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The ScoutCast – Episode 230 – Harried

Two Gameweeks down and already the dilemmas are building; the siren song of the Wildcard button is calling.

Failing big hitters are the major bone of contention as Jonty, Andy and Luke join me for the second ScoutCast of the season.

We give our verdicts on Spurs talisman Harry Kane, while also assessing the fall-out from Manchester City and, in particular, the shot-shy Kevin De Bruyne.

Driven by another round of community questions, we also chew over The Pogba vs Mkhitaryan debate and the big Bournemouth bail out, before previewing Gameweek 3.

Oh, and after his ten point return on the Aaron Mooy investment, we wrestle to prevent Jonty dropping his name into the conversation at every opportunity. I think I counted two. That’s a win for everyone involved.

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. camarozz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Iv decided if KDB doesn't get a haul this wk he's out. Too expensive for 2 pointers.

    1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I think most owners are feeling the same.

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

      it is applied to all my City players, Jesus & Kompany

    3. Kolarov Fpl Legend
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      You wouldn't making a mistake imo

    4. Luis Suarez Ate My Homework
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Agreed. KDB & Jesus for Jese and Kane?

      Was going to do it this week, but already made two transfers!

    5. Dream Killers 2.0
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I'm thinking of keeping KDB for one more week. He is gone if he doesn't produce points Vs Bournemouth...
      Easy transfer to Erikson.

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

    What's the consensus on:

    1)Trippier vs Bavies
    2)Pogba vs Miki
    3)Cedric vs Bertrand
    ?

    Cheers all!

    1. Kun Tozser
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      1 hoping poch sheds some light, Davies the safer short term option as fit.
      2 and 3 the latter options

    2. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Bertie wins, the rest are undecided

    3. Atimis
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      What is interesting about Cedric, see his touch map vs Bertrand in member area

    4. Kolarov Fpl Legend
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Bavies, Miki & Cedric for me

      1. Atimis
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Considering this now, the biggest problem is Pogba vs Miki, Pogba rly looked better last game

        1. Kun Tozser
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Only when Fellini came on

  3. Mayo for Sam
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Firmino > Chicharito for free this week so I can upgrade Atsu next week?

    1. SkyByBo
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Nah fancy firm against arsenal, he is still a fantastic option at 8.5 imo.

      1. Luis Suarez Ate My Homework
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Agreed. Total value for money. 8.5 and he's going to score close to 200 points this season. Unless Liverpool go through a really dry spell, I plan to keep him all season long.

  4. mccormibar
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Will KDB drop in price tonight?

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Maybe, not certain atm

  5. RIDZ
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Any recommend forward with maximum price 6.5 ??
    I don't think take a hit for Chicha is worthy

    1. Luis Suarez Ate My Homework
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Bring in MF Jese for 6.0 instead.

      1. RIDZ
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Jese worth for a hit?

        Or maybe Richarlison worth?

        1. Luis Suarez Ate My Homework
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Depends on who you're taking out 😉

          What does your team look like?

          He's Stoke's main scoring threat - I would say if they are going to score a goal from open play, he'll be involved.

  6. Roys Peak
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Mane V salah?

    1. bdwhite91
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Mane is the man

  7. Punter
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    WC question:

    A) Eriksen + Richarlison
    B) KDB + Brunt or other up to 5.5

    Already have Kane, no City cover

    1. Kolarov Fpl Legend
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      A

    2. bdwhite91
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      A for sure

  8. Over Midwicket
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Can I get some feedback on my WC team please? Lukaku C for the next 2 weeks at least.

    Lössl.
    Alonso. Trippier. Jones.
    Eriksen. Mane. Pogba. Richarlison.
    Lukaku(c). Firmino. Chicharito.

    Elliot. Hegazi. Carroll. Mbemba.
    1mil ITB.

    1. Atimis
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Just no Kane would worry me this week

      1. Over Midwicket
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Lukaku will match him I feel. Very poor OR so just want some steady weeks.

        1. Atimis
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          I get it so otherwise gtg

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

      Really like it. It's a nice team.

      1. Over Midwicket
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks. Could do Firmino + Carroll -> Alli + Quaner and go 3-5-2 giving me triple Spurs for BUR.

        1. Atimis
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          As for now I think there is better value in Firmino than Dele

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

          Don't make a team for one or two weeks. Play for the long run.

    3. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Nice team. Tempted myself to go Kaneless.
      Hard to choose between Firmino,Chicharito.

      1. Over Midwicket
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Firmino if you have the option. He's on pens, very involved and Pool will score a ton of goals.

        1. The 12th Man
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Yeh I made two changes to my WC team.
          Mane,Calvert Lewin > Richarleson,Firmino

    4. CC22
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Barring the obvious lack of a certain golden boot winner I think it's a great team - very strong everywhere else and I also do like all three strikers.

      Going without Kane is a gamble in my opinion though, so if you want some "steady weeks" I'd be including him. At some stage very soon he's going to explode, and plenty of people will have him when he does.

    5. The Road Dogg
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      my team is exact same but with Kane instead of Lukaku and foster instead of Lossl.

  9. Dream Killers 2.0
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Who do you think will be the best 6 million and under midfielder long term?

    Mooy? Richarlson? Phillips? Or someone else?

    1. Over Midwicket
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Richarlison if he keeps his spot. OOP and very greedy. Plus WAT looking good.

    2. Luis Suarez Ate My Homework
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Jese!!

    3. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Dunno, it's a punt so have it and move on

  10. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    That Siggy goal. Insane!

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      It's one of those

  11. Yogi_mike
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Who's having the better weekend? I'm on WC
    A) Pogba
    B) Silva
    C) mhki

    1. Over Midwicket
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      A

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

      C

    3. RIDZ
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      A

    4. Yogi_mike
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Guessing everyone leaning to ManU so bttr question
      D)Pogba + Jones
      E) mhki + 4.5 defender

      1. Pinky Blinders
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        sucks you can't do Mkhitaryan and Jones.

  12. camarozz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Anyone that got rid of Kane is crazy. I have KDB too but that's a different story coz it's city/pep etc and he is replaceable.

    Kane is not (i have lukaku also)
    His stats suggest a big haul is a coming and my bet is it's this gw v Burnley.
    Capt Kane .

    1. Up the tics
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I just brought kane(c) in, madness people are selling after 2 games

    2. weaver93
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      this.............

    3. RIDZ
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I always believe in Bonus Points System in FPL. Kane gets -9 in BPS and KDB gets 30. It is clear that some people may keep KDB for one last match.

      If I had Kane, I also wouldn't sell him due to his fixtures.
      Good luck for keeping and make him captain.

  13. reason17
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    A) Salah
    B) Mane
    Who would you pick? Who is least likely to be benched?

    1. Bellerinmondo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      only Klopp knows

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

      Mane will always start even of he don't play all game.. imo

    3. Pinky Blinders
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Just head to head, I think I prefer Mane's skill level and ability to create shots. But the price difference ultimately swayed me to go with Salah for GW1 and I'm probably sticking with him for the foreseeable future now unless he gets hurt. I think both of them are at risk for rotation but Salah might end up being a slightly more pronounced risk than Mane. I have no idea to be honest with you, just guessing.

  14. MelbSpurs
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Gtg? Kind of regret doing Willian out for Pog, probably should have waited and removed KDB...

    DDG
    Bertrand, Danilo, TFM
    KDB, Pogba, Mooy, Atsu
    Kane(c), Lukaku, Firmino

    Elliot, Carroll, Mee, TAA

    1. Sjaugen
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      gtg, KdB vs Bou could be great

  15. Sjaugen
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    I can't get over than Siggy goal. Holy t*ts

    1. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      3 pointer

  16. camarozz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Can Firmino be the best pool cover over the two mids Salah and Mane?? At his price he is a great 3rd striker if he can match Mane or Salah.?

    1. Dreams
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      The question is whether he can match them or not. If Liverpool play the way they played against Hoffenheim, I think it would be difficult for him to match them.

      1. Cruz88
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Didn't Firmino get more of the goals and assists against Hoffenheim than Mane though?

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

      If you watch games Firmino is soo anoying to own, Mane is pure beast

      1. camarozz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Yeah I agree. Had him for a while last season and annoyed me so much I got coutinho instead.

        Pity coz a front 7 made up of Pogba,Ramsey ,Ericksen,Kane ,Lukaku,Firmino looks so good on paper.

    3. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      He is a blocker, the whole thing doesn't work, in fpl terms

      1. Cruz88
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        How do you mean? Was considering bringing him in

  17. 007 [RoboKlopp]
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    RLC or Jack Cork? Why?

    Thank you.

    1. Bellerinmondo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      RLC - more attacking

  18. FlockofSeagulls
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Hi all!

    Here to answer any questions in what will be my first season winning fpl.

    Keep it clean! 😉

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      What's your current rank?

      1. FlockofSeagulls
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        I said keep it clean you dumb human! 😆

        1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Bit rough

          1. FlockofSeagulls
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            The 😆 implies I was joking you uptight dingo so get a grip bruv!

            I look forward to your 17th gtg post for the day. 😆

            See? Jokes bruv, jokes. 😉

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

      Meh.

      1. FlockofSeagulls
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Sorry can you repeat the question please? 🙂

        1. Dreams
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Sorry. I don't do second takes.

          1. FlockofSeagulls
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            Ok, well the answer was clearly A.

            1. Dreams
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 8 months ago

              Cheers. Now go swim or do whatever the hell you do. 🙂

              1. Squashed
                • 7 Years
                6 years, 8 months ago

                ha!

  19. FPL Virgin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Good morning all 🙂

    Would you play ...

    Naughton or Daniels?

    Fraser or Tom Carroll?

    1. Bellerinmondo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      the swans

    2. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Swansea play Crystal Palace away.
      Bournemouth have Man City at home.

    3. Dreams
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Good morning Virg. Naughton and Fraser 🙂

      1. FPL Virgin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        That's what I was leaning towards.

        But Jonty left a lot of Daniels points on the bench last season. Bit worried about that.

        1. Netley Lucas
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          When's the next twitter meet?

          1. FPL Virgin
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            I'm trying to change my ways and not to be a plonker these days.

            1. Dreams
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 8 months ago

              Stop promoting Trigger Lips. That would be a step ahead in the right direction.

              1. FPL Virgin
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 7 Years
                6 years, 8 months ago

                TriggerLips is a FPL authority, though.

                His advice and analysis helps people get good GW scores.

                1. Dreams
                  • 7 Years
                  6 years, 8 months ago

                  He'll do that himself Virg. I'd say you should start your own blog or something. I'll be the first subscriber.

                  1. FPL Virgin
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 7 Years
                    6 years, 8 months ago

                    Thanks Dreams 🙂

            2. Netley Lucas
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 8 months ago

              Oh ffs everyone gets drunk and makes a fool... it's so shameful but it's so funny 😆

              1. FPL Virgin
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 7 Years
                6 years, 8 months ago

                I called him unbearably smug and said he should thank Jonty for getting Pogba in. Wasn't my finest hour.

                1. J0E
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • Has Moderation Rights
                  • 14 Years
                  6 years, 8 months ago

                  And you called the who got the assist boys a disgrace to experienced managers for daring to suggest they wanted to wildcard early .

                  1. FPL Virgin
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 7 Years
                    6 years, 8 months ago

                    That was poor form on my behalf and I did apologise (again).

                    I do think there is a grain of truth in my point about SOME early wildcarders not planning properly for the opening Gameweeks.

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

          At the current rate, I think it would be a better idea to leave the points Daniels may get you on the bench. 😉

          1. FPL Virgin
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            Heh-heh 😀

    4. FlockofSeagulls
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I hate those uppity damn swans! Have always thought they're better than me. Pffft!

      But yeah, pick the swans. 😉

      1. FPL Virgin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        😆

        Do you find it hard to stay in character when discussing things like minutes per baseline bonus?

        1. FlockofSeagulls
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Stay in character? Sorry I'm not familiar with this human term. 😉

          1. FPL Virgin
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            Legend 🙂

          2. J0E
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 14 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            Years ago we had a genuine Wookie regularly comment.

            He always started posts with a Rooooaaaarrr!!!

            Never once pretended he was a human.

            I embrace our feathered visitors - understandably with my Grav. 🙂

            1. FPL Virgin
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 8 months ago

              Mornin' Jonty. 🙂

              Will you be ditching KDB even though he has only played 1.5 games?

              1. J0E
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • Has Moderation Rights
                • 14 Years
                6 years, 8 months ago

                Long term I want Eriksen and want to be able to consider getting Sanchez / Coutinho / hazard in.

                Yes kdb can do damage but at home city are suspect and 10m is very steep.

                As Ruth nz has said many times every £ is precious and player prices need to work for their team.

                I think Eriksen can next few, I think pogba can too ... but kdb seems an expensive luxury.

                He will punish me no doubt - and many others. They and I will get lol - ed at no doubt but with 2m in the bank and Eriksen raring to go I think it's the best move.

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

              Don't put your personal preferences ahead of your professional duties Jonty. That's really unprofessional. 😉

              1. J0E
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • Has Moderation Rights
                • 14 Years
                6 years, 8 months ago

                I'm ok with Eagles too- well except Puncheon obviously. 😉

            3. FlockofSeagulls
              • 6 Years
              6 years, 8 months ago

              What kind of car do you own Jonty?

  20. Mind över Mata
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    A) Play Dunk (wat)
    B) Daniels -> Jones / Trippier (-4)

  21. 007 [RoboKlopp]
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Will RLC keep his place when Zaha come back from injury?

    Thank you.

    1. FlockofSeagulls
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Looks like it.

  22. GoRedz
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Is it stupid no to get Lukaku on a WC ?

    Have Kane Chicharito Firmino atm.

    1. GoRedz
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      jones, mhki and pogba are very good value too.

    2. Roys Peak
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Yep - kane and kaku way to go but kaku is essential for me

      1. GoRedz
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        cheers. I guess I can downgrade later to Firmino if wrong

    3. FlockofSeagulls
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Let's just say it's a very 'human' thing to do.

  23. davies
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    A) Mane + RLC
    B) Salah + Mooy

    1. Roys Peak
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      A

    2. Kolarov Fpl Legend
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      A

  24. Expected Toulouse
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    WC team: Any suggestions or changes? or gtg?
    Lossl
    Bertrand Davies Jones
    Eriksen Mane Mkhitaryan RLC
    Kane Lukaku Chicharito
    Elliot Carroll Fernandez Mbemba

    1. FlockofSeagulls
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Looking tasty bruv.

  25. Roys Peak
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    A. Alonso + 0.9
    B. Chicharito + 0.1 itb
    cheers

    1. GoRedz
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      strange question.

    2. Kolarov Fpl Legend
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      B has better fixtures for the next 5-6 and A is a fire & forget option until the end of the season.

  26. BIG BOY BRUNO
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    GTG?

    Foster
    Kolasinac | Lowe | Alonso
    Ritchie | Fraser | RLC | Mane
    Aguero | Kane (C) | Lukaku (VC)

    Elliot | Suttner | T. Carroll | Long

  27. Luis Suarez Ate My Homework
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Will Kane continue his scoreless run in August? Or is he due for a hat trick? 🙂

    I fear taking out City players this week will be a big mistake, considering Bournemouth's current struggles.

    Thoughts on this?

    KDB + Jesus >> Richarlison + Kane

    Thanks

    1. Cok3y5murf
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I wouldn't do that.

    2. Reuser
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Personally, am sticking with KDB and Jesus one more week.

      But if they blank I'm ready to switch to Kane and Mhiki immediately to avoid further price drops.

      Burnley rarely get trounced, so Kane might do nothing - in which case his price could really fall over the international break.

  28. bdwhite91
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Hey guys, hope you're well! Quick opinion if you would!

    A) Mane Eriksen Pogba Mkhitaryan Richarlison
    Lukaku Chicharito

    B) United def
    Mooy Eriksen Pogba Carroll Mane
    Lukaku Firmino Chicharito

    I think Pogba and Mkhitaryan are undervalued and may be a good way into making a nice profit before deciding to jump on a different premium mid if one starts to fall off.

  29. FPL Virgin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    The FFS comparison tool says Lukaku is better than Kane with Lukaku ahead on 7 key indicators. 😯

    Always captain big Rom?

  30. wulfrunian
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Good morning!
    Your predictions for
    Crystal P-Swansea
    Huddersfield-Southampton
    West B-Stoke?

    1. Expected Toulouse
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      1-1
      0-1
      0-0