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7 September 2017 2666 comments
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This is a very strange experience.

Denied the opportunity to host this week’s ScoutCast by BT’s shortcomings and with the Wildcard active, I am forced to join you and eavesdrop while my decision-making is torn apart by Andy, Jonty, Az and Luke. I have to admit, it’s pretty tortuous.

It’s like my hands are firmly fastened to the couch while the quartet lapdance* their critique around me. How I want to get “involved”.

Aside from appraising my “ill-timed” Wildcard, the boys tackle your other community questions.

They consider the Liverpool double-up, question whether midfield coverage can replace either Kane and Lukaku, debate whether Alonso is essential and then look at how fixtures can shape cheap defensive acquisitions.

I’m pretty sure they answer them all exactly as I would. In fact, listening back, they appear to justify my Wildcard for me. I can hardly wait for next week.

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* writer cannot call on any personal experience when making this comparison.

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

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

    Why is Brady in so many WC teams?Flavour of the week?

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

      His underlying stats are impressive. But it's still Burnley.

    2. Red Dagger ✪
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Brady is a meh for me.

    3. Midlands Saint73
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      AUS - awesome underlying stats.

    4. J T
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      He hit the post, got an assist, on free kicks and corners, good fixtures, 4.5m

      1. FC Lackless [BALEGIUM]
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        wish he was ...

        1. J T
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Me too.. 5.5m* typo

  2. sk018
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Who to bench?

    A) Mee
    B) Dawson
    C) Richarlison
    D) Ritchie

    1. Make United Great Again
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A

    2. Red Dagger ✪
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      D.

    3. Forever In Our Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      C

  3. Nesvy
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Who play?

    a/ Monreal
    b/ Trippier

    1. Forever In Our Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A

    2. Red Dagger ✪
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A.

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

      B

    4. danishdynamite
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      B

    5. CJDW
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A

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

    Discovered Mark's WC team on twitter earlier and now feel like I should change mine up, for some reason... can't fault his reasoning though. Tried to shoehorn in Bavies for Jones, but he won't fit.

    Foster, Elliot
    Jones, Cedric, Naughton, Ward, Wimmer
    Alli, Salah, Mkhi, Carroll, RLC/James/Chal
    Kane, Kaku, Firmino

    Can't settle on that final 4.5m mid spot, and Ward/Mee is a gamble. Only slight discomfort is with Jones, but easy to replace.

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

      Why would you get rid of Jones?

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

        Liverpool, Spurs, Chelsea and Everton in the next 8, he faces competition from Smalling, Lindelof etc. And he is very injury prone.

        Has been superb so far though.

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

      I'd rather Jones

  5. Jasօn
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Hi guys ... this is my first time posting this season.. would you please comment on my w/c?

    Lossl

    Cedric - Jones - Noughton

    Silva - pogba - Salah - Carroll

    Morata - Lukaku - Kane (c)

    Bench - Atsu - Shindler - mbemba

    I know I have been greedy up top but I'd appreciate your thoughts... Thanks

    SG

    1. Red Dagger ✪
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Midfield way to weak. Front like too expensive. Got to give one of them up.

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

      I like it. I don't think mid is too weak, mbemba is injured though and won't play when their other players return from injury, so you may wanna up grade to a 4.5 somehow...

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

        Yeah I tried just shy of 0.2 ... w as thinning of riding out the storm as my defence have got decent fixtures as a whole

    3. The Wizard of Ozil
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Hey mate, not bad I'd be happy with that. I like Schindler pick. Not convinced on Silva, he's pretty popular on here but I feel like his best fantasy days are behind him. 2 assists though I can see why.

    4. Meppelfield
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I would look to get firmino in and upgrade the stability in the team. Youve got a few injury risks( like Jones) and rotation risks (like silva, salah to some extent). Thats ok, but to compensate i would make sure that the bench consists of starters, as they are likely to be called upon.

      And united fixtures are shifting rapidly from good to bad, just putting that out there.

    5. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Looks good to me

    6. Flying Finns
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Great team. Mid not too weak. Might switch silva also e.g. Antonio

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

        Really want mci cover and Silva is nailed atm

    7. Jasօn
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Thanks for the feedback guys!

    8. Jasօn
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I can do mbemba + Jones out = dunk & mee in . Thoughts?

  6. merin
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Any suggestions here?

    Foster Elliot
    Alonso Jones Cedric Hegazi Naughton
    Eriksen Mkhitaryan Salah Brady Atsu
    Lukaku Firmino Chicharito

    WC active , ITB: 1.0

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

      solid

    2. Flying Finns
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Looks good

    3. UpAndAway
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Plan on getting Kane?

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

        Lukaku -> Kane once he starts firing.

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

          I have the same front 3 and have $$$ for the same move. Would love to own both Kane and Lukaku though.

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

            Yeah, I haven't figured out how to get both with my team...

  7. aleksios
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Play Hegazi or Mooy?

    1. Flying Finns
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Mooy

  8. gunnerboy
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Best 4m or under defender that plays?

    1. J T
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      None

    2. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Elliot.

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

        Scratch that, nope, none.

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

      None

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

    Anyone else tempted by Rashford at 7.5?

    1. The special 5
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Yes I'm looking how to get him in

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

      Good option but he doesnt deserve 1/3 FWD slot. Firmino, Lukaku, Kane are all better

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

      Is he nailed?

      1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        He will rotate with martial

    4. pilgrimchris
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I like him. I know he isn't as nailed on for minutes as lukaku but he has 6 points less so far for 4.3m less spend

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

    Why people are captaining Lukaku vs Stoke(A)?
    Manutd had a similar team last time they played against stoke, which they needed a Rooney 94th min FK to get a 1-1 result.

    Other options are Firmino and Morata

    Firmino: Scores/assists many liverpool goals. In a team that score loads per game. Liverpool often do well against the top 6 teams. In pens. Mancity often concede a lot of goals according to previous results against Liverpool.

    Morata: Same as Firmino, which he is involved in Chelsea's attack. Leicester(A) is a really good fixture based on previous games against Chelsea.Hazard being back will make Morata get more chances. Leicester defense is horrible if they play like they played against Arsenal.

    1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Not sold on the lukaku love either
      He isn't the same player away from home. And last away game it was nearly a disaster for lukaku captainers until clement changed formation and it changed the game. Stokes defence is made of sterner stuff. Best case scenario is he gets 1 goal IMO.

    2. Ramboros
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Manchester City have conceded the fewest chances so far this season, and Liverpool only scored once in both games against them last season. Firmino doesn't perform as well at home as away, and neither do Liverpool.

      Leicester are one of the best home teams in the league. They are a lot more difficult to beat than Stoke.

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

        Will Mancity stop Liverpool's attack? Tbh, Mancity played teams with weak attack. Leicester might score goals, but do concede goals. Both are high scoring games. However, Manutd vs stoke will always be a low scoring game.

    3. J T
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Because he has 3 goals and a missed pen in 3 games? This Utd team is far better than previous years with arguably a better manager.

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

        Ofc he will score goals if Manutd score 2 4-0 wins. Will Lukaku score a brace? Unlikely

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

          Why is it unlikely? Stoke aren't that good...

          1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            I think they are better than people have expected this season

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

              I rememeber Jonty saying the opposite on this weeks ScoutCast.

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

    Morning lads, require assistance;

    DDG
    Stephens | Yoshi | Alonso | Mee
    Mkhi | Ramsey | Atsu
    Kaku | Chica | Kane

    Elliot | Caroll | Willian | Rosenior

    2.4 ITB , 1 FT

    A) Save FT and keep the starting 11
    B) Save FT and play Willian instead of Atsu
    C) Ditch Willian to Salah

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

      Captain Chica btw.

    2. Flying Finns
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      C

  12. The special 5
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Silva to Fenerbache potentially

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

      Fenerbahce brought Vincent Jansen on loan.

    2. danishdynamite
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Leaving aside whether Silva himself would wanna go, it would be 50.000 shades of crazy for Pep to allow it

      Leaving aside the on field ramifications, the fans (I assume) would never forgive him for selling him, surely?

  13. Danstoke82
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    morning all, this is my current WC team, would be interested to see your opinions on it.

    GTG or changes needed?

    Foster
    Alonso - Jones - Naughton
    Alli - Salah - Mhki - Brady
    Kane - Lukaku - Abraham

    subs: Elliot-Duffy-TCarroll-Rosenior

    £0.1itb

    Not happy with Abraham but can't see what else to do? Not sure Im brave enough to ditch one or two of Kane/Lukaku/Alonso!.

    Thanks in advance.

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

      Salah and Abraham ---> Brady/Jese/Atsu and Firmino?

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

      Go 4-3-3 by downgrading salah/mkhi to a 4.5 mid bench fodder, upgrading abraham and upgrading a defender from your bench.

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

    Depending on the weekend's action, I think Willian and Kola will need to go. Main two options at the mo are:
    A) Salah and Naughton (assuming a price rise doesn't scupper it)
    B) Brady and Alonso (leaving me some cash in the bank)

    Views appreciated on which is likely to yield more points.

    1. Flying Finns
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Tough one, but would say A

  15. Ready Manager One
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Comments much appreciated!

    KDB and Gabbi to Silva and Firmino (-4), yay or nay?

    Current team:

    Foster
    Daniels Jones Stephens
    Pogba Salah KDB Mooy
    Kane Kaku Gabbi

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

      Yay all day long

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

    Ramsey and Willian chances' of starting?

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

        thx.
        maybe I'll swap him for Brady or Ritchie

        1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          I'm not sure . He is not close to a drop so don't do anything hasty .

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

      Benching Willian myself.

    2. Ron_Swanson
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Ramsey will start I think

    3. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Strong.

  17. Ramboros
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Janssen on loan to Fenerbache. Not the most impactful transfer, but more minutes for Llorente in the cups is good for Kane in the league.

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

    Burnley fans,

    Should I be worried about Charlie Taylor taking the place of Ward in the starting XI any time soon?

    He was clearly bought in to replace him eventually, and Ward is getting on a bit.

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

    Play 1 :

    A) Mee (CRY)
    B) Atsu (swa)

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

      Mee

  20. timPgoodwin
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Who is the best midfielder for 6.1m or less? ...

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

      Depends how risky you feel, Richarlison and Jese are both quite exciting players.

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

        Thanks, his fixtures could be better but I like him.

    2. Ron_Swanson
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Richarlison for me. Seems to be playing as a striker

    3. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Brady.

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

        Not keen on a Burnley attacker, their away form worries me and not sure who will be converting the chances he creates, Wood seems an average player to me.

  21. Johqvist
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Has Poch said anything about Aurier yet? Don't know if I should transfer Trippier out.

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

      Said he is unsure on his fitness, unlikely he plays this week IMO

    2. Bald Eagle
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      He's OK for this week, next one Aurier starts I believe.

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

      Cheers!

    4. The Kolarov Mane ⚔
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      You look familiar

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

        Brady for -4?

  22. purple.emu
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    What's all the fuss about Brady he plays for Burnley whom don't score great, they play Liverpool away next week. Atsu looks more tempting and the fixtures look better....?

    1. J T
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      He has created 12 chances hit the post and got an assist, he takes free kicks & corners, fixtures come good and he's only 5.5m.. need I go on?

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

        Burnleys fixtures are only good when they play at home. Just can't get on-board with a Burnley attacker.

        1. purple.emu
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Snap, newcastle look like they can score a few when they want.

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

    Given I am already starting Yoshida, should I play:

    A) Fraser
    B) Stephens
    C) Carroll

    Cheers!

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

      C

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

    So with Huddersfield starting so well whos going down this year?

    My money's on Brighton Bournemouth and Newcastle .. gonna be some decent clubs going down

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

      West Ham I think. And hope

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

        I think they have a good enough squad with Antonio, lanzi and little pea. Could be bilic sacked and them going on a run later in season

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

        No way

    2. FC Lackless [BALEGIUM]
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Bri. WHU and CP ... assuming no managerial changes. No doubt Big Sam is waiting in the wings for his usual massive paycheck for working only five months of the year.

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

      Arsenal, Brighton, Palace

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

        Hahaha arsenal have been getting some abuse this week

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

        I don't think Huddersfield and Brighton will have the staying power.

        Hammers and Palace will improve with changes in their management. The knock-on effect will be a change at Newcastle. Ashley won't be able to replace Rafa with quality and they'll implode as the fans fear.

        So, the 3 promotees to go back down!

  25. Scotty B
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    A Forster & Naughton
    Or
    B Fabianski & Cedric

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

      B

  26. Danstoke82
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Repost

    morning all, this is my current WC team, would be interested to see your opinions on it.

    GTG or changes needed?

    Foster
    Alonso - Jones - Naughton
    Alli - Salah - Mhki - Brady
    Kane - Lukaku - Abraham

    subs: Elliot-Duffy-TCarroll-Rosenior

    £0.1itb

    Not happy with Abraham but can't see what else to do? Not sure Im brave enough to ditch one or two of Kane/Lukaku/Alonso!.

    Thanks in advance.

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

      Scroll up...

  27. KISSES
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Going 352 on a WC, what do you think..

    Foster Elliot
    Alonso Cedric Mee Naughton 3.9
    Mane Dele Brady Eriksen Miki
    Lukaku Firmino 4.5

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

      Not a fan would have two players on bench not playing. Also no flexibility to get another heavey hitter up top if a bandwagon appears

  28. timPgoodwin
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Which do you prefer? I am leaning towards 'B' as it is more exciting ...

    (Cedric, Pogba and Abraham OR Jones, Richarlison and Rashford)

    A) Foster - Eliot
    Mee - Lowe - Alonso - Naughton - Cedric
    Salah - Eriksen - Pogba - Mkhi - Carroll
    Firmino - Kane - Abraham

    OR

    B) Foster - Eliot
    Mee - Lowe - Alonso - Naughton - JONES*
    Salah - Eriksen - RICHARLISON* - Mkhi - Carroll
    Firmino - Kane - RASHFORD*

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

      A

  29. johnthepg
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Fabianski or Foster for up till w12?

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

      Fab

    2. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Fab out of the two but prefer Naughton for Swans cover.

  30. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Morning campers.
    Good to save this week.

    De gea
    Dawson Yoshida Bellerin
    Brunt Mane Erik Ritchie
    Lukaku c Kane Mounie

    Dunk Carroll Francis Elliot