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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
    8 years, 3 days 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
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      Do you have any man city players ?

      1. kennethrhcp
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 3 days ago

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

    2. Rash
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      I'd be wary with swans managerial change

      1. kennethrhcp
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 3 days ago

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

    3. kysersosa
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 days 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
    8 years, 3 days ago

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

    1. SiSenõr90
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      Ogbonna

  3. Rash
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 3 days 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
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 days 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
      8 years, 3 days ago

      Haz v Toffees

      1. Rash
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 3 days ago

        I don't trust haz in that false 9 role

        1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 3 days ago

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

          1. Rash
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 3 days ago

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

  4. Weeb Kakashi
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 days 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
      8 years, 3 days ago

      A

    2. SiSenõr90
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      A. Ogbonna

  5. A.T
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 3 days 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
      8 years, 3 days ago

      Kane > Kun (c)

    2. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      Save. Double transfer will be gold next week.

    3. Francescoli
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      Save

    4. A.T
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      Thanks

    5. Athletic Nasherbo
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

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

  6. rnrd
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 3 days 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
      8 years, 3 days 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
      8 years, 3 days ago

      C

    3. Weeb Kakashi
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

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

      1. Paul Psychic Octopus
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 3 days 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
          8 years, 3 days ago

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

      2. rnrd
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 3 days ago

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

        1. Weeb Kakashi
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 3 days 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
    8 years, 3 days 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
      8 years, 3 days ago

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

      1. Paul Psychic Octopus
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 3 days 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
    8 years, 3 days 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
      8 years, 3 days ago

      Transfers would be Morata+Choupo to Firmino+Sterling

  9. Judders
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 3 days ago

    Morata > Austin -4?

    1. luke25
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 days 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
        8 years, 3 days ago

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

    2. A.T
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      No

  10. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 3 days ago

    Any news on Daniels or Defoe?

    1. OBAMA
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      daniels out apparently

  11. J T
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 3 days 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
      8 years, 3 days ago

      Ouch.

    2. Dannyb
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      Depoitre instead of Dcl?

  12. Konstaapeli
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 days ago

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

    1. Ratatouille
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      Why?

      1. Konstaapeli
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 3 days 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
    8 years, 3 days 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
        8 years, 3 days ago

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

        1. Winners900
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 3 days 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
              8 years, 3 days 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
            8 years, 3 days ago

            ^ this.

          3. Ajax Hamsterdam
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 3 days ago

            you wont regret pogba !

        2. Eze Really?
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 3 days ago

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

      • Dazzleraz
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 3 days 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
          8 years, 3 days ago

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

          1. Dazzleraz
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 3 days ago

            ok thanks

        2. Andy'81
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 3 days 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
            8 years, 3 days ago

            Cheers- ill get rid so

      • Positive vibes
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 3 days 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
        8 years, 3 days ago

        Bench 1:

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

        1. A.T
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 3 days ago

          B

        2. SiSenõr90
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 3 days ago

          A

        3. Francescoli
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 3 days ago

          A

      • Foozeball
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 3 days ago

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

      • Stats Don\'t Lie
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 3 days 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
          8 years, 3 days ago

          Yes you lose it.

        2. MTPockets
            8 years, 3 days ago

            Valid until dec 30th

            1. Stats Don\'t Lie
              • 11 Years
              8 years, 3 days ago

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

              1. MTPockets
                  8 years, 3 days 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
              8 years, 3 days ago

              yep use it or lose it

              1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
                • 14 Years
                8 years, 3 days 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
              8 years, 3 days 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
            8 years, 3 days ago

            Choose Kun, Haz or Salah for C?
            Thanks.

            1. Dannyb
              • 8 Years
              8 years, 3 days ago

              I'm between Kun and KDB. So difficult haha

            2. Colonel Shoe 肝池
              • 14 Years
              8 years, 3 days ago

              im on salah

            3. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
              • 8 Years
              8 years, 3 days ago

              Kun.

              1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
                • 8 Years
                8 years, 3 days ago

                No Haz.

                1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
                  • 8 Years
                  8 years, 3 days ago

                  No. Probably Kun.

            4. Konstaapeli
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 3 days ago

              Easy Kun

            5. Fpl Richie
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 10 Years
              8 years, 3 days 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
              8 years, 3 days ago

              Richarlison, thank me later

          • Bumbaclot
            • 15 Years
            8 years, 3 days ago

            Anyone else captaining Kane this week?!

            1. Totalfootball
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 3 days ago

              Do u think he can score 2 vs burnley ?

              1. Totalfootball
                • 9 Years
                8 years, 3 days ago

                have a strong feeling spurs will beat burnley 0-3

              2. Bumbaclot
                • 15 Years
                8 years, 3 days ago

                I think he could easily

          • Francescoli
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 3 days ago

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

            1. Konstaapeli
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 3 days ago

              Sterling C, Sane VC. Disaster incoming.

            2. La Roja
              • 13 Years
              8 years, 3 days ago

              Hi Jonty

            3. Ajax Hamsterdam
              • 11 Years
              8 years, 3 days ago

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

            4. lugs
              • 8 Years
              8 years, 3 days 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
            8 years, 3 days ago

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

            1. OBAMA
              • 11 Years
              8 years, 3 days ago

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

            2. Ajax Hamsterdam
              • 11 Years
              8 years, 3 days ago

              he s done wonders for me so i d say yes

            3. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
              • 15 Years
              8 years, 3 days ago

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

              1. Fpl Richie
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 10 Years
                8 years, 3 days ago

                And between Sane and Silva?

                1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
                  • 15 Years
                  8 years, 3 days 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
                    8 years, 3 days ago

                    True enough - thanks.

          • Jimjam
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            8 years, 3 days 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
            8 years, 3 days ago

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

            1. Totalfootball
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 3 days 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
                8 years, 3 days ago

                jesus might start though

                1. Totalfootball
                  • 9 Years
                  8 years, 3 days ago

                  Jesus to get Palace away

            2. Ajax Hamsterdam
              • 11 Years
              8 years, 3 days ago

              replaced with morata or lukaku i imagine

            3. Weeb Kakashi
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 3 days ago

              Captain again and enjoy the 1*1 pointer.

          • klopp it guys
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 3 days ago

            Captain 1

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

            1. OBAMA
              • 11 Years
              8 years, 3 days ago

              F. Kun

            2. OBAMA
              • 11 Years
              8 years, 3 days ago

              probably Sterling on that list

            3. Earn your Spurs
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              8 years, 3 days ago

              E

          • Differentiator
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 3 days ago

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

            1. Earn your Spurs
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              8 years, 3 days ago

              I'd like him but also want KDB

          • hogree
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 3 days ago

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

            1. Weeb Kakashi
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 3 days ago

              Wimmer.

            2. Earn your Spurs
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              8 years, 3 days ago

              Wimmer

          • OBAMA
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 3 days ago

            (if silva isn't playing)

            Kane -> Kun
            Rich -> Silva

            for a hit?

            1. OBAMA
              • 11 Years
              8 years, 3 days ago

              * Kane -> Kun
              Silva -> sterling

              1. Earn your Spurs
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 11 Years
                8 years, 3 days ago

                Yes - good one

          • Earn your Spurs
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 3 days 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
              8 years, 3 days ago

              Just take out Jesus?

          • Reuser
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 3 days ago

            Captain Sterling or Sane?

            I guess Sterling is wiser, ownership-wise?

            1. OBAMA
              • 11 Years
              8 years, 3 days ago

              You said it

            2. Earn your Spurs
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              8 years, 3 days ago

              Sane has hardly scored in recent matches so yes to Sterling