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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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  1. timPgoodwin
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 3 months 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
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      A

  2. johnthepg
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Fabianski or Foster for up till w12?

    1. KISSES
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Fab

    2. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

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

  3. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 3 months 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

  4. Michelle Davin
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Who will score more points this weekend?

    A ) Kolasinac

    B) Jones

    want to sun out kolasinac to jones,and next week firminhio for Gabbiadini.

    1. Andy_Social
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      This week Kol to outscore Jonsey, but I'd keep both. With the Ox out of the way, round pegs will fill round holes at Arsenal and Kol will show what he's about.

    2. Kryten
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      A

    3. Pegboy
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      I'm starting to worry about Kola being dropped and Wenger reverting to 4 at the back.

  5. merin
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    GTG?

    Foster
    Alonso Jones Cedric
    Eriksen Mkhitaryan Salah Brady
    Lukaku(c) Firmino Chicharito(vc)

    (Elliot Naughton Hegazi Atsu)

  6. Jacket Potato
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Morning all, any suggestions here?

    Fabianski, Elliot
    Alonso, Cedric, Naughton
    Salah, Pogba, Miki, Brady
    Lukaku, Morata, Firmino

    Elliot, Carroll, Suttner ( or other 4.5) Long

    Have 1.2ITB so I can do Lukaku - Kane or any other transfer of needed next week.

    Looked at possible captain also with this team:
    Week 4 - Lukaku
    Week 5 - Kane/ Firmino
    Week 6 Kane/ Morata
    Week 7 - Kane / Firmino

  7. Kevtheotter
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    On WC and would love your views?

    Foster Elliot
    Alonso Cedric Naughton Jones 4.0
    Ritchie Brady Mhki Alli TC
    Firmino Lukaku Kane

    Downgrade Alonso and upgrade midfield?

    Kane to Morata/Laca and bank the money to get Kane in next week?

    Cheers

    1. Andy_Social
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Hmm, very similar to mine - same front 3 + Alonso.
      However, I'm wary of the non-playing defender.
      You're going 4-3-3 so I'd shave 0.5 off mid by downgrading Ritchie and having a playing 4.5 defender.

      1. Kevtheotter
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        I'm not going 4-3-3 really but plan to play 2 of Naughton, Ritchie, Brady and TC every week.

        1. Andy_Social
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          Have you checked if they rotate well? I'm not sure they do.

          1. Kevtheotter
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 3 months ago

            They all have fairly great fixtures over the next 6-8 games

  8. The Mighty Whites
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    on WC, 0.2 ITB, thoughts?

    Foster, Elliot

    Jones, Cedric, Lowton, Simpson, Naughton

    Mane, Alli, Pogba, Atsu, Carroll

    Kane, Morata, Firmino

    1. Andy_Social
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Providing you've got a good rotation worked out in defence, it looks good to go.

    2. Ben the Mee
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Front 8 same as my final draft. Although I have Salah instead of Mane.
        I'd maybe switch out Dunk for Simpson but other than that looks gtg

    3. The Wizard of Ozil
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Could you guys run a finger over this and make any suggestions:

      Fab
      Hegazi Stephens Trip
      Pog Mkhi Richarlison Phillips Mané
      Kane Lukaku

      Foster/DCL/Mee/Schindler
      0.1 itb 1ft

      1. Az
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Save, you look good.

        1. The Wizard of Ozil
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          Cheers Az.

      2. Andy_Social
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        No, potential disaster in defence if none of your 3 start, which could happen in a week or two.

        1. The Wizard of Ozil
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          Well I can address that with 2ft in a week or so, I have bench cover for now.

    4. klopp it guys
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Played my wc and made this

      Foster
      Cedric,zanka,mee
      Pogba,salah,brady,antonio
      Morata,kane,lukaku

      Bench, elliot,simpson,chalobah, tuanzebe

      1. The Wizard of Ozil
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Love the attack

    5. Ceefax Page 302
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Thoughts on my WC team, any changes needed? I know Krull won't start though I had to get an extra 0.5k somehow and Elliots' fixtures aren't bad.

      Elliot, Krul
      Alonso, Naughton, Davies, Dunk, Mee
      Brady, Ritchie, Mkhitaryan, Salah, Knockaert
      Kane, Morata, Firmino

    6. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Kane nailed with Janssen now gone?

      1. Hooky
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Llorente is better than Janssen

      2. Taking the Mkhitaryan
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        No, Rose is back soon

    7. Whats the Mata?
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Shawcross out too. Lukaku Captain locked in.

      https://mobile.twitter.com/stokecity/status/906061091792453632?s=04

      1. Hooky
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Zouma, Wimmer and Martins Indi fit?

        1. Bald Eagle
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          Kurt Zouma [ankle], Darren Fletcher [knee] and Mame Diouf [knee] all missed the recent internationals and will be checked. #SCFC
          1 reply 1 retweet 3 likes

          1. Hooky
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 3 months ago

            Thanks

      2. JustPark
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Think I'm going with this. Chickened out of Salah(and/or Jesus).

    8. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Is Lewangolski still here ?

    9. Feed tha Sheep
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Which is the best option?
      A. KDB & Jesus> Lukaku & Silva
      B. KDB & Jesus > Morata & Alli//Mane
      C. KDB & JWP > Alli & Mooy
      D. Keep 2 transfers for next week and just do Francis> 4.5 defender this week

      Have Kane Firmino Mhiki (if that matters)

      1. internal error
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        b or c

    10. tbhogal
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Guys - how nailed on is Jones long-term?

      1. Feed tha Sheep
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Honestly I think he won't lose his place until he gets injured..him and Bailly have been rock solid together so far

      2. Taking the Mkhitaryan
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Mourhino loves him and has started him consistently whenever he is fit. How long he stays fit is another matter. He is already breaking his own record

      3. JustPark
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        As long he's fit, he's nailed. Heard that he's currently the number 2 defender in England.

      4. Alan_T
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        He'll start for a while unless injured, but Bailly more secure

    11. Fuchs Mane Kante
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Firm, Marata, Salah to all rise before deadline.

      Are towers still manually minipulating.

      Has Wayne deleted pof yet.

      Will Andy get drunk and wildcard live.

      See you in Gw4.

    12. tim
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Morning to you all!

      A quick question, can I keep the original wild card until the end of the season, having two wild cards after Xmas or do I need to use it at some point before 30th of Dec.

      Thank you!

      1. Sconeaus - The Dude Abides
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        No has to be used before January, use it or lose it I'm afraid

      2. Arn De Gothia
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Must use before Xmas i think

        1. Arn De Gothia
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          *31.12

    13. ragsyboys
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      jesus >> morata this week or hold ?

      1. Feed tha Sheep
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        I'm contemplating that or Jesus> Lukaku undecided thought?!

      2. Kevtheotter
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Hold

    14. MK Don
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Morning All

      First post om here of the season,

      Happy to cast your eyes over my team ? I am on "Wilcard Duty" :

      Foster / Elliott

      Alonso / Bellerin / Jones / Macguire / Naughton

      Pogba / Salah / Fernandinho / Loftus-Cheek / Carroll

      Firmino / Lukaku / Kane

      I know my MID is light, but my thinking is to play 4 defenders most weeks, and I think I have some good DEFs in there. I want at least one player from each of the big 6 teams, and I reckon right now Bellerin is the best Arsenal bet of all....he is now a wing back and gets forward. Only 2 seasons ago he scored over 170 points....I am even thinking of captaining him as a differential this GW, home to Bournemouth !

      I also realise Loftus-Cheek is injured, but sounds a minor one and should be back soon....playing up front he could yet turn out to be a good shout at his price.

      And above all, decided to go Kane & Lukaku.....I tried many combinations (and hours !) trying different teams with a more "all round feel" - but in the end I just cannot get past omitting either Kane or Lukaku....they remain by far the best captain choices in the whole game (only Sanchez and Hazard come close to them)

      Any thoughts much appreciated thanks 🙂

      1. Dybala10
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Looking really good apart from midfield.

        I would love to take a punt on Bellerin too but there look so bad defending now you can't bank on the 15/16 defensive form.

        Would seriously consider downgrading him and using that money to upgrade Fernandinho.

      2. Hurnt
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Great team

        I like the strategy

        Playing 4th def over 4th mid can be rewarding

        Not totally against bellerin captain either good luck

      3. ShaunGoater123
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        I quite like it and agree with the logic around Kane and Lukaku. However Fernandinho is the real issue here i feel, he just simply won't deliver loads of points and loves a card.

        I'd be tempted, assuming you want to keep a similar structure, to downgrade either naughton to a 4.0m bench fodder or Maguire to and 4.5m / 4m defender, to allow you a little bit of cash for the mid.

        If you did the former maybe someone like Mooy would work? If the latter and you had 1m to play with could go Richarlison maybe?

        1. MK Don
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          Thanks for your comments DYBALA10, HURNT and SHAUNGOATER123

          Very conscious of my MID lacking, and may well see if I can upgrade Fernandinho....although I do want some City coverage....and I reckoned he is better than say Kante, Matic or Xhaka as every season he is good for around 5 goals.

          Another tactic I may do is have Lacazette for this GW only, even captain him, then bosh Kane straight in ready for next GW

          But do we know if Lacazette is nailed on ? That is the problem

    15. Loðbrók
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Bellerin or Kola and why?

      (I see Bellerin as more nailed but Kola looks better for goals/assist, bellerin 0.1 cheaper)

      1. Andy_Social
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Impossible to know with Wenger lately, but I'd have thought with the Ox away, Kol plays wing-back and nails the position. I'd go with him.

        1. Loðbrók
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          Just afraid he might be benched for Monreal if they go for 4 at the back.
          Havent looked to good with 3 at the back and ended up going back to 4 at the back many times at half times.
          Bellerin are nailed with all formations as I see it.

      2. Gregor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Bellerin.

    16. redwiing
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Two quick ones. Who will take Mbemba's place at Newcastle? They are riddled with injuries, not sure who steps in. Secondly :

      A) Jones + Alli
      B) Cedric + Eriksen

      (already have Pogba + Lukaka) Thanks

      1. Loðbrók
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        B

      2. internal error
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        b

      3. Netley Lucas
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        It should either be Lejeune or Yedlin, my money's on the former with Clark LB

        Coin toss

        1. redwiing
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          thanks

    17. OldBenKenobi
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Best 4.5 LIV defender for 5th slot?

      A) TAA
      B) Gomez
      C) Moreno

      Jones Cedric Mee Naughton xxxx

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

        Trent.

        1. OldBenKenobi
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          Thanks. Any reason why him over the others considering he has less game time than the others?

    18. Respect My Authoritah
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Has a presser ever gone by without Pulis mentioning a few vague knocks and niggles?

    19. Arn De Gothia
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Anyone care to give a input?

      Foster / Elliot

      Alonso / Cedric / Davies

      Pogba / Miki / Eriksen / Salah

      Abraham / Firm / Morata

      A) Jones / Zanka / Brady OR
      B) Valencia / Holgate / Cork

      Thnx

    20. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      I'm keeping bad Kompany.

    21. Saka White Rice
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Ali or Mane? I prefer Mane if he plays but with Ali there is less rotation risk.

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

        Alli.

        1. Saka White Rice
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          I already have Kane though and no Liverpool attacker :S

      2. Netley Lucas
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        I'm keeping Mane this week, can't dump someone who's scored in every game and could rip citeh a new one 😆

    22. jm2126
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Which 2 should I start this GW?

      A Willian
      B Mooy
      C Carroll
      D Danilo

      Currently I'm going for Mooy and Carroll but what do you guys think?

    23. Aston-villain
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Richarlison or Antonio?

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

        Tadic.

      2. chilli con kone
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Antonio

    24. Transferred Out
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Thoughts on Willian starting this week?

      1. Sjaugen
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        It's a risk. Hazard is back. I would say less than 50% chance to start

        1. Transferred Out
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          Would you bring in Mkhi for a hit?

        2. Yozzer
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          Lol based on what exactly. Why less?

        3. FPL ZB
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          He'll start. CL in the week and Hazard and Pedro shaking off injuries

      2. Yozzer
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Wait for pressers dude. No one here knows. There are a few sites saying Conte will bench him and so do majority of the fans on the Chelsea forums.

        1. Yozzer
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          Bench hazard that is

          1. J T
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 3 months ago

            No way hazard will be benched, he's been fit for 2 weeks and needs game time to improve sharpness for the big games coming up for the blues.. 60minutes atlesst!
            Willian is likely to drop to the bench as I think Conte prefers Pedro.

      3. Transferred Out
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        This has not helped at all 😀 hopefully Antonio lad just tells us Eden will start on the bench