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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.

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

    Bruno fernandes looks so tired cant even pass correctly

    What to do
    A) play
    B) bench
    C) sell for a hit

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

      Probably A, but a hit for Dilva/Mahrez could work out.

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

        I have dilva (c), KDB, Mendy,
        Cant get any other city asset
        What about son

  2. 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?

    (Sry for repost)

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

      Very similar to mine, so I like it.

      I have greenwood playing instead of long and son instead of mahrez.

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

      Defensive triple up is risky. Not sure I'd be willing to let a goal against Burnley ruin my game week.

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

      good team

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

      with SO many forward options i d go 343 or 352. i understand why you did it to have auba and kane up front, but a goal from brighton and thats a 1/4 of your team on 6 points.

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

        I agree but after reading Pope and Wood press conference I changed my mind and this was the only way to fit Sterling Salah Kane Auba in the same team

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

          couldnt you fit greenwood up front somehow ?

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

            maybe lose taa,

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

              Yes I can but a haul could destroy my ML lead while my rival doesn't own Ings Pulisic Antonio etc

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

            Sadly no... Im a poor guy no founds to do it

  3. Hazardous1983
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    How to protect a 33 point lead

    Surely he will go diff. Does tht.mean i should predict his changes n do same

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

      Its a good lead. Play your own game and trust the process that has got you here.

    2. Kno
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Would say play your own game and go for who you think will get the most points instead of trying to jedi mind trick his choices.

      33 points is a sizable lead at this stage

      1. Hazardous1983
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Was thinking go martial or bruno to d silva and vardy to kane

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

    On FH
    A) Mahrez and Martial
    B) Jesus and Pulisic

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

      A

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

      A

    3. YEAH PITCH!
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      B

  5. Hazardous1983
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    i have 33 point and bench boost but only 2 players... whats my.priority....

    Get more on bench or copy his team

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

      more on the bench

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

      Get a bench player.
      33 points + BB means you killed it already

    3. JoeSoap
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Just cover his main player/s. Depends if he has any chips left.

      1. Hazardous1983
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Iv.covered most... but he has mahrez and i have foden..

        His strikers r dcl jota nketiah

        Mines r vardy greenwood.ings

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

          Prefer your strikers. DCL could do well but it would be a first in a long time. Think you have it won. Get Mahrez in and you are sorted.

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

    Thoughts on FH team. The players in CAPS the joint ML leader has.

    MARTINEZ
    Pieters, Trent, Bardsley
    SALAH, KDB, Sterling, Dilva
    INGS, KANE, GREENWOOD
    BUTTON, Williams, Braith, Guend

    Joint Leader's other likely starting players. Has one FT so either Sterling or Dilva/Mahrez in I guess.

    Tark, Laporte, Tierney/Bardsley
    Martial, Bruno

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

      Looks good. I like your chances.

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

        Thanks

  7. Hazardous1983
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    silva.or.mahrez better pick... i own only.foden and sterling... he owns
    mahrez n sterling

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

    As 5th playing mid alongside
    Sterling KDB D Silva/Mahrez Martial with Kane Wood up top ?

    A Antonio
    B Richarlison
    C Moura

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

    Bruno > Son worth a hit? Currently 51k my target is top 50k

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

      I can see Bruno getting one return & backing Son getting a hual.
      It's probably not worth it tbh.

      But I'd still do it

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

        This is exactly my thoughts on the move. Probably shouldn't but probably will.

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

      not for me, gl

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

      Doing it for a hit

      (Around same rank but playing for kicks this week.)

  10. Hazardous1983
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    what to do.with this

    Martinez

    Taa doherty stevens

    Salah sterling bruno martial

    Ings greenwood vardy

    Button foden bardsley lascelles.

    O.4m in bank and bb left

    1. Bruno Commando
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I would like to have Kane for this week!

    2. JoeSoap
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Bruno/Vardy>Dilva/Kane could be exciting if you don't want to play safe.

      1. Hazardous1983
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        It sure does. So.difficult.to decide whether tl go.safe kr not..

        I no he wl change it up

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

          If he is chasing and no chips he will likely take a few hits for differentials so your hit might work.

  11. Newsman70
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Ok. If this was you what would you do.8 points ahead in my cash league. I have no chips and 1 FT with 2.0 ITB. He has bench boost 2 FT and 2.0 ITB. So Sterling is potentially the most dangerous differential he has. Would you take a hit? The obvious move for him is to use his 2 FT to move out Robinson and Gendouzi to players who are nailed on for his BB. Any ideas most appreciated!

    My Team
    Patricio Martin
    Azpilicueta Docherty Tarkowski Lascelles Robinson
    Salah KDB Fernandes William Foden
    Jiminez Rashford Greenwood

    His Team
    Martinez Martin
    Saiss Aurier Robinson Docherty Lamptey
    KDB Martial Fernandes Sterling Gendouzi
    Jesus Rashford Ings

    What would you do?

    A. KDB for Sterling and Willian for D Silva(-4 hit)

    B. KDB for D Silva and Rashford for Kane (-4 hit)

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

      A

      1. Newsman70
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks! Take the hit for Willian to Silva ?

  12. Kno
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Double spurs or double burnley defense? Got 5.5 to spend on a defender to join aurier and pieters.

    B.davies vs tarkowski

    1. Dee Lixon
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Burnley def prbl

  13. Dee Lixon
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Vardy and Rashford to Kane and Ings for free?

    What say you?

    Alternative probl something wild like:
    Mahrez, Foden, Vardy to Sterling, DSilva and fodder for a hit...

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

      Sounds like a good idea to me!

      1. Dee Lixon
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks!

  14. Father72
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Who’s the stronger points winner between Auba and Kane for this week? Both identical in price - Kane has the form but Auba up against a Watford side desperate to score so could be exposed at the back...

    1. Bruno Commando
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Kane for me

      1. Father72
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Any price rise warnings on him do you in know?

        1. Bruno Commando
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          He's at 96% for a price change now.

          1. Father72
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            Cheers Bruno - making the moves now then

            1. Bruno Commando
              • 9 Years
              3 years, 8 months ago

              Good luck!

    2. thepuntmaster
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      People saying Kane definitely make sense with form and that Palace defence

      I do think Auba could come good tho. Watford will have to go for the win and will leave space at the back, Auba still wants the golden boot too

  15. Bruno Commando
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Currently at A but other options are tempting me as I am not 100% convinced about Auba..

    A) Bardsley + Antonio + Auba
    B) TAA + Son + Greenwood
    C) Bardsley + Son + Ings

    Rest of team:
    Martinez
    Aurier Pieters
    Salah Martial Dilva Sterling
    Kane

  16. gauzah
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Pope
    TAA Aurier Pieters
    Salah KDB Sterling Dilva (C) Pulisic
    Kane Greenwood

    FH G2G? I think I'm ready to press the button.

    1. Bruno Commando
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Very similar to mine!

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

        I feel like in every draft I have to omit someone I want.
        This one only makes me get rid of Ings, which I can stomach over say TAA or KDB.

        1. Bruno Commando
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          ikr! look at my options in the post above yours. dilemma is real..

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

    Are we expecting Alonso and James to play as the Chelsea wing backs on Sunday? Or Azpi? Chelsea have reasonable clean sheet odds + if Jimenez has had a baby tempted to take a punt...

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

    1) Connolly, Antonio, Pulisic
    2) Ings, Mahrez, Soucek

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

      Tough one but I'd probably say 1).

    2. thepuntmaster
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Close, probably 2 if you're starting Connolly

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

        Would be benching sOucek and Connolly

  19. Father72
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    And what are people’s thoughts on Mahrez being in the starting line up?

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

      think it's likely

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

      I'd expect him to start

      1. Father72
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Is it too risky taking out KDB for Mahrez then? KDB has just played two 90 min games so could only get 30 mins...

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

          if making the switch allows you to make a key upgrade somewhere else, i'd go for it.

          there also may be pre-deadline team news to help ease the mind...

  20. thepuntmaster
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Is going without Sterling on FH crazy?

    All my drafts have him in, but if he's sunning himself with Piers Morgan right now then will he really perform... let alone start?

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

      Yes.
      Yes.

    2. Don Kloppeone
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Cray Cray!!

  21. Champions League Varane
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Which is better?

    Bruno and Justin ➡️ KDB,Cheap Burnley defender
    Bruno and Justin ➡️ Dsilva,7.7 defender
    Foden and Justin ➡️ Dsilva,cheap Burnley defender/Garcia
    Bruno and Justin ➡️ Mahrez 6.6 defender

    Thank you!.

  22. Juan in a Million
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    A)Kane, Silva & Mahrez for -8
    or
    B)Kane, Silva & Ings for -4

    5 points behind my mini league leader who has free hit to use.

  23. Vazza
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Do we really that TAA is likely to start against Newcastle. I have a feeling that the team will comprise mainly academy players, which could be a concern.

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

      Do we really believe that^

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

      Nico Williams got his medal now. I don't see them not playing now

    3. thepuntmaster
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Think Klopp will want to go out with a bang

    4. Sgt Frank Drebin
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I think they would want to end the season with an oomph

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

    De Bruyne & Azpilicueta OUT Sterling & Pieters IN -4 point hit
    What do you think?

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

      If capping sterling yes

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

        Only for capping. I wouldn't consider it otherwise.

    2. Bruno Commando
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      good move

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

      What makes you so sure KDB doesnt start?

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

        maybe just thinks sterling will get more points.

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

        I believe KDB starts, but I also believe if Sterling starts he'll get more points.

  25. Don Kloppeone
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Where would you spend the 0.8m cash itb in this FH draft?!

    Pope
    TAA, Aurier, Tark
    Salah, Sterling, Dilva, KDB, Son
    Ings, Greenwood
    (Martin) (Nketiah, Branthwaite, Williams)

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

      Tark, you already have pope

      1. Don Kloppeone
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Confused. I’m looking for ways to spend cash itb not downgrade ppl

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

          I would upgrade him to a more attacking defender. your mid/attack looks great tbh

          1. Don Kloppeone
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            I like the idea of the BUR defensive double tho and thought he was attacking! Hmm cheers 🙂

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

              team looks fine - don't worry about spending your budget

              (also I would classify Tark as being quite attacking esp with Brighton up next)

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

      Looks good. Keep the money.

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

    Hi which is the better move please
    A.) Boly - Mendy
    B.) Fernandes - D.silva
    C.) Boly & Fernandes - Mendy & DSilva for a -4 points hit
    Thank you

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

      B - defensive transfers for hit are risky

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

        Yea thats true i was swaying toward B. Would i be better taking out KDB instead of fernandes do you think? Thank for your response

        1. Baps hunter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Bruno is tired and Lei has something to play for. KdB has record to chase and plays vs Nor. Difficult?!? 😉

  27. wattalowz
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Final FH tinkering

    A) TAA + Antonio
    B) Digne + Martial

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

      A

  28. Pieters 4 Wood
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Wildcard on gw38+ is an absolute nightmare. Wouls have been so much easier not to have one.

    Martinez
    Diop VvD Pieters
    (S)alah, KdB, Bruno, Silva, Sterling
    Ings, Kane

    Williams, Connoly, Tagnanga

    Would be happy if everyone started. What are the chances of getting accurate early team news? FPL Rockstar has blocked his twitter and I am not aware of anyone else.

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Rockstar ain't doing it.

      Scarface may do Man City and Liverpool too, if he gets them in time.

      He said if there is no news by 2.55 pm make your own choices.

      Hopefully it won't crash the site!

      1. Pieters 4 Wood
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        I prefer if FPL changed it at it's not really fair. I'd prefer not to do it if I weren't sure my main rival is doing it....

        With 5 min I probably have no option to switch it over.

        I am actually only worried about Salah and KdB

  29. mpalmercity76
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    9 point lead.

    Planning on Fernandes > D. Silva & Jesus > Aubameyang for a 4 point hit.

    Thoughts please.

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

      do you think jesus will be benched?

  30. gauzah
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Once you activate FH can you make further changes without added costs? I can't bloody remember.

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Yep... Until deadline.