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Scoutcast Episode 323 – Reacting to the Double and Blank Gameweeks

This week is pivotal for Fantasy managers as they look to navigate their way through a tricky set of fixtures as the season nears its conclusion.

The midweek announcement of a Double Gameweek 29 for Manchester City and Arsenal is among the key developments that our Scoutcast trio of Joe, Pranil (Lateriser12) and Az discuss in this busy episode of the Scoutcast.

They are also keeping a close eye on how Blank Gameweek 31 is shaping up, with this latest episode broadcast on Tuesday during Liverpool’s defeat to Chelsea in the FA Cup .

The deployment of chips will clearly be crucial in the Gameweeks ahead, so our trio look to cover as many permutations as they can.

Meanwhile, there are plenty of other topics to consider, including the ‘form versus fixtures’ debate that Southampton and Everton’s strikers are creating.

Teams and players who are highly motivated also come under scrutiny, with relegation and European places still up for grabs. In contrast, those already dreaming of their holidays are also debated in their chat.

The ‘Rough with the Smooth’ round-up of your Gameweek 28 scores focuses on how Leicester’s wavering form has been a hindrance for some and a blessing to others.

Az takes his turn to pick a differential, with a former favourite firmly in his sights.

Clean sheets get an airing and the Scoutcast crew round up proceedings with a look at their transfer and captaincy plans for Gameweek 29.

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BLANK GAMEWEEK 28 FPL MATCH REPORTS

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  1. Zladan
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    A) Vardy to Jimmy
    B) Vardy + Moura to Aguero + Saka
    C) Vardy + Moura to Jimmy + Mahrez

    1. Nelly's Reds
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      A or c

  2. Agger
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    I thought it was standard not to have KDB in the squad tonight, he deserves a rest. I think Pep talking about a iniury is just mind games for the game on the weekend.

    1. Zladan
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Mind games.

  3. Nelly's Reds
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    GW29 line up.
    McCarthy
    Robbo-TAA-O’Connell
    KDB-Salah-Barnes-Fernandes
    Jimi-DCL-Ings

    Dubravka-Mount-lascelles-Enda Stevens.

    Already removed Traore for Fernandes and considering taking a -4 to take Stevens out for Bellerin.
    1) starting XI gtg?
    2) anyone considering bellerin?

    1. Nelly's Reds
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      3) who to bench if I do bring bellerin in?

  4. Holteenderinthesky
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    I'm thinking of going a more differential route. What's people's thoughts?

    Alli&Vardy>Sterling(C)&Jimenez -4
    Or play boring and safe
    Alli&Vardy>Auba(C)&Pepe -4

    1. Zladan
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Pepe is a differential and I doubt many will buy him due to his price

      1. Holteenderinthesky
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        I feel Sterling is seriously being overlooked my guts telling me he's got a big score coming up. I'd never bring Pepe in if it wasn't for the double. But worried about not having Auba

  5. Maddi Son
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Tottenham's decision making in the crucial moments has been 1/10 at best.

  6. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    This is gonna be Krul on Spurs

  7. Now I'm Panicking
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    This is like an England penalty shoot out - so predictably not going to go the way you are hoping for.

    1. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Krul will win it 🙁

    2. Greek Freak
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Which way are you hoping for?

    3. SuperMane Returns
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      DCL owner?

  8. FCSB
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Krul to be penalty hero again!!

  9. Reeker
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Cant believe my chip strategy relies on this penalty shoot out

    1. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Me neither 🙁

    2. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Who would've thunk it?

    3. SuperMane Returns
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      When the chips are down..

    4. abaalan
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Why what you doing ?

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

    KDB,Ings >> Pepe,Aubamayang looks tempting.

    1. Niho992
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Ings has NEW and Nor in next two

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

        Reason to ship then.

  11. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    C’mon Norwich!

    1. Greek Freak
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Come on Krul!

  12. Dr Van Nostrand
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    I imagine Farke would destroy all comers in a headbutting contest

    1. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      ...and a farting one

  13. El Presidente
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Vorm is ready!

  14. T.Henry14
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    IF KDB is injured

    then:

    KDB ---> Pepe?

    Ryan
    TAA, Soy, Stephens
    Salah, Mane, KDB*, Barnes
    Ings, Jimenez, Vardy

    1. antis0cial
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      What’s with the Kdb injured? Anything to back this up?

      1. Tinkermania
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        He is rested or injured or both.

  15. Bubz
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Go on Norwich

  16. Tinkermania
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Was considering backing England to win until I saw this. 🙁

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51743134

  17. BUZZBOMB
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Krul v Vorm.... the halcion days of FPL when their points went on top of Bale's, RVP's and Michu's...

  18. Wild Rover
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Good call Daniel on KDB tbf, got a lot of stick

    1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      What was the call?

      1. Wild Rover
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        That KDB was injured not rested

        1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Oh FFS

    2. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      More dumb luck than skill I feel

    3. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Fair play. Could be back on Sunday, according to Physioroom, but not the most reliable opinion.

  19. The 12th Man
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Come on Norwich

    1. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Have an upvote

  20. Maddi Son
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Did Mourinho just say who's a pretty boy?

  21. Brosstan
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Of course DCL owners get bailed out...

    1. SuperMane Returns
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Non DCL owner?

      1. Brosstan
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        No from my comment you can clearly deduce I own him

    2. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Keeping him regardless.

  22. Drogo
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Vardy + Traore OUT

    Which one?
    A) Auba + Xhaka IN
    B) Auba + Sako IN

  23. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Hes in the Vorm of his life

  24. Wild Rover
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Vorm over fixtures

  25. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Dier from Krul.

  26. Wild Rover
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Lolmela

  27. Dr Van Nostrand
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    The Vorm doing the worm

  28. chaser123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    The closely matched FA Cup quarter finals makes planning with transfers for GW31 and using the wildcard after that even more valuable.

    It is almost impossible to plan for GW34 now with this draw.

  29. SuperMane Returns
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Lamela ya donkey!

    1. FPL Blow-In
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I like this game.

      Oi Troy you Parrot!

  30. BUZZBOMB
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    The Vorm has turned. Krul intentions.