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4 May 2017 3655 comments
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You get your Wildcard active, and we’ll do the maths. Or rather Jonty will.

This week’s ScoutCast gets highly technical as my aforementioned co-host goes all Rachel Riley on us (wishful thinking) and attempts to bewilder with a cheeky little algorithm he’s just happened to have rustled up.

Attempting to cut through the noise of the forthcoming double Gameweeks, Andy and Luke join me while Jonty gives his numbers an airing via another round of your targeted queries.

We chew over Gabbiadini’s demise, assess the Gameweek 37 potential offered by Spurs and Chelsea and, yet again, make another assessment of a slumbering Sanchez.

The end result all leads to the ScoutCast Wildcard template squad, as Big Vic crashes in and Luke stands alone in shunning Arsenal’s Chilean timebomb.

This ScoutCast was first beamed live via our YouTube channel on Tuesday night. Be sure to subscribe to get notice of future live episodes.

If you’re a traditional type, you can acquire the mp3 audio version via this link on the first player below, or take in the full visual experience via the second player below.

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

  1. BremerHB
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 28 days ago

    Where would you guys invest my remaining 0.5 in this WC squad?

    Cech - Cabellero
    Alonso - Vert - Yoshi - Stephens - Holgate
    Sanchez - Haz - Alli - King - Albrighton
    Kane - Gabbi - Jesus

    Thanks and good luck to all for the end of the season!

    1. Pompel
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 28 days ago

      King to Pedro

    2. asquishypotato
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 28 days ago

      King to Pedro or albrighton to jwp (better fixtures)

    3. BremerHB
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 28 days ago

      Thanks chaps. Pedro just out of reach unfortunately. For JWP I'd have to get rid of a Saints player. Worth it? If so, who?

  2. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 28 days ago

    I've heard strong rumours that Jonty will be leaving the FPL circuit at the end of the season? Has he told us why? Is it all FPLVirgin's fault?

    1. FPLHaggis
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 28 days ago

      FPLVirgin is a Jonty alias....

    2. Pinky Blinders
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 28 days ago

      Jonty mentioned he is a journalist awhile back, wonder what his focus is?

    3. Smoky Johnson
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 28 days ago

      Strong rumors?

  3. La Di Da
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 28 days ago

    Repost - please

    Caballero | X
    Monreal | Yosh | Stephens | X | X
    Haz | Sanchez | Sane | Eriksen | X
    Kane | Anichebe | Jesus

    I know it's template but with BB in 37 which is better

    A) Cech | Blind | Holgate | Alli
    B) Forster | Kosc | Vert | Pedro

    Basically, keep Alli or downgrade to Pedro and upgrade Defence!!

    Thanks

    1. Pompel
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 28 days ago

      A

    2. NestorC
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 28 days ago

      A

    3. asquishypotato
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 28 days ago

      Not blind but a

      1. La Di Da
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 28 days ago

        Zip in the bank so tough to see who else instead of him - share the concerns though

    4. Springbank
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 28 days ago

      B for me but I'm biased. You must be so close from a B with Cech and Montreal instead of Forster and Kosc

      1. Springbank
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 28 days ago

        Oh sorry already got Montreal!

      2. La Di Da
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 28 days ago

        Thanks, already have Monreal though! I like B as it's 15 * DGW'ers but tough to lose Alli, his firm has just been top class

        1. La Di Da
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 28 days ago

          Form!

          1. Springbank
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 28 days ago

            True. I'm parted with him tonight and keeping Eriksen. Although it doesn't feel right I hope that's the right move. I need those extra £ to keep my Alonso/ Chelsea cover at the back.

  4. super zlatan
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 28 days ago

    So Real and juventus likely to make the final of the CL.

    Anyone fancy juventus to beat them?

    1. asquishypotato
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 28 days ago

      With that defence yes

    2. F4L
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 28 days ago

      I really hope so

      1. Ravager
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 28 days ago

        I'd love it if they do.

    3. Belalugozi78
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 28 days ago

      Yes...they're the only one capable.

    4. Sol
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 28 days ago

      Yes only for Buffon

  5. asquishypotato
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 28 days ago

    Posted earlier, my wildcard with only 6 teams...

    Arsenal: Monreal Sanchez
    Southampton: Yoshi Stephens
    Chelsea: hazard alonso Pedro
    Spurs: Kane Erik Davies
    City: cab sane Jesus
    Sunderland: anichibe Pickford

    Too many eggs in 6 baskets?

    Pedro and Davies look the risks to me but I'm ok with that

    1. MTPockets
        9 years, 28 days ago

        They're the right baskets.

      • Belalugozi78
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 28 days ago

        Maybe King instead of Sane or Pedro and upgrade one of Soton defenders.

    2. Ha.
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 28 days ago

      A. Yoshida and Anichebe
      B. Stephens and Barnes

      1. Spencer
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 28 days ago

        Might as well go for the DGWers, so A

        1. Ha.
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 28 days ago

          But Barnes seems a lot better

          1. asquishypotato
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 28 days ago

            Then you've already made your mind up so why are you asking?

            1. Ha.
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 28 days ago

              Because Yoishida is better than Stephens

      2. asquishypotato
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 28 days ago

        Also a

      3. Pompel
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 28 days ago

        B

    3. Pompel
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 28 days ago

      Downgrading alonso and swapping Jesus for Pedro allows me to keep the essential big hitters up front (with a mediocre TV):

      Caballero Picky
      Verthongen Gabriel Yoshi Stephens Holgate
      Sanchez Haz Eriksen Pedro TCarroll
      Kane Jesus Costa

      Weak defence, I know - but is it worth it to keep Costa instead of downgrading to Anichebe and upgrade TCarrolll and two defenders?

      1. asquishypotato
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 28 days ago

        Looks good, although that does kill your bb potential when you've added a lot of fillers. Costa kicks in and you,are,winning here

        1. Pompel
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 28 days ago

          True that - but lack of good mid-priced assetts at end of season makes it impossible to strengthen all position with a mediocre TV

    4. Spencer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 28 days ago

      Which do you prefer?

      A. Gabriel & Pedro
      B. Koscielny & Ward-Prowse

      1. Ha.
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 28 days ago

        A

      2. JJO
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 28 days ago

        Probably B

      3. NestorC
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 28 days ago

        A

      4. Pompel
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 28 days ago

        A

      5. Junior ⚽
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 28 days ago

        A but Mustafi's back so Huth/Yoshida

      6. asquishypotato
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 28 days ago

        B because Gabriel

      7. Springbank
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 28 days ago

        A

    5. JJO
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 28 days ago

      What about this guys
      A) Tadic + Anichebe
      B) JWP + Gabiadini

      1. NestorC
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 28 days ago

        B

      2. asquishypotato
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 28 days ago

        B but who to bench?

    6. F4L
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 28 days ago

      DDG

      Alonso Yoshi

      Haz Alli Eriksen Sane King

      (C)osta Kane Jesus

      Picky Brunt Jags Holgate

      GTG?

      1. NestorC
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 28 days ago

        Missing def? Costa C is brave

        1. F4L
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 28 days ago

          AOA deployed this GW. I think Chelsea will hammer Boro tbh

          1. NestorC
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 28 days ago

            Gtg than

        2. Smoky Johnson
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 28 days ago

          AOA

      2. Pinky Blinders
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 28 days ago

        AOA, knives out

        1. F4L
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 28 days ago

          you bet 😀 gonna hit the ton this week

      3. Old Wulfrunian
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 28 days ago

        An amazing gw is coming for you.

        1. F4L
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 28 days ago

          cheers, here's hoping 🙂

    7. NestorC
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 28 days ago

      Have Cech and Alonso, pick two more

      A) Vert
      B) Monreal
      C) Azpi

      Cheers

      1. F4L
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 28 days ago

        AB

      2. Sean.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 28 days ago

        BC

      3. asquishypotato
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 28 days ago

        Ab

      4. Spencer
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 28 days ago

        AB

    8. Kuyt Hero
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 28 days ago

      Is Kos still a better option than Monreal now that Monreal might be playing LWB?

      1. super zlatan
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 28 days ago

        Lol. See below

        1. Kuyt Hero
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 28 days ago

          haha, same exact dilemma here lol

    9. super zlatan
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 28 days ago

      I have monreal in my WC team.

      0.3 in the bank.

      Should I upgrade him to Kosc?

      1. Ha.
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 28 days ago

        Nah

      2. Springbank
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 28 days ago

        I wouldn't.

    10. zedred
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 28 days ago

      I am aware Sanchez is essential in GW 37 but the sacrifice to get him in is daunting.

      So who scores more in 37:

      Anichebe + Sanchez

      Or

      Gabbi + Eriksen/Ali

      Is it worth the hassle to get Sanchez in?

    11. Junior ⚽
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 28 days ago

      Willy | Pickford
      Alonso | Monreal | xxxx | Holgate| Stephens
      Sanchez | Hazard | Alli | King |
      Kane | Anichebe | Jesus
      14.1 ITB
      A) Vertonghen and Sane 1.1 ITB
      B) Yoshida/5.5 and Eriksen (Triple Spurs attack) 1.1 ITB

      1. Jebiga
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 28 days ago

        a is no brainer for me. and alonso to azpili

        1. Junior ⚽
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 28 days ago

          Prefer Sane over Eriksen?

          1. Jebiga
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 28 days ago

            i would pick sane and trade ali for eriksen

    12. Jebiga
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 28 days ago

      what are chances that ozil scores more points than alexis next 3 gw's ?

    13. Sol
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 28 days ago

      GTG? 1FT Thinking about saving

      Willy/ Pickford
      Alonso Monreal Vertong
      Eriksen San(C)hez Hazard King
      Gabbi Jesus kane
      Bench ( JWP Stephen Bailly )

      Cheers

    14. VDiesel26
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 28 days ago

      Bench 1 defender and 1 midfielder:

      A) Alonso B) Ben Davies

      1) King 2) Alli 3) Coutinho

      1. Junior ⚽
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 28 days ago

        B 3

      2. super zlatan
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 28 days ago

        A. 2

        1. super zlatan
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 28 days ago

          Apologies. Read it wrong.

          B. 3

      3. For Fuchs Sake
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 28 days ago

        B3

    15. Here's the manager
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 28 days ago

      Oh god what a mess

      Heaton /Foster
      Holebas Valencia Davies Amat Pieters
      Coutinho Zaha sigurdsson DeRoon Eriksen
      Aguero Kane Gabbiadini
      1FT 1.4

      Options looked at so far
      A Cout Zaha Valencia ---> Haz, King , Stephens -8
      B Zaha to King, WC next week no hit
      C Cout and Valencia ---> Haz and Stephens
      D a suggestion of your liking

      Thanks

      1. asquishypotato
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 28 days ago

        Errr I'm guessing you,haven't got,a wildcard?

        1. Here's the manager
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 28 days ago

          I have, was going to save for next week.

          1. asquishypotato
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 28 days ago

            Use use use there are 11 players that are dodgy here.

            Clear out all but Eriksen and the forward line and look at what you can do with this weeks and next weeks doubles

            1. Here's the manager
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 28 days ago

              Thanks, I'm tempted as I have BB and AOA left

              1. Firminooooo
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 28 days ago

                If you WC next GW you can not use your BB. (Only one chip in a GW)

                1. Here's the manager
                  • 13 Years
                  9 years, 28 days ago

                  Thanks, just realised. Have WCd in shame. Here's hoping !

    16. GuillermoDickero
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 28 days ago

      Thoughts on this WC lads?

      Cech, Caballero

      Koscielny, Alonso, Holgate, Stephens, Yoshida

      King, Pedro, Hazard, Sanchez, Eriksen

      Anichebe, Jesus, Kane

      0.3ITB - a bit punty with Pedro...

      1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 28 days ago

        Alright the same as most 3-5-2 teams with anichebe on here plus pedro

        You better hope that Southampton stand well back on the edge of a cliff in order to get some clean sheets!

        I can't see them doing anything

      2. Spencer
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 28 days ago

        That looks great.

    17. Mickey Tyrion™
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 28 days ago

      Any cheap enablers that are deserving of more love in some of the WC drafts?

      For me, reaching on Son for example instead of Alli or Erikson could pay off massively if you can use the funds better elsewhere.

      Any other standouts? Ozil/Sanchez etc..

      1. For Fuchs Sake
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 28 days ago

        Madness to go without Alli or Eriksen

      2. asquishypotato
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 28 days ago

        Son at wingback or for 1.5'more,Eriksen playing next to Kane on free kicks and corners

      3. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 28 days ago

        Markovic Albrighton Naisse Maguire Milner

        1. For Fuchs Sake
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 28 days ago

          Capoue

      4. Springbank
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 28 days ago

        Pedro

    18. For Fuchs Sake
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 28 days ago

      Why is Anichebie playing again, he missed loads of games mid season, was he injured?

      1. Jebiga
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 28 days ago

        need minutes to sell him nicely on summer

      2. Pinky Blinders
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 28 days ago

        Yes. Please do me a favor and don't buy this ridiculous Aniche hype

        1. For Fuchs Sake
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 28 days ago

          there's no hype, just an enabler

      3. asquishypotato
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 28 days ago

        Yep and probably a banked 4 points

      4. Englandcrew
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 28 days ago

        He was injured

    19. Essrick
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 28 days ago

      A) Monreal and Trippier

      or

      B) Gabriel and Vert

    20. Blue Gaffer
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 28 days ago

      Brunt------Southampton defender -4?

    21. Mesh
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 28 days ago

      Is Sane nailed?

      1. Jebiga
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 28 days ago

        hes the best player in city squad last 10 games

        1. Mesh
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 28 days ago

          But he didn't start last week

      2. Smoky Johnson
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 28 days ago

        Yeah

    22. For Fuchs Sake
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 28 days ago

      Alonso worth the money over Cahill and Azpi?

      1. Team Cruel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 28 days ago

        Probably not.

    23. Ravager
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 28 days ago

      Small conundrum. Zero funds and used my free. Would love to offload Gibson to a DGW player. Worth the hit?

      A) Gibson > Gabriel
      B) Gibson > Yoshida*
      C) Gibson > Huth?

      *Already own Stephens

    24. Ange Ball
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 28 days ago

      So Pedro will be going up tonight?
      We all know King is Essential. Any see Pedro out scoring King this gw and for the DGW. Kings got Burnley who can be stubborn where as Pedro has Beach Brom and Watford.

      Should I do King to Pedro tonight.

      Mid Sanchez Pedro Sane Ali

      1. Springbank
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 28 days ago

        I've got both

    25. :
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 28 days ago

      My slightly different WC team...I've cashed out on my Spurs players as I've taken a view that playing 3 of their last 4 games away from home may very possibly dilute the Three Musketeers output. I may well be wrong but if I'm right a big jump up the rankings might be on the horizon. Constructive criticism gratefully accepted! 😀

      Foster, Pickford

      Yosh, Kos, Kompany, Alonso, Holgate

      Sanchez, Ozil, Hazard, Sane, Capoue

      Costa, Jesus, Gabbi

      1. Pinky Blinders
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 28 days ago

        No offense but it doesn't look as good as I would have thought

      2. Ange Ball
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 28 days ago

        Kane will bite you

        1. :
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 28 days ago

          The thing is, Kane has been scoring by far the most of his goals at WHL this season. As I said, I've taken a view.

      3. Team Cruel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 28 days ago

        Do share your search log 24 hours from now

        'how to delete fpl team'
        'I hate kane'

        1. :
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 28 days ago

          We'll see Cheeky Chappie.

          Bookmarked.

      4. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 28 days ago

        I like it besides the Foster, Capoue and Gabbi picks

        1. :
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 28 days ago

          Quite like Capoue actually. They can't all play this week and that DGW fellow can score the odd unexpected goal. There's a lot worse 4.5m out there.

          1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
            • 16 Years
            9 years, 28 days ago

            I didn't even know watford had a double if I am honest!

            Then I saw all the red in thier fixtures!

            I suppose Capoue might get 4 points over the 2 game weeks at least.

            Could nick something v everton.

            But I think Watford are in holiday mode they are hardly breaking a sweat.

    26. Brian (Not the Messiah)
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 28 days ago

      a) Holgate + Alonso
      b) Stephens + Cahill

      I could play Albrighton instead of Holgate in gw36

      1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 28 days ago

        I think a will get more points then b