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

    Mané TO Sterling?

    1. aleksios
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      No way.

    2. n-doggg
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      You have Salah?

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

        Yep

        No KDB but if he guaranteed to play 1.5 games he could be a nice differential!

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

          Worth a punt

    3. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Might just be at 11.25 on Saturday.

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

        It genuinely will be I say

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

      Do you fancy a fkn hot curry?

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

        Hahahahahahahhaa come on he isn’t a bad player and if we have AWB I would fear him

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

          If we don’t have AWB*

        2. FOO FIGHTER
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Sterling is a whining brat.

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

            Difficult to not agree but he may be a nice differential and on his day is class

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

              Meh

  2. aleksios
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Can field 11 with a hit in 31.Is it worth to use FH now ?

    Pope to Leno
    Madds to Saka
    Ings to Kun
    Vardy to Auba.

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

      No

  3. n-doggg
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    This for a -4?

    Grealish to saka and vardy to Auba

    Current team

    McCarthy
    TAA, vvd, soyunco
    Salah, Kdb, Fernandes, grealish
    Vardy, Ings, jiminez

    McGovern, Kiko, hayden, rico

  4. Strchld
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Would you play a WC now or keep it later?

    No WC now: 7 players for BGW31

    WC now: could get Auba in for double and 11 players out for BGW31.

    So basically, is it worth to play a WC to get Auba and 11 (instead 7) players out for BGW31?

    1. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Keep for later
      If you have 7 BGW today than can get to 10 with FTs between now and GW31

      1. Strchld
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Actually I have now 4, so after using a FTs, I could get just 7.

    2. I Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I would play it. Don't think 7 is enough for BGW31.

    3. FPLGeezer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      In a similar position think I'll trigger mine after tonight's matches. Have 6 playing he 31 but that includes Kelly and Rico.

      1. Strchld
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        So probably just 4, like me.

        Or would it be better to keep WC and play FH GW31?

        1. FPLGeezer
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          I thought about that strategy but as I'm chasing in mini league want to try strike some differentials and capitalise on this dgw with Aubameyang and his nice fixture in gw30 too. Plus I think FH could be handy for gw34 and use the FTs between gw31-37 to build to the last double gw and BB in 37.

  5. Syd.
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Barry Bannan must be touching 50

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

      50 what?

      1. Syd.
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        50 of whatever you want

    2. Long ago I drew a walrus
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      in my mind he's still one of those youngsters, like Lingard

    3. Gnu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      inches?

  6. jdp219
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    1) Vardy > Jimenez
    2) Ings > Jota
    3) Armstrong > Saka
    4) Barnes > Sarr
    5) Save FT

  7. Rhodes your boat
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Best move here?

    A) vardy traore to auba hayden (play Cathcart)
    B) vardy jimi traore to aguero jota Saka (-4)

  8. The Colonel
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    For people that have all chips left inc WC when are you playing each of them?

    1. The Senate
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      most likely
      WC33
      BB34
      FH37

      and no idea when to TC - might this week but I'm not sure I trust Auba enough

      1. The Colonel
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Yup, i'm considering whether or not to bring him in let alone TC!

  9. SuperDan
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    When should I use my TC? I have all my chips and can start 10 easily in GW31. My plan is FH34, WC36 and BB37. Thinking to TC Auba/KDB this week

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      If Liverpool are out of the UCL, maybe Villa at home in 33 - either side of the QFs if not knocked out.

      KDB or Auba this week?

      1. SuperDan
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Leaning Auba

        1. Rainer
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Probably the only DGW options you’ve got if sticking with that plan.

    2. HashAttack
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Similar - This could be a good week to use the TC but I was hoping for some really soft MCI dgw fixtures later on
      If I want to use FH and BB for 34 / 37 then this could be best time to play TC

      Leaning more to KDB than Auba for TC

  10. Davidwes
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Thoughts on this wildcard? thanks in advance!

    Foster (Pope)
    TAA Doherty Mendy (taylor) (kiko feminia)
    Salah KDB Sarr Saka (Duda)
    Aubameyang Jimenez Jota

    1. Ronnies
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I like it a lot, when do u plan to use your other chips ?

      1. Davidwes
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers, I am thinking of going for the free hit in gw 37 and then we will have to see what I do with the bench boost. Have prepared for it with 2 good goalkeeprs. Perhaps in gw 34?Triple captain went to mane in gw 24:(

    2. FPLGeezer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Nice but have you considered Salah out or not an option?

      1. Davidwes
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks! No I really want double liverpool, especially beacuse they have that fixture in gw 31. Dont feel safe going without salah for bournemouth(h). But I feel like trippeling up is a bit too much.

        1. FPLGeezer
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Yeah I toyed with the idea of Salah out but think I'll get rid of Robertson and keep Salah and TAA until Liverpool have the league wrapped up. Then possibly use those two to release funds for dgw players.

          1. Davidwes
            • 4 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            Exactly. I got rid of Mane for this wildcard in order to get KDB and Auba. I just cant transfer out TAA. Did that before the leicester game and he got like 25 points.

  11. rilo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Hi 🙂

    Ings-> Jota
    or
    Vardy, Fernandez -> Jota, Doherty for -4 (will have 2.0 ITB)

  12. Hulk Smash
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Maddison and Ings > Sarr and Aubameyang -4?

  13. n-doggg
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    How come the ticker is not updated? Are there still some variables for gw 31? Who is not playing?

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      The BGW31 games will be confirmed tonight. Will likely update then all at once.

    2. TRIPOS TOPPER
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      FPL website will tell you. It's on the internet innit

    3. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Still unknown how many games until tonight is over.
      Should be updated tomorrow or Friday at latest.

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

        Thanks

  14. TRIPOS TOPPER
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    One of Spurs / Everton will play 31 (have Aurier + DCL)
    3 Wolves with 3FT
    3 Liv
    Pope

    so 8 guaranteed, seems FH not worth it

    1. Hulk Smash
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Deffo not for you

  15. Riggs
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Ryan (Button)
    TAA Robo Soy (Fernandez) (Lund)
    Salah KDB Maddison (Armstrong) (Cantwell)
    Vardy Ings Jimenez
    1 FT:
    I can do direct swap Vardy - Auba. But I am contemplating Ryan - Patriciod swap. Does it worth it -4?

  16. suddenorgan
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    KDB is fit right?

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Most likely.

      Pep might be asked after the game.

    2. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      He is missing

  17. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Vardy and VVD > Auba and Gomez for a hit?

    1. Hulk Smash
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I'd stay away from Gomez if Liverpool's clean sheets are up the swanny as he has zero attacking threat (Gomez owner).

  18. Regin
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    i was all set to Free Hit in GW 31. But with LIV exit, I currently have 6 players (Triple LIV, Double Wolves, Pope) & with the sudden announcement of ManC & Arsenal DGW, I have not a single City or Arsenal player.

    So should I free hit in GW29 instead of 31? Maybe make 2 free transfers till GW31 & then WC GW 32?

  19. Pukki Party
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    What repetitive question has been more annoying this week?

    A) "Is the DGW announced yet?"

    B) "What is the best chip strategy for rest of the season?"

    1. Scholes Out For Summer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      "Vardy out to Auba?"

    2. The Overthinker
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Captaining a sgw player ?

  20. SKENG
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    I will be able to field this in BGW31:

    Pope
    TAA Robbo Doherty Cahill
    Salah
    Jimenez Jota

    Considering that I only have FH left, would you save it for DGW34/37 and navigate BGW31 with FTs (team above) or FH the best possible team BGW31 and plan transfers for future DGWs?

    1. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Depending on results tonight ofc, but i'd say you have the essentials for 31 already in place. Use transfers for 31 and build for 37 after that. FH34 would be my strategy.

      1. SKENG
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        A Leicester upset would help as well as I have Maddison and Barnes and already leaning towards saving my FH 🙂

        1. HashAttack
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          could be a curse - being stuck with Leicester players till gw32

          1. SKENG
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            For me they'll stay no matter what the result will be tonight as I'm focusing on bringing in BGW31 players (Jota, Doherty, Pope) and none of them are midfielders (so Maddison and Barnes cannot be moved)

    2. Hulk Smash
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Use FTs/hits and save your Free Hit

      1. SKENG
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks, that's the best move I think, was curious of potential advantages of playing FH31 but don't think there are many.

  21. Davidwes
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    mendy a good option for dgw 29?

    1. TRIPOS TOPPER
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      don't like

      rotation
      City def dodgy
      tough games

      1. Davidwes
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Is otamendi perhaps a safer pick? I am going to bring in mendy on a wildcard and then change him for blank gw 31. So the fixtures are dgw and then burnley(h)

        1. HashAttack
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Otamendi is tempting, in the reverse fixtures, he scored vs MUN and got a CS + 2 BAP vs ARS - 15 points in total

          1. Davidwes
            • 4 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            Wow intresting! Is he nailed to play both games though? Playing in the fa cup tonight.

    2. FPLGeezer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Can you stretch to Walker? Think he looks a good bet for the 29.

      1. Davidwes
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Maybe, right now I have 0,0 in the bank though

  22. Strchld
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    If on a WC, would you pick Jota or Ings? Already have Jimenez.

    1. TRIPOS TOPPER
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Jota better form, better team and has 31

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Depends on GW31 plan.

    3. The Ejiptian King
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Jota or DCL over Ings.

    4. Dont_Win_Friends_With_Salah…
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Jota

  23. Niho992
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Come on Norwich !

    1. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Whoops

  24. FootballDog
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Plz choose one..

    A. Ozil
    B. Saka
    C. B Silva

    1. The Overthinker
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      A

  25. Regin
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    if u have no ManC or Arsenal players, would u free hit Gw29 or just get in Auba & Mahrez for a hit? (Currently have 6 players playing in GW31)

    Cant get KDB without a -8 unless I sacrifice Salah.

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

      Mahrez not worth getting in for a hit. He is not nailed.

  26. The Overthinker
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Captain jimenez against poor Brighton?

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

      Would consider but DGW

  27. Syd.
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Spurs 1-0 Norwich

  28. CloudSky
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Vert 1:0 Spurs.

  29. Champions League Varane
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Jan G

  30. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Vertonghen goal