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18 January 2018 2779 comments
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The ScoutCast quintet take on established Fantasy thinking in this latest episode, as we debate the quest to smash the current template squad.

What is the template? How can we break it? Should we even bother?

The discussion that unfolds is predictably sprawling and often heated, as once again the conflicting philosophies on Fantasy management in the ScoutCast crew are laid bare.

Elsewhere we let the rest of your community questions steer the conversation, as we contemplate Sanchez at United, battle Firmino vs Aguero and even find time to check in on Stoke.

Try as we might, even we struggle to argue about Stoke.

By the way, off the air we carried on the debate and, in the end, everyone agreed that I was right and that I also had the best beard.

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.

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  1. Sz21
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Alonso-> Christensen. Richarlison-> Ibe (Exact money)?

    Lloris.
    Christensen, Kenny, Otamendi.
    Sterling, Salah, Richarlison, Arnautovic, Eriksen.
    Kane, Firmino.
    Speroni, Ogbonna, Mee, Calvert- Lewin.
    2ft, 0.3m..

    1. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      No don't lose Alonso.

      1. Licious Lizard (delete acc)
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Think he means Chris -> Alonso, as Ibe is cheaper than Rich,

        1. Albrightondknight
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 6 months ago

          Thought that made no sense 🙂

    2. Lucky Z
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Assuming it is Chri => Alonso, yes

    3. Joggers Nipple
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      If Alonso move the other way then yes

    4. Licious Lizard (delete acc)
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Yes, although I don’t trust Ibe when you are playing him every week

    5. Sz21
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Cheers thanks all.

      Think I will go ahead with it.
      More issues to deal with next GW then. Rushed to type on the subway or maybe just too excited to get Alonso.
      Christen->Alonso. Rich-> Ibe I meant

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

    really need your advice for my line up
    4-3-3
    GK: Adrian (Pickford)
    DEF: Otamendi Robertson Jones Davies (Masuaku)
    MID: Sterling Salah Arnie (Coupa-Moting Albrighton)
    FWD: Aguero Firmino Vardy
    could i change
    Arnie > Lanzini/Mahrez
    Aguero > Kane
    Pickord start & Adrian sub???

    1. Licious Lizard (delete acc)
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Pickford over Adrian.
      Wouldn’t sell Kun this week, although I prefer Kane.
      Don’t sell Arnie.

  3. The HurriKane
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Done...

    Pickford
    Kenny Ota Alonso
    Salah(vc) Sterling Lingard Arnie Albrighton
    Firmino Kane(C)

    Adrián Ogbonna Quaner Dunk

    G2G??

    1. Licious Lizard (delete acc)
      8 years, 6 months ago

      G2G

    2. kj3llern
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      G2G

    3. The HurriKane
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Ok, thank you and good luck for both of you! 🙂

  4. Vasty Deep
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Is chilwell still nailed on at Leicester, now with Fuchs back??

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

      Yes

  5. melvinmbabazi
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Thoughts on what to do this week? 1FT 0.4ITB
    Best Gross replacment?

    DD, Elliot
    Alonso, Kenny, Masuaku Ogbonna, Naughton
    Salah, Sterling, Arnautovic, Lingard Gross
    Kane , Aguero, Niasse

    Cheers

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

      Aguero is hurting you imo. Could wait a week and see if you're willing to downgrade him to upgrade Gross and a defender. Or if another option comes to light

    2. Licious Lizard (delete acc)
      8 years, 6 months ago

      No good replacement for that money unless you fancy Ox.
      Save

  6. kj3llern
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Wondering What to do here.

    Adrian
    Cresswell - Azpi - Otamendi
    Lingard - Arnoutovic - Sterling- Son- Eriksen
    Kane (C) - Vardy

    Bench: Elliot - PVA - McBurnie - Hegazi

    I have 2FT and 0 in the bank.

    A: Elliot and Eriksen for Pickford and Ox
    B: Vardy and Eriksen for Wilson and Sanchez
    C: Something else, love a suggestion.

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

      Try and get Salah in for Eriksen, maybe via a Cresswell downgrade?

      1. kj3llern
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Could do Son and Vardy for Salah and Wilson. I like Eriksen.

    2. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Eriksen and Vardy to Mahrez and Firmino.

      1. Big Test Icles
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        I got in Vardy this week, why are you shipping him out?
        On penalties and easy fixtures coming up...maybe get mahrez too and save the other transfer?

  7. Gruu
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Who to get first? Already have Salah

    A. Firmino
    B. Mahrez

    1. Licious Lizard (delete acc)
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Firm, although most on here will probably say Mahrez

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

      Both good, A for me

    3. The HurriKane
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      It depends. Can you say your team, pls?

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

    Will phrase it as poll before I decide.

    A) Keep Pope, Mee and Aguero (Double West Ham defence starts this gw for me)

    B) Pickford, Azpilicueta and Firmino -8 in (Avoid double West Ham defence, Kane(C))

    1. Licious Lizard (delete acc)
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Pick and Azpi are obviously better choices than Pope and Mee this week (although Burnley have some nice fixtures coming up)
      I think it all depends on whether you believe Aguero will go crazy over the next two.
      Either way Kane as captain this week imo

      1. Licious Lizard (delete acc)
        8 years, 6 months ago

        I think WH will concede

    2. kj3llern
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      A

    3. The HurriKane
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      A. I prefer the players in B but not for a -8

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

      A for me. Can you just do Pope to Pickford?

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

        No unfortunately, 0 itb

    5. Geezer
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      I would keep Aguero and captain him

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

        Kane more reliable this gameweek for the C. Aguero hasn't been explosive as of late

  9. Nas
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Pope
    Otamendi cresswell fernandez
    Sterling salah richarlison arnautovic rlc
    Kane firmino
    Elliot dunk kabasele niasse

    A) Fernandez and rlc for alonso and shaqiri -8
    B) Fernandez and rlc for mahrez and vvd -8

    I've already done hazard and morata to firmino and arnie with my two ft.
    Leaning towards A but concerned about shaqiri with a new manager

    1. The HurriKane
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      A with Ox or Albrighton maybe.

  10. LSP
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Gtg?

    Pope
    Kenny Jones Otamendi Alonso
    Lingard Son Sterling Eriksen Salah
    Kane

    Bench: Elliott, Masuaku, DLC, Quaner

  11. Red Dagger ✪
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Who will be the 3 top point scorers in FPL this season do you think...?

    1. Licious Lizard (delete acc)
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Salah
      Kane
      KDB

      1. Red Dagger ✪
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Salah, Kane and KDB for me too.

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Salah, Kane, Sterling/KDB

    3. Gobigorgohome
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Salah
      Kane
      KDB

    4. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Morata
      Lingard
      Mee

      1. Licious Lizard (delete acc)
        8 years, 6 months ago

        😉

    5. Bad Kompany
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Salah
      Kane
      Sanchez

      1. Licious Lizard (delete acc)
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Bold prediction that you think Sanchez from now on will outscore Sterling by 50 points, KDB by 42 and Alonso by 34...

        1. Bad Kompany
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 6 months ago

          Sterling will be rotated and KDB will go back to playing to deep while Sanchez goes crazy on Man U(not at all biased if you know what I mean)

          1. Licious Lizard (delete acc)
            8 years, 6 months ago

            Haha okay 😉
            I hope you are right !

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

          Son has outscored KDB by 23pts in last 9 game weeks

          1. Licious Lizard (delete acc)
            8 years, 6 months ago

            But Sanchez hasn’t......

    6. Delhidynamo
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Kane
      Salah
      Aguero

  12. Licious Lizard (delete acc)
    8 years, 6 months ago

    What happened :(?

    1. Red Dagger ✪
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Went to the Darkside for a bit it seems.....

    2. BROOKLYN GOONER
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      smoke break

      1. Red Dagger ✪
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Do you ever see the Always Cheating lads at the Black Horse BROOKLYNGOONER?

        1. BROOKLYN GOONER
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 6 months ago

          I haven't, but I've only been there a couple of times. Even though it's in my neighborhood, it's still about a mile walk. Was there in December and had an amazing spicy burger, so need to get back soon! 🙂

  13. Delhidynamo
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Gimme some sweet validation bois

    Pope
    Otamendi Jones Alonso Chilwell
    Sterling Salah Mahrez Arnautovic
    ------Aguero(c)------Kane------

    1. Licious Lizard (delete acc)
      8 years, 6 months ago

      No Bench, But XI looks good this week.
      Although I don’t trust Kun as captain, but I guess that’s why you brought him in

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

        Quanarldo ,Robben LCheek , Maldiniappa

  14. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Hennessey - Speroni
    Alonso - Otamendi - Jones - Ogbonny - Kiko*
    Salah - Sterling - Lingard - RLC* - Carroll
    Kane - Firmino - Vardy

    1 x FT, 1.7m ITB

    A. Deal with Kiko or RLC
    B. Save FT
    C. Other ideas?

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

      B

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

      RobbenLC to all Brighton?

    3. Licious Lizard (delete acc)
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Probably save.
      Although I think Oggy will concede.
      + Carroll isn’t exactly the best mid to have playing every week, but hard to find a decent replacement for RLC at that price

    4. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      What are your plans for keepers, Jaf? I have the same but might go Pickford at some stage. Thoughts?

    5. Bad Kompany
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Save this week imo. Watch to see if Ox is nailed as he could be a good replacement and if Palace sign a new keeper

  15. FPL Doctor
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Hi guys,

    A - RLC --> Ibe

    OR

    B - DCL --> Wilson
    ??

    1. Licious Lizard (delete acc)
      8 years, 6 months ago

      B out of those.
      Although it seems like RLC will be out for a while; I just don’t trust Ibe

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

      B

      1. Big Test Icles
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        With king back, do you still think Wilson keeps his place?

  16. Live Lad
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Lloris + DCL to Pickford + Vardy (-4)?

    1. Licious Lizard (delete acc)
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Who can you play instead of DLC this week?

      1. Live Lad
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Kenny

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

          I would play Kenny.

          1. Licious Lizard (delete acc)
            8 years, 6 months ago

            Yeah play Keny and save imo

  17. FPL Doctor
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Play Ogbonna OR Masuaku?

    Feel like despite lack of points, Masuaku has the 'eye-test' for a goal or assist. Thoughts?

  18. RohanVaswani
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    A) Courtouis Christensen TCarroll

    B) Pickford Christensen/VVD Ible

    C) Courtouis VVD TCaroll?

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

      Don’t like T Carroll

  19. NATSTER
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Is it Sako who will earn a starting place on the absence of RLC ?

    I now have 1 attacker officially out for a while and another is no longer sure starter. What would you recommend ?

    .. KDB - Sterling - Salah - Lingard - RLC*
    .. Kane - Firmino - DCL*

    a) DCL ->> Wilson
    b) RLC + Lingard ->> Arnie + 5.2m MF (Iwobi / Xhaka / Sako / Milivojevic)
    c) RLC + Christensen ->> Arnie + 4.5 DF (Ogbonna / Dunk / Chilwell)

    1. Licious Lizard (delete acc)
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Tough to advice you without knowing your whole team. Which formation are you seeking to play?

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

        Thank you in advance. It now looks like this and I previously rotated DLC & RLC for 3-5-2 / 3-4-3

        Foster (Speroni)
        Alonso - Ota - Christensen (Mariappa, Rosenior)
        KDB - Sterling - Salah - Lingard - RLC*
        Kane - Firmino - DCL*

        1. Licious Lizard (delete acc)
          8 years, 6 months ago

          If you only have 1 Ft, I would do DCL to Wilson.

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

            Thank you. I might have to lose 0.1m on RLC. 🙁

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

      C

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

        Thank you. Which cheap DF would you suggest ?

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

          Ogbonna

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

            Cheers.

  20. Geezer
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Pope (Elliott)
    Ogbonna Ota Jones (Duffy) (Naughton)
    Salah Sterling Son Arnie Lingard
    Kane (C) Firmino (DCL)

    1FT, and 2,7 M in the bank.

    I’m thinking DCL and Naughton to J Ayew and Alonso for a hit.

    Should I do it or do something else?

    1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      I got Alonso in for a hit this week. He's essentially playing as a striker.

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

        Cheers. Is Ayew the best replacement for DCL at max 5.3?

        1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 6 months ago

          Depends if you want to play him every week.

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

            No. Will play 3-5-2

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

      Those moves look good. I would get Alonso as soon as possible.

    3. Licious Lizard (delete acc)
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Assuming you can’t do Naughton to Alonso without the other on?
      Do it if you think Alonso will outscore Ogbonna by minimum 4. Usually not a fan of hits for players you won’t play, but transfers are good.

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

        Yes. Need and extra 0.1 m

        1. Licious Lizard (delete acc)
          8 years, 6 months ago

          Just tough fixtures coming up for Swansea and Abraham might be back.
          But I guess you won’t be playing him anyway

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

            Will be 1st sub. But I don’t want an 4,5 like Quaner and McBurnie

  21. Bad Kompany
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    For some reason this article went to having 0 comments for me and even though I was logged in I couldn't comment on anything for a little bit. Did this happen to anyone else or was it just me?

    1. Licious Lizard (delete acc)
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Everyone.
      System was down for a bit

      1. Bad Kompany
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Okay. Was just checking to see if something was wrong with my old computer

  22. Holmes
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    For GW28, which GK would you prefer:

    Begovic vs NEW
    Lossl vs SWA
    Fabianski vs bri

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

      Begovic

  23. blauriecon
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Adrian Elliot
    Christiansen Jones Kenny Ogbonna Otamendi
    Doucoure Lingard Salah Son Sterling
    Firmino Kane Vardy
    Considering
    Elliot>Max 5.6 and playing bench boost
    1.) Bench boost?
    2.) Max 5.6?

  24. TorresMagic™
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 17 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    🙂

    1. Licious Lizard (delete acc)
      8 years, 6 months ago

      TM, are you playing around with the servers again.....?

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

    Apologies guys, one of Morata's shot had hit the servers

  26. PocketZola
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    i was on the bog and ffs is my go to site....i couldnt relax until it was back

  27. PocketZola
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    where to spend the cash? 1ft 2.2mil

    ddg (pereria)
    alonso christ ota holgate(duff)
    salah sterling son ling arnie
    kane(dcl,quaner)

    moves to make? under 7k or

  28. jazzy30
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Hi Guys, lloris to start over Pickford or not this gameweek??

    1. Licious Lizard (delete acc)
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Yes

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

      no

    3. Eze Really?
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Yes IMO.
      A lot of money tied up with keepers?

      1. jazzy30
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        yes..saving a transfer this week, will have two next week , and outwards are going the spurs players..

  29. DJ1000
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    What are peoples thoughts on Kdb. Can see him run riot in at least one of the 2 next home games against Newcastle and WBA. Seems to be playing closer to forwards but I assume he will drop back if Silva back in. A lot of assist potential against teams who will be pushed back

    1. Licious Lizard (delete acc)
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Great option for the next couple. Wish I had him, but Sterling seems better value if he can stay nailed.

      1. DJ1000
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        I have gone both Kdb and Sterling. Aguero too expensive for me and I had to get rid of Hazard.

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

      I hope KDB will get handsome points as I will not switch to Kün and keep him running in my team.

    3. jia you
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Brought him in as my captain for the next two fixtures. Two blanks would be a killer but I'm like a dog with a bone on this!

  30. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Which option better this week and for long run
    A) mee
    B) Wilson - 4(quaner replacement)
    C) djik - 4(dunk replacement)
    D) shaq/ox - 4(rlc replacement)
    Help plssss??? And why??

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

      D with Ox worth to try. Wilson has two matches away and VvD would need time to suit the team

      1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Y ox instead of shaq