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

    Classic Pep. Start eroding Aguero's confidence once Jesus is back in contention, performances dip, bench him, claim he still has huge future at the club, sell him in Summer.

    1. @FPLMason
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Now that is what you call an agenda

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

        Mourhino wouldn't do such a thing..... no no no no

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

        And if it's obvious to us, I reckon poor old Kun has known it for a very long time.

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

      Went out of his way on a tangent to get his dig in at Kun, poor form.

      1. Pea Soup
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Post match interview?

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

        Even Aguero talking about being okay with having to be on the bench when Jesus comes back sometimes, that just stank of really low confidence imo.

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

          talked like he was hoping he could play up front with Jesus - never being a no 9 before City

          ... but looked like he didn't believe it was going to happen

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

            I think it'd be unfair on him to move his family from Manchester. With Ibra gone, I reckon Aguero should accept Mourinho's loving embrace

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

      The old Kun would've scored 5 tonight

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

        Pep's work is complete!

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

          He use to bury those half chances for fun

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

            Im struggling to adapt to the new kun. Still have the urge to bring him in for borough but all the facts say dont do it....

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

            I can't get over how bleak he has looked in some matches.

            Welcome to Manchester United 😎

  2. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    I would appreciate some advice from your beautiful FFS people.

    Current team;

    Heaton Jaku
    Alonso Valencia Yoshida Robertson Barragan
    Hazard Alli Sane Zaha Carroll
    Aguero Kane Gabiadinni

    GW36
    Heaton, Zaha, Carroll > Czech, Walcot, Ward-Prowse (-8)

    GW37
    Robertson, Barragan > Stones, Davies (-4) BENCH BOOST = 14DGW PLAYERS

    Good plan?

  3. Konstaapeli
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    WC draft #2233-C

    Pick - Willy
    Bailly - Clichy - Gabriel - Yoshida - Holding
    Sanchez - Hazard - Alli - Eriksen - King
    Kane - Jesus - Gabbi

    0.6 itb

    Thoughts?

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

      I'm not sure I'd want Alli, Eriksen and Kane. With the season at such a critical stage, are Spurs going to be free scoring?

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

        Who'd you drop and for who?

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

          Alli for Sane, maybe? Or Coutinho, but no DGW.

    2. umerlfc
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Take out Clichy and you're good

    3. Aubaaaaa
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Clichy and holding both not nailed. Gabriel could be a concern if Kos and Mustsfi are fit and if Wenger decided to play 4 at the back (but unlikely as they have won 3 in 3 under the new formation).

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

        Eriksen, Clichy, Gabriel & Holding to Sane, Monreal, Vertongen and Stephens/Holgate?

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

      Downgrade Clichy and jesus to Costa?

    5. thomashl
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Clichy for Daniels bam thank me later

  4. Aubaaaaa
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Most nailed city defender? Kompany?

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

      CAballero by looks of it

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

    Zaha or Son to Hazard? Think it's all over for Son? Used WC last week...

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

      Son

  6. Camp No No
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Any news on Bravo? Can we trust Caballero to be a cheap way to City defence for the rest of the season?

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

      Not yet

    2. FPL Blow-In
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      Just looked like he stretched his calf. Didn't look very bad but then he needs a stretcher so hard to tell. Got to wait I suppose.

      1. Camp No No
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Hmmm... that could be golden. I'd really like 3 City for the rest of the season.

    3. bring_on _the_fantasy
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 7 months ago

      If he has a calf problem no way he will be able to play. Np Ishtar be a good call now kompany is back

      1. Camp No No
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Wait. "Np Ishtar"???

  7. FPL Blow-In
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 7 months ago

    Play PVA or Maguire this week?

    Is PVA likely to start? I don't want a 1point cameo.

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

      Maguire to be safe.

    2. Still Unsure
        8 years, 7 months ago

        I'd go Maguire. More nailed and good attacking threat.

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

      Anyone considering Kompany now?

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

        Not if we can get Willy @ 4.7m

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

          Yeah but if not? Don't they have a third keeper?

      2. Camp No No
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Is he sure to be fit? My only real problem with him.

    4. Still Unsure
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Best midfielder for a one week for GW35 - 8m to spend??

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

          King

        2. Camp No No
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          King.

      • Spursfan9
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        So I'll be shifting Aguero in order to bring in Sanchez for DGW. Is he likely to be benched at the weekend? Notably Jesus only got around 10 mins so can't be fit enough to start on Sunday surely?

        1. Spursfan9
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Should I keep him for the weekend or ditch him now?

          1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 7 months ago

            Keep him

        2. gunthourinho
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Nah he will start. Nice and fresh.

      • Numb
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Monreal - isn't he a rotation risk with Gibbs about?

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

          It's possible. But with Kos having a potential knee problem, Monreal could start at left CB with gabriel and mustafi if fit or holding (3 at the back).

      • Lostrich
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        thoughts on this WC team? Got to WC now as I still have TC and BB.

        Caballero (Pickford)
        Alonso Yoshida PVA (Gabriel) (Kone)
        Sanchez Hazard Eriksen King Redmond
        Jesus Gabbiadini (Anichebe)

        plan is to transfer out PVA for Monreal and TC Sanchez in 36, with Gabbi out for Kane in 37 and BB. I have 6.1 in the bank so the Monreal transfer may not quite be possible; depending on whether Gabbi's price rises. May have to save in 36 and bring in a WBA def in 37.

        Is the lack of Spuds, Utd and Liverpool coverage worrying?

      • Viper
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Negredo & Siggy - > Gabbiadini & Hazard -4. Bench Zaha.

        Has to done right now as I'm off for the weekend, good to go?

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

          Yep

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

          Yeah, go for it, Viper. Good luck!

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

        Thoughts on my WC Please!!

        Pickford Caballero
        Alonso Daniels Gabriel Yoshi Holgate
        Sanchez Hazard All King Redmond
        Kane Jesus Gabbi

        1. bring_on _the_fantasy
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Could be good if Jesus starts.

      • TaiwanHC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Pick one. I will WC before GW36

        A. Rashford-->Gabbi
        B. Lukaku --> Gabbi
        C. Alli/Kane/Zaha--> Coutinho/Sane
        D. Valencia/Baines/Robertson/Davies--> Defender of your choice

        Thanks!

        1. Sideways Backwards
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          A

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

          a

      • JJeyy
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Is Gabbiadini risky with austin return

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

          IMO, yes he is

        2. Webbinho
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Not immediate. Maybe in 37/38

        3. bring_on _the_fantasy
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Play both and drop Redmond

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

          Won't play 90 and rotation in the doubles likely...

        5. Totally !rre!evant
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Every player is at the risk of rotation in the later stages of the season.

      • dunas_dog
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Sanchez Alli Hazard King and ?

        A Coutinho
        B Eriksen
        C Sane

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

          b. That's my 5 man mid

      • Sideways Backwards
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Thoughts on this WC?

        Willy, Pickford
        Alonso, Blind, Gabriel, Yoshi, Holgate
        Sanchez, Hazard, Eriksen, Sane, King
        Kane, Gabbi, Benteke

        Plan to monitor Jesus and switch Benteke to him or another depending on that

      • HashAttack
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Fellaini got a yc and straight red ... but just the red showing ... surely it should another -1?

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

          Red trumps a yellow. So yellow removed

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

          YC 'goes' after the red.

        3. bring_on _the_fantasy
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Does it matter? Does anyone actually have fellaini??

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

            TC

      • Scapegoat Salah
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Evening everyone. What should I do with this lot for the weekend?

        Hennessey
        Valencia, Yoshida, Alonso
        Sanchez, King, Son, Zaha, Hazard
        Aguero, Kane

        Jak, Barnes, PVA, Fernández

        0.1ITB, 1FT.

        Was thinking of doing (-4):
        1) Son to Ward-Prowse
        2) Barnes to Gabbiadini

        Though this could give me a benching nightmare! Any thoughts welcome!

        Thanks

      • For Fuchs Sake
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        For one GW only (WCing after this GW):
        Negredo to Gabby
        Lukaku to Benteke
        ?

        Two "easy" home fixtures

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

          Probably Lukaku to Benteke. Partly due to price rises/drops of those respective players too.

      • Mattymo23
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Torn between Gabbi and Afobe. Tempted to go Afobe to beat price rise

      • KJT123
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        One week punt...

        Hazard
        Mahrez
        Gabbi
        Jesus
        Vardy

        ?

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

          Arnautovic

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

          am on the same conundrum went haz and gabbi

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

        So if id told anyone i should bench sanchez and lukaku for de roon and bavies before kick off what would the reaction of been!?

        Doing the opposite cost me 17 points!

        1. Totally !rre!evant
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          "Go ahead... and delete your account while you're at it"

          🙂

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

            About right ! 😉

      • Athletic Nasherbo
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        What combination would you have?

        Caballero, Maguire, Eriksen
        Or
        Cech, Huth, Sane

        Have Alli and Monreal and no city defence.

      • Emiliano Sala
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        If utd wins europe league then the other finalist will go ucl if utd end season on 3th or 4th ?

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

        When are ranks updated?

      • I Have No Idea What I'…
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Best free transfer?
        A) Siggy > Hazard
        B) Vardy > Jesus
        C) Son > Alli

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

          I have no idea

        2. Chris_White
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          C

        3. Garth Marenghi
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          A

        4. Aubaaaaa
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          A

        5. Pea Soup
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          A is the safest move, B is more punty... C is a bit more sideways.

          Depends if you're chasing or consolidating really.

        6. jimmy.floyd
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          A

      • GoonerByron
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Is Blind quite nailed at the moment?

        1. An Púca
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          I'd think so given the injuries

      • Pea Soup
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 7 months ago

        Is Jesus really likely to start on Sunday at 'Boro?

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

          Not likely imo

          1. Pea Soup
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 7 months ago

            Why?

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

              Played 10 mins since coming back from a long term injury. That being said, they have played a lot of games lately so there is a chance

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

          Wouldn't surprise me

        3. gunthourinho
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 7 months ago

          Yes