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FFScoutcast Episode 271 – Traffic

Battling through traffic, illness and technical glitches, the Scoutcast crew emerge triumphant to discuss the key issues affecting Fantasy Football managers in Gameweek 9 and beyond.

After being stuck in motorway congestion a cold-ridden Az dropped by to join David, Andy and I just in time to answer the community’s questions about why none of us own assets from Arsenal. This is particularly head-scratching given the Gunners have scored more goals than any other side over the last four Gameweeks.

We also shake our heads in disbelief at why so many Fantasy managers are ignoring Manchester City’s Raheem Sterling, who is proving to be well worth his premium price tag this term.

Liverpool’s injury list and patchy form of some of their top players ahead of a fine run of games also come under scrutiny.

Elsewhere, David invents ‘the courteous brag’ as he details how he was the only member of the crew not to be entranced by Tottenham’s misfiring striker Harry Kane in Gameweek 8.

Gameweek 9 differentials and clean sheet prospects also get an airing and we finish off with Andy putting the rest of our transfer plans to shame with a typically audacious set of moves.

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If you’re a traditional type, you can acquire the mp3 audio version via this link or the first player below, or take in the full visual experience via the second player below.

It is also worth mentioning that  FFScout moderator Rotation’s Alter Ego has collected this latest episode’s timestamps to help find particular sections.

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  1. Tree House
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Bench one:

    A) Doherty (WAT) - have Patricio
    B) Jiminez (WAT)
    C) TAA (hud) - have Robbo
    D) Arnie (TOT)
    E) Alonso (MUN)

    Thanks!

    1. Carlton_Goal
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Tough call, would probably go B

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      C

    3. Red Card Rockets
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      C

    4. jia you
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Pretty tough, ouch! A or C for me...A

    5. Bggz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      d

    6. subhojit123
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      B

    7. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      A

  2. Dr. Ante Pavlovic
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    So noone knows anything about Salah. How come some regular guy is not a brother or a friend of the Liverpool's physio and we don't know the situation already. Why doesn't it work that way?

    1. Bggz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      are any of us even on the same side of the world as liverpool's physio's brother?

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Just wait till tommorow

    3. jia you
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      My work colleague's wife's brother's friend of a friend knows a guy who owns a Chinese takeaway where one of Liverpool's physios frequents occasionally. I'll ask him to ask her to ask her to ask him if they have heard any definitive news.

      1. Dr. Ante Pavlovic
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        That's great! Keep me informed

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

          🙂

  3. Red Card Rockets
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Apps tell me cap Hazard. My brain says cap Salah. I also have little Aguero running out there leading the Scout poll, but Fantasy Fix says he's one of my lowest performing players. Gut still says Mo, but my gut has puked out few captain returns last few weeks. ??

    1. Dr. Ante Pavlovic
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      What apps are you using?

      1. Bggz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        PFLcaptain.com

      2. Red Card Rockets
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Fix, Guru, and captain

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Can play safe and go with Kun or pick Salah, go for glory and no regrets...

      I know what I would pick in that situation 😉

      1. Red Card Rockets
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Watching little captain Kun coming off with an assist at 60 mins during Sterling's brace, and Mo's brace and assist,.. sigh, drives me mad. hehe

  4. Sz21
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Which of these would u do here?

    1. Aguero in for Kane for Burnley (mainly because I still have my WC + can move back to Kane around GW 15 if need be when their fixtures turn).

    2. Save for a GW and re-assess.

    Patricio.
    Robbo, Alonso, Trippier.
    Hazard, Knockaert, Salah, Rich.
    Kane, Mitro, Ings.
    Foster, AWB, CHO, Peltier.
    1ft, 0.0m.

    1. Bggz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      save kane for west ham

    2. Red Card Rockets
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Jump on form players and forget potential form— (says the guy still with Mo)

    3. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      1

  5. Your Mum Zohore
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Hi all, I know Neves isn't the best FPL prospect, but would you play him against a depleted Watford defense? Would Bennett be the better option?

    1. Red Card Rockets
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Wolves defense looks more positive than attackers IMO

      1. Your Mum Zohore
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Can't argue with that, would love Ruben Neves spectacular tho before I sell him next week

        1. Red Card Rockets
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          He will get several more, but they will come out of nowhere and hard to predict. Wolves defenders are some of their best attackers.

          1. Your Mum Zohore
            • 10 Years
            5 years, 6 months ago

            Yeah, noticed that he's been playing in a much deeper role this season

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Toughie

      Maybe if you have any other WOL defender, Neves, otherwise Bennett.

      1. Your Mum Zohore
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah, but Wolves at home tho, wonder if I'll be brave enough to start both...

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

    Hi, please help me, who is better?
    A. Sterling, Laca
    B. Salah, Mitro
    Ta.

    1. Red Card Rockets
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      A

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Over long term, A

      Short term, B

    3. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      B

  7. Fortune
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    almost decided not to use my transfer this gw.
    that leaves only with captain selection.

    so.
    hazard (home against MUN)
    or
    kane (away to WHU)

    1. Red Card Rockets
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Form player Hazard

    2. Fortune
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      the only thing holding me back from capping him is that he plays early.
      a blank and my mood will be ruined.

      but yeah, ill take that risk.
      hehe

  8. Chelsea91
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Hi Guys , below is my starting 11 , any hit that worth this week ? I plan to sell trippier & Ings to replace Lacca & another cheap defender.

    Ederson
    TAA, Alonso, Trippier,Bennet
    Hazard, Richalison, Fraser, Mane
    Ageuro Mitrovic

    Sub : Hamer AWB Ings Maddison

  9. FPL-(VAR)dy
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Any FPL related sites,extensions that are really helpful..Apart from FFS

  10. ChelseaKTBFF
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Have Mane and 1.6m itb.

    Who should I get.

    Sterling seems the obvious choice but unsure wether he starts.

    Current mid:

    Haz Rich Moura mane hojberg

  11. The FPL Gods Must Be Crazy
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Am i crazy for considering Mane, Kane > Sterling, Aguero (-4)? Will leave me with no L'pool for the moment but will get Robbo next week for Tripps. Liverpool haven't really been scoring for fun of late and I can see City putting at least a few in the back of the net against Burnley.

    1. Red Card Rockets
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      I'd wait and bank transfer. I think Mane plays

      1. ChelseaKTBFF
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        He just went through hand surgery. Seems sketchy at best

        1. Red Card Rockets
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          I just had hand surgery, skin cancer removed, I am not hampered.

        2. Eze Really?
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          Playing football not cricket. See him playing unless a compound fracture. Good news for me as I will get a bargain buy.

    2. 007 [RoboKlopp]
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      In the same boat, thinking to go without Pool attacker, it will be Salah, Mitro vs Sterling, Laca. Any thought?

      1. The FPL Gods Must Be Crazy
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Sterling, Laca edge it in my opinion

    3. Lazaretti
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      I've exactly same plans not sure yet. Imo Mane wont play, why risk him against Hud when you have Sturridge, Shaqiri even Lallana covering.

      Kane could haul, Aguero might be subbed again around 60mins. Sterling also rotation risk. KdB also option.

  12. Eze Really?
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    I have a TV of 104.4 but my sell on value is only 102.2.
    Interested to know lower TV's how close to my SV are you?

    1. Red Card Rockets
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Great TV for you so far. I would look at top 100 and see what the average is currently

      1. Eze Really?
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Good but the SV is the real value.

    2. FPL Forward Thinker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      TV 104.5 SV 102.2 - so almost exactly same as you. Hazards going nowhere and he is my biggest point riser 0.8.
      To be honest I feel SV doesn’t benefit me until gw26-32 when I use my 2nd WC and go shopping for expensive products.

      1. Eze Really?
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        This^. But I am glad to have it January.

        1. FPL Forward Thinker
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          SV is my prize money / cash cow in my works mini league for many seasons (green arrows towards later part of season)

          1. Eze Really?
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 6 months ago

            This^ I always make ground in the latter stages.

    3. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      my TV is lower than your SV 😆

      1. Eze Really?
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        WC?

        1. dennis the menace
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          TV 102.9 SV 101.1

          1. Eze Really?
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 6 months ago

            So the gap TV to SV around 2 mil as an average.

            1. dennis the menace
              • 12 Years
              5 years, 6 months ago

              just depends how many players you have that are 0.1 or 0.3 or 0.5 increased

              1. Eze Really?
                • 9 Years
                5 years, 6 months ago

                Just a rule of thumb. Thos "halfway" risers have a big effect.

        2. Holmes
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          still available, probably going to be used in couple of weeks

          but my TV hardly cross 102.5 over season, so still doing better than previous years

          1. Eze Really?
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 6 months ago

            I see a lot of GW3 users getting good TV's. A lot more predictable this year it seems

      2. Wally banter
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        same here... 102.2 is my team value :/

    4. Lazaretti
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      TV 103.8 SV 101.9. WC still available.

      1. Eze Really?
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        That is good

        1. Lazaretti
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          TY. I've been lucky with injuries and my very first starting 11 were performing well.

    5. ClassiX
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      TV 104.9 (including Maddi from last night), SV 102.5. Depending on when you got the players the SV growth should generally be half of the TV growth, im my experience.

  13. Somar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Do we think TAA will start against Hud? And anyone knows why Klopp benched him against City?

    1. Red Card Rockets
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      I would think he plays, but he is rotation risk depending on fixtures and what Klopp wants of defense.

    2. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      There is the TAA Gomez Lovren story to consider.

      1. FPL Forward Thinker
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Liverpool starting XI has been so consistent until now. When is pools press conference? Is it today or tomorrow?

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

        Huh? Have I missed something? What story?

        1. Eze Really?
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          Gomez can play in his spot when Lovren is fit. Like against Citeh

  14. Tabbara
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Thoughts on this WC:
    Fabianski Button
    Robertson Dunk Alonso Doherty Yedlin
    Obiang Hazard Maddison Richarlison De Bruyne
    Lacazette Aguero Mitrovic

    I could go safe with Sterling but means I need to downgrade Robertson and Yedlin to TAA and bednark to afford it

    Thanks

    1. 007 [RoboKlopp]
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      No Liverpool attacker? In thinking to have Sterling and Laca too.

    2. Red Card Rockets
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Liv has 4 great fixtures, KDB unknown still (punt), Sterling over Kun, Patricio set and forget, Obiang>kenedy

  15. Sillet Bang
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Pat
    Doherty Robertson Trippier
    Maddisson Richarlson Hazard Fraser
    Arnie Aguero @ Kane

    Hart Alonso Bennett Billing

    tough one for captain and bench?

    1. 007 [RoboKlopp]
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      No Liverpool attacker? Dont bench Alonso imo.

  16. 007 [RoboKlopp]
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Is Firmino a good choice?

    1. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      I think so. He always scores a point every 17 minutes or so. The type you can fill a space in your side and forget. People say he is not performing so far. He will.

      1. 007 [RoboKlopp]
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Thinking going with Robbo and Firmino for Liverpool.

        1. Eze Really?
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          Snap
          Doing Kane Moura to Bobby Sterling today probably. I have Robbo

    2. dennis the menace
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      I had him from GW1-7ish and swapped for Laca and Laca has performed very well.

    3. COYS Down Under
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Very poor xG, his xA isn't bad but for 9.3m you want more than assists.

      I really think if Salah or Mane has been on better form Firmino would have much higher points total, can't get an assist if nobody can score. But still, for cost, I don't see the value there.

      I know coverage is a concept people buy into, but if Vardy is better than Firmino and Sterling is better than Salah then why wouldn't you do that and have no Pool attackers?

      1. Eze Really?
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        I think it us temporary. Judging by his so consistent history.

    4. Your Mum Zohore
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      For me?No.

      1. Eze Really?
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Smile

    5. Red Card Rockets
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Firmino seems to thrive off of good interplay with Liv mids. Only players to miss game from thumb injury in the past 4-5 years are goal keepers, so Mane starts & Mo starts, Firmino has a great chance of performing against Huddersfield.

  17. Patty
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Thoughts on Zaha > Mitro FT if Salah and Fraser are fine?

    1. dennis the menace
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      for 3 weeks then fixtures turn bad. if you have nothing better to do then sure

  18. COYS Down Under
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Most overrated and overused FPL terms:
    a) Coverage
    b) Underlying stats
    c) Essential players

    1. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Differential?

      1. COYS Down Under
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        d'oh, missed that one

    2. FPL Xylophone
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      C (and casuals)

  19. ManofKent
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Too early for KDB or worth the punt (have Kun)?

    1. Your Mum Zohore
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Think it's a wait and see kinda situation, KDB playing bodes well for Kun anyway, don't think you'll lose out much!

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      considering he isnt that explosive, waiting would be better

      1. ManofKent
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers folks - Sterling obvious other option, but it wrecks the team...

  20. kelvint93
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Patricio
    Robertson Laporte Alonso
    Knockaert Hazard Maddison Sterling
    Murray Wilson Kane

    McCarthy Fraser Bennett (wolves) AWB

    gtg?

  21. Snipez21
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Hi guys which combo is best ....

    A) Fraser, Sterling, Firmino
    B) Mane, Sterling, Jimenez

    Cheers

    1. kelvint93
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      A

    2. Red Card Rockets
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      By a mile B

    3. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      if mane is fit, B

      otherwise, A

    4. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Don’t you mean 😉
      No idea

      A) Fraser, Firmino
      B) Mane, Jimenez

  22. johnthepg
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Thinking of using my WC either this GW or next week. All depends on Salah and how if/how he plays

    Current Team:
    Fabs Foster*
    Doherty WanB Tomkins* Robertson* Alonso*
    Hazard Maddison Richarlison *Stephens Mane*
    Kun Mitro Ings*

    WC Team
    Fabs Patrico*
    Doherty WanB Yedlin* TAA* Mendy*
    Hazard Maddison Rich Salah* *4.4M Who?
    Kun Mitro Arnie*

    0.9ITB

    Thoughts?

    1. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      First Robbo seller this year!

      1. johnthepg
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Need to in order to get Salah and Arnie.

  23. Eze Really?
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Knee jerk Mane going down in price.
    KDB going up will be next after Sterling 2 goals for England reaction.

    1. Lazaretti
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      I will prob sell Mane to KdB / Sterling or Salah. If selling to city player then I wont have any Liverpool player if to Salah then no City player which both are worrying me a bit. Might take first hit of the season to get one player from both teams.

  24. R.C
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Play

    1. Maddy
    2. Wally

  25. Over Midwicket
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Hate having to bench Trippiér. He's basically am attacking midfielder! Not like WHU are free flowing of late, either..

    1. Net Gains
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      So why bench him?

  26. ooooo
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    On a wc
    Patricio
    Mendy Robbo Alonso
    Haz Mane Maddison Richarlison
    Aguero Mitrovic Arnie

    Button Doherty Kenedy WB

    Would you do Mane + Maddison to Salah + Masuaku and play Kenedy/Doherty over him?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      If Mane is out you sort of have no choice.

    2. FPL Xylophone
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Unless you take a punt with Sturridge

    3. Klein
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      I would if salah is sure to play

  27. kelvint93
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Patricio
    Robertson Laporte Alonso
    Knockaert Hazard Maddison Sterling (vc)
    Murray Wilson Kane (c)

    McCarthy Fraser Bennett (wolves) AWB

    Good to go?

    0.1ITB

    1. FortunesAlwaysHiding
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Fraser over Knockaert. You'll be kicking yourself if Fraser starts.

    2. Sting in the Tail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      If fit, I wouldn't bench Fraser.

  28. grayedog
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Have Rui at GK. Bad fixtures ahead.

    A) After GW10, Rui -> Fabianski (great stretch minus MCI, same price)
    B) After GW10, Rui -> Ryan (another great stretch, worse team)
    C) Now go Rui -> Ryan (same as above but Ryan slightly better fixtures GW9/10 but Wolves better than BHA)
    D) After GW10, Rui -> Schmeichel (great fixtures but fewer, premium price)

    Have 2.4 ITB so even after Trippier -> Robbo and Fraser -> Maddison, have enough for Schmeichel and ~0.5 ITB left to upgrade Callum Wilson when fixtures turn.

    1. Klein
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      How about your second keeper to fab. Pat and fab rotate well

      1. grayedog
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Not a bad call but worth the extra 0.5 over my backup (Hamer) vs the extra 0.5 for Schmeichel?

      2. KUNingas
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        This

      3. grayedog
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Wow just took a closer look, definitely Rui+Fab. Any reason not to wait until whichever week (GW10 or 11) I would first start Fab? Balancing injury risk vs price risk.

        1. Klein
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          If not on wc you can save ft just incase a more urgent change is needed and bring when you will play fab

    2. 007 [RoboKlopp]
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      A

  29. FortunesAlwaysHiding
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Shaqiri likely to start this week? A bit out of the loop as far as what's going on at Liverpool.v

  30. Lazaretti
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone know presser schedule? Sure Liverpool and City presser's will be tomorrow. My quess today's pressers are for Cardiff, Wolves, Huddersfield, Brighton, Crystal Palace, Wigan, Stoke, Coventry, Wimbledon, Charlton....