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Scoutcast Episode 341 – Final Day Planning

What is it like to be within a whisker of winning Fantasy Premier League? Joe and Az find out when they are joined by special guest Alexander (@TooGoodFPL), who is in third place and just nine points from the summit.

This latest Scoutcast episode devotes itself to planning for Gameweek 38, as this longest of campaigns draws to a close.

Alexander reveals what its like to be so high up the rankings and the players he is considering for the end of the season as he bids for the FPL crown. With chess champion Magnus Carlsen hot on his heels in fourth place and just 30 points separating the top 10, there is plenty for him to ponder ahead of Sunday’s matches.

There’s alot on the line for all managers too, be it overall rank, mini-league glory or just the chance to own David Silva before he departs the Premier League.

While Joe and Alexander don’t have a Free Hit to play they can at least dream and run through the players, who those lucky enough to still have that chip, could bring in.

Az is one of those lucky ones. But with a wealth of choice from the ranks of Manchester City, Tottenham, Arsenal, Liverpool and more ,deploying this chip is no easy task.

Elsewhere, Joe laments on his poor post-lockdown Bench Boost strategy and there’s some Rough with the Smooth tales of woe and joy to look at.

On Monday July 27th at 8pm UK time the Scoutcast will return for one more time this campaign, to look at the highs and lows and lessons learned from this odd season. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel to get notified of this and future live episodes.

In addition, the Scoutcast and all our other podcasts are now also available via our Soundcloud channel.

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.

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  1. potatoace
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    is Son and Kane too much

    1. TheDragon
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Nope - just depends who you are leaving out

      1. potatoace
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Mahrez. It leaves me with 1.1m and nowhere to invest.

        I kind if prefer Son.
        What do you think?

        1. TheDragon
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Both are great options and explosive. It’s a coin toss if Mahrez starts so go with which one you are happiest with.

          Don’t spend all your budget just for the sake of it

    2. bautasten
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Could work if you're chasing. Otherwise I'd pick just the one.

      1. potatoace
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        yeah I am. Alternative is Mahrez for Son and I just keep looking back towards Son.

    3. Hits from the Bong
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I think Aurier, and one of Son and Kane is ok

    4. Whiskerz
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I have both and have never really considered not.

      1. potatoace
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        who do you feel you're missing out on by doing this?

        1. Whiskerz
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Possibly mahrez. Only going 2 city.

          1. potatoace
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            same here.
            Dont want Jesus, totally done with him.

    5. Amey
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I prefer Son Aurier combo

      Palace are vulnerable from flanks IMO

      1. potatoace
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        aub instead of Kane?

        1. Amey
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Maybe..
          Yes Actually.
          It was a call between Auba and Salah for me. Gone with salah myself atm.
          Telling you so i won't come across as a hypocrite 🙂

        2. Shineonme
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Not for me

    6. Sasquatch Slayer
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Not if it’s as a Hail Mary

      1. potatoace
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        it sort of is. Need to catch 23 pts in money league.

  2. Bielsa's Bucket
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Which scores more this GW

    A) Antonio + Mahrez
    B) Bruno + David Silva

    1. Hits from the Bong
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      B

    2. Shineonme
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      V

  3. TeddiPonza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Which option on FH?

    A. TAA Antonio Jesus
    B. 4,3m def Salah Mahrez

    Thanks

    1. bautasten
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      B with Burnley-def.

      1. TeddiPonza
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Already have two Burnley defenders so probably with Branthwaiate or Diop

      2. Shineonme
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Sorry meant B

  4. Hits from the Bong
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    A. Vardy Greenwood Robertson
    B. Ings Antonio Robertson

    1. bautasten
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      B

  5. Zimo
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Everyone saying they want Kane but nobody wants the Undertaker

  6. bautasten
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    A) Vardy, Foden -> Conolly, Sterling (-4)
    B) Doherty, Bruno -> Branthwaite, Sterling (-4)
    C) Bruno -> Silva/Mahrez
    D) Vardy, Bruno -> Kane, Silva (-4)

  7. yer old da
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Final FH side - G2G?

    Martinez
    TAA, Pieters, Branthwaite
    Salah, Sterling(c), KDB, Bruno, Dilva
    Kane, Greenwood

    Subs: Martin, Nketiah, Lamptey, Williams

    Would love Ings ahead of Nketiah and bench Greenwood, but not willing to downgrade any of my first XI to the tune of 3m to do so.

    1. bautasten
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I think I'd pick Martial over Bruno, but could go either way. Nice team and GL

      1. yer old da
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Cheers. I just love Bruno and my rival who’s chasing has Bruno and no FH so I’ll cover him since it’s 50-50 anyway. Good luck to you too.

  8. Lexi2014
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Pope / Martinez
    TAA / Saiss / Jack Stephens / AWB / Kelly
    Salah / KDB / Pulisic / Antonio / Saka
    Ings / Jesus / Wood

    Playing Bench Boost... thinking KDB and Kelly to Dilva and Robbo for -4?

  9. jdp219
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    No FH, so I can't afford both. But I do have my TC, so:

    Best option to transfer in and TC?
    1) Kane
    2) Sterling

    1. jdp219
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      fwiw -- Kane allows for a better accompanying mid, while Raz means Wood is my best bet at fwd.

    2. bautasten
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      A if you're chasing rank/ML. B if you want to protect rank/ML-lead.

      1. jdp219
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks. And I'm protecting.

    3. Thomas M.
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Sterling

      1. jdp219
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Thank you

  10. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Has Dyche updated on injuries?

      1. g40steve
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Cheers, wanted Taylor to be back!

  11. The Dark Lord
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    IN: D.Silva and Kane
    OUT: KDB and Jimenez (-4)

    If I do this, I must do it today, because Jimenez will probably fall in the evening and I won't have enough funds for it then. Should I do it or wait for early team news?

    1. Lexi2014
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Looks good to me

  12. CONNERS
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    I wonder how many more times before deadline people will ask whether to get Kane or Auba in their FH team?

    1. TheDragon
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Kane 😉

    2. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      1764

    3. Lexi2014
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      What? They haven’t already?!

    4. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      At least a 1000, gets very boring?
      Easier to go back some pages & read for yourself 😉

    5. jdp219
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Not me. It's between Kane and Sterling for me. 😉

    6. Whiskerz
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      just get both. Easy.

    7. Amey
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I've none !
      😀

  13. Will J 256
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    I think the FH boils down to this decision between these three. Who do you prefer? First to three wins!
    1: Antonio (AVL)
    2: Pulisic (WOL)
    3: Moura (CRY)

    Who do you think?

    1. TheDragon
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      2

    2. The Senate
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      you can def rule out Pulisic, easily the worst of three.
      Both the other options are great - Antonio will be more owned in the higher ranks, Moura a better differential. not sure which way I'd go

    3. InvertedWinger
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      2

    4. cravencottage
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Rank:
      2,1, 3

      1. Will J 256
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks guys. Really appreciate it

  14. nico05
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Will Mendy start this week do we think or would Laporte be the safer option to upgrade to? Cheers

    1. Shineonme
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Imo mendy start's.

      1. nico05
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Cheers

  15. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Sorry...repost. ..looking for suggestions on what to do with this lot please.

    3.6mitb. 1ft. Happy to take a hit. Nothing at stake

    Thanks

    Hendo (Mccarthy)
    Taa maguire stephens (boly soy)
    Kdb pulisic bruno martial (foden)
    Jesus jiminez wood

    1. bautasten
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Bruno to Sterling if you can afford?

      1. Flynny
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        That would be 4 x City

  16. yer old da
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Here‘s the checklist of big hitters you’d want this week - how many do you have?

    TAA
    Robbo
    Aurier
    Salah
    Sterling
    KDB
    Son
    Bruno
    Dilva
    Pulisic
    Antonio
    Kane
    Aubameyang
    Jesus
    Ings

    I have 7 which will be around average I think.

    1. potatoace
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      8.

    2. Thomas M.
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      7, maybe getting 8, not on FH

    3. Will J 256
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I have 7 as well!

    4. fc_skrald
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      9

      1. fc_skrald
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Plus Greenwood and Pope

    5. jdp219
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Not sure how I managed it, but I have all of them.

      1. jdp219
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Seriously, though, having not completed by FTs yet, I have 6. Will have 8.

    6. Nightcrawler
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Aurier big hitter 😆

      Lolls loke u just wanted to have a higher number

      1. Nightcrawler
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        No mahrez there as well

        1. Brosstan
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Mahrez won't even start lmao

    7. nico05
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Only 6!

      1. Nightcrawler
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Just 5 for me

    8. pingissimus
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Odd sort of list

      Aurier?
      Bruno over Rashford and Martial?
      Ings not Jimmy?

      5 as it happens.

    9. Shineonme
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      5

  17. Nightcrawler
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Salah to sterling for free yes or no?

    1. Will J 256
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Go for it!

    2. Thomas M.
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      No other way to get him?

      1. Nightcrawler
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Not without a hit that involves losing kdb

        Other option is just simply bruno to mahrez and keep salah

  18. Atters
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    A) Fernandes and Branthwaite
    B) Dilva and Aurier (-4)

    Have Greenwood and Martial as united options already

  19. L S P
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    I haven't changed FH in 24 hours - what's wrong with me?

    Martinez
    Robbo-Pieters-Bardsley
    Salah-Sterling-Martial-Mahrez-Dilva
    Vardy-Ings

    3.9-Nketiah-Branthwaite-Williams

    1. The Rock
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I think there are better option than Vardy personally.

      1. L S P
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        you might be right but you'd have to tell me who they are

        Caveat: they have to be cheaper than Vardy.

        1. The Rock
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          They aren't cheaper im afraid, would involved downgrading Martial.

          Kane and then Auba is who I'm thinking.

          1. L S P
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            figured - I've made my peace with going without Kane/Auba.

  20. Will J 256
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Sorry one more question. Martial and VVD or Trent and Pulisic?

    1. InvertedWinger
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      TP

    2. Thomas M.
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      TAA and Pulisic

      1. Will J 256
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Cheers guys

  21. InvertedWinger
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    0 United on FH too risky?
    Salah Sterling Dilva Pulisic
    Jesus Kane Ings

    1. Amey
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      That attack is worth the risk..
      Like it

      1. InvertedWinger
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Cheers

    2. nico05
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Id consider Martial or even Greenwood he's great value

      1. InvertedWinger
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        I unfortunately don't have the funds to go Pulisic to Martial. Would you have Greenwood over Ings plus the cash upgrades?

        1. nico05
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Yeah i think so spread the money elsewhere

    3. Thomas M.
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      try and get early news on City if Jesus starts or not. Otherwise it looks good

      1. InvertedWinger
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Cheers

    4. Goodfeathers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I like it (pretty much done the same)

  22. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    To complete team below (not a FH one unfortunately) ?

    A Mané Ings or
    B Antonio Kane

    Martinez
    TAA Aurier Bardsley
    Sterling KDB D Silva Martial ****
    Wood ****

    Pope Nketiah Maguire Fernández

    1. nico05
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      B

    2. Klaren
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      A

  23. Klaren
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Which transfer to make this GW?
    A) Pulisic to Silva
    B) Bruno to Silva
    C) Martial to Silva
    C) Rashford to Jesus (if confirmed to start)

    Rival (21 points behind) has Bruno and no Pulisic, Martial or Rashford.

    1. Klaren
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      To clarify I'm 21 points ahead so selling Bruno is riskier than the other options.

    2. nico05
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      A

      1. nico05
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        May I ask why everyone is going DSilva over Mahrez? Im tempted to swap bruno for one of them as well thats all

        1. Klaren
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Most are going for him as it's his last PL game and expect him to take penalties/direct FKs and in general the team trying to help him score. He also had double digit hauls in his last 2 home games and has the least rotation risk among the mids.

          I'm not fully decided between DSilva, Mahrez or KDB yet but concerned about Mahrez minutes as he usually seems to get 60 max.

          1. nico05
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            Thank you for that DSilva deffo seems the way to go. Thank again

    3. The Rock
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      C

    4. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Last C ( Rashford to Jesus) otherwise Martial to Silva

      1. Klaren
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Sorry it would be good if I could correctly list 4 letters before trying to figure out my team 🙂

        Thanks all

    5. cravencottage
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      C

  24. _Ninja_
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Bring in Kane for Jesus or Vardy?

    Vardy nailed but tougher fixture.

    1. The Rock
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Kane also nailed.

      1. _Ninja_
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        I'm bringing in Kane for Vardy or Jesus and asking who i should get rid of.

        1. g40steve
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          I swapped Vardy, Vardy plays will Jesus?

  25. The Head-Ake
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Pope Button
    Robbo Bardsley Long Williams Lamptey
    Salah Sterling Dilva Mahrez Pulisic
    Kane Ings Greenwood

    On FH and I wanna get this team but I'm 1.0 short. What changes would you make? Kinda reluctant to lose Pulisic too tbf

    1. Shineonme
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I'd get rid of pusilic to none playing mid and upgrade ings to jesus and play 3×4×3

  26. The Rock
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Auba and Aurier
    Or
    Son and Trent.

    Currently have Kane, Salah and Nartinez from those teams.

    1. potatoace
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I like Son/Trent

    2. Thomas M.
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I'd want TAA. So the latter for me

      1. Will J 256
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Agreed. Son and Trent!

    3. nico05
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Top 1

  27. Long ago I drew a walrus
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    So I saw on reddit that Newcastle under Rafa had a habit of trouncing teams on the final day, regardless of league position. Anyone up for Joelinton v VVD? 😛

    1. Nightcrawler
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I remember 10 men newc putting 5 past Tottenham that put arsenal above them

    2. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I thought Rafa was in China?

    3. Markus
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      The day my daughter was born mitrovic scored, assisted and got sent off I seem to recall!

  28. Will J 256
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    I think Lucas Moura could be up against a very makeshift defence in palace. He had a great score last week. Could he be a genuine option on a free hit or am I going nuts?!

  29. beetlejuice
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    How many of you will wait for leaked team news to do your transfers? I am just worried about the quality of the service last 15 mins, better we pull the trigger earlier without waiting last minute info?

    1. Lexi2014
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I never trust the servers. I always have mine done at least an hour before the deadline...

    2. WE GO FOR IT
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I'm waiting to possibly see if there are teams rotating. 1-2 differentials might come up.

    3. Long ago I drew a walrus
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Anyone who can be bothered replying to your question will without a doubt be dedicated enough to wait for leaks. But the FFS community is only a small proportion of the player pool.

    4. cravencottage
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      With games all starting at the same time, server risk is high

    5. beetlejuice
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Risk is less for Free Hitters, but for the rest like me I am not sure waiting for the last minute news worth taking the risk of not being able to do any transfers

  30. cravencottage
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Final bit of tinkering. Have only KDB from City. No Salah

    A) Mane> Sterling
    B) Bruno > Dilva
    C) Antonio, Doherty > Dilva, Mendy (-4)

    1. WE GO FOR IT
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Can you do Mane, Antonio to Dilva, Sterling?

      I don't fancy a hit for a defender. Villa game will be tougher than most expect for West Ham.

    2. Shineonme
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I'd do C