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29 March 2018 3353 comments
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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.

  1. Pellegrini Falcon
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Got 6.9 to spend on a defender for these 2 weeks (at least) before selling to make money for Kane. Mustafi the best option? Or should that money be spent to upgrade Kenedy instead (7.2 to spend in this case)?

    1. Over Midwicket
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Yeah definitely an arsenal defender. Watford have two good fixtures too and you could bank the change.

  2. Champione
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Would you WC this team now? Got BB and TC but have no FH. 1 FT, 3.4 ITB

    Adrian
    Dawson VVD Ogbonna
    Salah Mahrez Walcott Zaha
    Kane Firmino Wilson

    Lössl Daniels Mili Schindler

    1. Amsterhammer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Personally I would.

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

        this

    2. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      No because you only have 24hrs to settle on a team

      1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        I'd do it tomorrow so I had 7 days to think

    3. Champione
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Cheers guys. Appreciate all the answers. Sorry for the late reply 🙂

  3. HurriKane
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Who do you think scores more over next 4gws?

    A) Aubameyang:- STO, SOT, new, WHU

    B) Kane:- che, sto, (MCI bha), blank

    1. Do I Not Like Orange
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Auba

  4. diesel001
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    I'm G2G this GW

    De Gea
    Hegazi - VVD - Otamendi
    Salah - KDB - Ibe - Sterling - Kenedy
    Auba(c) - Firmino

    Lossl - Dunk - Aurier - McBurnie

  5. Wakanda
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Hi , is austin back in training ?

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

      yes

    2. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Yes

  6. fantasyfiwip
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    A) Murray & Gudmunsson
    B) Gross & Barnes

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

      A

    2. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      B

    3. Waylander
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      B

  7. bigbudgie
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    No one going to stick Kane in on WC now, knowing he'll be most likely back for Stoke the following game week. Saves 2FT for other things...

    1. Waylander
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Lol?

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

        why is it funny?

        1. Waylander
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          Put a quarter of your team value on the bench and then with limited minutes. While Auba and Lukaku bang them in. I thought you were joking.

          1. Waylander
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            Quarter = 13% :p

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

            A quarter?
            How do you know Lukaku and Auba are going to score?
            I mean, your point stands...but I wish to refute the above anyway.

            1. Waylander
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 8 months ago

              Wouldn't you rather have a fit Lukaku and Auba over a limited minutes with no form or fitness Kane?

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

                His form is not something to ever question...apparently he's been in training already, has a plum away fixture in Stoke. My gut is screaming no to Auba. Don't trust him, or Arsenal, Lacazette allegedly back in the picture so he could easily get subbed after 60 minutes. Lukaku is Lukaku. Hardly explosive. Has he even had a brace all season? Maybe one.

                But yo answer your question, yes...I would rather.

    2. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      I love having 12mill on my bench

    3. G-Whizz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      I'd rather the dog saw the rabbit first...

  8. Whats the Mata?
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Thoughts on Bailly over Alonso?

    Don't have a great TV, thus can only afford 2 premium defenders, 1 of them being Vertonghen.

    Also, Bailly over Alonso gives much more stability to the team.

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

      Alonso worth it. his goal/assist potential isso high.

      bailey on the other has zero threat.

  9. JurgenRodgers
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Who to start..

    Robertson cpl

    Lowton/Tark wba

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

      lowton

    2. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Robertson

    3. Alonso The Great Midfielder
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      lowton

    4. HNI
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Lowton easily. Much better defence and facing team who already relegated and relaxing

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

        Cheers G-Whizz

        Not much in it,

        Probably go with Robertsons attacking threat

        1. G-Whizz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          You're welcome and good luck!

  10. Daghe Munegu
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    For gw 34:
    A Son + monreal
    B Mkytharian + verthongen

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

      Sonreal

  11. Swagat
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    How is This WC Team?

    DDG Ryan
    Alonso Cedric Lowton Morgan Mariappa
    Salah Mahrez Son Willian Gross
    Lukaku Aubameyang Barnes

    Nothing in Bank

    1. zakard
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Why cedric ? terrible fixtures !

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

      Looks pretty solid. The defence is a minor worry (as a Saints fan, I'm not sure on Cedric) but without more transfer value there's not much you can do.

      Only option you could really explore is Gross > Kenedy as I believe that would give you roughly 1.3m to play with.

    3. Lecky Legs FC
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      I was thinking about Cedric as there's not many cheap DGW defensive players 7/10

  12. fr3d
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Bench one
    a) Vert
    b) Lowton

    1. Waylander
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      A

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

      a

    3. Naboo
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      I'm playing B over A

    4. Over Midwicket
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      A

    5. fr3d
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Thanks guys

  13. Naboo
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    GTG? Need to get my team sorted this morning as away for Easter...

    Its a WC with BB34, FH35 in mind

    DDG / Ryan
    Alonso / Smalling / Vert / Lowton / Morgan
    Salah / Son / Mahrez / Willian / Gross
    Auba / Vardy / Barnes

    2.3ITB to allow Auba > Lukaku or Kane in one FT for 34. Other is insurance for inevitable injury/rotation.

    Have I missed any news? Anyone less than nailed? Cheers all

    1. Over Midwicket
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Nope. GTG!

      1. Naboo
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Awesome thanks

    2. Man Getting Hit By Football
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      This team is 14/15 same as me, so I like it very much. Only difference is I have Valencia instead of Smalling just for security of starts but I only have 0.2 ITB. Good luck and have fun away for Easter.

      1. Naboo
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks man, I had Valencia and Mustafi before switching to Smalling and Vert as longer term thinking kicked in. If Smalling not likely to start both in 34 can use other FT on him too. Happy Easter!

  14. Over Midwicket
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Morning. Thoughts on my WC team? No FH in 35 (using it in 37). Have TC left.

    DDG.
    Mustafi. Lowton. Mariappa
    Salah. Mahrez. Son. Willian.
    Lukaku. Aubameyang. Firmino.

    Subs: Hennessey. Gudmundsson. Tarkowski. Dunk/Morgan. 0.0itb.

    11 out for 34 with 1FT in case of injury then 2fts to get from 9 to 11 starters in 35. Any glaring issues?

    Thanks all.

    1. Naboo
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Nice. Firm could be a real differential on WC but I would be worried about his minutes. Morgan over Dunk imo

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

      Defence looks a bit budget, but it's a lovely attack. I imagine that should roughly even out - and I guess your points ceiling may be higher.

    3. Annie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Mariappa is a poor pick

  15. amplifiedAnt
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Likely pretty damn template, but GTG?

    De Gea, Ryan
    Alonso, Bailly, Lowton, Morgan, Duffy
    Salah, Mahrez, Son, Willian, Gross
    Lukaku, Vardy, Barnes

    1. Over Midwicket
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Looks great.

  16. BananaMan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Considering a 4pt hit to get Ozil in my team, I don't have any Arsenal cover, league leader has Mhykitaryan & Auba.
    Sensible move??

    1. Waylander
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      You covering him by getting neither of the players he has?

      1. BananaMan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        I thought that as I typed, more of a hopeful differential I suppose. Could either be a masterstroke or a kick in the arse!

    2. Amsterhammer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      I'd say you'd need Aub without seeing your team.

    3. Lethalpool
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Ozil have been the assister of the assist for the recent Arsenal rampant matches, so NO I think. Mkhi is more going forward though.

  17. bigbudgie
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Why has Ramsey missed the last two games? Not marked as injured...

    1. Amsterhammer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      I think they're just being cautious with him.

      1. bitm2007
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        minor op, should be fine this GW.

  18. royals forever
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    In your opinion who is the best 7.5 MF to have until GW36 (must play GW35)

    Rest of front 8

    Salah Walcott Pritchard Doucoure xxxxxxxx

    Aubameyang Firmino Vardy

    Any ideas would be welcomed

    1. G-Whizz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Willian?

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Shush. 😛 😉

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

      Gross/Stanislas

  19. money face bandwagon
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    lukaku or auba for (c)

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        You need to update the numbers. 🙂

        1. G-Whizz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          Really? Oh wait yes not uploaded the latest one yet..,

        2. G-Whizz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          Close enough for now lol

          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            Probably. 🙂

  20. zakard
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Choose the best WC

    A
    Ddg (Ryan)
    Lowton Alonso Mustafi Chilwell Smalling
    Willian Gross Son Salah Mahrez
    Auba Firmino Barnes

    B
    Ddg (Ryan)
    Lowton CHRISTENSEN mustafi chilwell DUFFY
    willian GUDMUNDSSON son salah Mahrez
    Auba Firmino VARDY

    Maybe Mahrez + vardy is too much ?

  21. FootballFanatic365
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    wc thoughts

    DDG
    Alonso,Monreal,Smallin
    Salah,Kenedy,Mkhi,Mahrez,Silva
    Auba,Firmino

    Ryan; Barnes,Lowton,Stephens

  22. Lethalpool
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Which is better to start?
    A). Dunk (LEI)
    B). Christensen (TOT)
    C). Morgan (bha)

    Or can you named a better defender than those 3? Currently at WC & wanna BB in 34. Thanks.

    1. G-Whizz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Clean sheet and fixture odds here:
      https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/comment/17858541

  23. Miguel Sanchez
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Which pair:

    A) Murray and Son
    B) Groß and Vardy

    1. G-Whizz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      B

  24. Lecky Legs FC
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    My WC team as it stands any feedback is great:

    DDG
    Daniels Scheletto Lowton
    Dilva Mahrez Salah (VC) Son Willian
    Aubameyang (©) Firmino

    Subs:Ryan, Barnes,VDH & Morgan

    1. G-Whizz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Sorry stopped reading at Daniels...

      1. Lecky Legs FC
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        I know he won't keep any CS it's a differential for the DGW purely for potential attacking returns.

    2. @fpl_phenom
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Daniels is a terrible pick IMO

      1. Lecky Legs FC
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Ok give me a good DGW player priced at £4.7 not LEI,BUR or BHA?

  25. bitm2007
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Have a good Friday and a happy GW32, lets hope Sunday doesn't make us fool's of us.

  26. The Overthinker
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Is Kane back?

    1. G-Whizz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      AFAIK not yet...

    2. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      There is a small possibility he might make the bench for this weekends game

    3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      April 14, I believe.

  27. Champions united
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Suggestions pls

    Bought son on WC now after looking his fixtures and kane might come back
    Is it still fine to keep him??
    Che stoke city briton(DGW)

    1. @fpl_phenom
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Are you suggesting buying Kane now and benching him until DGW34?

  28. Tosa86
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Baily otamendi or Alonso smalling?

    the rest of team is below:

    DDG -Fabianski
    Ward - Roberson - Davies
    salah - son - mahrez - willian - mcarthur
    lukaku - firmino - barnes

    For GW35 which are the best 2 FT to do?
    and in GW36?

  29. QuintonFortune25
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Which one to complete my WC team with BB in 34:

    A) Bailly, Gross, Barnes
    (This has one extra GW34 player but requires an -8pts to get Kane in)

    B) Fernandez, Willian, Murray
    (This one has one less GW34 player but requires a -4pts to get Kane in)

  30. vartshk
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Apologies if this has been dealt with above.

    Sterling/Davies to Alonso/mkhi on WC? Have the other 4 template mids