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Scoutcast Episode 287 – Battling

After a bruising Gameweek 29, the Scoutcast soldiers are ready to wage war on the remaining fixtures of 2018/19.

Helping them out is regular listener FPL Reuser, who has come up with a cunning plan for Fantasy Premier League success that involves collecting a strong armoury of sturdy shields and razor-sharp swords. 

Joe, David, Luke and Andy discuss the best shields, which are high-owned players needed for protection against red arrows. Also covered are the finest swords, which refers to low-owned players with the perfect combination of points potential and solid fixtures.  

Getting the right combination in place may well be the Holy Grail of Fantasy management that the Scoutcast has been searching for over the last decade. 

Our merry band of podcast pugilists also find time to look ahead to the upcoming blank fixtures in Gameweeks 31 and 33 with a focus on the best Liverpool and Bournemouth assets to own. 

While Az couldn’t attend due to other commitments, he did find time to drop by in the YouTube chat during this episode’s live streaming to set us straight about the Everton defence. 

Elsewhere, David lays into Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo and reveals how a discarded plastic bag is now dictating his transfer decisions. 

The Scoutcast troops also mull over the key decisions facing them in Gameweek 30, including the best differential ‘swords’ to acquire, the likeliest clean sheets and their transfer and captaincy plans.

Finally, this episode ends by flagging up the work of the charity Anthony Nolan, which carries out fantastic work saving the lives of people with blood cancer. 

This follows the news from community member FPL Poker Player that his daughter was diagnosed with leukaemia last year. Although in remission, she still needs a bone marrow transplant. People can help support the work of Anthony Nolan by making a donation or signing up to be a bone marrow donor via their website

This Scoutcast was first beamed live via our YouTube channel on Wednesday 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 you can take in the full visual experience via the second player below.

In addition, the Scoutcast is now also available via our Soundcloud channel and via the third 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. This can be found as the top comment in the Youtube version.

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  1. Albrightondknight
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Failed post above so will try again
    Do FH transfer work in the same way as WC transfers in that they are discounted when the towers are deciding players price changes?

    1. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      There is no above 🙂

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      probably yes

  2. fertorres9
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    1 FT and 2.3 left in bank

    Heaton
    AWB, TAA, Rice, Digne
    Anderson, Hazard, Salah, Pogba
    Rondon, Higuain

    McCarthy, Jimenez, Bennet, Billing

    I am building team for GW 31. Who I need to replace?

    1. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Probably roll it and see who you want with 2FT next week

      Have you enough cash for Jimenez to Vardy with the 1 FT?

      1. fertorres9
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Yes, Should i proceed with it or think about Bou asset such as Fraser or Brooks?

        1. Albrightondknight
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Jimenez is great but difficult fixture
          Vardy at home to Ful don't get much better could be worth the punt.
          It will cost me -8 so probably won't do it til 31.
          BOU mid for 31 and you are sorted 🙂

          1. fertorres9
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            Thanks mate

      2. fertorres9
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        And to be sub off if I buy Vardy?

    2. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      But is Pog a to Mane now or in 31 a better move?

  3. WVA
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Who are people captaining and why?

    A. Aguero
    B. Salah

    1. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Form players for captain that list does not include Salah

    2. EMBOLOFAN
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      salah because i dont own aguero

    3. Eleven Hag
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I own both and am going with aguero - Burnley are capable of parking the bus and frustrate big teams

  4. Srv210
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    anybody thinking of getting lukaku on WC ??

    1. Amey
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Definitely in on FH.
      Not sure about WC as it is very far away & don't know about double fixtures in gw 35.

      1. EMBOLOFAN
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        doubt it

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      on FH, yes

      not sure about him as a WC pick

    3. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      FH32 for DGW then gone

  5. the german
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Play any 3. Currently on AWB, Jimnez and Maddy.

    AWB / Diop / Jimnez / Maddison / Rondon

    1. Eleven Hag
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I wud start rondon over Jimenez

      1. Kiwivillan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        2 2 12 2 2 and the 12 was against 10 man Huddersfield?

        1. Eleven Hag
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Yeah but Newcastle have started to look good since almiron was brought back into the side - and with everton not looking to put men behind the ball Newcastle wud get decent chances imo

  6. Amey
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Guys do you think A can cope up with B below this gw ??

    A. Sterling, Higuain,Jota, Clyne
    B. Anderson, Aguero,Rash, Jimenez

    1. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I have Aguero C Rash Jimenez so hoping/expecting significantly better than A

      1. Amey
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Nice

    2. Flaming Flamingo
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      It definitely could, would rather have B though.

      1. Amey
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Thank you

    3. Cojones of Destiny
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      yes B slightly edges it for me

      1. Amey
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Thank you

  7. Eleven Hag
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Whom to start this GW

    Jimenez/HarveyBarnes
    Lascelles/AWB

    TIA

    1. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Jimenez AWB

      1. Amey
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        This

    2. EMBOLOFAN
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      HB and awb

      1. Flaming Flamingo
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Agreed.

    3. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Wasn't Barnes poor last game and subbed for Gray +60 mins? I'd be worried Rodgers starts Gray instead this time

  8. lilmessipran
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Missed the champions league matches last night (here) and having just watched the highlights I felt that the PSG penalty was a bit Harsh.. From a neutral perspective is that handball penalty call correct?

    1. Eleven Hag
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I thought his hand motion was towards the path of the ball although unintentionally

    2. Flaming Flamingo
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I don't believe so, but opinions seem to be divided.

    3. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      If you leave your arms flailing in PB penalties get given. Seen it plenty of times. Doesn't even matter that the initial shot was heading over the bar. If they had ball tracking like in cricket wouldn't have been on target. Maybe that's next 😆

      1. EMBOLOFAN
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        wasnt flailing!

        1. Kiwivillan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Flailing as in left hanging away from his side. Football 101 training is when a shot comes in the PB keep arms by side so not give ref an excuse to penalise

  9. altan8797
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    would you captain kun or sterling?

    1. Cojones of Destiny
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      kun

  10. SomeoneKnows
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Who would you rather have purely for GW 31&33 ?

    A) David Luiz
    B) Ake
    C) Pereira

    1) Madisson
    2) Fraser
    3) Brooks

    * Ake and Pereira can be brought already for their GW30-33 matches

    1. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      A3

  11. grayedog
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Likely making these transfers one this week and next in prep for 31/33. Which do I bring in first?

    A) Rui -> Fab — means starting Fab (at car) instead of Guaita (BHA) this week
    B) Mitro -> King — means I can start King (at hud) this week

    For (B), it means I’d be benching 2 of these (so if I’d be better off benching King, (A) is obviously better)
    1) Chilwell (FUL)
    2) AWB (BHA)
    3) Pogba (ars)
    4) Rich (new)
    5) Vardy (FUL)
    6) Jimenez (che)
    7) Digne (new)

    1. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      A assisting you have no keeper for 31 as it stands.

      1. Albrightondknight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Assuming

        1. grayedog
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Correct, but I could also start Guaita this week and go Rui -> Fab next week, so I won’t be keeper-less regardless. Just wondering which is a better upgrade for GW30

  12. Cojones of Destiny
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    play one :
    a. Doh
    b. Hayden

    1. Flaming Flamingo
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      A

  13. PepSala
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Start Ashley Barnes or Jimenez

    1. Flaming Flamingo
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Jimenez

    2. Bavarian
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Never bench Jimenez

    3. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Jimi

  14. Albrightondknight
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    A and B are no hit this week and 1 hit next week to have 11 players for 31
    C option is a hit this week and next and end up with 12 for 31

    A. 31 Vardy and Brooks in
    B. 31 Hazard and Brooks in
    C. This week Son to Brooks
    And in 31
    Sterling and Jimenez to
    Hazard and Vardy

    1. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Option C also means benching 1 of Rice, Fanderson or Barnes in 31

    2. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Prefer C but Sterling could have DGW32

      1. Albrightondknight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Posted something similar to this last night and I was surprised there was some support for C.

        Sterling bought very recently so no value lost there.
        1.2 (.6) on Jimmy so now might be the time to take the money and run.

        1. Albrightondknight
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          And Sterling can come in on FH in 32 if needed.

          1. Eze Really?
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            Free hit is the key.
            Not much better value on Jimi for DGW32

  15. Camino Aleatorio
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Bench 2

    (1) Jimenez
    (2) Rashford
    (3) Rondon
    (4) Doherty

    Currently Starting Rashford (The Conquerer of Paris) and Rondon

    1. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      My problem too.
      2 and 3 for me

    2. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      3 and 4

  16. Karan14
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Still buzzing from last night!

    *Group hug United fans*

    #TheRedsGoMarchingOn

    1. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      What was the game like?
      Were PSG unlucky?

      1. Karan14
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Both teams had 4 shots on target so I won’t consider them unlucky considering United were without 5 first team starters (Pogba, Martial, Lingard, Herrera & Matic).

    2. Amey
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      GGMU

  17. Eze Really?
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    a Digne b Almiron c Richa d Barnes
    Start 2 from 4?

    1. King Kohli
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Start BC

    2. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      AC

  18. mojoindojo
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Cap Kun, Salah or Mane?

    1. King Kohli
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Kun

  19. King Kohli
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Pick one from each lot for this week.

    A. Ryan (cry)
    B. Etheridge ( WHU)
    C. Boruc (hud)

    1. Son (sot)
    2. Brooks (hud)
    3. Maddison (FUL)

    1. SUPER 11
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Boruc & Son

    2. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Boruc & Maddison

  20. SUPER 11
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    4.6 defender for Boly for GW31 - i have Schar.

    1. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Bmouth bad defenders but week 31 should be fine.

    2. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Mee

  21. Ruinenlust
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Which is going to score more this week

    A) Son (sou) and Vardy (FUL)

    or

    B) Hazard (WOL) and Jimenez (che)

    1. SUPER 11
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      A

  22. Weissflog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Feel like my team has really great figures this week, so have hard time decide whom to bench:

    Lloris (Button)
    AWB - Robbo - Pereira - Rice (Lascelles)
    Pogba - Salah - Hazard - Son - F.Anderson
    Jim (Rashford - Barnes)

    Would like to bench Anderson for Rash, but Cardiff are too tempting opponent.
    Have 1FT 1.6 ITB
    What about Button --> Boruc and hit the BB button?

  23. Salarrivederci
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Gtg?
    0.2 ITB
    1 FT

    Lloris
    Pereira - Luiz - van Dijk - Robertson
    Salah (C) - Sterling - Pogba - Son - Brooks
    Rashford

    (Boruc, Rondón, Jiménez, Jonny)

    1. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Jimi over Rashford probably

      1. Salarrivederci
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        When playing Luiz?
        Feels odd.

  24. Christina.
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Gw 31:

    Fabianski
    Luiz TAA Tarkowski Perreira
    Salah Mane Brooks Hazard
    Barnes Vardy

    Sterling

    1. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Looks good christ... I hate this Perreira tarq vs barnes vardy tho.

      1. Christina.
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        yeah. Pereirra and Arnie must be my worst trsfrs of the season so far.

        Things is both Tark and Perr can also get attacking returns.

        1. Hy liverpool
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Hopefully perreira do something for his owners...
          Might punt on siggy myself

  25. wernerhedgehog
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    This is gonna sound Bonkers to some but...

    Rashford out, for whom? 7.5mil, have Arnie

    1. rdamjan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      King/Barnes

      1. wernerhedgehog
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Hmm... thanks. I guess this might be for next week.

    2. Salarrivederci
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I would w8 a week & make a double transfer.
      Rashford could have a good game inc. away to Arsenal.

      Rashford is priced in a bracket where you don't really want to do a 1:1 swap for someone unless you got some cash ITB.

      1. wernerhedgehog
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah ok agreed. Might be to Callum Wilson if he scores this weekend.

        1. Salarrivederci
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          But are we sure Wilson will get 60 minutes this GW?
          With Uniteds win yesterday moral is high, and they do have a lot of injuries. Can't see OGS resting Rashford tbf.
          I thought Son could score big against Gunners last GW (and he did not), but fact is that Gunners defenese is slower than most, and Arsenal loves playing forward. United will get a lot of chances to counter, and Rashford could outrun the likes of Mustafi, Lichtsteiner, Monreal, Koscielny & Sokratis.

          1. wernerhedgehog
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            Hmm yeah but as a United fan, Rashford still looks slightly injured. Can't see him playing full 90. I agree with your Arsenal analysis of course, think I'm now convinced to keep for 1 more. Thanks

            P.S The Callum Wilson thing is for GW31, not this GW30.

            1. mookie
              • 10 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              United don't have many options to rest Rashford, do they?

    3. Planet Head
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Zaha

      1. wernerhedgehog
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        exactly the kind of bloke i was thinking, if this week.

  26. rdamjan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Can`t decide between this two options:

    A. Hazard + King
    B. Brooks/Fraser + Higuain

    1. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Easy A

    2. King Kohli
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      A

    3. Salarrivederci
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      To me A looks stronger, but it is also way more expensive 😀

    4. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      A

  27. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    RP. Worth it to get in Kun / sterling for a hit this gw? Have only dsilva at the moment. Already have 8 players for gw31.

    1. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I'm thinking it's worth it, your transfers?

      1. SpaceCadet
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Thinking rashford mkhi > kun westwood

        Fabianski
        Vvd digne schar
        Hazard Mane dsilva mkhi Anderson
        Rashford Vardy

        McCarthy jiminez Kola balbuena

        1. Pukki Party
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          I could do Rash Son to Kun Brooks.

          1. SpaceCadet
            • 10 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            Could work. City's ucl fixture 3 days later the only concern. Possible kun gets benched or gets subbed after 60.

            1. Pukki Party
              • 6 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              Yeah we'll see, good luck.

  28. OzilFozzil
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    HELP NEEDED!

    Is Aubameyang > Higuan worth it this week?

    Or will Auba troll me and get a brace in a 3-2 loss to Man-United this week?!

    1. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      do it

    2. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Keep

      1. OzilFozzil
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Why keep?

        1. Pukki Party
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          High ceiling, if you have 2ft i'd do it.

    3. Planet Head
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Keep

      1. OzilFozzil
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Why keep?

        1. Planet Head
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Especially if Auba's minutes are managed this evening, can see him doing well against a hungover man u

    4. wernerhedgehog
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      For Free, Yeah.

    5. Dannywaz
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Yup

  29. Dannywaz
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Heaton
    Taa pereira
    Haz salah mane Anderson Barnes
    Rondon vardy
    Next week Doherty to azpi good for 31?

  30. offspinnersinahurry
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    How do I see how I got on in the cup competition, I thought it restarted in gameweek 28?