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The ScoutCast – Episode 223 – Comedown

Gradually weaned off our double fixture helping and returned to normality, the ScoutCast team take time out to pick through the wreckage of Gameweek 34, before we set our sights firmly on what lies ahead.

Wildcards and Bench Boost chips lodged up their end of season sleeves, Jonty, Andy and Luke join me to embrace another round of community questions.

With the rebuilding programme imminent, we take a look at those shot-term punts who can do a job in Gameweek 35, before weighing up single fixture assets who can possibly hold their own amid the forthcoming circus of Gameweek 37.

And, of course, we carry out our weekly appraisal of Alexis Sanchez, as the Chilean hints at a return form just as an irresistable Eden Hazard closes in.

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  1. For Fuchs Sake
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Kun or Kaku to Benteke for one week only before WC?
    Thinking Kun may not start next game, Kaku will

    1. mash
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I'm considering this dilemma too... for a one week punt, I'd choose to lose Lukaku, but only just. Even if Kun doesn't play 90 mins, Middlesbrough are awful!

      1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        He looked itching to score v man united and will have his eye in for boro

    2. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I hope he will I brought him in and captained him for a hit.
      Got huth in as well double leicester defence v west brom and pieters on the bench in case valencia is rested

  2. Spursfan9
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Looking to make the following transfers by the time GW36 rolls around;

    Valdes - DDG
    Rojo - Monreal
    Zaha - Sanchez
    Aguero - Afobe

    Already transferred Gabbiadini in for Negredo for this GW, so any transfers this week would incur a points deduction. Question is, do I split the hit this week or take it all next week?

  3. leocarter27
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Evening all. Can I get opinions on my team for gw 35 pls? 2 transfers made. 1.8itb

    Pickford / Valdes

    Alonso Valencia Yoshida / Vertonghen Kingsley

    Sanchez Alli King Hazard / Carrick

    Kane Rashford Benteke

    Thanks

  4. Visionaries
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone shifting Lukaku? and Negredo -> Jesus or Afobe?

    1. Chris_White
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Negredo to Costa

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

      Kaku stays this week, CHE cannot defend, they don't even need to

      1. Visionaries
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        I don't have my screen, that's the problem.

  5. chewing
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Crashed out of the top 10 in my country for one of the first times this season with one of the worst weeks in my fpl career, would appreciate your input on this WC team...

    Forster Pickford
    Holgate Monreal Clichy Stephens Benalouane
    Sane King Sanchez Hazars Alli
    Gabb Jesus Costa

    have TC for 36 and BB for 37

    1. Je suis le chat
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I'd get De Gea and Kane and downgrade a mid.

    2. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      What are the other people from American Samoa doing? 😀

      Make sure you cover thier choices

      1. chewing
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        I'll have you know we dwarf American samoa by a good 9,000 in population.... Most have already used their wildcard in the mid 20s, bit uneasy about dropping kane, especially for jesus who will realistically be sat on the bench except for the BB week for 37, seems a bit of a waste and tunnel vision on the BB chip to me.

        You've just sent me back to the drawing board without actually doing anything, cheers pal

        1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          You are right about Jesus you never know when he will rise again..

    3. Skid Vicious
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Nice team. But who the hell to bench gw36?
      Shame no AOA for that week.

      Also will that cheap benalouane keep his spot when Morgan returns?

      Clichy was just rotated against man u. Maybe he's a risk too

      1. chewing
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Agreed, maybe it's a case of Jesus -> Victor and upgrade the defence to get the maximum out of my defence instead of having Jesus/Gabb on the bench giving me a benching headache.

        1. Skid Vicious
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          It's a tricky decision.
          Jesus is so so dangerous.
          But yes. Your defense looks shakey as it is

          I personally downgraded my 5th mid to a cheapo to balance out.
          Got a strong template 343 with Vardy, Kane and Gabbi.

          And if Jesus explodes onto the scene I'm swapping Vardy for him in gw37

  6. EDEN THE MAN
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    My friends BB was quite ridiculous

    https://fantasy.premierleague.com/a/team/3104125/event/34

    1. Athletic Nasherbo
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      His captain is class. Fair play to him on that one.

      1. EDEN THE MAN
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Yh

    2. Skid Vicious
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      112 points! I guess he does not care

  7. OptimusBlack
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    People with WC any thing changed today after derby Match ?

  8. Ambu
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    One week punt before wildcarding (got Kane and Lukaku). Zlatan to :

    1- jesus
    2- gabbiadini
    3- benteke
    4- other

    Thanks

  9. Rolls-Royce
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Well, how about Martial punt for this GW? Could play upfront vs Swansea.

    1. Jigger & Pony
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Not a bad idea but expect Swans to defend with their lives

      1. Rolls-Royce
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        But can they defend tho, especially away from home?

    2. Camp No No
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      It's a good punt, yes. But punts come with a risk.

  10. Camp No No
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    So, how sure are we of Valencia's minutes? Carrying an injury and rested for EL, or fit and playing?

    1. Jigger & Pony
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Think he will play vs Swans given the full backs weren't doing up and down the pitch today

      1. Camp No No
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Ok. Thanks.

    2. Sanguinista
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I'm afraid Young & Shaw will come in this weekend

      1. Chris_White
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        This

    3. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Limited, managing problems, game a week and only the tough one.

  11. Sanguinista
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Which of A or B would you do for this GW?

    A. Negredo to Gabbi or
    B. Kaku to Jesus?

    1. Camp No No
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      A for me.

  12. Krafty Werks
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Aguero/Jesus 'kunundrum' doing my nut in so thinking of bringing them both in for a one week punt before WC.

    Lukaku & Negredo > Kun & Jesus?

  13. mash
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    (sorry for repost!)

    Planning to WC36 and BB37, but have 2FTs for punts in 35. Looking for suggestions for the best moves to make.

    Pickford
    Alonso Walker Valencia McAuley
    Alli Zaha King
    Aguero Kane Lukaku

    Grant Lanzini T.Carroll Amat

    2FT, £2.2m in the bank.

    Happy to lose any of Grant, Amat, Lanzini , T.Carroll and possibly others if I don't have too much value tied up with them. Any suggestions appreciated!

  14. Virgil Hilts
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Is it safe tonight to do (to avoid probable prices rises on the two players I am bringing in before this GW deadline)

    Valdez -> DDG (100% fplstats)
    Siggy -> Hazard (97.3% fplstats)

    I'm WildCarding on Saturday and if DDG & Hazard rise tonight I could be the elusive 0.1m away from my ideal WC Team.

    A - do the transfers and try & save possible 0.2m money

    B- don't do them & go to bed and wake up in a cold sweat in the middle of the night cursing myself when I've seen they've risen, and suddenly Caballero suddenly has to become Pickford on WC?

    1. Pinky Blinders
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      You seem stressed so I would just do the transfers. But I don't really have much faith in the price rise sites anymore.

      1. Virgil Hilts
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Yeh, I think I'm doing them both.

        They can always be wild carded out if some mystery injuries appear in the next day or two.

        Take you point on price rise sites, but nothing better to guide us I guess.

        Thanks.

    2. gunthourinho
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      You'll be fine to leave it. Lots of Wildcards are clouding the stats

      1. Virgil Hilts
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Does FPLstats include WC transfers, but then are discounted by the actual FPL gurus when calculating rises/fallers.

        Still not sure how this works?

    3. Skid Vicious
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Go for it. Both de gea and hazard will be necessary diverge next weeks

  15. The Big Fella
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Anybody bringing in Jesus based on tonight? He didn't play long but he looked good.....

    1. Pinky Blinders
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Still going to wait, but it was helpful to see him out there. Definitely in the equation for a forward I might bring in.

      1. The Big Fella
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        So cheap and so good. Who else is as good as him as a forward in that price range?

        1. Pinky Blinders
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          he's in between Tekkers and the big boys. But I still don't know how Pep is going to handle his return. Plus I need to roll the FT for DGW36 since I already used my WC

          1. The Big Fella
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Better than Tekkers and as good as the big boys for 2-3m less. I will be bringing in Gabbi this week for the DGW then will WC but will almost certainily bring Jesus in for the WC.

    2. TopMarx
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      he's my number one Negredo replacement, haven't pulled the trigger yet though

      1. The Big Fella
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah best to leave it as long as possible and see what happens. He could reinjure himself in training tomorrow.

  16. rocky7st
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Would you go DDG or Cech on WC? Cech obviously has that extra match

    1. Skid Vicious
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I'm thinking cech but that's the bloody gunner in me.

      Those who captained de gea this week are happy-happy

  17. pundit of punts
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    @TFF

    Bhai mere

    Mitti paa le yaraan!

    1. pundit of punts
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      And

      *hugs*

    2. Rolls-Royce
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Reported.

    3. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      does that translate as 96 points?

        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        First line says "Bailly DDG"

        Second "I like acting like a kid!"

        1. pundit of punts
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Nah....Indians and Pakistanis have a far more special bond.

          You won't get it.

      1. pundit of punts
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Oh brother

        Let's forget it

        Hugs

        😀

  18. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Origi to

    A Jesus
    B Gabbiadini

    To join Lukaku and Kane

    1. Camp No No
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Why not keep Origi?

      1. dunas_dog
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Fair question. Because I have had him for 3 weeks and got very little return and can see other 2 potentially doing better.

    2. HVT
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      B

  19. SMOOTH
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    on wc

    A. Willy luiz stephens bailly monreal
    B. Cech Alonso Yoshi Bailly Gabriel
    C. DDG luiz Yoshi Bailly Gabriel
    D. DDG luiz Stephens Gabriel Monreal

  20. Dee Lixon
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Inspired by Athletico Timbo above (thanks!), here's one more WC attempt:

    Cabbalero, Pickford
    Bailly, Alonso, Gabriel, Yoshida, Holgate
    Hazard, Sanchez, Eriksen, King, Zaha
    Kane, Costa, Gabbi

    Know I should wait until next week but where is the fun in being patient?

  21. The Big Fella
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Does anybody think Gerrard is one of the most dull people ever? He is like dish water

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Good larf on a night out... maybe 😆

      1. The Big Fella
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        ....... maybe, yes

    2. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      No. I think he speaks really well and he makes points that other people don't think of.

      1. The Big Fella
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah. A regular Shakespear.

        1. The Big Fella
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          e

  22. Sanguinista
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Play Sane away to Boro or Kaku at home to Chelsea?

    1. Rolls-Royce
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      find a way to Play both. If not Lukakka

  23. HVT
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Looks like my -8 'paid off'

    (Aguero 2/ Brunt/Foster > Bentekke(c) 28/ Gibson 7/ DDG 17

    So (52-2) = 50 IN
    NET GAIN (50 -8)= 42!

    Even factoring in Yoshi/Amat/Pickford as 'playing options' it's plausible that owning WBA assets on the week of their blank forcing my hand effected a good points return, granted to fully 'appreciate' overall gains one would have to tally points from transfers out V transfers in e.g. Aguero Hattie v a Bentekke blank this week does reverse the 'gain' somewhat but i think I'll put that to one side and enjoy the moment!

    1. Dr Dream
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Don't take hits...it's naughty...allegedly.

      Really good that, you must be on for the best transfers of the season with that lot.

      1. HVT
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Haha!
        I haven't taken many tbf but this one feels good right now, I think I deserve it too by the way Foster/Brunt have treated me!
        Agree that's (42) as good a return I've seen for a while with a -8 Wakey.

        1. Dr Dream
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          I find conservative players always miss the point of hits (no pun intended). A green arrow on a (-4) or (-8) feels so much more satisfying than sitting on your hands. It actually feels like you're playing the game rather than waiting for the game to come to you.

          1. Pinky Blinders
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            True pimps spend no dough on the booty

          2. HVT
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Taking initiative, forcing the issue comes to mind.
            I am conservative (as you may know) but I generally find investing in the doubles rewarding so I went for it, nearly did a -12 too for de Roon in but that's another story.
            Already thinking of a -4 to try keep the greens going!
            (25k > 17k before tonight's 17pts (DDG/Val) waiting on OR update) Siggy/Fletcher > Cout/King.
            My good run couldn't be timed any better, thanks for input Wakey.

  24. semiconductor
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Please pick (repost for no replies)

    1. Stephens + Albrighton
    Or
    2. Yoshida + kante

    A. Alonso + jesus
    Or
    B. Stones (or a 4.7m def) + costa

    1. semiconductor
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Anyone?

  25. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    What is the favoured front 3 on wildcard for gw36?

    Kane..gabbi..and who else??

    Jesus not an option yet surely??

    1. Liastro ⭐️
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Costa

    2. SMOOTH
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      thats it for me
      3-5-2

    3. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Costa might get all 3 over 36/37, has to be?

    4. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      He played 9 mins in 3 months and all of a sudden people convincing them selves he going to start. I must have missed somthin in between

      1. Klip Klopp
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Lol

      2. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        chasers looking for a hero

  26. SMOOTH
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    getting this team with 0.0 in the bank
    should i wc this week to avoid being priced out or do you guys see holes where i can save $ from.
    hazard pickford and gab will likely be up 0.1 each by sat morning

    cech pickford
    alonso bailly gabriel yoshida holgate
    sanchez hazard alli eriksen sane
    kane gab anichebe

  27. Jay_
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I've got Rashford and Valencia in starting line up. Sanchez or JWP can come in for Rashford but Valencia subs would be poor. Have no wildcard and will BB in 37. Not sure what to do.

      --------------DDG---------------
      --Alonso Valencia Yoshida
      Sanchez Alli Eriksen Zaha
      Kane Rashford Gabbiadini
      -------------------------------------
      Caballero JWP Holgate Mustafi

      0 FT, 6.5 ITB

      A) Valencia > ? -4
      B) Rashford > Costa -4
      C) Zaha > Hazard -4
      C) Just stick.
      E) Something else?

      Valencia out makes most sense but I can't see a good replacement. Think Costa could wait a week as JWP is first sub. Hazard is my man I want but Zaha out this week don't make sense.

      1. Owusu90
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Owning Valencia is annoying but i'd stick and bring Hazard in next week.

    • AzzaroMax99
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I wanted Clichy in my WC team but after this game I'm concerned.
      He is obviosly at rotation risk. What to do then? Should I get somebody else with DGW?
      Gabriel, Blind, Fuchs... 5.3 max!!

      1. Netley Lucas
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Yes, get someone else... it's old skool fb's atm.

    • Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      A Kingsley --> kompany
      B Negredo ---》 Afobe
      C Negredo --》 Gabbi

      1 week punt

      1. DAN DARE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        C

    • The Hobbit
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Do u think KDB starts on sunday after starting tonight

      1. The Hobbit
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        ?

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

        Yeah, should do. Expensive non-scorer atm though.

        1. The Hobbit
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Pre-WC punt, so why not? Could be huge differential if he finally scores, and Boro will concede.