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9 March 2017 1811 comments
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We’re left punctured and deflated like that old plastic ball you used to kick over the fence into the neighbour’s garden.

That neighbour is Pep Guardiola, who appears to take great pleasure in putting his big teamsheet tinkering garden fork through our bouncy double Gameweek dreams.

Recorded in the dying stages of Manchester City’s non-event clash against a stubborn Stoke, Jonty, Andy and myself are left rather flat during this episode of the ScoutCast.

Even the most imaginative accountant couldn’t hide the fact that, after transfer hits aplenty and having witnessed Messrs Kane, Costa, Hazard and Lukaku grab hauls, all three of us depart Gameweek 27 in the red.

Gathering ourselves after that disappointment, and steered by your questions, we nonetheless press on to offer our latest musings on the minefield of blanks presented by Gameweek 28, while checking in on Sanchez’ fading star and third striker options.

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Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

  1. Moves like Dejagah
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Taken a hit to bring Llorente. Would you take any more in my position? I have 4.6m in the bank and I'm 45 points clear in my ML. Was thinking Coleman and maybe Robles or Jaku.

    (Courtois, Pickford)

    McAuley, Brunt, A Smith (Alonso, Pieters)

    Phillips, Mane, Siggy, Snoddy (Larsson)

    Lukaku, Llorente (Kane)

    1. willgriggsonfire
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Robles.

      1. Moves like Dejagah
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks for response, he'd likely stay until late in so definitely one to think about.

  2. Lone Wolf FPL
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    0FT. What would you do:

    a) Cash out. Holebas > Fernandez (11 starters, 0.4 extra)
    b) Get playing def. Holgate > Fernandez (11 starters)
    c) No hit. Field 10.

    1. Smurf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      What's the difference between a & b?

      1. Smurf
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Either way I'd dump Holgate.

      2. Smurf
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Sorry misread Holebas and Holegate.

        I'd dump non playing Holgate.

    2. Zlat-man
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      B

    3. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Do you want Fernandez longer term? Is he your useful benchable defender? If so, then B. I hate Holebas because he's burned me but he's got some great fixtures coming up.

      1. Pocky
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        B

  3. boombaba
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    chances Ibra will drop tonight?

    1. willgriggsonfire
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      99% 😀

  4. Gudjohnsen
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    I have a feeling Liverpool will finally thrash a team at the lower half of the league. Can see a 4-0 or 4-1 result.

    1. willgriggsonfire
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Yeah, hope so, but their record shows a different story...

    2. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Cue a 0-1 to Burnley (hope not!)

  5. UnitedXCI
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Bottomed
    Olsson for Holebas?

    Or

    West ham midlfielder (lanzini) for Phillips?

    Current team:
    Jaku foster
    Alonso Walker baines Holebas jones
    Mane firmino siggy Phillips de roon
    Costa kaku llorente
    0ft (-4) 6.2 ITB

    1. willgriggsonfire
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Yeah, Lanzini looks good.

  6. willgriggsonfire
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Hi all!
    Got 11 playing with a -4.
    Who to captain now?
    Mane Firmino Siggy Lukaku or Gray as differential?
    Also, Heaton or Jaku in goal?

    1. Moves like Dejagah
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      If you're chasing I'd take a punt on Siggy or Firminho. I'm going Lukaku I think but I don't need to take risks.

      1. willgriggsonfire
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Not chasing as such, have an okay 1st pos. in both MLs.
        But hovering around the 100k mark for some time, just wanted to breach that... 😛

        1. Moves like Dejagah
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Ah right so going ok. It's between Mane and Lukaku as I see it. West Brom are annoying though and I'm still far from certain with Lukaku.

        2. willgriggsonfire
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Yeah, I too think that, but, just that any of Liv. mids can score out of the three while Lukaku is alone upfront so, let's see.

          1. Moves like Dejagah
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            Think you've nailed it there, you just don't know who's going to score.

  7. karvs155
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Aguero, Sterling, Diomande -> Lukaku, Coutinho, Llorrente for -8.
    Worth it?

    Questions
    A) Go for Carrol over Llorente (have Siggy, no wham cover)
    B) Firmino over Cout?

    1. willgriggsonfire
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Get Lukaku already.
      Coutinho looks good.
      Well, Carroll and Llorente is just fixture vs form. So, go with what works for you.

    2. Partick Bateman
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      This run of games for Swansea is vital. I think Llorente is good for next 3 and don't trust Carroll.

      Coutinho.

  8. vardys party
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    How's this gw30 WC looking?

    Pickford Valdez
    Walker Valencia Alonso Morgan Prodl
    Sanchez Pedro Cout Alli Zaha
    Defoe Gabbi Kane

    Plan is to use this as a base and then plan transfers around DGW fixtures once they are known

    1. Smurf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      I don't know the DGW's so I can comment. Could be good, could be awful.

      1. Smurf
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        can't

    2. Pep says
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Lot can change between then and now especially with the Int. break. I wouldn't worry about it. 2 big gw's to go yet!

    3. DantheManinaPan
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Meh.

  9. diesel001
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone waiting for the WBA press conference for an update on Phillips? If he is injured then I am taking him out.

    1. Moves like Dejagah
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      I'd like some conclusive news but not holding my breath.

    2. Kevinw82
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      He's out 🙁

  10. LewanGOALski
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    which is better?

    1)
    GW28: Capoue & Sterling ➡ King & Firmino (-8)
    GW29: Aguero ➡ Kane

    or

    2)
    GW28: Capoue ➡ T.Carroll (-4)
    GW29: Sterling & Aguero ➡ Sanchez & Kane (-4)

    ?

    1. Pep says
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Depends how much you want Sanchez in you team. Giroud will prob start up front so I'm avoiding him for the moment until the dust settles

  11. Mayo for Sam
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Already on -4. Worth taking a -8 to upgrade Holgate?

    Jaku
    Baines Holgate* Brunt
    Mane Siggy Antonio Phillips*
    Lukuka Loriente

    1. WVA
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      If its for Coleman then yes

    2. Smurf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Yes. Holgate is a non playing dud so I think this is the best week to dump him.

      Best bets long term are Olsson/Mawson if you may play them a few times or Fernandez if you want to save a few bucks.

  12. WVA
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Did anyone bring in Firmino yesterday?

    1. McQueen
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Nope, going Coutinho. 12 shots in last two GWs decided it for me.

      1. Gudjohnsen
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        I have both. I think they will combine well this weekend. Can see assists and goals for both.

  13. Clifford☯
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Which Option would you choose ?
    Sterling ➡

    A) Coutinho / Firmino
    B) Antonio / Lanzini

    Cheers.

    1. McQueen
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Cout
      Lanzini

    2. Ridcully
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Coutinho.

  14. ATOM AND HUMBER
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Morning all,

    Olsson or Mawson?

    1. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Former

    2. Smurf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      I prefer Olsson as he has potential for assist as well as goals.

    3. ATOM AND HUMBER
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Thanks both, that was my preference too

  15. La Roja
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Where the heck is Giggs Boson disappeared?

    1. A.T
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Last i heard was that he'd been very poorly and that others had taken over his team for him. Hope he's ok. 🙁

  16. Siva Mohan
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    If Spurs, Arsenal, City and Chelsea all win their FA Cup tie.. in GW34

    Manchester United vs (burnley & southampton)
    Middlesbrough vs (bournemouth & SUNDERLAND)

    (my analysis as per team pairing and home/away fixtures)

    1. Pep says
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Double for Southampton aswell then no?

      1. Pep says
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Amd Sunderland

      2. Siva Mohan
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Chelsea vs Southampton
        Arsenal vs Sunderland

        would be off on weekend

  17. Ridcully
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Is my team ready for this week?

    Heaton (Pickford)
    Baines McAuley (Alonso, van Aanholt, Love)
    Mané Coutinho(C) Sigurdsson (Eriksen, Sterling)
    Lukaku(VC) Barnes (Kane)

    0 Free transfers
    £1.8 In the bank

    I considered removing van Aanholt for a hit, but Walker/Valencia would be my preferred choice so I thought I would do it for free next week if I wanted to make the move.

    1. Partick Bateman
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      I think you're G2G because any move you make will damage your GW29 team setup.

      1. Ridcully
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        I agree, this is why van Aanholt was the only one I was considering.

    2. Smurf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Why would you consider it this week when they both blank?

      1. Ridcully
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        I would do van Aanholt to Valencia/Walker (or somebody else) in GW 29 for free, rather than this week for a hit. That is if I want to make the move, I may choose not to.

  18. Partick Bateman
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Already on -8 this GW and for GW29 I have this team and 3.8m to play with:

    Pickford
    Holebas Baines Valencia
    Sterling Mané Coutinho Sigurdsson
    Llorente Lukaku Kane(c)

    Heaton Phillips Brunt Amat

    So, question is, anyone in that starting lineup worth replacing for a hit with a GW28 player?

    1. Pep says
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Phillips to Davies to free up the funds? Depends on Phillips status for this GW though

      1. Partick Bateman
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Really hoping Phillips is fit, did Carrick to Mané. Didn't think that through!

    2. Firminooooo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      If you are benchwankering, surely put Baines, Mane and Lukaku on the bench.

      1. Partick Bateman
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        That's my GW29 team, looking at how I could improve it for a hit this GW.

        E.g. Holebas to Coleman

        1. Firminooooo
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Sorry

  19. Nolberto Solano
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    The below transfers good for -8?

    GW28
    Amat -> Olsson
    Sane -> Coutinho
    Aguero -> Carroll
    Gw29
    Carroll -> Kane

    1. Partick Bateman
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      If you think the 3rd one is worth the gamble for one week, yep.

    2. Evil Buddha
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Yes. Gets rid of Amat and blanks.

  20. Siva Mohan
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    NEW RULES IN THE FA CUP

    Two new rules come into play now that the Emirates FA Cup has reached the quarter-final stage.

    The competition will now adopt a straight knockout format with no more replays taking place, while a fourth substitute has also been introduced for the quarter-finals, semi-finals and final.

    Should the scores be level after 90 minutes, extra time and penalties will be used if required.

    The additional substitution rule only applies once the game goes into extra time. Managers will now be able to use a fourth substitute from their bench during the extra half hour.

  21. Kryten
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    I think I have enjoyed the lack of importance of team value over the last 2 season feel it's more fun when I am not forced to make early transfers and always have a .5 or more in the bank. Do people think fpl got the player pricing right this year?

    1. drughi
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      ML leader who sits around 10k and over 100 points ahead of me has a team value of 101.5. He havent had 2 expensive strikers all season

    2. Smurf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      I think team value could be important when the doubles come around with a lot of the big guns having doubles.

    3. Evil Buddha
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Every year some low priced gems do help but team value will always give a headstart.

  22. drughi
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Firmino or mane captain ?
    Phillips>King worth a hit ?

    thanks

    1. Evil Buddha
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Mane. Not worth a hit if Phillips will play.

  23. barracuda
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    I have never done 3 hits, hope it pays off.

    1. Evil Buddha
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      This is the week to do it.

      1. barracuda
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        I hope you are right, fingers crossed.

  24. Mayo for Sam
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Best low budget (4.6) defender for this weekend?

    Thinking Martin Olsson or Mawson.

    1. Smurf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Olsson for me as he has chances of assists as well as goals.

    2. The Hindu Monkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Olson

  25. VS10_
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    WBA presser in 15 mins. "We have a few knocks and we'll make a late decision on Phillips."

    Bournemouth also 9am.

    1. drughi
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      need to hear some conclusive about phillips or I'm getting rid for king

      1. VS10_
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Will get rid for a hit this week or next so don't really care anymore 🙂

    2. Pocky
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      I've got Francis so will be tuned into that. Kinda hope he's injured as I want shot anyway lol

  26. The Hindu Monkey
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    5.4m in bank

    Heaton
    Coleman Brunt Holgate (Alonso, Holebas)
    Mane, Siggy, Carroll, Snodgrass (Sane)
    Lukaku Rondon (Kane)

    so 9 out, plus Holgate

    A. Save
    B. Sane to Countino
    C. Sane to King
    D. Holebas to Daniels

    thanks

    1. Ridcully
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      A, save.

    2. Bunk Moreland
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      I got 8 and I am saving. You, like me, have the players that are most likely to score high (Lukaku, Mane, Siggy, Coleman, Heaton) and there are perhaps no one else you would like after this gw. The players I want are Pedro, Alli, Valencia and Gabbiadini, none of which play this week, so I'm saving to have 2 FTs next week.

  27. Pep says
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Where's Ozil @?

    1. Clifford☯
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Great Timing !

    2. Siva Mohan
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      AW "ill and went home"

    3. Arteta
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Hola chica! 😎

  28. Friday's press conferences
    Arteta
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Today's press conferences

    9.30 - WBA, Bournemouth
    12.30 - Liverpool
    13.00 - Spurs, Hull
    13.45 - Burnley
    14.00 - Chelsea, Man City

    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      nice one 🙂

    2. Samurai Blue
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Thanks Mesut!

    3. Arteta
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Make it 9.00 for Pulis and Howe. They should start speaking then but updates & quotes usually follow later.

    4. FC Lackless [BALEGIUM]
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      cheers

  29. TokyoRisingSun
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    What's the latest on Matt Phillips?

    1. Bunk Moreland
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Look up.

    2. The Hindu Monkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      you'll find out in half an hour

  30. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    If you could pick your ideal team once these blanks have ended would it be close to this?... Any changes?

    Jaku
    Walker Alonso Coleman
    Siggy Sanchez PoolMid SpursMid
    Kane Costa Gabbi

    1. Evil Buddha
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Lukaku instead of Costa for me until the doubles. Rest my ideal team.

    2. Bunk Moreland
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      My ideal team wouldn't have Jakupovic in goal. Otherwise it looks OK, though I would prefer Hazard over Sanchez.

    3. Pocky
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Coleman could become Valencia with DGW's in mind, other than that, It's pretty close to what I'm aiming for come 30/31