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22 February 2018 1824 comments
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Distracted and torn by domestic duties, my appearance on this latest ScoutCast episode is limited to a 30-minute introduction, followed by closing cameo.

That’s just enough time to join Jonty, Andy and Az in revisiting the Gameweek 31 scenario and chip strategies that dominate your community questions.

While I’m away, the boys also consider the Gameweek 31 traps to decide whether we’re in danger of being distracted by the mediocrity on offer. The fate of premium-priced defenders is also discussed before they preview Gameweek 28, as I crash back in to make my late contribution.

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. GreennRed
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Assuming like a wildcard your free transfers are reset after Freehit GW?

    1. JustPark
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Yes.

  2. LǝgleSs e|even
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Kun + Willian --> Firmino + Salah?

    1. Deeney-is-a-god
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Yes

  3. Konig Luther
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    it's crazy to prefer buy vertonghen over van dijk?

    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I don't know. But you might like to look at GW 31 on the ticker.

      1. LǝgleSs e|even
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        😆

        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          😉

      2. Konig Luther
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        still think he will get more cs in next 3.

    2. pjomara
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      not crazy but the likelihood is that vvd will outscore him over next 4 gws and vvd is 0.5 cheaper

  4. Gustavo
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Ddg - Elliot

    Jones - Fernandez - Mee - Alonso - Jones

    Salah - Sterling - Shaqiri - Lingard - Son

    Kane - Firmino - Quaner

    Jones —>

    A) VVD
    B) Davies

    1. Boomerang V
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      which Jones?

      1. Geezer
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Mike

    2. Geezer
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      A

  5. Stimps
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Any of these moves worth (-4)?

    A) Kun -> Kane
    B) Ota -> VVD
    C) Lingard -> Shaqiri

    1. DV8R
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      B

  6. fridge
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Evening all
    Ryan
    VVD. Schindler. Kenny
    Walcott. Salah (c) Mili. Sterling. Lingard
    Kane. Aguero

    Adrian. Quaner. Ota. Ogbonna

    A) Aguero & Quaner > Firmino & Vardy
    B) Aguero & Lingard > Firmino & Eriksen

  7. CrouchDown
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Have 2FT. Is Ota > VVD and save my best option?

    Hennessy

    Alonso Ota Kenny

    Salah(C) Sterling Shaq Wally

    Kane Firmino Vardy

    Subs: Speroni Zanka Ogbonna RLC

  8. Bodini
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Why does the podcast have to be two days after the livecast?

  9. MannionUK
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    PLEASE help! What to do with 2 FT? I am thinking Jones to VVD... Worried about Son but think he will come good next week. Migs in goal is ruining my Liverpool triple plans...

    Fab
    Jones, Ota, Alonso, Dunk
    Salah, Son, Sterling,
    Kane, Aguero, Aywe

    Migs, Kenny, McAuthur, RLC

  10. FirminoIsBetterThanYou
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Foster
    VVD Daniels Alonso
    Salah(C) Sterling Doucoure Albrighton
    Ayew Firmino Kane
    Pickford Choupo Ota Fernandez
    2.5itb
    0FT

    1. FirminoIsBetterThanYou
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      G2G?

    2. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I'd play Ota and Fernandez ahead of the flukey Douc

  11. Rhinos
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Twas was the summer of 95 and I was in love. A delightful little thing named Francis (we met at the opening of Marco Pierre White's spectacular new eatery in Mayfair, our eyes connected over a succulent foie gras medley). Anyway Franny was related to the Earl of Bath, not the most bespoke of titles i know but it was enough to entice this enraptured rhino. 3 kids later and a messy divorce behind us, our paths have crossed once again at this rather bijou boutique hotel in the Algarve. Now I'm not one to namedrop but you'll never guess who else is staying at this venue, my old hollywood pal Hugh Grant. To cut a long story short we have just spent a most agreeable evening sharing a bottle of their most expensive wine (I've had nicer but we made do) until the conversation turned to FPL. Turns out old Hugh has already used his free hit chip and is a bit bitter about it. So he'd like to know if any of you have any advice?

    1. MannionUK
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      What are you taking because I would like some of it...

      1. Rhinos
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        horse tranquiliser

        1. MannionUK
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Thank you.

        2. Cheeseoid
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Hahahahaha!

    2. Jay_
        8 years, 1 month ago

        😀

      • pjomara
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        you're saying to get Francis for the bw? ok, done

        1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          yours is the perfect grav for this post

        1. Lawrø
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Shhhhhhh

      • @chapellefpl OR 577TH
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Good use of the FPL aspect to disguise what is essentially one of the most nobbish posts I've ever read on here.
        Bravo.

        1. Rhinos
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          you must never read your own posts then

        2. Deulofail
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Sorry you feel that way. For me it was a really bizarre experience but great way to spend an afternoon.

          1. @chapellefpl OR 577TH
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 1 month ago

            Yeah love that place. Vintage House is another.

    3. chaser123
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Seriously stuck on what to do....

      Pickford | Speroni
      Ota | Jones | Gomez | Dunk | Ogbonna
      Sterling | Salah | Walcott | B.Silva | Son
      Kane | Firmino | Son

      2FT £0.3ITB

      1. Legomané
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        WilSon?

        1. chaser123
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Haha yes, good spot

      2. MannionUK
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Very similar to me.... Son -> Mane and Ota to Daniels? Seems a risky though... Could just do Jones to VVD

        1. chaser123
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Problem is I have 3 Liverpool players already....should I get rid of Gomez?

      3. Jamin
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Gomez > VVD
        Jones > Daniels

        1. chaser123
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Hmmm interesting, could be worth it. Reckon Gomez is a rotation risk but VVD nailed?

    4. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Thoughts appreciated - cheers 🙂

      [A] Alonso RLC Agüero >
      [B] Jones Son Aguero >
      VVD Eriksen Firmino (-4)

      [C] Alonso >
      [D] Jones >
      VVD (Save a FT)

      [E] Alonso Son > VVD Eriksen
      [F] Jones Aguero > VVD Firmino

      Pope
      Alonso Jones Duffy Chilwell
      Salah Sterling Son
      Kane Aguero Wilson

      (Elliot Milivojevic Ogbonna RLC)

      1. LǝgleSs e|even
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Jones VVD and save one

        1. Legomané
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Cheers bud.

    5. Steinburg FC
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      anybody else going for a cheeky Benteke for 31?

      1. Park the bus
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        If zaha not back then possibly. Maybe Niasse

    6. Park the bus
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Was all set to get VVD in for Jones but just realised I can get Robertson instead to give me enough cash to do Aguero to Kane next week. No brainer to get Robertson instead?

      1. Steinburg FC
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        yes

      2. LǝgleSs e|even
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Aguero to Kane this week pls

        1. Park the bus
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          That would mean doing -4 to sell a guy who scored 21 points last week and has a team he usually scores against this week. Shall pass!

          1. LǝgleSs e|even
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 1 month ago

            Bookmarked

      3. Espen8
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        No, rotation risk.

      4. Alonso The Great Midfielder
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        yes..do it next week...and get robby if cash is needed

    7. killercrush
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Trying to decide what to do:

      Pope
      Alonso, Otamendi, Robertson
      Salah, Sterling, Walcott, Lingard
      Kane, Aguero, Wilson

      (Adrian, Chilwell, Long, T. Carroll)

      1. Otamendi, Alonso & Lingard for Bavies, VVD & Mahrez ( -8 )
      2. Aguero & Lingard for Firmino & Mahrez ( -4 )
      3. Otamendi & Lingard for VVD & Shaq ( -4 )
      4. Any other suggestions??

    8. Pumpkinhead
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Having my worst season ever and looking for a good midfield differential

      Cash no issue.

      1. Park the bus
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Hazard

        1. Pumpkinhead
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Great form/Fixtures are tough

      2. MannionUK
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Mane (C)

        1. Pumpkinhead
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Have 3 pool already - if not tempting.

        2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          He doesn't want to make the season worse

        3. Legomané
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Last time I did that... 2x -2 😯

          1. Pumpkinhead
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 1 month ago

            ;o

            1. Pumpkinhead
              • 11 Years
              8 years, 1 month ago

              😮

      3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Mahrez. Stanislas. Özil.

        1. Pumpkinhead
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Have Ozil - others a good shoot

      4. GreennRed
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Deulofeu?

      5. Scapegoat Salah
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Sanchez 🙂

        1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Lol

      6. Rhinos
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Sanchez and Pritchard

        1. Deulofail
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Dainton and Pritchard and once signed my shoes at a Chicago Rock in Stafford

      7. LǝgleSs e|even
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        KDB
        Poor fix.. Arnie

      8. Jamin
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Siggy?

        1. Pumpkinhead
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          This is who I'm currently on

    9. Scapegoat Salah
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Sterling dropping?! Madness

      1. GreennRed
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Euro steady 😉

        1. Scapegoat Salah
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Haha

    10. Sky Blue Sun
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Some help needed:

      A) Hazard > Mane
      B) Jones > VVD
      C) both for free

      Foster (Elliott)
      Jones Mawson Mee (Chilwell Mariappa)
      Hazard Salah Sterling Son (RLC)
      Kane Vardy Wilson
      2FT

      1. LǝgleSs e|even
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        B
        And maybe Panchod Son to Riyad if you want.

    11. I Have No Idea What I'…
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      ML rivals have Kane so I need a differential.

      Is Aguero & Steve Davis > Vardy & Eriksen for a -4 worth the hit?

      1. Rhinos
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        that move could snooker you

      2. Scapegoat Salah
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Aguero is your differential

        1. I Have No Idea What I'…
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Every ML rival has Aguero too sadly

      3. Alonso The Great Midfielder
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        get kane ...

    12. Foozeball
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      A) Jones and Lingard -> VVD and Mahrez
      B) Jones and Lingard -> Robertson and Mane

      1. Park the bus
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        B

      2. La Roja
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        A

      3. Espen8
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        A easy, VVD more nailed and Mahrez better option than Mane.

    13. Espen8
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Rate my team:

      De Gea

      Dunk VVD Mee

      Sterling Salah (C) Shaqiri Mahrez Walcott

      Firmino Kane

      Bench: Niasse, Otamendi, Ogbonna

      1. Rhinos
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        its fine but you knew that already

    14. chaser123
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Expected points from this GW:
      - Daniels
      - Hegazi
      - Bauer

      1. Rhinos
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        2
        1
        24

    15. AzzaroMax99
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I'm looking for Liverpool's defender. VVD obvious choice? Jones out.

      1. Foozeball
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        VVD or Robertson are the main options

        1. AzzaroMax99
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Moreno is fit again so Robertson is at rotation risk. 🙁

    16. melvinmbabazi
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Lingard to Mahrez/Eriksen for a hit?

      Yes or No

    17. Espen8
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Buying Robertson is like shooting yourself in your leg. Could be rotated with Moreno in GW 31.

      1. Rhinos
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        how do those 2 things conpare?

    18. Ando
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Hey guys! Need a bit of help...

      a) van Dijk & Mkhi

      b) Robertson & Mahrez

    19. Totti
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      pope ( elliot )
      otamendo jones ogbonna francis (3.9)
      hazard salah sterling milivojevic lingard
      kane aguero wilson

      2 FT 0 itb

      A) hazard and jones--> mane and VVD ( bench lingard )
      B) hazard jones wilson --> mehrez VVD and firmino
      C) other suggestion

    20. HD7
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      A) Ota to VVD
      B) Aguero to Firmino
      C) Both for -4

    21. cescpistols1
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Aguero to Firmino?