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Scoutcast Episode 267 – Lucky

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Do we make our own luck? Or are there unforeseen events that can conspire to ruin even the best Fantasy managers’ seasons?

In this week’s Scoutcast, David, Andy and Az join me to discuss the role of fortune in Fantasy football as we look to introduce a ‘luck league’.

This is one of a number of new and revamped features we trialled following the international break.

This saw the return of old favourites, including Rough with the Smooth and clean sheet predictions, as well as a new version of Fantasy Island Risks that focuses purely on low-owned gems.

Our Community section has undergone a late spring clean too, focusing on the week’s key teams, players and talking point to allow us to have more in-depth discussions.

But as with all trials, some things don’t quite go as planned.

The introduction of forfeits for the Scoutcaster with the lowest monthly score and an unexpectedly controversial quiz proved to be more works in progress, which will be put back on the shelf for the time being.

Among all the upheaval we also find time to ponder going without Liverpool’s pricey talisman Mohamed Salah and frisk the fixtures to analyse the teams with the best upcoming run of games.

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  1. Woody01
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    My WC Team G2G?

    Foster / Patricio
    Alonso / Mendy / Robertson / Boly / Wan-Bissaka
    Mkhiky / Mane / Hazard / Richarlison / Neves
    Aguero / Mitro / Ings

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    1. That Fantasy Guy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Looks like a nicely spread squad

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    2. Differential C (Mark)
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Not hot on spending 7.1 or smth on Mkhi. Moura perhaps?J-Lingz? Madders?

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      1. Differential C (Mark)
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Strike force and defence look good though.

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    3. Jealous Viper
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Looks good. Mhki to Maddison for me and since you're on WC why not get an better option than Robbo maybe Chilwell or Pereira. He has awful fixtures coming up

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    4. We Go Again
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Not a fan of Mkhi on a WC

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

      Mhki to Moura
      Ricky to Maddison

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  2. That Fantasy Guy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Good morning all
    This is my current squad:
    Fabianski - stekelnberg
    Mendy - Robertson - shaw - wan bissaka - peltier
    Odoi - salah - hazard - Walcott - Frazier
    Kamara - Aubumeyang - Aguero

    Resisted the wild card
    2ft. 0itb
    Suggestions? Thinking shaw (if injured) to alonso but who funds it?
    Also looking to get Kane soon

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    1. Differential C (Mark)
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Looking at Auba+Shaw->Laca+Alonso

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      1. That Fantasy Guy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        0.3 short for that move could do it for robinson out

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    2. Bunk Moreland
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      If you are serious about getting Kane, you need to downgrade Salah, Hazard, Auba or Aguero. Out of those I would probably go for Salah to a option that frees up money for both Alonso and Kane. Especially considering you still have a wildcard to bring him back in.

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  3. Eden Wizard
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Tempted to hold the free transfer, 3 potential injuries but taking a hit to get Alonso would give an even thinner squad!

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    1. J T
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Taking a hit to thin out a weakened squad is never a good option

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      1. Eden Wizard
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Absolutely - I don't see Cardiff scoring in a month of Sundays though.

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        1. Jealous Viper
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 3 months ago

          A hit takes away his CS so you have to hope he gets attacking returns and though he has been doing that to be fair, the rate at which he has is not sustainable(I hope :))

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    2. Jealous Viper
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      In a similar position. Squad needs surgery but dont want to use WC. Hold the ft, ride out the storm and you have a mini WC next week

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      1. Eden Wizard
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Exactly! It's only 1/2 mini WCs away from being good.

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    3. We Go Again
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Same position here. That 2 FT will be more useful next gameweek to make a squad surgery.

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  4. Will Grigg's on Fire
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Currently on WC and wondering:
    A) Salah + Henessey
    B) Mane + Ederson (have them at 9.9 and 5.5....so 1 more raise in order to gain +0.1 from both)

    If I wait I will have to do 2FTs to get them back in and also have Moura and Pedro which are not secure except the coming GW....

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    1. Jealous Viper
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      A for me though Hennys fixtures take a really bad turn soon so you need a decent backup. Ederson frustrating to own. No saves or bonus and Salah should outscore Mane

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  5. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Who is brighton's 2nd choice keeper??They have steele and button but who plays if Ryan is injured?
    Need this answer as I want to make Ryan set and forget in a few weeks time

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    1. Differential C (Mark)
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Button, I think. Has been the one sitting on the bench.

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      1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Thnks

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      2. The Pesci challenge
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        This

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    2. 007 [RoboKlopp]
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Good plan imo.

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  6. Jealous Viper
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Have both mhki and Fraser but with Lowton and Robbo coming in for them. If signs are looking likely Fraser doesn't start think I'll swap Mhki out. Do I swap to Maddison or persist for a week and get Richa who could easily blank against Arsenal

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    1. Bunk Moreland
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      I'd back Richarlison to score against Arsenal tbh, especially if they persist with Cech. But if Richarlison is the one you want, and you really rate him over Maddison, I'd hold as you got decent subs coming in.

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  7. dee_top
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Is it worth -4 to transfer Salah+Zaha to Hazard+Lacazette???

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    1. gergin
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      yes, of course

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    2. Bunk Moreland
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      I wouldn't do that even for free. Selling the best player in the game and a talisman striker for a hit?

      If you want to risk Salah-less, do that transfer alone as I agree Hazard is looking likely to get the points the upcoming fixtures. Then use the money next week.

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  8. FPL_352
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Pedro in for Mkhitaryan? Currently do not own Hazard but have Alonso...

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    1. Jealous Viper
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      You're taking out one player who isnt sure to start for another who isnt sure to start. Pedro will most likely start (and score) this week but you'll have the same headache next couple of weeks

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      1. Trajan
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Then change Pedro to Richarlison next round?

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        1. Jealous Viper
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 3 months ago

          Not a bad idea but I'll hold onto pedro for the next 2 weeks then. Give Arsenal the benefit of doubt though their defense looks shambolic

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  9. mranonymous
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Who will partner VvD when Lovren is back? Gomez or Lovren?

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    1. Holmes
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      As of now, Gomez

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    2. Bunk Moreland
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      It's probably Gomez' spot to lose, but Lovren will get a lot of matches as well. Both are injury prone, so I think Klopp will manage their minutes.

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    3. DASHING FC
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Roll of the dice. Klopp likes both players so be prepared for rotation.

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  10. DASHING FC
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Hi All,

    Should i do:

    a) Salah + Mkhi -> Haz + Dilva
    b) Mane + Mkhi -> Haz + Maddison

    Current squad:
    McCarthy
    Alonso Robbo Mendy
    Salah Mane Mkhi Walcott
    Zaha Kun Wilson

    Hamer Bennett AWB Guendouzi
    0.6ITB

    Thanks

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    1. The Pesci challenge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      A

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      1. DASHING FC
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Any reason why?

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    2. We Go Again
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      B. Salah showed last season he is fixture proof and will come good

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  11. The Pesci challenge
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Hennessey & hazard
    Or
    Mane & ederson?

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    1. DASHING FC
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      H&A

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      1. DASHING FC
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        H&H*

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  12. Cojones of Destiny
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    any thoughts on this WC team lads:

    Henn/Hamer
    Alonso, Mendy, Cook, Bennet/AWB
    Hazard, Salah, Maddison, D.Silva/Rich(to save next week transfer)
    Aguero, Ings/Quaner

    i can play 442, 352, and 451 in gw 5 if necessary

    thx in advance

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    1. Bunk Moreland
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      I would change the GKs, as Hamer may have lost his place with Lössl impressing (remember, Lössl was first choice last year anyway) and CPL bought a new GK this summer. Hennesey is doing fine atm but with a few bad matches he could be dropped.

      Otherwise it seems quite balanced, I also have 3-5-2 formation but if I were on a WC I would switch to 3-4-3 due to no viable 4,5 striker.

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      1. Cojones of Destiny
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        whod you drop in mid for a striker ?

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        1. Bunk Moreland
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 3 months ago

          I dont know, maybe D Silva - he is a good option but he frees up enough money to go Kamara and Ings to, f x, Mitro and Wilson (if you rate them as better options than Ings).

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          1. Cojones of Destiny
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 3 months ago

            its hard to ignore D.Silva's upcoming fixtures thou

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    2. DASHING FC
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Ings is an injury risk. Best to spread the cash from your midfield in case you get left with only one striker in the near future (who may also be rotated)

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      1. Cojones of Destiny
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        rich and quaner ->billing and wilson better?

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        1. Eze Really?
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 3 months ago

          You rode out half the storm with Rich so the horse has already bolted.
          2 GW's and everyone will want him back.
          Your side was designed never to play 3 forwards so unless you want to change the structure I see no point in those tfrs

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        2. DASHING FC
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 3 months ago

          No, lol. You will definitely want Rich in the coming GWs. Downgrade Silva maybe and get in Mitro/ Wilson (Although Wilson may also be an injury risk)

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  13. Make United Great Again
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Any news on Zaha

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    1. The Pesci challenge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Not yet but apparently he’s playing 6 a side during this IB so can’t be too bad

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  14. Peps Pups
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Any more news as to whether Fraser and Walcott will play this weekend?

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    1. Holmes
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Nope

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  15. Gloria Leicesterfan
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Patrício
    Mendy Robertson Alonso Wan-Bissaka
    Hazard. Mané. Salah
    Ings Agüero Wilson

    Subs
    Hamer Billing Peltier Hudson-Odoi

    This looks solid except for bench!

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    1. Bunk Moreland
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Yeah, it might work. Though conventional wisdom suggest going with 2, max 3 big hitters. Your 4 means you are relying on Ings to stay injury free (for what other options are there in his price bracket?) which seems unlikely.

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    2. 007 [RoboKlopp]
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Solid 11, good luck!

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  16. joeydelucchi
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    - Robbo (spurs away)
    - holebas (United home)
    - gundogan (Fulham home)
    - wan bissaka (hud away)

    Bench 2?

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    1. Bunk Moreland
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Hole-Wan Kenobi.

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    2. DASHING FC
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Robbo & AWB

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      1. Bunk Moreland
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        He means Robe-Wan.

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        1. DASHING FC
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 3 months ago

          These aren't the points you're looking for...

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    3. Eze Really?
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Watch WB burn people if you they bench him

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

      Robbo & AWB

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    5. We Go Again
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Holebas and AWB

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    6. 007 [RoboKlopp]
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      I will always play Robbo if he is fit.

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  17. STONEROSES
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Who is the better starter this GW?

    A. Foster (MNU)

    B. Fabianski (eve)

    Ta

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    1. Holmes
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Fabianski

      save potentials and a decent chance for CS. Everton might not score without Richarlison/Walcott.

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    2. DASHING FC
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      B - No Rich and possibly no Wally as well

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    3. We Go Again
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      I'm going B

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    4. 007 [RoboKlopp]
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      B

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  18. ben99
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Enjoyable watch guys but the content seems to be moving away from informative discussions and focusing on immaterial and peripheral content.

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  19. 007 [RoboKlopp]
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Hi, help me choose one to PLAY
    A. Bennet vs BUR
    B. Wan Bissaka vs hud
    Ta.

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    1. DeathoftheParty
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      A

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    2. DeathoftheParty
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Actually, if Tomkins is fit B...

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    3. DV8R
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      A

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  20. DV8R
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Play AWB or Hojbjerg?

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  21. moxonc
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Play AWB or Robertson this week?
    Already have Hennessey.

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  22. TheKeeker
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Got Walcott and Jimenez, both 75% chance of playing. Which one to transfer out? 0.1 money in the bank

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  23. lespaul
    • 15 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Best defender under 5.4?

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    1. Mishon
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Pereira (Leicester)

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  24. SMOOTH
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Zaha to Wilson if no other pressing moves and 2FT?

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