Scoutcast Episode 386 – Forward thinking needed for Gameweek 5

I don’t think he will keep it going all season but I’m gona ride that gravy train for as long as I can. Rafas systems seem to suit him and for his price there aren’t any better IMO.

I personally, think it's only a matter of time until the likes of Gallagher and Gray's points start to dry up, Gallagher maybe less so than Gray.

His history makes me very wary. I think his on target shot conversion is very high too.

He did not get much playing time at LEI though.

Will be difficult to sustain his output but at his price, what can go wrong?

I've included him in my wildcard but it feels like a classic case of chasing the points (so much so makes me feel quite dirty!)

He will do better at Everton than Leicester. Different role and will play most games. For his price you will get a fair/decent return over a season.

Leicester days wont matter if this is his breakout season. Will keep for the good fixtures anyway

what will happen when James Rodriguez is fit ? Richarlison out on left and Gray’s impact dented

We got to remember, you can't expect a consistent flow of points from a 5.5. If he got these points over twice the amount of games, it would still be ok.

I grabbed Gray last week on a WC, I liked the Burnley fixture and his ownership wasn't too high.
Would I grab him this week, possibly unlikely. But that's just my mentality as to how I play the game.

I'm putting him in my WC as there's a lack of decent mid priced midfielders - only Jota appeals to me. Gray has decent fixtures for next 5/6 games and nailed on to play. Doubt he keeps this up but for 5.5m he looks good value.

What you have to remember is that last season Everton were seriously lacking pace. Gray brings that and is an outlet that will play the majority of games.

A 5.5 mid in a decent team who'll probably get 10-12 G+A atleast this season, and it also enables me to spend the money on big hitters. It's a yes from me.

Will regress but at just over 5.5m still offers good value. I own Gray but actually prefer Doucoure as an option.

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I prefer A. Raphinha's fixtures are really good and ESR not nailed.

I think that's a good move

Easy yes to that.

I wouldn't, Ben still looks better than Raph

Antonio & Sarr/Ben to Lukaku & 4.5 ?

Maybe go Marcal as having two 4 mil defenders isn't great for balance long term.

I can see why you want to double up on Gray and Doucoure 🙂

I had the same in mind but want to see how things pan out for Everton over the next 2 GW's. I already have Gray.

Wouldn't have the combo of Doucoure, Gray and Gallaher, are you confident that all 3 of those players are going to consistently perform? I can see the appeal of Gray/Gallagher just be wary imo.

This team scores 70 some weeks and 30 other weeks

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A

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Sanchez. Spend the money elsewhere. Better off with Semedo or Marcal if you want Wolves.

Ramsdale

I'm on Sanchez and was looking to upgrade to Sa or Meslier when he hits bad fixtures GW10. But I've changed my plans and can't afford it. Instead, I note that I can switch in McCarthy for a short spell to cover that run and bring Sanchez back afterwards.

Silly move what with us hearing him say his hammy went but fingers crossed for you, can't see a captain choice and i would start Williams over Sissoko?

This is a good team 🙂

gtg

Haha made the exact same move and now hoping bamford is not injured.

Did u play ur wc in gw4?

My team this week is very similar too

Sa
Taa Digne Semedo
Salah Jota Torres Traore Sissoko
Bamford Lukaku

Steele Omoba Livra Antonio

The Struijk red card? Never in a million years. I was fairly confident it would get overturned but we're Leeds so doesn't surprise me haha.

Basically he was given a red for the outcome of the injury, rather than the foul imo.

Hmmm its a really difficult one, at first I agreed it was a complete accident which can happen in contact sport but on watching the replays he has jumped in from behind completely off the ground and not in control, don't get me wrong I didn't think it was a bad tackle but he wasn't in control and as such landed on the back of Elliot's leg which caused his ankle to break... really tough as I love a good tackle but I do agree you need to be in control and I don't agree with jumping in off the ground as that is likely to result in an injury to the other player.

If happy, then suggest -8 coz WC is at least worth a -16 or more imo

How does your bench look like? Won't advocate for a further -4.

can you just play the bench?

Depends what sort of team you're fielding this week.

-8 almost never pays off. can you play someone off your bench.

Probably shifting for Raph. Stats last match were bad, europa threat and rotation possible.

At least gets United game

Could have easily returned v Southampton until Anotnio stupidly got himself sent off, capable or much larger hauls than Raph etc keeping for next 3

Not me. Was always the plan to get him for the early fixtures and get rid when Europa starts. Seems reasonable to stick to the plan.

I'd expect Chilwell to get more minutes off the bench before he starts.

yes. Chelsea fan. Chilwell will first get the carabao cup game

Weighing this up myself, think it might be given how they're playing.

I think it could be a smart move to double up before most others do!! Think they will start to click again some of the slightly easier teams to play!!

its not like a bruno and cr7 double up. They are cheap. It is not a overkill

my plan was to have him for 3 weeks and get rid for james or rudiger in gw7 but looks like I have made a mistake getting him in the first place to unnecessarily book in transfer all coz of jamers suspension. I have semedo along with him, so if u dont have him better ship

Sell Digne for sure, so many better options

Hold

yup

trinc

Trincao if any

Harrison

Trinc, he has been unlucky not to score and wolves have great fixtures. However he does get subbed off at about 60min

bam

A for me mate!!

A

Jiminez. I had the same choice but I decided to go all in.

More likely than not Wolves will have at least 1 or 2 games where they just click.

Easy A

Son is injured. A is better by miles and miles.

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these are template approved moves *thumbsup*

Do you have to do Coufal > Semedo?

I'm asking myself the same question...

You can fit them all quite easily in a 433 but the defense will be pretty poor.

Perica, eh? Scored last night. For his Israeli club.

No there's not but that's a phenomenal team

Grealish?

Sold Grealish for Torres on a WC

Grealish

Honestly right now i would just go cheaper and upgrade elsewhere, best mid for next two at that price is probably Jota though

White/Veltman

Team looks good. Save ft

Not Ronaldo

Sure hope so, same captain here so good luck lol

Hopefully - will have all 4 on WC. Salah lock in for captain

I don't trust Norwich's defence so for me Sissoko

A

Sissoko

Going loco

Decided I am keeping for the next 2 GW's and then reasses.

Keep Benrahma - DCL out has to be priority

He was the next Messi after GW2. Two blanks later and he's now the new Nathan Redmond.

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