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The ScoutCast – Episode 258 – Freebie

19 April 2018 2431 comments
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Arriving in the midst of a lukewarm Double Gameweek, the latest episode of the ScoutCast is more intent on looking ahead as the entire five-man crew press the button on the Free Hit chip.

We’re back to full strength, as Granville, Jonty, Andy and Az join me to discuss our approach to Gameweek 35’s slimline schedule, inspired by another round of your community questions.

That attacking riches on offer from Manchester City and Liverpool dominate the early chatter, as we give our take on the run-in targets least likely to suffer from rotation to feature for Free Hitters and the “chipless” this weekend.

We then pan for Gameweek 35 gold in less familiar territory, as we re-open the Coleman vs Baines debate ahead of their meeting with a Newcastle outfit perhaps already in flip-flops after four straight wins.

End of season template busters help round things off before we career into the regular weekend preview to offer early thoughts on the Gameweek armband.

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.

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  1. Rains of Castamere
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    As a United fan, I can't help but respect Wenger. Yes he's probably outstayed his welcome by a year or two but what a manager he was. Always had that knack of unearthing gems like Vieira, Petit, Anelka, Ljungberg etc in those early days and the tussles we had with Arsenal live long in the memory from 1997-2000 when we exchanged Doubles (Arsenal 98, United 99 plus the CL) and then again from around 2002 to 2005 when United were trying to keep pace with the new Arsenal team of Henry, Pires, Reyes, Campbell etc. To this day, no fixtures have matched those games for intensity and pressure. Would feel like hiding behind the couch when that Arsenal team came forward. They should probably have won a European Cup... 2004 being a great chance but blew it against Chelsea in the Q/F and of course the final in 2006 when they were 1-0 up. Probably speaks volumes that all of this was over a decade ago; his teams have still been great to watch since then but his stubbornness to adapt and sentiment towards average players has frayed his legacy somewhat. Still, I can't help but have massive respect for him. A legend of the game.

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    1. doy
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Excellent said Rains, respect from a Gooner.

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      1. doy
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        *Excellently

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  2. Winter_is_coming
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Who will score more?

    1) Mane, Tosun
    2) Firmino, Zaha

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    1. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      2

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    2. Zladan
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      2 because of Zaha.

      Ideally 3) Mané Zaha

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    3. Arron Wan Bissaka Nil
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      2

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  3. And nothing else Mata'…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Wexit!

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  4. @FPL_liverbird (liverpoolfa…
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    FH Thoughts?

    Butland
    Baines,VVD,Monreal,
    Salah,Mane,Milivojevic,Sterling,De Bruyne
    Lacazette,Jesus

    Perez,Lowton,Long

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    1. Arron Wan Bissaka Nil
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Is that with no money left over? Could maybe try getting Firmino in 3rd striker if not?

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      1. @FPL_liverbird (liverpoolfa…
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah 0.1m to spare. I already have 3 liv. I was trying to fit in Zaha instead of milly but milly allows me to have KDB and Sterling. unsure about monreal as well, mustafi better?

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        1. Arron Wan Bissaka Nil
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Ah i overlooked VVD! Think I personally prefer Hennessey vs Watford over Butland vs Burnley, but thats a toughie! Im a Mili owner but would prefer Zaha so I dunno if downgrading KDB to Silva or Sane may be worth it to make that happen?

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          1. @FPL_liverbird (liverpoolfa…
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 1 month ago

            Thats where my issue lays:

            Gundogan/silva/sane instead of KDB can afford Mili > zaha plus cash

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    2. RIDZ
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      very similar with mine but I am with Karius & PVA not VVD. Don't you tempted with Shaqiri? Currently try to get Shaqiri instead of Mane.

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      1. @FPL_liverbird (liverpoolfa…
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        I prefer Mane, but thats given that he starts, any clue that he isn't and that will change to zaha or shapiri I think

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

          it's still clueless for Liverpool line up, that's why I'm start thinking Shaqiri. Milivo is enough, he is more consistent

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          1. @FPL_liverbird (liverpoolfa…
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 1 month ago

            Okay was debating Sane or gundo over KDB as well

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  5. Arron Wan Bissaka Nil
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Currently got 11 playing this GW but one of them is Auba and ive already done my sub (Kane to Jesus)! Wildcarding next week so long-term plans dont really matter, which of these options is best?

    A) Leave it how it is, hope he comes on and does something

    B) Sub him out for an alternative striker and 4pt hit? Laca or Ayoze maybe?

    C) Make a sub elsewhere for 4 points such as bringing in Kompany or Zaha and just move Auba to the bench

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    1. @FPL_liverbird (liverpoolfa…
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      A) no need for extra hits

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  6. CelticBhoy1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Is it better to take a -4 to get in Jesus?

    Or transfer in a more nailed player e.g. Zaha

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    1. Arron Wan Bissaka Nil
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Id say Jesus is must own, Aguero is out so he should be nailed presumably

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    2. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Jesus is surely nailed

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    3. CelticBhoy1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I just mean because they've won the league, who knows what team Pep will come out with

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      1. Arron Wan Bissaka Nil
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        I dunno which other strikers they actually own! Youd think theyll wanna break the Prem records

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  7. FFSbet.com
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    If Arsenal win EL and Burnley finish 7th,will Burnley qualify for EL?

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    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Yes - as long as Southampton don't win the FA cup a 7th finish will get EL football

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    2. Andy'81
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      If Southampton get eliminated from the FA cup this weekend then I think 7th place will be enough for EL qualification.

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

    RMFHT:

    Pickford
    Mustafi - Ward - Robertson
    Sane - Sterling - Ozil - Salah - Zaha
    Lacazette - Jesus (C)

    Subs: Perez - Long - Haidara

    IF Firmino plays, is he worth bringing in for Lacazette? Then how to use the extra 0.8m to upgrade the defence?

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  9. Hodg55
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Lacazette or Jesus?

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    1. Arron Wan Bissaka Nil
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Jesus... more nailed, better game, better team

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  10. Arron Wan Bissaka Nil
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone else thinking Bravo will probs play the rest of the way? Need 5 games for a medal, played 1 so far, 4 games left...

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

      Medals don't work like that anymore. Each team just gets given a set amount which they distribute as they like

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

        Apart from ,if they play 5 games you cannot be refused a medal. That's why Mangala will get one for instance.
        Basically, I've read that after all the qualified players get theirs the club will have 16 or so to dish out as they see fit ( of course number subject to change pending lineups for rest of games)

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

        This

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      3. Arron Wan Bissaka Nil
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Ah didnt realise that, just googled it and seen the 3 Chelsea players who were on the podium but didnt get given medals last season

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  11. Zebrahimović
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    God knows who's going to replace Wenger though? They must have a succesor lined up. I heard a rumour about Benitez but i'm unsure.

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    1. The 12th Man
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Allardyce

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

        Raise your Pints of Wine lads

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    2. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      4 months until next season - they may wait to see who becomes available at the end of this season.

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    3. Zladan
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Viera has been quietly racking up managerial experience in the US.

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

    Are we all going to forget Wenger seriously under delivered the last 13 years?

    No Premier League title since pre-Mourinho era. I get people feeling all nostalgic and looking back on the good times, but you can’t overlook the facts.

    Fair play to him for managing for so long, for reaching the Champions League consecutively for so long and for the Invincibles season... but it’s no surprise Arsenal fans have been protesting for years and years now.

    You can’t just forget his last 13 years, they have to be taken into consideration when rating him.

    As a United fan, I remember when I used to fear Arsenal, I would almost expect them to beat United sometimes. I can’t remember the last time I feared for United playing against Wenger’s Arsenal.

    You have to put some of that responsibility on Wenger, who undoubtedly outstayed his welcome. He was selfish staying on and it wasn’t for the good of the club. When things weren’t improving and were only getting worse, the manager should’ve been switched up. For me he isn’t this successful figure he’s being made out to be.

    Maybe I’ve watched too much ArsenalFanTV and have sympathised with the #WengerOut brigade a bit too much.

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    1. HNI
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Dont think it matters now. Giving that old man some fake pleasantaries will help him retire in peace and finally Arsenal can move on to bigger things with an ambitious manager. Its a win-win

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  13. Bring the Cavalry
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Klopp confirms he’s not resting players and has to pick a strong team

    Music to everyone’s ears

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    1. Bring the Cavalry
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Ben dinnery Twitter

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

        Karius, Gomez, Van Dijk, Klavan, Moreno, Henderson, Milner, Wijnaldum, Salah, Mane, Ings.

        (Berbinho's Forehead, FFS)

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    2. Numb
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      He said that before ("full strength" in fact) and then rested Salah, etc

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  14. THEKID_88
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Best 6m or less midfielder for the run in?

    Suggestions appreciated.

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  15. Numb
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Arsenal players are going to be well up for it this weekend now, to give Arsene a send off

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  16. Toby Lerone
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

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  17. Ibracadabra
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    All done here, going offline - good luck to all. Here is my final FH team if it's of interest. Have to keep Auba due to mini league chasers. If he doesn't feature at all will take Wood off the bench.

    Pickford
    Mustafi - Baines - Klavan
    Salah (c) - Mane - Sane - Sterling (vc) - Zaha
    Aubameyang - Jesus

    Subs: Robles - Wood - Long - Dummett

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

      Good luck, dude!

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

    A) Lacazette + Milivojevic

    B) Mane + Coleman

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  19. One Man
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Would it be a good week to play Free Hi ?

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