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The ScoutCast – Episode 255 – Wilder

Wildcards are very much active among the ScoutCast crew, and while only three of us make this latest episode, all five are in play ahead of the Double Gameweeks.

Not surprisingly, our rebuilding programme dominates the discussion as Jonty and Andy join me to reveal our current squads and our chosen strategy leading into the remaining seven Gameweeks.

In an exhaustive and in-depth episode, the three of us also look back on the success of the Free Hit in Gameweek 31. Then we attempt to offer a balanced view on the variety of chip tactics from this point on, with a team-by-team analysis of the player targets to consider.

We fail miserably of course, with our own bias no doubt shining through, though the conclusion is an uplifting one: whatever your chosen route with the chips to Gameweek 38, we will all win out in the end.

Unless you don’t have your Wildcard and Free Hit, in which case you’re now consigned to spending the next two months behind the sofa and hate us all anyway.

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.

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  1. VanDijksToWatchOutFor
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Hart now nailed for wham?

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      this i d like to know...

      1. OldBenKenobi
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        To avoid right?

        1. VanDijksToWatchOutFor
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Cheapest starting keeper if he is. Don’t understand spending precious $ on someone for one week BB where they will realistically only get 6 more than Hart max (only exception Fabianski in 37 and I think BB37 is too rotationy).

          I’ve got better things to use that money for and can’t afford a hit just to downgrade afterwards.

          1. OldBenKenobi
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            Don’t understand spending money on a player guaranteed to not get you any/many points

            1. Ajax Hamsterdam
              • 9 Years
              6 years, 2 months ago

              stoke at home. could be cs

              1. OldBenKenobi
                • 7 Years
                6 years, 2 months ago

                With Adrian in goal - maybe

                1. VanDijksToWatchOutFor
                  • 6 Years
                  6 years, 2 months ago

                  So you’d go 3.9 instead?

                  I’m with Ajax, definitely potential for points.

                  Not sure I understand the WC BB darling Ryan. No clean sheets in last 9 against such vaunted opposition as Bou, Wba, Sou, Sto, Swa and Eve. Palace on the up, and Spurs in 34. Cue 2+2. (*Readies hat for eating*)

                  1. OldBenKenobi
                    • 7 Years
                    6 years, 2 months ago

                    Don’t like Ryan either tbf

                    1. VanDijksToWatchOutFor
                      • 6 Years
                      6 years, 2 months ago

                      Fair play to you. If I can ask, where’ve you gone with gk2?

                      1. JD @JDCochran2
                        • 9 Years
                        6 years, 2 months ago

                        Larius

                      2. VanDijksToWatchOutFor
                        • 6 Years
                        6 years, 2 months ago

                        At 4.8? That’s a lot of investment on one gameweek, no?

                        I think he’d be good as gk1 if you wanted to save money on lloris or ddg but otherwise a bit rich for my blood.

    2. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Nailed on to be dropped.

      1. VanDijksToWatchOutFor
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        I mean, it’d make sense. I just wonder if there will be special opportunities granted so he has a “fair chance” of going to the world cup.

    3. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I’d rather have Andrew Ridgley in goal.

      1. VanDijksToWatchOutFor
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Moyes would be so lucky.

  2. Junior ⚽
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Getting a bit jittery with Willian. Anyone else the same or are you happy with him?

    1. OldBenKenobi
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Not at all.
      For 7 million it’s a bargain

    2. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Getting jittery with my whole wc team.

      Was less nervous in the run up to my wedding.

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        haha πŸ™‚

      2. how now brown cow
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Didn't have to keep anything in reserve for Harry kane on that occasion.

        1. OldBenKenobi
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Kane doing a speech would be epic

          1. VanDijksToWatchOutFor
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            You just knew his best man speech would be on point. No further groomsmen required.

    3. VardysParty
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Going Mkhi instead for two weeks, then reconsider before dgw

  3. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    so what will everyone s bench look like for gw34 ?
    mine is amazing..not..

    Ryan Lowton Masuaku L Cook

  4. N00B
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    I have Ryan and Lowton. Choose one:

    A) Chilwell, Dunk
    B) Morgan, Schelotto
    C) Chilwell, Tarkowski

    1. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      C

    2. SheBangsTheDrums
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      C

  5. FPL Footy Show Pod
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    On a WC chaps - any advice?

    DDG

    Azpi Smalling Lowton

    Mahrez Salah Groß Son

    Lukaku Vardy Murray

    Cech - Dunk - Morgan - King

    1. gaurava1216
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      downgrade cech

  6. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    How was the scoutcast this week @FPLVirgin?

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      He got through at least 1 box of Kleenex

      1. THFC4LIFE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        And 25ml of lube

      2. Fantasy Gold
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Live shot from FPL Virgin’s bedroom:

        https://goo.gl/images/F1b7kX

      3. Yozzer
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Hahahaha

        Just the one?

    2. OldBenKenobi
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Ended prematurely πŸ˜‰

      Literally....

  7. Kuzser
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Playing with some defense options. Will appreciate some help:
    1)ddg, Christensen, bailly, verto, ibe
    2)lloris, Christensen, bailly, verto, gross
    3)ddg, tarko, smalling, Alonso, gudmondson
    4)ddg, Christensen smalling, verto, gudmondson

    1. gaurava1216
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      3 all day

  8. Cocky Spaniel Alves
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Evening!

    WC team:

    DDG Ryan
    Alonso Bailly Morgan Dunk Lowton
    Salah Mahrez Son Willian Kenedy
    Firmino Auba Murray

    BB 34 FH 35 TC 37

    Got a bit in the bank to do either Auba > Lukaku or Firm/Auba > Vardy/Kane for GW34.

    How does the plan seem?

    1. GreenArrows
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Solid

      1. Cocky Spaniel Alves
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers

  9. Fantasy Gold
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    I feel naked without the FH chip

    1. OldBenKenobi
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I’m sure you do. I’ve no WC but thank fook I’ve still my FH.
      You might want to tuck that away btw πŸ˜‰

      1. Fantasy Gold
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers fella, nowhere to hide it though, too big.

        1. OldBenKenobi
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Does it not get in your eyes?
          Lol just kidding πŸ˜€

          1. Fantasy Gold
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            Oooo boooourns πŸ˜‰

            1. OldBenKenobi
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 2 months ago

              πŸ˜†

    2. Cocky Spaniel Alves
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Cheerd

    3. STEP rOVERS
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Hopefully you have the points banked. Expecting at least 20 from my 35 FH

  10. doublyG
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    A) Tarki, Cook
    B) vdH, Gudmundson

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Can you go Lowton & Gudmundsson?

      1. doublyG
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        I have Lowton and Barnes already. Can only pick one more Burnley

    2. UshFPL
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      B

  11. buttigieg93
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Please RMWCT. Thanks

    De Gea, Ryan
    Alonso, Lowton, Morgan,Dunk,Stephens
    Salah,Mahrez,Willian,Gross,Ibe
    Lukaku,Aubameyang,Vardy

    1. OldBenKenobi
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Must resist the urge to use generic response....

    2. Fantasy Gold
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Groundhog Day.gif

    3. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      very nice !

  12. Karan14
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Best 4.5m defender?

    A) Dunk (Have Ryan)
    B) Fernandez
    C) Stephens (nailed?)
    D) Any other?

    1. OldBenKenobi
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Tarkowski

    2. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      BB plan? A if 34. B if 37.

      Would only go for Cedric from Southampton.

      1. doublyG
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Can you explain why anyone would get Southampton defenders in their team. Terrible form + terrible fixtures

        1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          FPL Darwinism

        2. Rainer
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          DGW fever.

        3. Ajax Hamsterdam
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          new manager, 2 dgw, enough for me

          1. doublyG
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            Even if they are Chelsea(H) Leicester (A) and Everton (A) Swansea (A).
            No easy game there

    3. TwiggsJameson
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Morgan. Lowton.

    4. VanDijksToWatchOutFor
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Agree with Tark/lowton but for my money I’d go Mariappa. Save some money and get the Gracia clean sheet focus in there.

  13. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Does it seem like FPL has died? We have had only 3.5 GW’s since 12th Feb (nearly 7 weeks)... it’s like the opposite of he Christmas schedule πŸ™

    1. Fantasy Gold
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah it sucks.

      However, that’s the last break now until the end of the season plus chips are coming into play so let the fun begin

      1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        True.... I am DEFINITELY saving both FH & WC for this time next year

    2. doublyG
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Yet I've spent more time analyzing my team in this last 3.5GW than the rest of the season put together

      1. VanDijksToWatchOutFor
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        This

    3. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Calm before the storm.

  14. IRBOX ⚽
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Can’t believe how much of a juicy differential Hazard is. First man in my WC time

    1. OldBenKenobi
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Fair play if this is actually the case.

    2. doublyG
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I wish I could afford him

    3. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Was thinking same he looks a great under he radar captaincy differential for GW34

      1. IRBOX ⚽
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Shhh

  15. SheBangsTheDrums
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    WC done? Any weaknesses?

    DDG Ryan
    Alonso Mustafi Lowton Tarkowski Morgan
    Salah Son Mahrez Willian Gross
    Auba Lukaku Barnes

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I don't like Willian.

      1. Fantasy Gold
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        I think his music is OK

    2. OldBenKenobi
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Too many differentials πŸ˜†

    3. doublyG
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I like it

    4. Dele
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Did you think of this one yourself?

      1. SheBangsTheDrums
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Used auto pick and ended up with this mob

    5. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Play nicely boys.

    6. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Not a fan of Salah, overrated

  16. panda07
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    If Kane is back in the next week or so, will you get him in for GW34 or stick with someone like Lukaku?

    1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Kane all the way

    2. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Has to show me something vs Stoke to be an option.

      City will be tough and then Brighton is a few days before the SF. Is he really going to play 180 minutes in GW34 after returning from injury?

      1. panda07
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah, I'm going to have to have a plan of how to get him in if he does something against Stoke

  17. THFC4LIFE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Who would you captain this week if chasing?

    A. Salah
    B. Mahrez
    C. Auba
    D. Mkhi

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Chasing what?

      1. THFC4LIFE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Let me rephrase. If you have a crap rank

        1. Epic Fail
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Auba if you are looking for one that might be a differential.

    2. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Alonso if chasing - go big or go home

      1. THFC4LIFE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Don’t own

    3. J T
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Salah.

    4. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Riyad or Marcos! Both could explode

  18. Mahrez The Magician
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    WC Active / No FH

    Karuis-DDG
    Smalling-Robertson-Mustafi-Morgan-Lowton
    Mkhi-Willian-Salah-Mahrez-Arnie
    Lukaku-Vardy-Barnes

    BB GW34 : With 9 doublers
    GW35 : 8 players to starts with 2FTs

    Thoughts !?

    1. JD @JDCochran2
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Very close to mine. Remember with Karius/Robetson and Sarah you can't get Firmino/Mane into the lineup

      1. JD @JDCochran2
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        sorry auto correct

        *Robertson
        *Salah

  19. HD7
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Auba Mikhi Mahrez as C or play it safe with Salah?

  20. Epic Fail
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    About to post a RMT? Scroll up. There's one exactly the same just above.

    1. _Ninja_
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Any good?

      Elliot Heaton
      Holding Darmian Milner Danilo Dann
      Capoue Richie Redmond Brunt Yaya
      Gabbiadini / Benteke / Defoe

      1. VanDijksToWatchOutFor
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Come back gw38, this team might blow up.

  21. Zero
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Evening all. Just got old-post-ed. Feels like I've been looking at stats for too long. FH, TC intact and on a WC, I'm leaning towards a 3-5-2 formation along the lines of:

    De Gea - Ryan (rotation for non DDG games)
    Smalling - Morgan - Maguire - Christensen - Lowton (DGWers, not perfect but strapped for cash)
    Salah - Sterling - Mhik - Mahrez - Kenedy (reasonably strong mids)
    Kane - Firmino - Barnes (providing Kane is fit, if not, Aub)

    Obvious weaknesses are Kane potentially being eased in.
    Mhik over Aub, Mahrez over Vardy which I'm happy with.
    Kane over Son (providing he plays).
    No Willian, no Alonso.
    Defense suffers a bit with the more expensive players.

    It's a bit of a ramble. Any thoughts are appreciated.

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      You've summed it all up very nicely, tricky to read when drinking heavily but I got there in the end, gl

      1. Zero
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Haha I'm drinking as well, explains the ramble πŸ˜€

        Cheers man, I'm guessing as long as there's no standout crud decisions it's all much of a muchness. Have a good one!

  22. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    a alonso and 4 cheapies

    b bailly maguire and 3 cheapies

    thanks

    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      A with Morgan

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        thanks rafa , morgan is part of the cheapies πŸ™‚ another one before i hit the button ? thanks again

        1. RAFA THE GAFFA
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Lowton or Ward for Burnley look atacking! Lascelles is a good shout too

          1. Ajax Hamsterdam
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            cheers

  23. Stupendous
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Those with NO FH LEFT

    Let's see your WC efforts go on!!!

    I am a bit confused and lost with no FH left. GW35 is perfect πŸ™

    1. JurgenRodgers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Ddg Hennessey
      Lowton Tark Mustafi Alonso Robertson
      Son Salah Willian Mahrez Groß
      Aubameyang Lukaku Barnes..

      2 FTs GW35 -4 to field 11

      1. JD @JDCochran2
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        DDG/Larius
        Alonzo/Smalling/Lowton/Tark/Morgan
        Salah/Mahrez/Willian/Gudmundsson/Kenedy
        Auba/Vardy/Firmino

  24. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Please help complete my WC.

    A. Bailly+Chilwell
    B. Smalling+Morgan+0.5 ITB

    DDG
    Alonso • Mustafi • XXX
    Son • Mo(C) • Mahrez • Willian • Kenedy
    Aubameyang • Lukaku(V)
    (Ryan, Barnes, Lowton, XXX)

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Both have issues but let the issue be cheap, A Rafa

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers mate. Sound advice as always πŸ™‚

  25. GreenArrows
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    How does it look?

    DDG Ryan
    Azpil Monreal Smalling Tark Morgan
    Salah Son Mahrez Willian Gross
    Auba Vardy Barnes

    0.5itb

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Monreal is different I suppose.

      1. GreenArrows
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        So is Azpil

  26. ludaslol
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    If you have no FH would you go Tarkowski or Morgan?
    (BB in 34, already have Lowton)

  27. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    anyone reckon Iker Casillas will come to pool......reckon hes still got fuel in the tank?
    hes on a free at the end of the season from porto

    1. I Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      He doesn't have it in him to play at the highest level anymore. His time at Porto has been a struggle.

      1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        thats my fear.....it wasnt the most inspirational news when i heard the rumour tbh

  28. FPL Blow-In
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Scenes if Salah starts on the bench on sat

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      We'll know before the deadline if thats the case.

      1. FPL Blow-In
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Will we?

    2. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I honestly care very little about what Salah does nowadays.

    3. Mysterion
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Scenes when he scores a brace off the bench πŸ˜‰

  29. MrFrodo
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Who would you prefer over the next two game weeks?

    A. Vardy against bha & NEW
    B. Lukaku against SWA & mic

    My plan is to the get both for the double game week.

    1. A.T
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Vardy

  30. A.T
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    How do

    Jones or Smalling?

    Marks set go.

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Neither πŸ™‚

      1. A.T
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        πŸ™‚

    2. Lumberjack
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Smalling