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22 April 2016 3032 comments
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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.

  1. dejarik
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Leading my ML with 40 points on my rival. His main team strengths are Hart, Cresswell, Toby and Alli.

    My team (* indicates no game)

    DDG* - Robles*
    Bellerin - Gabriel - Simpson - Sakho - Fosu-Mensah*
    Sanchez - Coutinho - KDB - Payet* - Lanzini*
    Aguero - Mitrovic - Martial*

    9 outfield players at the moment. 3.2 ITB

    I really want to get in Alli. Also want to get in Kane.

    A. Coutinho -> Alli and Martial to Kane for -4?
    B. Martial -> Kane, Mitrovic -> Defoe and Lanzini to Alli for -8? Would leave me with 0.2 ITB. I'd have to bench a defender.

    1. The 12th Man
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      A looks good.

    2. dberb9
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      A sounds good to me

    3. Darth_Newdar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      A

    4. thewhitepele
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      I have exactly the same front 9. I'm currently also leaning towards Coutinho, Martial --> Alli, Kane.

  2. The 12th Man
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Lanzini > RLC or Coutinho > Mane to fund Kane.

    1. BigManBakar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Lanzini to RLC.

      Mane's mind might be elsewhere.

      http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/sadio-manes-family-escape-death-7767573

      1. The 12th Man
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        Oh ok. Thanks.

        So a -8 would look like this. Coleman,Lanzini,Martial > PVA,RLC,Kane

        Migs
        Bellerin,PVA,Gabriel
        Sanchez,KDB,Firmino,RLC
        Aguero,Kane,Mitrovic.

        Robles,Coutinho,Delaney,Smalling

        Start Coutinho or Mitrovic?

        1. BigManBakar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 4 days ago

          Coutinho for sure.

  3. pax888
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    REPOST! Anyone considering Loftus-Cheek? I'm really tempted at that price playing no 10 role.

    1. HearMeRoar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Guaranteed to start? Bringing him in for a player (e.g. Coutinho) who is also a risk seems a bit of a sideways gamble (risk for risk)

      1. pax888
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        Bringing in for Lennon.

        1. HearMeRoar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 4 days ago

          Then worth a shout.

  4. Darth_Newdar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Right transfers? Just got to decide between Defoe and Borini. Keeping Coutinho and hoping for the best this week.

    Lukaku & Martial --> Kane & Borini/Defoe

    Darlow
    Bellerin, Sakho, Simpson
    Sanchez, Townsend, Coutinho, Milner
    Aguero, Kane, Borini/Defoe

    Robles, Gabriel, Payet, Smalling

    1. weaver93
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Defoe

      1. Darth_Newdar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        Thanks, I think you're probably right.

  5. Pengen
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Jagielka -> Rose a safe bet?

    Backline: Clyne Bellerin Gabriel Targett

    1. Champione
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      good move

      1. weaver93
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        +1

  6. Iceball
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Mignolet
    Bellerin Gabriel Kirchoff
    Sanchez Firmino Coutinho
    Aguero Kane Mitrovic
    Robles Payet Smalling Lanzini Delaney.
    Accept playing with 10 or take a hit and do what?

    1. HearMeRoar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      You're playing with 10 but Gabriel, Coutinho, Mitrovic and maybe Firmino could be short on game time. I think you need a hit.

    2. Champione
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Lanzini > Alli for -4 if you can afford imo

  7. HearMeRoar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    No replies on last page:

    With Gabreil, Lovren, KDB, Coutinho and Mitrovic all needed to get a full 11, do I need to take some hits? If so who out and who in?

    Hart/Robles*
    Bellerin, Simpson, Lovren, Gabriel, Smalling*
    Sanchez, KDB, Coutinho, Payet*, Lingar*
    Aguero, Kane, Mitrovic

    Thanks in advance 🙂

    1. Smudger’s Dirty Dozen
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Payet to Alli?

    2. weaver93
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Payet to Alli

      Next week Payet to Coutinho?, (also look at Mitrovic to Carroll
      as well )-IMO

  8. Sharpe Shuffle
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Defoe vs Borini debate is baffling to me. Borini has 4 goals this season. Level with the likes of Naismith, Bony, Joselu and Berahino. Jermain has 13 goals. Is it just because Borini got a 12 point haul last week?

    1. HearMeRoar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Defoe.

    2. Pochecinno
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Defoe

    3. Darth_Newdar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Borini is more creative and on penalties. Not so clear cut in my opinion. Borini has also played less minutes over the season.

      1. Darth_Newdar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        But Defoe is probably the sensible choice!

      2. Sharpe Shuffle
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        Fair enough. Points per game: Defoe 4.1, Borini 3

    4. semiconductor
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      is that for this gw only? i would look elsewhere

  9. mr messi
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Do we think Welbeck will play this week? Giroud was a bit pants.

    1. Sean.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Rotated all the way in now i would have thought,
      in theory Welbeck should start this one though

    2. Krafty Werks
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      After Giroud's lack lustre performance v WBA i would say a good 75% Welbeck starts...hope so anyway!!

    3. Bazzalona
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Odd as it sounds the fact welbeck didn't come off the bench last night makes me think he'll start

  10. ameenkw
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Darlow (Robles)
    Sakho / Bellerin / Gabriel / Simpson / (Ward)
    Coutinho / KDB / Sanchez / Milner / (Lanzini)
    Aguero / Mitrovic / (lukaku)
    1 FT & 0.6 ITB

    I have EXACTLY 11 players for now .. not a big fan of taking -4 .. Thinking of either of those 2 moves:
    a) Lukaku -> Defoe / Borini
    b) Lanzini -> RLC
    c) Lukaku + Mitro -> Kane + Defoe (-4)
    d) Save transfer

    Which option is the best??

    1. weaver93
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      C

  11. Pochecinno
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Bit of a dilemma guys:

    a) Kane(c) and Alli enough for a Monday night boost
    b) Engage in a spot of benchwankery

    It will be my first time 😳

    1. Cevap
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      A for sure

    2. Van der Faart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      A. Dont be a BW. 😉

      1. Pochecinno
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        😛

  12. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    king and kane
    or
    alli and pelle

    1. Sean.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      k+k

    2. Reedy
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      A

  13. Sonder
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    PvA or Rose for the rest of the season? Thanks!

    1. The Rock
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Both got great attacking potential but the clean sheets are much more likely to come form Rose.

    2. Sharpe Shuffle
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Rose/Walker

  14. KGJ United
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    So, this is my team

    Darlow
    Bellerin, Sakho, Fuchs,Gabriel
    Sanchez, Coutinho, KDB, Mahrez
    Agüero (VC), Kane (C)

    Robles* | Mitrovic, Payet*, Fosu-Mensah*

    Already did 1FT (lukaku-kane)
    0.1M ITB

    GTG?
    Thinking of: KDB, Mitrovic to Alli, Sturridge for -8, but that risky...

    Thanks for reading 🙂

  15. The Rock
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    I know a lot of people are debating if they should take a hit on a keeper (Me included). It seems to me that it's little risk and little reward, so why are we debating about it so long and hard?

    4 point hit taken but we can presume at least 2 points back so it's a 2 point gamble that they keep a clean sheet. I was just looking at Lloris and he makes about 2.3 saves per game and I don't think he will have much save potential against West Brom so lets say he will keep a clean sheet and we get back 6 points (2 extra after our hit).

    So we win 2 points or lose 2 points. What does the odds say? Spurs to keep a clean sheet is 4/7. Odds say we should take the hit. Especially if we will play him in some of the other 3 games, it could prove to be further beneficial.

    Now, what will happen is, either we bring him in for a hit and he gets sent off or we don't bring him in and he saves a penalty and gets 3 baps!

    1. George Sillett
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Who are your keepers now ?

      1. The Rock
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        DDG and Robles.

    2. George Sillett
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Also depends what your own personal odds are on a CS. Bookies odds are only those of their odds compilers

  16. Smudger’s Dirty Dozen
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    REPOST - Team for the GW
    Migs
    Bellerin/Gabriel/Fuchs
    Sanchez/Mahrez/Coutinho/Milner
    Kun(c), Kane, Mitrovic
    Subs Robles*,Fosu-M*, Delaney*, Payet*

    A Stick
    B Delaney to Rose(-4)
    C Delaney to PVA(-4)
    D Payet to Alli (-4)

    1. Darth_Newdar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      A probably, but B also looks good

    2. Cevap
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Have same dilemma . Thinking of payet to Ali bit think delaney is more of a disaster. Probably will get PvA for gabs next week

  17. Springbank
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    I've seen a lot of "strange" name over the last 48 hrs: Caroll, RLC, Defoe etc..
    Anyone for Costa??

    1. Optimus.
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Get Defoe Kuyt

  18. Notaclue
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Thoughts on bringing in a Chelsea midfielder? Need a differential to catch up in ML

  19. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Liverpool and Sunderland play this week and have DGW. Any other teams I'm missing?

    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Sunderland

      1. Team Cruel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        I mentioned them no?

      2. Dynamic Duos
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        Chelsea aswel.

    2. NATSTER
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Chelsea and Sunderland

      1. Team Cruel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        Chelsea! Knew I forgot someone, cheers

    3. Pochecinno
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Sunderland and Chelsea

    4. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Chelsea

  20. wolves_simmo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Heads telling me Kane (C)......Hearts telling me Aguerro (C)...what to go with?

    1. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Head

    2. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Heart

  21. George Agdgdgwngo
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Already taken a 4 point hit to get me this.

    Darlow / DDG
    Gabriel / Bells / Simpson / Sakho / Delaney
    Sanchez / Ali / Coutinho / Payet / Lennon.
    Kun / Kane / Sturridge

    11 starters. 3-4 dodgy starters (Gabriel, coutinho, Sturridge, Kun)

    Worth another 4 point hit?

    A. Leave it
    B. Delaney to PVA
    C. Countinho to mane

    1. samaael
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      a and pray

    2. _Ninja_
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      B is worth it if you include the double

  22. Dynamic Duos
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Thoughts on Mane(c)? Have Kane and Kun to.

    1. George Agdgdgwngo
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Safer bet is Kane for me. Are I chasing ur ML?

      1. Dynamic Duos
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        Yeh in one chasing in other 124 ahead

        1. Dynamic Duos
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 4 days ago

          They both cost 10 and the one I'm winning is 120, the other is like 700, ain't really got out to lose?

    2. Sean.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      No way, having him's enough differential

  23. NATSTER
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Just this week ... A or B ?

    A: Coutinho + Defoe
    B: Iwobi + Sturridge

    1. HearMeRoar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      B. Think Coutinho will be benched.

    2. Reedy
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      B

  24. _Ninja_
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Delaney/ Payet / Martial -> Kane / Alli / PVA worth -8? Cheers

    Mignolet
    Sakho / Bellerin
    KDB / Sanchez / Iwobi / Coutinho
    Kun

    Robles / Fosu / Delaney / Cresswell / Payet / Lukaku / Martial

    1. samaael
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      thought about Mane?

    2. Optimus.
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      I'm eyeing up a similar move

  25. samaael
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    darlow
    sakho/ lovren/ simpson/ bellerin
    Coutinho/ Sanchez/ Nasri*
    Lukaku*/ Aguero/ Mirovic

    robles/ Payet/ Bolasie/ Smalling

    1FT. Can't do Lukaku to Kane in 1

    a) Nasri- King, Lukaku - Kane -4
    b) Payet - Alli/Mane, Lukaku - Kane -4

    1. HearMeRoar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      b

      1. samaael
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        thanks mate

  26. dberb9
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    if u WC next week tell me your 10.7 midf for this gw ?

    Payet ?? Alli Mahrez Gosling
    Aguero Kane Pelle

    Silva->>> ??

    1. Pochecinno
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Eriksen

  27. Van der Faart
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Migs (Hennessy)
    Bellerin Rose Sakho Simpson (Clichy)
    Sanchez Alli Coutinho (Payet Lanzini)
    Kane Kun Pelle

    Safe to click confirm or is there something else I can do?

  28. The Wizard of Ozil
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Mignolet (Elliott)
    Bellerín - Monreal - Fuchs (Delaney,Smith)
    Mahrez - Alli - Milner - Özil (Payet)
    Agüero - Kane (Lakuku)

    What to do with this lot?
    A) Smith -> Simpson
    B) Lakuku -> Defoe
    C) Lakuku & Payet -> Sturridge & Lamela /Willian (-4)
    D) Lakuku & Payet -> Costa & Lanzini(Bench this week) -4

    1. samaael
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      c with mane

  29. jam
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Mignolet (Robles)
    Bellerin Gabriel Fuchs, (FOSU, DELANEY)
    Sanchez, Alli, Coutinho, Mahrez, (PAYET)
    Kane, Kun, (MARTIAL)

    10 starters at best. Used my FT, so for -4 with 3m in bank:

    A- Fosu to Walker/Rose
    B- Fosu to Van Aanholt
    C- Martial to Defoe
    D- Martial to Pelle

    Or do I need to do 2 of these for -8 so I have a sub..?

  30. Captain Blanks
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    https://i.gyazo.com/60bdc04ebd403d74c514b927a9774b20.png

    GTG?
    Or is it worth a -4 for Lanzini > Alli and bench Coutinho?