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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.

If you’re a traditional type, you can acquire the mp3 audio version via this link on the first player below, or take in the full visual experience via the second player below.

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

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

    Good morning DZ. How're you all doing on this dull Friday morning?

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

      Sunny here mate good morning

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

        Hello sir. I presume that you must be from Australia.

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

      Morning Dreams, not bad mate, getting there 🙂

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

        How many cans did you finish Netley?
        https://youtu.be/RCMXO9sBIcU

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

          Not finished 😆 Hey, you seen this?

          https://twitter.com/sportingintel/status/900811969300713472

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

            Oh yeah. Didn't watch it live though. What a waste that he's playing for Everton.

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

              Music's quite good, got a melodic epic post-rock feel too, cheers

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

                I remembered that it's 1:30 for you there. So didn't think that sending a rock song may be a good idea. 🙂

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

                  Sounds a bit like Explosions in the Sky, you're getting quite good mate https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzIK5FaC38w hic!

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

        Shes a beautiful sunny day in Melbourne folks

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

          Nice one mate.

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

    How much longer will Willian be starting and is he worth keeping once hazard is back? Or is richarlison possibly a better option?

    Cheers

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

      Willian will be benched soon ship him out

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

        For a hit or do it next week? Will want richarlison so I can take a hit and get him before price rise.. or wait and pay an extra 0.1 for him next week

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

          Won't encourage a hit to anyone that's entirely up to you , I would personally but your call I think it's a easy transfer though

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

            Cheers

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

    Have 9.8m for 1 def and 1 mid (playing), any more options?

    A. Cedric, Cork
    B. Zanka, Can

    Thank you.

    1. Maddi Son
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Hegazi & Atsu?

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

    Ready to go?

    Foster
    Cedric-Naughton-Alonso
    Mane-Salah-Pogba-Atsu
    Kane-Lukaku-Mounie

    Subs: Elliot-Caroll-Simpson-Long

    1. We Will Klopp you
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Yep, GTG

  5. We Will Klopp you
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    I must say, I'm very tempted by this Sanchez team when he's back

    Foster
    Trippier Cedric Jones
    Sanchez Salah Mkhi Richarlison
    Kane Vardy/Firmino Chicharito/Mounie

    Elliott Lowe RLC Mbemba

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

      Nil Chelsea.

      foolish or wise?

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

        Is anyone other than Alonso even worth having right now?

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

          Luiz Morata Pedro

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

            I doubt Pedro is nailed once Hazard is back.

        2. We Will Klopp you
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          Morata is one to watch and pedro but right now no-one bar Alonso is worth it

      2. We Will Klopp you
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Can't have them all, but I am agonizingly 0.2m off being able to have Morata and Mounie so maybe things will change by then

    2. We Will Klopp you
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Gonna store this in some file

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

    Between these 2 for my wildcard

    A

    GK Foster/Elliot
    DEF Alonso, Jones, Cedric, Schindler*, 4.5 Burnley
    MID Erikson, Pogba, Silva*, RLC*, Carroll
    FWD Lukaku, Kane, Little Pea

    B

    GK Foster/Elliot
    DEF Alonso, Jones, Cedric, Ben Davies*, 4.5 Burnley
    MID Erikson, Pogba, Richarldson*, Mooy* Carroll
    FWD Lukaku, Kane, Little Pea

    Which do you prefer A or B?

    Basically comes down to Schindler, Silva and RLC or Davies, Richarldson and Mooy

    Is Silva a rotation risk?

    1. We Will Klopp you
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      B imo mate

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

      I'd go B too

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

        Thanks guys much appreciated

    3. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      B

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

    Foster
    Davies,Hegazi,Alonso
    Miki(V),Erikson,Mooy,Richalson
    Lukaku,Chicharito,Kane(C)

    Subs-Britos,T.Carroll,Simpson

    Had a rubbish wk last wk and used my wildcard, wanna put a Liverpool player in but not sure who will be rotated. Any help is much appreciated. Thanks

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

      Very similar what I'd do on WC rn. Looks goood. Löwe over Britos for me though. Pretty much every team on CL is due for some rotation (same goes with Miki for example).

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

    How many transfers "waivers" can be made in one week on the draft game?

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

      Unlimited, well it's limited to everyone in the pool

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

      as many as your heart desires

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

      Thanks guys.

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

      Only 15 can be granted.

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

        That's "just" enough then.

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

    Is richarlison a good long term option? Or is everyone just excited because he's playing Brighton this weekend?

    1. Pierce34
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Hadn't even noticed he plays Brighton *takes a hit to bring him in*

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

      After Brighton their fixtures aren't that appealing so I'm avoiding for the time being.

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

        Thanks .. was considering taking a hit before he goes up in price but I'll leave it

  10. 4. Arsenal FC
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Is it too early too punt on Lanzini or should I go 'safe' with Richarlison /Jese?

  11. Maddi Son
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Anybody gone with Matt Phillips over Jese / Richarlison?

    1. Pierce34
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Phillips served me well last year, but I'd be reluctant to invest in WBA attack right now. I've got Redmond in that price bracket, but would prefer Jese / Richarlison - will do it when fixtures turn.

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

      I've had Phillips from the beginning. Liked their fixtures for first 5 or so.

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

    Is Willian expected to start this gw? Thinking of dumping for silva on my ft. Have Alonso but no City cover. Thoughts?

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

      Antonio?

      1. Maddi Son
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Antonio over Hernandez crew checking in.

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

        Not convinced by him yet. Either silva or save ft

    2. Pierce34
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      I'd be surprised if he didn't start. Who would he be benched for? Pedro?

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

        I would think so

        1. Pierce34
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          My guess is both Pedro and Willian will start, flanking Morata.

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

            So save ft? No city against bou could be costly tho.

            1. Pierce34
              • 10 Years
              8 years, 3 months ago

              My opinion is that Willian is just as likely to get returns as Silva.

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

                Cheers bud. Might just stick with Willian.

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

    Hello DZenerates!

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

      Hello
      https://youtu.be/RCMXO9sBIcU

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

          Cheers for this. It was an amazing goal indeed.

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

            Dreamy goal even.

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

              Yeah.

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

    Will be any 3.9m and 4.4m mid today or tommorrow at the latest?

    1. Obi-1 Kenobi-0
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Carrick is already 4.4 isn't he?

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

        Yes, but I already have 3 Utd players 🙂

  15. IRBOX ⚽
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Daniels to Jones (-4)? I would never normally take a hit for a defender, but potential 0.2 swing tonight and United fixtures are great, whilst Bournemouth are horrendous. Think it could pay off

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

      Wait for presser on Jones health... or was there an update I missed?

      1. IRBOX ⚽
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Probably best to wait

      2. El Lobito 10
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Phil Jones is fit

    2. Obi-1 Kenobi-0
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Go with your gut. IF you want Jones long term then a 0.2 swing is well worth a -4 imo.

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

      you've answered your own question

      😉

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

    Foster

    Jones Zanka Kola Stephens
    KdB Mooy Eriksen Mkhit
    Kane Lukaku

    1.0 itb.

    Ok, so Alonso in for Kolasanic? or save the 1 mil possibly for Haz in for KdB? Also allows me to upgrade the defense by .5. Maybe Trip in?

    But yeah Pull the trigger on Alonso or wait?

    1. matthew_1991
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      wait

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

      I'd hold in your situation.

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

      any particular reason why?

  17. Total Foot 5
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    anyone advice, best move pls, thnx
    -4 Zaha + Abraham > Loftus + 8.3 ?

    1. Rooney
    2. Chicharito
    3. Mounie
    4. Gabbi
    5. SAVE Ft and Play Abraham good upcoming 2 fixtures

  18. I Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Looking like Daniels will survive the drop tonight. Would like to wait for team news tomorrow before shipping.

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

      Shipping for free or hit?

      1. I Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Free.

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

          Nice, hit for me so 50/50 atm.

          1. I Member
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 3 months ago

            One of the main reasons I didn't do KDB to Eriksen. Felt Daniels out was a bigger priority this week. Don't think I would do it for a hit tbh.

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

    willian to DSilva for -4 worth???

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

      no

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

      Meh. Lateral move from one player that isn't nailed to start to another.

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

      Maybe not immediately but over time maybe

    4. matthew_1991
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      bit of a gamble i would say no

    5. Mateja
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      no city cover atm

  20. CloudSky
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    My man Charlie, if you could hold today and tomorrow, that would be swell.

    1. I Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Pull a Zaha.

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

    How come quality folks who run this place rarely take hits but zero content is produced discouraging people from taking hits?

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

      Maybe because they think there's a counter argument that can be backed-up? Maybe the game is evolving faster than the historic studies?

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

        Maybe site engagement that creates ad revenue is premised on people changing their teams often.

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

          Maybe somewhere between our thoughts lies a truth?

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

      Because after last season, most of the quality folks have understood that there's not only one way of playing the game. So they don't insist so much on sticking to a certain style.

  22. El Lobito 10
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Antonio or Rambo? Draft, not main game.

    1. Fanta sea
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Antonio for me

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

      Antonio by a country mile.

      1. Get up ya bum
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        is a country mile like a bakers dozen? 1.1-1.3 miles?

      2. El Lobito 10
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks!

  23. Fanta sea
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Is Kolasinac to Alonso worth a -4? I already lost 4 points this week on transfers

    Prices are rising soon so i need to know quickly

    Thanks

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

      No

    2. bigbudgie
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      no no no

  24. IRBOX ⚽
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    DDG
    Bertrand Cedric Hegazi
    Eriksen Willian Ramsey Carroll
    Kane (c) Lukaku Firmino

    Elliott JWP Daniels Long

    Really unsure on the Daniels > Jones (-4) move. Would play Jones over Cedric, then look to downgrade DDG to get Mkhi for Willian

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

      With Willian Ramsey and JWP in midfield, I'd save your transfers (and hits) for other priorities... by week 6, you'll want very different personnel in those slots... it's not that far away if you conserve transfers.

      1. IRBOX ⚽
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Ramsey will be staying for arsenals juicy fixtures.

  25. lando2k5
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Will Salah likely drop tonight?

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

      You will find out soon

    2. lando2k5
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Was wondering if I should just hold him or switch him out for Mane for free.

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

      Salahs price drop doesn't matter as you won't lose value on him.

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

        Unless he paid 9.1

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

          Correct

      2. lando2k5
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Nice, thanks

  26. hjalmarekdal
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    What do you guys think of Calvert-Levin at 5.0£? Pretty good option isn't he?

    1. El Lobito 10
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      No. Everton will sign.

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

      If I trusted RK not to rotate him yeah 😆 Say they have 4 'attacking' spots, 2 holders, new tall striker arrives... who starts?

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

      Probably a super sub for Sandro or another forward shortly.

  27. El Lobito 10
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    For draft players:

    Would you get in Rose now while you can?

    If so, I have to boot out one of Jones, PvA, Blind Kompany or Bertie. Which one or none?

    Cheers

    1. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Blind out wouldnt be too bad

      1. El Lobito 10
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks!

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

      none

      1. El Lobito 10
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers!

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

      Rose for Blind.

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

      I'd boot PVA for a punt on Rose without hesitation.

      1. El Lobito 10
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks to both of you

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

      Is Rose back now?

      1. El Lobito 10
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Later

  28. lennie123456789
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    About to WC talk me out of this!

    Foster Elliot
    Trip Cedric Jones 4 4
    Alli Eriksen Mane Richarlison 4.5
    Luk Laca Chicha

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

      WC should be catching price rises. Worst time to do it now

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

        This is true, but double rises have been virtually nonexistent this season.

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

          The money making wildcard schemes are long gone!

          Last few seasons the market has been so slow so makes no difference now for monies really. You might save .1 on a player dropping and then getting back if you wana keep but that looks about it

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

            Totally agree.

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

      I'd need to see the team you have now.

      1. lennie123456789
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Foster Elliot
        Stephens Baily Trip 4 4
        KDB Willian Ramsey Grob
        Kane Kaku Firm

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

          There's no reason to wildcard that team. You'll need to deal with Gross and Stephens, eventually, but Firmino to Hernandez next week should give you the cash you need.

    3. lennie123456789
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Ok thanks all for the help

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

        I have a similar team with worse midfield. I just took -4 I'm sticking with that front 3 Kane C this week

  29. kavin111
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    i took Jesus should i remove? it's minus 0.1 already.. gut says to be patient but guardiola tinkers too much.

    1. I Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      I would keep him unless you're getting Kane in.

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

      Sticking with him for one more round.. Hope he bangs a couple this week and is in for the rise so I can switch him to laca.. Laca rotates so well with kane in terms of the (C) options

  30. _Greg
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Come on Pogba, let's have that rise boyyyy

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

      you beautyyyy