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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. makaveli123
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Time to replace my 5 year old smartphone. Any recommendations? (Android and under £350)

    1. makaveli123
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Top of the page. Get in 😎

    2. Homo Neanderthalensis
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      The iPhone 7 onwards. Cameras are unbelievable on them and the software is top knotch.

      (Coming from a software engineer who was fully invested in Android a few years ago and also anti-Apple back then)

      1. Homo Neanderthalensis
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Oh how times change. I’d never go back to an android phone now.

        1. makaveli123
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          I'm still a bit anti-Apple. Too pricey and better value among the Android phones imo.

          1. Homo Neanderthalensis
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 9 months ago

            When I had androids I had to restart them every now and again as they’d freeze. Or apps just would crash at random points.
            None of that with Apple I find.. they just work, never have to turn them off or restart them and they are always reliable IMO.
            You mentioned overpriced.. but the price of some of the new androids are rediculous to be fair. At least with Apple you know the product is actually spot on lol

            1. makaveli123
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 9 months ago

              Fair assessment that, but I have always run a clean android OS and bloatware hasn't really been an issue for me.
              If we look 5 years back, I think Apple were superior in every aspect. Now, I think that Samsung, Huawei etc deliver "more bang for your buck". But hey, it's just a matter of opinion, right?

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

            The bloatware that spams you with push notifications on samsung are extremely annoying. Tried both, and I came back to the iPhone. Just works.

    3. fridge
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Samsung S8? Not sure how much it is though...

    4. Dele
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Getting sick of iPhones now, maybe look at the Google Pixel 2.

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

      xiaomi if it's exist in your country

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

        xiaomi the meaning of being lonely

    6. Fantasy Gold
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Get a Nokia 3310.

      Much better than all of these new phones 😉

    7. makaveli123
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Cheers lads

    8. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      My mobile cost £15 from Argos

    9. the_king
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      oneplus 5t

    10. Bavarian
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      try the Huawei mate 10 lite , Great specs

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

        Sony xperia XA2

        But I am based as work for Sony mobile!

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

    Morning all, dont want Duffy vs Arsenal this weekend so need to do something with my defence

    A) Jones > B.Davies
    B) Otamendi >B.Davies
    C) Jones > GW 31 Def
    D) Otamendi > GW 31 Def
    E) Hold

    Pope
    Otamendi Jones VVD
    Salah (C) Sterling Son Walcott Shaqiri
    Kane Firmino

    Elliot Ogbonna Duffy Quaner

    1FT 1.0itb

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

      Or Duffy > Dawson?

    2. ILOVEBAPS
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      A

  3. A19
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    I have Albrighton and 2.6itb. What should I do?

    A) Walcott
    B) Arnie
    C) Ramsey
    D) Mkhi
    E) Keep

    Really tempted by B, but he doesn't play in 31, C & D looked good before their awful 2 games against City...

    1. ILOVEBAPS
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      E. Great fixtures and it can wait

  4. rnrd
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Would you bring Kane in for aguero on a FT for the next two games before Gw31?

    Knowing that I probably won’t be captaining him’this Gw (rather go for salah)

    ?
    Thanks

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

      yes

    2. fridge
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Gyep

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

    Hi guys, if two users have the same score for a month in FPL and have made the same number of transfers, who is considered higher?

    1. Homo Neanderthalensis
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      I had a feeling that if it went down to the wire like that it would go on who was highest before that week that would take precedent. I could be completely wrong like.

  6. Lanley Staurel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    So if there are mass postponements this GW do we blow the FH chip if we are already prepared for 31?

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

      Very unlikely that a game will be postponed.

      1. Lanley Staurel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        I tend to agree but depends on snowfall over next 2 days. If the Saints game had been yestersay it would have been called off for sure.

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

          Hmm...really? But the ARSMCI game was yesterday and it didn't get postponed.

          1. Lanley Staurel
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            7 years, 9 months ago

            Different part of the country. People trapped on roads around Southampton for hours. Chaos near St Marys. Army brought in in New Forest. Concrete jungle of North London usually easier to deal with.

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

              Hmm...OK. Hopefully game goes as planned. I just brought in Shaq.

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

    Adrian
    Ota. VVD. Kenny
    Sterling. Salah. Walcott. Mili
    Kane. Firmino

    Ryan. Ogbonna. Quaner. Schindler

    Which would you do?

    A) Ogbonna > Simpson
    B) Sterling > Mahrez
    C) Save

    1. ILOVEBAPS
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      You're missing a mid

      C or Ogbonna > Ward

    2. puhd
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      A

  8. Gudjohnsen
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Any news on Vertonghen?

    Got him last week. Just my luck.

    1. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Ouch..

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

    When will games be confirmed as on or off on Saturday morning?

    Will it be well before the 11.30m deadline or likely to be just after?

    The FFS Twitter account needs to be Johnny-on-the-spot on Saturday morning.

    1. Fantasy Gold
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Most likely we’ll know before the deadline

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

      Back in 2009 I remember a couple of games being called off after the deadline. I seem to remember Bolton being one

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

        *2010

    3. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      We need somebody to superimpose each stadium location onto a weather map so we can see what’s what over the weekend.
      Idea for a new members feature?

  10. Sz21
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    What would u do next?
    A few options..

    1. Ogbonna/Wally -> Shaqiri/Davies.. (-4)
    2. Otamendi/Sterling -> Davies/Eriksen. (-4, Exact Cash) atm.
    3. Richarlison -> Shaqiri.

    Pickford.
    VVD, Otamendi, Mee.
    Sterling, Salah, Mahrez, Walcott.
    Wilson, Firmino, Kane.
    Speroni, Richarlison, Kenny, Ogbonna.
    1ft, 0.6m. WC GW 32/33.

    1. ILOVEBAPS
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      3

  11. Dele
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Morning lads am I G2G?

    Pickford,
    Bavies, VVD, Maguire
    Eriksen, Mahrez, Salah, Shaqiri, Walcott
    Kane(c), Firmino

    Elliott, Wilson, Bauer, Hunemier

  12. Jubilanus / BSC Small Boys …
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Best mid 7.7m and under to take me up to 31 inclusive . Have walcott.

  13. Fantasy Gold
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Got exact money for Jones and Walcott > Davies and Son -4

    Thoughts?

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

      Keep Walcott for 31, Davies a good shout for the next two.

    2. ☆Khaz
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Walcott > Son -4? No way.

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

    Bench 2 of the following?

    A) Wilson
    B) Walcott
    C) Bauer

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

      C

  15. Trovsmash
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Who would you prioritise in Draft, Emre Can or Pritchard?

    1. ILOVEBAPS
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Pritchard

    2. 32chickens
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Pritchard-i think there is a lot more to come and nailed imo

  16. puhd
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Lingard and Kun out
    Eriksen and Firminho in

    Yes?

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

      looks sound!

  17. Flynny
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    What to do here....

    A...sterling to eriksen and cancel out a differential my chasing rival has.

    B...ignore rival....sterling to mahrez

    Fab Elliot
    Alonso vvd Dawson chilwell ogbonna
    Salah sterling son shaq rlc
    Kane firm ayew

    Thanks

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

    Is it snowing still?

  19. Tree House
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Money no issue:

    a) Walcott
    B) Siggy

    Cheers

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

      A feels safer with gw31 coming up. Siggy getting subbed and not as advanced as we hoped

  20. thomashl
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Is Son gonna play vs Huddersfield?

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

      50/50 as Lamela played in the FA cup too. I would say yes so Lamela plays CL

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

        Cheers. It's just this guessing game I'm not too keen on... transfer to Mahrez for free?

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

          Depends what your plan is for GW31

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

            Fielding 9 players without a hit, WC 32 BB34 FH35

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

              Well in that case if you really fancy Mahrez then go for it.

              I am a Spurs supported and Son owner and I am keeping for this GW, especially as its at home, Son shines at home, pardon the pun!

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

                Lol, love puns

                Yeah, fancy Son’s home stats. Not 100% sure yet, but with Mahrez I won’t have any doubts that he’ll start at least. Good fixtures throughout the rest of the season as well. Cheers, mate!

  21. manbenpig
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Looking to get a Spurs def, money not an issue...

    a) Bavies
    b) Sanchez

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

      A by a country mile

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

        Despite rotation risk?

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

          If you want a spurs def that's not a risk, you should prob go Verthongen. Davies' upside is just too good. However, I wouldn't get him myself at this time. But out of those two, A

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

            Cheers

          2. OzilFozzil
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 9 months ago

            Why wouldn't you get Ben Davies now?

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

              Spurs fixture pile-up adds enough insecurity of rotation that I won’t bother

  22. IRBOX ⚽
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Wildcard this lot? Honestly so close to pulling the trigger out of rage. 5 consecutive reds and dropped to 138k from deep inside 50k.

    Pickford Foster
    Alonso Otamendi Mee Simpson Ogbonna
    Salah Sterling Mane Son Carroll
    Kane Firmino Willson

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

      No, that would be a waste and putting yourself in a bad spot for the blanks and doubles. Depends on your strategy there as well. Don't do stuff out of rage. GL!

  23. NotsoSpursy
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Need some funds
    Sterling to
    a) Silva
    B) sane

    Or too sideways?

    1. ILOVEBAPS
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Too sideways

  24. ZakAFC_
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Pope
    VVD, Maguire, Monreal*
    Salah, Eriksen, Shaqiri, Sterling*
    Kane, Aguero, Wilson

    Adrian, Kenny, Dunk, RLC*

    1FT, 0.1 ITB

    Monreal > Davies
    Sterling > 8.3?

  25. GreenArrows
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Thoughts on Jones > B.Davies? How nailed is he?

    1. ILOVEBAPS
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Did this last GW. 🙂

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

        Problem is, with owning Otamendi, I need to get in a nailed defender

  26. St. Joseph
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Walcott sellers..

    Well maybe tommorow match will be his 2nd brace

  27. xHolmesyx
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Ryan
    Otamendi, Alonso, VVD
    Sterling, Shaq, Walcott, Salah
    Kane, Firmino, vardy
    1FT 0.6 ITB
    Bench: Ell, ogbon, Kenny, Rlc

    A) Sterling to mahrez (lose 0.4 value)
    B) Ryan to Pickford

    Cheers!

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

      Slight error.. should be wilson instead of vardy

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

        A --> We are unlikely to want Sterling in our WC teams as City will have won the league and be rotating like there's no tomorrow. Wouldn't worry too much about the value lost it's what you gain with Mahrez. A player desperate to impress in order to get his move away. He is capable of getting enough points over the next 2 to completely outperform any gw 31 player over the next 3

  28. rokonto
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Nightmare trying to decide when to free hit, bench boost and wildcard. already used triple captain

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

      Depends on your team for gw 31 - if you can get 7-9 players out then do as follows:

      WC 32/33 to pick team that accomodates for DGW 34 & 37
      Bench boost 34
      Free hit 35

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

        Good plan i think.
        What do u reckon on havin someone playing twice in 1 week with the possibility of rotation that comes with it, versus a Liverpool (mane firmino salah) playing once who could outscore anyone with a dgw?

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

          Especially at home to bournemouth in dgw 34

  29. HurriKane
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    When you realize Dawson has more points in Last 6 gws than ur 3 main starting defs 😉

    Craig Dawson- 25 points.
    Alonso- 16 points.
    Otamendi- 16 points.
    Jones- 15 points.

  30. Legomané
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    THE KUN AGÜERO CONUNDRUM

    I think non Kane owners have an easy switch this week, albeit most will have already made the move.

    But what of us Kane + Kun owners?

    Should we keep Kun, and risk that he plays CHE stk, with Jesus slotting in for the midweek Basel match.
    Or do we not take any chances on Pep, and his rotational headaches.
    After all, Kun has played a lot of football since Jesus’ injury.

    If we do sell, who do we switch to?

    Firmino seems an obvious port of call for non-owners, but if you’re chasing in ML’s, is now the time to have a punt on someone like Aubameyang...with 2 great fixtures (bha WAT) before, and another after the blank (STK), surely dropping Kane > Firmino, or punting on Mané over Bobby in 31 could be a viable catch-up strategy?

    What are your plans?

    1. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

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