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The ScoutCast – Episode 239 – Homecoming

Declared fit and available for selection, I make a return to the ScoutCast after a recent hiatus. I’m also chuffed to be welcomed back into the bosom of my own home, as the winter draws in and drives me from the Scout Hut at the end of the garden.

Warming my cockles alongside Jonty and Az, the three of us are treated to another ScoutCast Wildcard, as Andy joins us and throws his selection to the cynical lions.

We use that as inspiration to answer your community questions, pondering Andy’s all-powerful front three and wondering if overlooking a budget third striker is the optimum set-up.

Staying with strikers, Romelu Lukaku’s worrisome form comes under analysis ahead of his anticipated revival and, once again, we give Harry Kane oxygen to vent further frustration following his very latest Wembley Stadium stutter.

Manchester City’s weapon(s) of choice get(s) revised before we embark on the weekend preview to exorcise the international break and lay the groundwork for a Christmas schedule of epic proportions.

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  1. Judders
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Any suggestions for this lot? Defence is looking stretched. I have 1 FT and 0.3 ITB was thinking of going Schindler > Duffy.
    Thanks for any replies.

    Pope
    Ward Maguire Jones
    Eriksen Richarl Salah Silva
    DCL Kane Lukaku

    Elliot Monreal Schindler (RC) Tarroll

    1. Smudger’s Dirty Dozen
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Duffy

  2. Athletic Nasherbo
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Worth doing Silva to Sane? Or any other transfer in mind?

    Speroni
    Jones Daniels Ward
    Eriksen Salah D.Silva Richarlison
    Kane(C) Aguero Abraham

    Elliot Dunk Yedlin T.Carroll

  3. EL_FENOMENO
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Bought Otamendi at 5.7 hes 5.9 now and 5.8 in my team. If he drops by 0.1 i his value will still be 5.8 in my team right ?

    1. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      No you'll only be able to sell him for 5.7m

    2. Gnu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Nope, he'll drop to 5.7m
      Every 0.2 million rise you bank 0.1.
      0.1 rise is no profit.

    3. BigBarn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      I'm afraid not. You need 0.2 rise for a 0.1 profit, so 5.8 would be selling at 5.7 for you. I'm in the same situation, but Ota's going nowhere.

  4. Boholad
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Which is the best combo until the new year?

    a). Zaha & Firmino
    b). Choupo moting & Morata

    Thanks

    1. Knowledgeable meerkat
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      B - Morata wins it for me

  5. Knowledgeable meerkat
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Good evening deadzone

    Would greatly appreciate any thoughts on this WC

    0.8 ITB but not sure where/if I should use it

    Pope Elliot

    Azpi Jones mee Dann Daniels

    Salah sane sterling Richarlison RLC

    Kane Morata Tammy

    1. Yellin' in my Ear
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Nice, still not totally convinced by Tammy personally but can't see much wrong with the team

    2. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      You happy to go without Lukaku or any United attack?!

  6. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Should I do Forster > Pope tonight or wait and hope Pope doesn't rise until tomorrow? Got a few flags that might become a higher priority tomorrow.

    1. Knowledgeable meerkat
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      I’d wait personally

  7. cjhewitt92
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Thoughts on this

    Foster Elliot
    Jones Alonso Ward Daniels Cresswell
    Salah Sane Rlc Carroll Cork
    Morata Kane Aguero

    1. Athletic Nasherbo
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      I’d go Azpilicueta over Alonso and wouldn’t have Cresswell.

      1. cjhewitt92
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Cresswell as a punt could be like Baines at Everton

  8. KLOPPTOMANIA
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Bit worried about 3 starting defs -
    Hune to Moreno on FT?

    Elliott/Pope
    Otamendi* Ward Duffy Jones* Hunemeier*
    Sane Salah Richarlison Groß Surman
    Morata Jesus Kane

  9. Forever In Our Shadow
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    What are people doing with Bavies?

    1. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Not sure tbh, I have Bertie who needs to go first so most likely holding for now

    2. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      kind of hoping he gets two of next theee games then i think he goes

  10. Gandalf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Moreno or Duffy? Have ruled out Mee as already have Ward and no other Liverpool/Brighton defenders. Leaning towards Moreno for his better home form

    1. AYLD28
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Out of those Duffy

  11. AYLD28
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Jesus >

    1. Morata
    2. Lukaku
    3. Hold

    1. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      2

    2. KLOPPTOMANIA
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Why bi Jesus with Kun a doubt?

    3. Squires FC
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Morata

    4. Creedey
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Hold for now. Morata later

  12. KLOPPTOMANIA
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Why sell*

  13. Smudger’s Dirty Dozen
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Current Team (For -4)
    Fab, Elliott
    Mee, jones, walker, Lowe, Monreal
    Salah, GroB, Eriksen, Carroll, Richarlison
    Kane, Kaku, Abraham

    Or WC Team?

    Pope, Elliott
    Jones, walker, mee, azip, Daniels
    Salah, richarlison, Sterling, RLC, GroB
    Same front three.

  14. @chapellefpl OR 577TH
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Aguero owners here really need to refer to this post again!

    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2017/11/11/international-scout-notes-friday-3/?hc_page=3#hc_comment_16925211

    Really just take a deep breath step out that bubble. Pretend you don't even play FPL. Then make a rational observation. Aguero saying ''im ready for Saturday' in no way means he will start Vs Leicester. It doesn't even mean he will play. I know a few weeks is a long time in FPL land but remember a few weeks ago his car crash and he didn't play the next two? Forgot that did ya! All we gather from this is he's in good health and it's nothing serious. Morata wasn't even in the squad when he posted on his insta that he was going to be ready for palace.

    Over and out.

    1. Athletic Nasherbo
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      I think everyone over reacted about him fainting though... all clear from the doctors so what’s the issue ?

    2. That Was Easy!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      In this case, I disagree. I think "I'm ready for Saturday," given the overreaction of the situation in the first place, means he's going to at the very least play some minutes and perhaps start.

    3. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      so what do we do then, sell him? why would you do that if you have invested in the guy leading the striker standings? of course he might not play but for owners just hearing he is fit is a bonus. captaining him would be silly, but id take 30 mins of him v a tired defence all day thanks

  15. The Overthinker
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Team ready for the weekend . No more tinkering. Logging off.
    Locks the team. Throws the key into the ocean

    Ddg
    Azpi - Stones - Mee - Moreno
    Salah - Alli - Sterling - Gross
    Lukaku - Morata

    Elliot - Niasse - Verto - Milivojevic

    1. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      later today dives in ocean, recovers key, does more tinkering...

      1. The Overthinker
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        😀

    2. @chapellefpl OR 577TH
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Forgot to set your © and VC mate.

      1. Creedey
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        *splosh*

      2. The Overthinker
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        You should not reveal all your Armoury 😉

  16. Brayden29
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Which option please, current forward line is Kane, Aguero and Jesus:
    1. Aguero > Lukaku
    2. Aguero > Morata
    3. Jesus > Morata

    1. @fpl_phenom
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      3

  17. Smudger’s Dirty Dozen
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Zaha on a WC anyone?

    1. @chapellefpl OR 577TH
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      In a word, yes.

    2. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      In a word, Palace.

      1. Alex_thekid
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        In a word rlc doesn't he play for palace

        1. FPL.team
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          Thats 3 words, and then an extra 5 afterwards

    3. @fpl_phenom
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      No thanks

    4. TallestJohn
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      I like him, he has form and fixtures and is their star player. If Loftus-Cheek stays fit I think he might be better value though.

      I've got Ramsey and want Zaha too but I think I might have to choose between them.

  18. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone else getting Jones on Wildcard? Wonder if Andy is keeping him.

    1. Geordienufc1
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      I think I probably will, with DDG included as well as a fail-safe. Can't afford anything better, I've got 4 other good defenders this week so I'm not fussed if he doesn't play, and I still think he represents value for money.

      1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Same boat as you mate. Thanks.

  19. Creedey
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Just had a look through Spurs' last few games, because I'm contemplating getting rid of Trippier in my Draft team. Conclusion: Pochettino is rotating those fullback mugs like they were friggin fidget spinners!! Rose, Trippier, Aurier, Davies. Doing my head in.

    1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      I'm keeping Aurier and Trippier in Draft and playing both when they have good fixtures hoping they both play. If not I have full bench.

      1. Creedey
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Decent. My draft league is full, thus all teams are shite. So I should probably keep as he actually is decent and plays for a good side.

  20. Coaly
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Gomez, Moreno or Daniels and why?

    Moreno rising tonight

    1. Creedey
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Has to be Daniels I reckon. He's just a lad

  21. KLOPPTOMANIA
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Downgrade Otamendi to Moreno?

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      As a Moreno holder, maybe. He's improved defensively maybe at the expense of his goal/assist threat but hopefully he can get some returns, great price.

    2. That Was Easy!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Sure, Burnley defender a priority but I'm sure you've got one.

      1. KLOPPTOMANIA
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Yip, Ward

    3. Creedey
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      You have Jones and Ward I presume?

      1. KLOPPTOMANIA
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Yip

  22. Dybala10
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Who would you rather have over these three fixtures?

    Naughton - BOU (h), CHE (a), STO (a)

    Vertonghen - WBA (a), LEI (a) & WAT (a)

    Was going to bring in Vertonghen next week (three transfers and -4 to spread the hit) but after Alderweireld's injury & actually reviewing the fixtures, starting to think maybe delay on Spurs purchase?

    1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Vertonghen

    2. Geordienufc1
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Vertonghen for me too. I have little faith in Swansea.

    3. @fpl_phenom
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Jan for sure

    4. That Was Easy!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Naughton won't keep a single CS over those fixtures, Vert could keep 3?

  23. cjhewitt92
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Cresswell as a punt could be like Baines at Everton

    Thoughts

    1. Forever In Our Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Moyes is shit. West Ham are now fodder fpl in my opinion.

      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Nice one.

    2. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      You mean Moyes fashions him into the Baines of years ago? He would need time and that's the one thing that's changed in the PL... you don't get time.

  24. Forever In Our Shadow
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Bavies and Sterling to Moreno and Salah?

    1. That Was Easy!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      For free? I'd do the first for free, not the second for a hit. I can't see Pool breaking down Southampton too easily.

    2. Geordienufc1
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Looks ok. I don't love losing Sterling, but Salah is more important. Plus Bavies benchings will just give you headaches, so I'd be happy to be rid of him.

  25. Don Rogers FC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Sterling to sane for a -4?

    1. Forever In Our Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Yup

      1. Don Rogers FC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        You like a hit I see Dad

    2. @fpl_phenom
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Nah... next week for free

      1. Don Rogers FC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Do we thimkmsterling ,ugh that start? Certainly had a good rest.

        1. Don Rogers FC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          Do we think sterling might start....

          1. @fpl_phenom
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 7 months ago

            Yes I think he starts

  26. Visionaries
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Current defence - Mee, Naughton, Yosh, Jones

    A Yoshida > Daniels -4
    B Yosh & Jones > Bailly & Daniels -8

  27. batmaniac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    I know a lot of people are considering getting Lukaku back in. Zlatan is getting pretty close to return and Mourinho said he will play before Xmas.
    Surely Lukaku's minutes will be limited then?
    Will Zlatan be back on spot kicks too?
    Is Morata a safer pick at a better price?

    1. @fpl_phenom
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Andy spoke about this tonight, likely to be 7/8 gw’s before he’s back and even then he’s said he’d like to play as a 10. Lukaku for the next 3 then reassess

      1. batmaniac
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Andys was dead set on Lukaku midweek alright. Hadnt heard anymore since. I have seen an article about Zlatan as a 10 too.

        1. @fpl_phenom
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          It’s easy for me because I have both at the moment ... but if I had to choose I’d lean towards Morata and maybe double Utd Defense. But as I said I have both and happy with that.

    2. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Zlatan should be a nice back-up for Rom to have a break at times but I don't see him as a like4like, more a very useful addition.

      Morata is a safe pick, not sure he's safer than Rom but he's a good buy.

      1. batmaniac
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        I have a feeling Zlatan will be used in the CL games more too.

    3. Dybala10
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Morata > Lukaku.

  28. AYLD28
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Anything here or hold my transfer:

    Fabianski
    Daniels, Mee, Dunk
    Sterling, Salah, Hazard, Richarlison, RLC
    Jesus, Kane (c)

    Elliot, VVD, Abraham, 3.9

    1 FT 1.2 itb

    1. Sterling > Sane
    2. Jesus > Lukaku
    3. Jesus > Morata
    4. Fabianski > De Gea
    5. Hold

    1. @fpl_phenom
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      4 all day...

  29. @fpl_phenom
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    A palace defender is for life! Not just for Christmas

  30. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Transfers done. All ready to rumble. 😉