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Scoutcast crew discuss FPL stubbornness and Spurs assets

The Scoutcast crew have a busy evening of Fantasy Premier League discussion ahead of them.

Join Joe, Az and Lee from 20:00 GMT to 21:00 GMT for episode 309 on our YouTube channel.

While Spurs and Manchester City play their latest Champions League matches, our panel of pundits will be focussing on these two teams in particular.

The arrival of Jose Mourinho in north London has the potential to unlock several Fantasy assets while Sergio Aguero’s (£11.9m) injury could see Gabriel Jesus (£9.5m) get a run of starts.

Meanwhile, our talking point revolves around the concept of stubbornness in FPL.

How long is too long to wait for a player to become good? At what point do you recognise that the in-form option you don’t own won’t stop scoring?

Tune in shortly to find out!

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  1. FOO FIGHTER
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    City fail last night. I can see many more up and down results ahead...

    1. bigbudgie
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Certainly looks like they've lost their mojo
      Michael Cox on Totally Football Show was saying it's the worst hes seen them play, tactically, against Chelsea, for a long time.

      1. bigbudgie
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        God that was an awful sentence. Not specifically against Chelsea of course

      2. Squeakybum99
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        They should have won by 5 goals against Chelsea though. Not negating that city are iffy.

    2. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      yeah, I might just do KdB->Son this week to add to my Kane.

      1. FOO FIGHTER
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        What does your team look like now?

        1. Christina.
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          Heaton
          TAA Soy Lundy
          Mane KdB Maddi Mount
          Vardy Tammy Kane

          1. camarozz
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            4 years, 4 months ago

            Same team as me only I have Pope/Pulisic

            I'm at 257k

            You?

            1. Christina.
              • 14 Years
              4 years, 4 months ago

              3k

          2. Amey
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 4 months ago

            Nice
            I'm looking at KDB to Son too

  2. Eze Really?
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Consider my team and how close. (0.1)
    Same
    Same Aurier Same Same
    Same Same Same Martial
    Same Same
    Gazza Same Jimi McGinn

    Slightly ahead of you in terms of bench transfers but your side is great IMO. I think my 3rd sub is a waste and maybe too much spent on my 8th forward. With a fairly high TV I felt I could afford it.
    Have you ever bothered to work out how much it has cost to have Pool defensive assets in your side?

    1. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Post error. Should be to Albrightonight.

      1. Albrightondknight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks. Robbo is a very recent arrival for the fixture swing.
        Being stubborn saying there are only conceding a goal a game and with the fixtures it will turn to clean sheets. The reality of watching games is they could have conceded more. But taking a hit or 2 to get here so have to give it a few weeks. Thanks and GL this week.

    2. Dannywaz
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Mo salah

  3. andres
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Pope
    TAA Soy Lund
    Mane KDB son tielemans
    Abraham Vardy jimenez

    Pieters, Cantwell, Kelly 1.6 ITB 1FT

    A pieters => Aurier
    B tielemans => madds/ pulisic
    C kdb => pulisic

    1. Bggz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Save

  4. The-Red-1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Yay or nay: Son and Mousset (assuming fit) in for Madison and jimi?

    Sounds like madness on paper, but would leave me with this squad:

    Pope button
    TAA Robertson Lunds Soy Williams
    Mane KDB Son Pulisic McGinn
    Vardy Tammy Mousset

    1. Bggz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Madness

    2. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Mousset eye candy wise is brilliant. I very much doubt he is fit. I want him badly. Wanted to do exact same move.

  5. De Gea is GOAT
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Who to captain guys? Currently on A. TIA

    A. Mane
    B. Vardy
    C. Tammy

    1. SpaceCadet
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      B

      1. De Gea is GOAT
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks mate. Thinking the same tbh.

  6. UnitednationsXI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Thoughts on the following combinations till gw18?

    1) Martial + Rashford >> Son + Ings worth it?

    2A) Tomori + Mane or
    2B) Robbo + Son with Tomori 1st sub

  7. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Kdb > pulisic for a hit worth it?

    1. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      never

    2. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      No way

    3. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Over next 4, it can work

    4. Jimbo-Jones
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Ridiculous

    5. Concrete
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Yes

  8. Pukki Blinders
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Who would you bench this week out of:
    A) Lundy (wol)
    B) Tomori (WHU)
    C) Soyoncu (EVE)

    1. Konstaapeli
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Same situation. Lundy on my bench at the moment.

    2. carlosice
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Never bench Lundy

  9. De Gea is GOAT
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Would it be too late to bring in Jimi next week?

    I feel like i may have missed the boat with the fixtures getting trickier after WHU.

    1. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      fixtures are decent until gw18 imo

  10. camarozz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Kane @ 16% ownership is a bit of a differential??

    Would u capt v BOU??

    1. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Not sure, just happy to own currently.

      1. camarozz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Replied to you above..

        Iv Pope/Pulisic to your Heaton/Mount

        1. Christina.
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          yeah, thks saw it.

    2. FDMS All Starz
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Not with all the other great options, could backfire big time if he blanks and the others explode, massive rank drop

  11. Jimbo-Jones
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Bench 2 from:

    Tomori
    Soyuncu
    Lundstram
    Mount

    1. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Play Mount for certain, the rest is a toss up

  12. Amey
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Unless Salah looks awful tonight, I'm going to keep him alongside Mane. KDB to Son is the planned transfer.
    Really liking the look of the team now 😀

    Pope Button
    Taa Soyuncu Lundstram Rico Lascells
    Salah Mane Son Tielemans Donkey
    Vardy Tammy Jimenez

    1. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      City-less team are becoming evermore present now...

    2. sunzip14
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Looks good if City do not punish too much. Pope to Henerson next?

      1. Amey
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Yes
        Maybe will deal with Lascells first

  13. fpork
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    I am quite happy with my team. But struggling to see who I should captain. Is Vardy the safest choice?
    Pope
    Soyuncu, Lundstram, TAA
    Son, KDB, Maddison, Mane
    Vardy, Abraham, Jimenez
    Button - Cantwell - Rico - Pieters

    1. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      One of Mane/Vardy safest imo

  14. Jontharon
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Pope
    Lundstram, TAA, Robertson, Soy
    KDB, Mané, Tielemans
    Jiménez, Vardy, Abraham

    Button, McGinn, Hayden, Rico

    2 FT, 1,3 itb.

    Upgrade Tielemans to Mount/Maddison/Pulisic
    Do nothing or anything else?

    1. Bggz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Could swap Rico to palace def for their good fixtures

  15. FDMS All Starz
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Which option is better:

    A) Aubameyang - Nakamba - Sterling ——> Ings - Son - Mane (-4)

    B) Aubameyang - Sterling ——> Kane - Mane (free)

  16. FDMS All Starz
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Kane vs Son...thoughts? Who do you prefer and why?

    1. Amey
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Son
      A. Midfielder, so gets more points for goal & CS
      B. Great on counter alongside Moura which Kane isn't because of not being super fast.
      C. Don't want to break partnership at too in my team: Vardy Tammy Jimenez

    2. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Son because forward slots are rare at the moment, also Son is cheaper and can be more explosive.

    3. Eleven Hag
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Son because of VAR 🙂

      Vardy Abraham Raul

    4. sunzip14
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Son, because of all the reasons already mentioned above. But I think Kane will outscore Son in next few gws. Considering the team balance and costs and everything, Son would be my choice for now.

    5. Bggz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      What about Alli

  17. Pukki Blinders
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    With Aguero injured, I'm considering selling KDB and keeping Sterling. Interesting stat is Sterling averages around 10 points per game when Jesus is on the pitch whilst only 3 points per game when Jesus is absent...

    1. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Did you see any difference in Sterling with Jesus down the middle last night?

      1. Pukki Blinders
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        didn't see the game, wish I did now

    2. thomashl
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Interesting. I'm in the same situation, both Sterling and KdB and no Spurs, really want to get in on the fun this weekend against Bmouth

    3. Jullepuu
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Remeber that Sterling is on 4 yellow cards.

  18. sunzip14
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    I feel lucky to be around 430K OR with only 4 captain returns out of 13. Only 2 has been double digit scores. Can't believe it has been so bad.

    1. thomashl
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      see what you mean. it's been a helluva season for captain fails. the two last gameweeks have been great for me, finally up to 257K, hoping to get within the top 100 before the new year sets in. good luck mate!

      1. sunzip14
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Good luck to you too! get the right captain picks and I can see 100K attainable in no time.

    2. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      same situation, 4 returns and don't own Vardy but holding on at 270k overall lol

      1. sunzip14
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        That is good considering the captain fails and no Vardy. Maybe the Lord has helped you. I just got him in last gw on a wc.

    3. Bggz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      At least now there’s lots of good options even if picking the highest scorer is tough

      1. sunzip14
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        The 'good' options turning bad in terms of captaincy picks has been the problem this season though!

        1. Tambling5
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          I have resolved never ever ever pick Richarlison or Martial or Bilva, and if I do, never ever ever captain them ever ever again. So there!

  19. thomashl
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Sterling or KdB to Son?

    Pope
    Tomori Söyböy TAA Lundstram
    Mané Sterling KdB McGinn
    Tammy Vardy

    1.1 itb

    1. Concrete
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Sterling

      1. thomashl
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers. The problem I see is that Sterling might play the full 90 in every game, whereas KdB might get rested in some matches...

        1. Concrete
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          Sterling and City are off form and have been for a while

          They look jaded. Injuries in key areas, mentally from winning it last season.

          Hop off all City for now with fixtures coming up and reassess after Christmas.

          Small risks but there are loads of options from Chelsea etc

          1. thomashl
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 4 months ago

            Agree on this. Wether I dare to have no city at all is another question 😮

    2. Bggz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Sterling he’s worse value

      1. thomashl
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        KdB might not play each and every match the next month though?

        1. Bggz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          No one knows that

  20. Look at his face!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    So for a -4 would you transfer mcginn to:
    A) kdb
    B) Maddison
    C) pulisic
    D) someone else?

    1. thomashl
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Wouldn't take a -4 for KdB. When I hit in a player it's because he could haul and/or make the points back in the near future. Personally I'm afraid that KdB might get rested in some PL games over the next weeks, as Pep might be wary not to get him injured again.

      For maddison maybe, but I have McGinn myself and think he can come good in many games - villa have a great run from GW 18.

      1. Look at his face!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks for the detailed reply. I like mcginn but grealish seems better and next 3 fixtures are v tough. Think I am cashing in.
        Kdb rest is a worry i agree but now champ league is done for a while

    2. Concrete
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      C

    3. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Hold and do it next week

  21. ZeBestee
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    I know it's a different season, but City were beaten 2-1 against Newcastle last season, and Spurs thrashed Bournemouth 5-0 at home.

    KDB > Son to take advantage of any City further slip up?

    1. thomashl
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Really contemplating the same move.

    2. Concrete
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Yes

    3. Bggz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Prob a good move at the moment

    4. HNI
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      I removed Kdb but it was for Mane. Son is still a little if as after Bou they have Manutd who arent bad at Old trafford. Maybe do after 2gws

    5. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      I’d rather Alli than Son tbh

      1. ZeBestee
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Good point. Alli looks really on form, and I remember few season back when he had a few braces in the difficult matches. United after Bou.

        1. ZeBestee
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          Son can be electric though.

  22. HNI
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Mcginn price rose even after 3-4blanks recently. Am I missing something or most managers now have become.experienced and chase underlying stats rather than points?! No wonder its so tough to.rise in ranks nowadays

    1. Jullepuu
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Everyone just loves to love Mcginn. Lovely guy who loves to shoot.

      1. HNI
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        I like the midfield of Mane Son KDB Mcginn, Maybe will do that once Salah injury gets more serious

  23. Concrete
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    KdB or Kane?

    1. Bggz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      K

    2. HNI
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      When in doubt go for better team and cheaper player

      1. Concrete
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers

  24. Bggz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Will Son score 4pts more than mousset this gw?

    1. Jullepuu
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Tough to call but I would take the risk

      1. Jullepuu
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        By getting Son I mean

    2. Concrete
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Yneo

      1. Bggz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        😀

        1. Concrete
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          I’d say yes....Mousset might be injured or play reduced minutes?

  25. Jullepuu
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    What effect did the CL have on the Sterling vs Son debate?

  26. as33
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Hi, is Williams nailed now? Kelly>Williams?

    1. Jullepuu
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Not nailed. Shaw can and probably will take his place.

      1. THFC4LIFE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        This

    2. Tambling5
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Williams is one of the few United players with any backbone. If Shaw plays instead of him, then Solskjaer deserves to go. Main risk of Williams is that his over-enthusiastic tackling could get him a red at some point.

  27. THFC4LIFE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Used 1 of my ft’s last night, done Digne to Aurier, what should I do with the other ft?

    Pope
    TAA Söyüncü Aurier
    Mane KDB Martial Mount
    Vardy Tammy Jimenez

    Button Lundstram Cantwell Mings

    1.2 itb

    1. Domo
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Roll it, team looks great for the moment.

      1. THFC4LIFE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers

    2. Jullepuu
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Probably just save. Mount to Pulisic could be good.

      1. THFC4LIFE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Very tempted

    3. Concrete
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      KdB to Spurs or puisic

      1. THFC4LIFE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers

    4. HNI
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      I have same team just kdb to Salah. I would play Lund every gw. Saw him and he basically an CAM for defender. His late runs are amazing. Could have had a brace vs Manutd but De gea is still one of the best

      1. THFC4LIFE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers for the reply. You reckon Lundstram over Aurier then?

        1. HNI
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          If you Bou are as good as Olympiakos then yes. That late fall vs Wham and bad start vs Oly puts me off any Spurs cover except Son

          1. HNI
            • 11 Years
            4 years, 4 months ago

            you think*

  28. Exxtreme
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Salah & Ayew to Son & Rashford for -8?

    1. Jullepuu
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Nah unless Salah is confirmed to be out.

      1. Party time
          4 years, 4 months ago

          This!

      2. Pukki Blinders
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Just Salah to Son if he's injured

      3. Exxtreme
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers guys

      4. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        For -8 no, Salah should be good anyway 😉

    2. Kepa's at the wheel
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Can't bring myself to bench Lundy at this point. The man hits volleys so cleanly you'd think he'd been racking up goals in the championship last season. Clean sheets are a plus. Will be playing every gameweek until 20 for me

      1. Jullepuu
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Same

      2. HNI
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        I am surpriaed how a player of his quality used to be benched that in championship. He is definitely top 10club player and plus he is under 24 so maybe get into top epl team very soon

        1. Captain Kakaroto (I blame R…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          Really ? he is just 24? thought he is around 35

    3. HNI
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      GW 19 looks such a great week for WC. Get third liv player out for blank gw18 then bring back on WC/Son/KDB + Great fixture swing

      1. Eze Really?
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        I think GW20 better IMO