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7 December 2017 2130 comments
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The Scoutcast team are reduced to a three-man line-up as Andy’s Azpilicueta-like run of appearances comes to end. Shifting to a new rural setting, he goes AWOL having been hamstrung by his “new” medieval internet connection.

That leaves myself, Jonty and Az to represent, as we struggle to muster our own bandwidth to meet the demands of an unexpected double Gameweek, landing right in the middle of the frantic festive spell.

That topic – and the strategy involving ScoutCast favourite Harry Kane – dominates your community questions and this 90-minute episode.

Elsewhere, we try to justify shunning Arsenal assets, choose the optimum routes into Watford’s fixtures and the Allardyce’s Everton revolution, before deciding if it’s time to bail on Manchester City’s attack.

This ScoutCast was first beamed live via our YouTube channel on Tuesday evening. 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.

  1. ponsio22
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    What Is the ffs league code?

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Should be on the homepage somewhere.

      1. ponsio22
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        I can't see it on my phone

        1. Epic Fail
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          Fantasy Premier League Classic
          League Code: 52537-26799

          1. ponsio22
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 4 months ago

            Awesome thanks

    2. Slartibartfast
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Members' league code on right hand side in members' area, under the stats tables.

  2. My name is an echo
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Looking for a cheap defender to swap Mbemba out for to improve my bench for over the Xmas period. Any advice appreciated

    1. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      How much can you spend?

      1. My name is an echo
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Anything but as its going to be a bench player max 4.6

        1. FPL Virgin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          Mariappa is fine as your 5th defender for me.

          1. My name is an echo
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 4 months ago

            Is he really nailed on?

            1. FPL Virgin
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 4 months ago

              No. But he is fine for a 5th defender.

              1. My name is an echo
                • 14 Years
                8 years, 4 months ago

                So is Mbemba though. With Xmas coming up I want 15 playing players

                1. FPL Virgin
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 9 Years
                  8 years, 4 months ago

                  Dunk then. Before his price rise.

                  I personally think you will be absolutely fine with 14 active players and Mariappa.

                  How many times have all 3 of your subs ever come on?

    2. UnitedFan
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Kiko
      Burnley defenders
      Duffy/Dunk
      Sakho

      All decent options when rotated with others.

      1. My name is an echo
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        not sure how much Sakho is but I do expect CPL do start getting a lot of cleanies. (Already have Ward)

        1. UnitedFan
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          He's 4.9 unfortuantely, now i've just checked.

          1. My name is an echo
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 4 months ago

            I can afford that. Current defence is Azpi, Ward, Ota, Daniels and Mbemba. Reluctant to spend 4.9 for someone on the bench but might be worth it over Xmas. Have 2 FTs and have no other issues

            1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
              • 8 Years
              8 years, 4 months ago

              I'd go for Dunk if he's just going to sit there 🙂

              1. My name is an echo
                • 14 Years
                8 years, 4 months ago

                Fully expect some Dunk cleanies over Xmas.

    3. Scout Pics
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Kenny

      1. My name is an echo
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        been looking at Kenny. Like his price too

    4. G-Whizz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Kiko

  3. FleckyT
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Who to play? Which 2?
    a) Kompany MUN (a)
    b) Naugton WBA (h)
    c) RLC BOU (h)
    d) Duffy HUD (a)
    c) Moting TOT (a)

    1. The_Colonel
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      B and the first C

  4. The_Colonel
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Finally I can prioritise getting rid of Brady (although he has done v.well recently). Which is better option for next few weeks (still have WC)

    A) RLC
    B) A.Young
    C) another mid at 5m or under

    Savings will be reinvested into Morata.

    1. My name is an echo
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      A Young is not a good option

      1. The_Colonel
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Ty

    2. suddenorgan
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      RLC still looks good value

    3. Scout Pics
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      RLC

  5. Athletic Nasherbo
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    A lot I have asked have favoured B so just getting final thoughts here...

    What’s the better combination?

    A) Ramsey and Alonso
    B) Coutinho and Christensen

    1. Slartibartfast
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      b

      1. Slartibartfast
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Quite close though

    2. The_Colonel
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      A

    3. suddenorgan
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      would go A if you have Salah, but I love Alonso

  6. Ten Season Wonder
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Bench two of these;

    Ota - Mee - Daniels - Zeegelaar - Dunk

    1. Slartibartfast
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Have all except Daniels, benching Zeegelaar (though he's 1st on bench and Otamendi

      1. Slartibartfast
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Soo to answer the question, would bench Z and O

  7. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Any Mustafi or Moreno news?

    1. :
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      I asked that earlier but didn't get any useful replies. Probably both out reading between the lines.

      1. Deulofail
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Or nobody knows

        Or the people who read your post didn't know.

    2. Yogi_mike
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Moreno left crying in pretty sure he knew it was serious

  8. FredrikH
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Hazard or Kane for captaincy. Only decision left.

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Either tbh,

    2. FredrikH
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      and did Ramsey get a rest today or ill?

      1. Pariße
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Ramsey and no other first team player from Arsenal has ever started a Europa league game.

    3. Slartibartfast
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Kane for me. Feeling fairly confident.

    4. G-Whizz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Really pains me to say this...

      Hazard(C)

  9. DMP
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Silva to Ramsey (-4) or acept the drop ?

    1. Flynny
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      I have no idea what to do so will take the drop and reconsider tomorrow.

      If pep says he is fit I'll prob keep.

      And no idea if idea want to replace with sterling, Ramsey or coutinho (for a hit)....

      1. DMP
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Think I’ll acept it also. Like you, I have no idea if upgrade Richa to Ramsey or Silva to Ramsey or even Pogba when back. Coutinho would be great bot have Salah and no United and have to fund it with more surgery.

  10. Borran
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Is Mariappa nailed? If no, which defender to bring in under 4.3 m?

    1. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      kenny only 4.3 option really

  11. SheBangsTheDrums
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Which is the best option to captain here?

    I'm leading my ML and is the only one to own Hazard. Most others own Kane and will likely capt!

    Should I capt Kane or Hazard?

    1. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Kane then, if hazard scores you’ll still see the benefit

    2. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Kane, Hazard and Salah are the best options. One of them.

    3. UnitedFan
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Kane in your situation.

  12. DAZZ
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    If lionel messi and cristiano ronaldo played premier league football to their current levels, what price would they be and what would the %owned be? Ill say Messi would be 15.5/16M and Ronaldo would be 14.5/15M. I think Messi would be close to 70% owned!

    1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      They probably wouldn't be scoring as well in the premier league.

      1. DAZZ
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Ahhhhh Dingo come on, dont be so naiive, Kane, Suarez, Aguero have and could all comfortably score 30 in a season, messi could hit 40 goals in the premier league

  13. arndff_
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    If I do DSilva > Coutinho, it'll be my GW16 squad. G2G?

    DDG
    Naughton Mee Otamendi
    Richarlison Salah Coutinho Hazard(VC) RLC
    Morata Kane(C)

    Elliot Daniels Niasse Long

    PS: @GW17 think to do this: Daniels, Naughton > Christensen, Kenny for a hit.

    1. Flynny
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Lovely...

      Can I ask why coutinho and not sterling?

      Happy to go with no city attacker?

      1. arndff_
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Think Liverpool could score many goals -- they look on fire lately + their fixtures are easier than City ones

        If I hadn't decided to double up on LIV mids, I wouldn't have thought about selling DSilva. I mean I'm not a fan of a move like this: DSilva > Sterling.

        Can't say I'm happy, but think it may pay off... Also, I haven't played my WC yet, so if it goes wrong, I'll fix it with ease imho.

        1. DMP
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          If it was for an hit, would you do it anyway?

          1. arndff_
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 4 months ago

            No, I wouldn't do DSilva > Coutinho for a hit.

            But the GW17 hit I wrote about is a MUST for me, because I want to sort out my defense, so I gotta take it.
            (Daniels, Naughton > Christensen, Kenny)

    2. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Gtg

      1. arndff_
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks

  14. sentz05
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Otamendi out Kolasinac in

    Arsenal with three easy fixtures

    City have united and spurs

    1. UnitedFan
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Cue Epic Fail saying "Ok".

    2. Scout Pics
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Proceed

    3. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Ok

      1. UnitedFan
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Wrong account?

        1. Epic Fail
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          Shit.

          1. UnitedFan
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 4 months ago

            Stay focused 😉

    4. F4L
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      hmmm close call

    5. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Good move imo

  15. I Have No Idea What I'…
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Already taken a -4. Can anyone see a reason for me to take another hit or G2G?

    De Gea
    Otamendi Mustafi Daniels
    Coutinho Hazard RLC Salah
    Abraham Kane Rooney

    Subs: Lossl, Bertrand, Davis, Gomez

    £0.2m ITB

    Any suggestions welcome.

    1. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Gtg

  16. Stats Don\'t Lie
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    A)kane, zaha, azpi/alonso
    B)laca, hazard, kolasinac

    Leaning towards B

    1. F4L
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      B

    2. yanks250125
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      B

  17. Sickboy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Stuck between:-

    A - DDG & Elliot (and hope he comes back)
    or
    B - Foster & Adrian (the fixtures after GW17 rotate perfectly).

    Feedback would be most appreciated guys.

    1. G-Whizz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Adrian nailed?

      1. Sickboy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Definitely starting next game according to Henry Winter et al. Could be a bargain.

        1. G-Whizz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          I'd still go A tbh

          1. Sickboy
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            8 years, 4 months ago

            Ha! Well if you don't hold out any hope.......

            Cheers.

            1. G-Whizz
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 8 Years
              8 years, 4 months ago

              I try and have (well now I do lol) an impartial hat on when it comes to FF and for me Adrian is a bit punty especially combined with Foster too.

    2. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      A

    3. UnitedFan
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      A

      1. Sickboy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks all.

  18. yanks250125
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    pick two:

    A) Daniels (cry)
    B) Ward (WAT)
    C) Yedlin (LEI)

    1. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      To play?

      AC

    2. G-Whizz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Clean sheet and fixture might help?
      http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/comment/17125391

      1. G-Whizz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        fixture odds*

  19. abaalan
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Moreno or Dann out for Christensen?

    1. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Depends on extent of moreno injury

    2. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      I read this as

      Moreno or Dann out for Christmas?

  20. HD7
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Team for next GW - Right order of team and Captain?

    Fabianski
    Walker Mustafi Daniels
    Sterling Richarlison Salah Hazard RLC
    Kane(C) Morata

    Subs: Elliot, Mee, DCL, Mbemba

    1. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Yes gtg

  21. Ohh1454
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Who to captain ?
    A) Hazard
    B) Morata
    C) Kane
    D) Salah
    E) Vardy

    1. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      A/D

    2. F4L
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      D fo sure

    3. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      A, C or D

    4. Ohh1454
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Currently on hazard and it's nice to see he's not most transferred in player anymore

  22. electrue
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Too many flags, not enough transfers. :/

    1. G-Whizz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Time to take a hit maybe?

      1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        I don't think drugs are the answer

        1. G-Whizz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          Quality! 😆

      2. electrue
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        I'll take a hit to my overall rank.

    2. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Worst tagline for a movie ever ?

  23. F4L
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    I've been burnt so many times already this season by Pool players, but Coutinho is so tempting. Dilemma.

    1. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      I'm going for it. They just look too good in attack atm

  24. Stats Don\'t Lie
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    which of Azpi or Alonso would you rather sell to accommodate hazard?

    1. G-Whizz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Alonso

    2. Garlana
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Probably Alonso, I've owned him all season and most of the time wish I'd have gone with azpi, apart from the rest he had recently I fully expect him to play more over Xmas. I'm sure most will be torn on this decision though.

    3. F4L
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Azpi

  25. Patch
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Dang 18.5k players are better than me (FFS League)

    How gutted must James (When Harry Met Alli) be, top 5 but missing out on the FFS Qualifier.

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      He probably doesn't care that much of at all.

      1. Patch
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Easy to say that when you are on the other side of the fence...Need the gift card win otherwise xmas is cancelled...

        1. Epic Fail
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          😀

  26. wolves_simmo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Who to bring in?

    A) Hazard
    B) Coutinho

    Already got Morata & Salah.

    1. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Both?

      1. wolves_simmo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        I can’t without a -8?

        1. Stats Don\'t Lie
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          I think it could be worth it long term!

    2. Garlana
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      I've done both for -4 this week. Still With those two you have also.

  27. HD7
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    I know its a little risky but

    Sterling Mustafi to Coutinho and Femenia for -4 ? (Have Walker and Salah)

    Yes or No?

    1. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Yes

  28. Athletic Nasherbo
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Honestly I cannot decide and it’s driving me mad...

    A) Christensen and Coutinho
    B) Alonso and Ramsey

    1. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      A

    2. La Roja
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      B

    3. F4L
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      A

    4. Garlana
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      A

      1. Athletic Nasherbo
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks guys

    5. Gangster Panda
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      A

  29. HD7
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    For next GW who to play:
    RLC or DCL

    Bench 1:
    Mee, Walker, Mustafi, Daniels, Richarlison

    1. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Dcl
      Mee

    2. Ohh1454
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Play rlc and to bench it's what way you see burnely vs Watford match going cause I wouldn't play mee and rich

  30. Flynny
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    What is the better option thru to new year.

    A...salah and sterling

    B...salah and coutinho (no city - and would take a hit to acquire this week)

    Thanks

    1. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      B