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24 August 2017 2783 comments
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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.

  1. davies
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Hegazi too risky?

    Davies or Trippier?

    1. Ninja Škrtel
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      What's risky about Hegazi?

      Trippier injured

    2. Turbolag
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      No, there are several scenarios in which he keeps his starting spot.

      Trippier.

    3. That Was Easy!
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Always will be a risk with McCauley coming back. Trippier for me until Rose situation is abundantly clear (you could say it already is).

    4. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Bavies

    5. Over Midwicket
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      No. Keep until he's dropped. Points machine.

      Urgh, it's so split. Wait for presser?

  2. DD
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Get rid of JWP for Richarliaon on a free?

    1. That Was Easy!
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      100%

      1. DD
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        It's tempting to bank the FT for after the international break but I'm worried about JWP starting seeing as he played 90 mins midweek.

        1. That Was Easy!
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          I'm quite confident he won't start.

          1. DD
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 3 months ago

            Likewise. Guess I will make the change today before Richarlison rises in price.

  3. Dream Killers 2.0
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Feeling the need to make some changes. What do you think?

    I have 2 FT and 0 in bank so was thinking of KDB, Zaha and Rodriguez to Erikson, Phillips/Mooy or Richarlson and Chicharito?

    Current team:
    De Gea (Elliott)
    Bertrand Danilo Suttner (Daniels) (Long)
    KDB Salah Gross Carroll (Zaha)
    Lukaku Kane Rodriguez

    1. DD
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      I would make the changes and Richarlison as your 4th mid

      1. Cesc and the City
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        This

    2. That Was Easy!
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Rodriguez should do well this week. How about KDB > Eriksen and Zaha > Antonio/Ramsey?

      Might even want to take a -4, you don't want Gross either.

      1. Dream Killers 2.0
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Rodriguez was a bit of a punt. I thought it would go 50/50 with him. He has looked quite sharp but produced no goals so far.
        Tempted to hold for now.

        1. That Was Easy!
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          I've got Phillips, I'll pray he dishes one to your boy.

  4. Nesvy
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Better options ?

    a/ Daniels > Trippier/Davies (play him)
    b/ play Monreal (save FT)

    Def: Bailly - Stephens - X

    Thanks.

    1. Yankee Toffee
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      B

    2. That Was Easy!
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Definitely A, Daniels is worthless for now. Trippier a very good long term pick.

      1. Yankee Toffee
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        But will Trip start this week?

        1. That Was Easy!
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          We'll know that for sure soon, so I suppose waiting for the presser is ideal.

          1. Nesvy
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 3 months ago

            thans

    3. That Was Easy!
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      And Monreal will probably get 1 point.

  5. Over Midwicket
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    If money isn't an issue, Davies over Trippier right? Due to uncertainty over RB and injury.

    1. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Yes but we haven't got a clue when or if Rose is back either. Definitely Bavies better shout at this stage though

      1. That Was Easy!
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Why do you say that though? Remember how Trippier had been playing?

        1. La Roja
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          I'm saying this based what I've seen ever since Rose got injured. Bavies has been superb, made a great start to this season too.

          I don't know if you watched the game but when Alonso scored the second one Poch was livid to Trippier. Also, apparently Aurier transfer is immient.

          For me, if we are keep getting similar news about Rose then Bavies is far better shout than Tripper. Rose may even be sold after all his idiotic outburst anyway.

          1. That Was Easy!
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 3 months ago

            Cheers! Good looks, but I just remember in preseason Trippier sure passed the eye test, chipped in several assists. What to make of their new signing, Sanchez?

          2. That Was Easy!
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 3 months ago

            I'd say Poch should've been screaming at his beloved Lloris 🙂

            1. La Roja
              • 13 Years
              8 years, 3 months ago

              screaming to Tripper trust me. He left his space empty one on one for Lloris.

              Trippier without doubt great shout but if they buy Aurier then no for me.

              Also Bavies is more of a goal threat than him. Tripper has assists in him though.

              Essentially this will depend what Spurs do next one week and Rose situation.

              1. That Was Easy!
                • 11 Years
                8 years, 3 months ago

                Cheers, I'm honestly considering Stephens > Davies for a hit 1) I hate seeing double SOU in my backline and 2) that new signing, I'm afraid, is going to push him out.

              2. That Was Easy!
                • 11 Years
                8 years, 3 months ago

                La Roja, you've made 5 transfers so far? Unlucky with Gabb and Alonso biting you so hard.

  6. Yankee Toffee
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Is there a site where you can get the times of the pressers?

    1. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      You are at the right place fella, buckle up.

      1. Yankee Toffee
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Haha. Just wanted to look for myself

        1. La Roja
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          Honestly do not think anywhere else will give you that earlier than Ozil.

          1. Yankee Toffee
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 3 months ago

            True dat

  7. FCSB
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Best replacement for Monreal (5.5)??

    Thanks!!

    1. That Was Easy!
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Trippier (bending confirmation from presser that he's okay), Dawson if no WBA defense, Jones if no MU defense.

      1. FCSB
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        so i have foster in goal, so maybe not double up on WBA...

        so its between Trippier and Jones... who do you reckon?

    2. RIOmybuddy777
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Yes...Otamendi ( city) good fixture this week and 93.1% on fpl close to price rise.... Also an easy swap to trippier when we know what's happening to him... City should get a clean sheet this week....

  8. Roys Peak
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    My WC team gtg?
    Foster/Elliot
    Dawson Bertrand Daniels/Hunemeier Rosenior
    Mane Mkhi Eriksen RLC/4.5
    Kane Lukaku Chicharito
    cheers

    1. That Was Easy!
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Daniels isn't a good pick, Bournemouth aren't defending well. I'd make him Jones. Otherwise looks good.

      1. Roys Peak
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        sorry it was Trippier for Daniels

    2. kime67
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      too weak bench

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

      I couldn't play this game with 2 non playing 4.0m defender's.

  9. Leeds2116
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    um should i sell KDB? got no FT left though..

    1. DD
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      I wouldn't take a hit to get rid of him

      1. Leeds2116
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        he is deep lying now..

        1. DD
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          A little bit yes but Bournemouth is a good fixture for City in the past couple of times they've played each other.

    2. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      No

    3. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Keep for 1 more game.

    4. Up the tics
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      i did, jesus and kdb out for a hit
      regret it now though so id keep if hes your only city cover

  10. amit1964
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    good morning!!

    i have to decide who to put in my starting 11:

    1) alexander

    2) LC

    thank's

    1. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      TAA (ARS) or
      RLC (SWA)?

      2

    2. Leeds2116
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      2222

      1. amit1964
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        why 2? tta will not play or you think arsenal will score??

  11. Ninja Škrtel
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Jesus and Matic for Pogba and Chicharito?

    1. YankeeDoodleDandy
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      I would as long as it's not a minus eight.

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        definitely !

      2. Ninja Škrtel
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        only 1 hit mate

    2. That Was Easy!
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Absolutely for a -4

    3. Kavorka
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Do it.

  12. YankeeDoodleDandy
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    A) Ramsey + Alonso

    B) Mane + Maguire

    1. Leeds2116
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      A

    2. Kolarov Fpl Legend
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Antonio + Alonso...

  13. arndff_
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    anything worth a hit? 0.0mln itb

    ddg elliot
    monreal dawson stephens suttner long
    kdb salah mkhi atsu tcarroll
    kane kaku mounie

    1. Leeds2116
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      nope

  14. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    a tricky one especially at that time in the morning (or night depending where you are 🙂 )

    A Pogba and Richarlison
    B Mkhitaryan and Mooy

    please help me choose 🙂

    1. Leeds2116
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      B

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Is that because of Mkhitaryan ? thanks

    2. That Was Easy!
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      I like A, prefer Pogba and Richarlison much more so over Mooy.

    3. OLB
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      A

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        thanks for all the replies , i m on wc so i have a bit more than 24 hiours to decide haha 🙂

    4. Heels_Over_Head
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      A all day

    5. Kavorka
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      A

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        wouah didnt expect so many A, I suppose we all like a bit of a gamble (B a bit of a safer option but A could be explosive 🙂 )

        1. Ajax Hamsterdam
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          am going for A less rechuffling in my team thanks again

    6. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      A

  15. OLB
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    On WC - have 1.0 left ITB :
    A- Lukaku to Kane
    B- Silva to Salah
    C- Rooney to Firmino
    D- Keep the 1.0 this week and best choice from above next week
    E- Addl 4.5 defender and 2nd 4.5 goalkeeper ( currently Elliot is 2nd )

    1. Heels_Over_Head
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      B

    2. That Was Easy!
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      I would keep the 1.0 if you like your team right now. Int'l break will throw some spanners in the works and it'll be very nice to be flexible.

      1. OLB
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Good point thanks

    3. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      B or C

  16. Syd.
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    This week could my last week owning Aguero

    1. That Was Easy!
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Okay.

      1. Syd.
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Probably get rid of him for Kane after the international break

        1. Up the tics
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          Good swap

  17. Flying Nugget
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Vardy and Loftus-Cheek to Rodriguez and Eriksen (-8)

    yeah or nae?

    1. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      No

    2. That Was Easy!
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      I can't see it being worth it, Vardy could cause some trouble.

    3. Kavorka
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      If Vardy starts then NO

    4. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      It's an odd one

    5. Heels_Over_Head
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      No.

    6. Flying Nugget
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      okay, a resounding no it is. Thanks guys

  18. Tabbara
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Save FT?
    Foster
    Kola Suttner Bertrand
    KDB Salah Miki Ritchie
    Abraham Kane(C) Luka
    Thx

    1. That Was Easy!
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Anything in the bank?

      1. That Was Easy!
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Kola > Davies might be smart.

      2. Tabbara
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Sadly no
        Thought downgrading Kola to Trippier but kept me because of Aurier rumours

        1. That Was Easy!
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          Go Davies then

  19. tibollom
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    G2G? Who would you captain out of that lot, Kaku surely? What about the subs - chalobah for Caroll a good idea?

    Foster

    Jones Bertrand Hunemeir
    Mane Pogba Ritchie Chalobah
    Jesus Kane Kaku(c)

    Elliot Caroll Daniels Mee

    1. That Was Easy!
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      50/50 between Kane and Kaku, Kane has very good underlying stats. Chalobah over Carroll, yes. He looked quite good last game.

      1. tibollom
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers mate - Im hesitating with Kane and Kaku, especially as it could be a good differentiator in my ML.. but Kaku is on fire...

    2. Emp
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      kane obviously

      1. Kolarov Fpl Legend
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        This

    3. Professor Abel X
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Kane for sure, looks good otherwise

  20. Professor Abel X
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    What's happened with KDB then? Pre season he was absolutely tearing it up in the same formation, definitely giving him one more chance but he's on the chopping block if he blanks again

    1. That Was Easy!
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Just being a great player, not a 10M fantasy asset. Modric-like.

      1. Emp
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        he got 20 assists and 6 goals from the same position last season and now two games means he no longer priced well?

        1. Professor Abel X
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          The problem is the cheaper options who are performing now.

          1. Emp
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 3 months ago

            the only thing i can say is maybe kdb affected by two playing upfront which is different from last seasob but othwerwise kdb to eriksen is jsut sideways

    2. Kolarov Fpl Legend
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      I don't mind him in my team, i just hate his menager.

      1. Professor Abel X
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Here's hoping our patience pays off this weekend with a lovely haul and blanks for the likes of Pogba/Mkhi!

    3. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      He's only played 1.5 games really. People have zero patience.

  21. Emp
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    alexis and chile playing their last game on tuesday 05/09 so he should start on saturday the 9th then home to bournemouth yeah?

    1. Professor Abel X
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Would have thought so as long as he comes through unscathed

  22. Positive vibes
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    A. Carroll
    B. Cork
    C. RLC
    D. Chalobah

    Please pick 2, thank you.

    1. Professor Abel X
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      CD

    2. Over Midwicket
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      A and C easily

  23. Over Midwicket
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Thoughts on Lössl as a 4.5 GK option? Loves BAPs, plays in a team that look quite solid, good fixtures and gets a bunch of saves. Differential too 😉

  24. Trying To Win Dalot
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Need help! - have 2FTs, 0 itb
    I know I need changes so all suggestions welcome

    DDG
    Daniels/Alonso/Bertrand
    KDB/Salah/Ritchie/RLC
    Kane (c)/ Kaku/ JRod

    (Elliot/Mee/Suttner/TC)

  25. Viper
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    I know it's probably the same as most other WC teams but is there anything I'm missing here?

    Foster Elliot
    Jones Hegazi Alonso Mee Mbemba

    Eriksen Mhki Ramsey Richarlison Carroll

    Lukaku Kane Chicarito

    Is Eriksen the best bet at 9.5 or would a Liverpool mid be better if I have Kane up top?

    Thanks.

    1. weaver93
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      good team..

      Eriksen is more certain to starts, than Pool/City...

  26. Punter
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Morning morning,

    Which 1 to start out of these 3:
    A) Lowe(SOU)
    B) Loftus-Cheek(SWA)
    C) Carroll(hud)

    Thanks!

  27. Tabbara
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Davies for Kola or Save FT?
    Thx

    1. Kolarov Fpl Legend
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      I would do that.

    2. RIDZ
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      do it

    3. Cok3y5murf
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Keep Kolasinac for one more week. Sell if he continues to play LCB.

  28. camarozz
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

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

    1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      I think most owners are feeling the same.

    2. RIDZ
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

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

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

      You wouldn't making a mistake imo

    4. Luis Suarez Ate My Homework
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 3 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
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 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.

  29. Atimis
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    What's the consensus on:

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

    Cheers all!

    1. Kun Tozser
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 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
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Bertie wins, the rest are undecided

    3. Atimis
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

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

    4. Kolarov Fpl Legend
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Bavies, Miki & Cedric for me

      1. Atimis
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

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

        1. Kun Tozser
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          Only when Fellini came on

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

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

    1. SkyByBo
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

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

      1. Luis Suarez Ate My Homework
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 3 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.