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Scoutcast Episode 314 – Son’s Christmas card

Son Heung-min’s (£10.0m) red card against Chelsea on Sunday is threatening to ruin Christmas for Fantasy Premier League managers. With their best-laid plans now in tatters, Joe, David and Andy look at the best replacements for the naughty Spurs midfielder.

Paul Pogba’s (£8.4m) return, Everton’s new management and Liverpool’s tricky fixture against Leicester are also discussed as they consider the best moves to make for Gameweek 19’s Boxing Day fixtures.

Top captaincy candidates are also under scrutiny and our trio look ahead to the best clean sheet prospects for the festive fixtures and beyond.

Rough with the Smooth takes in the mixed fortunes among those vying for the FPL crown this season.

Meanwhile, David takes his turn to pick a differential. With Joe and Andy’s recent selections failing to muster points, the Scoutcast can do with a top low-owned gem pick.

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  1. mojoindojo
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Merry Christmas Everyone!

  2. NABIL - FPL otai
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Son of a gunn

  3. stu92
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    What would you do with this team? 2.0 ITB, 0FT but happy to take a hit if needed.

    Ryan (Martin)
    Chilwell - Robertson - Aurier - Lundstram (Tomori)
    Salah - KDB - Maddison - Pulisic (Hayden)
    Vardy - Jiminez (Connolly)

  4. EL tridente
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Best captain?
    A) Salah
    B) Vardy
    C) KDB
    D) Tammy
    E) Rashford

    1. Champione
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      between C or E imo. Think City finally have hit some form and will destroy Wolves. Many also forget that Rash was very close to scoring towards the end of last match. NEW is a decent fixture after all

    2. AMP
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      E for me

  5. ZeBestee
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Any chance Son plays next game while Spurs appeal the sending off?

    1. Jamb0
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Nope

  6. JELLYFISH
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Chances of Son's red getting rescinded low I assume?

    1. El Presidente
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Bellow ZERO

  7. Netters2018
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    I captained grealish last week should i do it again??

    Guita
    Taa
    Aurier
    Lund
    Kdb
    Mo
    Alli
    Grealish
    Ings
    Vardy
    Jimi

    Thoughts do i switch to Alli?

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Look into my eyes, look into my eyes....you will captain Guita....Guitaaaaaa!

      1. El Presidente
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        It's G-U-A-I-T-A FFS!

        1. The Knights Template
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Sory

  8. Maddamotha
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Best move here? 1FT 2.8ITB

    A) Son > Mane
    B) Son > Salah
    C) Smth else

    Guaita
    TAA, Lund, Targett
    KDB, Son* Alli, Mount
    Vardy, Abraham, Jimenez

    Button, Dendo, Soy, Rico

    1. EMBOLOFAN
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      i think its likely son plays

      1. Maddamotha
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        I dont think so. He intentionally lifted his leg/studs up against Rudiger. Just because he has a cute face and people think he's so innocent. When's the verdict tho?

        1. EMBOLOFAN
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          precisely

    2. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      A

  9. myteamissheeeeeeeet
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Which one please on WC?
    A)Mane, Ings, Baldock/5.0
    B)Alli, Tammy, Robbo

    Already got Salah

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      A

  10. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    I bet those Ole comments trigger a load of Pogba in transfers

    1. Wally banter
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      which is?

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

    Pope -> Guaita?

    1. Francescoli
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Good option. Also worth looking at Ramsdale

  12. Jamb0
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Start Cantwell(avl) or Maddison(LIV)?

    1. Ohh1454
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Cant

    2. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Can

    3. Champione
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Cantwell

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

      Cantwell all day long

    5. Jamb0
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Unanimous, thanks!

    6. Francescoli
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Todd

  13. Ohh1454
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Captain ?
    A. Vardy
    B. Abraham
    C. Alli
    D. Mane
    E. Kdb

    1. LewanGOALski
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      have all of them too, and swaying towards B)

    2. Phlajo
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Im going B.

      Have the same players + Salah too

  14. merin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Any suggestions here?

    Pope McGovern
    TAA Soyuncu Lundstram Rico Kelly
    Mané KDB Alli Maddison Dendoncker
    Vardy Rashford Abraham

    1 FT, 0.3 ITB

  15. dandalf
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    What do You think guys, save so i have 2 free transfers after boxning day, in case the spurs lads fails to deliver again?

    Henderson,

    Aurier, Kelly, Lundstram,

    Salah, Zaha, Alli, De Bruyne, Mané

    Vardy, Jimenez,

    McGover, Söyüncü, Connolly, Rico

    1. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Looks good, definitely save

      1. dandalf
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks mate!

    2. Phlajo
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Maybe Jimmy to Tammy 🙂

      1. dandalf
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Unfortunately only got 0.2 in the bank. Otherwise i would like that move.

        1. Phlajo
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Then definitely roll the transfer

  16. Thomas Jerome Newton
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Start Douglas Luiz (NOR) or Maddison (LIV)?

    1. KINGS
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Maddy

    2. LewanGOALski
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Maddy definitely

    3. Francescoli
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Maddz

    4. Thomas Jerome Newton
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Is there ever a good time to start Douglas Luiz? (insert forehead slap emoji)

  17. Francescoli
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Good to go?

    Henderson
    Aurier Lundstram Kelly
    Salah (c) Mane KDB Alli
    Rashford (vc) Vardy Maupay

    Ramsdale Soyuncu Rico Elneny

    1. DMP
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Yes. Great team.

  18. LewanGOALski
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Merry Christmas everyone!

    A slice of advice will be welcomed here 😉

    Guaita
    TAA - Lund - Kelly
    KDB - Mane - Alli - Grealish
    Vardy - Tammy - Jimenez

    Dendo - Soyuncu - Rico

    A) Mane ➡ Salah
    B) Dendo ➡ Cantwell
    C) save FT
    ..?

    1. Francescoli
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Save

  19. HurriKane
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Anychance FFS team could extended your profiles comment page to see the entire seasons comments ? (Beyond last 29 days)

    Like i could lookup comments from the first month of the season?

  20. GW19 Breakout Players
    Geoff
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Who do you think will find form and step up to score big this GW, and why?

    Maybe someone who hasn't had a double digit score in a while, has a series of no attacking returns, or has very low ownership.

    Do you think it will be an already-established name in many of our sides or someone who is a major differential?

    Have you seen something in someone's play or in their stats to make you think they could be ready for a breakout GW?

    1. Francescoli
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Lucas Moura

      1. Geoff
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        I can't figure out how they'll lineup.

        I'll do you one better and say Sissoko scores a goal

    2. KINGS
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Fancy Watford Sarr and Deu

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

      Spurs assets bounce back IMO

      Mount / Tammy duo could deliver nicely too, unlucky not to assist/score vs Spurs

      Pukki vs that Villa defence

    4. danlynch13
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Tammy

    5. Jamb0
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      The troll Pulisic will finally do something

      1. Geoff
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Fingers permanently crossed

      2. Thomas Jerome Newton
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        ..an assist.

        1. Geoff
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          I'll take that

    6. Stef rocks
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      I just got Kane and will probably cap him. He hasnt blanked more than twice this season, so really hope for a brace (why not even hatti - he likes Chriatmas hattrick 🙂

      1. Pieterke30
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        More than twice IN A ROW you mean?

        Id cap him if I had him but that suppose taking a -8. Not sure it’s worth it with the attacking 7 I currently have...

        Alli KDB Mané Grealish Richarlison Abraham Vardy

        1. Stef rocks
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Yes twice in a row i meant. I did it with 2FT (Son Jimmy > Kane Richa) definitely i wont do it for -8! For -4 is on the edge!

    7. Stef rocks
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Btw if i have to choose a defender i really like Digne - especially next 2 fixtures look great - he can easily have 15+ pts in total

    8. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Salah goal, Allison assist

    9. Thomas Jerome Newton
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Kane, 2 goals (one of which is a dubious penalty decision).

      1. Pieterke30
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Likely indeed

    10. seewhyaxe
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Raheem Sterling.

    11. Arteta
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Aubameyang, Lacazette or Pépé.

      1. Thomas Jerome Newton
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        You wish Arteta!
        Will Lacazette start again now?

    12. El Presidente
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Tammy

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

      Pukki to score big!

    14. Bury94
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Richarlison, I'm pretty sure I'm going to bring him in and I'm even tempted to captain him

    15. Dont give a fuchs
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      I think Kane. He is due and with son out he will be more forward now

    16. Phlajo
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Digne will explode now!

    17. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Pogba!

    18. Samurai Blue
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Mason Mount and Raheem Sterling.

    19. tricpic
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Shaqiri - huge punt and I haven’t got the nerve to do it.

    20. SweepaKeepa
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Time for a Callum Wilson run, I reckon.

    21. Demba Ba & Grill
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Cantwell to haul for the second week running, producing more tears from those who'll bench him.

      1. grumpyman
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        I've had none of his points but enjoying his price rises to what I bought him for 🙂

    22. Kavorka
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Fraser

    23. N00B
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Nicolas Pepe

  21. UnitednationsXI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Best combos on a WC:

    A: Otamendi + Maddison + Ings
    B: Webster + Grealish + Rashford

    1. Francescoli
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Who is Webster?

      1. The Knights Template
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Poor man's Diff'rent Strokes.

    2. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      A with someone other then otamendi.

      After Liverpool game Leicester have some good fixtures and Ings is in great form

  22. KINGS
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Team set

    Heaton
    Aurier Lund Kelly
    Salah Alli KDB Grealish
    Kane(C) Vardy Ings

    Pope Denk Soy Rico

  23. ZeBestee
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Someone on twitter posted this:

    https://twitter.com/ffsclouseau/status/1209234616604860416?s=19

    It's a possibility given his research, and may as well be not. Those who have Son, maybe wait a day more? May be a blessibg in disguise and if he does play, he is a genuine captain contender.

    1. claretparrot
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Interesting stuff, that

    2. Make Arrows Green Again
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Interesting. There had to be strategic reasons for them appealing because it was never going to be overturned.

      This could be a twofold boon for non-sellers - being able to play and possibly captain him on Boxing Day, and also being able to roll a transfer to have extra flexibility to perform deeper team surgery than a straight swap with 2FTs rather than taking a hit.

      1. ZeBestee
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Yup, just keep if you have. There is no need to take a risk, more so if its for a hit.

    3. Arteta
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      I'm holding for now but only because I have 2 free transfers.

    4. El Presidente
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Total nonsense.

    5. jtreble
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      By his own admission he doesn’t understand how the FA appeals process works ... next. 🙂

  24. Stef rocks
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Pfuuu changed my opinion 5times - please help guys - bench 2:

    A) Kelly
    B) Pereira
    C) Cantwell
    D) Maddison

    First to 5 wins 🙂

    1. KINGS
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      B for sure

    2. claretparrot
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      B C

    3. Make Arrows Green Again
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Definitely play Cantwell. Maddison could easily perform.

      I'd bench B for sure and probably A

      1. Stef rocks
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Cant bench both defenders unfortunately - all out attack not available anymore 🙂

        1. Make Arrows Green Again
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Oh sorry, then BC probably.

  25. Runaway
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    G2G? Any reason to take hits?

    Ryan
    TAA Lundstram Kelly
    Mane KDB (C) Alli Richarlison Grealish
    Vardy Rashford (V)

    Button Mousset Soyuncu Rico
    0 FT, 1.0 ITB

    1. claretparrot
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Looks good! Certainly nothing for a hit. What was your transfer?

      1. Runaway
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Son > KDB (still haven't done though, waiting until the midnight :))

  26. claretparrot
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Merry Christmas, all!

    1 FT, 1.7 ITB
    Pope [Button]
    TAA - Kelly - Lund [Soy - Rico]
    Salah - KdB - Madd - Grealish [Cantwell]
    Tammy - Jimi - Vardy

    A) Rico > Digne and bench Kelly
    B) Roll the FT

    1. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      B

    2. Stef rocks
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      I like A) a lot to be honest. Digne will come good and i can see WHU scoring against CRY.

      Also I would probably play Cantwell for Maddison (villa defence look terrible) and looking at Nor vs Wol they were so unlucky not to win!

  27. Fero1905
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    My team for gw 19

    Gazzaniga
    Lundsram kelly TAA
    Mane Kdb Alli Mount
    Abraham vardy jimenez

    Mc govern soy rico mcginn

    I have 1 FT and nothing left on money.

    My cup opponnent has kane in his frontline, i dont know if i use my Triple captain and one sound me says captain lundsram against watford 🙂

    Sorry for my english

  28. Pieterke30
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Should I start...

    A. Kelly (WHU)
    B. Guilbert (NOR)

    ??
    Isnt Guilbert at risk of rotation with Elmo’, especially after the horror show vs Soton?
    Any Villa fan out here?

    1. claretparrot
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      A regardless

    2. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      A

    3. Stef rocks
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Definitely A out fo those 2

  29. Theo Walcat
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    salah or sterling for son?

    I have mane, and mini league rival has de bruyne, I'm 60 points behind so need to start branching out

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Salah

  30. Sonder
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Transfer Son out for whom?
    A. Maddison
    B. Pogba
    C. Grealish
    D. Other

    I already own Mane, Alli, and KdB and only have 10.8/1FT to use. Thanks in advance for any advice.

    1. claretparrot
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      I'd go Grealish. Will allow Alli to Sterling/Salah if and when that becomes the smart move