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27 April 2017 3715 comments
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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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Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

  1. Numb
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Why is Pep always such a nob in interviews?

    1. Somalion
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Because he's a nob?

    2. Unbowed Unbent N'Golo
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Less so than Jose

      1. Numb
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Nah, Pep is so awkward to watch.

    3. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      He looks like a nob with his big bald head.

    4. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      The pressure of being found out gets to him.

  2. I am 42
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    did a comparison between my cap vs vcap vs highest gw player

    Gw01 9 vs 9 vs 10
    Gw02 13 vs 13 vs 13
    Gw03 2 vs 2 vs 11
    Gw04 1 vs 17 vs 17
    Gw05 5 vs 12 vs 12
    Gw06 13 vs 2 vs 13
    Gw07 3 vs 8 vs 10
    Gw08 -1 vs -1 vs 10
    Gw09 3 vs 7 vs 7
    Gw10 0 vs 16 vs 16
    Gw11 6 vs 11 vs 11
    Gw12 2 vs 2 vs 6
    Gw13 12 vs 1 vs 12
    Gw14 13 vs 11 vs 13
    Gw15 8 vs 10 vs 13
    Gw16 2 vs 2 vs 6
    Gw17 2 vs 6 vs 6
    Gw18 10 vs 6 vs 10
    Gw19 5 vs 6 vs 8
    Gw20 7 vs 8 vs 8
    Gw21 6 vs 2 vs 15
    Gw22 3 vs 2 vs 6
    Gw23 2 vs 2 vs 7
    Gw24 1 vs 6 vs 12
    Gw25 5 vs 2 vs 8
    Gw26 6 vs 5 vs 6
    Gw27 9 vs 6 vs 15
    Gw28 12 vs 0 vs 12
    Gw29 16 vs 11 vs 16
    Gw30 5 vs 3 vs 7
    Gw31 9 vs 5 vs 13
    Gw32 8 vs 10 vs 13
    Gw33 6 vs 6 vs 11
    Gw34 4 vs 17 vs 17

    1. Rhinos
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      My eyes

      1. I am 42
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        sorry it looks okay in excel

      2. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        This

    2. I am 42
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      on hindsight i lost 326 points

      1. Rhinos
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        What's your point though? We don't know who's gonna score the most every week if we did we'd all be too busy surfing in the Bahamas to be on here

        1. I am 42
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          im just curious how many times i cap the wrong player

          take gw34 for example

          i have 4 dwg players

          4 vs 7 vs 14 vs 17

          i cap the 4 pointers

          1. Rhinos
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 7 months ago

            You might be but we aren't 😆

    3. My Name Is Prince
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      You mean highest gw player in your team?

      1. I am 42
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        yes

    4. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      What a sadly pessimistic way to play the game! I'm just happy when my captain scores....

    5. Rolls-Royce
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Who you C & VC this week?

  3. UnitedFan
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    86 (-4). Yes, I'm bragging. 😎

    1. GE
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Nice : ) 78 (-4) here 🙂

      1. UnitedFan
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks. Good score for you too 🙂

    2. George Sillett
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Well played . At least you only post it the once. ☺

      1. UnitedFan
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Haha, thanks.

    3. Twisted Saltergater
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Unlucky, could've been so much more 😉

      1. UnitedFan
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        🙂

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

        90(-4)

        1. UnitedFan
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Nice!

  4. tm245
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    11 Clean Sheets in 11 matches. Not the week to have loaded up on attack.

    1. tm370
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Tell me about it - I played AOA with Baines and Holgate on the bench...

      1. tm245
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Ouch, hard luck there.

  5. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Nice bench boost! 🙂

    https://fantasy.premierleague.com/a/team/20179

  6. AA33
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Pogba's absence was felt today

      1. Syd.
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        David Silva's absence was felt more

    • Calderano FC
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      If you had wc, tc and bb left what would be your ideal plan for the run in?

      1. Jigger & Pony
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        WC 35
        BB 36
        TC 37

      2. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        I'm amazed at the number of people who have held on to all their chips for so long without knowing why 😛

        1. Calderano FC
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Been stressful and is now even more stressful! Leading ML by 20 odd points.

    • Dreams
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Which club do you think kun will be in next season?

      1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Real Madrid

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

          I was having an out of the blue thought. Maybe Chelsea.

          1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 7 months ago

            Would love him here TBH

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

              That emoji looks scarey mate.

              1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
                • 9 Years
                8 years, 7 months ago

                Haha lol would u recommend changing it?

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

                  Yes please. No offence but when I look at it on the comments section on the top it's scaring me like hell.

      2. Holmes
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Atletico Madrid

      3. gorilla
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        stoke

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

          Might as well say Newcastle or West Ham.

    • Rainer
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Jose missed another United red card. Poor chap never gets to see them...

    • andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      De Gea and Valencia tonight - lovely!

      72 (-4) - I'll take that, not a bad week in the end.

      In other news - is anyone wildcarding and NOT putting Caballero in?

      1. Rainer
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Cech & Willy are what the BB is made for 🙂

        1. andy85wsm
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Indeed, am considering dropping Pickford myself.

        2. Cheltnamshire LaLaLa
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Havent you heard. All the people who WC in 30 already have those guys and loads more points than you for no hits

      2. GENERATION X
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        good point re willy. only one with no rotation worry

      3. Bunk Moreland
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Are we assuming that Bravo's injury is season ending then?

        1. andy85wsm
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Well, need to wait and see. Can be weeks out with a calf strain though

    • pundit of punts
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      96 points

      Amazing gw

    • Rainer
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Comedown... before the resurrection of Willy!

    • Smurf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Finally moved into the top 500 (371st to be precise) after a great DGW. Triple Utd defence worked a charm. I really thought this may be a big week and it turned out to be just that.

      The best part is clawing my rival back to 4 points after he had a 140 point lead on me about 2 months ago.

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

        Well done 🙂

        1. Smurf
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Thanks TM.

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

        Really tough league..2 players in top 500 OR...

        1. Smurf
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Yes very tough. He was no.1 in the world by GW11.

          1. Smurf
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            8 years, 7 months ago

            He's not been outside of the top 1k since GW4.

    • Holmes
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      One on his debut and one on his return from injury... 2 offside goals for Jesus already, hehe!

      1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Onside goals also incoming soon just like last time 😉

    • Lizard Lips
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Any chances of getting into the top 1k if 13 points away, no TC left, and £105 TV.

      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        yes

      2. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        There is always a chance

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

        You know the answer.

    • HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 7 months 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
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 7 months 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
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 7 months 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
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 7 months 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
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 7 months ago

              True pimps spend no dough on the booty

            2. HVT
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
              8 years, 7 months 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.

    • The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Anyone know if Pundit of Punts had a good week?

      1. AA33
          8 years, 7 months ago

          96 points

          1. The Bandit
            • 15 Years
            8 years, 7 months ago

            Really? Surprised he hasn't mentioned it

        • GENERATION X
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          theres a hot topic on it

        • Rainer
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Read somewhere that he owns DDG & Bailly.

          Disclaimer: I could be mistaken.

        • George Sillett
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Heard through the grapevine it wasn't bad . Old Hawwy's told the world many times over about his 90 points.

      2. Phil Dagger ⭐
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Manchester City had won six straight league games. Then they faced Spurs.
        Burnley were unbeaten at home for four months. Then they faced Spurs.
        Chelsea had won 13 consecutive league games. Then they faced Spurs.
        Everton were unbeaten in almost three months, dropping just six points. Then they faced Spurs.
        Crystal Palace had won six of their last eight league games. Then they faced Spurs.

        Winning Run Killers

        1. theBoose
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Arsenal have won 2 league games in a row.. The trend continues.

          1. Phil Dagger ⭐
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 7 months ago

            😀 haha

        2. A.T
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          1-1

      3. HuttonDressedasLahm
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Dang!
        Should have just got Ddg instead of Gibson
        Davies wouldn't have been benched either

        Down to 99th 🙁

        1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Down to 99th? You poor sod.

        2. walkman666
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          You're playing where every move has implications for the title. Good luck. I'm sure you've made more correct decisions to be top one hundred.

      4. Slam
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Anyone tempted to bring IN Aguero?
        Looked razor sharp and facing some pretty poor defences.

        City also have a lot to play for, could be gold.

        1. tm370
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          I think I saw a different Aguero. He skied a couple of presentable half chances and he seems a lesser player this season than in previous years. I think Jesus' return limits his prospects.

          1. Slam
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 7 months ago

            9 shots, albeit only 2 were on target.

          2. Will's Faceless
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 7 months ago

            Lacked composure when it counted. Poor decision making too. Jesus over Aguero for me.

        2. Yank Revolution
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Nosirree - just got off the Kun train a couple weeks ago...he did his job for me. Think I'll get Sane for City coverage...And Jesus may cut into Kun's minutes, can't be having that on your team at this stage.

        3. Sess!
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          He was terrible

      5. We Will Klopp you
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Bench one please: Huth, Stephens (have Yoshida), Valencia, Sanchez, Lukaku

        1. jam
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Stephens if you have Yoshi

      6. KeepCalm
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Who else is WCing this week? Share your teams please.

        I need to start from somewhere

        1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Clear team -> Auto Select

      7. Heartbreak
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Jesus Holding Willy in for Long Fuchs Given?

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

          No.

        2. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          No way

          1. Heartbreak
            • 15 Years
            8 years, 7 months ago

            NDong Rash for Son ?

        3. Jay_
            8 years, 7 months ago

            Mary won't be happy with her Son

          • Hykkerten
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 7 months ago

            Jesus holding whos willy??

            Perv

          • ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 7 months ago

            I knew the priests had to get it from somewhere.

        4. Mini Mane Mo
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Lukaku dropping on fpl stats...Eve scored 29 at home for last 8 matches whilst Che hasn't keep CS in the last 11 matches...madness

          1. Schwarzer
            • 15 Years
            8 years, 7 months ago

            This makes me feel better for keeping him!

        5. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Last Man Standing GW34 🏆

          Safety score = 54
          Top score = 79
          LMS average = 56.23

          57 : 25 eliminated
          32 through to GW35
          50% or minimum of 16 out next GW.
          Congrats on the final 32 including Mark, Syd, Kryten, My Pretty Pony, Deano, Liastro and Triggerlips 🙂

          1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 7 months ago

            I'm out. Thanks heaps TM.

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

              Good run Dingo, all the best for the final 4 GWs. 🙂

          2. Tansey
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 7 months ago

            do you have a list of the cut-off scores each week lying around TM?

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

              http://torresmagic.webs.com/lmsupdate.htm

              Think you went out after finishing 1st the week before.

              1. Tansey
                • 10 Years
                8 years, 7 months ago

                I got my 15 minutes of fame

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

                  Of course 🙂

          3. FP El Wonky
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            8 years, 7 months ago

            Great stuff, I got kicked out of that long time ago with a terrible gw.

            Still some big names in there.

          4. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
            • 16 Years
            8 years, 7 months ago

            Am I still in this by any chance or I am just dreaming?

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

              Not on your league page so I guess the answer is no 🙁

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

              Needed 47 in GW24.

              1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
                • 16 Years
                8 years, 7 months ago

                Oh right thanks I knew I was in for a good while at least!

          5. Jazz!
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 7 months ago

            I'm out after a shocker of a GW. 🙁

          6. liiusions
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 7 months ago

            I survived on a -12 😎

        6. MarkoSD
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          damn, still don't know who to bench for 35

          king zaha alli alexis sane
          benteke gabbi kane

          1. RIDZ
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 7 months ago

            alexis

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

              Nearly same team and I am benching Sanchez.

        7. Tickle Me Enzo
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Omfg someone please pick for me: Zaha or Redmond

          1. Rhinos
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 7 months ago

            Omfg no

            1. Tickle Me Enzo
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 7 months ago

              please!

          2. Slam
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 7 months ago

            Clayton

          3. The Bandit
            • 15 Years
            8 years, 7 months ago

            To play? Zaha
            To buy? Neither
            To sell? Zaha

          4. enrico.palazzo
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 7 months ago

            Zaha...? Redmond may not even start

          5. Boetticher
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 7 months ago

            Zaha.

        8. FPL Maldini
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Surely Huthe is a good option for the wildcard

          1. Rhinos
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 7 months ago

            He'd be even better if he existed

        9. wormface
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Was de brune more forward than previous weeks?, think I'll hold off getting hazard for one more week????

          1. Twisted Saltergater
            • 16 Years
            8 years, 7 months ago

            Have a look in the Member's Area at the match stats - it gives the average position of each player.

        10. Delhidynamo
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Any Bravo news?

          1. Epic Fail
            • 15 Years
            8 years, 7 months ago

            Autopsy report comes out in 10 mins.

          2. FPL_Hazards
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 7 months ago

            Injured

          3. Business Cat
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 7 months ago

            Made 1 save according to the stats...most out of the ordinary 🙂