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The ScoutCast – Episode 171 – Flagging

Just ten days after celebrating three-figure tallies, many Fantasy managers are now left counting the flags as the international break casualties mount.

Sergio Aguero leads the army of crocks. The City striker’s twanging hamstring has taken the shine off his incredible 25-point haul and it’s his demise from hero to zero that dominates the chatter in this latest ScoutCast episode.

With Granville struck down by sniffles, Luke aka “D1sable” steps into the breach to join Jonty and myself to take up the challenge of weighing up the Aguero stand-ins.

We also take time to assess two contrasting managerial appointments, greeting Jurgen Klopp’s thrilling heavy metal football, whilst mustering a nod to Big Sam’s bid to produce a Black Cats escape routine.

This latest episode was first broadcast live via our YouTube channel on Wednesday evening. You can view the full broadcast via the larger player below (much as we love Luke, we do eventually shift the camera from him).

For the edited and slightly more refined audio experience, you’ll need this link or the stream available via small player.

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

3,304 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Boss Hogg
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    If both Vardy and Mahrez are on the pitch, which one takes penalties?

    1. C-Dawgg
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Mahrez (we think)

    2. Tadic is the new Eriksen
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Mahrez

    3. jennmenn
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      The new Ramsey

  2. Pedram
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Costa, Bony or Bukaku ?

    1. Tadic is the new Eriksen
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Lukaku - can confidently buy him and keep him for the next 12 GWs (as long as he doesn't get injured)

      1. Tadic is the new Eriksen
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Whereas Bony and Costa are transfers waiting to happen for a number of reasons

        1. Gr3g
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 6 months ago

          3 blanks in a row and people will be selling like crazy...

    2. MY DJ NAME IS PIMP CURRY
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      I'm getting in Bony

  3. Iceball
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Butland
    Kolarov* Richards Dawson
    Sanchez KDB (C) Mahrez Payet
    Costa Pelle (V) Vardy
    Schmeichel Westwood Francis Gomez*
    Already on -4. 2.5m itb
    GTG?

    1. SouthCoastSaint
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      I'd fix Gomez as its long term in a week where there will be a fair few points hits taken

  4. Pompel
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Bellerin reasonably sure to start this weekend?

    1. Punty
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      He better or I'll flip a table

    2. SouthCoastSaint
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Bayern next week. Perfectly conceivable he gets rested

      1. Pompel
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks - will look elsewhere then. Need a sure starter.

        1. Fozzyb34r
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 6 months ago

          Bertrand?

          1. Pompel
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 6 months ago

            Looking at him, yes 🙂

          2. SouthCoastSaint
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 6 months ago

            +1 I'm getting berty for Gomez this week

      2. MY DJ NAME IS PIMP CURRY
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        He only played one international match. I think he's had his rest. I expect him to start

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

        Could have a look at Monreal also, I guess.

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

      I've brought him in - if he misses out cest la vie its a long term move anyway. So many ifs and buts so predicting line ups this week is a lottery just look at the future I think..

      1. Pompel
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Quite - but if for a hit, I would only bring in sure starters, better wait until next GW if not.

    4. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Yes

    5. SouthCoastSaint
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      My mate met him at Luton airport and had a photo with him a few days ago. Said he was limping

      😉

      Not really. Just said he's quite short

      1. Pompel
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Don't want short players in my team 😀

  5. Dr Dream
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    @Cheeseoid

    If I've understood it right do those stat covers just slide on and off after undoing the a screw or two?

    If so the only thing you could have done is short circuit it when sliding it back pn...are you sure you've replaced the fuse ?...

  6. Bob.
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Pedro to Hazard or Walcott for -4? Leaning towards Haz for long term and security

    1. Punty
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      With this rate of injuries I think I'd og Haz as well..

  7. Wild Rover
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Yaya in court today, hope they don't bang him up!

    1. SouthCoastSaint
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Sanogo?

      1. Wild Rover
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Toure

        1. SouthCoastSaint
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 6 months ago

          What's he done?

          1. Wild Rover
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 6 months ago

            Speeding and no insurance

            1. MY DJ NAME IS PIMP CURRY
              • 13 Years
              8 years, 6 months ago

              Why the heck would he not have insurance

      2. Tadic is the new Eriksen
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Touré, speeding on motorway apparently

        1. SouthCoastSaint
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 6 months ago

          Hope he gets to sit in the dock and not stand. Judge better have him
          In his fantasy team

          1. Rolls-Royce
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 6 months ago

            😀

  8. FAITHNOMORENO
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    On wildcard.

    I am in major doubt over who to have in defence.I had:

    Ruddy / Butland
    Azpi / Williams / Huth / Sagna / Targett

    Then did this:

    Ruddy -> Myhill
    Sagna -> Janmaat

    ..and now I'm struggling what to do with the rest of defence.think maybe leaving Williams and Azpi could be good options,but who to get in instead of Huth and Targett?
    1.7 ITB.

    any quality suggestions are highly acceptable.

    btw. I am satisfied with this front 8:

    KdB / Alexis / Mahrez / Payet / Hoolahan
    Vardy / Sturridge / Pelle

  9. Punty
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Just waiting for Vardy to get Arrested for something the way this international break is going.. 7 players flagged so far

  10. Captain Vantastic™
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Pete O'Rourke @SportsPeteO 3m
    Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has suggested he will step down as manager in 2017.

    1. Tadic is the new Eriksen
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Wow - is this guy a reliable source?

    2. Les Bleus
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      You got the year date in reverse; it's 7102.

      1. Pompel
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        😆

    3. Le _ Professeur
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      🙁

      1. MY DJ NAME IS PIMP CURRY
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        I know right? That means two more years without a PL title 🙁

    4. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Based on the Mirror story, which is based on this:

      "I am resolute to commit absolutely until the last day of my contract to bring back big success to this club, and leave as well one day in a position where it can do even better when I leave"

      1. invertebrate
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        You'd think after twenty years in England he'd sound less like Yoda by now.

        1. Wilshere Knowledge
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 6 months ago

          😆

  11. Stefan Schnoor
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    opinions on this bunch? On -4, so will be upgrading the defence next week (barring injuries of course!)

    Butland
    Kolarov / Darmian / Williams (Richards / Huth)
    Sanchez (VC) / Mane (C) / Mahrez / Payet (Westwood)
    Martial / Pelle / Vardy

    1. SouthCoastSaint
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Good to go

  12. Wunnu
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    What time is the City presser ? What's the latest on Kolarov ?

    1. SouthCoastSaint
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      1245

      Nobody knows

    2. Mark-O
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Your first question made the second question look silly.

      1. Nickofoz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        this.

        12:45

      2. Fitzy.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        No it didn't.

    3. Jay10
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Wasn't pictured in training. That should give a hint.

      1. SouthCoastSaint
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Perfectly conceivable he was given a rest given he picked up a knock. Plus there was only a handful of training pictures

  13. Van der Faart
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Is it mental to be getting rid of Mahrez after he didn't play last time out? I don't have Vardy but want to get him on WC, dint want to go over board on Leicester coverage.

    1. Sheeeit
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      I don't think its mental, maybe a bit premature. I still think mahrez will punish non owners. Only when he starts though, which I reckon will be every 3/4.

    2. SouthCoastSaint
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      If he didn't play vs Norwich because Leicester wanted to be more defensive then it's also doubtful he plays away to saints.

      However, Ranieri did say he originally planned to bring mahrez on but it just didn't pan out that way

    3. lasmons
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Im on WC and got rid...

    4. si
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Same here. Thinking they won away without him so very conceivable it happens again. Who replaces him though? I am tempted with Coutinho...1 shot every 15 mins.

      1. Van der Faart
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Worried about Pool fixtures. Might be best to wait to see how thy get on under Klopp in the first few weeks.

  14. SuperMario
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Sooooooo do we think Evans will start from that presser??

    Fact that he travelled with the NI team suggests he wasnt too far away...

    1. SouthCoastSaint
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      I'd say no given his history and the fact Dawson can play centre back

    2. Boyd to Sven
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      I hope so. My defence has been massacred.

  15. FootballManiac
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    betrand or bellerin for the next 4 games? surely betrand has the fixs

    1. Fozzyb34r
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      I've gone Bertrand for the fixtures

    2. Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Bert

  16. Theatre_Of_Screams
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Hart

    Darmian - Williams - Cresswell (75%)

    Mahrez - Ayew (75%) - De Bruyne - Sanchez (Might not play)

    Martial - Pelle - Vardy

    ---------------------------------------

    Bench: Albrighton - Gomez (OUT) - Oxford (Probably won't play)

    0 FT

    ---------------------------------------

    If things stay the same injury wise, do l -

    (A) Leave as it is and hope l get a full team

    (B) Take a hit on Gomez for Bellerin/Another option (l hear Bellerin might be rested)

    Thanks.

    1. SouthCoastSaint
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      I'd be slightly concerned about Darmian given how awful he was vs Arsenal and the fact that Everton play similar to Arsenal on the counter

  17. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Man Utds headed goal chances conceded and Lukaku with 4 headed attempts. That seems to be the most likely goal scenario given how the number of chances Utd concede in the box

    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      4 headed attempts all season?

      1. Make United Great Again
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        If so, that's pretty poor.

      2. internal error
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        yeah, but i mean in terms that if he is to score, maybe it's more likely he scores from a header than a having a shot with his peg in the box?

        1. Wilshere Knowledge
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 6 months ago

          I think there are a lot of skills other than size that constitute 'heading ability', so I'd say with those stats he's probably unlikely the threaten that much from headers, personally.

          1. internal error
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 6 months ago

            i'm trying to decide on my Kun replacement but looking at the likely candidates chances this weekend. Just trying to use the stats for both Utd defensively and Lukaku's goal threat to see who is more likely to score.

            1. Wilshere Knowledge
              • 10 Years
              8 years, 6 months ago

              I reckon Lukaku will still cause problems, just not in the air particularly. I think you may be over-thinking it, FPL isn't meant to be that hard. 😉 😆

    2. Les Bleus
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Yeah, Blind playing as CB doesn't help in the defensive set pieces front.

      1. Make United Great Again
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Darmain Smalling Jones Blind

        I think this will be our back 4 🙂

  18. KneejerkJoe
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Already -8, crisis. (transfered out Gomez and Guzan for Bertrand and Bego, then Aguero ++++ got injuried)

    Begovic (McCarthy)
    Bertrand - Kolarov* - Evans* (Ward* - Richards)
    Sanchez - Barkley - Payet - Silva* (Mahrez)
    Pelle - Martial - Ighalo

    Pray for a miracle.

    1. Old (Trafford) Dreamer
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Why isn't Augero's price dropping?

      1. KneejerkJoe
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        beats me

  19. Dr Dream
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Does anybody know if Joe Allen's boot polishers second cousin is a reliable source ?

    1. Woy
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      I got a text earlier saying that Mourinho has spoken to Messi about coming to Chelsea, he apparently said "I'd rather play for Plymouth Argyle"

      1. Dr Dream
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Really...crikey...

      2. Make United Great Again
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        2/10

      3. Nickofoz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        I got that text as well!

      4. Woy
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        But then again that was from my mate Joe who is an argyle fan and has no footballing links whatsoever.

        1. Dr Dream
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 6 months ago

          He's not called Ben by any chance is he?

    2. Sheeeit
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      110% reliable.

    3. SouthCoastSaint
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      No but I'm glad my label has stuck already

    4. Hasselbaink Forever - Defoe…
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      60% of the time, he's reliable every time.

  20. Make United Great Again
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    So Sanchez is going to rested isn't he 🙁

    KDB (C) then..

    1. Nickofoz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      I'm a Sanchez non owner, I cannot see him being rested. He doesn't rest 😀

      Either way, I'd still prefer KDB as a captaincy option 🙂

    2. Dr Dream
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Not sure. Wenger only said that he will see how he is when he arrives...We filled in the blanks ourselves.

      1. si
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Haven't most of his players just come back from 2 games? Admittedly not all so long journeys. Can't see Wenger taking risks at watford.

  21. sbasty
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Been out the loop... What's the injury status on:

    Mahrez
    Kolorov
    Cresswell
    Morrison

    ?

    1. SouthCoastSaint
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      You could flick through the last few pages but...

      Mahrez 60/40
      Kolarov 50-50
      Creswell out?
      Morrison 50-50

      1. JJO
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Mahrez injured?

  22. Nickofoz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Obviously I'll wait for news but if Kolarov is out then is Kolarov -> Dawson (SUN) worth a -4?

    My backup defender would be Bassong (new).

    1. Puyol Pants Up
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      I would say so.

    2. KneejerkJoe
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      not worth, even if you know Kolarov is out

    3. Tadic is the new Eriksen
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      No, it would be mad

      1. Nickofoz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        How so?

        1. SouthCoastSaint
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 6 months ago

          Dawson would have to get a clean sheet just to break even. Madness

          1. Puyol Pants Up
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 6 months ago

            It's not just a 1 GW move though...

            This is obviously longer term.

            1. Fitzy.
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              8 years, 6 months ago

              West Brom fixtures about to turn nasty in a few weeks.

              1. Nickofoz
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 9 Years
                8 years, 6 months ago

                I'm WCing GW13 if that helps 🙂

                1. Fitzy.
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 12 Years
                  8 years, 6 months ago

                  It does make it more feasible, yes 🙂

          2. Tadic is the new Eriksen
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 6 months ago

            And bassong would have to concede too

          3. Nickofoz
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 6 months ago

            Highly unlikely Norwich get a CS away at Newcastle, good chance West Brom can shut out Sunderland

            1. Fitzy.
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              8 years, 6 months ago

              Bassong only has to get 2 points for you to not gain a thing though.

              1. Nickofoz
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 9 Years
                8 years, 6 months ago

                Yeah true

            2. Tadic is the new Eriksen
              • 11 Years
              8 years, 6 months ago

              Even then, after two correct predictions you only break even

              1. Nickofoz
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 9 Years
                8 years, 6 months ago

                Well if Norwich concede two or more I've OR Dawson gets bonus/attacking returns I'm in the money, plus it sets me up well for the next two weeks

        2. Fitzy.
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 6 months ago

          Dawson not likely to get more than 6 points at best.

          1. Nickofoz
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 6 months ago

            Good point, not exactly a bonus magnet is he

    4. Prøphet
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Not at all mate. I hate going -4 for defenders (if Kola is out i will have to consider it), but dawson isnt the best option by a longshot.

      Van Dijk / Bertrand / Cedric / Toby / Jagielka / Soure , etc...

      1. Nickofoz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Already have and playing Cedric. Toby/Jagielka and Soure all have poor fixtures this week too

  23. Puyol Pants Up
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    I'm really starting to consider getting Janmaat over Bertrand/Bellerin. Hmmmm.

    1. Nickofoz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      He's an interesting option but the latter are way better options IMO.

      1. Puyol Pants Up
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Not convinced Newcastle will get any CS's soon?

        1. Nickofoz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 6 months ago

          They may get one or two. But you will be relying on attacking returns. I'm tempted too but there are better options

          1. Puyol Pants Up
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 6 months ago

            Fair enough, I guess Bertrand is probably the man to get. Krul out doesn't help.

            1. Nickofoz
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 6 months ago

              Indeed 🙂

    2. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Don't do it. Get Bertrand or Bellerin and keep them there

      1. Puyol Pants Up
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        I'm not convinced that Bellerin will start some of the coming games. But Bertrand is definitely someone I'm looking at.

    3. Tadic is the new Eriksen
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Coleman

      1. Puyol Pants Up
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Will Probably be my Kolarov replacement later down the track

    4. SouthCoastSaint
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      They conceded 6 last week. 6.

      His attacking raids are blinding you. Bertrand is just as capable

      1. Puyol Pants Up
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Anyone can concede 6 at the Ethiad. But yeah, I do agree Bertrand is definitely capable of attacking returns

  24. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    got sanchez in last night.................hope he plays now 😕

  25. goneill79
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Yaya on pens & playing further forward in the absence of Silva & Aguero?

    1. Dr Dream
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Could very easily do just that.

    2. Tadic is the new Eriksen
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      If he's fit

      1. goneill79
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        On the training pics from yesterday.

    3. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Nope. KDB likely to play in the number 10. Yaya & Fernandinho double pivot

    4. Fozzyb34r
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Doubt he'll play further forwards, but he should be on pens.

    5. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      On pens, but wont play further forward.

      1. Dr Dream
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Not sure about that. Pell has a habit of pulling that rabbit out of the hat from time to time.

        The problem is he never actually seems to deliver when he plays there....oddly...

        1. Wilshere Knowledge
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 6 months ago

          At home to Bournemouth, with plenty of players for the attacking 3 roles, I'm 99% sure he'll be 'deep'. Of course he'll be playing pretty far forward anyway.

    6. Boyd to Sven
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      I'd guessed Navas and Bony would be the replacements with KDB moving into Silva's position and Yaya staying where he is. Just my assumption though. He will be on pens though.

    7. Prøphet
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      He played in the hole last time Silva was out. So, that should be his position with KDB on the flank.

  26. DV8R
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Is Man City attack 'essential' this week? Im not sure about Ayew -> KDB (-4)

    Was also planning Kun -> Costa but may go for Bony instead

    Thoughts?

  27. A.T
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    FFS rule 14b says never take a hit for a defender.

    What happens when you've only got one then? 🙁

    1. SouthCoastSaint
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Make sure they are nailed on and long term transfers

    2. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      It's a stupid rule.

      1. Tadic is the new Eriksen
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        That's not even a rule - the rule is don't take a hit for a def if you can field 3 playing defs

        Which makes complete sense

        1. Wilshere Knowledge
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 6 months ago

          Not really.

          I took a hit for Soure in for Huth for back to back CS's a few weeks ago, I took a hit this week to do Francis (away to Man City) to Gabriel (Watford).

          It can pay back in 1 week, but transfers should really be longer term, imo.

          1. A.T
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 6 months ago

            Io could Coleman for the long term but I don't fancy any others. Bellerin could pay it back straight away but he might not play and I don't fancy him long term anyway.

    3. Prøphet
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Rules are made to be broken!

    4. Nickofoz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Take one hit and play AOA or two hits 😉

      Seriously though, what is your defence?

      1. A.T
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Ok it might not be that bad but I'm not exactly confident

        Dawson Evans ward kolorov Oxford.

        1. A.T
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 6 months ago

          With the mighty Westwood on the bench

  28. SuperMario
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    _________Ruddy________
    __Azpill___Evans*___Kolarov*___
    Sanchez (Vc)_Ayew*_Mahrez_Payet
    __Pelle (C)_Martial_Gomis

    McCarthy_Westwood_Munesia_Ward

    6.6m in the bank and used my transfer on the popular Kun --> Pelle before the rise!

    1. SuperMario
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Looking at the fixtures Im thinking the below:

      A. Munesia ---> Berty (-4)
      B. Munesia ---> Bellerin (-4)
      C. Munesia & Ayew ---> Either & KDB (-8)

      Ill wait for the SWA presser first obviously..

      1. DV8R
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        A

        1. SuperMario
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 6 months ago

          Thanks DV8R, as a Cedric owner, would you rather Berty or Cedric??

  29. adidasOriginals
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    I've wildcarded but still have Ayew and Kolorov in the side....waiting to hear definite news but am interested if people on here would swap them out now whilst I'm on the WC???

    Thanks

    1. SouthCoastSaint
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Ayew will be fine

    2. Black Knights
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      I'd keep Ayew for the next 4/5, until BOU at least. Kolarov i'd lose, he's about to become a headache and i'm planning on getting rid shortly.

    3. Tadic is the new Eriksen
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      I'd keep Ayew, not sure about Kolarov

    4. SuperMario
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Ayew looks sheer class (if passed fit) and fixtures are good also

  30. John t penguin
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    if my squad drops below 7 players does the weekend get abandoned?

    1. SuperMario
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      no you get the free emergency WC 😉

    2. Les Bleus
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      I thought 8 players was the minimum?