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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. Brosstan
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Come on Norwich. Kill Everton assets for gw31

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Nooo!

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

      This. Have Bergwijn and Tanganga

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

    Jose fault playing vorm. Should have started Gazza

    Embarassing keeping

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Vorm was decent back in the Swansea days...

  3. Mork calling Orson
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Might take the opportunity to end my Ryan disaster (got rid of Pope before he became a points machine) & bring in Ederson - only MC player guaranteed 180mins in the DGW & I’m ignoring Arsenal’s fake DGW, & I’m a Gooner.

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

    The BBC coverage of live football is awful

  5. Bobby Digital
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Team as it is:

    McCarthy
    VVD TAA Taylor
    Salah KDB Maddison Martial
    Pukki Auba Ings

    McGov Lasc Hayden Holgate

    1.1m itb and 2 FTs

    Do I concentrate on GW31 players and go into GW29 with Auba(c) and KDB? Was thinking about bringing in Pope for McGov this week and roll a transfer to next GW.

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

    Whats the Benefit of saving FH for 34 instead of 31?

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

      Get to pick more DGWers.

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

        What teams are likely to have a dgw in 34? Are we even sure there’ll be one?

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

          Some of the teams blanking in 31 and knocked out of FA Cup.
          Minimum is more variety than 4 or 5 games.

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

            Ok thanks. Might not do Firmino to Auba then I guess since I need all players I can for 31. Even tough Firmino > Auba for free sounds good.

            Already own KDB and saka

  7. IRBOX ⚽
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Norwich win makes it extremely interesting!

    1. DAZZ
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Would make saving FH much easier, Spurs assets slightly more appealing than Norwich ones

    2. HamezMace
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Holding double WHU might finally pay off!

      ....said no one ever.

  8. AzzaroMax99
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Is it replayed if draw?

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

      No. ET then pens.

      1. AzzaroMax99
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        thx

  9. Donhush
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Which of these combos to complete my WC team
    A. DCL, Fernandes, Alonso
    B. Jiminez, Fernandes, Lascelle
    C Jiminez, 6.7 mid, Alonso

    Rest of my team;
    Pope / McCarthy
    TAA Doherty _____ Taylor Masina
    Salah Sarr KDB ______ Saka
    Auba Jota ______

    1. Ritchies Magic Hat
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      A

  10. Maddi Son
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Weirdly wouldn't mind getting rid of DCL. Feels wrong despite his form but have a feeling now is a good time to jump off. Cmon Norwich

    1. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      You are weird tbh

      1. Maddi Son
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        ?

        1. Baps hunter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          If you have DCL and plan not to FH31, you need him.

          1. Maddi Son
            • 6 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            I meant I wouldn't mind getting rid if Norwich go through. Everton would'nt play in GW31 if that's the case. Definitely don't "need" him lol.

    2. d1g2w3
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I already did DCL to Auba, I'm hoping it's not a mistake...

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

    Is Bergwijn injured ?

  12. The Mighty Hippo
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Is Mane to KDB worth a - 4 point hit this week?

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Probably wouldn't

    2. FPL_DON
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      No chance

    3. HamezMace
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Tough call that.

      I wouldn’t be surprised if Mane got a double digit return against Bournemouth.

    4. Orion
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Maybe wait for early team news ? And then if Mane is not playing you can do it for sure

  13. Bubz
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Leicester goal 🙁

    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      FH then.

  14. Annie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Leicester goal

  15. Dannyb
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    From bad to worse

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

    Owners of Leicester players delighted!

    1. FPL_Hazards
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Eh?

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

        They’re awful at the minute, do you want to be stuck relying on the for 31 like 28?

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

      Not me - only have Pereira and don't like to see him wasting goals outside of the league and now others will have an excuse to get rid of Vardy etc.

  17. FPL_DON
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Evening Chaps,

    Any advice on the below team, would love more DGW players (auba in particular) but dont really see how!

    2.7 ITB 1 FT

    McCarthy (4m)
    Taylor Lascelles TAA O'Connell Boly
    Mane Salah KDB Fernandes Dend
    DCL Ings Jimi

  18. Jullepuu
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Yeeess come on Leicester lets go. No var pls

  19. Dannyb
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Right Maddison out then

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

    Kun rest.

  21. Wild Rover
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    A Spurs defeat would be lovely for 31 free hitters. West Ham at home

    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Which West Ham players would you buy?

      1. Wild Rover
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        😀

      2. Jullepuu
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Antonio if he can stay fit, which is unlikely but you never know!

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

      Perfect midfield punt and maybe Aurier.

    3. Jullepuu
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I would actually like Everton assets better even if I was to free hit

    4. HamezMace
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I’ve actually got Fabianski and Ogbonna in my team already.

      Going to change my twitter handle to FPL_visionary

  22. TAT
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    How many players can you get away with fielding in GW 31 if not using the FH. This is my team now (transfers done for the week), and I’m thinking FH might be the best option for me:

    Henderson
    TAA - Doherty - Stephens - Stevens
    De Bruyne - Fernandes - Salah
    Jiménez - Ings - Aubameyang
    (McCarthy - Fernandéz - Traoré - Hayden)

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

    0FT 0ITB
    Huge couch or make a transfer?.
    Henderson
    Cahill TAA Boly
    Salah Bruno Fleck Mané
    Jiminez Ings Auba.

    Bench:McCarthy,Adama,Lascelles,B.Williams.

  24. The Train Driver
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    That settles it for me, FH in gw31.

  25. Maddi Son
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    What a clearance wow

  26. FPL_Hazards
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Aurier shot cleared off the line

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

    Hazz won’t be happy with that Leicester goal!

    1. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Hamza Choudhury?

  28. N00B
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    https://twitter.com/seanfromenderby/status/1235271355857358848 The guy with 1.3% body fat strikes again . LOL :))

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

      Not like him to be wrong.

      1. Wild Rover
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        He’s wrong in just about all of his thinking, but not usually about City lineup

  29. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Sterling’s back

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

    Super Keeper!