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The ScoutCast – Episode 228 – Countdown

The final countdown has begun with the new season kick-off now less than 24-hours away.

Earlier the week the ScoutCast grew gathered as the clock ticked down, with Jonty, Andy and Luke joining myself to tackle a raft of perfectly targeted questions from you – the community.

Each of us take turns to reveal our current line-ups, while the collection of queries allowed us to put each of the four positions under the microscope. On occasions, we even broke from the ScoutCast tradition to provide some definitive answers.

Pre-season gremlins struck as I dropped out in full flow on Paul Pogba, but I managed to return to steer the ship towards its final destination – the first weekend preview of the new campaign.

It’s good to be back.

This ScoutCast was first beamed live via our YouTube channel on Tuesday night. Be sure to subscribe to get notice of future live episodes.

If you’re a traditional type, you can acquire the mp3 audio version via this link on the first player below, or take in the full visual experience via the second player below.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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  1. Jjay
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Please RMT Kane free

    1. Jjay
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Don't know why my post is not showing properly sorry!

      1. GE
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Have the same problem when I copy-paste

    2. Jjay
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Please RMT Kane free

    3. Jjay
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Please RMT Kane free

      Please RMT

      Foster/(Elliot)

      Kompany/Shawcross/Mee/(Morgan)/(Laschelles)
      KDB/Willian/Erikson/Salah/Zaha
      Lukaku/Rooney/(Abraham)

      1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        2nd Rooney tram I've seen and not too shabby.

        Shawcross is a let down.

        1. Jjay
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Thank you!

    4. OldBenKenobi
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      remove any emojis as the kill the text after it

  2. paza12
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Best 5.5 mill defender?

    1. Alvaro Morata
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Monreal

    2. Sailboats
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Bertie

    3. 404_FC
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      bertrand good fixture + atk

  3. HavertzHero
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    A Jesus + JWP
    Or
    B Firminio + Zaha

    1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      B

    2. Rossendale Rover
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      B

    3. 404_FC
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      b

  4. The Wizard of Ozil
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Think I'm happy with this lot

    Foster (Elliot)
    Alexander-Arnold - Yoshida - Bertrand (Mee,Long)
    Loftus-Cheek - Mané - KDB - Willian (Carroll)
    Kane - Lukaku - Firmino

    Bertrand becomes Trippier down the line

    TAA ok in these or should I change to a more nailed 4.5?

    1. the snazzy viking
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Downgrade one of Mane/Firmino to upgrade Loftus and Arnold, you only need one Liverpool attacker imo

    2. BALOOO
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Bertrand > Trippier nice plan, since you have Yoshi too. Would play Tarrol before RLC myself tho.

    3. 404_FC
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      dont think rlc will get many point

  5. Paramaribo
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    I do not know how I ended up here but is something wrong with it:

    Foster (Elliot)
    Valencia Monreal Yoshida (Mee Long)
    KDB Willian Fabregas Milivojevic (Carroll)
    Kane Lukaku Firmino
    ?

    1. 404_FC
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      double CHE mid maybe too much

      1. Paramaribo
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        exactly - but I do not see how to improve

    2. Yellin' in my Ear
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Willian to Zaha

  6. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Which double up would you select?

    A Mane / Salah
    B Pogba / Mik.

    1. Jjay
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      A

      1. Jimmers
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Not with 2 CL games to be played in next 2 weeks

    2. The Wizard of Ozil
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      a

    3. 404_FC
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      a

  7. SG1
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    A) Tadic & Chadli
    B) JWP & Zaha

    1. Jjay
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      B

    2. The Wizard of Ozil
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      b

    3. 404_FC
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      b

  8. OptimusBlack
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Tell Me Different Crazy C Choice ...
    First 5 Wins 😀

    1. RiskyBusiness
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Pedro

    2. Ode
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Kolasinac

    3. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Benteke

    4. Sailboats
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Alonso

    5. OptimusBlack
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Zaha

    6. the snazzy viking
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Wijnaldum

  9. Milk, 1 Šuker
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Despite training with Palace for days now, what are Fosu-Mensah's playing prospects for this Sat and beyond?

    1. Alvaro Morata
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      He probably won't play this week

      1. Milk, 1 Šuker
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers

  10. RiskyBusiness
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Welbeck as differential?

    1. Ghost Gooner
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I would go Iwobi (cheaper). Dont rate them personally

  11. Alvaro Morata
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Is taking Morata a worth...?

    1. Turbolag
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      No, likely won't start.

    2. the snazzy viking
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      One to monitor over the upcoming weeks, but not yet

      1. Milk, 1 Šuker
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks both

        1. Milk, 1 Šuker
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Him and Bats likely to be rotated

  12. BALOOO
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    People not putting (C) on Trollkaku - whos your pick?

    Eriksen here.

    1. Slartibartfast
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Jaysus

    2. nkhoughton
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Really tempted by Willian

    3. Ode
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Kdb

    4. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Jesus or Kane

    5. OptimusBlack
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Zaha ?

    6. Mitchacho
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Benteke or Zaha. Huddersfield's style of play seems to play into Zaha's hands.

    7. 404_FC
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      kane

  13. Stimps
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    A) Kolasinac & Yoshida

    B) Monreal & Bertrand

    1. Sᴄʜᴜ̈RRʟᴇ ⓝ
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      A

    2. BALOOO
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Have A in my team so i vote A 🙂

    3. Visionaries
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      B

  14. Turbolag
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Is anyone else worried about having Southampton defense with the rumour that Yoshida might miss week 1? Bednarek-Stephens is a bit of a step down from VVD-Yoshida.

    1. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I've got 3 Soton def currently. Don't scare me!

    2. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      what's this about Yoshida being missing?

      1. Team Cruel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Dinnery tweet.

        1. Salah’s Sonnet
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          cool cheers man.

    3. Twisted Saltergater
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Not too much, I don't rate Yoshida.

    4. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      VVD was missing since January and they looked solid defensively without him.

    5. Ghost Gooner
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Was contimplating Pied as I dont have SOU players. Guess I'll stay w Dawson now

    6. Maddamotha
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      People sure Cedric wont start? Got a game and a week+ to train.

  15. mcmd11
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Which option is better?

    A) Bailly + Jesus
    B) Daniels + Lukaku

    Cheers

    1. Turbolag
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      B

    2. jimmy.floyd
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      B

  16. Kroos-Control
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Foster (Myhill)
    Cedric- Ben Davies- Milner (Gamez- Ben Mee)
    Eriksen- Phillips-KDB-Willian(Carroll)
    Gabbiadini-Aguero-Lacazette(C)

    Please RMT and help is appreciated!

    1. RÏɠBY
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      good to see something a little bit different
      like it ALOT 🙂

  17. nkhoughton
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Best striker to join Kane?

    A Morata
    B Jesus
    C Lacazette
    D Other

    Lukaku a bit pricey but own Pogba

    1. Kroos-Control
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      C

    2. Turbolag
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Of these, Lacazette. Lukaku is the one essential player IMO.

      1. nkhoughton
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        I'm opting for Kane now will reassess the two on wildcard

    3. West Hammered
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      B

    4. Yellin' in my Ear
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      B

  18. Coaly
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    BAILEY YOSHIDA HEGAZI
    or
    DANN BERTRAND DAWSON

    Dann would be rotated with 4th def

    1. Yellin' in my Ear
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Pardon??

      1. Coaly
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        I SAID ...

  19. Mind över Mata
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Is Stephens nailed?

    1. Coaly
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Nope

      1. GE
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        ?

    2. the snazzy viking
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Relatively nailed I suppose

  20. 404_FC
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    punt for gw1 (5.5m)

    3vote first to win

    a) iwobi (LEI)
    b) matic (WHM)
    c) JWP (SWA)
    d) fraser (wba)
    e) sissoko (new)

    thx mates

    1. The Wizard of Ozil
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      for a punt I'd go A

    2. nkhoughton
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      A

    3. OptimusBlack
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      A

    4. Homo Neanderthalensis
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      a

    5. 404_FC
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      cheer guys

  21. Salah’s Sonnet
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    What do we reckon lads? Other than me being set going without Lukaku, anything you would change?

    DDG
    Yoshida - Kola - Kompany
    Ritchie - Salah - KDB - Mikhi - Carroll
    Kane - Jesus
    ____________________________
    Elliot: Dunk, Gámez, McBurnie

    Looking ok? Many thanks.

    1. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Yoshi injury concern.

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        hmm cheers for the info, may switch him to Stephens

  22. TooDifficuIt
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    yoshida/ake/lowe/suttner, i have 0.5 itb which one would you upgrade and to whom?

    1. Coaly
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Ak to berty

    2. Chris_White
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      yoshi to bertrand

  23. Blue Moon Rising
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    A) Zaha and Firminho

    or

    B) Salah and Gabbiadini

    1. nkhoughton
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      S

      1. nkhoughton
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        A

    2. Sailboats
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      B

    3. GE
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      A

  24. Alvaro Morata
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Which Chelsea forward should I take, Batshuayi or Morata...?

    1. nkhoughton
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      A*

    2. nkhoughton
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Morata - stupid phone

  25. Gubbins94.
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Part 2 of my club-by-club preview is now live if anyone wants a read.

    https://onekeano.wordpress.com/2017/08/10/epl-preview-part-ii/

    Feedback appreciated.

  26. crazyturtle
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Is this too Southampton Heavy?

    Foster/Elliot
    Bertrand/Stephens/Valencia/Mee/Mariappa
    Ward-prowse/Zaha/KDB/Salah/Caroll
    Kane/Lukaku/JayRod

  27. GE
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Pick 2 of 3 please? 🙂

    1) DeBruyne
    2) Alli
    3) Mane

    No Spurs or Liverpool.
    Jesus and Kompany from City.

    1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      2) X

      1. GE
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        ?

    2. DantheManinaPan
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Really tough choice....

      2+3 for me but on a different day I'd probably give a different answer

      1. GE
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Haha 🙂 Thanks 😉

  28. sk018
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    A) Zaha, KDB, JROD
    B) Phillips, Tadic, Jesus

    1. Homo Neanderthalensis
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      A

  29. Homo Neanderthalensis
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Thoughts?

    Foster [Elliot]
    Valencia Ake Kolasinac [Holgate Hunemeier]
    DeBruyne Willian Zaha Carroll [Loftus-Cheek]
    Lukaku Kane Firmino

    Thinking of switching the following:

    Valencia/Loftus-Cheek/Firmino to Dawson/Salah/Abraham

  30. Boetticher
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Good evening,

    Salah or Firmino?

    Thanks all!

    1. Homo Neanderthalensis
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I have firmino... but want salah! lol

      1. Boetticher
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        I can do Salah, and a 4.5 striker I won't play

        or

        I can do Firmino and a 4.5 mid I won't play, plus 0.5 spare.

        1. Homo Neanderthalensis
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Firmino & Carroll then! Carroll is guarenteed to play AND get points/set peices

    2. Disco Pat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Boetticher
      I have both
      Begovic Elliot
      Daniels Bertrand mee naughton stutter
      Salah KDB zaha Carroll RLC
      Frimino Kane lukaku

    3. OptimusBlack
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Momo