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31 October 2018 1831 comments
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After gaining an unwelcome set of red arrows in Gameweek 10, the Scoutcast crew are in need of a lift.

The perfect man for the job could well be Watford’s bargain basement striker, the aptly named Isaac Success Ajayi.

Joe, David and Az discuss the merits of bringing in the Nigerian, who could enable a formation shake-up with a greater focus in defence and midfield.

Among the midfield success stories recently has been Ross Barkley, who has averaged 13 Fantasy Premier League points a match over his last three run-outs. His potential to liven up a Fantasy squad in the doldrums is also discussed, as the crew answer the community’s questions.

The rotation threat facing such potentially potent Fantasy forces as Barkley is considered in further detail, as is whether stronger benches may be needed to cope with unexpected no-shows from well-owned stars.

Bournemouth’s chances of ensuring their stellar form can trump a tricky fixture run also get an airing, as does the best differential picks and clean sheet prospects for Gameweek 11. This also features the selections of Luke, who due to internet issues was sadly unable to attend this week’s show. He’ll be back next week though to see how his picks faired.

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  1. white lightning
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Who would you buy:
    (a) Pereyra or
    (b) Barkley

    Thanks.

    1. Taking one for the team
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      A

    2. Ambrosiana Inter
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      None for me...much prefer delafleu for watford and William for chelsea

      1. white lightning
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Even though Deulofeu gets taken off early & Willian out of my price range & seems to get rotated

    3. Carlton_Goal
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      A

  2. Ambrosiana Inter
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    How come girone was not even o no the end bench?
    And do we think willian will start weekend after playing 90 mins?

    1. Ambrosiana Inter
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Giroud

    2. 420king
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Leg injury according to Flashscore.

      1. Ambrosiana Inter
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers cause I d swap vardy to morata if that s still the case at the weekend

  3. 420king
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Hamer
    Robertson Alonso Trippier
    Hazard(c) Richarlison Fraser Salah
    Aguero Arnautovic Mitrovic
    (Foster Camarasa Bennett AWB)

    1FT, 0.3ITB

    I'm fine with having Mitrovic for one more week. Use the FT for Trippier->Mendy?

    1. Ambrosiana Inter
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      No team s great...

      1. 420king
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Don't get what you mean.

        1. Ambrosiana Inter
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Don’t do anything, team looks great even without mendy

          1. 420king
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 4 months ago

            Thanks, but I want Mendy eventually and he'll soon be too expensive. Also have my WC too so saving FTs is not a priority.

    2. Rage Against The Raheem
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I would transfer Tripps to Mendy myself.

      1. 420king
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks.

        1. Steiger
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          I'd transfer to Mendy too

  4. Foozeball
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Is there any reason to hold on to Kane? Spurs look a lot better with Eriksen and Alli back, but they'll be playing much sharper defenses than West Ham's in the next few fixtures

    1. Ambrosiana Inter
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      If I still have him u have to hold on to him...he ll score 2 and 2 in the next 2

      1. Ambrosiana Inter
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        I mean goals not points

    2. Spartac Mac
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I really don't think he's good value for money, currently.

      If Ali + Erik can push Kane back to focusing on sticking around the penalty box he could be an option.

      But for now, not quite.

      1. Foozeball
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Owning Kane is a massive opportunity cost when the likes of Wilson and Arnie are available (which would in turn open up funds to upgrade a fodder midfielder to KDB or Mane). I think I'll take the risk of shipping him out and wait to see what kind of form he is in after the tough run of games

  5. Spartac Mac
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Chances of Salah or Mane being rest for Fulham at home in a few weeks.... ?

    1. Taking one for the team
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Think they’ll both start but maybe come off early, especially if they get a couple goals

      1. Foozeball
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        It might depend on how the Champions league game against Red Star goes, but that's on Tuesday while the game against Fulham is on Sunday, which should be plenty of time to rest in between games

    2. Santa Cruz Control
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Rested for the international break?

  6. Lignja
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Fabianski
    Alonso, Robertson, Doherty
    Salah, Hazard, Richarlison, Madison
    Aguero, Wilson, Mitrovic

    1ft 0.7 itb. Hamer, Bennett, Wb, Hojberg

    a. Wilson to Arnautovic
    b. Mitorivic to Arnautovic
    c. Wilson/Mitoriovic and Bennet to Succes and Mendy -4
    d. save

    1. Rage Against The Raheem
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I would save, Mitro and Wilson could be involved in goals at the weekend (well monday for Mitro).

  7. Sun Jihai
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Struggling to work out what to do - have 2 FT and 0 ITB. Potential moves always come up short and have several issues in my team (*)

    Hennessey* Hamer
    TAA* Alonso Doherty AWB Pereira
    Mané Salah Haz Rich Guendouzi
    Aguero Jiminez Ings*

    Wanted to get Mendy but can only really achieve it by doing TAA to Mendy and Pereira/Ings to non playing fodder (3.9m and 4.3m)
    Maybe just Hennessey to Fab and roll the FT?

    1. Old Wulfrunian
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Hen->Fab

  8. Ziyech on the Bench
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    anyone temptee by Digne as their third defender? Interesting home games coming up and he is on some set pieces

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

      getting him in for Bennett this week. Can rotate the away games. Everton have become more solid, and as you say, he has a considerable attacking threat

      1. Ziyech on the Bench
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Agreed, ty for reply. Hopefully Mitro sorts it out this weekend for ya buddy!

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

          ha I hope so too! although I can't say i'll be keeping faith with Mitro in my fantasy team for much longer the way things are going....

  9. Bees4Lyf
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    My current team:
    Foster (Hennessy)
    Mendy, Robbo, Alonso, Doherty, (WB)
    Hazard, Salah, Maddison, Fraser, (Billing)
    Aguero, Mitro, (Jiminez)

    Have 2FT 0.0itb, don’t know where to use a transfer? Looking at possibly getting Arnie in?

  10. Flynny
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Any chance hamer starts from Huddersfieldv Fulham ?

    Who do I start?

    A....Patricio v spurs

    B....hamer (also own mitro)

    Thanks

    1. Bees4Lyf
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      A

    2. Volley127
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Hamer won’t start bar the unlikeliest of events so won’t matter I suspect

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

        Ok ...thanks

        Lossl looked pretty ropey v Watford.....

  11. Tsparkes10
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Opinions? 2 FT 0.1itb

    Schmeical
    TAA, Mendy, Doherty, Alonso
    Haz, Salah, Schurlle, Fraser
    Vardy, Aguero
    (Speroni, Jimenez, AWB, H-odoi )

    Thinking Vardy to Arni or TAA to someone and H-Odoi or Fraser upgraded? I dont know?

  12. SpaceCadet
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    What would you do here? 1ft, 0 itb

    Patricio
    Alonso Robertson shaw
    Salah hazard Richarlison Maddison
    Kun arnie mitro

    McCarthy Bennett awb ward

    1. CRO KLOPP
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I would save and reasses with 2 ft

      1. SpaceCadet
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers

    2. SalahFingers
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Personally, I'd save

  13. Scholes Out For Summer
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Camarasa or Billing for a one week punt? Not much else to do in the team:

    Fab - Ryan
    R.A.M - Doherty - AWB
    Haz - Salah - Rich - Maddison - *Hojberg
    Aguero - Mitro - Kamara

    0.1ITB (not enough for Success sadly), 2FT

    Thanks in advance!

  14. CRO KLOPP
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Who would you play here?
    A) Ryan (eve)
    B) Hart (whm)

    1. Ziyech on the Bench
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      A, unless Arnautovic still sick then B

      1. CRO KLOPP
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers

      2. Carlton_Goal
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Arnie played tonight

      3. jia you
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Arnie came on last night for half an hour

        1. SlowStart
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          How did he look?

    2. Carlton_Goal
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      A

      1. CRO KLOPP
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks mate

  15. JammySprat
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Best short term option?

    A - Brooks & Arnie
    B - Barkley & Wilson

    1. Rage Against The Raheem
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      B

    2. Old Wulfrunian
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      b

  16. Patty
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Which 2 would you rather? (transferring the losing two out)
    A. Wilson + Fraser
    B. Jimenez + Maddison

    1. bennyp
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      A.

  17. bennyp
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    No idea what to do here, any ideas? Have 2 frees

    Foster - Patricio
    Alonso - Robbo - Doherty - Wan Bas - Peltier
    Salah - Haz - Siggy - Fraser - Hughes
    Aguero - Mitro - Arnie

    Thoughts? Cheers

    1. CRO KLOPP
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Itb?

      1. bennyp
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Zero

    2. ryacoo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Nothing major, except for maybe trying to fit Mendy in somehow.

      Maybe just Hughes to a 4.4/4.5 mid to free up some cash, and roll the other FT?

      1. bennyp
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Mitro + Peltier -> Success + Mendy?

        1. CRO KLOPP
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          This is a good move imo

          1. bennyp
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 4 months ago

            Actually I just can't afford Mendy.. I can get Laporte instead?
            Otherwise I'd need to drop Hughes too for a -4 and pick up a 4.5 mid

    3. Pilgrim62
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Keep FT for future

      1. Pilgrim62
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Patricio to Fabi

  18. ryacoo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Despite the awful stats, is anyone else hesitant to get rid of Mitro before Hudds?

    1. CRO KLOPP
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Nope, sorting my defence

    2. jia you
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      silly to get rid for that fixture imo, HUD are even worse than FUL 😉

    3. Ziyech on the Bench
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      What awful stats? Thought he had most touches in the box as a striker (behind aguero)? He has done well points wise for being ~7M...

      1. ryacoo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Shooting stats have fallen off a cliff in the last 4 GWs - almost no shots on target.

    4. Longlatini
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Sold

    5. Carlton_Goal
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Keeping for Hudds and then getting rid regardless unless there are other concerns in my team

    6. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Keeping for Huddersfield and then probably transfer out for Arnie

    7. Caleb's Kitties
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Why sell? Nailed on, plays 90 min, on pens, only top 6 opponents next 10 gw are liv che mun

  19. PURPLE-RONNIE
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Patricio
    TAA Robbo Alonso
    Haz Salah Maddison Richarlison
    Arnie Kun(C) Mitro

    Subs: Doherty AWB Hojberg

    2FT 0.0

    I fancy downgrading Mitro to success and going 4 atb but which def makes way for Mendy?

    A: TAA to Mendy
    B:AWB to Mendy

    1. ryacoo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I'd do A from the two, since B is at least nailed on and better price for a 5th defender.

    2. ryacoo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Btw, would you start Success this GW? I'm tempted to make similar moves but hesitant to sell Mitro before Hudds.

      1. PURPLE-RONNIE
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Probably start success I’m just thinking Mendy should outscore Mitro this week and it’s the only way I can get him in

        1. ryacoo
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          What do you think about Patricio to Fabs too, for a -4?

          1. PURPLE-RONNIE
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 4 months ago

            Considering it aswell

  20. Boo Ya Ka Sha
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Cairney or Camarasa

  21. jia you
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Anybody else have the E-TRAM up and running?

    1. Carlton_Goal
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      E-TRAM? Is that Ederson, Trippier, Robbo, Alonso, Mendy? I doubt it but someone might

    2. jia you
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      was debating it all week...finally pulled the trigger and it looks impressive:
      Ederson
      Trippier / Robertson / Alonso / Mendy

      1. Carlton_Goal
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        It does look impressive

        1. jia you
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          exciting but could end in tears with an unlikely Soton goal

          1. Carlton_Goal
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 4 months ago

            I wouldn't be too worried about that, chances are Mendy will get attacking returns anyway

  22. TeddiPonza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    What to change? Alonso Mendy and Robertson feels a bit too much

    Ederson Button
    Mendy Alonso Diop Awb Bennett
    Salah Maddi Haz Richa JMurphy
    Arnie Aguero Ings

    On wildcard

    1. Carlton_Goal
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Balbuena over Diop if you have the 0.1. Would having Ryan/Fab instead of Ederson mean you could uprgrade Ings?

  23. Ambrosiana Inter
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    How did morata look tonight?

  24. Kub3
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Has anyone seen Salah’s wrist/hand? Looks like it’s in a cast or something.

    1. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Think he's been wearing that thing for a while

      1. Kub3
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Are you getting him mixed up with Mané. I don’t think he was wearing it at the weekend.

  25. KendrickLlama
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Any help please?

    Patricio
    Doherty Alonso Robbo
    Hazard Salah Mad Fraser
    Wilson Kun Mitrovic

    Bettinelli Holebas AWB Hojbjerg

    1. Positive vibes
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Any FT? Maybe replace Holebas?

  26. Huckfead
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Interesting that at start of this week that Barkley was a no! no! for many.

    Sense that feeling is changing

    1. DeadStarComing
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      He's a tough one to call in FPL I think. He certainly isn't nailed long term. I already own Hazard and Alonso so I'm not sure if I need a 3rd Chelsea option.

      1. Huckfead
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        I think it’s his to lose now.

        Have been very impressed in his recent games. Like you I have Hazard and Alonso. The clincher for me is that he looks a stone lighter this year

    2. POLSKA GOLA
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I did get him in before the price rises, at that price point there isn’t much to lose and plenty to gain imho

  27. In Bale We Trust
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    A. Success and Fraser
    B. Deulofeu and Arnie (-4)

    1. Positive vibes
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I dont know, how Arnie looks tonight? Maybe he still not 100% fit.

    2. Carlton_Goal
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      B, unless Success is on the bench

    3. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      B

  28. Positive vibes
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Hi, what would you do with Patricio?
    (Have Doherty and Bennett toi)

    A. Hold
    B. Replace with Fabs
    C. Replace with Ryan

    1. In Bale We Trust
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      If you have no other issues, Fab looks a good shout over next 10

  29. Taegugk Warrior
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Wil Leicester games postponed...?

    1. 420king
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      No.

    2. Carlton_Goal
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Already confirmed they will play Cardiff at the weekend. Only the cup game was postponed

      1. Taegugk Warrior
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Thx

  30. Dynamic Duos
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    A or B?

    A) Laporte and Deulofeu
    B) Mendy and Kenedy

    1. In Bale We Trust
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      B

    2. Positive vibes
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      B because of Mendy