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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.

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

  1. Gnu
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Looking at my team I'm quite pleased.

    Can only mean one thing - disaster gameweek. 😉

    1. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Pretty happy with mine actually as well so problems are not far away 🙂

      Daniels to jones or Trippier is all I'm left with, or I save my FT

      1. Gnu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Trippier's a pain, was all over him as nailed until his knock before gw1, I'm holding off till GW5 now.
        Jones, can we ever trust him to stay fit - I don't.

    2. Mark
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 18 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Yes. Once my FT is done, I think I'll feel the same but it's that classic Thursday going into Friday feeling.

      How quickly it can evaporate away as soon as the teamsheet reveal a nasty and the cleanies start disappearing.

      1. Gnu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Feeling quite good (and slighty smug) about Danilo in my back 3.

        1. Mark
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 18 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          He was in my squad until 10 mins before deadline on GW1 - swapped out with Alex Arnold with Dann and Daniels coming. I'm down on that deal. Dann needs to deliver Saturday.

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

      Hoping for big things from messers Eriksen, Mané, Kane and Lukaku!

      1. Gnu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        All those bar Kane 😉

    4. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Hoping for a decent gameweek this week so I won't have to wildcard just yet. Will try and hold out till GW5.

  2. The Royal Robin
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    WC:

    Which do you prefer? Thanks.

    A

    DDG
    Cedric Bavies Alonso
    Mkhi Mooy Siggy Jese
    Lukaku Chich Kane

    Elliot RLC Hegazi Zanka

    B

    Foster
    Cedric TFM Bavies Alonso
    Mkhi Erik Mane
    Lukaku Chich Firmino

    Elliot Hegazi Jesu RLC

    1. Mark
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 18 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      I like a bit of both.

      Can you not go A and play RLC as the fourth mid so you can upgrade Siggy to Eriksen/Mane?

      Also, do you need 2 x 4.5 defenders benched? Surely your first choice three will play in most GW's with Hegazi back-up?

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

    Any ideas for this bunch folks? 2 FT's 🙂

    Foster - Elliot
    Kolaninac - Daniels - Yoshida - Long - Huenemier
    KDB - Alli - Willian - Ritchie - Caroll
    Laca - Lukaku - Firmino

    1. GHB
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Maybe a double up on Spurs kids with Erik for KDB?

    2. GHB
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Or downgrade KDB to finance laca>Kane?

  4. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Chances of Danilo starting? Bench him for RLC?

    1. Mark
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 18 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      He has to start. I don't believe Mendy will be ready so it could be Danilo with Fernannadinho RB and Toure in mid.

      1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers

  5. Eoin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Hey folks - hope you're all keeping well. Any ideas where I should go with this team? Nearing an int'l break WC...

    Foster - Elliot

    Suttner - Mee - Danilo - Daniels - Stephens

    Salah - KDB - Mooy - Willian - Carroll

    Lukaku - Gabbiadini - Kane

    Thanks a million guys 🙂

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

    KDB > Pogba for free? Or keep one more week?

    Have Jesus as City 'cover'

    1. FDMS All Starz
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Get rid imo, Jesus is more than enough cover

  7. Gnu
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Andy85, what makes you think that Aurier will be No1 if signed, don't see it personally.

    1. FDMS All Starz
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Really? Why would they splash out money for a bench player, doesn't make sense

      1. Gnu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Have you seen him play? Trippier should keep his place but Poch likes two for every position. Maybe cup & euro with Trip keeping the berth for BPL.

        1. FDMS All Starz
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          I personally don't think Spurs will splash out 20odd million to play on the bench...

          1. Gnu
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            8 years, 3 months ago

            You may be right regardless but...
            D Sanchez 36m (unkown)
            Sissoko 30m
            Janssen 19m
            Son 27m

            Transfer fee counts for diddly squat these days.

    2. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Think he'll 100% be no.1

      Also -

      Get French Football‏ @GFFN 2m2 minutes ago

      Serge Aurier underwent a medical with Tottenham Hotspur today in Paris ahead of a possible move, according to tomorrow's L'Équipe.

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

        How likely do you think it is that he gets a visa?

        1. andy85wsm
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          That doesn't look likely.

          Still makes me think twice about Trippier though, not sure I can justify bringing him in before the transfer window shuts

        2. G-Whizz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          Heard a rumour he's not allowed to travel to the UK? Surely a FC wanting to pay that amount would know whether that were true or not?

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

      As good a option as Trippier is FPL wise. He's poor defender and not of CL and Top 4 quality. Aurier is one of the world's best rb's.

      Was directed at Andy but thought i'd share my view

  8. FDMS All Starz
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Got 2.5itb & 1FT...there are 3 concerns in my team, what should I fix first?

    Upgrade Mounie (8.5fwd)
    Upgrade Atsu (7.5mid)
    Upgrade Stephens (Alonso)

    1. FDMS All Starz
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      My team:

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

    2. Red20
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Alonso

      1. FDMS All Starz
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Thx

  9. Shaw must go on
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    why no love for Davies?? 🙂

    1. Mark
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 18 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      I think there's a lot of love for Davies. We have him second in the Watchlist now. Probably in Picks tomorrow.

      1. mikess
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Come on leaps and bounds. Rose has only excelled over last few years. Don't see why Davies can't make the same level

        1. Mark
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 18 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          He has suprised me. He's doing things I didn't think he had in him.

          It's almost as if Poch is a good coach 😉

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

      Trippier is tempting me. 0.2 less aswell.

    3. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      That 0.1 rise is a bit of a pain

    4. Danno - Emre Canada
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      I do but a certain Mr Rose is due back soon....

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

    Why has Hoedt not been added but Ibra already has?

    1. Mark
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 18 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Good point.

  11. mikess
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Thoughts on Mane, Salah or even opting for the cheaper Firmino?

    Mane for me was the best of the 3 midweek, yet seemed to drop deep and I'd say too wide. Should have scored.

    Salah got in the most promising positions. Hence his tap in.

    Firmino got the most 'fantasy' points with a goal and assist and arguably would competed with Can for bonus.

    1. andy85wsm
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      • 15 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      I still want to see a bit more before I make a judgement on that.

      Still don't know if Mane is worth 0.5m over Salah. Lets see how they do at Arsenal.

      I do think that Firmino on pens could turn out to be a bargain though

      1. mikess
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Pens can be decisive.

        Salah kind of reminded me of a mirrored Henry with his postions. Just not as good.

        I want one of them and that 1m could be very handy

    2. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Think Mane best player for 'pool, but as you say would have had the least points to show for it. Salah is a predator, would be happy for him to score tap ins all season.

      I have Salah and Firmino (couldn't push to Mane and Firmino). To be honest they should all score well so any (or more than one) are a good option. If you already have one I wouldn't waste an FT switching to another one

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

      I own Mané but with rotation looming I can see me going without any Pool from GW6 when I expect I'll want Sánchez.

  12. Olivier Bernards watch
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Am I right to bank the FT here?

    Foster,

    Bertrand, Cédric, Dann

    KDB, Miki, Mooy, Atsu

    Laçazette, Kaku, Kane

    Eliot, Carrol, Arnold, long

  13. osullg26
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Richarilson is at 98.3

    Will he go up tonight?

    1. AgentRed
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      I think not

    2. G-Whizz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Yes.

  14. Junior âš½
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 3 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
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Yep

    2. AgentRed
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 3 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!

  15. ooooo
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 3 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
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      looks good..

    2. Olivier Bernards watch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 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
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 3 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

  16. Olivier Bernards watch
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 3 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
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

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

    2. More Tragic
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      yep

  17. acidicleo
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 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
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 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
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      why play carrol over atsu?

  18. Paris Ganja Man
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 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
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      A

  19. Egg noodle
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 3 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
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

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

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

      A better striker

      1. Egg noodle
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

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

    3. @fpl_phenom
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Buy a keeper

    4. Pigeon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

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

  20. FPL Maldini
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 3 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
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      He has the worst fixtures. Get rid.

  21. Olivier Bernards watch
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 3 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
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      1. Yes
      2. No

  22. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    To Kane or not to Kane...

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

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 3 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
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      B

  23. ZakyJ
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 3 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
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

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

    2. Big_Andy_GAWA
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Like it!!

  24. pablo discobar
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 3 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
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Mane over Erikson?

      1. pablo discobar
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah that's a dilema for sure!

  25. fish66
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

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

  26. FDMS All Starz
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 3 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

  27. Flynny
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 3 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
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      See how the GW goes.

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

        Cheers Torres.. .

    2. Egg noodle
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

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

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

        Thanks leicester

  28. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

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

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

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

  29. Sadio
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    How long until Blind starts getting rotated for Man Utd?

    1. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

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

  30. Twisted Saltergater
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 3 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
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

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

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

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

        Good luck too