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

    Havertz & Foden to Zaha & Grealish for -4?

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

      Just Havertz > Grealish.

      1. krumcake
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Are you expecting Grealish to do much against Arsenal?

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

          Yes

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

          Maybe not but he's a long term pick that you can just forget about for like 10 weeks. I think he's probably like the 2nd or 3rd best pick in the entire game right now honestly.

    2. krumcake
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I wouldn't do that.

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

      Don’t like the Zaha pick personally

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

      Cheers everyone

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

    Bottomed,

    Suggestions here? 2ft 0.1itb

    Ryan
    TAA/KWP/Kilman
    Salah/Son/Grealish/Zaha
    Kane/Werner/Maupay

    (Button/Taylor/Mitchell/Burke)

    Thinking TAA -> Chilwell and roll a transfer with cash in the bank

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

      Do you like Wilson? Could be a good switch for Maupay. Roll the other transfer.

      1. PastaFasul
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Wilson ownership is much higher...but Maupay is expected to start against Burnley so could do well.

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

      TAA to Chilwell also not a bad move.

      1. PastaFasul
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Sounds better long term

  3. OverTinker
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Ings to
    1. Wilson
    2. Werner
    Considering price

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

      2

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      2

    3. Saka Punch
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Depends what you do with the money. I'm thinking 2 to allow Son to De Bruyne in gw10

      1. Saka Punch
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Sorry 1

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

          Have to upgrade Foden

    4. Sloane426
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Werner starting on the bench this weekend

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

        this is my concern with him playing 90 mins.

        i can go from Ings > Vardy/Werner....need to decide now to avoid price drop

  4. Rinseboy
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Best Pullisic replacement up to 8.3. Have Grealish already.

    Zaha as much I don't like him he has the fixtures and seems to be getting the points?
    Ziyech looks the only fit mid now for Chelsea?
    Someone else?

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

      holding until Friday but have the same dilemma

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

      Waiting to hear what Frank says Friday but early options are ziyech zaha grealish and bowen in that order

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

    What are Pulisic owners doing? Sounds like he *could* be ok for the weekend

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Can’t see him being risked from the start

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

      holding until Friday then decide

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

      Waiting on Friday to decide but if no hint given then ziyech zaha grealish or bowen... yupp I already have a headache thinking about it

  6. Niho992
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Is Zouma rotation risk ?

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Not really

    2. thegaffer82
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      This is what’s bugging me too. Would like to go Zouma over Chilly as I have plans for that cash difference.

      But Rudiger, and to a lesser extent Christensen worry me. I think it’s Zouma’s Place to lose, but one bad performance and who knows

      1. Miguel Sanchez
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Even Tomori is still there

      2. Niho992
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah same. I have money for Chilwell but need that money for upgrade in midfield.

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

      I brought him in yesterday. Don't think he's a risk at the moment. He's played every game apart from the WBA one. Christensen got sent off v Liverpool and also played in the WBA and Southampton games. Rudiger was nearly sold before the deadline. Don't think either threaten Zouma right now.

  7. Buck The Trent
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Play?

    A Foden (LIV)
    B Justin (WOL)

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

    Havertz to which midfielder that's not Son or Salah?

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

      Jack G

      1. Tsparkes10
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Jota, Zaha or Grealish

    2. RealSocialDads
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Got to be Jack

  9. Hansel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Mitro -> Wilson worth -4? Always another fire to out out for Mitro as it seems, maybe just do it this gw?

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

      Yes. Hung on for West Brom. But he’s looking out of his league. Got to go

    2. Saka Punch
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah will pay off over a couple of weeks for sure

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

      Thanks, I think it might be a good move tbh

    4. BERGKOP
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Yes

  10. Lovren an elevator
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Who to bring in...

    Barnes (WOL)

    Adams (NEW)

  11. Nespinha
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    A) Saiss to:
    1 - Zouma
    2 - Cresswell
    3 - Bellerin

    B) Bruno to KDB: Yes or No?

    C) Robbo, KWP, A, Mitchelll, Ferguson - upgrade Ferguson or roll?

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A3, yes, depends who the upgrade is and if it is a free transfer

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

        Not free, and with KDB in I don't have enough funds this week.

        I have 1.1 right now, enough for A and KDB

        1. Tonyawesome69
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          I expect Mitchell to get back into the team when fit so you can rotate him with 3 at the back and keep Ferguson as 3rd bench fodder

  12. Tonyawesome69
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Safe to pull the trigger on Robbo to Chilwell transfer tonight?

    1. thegaffer82
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      May as well wait as I don’t think Chilly will rise yet will he?

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

        He's 60.5 on fplstatistics so he won't rise tonight.

  13. jai1212
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Would you do Jimenez to Martial for a -4?

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      No

    2. RealSocialDads
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Nope

  14. Tsparkes10
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Wait on pressers or do the moves now?!

    Taa, Ings to Vardy, Chillwell (-4)

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

      None of those players are going up or down tonight I don't think. You might be able to make it until Friday before you have to make the transfers!

    2. Hansel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      No price changes, wait

  15. Zinedine Kilbane
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    A) Leno and zouma or
    B) Mendy and Bellerin ?

  16. bazbestos
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Masuaku or Coufal?

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

      Coufal. More nailed on in case WHU switch to a back 4.

      1. Werner Bremen
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        This

  17. Bennyboy1907
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Saiss >>>> who?

    1.1mil ITB

    Current defence
    Robbo Chillwell Lamptey and Mitchell

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

      Cresswell I guess

  18. TheDragon
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    What to do here? 2FT 0.1 IT

    Martinez
    Robertson, Semedo, Lamptey
    Salah, Son, Grealish, Pulisic
    Kane, DCL, Maupay
    4.0 | KWP, Bissouma, Mitchell

    A) Pulisic -> Zaha
    B) Pulisic -> Ziyech
    C) Robertson -> Chilwell
    D) C & A/B

    KWP is a good option this week - should I start him over someone?

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

      Would wait on Pulisic news Friday

  19. DeadStarComing
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Don't get chance to watch Champions league games. Who was the best Chelsea performers tonight? I'm considering Werner, Ziyech, Chilwell or Zouma. Who stood out?

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

      Reese James

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

        Feels a bit too of a rotation risk for me. The classic if I knew he was starting I'd go for him.

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

      Honestly it was a bit bland from them all. Prob james

  20. Bennyboy1907
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    What to do this week?

    Martinez (Forster)
    Robbo Chillwell Lamptey (Saiss, Mitchell)
    Salah Son Grealish Zaha (Bissouma)
    Kane DCL Bamford

    Have 1 FT and 1.1Mil ITB

    Was thinking
    A) zaha to ziyech
    B) Saiss to bellerin
    C) Saiss to Coufal/cresswell
    D) Robbo to bellerin/Whu defender
    E) keep transfer to have 2FTs for international break to get in city/United assets
    F) any other suggestion?

    1. thegaffer82
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      B) looks the most sensible move

    2. Hansel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      C with Cresswell

  21. George James
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Play Foden or Podence?

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

      Podence as he will start.

  22. RealSocialDads
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Nice and straightforward one this one:

    A. Save FT
    B. Jimi -> Werner

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

      A

    2. DeadStarComing
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I guess B but the fact Lampard wanted to give Werner a rest last week (and couldn't in the end) is playing on my mind. Wouldn't be a huge shock if he got the rest this weekend would it?

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

        Hadn't thought of this. He also played full 90 tonight, could be a risk but its a good fixture, seems he's also on pens now

  23. Hansel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    A: Chilwell, Werner
    B: Zouma, Vardy

    1. gart888
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A

    2. thegaffer82
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      B)

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

      A

    4. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Both good but A for me. Werner with pens changes things.

    5. Hansel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Thx!

  24. gart888
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    A) Robbo+Brewster to Bellerin+C Wilson
    B) Robbo+Brewster+Son to Bellerin+Werner+Jota (4 point hit)
    C) None of the above

    Team:
    Martinez - 4.0
    Robbo - Chilwell - Lamptey - Kilman - Struijk
    Salah - Son - Grealish - Zaha - Hames
    Kane - DCL - Brewster
    0.3 ITB

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

      Why is Son out for a hit even considered?

      A is a bit reactionary to last week points and gives you an attacking benching headache every week, not for me. Probably just do Robbo to Bellerin

      1. gart888
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        The son hit is considered as a knee jerk to getting Werner in for Brewster now that it looks like he's on pens. Not going to sell Salah or Kane, so Son is the only other one that can generate the funds needed to get Werner. I agree, I don't really like it either lol.

    2. thegaffer82
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Definitely not Jota. As someone said earlier, I wouldn’t buy Messi if he were guaranteed limited minutes.

      I like the idea of swapping back to 3-4-3 with Wilson. I’m comsidering it but I’ve just got too many other fires to put out

      A) looks good

  25. thegaffer82
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Saiss > Chilwell or Zouma
    Pulisic > Ziyech

    Yay or nay?
    Chilly or Zouma?

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

      Get Chilwell unless you can do something good with the 0.7M saving with Zouma.

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

      Chilwell and would wait on Pulisic news as frank already says he back training

      1. thegaffer82
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Good call, I will.

        If I’m getting Chilly then no rush to do the move(s)

  26. gart888
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    I like both. And like Chilwell over Zouma. Trust that Chilwell's xAs keep up, don't trust that Zouma's xG keep up.

    1. gart888
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Oops, obviously meant this to the above comment by @thegaffer82

      1. thegaffer82
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Ha yeah I got it.
        Cheers pal

  27. OverTinker
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Wilson or Bamford or Watkins?
    Please pick one

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

      W

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

        Wilson

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

      Watkins has a good prolonged fixture rub coming up and is on pens. The amount of time Grealish spends in the box I'd imagine he will have a few pens in his future.

  28. FPL_DON
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    are maupay owners holding? Sounds like he could play...

    1. korbendallas82
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Holding on for now.

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

        Wilson is tempting me....

        1. korbendallas82
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          it all depends on your squad. I have Maximin in midfield i need to get out. for Grealish. So i need both my tf there, to make it happen.

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

    I love that the RMT tool is recommending me to bench Guaita over Forster. It's absolutely correct 😆

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

      0% chance that turd gets anything more than 1 point this game

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

        I have no idea where your hate campaign against guieta stems from but it cracks me up every time

        Remember when he banked about 50 points in five games or something insane last year. Reckon you must've just transferred him out

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

          I never owned him before this season

  30. WE GO FOR IT
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    A few quick questions:

    A. Foden - Keep or Sell?
    B. Pulisic - Keep or Sell?
    C. Trent to Chilwell worth a hit?

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Sell sell no

    2. Sloane426
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      C is a surely a joke