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21 December 2017 3193 comments
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Is now the time to give up on the premium strikers – we’re looking at you Harry – and throw our cash at a “power five” midfield?

It’s a big question that requires a crack team to answer.

Unfortunately, we only have the ScoutCast crew available, though we did manage to pull off a big loan signing to help us out.

Jay Eggersdorf – the current “live” Hall of Fame number one joins Jonty, Andy and Az as we take on the big topic of the day.

In the middle of another stunning season – Jay reveals his strategy behind his recent move to shed Kane on the back of another impressive points tally.

Then on 44 minutes, Jay’s phone is almost drained of life. Tickled by the on-camera events that follow, Jonty and Az struggle to hold it together to discuss the recruitment of Paul Pogba and the merits of West Ham investment before we look ahead to Gameweek 19.

It’s an intense 90-minutes, with the frivolity of this “festive” ScoutCast limited to silly jumpers and hats. Though we each get the opportunity to reveal our Christmas wish.

Just one wafer-thin hat-trick please Harry.

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 on the first player below, or take in the full visual experience via the second player below.

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

  1. kennethrhcp
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    I put the armband on zaha straight after deadline last weekend... been on him all week and still pretty sure I'm just gonna go ahead and gamble on him.

    That's how bad my (I'd day most of our) captain picks have been... it's gotten to zaha 🙂

    1. SiSenõr90
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Do you have any man city players ?

      1. kennethrhcp
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Not at mo. Sold aguero and meant to get a mid in but have had injuries else where

    2. Rash
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      I'd be wary with swans managerial change

      1. kennethrhcp
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        That's is my only worry... they'll bust a gut for Britton

    3. kysersosa
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Theres logic in your decision, but I think a man city mid is going to be the top point scorer this week and unfortunately about 90% of managers have at least 1 - 4 of them them are in the top 6 mids in the league!

  2. Essem
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Daniels ruled out. Replace for -4? I also have Morata and Quaner so the bench is starting to look rather thin.

    1. SiSenõr90
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Ogbonna

  3. Rash
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Can someone give me a good reason not to captain sterling with these options..

    Ddg
    Christensen otamendi naughton
    Salah coutinho richarlison hazard sterling
    Morata* Austin

    Elliot mee Kenny niasse

    1. SiSenõr90
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Haha I’m stucked with Sané and Sterling in whom to captain. Stressing me out. But Mayb just stick with Sterling

    2. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Haz v Toffees

      1. Rash
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        I don't trust haz in that false 9 role

        1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          I like Haz, Pedro and Willian up front. Think he could haul in this one.

          1. Rash
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            I hope so and I'd be just happy to own him

  4. Weeb Kakashi
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    DDG
    Otamendi Fernandez Christensen
    Hazard Coutinho Sterling Zaha Richarlison
    Kane (C) Firmino

    Elliot.. Tarkowski Dunk Quaner

    1FT
    Pick One
    A Tarkowski > Ogbonna/Masuaku and bench Fernandez
    B Hazard > Sane

    1. olidooley
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      A

    2. SiSenõr90
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      A. Ogbonna

  5. A.T
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Hello. I'm a bit stumped this week. Not sure whether to save a transfer or get some City in. Any suggestions?

    Speroni
    Jones Mee Alonso
    Salah Coutinho Hazard Richarlison
    Kane Austin Rooney

    Pope RLC Kiko mbemba. 0.9 itb

    1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Kane > Kun (c)

    2. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Save. Double transfer will be gold next week.

    3. Francescoli
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Save

    4. A.T
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Thanks

    5. Athletic Nasherbo
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Liking the Rooney/Austin picks. Save this week even though I did a hit to get Sterling in

  6. rnrd
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Who would you captain?

    A- Sané
    B- Hazard
    C- Salah

    Salah is appealing but I don't think Arsenal will give him the space they schockingly gave him at Anfield.
    Hazard vs Kenny is appealing too. Eve-Che generally are goal fests and I can see a haul here
    Sané, might be the safest pick. He'll probably get 90 as I rather see Pep subbing off the likes of KDB, sterling, Delph, Fernandinho as they played quite a lot lately so Sané could benefit from opened floodgates against Bou for the last 30 min if City is leading

    I think that the way it goes, it is very important to consider the last 20/30 min of the games as they tend to conentrate a lot of points, especialy for City

    what do you think?

    1. olidooley
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      I think Sterling is a risky captain because those points can come from anywhere and threat of being taken off

    2. A.T
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      C

    3. Weeb Kakashi
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      I dont see Sane as a safe pick.
      It is your gut feeling. Go with it.

      1. Paul Psychic Octopus
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        I agree. Sane is one yellow card away from a ban, but the card count gets wiped clean after this weekend's matches. Not as if Man City don't have other options.

        1. rnrd
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          He also was on 4 but played the full 90 against WHU just before the game at Old trafford

      2. rnrd
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        because you think he can be benched or because you think he is the most likely to blank?

        1. Weeb Kakashi
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Sane is a player better than any of the City wingers.
          Fpl wise he is not better than Sterling as he gets pulled out wide... He does get in sometimes and takes some decent shots.

          I own Sterling and i have been finding ways to get him in.He starts 100%.. This could be his week..
          He is my gut feeling too..but sadly cant get him in...

          Go with it.

  7. luke25
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Hennessey, Kolasinac and Mane --> Lossl, Kenny and KDB for -8?

    Already have Cresswell otherwise I'd go for a West Ham Def.

    Thanks

    1. A.T
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Kenny has very limited game time before Coleman returns. I wouldn't do it for a hit.

      1. Paul Psychic Octopus
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Don't think he will be rushed back though after such a long lay off. But agree - certainly not for a hit.

  8. Iceball
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Condering this -8...
    A) Firmino+Sterling-8
    B) Abraham+Choupo(or Kenny if noplay) ...bench Morata

    1. Iceball
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Transfers would be Morata+Choupo to Firmino+Sterling

  9. Judders
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Morata > Austin -4?

    1. luke25
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Hmm, you'd want to get him back out after this week, who comes in for Morata off your bench?

      1. Judders
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Have Okazaki to come on or Tom Carroll. Duffy is suspended.

    2. A.T
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      No

  10. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Any news on Daniels or Defoe?

    1. OBAMA
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      daniels out apparently

  11. J T
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    So frustrated! Had exact money to do Rashford & Choupo > DCL & Pogba.. checked prices last night none anywhere near changing.. how did Choupo go from 37% to dropping in an hour so so?!

    1. Konstaapeli
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Ouch.

    2. Dannyb
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Depoitre instead of Dcl?

  12. Konstaapeli
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Did Morata + RLC to Austin & Sterling yesterday for -4. Now regretting.

    1. Ratatouille
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Why?

      1. Konstaapeli
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Human nature 😀

        Could've just done Morata to Firmino/Laca/Rooney and saved 4 points. Sterling is bound to get injured now that I got him in.

  13. Winners900
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    If David Silva is ready I'm going to deserve it. Took him out for Pogba because he was dropping and I need the funds to get some longterm transfers.

    1. MTPockets
        7 years, 11 months ago

        I'm still holding on Silva news. Been an expensive wait.

        1. Winners900
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Yes it has been therfore I needed to make the transfers. Sterling went up 0,2, Silva 0,1 down, Smalling 0,1 up, Kolasinac 0,1 down.

          Its around 0,5 swing, to much for me

          1. MTPockets
              7 years, 11 months ago

              Yeah I missed Sterling's first rise and didn't have enough itb anyway, so waiting as means using using both free transfers and need to get them right.

          2. OBAMA
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            ^ this.

          3. Ajax Hamsterdam
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            you wont regret pogba !

        2. Eze Really?
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          A good call IMO. I did it.
          Low level risk that is likely to pay off.

      • Dazzleraz
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Newcastle Fans..
        Transferred in Mitrovic as an enabler for hazard a few weeks ago thinking he might get a run in the team by now but hasn't happened.
        Hes expected back from injury this week do you think he has a chance of minutes? If so will hold on swap to Quaner

        1. *sigh*
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Only if Rafas desperate as he's not keen on him at all

          1. Dazzleraz
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            ok thanks

        2. Andy'81
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Mitro looks done on Tyneside unfortunately as Rafa doesn't fancy him at all and with Joselu and Gayle both fit I don't think he'll have a sniff of any first team football.

          Wouldn't surprise me at all to see Mitro leave in January.

          1. Dazzleraz
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            Cheers- ill get rid so

      • Positive vibes
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Hi, any thought on my team? GTG?

        De Gea
        Ota, Christensen, Smalling
        Haz (vc) , Salah, Cou, Richarlison, Carroll
        Kun (c), DCL
        (Elliott, Mariappa, Kenny, Morata)

        Thanks.

      • QuintonFortune25
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Bench 1:

        A) Mee (Spurs Home)
        B) Marriapa (Brighton Away)
        C) RLC (Swansea away)

        1. A.T
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          B

        2. SiSenõr90
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          A

        3. Francescoli
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          A

      • Foozeball
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Who to bench?
        A) Demarai Gray
        B) DCL
        C) Lewis Dunk

      • Stats Don\'t Lie
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        I just wanna clarify something as seeing a lot of people who still have their first wc still holding onto it. Doesn't that one get removed and the second one come into play after this gw? Ie you might as well wc if you still have it else you'll lose it?

        1. Dannyb
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Yes you lose it.

        2. MTPockets
            7 years, 11 months ago

            Valid until dec 30th

            1. Stats Don\'t Lie
              • 11 Years
              7 years, 11 months ago

              I'm pretty sure its one for the first and last 19gws of the season?

              1. MTPockets
                  7 years, 11 months ago

                  "The Wildcard chip can be used twice a season, once in the first half of the season (before 30 Dec 14:00) and once in the second half of the season."
                  https://fantasy.premierleague.com/a/help

            2. Colonel Shoe 肝池
              • 14 Years
              7 years, 11 months ago

              yep use it or lose it

              1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
                • 14 Years
                7 years, 11 months ago

                this happened to me last year cos i forgot......still had it last gw of dec and didnt need to do any transfers................ doh

            3. Dazzleraz
              • 12 Years
              7 years, 11 months ago

              Yes not how I would play it but they do have a fresh team for the new year and can hold the 2nd WC til DGWs etc whereas most will struggle to hold off using 2nd wildcard by end of Feb

          • Positive vibes
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            Choose Kun, Haz or Salah for C?
            Thanks.

            1. Dannyb
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 11 months ago

              I'm between Kun and KDB. So difficult haha

            2. Colonel Shoe 肝池
              • 14 Years
              7 years, 11 months ago

              im on salah

            3. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 11 months ago

              Kun.

              1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
                • 8 Years
                7 years, 11 months ago

                No Haz.

                1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
                  • 8 Years
                  7 years, 11 months ago

                  No. Probably Kun.

            4. Konstaapeli
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 11 months ago

              Easy Kun

            5. Fpl Richie
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 10 Years
              7 years, 11 months ago

              If you have Kun, you must captain him. Yes he's a little risky, but he can easily score a hattie in games like this.

            6. OBAMA
              • 11 Years
              7 years, 11 months ago

              Richarlison, thank me later

          • Bumbaclot
            • 15 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            Anyone else captaining Kane this week?!

            1. Totalfootball
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 11 months ago

              Do u think he can score 2 vs burnley ?

              1. Totalfootball
                • 8 Years
                7 years, 11 months ago

                have a strong feeling spurs will beat burnley 0-3

              2. Bumbaclot
                • 15 Years
                7 years, 11 months ago

                I think he could easily

          • Francescoli
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            So many captain choices. Who are you going with and why?

            1. Konstaapeli
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 11 months ago

              Sterling C, Sane VC. Disaster incoming.

            2. La Roja
              • 13 Years
              7 years, 11 months ago

              Hi Jonty

            3. Ajax Hamsterdam
              • 11 Years
              7 years, 11 months ago

              i dont actually think there are that many this gw. kdb for me and reason is only city midfield

            4. lugs
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 11 months ago

              Currently on KDB because Bournemouth , But Kane and Ozil as a huge differential are also been considered

          • Fpl Richie
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            A big if, but if both are back playing, is KDB worth the extra 2.1m over Silva?

            1. OBAMA
              • 11 Years
              7 years, 11 months ago

              not for me - is pep says he's fine I'm keeping him and captaining (could be big)

            2. Ajax Hamsterdam
              • 11 Years
              7 years, 11 months ago

              he s done wonders for me so i d say yes

            3. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
              • 15 Years
              7 years, 11 months ago

              I don't think so, I think Sané is also better than KDB overall

              1. Fpl Richie
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 10 Years
                7 years, 11 months ago

                And between Sane and Silva?

                1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
                  • 15 Years
                  7 years, 11 months ago

                  Probably Sané if you can stretch but both good as they'll never be captained

                  1. Fpl Richie
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 10 Years
                    7 years, 11 months ago

                    True enough - thanks.

          • Jimjam
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            Pope, Elliot
            Otamendi, Mustafi, Jones, Kabasele, Tarkowski
            Hazard, Salah, Sterling, Richarlison, RLC
            Kane, Morata, DCL

            2FT, 0.0 in bank

            Very tempted to take a hit to get the power 5 midfield. But should I just hold Morata, do Tarkowksi --> Ogbonna and keep my other FT?

          • OBAMA
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            People that have brought Aguero in... what are your plans with him next week? (serious Q)

            1. Totalfootball
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 11 months ago

              I think he can get the next one (Newcastle away)
              There is 3 days gap bw d 2 games..

              1. Ajax Hamsterdam
                • 11 Years
                7 years, 11 months ago

                jesus might start though

                1. Totalfootball
                  • 8 Years
                  7 years, 11 months ago

                  Jesus to get Palace away

            2. Ajax Hamsterdam
              • 11 Years
              7 years, 11 months ago

              replaced with morata or lukaku i imagine

            3. Weeb Kakashi
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 11 months ago

              Captain again and enjoy the 1*1 pointer.

          • klopp it guys
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            Captain 1

            A. Kane
            B. Lukaku
            C. Coutinho
            D. Hazard
            E. Sterling

            1. OBAMA
              • 11 Years
              7 years, 11 months ago

              F. Kun

            2. OBAMA
              • 11 Years
              7 years, 11 months ago

              probably Sterling on that list

            3. Earn your Spurs
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              7 years, 11 months ago

              E

          • Differentiator
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            Where are my fellow Lukaku owners at? Bought him this week 🙂

            1. Earn your Spurs
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              7 years, 11 months ago

              I'd like him but also want KDB

          • hogree
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            Play
            A. Maguire (MUN)
            B. Wimmer (WBA)

            1. Weeb Kakashi
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 11 months ago

              Wimmer.

            2. Earn your Spurs
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              7 years, 11 months ago

              Wimmer

          • OBAMA
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            (if silva isn't playing)

            Kane -> Kun
            Rich -> Silva

            for a hit?

            1. OBAMA
              • 11 Years
              7 years, 11 months ago

              * Kane -> Kun
              Silva -> sterling

              1. Earn your Spurs
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 11 Years
                7 years, 11 months ago

                Yes - good one

          • Earn your Spurs
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            a> Head
            b> Heart

            Head says gtg but heart wants -8 for Jesus/ RLC -> de Bruyne/ Depoitre

            DDG, Elliott
            Otamendi, Mustafi, Masuaku, Kenny, Trippier
            Salah, Hazard, Sterling, Richarlison, RLC
            Rooney, Firmino, Jesus

            What do you think?

            1. OBAMA
              • 11 Years
              7 years, 11 months ago

              Just take out Jesus?

          • Reuser
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            Captain Sterling or Sane?

            I guess Sterling is wiser, ownership-wise?

            1. OBAMA
              • 11 Years
              7 years, 11 months ago

              You said it

            2. Earn your Spurs
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              7 years, 11 months ago

              Sane has hardly scored in recent matches so yes to Sterling