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15 December 2017 1745 comments
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The ScoutCast takes on the role of support group ahead of Gameweek 18, as the four-strong collective attempt to give advice on how to find motivation when the season begins to slide into the abyss.

I go AWOL, though Peter Kouwenberg comes in for a timely debut. The former Hall of Fame number one is one of those suffering an abject season, after an extraordinary run of three successive top 300 finishes. No, really.

For once, Jonty, Andy and Az are in the presence of Fantasy Premier League greatness, then, as the quartet give counsel on those struggling to soldier on after a season of “unnecessary roughness”.

Elsewhere they talk Harry Kane for once, as exit plans are abandoned, while questioning whether Eden Hazard can justify his selection in light of David Silva’s sudden goal spree.

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

  1. barracuda
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    I genuinely believe Niasse will start and score. They will thrash Swansea 3:0.

    1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Ok.

      1. barracuda
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        I will get back to you at 22:00 UK time on Monday Doggo 😀

    2. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Sam does not seem impressed with Niasse

  2. Francescoli
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Pope
    Mee Kabasele Kenny
    Sterling Hazard Salah (c) Richarlison
    Kane Morata Firmino

    Elliot; Ogbonna, RLC, Naughton

    Good to go DZ?

    1. Francescoli
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Not sure whether to bench Kabasele or Ogbonna.

      1. Yank Revolution
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Spread risk, bench Mee and play Ogbonna?

    2. panda07
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I'd bench Ogbonna, Huddersfield haven't scored away since gw1

    3. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Gtg BB

      1. stamboy
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        whose bb?

    4. Pranav Santhosh
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Gtg

  3. FPL Panda
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Bench order correct ?

    Mee niasse ogbonna

    Thanks

    1. Francescoli
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I'd be playing Mee

  4. FirminoIsBetterThanYou
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Captain:
    A). Hazard
    B). Salah
    C). Coutinho

    1. Francescoli
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Salah Hazard Coutinho in that order imo

    2. Viper
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      A

    3. RIDZ
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      A

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

      Azard

  5. RIDZ
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Who to captain :
    a) Salah
    b) Coutinho
    c) Kane
    d) Aguero
    e) Gross
    f) Kolasinac

    Aguero against Kane
    Salah & Coutinho played 90min last game
    Not sure 4 of them will give big points

    1. barracuda
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Kun will better Kane

      1. RIDZ
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Kun still my best choice for now

    2. Viper
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Didn't Aguero get 4 vs Spurs not that long ago (3years?). How this guy doesn't start all the time I'll never know.

      Aguero.

  6. Viper
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Foster Elliot

    Jones Mee Otamendi Moreno Daniels

    Hazard Salah Sterling RLC Gross

    Kane Firmino Austin

    2.3m in the bank. Was going to do Foster & Daniels - > DDG & Christensen (-4).

    Any other moves worth considering? Thanks for replies on previous page. Much appreciated

    1. RIDZ
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      you already take a hit
      good luck

      1. Viper
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        I haven't.

        1ft

        1. RIDZ
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          I wouldn't take a hit for now, but DDG+Christensen may good for long term.

          Maybe Mee to Monreal/Christensen. Every player should be available for now due to rotation. Avoid injured or banned player. I sold Mee to Jones yesterday before price changed.

    2. panda07
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I'd just do Foster > DDG this week and then consider Daniels > Christensen next week

      1. Viper
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks guys

  7. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Good to go??

    Hennessey
    Christensen / Jones / Mee / Kenny
    Hazard (vc) / Salah / Sterling / Richalison
    Kane (C) / Morata

    Speroni / Austin / Kiko / RLC

    -4, £.6itb

    1. Viper
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah, looks great.

      Kiko must play if he's fit though. Huddersfield haven't scored away since day 1

      1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Maybe i'll put him first on bench?

        1. Viper
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          I'd start him ahead of Mee personally. Richarlison might force your hand anyway

          1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 1 month ago

            Cheers.

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

      I wouldn't captain Kane, Hazard and Salah both better options imo.

      1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah i will probably end up on Hazard. I still think Kane will do well.

        1. jia you
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Kane for me!

    3. RIDZ
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Haz Captain for me. Spurs won't score I'd guess even though I also have Kane.

      1. jia you
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        I'd be very surpriced if Spurs don't score to be honest. They won't play like MUN did v City!

    4. stamboy
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Looks very good, RLC looks weakest link but not sure if anything much better and then you will burn your cash which will hurt you long term.

      Keepers not great but at least guaranteed to play.

      Only other thought is selling Mee for Lowton maybe if can generate 0.3 or 0.4m as that could be thrn maybe used to better effect with current cash.

  8. stamboy
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    who are people looking to get in over the next few gameweeks besides Pogba? Thinking maybe a hammers player for the DGW. Spurs more tricky as Poch rotates a fair bit.

    1. stamboy
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      any thoughts or just Pogba?

    2. shortymak
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Son eriksen

      1. stamboy
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        good shout for DGWs if they play both games

        1. shortymak
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Ya im getting one in for dgw making sure if 2 ft

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

        This. Probably going all in with Kane, Eriksen and Son for the double.

  9. SpaceCadet
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Team looking good enough to save ft this gw? Thoughts on the benching order?

    Ddg
    Christensen Otamendi tarkowski
    Hazard Salah Coutinho silva Richarlison
    Kane dcl

    Joel bony masuaku mariappa

    1. Reiko
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Masuaku has higher chance of CS than Swansea getting any goals away from home

      1. SpaceCadet
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks

    2. stamboy
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      like it, very good how much cash?

      1. SpaceCadet
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks. Nothing itb. Just concerned about Richarlison and also bony’s game time this gw

    3. jia you
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Masuaku first sub

      1. navin
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        worried about joel and bony. other than that, solid team

  10. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    What would you do with this bunch?

    Fab Elliot
    Christ Otamendi Ward* Daniels Duffy
    Haz Salah Coutinho Richo* RLC
    Kane Firmino Niasse*

    1 FT, 1.7 in bank

    Cheers.

    1. Reiko
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Daniels to Jones/Smalling for starters

    2. shortymak
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Daniels to kolonasic maby

    3. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Spell their full names for a little more respect.

      Save.

      1. shortymak
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Respect?

      2. DIOCCÁ
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Richarlison de Andrade takes too long to type though

      3. Reiko
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        U r referring to Christensen i believe

    4. waldo666
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Ward to Kenny or Niasse to DCL

      1. waldo666
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Actually on second thoughts saving could be a good option for some more flexibility next week.

    5. gavigan
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Ward to Kolasinac

    6. panda07
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Niasse > DCL

    7. RIDZ
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Ward to Jones
      Burnley fixtures are too weak for defender until week 26

    8. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Cheers all.

      1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Welcome 🙂

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

      Roll mate

    10. minges
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I think if no DDG u need a man u defender. Daniels or ward to Jones

      1. stamboy
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        agree

    11. jia you
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      In a very similar situation, I'm saving, will have more info after the weekend and can do a mini wc for -4 if needs be?

    12. Henryyy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Fab -> DDG

    13. Geoff
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Close to me:
      Cout + Firmino + Niasse + 1.7m vs Ramsey + Morata + DLC

      GK and defence look fine.

      What are you thinking? Niasse > DLC or save and play RLC?
      Captaining Hazard?

  11. Reiko
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Current team:

    Gomes Fabianski
    Christensen Jones Bellerin Ota Mee
    Hazard Salah Sterling Richarlison RLC
    Kane Vardy Quaner

    Post this GW, planning to make following transfers:

    Bellerin+Richarlison->Ogbonna/Masuaku+Silva

    Advisable? Or any other alternatives? Keen on trying to fit Silva in my Midfield.

    1. panda07
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Looks like a good move

  12. Alonso The Great Midfielder
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    do you reckon chicharito will get his first start and be the main man on west ham striker?

    1. barracuda
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I think Arnie could be your new WHU main forward

      1. Alonso The Great Midfielder
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        sadly the midfield spot is full....just thinking chicha for second spot of striker

        1. shortymak
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          They have lots of choices like antonio can play there carroll and sakho too id keep an eye wouldnt bring him in yet

          1. Alonso The Great Midfielder
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 1 month ago

            thought caroll and sakho not going to get more minutes time under moyes

            1. shortymak
              • 11 Years
              8 years, 1 month ago

              Why not

        2. Fudge
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          I'm quietly confident of an imminent return to my team, both in FPL and real life

  13. stamboy
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    play lowton (brigh) or Austin (Che)

    keep bottoming out, second time now, 3rd strike and I am outta here!

    1. Reiko
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Tbh Austin could nick a goal against Chelsea. I will probably tempted to play him over Lowton.

      1. stamboy
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        yeah my thinking too

  14. Yogi_mike
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Anything worth the free transfer?
    Moreno > Kenny before price changes? Thanx

    Elliot Pope
    Monreal Gomez Moreno Christensen Ward
    Salah Hazard Gross Cork Son
    Kane Morata Murray

    1ft 0.0 itb

    1. RIDZ
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      better save FT with 0 itb

  15. seewhyaxe
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Have somehow decided not to do the transfer, to prep for Pogba's return and the DGW.

    Fab
    Ogbonna, Christensen, Jones, Kiko
    Salah (C) , Hazard, Sterling, RLC
    Kane, Morata

    Elliot, Ward, Niasse, Ramsey

    g2g? 1FT, 0.9m itb

    1. RIDZ
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Who will out for Pogba?

      1. seewhyaxe
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Ramsey definitely. I had Pogba to Ramsey due to his suspension.

        Now Ramsey is injured, so back to Pogba when he's back.

        1. RIDZ
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          save FT then

  16. RIDZ
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Need advise for captain or formation

    DDG
    Azpilicueta Kolasinac Jones
    Salah Coutinho Gross Young Richarlison*
    Kane Morata

    Elliot Kiko* Dunk Quaner

    Thinking on Kiko to play but not sure who in bench

    1. shortymak
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I think kolasinac captain could be worth a punt

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

      sorry not Morata, it's Aguero

    3. seewhyaxe
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      DDG captain sounds good 😉

  17. TheSteel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Should i save transfer?
    Elliot DDG
    Maguire Jones Kenny
    Hazard Gross Salah Rich
    Kane DCL Jesus

    Elliot Choupo Daniels Moreno

  18. Reiko
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Assuming Ramsey doesn't play, does it dent Arsenal's attacking output? I do feel he is a large part of the reason for their attacking success?

    1. Reiko
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Ends with '.' not '?'

    2. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Clearly it does, but Jack isn't a bad replacement and I'd assume Kola will return.

    3. jia you
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I believe so

  19. IRBOX ⚽
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    No hits needed? 1.2 ITB

    Foster
    Otamendi Cheistensen Kiko
    Salah Hazard Sterling Richarlison
    Kane Lacazette DCL

    Elliott Mee RLC Naughton

    1. stamboy
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      looks good this week though I would look to move Naughton and RLC out or upgrade keeper

  20. wanaj84
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    kenny long is nailed?
    masuaku or ogbona is better?

    1. stamboy
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      thats the million dollar question everyone keeps asking. flip a coin

  21. doy
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Nice to see FPL royalty on the ScoutCast! I always like to compare my team to the top guys in the world as it is fascinating to see their thought-processes behind transfers made, formation etc. Although my season has been shocking thus far, it is somewhat comforting that Peter and Ben Crabtree are only 5 points and 3 points respectively ahead of me.

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Didn't see the start and wondered who that guy was? I thought is it FPL Virgin? He's not being very controversial is he? 😆

  22. BananaNose Maldonado
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Courtois
    Otamendi - Christensen - Gomez
    Hazard (C) - Salah - Silva - Richarlison
    Kane - Firmino - DCL

    Elliot - RLC - Mee - Francis

    Start Mee over Gomez? Put Mee ahead of RLC on bench?

    Cheers.

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Hey teammate, not bad but I'd be starting Mee over Gomez this week.

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

        Thanks, Netley. That's really my only decision. It probably won't matter with Richarlison nicked up, but that will make the benching order critical. If I start Mee, would you put Gomez or RLC first on the bench?

        1. Netley Lucas
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          That's true, Rich needs a rest anyway. RLC seems to be RM with Tekkers back so maybe Gomez for an outside cleanie chance or attacking return is better than 2pts.

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

            Yep. That's actually why I had Gomez starting. He's looked so close to getting attacking reruns lately. How is your side shaping up?

            1. Netley Lucas
              • 10 Years
              8 years, 1 month ago

              Not good, not good at all 😆 Always looks good but it's not quite happening.

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

                That's been my story recently. It's been frustrating but I'm keeping my head up. After the last two seasons I figured I was in good shape for another great OR after being 53K by GW11. Since then I've plummeted to 245K and can't seem to catch a break. Marathon, not a sprint, right?

                1. Netley Lucas
                  • 10 Years
                  8 years, 1 month ago

                  It's a struggle that's for sure. Drinking makes it seem more amusing once the anger has settled. 😆

  23. banskt
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    I am definitely saving my FT, but I am confused which 3 to bench and in which order:

    1) Arthur Masuaku (stk)
    2) Pascal Groß (BUR)
    3) Dominic Calvert-Lewin (SWA)
    4) Ben Mee (bha)
    5) Tom Carroll (eve)
    6) Kiko Femenia (HUD)

    Rest of my team consists of Foster, Christensen, Monreal, Hazard, Salah, Sterling, Kane and Jesus.
    Currently, I am benching Mee, Carroll and Femenia in that order. Choosing between Mee and Masuaku is a close call. Carroll has a difficult fixture and Femenia is injured.

    1. shortymak
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Bench 2 5 6 i reckon

  24. jia you
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    DDG is very interesting with many on here looking to buy (or have bought this week). I feel he's a bit too pricey now though and I get that 'missed the boat feeling'. He will continue to score well but I can see regression. Jones possibly a better option now in the hope that he can keep fit!
    Not a big fan of expensive keepers but, like many, I really wish I'd put him in as my set and forget GK from the start...but that ship has sailed.
    Being a MUN fan, this is the first season that I've gone a decent period without any MUN asset since selling Lukaku. It's not so bad as even though I'm not getting the FPL clean sheet points, at least I'm happy with the result 😉

    So guys, which camp are you in when it comes to MUN defence:
    A. DDG
    B. Jones
    C. None
    D. Other

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

      A
      B is great but gets injured too much

    2. michudagawd
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I have Mike Smalling.

  25. Slam
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Was 26 enough to survive LMS?
    I know... clutching at straws

  26. Gabriel Agbonlahor
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Good to go?

    DDG (Elliot)
    Monreal Gomez Long (Otamendi) (Mariappa)
    Hazard Sterling Salah Gross (Surman)
    Kane Firmino DCL

    1FT and 2.2 in the bank

    Save FT and Gross ➡ Pogba next GW is sensible move right?

  27. Sz21
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Morata back in for Firmino or wait at least another GW?

    Gomes.
    Kenny, Christensen, Otamendi.
    Salah (vc), Hazard (c), Richarlison, Sterling.
    Firmino, Kane, DCL.
    Speroni, Mee, Mariappa, RCL.
    1ft, 2.3m..

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

      Wait, nice team

  28. Homo Neanderthalensis
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone considering free hit chip double gameweek?

    3 Spurs and 3 West Ham players (3 city players as they play Watford that week)

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

      Nice idea, guess a double gameweek with more teams would be better though

    2. shortymak
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Triple c kane

      1. FC Hakkebøf
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Vs a resilient WHU team? Dont think so

    3. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Considering it, LEI have a beauty v HUD and a couple of citeh should do.

  29. WVA
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Who to start? 1ft 0itb

    A. Ward
    B. RLC
    C. Abraham
    D. Obiang
    E. Abraham > DCL and play

    1. shortymak
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      E

    2. WVA
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Thanks

  30. FC Hakkebøf
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone else thinking of doing Kane to Kaku for the next run of fixtures untill DGW? Can sell him at 12.7 (buyback at 12.9 atm) but I reckon he will drop 0.1-0.2 before the DGW with the tough fixtures and incoming BGW..

    I know I need two transfers to get him back, but I can sort that by doing Kaku + Coutinho --> Kane + son for a brilliant double up for the DGW

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Kane's just the type who'll score in these tough games, nah

      1. FC Hakkebøf
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        So does Kaku vs weaker opponents.. think he will outscore him by at least 8 pts over the next course of games