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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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  1. Blue&White85
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    If there is any game you would like to be postponed this weekend what would it be? Mines would be Spurs v Huddersfield. Although I have Kane, rivals have Eriksen, Davies so I've nothing to gain from this fixture.

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

      LEI vs BOU
      LIV vs NEW

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

      All games on Sunday and Monday!

  2. Botman and Robben
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    1FT 1.7ITB

    Pickford
    Jones VVD Chilwell
    Walcott Pogba Salah(C) Sterling
    Kane Firmino J.Ayew

    Elliot Carroll Otamendi Clark

    GTG and save FT?

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

      Yep

    2. Blue&White85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Depends on press conferences. If both Sterling and Jones are doubtful I'd ship one of them out.

  3. czechow
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Aguero (CHE, stk) to Firmino (NEW, utd)?

    To me it simply seems wrong to ditch Aguero and if he plays both games I think he will outscore Firmino.

    But im not going to FH in 31. My plan is to get Firmino for that. I'm aware that Firmino's price will sky rocket between now and then. Plus i am thinking Aguero may get benched for Jesus either at Chelsea or Stoke. Thus, in the long term, is this a wise move?!

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

      I have 1FT and 0.5 ITB.

    2. Blue&White85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      I'm selling Aguero for Firmino this week too. The only thing with Aguero is City have the luxury of being able to ease Jesus back in against Basel so it is feasible that Aguero will start both league games.

    3. Krafty Werks
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Money is not an issue for 31 for me and i can't bring myself to ditch Kun before Stoke with Firmino vs the Utd bus the same week...it could turn out to be an absolute disaster!! Other side of the coin is that Kun does actually get rested vs Stoke with Jesus back which would also be awful but think i'm gonna have to take a chance on Kun and hold off on the switch to Firm until after 30 (am also not FH in 31 and fielding 10 or 11 for either no hits or a -4 total)...I think will certainly start vs Chelsea and could be anything as let's face it he's fixture proof, Kun vs Stoke could easily bring a huge haul whereas Firm vs Utd has blank written all over it. It is indeed a tough decision but i'm sticking with Kun who is also a massive differential for me in my ML's where Firm is owned by pretty much everyone.

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

        Thanks guys. I agree with the sentiment that Jesus could play Basel leaving Aguero both prem games. Interestingly for me, my mini league all has Aguero with Firmino being the differential. I agree Firm will likely blank for united and it is a risk if Jesus plays Stoke. If Firmino wasn't going to sky rocket in price it would be easy decision!

  4. Krafty Werks
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Only reason i'm not getting rid of Sterling right now is the 0.5 i have tied up in him, i intend to WC next International break between GW31/32 to set myself up for DGW's 34 & 37 so how likely is it that i am actually going to want to keep Sterling on my WC? How are City currently fixed for the DGW's of 34 & 37? If i'm not necessarily gonna want him for these DGW's then would be shrewder move to lose now right and get another GW31 player or maybe just switch to someone like Eriksen? Any thoughts much appreciated...thanks.

    1. Spike ⚽️
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Same dilema and I really am struggling to think of the right move

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

      I think we don't have enough information to make that decision and now that price drops have little impact because we're at the end of the season, holding is probably the best strategy even if you don't end up keeping him. We simply can't know at this point who will make up our DGW teams.

    3. czechow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      I have the same problem and i am sticking. He might still play against Chelsea and retain his value if he gets points on the board.City's DGW34 looks tasty as well so you will want at least 1 or 2 city assets.

      1. Krafty Werks
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Aren't City away to Spurs in 34? What is their other likely fixture do you know? Thanks.

  5. kennethrhcp
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    everton presser today? I'm selling ogbonna for a gmwk31 player & think i'll gamble on big sam...who'd you get in?

    i'm leaning Keane unless Baines is fit

    1. how now brown cow
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Baines and Coleman in squad

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

        cheers!!!

  6. Blue&White85
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Depends on press conferences. If both Sterling and Jones are doubtful I'd ship one of them out.

    1. Blue&White85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Reply fail.

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

    Hi, please suggest defender for gw 29 and 30 max 6.5m to replace Ota.
    Other def: Alonso, VVD, Mariappa, Kenny
    How about Davidson Sanchez, Dawson or Simpson?
    Cheers 🙂

  8. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Simpson or chilwell?

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

    Baines is back! As is Coleman. Everton will be much improved and Baines on pens, could be a good option

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

      If Baines and Coleman get runs in the first team they could be golden differentials.

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

      Which would you choose as a draft pick?

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

        Coleman

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

          Anychance you could have a look at my post on the bottom of the previous page please? i'm a bit stuck

  10. Karan_G14
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    After 2 big red arrows last 2 weeks fell from 9k to 22k. Feels like any transfer I’m making is just not working.

    Would you save Ft with this team this week?
    Can’t see any dead certain moves on paper and don’t think anything here is worth a hit.

    Pope
    Alonso • Otamendi • Dawson
    Salah • Sterling • Son • Walcott • CM
    Kane • Firmino

    (Elliot / Niasse / Daniels / Wimmer)
    0.1m itb

    Appreciate your thoughts!

    1. Blue&White85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Looks ok to me. I'd stick.

      1. Karan_G14
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Want Mane & Shaqiri but think I can get them in 31 and avoid their thought fictures against United & City.

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

    Walcott replace ? (ignore GW31)

    a/ Arnautovic
    b/ Shaqiri

    1. Spike ⚽️
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Arnie but not much in it

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

      A

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

    Advice appreciated

    A) Jones > B.Davies
    B) Otamendi > B.Davies
    C) Jones > Vertonghen
    D) Otamendi > Vertonghen
    E) Duffy > Dawson - prep for GW31
    F) Hold
    G) Any other opinions?

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

    Elliot Ogbonna Duffy Quaner

    1FT 1.0itb

  13. nickc123
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Best midfielder under 7 if already got lil shaq?

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

      Arnie

      1. nickc123
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers mate

  14. FF Dirtbag
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Thoughts on:

    Aguero and Loftus-Cheek -> Firmino and Shaqiri (-4)

    Worth it?

    1. Ten Season Wonder
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Kun is fixture proof mate. But saying that, i'd rather have Firmino for the next few

      1. FF Dirtbag
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        if he plays though.. Jesus being back. Surely they wouldnt risk aguero nowadays.

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

      I like it

    3. @fpl_phenom
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Yes

    4. FF Dirtbag
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Thanks all sounds sensible I think!!

    5. Get up ya bum
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      No

      1. FF Dirtbag
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Aguero a rotation risk now and loftus not playing at all?

    6. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Yes

  15. Ten Season Wonder
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    My ML admin arranges a CUP COMP among the ML managers and as it stands, This is what i'm up against; .........WHO WINS?

    * I've left out players we both have - (Kane, Firm, Salah, Sterling)
    -------------------------------------------------------
    OPPONENTS TEAM:
    -
    Vardy
    Shaq - Theo - Ki
    Bavies - Trippier - Ake - VVD - Martina
    DDG - Pickford
    -------------------------------------------------------
    MY TEAM:
    -
    (DCL)
    Hazard - Eriksen - N.Dyer
    Ota - Mee - TAA - (Kenny - Dunk)
    Pope - Adrian
    -------------------------------------------------------

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

      I think he edges it, but it might come down to Captain choice

      1. Ten Season Wonder
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        I think we will both be going Salah (c)

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

          You could take a risk and go Kane, like me.

        2. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          Captain Kane and then you win 😉

  16. @fpl_phenom
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    I can do Sterling > Alli for free...

    Probly only a 2 week punt... yah or nah?

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

      Get Mahrez, Eriksen or Arnie, wouldn't you Alli with a bargepole

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

        Touch, not you

      2. @fpl_phenom
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Ok cheers.. thought the same myself ... I’m just sick of hits

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

      Sterling to Eriksen/Mahrez/Arnie better option

  17. JONALDINHO
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    What are the chances of these starting?
    A)Jones
    B)Kenny
    C)Sterling
    D)Son

    1. Home Late From Age
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      a 20
      b 10
      c 70
      d 50

  18. Kenny Dogleash
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    What should I do with this lot? 1.2m ITB.

    Foster, Pereira
    Davies, Fermenia, Hegazi, Schindler, Mbemba
    Salah, Sterling, Eriksen, Ox, Walcott
    Kane, Firmino, Wilson

  19. Ten Season Wonder
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    My ML admin arranges a CUP COMP among the ML managers and as it stands, This is what i'm up against; .........WHO WINS?

    * I've left out players we both have - (Kane, Firm, Salah(c), Sterling)
    -------------------------------------------------------
    OPPONENTS TEAM:
    -
    Vardy
    Shaq - Theo - Ki
    Bavies - Trippier - Ake - VVD - Martina
    DDG - Pickford
    -------------------------------------------------------
    MY TEAM:
    -
    (DCL)
    Hazard - Eriksen - N.Dyer
    Ota - Mee - TAA - (Kenny - Dunk)
    Pope - Adrian
    -------------------------------------------------------

    Is there anything / anyone I can bring in to give me an advantage?
    (1FT: 0.2m itb)

    THanks guys 🙂

  20. Squashed
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    last vote.

    chupo + son + sterling
    for
    mahrez + arnut+shaq -8

    yay or nay.

  21. EWH2020
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Why are people using FH in GW31?

    There are no players worth bringing in. Apart from 3x Liverpool the rest are crap.

  22. EWH2020
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Sterling to:

    a) Mahrez
    b) Arnie
    c) Erikson

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

      Look at my post above. Mahrez.

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

    What do you think chances are of Lingard starting v Palace? Played well when came on last game

  24. Old Gregg
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Pope
    VVD-Mee-Jones-Ota
    Lingz-Salah-Sterling-Mahrez
    Firm-Kane(c)

    Elliottt-Dawson-Allen-Quaner

    1FT 0.2 ITB

    Which Transfer this weekend?

    a) Ota/jones > Bavies
    b) Lingz > Shaqi
    c) save
    d) both the above (-4)

  25. FF Dirtbag
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Aguero and Loftus-Cheek -> Firmino and Shaqiri (-4)

    Yay or Nay?? with the team below at the moment:

    Courtois Elliot
    Alonso VVD Duffy Kenny Masuaku
    Salah Sterling Walcott Lingard Loftus-Cheek
    Kane Aguero J.Ayew

  26. jose1
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Easily the hardest week to pick between Kane and Salah. Someone convince me what the right decision to make is.

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

      Are you a risk taker or do you play it safe? One will have 150% EO, the other won't.

  27. ZeBestee
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Hazard to Mahrez? Or keep Hazard?

  28. Jaok
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Jones + Sterling + Hazard ->
    For -4

    A: mahrez + eriksen robertsen/vvd
    B: mane + mahrez + Davies
    C: do only two transfers and hope sterling playes

  29. cullieh
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Hi All. Looking for a bit of advice please if ye have a minute.

    I have a wildcard, free chip and bench boast left

    What way would people play them in the coming weeks please.

    I tried to read the articles on what they would recommend but my head nearly exploded with all the info.

    Any help would be greatly Appreciated. 60 points off my leagues leader and i think this would be a super time to reel him in

  30. Total Foot 5
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    best move pls?

    1 play chopo
    2 -4 chopo out for willian
    3 -4 chopo for sane
    4 -4 chopo for shaql