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FFScoutcast Episode 268 – Hazardous

Eden Hazard’s 20-point haul in Gameweek 5 has left the Scoutcast team in shock.

For David and Joe, the Chelsea man’s fine early-season form has seen them fire up their Wildcards as they look to rip up their teams to accommodate him.

Az is still without the Belgian but is more than a little concerned he will miss out on another monster score.

Andy, meanwhile, has been left reeling from a fine score of his own, having already swooped for the winger prior to his hat-trick against Cardiff.

In this gimmick-free Scoutcast, the team go back to basics as they ponder the “essential” status of Hazard as well as the other key Fantasy issues of the week posed by the community.

This includes a look at the array of talent in the Wolves defence, the exceptional value offered by Bournemouth’s midfield sensation Ryan Fraser and pinpointing teams’ vulnerabilities.

Elsewhere, benching issues take centre stage in our “rough with the smooth” round-up and the team also find time to consider the best differentials and likeliest clean sheets in Gameweek 6.

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 or the first player below, or take in the full visual experience via the second player below.

It is also worth mentioning that  FFScout moderator Rotation’s Alter Ego has collected this latest episode’s timestamps to help find particular sections.

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  1. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    Bullet dodged by Arsenal.....

    1. Zladan
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Expand...

      1. Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Arteta as manager.

        1. Zladan
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Ahh. Yeah maybe. I mean Arsenal are hardly great though.

  2. FPL ZB
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    A) Patrício and Yedlin
    B) Hamer and TAA

    got Begovic and Doherty. Basically seeing if rotating keepers is worth it

    1. jomikijiq
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      I really like the idea of 4.5/4.0, but not the Begovic pick. Patricio much better.

    2. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Dummet over Yedlin imo

  3. Maddi Son
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    Today, I did not see the desire to win.

    1. lilmessipran
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      pep's post match interview?

  4. Pooodle
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    Is it madness to consider Pogba for FPL? Such good fixtures in the next 4 and he's in pretty good form.

    Just realised I have exact funds for B Silva and Arnie to Pogba and Wilson...

    1. MTPockets
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Was it madness an hour ago?

        1. Pooodle
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Hmmm. Not sure...!

      • BIG TONES
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        He scores a few, but fairly inconsistently

      • Epic Fail
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Just realised 😀
        Probably because you didn't want to do that move before.

        1. Pooodle
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Yeah my team needs some changes this week so been playing around with options. Also looking at Maddison and Richarlison otherwise but Pogba is tempting especially as a United fan.

      • Uncle John from Jamaica
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        I sold him this week with no regrets

      • Woy of the Wovers
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Exact funds? Sounds like 0.0 itb

        1. Pooodle
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Yup I've got nothing ITB at the minute

    2. Maddi Son
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      City players need to learn to play with courage IMO

    3. All de Gea
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Anyone else still have Jota!?

      1. Maddi Son
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Nah got rid in GW3, his name gives me chills

      2. Epic Fail
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        2.1%

      3. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        o/

      4. All de Gea
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        He's got to go this week. But so has Mkhi. Looks like -4 for me.

      5. Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        No, but I have Davies. Does he count?

      6. Revival
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Still have but am selling this week. Just waiting to make sure my team dosen't pick up any injuries before Friday pressers

    4. FPL ZB
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Can’t believe I’m legitimately considering Kaku over Aguero.. someone stop me.

      1. Desperately Seeking Dusan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Kaku will do that, lure players in with his siren song to then troll them. It’s happened to many a player.

        1. Sid1891
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Love it

      2. BIG TONES
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        You need to log off for a bit imo.

      3. Zladan
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        It could pay off depending on news of Aguero. Lukaku in form, good fixtures. Good alternative.

      4. jtreble
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Why? Both are good choices. Aguero for me though.

      5. MafioSol
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        I've known worse calculated punts.

    5. Desperately Seeking Dusan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      I do love how apparently City are completely dependent upon Mendy according to some posters here.

      Maybe it was all Orwellian style fake news but I was sure they won the PL, Carabao Cup and got to the semi final of the CL last year without him...

      1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Think you're reading a bit much into the comments.

        1. Desperately Seeking Dusan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          I think it’s the drivel that grabs my attention rather than sensible stuff.

      2. Lord.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        He was key to their success, and proved it by winning the World Cup.

        1. Desperately Seeking Dusan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          I assume that’s sarcasm? I’m never sure on here where people’s total lack of football knowledge is exposed.

          But in case it isn’t, yeah, the role he had for France on the bench made a huge difference as did the 3-4 games he played for City last year. It was definitely him who won it for them.

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

            I’m off to bet on the Irish on the Ping Pong.

    6. el polako
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Just seen a replay from Valencia - Juve game and to be honest not sure why Ronaldo got sent off.

      1. Syd.
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        It is the first time that I have seen an official behind the goal line make a decision.

        1. BobbyV
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Made a decision last night to disallow the Salah goal after a foul by Sturridge

      2. Bielsa's Bucket
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Apparently for the reaction

      3. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        He pulled the guy by the hair apparently

        1. el polako
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          I dont think he did, wrong decision by the 5th wheel ref

          1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
            • 12 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            He dug the players head. Or pulled his hair. Can't really do either

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

      Mins per Goal or Big Chance created:
      Milner 181
      Robertson 143
      Salah 133
      Firmino 114
      Mane 91
      Sturridge 52

      1. Syd.
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        How many minutes have they played

        1. internal error
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          I just copied the whole tweet. Im looking at Mane and Salah. Should have deleted Danny

      2. MTPockets
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Minutes per injury?

        • Desperately Seeking Dusan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          With compelling evidence like that I’d best ditch Kun for Sturbridge right now then.

      3. Sotamendi84
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Where is lingard any news?

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

          Lingard owner I'm sure we will hear more on Fridays presser rested tonight means he is more like playing Saturday Vs Wolves

        2. Zladan
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          There was no word on him today. Nobody even questioned his absence in presser.

        3. Sotamendi84
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Cheers

      4. Cok3y5murf
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Don't understand FFS's lol posts rule.

        Got a 10-minute ban now for saying lol but on many other occasions I've said lol, I never got banned.

        When is it allowed and when is it not? Need a clear explanation.

        1. Epic Fail
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          lol @ you

          1. Cok3y5murf
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            Surely this deserves a ban? What I said wasn't even directed at any users here 😀 I laughed at Ronaldo

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

              Nah I'm leaving that one 😉
              It's supposed to stop people trying to wind up other posters about players so lol@ you is fine in my book but I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong 😆

              1. Epic Fail
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 13 Years
                5 years, 7 months ago

                I've got the mods under my thumb 😎

              2. Cok3y5murf
                • 7 Years
                5 years, 7 months ago

                How was I winding up other posters by laughing at Ronaldo?

            2. FPL ZB
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 7 Years
              5 years, 7 months ago

              It’s if you do it to wind users up, such as lol@aguero owners if he misses a pen. You can lol at things that are innocently funny and not trolling

              1. Cok3y5murf
                • 7 Years
                5 years, 7 months ago

                How is "lolnaldo" winding users up? I didn't say anything about his owners. I was laughing at him

                1. FPL ZB
                  • Has Moderation Rights
                  • 7 Years
                  5 years, 7 months ago

                  Not sure, I didn’t ban you but it’s probably best not to just not to lol at users, FPL owners or players

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

                  It's a lol@ type post mate

          2. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            See you in ten minutes

        2. Desperately Seeking Dusan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          They also allow derivatives of “lol at...” like “Hahahaha at X owners”.

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

          lol is fine mate on it's own but the lol@ type posts get removed. For example lolnando, etc.

          1. Cok3y5murf
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            What's the difference between lol and lol @? I'm laughing at someone in both cases. Sometimes I just don't add the '@'. This makes no sense 🙂

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

              lolnando is a lol@ type post, so gets removed. You may as well have said lol@ Ronaldo you don't get round it by removing the @

          2. DV8R
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            Is this an unwritten rule? No disrespect to the moderation team but if you're going to enforce rules, at least document it on the site somewhere so no one can get banned unfairly. Just saying.

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

              It's been discussed at length before on more than one occasion sorry you missed it

              1. DV8R
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 13 Years
                5 years, 7 months ago

                I think things such as this or discussing moderation should be mentioned somewhere on a rules page. Discussing it somewhere on a post that turns dead once a new article is up can easily be missed. That way no one can argue or start a debate over why their post was deleted.

            2. FPL ZB
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 7 Years
              5 years, 7 months ago

              If I remember correctly I think Geoff has HT’ed it a few times, but not sure if it’s written anywhere. Mod’s try to get all of them but obviously some do slip through, it’s not intentional inconsistencies from us

        4. Syd.
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Depends with lol plod is on duty

        5. Brosstan
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Some of the mods on here have no social skills with the way they enforce bans.

          1. el polako
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            Time for Mark to employ HR Business Partner ?

          2. Hooky
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            No need for the last 6 words in that sentence.

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

              *Yawn*

        6. Pinturicchio10
            5 years, 7 months ago

            Hope this doesn't happen to me. Not sure what I would do if I couldn't post a comment for a whole ten minutes.

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

              😆

          • Zladan
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            A mod got mad when someone loled at them one day and couldn’t take the banter. Petty rule.

            1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
              • 6 Years
              5 years, 7 months ago

              Yer__That was me 😆 Swines!

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

            One way round it I suppose is just to not do it...

        7. creative
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Cannot decide between;

          A) Mitrovic
          B) Zaha

          Cant get both 🙁

          1. The Baby-faced Assassin
            • 11 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            I’m on my WC and ditched Zaha for Mitrovic if that helps

          2. jomikijiq
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            Mitro

          3. The Mighty Hippo
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            It's got to be Mitro. Waiting for him to go metal and nut someone makes the game that bit more edgy and exciting. It's a bit like having Diego Costa a couple of years ago.

        8. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Bilva to whom? 8.4 ITB

          1. Threat Level Midnight
            • 5 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            Post rest of team

            1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
              • 12 Years
              5 years, 7 months ago

              Link is in my bio, help yourself

          2. lilmessipran
            • 11 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            pogboom

            1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
              • 12 Years
              5 years, 7 months ago

              Reckon he'll start?

        9. Team Cruel
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Pogba on -99.3%. Hopefully he doesn't drop now with those goals.

          1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
            • 12 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            Hope he does! May bring him in....

            1. Ajax Hamsterdam
              • 9 Years
              5 years, 7 months ago

              If I was on a wc I definitely would

        10. Taarabts2Good4U
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          DDG
          Mendy, VVD, PVA
          Salah, Mane, Mkhi, Pedro
          Ings, Aguero, Arnie

          I'm looking at Mkhi>Fraser, Ings>Mitrovic. 2 free transfers, £0.1 ITB. Good transfers or not?

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

            If Mkhi starts tomorrow I'm moving him on for Richarlison. Out of Ings and Arnie I think I'd rather have Ings for the next few, even with him missing the Pool match.

            1. Taarabts2Good4U
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 7 Years
              5 years, 7 months ago

              So with the 2 free transfers, where would you look to change?

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

                Probably Pedro, plus Mkhi unless there are hints before the deadline he might play at the weekend. If he plays he could haul.

          2. A.T
            • 13 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            Yes

          3. Baps hunter
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            I might consider losing PVA for WBA 😉 19 pts both so far and WBA is cheaper.

        11. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Am I seeing this right? Empty seats at the Etihad for a cl game?

          1. Team Cruel
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            18k below capacity apparently.

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

            You seem surprised...

          3. Epic Fail
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            You think Man City are a big team?

          4. A.T
            • 13 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            Emptyhad

        12. Brosstan
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          So Mendy left City for Lyon? Explains why he was left out for the squad on Saturday, but how is this allowed outside the transfer window? UEFA needs to look into this.

        13. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Sane coming on

        14. puhd
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          What’s going on with Mendy? Not even on the bench today

          1. Revival
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            Assuming he has a minor injury so was never going to be risked tonight anyway

        15. The Jackal
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Iys only a 1 week deal

        16. TAT
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Why is Pep in the stands?

          1. Rainer
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            Wasn't happy with the ref and let him know at HT during the beating from Liverpool at the Etihad last season.

            1. TAT
              • 6 Years
              5 years, 7 months ago

              Oh, of course - forgot about that. Thanks!

          2. el polako
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            To fill them up.

            1. TAT
              • 6 Years
              5 years, 7 months ago

              Haha!

          3. Team Cruel
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            Arrived late from the Peaky Blinders set.

            1. TAT
              • 6 Years
              5 years, 7 months ago

              Didn't know he had a thing for flat caps!

        17. Bubz
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Was it definitely a 3 game ban offence for Ronnie?

          1. el polako
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            Card should be revoked, nothing to be boomed for really.

            1. Ajax Hamsterdam
              • 9 Years
              5 years, 7 months ago

              That red card for Ronaldo was nothing short of a disgrace

            2. el polako
              • 6 Years
              5 years, 7 months ago

              * booked

          2. Ramboros
            • 12 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            Nah, but he deserved to get sent off. First he kicked Murillo in the left leg, then he tried to pull his hair. That's two yellow card incidents at best.

        18. Daft Bob
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          I was just considering bringing Pogba into my team for Salah so that I could upgrade another mid to Hazard. Didn't see that he had scored two already tonight. Don't encourage the crazy voices in my head, Pogba.

          Never going to happen anyway, but it's funny what you'll consider when you want to WC but have two free transfers, in the knowledge you can WC next week instead.

        19. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Gundogan off
          Sane on

        20. Zenith UK
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Pick a team (WC);

          2.3 ITB;
          Ederson, Patricio
          AWB, Bennett, Alonso, Laporte, Robbo
          Hazard, Pogba*, Moura, Richarlison, Fraser
          Lacazette, Arnautovic, Wilson

          *Had Pogba pending since before his brace.

          0.1 ITB;
          Henny, Hart
          AWB, Bennet, Alonso, Robbo
          Hazard, Mane, Moura, Richarlison, Fraser
          Aguero, Mitrovic, Wilson

        21. Revival
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Otamendi, Sane and Aguero will all be back in the team come the weekend for sure

        22. Ajax Hamsterdam
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Hope Lyon wins. People thought city would win the group with their reserve ...

        23. diesel001
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          David Silva to be rested in the PL if he plays 90 mins today?

          1. Epic Fail
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            Yes, confirmed.

          2. Oven Glover
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            Sterling wasting a lot of energy that he (read my FPL team) would have needed against Cardiff 🙁

        24. FPL Virgin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Will Jonty be putting his money where his mouth is and getting Kante on his wildcard?

          1. Team Cruel
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            Who is Jonty?

          2. Ajax Hamsterdam
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            Don't think he said that did he ?

          3. My heart goes Salalalalah
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            Ask him