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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. CRO KLOPP
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    My current defence
    Ryan and Hart
    Alonso Mendy TAA Doherty AWB

    1 FT 0.2 itb
    Should I go now TAA to Balbuena and rotate balbuena and Doherty or save and buy Robertson for TAA by downgrading Richarlison/Madison to a 5.0 midfielder next week?

    1. captainjilflex
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Robbo would be good to have but you already have Mendy + Alonso, do you want to go that heavy in defence??

    2. castro
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      defense is the 1 part of west ham u dont want in your team lol

  2. Nascimento
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Any news on impending Zaha ban?

    1. The Hobbit
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Why? It wasn’t a clear dive, Xhaka left his leg and didnt touch the ball. Zaha just used it to the maximum outcome. I dont think they could or should ban for this.

  3. MrFrodo
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Evening all. I’m on a WC and need to decide on Mane and Success before potential price rises tonight. What do think and what are you unsure about?

    Fabianski,
    Robertson, Alonso, Mendy
    Mané, Mahrez, Hazard, Richarlison, Barkley,
    Agüero (C), Arnautovic

    Hamer, Bennett, Wan-Bissaka, Success

    1. Lukaku91
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      looks good to me.

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

      It’s a wildcard. Get in players you like before their price rise- you can always change your mind and ship them before deadline (unlikely you would but your call)

    3. The Dead Parrots
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Downgrade Barkley, upgrade Success. Both not nailed. Otherwise g2g.

  4. Burger
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    How did Arnie look tonight?

    1. MTPockets
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Apparently a mix of sharp, essential and limping,

        1. Eddie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Love FFS analysis.

        2. Burger
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Sounds pretty normal then.

    2. Lukaku91
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Any news on the knee of Arnie?

      heard he was limping..

      1. Eddie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        See comment near top of previous page.

      2. minges
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        doesn't he always limp?

        1. Eddie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          I'm beginning to think so. Was sure he was hurt a few weeks back as was limping when he came off. I think that's just how he walks.

    3. Pompel
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Sod it, I'll pass on Mendy. 0.1 off any sensible moved to get him in without destroying team. Need a big sofa this GW

      1. The Dead Parrots
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Good luck, don't think he will haul as frequently as he has been. Can just see a 6 point return.

    4. Demí
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Benjamin and Sadio going up tonight. Decision time...tick tock tick tock

      1. Demel
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        The Mane/Salah double up ahead of Liverpool looks great. I can't make it work but would jump at it if I could.

    5. minges
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      2ft 0.1itb... what to do?

      Fab
      Alonso Robbo Duffy
      Hazard Salah Rich Frasier Kenedy
      Aguero Vardy

      Hamer; Ings; AWB; 3.9

      Initial thoughts were downgrading Frasier to 4.5 and upgrading 3.9 defender to a playable Balbuena or Lascelles for 4-4-2 and having a stronger bench...

      1. Balotellitubbies
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        I wouldnt get a WHU def as you have Fab. Could wait for Wolves fixtures to turn until you upgrade your 3.9 def to a Wolves def. I would possibly downgrade Vardy to Arnie to get some cash, although that isnt enough to get Mendy though.

        1. minges
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          yeah double hammer defence scares me lol thanks

    6. JCrosbie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Fraser to

      1. Barkley
      2. Schurlle
      3. Keep with difficult fixtures

      1. Demel
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        3

      2. LarryDuff
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        I'm doing 3, bought at the start of the season

      3. Balotellitubbies
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        3

    7. Mackans
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Wilson -> Arnie if you have 2 transfers and no other transfers to do?

      1. Balotellitubbies
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        In isolation yes, but can you get both?

    8. fridge
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Evening all. Really want Mendy in but can only do for a -4. Is this worth it?

      Chilwell & Mitro > Mendy & Success

      Foster
      Robbo. Alonso. Doherty. Chillwell
      Salah. Hazard. Maddison. Fraser
      Mitro. Aguero

      Pat. AWB. Cairney. Ings

      1. Lukaku91
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        alonso to mendy

        1. fridge
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Feel like I'll want Alonso back though and would .2 to buy back

        2. FPL_DON
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          this

    9. g40steve
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Play Alisson or Foster this weekend?

      1. captainjilflex
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Foster

    10. Mackans
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Wilson to Arnie??

      1. Balotellitubbies
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Nah, but I would get Arnie alongside Wilson if you can do that, depends on the rest of your team.

      2. Nascimento
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        I wouldn't this gw

    11. Winners900
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      A) TAA+ Mitrovic -> Mendy+Success -4p.
      Next gmw: Hart+AWB -> Hamer+Laporte -4p

      B) TAA+Mitrovic+Hart+AWB -> Mendy+Success+Hamer+Laporte -12p

      Basically do everything this gmw or split it up?

      Cheers.

    12. Balotellitubbies
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      2FT and 0.8 ITB.

      Patricio - Hamer
      Alonso - Robertson - Doherty - Duffy - AWB
      Salah - Hazard - Rich - Fraser - Masuaku
      Aguero - Arnie - Mitro

      A) Mitro, Duffy -> Mendy, Success
      B) Fraser, Duffy -> Mendy, Murphy
      C) Masuaku -> Murphy (forget about Mendy)

      1. Balotellitubbies
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Although A seems nice, I'm not too happy about the bench in that case. Could just switch Mitro -> Wilson week after with B as there are no other strikers I want really, and I'm happy with still having a Bmouth attacker.

        1. Camzy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          The answer is Murray.

          1. Balotellitubbies
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

            Ik, but then I would rather get Wilson actually.

      2. The Dead Parrots
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        c) or possibly b)

    13. Nascimento
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Martial safe for ban from his dive?

      Tempted to bring him in for Richarlison

      1. Rage Against The Raheem
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        He will not get a ban for that imo.

        1. Nascimento
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Thanks!

      2. I Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Was it even a dive? I don't think it should've been a pen as Gueye got the ball first but wasn't really a dive either.

        1. Rage Against The Raheem
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          I was watching Ref watch on sky sports news the other day and Dermot Gallagher was saying he thought it was a pen as Martial could have still got to the ball if he was not taken down.

    14. Smurf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Is Arnie’s limp not just similar to Aguero’s? Looks bad but actually they seem to be able to okay fine with it.

      1. Rage Against The Raheem
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        They both do seem to have a similar funny walk. If both are managed in the right way they can play with this sort of injury.

    15. Richd
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Ings to success done before the price rise.

      Boring as hell but could do with the funds.

      1. The Dead Parrots
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Ok with him possibly not playing when Deeney returns?

        1. Richd
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Yeah that’s fine to me. He’s gonna be fodder for me.

          I’m going back to heavier at the back and midfield for now.

          1. The Dead Parrots
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

            4-4-2?

            1. Richd
              • 13 Years
              7 years, 5 months ago

              Yeah I’m looking at 442. Possibly consider 5 at the back down the line over Christmas !

              It does mean a 4.5 2 point midfielder and Success up front though as I wanna stick with Ederson

    16. Eytexi
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      What to do with this lot? Planned Fraser to Maddison but after recent weeks, it no longer seems a great move; opinion?

      2FT, 1.1m ITB:
      Fabianski.
      Doherty, Robbo, Alonso.
      Salah, Hazard (C?), Rich, Fraser.
      Arnie, Aguero (VC?), Mitro.

      (Hamer, Bennett, AWB, Westwood)

      All recommendations appreciated; feel free to mess around!

      1. The Dead Parrots
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Change Westwood, otherwise looks good.

        1. I Member
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          This.

      2. Richd
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Fraser to Maddison is still the only move that jumps out. Cardiff next in what should be a passionate game.

        1. The Dead Parrots
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Hope you aren't losing value on Fraser though as a great 4th mid.

    17. Garlana
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      As it stands, is the the correct bench order?

      Patricio
      Alonso, Robertson, Mendy
      Hazard, Salah, Maddison, richarlison
      Aguero, mitro, success

      Hennessy, Doherty, Duffy, billing

      Appreciate the input.

      1. The Dead Parrots
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Yes I think so.

        1. Garlana
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Cheers

      2. Jam0sh
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Yup

    18. FPL_DON
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Mitro Laca Kenedy > Success Arnautovic Mane -4?

      1. The Dead Parrots
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Success not nailed and I'd go Salah over Mane in long term. Maybe downgrade Arnie. Not worth the hit.

        1. FPL_DON
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Yeah Success would be strictly bench fodder so doesn't bother me too much. Cheers though mate

          1. Big Chris Wood
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

            I've just done this exact move for -4. Seems Worth it to get a pool attacker and Arnie. I hesitated on transfers last week and it cost me 30 points (no salah and no playing captain).

            1. FPL_DON
              • 11 Years
              7 years, 5 months ago

              That's peak, I had my worse week on FPL probably ever last week. Im thinking of holding fire as I was pool coverage next week think i can cope this week without

    19. TAT
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Ederson
      Alonso - Robertson - Doherty
      Hazard - Salah - Richarlison - Fraser - Maddison
      Agüero - Mitrovic
      (Hamer - Steve Cook - Kamara - AWB)

      Madders or Richa to 4.5 mid to fund S. Cook>Mendy?

      1. FPL_DON
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        looks a good move although couldnt pick which

        1. TAT
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          It's a 50/50 decision for sure! Will of course wait for updates before the deadline.

    20. FPL Forward Thinker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      First to 3 wins?
      A) keep Trippier
      B) sell for Mendy (own Ederson)
      1ft 0.8itb
      Really want to use free transfer for Westwood (don’t ask why I have him) to max 5.3 mid and bench Bennett, AWB and Hojb.
      Ederson (Henn)
      Alon,Rob,Trip(Benn,AWB)
      Haz,Mane,Fras,West!!!, (hojbj)
      Kun,Auba,Mitro

    21. Woody01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Everyone seems to be avoiding Murray despite Brighton’s great run of fixtures... why’s this?

      1. Tempestic
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Brighton don't attack away from home, also don't think he'll carry this form on for much longer. Still could be a good option though.

      2. Rage Against The Raheem
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        I didn't know people were avoiding him, I will be getting him in next game week myself.

      3. william prunier
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Cos he's ancient

    22. Winners900
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Who to bench?

      A) Doherty (Spurs H)
      B) Robertson (Arsenal A)
      C) Success (Newcastle A)

      Cheers

      1. Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Hmm. Possibly Doherty. I have both him & Success benched, but Success in bench position number 1.

      2. castro
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        weighing up success vs robertson is crazyyyyyy lol bench success dude

      3. MTPockets
          7 years, 5 months ago

          A unless get news on Deeney being fit again.

        • Garlana
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Currently on Doherty first sub but only because I have Patricio in goal.

          1. Winners900
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

            damn and I liked Doherty most of them.

            1. Garlana
              • 11 Years
              7 years, 5 months ago

              Play him then, could be a good move

        • In Bale We Trust
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          A

      4. Tempestic
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        2FT 0.0ITB
        Foster Patricio
        Alonso Mendy TAA Bennet WanB
        Salah Hazard Rich Maddison Hojbjerg
        Kun Wilson Mitro

        Any thoughts on what to do here?

      5. MTPockets
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Stephens is never going to drop is he?
          Already priced out of KDB, now Mane if he rises.

          1. Rage Against The Raheem
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

            Does not look like he will, has been -99% for what seems like weeks now.

            1. Hazz
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 5 months ago

              Tomkins has been the same. Finally fell to 4.3m last night. Could happen to Stephens any minute!

              1. Rage Against The Raheem
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 7 Years
                7 years, 5 months ago

                I did not notice Tomkins going down, maybe there is some hope if people can wait.

          2. william prunier
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

            His price is broken

        • In Bale We Trust
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Fraser and Ings to Deulofeu and Arnie?

          Or Ings and Bennett to Mendy and Success?

          2fts

          1. Rage Against The Raheem
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

            Ings and Bennett to Mendy and success

          2. Hazz
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

            Prefer Ings/Bennett > Mendy/Success, despite them being less guaranteed starters.

            Fraser can still tick over nicely. Deulofeu is -so- tempting, although I'd bench him in a few games following the next two. (Hence why I'm okay with Success @ 4.5m being benched.)

            Who are your other two forwards? Only asking in case you have Mitro/someone similar who you can move to Arnie afterwards.

            1. In Bale We Trust
              • 16 Years
              7 years, 5 months ago

              I have Mitro and Aguero as other two forwards. Yes I had Deulofeu very much in mind for next two.

              Interesting people think I should prioritise Mendy. Unfortunately I wouldn’t have enough money leftover to do Mitro to Arnie for free the week after.

            2. castro
              • 7 Years
              7 years, 5 months ago

              tbf mendy has played every game while fit, i would say he's a guaranteed starter

          3. MTPockets
              7 years, 5 months ago

              That's difficult as risks with both options. First one I think

            • castro
              • 7 Years
              7 years, 5 months ago

              are u gonna start success if u bring him in? if not just do Bennett to Mendy if u have the funds and sit on that free transfer and have 2 next week. If you DONT have the funds then yes, make the swap.
              I still think bournemouth can get value out of their next 3 fixtures, vs city is the tricky 1 but even for that they're playable

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

            Which moves you prefer?

            A) lascelles + mitro -> balbuena + arnie
            B) mitro + awb -> success and mendy

            I dont want mitro even for this GW

            1. Rage Against The Raheem
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 7 Years
              7 years, 5 months ago

              A if Arnie is of for the weekend. I think AWB a season keeper if got at 4m

              1. Rage Against The Raheem
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 7 Years
                7 years, 5 months ago

                **is OK for the weekend

                1. KingOllie
                  • 10 Years
                  7 years, 5 months ago

                  Thanks leaning towards A as i have ederson already

          5. Hochoki
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

            whats the best transfer decision with 1 FT & 0.3 ITB??

            1. Trippier to Mendy
            2. Trippier/AWB to Balbuena
            3. Hennessey to fabianski
            4. Save FT

            Patricio
            Alonso RObertson Trippier
            Salah Hazard Mane Walcott
            Arnautovic Wilson Mitrovic

            Hennessey Doherty Hojbjerg AWB

            Any other transfer suggestion would be very much appreciated

            1. In Bale We Trust
              • 16 Years
              7 years, 5 months ago

              Save. I own trippier and think he will be good value over next two