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An unprecedented summer podcast arrives following the Fantasy Premier League launch, as Jonty, Andy and Luke join me in the afterglow of a joyous day.

Technically “on the beach” and fighting back to full fitness, we nonetheless brave the airwaves to chime in on the price list, reclassified players and some early formation dancing.

We glory in the potential bargains, lament the overpriced and make bold claims on our lineups that will doubtless be reversed come August 11. If Andy has Chris Brunt in his Gameweek 1 squad, I’ll eat my Free Hit chip.

The FPL Draft game gets a rinsing, and we end the show with our proud declaration of our team ID’s. A conclusion that leaves me feeling rather inadequate even before a ball has been kicked.

This ScoutCast was first beamed live via our YouTube channel on Wednesday 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.

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  1. Fowler23
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    OMG Mertesacker

  2. Respect My Authoritah
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    1-0 Arsenal

    1. Corona Macallan
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Who?

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

      Who got the assist?

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

        😆

        1. Respect My Authoritah
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          😀

        2. Respect My Authoritah
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Free advertising season-long. Brilliant

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

            Haha, tbh it was one of those where once we'd hit on the name everything flowed naturally - we'd had the name in mind and the site occupado in December last year, but obviously no point launching then!

      2. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        😀

  3. Exdeo
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    those who choose Eriksen over Alli - why?

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

      I'm probably leaning towards Alli, but I imagine the pro-Eriksen argument is centered around set-plays, his assists considered more likely to repeat next time around than Alli's goals, and a bit of a differential.

      FWIW, Eriksen had a shockingly low chance conversion rate that should rebound next year (though possible not too far - his numbers are always lower than average based on the number of long shots he seems to take each year).

    2. The Tinkerman
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Eriksen has guaranteed opportunities from set plays, and as stated above should revert to the mean with his chance conversion. But for me, it's due to low ownership from the off. 50/50 between him and Alli otherwise for me.

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

      Set pieces. Spurs had the second highest average corners p/game last year (7.18), Eriksen topped it taking 195 corners (Siggy 183, Ozil 143 were next). Team average goals from set pieces was 12.1 last season, Spurs just above average scoring 13.

      I currently have Alli, but still undecided.

  4. Karan_G14
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Sane (8.5) or Jesus (10.5)?

    Do we believe both are nailed?

    1. H-SF
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I think both are nailed and I actually have both, if I had to go for one I'd go Jesus, but I also think Bernardo Silva could be a very good pick from City

      1. TopMarx
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        How do you see City lining up?

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

      No one is nailed at City at the moment

    3. jmcclory123
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Guardiola loves rotation. To say that either of these players will play week in week out simply isn't true. That said we still need attacking assets from City due to their strength going forward. I think I'm more inclined to go toward Sané rather than Jesus because the investment is less and there's a lot of strikers I want other than Jesus.

    4. TopMarx
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I prefer Sane, I can him playing left of a front three and Jesus right with Aguero in the middle. Both good options but midfield classification and more points for a goal means I'm on Sane for now. Will be looking at line-ups in pre-season.

      1. Karan_G14
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        I'm also leaning towards Sane.

        10.5m is a lot of investment in Jesus and I'm not even sure how much he's going to be rotated.

    5. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I currently have Aguero strangely enough...

      1. Karan_G14
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        I just don't think Aguero can match Lukaku this year. It's somehow a no brained for me.

  5. St. Joseph
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Sanchez, firmino, phillips

    Or

    Coutinho, King, sane

    1. F4L
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      don't really like either tbh; the first one at a push

  6. The Tinkerman
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    442 draft:

    Foster
    Lindelof, Cedric (Rotation, 2 out of 3 from: Yedlin, Lowe, Francis)
    Alexis, Eriksen, Willian, Tadic (TCar/RLC)
    Aguero, Lukaku (Ayew)

    1. F4L
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      very solid

      1. The Tinkerman
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        I prefer it to all of my 352 and 343 attempts.

    2. Respect My Authoritah
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Nice. Gone for the same formation but only 5 of the same players. So many options!

      1. The Tinkerman
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        A lot of the cheaper players rely on how things line up in pre season. Even Lindelof, if he isn't starting games I'll want to find .5 to upgrade to Bailly.

  7. LAMB TEA
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Think i nailed it

    Foster - (Myhill)
    Lindelof - Cedric - Francis/Yedlin - (4.0)
    Pogba - Alli - Pedro - Knockaert - (Loftus cheek)
    Lukaku - Kane - Defoe

    1. The Man Pastore
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Similar to mine, i like it! I went a little more heavy at the back and have Lanzini instead of Pogba

    2. Karan_G14
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Was on something similar to this yesterday. But City & Arsenal have decent fixtures and can score plenty of goals.

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

      No Arsenal, City and Liverpool attacking coverage is awful, IMO.

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

    Kolasinac as the left sided centre-back in his first pre-season game for Arsenal?

    1. shearer9
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Any idea why Ramsey isn't even on the bench?

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

    RMT out of 10 please

    Foster (Elliot)
    Lindelof Trippier Milner Cedric (Rangel)
    Pogba De Bruyne Townsend (RLC Carroll)
    Kane Lukaku Benteke

    Thought I'd try 433 for a change!

    1. The Tinkerman
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I'd want at least 4 of the big guns (9.5 upwards) if playing a 433 tbh

  10. Duffy Dunk
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Looking for WBA defenders, there are only 4!!!
    Let's see if a defensive bargain appears soon

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

      Only 4 City defenders too! That won't last, especially as Navas won't be covering wingback this season.

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

      Foster is the way in there mate

    3. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      - and McOldey is 38 ...

  11. jmcclory123
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Mertesacker scored an overhead kick to put arsenal 1-0 up. Unbelievable.

        1. jmcclory123
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Well this is a lot less satisfying than described in the tweet.

          1. Fowler23
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Deluded Arsenal fans. What do u expect

          2. Fitzy.
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Click bait

    1. Fowler23
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Lol he kicked it over his head from 2 yards out

  12. Individual
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Pages flying like a library in a hurricane.

    My turn maybe? Here's my team as it stands as per the pod last night:

    Foster / Myhill
    Bertie Dawson Hefele / Dunk 4.0 (will be the lowest owned 4.0 at deadline)
    Kdb Mane Willian Tadic Ritchie
    Kane Kaku / Hemed

    I just love the value here at the moment, only thing giving me pause for thought are the two 4.5s, I think I put them in just as a last minute thing and tried to defend them but I think probably they will change, am considering swapping them both over to just non-rotating 4.5s or maybe going for a 5.0 / 4.0 4.0 and throwing caution to the wind! Fabianski v Foster I'm still mulling over with Dawson also at the back. Also Hemed not starting potentially is something I need to ponder, but bench fodder anyway.

    Thoughts? Mad? Good? Value?

    Any replies appreciated!

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

      Hemed not starting would be an issue if he has even reasonable ownership as his value will drop, leaving you with a 0.5 early season black hole in funds. You might end up being 'hemed' in.

      Rest of the team looks really good, and a bit different from the templates floating around.

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

        Thanks mate, lol Hemed in, wish I'd come up with that 😀

    2. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      See previous. 🙂

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

        Ha thanks Doos

    3. H-SF
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      For me defence is too weak, would downgrade KDB to Sane or B Silva, upgrade Hefele and maybe upgrade Willian to Pedro. I don't like Tadic as a pick, but that's just me.

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

        Thanks mate - yeah I'm considering Sane! I do love KdB though.

        Don't like Pedro, and B Silva is an assisting-the-assister type I think!

        Cheers!

    4. jmcclory123
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I owned Tadic a lot last season, and I kept getting burnt. Yeah he has good fixtures and is probably a decent prospect at 6.5m but 3 goals/7 assists in 27 games isn't the best. If you average out 108 points across 2411 minutes that's 4 points per game.I would probably avoid, just my thoughts.

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

        Valid points, but on Saints, I'm being guided by our article on Southampton by Prokoptas which pointed out that Saints had a horrific goal conversion rate last year (7.5%, equal to Sunderland) where the average was 10.7%, they got 11.4% in 15/16, so Bertie's creativity stat in particular I like there if they can sort it out, plus the opening fixtures. A bit of a gamble to some extent and will be watching pre season, but Tadic at 6.5 rang my "bargain klaxon"

    5. Olivier Bernards watch
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      nice balance i think. i prefer cedric to bertrand, which would let you strengthen elsewhere (e.g. Hemed to Ayew)

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

        Thanks OBW, top man - I don't know about Cedric, Matamatics is always on about him. I have plumped for Bertie for now but that can always be revisited, I notice Ced outdoes Bertie ICT wise.

    6. Respect My Authoritah
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Francis + Dunk/Yedlin looks a fantastic rotation imo. I prefer it to a 5.0 + 4.0 also.

      Hemed? Who?

      Nice main 4. Prefer Stanislas to anyone under 8.5

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

        Thanks Lionel! Yeah it's a real polarisation in terms of value isn't there; I hadn't considered Bournemouth's defence but I might have a look at that.

        Hemed lol the Israeli superstar, takes pens for Brighton (shared with Murray), 20 appearances 19 off the bench last season, if they don't sign a striker a chance he'll get me some bench points

    7. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Also, please note: Liverpool.

      LIV : wat 328 CPL 520

      Both captaincy games.

  13. H-SF
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Glen Murray anyone? Scored 24 goals in Championship last season

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

      Depends if he's given a crack at it, he did similar for Palace (got injured though) and did ok in his full season in the Prem before dropping down again. Might be worth it but I'm not too sure at the mo

  14. Blanka
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    United fans, are we expecting Lindelof to be a regular from the off, or José going to bed him in slowly? Tempting price at 5.5.

  15. EDEN THE MAN
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Ramsey+T.Caroll
    or
    Tadic+JWP

  16. The Tinkerman
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Mertesacker just smashed in an overhead kick for Arsenal...

    1. Fowler23
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      No he didn't. Kicked it over his head from 2 yards out

      1. The Tinkerman
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Trying to keep his ownership down, I see what you're doing 😉

  17. Duffy Dunk
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Tried to make an early fixtures squad:
    Forster DeGea
    Cedric Bailly Bertrand Dawson Lascelles
    Alli Coutinho Phillips Ramsey Ritchie
    Defoe Lukaku Gayle

    What do you think?

    1. H-SF
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Very nice but don't like Phillips or Ramsey as picks

  18. Olivier Bernards watch
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Apologies, first RMT. Thoughts very welcome.

    Foster, Myhill

    Bailly, Cedric, Francis, Lascelles, Rosenior

    Sane, Pedro, Ritchie, Stanislas

    Kane, Lukaku, Lacazette

  19. KadMan
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Mertesacker essential!

    1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      PER!

  20. bitm2007
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Foster/Begovic (rotation)
    xxxxxxx, Bailly, Cedric, Simpso/ Naughton (rotation)
    xxxxxxx, Alli, Fabregas, xxxxxxx, (T.Carroll)
    Kaku, Kun, xxxxxxxx

    A) Luiz, Sanchez and Loftus Creek (with 4.5m forward on bench) in a 4-4-2

    B) Alonso, Pogba and King (with Loftus Creek on bench) in a 4-3-3

    1. Olivier Bernards watch
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      not sure i like either that much, since you end up with 2 4.5 mids, which seems risky to me if there turns out to be good value in midfield this year.

      1. bitm2007
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        True, but they would both be bench fodder if I went B.

  21. Emiliano Sala
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    I missed yesterday.
    Really great moments checking prices for first time

  22. The Man Pastore
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Best value def at 5.5m ?

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

      VVD of course

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

        just wait till he seals a move to Chelsea or Liverpool and he will be a absolute bargain

    2. jmcclory123
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Maybe Lindelof if preseason suggests he'll be a regular

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

      I'd cautiously advise Lindelöf

    4. Respect My Authoritah
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Bertrand

  23. MAVER!CK
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Nailed on 6.5-7m ish forward?
    here's my current front 8
    Tadic - KDB - Alli - Loftus - Ozil
    Firmino - Lukaku // Gayle

  24. Peps Pups
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    A 5-3-2 setup with a decent bench! Thoughts?

    Foster
    McCauley - Cedric - Trippier - Bertrand - Bailley
    Eriksen - Coutinho - Sane
    Lukaku - Lacazette

    Bench: Myhill - Gayle - RLC - Carroll

    double up on southampton and WBA players in defence?

    1. F4L
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      decent. Doubling up on Sou is fine as they keep CS; having McCauley is fine as he scores goals, however Dawson could be the one this season for goal scoring

      1. Peps Pups
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        McCauley scored 6 last season where Dawson managed 4. I think both players will score, it will be a toss up between the two all season i reckon.
        McCauley with a 26% ownership
        Dawson with a 4% ownership
        So Dawson could well be the go to man if you looking to get ahead of the pack

  25. Reuser
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Seems like the best balance can be achieved using 4-4-2 (?)

    Hennessey, Speroni
    Kompany, Dawson, Cedric, Daniels, (4.0)
    Coutinho, Alli, Sane, Phillips, (Carroll)
    Kane, Lukaku, (Ayew)

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

      Leaves a awful bench do

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

        I think Ayew and Carroll represent decent value for cheapies - but I get your point.

        Can always upgrade to a playing 5th defender by compromising on Kompany/Phillips if needs be. JWP or Henderson for 5.5 might be a decent shout.

  26. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Thoughts?

    Foster
    Bertrand / Lindelof / Cedric / Ake
    Alli / Coutinho / Sane / Ramsey
    Lukaku / Aguero

    Myhill / RLC / Yedlin / Fletcher

    1. EDEN THE MAN
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Nice, all bases covered well.

      1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers, Ramsey can easily become Pedro / Willan / Lanzini.

  27. Ber2k
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Luke Shaw a potential bargain at 5.0. Decent chance of being fit for opener. Probably a wait and see.

    1. EDEN THE MAN
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      If he starts then he'll be fantastic value

    2. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Definitely wait and see. If he's fit and start hes 100% in my team!

    3. jmcclory123
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Mou really, really doesn't favour Shaw

  28. EDEN THE MAN
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Is having two 4.5 mids a problem considering they won't be played unless someone gets injured.

    Foster-Myhill
    Ake-Lindelof-Kolasinac-Cedric-Rangel
    Coutinho-Sane-Ramsey-RLC-Carroll
    Kane-Defoe-Lukaku

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

      Don't think so thats what I'm currently doing and they're pretty good 4.5s

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

      It's a little risky, sure - the big problem is team flexibility. It's going to be tough for you to get in rising midfielders with that setup. However, if you are committing to a 4-3-3 definitively prior to the first WC, then it's alright.

  29. St. Joseph
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Phillips or ritchie?
    as 4th mid

  30. F4L
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Out of the top 6, can one get away without having attacking coverage for Pool and Chelsea?

    For City - Aguero
    For United - Kaku and Pogba
    For Arsenal - Ramsey (Kolasanic to an extent if he is LWB)
    For Spurs - Kane

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

      Neither have amazing fixtures so I'm, happy going without at the start.

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

        Oooh phantom comma. Spooky.

    2. EDEN THE MAN
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I'm going without Chelsea attack

      For City- Sane
      For United- Kaku
      For Arsenal- Ramsey( Kolasinac to an extents)
      For Spurs- Kane
      For Liverpool- Coutinho/Mane

    3. Andy_Social
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Very much so.