Scoutcast Episode 302 – Rollercoaster

Give one a watch and then you can decide whether or not to watch them again.

Always worth a watch imo.

The moment of the show was when Joe was cuddling up to his teddy bear Lucus Dinge.

Not worth watching without Mark. The usual suspects are meh

I used to watch them more when there was Mark and Granville and the podcast had a bit more of a "the boys" vibe. Too professional for me now personally, but it's a good product and you should try it for yourself

Awful without Sutherns. He had the best banter and by far the best manager. Turned into a bit of a borefest

Watch it and make your own mind up, but I find it unwatchable nowadays myself.

I wouldn’t they don’t really know there football.

The scout cast is ok but I think it could be improved a bit:
- as it’s live it would be good if u referenced the chat every so often or responded to real time events happening. A lot of the time games are going on during the podcast and people score or get injured and you guys don’t mention it at all.
- the other thing I would say is that is not really a discussion. You each take your turn to talk for ten minutes without anyone else chipping in and points get forgotten or not countered because that person spoke for so long. It should be more of an active discussion so you are all having a conversation, not just two of you sit in silence for ten minutes while the other one waffles on. That makes it a bit boring imo

I think it’s pretty disrespectful to say that it’s rubbish without Mark. These guys obviously put a great deal of time and effort into the Scoutcasts and I find them an entertaining listen in the background while I’m working. I think they have some good banter and the occasional good pick too.

Bottom line if you’re listening because you think it will help you win FPL then you’ll be disappointed but if you’re listening to hear a bunch of guys going through the same stuff you are with your team and going over possibilities then it’s great.

Nothing’s like the old days any more that’s why they’re called the old days.

Fun to watch and fairly informative, a bit too long IMO, especially for people today witch such a short attention span.

I listened and ended up bringing in Alonso....

Ultimately I think we can all agree it isn't the same without Mark. I respect him taking a back seat but there's no one on there who knits it all together like Mark with his style and wit and track record. Az and Luke are good together.

I watch it sometimes especially during weeks where I am unsure of next moves or deciding between a few players. The content is comprehensive (if I want entertainment I watch a movie). Just like any content it can range from great to average. The presenter do try their best and are proven FPL managers.

If you have the spare hour to chill out its still a decent listen just a different dynamic than the Mark days. I sometimes use it as an opportunity to catch up on short term fixtures and scout potential transfers, that I may or may not have been considering, whilst listening to it.
Watched it on YT after work this eve and when I seen Az having a beer I thought thats a good idea and cracked open a cold one myself...cheers!

Sorry, work called.

Thanks for the replies. Will give it a try tonight.

Thoughts?

I would not want to lose TAA. His fixtures are also going to get better in the next month I think. Would rather downgrade Haller than TAA.

Keep TAA

I own all 4 of the players involved in that transfer and wouldn't get rid of any, so it's tough to advise you on that one really. I would personally do Mane and Haller to Son and Vardy.

TAA is season keeper for me. Liverpool has kept only one CS and he still has got 31 points. I would sacrifice Haller somehow

Any reason to drop Sterling?

I've been tempted by the same moves but it just doesn't sit right with me.

Sterling's a premium asset and it just feels wrong to jump off him. City are so far ahead of everyone in terms of xG, and Sterling will surely still reap the rewards whenever he's on the pitch.

B. Silva, D.Silva and Mahrez same output for a lot less. I did Sterling to KDB this week but I have Aguero AS well.

IMO the right time to drop Sterling was last week after a 12+m player blanked twice (can’t have that really) - if you didn’t then you must have had your reasons for holding faith for a third crack at a haul, a chance he hasn’t yet had until after this weekend.

I'm still on for sterling > Son which also allows me to do Greenwood to Barnes.

I have KDB and Ota, I believe Ota is nailed atm and I do not trust the pep roulette with anyone atm. Having a 12m player Who you cannot guarantee to start is not good enough for me.

Feel I could use the funds to strengthen other areas which I hope can cover the points sterling may get

I'm holding on and captaining this week. Everton away is far better h2h than SHU for Salah in my opinion

I would keep and also wouldn't hesitate to captain. The way Man City plays he will always get goals and assists.

Yeah

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would a massive gamble on Tomori @ Chelsea at 4.5 & free up cash be too much?

I did B) yesterday, feels good

Is he nailed? Seems like a car crash waiting to happen

if you've not else pressing... do it

Must have plenty of free seats 😉

Yeah how nailed is he? Is Emerson not due back in a few weeks

Alonso is the move I really wanted to do this week but can’t - higher priorities elsewhere. Good luck to you.

Not price-friendly but can be a great addition until next Intl break.

Keep D Silva. Digne, Haller, Richarlison out for KDB, Pukki + Cheap defender.

How does your team look like?

A looks good enough

H or B... both have nice fixtures ahead tho

Don't think there's too much between Barnes and Haller, FPL-wise.

I dropped Haller for Abraham because of the 0.8 price difference between them.

You actually have the dream lineup. If you playing for team value do Barnes to Abraham, if points then keep patience

Barnes for me

Salah's goal involvement is a lot higher than Sterling's though. Doesn't matter if Man City score more goals if Sterling isn't involved in the same proportion as Salah.

Unfortunately I think the most likely to be dropped or should I say rested is Bobby. He is the main player out the 3 and glues it all together so arguably I feel Klopp is likely to rest him.

Salah on the other hand does less tracking back out the 3 hence has more in the tank and stays on the field longer

Do you have Ota? That is by far the better transfer if not

I think I'd be avoiding City full-backs until one is back to looking nailed (if ever!)

Tomori really? One thing chelsea cant do is defending and you getting a defender with very lucky chances of points. Any of Azpi/Perreira would be better. Mcginn hits mostly from outside th box. Gotta go Cantwell and upgrade Tomori

Get rid of Tomori. McGinn is just a shiny new Doucouré. If that's what you like, keep him.

Would prefer Soyuncu for the upcoming fixtures versus Tomori.

I think it is worth it with those Chelsea fixtures coming up.

Sterling

Obamawang

Auba by a hair.

Auba

Auba against Lindelof.. Interesting.

Sterling

Sterlo

I know I just had a -8 option above with Digne & Dilva out... but no I wouldn't do what you've said

I really don't see why people are selling Digne. He went through bad patches last season but still finished as one of the highest scoring defenders. I see the same thing happening this year. If I was wildcarding I'd consider getting rid for a Diop or Soyuncu but no way would I sell for a hit. Calm down bruv.

Why sell Dilva

B

B

I would do it.

Yep

Abraham

Personally I would downgrade Sterling to Son, and move that 7.2 to Aguero

Salah to mane and get C.Wilson in 3rd spot?

Agree Aguero over Sterling and try to fit in Son but only way would be to downgrade Mount or Otamendi

Sterling & 7.2 to Aguero & Maddison!

Save i think

Save

i'd do the switch

KDB and Aguero before Sterling. Transfers sound good to me

He fancy's a shot also.

Ndidi had a great spell at the back end of the 16/17 season where he bagged himself a few goals.He could be a diff/punt for to upcoming good fixtures if he ever finds that Midas touch again.

Ball retention and accurate passing from midfielders also helps indirectly with the defensive side of things as well.

I want to buy him and make Cantwell my 4th mid

Hayden

Cantwell

guendouzi

Keeping.

Nakamba

Moritz Leitner 😀

Looks good to me. Both have decent fixtures. I was looking at something similar. Might want an exit strategy for Jota if his form doesnt pick up though.

No less clinical than Aguero so must be worth 12m

Think he picked up an injury at some point in the game, might have affected it

Looks ok to me, personally I don’t think auba going to get much vs Man U. Maybe six points max or a blank imo.
Kane is a bit risky but could be a nice move.
(Kane is my captain, I also own Auba)

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