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Patience is proving a virtue for the Scoutcast’s latest guest, FPL General.

With top 500 finishes in all but one of his last four Fantasy Premier League seasons, his track record of giving players time to perform has certainly paid off.

Undaunted by a poor start this season he is sticking resolutely to the game plan, with Christian Eriksen and Josh King already rewarding him with attacking returns last time out, while many thousands of others were jettisoning them.

He joins Andy, David and myself to mull over a tricky last set of matches and look ahead to Gameweek 4.

Replacements for Everton’s red card villain Richarlison kick off our community question session, which also takes in Chelsea stars, the seemingly unstoppable rise of premium defenders and Wildcard timing.

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  1. Pedaso Pirates
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Got 6m to spend, I have Salah, Silva, Moura, Richarlison.
    1. Fraser
    2. Neves
    3. Gray
    4. Kante
    5. ?

    1. Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      1

    2. Geezer
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      1.
      Or a 4.5 mid and use it in defence instead

    3. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      1

  2. Niho992
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Two goals for Calvert Lewin tonight, is Tosun certain starter for saturday ? have him in team, and im worried now..

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

      he is a certain starter

      1. Niho992
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        hope so. What about Siggy, he started tonight ? Planning to bring him in as differential.

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

          He played 66mins, scored a goal and got replaced by Walcott.

          1. Niho992
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            i know, but i bit worried cause he started tonight

    2. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Tosun will start

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

    PaddyPower have paid out on Jose to be sacked

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

      :O

    2. Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Interesting

    3. Numb
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Just a publicity stunt.

      1. Maddocio
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        +1, they also paid out on Gareth Gates to win Pop Idol etc etc etc

    4. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Attention seekers

    5. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Paddy power is a dose.

  4. Wayne8
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Wildcard this week
    Any suggestions?

    KEPA / hamer

    ROBBO/ MENDY / ALONSO
    wan bis / Bennett

    SALAH / MIKHI / WALCOTT / MOURA
    Maddison

    AGUERO / INGS / MITROVIC

    TIA

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

      I would maybe look at trying to get Haz in for Moura - Robbo, Moura, Maddison > TAA, 4.5, Haz?

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

    Notts Forest 2 Newcastle 1

    1. Botman and Robben
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      3-1

  6. Wheyyyy
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    A) Arny to Zaha (hold Richarlison, will be differential on his return)

    B) Richarlison to Siggy (not sure on Walcot/Pedro/Moura)

    C) A + B & -4 hit

    D) Hold all with Arny, Rich, Cairny, Hamer all injured on bench

    1. Team Bobcat
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I think taking care of Rich ahead of Arnie makes sense.

      Arnie could play this week. A replacement for Rich the priority.

  7. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Wow, Newcastle equalise in stoppage time, Forest score again a minute later. Well deserved

  8. Lord Flashheart
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    If I have salah and Mane, is mane to hazard for -4 a decent option?

    1. Bruno Bruno!!
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      do what your heart tells you, but its a no from me

      1. Lord Flashheart
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Can’t trust the heart alone, that’s why I’m asking 🙂

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

      I'm considering the very same. If everything is still as-is on Saturday morning, i'll be very close to doing it. I can see Haz going mental next 2 games and Mane blanking next 2 games to be honest.

      1. Lord Flashheart
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        For free I would have done it, but the richarlison to walcot seemed more urgent, and now I’m at a crossroad.

    3. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Mane and hazard are both good picks
      If you genuinely think hazard will fly, then back yourself

      1. Lord Flashheart
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        All this sarriball made me think I should trust hazard more this season

      2. Pocky
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Fancy Leic V L'pool to be very open and Mane to prosper.

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

    Best options out of these?
    A- Bavies and Mane to Hazard and 5m defender
    B- Mane and Bilva to Hazard and Fraser/Pereyra

    1. Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      B

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

    Notts Forest 3 Newcastle 1

    1. Patch
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Imagine what Aguero will do!

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

        I'm trying to not get hyped about it but can't deny the signs look good...

    2. TAT
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      So much happening in that added time!

  11. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Thoughts on this WC? Hennessey/Hamer
    WB, Alonso, Robertson, Mendy, Bennett
    D Silva, Hazard, Fraser, Salah, Stephens
    Ings, Mitrovic, Aguero

    Suggestions I've had are:
    Hennessey to Ryan
    Dilva -> Mkhi
    Bennett -> Sakho
    Ings -> Zaha

    Should i make these changes or are there any other suggestions to improve my WC?

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

      Wouldn’t be too keen on ings personnaly when on a wild card think he’s short term

    2. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Team looks good to me
      I quite like the Ryan pick though.
      All of those are valid suggestions but the players you have are fine

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

      Template/10

    4. Botman and Robben
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Would not have Ings on a WC.

  12. DanLynch
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    What are the best podcasts to listen to for fpl other than ffs

    1. Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Fml fpl
      Always cheating

    2. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Andy's one is good

    3. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Surprised nobody has mentioned it

      1. Gnu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        😆

    4. Brosstan
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      They are all bad.

      1. Lord Flashheart
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Judging by your game history, you might want to listen to some of them

        1. Brosstan
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Imagine being too dumb to realize thats an old ID

    5. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Fml fpl
      Always cheating
      Gaffer tapes
      Ff surgery

      The rest are not in the same class IMO

    6. fattfattygavgav
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      quite like "who got the assist"

      1. VanDijksToWatchOutFor
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Agree, wgta for analysis and always cheating for enjoyment

  13. TOBY1
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    TC Aguero looking tempting now. Newcastle in no frame of mind for city - unless they get fired up from the injustice!

    1. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      It’s a different side

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        They’ll still get bulldozed

    2. Dannyb
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I thought that but I reckon that everyone will cap him so I don't see to much of a reward in using it.

  14. robert1116336
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Mane to Hazard for -4?

    Already have Alonso.

    1. Sotamendi84
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      No

    2. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      What's mane done wrong?

      1. Eddie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Probably more what Hazard might do right. Still no.

  15. 21Owen
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Allison Schlupp Jimenez
    Or
    4.5m GK Wan Bissaka Zaha

    1. International Richard
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      B easy. Loads of 4.5 gk worth considering

    2. fattfattygavgav
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Allison Schlupp Jimenez sounds like a 70's porn star 🙂

  16. Malcolm Tucker for England …
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    shock at Forest where at full time a Newcastle player shows some suggestion that he gives a s**t....

    1. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I was thinking that too

    2. 1569Tippins
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Norwich players say Hi

      1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        they said enough last night. not sure of relevance, but ok

        1. 1569Tippins
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Relevance is that you’re suggesting Newcastle players don’t give a sh*t in general... do yours?

          1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            yes. we're a very limited team held together by team spirit. no pretense at being anything more. squad who really care. not really sure you've seen that at the toon recently

            1. 1569Tippins
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              I think we’re very much alike to be honest... both limited squad-wise and destined for a relegation battle. I definitely don’t agree that our players don’t care though, they’re almost as frustrated as our fans are

              1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                7 years, 3 months ago

                i'll bow to you on that. i've just not seen it and was actually impressed he cared that much. huge diff between him and players like Atsu and kenedy. tbh i hope we both stay up

                1. 1569Tippins
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 14 Years
                  7 years, 3 months ago

                  Yeah Ayoze definitely cares more than most... stayed with us in the Championship and always gives 100%. But we’ve definitely improved the squad mentality... I remember when we had players like Wijnaldum, clearly weren’t up for the fight but I think this squad is in general, though I honestly don’t know whether it’s going to be enough to keep us up. Right now, I think it’s our teams and Huddersfield who looked most likely to drop but hopefully I’m proved wrong

  17. Patch
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Guys I am confused:

    Just watched the Last Jedi...why didn't Like project himself out of trouble, why let the apprentice get him? Surely he is more valuable alive...

    That Rae girl is actually very attractive, very cute

    1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Like and Rae
      You sure you were watching the last Jedi?

      1. Patch
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Sorry Luke

        If Luke can project himself anywhere then he is the strongest jedi

        Why sacrifice himself when he is surely a deadly assassin cos of that skill...

        1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Not sure assassination is very Jedi
          You may have to go back to the start

          1. Patch
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            God if I had jedi powers I would do so so so so many bad things.

        2. Nomar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          I thought that it was to do with the fact that he’s old and used the last of his strength to project himself for that fight with Kylo Ren.

          And you are dead right about Daisy Ridley.

          1. Patch
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            I am a bit concerned that Poe will hit on her, she belongs to that ex trooper dude!

            Ok fair enough then...my eyes may have decided me but that little kid with the broom at the end ... He seemed to pick up the broom with jedi force, the missus disagrees...but I tort the kid used the force...

            1. Patch
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              *deceived

            2. Taking the Mkhitaryan
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              The kid did use the force

            3. Nomar
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              I think Poe will hit her.

              Finn, I think, is starting to fall for Rose, who has already fallen for him.

              I think Rey likes Finn but in the last scene with them two in, when Finn was going to Rose’s hospital bedside, it seemed to suggest Rey was putting two and two together about that.

              The kid with the broom most definitely has the force, that was the whole point of that final scene.

              I’d take a -12 for Daisy.

    2. Old Bull
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Sorry, who do these people play for?

      1. Patch
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        They fight for the rebellion mate

    3. Croaker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      With Luke out now should I bring in Wally?

      1. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Laura Dern, FTW....

  18. Sotamendi84
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Play king or awb?

    1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      King No question. On pens

    2. Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Tough
      Probably awb

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

      Everyone will urge you to play the attacker over the defender but my choice was Wilson or AWB and I'm seriously thinking of going with AWB tbh...

    4. Sotamendi84
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I could play awb instead of TAA (lei)?

  19. tambourineman
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Newcastle-Huddersfield confirmed for GW27

    1. 1569Tippins
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Can’t wait haha

    2. Jam0sh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      😀

  20. WoofWoofGrrrr
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Play A, B or C in GW4

    A: Ings (cry)
    B: Kante (BOU)
    C: The mighty Wan (SOU)

  21. Dynamic Duos
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Really worried about owning Bilva right now and hate hits. I really wanted Moura so got him , but really don't want miss out on Wally aswel.

    1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Don't think you will be missing out
      Can't have everyone

    2. Sotamendi84
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Moura could lose his place to son sooner than later

      1. Dynamic Duos
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        I really don't think so, but probably WC gwk 6 anyway.

  22. Jässi
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    De Gea (Hamer)
    Mendy - Robertson - Shaw (AWB, Tomkins)
    Salah - Mane - B.Silva - Richarlison (McDonald)
    Aguero - Mitrovic - Ings

    Only 1 FT left but really feel I need to get rid of De Gea and Richarlison, and to get Alonso in before he rises again. Possibilities:

    A) Richarlison -> Walcott for free
    B) Richarlison -> Mkhitaryan, De Gea -> Cech (-4)
    C) Richarlison -> Fraser, De Gea -> Cech, Tomkins -> Alonso (-8)

    Any thoughts appreciated, thanks!

    1. Sotamendi84
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      A for me

    2. arndff_
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      a

  23. PAs lag
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Bilva or Dilva ?

    1. Sotamendi84
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Dilva for sure

    2. Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Dilva

    3. 1569Tippins
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Dilva

    4. arndff_
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      d

  24. Wheyyyy
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Is anyone considering holding Richarlison?

    1. Patch
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Nah hold him too tight and he might headbutt you...

    2. International Richard
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I gotta make a judgement call. If bought at 6.5 & replace him with some1 who’s value goes up by at least .2, then yes it’s worth it

  25. Lord Flashheart
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Bench one:

    A king (che)
    B TAA (lei)
    C awb (SOU)

    1. WoofWoofGrrrr
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      a

    2. Botman and Robben
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      C

    3. arndff_
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      a

    4. Sotamendi84
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Oh exact same dilemma for me. Currently benching king but not sure.

      I think we need to play taa As every man and his dog have a Liverpool defender

      1. Lord Flashheart
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Good point

    5. Brosstan
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      King

  26. leocarter27
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Start 1?

    A) Wan Bissaka (SOU H)
    B) Jota (WHU A)

    Thanks

    1. arndff_
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      a

    2. Sotamendi84
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I would play jota

    3. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Jota
      West ham are a shambles

      1. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Felipe Anderson looks very good and Arnie is almost fixture proof though.

        1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Shambles

          1. Nomar
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            Still like them both, Anderson deserves a better supporting cast, though.

  27. stat
      7 years, 3 months ago

      What do you think is more likely?

      A) Wilson scores vs Chelsea
      B) Man Utd keep a clean sheet vs Burnley

      1. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        A

      2. International Richard
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        B

      3. AC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        a. 30% chance
        b. 55% chance

    • Niho992
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Is worth -4 to bring alonso and pedro/walcot/sigurdson instead kabasele and mane ?

      1. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Yes.

        You’re not just getting them for this week, so the hit will more than repay itself over the long run and you save being priced out of the move later.

      2. International Richard
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Not sure I would facilitate Alonso with Mane. But Alonso is worth getting

        1. Niho992
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          I cant, i can choose to sold salah for hazard or mane for pedro

    • Recoba
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Worth playing Bailly? Off chance he plays it’s a decent cs chance. Currently on:
      Fraser AWB (King Bailly)

      1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Someone has to come in for Jones so he may well start

    • sentz05
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      B Silva and Richarlison out

      Pedro and Moura in

      thoughts?

      1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Jerky

        1. Nomar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Why jerky? He has to shed Richarlison anyway?

      2. sentz05
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        How do I ship out Richarlison 2FTs? 0 ITB

        1. Tsparkes10
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Rest of team?

        2. Taking the Mkhitaryan
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Either downgrade him to upgrade a defender or go straight swap

          1. sentz05
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            Pedro is more than Rich

      3. sentz05
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        How about Austin and Richarlison out Ings and Pedro in?

        1. Tsparkes10
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Jimenez, Pedro yh

      4. fattfattygavgav
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        I'd just do Rich to Pedro