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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.

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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.

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  1. One Man
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Best replacement for Jones under 5.4m ?

    Maguire
    Monreal
    Other ???

    1. DoobNoob
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Probably don't get rid

    2. Pooodle
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Cedric or Monreal

    3. Nigawan
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      hahha. been trying to get the ans for the longest time.

      majority says to go for monreal

      1. One Man
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks, Good man.

    4. RIDZ
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Maguire, plays more attacking

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

    Aguero out!

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

    Wimmer and Vardy expected to start this weekend?

    1. GuyIncognito
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Vardy I expect to start. Wimmer I have no idea since I don't have him and haven't considered him.

  4. Yogi_mike
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    ESPN Deportes confirmed Agüero out... I was debating all week selling Jesus, keeper for sure now right ?

    1. GuyIncognito
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Yeah, think Sane is by nailed on post international break transfer as well now unless he gets injured.

  5. some witty pun
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Aguero to Morata or Lacazette?

    1. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Next GW Laca has the better fixture, but Morata will prolly outscore him in the long run.

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

    Just relax until pressers.

    1. Eton Rifles
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      ok boss

    2. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Why was Aguero in the Netherlands in the first place?

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

        At a concert

      2. Cheeseoid
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Buying cookies

  7. We Will Klopp you
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Man o man, gonna have to do aguero to Lukaku for a hit, will give Kaku the armband too

  8. Your Mum Zohore
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Fixtures-wise, Otamendi looks like a good shout with City's ability to keep clean sheets, but Beavis gives you attacking returns. Who's your pick?

  9. FFSbet.com
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Jesus on penalties now?

    1. Pooodle
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Probably but could be anyone realistically.

  10. tm245
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Looking online and it sounds like it was a pretty bad accident, glad he's okay.

    1. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Yeah for sure, lucky to be alive from all reports

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

      Saying the seatbelt saved his life...damn.

      1. tm245
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Wow.

  11. Ravager
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Lol, I got out Kane. Now if I gotta go back to him, I'd need a hit...

    Yeah. I messed up.

  12. Nerazzuro
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Own Tadic, thinking of selling but not sure any suitable replacements. Have 2FT. Midfield is Tadic - Miki - Alli - Atsu - Salah

  13. We Will Klopp you
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Very glad Kun is alright after reading up on the accident , sounds terrible

    1. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      It really does. Scary stuff.

  14. HurriKane
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    If i sold Aguero on free hit and if his price drops will my TV go down?

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

      Only 1 price change left.

  15. One Man
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Any women on here, or is this site officially lads Zone.

  16. Page 302
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Beat the KneeJerkers XI, results for GW6 and squad for GW7

    GW6 saw a lot of transfer activity, and those who took the plunge were well rewarded: Otamendi, Silva, Salah and of course Aguero (C) brought in their points, and so the 11 most-transferred-in players totalled a respectable 59 points. It could have been so much more, with Morata just missing out on the starting XI and leaving his 17 points on the bench.

    https://fantasy.premierleague.com/a/team/4112369/event/6
    https://fantasy.premierleague.com/a/leagues/standings/907919/classic

    This score was enough to remove eleven more competition entries, and so the Kneerjerkers’ league is now down to just over 70, from an original 327. For GW7, the following squad of most/transferred-in players is now final:
    deGea (49)
    Azpilicueta (117), Jones (112), Otamendi (87), Mbemba (79)
    David Silva (VC, 144), Coutinho (117), Gross (99)
    Morata (C, 249), Aguero (114), Vardy (113)

    Bench: Elliot (43), Lascelles (74), Surman* (59), King* (55)
    [*move ahead of Sane, Salah, Sterling and Mkhitaryan due to three Man City and/or lack of funds]

    https://snag.gy/FpDby9.jpg

    As has been the case, most managers seem to transfer in players mainly due to their last score or their total points, but with scant regard to fixtures. And so this week our Kneejerkers have an uphill battle, with most of them pitted against difficult opponents.

    1. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Gonna be a busy bench now!

  17. Larry Kane
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Just today Pep said "Sergio will die scoring goals."

    1. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Meaning he is natural born striker..

      1. Larry Kane
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        I know what he meant.

    2. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      He was just ribbing us.

  18. Prison Mike
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    If Aguero is confirmed out is transferring him out for Kane worth a hit?

    1. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Why would he be out?

      1. SouthCoastSaint
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Car crash. Possible broken ribs

    2. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Source?

      1. Pooodle
        • 15 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Read the comments before posting. It’s all over the last few pages.

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

        reading everything posted earlier. or google.

    3. Pooodle
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      If confirmed then yes.

  19. SouthCoastSaint
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    This news has lured me out of my dead zone lurking! Glad I didn't ditch jones early now! Can't afford Kane. Got to be Laca?

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

      why not jesus

      1. Andy_Social
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Gotta get Jesus GW8. This week v Chelsea can wait, but after that easy fixtures and perfect capataincy rotation with Kaku.

    2. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Whereas I can afford both, or anyone. It's a dilemma - Kane v Hudd who've only conceded 3 goals all season whereas aca plays Brighton who tend to concede 2 in games against decent opposition. I think I'm plumping for Laca.

      The other point is the captaincy. Surely Kaku will wipe poor Palace out, so that's another decision to make too.

    3. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Kaku

      1. Andy_Social
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        I assume southcoast already has Kaku, as do I.

  20. Fred the Red
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Start Naughton or Mee?

    1. Pooodle
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Naugton

    2. ENZO SZN™
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Mee

  21. Mandefenton
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Como se muere el Kun. No puede ser. Me jugué la wilcard la semana pasada y se lesionó Keane, Mendy y el Kun .__.

  22. Pooodle
    • 15 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    On my wildcard, would you rather have:

    A) Kane and Eriksen (no Liverpool players)

    B) Kane and Salah

    Other attackers are Lukaku, Morata, Silva, Ritchie and two 4.5m mids.

    1. RIDZ
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      easy B

  23. RIDZ
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Which one should out, Yoshida or Lowe? Worry with Yoshida would be benched due to VvD.

  24. IRBOX ⚽
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Far out, dropping like flies this gameweek.

    Aguero and Jones > Cedric and Lukaku for -4?

    1. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Decent decision, but you might want to wait until Saturday morning to see who else keels over!

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

    I wonder how many people brought in Aguero immediately after the Palace match.

    1. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I'm just as bad - I shipped out Jesus to get Morata 🙁

  26. FC Hakkebøf
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Wether or not Aguero is physically fit to play, he wont be in the right state of mind to play.. Surely Pep will take this into consideration and spare him for the next game to recover from the incident?

    1. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      He absolutely won't play with broken bones. The only question is how long he'll be out for. Gotta be at least 7-8 weeks.

    2. IRBOX ⚽
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Ribs are usually 6-8 weeks recovery

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

      That kind of injury will make it very painful for him to even move around in the bed let alone play... 8 weeks out atleast just on physical fitness

    4. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Waaah.. I feel so bad for the lad. He was just getting in the zone

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

    Play Gomes or Eliot?
    Fraser (dropped last game) or Carroll? Not sure what happened with Fraser....if he was dropped, or being managed after he was injured, or tactical?

    1. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Gomes has the better fixture.
      Bournemouth starting very badly so manager has to try different tactics.

    2. Rossamous
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Play Gomes and Fraser. TC first on bench

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

        That's what I've got
        Cheers!

  28. Rossamous
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Lol at me 0.1 short of doing Kun to Lukaku

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

      Most will be the same

  29. bennyp
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Play Mee or Azpi?

    1. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Gotta play your premium, surely? These players are fixture-proof.