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5 May 2016 3384 comments
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One more Gameweek. One more ScoutCast. The final whistle has almost blown on a remarkable season but we’re determined to fully exploit the final throws.

I’m joined by Jonty, Andy and Luke as we open a bumper 80-minute show with our dedication to Leicester City’s extraordinary title win. We then quickly shift to take on another raft of community questions as thoughts turn to Gameweek 37’s double fixtures.

We run the rule over the protagonists, assessing West Ham’s assets, Eden Hazard’s renaissance and even make an attempt to find a reason to make a late investment in Norwich City. Then necks are put on the block as we review the weekend fixtures, coming clean on our current double Gameweek transfer and captaincy plans.

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. kenzo.
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 days ago

    My midfield with 0.9Itb and 1FT is
    Sanchez Hazard Payet Milner* Lanzini

    Would you
    A. Save FT and get Ozil and Mane/Tadic next week
    B. Milner to Townsend and one of the other transfers next week
    C. Something else

    1. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      B is tempting

      1. kenzo.
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 days ago

        Yeah it is so tempting!!!

        1. HellasLEAF
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 2 days ago

          I've done B

          1. kenzo.
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 2 days ago

            Do you think it has more value than Mane and Ozil next week? I'm starting to think it doesn't

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

    What's the maximum number of hits you'd consider? All would be single- for double-gameweekers.

    I'm thinking of a -16, just cos it's fun. 59 points ahead in my mini league.

    1. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      -4

    2. 1NVINCIBLES
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      -8 considering -12 just to have fun.

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

        That's the spirit.

  3. Live Lad
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 days ago

    Please support or talk me out of making the following decisions:

    Mahrez + Kun to Hazard + Carroll

    Mahrez instead of Iwobi because I want to keep the latter for Villa game. Kun instead of Kane because I feel Spurs will make sure against Southampton that they finish second. Kun might be tired and facing Arsenal.

    Selling Mahrez also means I will have enough cash itb to do Kane to Kun for 38.

    1. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Just Do It

      1. Live Lad
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 days ago

        Support i take it. Thanks!

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

      I like it.

      1. HellasLEAF
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 2 days ago

        very tough.

        tough decision

        1. HellasLEAF
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 2 days ago

          I want to say do it but feel Mahrez good till end of season.

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

    Who to choose between Haz and Fab? Who is more nailed you reckon?

    1. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Fab more nailed on...
      Haz more explosive..

      1. KeepCalm
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 days ago

        that doesnt help...

        i ll just sell sanchez for a hit and get both

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

          Fabregas and Hazard is overkill. Fab is more nailed but I'd expect Hazard to start both games. So Hazard if you can afford him.

          1. KeepCalm
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 2 days ago

            Well said. Haz it is. Cheers

  5. SpaceCadet
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 days ago

    Drop one of these

    a. firmino
    b. ozil
    c. coutinho

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

      Definitely Ozil.

      1. HellasLEAF
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 2 days ago

        B

  6. DGWjegy
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 days ago

    what to do ?

    A)play simpson
    B)play bellerin
    C)bellerin-cresswel 4pts hit

    1. HellasLEAF
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Honestly, maybe C

    2. ed24
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Big % are taking hits and have Cresswell so the safe option is C. However Bellerin will be needed in 38 so tough call.

      1. DGWjegy
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 days ago

        i do have gabriel

        with money in bank i could get ars midfilder

        1. ed24
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 2 days ago

          Fair enough. Tough call because very hard to predict how Leicester will play, Bellerin a better attacking threat so would probably start him over Simpson but close.

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

      C in my opinion. Everyone will be taking hits, so allow yourself a couple. Hits are fun. I'd probably go PVA ahead of Cresswell, though...

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

        But as ED24 said, Bellerin could score highly in GW38.

  7. ed24
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 days ago

    Ozil and Milner to Hazard and Lanzini or Fabregas and Townsend/Willian

    Can get Ozil back for Villa in 38 if he hits form.

    1. HellasLEAF
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Haz Towny

      1. ed24
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 days ago

        Can't afford that has to be one of the two pairs.

        1. HellasLEAF
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 2 days ago

          I know

    2. Birds of Prey
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      I'd go with Noble or Antonio over Lanzini.You must have the coin if you can buy back Bellerin.

      1. ed24
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 days ago

        Nope just 0.1 short of getting Noble unfortunately - it's Ozil i was buying back not Bellerin

  8. KeepCalm
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 days ago

    Opinion on getting Costa for Kun? Nailed for the dgw?

    1. HellasLEAF
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Feel Kun will still score though

      1. KeepCalm
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 days ago

        i reckon Arsenal will be strong at the back. Similar to last season

        Plus Costa is a great captain punt

  9. Rolls-Royce
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 days ago

    (Bottomed) Who to make way for Payet?

    A. Coutinho (may only start Che game? )
    B. KDB (probably will start both games remaining)

    1. HellasLEAF
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Couts for me

      Keep KDB

    2. 1NVINCIBLES
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      A

  10. City 'til I Cry
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 2 days ago

    I have Mignolet, Lovren & Firmino as hangovers from gw34, now it looks like none will play both 37 fixtures? Sell all?

    1. HellasLEAF
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Firmino might.

      What's with Mingy though.

      Why rest goal keepers so bizarre?

    2. KeepCalm
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Oh dear

  11. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 2 days ago

    Will Redmond start both in the DGW?

    1. Rolls-Royce
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Hopefully

  12. KeepCalm
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 days ago

    Who to get between Firmino and Fabregas?

    Already have Coutinho and Hazard

    1. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      You considering bringing Firmino in? 😯

      1. KeepCalm
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 days ago

        Those fixtures...

        1. Royal5
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 2 days ago

          I have him and already got rid of Coutinho. Can see both rested for Watford and playing Chelsea.

          1. KeepCalm
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 2 days ago

            Firmino just got rested last week. I doubt he will sit out again

            Maybe the last GW but not this one

    2. Game of Throw_ins
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Easy. Fab. He'll play all 3 matches while Firmino only 1 against Chelsea plus few minutes here and there.

  13. St. Joseph
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 days ago

    As i dont have any of liverpools cover for this dgw

    Would u rather
    A) mahrez to firmino
    Or
    B) kane to sturridge

    1. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Sturridge won't start against Watford and neither Firmino imo

    2. El-Kloppico
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Only Milner and Firmino is nailed imo.
      Benteke will snatch some gametime from Studge..

      1. St. Joseph
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 days ago

        So it is better to dump mahrez and get firmino in??

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

          Oh.. I would if I had these options.

          1. St. Joseph
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 2 days ago

            So why not? Are u already have 3 pools or u just wouldnt do it for a hit?

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

              For a hit, I would think twice maybe.
              I am personally benching Mahrez coz I think Ranieri will give chances to others..
              But Mahrez can well score against the leaky EVE, even if given 45min.

              1. St. Joseph
                • 10 Years
                10 years, 2 days ago

                Well i already use my ft.
                But seems to many single gw player in my team.

                My front 8 :
                Mahrez sanchez payet lanzini lingard
                Kun kane martial

                Do it for -4?? Maybe im going to TC firmino.. currently on martial.

                Maybe some advice

    3. Reiko
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Can take some risks at close of season. Mahrez can be let go imo. Kane not too sure.

      1. St. Joseph
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 days ago

        So A seems likely?

        1. Reiko
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 2 days ago

          Can let go I think. Feel Vardy is going to be the one to get the points for this one.

  14. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 2 days ago

    So do we think that ALL the LIV big guns will get rested for WAT? It's still 10 days before the final.

    GW38 makes sense as it's only a few days before, but I'm not so sure about WAT this week. Presumably LIV will still want to secure a Europa league spot for next season through the league?

    1. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Yes, because it's only 3 days since Villareal when they face Wat. Klopp has been doing this for a while now.

  15. bowsy51
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 days ago

    What to do with this team?

    A) Sakho/Mahrez -> KONE/FABREGAS (-4)
    B) Kane/Mahrez -> MARTIAL/HAZARD (-4)
    C) Other

    DDG
    REID Simpson Koscielny
    PAYET COUTINHO LANZINI Mahrez
    DEFOE Aguero Kane

    Darlow, Sanchez, Delaney, Sakho

    1. HellasLEAF
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      B is nice

  16. Game of Throw_ins
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 days ago

    Will Gametime of Firmino/Sturridge be even less than SGW players like Sanchez/Kane? Gutted.

    1. HellasLEAF
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Firmino Sturridge maybe less yes.

    2. Reiko
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Tbh i think Firmino already got his break last league match so should play the next two games and rested for the final game before finals. As for Sturridge, he may play all games not sure of game time.

  17. HellasLEAF
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 2 days ago

    Honestly thinking of just doing Sanchez to Haz for a hit.

    I like it. Have Iwobi for Arsenal cover in last GW it'll do he'll get in on the points I reckon and Haz will far outperformance Sanchez this week.

    1. Reiko
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Did the same but with intention of bringing Sanchez again for last week at the cost of either Aguero or Kane based on their performance this week.

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

      why not just bring sanchez back for next week?

      1. HellasLEAF
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 2 days ago

        might actually

  18. SpaceCadet
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 days ago

    Keep Firmino or Coutinho? Really need to dump one

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

      Firmino..
      Will play up front in case Studge sits out

      1. SpaceCadet
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 days ago

        Cheers. Any sense in keeping both and dropping ozil instead?

    2. Siva Mohan
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Coutinho

      1. SpaceCadet
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 days ago

        Keep coutinho?

  19. El-Kloppico
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 days ago

    Who to bench?

    A) Alexis
    B) Mahrez
    C) Milner (Dgw)

    1. Reiko
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Think Sanchez of the lot

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

        On him actually..
        But considering the City's defense, I am willing to play him over Mahrez..
        ARS will try hard to confirm a top 3 finish against those tired legs.

        1. Reiko
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 2 days ago

          Arsenal's last game was a 1-0 against Norwich. Not sure how much of a form he is in going into this game. Cannot entirely blame City defense for Southampton game.

    2. Najoman86
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      B

      1. Najoman86
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 2 days ago

        Sorry, I read that wrong.
        Start Mahrez - bench Sanchez

  20. Siva Mohan
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 2 days ago

    Coutinho - 80+ minutes
    Sturridge - 90+ minutes

    A. chances of Coutinho starting this weekend?
    B. chances of Sturridge starting this weekend?
    C. chances of benching them and starting fresh against CHELSEA?

    1. Siva Mohan
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      no takers? 🙁

    2. Ziro Becomes One
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Reserves on the weekend.
      1st team against Chelsea.
      Reserved in 38.

      No Pool is the best Poolicy.

      1. Ziro Becomes One
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 days ago

        Reserves in 38.*

  21. KeepCalm
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 days ago

    Final question of the day (i promise)

    Kun > Defoe or Costa?

    1. Reiko
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Costa if u don't own Hazard/Fabregas else save imo

      1. KeepCalm
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 days ago

        theres too much talk about defoe on here

        it scares me

        1. Reiko
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 2 days ago

          Personally i think he is not very essential. May get 1 goal (or hopefully 2) across both fixtures. I purchased Defoe mostly to free up funds to bring in other expensive players. Depends on ur team's requirement.

  22. St. Joseph
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 days ago

    Gomes
    Simpson* Bellerin* Clyne
    Mahrez* Sanchez* Payet Lanzini
    Kun* Kane* Martial (TC)

    Robles Lingard Fosu Gabriel

    So many single gw player and already take 1 FT,
    If i consider to take 1 hit only..
    Which one should i do?

    A) simpson to cresswell
    B) mahrez to firmino
    C) mahrez to willian

    1. St. Joseph
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Or kane to sturridge

      1. Annie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 2 days ago

        Martial risky minutes?

        1. St. Joseph
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 2 days ago

          Well at this stage.. i think everyone is at risk..
          Especially the DGW players..

          And im 50 points behind my rival. Think i might go different.

          Do u have any advice for my team in overall?

          1. Annie
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 2 days ago

            Not keen on Chelsea?

  23. HellasLEAF
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 2 days ago

    Last bit of business.

    Carroll, Payet or Hazard C

    1. Reiko
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Won't recommend Hazard. One of Payet or Carroll. If u have a goal in mind (like beat rival etc.) then risk it with Carroll or play safe with Payet.

  24. royals forever
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 2 days ago

    Morning Guys

    Which 2 STs out of the following are the best to have for this front 8

    Martial
    Deeney
    Costa
    Sturridge

    Front 8 are

    Payet Sanchez Noble Townsend Iwobi

    Lukaku xxxxxxx xxxxxxx

    Any ideas would be welcomed

    1. Reiko
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Costa & Sturridge imo, better options than Martial & Deeney despite game time.

  25. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 2 days ago

    Best route here fellas?

    A)
    GW37: Fosu-M & Sanchez -> Martin & Haz (-4)
    GW38: KDB -> Sanchez

    B)
    GW37: Bellerin & Cout -> Martin & Haz (-4)
    GW38: KDB -> Ozil, or Cresswell -> Monreal

    Robles
    Cresswell, Simpson, Bellerin
    Sanchez, KDB, Cout, Lanzini
    Aguero, Kane, Carroll

    Darlow, Gabriel, Fosu-M, Alli
    Bank 1.2m, 1FT

    1. Reiko
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      A imo

      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 2 days ago

        Problem with A is is then be relying on Cout starting in 38, which looks unlikely with the final a few days later.

        1. Reiko
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 2 days ago

          Can sell Couts before GW38 coz players like FM & Alli also will not b playing

    2. xtremesid
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      A but I would prefer PVA & Hazard

    3. Najoman86
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Prefer A

      You could sort out Cout and/or Alli with a hit in 38?

  26. xtremesid
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 days ago

    Do you think it is wise to do any of the below:
    Kane > Sturridge
    and/or
    Sanchez > Hazard or Fab or Firmino

    for a hit ?

    Sanchez could then be brought back for last week.

    1. xtremesid
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Other 2 strikers: Kun/Deeney
      Mid: Mahrez-Payet-Milner-Townsend

      1. HellasLEAF
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 2 days ago

        I did Sanchez to Haz for a hit

        1. xtremesid
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 2 days ago

          Great....I m inclined towards doing that - plan is to get him back again for last week.

    2. Reiko
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Sanchez to Hazard yes but would suggest to have both for GW38 if possible.

      1. xtremesid
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 days ago

        Cheers mate !

  27. Amatteos
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 days ago

    Bench one please:)
    A) Sanchez
    B) Mahrez

    1. HellasLEAF
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Sanchez

    2. xtremesid
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Sanchez

    3. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Mahrez

  28. DameCorp
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 days ago

    Firmino to Fabregas? (-4)

    Yes or no?

    1. HellasLEAF
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      no for me

    2. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      No

    3. xtremesid
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      No

  29. HellasLEAF
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 2 days ago

    Carroll or Payet C

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Either

      1. HellasLEAF
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 2 days ago

        epic fail

  30. St. Joseph
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 days ago

    I think im going firmino TC
    Is this good or a way to dumb?

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Good if he gets the minutes. If.

      1. HellasLEAF
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 2 days ago

        risky. but could pay off big

    2. xtremesid
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Klopp loves Firmino - may see play 60 and 90 for the next 2 games. But, TC on him I wouldnt as only Klopp knows who will start.