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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.

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.

3,168 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Smudger’s Dirty Dozen
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    On a wc. Keep Walker or swap to Stones/Otamendi for a saving.

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

      Keep unless you need funds, Stones/Ota will be having some Kompany soon

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

      Don’t think City are that crazy solid at the back ... think I’d go cheapie , Mee Duffy Daniels Dann Fuchs.

      Or premium Azpil / Alonso / Jones

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

      Alonso/Azpi or 4.5

      1. Gianluca Busio's Hair …
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        this

    4. Homer21
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Ota could drop tonight

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

    Hi all

    The break has been a good refresher for us all, but thankfully the games are back! In saying that, I find myself in a bit of a pickle.

    Otamendi suspended --> No problem, can just play Duffy instead
    Aguero faints --> Not sure whether to hold or sell.
    Jones --> Injured again

    I have 1 FT, but if need be, will take a hit.

    What should I do?

    1) Aguero and Jones -- Morata and Vertonghen
    2) Aguero and Otamendi --> Morata and Azpilicueta
    3) Aguero and Otamendi --> Jesus and a 6-7 defender
    4) Play with 10 players and hope Aguero plays

    Thanks all 🙂

    1. Gianluca Busio's Hair …
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Wouldnt sell Ota unless you have to. just one transfer? I think Aguero will play, just maybe not start.

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

      Those 3 will all be fine next week, try rode the storm ... I think Kun starts by the way.

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

        Strangely enough, I'm leaning in this direction too. Think I'll bite the bullet and play 10. Who knows, maybe Mbemba will get a run out. Thanks 🙂

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

      Play Duffy.

      Kun -> Morata if you don't have Hazard. Or Lukaku

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

      WOuld hold jones and Ota, both are only out for a week (and Jones might play).

  3. Moose™
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Please choose 2 out of this bunch:

    A. Moreno

    B. Daniels

    C. Dann

    D. Mee

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

      AD

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

      BD

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

      A,D

    4. Magic Bean
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      BD

    5. dark91
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      B,D

    6. Homer21
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      AC

    7. Moose™
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Thanks all for the replies. Would have to decide between Moreno or Daniels.

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

      A B

  4. dark91
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Any transfers you can think suggest?
    1 ft, 0 itb

    Elliot
    Mee Naughton Zanka
    Hazard Silva Salah Shaqiri
    Kane Vardy Firmino

    Foster Monreal Caroll Otamendi

    1. Moose™
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Keep ft imo

      1. dark91
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        That is what i am leaning towards. Thanks 🙂

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

      Saving it looks to be your best bet

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

      foster to pope perhaps?

      1. dark91
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Already got Mee as Burnley cover and not keen on doubling up tbh

    4. panda07
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Foster > Speroni this week and then upgrade Shaqiri to Richarlison next week

      1. dark91
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        If the keepers move is to fund Shaqiri to Richarlison then it is not worth it since i like Shaqiri as a pick more than Richarlison 🙂

        1. panda07
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          Fair enough you could use the extra 0.5 to upgrade elsewhere

  5. Gianluca Busio's Hair …
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Overkill?

    Silva Sane Sterling Salah (RLC)
    Morata Kane (Niasse)

    at least I'll get the right City mid each week.

    cheers

    1. Moose™
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      1 bad week for Citeh, then you are screwed

      1. Gianluca Busio's Hair …
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        true....same could be said to those with Otamendi, Mid, Aguero/ Jesus i guess.

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

      I don't think you're bench is strong enough to mitigate against the City midfield minefield with three of them in there.

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

      In the round that's fine, take the rough with the smooth and a little patience.

      1. Gianluca Busio's Hair …
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        cheers, its tempting, im not gonna lie. might be stupid. but hey, easily downgradable.

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

    Was set to do Bertie to Jones this week with one of two FTs but looks like that may not be a viable option.

    Thoughts on Ryan to Speroni and bank the 0.5? Other GK is Begovic fwiw.

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

      All indications point to Speroni being good value, I have taken the half mill too.

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

        Cheers Netley, would certainly afford me greater flexibility next week.

    2. zes
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Probs would do Begovic to Pope myself, but Ryan to Speroni also good if you don't have any other problems.

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

        Cheers mate, already have Mee so not keen on doubling up with Pope really, only other real issue is Suttner.

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

          Don't think doubling up on Burnley at the back is that bad tbh. Would recommend getting rid of Suttner though - you want a full bench for the xmas period. So maybe Suttner > Moreno and Ryan > Speroni

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

            Food for thought, cheers.

  7. jdp219
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    1 - Eriksen > Sane
    2 - Jesus > Morata (leaning toward this, but it means no possible City cover)
    3 - Eriksen, Jesus > Sterling, Lukaku (-4)
    4 - Save

    Other mids: Salah, RLC, Richarlison, Gros
    Other fwds: Kane, Abraham

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

      4

    2. Gianluca Busio's Hair …
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      1 or 4

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

    will jones and aguero start on saturday??
    any news??

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

      Aguero himself seems to think he's right to go, Jones looking unlikely but no confirmation as yet I believe.

    2. zes
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Hard to say. Mourinho says Jones is out, but he's said that in the past then played him. Aguero says he's fine, but Pep might not play him anyway - Jesus has started all 5 away games and played less over the IB.

      Sorry I can't give you a definite answer ha.

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

      Aguero has declared himself fit so has a good chance of doing so, Jones' situation needs some clarity so you'll have to wait for the Mourinho press conference

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

      Kun has declared himself fit but he's not the manager so who knows?

      Jones was optimistic, Maureen wasn't... I trust neither to tell it how it really is so observe local press for squad meeting at the hotel, often the best indicator.

  9. _figu
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Jesus to Lukaku or save FT?

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

      Get Kaku

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

        Yup think I will. Waiting for tomorrow

    2. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      I'm doing it too, unless Kun is ruled out by Pep.

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

        Trusting him with the arm band?

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

          Kane, Kaku or Jesus captain, all depends on tomorrow.

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

    Slow down selling Otamendi till tomorrow lads 😉

  11. 007 [RoboKlopp]
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Hi, please help me guys
    1. Duffy or Moreno?
    2. DCL or Niasse?
    Thanks.

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

      Moreno & Niasse

      1. Gianluca Busio's Hair …
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        agree

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

    One is probably as bad as each other but start Elliot or Foster?

    1. Gianluca Busio's Hair …
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      thats one of the 5 or so reasons i wildcarded!

    2. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Elliot.

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

      Save points and conceding fewer? Can see Elliot facing more shots?

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

        Yeah I currently Elliot because he might still pick up 3/4 points whilst conceding a couple

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

      Foster, but I brought in Pope exactly because of this ha (and both teams having terrible CS records).

    5. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Definitely Elliot in my mind. Having said that, I've just sold Foster for Pope (0.2m swing about to happen today or tomorrow) and will play him.

      If Lascelles was fit, I'd take a punt on Elliot keeping United to 0-0.

  13. Aubaaaaa
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    What do you think of the following transfers?

    Lascelles, Eriksen, Aguero out
    Azpi, Sane, Morata in

    My team is:
    Fabianski Elliot
    Kola Otamendi* Jones* Lascelles* Moreno
    Eriksen Salah Sterling* Ritchie Carroll
    Kane Aguero Calvert

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

      It improves your team overall so I like it, even though I'm a big fan of Eriksen, so maybe wait a week or two? Would ship Ritchie

  14. CanaryWhat
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Elliot
    Kola / Ward / Jones
    Silva / Salah / Richarlison / T.Carrol
    Kane / Aguero / Vardy

    Foster / Atsu / Otamendi / Long

    0.2 ITB, 2 FT, WC unused

    A) Foster > Pope and roll FT
    B) Kola/Otamendi > Duffy and roll FT
    C) Vardy downgrade/ upgrade + other

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

      I might use 2 FTs here tbh. Ota to D and possibly Foster to DDG/Pope.

    2. zes
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      A looks good would also look at moving Ritchie on - perhaps to Chupo

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

      Thanks guys. Was gonna WC at the start of IB but with 2 FTs talked myself out of it. You think it's not worth riding out the 1 match ban for Ota?

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

        You need to field 11 if you have WC left imo

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

          So keep Kola over Ota?

          Appreciate this. My first year in the game haha

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

            I'd transfer one of those out. I transfered Ota out but needed funds for Jesus -> Kaku. Haven't looked Arsenal fixtures that closely but Spurs and Man U in next 4? Both could give attacking returns.

            Same here 🙂

  15. FDMS All Starz
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    1)Which will score more points

    A) Zaha + Dunk + Foster (-4)
    Or
    B) Tcaroll + Bellerin + Speroni (no hits)

    2) Best combo?

    A) Zaha & Dunk
    Or
    B) RLC & Azpiliqueta

  16. mash
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Fabianski Elliott
    Otamendi* Maguire Cedric Ward Duffy
    Hazard Sterling Gross Choupo Cork
    Kane Jesus Vardy

    2FT, £0.9m in the bank

    Before the IB, I had intended to do Jesus to Lukaku, but I would now need to find at least £0.2m with the other FT. Longer term, I would prefer to have no Man City forwards, and eventually have 2 of their mids. So now I'm thinking:

    A) Jesus to Lukaku, Cedric to Dann/max 4.7 def OR downgrade Otamendi to max 5.7 def
    B) Jesus to Morata, £1m upgrade elsewhere OR save FT

    Any of these options sound good? Will wait for more new tomorrow before deciding...

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

      You can keep Ota if you want. Play Maguire Ward Duffy. Wouldn't do Jesus to Morata as you have Hazard already.

      so A probs

      1. mash
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Cheers - I was reluctant to play Maguire against Man City, but I suppose he has a change of attacking returns.

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

          yea I'd put him on bench and play the one you'd bring with transfer.

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

    RIP Gary the Goat.

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

      Ehhh? Really?

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

          Sad day in Australia, Doosra.

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

            Aye. They were a laugh. 🙁

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

          🙁

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

      :'(

  18. L9
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    rate my wc team pls out of 10 :
    4-3-3
    pope elliot
    jones azpi moreno duffy rangel
    sane sallah richarlidson RLC. romeu
    kaku kane morata

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

      i like it

  19. RVP20
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Which one to pick on wildcard?
    (A) Moreno
    (B) Dann

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

      A

  20. AF90
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    What to do? 1FT, £0 in bank.

    Elliot, Foster
    Jones, Maguire, Naughton, Cedric, Rosenior
    Hazard, Salah, Richarlison, Sterling, Obiang.
    Kane, Vardy, Firmino.

    Thinking just Cedric -> Mee or Daniels? Or do I take a hit to get Lukaku in somehow?

  21. CloudSky
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone actually feeling good about getting Lukaku in?

    I'm having doubts all around.

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

      Happy to go without if Jesus is going to start but Lukaku will be my captain if I bring him in, its a weird situation.

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

        Exact same thoughts here.

      2. CloudSky
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Im in the same spot with the exact same thoughts. Was dead set on Kaku, then came the Kun news then the other bit today... Dont think Pep will help us today.

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

      As a holder already 0.2 down I am simply hoping... hopefully not hopping mad!

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

      As a Newcastle fan without him and the fact he has 48% ownership, I'm terrified. Think he'll bag at least a brace

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

        Dont you think we could see a Rafa/Elliot masterclass?

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

          We aren't great at the back. We've only kept one clean sheet away all season and failed to do so against Burnley, Huddersfield, Brighton and Southampton - teams that are hardly known for goals. Plus Lascelles is out, Yedlin and Clark both played 90 minutes on Tuesday. Elliot had to miss the international game for his uncle's funeral too so his mind not be there 100%. Oh and Merino's out. SO all in all, I can't see us keeping a cleanie this week

          1. Salah’s Sonnet
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 7 months ago

            Newcastle may not keep a cleanie, granted, but really can't see Lukaku getting a brace, we (United) are terrible at the moment attacking wise.

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

    Worth by hit(s)? already used FT for azpi

    Forster (Elliot)
    Mee, Azpi, Jones (Ottamendi, Mbemba)
    Gross, Sterling, Silva, Salah (RLC)
    Kane, Lukaku,Abraham

    Cheers

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

      Decent possibility you'll field 10 this week.

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

        Fielding 10 and getting a 0 for one player maybe better than a hit. Unless you're sure the player you bring in will get 5 points it's not worth it. Say you moved out Jones you'd need a the chances of a clean sheet for the player you bring in to be ~90% for it to be worth it.

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

          Id argue getting rid of Mbemba for a playing defender is worth a -2 (at the worst, but could be also a positive outcome) before the heavy Christmas schedule.

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

            I'd agree, I'm assuming he doesn't have anything itb though

    2. zes
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      g2g

  23. VardysParty
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Is Aguero captainable this week? Or stick to Salah/Kane?

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

      Depends on what Pep says tomorrow. If its going to be anything like the usual I wouldnt be trusting him with the armband.

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

      I wouldn't

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

      See what Pep says, despite declaring himself fit there are doubts he'll start.

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

      Not worth the risk.

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

    Just swapped Azpilicueta for Alonso in Wildcard. Feels good.

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

      Sadly you don't get his past points. 🙁 Think I'd rather have Alonso for 0.1 more, but I'm probably biased because I had him last season and dodged the bullet this one.

    2. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      The hauls will be sweet with that ownership 😎

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

        That's what I'm thinking. Huge differentiall if he does well.

  25. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    With injuries and rotation this is team I may have post auto-subs. With . 8 min bank any - 4 worth considering?

    Pope
    Daniels Fernández Ward
    Salah Sterling Richarlison Choupo-Moting
    Lukaku (c) Kane Vardy

    Elliot BDavies Jones RLC

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

      No.

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

      Noup

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

      Start Davies over Fernandez, nice side.

    4. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Thanks all I will stick and play Jones with Davies first sub

  26. Aston-villain
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Really not sure what to do to....what would be your priority with this team ?? Im considering Jesus to Morata, would like to be rid of Monreal and Cedric soon too.

    Fabs
    Mee Azpi Monreal
    Hazard Sterling Richarlison Gross
    Kane Jesus Vardy

    Elliot Stephens Cedric Mbemba
    1ft 0.2itb

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

      I wouldn't double Chelsea (yet). Jesus will get minutes this week, might even start. Save FT or transfer Cedric/Monreal out

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

      With Kun doubts I'd give Jesus another week. Monreal>Daniels maybe worth considering.

  27. AF90
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone else considering a Hazard & Morata double up in 2 weeks time?

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

      o/

    2. CloudSky
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Im probably going to switch Haz for Morata. There is significantly more cheaper options in mid that should match him.

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

        Yup. I brought Hazard on gw8 WC. If/when I do Jesus to Kaku I don't have City and I want Sane. So one of Hazard/Eriksen has to go.

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

          Samesies.

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

            We must have very similar teams then 🙂

  28. jia you
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Any crazies on here, like me, that still have Vardy considering taking a punt on Benteke in upcoming gameweeks?
    Why do I never learn, the Belgian beast blankety blanked consistently for me last season when I held him!
    But those fixtures and he does score goals at this level tbf, if you disregard Palace & his shocking start this season.
    Will be watching him closely if he returns this weekend!

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

      He's on my "Gabbiadini list".

      1. jia you
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        hehe and prob should stay there

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

      Sadly he's a monster in the bad runs and rubbish when it turns so best observe from a distance until fixtures stiffen.

      1. jia you
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        fair point that

    3. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Palace with Zaha and Townsend wide, supported by Cabaye and Milivoyevic, should actually create chances for Benteke. It's up to Benteke to start moving a bit... might happen under Woy.

      1. jia you
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        With Zaha back looking sharp and Townsend playing ok, I'm hopeful that Woy's style might play to his strenghts! It will take a few beers in me to actually pull the trigger on Benteke IN though 😉

        1. Twisted Saltergater
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          I'd wait a week. Leicester have West Ham after Man City, and even Man City might be well suited to Leicester's counter attacking style.

          It'll also give you time to see how Benteke fairs against Everton, but still have decent fixtures after that game.

          1. jia you
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 7 months ago

            ...that's my plan bud, def keeping Vards for these next two as they may well play to his strengths!

  29. HD7
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Next GW team, G2G?

    Fabianski
    Walker Jones Mee Daniels
    Sterling Richarlison Salah
    Kaku(C) Kane Jesus

    Subs: Elliot, Tarroll, Chalobah, Mbemba

    Plans:
    GW 14 Kaku Jesus to Aguuero Morata
    GW 15 Walker to Azpi for December period, good plan?

  30. andy85wsm
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    • 13 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    The pull to drop Morata is strong...

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

      For Lukaku? The time is ripe Andy, we know what he can do...

      1. andy85wsm
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        • 13 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Already own him too

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

          Ah right, keep v Baggies then, can see him getting a modest return.

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

      Why's that? I'd rather double Chelsea than have none and with all midfield options we have Morata looks better option than Hazard.

      1. andy85wsm
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        • 13 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Just to go bigger in midfield really, maybe get Alonso

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

          Ayyyyyyy now we're talking.

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

          So you're thinking 3-5-2/4-4-2 Kane Kaku. I like it 🙂

          I play 4-4-2 with Hazard and my 3rd striker is 4.5. I don't have any City if I do Jesus to Kaku. Want Sane though. I don't think full playing bench is necessary if you don't have too many City players. What are your thought on that?

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

      Why? He is great value.

    4. G-Whizz
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      • 6 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Drop for who?

      Keeping for me...

    5. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Just watched your earlier stream, Andy... good stuff as ever.

      I know you're considering Alonso, so if Jones is out tomorrow maybe try Alonso + 5m mid > Jones + Choupo? The 5m mid is obviously the problem.

      Keep Morata. Chelsea have the most rest between fixtures of any team until January (am going to put forward an article on it).

      1. andy85wsm
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        • 13 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Wouldnt be quite enough money unfortunately

        1. Twisted Saltergater
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          How much would be left for the cheap mid?

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

      Just copy my wildcard team Andy and be done with it.

      DeGea / Elliot
      Alonso / Jones / Mee / Moreno / Dunk
      Salah / Sane / Sterling / Richalison / Loftus-Cheek
      Kane (c) / Morata / Niasse

      .4itb

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        My non-WC team is:

        Pope / Elliot
        Alonso / Jones / Bavies / Moreno / Mbemba
        Hazard / Sané / Sterling / Richarlison / Carroll
        Kane(c) / Morata / DCL

        Quite uncanny 😀

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

          I'm considering Chelsea double as well. Will likely have Kaku for next 2-3 and then decide

          1. Twisted Saltergater
            • 14 Years
            6 years, 7 months ago

            I've had the double up for a while! Am waiting for the pair to finally click.

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

              Ye Hazard has played well for a while. Morata missed couple sitters vs Bournemouth and could've scored couple vs us. That double up could be a killer

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

        Looks good. Duffy is worth .1 over Dunk. He's been scoring internationally. He's due for a header in PL