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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.

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

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  1. osullg26
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Richarilson is at 98.3

    Will he go up tonight?

    1. AgentRed
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      I think not

    2. G-Whizz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Yes.

  2. Junior ⚽
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    RLC over Carroll is the right move guys?

    A week behind everyone, getting Mkhi in now and will have to leave Eriksen for another week as I'd have to ship Salah for a hit, which is surely madness.

    Tried to start this season with "goal scoring defenders" Dann Kompany etc. All the "wrong ones" have scored! Anyone else having similar luck?

    1. KISSES
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Yep

    2. AgentRed
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      yes to RLC over Caroll.

      I got lucky with Bailly scoring for me last week. These things tend to even themselves out over the season though, the others may come good!

  3. ooooo
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Hart/
    Davies/Lowe/Stephens
    Carrol/Willian/MKHI/Salah
    Kane/Lukaku(c)/Jesus

    Pereira Ake Chalobah Long

    GTG? Still got 1 FT but I'd like to save

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

      looks good..

    2. Olivier Bernards watch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      I think I'd use the FT to swap Ake for a better 5 mil defender and bench Carrol. Ake's fixtures are bad and Bournemouth look leaky, so you'll want to get rid soon anyway.

      1. ooooo
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Who do you think? Can't do Jones.
        I think I'll hold and I'll do a "mini-wildcard" over the international break

  4. Olivier Bernards watch
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Bottomed! Am I right to bank the FT here?

    Foster,

    Bertrand, Cédric, Dann

    KDB, Miki, Mooy, Atsu

    Laçazette, Kaku, Kane

    Eliot, Carrol, Arnold, long

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

      Looks good..
      I am playing Carrol ahead of Atsu though..

    2. Eton Rifles
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      yep

  5. acidicleo
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    0FT II 2 ITB

    Foster (Elliot)
    Kola Bertrand Dawson (TAA Hune)
    Pogba Mkhi Salah Carrol (Atsu)
    Kane (c) Kaku Mounie

    Thinking of doing Kola to Alonso (for a hit) before price rise.
    Yes or no?

    Planning to monitor Richarlison or Jese for Atsu in GW4..
    Any other suggestions on my team?

    1. Olivier Bernards watch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      I don't think I'd take that hit. You're better off saving the FT imo. Arsenal have better fixtures than Chelsea and return of Koscielny could release Kolasniac at LWB.

    2. Sotamendi84
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      why play carrol over atsu?

  6. Junior ⚽
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    News for those buying Trippier. Aurier possibly inbound.

    https://twitter.com/GFFN/status/900844777771601924

    1. Turbolag
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Still has to get a visa. I wouldn't worry too much yet.

      1. FPL.team
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        That won't take long and will defo be ready to start after the international break.

        That's cancelled my Trippier transfer this week

        1. Turbolag
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          It's not time that I'm worried about. It's the fact that he's previously been denied a visa.

          1. FPL.team
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Nothing a few Levy millions and expensive lawyers can't quickly overcome.

            I highly doubt it will be an issue.

            1. Turbolag
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              Apparently it was bad enough that he had to reneg on a deal with United. If they couldn't get him in, I'm not sure Tottenham can.

              1. FPL.team
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 7 Years
                6 years, 9 months ago

                If that's the case why are Spurs even going for him and wasting their time?

                I'd be suprised if it doesn't go through.

                1. Gnu
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 14 Years
                  6 years, 9 months ago

                  and you think he's nailed to start?

                  1. FPL.team
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 7 Years
                    6 years, 9 months ago

                    Now that I don't know.

                    All I do know is that it would put serious pressure on Trippiers starting place and it wouldn't suprise me if he was dropped eventually lf not at first.

      2. Junior ⚽
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        After Int break. Fine for gw3

        1. FC Lackless [BALEGIUM]
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          if he's fit

    2. Mark
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Balls. That's torn it.

      Looks like it's Hegazi. I'll have to get that "mind your head" sign for the dressing room doorway now.

      1. Junior ⚽
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Surely, it's too late to join his bandwagon? I've missed the WBA defensive ship this year and can't join now!

        McAuley possibly back after the break too. No cash for Davies?

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

          McA is like 54. He can't start forever.

        2. Pigeon
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          I doubt a 38 year old centre back will start over probably their best defender right now tbh

      2. Al
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Hegazi assured starter after the International break? McAuley may well be back, Hagazi has impressed no doubt however.

        1. Mark
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 17 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Maybe not but he's my fourth defender currently so it's no biggie if there's some insecurity on McAuley's return.

          I think McAuley might be done though. EFL Cup beckons perhaps.

          1. Al
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Could well be right there. Wonder how West Brom will shape up with the expected Evans departure, imo their best defender. Wimmer of Spurs is being linked as replacement.

  7. cynical1
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    A. Alonso, Mee, Richarlison and Quaner (442)
    B. Tripper, Jones, Atsu and Gabbi (343)

    1. Paris Ganja Man
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      A

    2. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      B

  8. Paris Ganja Man
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Need help deciding tonight before Alonso price rise. Crazy going without Mane? Prefer A atm

    A). 1.0m ITB!

    Foster Elliot
    Trippier Jones ALONSO (Hegazi, Mbemba)
    Eriksen Mkhi RICHARLISON Mooy (RLC)
    Kane Lukaku Chica

    B) 0.0m ITB (Will be priced out once Mane rises)

    Foster Elliot
    Trippier Jones Hegazi (ZANKA/4.5m, Mbemba)
    Eriksen Mkhi MANE Mooy (RLC)
    Kane Lukaku Chica

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

      A

  9. Egg noodle
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Not sure what to do with my 3.9 in the bank

    Alderweireld Bertrand Yoshida Hegazi Kolasinac
    Pogba Alli Eriksen Mkhitaryan Carroll
    Lukaku 4.5 4.5

    1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      I'd downgrade your defence (Aldy?) and use that 3.9 to have better forwards...

    2. ooooo
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      A better striker

      1. Egg noodle
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks lads, I'm waiting for rooney ideally in GW6, will find someone in the meanwhile

    3. @fpl_phenom
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Buy a keeper

    4. Pigeon
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Ugh I hate teams with one striker, just looks so wrong

  10. FPL Maldini
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Ake is BAP monster but I don't know if I want to keep him or downgrade to a 4.5m defender

    1. Egg noodle
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      He has the worst fixtures. Get rid.

  11. Olivier Bernards watch
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Quick question about the draft that is still unclear to me looking at the rules. Can I make more than one waiver in a week and if so, is there any penalty for doing so?

    1. FPL.team
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      1. Yes
      2. No

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

    To Kane or not to Kane...

    A) Alli (C) + Jesus
    B) Alli + Kane (C) -4

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Am tempted to captain Alli, but it seems like I'm trying to cover Kane. Might be better to go Lukaku(c) and hope he matches or betters Kane.

      Kane captainers will probably want Lukaku to blank.

    2. FPL.team
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      B

  13. FPL Virgin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Is Coutinho staying???

    Barcelona have agreed a deal worth up to 150m euros (£138m) to sign Borussia Dortmund's 20-year-old France forward Ousmane Dembele. (L'Equipe - in French)

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Maybe. Keeping him in draft team for another week.

      1. FC Lackless [BALEGIUM]
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        this

    2. Turbolag
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      I mean, Liverpool was adamant that he would.

    3. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Salah sellers are going to feel a bit silly when Coutinho starts providing bullets too.

  14. ZakyJ
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Ok so think im sorted for my WC

    Foster (Elliot)
    Alonso Hegazi Trippier Jones (Mbemba)
    DSilva Pogba Mane (RLC Carrol)
    Kaku Kane Chico

    Mane over Eriksen and Salah(+0.4m) right choice?
    Alonson and (Carrol) over William and (Lowe) also right choice?

    Thanks for any comments in advance

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

      Alonso dedo, Mane not sure
      Solid team, no risks and everyone seemingly in form

    2. Big_Andy_GAWA
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Like it!!

  15. pablo discobar
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Can I get a rate my w/c?

    GK Foster Elliot
    DEF Alonso, Cedric, Jones, Bavies, Burnley4.5
    MID Erikson, Pogba, Richarlison, Mooy Carroll
    FWD Kane, Lukaku, Pea.

    Gone for a Burnley 4.5 as works great when fuxtures v tough for rest of defence.
    Likewise Carroll over RLC as better games when the mid is up against it.

    Thanks for any help

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

      Mane over Erikson?

      1. pablo discobar
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Yeah that's a dilema for sure!

  16. fish66
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    (a) Willian -> Eriksen
    (b) KDB -> Mkhitaryan
    (c) Ake -> Jones
    (d) Willian + KDB -> Eriksen + Mkhitaryan -4
    (e) Bank FT

  17. FDMS All Starz
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    (1FT & 2.5itb) Is it wow to splash out money to get Alonso in for free today or save the money & cash to aid the Sanchez/hazard inevitable transfer

  18. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Still not seen a kick this season as been away....

    As things stand should I be looking to wildcard this lot next week or shall u hold out??

    Foster elliot
    Jones Stephens Lowe Sutter long
    Kdb salah mkhi ritchie Carroll
    Kane lukaku gabbi

    Thanks

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      See how the GW goes.

      1. Flynny
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers Torres.. .

    2. Egg noodle
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      This team is almost what someone would Wildcard to. So no, don't Wildcard.

      1. Flynny
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks leicester

  19. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Shaw at 4.9m - coming soon to a team near you 😎

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Blind's been doing alright though. No rush, I guess.

  20. Sadio
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    How long until Blind starts getting rotated for Man Utd?

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

      When the other competitions start and/or when Shaw is fit to play for the first team.

  21. Twisted Saltergater
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Don't have a good feeling at all about my team, but it's not bad enough to WC. Thing is, I thought it was great for last week and only scored 39 points, so maybe my fortunes will be reversed this week.

    Begovic
    Cedric - Mbemba - PvA
    Salah - Alli - Eriksen - Mkhitaryan
    Firmino - Lukaku - Hernandez

    (Elliott - Carroll - Mee - Moreno)

    1. Supersonic
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Solid team pal should be right.. mine was similar last weekend.. huge disappointment after scoring so well gw1

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers bud, so tempting when you have a WC in your back pocket lol.

        Good luck too

  22. js007
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    what do I do?

    A) Willian --> Sterling(No City players in the team)
    B) Willian --> Eriksen (Have Alli as well)

    Thanks!

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Will Sterling start?

      1. js007
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        I feel he will. As he scored, and Jesus isnt doing much!

      2. LosBlancos
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Thats what Im wondering

    2. ZakyJ
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Willian to 4.5m M and 4.5 D to Alonso?

      1. js007
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        I have Kolasinac and 2.9M in the bank as well. I can get Alonso.

        1. js007
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          So A or B guys??

  23. Supersonic
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Was siggy on set pieces?

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

      he was when he came in

      1. Supersonic
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Ah ok the game just played?

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

          No, the PL vs City actually
          Wasn't watching the game today but I saw his wondergoal

          1. Supersonic
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Cheers yeah I saw that! Didn't see the game so was wondering if he was on set pieces

  24. SuperMane Returns
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Hows my team looking guys & gals??.... 0.2m ITB, no FT left

    Foster
    Hegazi/Simpson/Mee
    Alli/Salah/Atsu/KDB
    Firmino/Kane (c)/Jesus

    Elliot/Carroll/Rangel/Long(Burn)

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

    Need 4th defender to start this week so Ake to

    A Hegazi
    B Jones
    C Keep Ake and start Tom Carroll

    1. RichieW
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Jones

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      C or B if C is for a hit.

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

        Hit to get Jones or Hegazi but still feel may be worth it. C = no hit

  26. RichieW
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Rooney on my bench, worth playing v Chelsea if so for who. Phillips prob obvious choice but fancy him to do well v stoke

    Trippier Jones Ottamendi Alonso
    Mane Eriksen Pogba Phillips
    Lukaku Chicharito

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

      Otamendi

      1. RichieW
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Not worth a clean sheet v bournemouth?

    2. @fpl_phenom
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Philips for sure, Rooneys on form and proving his doubters wrong. You have to start him, Siggy service now too should increase his goal chances...

      1. RichieW
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers

  27. FDMS All Starz
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Foster-Myhill
    Cedric-Stephens-Simpson-Naughton-Long
    Mane-Salah-Pogba-Atsu-Caroll
    Mounie-Kane-Lukaku

    A) Salah & Atsu --> Richalison & Erikson (-4)
    Or
    B) Stephens -->Alonso (free)
    Or
    C) Save FT

  28. Moves like Dejagah
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Any thoughts on the amount of game time Phil Jones will get throughout September? Will he get starts in the league and in Europe?

    1. Mark
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Difficult to say. I think the United situation will change a lot once the CL kicks in and I'm definitely going to make sure I have cover on the bench.

      At least Jones is very unlikely to be brought on for a 1 pointer, so if you have a decent fourth defender, you have a safety net for when rotation begins.

      1. Moves like Dejagah
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks for that, I'm always wary of going without Utd cover.

  29. Pirlø's Pen
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Heads up if anyone didn't know here tonight, Alonso is very likely to rise to 7.1 tonight.

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Hadn't noticed until now.

    2. ZakyJ
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Possibly also Mane, hence spending so much time deciding between erikson and Mane, still no idea but gotta pick tonight

    3. Concentration
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      How do you know that?

      1. Pirlø's Pen
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        http://www.fplstatistics.co.uk/

        There you go mate, thank me later!

    4. Gnu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Pogba & Alonso, Hegazi, Mane & Maguire all close according To fpl stats

      1. Pirlø's Pen
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Wouldn't suprise me if they all rose tonight tbh. 100% by the deadline.

        1. Turbolag
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          FPLStatistics has been overestimating rises all season.

          1. Pirlø's Pen
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Maybe so, regardless, Alonso will rise before the deadline and that is what matters to me.

  30. LosBlancos
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Thoughts on Sterling and Siggy?

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

      Siggy has a super tough schedule, doubt sterling will start

    2. Pirlø's Pen
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Personally would only consider Siggy for FPL, and when the fixtures clear up, he will be my go to Everton option.

    3. Moves like Dejagah
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Siggy always a good option and fixture proof. Not keen on Sterling.