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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.

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

    Best option here for next two gw's, its for fanteam

    A: Mane + Haller + Pukki
    B: Lanzini + Firmino + Vardy

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

      A

    2. Alexike8 fc
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      A

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

    Mane (TC) because I have never captained him! (Sh#t logic)

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

      Sh#t logic = game is luck 😉

    2. My heart goes Salalalalah
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Not even considering TAA Holmes?

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

        Don't have him otherwise he would have been locked

  3. Ady87
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Chasing so decided on Firmino(TC). Also holding Mahrez and praying for a miracle. Hoping after the Palace draw and fans heard chanting his name before his sub appearance that Pep gives him a game.

    WC will then be triggered and I'll sort the absolute fiasco that my team has become. Can't wait!

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

      Mahrez surely starts. Good luck with bobby !

    2. The Wanton Trader
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Interesting.
      I’m genuinely considering Firmino for TC too.
      Nice to know I’m not alone in my thinking... 😉

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

      I think it's a decent punt if you are chasing. Liverpool has two away games. Firmino has scored all seven of his goals away from home. That's 33% of all Liverpool away goals this season. Salah has one away goal all year.

  4. Alli
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    2FT
    A) Jiménez > DCL
    B) Jiménez, Vardy > Kun, Greenwood
    C) Other?

    Ryan
    TAA - Dunk - Soy - Williams
    Salah - Mané - KDB - Cantwell
    Vardy - Ings

    Button - Jiménez - Lund - Traoré

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

      Ings to Haller has suddenly become vogue

      I would do that rather than Jiminez unless you have too much value in him.

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

        Bought at 6.1

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

          Stick ! Maybe Jiminez to haller then. Or dcl

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

      Don't lose Jimi, I did last week and regret it big time. Even just because I like him as a player and feel guilty for taking him out. I'm looking at Ings > Haller but I'd want Ings back in 2 weeks so not sure if its worth it

    3. Warby84
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I got Ings in at 6.8 and sold for Haller.. Next fixture works well Ings (Liv away) Haller (Brighton Hm) Ings will come straight back in for gw26 (Burnley)

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

        I hate to burn FT. Any other ideas?

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

    Brighton or Palace more likely to get a clean sheet?

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

      I would guess palace

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

      50/50 I would say

    3. Warby84
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I’m going Dunk over Kelly..

  6. Dacra
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Let's go Salah TC!

    Pope (Mcgovern)
    TAA - Williams - Kelly (Lundstram, Rico)
    Salah - Mane - Kdb - Martial (Dedonker)
    DCL - Vardy - Abraham

    Or Mane. No Salah. No Mane.

    Orrrrrrrrrrrrr? ARGHHHH!

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

      Lol see below

      1. Top Lad Dakes.
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Got VVD (don’t own) then Mane x 3.....

      2. Dacra
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Got VVD (dont own) then Salah..

      3. Moose™
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Lol. 2 times I got Salah. Stars are aligned then?

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

        Keep getting Vvd!

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

        This is going to be trending 😀

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

        TAA 3 times. Sorted

    2. Warby84
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      10-7 Salah C Trent VC

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

    Just switched mane to salah Tc. First of many I suspect

    1. Top Lad Dakes.
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Why did you? I’ve stuck with Mane despite bringing Salah in, and also been tempted by Trent

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

        Salah has scored more ppm on average over past couple years ! Plus penalties swings it

  8. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    @Christina how’s your team looking?

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

    Was going to take Pope out last week but he got 12 points. Don't think he will do that every week but now tempted to roll the FT. Stupid decision?

  10. Dacra
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Play:

    A) Rico (BHA)
    B) Kelly (SOU)
    C) Lund (MCI)

    1. Top Lad Dakes.
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Currently playing B but feel weird with C first sub

      1. Dacra
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Also playng B currently

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

      I've gone B | A C

  11. Moose™
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    This has been askes million of times. But I would to ask for opinions as follows:

    1. Leading your ML, TC or C?

    A. Salah
    B. Mane
    C. TAA

    2. Chasing your ML Leader, TC or C?

    A. Salah
    B. Mane
    C. TAA

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

      A

      A

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

        TC on both counts

        1. Moose™
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Triple Captain Selector showed Salah. For 2 times. That means I need to TC him already. Here we go!

          Its just a game btw.

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

      AA leading or chasing doesn't really change things

      1. Moose™
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        TC?

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

      A TC
      C TC

      1. Moose™
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        TAA TC. Very bold!

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

          If you are chasing makes sense to me

  12. Viper
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Starting to get Salah fear

    Robertson & Maddison -> 4.7 defender & Salah?

    Is it madness? Stick with the double defence?

    1. Top Lad Dakes.
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      No way I’d do that if I already had my triple. Stick with it

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

      Crazy

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

        Cheers lads.

        No Salah & Mane TC it is

    3. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Can you just swap Mané to Salah?

  13. CelticBhoy1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Play Rico or Kelly?

    1. Top Lad Dakes.
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Kelly

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

    Pool triple up confusion. . .HELLLPPPP!!!

    Alli n Jimenez > Salah and Greenwood or Firmino and Martial

    McCarthy
    TTA Soy Sidibe
    Mane (TC) KDB Grealish Salah / Martial
    Vardy Ings Bobby / Greenwood

    Button Kelly Lund Guen

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      F&M

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

        This given your set up

    2. Warby84
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Salah/Greenwood

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

      Oh man lol

  15. Drogo
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Traore OUT, Snoddgrass IN

    Or save FT.

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

      Who would you bench if bought snod. Or are you playing traore

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

        Playing Traore or Snod (if i make the transfer)

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

    FT, any suggestions here please? 0 ITB. Thanks guys.

    Pope
    TAA (TC), Gomez, Soy
    Mane, Ali, Martial, KDB
    Vardy, Ings, Maupay

    Maddison, Kelly, Lundstram

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

      * 2 FT

  17. Miguel Sanchez
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Any chance we'll see if Ings is starting before deadline?

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

      Maybe if there are any rumours, nothing official

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

      Monitor Reddit.

  18. abaalan
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    For a hit:
    A. Sarr -> Trossard
    B. Sarr -> Max 7.6 (who?)
    C. Rico -> Lascelles
    D. None of the above - save and play Cantwell (Tot A)

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

      B Lucas

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

    What are the arguments against using the TC this week, chaps?

    Free hit and bench boost cover another 2 comfortably?

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Better DGWs later?

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

      Better double fixtures in the future imo...

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

        Realistically how many DGWs will we get?

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

      I'm leading in cup by about 35 points and wanna save it for semi final games

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

    Cavani handed in a transfer request yesterday, he's going straight into my team if he signs for a Prem club.

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

      If he goes to Chelsea I’m all aboard that train

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

        Replied to you on the previous page by the way

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

        9.5 price?

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

      Before you know the club, fitness, form or price?

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

        Worked out well with Falcao.

        1. Miguel Sanchez
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          And Higuain

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

          Never heard from him again after Rock Me Amadeus

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

        He'll be over priced as well as over the hill

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

      Vardy replacement?

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

      He'll struggle in the prem

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

        Think so. He has zero pace.

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

          neither did Zlatan tbf

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

            I think zlaten is different level to cavani

  21. rBar17
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Please help, 2FT and 1.6 ITB - can't see what to do, but surely there must be some use of a FT...

    McCarthy (Pope)
    TAA Robertson Soy (Rico Lund)
    Maddison Mane KDB Grealish (Traore)
    Abraham Ings Vardy

    Thanks!

  22. rowdog24
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    How many DGWs are there likely to be before the end of the season (including this one?)

    1. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      2 (GW24 and GW37) to 4 (GW24, GW34, GW37 and one other) depending on whether GW28 and GW34 postponements are played later in those GW's.

  23. The Wanton Trader
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    I really want to triple Firmino...!

    Not having a great season lingering around the 1mil OR for what seems like an eternity.

    I’m about 150 points off top spot in one of my cash leagues, but have managed to somehow make the semi-finals of the cup game in another(GW25).

    What I’m eluding too is that my season, like many others, is a bit stale and maybe TCing Firmino and going against the crowd can help to reinvigorate my love for the game.

    Should I risk it for a biscuit or just plump for Mane...??

    My team for some perspective...

    McCarthy
    VVD / Cresswell / Dunk
    Mane / Son / Grealish / KDB
    Firmino / Vardy / Ings

    Krul / Cahill / Dendonk / Lord

    1. @ocprodigy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Could also profoundly cost you

      1. The Wanton Trader
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        S**t or bust... 🙂

    2. nolard
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I think captaining him is a decent idea, TC is a bridge too far.

      1. The Wanton Trader
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        I think TC this week is probably going to be the best time to use it.
        It’s just a gut feeling I’ve got about Firmino. He is due and was incredibly unlucky at the weekend.
        I’m kind of talking myself into it. 😆

        1. nolard
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          I agree on him being in best form out of the LFC front three.

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

    If details of a rest come out for Ings - play Kelly instead? (Who may not play himself 🙂 )

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I want to try and play Webster if we hear news Ings is out

  25. Gommy
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Bench one from each of the following:

    Kelly or Rico
    Traore or Cantwell

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

      A couple of 50/50s there mate.

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

        Indeed.

        Was burnt at the weekend by benching Traore instead of Cantwell. Afraid of making the same mistake again

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

          I would say more bad luck than a mistake - Cantwell was the better on paper.

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

            Yeah, true that.

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

      rico and cantwell

  26. JasonG123
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Correct bench order? Cantwell (tot) Rico (BHA) Lundstram (MCI)

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

      Yep, think so.

  27. 93rmurray
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    VVD our for Robbo -4 ? Thinking assist potential or am I over thinking it

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

      Hold VVD.

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

      Daft idea. But could pay off

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

        Assuming VVD gets no attacking points you'd need two assists or a goal from Robbo. Stick

    3. nolard
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      hold

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

      Hold

    5. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Hold

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

      basically 1 assist every 4 games. so you need 1 assist to break even.
      Hold

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

      Silly

  28. nolard
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    GTG?

    Pope
    TAA Lunds Holgate
    KDB Mane (VC) Maddison Grealish
    Firmino (C) Jimi Vardy
    ----
    Kelly, Dendoker, Kiko, Button

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

    Salah TC has the slight edge over Mane you would agree with assist potential and explosiveness on his day better than Mane??

    The fact iv spent wks planning on getting him in with Mane and TAA also a valid reason to go all in and TC him?..

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

      I know what you mean. Got him in for this, so...
      It makes him easier to be the fall guy if it goes wrong too 🙂

  30. Champions League Varane
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    GTG..

    Guaita
    Sidibe Soyuncu Taa
    KDB Salah Mane Martial
    Ings Vardy Mason

    Bench:Button,Todd,Lundy,Hanley

    0 ITB 1FT

    My plan is if I find anyone to be rested I will swap them out (KDB,Ings)

    Thanks