.

    8. BananaNose Maldonado
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      I went Aguero. The concern about minutes I don't share. The only way he's getting pulled early is if they are up comfortably. And if they are up comfortably, guess who will be involved? πŸ™‚

      1. β˜…Kunthemanβ˜…
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        And if he's not...

        1. BananaNose Maldonado
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          If he's not what?

    9. 8ball
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Kane.

      Newcastle will be up for every game. West Brom looked out of it against Arsenal. Spurs just destroying teams at the moment. Could easily have had 2 or 3 more against Stoke. Well rested, had a week to prepare etc.

  10. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Morning DZ,

    An 8 point hit has been taken this week - reckon I'll get 11 out?

    Darlow
    Bellerin, Simpson, Sakho
    Sanchez, KDB, Coutinho, Alli
    Aguero, Kane, Pelle

    Robles, Gabriel, Fosu-M, Lanzini
    Bank 0.7m, 0FT

    1. Bouncebackability
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      No! 8/9 starters there I reckon.

      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Yikes. You don't fancy any of Sakho, Cout or KDB to start?

        1. Bouncebackability
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 17 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          I sold KDB if that answers that one! Could burn me, but would have same issue next week too.

          Klopp sent mixed messages earlier so its purely guesswork.

          I'm only getting 10 out due to Janmaat, but also have Sakho and Mignolet. Not cool!

          Ride the storm I say.

    2. Nickofoz
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      KDB, Coutinho and Sakho the obvious worries there and I own all 3 aswell.

      KDB is a certainty not to start imo, Coutinho 50/50 and Sakho should start imo. At least you have backup with Gabriel πŸ™‚

      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah, i think at least 1 of those 3 doesn't start. Possibly 2. Hopefully not all 3!

    3. 8ball
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      I think you got 9 starters. 50 50 on sakho. 15 percent coutinho.

    4. Siva Mohan
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Coutinho & Sakho

      35 PL - wrapped in cotton
      EL - start
      36 PL - wrapped in cotton
      EL - start
      37 PL - wrapped in cotton

      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        38 too if they reach the final

  11. money face bandwagon
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    a) keep sturridge and ignore kane

    b) sell sturridge for kane -4

    1. Koflok
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Sturridge will outscore Kane

      1. FudgyBadger
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        as a sturridge and kane owner, i cant see it

  12. SpaceCadet
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Guys suggestions for this lot? Already used my ft,now looking for a hit.

    A. Delaney > rose
    B. Mitro > Pelle
    C. ?

    Robles darlow
    Smalling clyne Gabriel Delaney Simpson
    Sanchez ozil coutinho firmino alli
    Kun Carroll mitrovic

    1. money face bandwagon
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      ignore the hit

  13. Koflok
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Play Gabriel or Defoe?

    1. 8ball
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      defoe

    2. money face bandwagon
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      defoe

    3. Siva Mohan
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      D

    4. FudgyBadger
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      gabriel

      jk defoe

    5. Nickofoz
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Defoe

    6. Koflok
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      πŸ˜€

  14. Siva Mohan
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    GW1 to GW34 - 3 HITs
    GW35 - 2 HITs to field XI (or -4 if Kane & Rose start)

    Darlow
    Bellerin | Sakho | Rose | Simpson
    Mahrez | Sanchez | Alli | Iwobi
    Kane | Aguero
    Robles* | Smalling* | Payet* | Lukaku*

    Good to go?

    Thanks!

  15. In Like Flynn.
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Happy St George's Day DeadZone. πŸ˜€

  16. Mickey Tyrion™
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    If you only had 10 players, no Spurs defensive cover, and leading ML by 35 points to rival who has Spurs cover.

    Would you

    save?
    Do Delaney > Rose
    Or Delaney > PVA to prep for GW37

    1. Mickey Tyrion™
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      For a -4 I should add

    2. β˜…Kunthemanβ˜…
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Delaney to Rose because Sunderland are rubbish. Also now is the time to hold leads, not punt.

    3. Kai
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Get Rose to block him, yes.

  17. Slam
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    All I ask for is my Liverpool players to start πŸ˜€
    Sakho, Clyne, Milner. That's not too much to ask for is it?

    1. Cheeseoid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      I think that is really what we all want with our respective pool players

      1. Cheeseoid
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        I guess with all of our players tbh

  18. 420king
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Married Premier League manager 'threatens injunction after being caught sending sex texts to divorcee asking her to pose with no knickers on if his team won away'

    πŸ˜†

    Pardew?

    1. β˜…Kunthemanβ˜…
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Di Canio

    2. Bouncebackability
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Nailed on.

    3. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      LVG

    4. Jay_
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Neil I reckon, something not quite right about him, never liked the look of him

    5. KingNidge
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Wenger

  19. Cheeseoid
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Just popping by as reasonably busy. Ar you benchwanking this week?

    1. β˜…Kunthemanβ˜…
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      I'm pretty sure most of us don't have a bench πŸ™

      1. Cheeseoid
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        You can have a bench if you have non playing players in your starting xi

        1. β˜…Kunthemanβ˜…
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Definitely worth bench boosting in that scenario πŸ™‚

    2. MagicMessi
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      no bench , having Gabriel and Moreno is risky already

  20. Siva Mohan
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Arsene Wenger set to extend his Arsenal contract for further 3 years according to @lequipe

    1. Kai
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Another 3 years of 4th placing incoming?

    2. KingNidge
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      loooooooooool

  21. Kiwivillan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    I’m 18pts behind leader but still have TC. He captained Kun last week but doesn’t have Kane or Sanchez. He’s made 3 transfers which I suspect are Vardy Lukaku Barkley OUT. Maybe he’s got Kane

    Do I play safe and C Kun who I fear may play limited minutes but could be explosive or go with Kane who if scores well could really put me in pole position?

    1. FudgyBadger
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      TC Kane this week

      1. Kiwivillan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Saving for Sanchez vs Villa 38 atm

    2. 8ball
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      he probably got Kane in. Captain Kane.

      1. Kiwivillan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        I reckon he had 22.9m for mid and 2 forwards. Leaves 12.6m Maybe Defoe or Carroll +mid

  22. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Getting rid of lukaku as he has been utterly useless but I just know he is going to troll me so bad πŸ™

    1. FudgyBadger
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      He won't, Everton have nothing to play for, he's leaving in the summer and doesn't care anymore.

      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        words of comfort and very logical

        makes me feel better πŸ˜€

        Thanks

    2. Bouncebackability
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Brace against Bournemouth.

    3. Siva Mohan
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      good games.. he always does better in the final PL games.. watch and burn πŸ™‚

    4. SomewhatPleasing
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      I sold. Couldn't stand having to watch him and that team in general any longer.

  23. MagicMessi
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Captain >

    1-Aguero
    2-Sturridge
    3-Sanchez
    4-Mahrez
    5-Milner- 6-Ali?

    thx and good luck all

    1. ARKANOIIDE
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      im with 1 ;]

  24. Kai
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Will Mahrez finally wake up from his slumber after Vardy is banned and give us a brace or a hatty?

    1. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Hope not

  25. Paanmonkey
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    BEST pick for CAPTAIN ?

    A. Kun
    B. Kane
    C. Sanchez

    1. ARKANOIIDE
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      A

      1. Kai
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        The grav says it all

  26. flippetyflop
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone else playing a 5-4-1 this week and feeling petrified?

    1. Kai
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Thought this formation has been doing well this season. No?

  27. ARKANOIIDE
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Guys - i NEVER had a blank (C) choice since like 12 GWs, i had San(C)hez this GW, Kun for his hauls, i tell you, (C) Kun πŸ™‚

  28. AdamJ91
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Good to go for this weekend?

    Darlow
    Bellerin I Simpson I Gabriel I Sakho
    Milner I KDB I Sanchez I Coutinho
    Aguero I Kane (c)

    Robles I Rashford I Lanzini I Smalling

    2.0 ITB

    Could maybe take a -4 hit to get Dele Alli in but doesn't seem worth it?

  29. Ibracadabra´s Spell
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    A) Lukaku to Pellé and play 10
    B) Payet and Lukaku to Alli and Kane play 11

    A or B? (I will bring Payet and Costa in at DGW37)

  30. Cheeseoid
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    There are some great captain choices this week. How could it possibly go wrong?......

    1. AdamJ91
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      It won't if you pick the correct one! πŸ™‚