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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. afs2239
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Got Ritchie instead of Alonso
    I think he may get huge points against drunk Liverpool team

    Thinking of selling bruno for a hit
    2.8 itb, whats ur opinion

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

      Not the best idea. I have Ritchie and I am selling him.

    2. sneif4
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I'm a Newcastle fan, I wouldn't count on anything from Ritchie

    3. Hairy Potter
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Might get a yellow card if he throws himself around like he did against Brighton.

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

    Taylor’s flagged red, play Stevens or Lamptey or take a hit for a replacement?

    Ederson
    Digne, Taylor, Boly,
    Salah, D Silva, Fernandes, C Sterling, Martial,
    Ings, Kane

    Button, Greenwood, Stevens, Lamptey

    1.7

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

      Don't take a hit. Stephens and Lamptey both good options.

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

      Lamptey
      0-0 would help

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

      Cheers, heads or tails?

      Think Ings scores so play Lamptey?

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

    Help! Need advice since last week came with a bang and made me push rivals away by 37 and 43 points in ML's. However they have FH and will be loading up.

    Current team is:
    TAA / Aurier AWB or Doherty
    KDB / Sterling (C) / Dilva / Martial / Pulisic
    Kane / Greenwood or Nketiah

    1 FT and 1.5 itb.
    What should I do?
    A. Get Salah? Only way is -4 and getting rid of Trent, not worth It right?
    B. Doherty -> Robbo or someone else?
    C. Pulisic -> Antonio / Moura / X

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

      B, Robertson or a Burnley defender as they will try to get pope the Golden Glove

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

        Yeah, Robbo is tempting. On form but not sure he will start, might wait for early team news if they come

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

      Awb/doc to Mcy def.

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

        Got Sterling, Dilva and KDB already

    3. Pep bites Kun
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      C: Pulisic -> Antonio

  4. afs2239
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Whats ur opinion about Armstrong Sheffield (H)

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

      Nothing particularly wrong with it, just that most are focusing funds on big hitters in midfield

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

      Not worth FT IMO

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

    Bottom of last page-
    Final bit of tinkering. Have only KDB from City. No Salah

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

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

      A no question

    2. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      A

    3. sneif4
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      A

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

      Tough decision. Probably B or C. I lie Mane's fixture this week so A could be risky.

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

      Easy A

  6. 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 Laporte for -4?

    1. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Sell AWB and keep KDB

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

        This

  7. Jimmy Boy
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Doherty > Pieters
    Rashford > Kane

    Worth a -4?

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

      Yes

    2. Hairy Potter
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I'm tempted to do similar but Bardsley instead of Pieters.

  8. sneif4
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    KDB, Vardy to Sterling, Ings (-4)?

    Under normal circumstances this transfer sounds madness, but I'm 15 points ahead in ML with TC.

    Second place in ML has Ings, so that would cover those points as well as free up funds for Sterling who I see as the clear favourite for TC

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

      Yes. Sterling a great TC option.

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

      Does he have Sterling? If yes, I'd do it right away.

      1. sneif4
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Actually, I should have said, he has KDB. I'm thinking he might get Sterling though as the difference between us. Just a hunch though

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

    Will Sterling start after being in France 2/3 days before the game?

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

      Should do. Whole squad was given a couple of days off.

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

      He will most likely. Everyone got 2 days off and Sterling is going for 20+ goals as a winger and if things go good he will challenge for golden boot

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

      Imo he's 90% chance of starting

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

    Final day Spurs in last 4 years

    15-12

    🙂

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

      0-0/1-0 incoming. They never had Mourinho before!

    2. Cheeto__Bandito
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      how many of those games was Mourinho in charge? Grind out a 1-0

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

        Palace ground out a 5-3 under Hodgson last year. Mou may have met his match

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

      Son Aurier
      Both wingers !
      I like it....

      I can't see you scoring... Too shoddy in structure. Will get one on counter at max

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

        Not scoring?

        United were lucky to escape with not conceding 2 imo - VAR can’t call offsides correctly to an inch as cameras not level with play and that non pen. Anyway did put 2 past Chelsea - there are goals there.

        Palace actually playing with some freedom - it’s the defence which is cack.

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

          You counting goals vs Kepa 😀

          I won't be unhappy with a hoghscoring game anyways. Lets see.

          Ayew shoes are big it's not VAR's fault bdw 😛

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

            🙂

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

      Ye I want to without Kane but I’m scared due to Spurs record on the last day.

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

    I really hope early team news is not a thing this GW.
    Not cool !!

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

      I can see a scenario where there is a leak that’ Sterling is benched, people take him out and he starts.

      People waiting on it need to be very careful

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

        LOL

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

      early team news followed by imediate server crash would be just.

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

        FPL,
        Bloody hell !

  12. TheDragon
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    FH team - thoughts?
    Team Value isn’t great. No Kane is the worry

    Pope
    TAA, Aurier, Pieters
    Salah, Sterling, KDB, DSilva, Fernandes
    Ings, Greenwood

    1. sneif4
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Downgrade KDB to get Kane?

    2. Fumi
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Good team. No Kane/Auba is the issue. But you would have to change a lot to fit one of them in.

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

        To get Kane I’d have to do:

        Pope, TAA, KDB, Greenwood -> Martinez, Branthwaite, Mahrez, Kane

        What do you prefer?

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

          *Bardsley not Branthwaite

        2. Fumi
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Probably the Kane option. I really like Mahrez this week and Bardsley has good clean sheet odds.

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

      Maybe let go salad and get 2 attackers for price of one ??

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

        I couldn’t live with it if he hauled

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

          Fair enough

  13. 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 and could get some joy. He had a great score last week. Could he be a genuine option on a free hit or am I going nuts?! Also have Kane as a quick side note.

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

      I didn't seem him in last game, but could be a decent differential if he starts

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

    41 points behind ml leader, I'm on fh - he will probably tc sterling... Got to go with ix different players don't I to stand a chance and hope for the best!

    1. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Captain Kane or Salah and pray Sterling blanks

  15. Shark Team
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    My strategy on FH is to aim for mids and fwds who play for teams likely to score the most goals. For example hard to say but I'm gonna ignore Southampton (Ings), Manchester United and Chelsea

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

      Ings is set for a 13 points return IMO
      Will be gunning for GB

      1. Shark Team
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Sheffield is strong. Seems VERY hard to concede more than 1

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

          They were VERY lucky vs Chelsea & Leicester IMO.
          GL 🙂

        2. Party time
            3 years, 8 months ago

            If they can concede against Everton then they are defensively poor at the moment imo

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

        My strategy is to pick players who I think will get the most points too! I think there's fun to be had in explosive players like wing backs too

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

          Taa Robbo Aurier 😉

          1. Ajax Hamsterdam
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            this is my back 3

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

              Good choice 😉

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

      Bruno > DSilva
      Jesus > Kane

      Worth a -4?

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

        Just Bruno to Dilva? Getting rid of Jesus could backfire if he starts.

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

        I definitely wouldn't do jesus to kane

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

      Shot callers, FH team G2G?

      Martínez
      Robertson, Pieters, Walker-Peters
      D.silva, Martial, Mane, (S)terling, Mahrez
      Ings Kane

      Button, Williams, Connolly, 3.9

      1. n-doggg
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Niiice

      2. Fumi
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Love it. Mines the same except TAA, Aurier and Salah instead of Robertson, Walker-Pieters and Mane.

        1. kysersosa
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          You’ll have a higher TV for sure. I’ve tried to target differentials to chase down 34 points.

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

            Yeah I figured. I'm defending a lead too so happy to go with the template.

            1. kysersosa
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              3 years, 8 months ago

              Make sense. I’m 82 ahead in one (so you’d assume safe) 42 behind in the other. In top 11k, but I think if I wanted too 10k I’d have to sacrifice chasing the ML leader.

    4. n-doggg
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Thoughts on this FH 0.0 itb

      Martinez
      Azpi, O’Connell, pieters, lamptey, 3.9
      Salah, Sterling, dsilva, martial, saka
      Kane, Jesus, greenwood

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

        Maybe better options than Chelsea/SHU def for the price - maybe Aurier or a Burnley double up. Otherwise I like it. Would you play Saka or Greenwood?

    5. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Which do you prefer guys?

      A. Branth+Mahrez+Puli
      B. Aurier+KDB+Martial

      Martínez
      TAA, Pieters, ??
      Salah, Sterling(C), Dilva, ??, ??
      Kane(v), Ings

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        This is totally wrong haha. Swap KDB and Mahrez

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

          Lol
          I was wondering the same

          1. RAFA THE GAFFA
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            See blow boss haha 🙂

      2. Hairy Potter
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        B

        1. RAFA THE GAFFA
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Sorry see below

      3. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Evening mate.......I would go B, slight risk with KDB but with him and DSilva on the pitch at the same time, you will get goals for sure.......nice team

        1. RAFA THE GAFFA
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Mate, see below. Sorry I messed this up

    6. Jimmy Boy
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Auba or Kane for the final day?

      1. Hairy Potter
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        I prefer Kane

      2. FPL Alaska
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Kane

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

        Kane. i've got both though 😉

    7. Hairy Potter
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      If no other issues which of the below looks best?

      A) Doherty to VVD
      B) Doherty & Rashford (-4) to Bardsley & Kane

      1. FPL Alaska
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        I like B

        1. Hairy Potter
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Thanks

          1. FPL Alaska
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            No worries. Thoughts on my Vardy > Kane from my post you commented on below? You see anything better?

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

      Which option on FH?

      A. TAA Antonio Jesus
      B. Diop/Braithwaite Salah Mahrez

      Thanks

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

        A

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

        A

    9. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      My bad. Which do you prefer guys?

      A. Branth+KDB+Puli
      B. Aurier+Mahrez+Martial

      Martínez
      TAA, Pieters, ??
      Salah, Sterling(C), Dilva, ??, ??
      Kane(v), Ings

      1. Hairy Potter
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        B

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

        B for OR
        A for ML

        😉

        1. RAFA THE GAFFA
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Aye haha. Still struggling with this call. Is 30pts enough to start blocking? 🙂

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

            It is unless he's on a chip too

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

        B

    10. Shark Team
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Big dilemma:
      A)Ings + Antonio
      B)Salah + Pieters

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

        B

      2. Hairy Potter
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        B

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

        B

    11. FPL Alaska
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      3 points up in my ML, 1 FT, 1.6 ITB.
      Currently thinking Vardy to Kane? Should I play Greenwood or Foden?

      DDG
      TAA - Doherty - Bardsley
      Mane - KDB - Mahrez - Bruno
      Vardy - Jimenez - Greenwood
      (3.9; Foden, Saiss, Lascelles)

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

        I'd go with Greenwood personally. I think Foden will likely start but you never know with Pep!

        1. FPL Alaska
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Do you see a better move than Vardy > Kane?

      2. Hairy Potter
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Greenwood

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

      Who do you reckon scores higher out of this pair? Leaning towards A as i'm nervous of Pep getting up to his old tricks and benching Jesus!

      A. Auba & Pulisic
      B. Jesus & Martial

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

        B

      2. Make Arrows Green Again
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        B

      3. FPL Alaska
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        B

    13. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Evening guys, Can I ask for your help. ?
      Who to bench in three different positions ?

      A ) Willan or Greenwood.??
      B) Sais or Egan.
      C) Martinez or Patricio

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

        Willian Wolves don't concede much goals
        Egan (less goal threat)
        Martinez (Wolves concede 1 many times 😛 )

        1. FPL Alaska
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Agreed

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

        I'd bench Willian & Patricio (and use transfer out for funds to upgrade elsewhere if you can).

    14. HollywoodXI
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Several beers in and 44 point hit looking good 🙂

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

        Use that FH chip !!!

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

          Don’t have it left. But hey, can pay for the privilege right?!

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

            Ha ha ha....
            At least now stay away from FPL brk

    15. Shark Team
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Final FH team (risky and safe at the same moment)

      Martinez
      TAA Bardsley Long Pieters
      Salah Mahrez Dilva Sterling (C)
      Kane Auba

      Any thoughts?

    16. simong1
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Which team is strongest on a FH?

      A)

      Pope
      Aurier Bardsley Robbo
      Silva Sterling Mahrez Salah Antonio
      Kane Ings

      B)

      Martinez
      Aurier Long Pieters
      Silva Sterling Mahrez Salah
      Kane Auba Ings

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

        B

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

        I would pick A. Almost identical tot my FH team