Paul, actually I prefer scout players for the following reasons:

1) U do not need to bid. Sometimes u can los away a lot of tokens and still don't get the player u want (by bidding)
2) Even if u succeed, you might end up with "over paying" for that player; ie u bought him way over his market value.

For scouts, though u pay 50 tokens, it is confirm tt u get your player and they are the top quality. Only problem is their age. Most are matured players.