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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. PGR
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Richarlison or Jese?

    1. Lazarus Star
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      I've gone Rich for now. Both a gamble if honest. 6M is that limbo investment, too low to guarantee, too high to allow many blanks

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

      Neither for the moment. Both have filthy fixtures coming up but they will be worth having later on in season.

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

    How and where will zlatan play for man utd?

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

      Won't play until the new year most likely, will probably back up Lukaku and play in non-league games

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

      Won't be fit until end of year, back-up striker and cup rotator imho

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

        Yeah thought so

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

      Dressing room.

  3. Gashead9
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Thoughts on this WC team?

    Foster, Elliot
    Alonso, Jones, Yoshida, Zanka, 4.0
    Mkhi, Eriksen, Richarlison, Mooy
    Kane, Lukaku, Chicha

    Leaves 1.3 ITB, I know midfield looks a bit light but that is a sacrifice you have to make when you have Alonso, got a bit of flexibility to upgrade if need be.

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

      Arsenal could get a couple of goals against Pool. They then have Bournemouth/ WBA/ Brighton/Swansea at home over next couple of months. Sanchez must be considered if on WC. Kolasinac will be essential if playing wingback too.

  4. Don Kloppeone
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Evening all. On a WC. Can you help me decide:

    (A)
    Foster (Elliot)
    Hegazi, Jones, Davies (Britos, Mbemba)
    Pogba, Mane, Eriksen, RLC (Carroll)
    Kane, Lukaku, Chicharito
    0.4itb

    (B)
    Foster (Elliot)
    Hegazi, Jones, Alonso, Britos (Mbemba)
    Pogba, Mane, Eriksen, RLC (Carroll)
    Kane, Lukaku (Mounie)
    0.0itb

    Cheers

    1. Gashead9
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      A but I would downgrade Mane to get Alonso in, maybe Richarlison?

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

    Looking forward to that Alonso price rise tonight.

    1. dark91
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Might not happen though

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

    G2G?

    Foster
    Jones Davies Alonso
    Silva Mkhi Eriksen Mane
    Kane Rooney Chicha

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Pretty good if Rooney continues his form.

      1. Ser Davos
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        I don't know what he played like tonight but against Man City he was underwhelming in both real life and FPL
        terms.

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

        Does Rooney regress with Siggy about or feed off the service?

        1. Birds of Prey
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          feeds, but not until GW5.

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

          nobody has a chance if he keeps scoring from the half way line

      3. Gashead9
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        I reckon he'll get 15+ this season and probably provide similar returns to Defoe's tally last season, so could be value. He's been underwhelming at times but he seems to be enjoying his football again

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

      Foster
      Jones Davies Alonso
      Silva Mkhi Eriksen Mane
      Luka Rooney Chicha

      Sorry.. edit

      1. GS456
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Looks solid. No Kane could hurt though

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

    A) Hegazi + Schindler
    B) Jones + Mbemba

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Depends on if all 4 play weekly.
      Mbemba might be out of the team by GW4.

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

        Other defenders: Alonso, Bavies, Cedric.

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          Pretty much Jones vs those 2.
          Depends how often you play Jones in B) as the other 3 could always start in A)

  8. GS456
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    So Jesè has had over 270,000 transfers in but is nowhere near a price rise?
    Why?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      New to league so price locked.

      1. GS456
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Oh right ok.

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          Couldn't fall so couldn't rise.

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

            This is the perfect explaination for price locking new players! 🙂

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

        For how long?

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          26 Aug 04:20 PM, GMT

          Starts at 0 then.

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

      Got to be something to do with initial ownership.

      1. GS456
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Think he's a good option mark?

        1. GS456
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          Would be Ritchie out

    3. Gashead9
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      The whole algorhythym is so hard to workout sometimes, no wonder the prediction sites get it wrong sometimes, no one can work it out 100%

  9. Gashead9
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Bottomed

    Thoughts on this WC team?

    Foster, Elliot
    Alonso, Jones, Yoshida, Zanka, 4.0
    Mkhi, Eriksen, Richarlison, Mooy
    Kane, Lukaku, Chicha

    Leaves 1.3 ITB, I know midfield looks a bit light but that is a sacrifice you have to make when you have Alonso, got a bit of flexibility to upgrade if need be.

    1. Birds of Prey
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      I just WC'd also, Mbemba is starting at 4.0. I went w/Lowe because he's on pens (according to above).
      Same keepers same front line. GL

      1. Gashead9
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Cool, thanks. yea, Zanka was a place holder really so will consider Lowe, was looking at Mbemba too!

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

      I have exact same WC bar, Hegazi instead of Zanka and Davies instead of Yoshida.

      1. Gashead9
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Reassuring that others have similar, never WC this early before but disastrous start, players were dropping and the ones I wanted were rising so would have been about a mil swing & potentially unaffordable if I waited.

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

    Thoughts on bringing players in for hits to avoid price rises instead of waiting for to WC next week? Just wait till next week and deal with the extra cost?

    1. GS456
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Not sure hits are worth a 0.1.

      Unless it's a player you really like or want

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

        Yeah cheers.. players that I'll most likely get in next week when wildcarding.. will hold and deal with it next week

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

      I'd rather spend a few points than WC

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

        Hmm agreed but there's a possibility of wc over international break.. and if I use up points this week, then wc anyway I'll be annoyed

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

          True, wc is always available until it's gone. Trying to not use it too early this time.

  11. The Mastermind
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    G2G?
    What should be the main focus of my team next week?
    Getting rid of Mignolet? or bringing in Salah/Mane?

    Elliot (Mignolet)

    Bellerin - Valencia - Fosu-Mensah (Ake)

    Mkhi - Can - Ayew - Willian (Iwobi)

    Kane(C) - Benteke - Aguerooooo

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

    Some real idiots trying to ruin Andys stream tonight! Morons with nothing better to do! Enjoyed banning them! 😛

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

      Not Virg drunk again? 😆

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

        unfortunately not

  13. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Who do you reckon will get more points this GW?

    Lukaku (with his great Home Record) vs Leicester

    Aguero (with his great Away Record) vs Bournemouth

    1. The Mastermind
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      KUUUUN.

    2. Drafting Away
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Kaku

    3. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Think I'm gonna go for Kun Kane Chicharito as I don't have any City players but have Mkhi

  14. Atwood
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Hullo deadzoners. Can I save a FT this week? Or urgent transfer needed?

    Forster
    Jones - Dann - Yoshida
    De Bruyne - Salah - Willian - Mhikitaryan
    Lukaku - Kane - Abraham

    Foster - Carroll - Francis - Long

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

      No idea how I've got my keepers so wrong. Supposed to be Foster and Elliot.

      I'm tired...

    2. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      I'd save it your team looks good

    3. Pinky Blinders
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      It is game week 3, you look good to me. Bank those 2 frees and have maximum optionality over the break, although you squad looks really solid.

    4. Hotdogs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Looks good to me!

    5. OldBenKenobi
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      save

  15. Drafting Away
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Please help guys!

    Pick two to bench from
    Abraham v CRY away
    Bertrand v HUD away
    Salah v ARS home
    Ince v SOU home
    Rodriguez v STK home
    Rashford v LEI home

    1. GS456
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Tammy and ince

      1. Drafting Away
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks! Ince bench over Bertrand?

    2. Ange Ball
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Abraham Rodriguez

    3. BananaNose Maldonado
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Abraham and Ince, though I'm worried that Martial is in line to start over Rashford this week.

  16. The Mastermind
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Who should I give the (C) this week?

    1 - Kane

    2- Aguero

    3- Benteke

    1. GS456
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      KANE easy

      1. The Mastermind
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Kane - 0 goals in august

        Aguero - Crazy away record

    2. Pinky Blinders
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      You are going to go with Kane so stop wasting people's time

      1. The Mastermind
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Siding towards Aguero right now actually. Don't think Kane will break his curse.

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

      Kane

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

      I was talking about this a while back, I think Aguero has the potential to outscore Kane.

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

        but Kane is defo the safer pick

        1. The Mastermind
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          Definitely. Worried that if I go with aguero that Kane will get a Hattrick.

      2. The Mastermind
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Me too. Really tough decision for me. If Spurs weren't at home to Burnley this week, this thread would be full of people bringing in Aguero to give him the armband

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

          I think most would be just fine captaining Lukaku.

          1. The Mastermind
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 3 months ago

            No Kaku worries me, but my Aguero makes me feel better about it.

    5. Wonderful Wizard Hazard
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Kanye

  17. Hotdogs
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Suggestions on who to bring in for Daniels? Can spend 5.5

    Already maxed on united and the rest of the back is:
    Dawson (STK)
    Bertrand (hud)
    Mee (tot)
    Rangel

    1. Pinky Blinders
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Are you currently on 2 FTs?

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

        Just 1FT

        1. Pinky Blinders
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          Just roll it man. No one week option that is better than 2 FTs heading into the Int Break in my opinion.

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

            That means I'd have to play Mee (tot) which could end up with negative points if Kane finally delivers

    2. FC Hakkebøf
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      You missed out on davies :/

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

        Yup, that I did! Went up way too early this week

        Have been thinking about Trippier but not sure now given the transfer news, hence in a bit of a tough spot

  18. Jay_
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Is Hegazi good for the season? I'm on a wildcard and not sure if I want both Foster and Hegazi. Last year I wildcarded early and got Foster after a few early cleanies and ignored Mcauley who was already around 4.7. Foster barely kept a cleanie after my wildcard and Mcauley just kept scoring. Don't want to make the same mistake again but worried Hegazi will lose his place.

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

        Good chance Hegazi will keep his place. It is a working systems, Evans likely to leave and McAuley is 38.

        1. Jay_
            8 years, 3 months ago

            Cheers, bit worried about Wimmer joining. Downfall of not waiting a week for WC.

        2. Pinky Blinders
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          No he isn't. Look elsewhere, especially if you are keen to keep Foster.

        3. BananaNose Maldonado
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          Have you already pressed the button, Jay? Daniels to Jones and you were fine for this week.

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

        Anyone tempted by Benteke as a 3 week punt before switching to Rooneroo?

        He is no match for Hernandez in the stats though, can we put them down to previous fixtures difficulty?

        1. The Mastermind
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          I have benteke. Pick him and laugh at others when he gets a hatty

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

        Ake > jones tonight or tomorrow?
        What's the chances that jones rises tonight?

        1. Pinky Blinders
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          Low in my opinion. he is a defender and been hovering around mid 90s on FPL stats for awhile now. I think you can get another day of information before having to make a call.

          That said, I do think that is ultimately the right call to make but would be good to hold off until you have confirmation he isn't injured from the pressers

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

            Thanks for the advice. It's a straight swap and don't want to suffer a drop on a gw3 eve for being greedy.
            Think am going to ride it out and check the pressers tomorrow.

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

          Jones currently 96.9

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

        DDG
        Kola Danillo Yosh Dawson
        Eriksen Salah Mhki Mooy
        (K)ane Lukaku
        -----------------------------------
        Elliot Carroll Quanar Long

        Any suggestions? Obviously the bench is horrendous but will sort that on the WC.

        1. The Mastermind
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          When you planning to WC? Really don't know when I should play mine.

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

            Going to try to wait until GW6, bit of a fixture shift then, might get Wazza n Pickford and should have a good handle on who I want longte then, we will
            Know the story on Haz, Sanchez , Coutinho, KDB by then too ... much more info than if I do it now or next week.

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

          That is a team some will be wcing to! Maybe missing little pea

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

            Cheers mate , not WCing until gw6 hopefully.
            Yep really want Hernandez.... Utd fan too so obviously really like him as a player.

      5. che
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        A. Lukaku, Alli and Eriksen
        B. Kane, Myki and Pogba

        1. The Mastermind
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          b

        2. Ange Ball
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          A

        3. Wonderful Wizard Hazard
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          Why are both choices a double up? I think you want one Spurs mid and one MU mid. Then take the striker of your choice, or both.

          1. che
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 3 months ago

            Quest for most efficient way of Man U and Spurs coverage.

        4. yakirh
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          A

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

        Which couple get more:

        Rooney + Mane

        Firmino + Sigurdsson

        1. The Mastermind
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          a

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

            B

        1. BananaNose Maldonado
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          This really is a pain, to be honest. How hard is it to add a totals row at the bottom of the current season like there used to be?

      7. FC Hakkebøf
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Is lukaku --> kane on a ft a stupid move? I really like his captaincy factor this gw and I dont fancy uniteds schedule from gw5 and onwards.. Looking at the players stats kane is superior in everything upset goals scored.. :/. Could opt for both but i really narrows down the third striker option...

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

          Don't like it but I have both ..... Think Mhki will keep close to his scores so Kane Mhkitaryan might do

        2. The Mastermind
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          Right now I have Kane - Benteke - Aguero. Counting on MKHI for united coverage. Kaku has had a good start but I'm not confident with these upcoming fixtures.

          United fan.

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

            I think with his ownership, form, utds form , etc it's a really bad time not to own him!

        3. Atwood
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          Madness.

          Lukaku is banging them on for a team likely to be in the title race all season. Gotta keep him.

      8. Ange Ball
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Evening All,
        Should I do Salah and Firmno Out for one these.

        A) Morata Antonio
        B) Hernandez Richardlison
        C) Keep Salah do Firmino to Hernandez Ota to Alonso

        Team GW3

        Foster
        Morgan Ota Hegz
        Alli Salah Mhkitaryan Loft
        Kane Lukaku Firmino

        Elliot Atsu Ward Hun

        Thanks

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

          FIrmino ➡️ Chicharito
          Morgan ➡️ Someone better....

        2. Wonderful Wizard Hazard
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          None of the above. Maybe Firm -> Cheech and upgrade Loft.

      9. Tornado
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Trippier or dawson? Tempted to go with tripp as am playing 433 and can have a mid come on as sub and already have foster

        If aurier is nailed will switch to pva or dawson

        Any thoughts?

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

        Start one: Chalobah (BRI) or Fraser (MCI)?

        Chalobah decent stats and not playing CDM but the early kick off could be a goal fest.

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

        Hi, on WC please help me choose A or B, and why?

        A. Foster (Elliott)
        Alonso, Jones, Hegazi (Mbemba, Long)
        Eriksen, Salah, Mkhi, Carroll (Cork) Kane, Lukaku, Chica

        B. Foster (Elliott)
        Alonso, Cedric, Jones, Hegazi (Mbemba)
        Eriksen, D Silva, Mkhi, Carroll (Cork) Kane, Lukaku, Chica

        Thank you, sorry repost.

        1. Ange Ball
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          B

        2. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          I assume Carroll is in brackets for B?
          Salah + Carroll vs Silva + Cedric?

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

            Yes TM, how about that? Thanks.

        3. Wonderful Wizard Hazard
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          It's really:
          A) Long, Salah
          B) Cedric, Silva

          A for me.

      12. Tornado
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Start yoshida or rlc this week?

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

          Yoshida

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

            Just