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18 May 2017 3946 comments
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Excess baggage checked in, deckchairs reserved and sun block applied – the Scoutcast team are all ready to hit the beach.

Smack in the middle of Gameweek 37, with points flowing from all angles, not even Hal Robson Kanu’s late goal can upset the pre-vacation mood.

Stringing five men across the midfield, Luke and Az join Jonty, Andy and myself for a bumper end of season episode as we tackle another volley of questions from you, the community.

We conduct a post-mortem on the flurry of chips, weigh up the Gameweek 38 punts, put together our final day Wildcard XI and take a look back on our own personal highs and lows of a topsy-turvy season.

After 128 minutes of that lot and sunstroke already setting in, we even forget to chat captains and transfers come the end, only to make amends later.

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

  1. Patio Kev
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Ended up on a 157 points, no hits.

    Logged on this morning to check OR.

    Got a red arrow, absolutely gutted !!!

    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah, tough time

    2. Urchin
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Bizzare GW this one was....

    3. AB.
      • 17 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Should have taken some hits 😉

  2. Deeney-is-a-god
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    A) hazard, gabb -> vardy, lallana (-4)
    B) hazard. gabb -> coutinho, giroud (-4)
    C) hazard, zaha -> coutinho, siggy (-4) 3-5-2

    1. Bggz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      b if any but i probably wouldnt take that hit

    2. Whats the Huth
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Zaha will score vs the kids.
      Has to be B.

      But I wouldn't take a hit

      1. Deeney-is-a-god
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        So maybe just hazard-> coutinho and use zaha instead of gabb

        1. Bggz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          yep

        2. Whats the Huth
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Yes

        3. Patio Kev
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          This is what I am planning too. Hazard to Coutino, bench Gabbi and play 5th mid or 4-4-2. No hits needed.

        4. Johqvist
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Yes

  3. Whats the Huth
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Holding a slim lead of 5 points.
    He has son and eriksen.
    I have Alli and Vert.
    Both have Kane.

    Should I do.

    A/ Vert to Clyde
    B/ Alli to Coutinho

    Rest of team.

    Vert. Alonso. Stephens. Monreal. Holgate.
    Kdb. Sanchez. Alli. Pedro. Albrightion.
    Jesus. Kane. Anichebe.

    1. Dreams
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      B

  4. Cocky Spaniel Alves
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Morning!

    I guess this is a bit sad but my cash league is on the line so...

    Me:
    Caballero Pick
    Alonso Vert Monreal Stephens Holgate
    Sanchez Haz Sane Albrighton JWP
    Kane Jesus Gabbi

    Him:
    Cech Caballero
    Holding Yoshida Stephens Holgate Mariappa
    Sanchez KDB Redmond Pedro Capoue
    Kane Costa Jesus

    Both with 1 FT and me with a twenty point lead.

    The things I should worry about I guess are if Soton and Arsenal keep a clean sheet and KdB, Costa and/or Pedro explode.

    Otherwise I should be quite ok I think.

    Been thinking about doing something like Haz and Gabbi to Cout and Giroud for a hit.

    Or should I cover his KdB for instance (which would mean two transfers at least as I have 3 City)?

    All comments welcome 🙂

    1. GOTHAM City F.C.
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Your defense is stronger, risky to copy any further than getting KDB for Haz or just Cout for Hazard. I doubt Pedro exploding.
      You have a better chance of winning IMO!

      1. Cocky Spaniel Alves
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks!

  5. 8ball
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Repost -

    60 points ahead of third place, 11 points behind first. Should I take a couple of hits to get in some differentials?

    Rival -

    Caballero
    Alonso Holding Bavies
    Sanchez KDB Alli Tadic Morrison
    Kane Costa

    Good guys -

    Caballero
    Alonso Stephens
    Sanchez Hazard Son King Albrighton
    Kane Costa Jesus

    Getting Coutinho in but he will probably do the same

    1. Ephurion
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      You could go with a differential captain - Jesus (c) and pray!

  6. IEVGEN87
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    1 FT, 0.2itb. 11 points behind the leader.
    Current team:

    Caballero (Pickford)
    Bavies / Yoshi / Monreal (Mawson, Chambers)
    Sanchez / Alli / King / Sane / Tadic
    Kane / Jesus (Gabbi)

    1) Alli > Cout and play 4-4-2 with Mawson;
    2) Alli > Cour and play 3-5-2 with Tadic;
    3) -4 Alli+Gabbi > Cout+Llorente
    4) -4 Tadic+Gabbi > Cout+Barnes and play 3-5-2

    Is Tadic a differential if I'm chasing?

    1. TokyoRisingSun
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Rather have Siggy

  7. FPL Footy Show Pod
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Current lineup for season end - appreciate the support on the last page gents

    Am I ready to go

    Caballero

    Azpi Monreal Vertonghen

    Sanchez Alli Coutinho King Albrighton

    Jesus Kane (C)

    1. Billfred
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Looks good to me. Good luck!

    2. Dreams
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Gtg.

  8. Denis Tueart on the wing
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Drastic measures needed for me:
    Is Kane a must? - I would have said no, before last night
    I am 12pts ahead in my money league and my only rival has Kane and Hazard.

    a) It will cost me -8 to get Kane and Azpi
    or
    b) or -8 for Kane and Pedro
    c) other option Coutinho & Azpi for -4
    Sanchez will be sacrificial lamb !

    1. ljuta zena
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      B

    2. Whats the Huth
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Yes you need Kane.
      Should've had him already.
      But you may as well go without him now. Minus 8 doesn't seem worth it. But be prepared to lose your lead

      1. Denis Tueart on the wing
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Done without him all season and sitting at 53k, but I guess needs must

        1. Johqvist
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Imagine if you would have had him 😉

  9. Foozeball
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Will Dele Alli get rested on Sunday like Eriksen was against Leicester?
    What's the status regarding Trippier and Walker?

    1. Patio Kev
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I doubt it. I think Alli is young enough and fit enough to play every game. He hasn't been rested when fit so far this season I don't think.

    2. Whats the Huth
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      You willing to gamble?
      He didn't seem to perform. Wondering on Alli to coutinho

  10. Billfred
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Couple of questions...

    Hazard and Anichebe to Coutinho and Llorente for free?

    Play Zaha or Redmond?

    Thanks all

    1. Urchin
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Yes

      Zaha

      1. Johqvist
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        +1

  11. THFC4LIFE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    G2G?

    Cech
    Clichy Alonso Vertonghen
    King Silva Pedro Coutinho Sanchez
    Jesus Kane

    Pickford Yoshida Gabbi Kone

    1. Urchin
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Yes, looks nice.

      Best luck!!!

      1. THFC4LIFE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers mate

    2. Johqvist
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah, great! (C)?

  12. Jonny Sutt
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    A)Caballero
    Alonso Gibbs Yoshida
    Cout Sanchez kdb jwp
    Jesus costs Kane (c)

    B) Jak
    Alonso Baines lovern
    Sanchez kdb jwp king Redmond
    Gabbiadini Jesus(c)

    Does A have a cat I hells chance of beating B by 30 points?

  13. 824545201
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Liverpool have kept 4 cs out of their last 5 games, 3 of them away from home.
    Matip got 2 bonus points 3 times in those 4 cs without having any attacking returns.

    Matip is surely a no-brainer for this gameweek, right?

    1. Dreams
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Yep. Boro attack strengthens his case.

    2. ljuta zena
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Bring him

    3. Johqvist
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      For free, absolutely. He looked really threatening on corners last game aswell. Coutinho is aiming for him.

  14. Dreams
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Is anyone playing the IPL game here?

    1. Urchin
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Not anymore, became too hectic. But following the others in my league.

      1. Dreams
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Do you play in Dream 11 daily 11s?

        1. Urchin
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          No, I generally avoid money games. Prefer only the free versions. Playing on official site.

          1. Dreams
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Oh nice.

  15. ljuta zena
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Should I stay or should I GTG 😀

    Cech,
    Bavies, Daniels, Bertrand,
    Sanchez, Alli, King, Coutinho, Zaha,
    Vardy, Jesus.

    Bench: Jakup, Gabbi, Maguire, Holgate. 3M itb.
    No FT. Join crowd for Sally?

    1. Dreams
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Gtg imo. If you have an ft, sell Bertrand or Gabbi.

  16. matiakez
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    1 point ahead of 4th and losing more money and 16 behind second and more money, what to do?

    DDG Pickford
    Alonso Kompany Stephens mustafi
    Sanchez alli king sane JWP
    Kane jesus gabiadini

    Only 1 free

    1. @FPLStrategist
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Who's the fifth defender? Kompany for Liverpool defender perhaps and play 3-5-2?

      1. matiakez
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Holgate.

        Interesting options thanks.

  17. @FPLStrategist
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    I really want a Liverpool mid (Coutinho or Lallana) but really uneasy ofbout taking out any midfieder - Sanchez, DeBruyne, Pedro, King, Eriksen.

    Any thoughts?

    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Avoid

    2. Dreams
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Maybe Pedro. A bit uncertain.

      1. matiakez
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah Pedro really thr only one worth considering.

    3. Mark-O
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Pedro if you really must

  18. TokyoRisingSun
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Captaining Fabregas. Yes or no?

    1. Dreams
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Yes.

      1. TokyoRisingSun
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Would you captain King over Fabregas?

        1. Dreams
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          No. Bournemouth are not Spurs.

          1. Going Home
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            But Leicester...

          2. Mark-O
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            BOU 4-0 MID

    2. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I'm

    3. @FPLStrategist
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Need alot of context. If you are chasing a lead, then he's a good gamble. If not, there are probably better bets.

  19. shiiimmmmm
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Was leading ML by 2 points at the start of the GW, after it, I'm 104 ahead! I got 170 he got 70.... am I safe?

    1. shiiimmmmm
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      102

    2. Mark-O
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Mathematically unsafe 😎

      1. shiiimmmmm
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        I have TC still to play.

        Kane, Coutinho, Jesus ?

      2. shiiimmmmm
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Or Sanchez

    3. AB.
      • 17 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Well and truly. Pop the champagne.

    4. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Could be tight.....

  20. Dick Law
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    28 points ahead of the second place in the mini league.

    Cech
    Monreal Alonso Vertonghen
    King Sane Hazard Sanchez Albrighton
    Jesus Kane

    Caballero Yoshida Holgate Anichebe.

    Thinking Hazard to Coutinho or gtg . What do you guys reckon?

    1. shiiimmmmm
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      We have the same team almost. I did Hazard to Coutinho. Think Hazard will be rested after his two games last week and the final coming up. Even if not I don't see Hazard doing more than Countinho especially as it will be a weakened Chelsea team regardless.

      1. Dick Law
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Will go for Hazard to Coutinho. cheers

  21. Going Home
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Bench one:

    a) Zaha
    b) King
    c) Alli

    1. shiiimmmmm
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Zaha

    2. Dreams
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Very tough. C maybe.

    3. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Zaha

    4. Going Home
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      All have strong reasons to play. Almost want Diego to not be involved to save the headache!

      1. Going Home
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers all, I think Zaha will have to take his place as first sub (regret wasting AOA now!)

    5. Mark-O
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Z

    6. Whats the Huth
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      B

  22. Jonny Sutt
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Does A have a cat I hells chance of beating B by 30 points?

    A)Caballero
    Alonso Gibbs Yoshida
    Cout Sanchez kdb jwp
    Jesus costs Kane (c)

    B) Jak
    Alonso Baines lovern
    Sanchez kdb jwp king Redmond
    Gabbiadini Jesus(c)

    1. shiiimmmmm
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Yes. Good luck!

    2. AB.
      • 17 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Kane (c) = yes.

  23. Mark-O
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    DDG to Mignolet for -4, or play Pickford (che)?

    1. Going Home
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Save points galore! Would likely need a cleanie and saves to cancel out hit

      1. Mark-O
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        A CS without save points is just a typical 2 point after hit consideration

        1. Going Home
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          That's assuming Pickford gets 0 points, which is unlikely IMO

  24. Emiliano Sala
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Sanchez or kane ? Who to captain and why ?

    1. Mark-O
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Throw in Jesus against Watford? But doubt he will explode big isn't it

    2. Going Home
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Kane. Spurs showed yesterday that they're here to entertain where arsenal actually need the result

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

        I have a feeling Kane will be rested.

        1. pax888
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          No chance!

          Needs to guarantee the golden boot.

        2. Annie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Ahaaaaaa

        3. Gudjohnsen
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Rested for what? It's the last game of the season and Kane loves goals more than titles.

  25. Athletic Nasherbo
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    50 point lead he has bench boost but it's weak. I won't be able to log in until the deadline so what do I need to do? 1FT 1.5ITB

    Cabellero
    Alonso Monreal Stephens
    Sanchez(C) Hazard Eriksen Sane King
    Kane Gabbiadini

    Pickford Yoshida Holgate Anichebe

    Much appreciated!

    1. AB.
      • 17 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Either Gabbi > Vokes / Llorente
      Or, Haz > Courtinho.

      In any case it doesn't matter - you're safe with a 50pt lead.

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

        I hate Gabbiadini but I think he will keep him and just cover him. Yeah I most likely have one but this has been a classi comeback on my part so just got to make sure! I do like the sound of Vokes but he may not play.

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

          Cheers by the way!

          1. AB.
            • 17 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Makes sense to hold Gabbi as 'cover' in that case. Courtinho seems a popular punt and looks like the only one who could do any real damage to your lead - Id probably get him if your rival has him. If not, maybe you could have a sneaky punt on Stephens > Matip?

  26. Tshelby
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone know the OR to be in top 100k?

    1. dhamphiir
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Roughly 2092 total points

      1. Tshelby
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        thanks!

  27. Prøfeßör …
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    I have 2FTs. Probably doing Hazard to Coutinho and considering Alli to either Fabregas or Eriksen.

    Thoughts?

  28. S.Agueroooooo
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    A) costa > sturridge
    B) costa > giroud
    C) eriksen > coutinho
    D) vert > matip
    E) cabb > heaton.

    1. HellasLEAF
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      will Costa not start this last one?

    2. Whats the Huth
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Costa should start.
      Eriksen should start.
      Maybe D

  29. Whats the Huth
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    5 points lead vs my rival.
    Any idea what to do with my FT? I'm thinking Vert to Clyne?

    Cab.
    Vert. Alonso. Monreal
    Alli. Sanchez. Kdb. Pedro.
    Kane. Jesus.

    Pickford. Stephens. Holgate. Anchebe.

    1. Whats the Huth
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Only 0.1 ITB

    2. RIDZ
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      4 mid?

      you have coutinho?

  30. Old Wulfrunian
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Morning all!
    What would you do with this team?

    Willy
    Yoshida Vertonghen Azpi
    Sanchez Alli King Pedro Sane
    Kane Jesus
    Pickford-Stephens Monreal Anichebe
    2ft 0.1itb

    1. RIDZ
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      alli to coutinho
      vert to matip