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The ScoutCast – Episode 219 – Evicted

Expelled and evicted from the Scout Hut, the show must go on as I host this week’s Cast from the in-laws, their best china providing the backdrop to our Fantasy Football chatterings.

While building work gets underway back home, we consider the reconstruction required on our line-ups ahead of Gameweek 30 following the cruel injury to Seamus Coleman.

Assessment of the likely replacements dominates the opening section, before we embark on another round of community questions, as we scan Manchester United’s packed schedule, flirt with Leicester City assets and vote on when to move for Alexis Sanchez.

Transfer hits also bookend this episode, as we begin the show with a conservative approach to the weekend, only to end with talk of eight points aplenty.

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

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

    since henderson & lallana are out...I think coutinho will play a deeper role... so want to transfer him out for a -4 hit... will have 9.8 ITB. who is the better option ??

    1. pedro
    2. tadic
    3. mahrez
    4. ayew
    5. keep coutinho ... hit kills people

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Milner can play in midfield, no?

      Ayew would be my pick

    2. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      If you prepared to spend that much on Mahrez I would double up on Eriksen and Alli instead.

    3. DJ1000
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I would keep coutinho for next 2 home matches! Great fixtures. Then get rid away to Stoke

  2. bigbudgie
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    What team to bust coupons and break fantasy hearts this week?

    Stoke to hold LEI at bay?

    Palace to frustrate Chelsea off the back of 3 clean sheets?

    1. BananaNose Maldonado
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I sort of like the first of your scenarios and am considering playing Grant over Pickford.

      1. bigbudgie
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Hmmm
        This is the thing. The thought has passed through my mind that playing Pieters instead of Baines could be a nice play and saves the transfer I am planning...

        1. BananaNose Maldonado
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          What transfer are you considering?

          I think Stoke might play deep and be tough to break down this week.

          1. bigbudgie
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Baines > Davies

            1. BananaNose Maldonado
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              Tough call. I had both Baines and Coleman, so I already did the latter to Davies. I'm more forced into than thrilled about keeping Baines, but with solid games in 32 and 33 I figure I'll just cross my fingers for the next two.

              1. bigbudgie
                • 9 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                Mmm.
                Everton's 32/33 is good but so is Tottenham's. I just know Baines will get a pen if I sell him tho!

    2. fedolefan
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Hoping for a Palace brick wall. About time big Bentekkers reminds everyone of his aerial prowess. Fancy a goal from him for some reason.

      1. bigbudgie
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        So much promise but just hasn't delivered.

    3. BRFC1883
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Burnley to steal a 1-0

    4. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Recent run of CS for palace looks good and they have not being given up many chances. I will be captaining a Che player so I hope this trend ends this weekend.

  3. Butters_lfc9
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Best move for this side?
    A)Gabi>Vardy (C)
    B)Lanzini>Alli
    C) Amat>Valencia
    Foster
    Alonso-Fernandez-Robertson
    Mane-Siggy-King-Lanzini
    Gabbiadini-Lukaku- Aguero

    Pickford-Capoue-Amat-Pieters
    4.6 ITB, 1FT

    1. ChelseaGuy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      A

    2. DJ1000
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      A all day long. But note Vardy a short term option for next 2 games! Champions league will put his league place at risk after that

    3. Bushman
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      A unless Gabi'/"s fit. in which case C

  4. Albrightondknight
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    How would this lot look for 34? Probably would leave King on the bench but could be Davies or even Alonso on the bench. -8 between now and then to get to this if no other problems arise. Would WC in 35

    VALDES (Jaku)

    VALENCIA CHAMBERS Alonso Davies (Lenihan)

    Sanchez Mane Alli Siggy (King)

    IBRA (C) Lukaku (Anichebe / fodder)

    Suggestions or changes welcome. Thanks

    1. Eze Really?
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Valdes safest Boro option.
      Chambers OK if fit.
      Would not want King on the bench GW34
      I would have a Mid with a DGW. Probably Zaha or De Roon gor the money.
      I would worry about Ibra rested against Burnley

      1. Albrightondknight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        On King - to minimize hits I got to hold him and probably bench a lot. With that nice fixture in 34 that might be the time for him.

        1. Eze Really?
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Yeah but horrible to bench and bite your teeth every week waiting for him to explose.

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      For a -8, that looks good

    3. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Thanks. Really don't like the Palace options. And will definitely consider Kane over Ibra. Those 34 dgw fixtures for Ibra are bad enough without a threat of rotation.

  5. Eze Really?
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Bench Boost question.
    When to use it?
    Obviously, with a WC the choice of GW37 stands out with 15 DGW players but:
    I don't have a WC and I have Trip captain and bench boost.
    I am going for GW34 atm. I can fill my bench with cheap DGW options that won't damage my team later. A bench boost will be as valuable when considering the bigger chance of rotation GW37. Trip Cap GW37.
    What are others doing?

    1. fedolefan
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Exactly this.

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      No WC either... I'm thinking of GW35/36 as BB. TC in GW37.

      1. Eze Really?
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Think of GW34 as your cheap bench playes could all be DGW players. Double Whammy!

    3. jia you
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      With no WC and no TC, I'm considering the BB in 34. My squad is very strong atm so if I'm brining in the likes of a MID defender, deRoon, Zaha, it would be hard to start them without BB.
      I'm a little worried about rotation in 37 also

      1. Eze Really?
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        It seems we are on the same page.

        1. jia you
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Yeah, I really don't fancy benching my current players for dgw players in 34. I haven't seen anyone on here thinking of doing this until I read your post but it seems a good option for players without a wc. GL!

  6. 404_FC
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    will gabbiadini fit next week ?

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Manager said midweek is possible

    2. TorresMagic™
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      • 15 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Wouldn't bet on it.

  7. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    • 15 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Everyone happy with their Cup opponents?

    Up against Alli, Alonso + Erikson vs my Aguero, Mawson + Coutinho

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Hmmm... not really, caught a very good player. I may have a chance but I'm giving him 4.

    2. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Only in members cup.
      Very similar teams -my Sanchez and Deeney against his Pedro and Costa
      Opponent might have the edge I think.

      1. Albrightondknight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        And I am down 4 unless opponent makes another transfer before deadline.

    3. Caleb's Kitties
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Satisfied with a 8 point head start

    4. Hochoki
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      we have only 6 players in common

      1. Jayv807
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        My opponent's team is almost identical at the moment. Will be Pickford, Alli, Vertonghen for me vs Heaton/Grant, Llorente and Baines for my opponent depending on what transfers they do.

    5. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      He's got Coleman, Antonio and Costa so team will look very different come the deadline.

      Mains diffs so far his Cout, Alli and Carrol V my Eriksen, Mane and Llorente.

    6. ChristoBisto
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Got a lower tank opponent in the members cup and a higher one in the general cup. You just never know! I think a good tactic is being conservative on hits.

  8. Gruu
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Brunt to Bavies to free up extra fund for King/Zaha to Mane next week?

    Grant Jaku
    Valencia Baines Brunt Robertson Chambers
    Sanchez Alli Siggy King Zaha
    Costa Lukaku Llorente

    1 FT, 3.7m ITB

    1. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah solid moves.

  9. BananaNose Maldonado
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Howdy, all.

    Grant
    Walker - Davies - Baines
    Firmino - Coutinho - Siggy - King
    Kun (c) - Lukaku

    For the final attacking spot, should I go:

    A) Rondon
    B) Grosicki
    C) Rondon to Deeney (-4)

    I'm leaning towards C, as I think it will pay off between now and my GW35 wildcard, but I generally loathe hits.

    Thanks.

    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 15 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      C

      1. BananaNose Maldonado
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks, TM. Will still have money to get Sanchez next week too, so I'm tempted.

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      B

      1. BananaNose Maldonado
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks. Hoping he at least starts. The benching last game week threw me for a surprise.

    3. WE GO FOR IT
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      C

    4. WVA
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      C

  10. Cry Me A River
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    what are some players that should be in the team for a bench boost during gw34?

    Just list some candidates

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      bb 34? Meh...

    2. TorresMagic™
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      • 15 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Who do you have so far?

      1. Cry Me A River
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        My team line-up is

        Heston / Pickford

        Alonso / Valencia / Bertrand / Amat / Holgate

        Sanchez / King / Pedro / Siggy / alli

        Lukaku / Costa / Llorente

        2.2 ITB

        1. TorresMagic™
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          • 15 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Amat and Holgate need fixing for a start.

    3. Eze Really?
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Read my post above. GW34 makes the most sense for me.

      1. Cry Me A River
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        I agree but I am asking what players to get...

        1. Eze Really?
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Boro and Palace as bench warmers after GW34.
          Valdez/Chambers/Zaha/De Roon/Gestede etc

      2. jia you
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        If you only had BB (no TC), would you still use it in GW34 rather than waiting for GW37?

        1. Eze Really?
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Probably; because I won't want to decimate my eleven players for GW38. At 34 I can still plan without worrying about getting 15 players guaranteed to play.

          1. jia you
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            I'm considering it, Ibra + Valencia and then a cheap DGW bench in 34 seems a decent tactic (Valdes, MID def, Zaha, deRoon)?

    4. ChelseaGuy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Valencia
      Middlesbrough defender
      Zaha
      Benteke
      Ibra

  11. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Who is more nailed on since Cacares lurking;

    A) Yoshida
    B) Stephens

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Ah, this is tricky. Yoshi maybe rested but still be ahead of Jack, if you see what I mean?

    2. TorresMagic™
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      • 15 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      A probably seeing he's been captain.

    3. ChelseaGuy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      A

    4. zlatan_fosumensah
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      All of them can play in a 352 or 532

    5. WVA
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      A

  12. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Who will get more points in the next few gws?

    a. tadic
    b. deeney
    c. mata

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Post yer team, let's get some context?

      1. SpaceCadet
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        heaton Randolph
        baines coleman luiz brunt daniels
        mane siggy pedro lanzini king
        lukaku llorente defoe

        1. Netley Lucas
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Interesting side. Quite like what you are trying te change. Look at the defence, this is a very good week to change things at the back, even with a hit.

          1. SpaceCadet
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Coleman the obvious transfer, yet looking for more interesting moves. Cheers

            1. Netley Lucas
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              Maybe look at shifting Baines too... 'tis the week imho, get shot of the weak, buy the strong. May not be interesting, may reward.

    2. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I would say B if you have to.
      Llorente and Siggy too much for a bad fixture next week so Llorente could go. But the week after Watford have a poor fixture.
      As per Netley I would address issues with defence first as a priority. To be honest I would not have any of the 5 of them and the rest of your team looks good.

      1. SpaceCadet
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        cheers. Rojo a decent differential to replace coleman?

        1. Albrightondknight
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Possibly but you got to look at rotation risk and the consensus is that Valencia is least likely to be rotated. But with the glut of fixtures anyone could be.

  13. ChelseaGuy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    One question..one answer
    Tadic or Ben Davies?

    1. ChelseaGuy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Jaku
      Alonso Valencia *Baines*
      Sanchez Mane Siggy Lanzini
      Lukaku Vardy Llorente
      Grant *Antonio* Brunt Lenihan

      1. Netley Lucas
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Oh, to buy? Bavies, front 7 is great.

    2. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      To play? Tadic of course, the ceiling is so much higher.

    3. ChelseaGuy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      That's the dilemma..I'll have to buy and play one this week
      Davies sets me up a good team but Tadic with 2 home fixtures has a very good case

  14. TorresMagic™
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    • 15 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Which bunch do you like for this week?

    a) Coutinho, Mawson, Mane, Llorente
    b) Eriksen, Alonso, King, Carroll

    1. SpaceCadet
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      b

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      A

    3. ChelseaGuy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      A

    4. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      b is so... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdTmk-YyUKg hic!

    5. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      B

    6. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      A

    7. scootadee
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      B

    8. Caleb's Kitties
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      B

    9. WE GO FOR IT
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      A

    10. TorresMagic™
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      • 15 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Cheers all, quite even.

    11. WVA
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      A

  15. Holmes
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    To keep Coutinho or not is the question!!! 😮

    Snodgrass, Coleman and Coutinho to Sanchez, 4.4m defender, cheap mid for -4pts

    Cheap mid will be 5th mid, so just a bench fodder. That defender is likely to be Yoshida/Kone/Fabio

    If I keep Coutinho this week, it wouldnt make much sense to drop before Bournemouth, can be a decent differential

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      He's been meh recently, scored on duty. So did Rondon 😆

    2. ChelseaGuy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Oh tough one next week
      I'll probably hold for the next 2 and then re assess

    3. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      The other 2 just have to go so it basically comes down to Sanchez and Cout in Sanchez wins.
      Any other pool mid?
      I have Mane and Sanchez. Sanchez goes nowhere and Mane stays at least til 35 WC.

    4. ChelseaGuy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Thought it was for a -8 initially
      For -4 yes go for it

  16. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Any idea where has Evs and Giggs Boson disappeared? Bedrock of FFS community they were...

  17. Netley Lucas
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Cool?

    Jakupovic
    Davies Valencia Alonso
    Eriksen Sanchez Mane Sigurdsson
    Costa© Lukaku Carroll

    -4|2.0

    Robertson Morrison Brunt Nordfeldt

    1. KUNingas
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Nice

    2. ChelseaGuy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Quite similar to mine
      So yes..very

      1. ChelseaGuy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        You could stick the armband on of Carroll Lukaku Mane Siggy or Alonso for a punt though

        1. ChelseaGuy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          *on one of

        2. Albrightondknight
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          +1 nice team and it's Alonso punt week 🙂

    3. WE GO FOR IT
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      gtg

    4. VFORVANDETA
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Cool

    5. aleksios
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      V good team

  18. KUNingas
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Morning! Anything for a hit? 3.4ITB

    Pickford
    Alonso, Walker, Valencia
    Sanchez, Alli, Firmino, Siggy, Lanzini
    Lukaku, Llorente

    Grant, Holebas, Brunt, Anichebe

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Lovely.

    2. hemil_3000
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Nope. Your team is perfect for this GW.

    3. ChelseaGuy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      G2G

    4. KUNingas
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Thanks mates!

      1. Albrightondknight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        You been on 352 all season. If so how has it worked out?

        1. KUNingas
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          21k ranking so pretty well

    5. aleksios
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Great team

    6. dark91
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Llorente to Costa maybe since you have Siggy already

      1. dark91
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Oh forget about it, i missed the (for a hit) part
        You are good to go 🙂

        1. KUNingas
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Thanks!

  19. Gustavo
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Jaku - Grant

    Brunt - Baines - Alonso - Fernandez - 4.0

    Sanches - Siggy - Mané - Sterling - Davies

    Defoe - Lukaku - Llorente

    1 FT 6.7 ITB

    Baines or Brunt for Davies?

    Something else?

    1. hemil_3000
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Brunt out as Baines has good fixtures coming up soon.

    2. ChelseaGuy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Brunt if money no issue

    3. aleksios
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I am thinking of doing Baines to Davies and keep McAuley.

  20. WE GO FOR IT
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Heaton | Foster
    Walker | Coleman | McAuley | Holebas | Love
    Mane | Coutinho | Siggy | Antonio | Zaha
    Kun | Lukaku | Llorente

    2FT and 0.5 itb

    A. Coleman, Antonio -> Valencia, Son/Tadic/Pedro
    B. Coleman, Antonio, Coutinho -> Valencia, Alli/Eriksen, Lanzini/Redmond
    C. Anything else?

    1. ChelseaGuy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      B) Valencia Eriksen Lanzini

      1. ChelseaGuy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Coutinho to Eriksen/Alli after 2GWks though

        1. WE GO FOR IT
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          so I should do A with Lanzini this week?
          I can do Mane, Kun -> Sanchez, Ibra next week if I do that.

    2. KUNingas
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      B

      1. WE GO FOR IT
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers

    3. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I rather B even with hit. Then Cout probably returns to form.
      It's a hard call. I would rather one Spurs and one pool rather than pool double up.

      1. WE GO FOR IT
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Was thinking the same. Double Pool hasn't worked so far. But they have 2 good fixtures.

    4. aleksios
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      B

      1. WE GO FOR IT
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks mate!

  21. TorresMagic™
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    • 15 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Anything worth a hit?

    Heaton Jaku
    Valencia Mawson Davies Holebas Amat
    Sanchez Coutinho Mane Siggy Fletcher
    Aguero Lukaku Llorente

    1.6 in bank

    Cheers

    1. Dreams
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      No.

    2. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      No. But you know you need some Spurs mid next week. I am holding til next week too. BUR away - I can't see that being a goalfest this week.

    3. On The Up
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Who is your capo?

      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 15 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        No idea. With 3 Swans, Siggy might be too much so Mane or Aguero maybe.

  22. TorresMagic™
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    • 15 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Looking towards GW31

    Heaton vs Stoke or Jaku vs Middles

    1. QPRUTD
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Benchboost 😉

      1. Albrightondknight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        +47 you can't not play both these guys in 31 !!

        Heaton

    2. QPRUTD
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Serioulsy speaking though, Heaton over Jaku

    3. WE GO FOR IT
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Heaton

    4. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Middles don't score much away. Guess Heaton at home = Heaton.

      1. WE GO FOR IT
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        They looked good when they had 2 upfront against United. Wanna see how they at the weekend.

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Need a Mawson CS.

          1. WE GO FOR IT
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Swansea's last CS was against Ranieri's Leicester. You're better hoping he scores one at the other end. If Boro fail to score today, they are in deep trouble + you should play Jaku instead of Heaton next week.

      2. QPRUTD
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Its do or die time for boro. They dont have an option but to attack.

    5. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Heaton

  23. QPRUTD
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Pickford (WAT-A) over Jakupovic (WHU-H) this week?

    1. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Bench boost?
      Jaku

  24. grig
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    A) Aguero, Mane, Coutinho
    B) Vardy, Sanchez, Alli?

    1. Das Phantom
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Easy B

    2. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      For this week B looks better.

  25. Dreams
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    To all the people who have completed at least two seasons in FPL. Which has been the most satisfying till now. How was it different from other seasons?

    1. WE GO FOR IT
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Last season. First full season as a non-casual. Almost finished in the Top 10k but that Smalling og killed me.

    2. QPRUTD
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Last season (2015-16)
      Finished 421 Overall, 11th in India. That too being a casual for the first half of the season.
      Later on in the season stumbled upon FFS while looking up captain choices on Google. Never looked back since.:)

    3. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      While saying my highest OR rank finish so far (12.7K) may sound boring, it was achieved purely by myself. No FFS or equivalent sites, no price checking sites, no twitter fantasy accounts tips/advice/stats, no captain opinion polls, no RMT, no DGW planning spreadsheets.

      Just purely me, watching football and using the official site to guess on price rises and drops and back then only the very limited stats it provided.

      1. QPRUTD
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Nice !!!
        Same here last season, didn't know how price rise worked. Not even able to watch all matches, since a selected few are telecast every week back here. Just picked up hints from the match highlights.

      2. Dreams
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers. That's quite an achievement.

        1. QPRUTD
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Thanks

    4. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Last season finished approx 3k

    5. Das Phantom
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Sorry, I will evaluate on my first FPL season.
      Current OR 5,736 which I am very happy with.
      Finished 12th and 6th in ESPN Fantasy other 2 years (only around 100k people played), but they decided not to run their free comp this year.

      Took me a while getting familiar with chips, price changes, no interactive private leage chats...etc.
      After first 3 game weeks my standing was terrible 2.5M.

      The season has been very entertaining, with many sudden dramas (Aguero bans, Costa's yellow fever, early DGW 27....)
      I think most interesting in mamy years from fantasy point of view.
      Good luck to everyone over busy week ahead.

  26. UnitednationsXI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Morning dzzz, want to remove 4 players (coleman,barkley, kun, lloriente) over the next two gws but not keen to take 2 hits so will probably end up removing only three of them..3m itb and 1FT

    Heaton -- Grant
    Valencia Robertson Coleman -- Stones Mcauly
    Alli Mane Siggy Barkley -- Fletch
    Kun Lloriente Kaku

    A: Coleman + Barkley >> bertrand + Eriksen (-4)
    - how do i bring in sanchez next gw? only way i can think is siggy/kun >> sanchez/ibra but that means 2 hits and i will still be stuck with lloriente

    B: Coleman + Barkley >> stephens + sanchez (-4)
    - con: is stephens nailed? threat of caceras.
    - next week can do kun >> ibra or just lloriente >> deeney/gabbi

    C: Coleman + Kun >> bertrand + Vardy (-4)
    - means i end up with barkley (liv) and do bark>> sanchez next gw
    - also means i stick with lloriente next gw if i dont want another hit

    Based on above, B the most obvious?

    and next gw do lloriente >> ibra(-4)...means i keep bark/kaku for two tough fix
    D: Coleman + Barkley >> Stephens + Sanchez (-4)...tempting! is stephens nailed on?

    1. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Are B and D not the same?
      I say B no D no B
      Stephens not nailed but probably worth the risk if you want
      Sanchez and Ibra
      Or Sanchez and Kane
      But your defence will end up looking fairly poor.

    2. Pique boo
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      What about Coleman to Davies this week. Then next week do Barkley to Sanchez Aguero to a cheapo

      1. UnitednationsXI
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        yeah considering that too..just reluctant to play barkley against liv

    3. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Don't trust Stephens. Would want Sanchez in 31.

    4. Bushman
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      B/D...aren't they the same?

    5. UnitednationsXI
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      sorry apologies for the B and D confusion

  27. Bushman
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    I'm thinking of captaining a defender (Alonso) for the first time this season. Would appreciate your thoughts please?

    Pickford
    Alonso (C), Cahill (VC), Walker
    Sanchez, Mane, Siggy, King
    Kun, Kaku, Llorente

    1. Pique boo
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      A bit risky imo

    2. Football Weekender
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Sánchez, Agüero or Mané all seem like better options.

    3. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Alonso armband for me. Nearly 2 weeks to change my mind and it ain't happening.

    4. Bushman
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Cheers. I actually think a Chelsea clean sheet is the safest bet this week. Sanchez, Mane and Kun have tough fixtures and have all travelled a lot over the IB

  28. Pique boo
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Pickford Jaku
    Alonso Mawson A.Smith Coleman Funes Mori
    Alli Coutinho King Siggy Sterling
    Costa Vardy Lukaku

    Anything suggestions? 0 FT 2.3 ITB. Will most likely be playing AoA this week

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Not sure it's worth the hit.

    2. Mr Q
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Aoa looks good

    3. Bushman
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      No point keeping Coleman and FM. Coleman's value will drop tonight so I would get rid of him

    4. Bushman
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Just seen that you have nil free transfers so perhaps stick and transfer him out next week if you can absorb the 0.1m drop

  29. Mr Q
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    New phone, lost the link to Google doc about dgw-planning, cup fixtures etc.

    anyone have the heart to share?

      1. Mr Q
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Awesome! Thanks

  30. QPRUTD
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Bench one of the following

    1) Baines (LIV-A)
    2) Cedric (BOU-H)
    3) Robertson (WHU-H)
    Cant use AOA as Antonio is inujured.

    Thanks

    1. Dreams
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      3