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21 September 2017 2907 comments
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It seems that every Fantasy Football manager in the land is seeking counsel.

Sergio Aguero’s 20-points has caused joy and consternation – mainly the latter – and we’re all in need of reassurance and solutions. 

The ScoutCast crew are no different.

Granville, Jonty, Andy and Az join me in searching for answers, thankful for the opportunity to bounce ideas and opinion. 

Contrary to popular thinking, among the noise and chatter, we do arrive at a tentative conclusion.

All but one of us are willing to bend to Sergio’s surge in points and popularity or fall for Pep’s potential plot. We’re abstaining on the Aguero option for now and, over this 90 minutes, we’ll tell you just why.

Aguero dominates, but we have ample time to entertain other community questions, discussing Harry Kane’s latest failings, the premium defenders that warrant our trust and our cash, while Jonty is itching to take us through his handpicked bonus magnet XI. 

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

  1. Holmes
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    3 changes on WC I'm looking forward to:

    Kane, Mounie and Fernandez to Firmino, Vardy and Alonso

    That trio looks exciting 😛

    1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I think you should consider somemthing like Jones,Morata over Firmino,Alonso?

      1. Holmes
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Not a fan of MOrata, as of now. Long way to go... Still 3-4 weeks left for playing WC

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

      Firm dropping back with Cout coming back in, might limit value a little maybe

      1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Yep,any chance Milner starts playing regularly again too?

        1. Red Dagger ✪
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Unlikely.

      2. BananaNose Maldonado
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        He's not really dropping back. He didn't play centrally because Sturridge was brought in for Mane. Once Mane is back, Firmino will return to the false 9.

        1. AA33
            8 years, 2 months ago

            Hi mate!

            Did you check out the latest Community Watch Tournament article? And you must have received an email regarding this 🙂

            1. BananaNose Maldonado
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              I did. I still have no idea what the tournament entails, but this ain't rocket science 🙂

              1. AA33
                  8 years, 2 months ago

                  You are part of team Ibeland with 9 other FPL managers. Every week your team leader will choose a starting 7. You need to get in contact with your team leader through the email address we have you in your mail. 🙂

                  1. BananaNose Maldonado
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 11 Years
                    8 years, 2 months ago

                    Oh, yeah, I've contacted him and there has been some correspondence. I'm sure it will be fun.

        2. Red Dagger ✪
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Not sure you will get many points this week with those 3. Firms is worthless on the wing. Vardy might not even play as he apparently has a knock and Stoke might get a couple at home to Chelsea. I'd think about that before I pulled the trigger on those 3.

          1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            True

          2. Holmes
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            Not sure why Firmino will shift to wings when their forwards are just poor...

            Its after 3-4 weeks anyway

      3. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Would you do Alli to Silva on FT?
        Have Kane,Davies but no City cover
        It would also allow me to do Evans to Kolasinac next week

        1. Ghost Gooner
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Yes

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

          I am considering this too... I just love Alli tho and he will fire soon I am sure..!?

          1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            Yep true just that Kolasinac tempts me 😛

            1. Red Dagger ✪
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              I just got Kola in and now I'm debating Miki to Silva...

              1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
                • 9 Years
                8 years, 2 months ago

                Oh,so you think I should pull the trigger on the Silva move right now?

                1. Red Dagger ✪
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 8 Years
                  8 years, 2 months ago

                  Yes I do. Especially for free and if that lets you do Kola next week. 2 great reasons right there.

                  1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
                    • 9 Years
                    8 years, 2 months ago

                    Did it!

        3. RIDZ
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          on a same boat with you, don't you worry miss Aguero party against palace? Silva is my 2nd option for City back up if I don't buy Aguero

          1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            Cheers,more and more tempted to do the transfer!

            1. RIDZ
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              but Aguero was rested. City against Chelsea next week would be fine due Luiz suspended.

              1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
                • 9 Years
                8 years, 2 months ago

                I wont get Aguero as I have Kane and dont wanna lose him happy with Silva

        4. Carlton_Goal
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Thinking of potentially doing this next week if Alli blanks and Silva gets a haul again and invest in the defence (Kola or Mendy)

          1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            Even I though that but Silva has Chelsea next week so jumping now itself

      4. Letsgo!
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        guys, shld i capt kane or kun?

        1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Kun

          1. Letsgo!
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            fk u, you tell me kun and your squad put kane captain.

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

          Kun

      5. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Chelsea vs Qarabaq cheapest ticket is 82 pence will costliest is 22 punds
        OMG 😮

      6. RIDZ
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Kaku, Alli, Gabbi out
        Kun, Mkhi, Vardy in for -8

        Still have Kane & Salah

        worth to try?
        Just worry if Vardy won't fit and considering to bring in Rooney for extra cash

        1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Dont do it

        2. Red Dagger ✪
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Just do Ali to Salah and you are set.

          1. Red Dagger ✪
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            Sorry I see you have Salah already just get Miki then or Silva.

        3. TheCardinal
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Do it.

      7. I am 42
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        how do you define blank? min 1 point per 2 million?
        ie if kane score below 7 points = blank?

        1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Not getting any returns and just getting points for playing,regardless of price

      8. NYPD123
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        If G Jesus doesn't start will Pep change the system? As he has no other out and out striker. No need to fix what isn't broken.

        1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          I think he will be started but get subbed early

          1. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            ^this

        2. That Was Easy!
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          I think he'll definitely start. Fans predicting pretty straightforward lineups one with wingbacks and one with 2-man front of Jesus and Aguero.

      9. Solenya
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Easy peasy poll

        Trippier >> Davies
        Cedric >> Jones
        Firmino >> Vardy
        Save the freebie

        Thoughts?

        1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Trippier to Davies

          1. waldo666
            • 15 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            This or save

            1. Solenya
              • 14 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              That's what I'm thinking as well, cheers both.

      10. The Overthinker
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Play one of
        A) naughton
        B) Carroll

        Thank you in advance

        1. HurriKane
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          A

        2. sodom85
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          A

      11. George Agdgdgwngo
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Hazard or morata to get more points over the season?

        1. The Overthinker
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Morata

        2. kenzo.
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          If you're talking about over the season starting from this week then hazard 100%

      12. HurriKane
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Would you play Maguire (LIV) over any of Bavies (whu) Jones (sot) and Naughton (WAT) ?

        Matip and Lovren a doubt.and Liverpool usually struggles at set peices

        1. fedolefan
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Just as I asked a Maguire question. Thinking about transferring him in myself. Hard one, Naughton of those but I'd still bench him this game.

        2. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Maguire over Naughton

        3. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Maguire (aerial threat) over Naughton

      13. fedolefan
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Whom does Huth replace in this Leicester lineup? Maguire has been all but forgotten recently.

        1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Morgan?

          1. fedolefan
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            Hmm, yeah, maybe.

        2. BananaNose Maldonado
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Morgan.

          1. fedolefan
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            They are looking dodgy right? Just can't keep a clean sheet right now.

            1. BananaNose Maldonado
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              A bit dodgy, but the fixtures look good, and at that price he looks a decent deal. I went a little higher to bring in Monreal instead, and I like Cedric more than Maguire given Soton's fixtures after this week, but Maguire is fun to own.

              1. fedolefan
                • 11 Years
                8 years, 2 months ago

                Cedric is in everyone's team in my ML, so naturally I hate him. Don't have money to get Monreal unfortunately. Either save or get Maguire/Jags for me I think.

                1. BananaNose Maldonado
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 11 Years
                  8 years, 2 months ago

                  Of those, I'd probably go Maguire. I'd worry that Koeman will occasionally go four at the back and Jags will lose out to Williams and Keane.

                  1. fedolefan
                    • 11 Years
                    8 years, 2 months ago

                    Yeah thanks. Koeman is a madman. He's randomly subbed off defenders in the past and it's not beyond him. Just hope he says something definitive about Jags tomorrow else I'll probably get Maguire.

      14. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Just got Silva in for Alli right now,Mainly to fund Evans to Kolasinac next week
        Only worried that Silva has no goals this season

        1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          anyone?

      15. gunnerboy
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Is Vardy going to start this weekend?

        1. That Was Easy!
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Many fans think he is, checked their forums. Cannot be sure but we should know before the deadline.

      16. That Was Easy!
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        "Wisdom of the Crowd" is steering me towards a Kane > Aguero (C) but wisdom of FPL is that that move is crazy. It's not a comfortable place owning Jesus as I do. I would absolutely love to cap him.

        1. fishnil
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Cap him, won't disappoint you.

      17. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        If Vardy was not going to start for sure,would you use FT to remove him?(Nothing ITB) or just let Chalobah come off the bench?

        1. That Was Easy!
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Absolutely let Chalobah come off the bench. Vardy is a great player to have, he'll likely start and if not he'll be ready by the next week.

        2. Holmes
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Let Chalobah do the job

        3. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Cheers

      18. gunnerboy
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        WC team:

        Fabianski (Elliot)

        Kolanisic Jones Mee (Mbemba, ?)

        Salah Silva Mkh Carroll. (RLC)

        Vardy Aguero Kane

        GTG?

        1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Super team but is that two 4 defenders? You could Fabianski to Krul to do other 4 to Naughton to rotate with mee?

      19. RIDZ
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Walker or Otamendi in?
        Otamendi seems has less rotation risk but I don't really like CB

        1. That Was Easy!
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Otamendi is way better value. Mendy looks much more potent than Walker has at 6.5

          1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            This

      20. Nas
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Who would you use as a fire and forget 4.5m gk option? I'm thinking pope of burnley. For some reason I'm not feeling all this fabianski love. I have cresswell and lascelles so don't want the hart or Elliot double up.

        1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Elliot is just essential,maybe have another gk beside him but get Elliot

      21. That Was Easy!
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Looking outside of Aguero, Kane, Lukaku, who do you think would be the ultimate differential captain this week? I would say Vardy if he's healthy, Can/Lovren/Matip all doubts.

        1. Holmes
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Sigurdsson

        2. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Wood
          Rooney
          Silva
          Alonso
          Mkhi
          Lascelles
          Kolasinac

        3. BananaNose Maldonado
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Sanchez.

        4. RIDZ
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          should be Vardy if fit. I think Rooney could be differential. He is still beast in Everton, unfortunately his early fixtures made him blanks.

        5. Cok3y5murf
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Your last name

      22. Mickyyy
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Danilo start this weekend? Walker or Mendy to be rested for UCL??
        Thoughts appreciated.

        1. Get up ya bum
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          maybe. I think he'll play in the back 3 a lot too

          1. Get up ya bum
            • 16 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            when they play that way

        2. jia you
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Doubt it, he played during the week, Mendy & Walker didnt.

        3. Speédy
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          No,won't start imo

        4. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Danilo played in the Caribou Cup and Walker came on in the second half but Mendy didn't play... so Mendy is the safest play this weekend

      23. RIDZ
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Shaqiri - CHE SOU
        Brady - HUD eve
        Richarlison - swa wba

        Pick one player to save FT next week. Shaqiri is tempting for double home matches.

        1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Richarlison

          1. RIDZ
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            why?

            1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              Dont fancy Shaqiri's fixtures
              Brady plays deeper

              1. RIDZ
                • 9 Years
                8 years, 2 months ago

                Is Richarlison threatening?

        2. Get up ya bum
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          richarlison

        3. Speédy
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Rich

          1. RIDZ
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            why?

            1. Speédy
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              Chelsea and Southampton are tight at the back.
              Rich plays more forward.

      24. Get up ya bum
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        mini captain poll

        Kane
        Aguero

        1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Aguero

        2. fedolefan
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          The captaincy must have been the big draw to get Aguero, right? Might as well captain him. Not getting Aguero myself, so will be capping Kane.

          1. Get up ya bum
            • 16 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            Na mate just having 3.4 m itb and firmino made it too hard to resist. Planned to captain Kane anyway but west hams new found form with the 343 has me second guessing. Pretty conclusive here. Guess I'll go with aguero

        3. Mini Mane Mo
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Kun

          1. AA33
              8 years, 2 months ago

              Hi mate!

              Did you check your email regarding the Community Watch Tournament? 🙂

          2. Holmes
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            Aguero

          3. AA33
              8 years, 2 months ago

              Aguero

            • RIDZ
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              K
              U
              N

            • waldo666
              • 15 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              Aguero

            • Speédy
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              Kun

            • Get up ya bum
              • 16 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              well that's conclusive. Thanks all

          4. Speédy
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            Bench 2
            A)Cedric(MUN)
            B) Carroll (WAT)
            C)Jrod(ars)
            D)Mee(HUD)

            1. RIDZ
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              C & B

            2. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              AC

            3. Effe
              • 15 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              Bench A and C

            4. RamaJama
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              He’s delivered attacking returns in all but one matches this year, plays an important role in a high scoring team and ranked 6th overall in the game for mids.

              1. RamaJama
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 13 Years
                8 years, 2 months ago

                Reply fail

          5. RIDZ
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            Finally, come with my final decision
            Gabbi + Alli out
            Rooney + Silva in

            Play with Kane (C), Kaku, Salah with no Kun this week
            Planning to swap Kaku to Kun on week 8

          6. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            Is Silva(C) crazy :P? Just asking

            1. Speédy
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              Yes,too risky. And low ceiling even if it comes off.

              1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
                • 9 Years
                8 years, 2 months ago

                He got 11 last week though

            2. RamaJama
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              He’s delivered attacking returns in all but one matches this year, plays an important role in a high scoring team and ranked 6th overall in the game for m

          7. Lazaretti
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            gtg?

            Elliot
            Davies - Mee - Jones - Alonso
            Willian - Eriksen - Ramsey
            Jesus(vc) - Aguero(c) - Firmino

            Foster - Yoshida - Carroll - Mooy

            Not sure if should play someone from the bench? Yoshida could be differential. Carroll and Mooy both have set pieces Mooy can be even on penalties...? Any thoughts

            1. RIDZ
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              gtg, Bur v Hud would be 0-0

              1. Lazaretti
                • 8 Years
                8 years, 2 months ago

                Thanks. Hoping also 0-0 for BUR - HUD game

          8. Dreams
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            Hello DZ. How're you all doing on this fine Friday?

            1. Speédy
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              Wondering where Dreams was all these days...

              1. Dreams
                • 8 Years
                8 years, 2 months ago

                The last week was a pain in the ass. Hopefully I'll be back by next week.

            2. ★Kuntheman★
              • 10 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              I've had better days. This week has been rough.

          9. Emiliano Sala
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            Sorry to ask again
            Which one after city vs chelsea match?
            A) elliot + alonso
            B) pickford + david luiz

            *everton has great fixtures and I don't have defender from them but alonso is great.

            1. Dreams
              • 8 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              A

          10. Jafooli
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            All my players will have played by final whistle of 3pm KO's 😮 😆