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Scoutcast Episode 275 – Floored

Points ceilings and floors dominate proceedings on our latest Scoutcast as Joe, Az, Luke and Neale look over the key issues facing managers ahead of Gameweek 13.

A chief concern is who to replace red-flagged Benjamin Mendy with, after the Frenchmen underwent surgery last week. The enticing points floor of clean sheet returns offered by the full-back’s Manchester City team mates, John Stones and Aymeric Laporte, appeals to Luke.

Meanwhile, Joe prefers the higher ceiling offered by the likes of Everton left-back Lucas Digne, who has been posting some impressive underlying statistics lately to suggest attacking returns are on the way.

As well as defensive issues our community questions section also cover the value offered by Toffees assets across the pitch, and whether 12.4m priced Harry Kane is worth the outlay when Spurs fixtures turn.

Whether Anthony Martial’s six goals in his last five matches is a sign the Manchester United attacker is  in form, or merely overperforming, is also discussed.

We also find time to look back at the previous set of matches and ahead in detail to Gameweek 13, including the best differentials, strongest clean sheet prospects and our transfer plans.

Captaincy options are also considered, with the maverick selections of Az, Luke and Neale leaving dullard Joe stunned.

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 or the first player below. Or you can 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. This can be found as the top comment in the Youtube version.

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  1. Simmoo
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Will Richarlison rise in price tonight?

    1. Home Late From Age
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      probably tomorrow

    2. Taking one for the team
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      he’s on 75% so highly unlikely

  2. camarozz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Anyone tell me why they are picking Digne over Keane??
    Did a comparison and am I wrong thinking Keane is out preforming Digne?

    1. Richd
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      I did it over last 6 weeks and Digne outperforms Keane.

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

      0.1 saving and it’s the year of the full backs. I don’t see much in it but Digne heat map may sway it

  3. troller
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Lamela a good pick?

    1. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      No

      He will be rotated

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

      Don't think he is nailed... too many options in mid.. would stay away

    3. Taking one for the team
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Not now with Ali and Eriksen coming back

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

    1.7 itb and 1ft

    Fab
    Digne robbo alonso Doherty
    Salah hazard sterling Richarlison
    Wilson Arnie

    Button bennet succes mctominay

    A) roll ft
    B) success to Jimenez (then bench Arnie)
    C) mctominay to a playing mid (beef bench) e.g. Kennedy

    1. puhd
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      A

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

        Cheers

  5. KGFC
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Mendy is -97.4 will he drop tonight?

    1. Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Yes

    2. rokonto
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Yep

    3. KGFC
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Thanks guys!!

    4. Taking one for the team
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Probably but you can keep an eye on it via fplstatistics.co.uk

  6. mdm
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Assuming Maddison is declared fit, would you:

    A. Keep him
    B. Transfer to Richa/Martial for -4

    1. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      B

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

      Transfer for Richa

    3. The_Bar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Transfer to Richarlison

  7. MGD
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Is Martial out for CPL?

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

      No? Have i missed something?

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

        Says Groin Injury on FFFix

        1. Richd
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 5 months ago

          Yeah hurt his big dong in his mrs. He will shake it off.

          Source. Twitter.

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

            What about Trippier?

            You seem resourceful

    2. gryffsonofarthur
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Photo of him in training.

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

        Thanks!

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

    Reply.

    Patricio (Button)
    Alonso Robbo *Mendy* Doherty (Zabaleta)
    Salah Haz Richa *Deulofeu* (Obiang)
    Agüero Wilson Jimenez
    2 free transfers, 0.1 ib

    I'm thinking of Mendy & Deulofeu -> AWB & Martial. Thoughts?

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

      It’s a yes from me

    2. The_Bar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Looks good. Doherty and Zab are plenty good defence options to roll with Alonso and Robbo.

      Alternative would be to Fraser and Digne? but think i prefer yours.

  9. Tsparkes10
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Fab
    Alonso VVD Doherty
    Salah Haz H-odoi Fraser
    Aguero Vardy Jimenez
    (Speroni, Diagana, AWB, Mendy)

    1.1 itb and 1 FT

    A) H-Odoi, Mendy to Dunk, Rich (-4)
    B) Diagana, Mendy to Digne, Rich (-4)
    C) Save

    🙂

    1. Mr Q
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Just do Mendy—> someone this week 🙂 no -4

    2. Monya Meow Meow
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Mendy to Laporte and play 4-3-3, leave Odoi on the bench.

  10. Mr Q
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Vvd, welcome to the team!

    Maiden pool goal this week. Can feel it in my toe!

    1. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      You have Robbo also?

      1. Mr Q
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 5 months ago

        Taa..no robbo

        1. Weasel Boy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 5 months ago

          I see.
          I ask cos im considering a Pool double up myself

  11. MrCloppity
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Looking at playing my wildcard this week. Thoughts please?
    Current team:
    Ederson
    Trippier,Robertson,Alonso
    Lamela, Mané, Hazard, Richarlison
    Wilson, Agüero, Murray
    Bench:
    Hamer, Daniels, Neves, Wan-Bissaka

    After wildcard:
    Ederson
    Digne, Robertson, Alonso
    D.Silva, Salah, Richarlison, Martial
    Agüero, Murray, Jiménez
    Bench:
    Hamer, Dunk, Nevez, Wan-Bissaka

    1. gryffsonofarthur
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      It's a no from me.

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

      Why keep neves?

      1. MrCloppity
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 5 months ago

        Who else is there at 5m

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

          Kennedy

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

            Or downgrade to a 4.5 starter so you go upgrade Murray to Arnie

            1. MrCloppity
              • 5 Years
              5 years, 5 months ago

              Who’s a 4.5 starter? Arnie doesn’t cut it for me West Ham are hit and miss

      2. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 5 months ago

        On pens

  12. KJT123
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    How nailed is Lindelof? Tempted to go for him over Digne.

    1. Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Nailed 2 pointers

    2. Monya Meow Meow
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Digne a much better choice

      1. Brosstan
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 5 months ago

        Doubtful

      2. Epic Fail
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 5 months ago

        lol

    3. Taking one for the team
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Computer says no

  13. LewanGOALski
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Have Alonso and Robertson.

    Which one to double:

    A) Van Dijk?
    or
    B) David Luiz?

    thx

    1. gryffsonofarthur
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      A

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

      Vvd

    3. Taking one for the team
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      A

  14. altan8797
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    opinions on bringing in a manu defender for the next 5-6 gameweeks?

    1. gryffsonofarthur
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Which one though?

      Shaw Smalling Lindelof Young
      Valencia Bailly Jones Dalot/Rojo/Darmian

      1. altan8797
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 5 months ago

        lets say shaw or smalling

  15. KGFC
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Thinking of doing Vardy + Hojbjerg -> Sane + Rondon / Jimmy for -4. But that would mean Mendy stays and I lose value. So would you:

    1. Do the above transfers and take a price drop on Mendy
    2. Do above transfers PLUS transfer Mendy for total -8
    3. Only transfer out Mendy on FT and play Vardy
    4. Something else?

    Thanks! 🙂

    1. puhd
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      3

    2. Mr Q
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      3

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

    What’s the situation with Diangana?

    Jumped on the hype train that derailed within 45 minutes and his half time substitution.

    Better to have a steady eddy on the bench like Kayal that will definitely play 90mins or is he still worth a punt?

  17. puhd
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Captain Salah or Kun?
    Thanks!

    1. Dude1234
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Leaning towards salah

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

      Salah

    3. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Kun

    4. Fantasy Gold
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Sergio Kun Aguero

    5. Taking one for the team
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Kun

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

      Leaning towards Salah here.

    7. K.F.C
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      I'm on Kun, just see more goals in that game just hope he's in the mix!

  18. Dude1234
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Any reason people are going for Laporte instead of stones?

    1. puhd
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      More nailed

      1. Dude1234
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 5 months ago

        Last 5 games there is only 30 mins between them and stones is a lot cheaper. Plus, Laporte will have to be rested at some stage?

    2. Iceball
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Laporte has played 90 minutes every game (but maybe thats comes to an end?)

      1. Dude1234
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 5 months ago

        That’s what I’m wondering. I’m currently torn between vvd, stones and a cheap alternative like Duffy. I can see the likes of vvd and Laporte getting a rest soon. And especially over Christmas. Can’t see that happening with the likes of Duffy

        1. sumatera
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 5 months ago

          +1

          1. Fantasy Gold
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 5 months ago

            More nailed.

    3. El_Crudgo
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Slightly more consistent for starts so far this season

  19. Egg noodle
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Why does Marco Silva hate Baines?

    1. Fantasy Gold
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      He doesn’t.

      Marco Silva is just brave enough to face facts and drop a past-it player.

    2. Taking one for the team
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Baines getting old now

  20. troller
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Jota for a 2 week punt?

    1. Fantasy Gold
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Cavaleiro starting over him at the moment

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

        Check the user name.

        1. Fantasy Gold
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 5 months ago

          Oh yeah. Cheers.

          🙂

  21. ZAWAd25
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Play one this week:

    A)Bennet
    B)Arnautovic

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Arnie always.

      1. Fantasy Gold
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 5 months ago

        Arnie

    2. The_Bar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Always Arnie

    3. El_Crudgo
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Leaning toward Bennett for me but only because I have City double up in D and I don't think it makes sense to play Arnie against them.

  22. Norfolk&Chance
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Guys why not Stones or TAA (mendy replacements)?

    Saves some cash and both seem to be getting the mins?

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Nothing wrong with them.

    2. Dude1234
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Stones is definitely an option. As is taa.

      1. Norfolk&Chance
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 5 months ago

        TAA not convinced just yet. And Liverpool's fixtures aren't that great either imo( Watford, Everton etc)

        Stones eh.... might have to pull the trigger as mendy looks like he'll drop 2nite

        Cheers for sharing lads

  23. ADH
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Mendy to

    A) Digne
    B) Doherty?

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      B

    2. Dude1234
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      B

    3. Norfolk&Chance
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      B

  24. Steirish
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Any news on siggy ?

  25. Taking one for the team
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Anyone got anything concrete on Doherty apart from he’s got face ache?

    1. Fantasy Gold
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      I can’t see how he doesn’t play unless there is another injury we don’t know about.

      Players play in face masks all the time

      1. RoysCallerAnne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 5 months ago

        Same logic was touted about Mane's wrist. That ended well.

        1. Fantasy Gold
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 5 months ago

          Difference is if you fall awkwardly on your wrist then you make it 10 times worse.

          Face masks are common-place in football and very safe

  26. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Got 1FT, 1.7 ITB

    A) Quaner to Jiminez, bench Arnie
    B) Save FT, play Arnie
    C) Other

    Fab
    Alonso Robertson Doherty Digne
    Salah Haz DSilva Fraser
    Aguero ____
    --Hamer ____ AWB Diangana

    1. Fantasy Gold
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      B

  27. Weasel Boy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    With a defence of

    Ederson
    Robbo Mendy** Bennet Balbuena Duffy.

    Mendy to ?
    A) Laporte
    B) VVD
    C) Rudiger/Luiz

    Can't afford Alonso unfortunately.

    1. Fantasy Gold
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      B

      1. Weasel Boy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks

    2. Top Lad Dakes.
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      A, but maybe look at trippier in a few wks

      1. Weasel Boy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks

    3. barton fc
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Laporte

      1. Weasel Boy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks

    4. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      C, Luiz

  28. Maddamotha
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Mendy, Knockaert > Bennet, Martial or Kepa, Mendy > Ederson, Digne for free?

    1. Fantasy Gold
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Bennett and Martial

  29. Kikofraeuropa
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Patricio (fabianski)
    Alonso, TAA, Dunk, Digne, (AWB)
    Hazard, Salah, Richarlison (Kayal, Barkley)
    Arnautovic, Aguero, Jimenez

    A) Alonso, Martial, Dunk?
    B) Richarlison, Martial, VVD
    C) Alonso, Richarlison, Dunk

    I have activated my WC, but which one should I go for the gameweek 13?

    1. Fantasy Gold
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      C

  30. luke25
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Playing wildcard and saying goodbye to

    Stekelenburg Mendy Cairney Mane Billing Vardy

    and saying hello to

    Fabianski Digne Sterling Harris Richarlison Arnie

    Worth it?
    Thanks

    1. Fantasy Gold
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Probably not.

    2. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Probably.

      1. Fantasy Gold
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 5 months ago

        😆

        1. Epic Fail
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 5 months ago

          Ha, total coincidence 😀

          1. Fantasy Gold
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 5 months ago

            😉