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Scoutcast Episode 323 – Reacting to the Double and Blank Gameweeks

This week is pivotal for Fantasy managers as they look to navigate their way through a tricky set of fixtures as the season nears its conclusion.

The midweek announcement of a Double Gameweek 29 for Manchester City and Arsenal is among the key developments that our Scoutcast trio of Joe, Pranil (Lateriser12) and Az discuss in this busy episode of the Scoutcast.

They are also keeping a close eye on how Blank Gameweek 31 is shaping up, with this latest episode broadcast on Tuesday during Liverpool’s defeat to Chelsea in the FA Cup .

The deployment of chips will clearly be crucial in the Gameweeks ahead, so our trio look to cover as many permutations as they can.

Meanwhile, there are plenty of other topics to consider, including the ‘form versus fixtures’ debate that Southampton and Everton’s strikers are creating.

Teams and players who are highly motivated also come under scrutiny, with relegation and European places still up for grabs. In contrast, those already dreaming of their holidays are also debated in their chat.

The ‘Rough with the Smooth’ round-up of your Gameweek 28 scores focuses on how Leicester’s wavering form has been a hindrance for some and a blessing to others.

Az takes his turn to pick a differential, with a former favourite firmly in his sights.

Clean sheets get an airing and the Scoutcast crew round up proceedings with a look at their transfer and captaincy plans for Gameweek 29.

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BLANK GAMEWEEK 28 FPL MATCH REPORTS

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  1. darkmatt3r
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 25 days ago

    I Had to play my WC this week needed to get rid of the likes of Kelly Lundstram Ricco .
    This Is the team im on at the moment, picked before finding out about the double gw. I intend on swapping Mccarthy for Pope but is there anything obvious I'm missing, any way to make it better or take advantage of the dgw? I've still got 1.5itb.

    Henderson
    TAA Mendy Bellerín
    KDB(c) Salah Bruno Sarr Saka
    Aubama(v) Jota

    Mccarthy Long Saïss Taylor

    1. Eat my goal!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 25 days ago

      I’d be tempted to ditch mendy for Doherty

    2. Farteta
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 25 days ago

      Forget Bellerin - lack match fitness doesn't guarantee him starts, Arsenal clean sheets are rare, as are his assists (Arsenal fan here).

  2. fedolefan
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 25 days ago

    Anyone think Robbo gets a rest against Bournemouth? Don't fancy waking up early for team news leaks.

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 25 days ago

      Big possibility.

      Has been poor of late, not alone in that, and has been playing through injury for a while.

      Can see Milner filling in - worth waiting for the news if you’re selling for funds or have a benching headache.

      1. fedolefan
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 25 days ago

        Yeah mainly funds, either he goes for Kabasele or Maddison goes for Saka. Lundy and Kelly on the bench so a little annoying.

    2. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 25 days ago

      Stay up and wait for early team news if you don't fancy waking up early. You're welcome

  3. The 12th Man
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 25 days ago

    Evening.
    Best move here?
    No WC. 1FT 2.8m itb
    Henderson
    TAA,VVD,Periera
    Salah,KDB,Fernandes,Perez
    Jimenez,Ings,Calvert-Lewin

    McCarthy,Mooy,Lascelles,Williams

    1. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 25 days ago

      Ings has run dry?
      Jota & Jimmy up top?

      1. The 12th Man
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 25 days ago

        Yeh that move is in my thoughts.

        1. g40steve
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 25 days ago

          Did it at the weekend 😉
          Taking a few risks & greens are a nice bonus.
          Differentials are helping with the green arrows.

  4. Mr. Mystic
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 25 days ago

    Vardy -> Auba for a hit?

    1. Offside Trapattoni
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 25 days ago

      Took my first -4 of the season today dropping Vardy for Auba.

      1. Mr. Mystic
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 25 days ago

        It’ll be the same for me too! Vardy out injured and potential blank for Leicester soon right? Seems no brainer...

  5. Champions League Varane
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 25 days ago

    Re-post

    Sterling? I hope AWB makes it back ofc but if he wasn’t to he could be a great option tbh

  6. Tomskipow
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 25 days ago

    Really struggling this week. Brought Aubameyang in for Vardy. Do I take a hit and bring Jota or Jiminez in for Ings??

    1. Tinkermania
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 25 days ago

      No. Ings could haul at home.

    2. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 25 days ago

      Keep Jimenez. Ings carrying injuries according to his manager and blanking all over the show with minutes managed.

      1. Tinkermania
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 25 days ago

        He has Ings

        1. FOO FIGHTER
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 25 days ago

          Sorry, but which ever way, I would not keep or get in Ings at this point.

    3. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 25 days ago

      Probably not, Ings trained normally yesterday - see what’s Ralph has to say in his presser at least.

  7. The Senate
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 25 days ago

    I've got all chips left and will most likely be able to go into GW 31 with a full XI on -4...
    triple cap Auba?
    (then I'd use my FH in a DGW, to make bigger gains... and BB in the other double)

    1. ‘Tis the Season
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 25 days ago

      My plan to my man! 10 though only for 31 and normal captain on Auba. GL

      1. The Senate
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 25 days ago

        cheers and good luck to you too! When are you planning on TC?

        1. ‘Tis the Season
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 25 days ago

          Used on Salah on Liv dgw

          1. The Senate
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 25 days ago

            ah, understandable!

    2. ‘Tis the Season
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 25 days ago

      WC?

      1. The Senate
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 25 days ago

        maybe 36, probably 33 (then FH37)

        1. ‘Tis the Season
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 25 days ago

          Good plan bud.

          1. The Senate
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 25 days ago

            ta

  8. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 25 days ago

    No KDB again

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 25 days ago

      There was KDB on Sunday.

      Has played a lot recently.

    2. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 25 days ago

      Run

  9. gomez123
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 25 days ago

    If you were W/C gw 29 what would the template be???

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 25 days ago

      Probably 4+ DGW29 players with a good plan in place to have 11 starters in 31 without hits.

      Hopefully you still have FH for 34 and then work towards 37.

  10. Bojaninho
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 25 days ago

    Thinking Robbo > Doherty

    Also debating Ryan >pope in prep for 31

    It would be for a hit but Ryan is abolsutely useless for 3 months

    1. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 25 days ago

      Never take a hit for GK's.

      1. Bojaninho
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 25 days ago

        Agreed but something else always comes up.

      2. The Ejiptian King
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 25 days ago

        McGovern > Pope (-4) paid off last week.

      3. ‘Tis the Season
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 25 days ago

        Lol you can talk!

  11. Romani
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 25 days ago

    Nketiah for DGW 29??

    1. Champions League Varane
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 25 days ago

      Looked @ him but after asking on here it was a no no no

      1. jtreble
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 25 days ago

        Why? Curious.

        1. Garth Marenghi
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 25 days ago

          He may not start with martinelli/Laca/Auba

    2. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 25 days ago

      no no no

  12. wulfrunian
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 25 days ago

    Is WC the only way to go?

    Ramsdale
    Gomez-Aurier-Lascelles
    Salah-Barnes-Maddison-Alli
    Nacho-Firmino-Ings

    Button-Hayden-Rico-Reid
    1ft 7.3itb

    1. Champions League Varane
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 25 days ago

      Unfortunately,yes

      1. wulfrunian
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 25 days ago

        cheers

    2. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 25 days ago

      No Auba, KDB or Wolves... + a few duds and a dead bench.

      I’d give the WC a good look at over the next 2 days.

      1. wulfrunian
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 25 days ago

        Cheers Rainer.I am thinking the same but too many risks.Gomez could get a rest before Ateltico,Nacho if Vardy is fit.I don't like Firmino and Alli.

  13. DAVESAVES
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 25 days ago

    Ryan
    TAA VVD Soyuncu Stephens Rico
    KDB Salah Martial Grealish Dendonk
    Vardy Ings Jimmi

    A Vardy > Auba
    B Martial > Pepe
    C Save

    1. arkom
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 25 days ago

      Same question here.. Between A or B

      Vardy has fixture.. Martial not.

  14. AC Yew
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 25 days ago

    Still got 3 Leicester players (Soy, Barnes, Vardy) which is overkill on current form. Any ideas who to hold onto and who to get rid of?

    1. I Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 25 days ago

      They could all do well against Villa.

    2. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 25 days ago

      If Leicester are knocked out of the Cup then you would have 3 starters for GW31 😉

      1. AC Yew
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 25 days ago

        Hadnt considered this - if so then a guaranteed 6 point haul haha!

  15. Epic Fail
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 25 days ago

    Micah Richards seems to be on TV every time there is a game. He's a terrible pundit.

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 25 days ago

      The Citeh representative.

      1. Rainer
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 25 days ago

        Other club legend Richard Dunne wouldn’t be the most articulate with the Queens English for BBC.

    2. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 25 days ago

      Try dealing with Michael Owen 99% of the time.

    3. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 25 days ago

      Anything is better than a scouse accent

  16. Mikey44
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 25 days ago

    Mccarthy
    TAA Soyuncu Egan
    Salah Mane KDB Barnes Traore
    Auba Ings

    Subs: Button Lascelles Taylor Greenwood

    1 FT, 0.7m itb any suggestions please?

    Any suggestions please?
    Thank you

  17. Rinseboy
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 25 days ago

    with a 30 point lead in my ML and the chasers having Auba and no Mane , would you do Ings and Mane to Auba and Mahrez for free to protect a lead?
    2FT 1.9ITB

    Henderson
    TAA Boly Stevens
    KDB Salah Mane Barnes
    Ings Jimi DCL
    Pope Stephen's Fernandez Mooy

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 25 days ago

      30 points is nothing. Play your own game for now and reassess further down the line.

      1. Rinseboy
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 25 days ago

        fair comment. So who do you think scores more this week?

        Mane and Ings to Auba and Mahrez?

        1. Rinseboy
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 25 days ago

          *or not to

        2. Epic Fail
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 25 days ago

          Yeah I'd say the latter but of course Mahrez isn't guaranteed the gametime so it comes with that risk.

          1. Rinseboy
            • 12 Years
            4 years, 25 days ago

            true true. cheers feels likeable good punt tho

  18. N00B
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 25 days ago

    Anyone on Alonso? I love his heatmap vs Bournemouth. I can sell Rico for him.

    Henderson
    TAA Doherty Robertson
    Salah KDB Barnes McNeil
    Auba(c) Jimenez Ings

    Bench: Button, Rico, Hayden, Williams

    1. Greasy Grealish Gang
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 25 days ago

      All the focus is on City and Arsenal now but I agree. Alonso is one to keep an eye on once again!

  19. The Gobstopper
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 25 days ago

    Would be nice to get wins from Tottenham and Birmingham today. Would pretty much ensure fielding 11 in GW 31 without needing to use any chips...

  20. Dr. Agabuse
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 25 days ago

    Is kevin alright?

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 25 days ago

      Injured hopefully.

      1. FOO FIGHTER
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 25 days ago

        😀

  21. FCSB
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 25 days ago

    Is Lundstram >> Doherty [-4] worth it? Would play him over Soyuncu

  22. Longlatini
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 25 days ago

    Got Salah and Mane but no KDB
    Worth a hit to get rid of one for De Bruyne?

  23. Oggle22
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 25 days ago

    Safest Man City defender upto 5.3m?

    Cheers

    1. n-doggg
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 25 days ago

      None

    2. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 25 days ago

      Go have a look at the FPL defenders points table...

      See any?

      1. Oggle22
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 25 days ago

        Double game week 2 clean sheets incoming

  24. Netters2018
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 25 days ago

    Auba and Dedoncker in for Vardy and Traore for -4?

    Yay or Nay...

    Im not convinced Vardy will be fit i dont trust rodgers....

    1. I Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 25 days ago

      Can you get somebody other than Dendoncker?

      1. Netters2018
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 25 days ago

        Ive only got 4.4m no other good mids around at that price who play gw31...

  25. Romani
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 25 days ago

    Is david silva injured or something?

    1. Long ago I drew a walrus
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 25 days ago

      He's the captain tonight?

    2. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 25 days ago

      Something

    3. Tinkermania
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 25 days ago

      Past it.

  26. Long ago I drew a walrus
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 25 days ago

    KDB dropped twice in a row, everyone selling for Sterling presumably

  27. the vanisher
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 25 days ago

    thoughts on Jimenez to Ings? too sideways?

    1. Long ago I drew a walrus
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 25 days ago

      Backwards more like

    2. the vanisher
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 25 days ago

      Jimenez IN Ings OUT

    3. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 25 days ago

      Or Jota, if you already have Jimmy?

  28. Indalo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 25 days ago

    For people that have Wildcard, Bench Boost and Free Hit chips left to play, when are you playing each and why?

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 25 days ago

      WC32, FH34, BB37.

      As things currently stand.

      1. Tinkermania
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 25 days ago

        Already used TO?

        1. Tinkermania
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 25 days ago

          *TC

          1. Rainer
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 25 days ago

            Yeah for Mane’s DGW haul 😎

            1. g40steve
              • 6 Years
              4 years, 25 days ago

              Ouch, I remember Kane’s 3 pointer DGW 🙁

  29. JurgenRodgers
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 25 days ago

    No WC plan to Free hit 31

    Own Kdb & Auba..

    (A) Richarlison - Mahrez

    (B) Richarlison - Bruno

  30. FCSB
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 25 days ago

    Is Lundstram >> Doherty [-4] worth it? Would play him over Soyuncu.

    1. Long ago I drew a walrus
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 25 days ago

      Yes