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3 May 2018 4266 comments
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The ScoutCast crew are joined by the current Fantasy Premier League pacesetter in this latest episode, as world number one Bharat Dhody drops by.

With ice flowing through his veins, Bharat risks the curse that has seen us dent the title tilt for previous top-ranked managers to join myself, Jonty, Andy and Az for a ScoutCast season highlight.

Inevitably, the four of us are a little star-struck, but in between our desperate attempts to convince Bharat to keep his cards close to his chest, we put his season and current mindset under scrutiny.

Elsewhere, your community questions lead us by the hand as we assess Harry Kane’s updated application for the Triple Captain role, review the merits of a Mohamed Salah exit plan and scratch around for Double Gameweek differentials.

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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. Clickzy
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    The uncertainty revolving around City's defence is really annoying. If pushed to pick someone who would you go for?

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

      Laporte

    2. George James
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Wait for presser. I own walker but don’t think I would buy anyone

    3. We Will Klopp you
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      danilo if walker is out

      1. panda07
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Walker was back in training today

  2. George James
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Salah
    >> KDB -4
    >> DIlva -4
    >> Haz -4

    Or keep?

    Will get back for free in 38

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

      KDB maybe

    2. Victor6359
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Defo KDB for me

    3. Fat Frank
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Hazard, got a feeling...

    4. We Will Klopp you
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Keep

  3. Old Wulfrunian
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    *rp
    Best midfielder up to 6.0 for gw37+gw38?

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

      Fernandinho

    2. Fat Frank
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Lingard or Kenedy

    3. Old Wulfrunian
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      thanks

  4. Victor6359
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Can opponents tell how many transfers you’ve made for upcoming GW?

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

      yep

      1. Victor6359
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Ta

    2. George James
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Yes

      1. Victor6359
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Cheers

    3. Fat Frank
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Yes, if they know to look. They should did that next season really

      1. Fat Frank
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        *fix

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

    no sanchez and no valencia for united or have i misread ??

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

      Where ?

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

        manchester evening news

    2. CloudSky
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/man-utd-team-news-squad-14611711

      Take it with a bit of salt as I explained on the last page.

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

        thanks cloudsky

        1. CloudSky
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          They might drive separately. Id expect Mou to say something if Sanchez and Valencia werent included.

  6. Prøfeßör …
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    A great read. Jesus v Kane for the captaincy will be a difficult one. Some really good points made in favour of Jesus. And then the amount of Sterling touches inside the box. 😯

    fplconnect.blog/2018/05/01/fpl-captain-metric-double-gameweek-37/

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

      great stuff thanks !!!

  7. Fat Frank
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Goalscorer for Chelsea number 10....EDEN HAZARD!

  8. AzzaroMax99
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    No ban for J.Ayew?

  9. Sky Blue Sun
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Play one:

    a) Lowton (ars)
    b) Dunk (MUN mci)

    1. AzzaroMax99
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      a

    2. Root
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      b

    3. We Will Klopp you
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      B

    4. andyd
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      B, easily

  10. Snoop
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    So.. please pick one or two to transfer.
    All three are first team
    Transfer or play
    Lukaku
    William
    Gross

    0b 1ft
    Im tempted to do Lukaku to jesus and William to pogba or gross to arnautovic for hit

    1. 7 from 3
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Lukaku injured

  11. Demel
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Tarkowski & Lowton > Smalling & Masuaku.

    Yay or Nay?

    1. Demel
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      (-4)

      1. Fantasy Gold
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Yay

  12. Little Frank
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Been taking loads of hits this year but really trying not to this week. Current team is:

    DDG (Ryan)
    Vertongen Mustafi Morgan (Tarkowski Lowton)
    Salah Son Sterling Sane (Milli)
    Kane Jesus Ayew.

    0FT, 0.3ITB

    Morgan is the obvious problem, could do a -4 to bring in Naughton but not sure its worth it. Also looking at maybe Salah to Arnie but will want Salah back next week so I think I'll stick with what I have.

    Agree?

    1. CloudSky
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Yes

  13. Nemanja Vidic
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Bench boost
    1FT

    Foster De Gea
    Christiansen Hegazi Smalling Ogbona Zanka
    Salah Willian Kenedy Sterling Son
    Lukaku Jesus Murray

    1st transfer: Lukaku -> Kane

    2nd transfer:
    a) Christiansen-> Dummett/Bednarek
    b) Willian -> Lingard
    c) something else

    Cheers

    1. andyd
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Makes no sense to have foster, zanka, hegazi and salah in on bench boost so all 4 have to go. Will easily net more points than keeping them.
      Depending on budget, I'd look at courtois/fabianski/lloris/dubravka
      Azpi/mustafi/davies/vert
      Ramsey/arnie/tadic/haz

  14. Pep's Money Laundry
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Already used FT, what's the best option here

    A. Play Willian & Morgan (no hit)
    B. Play Willian & Lowton (no hit)
    B. Morgan to Smalling/other (- 4)
    C. Willian to Alli or Ramsey (-4)

    I don't think I want to take a - 8 hit, so need to choose one if above

  15. Lignja
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    will try again since this means lot to me atm 🙂 bottom of page last try 😛

    Ddg
    Alonso, Smalling, Morgan
    Salah, Son, Sterling, Wilian
    Kane, Jesus, J Ayew

    This is my team with -4 so far, Wilian to Ramsey/Arnautovic or Son to Pogba worth another hit?

    Im leading 10pts my cash league and only same player me and my rival have is Kane (he have Pogba and Ramsey)

    1. Yank Revolution
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Willian/Morgan out to X/Y

      1. Lignja
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        i dont think ill take hit for defender but im rly tempted by Willian to Ramsey

  16. porkbaconholymoly
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    My team at the moment:

    Pope, Coleman
    Bauer, Robertson, Otamendi, Naughton, Chilwell
    Salah, Sterling, Zaha, Gross, Ibe
    Kane, Jesus, Giroud

    Have 2 FT, willing to take -8 (4 transfers), will use bench boost!

    0.0 in the bank.

    I shall be grateful if you could advise me here. Feel like I should maximize the number of DGW players.

    1. andyd
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      When using bench boost, never limit your number of -4s when u have lots of players with just 1 game.
      No idea who the GK Coleman is but pope, bauer, robertson, salah and ibe all have to go as none are likely to score more than 2pts. See above for options

      1. porkbaconholymoly
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks, bro. So, taking more hit is advisable here then, esp. knowing I dont have enough DGW players.

        1. andyd
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Exactly. Think about the likes of Robertson. He may not start. If he does, he's rarely going to keep a clean sheet away to Chelsea, so more times than not will get 1-2pts. Now think about a replacement that's likely to play 2 games. Say, azpi. With 2 home games such good chance of getting at least 1 clean sheet, along w attacking returns and bonus, he has every chance of scoring 10+ points. This can be applied to the other players I mentioned that you should transfer out, essentially being a -2pt hit rather than -4 because of the extra game. Hope it goes well for you buddy!

  17. Hart-ake
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Schmeichel Pope

    Smalling VVD Chilwell Kiko Long

    Eriksen Sterling Salah Arnie Milli

    Kane Jesus Barnes

    What would you do with this lot? 1ft.

  18. FDMS All Starz
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Gtg?

    Ddg
    Christensen-Vertonghen-Sanchez
    Gross-Pogba-Mahrez-Arnie-Willian
    Kane(c)-Jesus

    Subs: Ryan-Morgan-Barnes-Lowton

    Took a -4 (Ibe & Lukaku-->Arnie & Jesus)

    1. Hart-ake
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I would consider getting rid of Christensen.

  19. upforgrabs
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    A) Morgan & Sane
    or
    B) Chambers & D. Silva -4

    1. andyd
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      A. More security and similar points ceilings

  20. JWilson3
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    This TC call is killing me, season-defining

    1. For Fuchs Sake
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Kane because he's nailed, Citeh could put kids out in one of the games

    2. Hibbo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      If you didn't have the triple what would you do?

  21. BeDreamin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    So.....totally unfootball related. Stray tans, are they acceptable? I'm booked in for Saturday, before a date on Monday.

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

      🙂

    2. Hibbo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I went for a stand-up machine.

      1. BeDreamin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        And....

        1. Hibbo
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Alright.

          Not the most natural colour to start but before you know it you'll be like a real statue.

    3. CloudSky
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      You from Newcastle?

    4. Sánchez
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I have to vote no.
      I'm only 34 but I see sunbeds, fake tan, hair dye, any piercings and even tattoos as pathetic stuff for any man to resort to

      1. andyd
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        None with the exception of the idea of a tattoo have ever appealed to me but be more open minded.

  22. For Fuchs Sake
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Already done -4 hits, worth -8 to do Mariappa to Azpi ?

  23. MALDINI'S EYES!
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Who priority to get rid guys?

    Willian Salah Gross?

    1. For Fuchs Sake
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Gross

    2. Hart-ake
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Willian, probs won't play.

    3. andyd
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Jesus that's rough. Close. Gross on penos makes him the best of the trio imo. Prob ship salah and Willian in that order

  24. Junior âš½
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Barnes to Ayew -4 worth it instead of staring Gross?

  25. Jairzinho
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Interesting centre back combination for Man City in the team news section!

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

      What is it ?

      1. Yank Revolution
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Ota/Laporte

      2. Jairzinho
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Was Otamendi & Otamendi at time of writing.

        Changed to Otamendi & Kompany now 🙂

    2. Yank Revolution
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I dont see why Laporte wouldnt get the nod in first game, with Komp on bench.

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

        and in 2nd.. ?

    3. geoffrolph
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      ?

  26. FlyingWithoutIngs
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Looking for some help here what would you guys do with this team plus 1.9 ITB I’m 59points behind my mini league leader. Used my FT.
    DDG
    VVD Monreal Bdavies
    Eriksen sane sterling willian
    Vardy jesus firmino

  27. Smudgernator
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    A) Ederson, Son/Pogba & Arni
    Or
    B) Lloris, Sane/Dilva & Arni

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

      A

  28. nalassimi
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Jones/Willian for a -8.
    I know Im going to take the hit so just assume you are doing it on a free transfer.

    A Smalling/ Pogba
    B (Bednarek or Dummett) /Hazard
    C Moses/ Pogba
    D Moses/ David Silva
    E Danilo/ Pogba
    F Danilo/ David Silva

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

    sooooo tempted to do son to kdb for a hit.......one last bit of advice please....thanks 🙂

    1. CloudSky
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I wouldnt.

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

      Definitely yes for me.

    3. walkman666
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Yes

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

      thanks guys...still clueless 🙂

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

        sorry didnt see walkman666

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

          I can afford anyone upto Hazard ... have you considered him too ?!

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

          can you check out my post right above yours ?! I am clueless what to do lol

    5. andyd
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Nooooooo

  30. Ian Davis
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Current bench boost team:

    Pope / Hart

    Klaven / Dummet / Long / Fernandez / Chilwell

    Salah / KDB / Sterling / Eriksen / Zaha

    Kane / Jesus / Perez

    A) Klavan/Salah > Cedric/Alli
    B) Klavan/Salah > Vertonghen/Arnie
    C) Klavan/Salah > Davies/Pogba

    *I'd get Salah back for GW38

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

      B, Will you get back Salah for a hit or you have the money in the bank ?!

      1. Ian Davis
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        I’ll have the money in the bank. West Ham’s fixtures and form are putting me off Arnie a bit.

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

          To be frank, I like Vertonghen better than Cedric and Davies thats why I picked B

          1. Ian Davis
            • 15 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            I agree with that totally, just thinking that Alli could be best option of the midfielders.