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2 November 2017 2808 comments
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Whether it’s Pep’s rotation, Jonty’s runaway facial hair or a rogue horse in Andy’s front garden, the ScoutCast crew are decidedly spooked in this week’s Halloween episode.

Downed by a bout of Labyrinthitis – which is as nasty as it sounds – I’m forced to duck out as Jonty, Andy, Granville and Az run riot.

Your community questions help to keep them in check, forcing the quartet to once again assess City rotation, while giving views on Chelsea’s big-hitters, a Foxes revival and a slew of budget defenders.

Jonty rolls out his “ghouls imminent” table, while Andy unknowingly mocks my affliction from afar with back-to-back ear puns; in between they preview the weekend’s action to reveal their captain and transfer picks.

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  1. Chunnam
    9 years, 7 days ago

    Whats my best back line for this week? Struggling to decide with fixtures against each other.

    Currently on this -

    Elliot (Fab)

    VVD Dunk Otamendi (ward) (wimmer)

    1. ZeBestee
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Ward for Dunk and you are g2g

      1. white heart pain
        9 years, 7 days ago

        +1

  2. ZeBestee
    9 years, 7 days ago

    FPL could have introduced the Free Hit chip with a further 10m transfer money. That would have made the FH chip an interesting option to use.

    1. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 7 days ago

      It's an interesting chip already - no need to further complicate it.

      1. Spike ⚽️
        9 years, 7 days ago

        You're far too sensible for this forum

        1. Old Man
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          9 years, 7 days ago

          🙂 Not sure I've ever been called that before!!

          1. Paul
            9 years, 7 days ago

            yeah right old man!! 😆

          2. ZeBestee
            9 years, 7 days ago

            10m more would enable you to get those top players easily for a single gameweek and not worry about prices.

    2. AttackAttackAttack
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Like it. Maybe free hit is your normal budget without any bench players.

  3. Weasel51
    9 years, 7 days ago

    Thinking about doing A this week, thoughts guys?

    Elliot
    Bavies Cedric Otamendi
    Hazard Salah Richarlison Carroll
    Aguero Jesus Vardy

    Pope, Ward Wimmer RLC

    A) Aguero > Kane
    B) Jesus+Davies > Kane+Duffy (-4)
    C) Jesus+Hazard > Kane+Sane (-4)

    Cheers!!

    1. ZeBestee
      9 years, 7 days ago

      C long term.

    2. Eze Really?
      9 years, 7 days ago

      c

    3. Weasel51
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Cheers^^

      Would you still make this move if I said Aguero was out next week for Lukaku?

      1. white heart pain
        9 years, 7 days ago

        Yep

  4. Aftermath
    9 years, 7 days ago

    Play two:
    1. Cedric (bur)
    2. Jones(che)
    3. Mee(Sou)

    1. ZeBestee
      9 years, 7 days ago

      1, 2

    2. Jon Bones Jones
      9 years, 7 days ago

      1 & 2

    3. ryacoo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 7 days ago

      1 and 2

    4. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Cedric probably.
      Jones does (yet) have goals in his armoury, whereas Mee does score very occasionally. I will play Ward over Jones, but I do have DDG.

      1. Old Man
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        9 years, 7 days ago

        *does not

    5. Aftermath
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Cheers! Thanks guys!

  5. Wardinator
    9 years, 7 days ago

    Ok everyone, I’m WCing for GW12 meaning my transfer fro this week can be a 1 week punt and I plan to do Kola to......

    A) Vertonghon (safe option)
    B) Baines (punty)

    I have Trippier but accept he may not play. Thoughts? Any better suggestions with this team?......

    Foster. Myhill
    Kola. Trippier. Mee. Morgan. Dann
    Salah. Hazard. Richie. RLC. Tarroll.
    Kane. Jesus. Vardy

    1. ZeBestee
      9 years, 7 days ago

      a

    2. Chunnam
      9 years, 7 days ago

      id swap Ritchie and just bench kola

    3. Respect My Authoritah
      9 years, 7 days ago

      One week punt? Seems a waste to use it on a defender.

      Hazard + Ritchie -> 2 of Silva/Sterling/Sane?

      1. Wardinator
        9 years, 7 days ago

        I see what yo mean but if I don’t transfer kola then my bench will be kola (city), Dann (tot) and RLC (tot) and with Trippier maybe not playing it doesn’t look good

    4. Weasel51
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Hazard > Coutinho (if fit)

  6. Emiliano Sala
    9 years, 7 days ago

    Tony Pulis (8.30am); Mark Hughes (8.30am)
    Eddie Howe (9am); David Unsworth (11:30am)
    Mauricio Pochettino (12:30)
    Klopp, Conte, Guardiola this afternoon

    1. ZeBestee
      9 years, 7 days ago

      cheers Jacky

    2. Urchin
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Thanks!!

    3. Over Midwicket
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Cheers bruv

    4. Weasel51
      9 years, 7 days ago

      I'd be over the moon if Pochetino said Kane was going to miss the Palace game.

  7. Urchin
    9 years, 7 days ago

    What about Gudmundson? Is he a rotation risk? Or just 'avoid Burnley attack'?
    He is just 5.0 mil

    1. Over Midwicket
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Put the Jack Daniels down and respectfully back away from the computer

      1. Urchin
        9 years, 7 days ago

        LOL....
        Thanks 🙂

  8. suddenorgan
    9 years, 7 days ago

    Starting to consider Jesus -> Rashford after the break, would like to downgrade but can't see an obvious option looking at fixtures

    1. Respect My Authoritah
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Martial is far too big a threat. Upgrade, don't downgrade!

      1. AttackAttackAttack
        9 years, 7 days ago

        Agree about martial, but morata, morata, kaku and Jesus aren't ideal, so maybe a different downgrade. Vardy, firmino or abraham

  9. white heart pain
    9 years, 7 days ago

    Ellliot
    Jones Ward Moreno
    Salah Silva Sterling RLC
    Kane Aguero Morata

    Speroni Carrol Simpson Hunemeier

    Love my team for the next few GWs, do you agree? Rip it apart if you don't!

    1. white heart pain
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Play carrol?

    2. Scout Pics
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Liverpool can't defend.
      You have three City attackers prone to rotation.
      Morata is actually a donkey and is reverting to the mean after a freakish beginning in the league.

      1. Old Man
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        9 years, 7 days ago

        I think you're being very unkind to Mr. Morata. I've watched few donkies in my time and he isn't one of them.

        1. Scout Pics
          9 years, 7 days ago

          For 0.3 more I'd much rather Hazard.

          1. white heart pain
            9 years, 7 days ago

            As the scout cast discussed, its hazard and a dud striker or Morata and RLC. I prefer the latter.

            1. Az
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              9 years, 7 days ago

              😀

      2. white heart pain
        9 years, 7 days ago

        I know LIV are rubbish at defending but only 1 tough fixture in the next 8.
        City attackers are a gamble but could pay iff
        Morata is class, happy to bet on him.

  10. HD7
    9 years, 7 days ago

    Hi Managers,

    Next GW team, right order?

    Elliot
    Walker Jones Kola
    Sterling Atsu Eriksen Tarroll
    Kaku Kane(C) Jesus

    Subs: Fabianski, Simpson, Chalobah, Mbemba

    1. AttackAttackAttack
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Kola out, Simpson in

  11. Pep Roulette
    9 years, 7 days ago

    Play 3

    1. Mee
    2. Jones
    3. Luiz
    4. Cedric
    5. Dunk

    1. thisisdiz
      9 years, 7 days ago

      3
      4
      5

    2. Wardinator
      9 years, 7 days ago

      1,3,4

  12. Dreaming of glory
    9 years, 7 days ago

    Pope/Elliot
    Gomez - Jones - otamendi - Kenny - mbemba
    Salah- gross - sane - rich - tc
    Morata - lukaku - kane

    Have to go light for 4/5 def. If morata doesn't produce I can free up funds but like the look of 14 on for Chelsea

  13. FortunesAlwaysHiding
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    9 years, 7 days ago

    Zappacosta likely to start for Chelsea against Man Utd?

    1. Scout Pics
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Hopefully. I've got Lukaku.

  14. HNI
    9 years, 7 days ago

    How did Manutd beat that Tottenham side I would never know! It wasnt even a lucky win with bad ref decisions or own goals...
    They just blew past the team of the decade RMA!

    1. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Spurs certainly had one eye on (arguably) the biggest game in their history a few days later

      1. Respect My Authoritah
        9 years, 7 days ago

        Very arguable that

    2. Scout Pics
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Real Madrid look like a shadow of their former side.

      1. Old Man
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        9 years, 7 days ago

        very true - on the wane and needing to rebuild.

  15. sham99
    9 years, 7 days ago

    Don't know who to bench this gameweek! any help appreciated!

    Elliot (Foster)
    Kola Ward Jones Otamendi (Hunemeier)
    Eriksen Silva Sterling Gross (Carroll)
    Kane Kaku Abraham

    1. Dog and Fox
      9 years, 7 days ago

      kola

      1. sham99
        9 years, 7 days ago

        cheers. that's what i was thinking as City are bound to score. just worried that Kola might have a chance against the City defense

    2. Wardinator
      9 years, 7 days ago

      I can’t see kola or Jones getting any returns this GW

  16. Feed tha Sheep
    9 years, 7 days ago

    Spurs fans expect Davies to start?
    Chelsea fans expect Kante to start?

    1. Jon Bones Jones
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Think Kante will start, from what I read. Considering I'm Chelsea fan I hope he will.

    2. StayoutheSpiceZone
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Davies yes in a back 3
      Kante no - not from the start anyway

      1. Feed tha Sheep
        9 years, 7 days ago

        You not think they will play Sanchez Dier Vertonghen?

  17. AceKn1ght
    9 years, 7 days ago

    Morning all!

    What do you think to a Lukaku -> Jesus as a one week punt?

    Will w/c next week to get Lukaku back in!

    Cheers 🙂

    1. Feed tha Sheep
      9 years, 7 days ago

      People will say it’s risky (which it is with Pep) but I personally think he will start with Agureo..but Lukaku will def play and at most get a goal most likely

      1. AceKn1ght
        9 years, 7 days ago

        Yeah, I agree... This is what I am hoping for! An Aguero Jesus front line!

        I think Sane might be the one sacrificed this weekend.....

    2. Kevtheotter
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Dont see any reason why Aguero will be rested...therefore Jesus is a risk

      1. AceKn1ght
        9 years, 7 days ago

        Jesus was rested midweek, so I’m reading into that that he might start on the weekend...?

        I’m hoping Pep’ll set the team out the same as he did when they demolished Liverpool earlier in the season....

        1. Kevtheotter
          9 years, 7 days ago

          Aguero is first choice, when fit and no need to rest I dont see him not starting

    3. Dog and Fox
      9 years, 7 days ago

      looks good to me, aguer, jesus and sterling up front i think

      1. StayoutheSpiceZone
        9 years, 7 days ago

        He will only play one of Sergio or Jesus

        1. Wardinator
          9 years, 7 days ago

          Don’t agree

  18. Lecky Legs FC
    9 years, 7 days ago

    RP bottomed last page should I make any changes this GW to my squad or stick i Wildcarded last week and can't afford to get Kane back in unless it's for a -4 hit my squad as it stands:

    Elliot
    Dunk Jones Mee
    Carroll KDB Salah Sane (VC)
    Aguero (C) Diouf Lukaku

    Subs:Pope, Monreal, Mariappa & Stanislas

    1 FT 0.8 ITB any advice is appreciated

    1. HNI
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Why would you have players like Mariappa and stanislas on WC
      Hold for now...Hope internation break and its injuries can guide you
      an advice me below mate?

      1. Lecky Legs FC
        9 years, 7 days ago

        Mariappa is just a bench fodder,Stanislas was genuinely a week punt and I was gonna swap him after IB but I forgot he's a sicknote and never should of have got him in now looking at that with regret I think I will save a FT and make changes after the IB thanks for the feedback will look at your issue now

    2. Kevtheotter
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Looks goo. I'n (K)un also so best of luck!

      1. Lecky Legs FC
        9 years, 7 days ago

        Yes mate hopefully Kun runs riot vs Arsenal.

  19. HNI
    9 years, 7 days ago

    So Saving FT for intnl and holding Jesus
    Which 2 to play from these 4

    1) Jones vs che
    2) Carroll vs BHA
    3) Naughton vs BHA
    4) Gross vs swa

    1. Urchin
      9 years, 7 days ago

      1 & 4

    2. Kevtheotter
      9 years, 7 days ago

      3 and 4

    3. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 7 days ago

      1 and 4

    4. Lecky Legs FC
      9 years, 7 days ago

      1 and 4 can't see SWA Vs BHA being a boring 0-0 there will be at least one goal in that game

    5. Wardinator
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Can’t see jones getting anything if that helps

  20. Kevtheotter
    9 years, 7 days ago

    Hey Guys,

    Start

    A) Jones
    B) Cresswell

    Cheers

    1. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Jones

    2. Lecky Legs FC
      9 years, 7 days ago

      A

  21. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    9 years, 7 days ago

    Any changes needed to this team- particularly bench order (if Davies not playing)

    Elliot
    Azpilicueta Cedric Davies
    DSilva (vc) Sterling Richarlison Choupo-Moting
    Kane (c) Lukaku Vardy

    Pope Fernández Ward RLC

  22. DAN DARE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    9 years, 7 days ago

    So FPL towers realised theyd been rumbled and decided they'd better drop Daniels price before it made national headlines. Or maybe, just maybe, there was no conspiracy and people were getting a little bit carried away. Just a thought

    1. AttackAttackAttack
      9 years, 7 days ago

      We love conspiracies on here, so I'll go for the former 😉

    2. FC Lackless [BALEGIUM]
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Don't get me started ...

  23. germanyozil10
    9 years, 7 days ago

    Play Moreno or TC this week?

    1. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Moreno

  24. Forza Papac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    9 years, 7 days ago

    Charlie Daniels finally dropped to 4.8 last night. Hallelujah.

    1. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 7 days ago

      hear hear!

    2. Over Midwicket
      9 years, 7 days ago

      100% in next GW. Can't wait. We know he's capable of massive hauls against almost anyone.

  25. Deano
    9 years, 7 days ago

    GTG?

    Elliott
    Jones Mee Fernandez
    Salah (C) Alli Sterling Richarlison
    Kane Lukaku Abraham

    Speroni Gross Simpson Kiko

  26. jimmy.floyd
    9 years, 7 days ago

    Stones to:
    A Verthonghen
    B Daniels
    C Azpi
    D Save

    Other defs: Jones, Ward, Duffy, Mbemba

  27. Respect My Authoritah
    9 years, 7 days ago

    Before we go into gw12 and the wave of Lukaku in transfers, are the fixtures as good as they seem?

    Newcastle are a tough nut to crack imo. Brighton will defend deep. Watford and Arsenal away look good then City at home reasonably tough.

    Granted he's nailed, but he's not on pens, hasn't scored in his last 6 games (!).

    1. Over Midwicket
      9 years, 7 days ago

      "Arsenal away look good"

      xD

      1. Respect My Authoritah
        9 years, 7 days ago

        😉

    2. AttackAttackAttack
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Shhhhhh. Let people think that kaku is a points goldmine and buy him in. I'll be ditching

      1. FPLzebub
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        9 years, 7 days ago

        This. A waste of 2 transfers IMHO.

  28. Karan_G14
    9 years, 7 days ago

    Best 4.5 defenders GW12 onwards?

    A) Brighton (Dunk & Duffy)
    B) Leicester (Simpson & Morgan)
    C) Liverpool (Moreno)
    D) Swansea (Fernandez)

    Rank in order of preference.

    1. Dog and Fox
      9 years, 7 days ago

      never tought i would say this, but Moreno for me

    2. jimmy.floyd
      9 years, 7 days ago

      BACD

  29. Just Been On Loan
    9 years, 7 days ago

    G2G? Baffled over which keeper to play after leaving DDG on the bench last week, and whether or not to play Daniels away at Newcastle...

    De Gea
    Azpi / Ward / Otamendi
    Eriksen / Salah / Richarlison / Mooy
    Aguero / Kane (c) / Diouf

    Elliot / Daniels / Carroll / Rosenior

  30. Dybala10
    9 years, 7 days ago

    Is Gross to Brady worth a -4?

    If not, with him increasing tonight, should I just use the extra week to monitor Gray as he could be a great differential?

    1. Dog and Fox
      9 years, 7 days ago

      gross out? why? gets 5-7 points every week

      1. Dybala10
        9 years, 7 days ago

        Oops meant the other way around!