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7 September 2017 2666 comments
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This is a very strange experience.

Denied the opportunity to host this week’s ScoutCast by BT’s shortcomings and with the Wildcard active, I am forced to join you and eavesdrop while my decision-making is torn apart by Andy, Jonty, Az and Luke. I have to admit, it’s pretty tortuous.

It’s like my hands are firmly fastened to the couch while the quartet lapdance* their critique around me. How I want to get “involved”.

Aside from appraising my “ill-timed” Wildcard, the boys tackle your other community questions.

They consider the Liverpool double-up, question whether midfield coverage can replace either Kane and Lukaku, debate whether Alonso is essential and then look at how fixtures can shape cheap defensive acquisitions.

I’m pretty sure they answer them all exactly as I would. In fact, listening back, they appear to justify my Wildcard for me. I can hardly wait for next week.

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* writer cannot call on any personal experience when making this comparison.

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

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

    Which option is better:
    A:Davies + Alli
    B:David Silva +Alonso
    Thx

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

      B

    2. Don Van Vliet
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      A

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

      B

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

    I'm wondering whether to do Benteke to Chicharito now to avoid the price drop. On the other hand, I only have 1 free transfer so doing that now would mean committing to Chicharito for the next couple of weeks, instead of getting Firmino next week.

    Thoughts?

    The front 7 btw are
    Eriksen - Salah - Mkhitaryan - Redmond
    Lukaku - Jesus - Benteke

    1. jia you
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Save would be nice and you could have a mini wc for -4 next GW if needs be.

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

        Thanks. Annoyingly I'm 0.1 short of Hegazi and Benteke to Naughton and Firmino for -4, so I might as well use the -4 for three transfers next week instead of two this week - could take care of Redmond that way.

        1. jia you
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          yeah looking at Redmond in your team was the main reason that I suggested that 😉

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

            Haha don't get me started on Redmond. I even had him last year for way longer than I should have, not sure what I was thinking putting him in my team again...

            1. jia you
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 3 months ago

              I did the same last season but learned from my error 😉

  3. GPV
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Who scores more over the season?

    A Hazard + Lacazatte/Jesus
    B Kane + D Silva
    C Alli/Eriksen + Morata

    A leaves me with no Spurs cover unless I get Son in for one of Pogs or Mkhi.

    Any help appreciated

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

      I like C

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

        Basically Alli/Eriksen will outscore Silva by more than Kane will outscore Morata (not even sure he will outscore Morata).

        And it's Morata that makes the difference between A and C.

    2. Oliver Tockman
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      C for sure

    3. GPV
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Thanks guys... That's what I'm on at the moment with Alli (I like Eriksen better but Alli will probably play more minutes because of CL suspension).

      I was asking just because I'm tempted to get Hazard in since I'm on WC. Thanks guys

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

        Yeah if I was picking right now it would be Alli over Eriksen, but if I had one of them I wouldn't trade for the other. (have Eriksen)

  4. Bruno Bruno!!
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    who is the better Tripper replaement?

    A- Jones

    B- Naughton

    C- Another defender up to 6.3m

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

      Naughton

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

      A or Kola

    3. Aussiemilan
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Davies

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

    A) Vardy and Salah
    B) Chicharito and Mane
    C) Lacazette and Brady

    Thanks!

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

      B

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

      B imo

    3. Bruno Bruno!!
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      b

  6. Pariße
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Best replacement for Kompany (if money is available, but it's still a factor)?

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

      6m? Davies, then maybe a punty Kola, then Bertie

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

        thanks 🙂

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

      One of the top 5 on watchlist.

    3. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Jones and bank the cash

  7. Johan Cryuff
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    RMWCT :

    Foster
    Jones Cedric Naughton
    Mikhi Salah Eriksen Brady
    Lukaku(c) Firmino Morata

    Elliot,TCarroll,Dunk, Schindler

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

      Solid. I'd go Alli instead of Eriksen because of champions league matches potentially affecting Eriksens game time.

  8. wanaj84
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    nyom will play?

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

      I think so but many don't

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

      50/50
      Team news says no.

      1. wanaj84
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        evans or gibbs?

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

          Gibbs didn't make team news so Evans maybe.

  9. Nickofoz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Ramsey -> Brady on a FT or hold?

    1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      If only 1FT I'd probably hold

    2. I am 42
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      im holding

  10. Ben the Mee
      8 years, 3 months ago

      When do you all reckon Trollkaku will show up this season. Sometime in the next few gameweeks? Trying to anticipate when to do him to Kane.

      1. jia you
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Show up! Are you avn a laugh, he's in great form. So unlucky with the 0 last week, he cudda had a hattie!

        1. jia you
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          sry read your post wrong, he's playing in a much better side now so his days of trolling may well be over (wishful thinking).

      2. Don Van Vliet
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        I think he's a season-keeper, personally
        Kane will most likely become indispensable, but it would be beneficial to have both rather than one at the expense of the other.

      3. BROOKLYN GOONER
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Next gameweek looking good...Kane vs Swans, Luk vs Everton. For me, I think the question will be when is the right gw to replace Kane with Morata. 8, 9?

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

        His two games he scored in were against Swansea and west ham , I honestly feel a BARREN spell incoming for him time to shift him now for Kane you'll all see come Sunday

    • Tiamani Warrior
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Any new signings worth looking at for draft? Zappa or aurier likely to be starters?

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

        In time both should be, Poch seemed to suggest @eve is too soon for Aurier so expect debut start v swa

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

        If you have a weak defender then make an offer.

        1. Tiamani Warrior
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          Pretty happy with what I have. Kola weakest so far but would prob regret trading

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

        Not for a few weeks I don't think. But could be huge later in the season.

    • cult
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      G2G?

      Foster
      Yoshida, Jones, Zanka
      Eriksen, Salah, Mkhi, Willian,
      Lukaku, Morata, Firmino

      Elliot, Carroll, Long, Rosenior

      .9 ITB

      1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Who's your captain?

        Look good tho

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

          Lukaku is on the big money and will get another chance.. I'm not sold on him though... who do you suggest?

          1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 3 months ago

            Looks tough this GW might be a good GW to punt on a captain if not convinced on Lukaku.

            Morata in fine form

            1. Saint & Reevesy
              • 13 Years
              8 years, 3 months ago

              The trouble with lukaku at 60%+ ownership is that it turns in a big gamble - back him and he you dont loose or gain much ground either way - don't back him and he goes large and you tumble hard.

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

                Yeah this.

    • UpAndAway
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Those on WC, anyone thinking about Sanchez?

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        definitely not, not even when fit and playing, far too costly.

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

        Problem is there's so many good mid's from 8.2 to 9.6 he starts to look a bit pricey - no doubt he'll rip it up but we have time to assess him

      3. Saint & Reevesy
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        watching brief for me - so many options this year.

      4. Aussiemilan
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        no but I know ill regret it, first season I havnt had him since he came to gunners

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

          Completely agree he's overpriced. Need to overhaul my entire side to fit him in. But it's Sanchez...

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

        Too early. Need to see a few games and a haul or two.

    • Dr. Ante Pavlovic
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Cmon hune drop and become an enabler

    • Saint & Reevesy
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Is Hegazi nailed on....?

      I was labouring under the assumption he is - but ive seen a few comments suggesting otherwise?

      If not does Hegazi to Naughton make sense?

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

        Can't be nailed due to Evans & McAuley but my guess is he's okay for now as McAuley probably isn't up to speed and Dawson can go RB

        1. Saint & Reevesy
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          Yeah by the sounds McAuley is only a week or so away if he's back in training.

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

        don't think he will be, you might get 1 more week out of him at the most, id change to naughton

    • Shirokov(c)
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      So I've completely neglected FF between holidays and returning to college for the last week, pls help me.

      Foster
      Alonso, Yoshida, Naughton
      Mane, Pogba, Ramsey, Atsu
      Kane, Lukaku, Gabby

      Elliot; Carroll, Suttner, Mee

      1ft, what do I do?

      Kane to Morata? Guessing I missed out on mega price changes *sad*

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

        Anything in the bank?

        1. Shirokov(c)
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          Yep, a cool 1m

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

            I think I would be tempted to hold this week, then use 2FT to greater effect next week.

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

        Ramsey-> someone better. Wouldn't get rid of Kane, been playing really well and is about to have amazing fixtures.

        1. Shirokov(c)
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          Anyone 8m max worth getting?

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

            Hrm not really. Maybe save? It's a good team.

    • Twelve years a slave
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Is Kompany injured?
      Only saw above people getting rid

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

        Injury doubt.

        1. Shirokov(c)
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          What's new eh

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

            Typing Kompany in google has it everywhere.

            1. Twelve years a slave
              • 15 Years
              8 years, 3 months ago

              Ws going to sell Stones this week. May save the free and see what happens

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

                No Kompany, no clean sheets normally.

                1. Twelve years a slave
                  • 15 Years
                  8 years, 3 months ago

                  This is true, but the idea of saving I like

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

                    I'm considering saving too. How's your season started TL?

    • Duffy Dunk
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      I've been thinking about 4.5 defenders.
      Apart from Naughton who looks like the standout option now, which others would attract you?
      I've had Mee so far, had high hopes in GW2 vs WestBrom but he didn't get points. Also, his price fall percentage worries me, one failure and he'll go down.
      Would you consider any of Huddersfield's or Brighton's 4.5s?
      Any other worth mentioning?

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

        4.5 is a luxury, I'm scouring the bowels of hell for a 4.4 😆

        Yedlin anyone? Rotates nicely with Naughton IF he becomes a starter

        1. Greenbackbøøg…
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          I like Yedlin, has a good assist threat and a bit of flair, probably not many better options for 4.4 yet

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

            Yeah, he's got good pace and Manquillo can play both sides. The risk is if they push Clark to LB like they did v tot then I've painted myself into a corner 😆

        2. Duffy Dunk
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          Yeah I've started looking at fallen-price players to avoid 0.1 losses.
          Not sure about Yedlin.. do you think Wimmer will be a starter?

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

            Well from what MH says he sounds a bit 'back-up' this season;

            “Obviously this deal was with a view to the future because we know that Kurt is a Chelsea player, but Kevin is our player now and we knew that this deal wouldn’t have been available to us this time next year."

            As Le God says Holgate might be good value but his numbers stink to high heaven. Might just abandon Jones and play it safe with Davies, Cedric, Naughton, Mee and either Long or Rangel

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

          Holgate?

      2. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Holgate might be worth a punt at 4.4 if Koeman keeps 3 at the he will be a steal..

        1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          3 at the back*

      3. Aussiemilan
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        I'm on lowe from husddersfield, seems solid crosser of the ball and got some pace, question mark over him taking penalties but that would just be a bonus

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

          Unless new signing Mounie is the pen taker, Lowe seems to be the man for Huddersfield.

          Mooy was the penalty taker, but after he missed one, Lowe took the next one (Mooy was on the pitch at the time), which ended up being the last of the season.

          Then during the shootouts in the promotion playoffs, Lowe took the first penalty, which is usually assigned to the best penalty taker (unless it's Cristiano Ronaldo lol). Mooy was on the pitch for both shootouts, and went fourth both times

    • bennyp
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Hey guys, all good here?

      DDG
      Kolasinac - Alonso - Cedric - (Kompany - Mbemba)
      Pogba - Mane - Ince - Carroll - (RLC)
      Firmino - Chich - Kane(c)

      Cheers!

      1. Shirokov(c)
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Am worried about the lack of Morata. Although August is over so Kane should nab a hattie now

      2. Magic Bean
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Good luck with (K)ane. Spurs like a smaller pitch so could work out for ya

    • Knowledgeable meerkat
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      I'm so confused, I keep hearing things about and seeing clips from the "FPL show" with James Richardson and Mark but cannot find the actual show anywhere... it looks like there was one yesterday - could anyone enlighten me? Would like to watch it out of interest

      1. Shirokov(c)
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Fpl Facebook page is one source anyway

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

        Put FPL into Facebook. They provide vids all the time and posts on everything.

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

        Won't be online until later in the morning/early afternoon.
        @officialfpl

      4. Knowledgeable meerkat
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers folks

    • ★Kuntheman★
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Don't know if anyone is in the UCL Fantasy mood, but would like some thoughts on this team if any of you are:

      Mignolet (Areola)
      Sandro Kurzawa Jones Alexander-Arnolds (Gomez)
      Lemar Mkhitaryan Asensio (Salvio, Kante)
      Ronaldo Neymar Jesus

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

        Does that site load? I tried making my team but it said there was some kind of maintenance going on.

    • LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      C'mon then DZ where your armband going?

      I've Capt Kane the last two gws so I've lost a bit of confidence regarding armband

      My options this Gw are
      Hernandez
      Mane
      Kane
      Lukaku
      Eirksen
      Looks tough right

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

        Kane/Lukaku/Mané are your only real options in my eyes. If in doubt go for Kaku and the poll.

      2. Greenbackbøøg…
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Nice and boring on Lukaku

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

        Kaku.

      4. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Very dull guys but your right if in doubt back the ffs pole.

    • SpagBol
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Anyone considering Rooney after GW7?
      He has such a nice run of fixtures.

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

        Yeah, think a fair few are going to get him. Especially Chicharito owners.

    • jdp219
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Thinking KDB > Pogba this week, JRod > Firmino next week. Reasonable?

      Foster (Elliot)
      Cedric, Alonso, Dawson (BSmith, Rangel)
      KDB, Eriksen, Richarlison, Atsu (RLC)
      JRod, Lukaku, Kane

      And slowly upgrade the others. Save WC until next international break.

    • seewhyaxe
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      play Elliot or Foster this gw?

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

        Foster

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

        Foster

    • HellasLEAF
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Mooy or Sanches.

      Currently own Mooy but am intrigued an and could use funds elsewhere.

      'Cours I also have Carroll so..

      1. Greenbackbøøg…
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Mooy

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

        Mooy

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

        I'm tossing up between Mooy and Brady.

      4. Aussiemilan
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Mooy, sanches looks pretty on the ball but hes not going to be getting you much points

    • VFORVANDETA
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Any suggestion here? My def not looking very good. Have 0ft and 1.4 itb

      Foster (Elliot)

      Bertie Hegazi Kompany* (Ake* Long)

      Eriksen Willian Tadic Atsu (Taroll)

      Lukaku Kane(c) Firmino

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

        Kompany to Alonso maybe?

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

          Is Kompany out for sure or just doubt?Don't really want to take him out.

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

        Maybe
        Kompany > Davies
        Ake > Lowe/Shindler

        Probably not worth taking a double hit though

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

          Yeah.Maybe i will do Ake >Shindler for hit.Thanks.

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

            get rid of long who doesnt play & put a 4.5m option like mee, naughton, etc..

    • whodatgoal
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Mee or Ward?

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

        Mee

    • HellasLEAF
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Going with Chicharito over Kaku C.

      Feel Chicha will be good for at least one and Stoke may be low scoring.

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

        This

    • FFSbet.com
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Any other with 2x4.0 GKs ?

      A) Foster + 4.0 5th defender
      B) 4.0 GK + Mee

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

        A

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

        A