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Scoutcast Episode 351 – Ben Crabtree chats about life after winning FPL

Fantasy Premier League managers are used to having to seize opportunities when they arise in the game. The same applies for this week’s Scoutcast when Joe and FPL Family’s Sam don’t let the chance to quiz a former champion pass by.

The pair are joined by 2016/17 winner Ben Crabtree to look ahead to Gameweek 8 and find out what it is like to win a game that more seven million people play each season.

They find out what exactly happens when an FPL manager becomes champion and how it impacts on their life. Would Ben put the achievement on his CV? Which Premier League star did he meet when he claimed his VIP trip to see his team Everton? How does he stay motivated to continue playing? These and many more questions are answered during the show.

Meanwhile, Joe, Ben and Sam, who is filling in for the holidaying Az, also look ahead to Gameweek 8’s tough decisions. Will this be the last moment in the sun for Tottenham Hotspur assets, before their tricky fixture run starts?

While the games get harder for Spurs, the Season Ticker looks far better for West Ham United and Chelsea. Our Scoutcast trio assess which players to target from these other London sides.

Elsewhere, there are all the usual features as they look back on their Gameweek 7, reveal their transfer and captaincy plans and frisk the next four fixtures.

After Karam finally picked a differential that scored the Scoutcast points last time out, Ben takes his turn this week to select a low-owned gem. Has the tide finally turned for our selections? Given Ben’s exceptional pedigree in the game, we certainly hope so.

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  1. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Does Pulisic have any hope for the weekend?

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

    TAA or Robbo out for Chilwell?

    1. Ibralicious
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      TAA because that's 0.4 less wasted

  3. tissae
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    What are your toughts on Pulisic -> Ziyech after Frankies news that Pulisic might start on the weekend? Would you still do it?

    1. waltzingmatildas
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Got a decent playing sub?

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

      What news ?
      Did he say anything ?

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

      What did he say? I thought he was a doubt

    4. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Wanting to hear what he said above too ?

    5. tissae
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Lampard: "Christian (Pulisic) had a scan yesterday that showed a very, very minor injury to his hamstring, very minor. So he's already back outside. He won't be fit tomorrow, but we'll see after that "

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

        "We will see"?

      2. Flynny
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        I would've to know this

        Even if fit no guarantee pulisic would start....

        But I guess there may even be a chance that ziyech is rotated!!

  4. King Kohli
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    What do we make of Werner's chances of starting this weekend?

    Supposed to be rested last GW, he played due to Pulisic getting injured during warm up and now starts in the CL.

    Decent chance of a benching this week imo.

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

      Very high if Pulsic is fit.
      Tammy can start at 9

  5. waltzingmatildas
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Bottom
    Need about 1 mil to go from Bruno to kdb. Which is the best downgrade?
    A) taa to chilwell (this wk)
    B) Kane to vardy (gw9)
    C) son to ziyech (gw9)

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

      A

    2. ZLNR
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A from those but I'm still undecided if I pull the trigger or give another week

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

      Why? Has Bruno not got a nice run of fixtures like he did when he first came? People been saying he is essential

      1. waltzingmatildas
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        His / utds form?

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

        Laughing imoji didn't load.

  6. JONALDINHO
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    What to do?? 2FT 0.1 ITB

    Martinez
    Robertson • Semedo • Masuaku
    Salah • Son • Grealish • James
    Kane • DCL • Maupay
    (4.0 / KWP / Dallas / 4.5)

    Thinking Robertson to Chilwell and Save FT? Don’t feel like transferring Maupay this week only to get Antonio in another 2 weeks

  7. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Best defender for 6 or less?

    1. waltzingmatildas
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Chilwell

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

    Which one to play?

    A) Coady (lei)
    B) Justin (WOL)

  9. Brosstan
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Ole next level mind games, losing a pointless CL game so Everton will believe they are weak and come out to play, which will leave space behind for Rashford and Tony.

    Rash (C) confirmed

    1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Hopefully!!! Haha Rashford and Bruno owner here!!

  10. S.Kuqi
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Having Sterling kills my flexibility atm. Should I just sell him to upgrade both Foden and Podence or keep him?

    1. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Keep. Foden > Bowen is perfect for this week. I'd do it but I have to get rid of Saiss more urgently.

  11. SHOWSTOPPERRR
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Guys best havertz replacement? Have already got salah son grealish..

    1. Gudjohnsen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Same dilemma for me.

      Would you get Grealish for him seeing you have him?

      1. SHOWSTOPPERRR
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Probably not feeling to get him this week as he is asnl away..

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

      Zaha or jrod

      1. SHOWSTOPPERRR
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks mate..what about ziyech?

  12. Ibralicious
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Emiliano M.
    Andrew Robbie - Chillywilly - Vlad Cou
    Mo - Heung Min - Jackie G. - Wilfried Z.
    Dirty Harry - Dominic - Patty Bam

    (Frasy Fo) - (S.T.Dallas - Yves Biz - Tyricky M.)
    2.4 ITB - 0FT

    Gtg or should I start S.T.D. over Robbie, thinkin he may concede loads? The plan is to do Wilfried Z. -> M. Rashy next GW for said fixture swing.Cheers 😀

    1. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Who are these guys? Never heard of em 😛

      1. Ibralicious
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Translation:

        Martinez
        Robbo - Chilwell - Coufal
        Salah - Son - Grealish - Zaha
        Kane - DCL - Bamford

        (Forster) - (Dallas - Bissouma - Mitchell)
        2.4 ITB - 0FT

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

      This post deserves a comment. Zla-hamovic have good fixtures so don't do the rashy move. ChillyWilly and zouma double up might be worth it

      1. Ibralicious
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Hmmm interesting, thank you. Wilfried Z. will have to put up some numbers this week to stop me from doing the Rashy move then

    3. Bruce Lee
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Emi
      Andy, Chilly, Vlady
      Mo, Sonny, Jack, Wilf
      Harry, Dom, Patrick

      1. Ibralicious
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Who are these guys?

    4. Reeker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Gtg. I'm not a fan of the idea to never bench anyone like people say with Robertson but I don't see either Dallas or Robertson getting a cleansheet and I'd say Robertson is more likely to get an attacking return

      1. Ibralicious
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers, that makes sense. Yeah based on attacking return Robertson by a mile, and I guess the CS odds are pretty close too so only emphasizes that.

  13. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    God I am fed up hearing Glen Hoddle commentate every Chelsea match...

  14. THFC4LIFE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Reece James owners what’s the plan?

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Watch the match.

    2. Flynny
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Let's see how many mins he gets tonight.

    3. FPL.team
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I'm getting him this week now. He's clearly first choice.

  15. Klip Klopp
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Why is Reguilon flagged?

    A. Lamptey to Coufal
    B. Reguilon to Zouma?

    1. Jimmers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      R has flu. No mention of being out for weekend -

  16. pablo discobar
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Havertz out with Corona. Helps Werners chances

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Hardly affect Werner's chances.

  17. Ógie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Pen for Chelsea

    1. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      And scored by Werner.

  18. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Chelsea pen

    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Werner taking it

  19. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    I really think Chilwell should be given a rest this weekend

    1. Bruce Lee
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Why? 🙁

  20. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Chelsea pen

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Werner taking whilst Jorginho on the pitch. There you go, owners.

      1. Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Lovely penalty.

  21. Reeker
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Play Dallas or Semedo?

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Either look good this week. Dallas, probably just.

  22. Twisted Saltergater
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    WERNER ON PENS

  23. some witty pun
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Werner now the first choice Chelsea pen taker

  24. Pep Roulette
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Werner on pens

  25. pablo discobar
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Werner on pens!

  26. Jimmers
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Werner on pens now. Hmmmm,,,,,,,,,,,,

    1. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Very encouraging sign going forward if so.
      Maybe he just took it because he won it?

      Had to find a reason to take Jorginho off them really as he is one of the best in the business at spot kicks.

  27. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    A. Zouma, Ziyech
    B. Chilwell, Zaha

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A

    2. 1zverGGadeM
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A

  28. Old Bull
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Ings out now leaving me Kane and Watkins. Soucek the only realistic sub due to injury absentees and I’ve used my sub.

    Would you, let it ride or take -4 and if so for who?

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Play Soucek, for sure.

  29. FF Dirtbag
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Only got 9.2 to spend on an Ings replacement (that cannot be DCL), who's the best to get?

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      ouch, you're 0.1m off Jesus or Werner. Unlucky.

      1. FF Dirtbag
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        I know... Wahhh

        1. Twisted Saltergater
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Worth a -4 to get the one you want, but if losing Ings is for a -4 already, then I'd wait until next week when you'll have an extra FT.

          1. FF Dirtbag
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Cheers TS. Got 1FT to deal with it... I don't wanna get rid of anyone else so don't see where I can get the cash. Might go for Martial.

    2. 1zverGGadeM
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Try to get Vardy

    3. The Ilfordian
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Wilson gets you extra cash for viable goal threat? May go up tonight

  30. the_duke
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Just a heads up that reece james isnt on international duty after getting a red at the end of the last game. I reckon he starts this weekend, barring any injury in this game today.

    I think chilwell could be the one to make way this weekend.

    1. Jimmers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Why would Lampard weaken his team to do Southgate a favour?

      1. the_duke
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        He's not going to drop the best right back in the league

        1. Jimmers
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          So why'll he drop the best Left Back?

      2. Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Reece is playing well. 50/50 whether he or Azpi is out best RB; it's mostly due to form. Reece is in pretty decent form.

      3. Cojiro
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        This. Nonsense