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1 March 2018 1611 comments
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Mohamed Salah’s remarkable debut season just keeps on rolling and, while the ScoutCast crew have been fervent in their support for the Egyptian from Gameweek 1, we’ve been a lot more reluctant to hand him the captaincy.

Salah’s numbers and, in particular, his head-to-head with Golden Boot and armband rival Harry Kane, come under scrutiny in this latest episode. Jonty, Andy, Granville and Az join me as we reveal the true tale of our lack of faith and the damage done. The evidence is conclusive and nobody has more regrets than yours truly.

Elsewhere, your community questions have us revisit some of the Gameweek 31 casualties that had their credibility knocked by a weekend littered with eye-opening disappointment and we assess the allure of Arsenal’s favourable run-in. That’s also conclusive.

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

  1. Positive vibes
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Hi, Alonso owner, keep or sell?
    He maybe out from my team on gw 32 WC though.
    Thanks.

    1. Yellin' in my Ear
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Keeping

    2. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Keep for Palace game in particular unless you have immediate need for funds

    3. NATSTER
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Probably selling and probably getting him back on WC.

    4. panda07
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Sold him last week, will get him back on wildcard in GW33

  2. Stevie B
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    KdB -> Eriksen for free? I also have Sterling, but would loose 0.5 if I sell him. Thank you!

    1. Atwood
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Wouldn’t change either

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

      I'd do that, prefer Eriksen for the run in

    3. I Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      KDB is outscoring Eriksen.

  3. Atwood
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Thinking Dunk/Ogbonna > Davies.
    1FT and 2.5 in the bank. Any ideas?

    Pickford
    Otamendi - VVD - Mee
    Salah - Lingard - Sterling - Shaqiri
    Kane - Firmino - Wilson

    Elliot - Walcott - Dunk - Ogbonna

  4. We Will Klopp you
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Arsenal's last clean sheet was in Gw18. Shocking stuff.

  5. Defcons are for Kinnear
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Jones Sterling Wilson out.
    Who in?

    1. Viper
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Davies Arnautovic Deeney 😉

      1. Defcons are for Kinnear
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Deeney is a good one week punt

        1. Viper
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          Yeah, might not be a bad bet vs. Arsenal the week after either

    2. abaalan
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Sterling be back for Chelsea game?

  6. Viper
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Jones - > Davies tonight?

    It's a frustrating one because I bought Jones at 5.0 so will selling value on him.

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

      Yes

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

    In my opinion ... the editorial on FFS is far too cautious and it seeps trepidation.

    Don't get this player because this player may come back from injury.

    Don't get that player because there is a European game and a hotspot for rotation.

    I'm reminded of something Andy said on his stream.

    "I'm talking myself out of every move. I'm not taking even the slightest risk and my rank is suffering as a result."

    1. Viper
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Bring Davies in then. Cheers 😉

      1. FPL Virgin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        I hadn't even considered him for a second. Davies is a case in point.

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

    Any United fans know what the lowdown is with Bailly?

    Need rid of Monreal, injured and plays for Arsenal, was blinded by the fixtures and attacking threat but foolishly forgot to check their recent clean sheet (or lack of clean sheet) record. Have Davies so no other options available to me.

    1. Prøfeßör …
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Not a United fan but he'll be eased back, I think.

    2. Yozzer
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Not a utd fan but he's been out a long time. Jose may bring him in slowly

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

      Cheers both, might just keep Monreal and hope his recent goal & assist spree continues

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

          Oh sugar, cheers for the heads up Virg, missed the 'and maybe one more. Value will plummet too as it's a real possibility he has blank, blank, blank in his next 3. Might have to get Bellerin.

          1. FPL Virgin
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 9 months ago

            Yeah. It looks like a niggling one.

            Maybe Mustafi for the set piece threat if you want an Arsenal defender.

  9. Viper
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Has there been any news whatsoever on Jones?

    1. Yozzer
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      No..ive scoured the net

      He's dropping tonight annoyingly and forcing my hand tonight

      1. Viper
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Yeah, very frustrating.

        He'll probably start vs. Palace and Bank 9 points if I sell

    2. Prøfeßör …
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      No, nothing.

      1. Viper
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Damnit. Thanks

        1. Prøfeßör …
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          I know we are close to WC season but .1 isn't so important to me at this stage. I would wait until tomorrow in your position.

      1. Prøfeßör …
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Well spotted.

      2. Viper
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Interesting. Thanks

  10. Yozzer
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Confused what to do. Could do with an opinion if you would lads

    Adrian
    Ota Mee Alonso
    Son Salah Sterling Dacoure
    Kane Wilson Firmino

    Speroni walcott Jones Zeeglaar

    I lose .4 if I sell Sterling but worried about having Son and Sterling

    Thinking

    A Jones --》 Davies ( has to be done tonight )
    B Sterling --》 Mahrez
    C Jones Sterling --》 Davies Arnie -4
    D ota sterling --》 Mahrez Davies -4

    S

    1. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      B. Definitely.

      1. Yozzer
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers Virg

        1. FPL Virgin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          I wouldn't take a -4 for anyone blanking in 31 now.

          1. Yozzer
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 9 months ago

            Good point. Wish I could afford mane but it means losing Alonso for Davies too

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

      D for me

      1. Yozzer
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Ta mate.

    3. Prøfeßör …
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      A or B for sure. I don't know which one, unfortunately.

      1. Yozzer
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers mate. Wish Jones wasn't dropping so I could wait for pressers . Typical 😆

        1. Prøfeßör …
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          Keep Jones (until tomorrow.at least), back in training apparently.

          1. Yozzer
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 9 months ago

            Thanks for the info bear.. been searching the news now sites and came up with nothing so appreciated mate 😉

            1. Prøfeßör …
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 9 months ago

              Haha, it's not me, someone posted it above.

              Glad to be of assistance, anyway. 🙂

  11. Mooster©️
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    What's the 3 smartest move now, you think?

    1. Prøfeßör …
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      ?

  12. F4L
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Fellow KDB owners ditching for Eriksen?

    1. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Never ditch KDB before a home game.

      1. F4L
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        without Fernandinho he plays so deep I feel though. Dilemma, his home record is mighty fine as you say though hmm

        1. I Member
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          Have a look at his average position. He really wasn't that deep and even if he was deeper than usual it was just one game. Could've easily had an assist today anyway.

      2. Yozzer
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        This.^^ he's a different beast at home

    2. I Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Nah I'm keeping. His home form is excellent and then he's got Stoke.

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

        Stoke away though, his away form is anything but excellent. If Fernandinho is out v Chelsea then he'll have the deeper role again too. And if it's Eriksen Huddersfield (H) v KDB in a deeper role at home to Chelsea then I know who I'd prefer...

        1. F4L
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          now your really tempting me 😀

        2. I Member
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          If Aguero finished off that big chance De Bruyne created would anyone be thinking about selling? I think it's premature to assume he'll play deeper based on one game.

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

            If Fernandinho is out, everything so far suggest that it will be the case, especially in a big game.

  13. Messsiaah
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Jones to Davies seems wise?
    Also how good of a pick now Son is?

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

      1. Yes
      2. A poor one, competing for 1 spot with Lucas Moura and Lamela.

      1. Messsiaah
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Anyone worth taking hit to replace pogba?

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

          Can you afford Mahrez? He's worth a hit. If not might as well keep for one more gw and replace him for free if he blanks again.

          1. Messsiaah
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 9 months ago

            I already have Mahrez. Think I'm gonna keep him for one more week.

    2. Yozzer
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Agree with klopp

      I would play son if you had him this week for sure but buying him I'm not so sure

    3. Balls of Steel
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Son withdrawn early against Rochdale and had a cracking game so no doubt Poch will start him against Huddersfield!

  14. abaalan
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Similar situation (but have 2 FT). Definitely doing Jones -> Davies.

    Probably going to stick with Sterling and Son personally for now.

  15. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Best mid for the next two GWs? Excluding Salah.

    1. Viper
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Son or Eriksen

    2. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Arnie.

    3. Kuyt Hero
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Mahrez?

    4. Yozzer
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      If he was a cert to play both then Son hands down.

      I'd go Arnie or Mahrez.

    5. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Cheers all!

      A few nice options to ponder over in the snow.

  16. Tabbara
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Thoughts anyone
    Pickford Speroni
    Alonso Jones Mee duffy Simpson
    Mahrez Shaqiri Salah Sterling Walcott
    Kane firmino depoitre

    1FT 0.7 ITB
    Save?

  17. abaalan
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Any news on Sterling? Likely to play vs Chelsea?

  18. Viper
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Can't believe Kane isn't top of the captain poll in a week that he's home that Huddersfield. I understand why, but still, wow 😯

    1. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Hopefully Kane saves himself for Bournemouth 🙂

      1. F4L
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        I pity the fool who thinks Salah wont score at least a brace when up against Ashley Young 😛

  19. @FPL_liverbird (liverpoolfa…
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Pull trigger yes or no?

    Sterling + Otamendi > Davies + Mane

    1. Messsiaah
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Mahrez

      1. @FPL_liverbird (liverpoolfa…
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Why Mahrez over Mane

    2. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Maybe tomorrow but wait to see what news the pressers bring.

      1. @FPL_liverbird (liverpoolfa…
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Yeah okay

  20. SpaceCadet
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Any reason not to do these transfers now? Tempted to pull the trigger.

    Sterling Wilson > Kane mccarthur -4

    Ddg
    Alonso vvd mariappa
    Salah Alli sterling shaqiri
    Firmino Vardy Wilson

    Joel lingard francis masuaku

  21. Smurf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    If Baines is available for Everton will Martina drop straight out of the team? He seems to have played well and has played every minute under Big Sam.

    1. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Sam seems to like him. I think he will keep playing but it is far from certain.

      1. Smurf
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Yeah I feel he likes him too, just unsure wether he likes him enough to keep Baines at bay. Would Martina possibly play RB with Baines back if Coleman is not back?

        I know it won’t be to most people’s taste but I really want an Everton defender from this week through to 31.

  22. SuperMario
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Adrian (Elliot)
    Alonso - Mee - VVD (Fernandez - Kabasele)
    Salah (vc) - Shaqiri - Lingard - Hazard - Sterling
    Kane (c) - Wilson (Abraham)

    0.2 banked and 1 FT.

    A. Hazard & Abraham ---> Walcott & Firmino (-4)
    B. Lingard --> Milijovic
    C. Other??

  23. batmaniac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Any help appreciated in this..

    Picky
    Vvd, Alonso, Duffy*
    Sterling*, salah, shaq, mhki, son,
    Bobby, kane
    (Elliot, Francis, schindler, dcl)

    1ft 0.5 itb all chips intact
    A) Sterling - mahrez
    B) Duffy - 5.2 gw 31 player?

  24. AzzaroMax99
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Can the Saints save their net vs Stoke? Jack Stephens looks interesting asset for next 2 matches.

  25. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    LMS safety score of 47

    1. SpaceCadet
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Still in it! Longest run ever.

  26. Viper
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Strongly considering Sterling & Jones -> Mahrez & Davies with my 2Fts.

    I currently have 3x Liverpool, Walcott, Shaqiri & Wilson so I'm trying to ignore gwk 31 for now.

    How does it sound? Foolish to ignore gwk 31?

    1. Rik Waller
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Depends if you think the 2 fixtures of Mahrez/Davies will outscore the 3 fixtures of the GW31 alternatives. And who would they be?

      1. Viper
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        I don't even know who I could bring in to be honest from gwk 31 😆

  27. :
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    GW31 pre-wildcard team...

    I was going to settle for seven players (Mane, Salah, Firmino, Walcott, Shaqiri, Wilson & Lossl) but then it occurred to me that a 16 point hit is effectively only an 8 point hit that actually has a fair chance of yielding a profit.

    So, do you think recruiting Mounie, Daniels, Ake & Bauer from the four home teams has a sporting chance of success or would it just be sheer folly?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Do you think those 4 score 16+ points total?
      Better off picking the most obvious one unless you think B'mouth is a guaranteed CS.

    2. Rik Waller
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Each need 4 pts on average to just break even. I wouldn't count on that

  28. Banana Boat
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Robertson or VVD better value?

    1. F4L
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Robertson on current form

  29. Dušan Citizen
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Am I crazy for thinking about getting Matt Phillips in for Sterling?

    It's either him, Richarlison or Moting (but already have Shaqiri).

    I am currently on 6 players for blank and I don't have FH so I need to load up on them.

    1. Prøfeßör …
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Just when I thought I'd seen it all.

      Matty Phillips? 😀

      Stick to the tried and trusted. None of those players are any good.

      1. Dušan Citizen
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Hahaha I kinda like to find some differentials 😀

        Doubt Sterling will play on Sunday so I need replacement. Who to get?

        1. Prøfeßör …
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          If he is unlikely to play, I'm in the same boat.

          Not too many options with the non-blank midfielders. Maybe a Pritchard or Van De Parra next week. Or even Siggy this week (although beware of poor away form). Out of the ones you mentioned maybe Richarlison but I'm staying away.

          Some very good options with those with blanks though. Mahrez, Son and Arnie etc.

  30. jdp219
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Well, that just figures, doesn't it?
    Drop Ota, he gets a CS
    Drop Lingard finally, he scores. His replacement? Deulofeu
    FM(fantasy)L for the past seven gws.