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Scoutcast Episode 348 – Spurs and Chelsea players gather support

Joe and Az are joined by Andy for this week’s Scoutcast as they look ahead to Gameweek 5.

Tottenham Hotspur assets are in fine scoring form and about to head into a strong run of fixtures, so it is no wonder that the community questions in this latest Scoutcast are focused on Jose Mourinho’s men. Are Son Heung-min (£9.1m) and Harry Kane (£10.6m) players we should be definitely bringing in? And are both feasible without disrupting the balance of Fantasy Premier League managers’ squads? These questions and more about Spurs are considered by our trio.

The best of Chelsea has arguably not been seen yet this campaign. But with Christian Pulisic (£8.3m) and Hakim Ziyech (£7.9m) set to return from injury and Southampton up next, the community is pondering the merits of early investment in the Blues.

Meanwhile, the current international break has already produced a number of scares, from positive COVID-19 tests to injuries. Amid the pandemic, the Scoutcasters consider whether FPL managers need to alter the way they play, to cope with late sudden withdrawals due to the illness that has shocked the world.

Joe also attempts to make amends with his disastrous Dele Alli (£7.6m) differential pick in Gameweek 1. Can his latest low-owned gem succeed?

There is news of Fantasy Football Scout’s UEFA Champions League coverage, the next four fixtures are frisked and our trio reveal their transfer and captaincy plans.

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  1. Fred54
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Maguire off after 30 mins.

    His owners always getting lucky. Well rested now for Newcastle.

    1. Agger
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Imagine owning Maguire

      1. Andy_Social
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Prison weighing heavily on his mind.

    2. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      ASM will bully him though

      1. Fred54
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        FFS.

    3. Seanigula
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      maybe he had to get to court

  2. Botman and Robben
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Harry Maguire red I see. Now he can concentrate on doing the same for United this Saturday. I want some Wilson goals.

    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Congrats, your wish is getting closer to reality

  3. Piggs Boson
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Rashford hasn't been the same since his injury last season. Doesn't try to beat a man anymore.

    1. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Exactly this. Get Grealish on for Rashford and target Christensen to get him sent off.

      1. Tinkermania
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        You mean Grealish on for Kane. When you are a man down, you need athletes, not players who wait for a penalty.

        1. diesel001
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          No chance. Kane has been far more productive than Rashford. There was a 5 minute period where Rashford got the ball 4 times and every time he gave it away. After that, whenever he got the ball he passed it sideways or back.

          1. Tinkermania
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            Productive? What's the product?

            1. diesel001
              • 7 Years
              3 years, 5 months ago

              Holds up the ball and gets it out wide. Drops deep and spreads it to James and Rashford. He was poor with one chance, but far better than Rashford.

              1. Tinkermania
                • 4 Years
                3 years, 5 months ago

                Next you are going to say best striker in the world, aren't you?

                1. diesel001
                  • 7 Years
                  3 years, 5 months ago

                  He's not the best striker in the world. But he is in the Top 10. You don't score 146 PL goals in 214 appearances if you are a crap striker.

                  1. Tinkermania
                    • 4 Years
                    3 years, 5 months ago

                    I respect your opinion. He cannot and will never play for a top 2 team in the top 4 European leagues if he doesn't improve on his athleticism. He never goes past players. He always has to be set up or given a penalty. Great finisher but other attributes, meh!

        2. Piggs Boson
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          It baffles me every time I see someone that doesn't appreciate what Harry Kane does. He's like a playmaker, target man, and poacher all in one.

          I think Grealish should come on, but not for Kane.

    2. Joey Tribbiani
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      That goal against Brighton tho?
      Seems to have lost some of his pace tbh

      1. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Fair point. But he was isolated on the counter, so had no choice. The ability is definitely there but I think it's a confidence issue. I think he can attempt far more one-on-ones than he's been doing, he certainly used to.

        1. Andy_Social
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Kane and Rashford are carriers. Get DCL and Sancho on, switching Mount to the left.

          1. Piggs Boson
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            Sancho would be good. Kane should stay on though imo.

          2. Tinkermania
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            or are being carried imo.

  4. Shineonme
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Is maitland injured ?

    1. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      No he always plays this badly.

      1. Shineonme
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        That bad ehh. Time to get rid.

    2. ivantys
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Tactical sub

      1. Shineonme
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks

    3. Reeker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      No just tactical sub after the sending off

  5. SHOWSTOPPERRR
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Bottomed sorry

    Guys please do help
    Wc

    Martinez steer
    Robbo saiss lamptey dallas kwp
    Salah son kdb grealish trossard
    Dcl rich Brewster

    0.1itb..Any suggestions??

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

      Rich + Trossard -> Maupay/Wilson + Hamez

      1. El Presidente
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Lol

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

    Telles 11 goals, 9 assits last year, this guy gonna be fpl gold

    1. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      People said this about Werner.

    2. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Freekick, penalties or open play for his goals?

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

      8 goals came from penalties, and 6 assists from corners.
      Also playing in Liga NOS

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

        didnt realise pens, not so good then

    4. Joey Tribbiani
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      But he took pens right?

      1. Andy_Social
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Yeh. Can't see Bruno ceding them, and with Slabhead's form can't see CS either.

    5. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Pens and set pieces. Won't have it at united.

    6. Studs Up
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Bruno wont give up his pens

    7. FPL_Hazards
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Problem is he plays for manure

  7. The 12th Man
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Big Nev keeps defending Pickford.

    Really don’t get how one of the best goalkeepers of all time can put up with those performances week in, week out.

    1. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      His benchmark is De Gea, compared to him Pickford is peak Oliver Kahn.

      1. The 12th Man
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        I’m talking about Neville Southall not Gary Neville.

    2. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Because there is no one better?

      Dean Henderson and Nick Pope? Maybe, but untested in non-defensive teams who don't park the bus.

      Don't tell me Butland is better. You don't concede the own goal he did vs Leicester if you are a good GK.

      Ramsdale? You got to be kidding me. English Kepa.

      1. The 12th Man
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Then give Pope or Henderson an opportunity.

        1. Studs Up
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          This

      2. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Get Joe Hart back!

    3. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Everton bias

      1. The 12th Man
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Probably but surely he can see when a player is struggling.

        I know he needs encouragement and backing to help him improve. He lacks competition for his spot.

        1. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          He is ahot for club and country at the moment and I think Pope deserves a run

          1. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            *shot

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

    What's the latest on good 4m-ish DF prospects gang?

    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      None unless I've missed anything

    2. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Would've been Fergie when he's fit but Palace considering Natty Clyne.

      1. Miguel Sanchez
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        He has now signed a short term deal

        1. FantasyHero
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Who has? I thought ferg would be straight in after injury

  9. evilfish
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Does anybody know the deal with Mitchell and Ben Davies, please? Have they both lost their place or do they have a chance of playing?

    1. ilikewud
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      PVA is back (not sure if he will start or is match fit) Davis has Reguilon ahead of him.

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

        Thanks, would you advise benching both then? I wouldn't want them coming on for a point.

        1. ilikewud
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          I think Mitchell will start and play as PVA has just returned. Davis is risky.

    2. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      If Schlupp is out, there's a chance PVA plays LM, with Mitchell retaining his spot at LB. But given that he gave away a penalty last game, I think his time might be up soon.

      I think Davies will lose his spot to Reguilón. There's a chance Davies is used tactically, in games where a more defensive LB is needed. But I think you should look to get rid regardless.

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

        Thanks, I'm definitely looking to get rid. I had other fires to deal with and am already on a -4. Just wondering whether to risk starting him this week.

        1. Piggs Boson
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          I think Mitchell will be fine for this week.

          Unlikely both PVA and Schlupp are fully fit.

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

            Cheers Giggs

  10. ilikewud
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Would you captain either of Son or Vardy ahead of Salah?

    1. hewittj1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Its really tough to call this week. depending on your risk appetite, you could justify several C choices.
      Personally, I own Salah but i'm not captaining this week (don't own Son or Vardy).
      I think Vardy could be a good alternative

      1. ilikewud
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        I've had it on Vardy this whole week but am a Villa fan so I'm conflicted.

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

      I'm probably captaining Son over Salah. Who knows what'll happen in the derby. Everton have been defensively sound.

      1. ilikewud
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        This is my thought, way to risky to call that game.

  11. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    All the Wolves outfielders on the Portugal bench tonight.

  12. HaffNanner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Thoughts on this WC? Brewster/Soucek/Lamptey all to rotate in that last starting spot. 0.3ITB

    Martinez (4.0)
    Robertson Saiss Dallas (Lamptey Mitchell)
    KDB Salah Rodriguez Grealish (Soucek)
    Kane DCL Brewster

  13. FPL_Hazards
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Granville on BlackBox in 10 mins! Should be interesting. #grannysmiffed

    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Ahhh nice heads up

  14. icanseethroughyou
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Trying to decide if this team is worth wildcarding. I’m next to bottom so that would suggest so but I think I’m only 3 or 4 players short potentially. Any thoughts? Thanks.

    McCarthy, Ryan
    Digne, TAA, Justin, Holding, Egan
    KDB, Podence, Foden, Zaha, Greenwood
    Werner, Watkins, Richarlison

    1. hewittj1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      hold and roll

      1. icanseethroughyou
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks. Been too trigger happy so far taking hits and it might do me good to sit tight. That said tho KDB to Salah looks a goer!

  15. Az
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Live in 6 mins friends
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61wEsfo4HLE

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

      Keep it shorter! 🙂

    2. hewittj1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      🙂

  16. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Repost soz

    I did--> Bavies,Podence,Werner->Chilwell, Son, Wilson (-8).

    Should I WC still? Kinda took a big hit.

    McCarthy,Nyland
    TAA,Bavies,Justin,Mitchell,Buur
    Salah,Sterling,JRod,Podence,Bissoum
    Werner,Jimenez,Mitro

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Maybe if Chilwell is injured

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

      Yeah

  17. LewanGOALski
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Klich what a dope assist to Lewandowski :O

    1. Seanigula
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Season keeper 🙂

  18. cheese XL
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Help on wc please.
    A
    Mccarthy
    Robbo SAISS Ayling
    Salah Son MAHREZ GREALISH Trossard
    Kane DCL
    Button KWP Mitchell BREWSTER

    B
    Mccarthy
    Robbo LAMPTEY Ayling
    Salah Son KDB Trossard
    Kane DCL WATKINS
    Button KWP Mitchell STEPHENS

    Basically saiss, mahrez and grealish or lamptey, Kdb and watkins

  19. Reeker
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Denmark falling right into Southgates tactic of getting a 90th minute penalty and drawing

  20. Camzy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    I've gladly turned off the England game to listen to Black Box. Huge FPL throwbacks right now. It's been 10 years...

    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Yeah I am with you ...

    2. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Watching the game on mute with the podcast on in the background.

      1. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Innovation!

  21. diesel001
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Great save by Schmeichel.

  22. AuFeld
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Ings --> ___

    A. Maupay
    B. Antonio

    I think Maupay has better short term fixtures, but transfering in Antonio now will save me a FT down the road (GW8). What do you think?

    1. Reeker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      A. Just wait on Antonio for GW 8

  23. Reeker
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Calvert-Lewin on the wing... the mad man has actually done it

  24. Seanigula
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    BBC saying Kane looks unfit...has he been that bad?

    1. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Peripheral, yeh.

  25. FantasyHero
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Pick 1:
    A. Casta bissouma jimmy
    B. Robbo grealish Brewster
    C. Robbo tossard breweries +1.3itb

  26. Make United Great Again
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Southgate’s substitutions. What the heck..

    1. Monklane
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Go figure

  27. niaz1982
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Current team

    McCarthy
    TAA Justin Doherty
    Salah KDB JROD ASM
    Werner Adams Wilson

    Subs: Steer Mitchell KWP Bissouma
    Got 2 FT and 1.7ITB.
    Do I wildcard and make wholesale changes, or cost myself 4/8/12 points:
    A: Werner Adams TAA>Saiss Kane Bamford
    B: Werner Adams TAA ASM > Saiss DCL Watkins Son
    C: Doherty TAA ASM Werner Adams > Konsa Son Kane Watkins Saiss
    D: Just do wildcard

  28. The Mighty Hippo
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Soucek missed an absolute sitter.

    1. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Miss of the season, that.

  29. Miguel Sanchez
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Kane looks a bit off tonight

  30. Reeker
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Neville trying to take the blame off Maguire saying they weren't effected by being a man down... How can you even say that?

    1. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      At some point he'll have to concede he's so off form he's a real liability for United.

      1. Reeker
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        He's trying to shift the blame for the goal to Pickford for rushing out but Walker wouldn't of been in that predicament if he didn't get sent off.