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Scoutcast Episode 318 – Double Gameweek fever

It’s finally here. After weeks of waiting and planning Liverpool’s double Gameweek 24 has arrived.

Ahead of today’s deadline Joe, Pranil (aka Lateriser12) and Az take a look at the best options among Klopp’s troops and who is most deserving of the armband. The triple captaincy chip, the Red’s resilient recent defence and array of attacking options feature prominently in their discussion.

Fresh from his Meet the Manager appearance and rank busting Aguero transfer earlier this month Pranil is once again on top form.

Going above and beyond the Scoutcast cause he leaves Joe and Az stunned after unleashing his eye-test analysis of Liverpool’s recent games and who is most likely to receive his Triple Captaincy backing as a result.

West Ham’s double fixture in Gameweek 24 is not forgotten, with Joe taking his turn to silence his fellow Scoutcasters with news of his planned and unlikely Hammers punt. Naturally he has the dullard statistics to back up this maverick move.

Meanwhile, Marcus Rashford’s long-term injury means there are plenty of community questions to consider regarding alternative striking options.

Rough with the Smooth, clean sheets and Pranil’s turn to pick a differential are also included in this packed double Gameweek special episode.

The crew round off proceedings to reveal their transfer and captaincy decisions.

This Scoutcast was first beamed on Monday January 20 via our YouTube channel. Be sure to subscribe to get notified of future live episodes.

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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. The Soundcloud version is in the third player.

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  1. You Must Be Jokin Ere
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Mane 146 pts from 1745 Minutes (7.5 points per 90 mins)
    Salah 133 pts from 1619 Minutes (7.4 points per 90 mins)

    Not much to choose between them.

    1. IRBOX ⚽
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Current form says Salah by a landslide

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

      Not much ... get one and get lucky!

    3. Big Hands Barry
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      its guesswork and luck if you pick the highest scorer this week

    4. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Are points from 5 months ago as relevant as points in the last few weeks?

      1. Old Man
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        valid point

      2. Gnu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        In fairness, since the blank GW18 Mane has outscored Salah 31 to 29.
        50/50 and I liked Lateriser's spin on it. 😉

        1. Now I'm Panicking
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          That's the thing with stats - they can be cherry-picked for anyone to justify to themselves what they are thinking. On a decision like this that appears to be 50/50 (even with the bookies), it should be an instinct choice.

          1. Gnu
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            Agreed.
            Instinct had me on Salah, dragged me over to TAA, now it's whispering Mane.
            😆

          2. Gnu
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            Thoughts on my Tosun punt?

            Getting cold feet, may go Randolph instead as a punt.

            1. Now I'm Panicking
              • 9 Years
              4 years, 2 months ago

              I like it - can't see they have bought him in to sit on the bench, and great fixtures.

  2. Big Hands Barry
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    1) Play Greenwood (BUR)
    2) Punt on Lucas Moura (NOR)

    1. antis0cial
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Greenwood more of a punt. 2

    2. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      2

  3. Pickle juice
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Start 2 of the below :

    A. Lund
    B. Maddison
    C. Traore
    D. Greenwood
    E. Rico

    Thanks

    Kunal

    1. antis0cial
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      BD

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

    Thoughts here lads and lasses?

    McCarthy
    TAA Soy Rico
    Salah KDB Martial Grealish
    Vardy Ings Maupay

    X Cantwell Kelly Lundy

    2fts, 5 mil itb. Debating these:

    A: Rico - > Robbo
    B: Martial - > Mane
    C: Rico, Martial -> Robbo, Son

    Kind of don't want to lose Martial. Probably. I don't really know. Could also be VVD in place of Robbo.

    1. zotter
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      B.

    2. Hillbilly
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      B

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

      B

  5. FPL Maldini
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    I currently own Firmino, Mane and TAA and will likely TC Mane.

    Would you stick with this or succumb to the Salah fear for a -4 ditching Firmino?

    1. zotter
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I would stick. Especially if you are set on mane Tc

    2. potatoace
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I wouldn't change now. Esp for a hit.
      Trust your original convictions

    3. Dr. Mantis Toboggan
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Absolutely not. Salah isn't even that highly owned?

  6. simong1
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Do you think it's worth it to switch Maddison to Snodgrass/Noble for a pint on West Ham's double game week?

    1. zotter
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Not for me

      1. simong1
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Same question but with Ali this time? He is playing Norwich at home.

    2. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      No I'd rather Maddison this week.

      1. simong1
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Same question but with Ali this time? He is playing Norwich at home.

        1. avfc82
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          If you've held Alli for this long, it makes sense to keep him for Norwich, IMO.

    3. Totti
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      i didi it for snod
      to free up cash to get firmino

  7. John Colby (Capt)
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Callum Wilson:
    Please don’t laugh but I have him in my squad. Is he worth keeping for BHA (H) and Villa (H). Needless to say he’s a big differential for me in a tight mini-league.

    1. The Ejiptian King
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Could work out, he nearly scored in the last game but kicked his leg instead of the ball and fell over when he had an open goal.

      1. Old Man
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Sounds essential for this week then 😀

    2. Big Hands Barry
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      you bought him for those fixtures may as well leave him - but that was a BOLD pick lol

      1. John Colby (Capt)
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers lads. If he stays it means I drop DCL for Martinelli. Tough call.

        1. avfc82
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Martinelli prob has one more game before he's back on the bench, so bear than in mind.

          1. John Colby (Capt)
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            Great point - yes just realised Auba will be back from suspension. Would you keep Wilson and downgrade DCL or go the other way and keep DCL and downgrade Wilson to Deeney?

            1. avfc82
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 14 Years
              4 years, 2 months ago

              Personally I'd hold Calvert-Lewin, and switch Wilson > Deeney if you need funds.

    3. wulfrunian
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I am also an owner.Please tell me what to do.

      1. Big Hands Barry
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Wilson Anonymous

      2. John Colby (Capt)
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        I’m edging towards giving him a chance. They need to points desparately.

  8. Tmel
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Would largely be bench fodder but which option do you think is better?

    a) Lascelles (eve, NOR, ars, cry, BUR)
    b) Williams (BUR, WOL, che, WAT, eve)

    1. Bobby_Baggio
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      A for peace of mind

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

      If bench fodder lascalles as more nailed. You don’t wanna be messing around transferring bench fodder later

      Having said that if you wildcarding soon maybe Williams

    3. Big Hands Barry
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      A. Nailed, more goal threat

  9. Bobby_Baggio
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    If you are ahead in cup in your league by 35 points would you hold off from TC until next round of cup so you can maximise beating opponent? Both cups I'll be in semi final so my thinking is to save TC

    1. Big Hands Barry
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      depends what your priority is. 35 points can vanish this week easily

      1. Bobby_Baggio
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        I think my team is good enough to fight off. Both cups are paying nice £££ so my thinking is to save TC

        1. Big Hands Barry
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          good luck!

          1. Bobby_Baggio
            • 12 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            Cheers

  10. Kodap
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Please tell me i'm good to go for this GW?

    Pope

    Trent - Soy - Williams

    Salah (TC) - Mane - KDB - Fleck

    Vardy - Jiminez - DCL

    Subs: Henderson - Lundstram - Traore - Kelly

    1. Klip Klopp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      how do you still have Pope?

      1. Kodap
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Because i can't take him out now without a hit... Used my FT to bring Salah in?

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

      I would play traore over fleck

  11. Klip Klopp
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Time to wildcard or take some hits?

    Ryan
    Lundstrum, Robertson, TAA
    Richarlson*, Traore, Salah, KDB
    Vardy, Ings, Abraham

    Button, Dendoncker*, Rico, Kelly

    1 FT, 1 itb

    A. Rico --> Holgate
    B. Richarlson/Traore --> Grealish
    C. Richarlson/Traore --> Docoure
    D. Richarlson + Abraham —> 10.6mid + Maupay/DCL for a -4
    E. Any other suggestions

    1. zotter
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      E. Richarlison to Lucas ?

  12. Otis Kay
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Would I be completely out of my mind to swap Aguero to Firmino this week?

    5 goals in 2 for Kun... I'm not sure if I have the bottle to do it.

    1. zotter
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Probably would do it. Liverpool have three decent fixtures. City have a moderate one plus spurs away. Maybe even chance of aguero rest tonight

    2. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Wait for possible early team news

  13. JenkoJunko
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Repost* Pick one:

    A: Dendonc & Vardy to Mane & DCL
    B: Vardy & Ings to Firmino & Aguero

    Squad: 2FTs 5.6 ITB
    Ryan (Button)
    Kelly Soy TAA Lund Kiko
    Grealish Salah KDB Doucoure Dendonc
    Vardy Ings Jiminez

    1. Big Hands Barry
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      A

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

    Should I even be thinking about Tanganga w this def? Could do Maddy to Mane, Soy to Tang and Ings to Greenwood.

    Gazza Button
    Rico Soy Taa Lund Kelly
    Salah Maddy Grealish KDB Traore
    Vardy Ings Maypay

    I am currently thinking VVD for Soy and Greenwood for Ings and forget Mane.

  15. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    If you knew Ings was benched before KO, would you do Ings to Haller for - 4?

    1. Big Hands Barry
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      depends how much money tied up in Ings. With those upcoming fixtures you'll need to buy back in 2 weeks

    2. potatoace
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Maybe. But how much will it cost you to get Ings back.

    3. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      No

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

      Depends who your first sub is...
      ... it in theory yes as 4 - 4 = 0

      1. The Ejiptian King
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Afternoon mate, you all set?

        1. Fpl Richie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Yes. On this...
          Ryan
          Holgate TAA Soy
          Salah TC Mane KDB Martial
          Vardy Maupay Ings
          Button Kelly Lundy Dendo

          How about yourself?

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

          Not quite! Pretty settled on TC Salah but I need to decide between:

          Robertson & Son: or
          Soyuncu & Mane

          Robertson & Son sets my team up much better longer term and it’s upsetting getting Mane in knowing I’ll want him to blank given EO, but no Mane if he hauls will be a potential season ender.

          Any thoughts?!

          1. The Ejiptian King
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            My only thought is that looks like one of those where you could really end up beating yourself up either way, I wish I could help, I've decided that I'm gonna go with double Liv attack longer term, something else to consider is that if you go without Mane, you're betting on him blanking 4 games in a row.

    5. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      No chance, bought at 6.1, now 7.0

  16. zotter
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Bench one

    Holgate (NEW)
    Soy (WHM)
    Rico (BHA)

    1. TheDragon
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Rico

    2. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Rico surely

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

      Rico

  17. JonnyOnionRings
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    With Firmino's away form why aren't more people picking him?

    His total of seven away goals is more than any Liverpool team-mate this season.
    By comparison, Sadio Mane (£12.4m) has scored four away goals, while Mohamed Salah (£12.4m) has only two.
    Yet whereas Mane and Salah are owned by 40.7 per cent and 27.7 per cent respectively, Firmino is found in only 13.1 per cent of squads
    Away from home, his 31 shots, 26 shots in the box and 14 shots on target are all team-leading totals.

    For me he is my Captain for this week, and I own both Mane and Salah.

    GL everyone?

    1. TheDragon
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Some people are and I agree he is a v good pick this week but no way I would want him from GW25 onwards

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Can't have 4 Liverpool players

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

      I couldn’t fit him in until Rashford got hurt which I am now looking to capitalise by using TC

  18. Mortal.Swinbat
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Ryan
    TAA, Soyuncu, Lundstrum
    Salah (TC), Mane (VC), KDB, Grealish
    Vardy, Ings, DCL

    Button, Kelly, Reid, Hayden

    2ft's 0.6 itb

    I'm thinking of a cheeky punt of Ings > Haller. Haller has DGW and then Brighton at home, Ings could be rested this week then has Liverpool away.
    If not I could rearrange my defence, bring in Holgate/Digne/Watford etc?

    1. zotter
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      You could do both.

      1. Mortal.Swinbat
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        I could....however after the DGW i'd like to bring in Aub and don't want to spend a -4

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

      Haller could easily score 4 points combined. Ings will be back next game if rested
      Not worth it IMO

  19. gellinmagellan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Pope Button
    TAA Soy Lundstram Rico Dunk
    Salah Mane KDB Traore Dendoncker
    Ings Vardy DCL
    1 FT 0.5 ITB. Pope out or roll the FT?

  20. Fantasy Premington
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Already have 3 Liverpool.
    Worth taking a punt on Jimmy to Haller or Cantwell to Noble?

    1. zotter
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Probably worth it.

  21. Kodap
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Play one..

    1. Pope
    2. Henderson

    1. zotter
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Pope

  22. Blue Gaffer
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Is it madness to TC Trent over Mo and Mane?

    1. zotter
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      For me it is madness

    2. Bobby_Baggio
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Not madness. I'm going Trent as C but it TC

    3. Unliklinho
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      He is my captain over Salah and Bobby. Can't say I'm so delighted with this double that I'm TCing him, but, hey, knock yourself out.

    4. Iwantmorepointsthanks
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      not madness. will be either big gain or big loss.

    5. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Nah, looking good for 60 pointers

    6. Gunners in Haaland
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Nope.
      I have TAA, VVD and Mo and captained TAA.

    7. ElliotJHP
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      No madness giving TC to a man with the form of 6 24 8 6 6 10

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

      Go with your gut
      I’m using it on Firmino
      It’s a free chip and no guarantee any of the main city players play both games if they get DGW so perfect time to use it on pool with 6 day break

  23. Iwantmorepointsthanks
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Play one off

    A) Lundstram
    B) Rico
    C) Kelly

    Thanks in advance 🙂

    1. zotter
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      B

    2. Dr. Mantis Toboggan
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      C

  24. Gringo Kid
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Best Soyuncu replacement?

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      NEW/SHU defender

  25. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Hi....If we get a strong indication on Twitter later that ings is to be rested ......would do....

    A....play a bench player (kelly lunds)

    B.... bump up bench mid to snoddy - 4

    C....ings to haller - 4 (no value tied up in ings)

    Thanks

    1. zotter
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      C

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

    I need to know if Sidibe starts ASAP

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

      ok

    2. Bobby_Baggio
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Yes sir

    3. Unliklinho
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Since no-one can tell you until after the deadline I wish you good luck with that.

    4. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      1830 ok? That's all you'll get

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

      Sir yes sir.

  27. Unbelievable Tekkerz
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    In order to get Salah in with Mane and TAA as a triple up drop KDB for either Fleck or Noble or Aguero for Calvert Lewin, Deulofeu or Maupey?

    1. zotter
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Hmmm. The aguero replacements are much better. So probably him

      If it involves a hit and you won’t captain salah could just do firmino instead ?

  28. wulfrunian
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Which one should i sell to get Salah?
    a)Martial
    b)DSilva
    c)Maddison

    1. zotter
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      B easy

      1. wulfrunian
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        cheers

  29. Blue Gaffer
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Jiminez to Haller yes or no?

    1. ElliotJHP
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Nah

    2. Cojones of Destiny
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      no

    3. Dr. Mantis Toboggan
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Hard no

  30. Cojones of Destiny
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    who’d u play lads :
    a. tanganga
    b. dunk

    gracias

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Dunk

    2. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      A surely

      1. Now I'm Panicking
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Surely not it appears - Wowzers 🙂

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

      I'd play Slam. Spurs can't keep a CS

      1. Now I'm Panicking
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        What was their last result?

    4. Cojones of Destiny
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      thx