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The ScoutCast – Episode 234 – Tri-Force

No more no less. Three is the magic number.

In a week where we ponder shifting to a “power three” in our line-ups, the ScoutCast is reduced to its own Tri-force, as Jonty and Andy join me as part of a skeleton crew for this latest episode.

Don’t worry, somehow we still manage to string things out for 80 minutes. After all, there is much to discuss, not least the current emphasis on the big strikers and the demise of Bobby Firmino – the driving force behind my apparently ill-time Wildcard.

Talking of which, with Jonty’s own Wildcard booked in for the international break, he eagerly assesses the forthcoming “fixture swing” that promotes investment in Man City and Chelsea, among others.

Elsewhere your community questions guide us to examine the latest optimum formation and to check in with “piggy bank” Marcos Alonso’s after his cruel 58th-minute withdrawal in the Potteries.

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.

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  1. Kloppen Schloppen
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    This Aguero thing. Needs confirmation. Not enough genuinely trustworthy sites for my liking.

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      You re.im denial 🙂

      1. Kloppen Schloppen
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        I also hate the daily fail etc.

    2. @persecuted_by_mods
        6 years, 8 months ago

        His old club's tweet confirms it, the extent of his injury is the unknown atm

      • Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        ESPN?

        https://mobile.twitter.com/AdamCatterall/status/913608675855564800

        But yeah, need more detail....

      • TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        All the UK newspapers are catching up.
        Apart from Man City website, what source would be reliable?

        1. Kloppen Schloppen
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          BBC

          1. ScotDougie
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            Stick the triple captain on him this weekend go hard bro

          2. TorresMagic™
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 15 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            Shouldn't be too long. They are still having coffee.

        2. Demel
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          The Times is the best source for true football news.

      • Over Midwicket
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        It's all over all major new outlets..

        1. Kloppen Schloppen
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Such as?

          1. @persecuted_by_mods
              6 years, 8 months ago

              https://mobile.twitter.com/Independiente/status/913588503921008640

              Surely they wouldn't wish him a speedy recovery for just rumours

        2. Make United Great Again
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          You genuinely think this could be false news? It’s highly unlikely in my opinion

          1. Kloppen Schloppen
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            No and I agree. But not going to act until it’s confirmed by some decent news site or paper.

      • Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        1. Morata
        2. Lacazetta
        3. Jesus
        4. Vardy

        1. Kloppen Schloppen
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          3 1 2 4

        2. Costa Nostra
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          I already own Morata, so its Lacazette for me this week then to Jesus after Chelsea unless Laca impresses me enough to keep for Watford.

      • FPLtfs
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        So my Stephens -> Mendy -> Jones worked out well. Great 2 FTs 🙂

        1. @persecuted_by_mods
            6 years, 8 months ago

            But Mendy got injured at the weekend :/ did you make that transfer before any games had been played

            1. FPLtfs
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 8 months ago

              Stephens -> Mendy before the weekend, so I caught his 0 points. Did Mendy -> Jones early because of Mendys injury and Jones was set for a price rise.

          • Ayew Holding Mee Cork
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            Learn your lesson and don't do transfers so early 🙂

            1. FPLtfs
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 8 months ago

              Stephens -> Mendy was just unlucky. Started, but got injured. Mendy -> Jones did seem like a safe move because Mendy was definitely out, and Jones haven't played in europe and was rising in price.

            2. Ajax Hamsterdam
              • 9 Years
              6 years, 8 months ago

              It s tough one through as sometimes.you just have the cash necessary to do so and it s worth a wee gamble

          • Ajax Hamsterdam
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            Haha feeling for you !

            1. FPLtfs
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 8 months ago

              Thanks mate 😉

              1. @persecuted_by_mods
                  6 years, 8 months ago

                  Just unlucky tbh, nothing more you could do

          • The 12th Man
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            So if Aguero is out.
            1. Aguero > Morata,Jesus or Lacazette? Other strikers I have Kane,Lukaku

            Or

            2. Aguero > Vardy
            Giving me 9.8m for a replacement for either Moting or Groß.
            Other MFs Silva,Mkhitaryan,Carroll

            1. Leeds2116
              • 6 Years
              6 years, 8 months ago

              laca

              1. The 12th Man
                • 10 Years
                6 years, 8 months ago

                Is he nailed on?

                1. Costa Nostra
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 9 Years
                  6 years, 8 months ago

                  100% this weekend. Rested in Europa league.

            2. Over Midwicket
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              6 years, 8 months ago

              Aguero to Morata or Jesus. Flip a coin, both will bang in the goals over the next few gameweeks with their fixtures and being the focal points of the best two teams in the league.

              1. The 12th Man
                • 10 Years
                6 years, 8 months ago

                Yehliking the look of Morata

              2. The 12th Man
                • 10 Years
                6 years, 8 months ago

                Especially with Hazard back.

          • Mauricios Cappuccino
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            Best 4.5 GK to rotate with Elliot?

            Fab, Foster?

            1. ScotDougie
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 8 months ago

              I like fabianski

          • Leeds2116
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            I just bought sergio in FFS

            1. ScotDougie
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 8 months ago

              Well tell him to grab his coat and kick him out again

              1. Leeds2116
                • 6 Years
                6 years, 8 months ago

                crying inside

          • Arteta
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            Wow, awful news. He's alive and that's all that matters. Wishing both Agüero & Mendy a speedy recovery!

            1. @persecuted_by_mods
                6 years, 8 months ago

                Yeah, I just woke up and the first thing I saw on here was somebody saying it was a "fatal crash" my heart was in my mouth

              • Make United Great Again
                • 11 Years
                6 years, 8 months ago

                Agreed.

            2. Ajax Hamsterdam
              • 9 Years
              6 years, 8 months ago

              From gw8 buy downgrading lukaku to morata and aguero to
              Jesus I could have Jesus morata and Lacazette up front how does that look ? Thanks 🙂

              1. Costa Nostra
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 9 Years
                6 years, 8 months ago

                Almost as good as Kane Jesus Morata....

                1. Ajax Hamsterdam
                  • 9 Years
                  6 years, 8 months ago

                  Yeah nearly.as good 🙂 but I still have a strong midfield and defence. What's the rest of your team like ? ( Not being cheeky just curious 🙂 )

              2. ScotDougie
                • 8 Years
                6 years, 8 months ago

                Something like this
                Jesus Morata Lacazette
                With midfielders in behind ?

                1. Ajax Hamsterdam
                  • 9 Years
                  6 years, 8 months ago

                  I have erikssen mikhi Salah gross and carroll

                2. Ajax Hamsterdam
                  • 9 Years
                  6 years, 8 months ago

                  Ps : only.got.your joke haha

            3. theBoose
              • 11 Years
              6 years, 8 months ago

              Agüero + Mendy >

              A) Morata + Alonso
              B) Morata + Otamendi
              C) Jesus + Alonso
              D) Jesus + Otamendi
              E) Other

              1. Make United Great Again
                • 11 Years
                6 years, 8 months ago

                C

            4. KAPO KANE
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 8 months ago

              Wake up to Jones yesterday morning and now Aguero this morning! What's happened with him? Can anyone confirm?

              1. @persecuted_by_mods
                  6 years, 8 months ago

                  Involved in a car crash, most sources say broken or fractured ribs. He's definitely been involved in the crash as his old club have tweeted wishing him a speedy recovery and I doubt they'd do that to an unconfirmed rumour
                  https://mobile.twitter.com/Independiente/status/913588503921008640

                  1. KAPO KANE
                    • 7 Years
                    6 years, 8 months ago

                    Oh no that's awful news!

              2. bigbudgie
                • 9 Years
                6 years, 8 months ago

                And TV recommendations guys, or good documentaries?

              3. Aguero Car Accident Reported
                1. ScotDougie
                  • 8 Years
                  6 years, 8 months ago

                  #KloppenSchloppen

                  1. Kloppen Schloppen
                    • 7 Years
                    6 years, 8 months ago

                    #verified

                2. Make United Great Again
                  • 11 Years
                  6 years, 8 months ago

                  Hope he recovers well. Definitely out of the Chelsea game then.

                3. dark91
                  • 8 Years
                  6 years, 8 months ago

                  What is mentioned in the Dutch media here is that he has a fractured rib and will be out for around 2 months

                4. Kloppen Schloppen
                  • 7 Years
                  6 years, 8 months ago

                  Thanks TM.

                  Actually feeling for the guy, he was in solid form.

                  That taxi driver must of owned Jesus....too soon?

                5. Jairzinho
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 13 Years
                  6 years, 8 months ago

                  Shame for him.

                6. danishdynamite
                  • 13 Years
                  6 years, 8 months ago

                  Bugger. Poor / lucky fella

                7. Dreams
                  • 7 Years
                  6 years, 8 months ago

                  Such a sad news. Hopefully he recovers asap.

                8. Matamatics
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 8 Years
                  6 years, 8 months ago

                  Shocking news, first and foremost hope he isn't too badly hurt - going to be huge volumes of transfers today, suspect Lukaku to be one of the main beneficiaries, which means he will lose his differential appeal.

                  1. Yellin' in my Ear
                    • 9 Years
                    6 years, 8 months ago

                    Lukaku a differential?

                  2. The Wizard of Ozil
                    • 8 Years
                    6 years, 8 months ago

                    Lukaku was never a differential

                    1. CL4PTRAP
                      • 9 Years
                      6 years, 8 months ago

                      This. Also can't see why Kaku would benefit since he is heavily owned already and fixtures not great. Jesus, Kane and Morata look the likely beneficiaries. Think I will now just hold Kaku through these fixtures.

                9. Kun Tozser
                  • 8 Years
                  6 years, 8 months ago

                  Same with Rooney a few weeks back - why on earth don't they have a driver and car taking them around? Pay a guy 200k a week you'd think worth the investment to wrap them in cotton wool

                  1. Still Unsure
                      6 years, 8 months ago

                      He did have a driver. He was in a taxi.

                      1. Kun Tozser
                        • 8 Years
                        6 years, 8 months ago

                        Have you seen that car?

                10. The Tinkerman
                  • 8 Years
                  6 years, 8 months ago

                  Aguero to?

                  A) Morata
                  B) Jesus

                  1. Ajax Hamsterdam
                    • 9 Years
                    6 years, 8 months ago

                    Lacazette this weekend

                  2. Mini Mane Mo
                    • 8 Years
                    6 years, 8 months ago

                    Jesus

                11. Taking the Mkhitaryan
                  • 7 Years
                  6 years, 8 months ago

                  Everyone jerking Jesus out now wants him back i assume??

                  1. Ajax Hamsterdam
                    • 9 Years
                    6 years, 8 months ago

                    We didn't transfer.him out but now it looks like the most obvious option

                    1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
                      • 7 Years
                      6 years, 8 months ago

                      Lots did
                      I'm glad both of you didn't
                      Very sensible

                      1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
                        • 7 Years
                        6 years, 8 months ago

                        163,000 transferred Jesus out this week

                        1. Matamatics
                          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                          • 8 Years
                          6 years, 8 months ago

                          I guess most will be going for Lukaku/Morata/Kane this week. Jesus comes into contention next week especially if long lay off. Kun injury also bolsters the chances of the likes of Sterling and Sane to nail down starting berths

                  2. @persecuted_by_mods
                      6 years, 8 months ago

                      Tbf jerking doesnt reply apply to Jesus. I held him but can admit he's been bad

                      1. Annie
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 11 Years
                        6 years, 8 months ago

                        his stats are very similar to Kun

                        1. @persecuted_by_mods
                            6 years, 8 months ago

                            I know, but something was definitely off the last two games and seemed like he would never get more than 60

                            1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
                              • 7 Years
                              6 years, 8 months ago

                              He's gonna get some games now. Straight in my team next week at that price

                            2. 32chickens
                              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                              • 13 Years
                              6 years, 8 months ago

                              Saw him on tuesday-looked out of sorts

                      2. Lazaretti
                        • 6 Years
                        6 years, 8 months ago

                        Same situation with Vardy. Firmino to Vardy seen here a lot during the week, now Vardy is doubt and if he is having thigh injury he might be able to play but it might be that he is subbed after 20mins bcs injury.

                        There might be some frontlines with.., Aguero - Vardy - x and FT's made

                      3. Demel
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 12 Years
                        6 years, 8 months ago

                        I have never owned him or Kun but I want him. Next week.

                    • Ajax Hamsterdam
                      • 9 Years
                      6 years, 8 months ago

                      Obviously hope aguero.is ok whish him well

                    • Lone Wolf
                      • 7 Years
                      6 years, 8 months ago

                      Fabianski, Elliot
                      Alonso, Bavies, Naughton, Lowe, Mbemba
                      Alli, Mahrez, Atsu, Carroll, RLC
                      Morata, Lukaku, Aguero

                      0.8 ITB and 1 FT. Looking for 1 week punt as WC next week.

                      a) Lowe > Cresswell
                      b) Mahrez > Salah
                      c) Mahrez > Miki
                      d) Mahrez > Ramsey
                      e) Kun > Lacazette (lose 0.1 on this as want Kun back)

                        1. Lone Wolf
                          • 7 Years
                          6 years, 8 months ago

                          Oh. Just read this. Hope he is ok.

                      1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
                        • 7 Years
                        6 years, 8 months ago

                        You gonna bench Kun for 2 months??

                        1. Lone Wolf
                          • 7 Years
                          6 years, 8 months ago

                          Dodnt know about that.
                          But maybe it wasnt serious and he is fine. Why 2 months?

                          1. ScotDougie
                            • 8 Years
                            6 years, 8 months ago

                            My god

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

                            Ribs is minimum a month. More likely longer

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

                              This, 2 months more likely.

                    • crazyasianac
                      • 11 Years
                      6 years, 8 months ago

                      Morata Silva Alonso
                      or
                      Jesus Hazard 5.0def

                      Also, who would you choose if you had to out of jesus and morata

                      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
                        • 9 Years
                        6 years, 8 months ago

                        Both have great fixtures to be honest

                      2. The Hindu Monkey
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 9 Years
                        6 years, 8 months ago

                        lacazette for this weekend

                        him, Alonso and sterling for real differential cover for me

                        of your options would choose b as both will now be on penalties

                    • 007 [RoboKlopp]
                      • 7 Years
                      6 years, 8 months ago

                      Is Jesus will be gain benefit or Kun absence?
                      Thanks.

                      1. Epic Fail
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 13 Years
                        6 years, 8 months ago

                        He should be guaranteed to lead the line

                      2. The Hindu Monkey
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 9 Years
                        6 years, 8 months ago

                        yeah, and sterling I would be all over as well

                    • Delhidynamo
                      • 9 Years
                      6 years, 8 months ago

                      Foster
                      Mee Kiko Trippier
                      Mkhi Ritchie Eriksen Salah Caroll
                      Chicha Kane

                      good enough for this week? benching Kun and Jones, WCing next week.

                      1. Epic Fail
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 13 Years
                        6 years, 8 months ago

                        It can always be improved if you have a free?

                        1. Delhidynamo
                          • 9 Years
                          6 years, 8 months ago

                          Used that to get in Jones before his price rise... :angry:

                          1. Delhidynamo
                            • 9 Years
                            6 years, 8 months ago

                            get Jones in* lol

                    • The Hindu Monkey
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 9 Years
                      6 years, 8 months ago

                      as a United fan, I can't help but be proud that I've crippled two City players within a week.

                      only fair I turn my attention to Chelsea next.

                      also, I've just had fractured ribs myself, and anyone who thinks Aguero is playing in the next month is mental...

                      1. @persecuted_by_mods
                          6 years, 8 months ago

                          Could even be broken ribs rather than fractured and Aguero usually recovers slowly anyway

                        • Taking the Mkhitaryan
                          • 7 Years
                          6 years, 8 months ago

                          Me too. It hurts like hell every time you move

                      2. @persecuted_by_mods
                          6 years, 8 months ago

                          *From an fpl aspect* Jesus isnt the most interesting part, Sane or Sterling could be gold

                          1. The Hindu Monkey
                            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                            • 9 Years
                            6 years, 8 months ago

                            exactly, and so cheap, will def be getting one next week

                            1. Rafiki
                              • 13 Years
                              6 years, 8 months ago

                              It's definitely in play, easy move for most managers. Even with rotations I reckon at least 1 of them is essential

                          2. Bat Man
                            • 6 Years
                            6 years, 8 months ago

                            I agree. Question is, do you double up on one of Sterling and Sane with Jesus, or get one of them and switch out Kun for Morata or Laca.

                            1. @persecuted_by_mods
                                6 years, 8 months ago

                                With those city fixtures if Aguero is out for 2 months then I think you need two city attackers

                            2. TokyoRisingSun
                              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                              • 7 Years
                              6 years, 8 months ago

                              Jesus and Silva. I'm going dullard

                          3. fedolefan
                            • 10 Years
                            6 years, 8 months ago

                            Is Ogbonna nailed on in the new West Ham system? Who takes his place if he isn't first choice? Really need a 4.4m defender soon, and it may have to be one of Ogbonna, Francis, Dunk or Suttner.

                          4. Fred54
                            • 9 Years
                            6 years, 8 months ago

                            The funny thing (dark humour) I take out of the Aguero incident is that I was all smug that he's playing home this midweek and yet he still gets injured abroad..

                            1. @persecuted_by_mods
                                6 years, 8 months ago

                                Fpl can do this to you

                                Over the years there's been a few random things like this, Bale's pregnant wife going into labour got me big time, there's been a few others too

                                1. Fred54
                                  • 9 Years
                                  6 years, 8 months ago

                                  Yeah the on field stuff you except but slipping at home on a wet floor or being a convicted pedophile is not something we FPL managers often take into account.

                            2. JamesFG
                              • 8 Years
                              6 years, 8 months ago

                              Any help appreciated here lads, need to get rid of Mounie and JWP but stuck on ideas on who to replace them with.

                              Foster Elliott
                              Kolasinac Cedric Naughton Lascelles Suttner
                              Eriksen Silva Salah JWP Carroll
                              Kane Lukaku Mounie

                              1 FT 0.3 ITB

                              A) Mounie -> Niasse
                              B) JWP-> ?
                              C) Other

                            3. Demel
                              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                              • 12 Years
                              6 years, 8 months ago

                              With Kun out what do we think City's main midfield/attack will look like?

                              1. palace ash
                                • 14 Years
                                6 years, 8 months ago

                                Team vs Palace with Jesus instead of Kun
                                KdB, Ferd, Silva
                                Sterling, Jesus, Sane

                              2. TokyoRisingSun
                                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                                • 7 Years
                                6 years, 8 months ago

                                Jesus, Sane, Sterling. B Silva is bound to rotate in at some point though. Midfield picks itself.

                            4. Brayden29
                              • 9 Years
                              6 years, 8 months ago

                              Who do we think is the better choice now out of Sterling or Sane?

                              1. palace ash
                                • 14 Years
                                6 years, 8 months ago

                                Sane for me.

                              2. Bat Man
                                • 6 Years
                                6 years, 8 months ago

                                Both! Sane better but I think Sterling is more nailed on. Mind you, if both become nailed over the next few months

                              3. Brayden29
                                • 9 Years
                                6 years, 8 months ago

                                Yea it is so hard to decide which one as both look amazing now.
                                If I knew which one is more nailed I would go them but not entirely sure.
                                Hopefully Kun gets better as well 🙁

                            5. Speédy
                              • 7 Years
                              6 years, 8 months ago

                              Aguero 🙁 Hope he gets well soon.

                            6. skodaole2
                              • 11 Years
                              6 years, 8 months ago

                              Which combo would you play this GW?

                              A) Pickford, Holgate (hoping for EVE cleanie)
                              B) Elliot, Wood (hoping for EVE conceding)

                              Plan was to go for EVE cleanies but their defence is a joke. Any thoughts appreciated

                              1. @persecuted_by_mods
                                  6 years, 8 months ago

                                  Cover both angles? Wood and Pickford

                                  1. darth_valdes
                                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                                    • 9 Years
                                    6 years, 8 months ago

                                    I would avoid EVE until they show a hint of form. Yesterday UEFA didn’t show that.

                              2. The SK
                                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                                • 6 Years
                                6 years, 8 months ago

                                Ryan Elliot
                                Davies Jones Naughton Mee Long
                                Salah Eriksen Ritchie Groß Carroll
                                Kane Lukaku Firmino

                                1.1ITB 2FT

                                A) Jones --> Kolasinac/Monreal
                                B) Ritchie --> Ramsey
                                C) Firmino+Gross --> Lacazetter+4.9

                              3. FPL Maldini
                                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                                • 9 Years
                                6 years, 8 months ago

                                What GW do you think Kun will be back?

                                1. Holmes
                                  • 10 Years
                                  6 years, 8 months ago

                                  presser will tell