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Hall of Fame Analysis – Part Two

After examining the strategies deployed by those in the top ten of our latest Hall of Fame refresh, the second part of our analysis looks deeper into their player selection and their “template” squad.

For those unfamiliar with the Hall of Fame, this is a ranking system applied to everyone who takes part in our Fantasy Premier League mini-leagues – both the free and members league. Managers’ performances are then traced to give a Hall of Fame rating.

The Live version is updated after each Gameweek and can be viewed by Members via this link.

The career version, which shows the standings at the end of each season, is free to view here or via the HoF tab in the main menu. For more information about how those at the top of the career HoF are doing, we urge you to read TopMarx’s latest community article.

If you would like to know more about the Hall of Fame we have included a quick guide in this article. Alternatively, you can view this movie to listen to Mark and Rate My Team’s Chris Atkinson talk you through it.

Let’s now take a look at the current top ten live HoF managers’ players and the template that emerges from this “elite” group.

Goalkeepers

Given that our analysis of the top ten’s strategies showed an eagerness to exploit double Gameweeks, it seems likely that their future moves will be governed by these changes in the fixture schedule. This certainly looks the case for their next goalkeeper transfers.

Sunderland’s Jordan Pickford (4.1) and Tom Heaton (5.1) are the most popular picks, sitting in seven and six sides respectively. This pair are also the most popular combination, with four elite managers opting for both.

Cost is a key factor in their selection, with the Burnley man starting at just 4.5 and the Black Cats young keeper available for 4.0 for early adopters.

The ability to make saves is also part of the appeal – Heaton’s haul of 111 is top amongst stoppers, while Pickford has accrued an impressive 87 from his 19 starts – his average of 19.8 minutes per stop is quicker than any regular.

Heaton’s outstanding value for money is further highlighted by the fact that he has produced 21 bonus points – at least three times all but one other keeper.

FPL’s second most popular keeper Hull’s Eldin Jakupovic (4.1), West Brom’s Ben Foster (4.7) and Stoke’s Lee Grant (4.4) are all in two sides and are the only other custodians trusted by our top ten.

But with Crystal Palace’s Wayne Hennessey (4.3), Middlesbrough’s Victor Valdes (4.6) and Manchester United’s David De Gea (5.4) all enjoying two fixtures in Gameweek 34, it seems certain that should a Wildcard be deployed soon, then one of this trio will find suitors.

Of these, the Red Devils keeper looks an outside bet only, given this elite group’s desire to find value between the sticks.

Another option the top ten are likely to consider is Southampton’s Fraser Forster (5.0), who, along with United and Arsenal, is set to enjoy 11 fixtures over the final nine Gameweeks.

Defenders

Change is also likely across their backlines, which look ill-prepared for the impending double Gameweeks – not one of this elite group owns a defender from Arsenal or Southampton.

Possible Saints targets could include Ryan Bertrand (5.4), who has accrued four assists in his last five starts, while Laurent Koscielny (6.2) looks another potential recruit among the Arsenal ranks, given that he has earned bonus points on eight occasions.

Only two currently own Manchester United’s raiding right back Antonio Valencia (5.8) ahead of his double Gameweek 34. The smart money will be on the Ecuadorian sitting in most of this group’s teams by then after delivering attacking or clean sheet returns in all but one of his last eight starts.

Among ‘Boro assets, Calum Chambers and George Friend (both 4.3), who are both injured, sit in just one team each. It seems possibe that they will remain, in the hope they are fit for their double Gameweek 34, which looks favourable for the Teessiders when they visit Bournemouth and host Sunderland.

But which of their current crop of defenders will they jettison?

Sadly, Everton’s Seamus Coleman (6.1), who sits in seven teams, is set to make way after suffering a leg break on international duty for Ireland on Friday.

Following this development, the four managers with Leighton Baines (5.7) may well retain him as Everton defensive cover. The same can be said for the two managers that have Ashley Williams (5.2).

West Brom defenders certainly also look surplus to requirements, given a poor upcoming schedule that includes a trip to Manchester United and a visit from Liverpool in their next four.

All of this group own a Baggies rearguard representative. However, with six goals so far, the five that currently hold Gareth McAuley (5.2) may choose to retain The same is unlikely to be said for the four Chris Brunt (5.1) owners and one manager that has Allan Nyom (4.4) on board. Neither of the latter pair has handed their owners returns since a clean sheet against Stoke in Gameweek 24.

Among the fourth and fifth defender options, Watford’s Jose Holebas (4.6) is the most popular, with three inclusions. Two have Hull City assets, in the form of Andrew Robertson (4.4) and Harry Maguire (4.4) with one endorsement each, and Swansea City’s backline is represented twice, with Alfie Mawson (4.6) and Jordi Amat (3.9) backed by one manager apiece.

Mawson’s goal threat, having scored four already, allied with trips to West Ham and Watford and home clashes with Middlesbrough and Stoke in the next five, may ensure he stays put for now.

Erik Pieters (4.7) is another that could make way, but has proved a reliable source of points for his three owners recently, with a trio of clean sheets in his last five starts.

Marcos Alonso (6.8), who sits in nine teams, is the most popular defender. Given a price hike from a low of 5.9, his removal may be a risk too far for this group.

Also, Chelsea are likely to enjoy a double Gameweek later in the season, so taking him out now could prove costly should they want to bring him back at that point.

Midfielders

The HoF top ten are just as comfortable fielding a 3-4-3 formation as they are with a 3-5-2 set-up. Their midfield selections reflects that flexibility, with all but three of this group giving themselves five strong options in the centre of the park.

Of the trio that favour a four-man midfield, two sides have opted for West Brom’s Darren Fletcher (4.5) as a makeweight, while another has the Scotsman’s injured team-mate Matt Phillips (5.5).

The rest have in the main invested in Spurs and Liverpool assets, supplemented with Gylfi Sigurdsson (7.8) and Josh King (5.8).

The Swansea set-piece specialist is backed by all but one of this group and the Bournemouth midfielder, who is being fielded as a forward, is in seven sides.

Another popular player is Liverpool’s Sadio Mane (9.7), chosen by nine of the group. The winger is clearly seen as the best route to points from the Reds’ favourable fixture run, that continues to the end of the season and includes home ties against Bournemouth, Crystal Palace, Southampton and Middlesbrough.

Two of those backing the Senegal international have also doubled up with Philippe Coutinho (8.2), although it remains to be seen whether the Brazilian, who has scored just once since returning from injury in Gameweek 21, will survive long-term.

Christian Eriksen (8.7)’s creativity and assured delivery is this group of managers’ Spurs weapon of choice.

The Dane, who has assisted 13 times, is found in seven squads, with his team-mate, Dele Alli (8.9), in just three. It remains to be seen whether the England midfielder’s penalty duties in the absence of Harry Kane will persuade more to double up or shift allegiance.

Of Alli’s three owners, two have already paired him with Eriksen, showing that this elite group are happy to invest heavily in players in the same position from an attack-minded side.

A favourable fixture run that includes trips to Burnley, Crystal Palace, and Swansea, as well as home ties with Watford and Bournemouth in their next five, add to the possibility of further Spurs investment. Mauricio Pochettino’s side are set to play ten fixtures over the final nine rounds of fixtures

Other midfielders to feature include Everton’s Ross Barkley (7.1), who is owned by two managers and Pedro (7.2) of Chelsea, who sits in just one side.

Although their midfields are looking powerful for the next few Gameweeks, sacrifices seem on the cards in Gameweek 31 when Alexis Sanchez (11.6) begins a strong run of fixtures that sees him play 11 times in the final nine Gameweeks.

Only four of our ten currently own the Arsenal man but, given our first analysis’ revelation that he has been their most popular captaincy option, it seems likely that more will follow once the tricky home clash with Manchester City in Gameweek 30 is out of the way.

Forwards

Romelu Lukaku (10.5) is owned by all of our top ten, with the Everton marksman receiving the armband frequently over the last month to contribute to some impressive recent Gameweek scores.

With his red-hot form ahead of home clashes Leicester and Burnley in the next four, the Belgian looks untouchable.

But with back-to-back trips to Liverpool and Manchester United as the Toffees’ next two fixtures, it is possible some of this group may look to temporarily remove him.

Diego Costa (10.7) has emerged as the most popular premium striker to join Lukaku, with the Spaniard now in five sides. With Crystal Palace visiting Stamford Bridge next weekend the Blues talisman looks set to be a popular Gameweek 30 captaincy pick among this group – providing, of course, he shrugs off a minor ankle problem.

Four own Sergio Aguero, but with trips to Arsenal and Chelsea coming up, they may consider exit plans. His 12.7 price tag could come in particularly handy for those looking to draft in Sanchez.

Among likely replacements are Costa or Jamie Vardy (9.8), who has scored three goals and two assists in three prior to consecutive home clashes with Stoke and Sunderland.

West Ham’s Andy Carroll (6.3) and Swansea’s Fernando Llorente (6.5), who are both in three teams, are the most popular third striker options. But as the pair were drafted in with the reduced Gameweek 28 fixtures in mind, they already seem dispensable.

Given the strength of this group’s midfield, those with one of these strikers may consider benching them while they await news of the fitness of Southampton’s Manolo Gabbiadini, who is struggling with a groin injury. The former Napoli man’s four league goals since joining in January will make him an obvious third striker target, particularly with 11 matches still to play in the final nine Gameweeks.

Two sides look to have deliberately chosen a 3-5-2 route with their forward selection, with one sticking with the injured Victor Anichebe (4.3) while the other has Burnley’s cut-price forward Ashley Barnes (4.5).

The Live Hall of Fame Top Ten Template

Pickford Heaton

Alonso Coleman Baines McAuley Brunt

Mane Sigurdsson King Eriksen Sanchez

Costa Lukaku Carroll

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1,672 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Hotdogs for Tea
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 days ago

    With the high priced attacking players back on the scene and money a bit tight to get them all, have we discounted home/away rotation options for 3rd/4th defenders and 4th mid/ 3rd forward ?

    1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 days ago

      I can't say I ever did. I've got a 5th mid/3rd forward "rotation" right now (King/Llorente), and the only ever-present in my back line is Alonso (switching Baines, Daniels, Brunt, and Cedric in and out). The problem is I just ended up with these, I did not select them because they rotate well. Until WC in 35 or 36, I can't see most people being able to engineer a perfect rotation.

    2. Lanzini girls just want to …
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 day ago

      I've tried that home away rotation thing a bit. It's blatantly not a good thing do, never ends well

  2. Sune
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 days ago

    What to do with this lot?

    Foster, Jaku
    Walker, Alonso, Valencia, Holebas, Pieters
    Sánchez, Siggy, King, Sané, Mané
    Lukaku, Gabbiadini, Llorente

    Already used my FT om Coleman > Valencia

    3.5 ITB

    A) Hold
    B) Gabbi > Vardy (-4)
    C) Sané > Alli (-4)
    D) Something else

    Cheers

    1. Je suis le chat
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 days ago

      Hold, good squad.

      1. Sune
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 2 days ago

        Cheers FF!

    2. Get up ya bum
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 days ago

      Ft could have been better used on a mid or fwd imo. Hold now

      1. Sune
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 2 days ago

        I disagree. Valencia was going in for the rest of the season sooner or later. No better timing than now imho with Coleman out, but that's just me 🙂

    3. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 days ago

      Stand, although if it turns out Gabbi will be out for a while, like until 32 or 33, you should just take him out for a hit to Vardy, absolutely.

      1. Sune
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 2 days ago

        Cheers Eunuch!

    4. Lanzini girls just want to …
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 day ago

      Hold but you're in a similar boat to me, what to do about holebas?

  3. potatoace
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 2 days ago

    Appealing as Vardy looks for the next two, I can seem took shake from my mind the last team to play Stk and Sund in consecutive games and how that panned out.
    Oh how that still smarts.

    1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 days ago

      This is precisely how I calmed my Vardy ardour. (a) getting him in messes up my future transfer plans and (b) I just see at least Stoke frustrating Leicester.

  4. aroyalshark
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 days ago

    i have a larger plan for the dgws coming up but immediate decision.

    grant (foster)

    alonso-yoshida-jones*-valenica (chambers)

    ali-sanchez-coutinho (markovic) (antonio)

    carroll-costa-lukaku

    already used ft for coleman to valencia.

    should i

    a) Antonio to sterling -4
    b) Antonio to jwp -4
    c) dont take hit, play markovic/jones and do antonio to JWP next week
    d) anything els to consider?

    1. SWANCK
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 days ago

      Play Jones

      1. aroyalshark
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 days ago

        thats my instinct also. will just have to wait for pressers see if there is any news on him being fit.

        if he is ruled out where would you go then?

        1. SWANCK
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 2 days ago

          Yeah wait for the pressers, if not then I'd go Tadic/Mahrez/Lanzini dependant on money ITB.
          I'd also be looking to swap Cout for either Firm or Mane next week if possible

    2. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 days ago

      I were to take a hit for Antonio, it would be for Tadic or Pedro, not either of those.

    3. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 days ago

      How much in the bank?

      How about Antonio > Lanzini/Ayew?

      1. aroyalshark
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 days ago

        i have 1.0 itb.

        i know sterling and JWP arent the most idea but i dont have a wildcard tho so the plan i have is capable of getting the team i want for 34/35/36/37 inc bench boosting 37 (obv barring injuries) without a hit apart from potentially this week if it looks profitable.

  5. andy85wsm
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 2 days ago

    Morning all!

    Been out of the loop the last 5-6 days and feel like I've forgotten everything I ever knew about FPL (that knowledge was limited anyway!).

    Any big news apart from Coleman? Are we all still looking at bringing in Valencia for him?

    1. SWANCK
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 days ago

      Kaku rumoured to have a gash, no innuendo intended.
      Some people sceptical of bringing Valencia in because of his 'flukey goal' but IMO he's one of utd's best players atm.

      1. boc610
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 2 days ago

        fantasy aside(and i do think he warrants the high transfers in at the moment) I think he's completely overrated. He's quick but his general deliver is poor. I think he's gone from being an average winger to a good defender simply because of the pace he has.

        1. SWANCK
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 2 days ago

          Granted his delivery is poor, but as a defender he's just what you want. Always trying to push forward and very strong on the ball

    2. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 days ago

      Valencia plays tonight. Tosey and I are setting an alarm to check if he played 90 mins and then bringing him in before the price rise 🙂

    3. Pasqualinho
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 days ago

      That's exactly what they will be expecting you to do. Plays at 10pm (our time) tonight, so as long as he stays fit all is good.

    4. Mikeharbrw
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 days ago

      Valencia the popular option, Bertrand getting some traction recently though.

    5. Individual
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 days ago

      Hey Andy!

      Yeah think he is - I'm waiting for tonight's Ecuador fixture (kicks off at 22:00 BST) before bringing him in, but I think he just has to come in. There has been a lot of doubt raised about him starting every.single.game - I had a look back at his Xmas appearances and he was rested back in GW16 - but I still think he's such a strong option and any later wildcard will include him, so I think he'll probably just have to come in now, rather than at 6.0+ later on!

  6. boc610
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 2 days ago

    Clive Tyldesley: “Glenn, what does Southgate do here to break Lithuania down? Does he move to two forwards or does he stick at it and continue developing the current formation?”

    Glenn Hoddle: Well Clive, the most important thing is the result today, win the game first and the tactics will just take care of themselves”

    Maybe he actually knew something about football in a previous life.

    1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 days ago

      I heard that live, and I literally turned off the match.

    2. Costa's Counsellor
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 days ago

      lol

    3. Costa's Counsellor
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 days ago

      "If they're not playing well together, they were probably horrible people in a former life."

  7. Individual
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 2 days ago

    Morning all

    Thinking about Antonio replacements now. I think I've settled, a tad uncomfortably, my other transfer as being Valencia in for Coleman after his fixture tonight.

    Have up to 9.8 to spend, and not interested in Alli as ML rivals I am chasing and leading own (I have Eriksen instead).
    Guess the choice with the form / fixtures is between Tadic and Mahrez. And I don't know why, maybe remnants of last year's fairytale, but I fancy Mahrez coming in and in the absence of clear cut captains (no Vardy/Costa here) giving him the armband.

    Any transfer would be for a -4.

    Any better option?

    Thanks!!

    1. SWANCK
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 days ago

      Who is on your bench instead of Antonio?

      1. Individual
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 2 days ago

        Fletcher. Antonio has to go 🙂

      2. SWANCK
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 days ago

        Get Mahrez in!

    2. Mikeharbrw
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 days ago

      I was seriously considering doing the exact same thing myself. I fancy Leicester to get a pen this week.

      1. Individual
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 2 days ago

        Me too, I fancy Leicester at home vs. Stoke and Sunderland, and injuries mean I can't get Vardy without a -8, so I might have to settle for Mahrez... but I also fancied someone else against those teams relatively recently and that ended in near-disaster 😉

    3. Crystal Ball
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 days ago

      Post your team? Mahrez a decent option

      1. Individual
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 2 days ago

        No prob:

        Jakdolph
        Alonso Coleman* Brunt / Pieters RFM
        Antonio* Siggy Mane Eriksen / Fletcher
        Kun Kaku Llorente
        3.0 itb

        Coleman + Antonio -> Valencia and Mahrez(?) this week
        Sanchez in next... somehow. Probably Kun and Siggy sacrificed for Defoe and Alexis 🙂

        1. Mikeharbrw
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 2 days ago

          keep an eye and see if gabbiadini is fit for the midweek games

          1. Individual
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 2 days ago

            Yeah - I do like Defoe's fixtures actually, and he will keep scoring I reckon, so I'm happy to bring him in if Gabbi isn't available. I am avoiding Saints for now - not sure where the goals will come from, the defence isn't solid without VVD according to a few fans posting I've seen on here/reddit. But if Gabbi is fit midweek he'll pose a big question

    4. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 days ago

      Ayew?

      1. Individual
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 2 days ago

        I feel decidely meh about that... canard though

  8. Rajveer
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 days ago

    What would u do to this squad??

    Pickford
    Alonso Ben Davies Cedric
    Alexis Siggy Coutinho King
    Lukaku Vardy Llorente

    Boruc Carroll Holebas Funesmori
    3.3 itb

    Used my ft for Kun>> Vardy

    1. Individual
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 days ago

      Don't need a -4 here, g2g

    2. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 days ago

      Nothing worth a hit. Just leave it

    3. DJ1000
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 days ago

      Very good team if you ask me. Good defence on fixtures this weekend. Very strong midfield. Vardy likely to be my Captn this weekend. Weak points may be king and llorente in the weeks to come after this one

      1. Rajveer
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 days ago

        Thanks mate...ya vardh is my captain as well...plan is to ditch coutinho to Alli in the next gw and may be king to someone else like a Pedro

  9. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 days ago

    A. Coleman > Valencia (Play Capoue).

    B. Antonio > Tadic (Play Pieters).

    --------------------
    Heaton (Jaku)
    Walker Alonso *Coleman* (Pieters Evans)
    Siggy J. King Mane *Antonio* (Capoue)
    (C)osta Aguero Lukaku

    1. Individual
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 days ago

      Morning mate - still not sure eh? I decided on Valencia in yesterday, so it's just the midfield option (also replacing Antonio) I'm looking at.

      I remember you said you had a critical h2h coming up - what are your key differentials? Would Valencia/Tadic coming in differentiate from your rival?

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 days ago

        Still undecided yeah so looking for a few more votes 🙂

        Yes, both would be differentials, unless he gets in either or both himself.

        1. Individual
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 2 days ago

          Ah I gotcha - you got any "read" on what he might do? Do you know him and talk about FPL often?
          I tend to speak/banter about FPL a fair deal with many in my ML so I have a good idea of what they're all looking to do hehe

          My usual thinking is "what would a non-FFSer do" and try to guess - so I'd say probably Valencia in is likely, so maybe I'd do the Antonio move if you absolutely didn't want to take the hit. But as I said to you before long term the -4 is probably better 🙂

          1. RAFA THE GAFFA
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 2 days ago

            Cheers mate. For this h2h it's a friend's work so not a lot of insider info. I'm top by 6 points, he's second. Big 6 pointer 🙂

            Rate my team has Valencia+Capoue (57.36) scoring SLIGHTLY more than Pieters+Tadic (57.31). Valencia+Tadic scores 60.16 then -4 of course 🙂

  10. Crystal Ball
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 days ago

    Ayew or Tadic?

    1. Individual
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 days ago

      Tadic I think

    2. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 days ago

      Yup, Tadic

    3. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 days ago

      If he was nailed I'd be tempted with Ayew - but too many variables with west ham generally and no doubles.

  11. GOTHAM City F.C.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 days ago

    Trying to catchup with the rival who is 120 points ahead

    Here is my team, appreciate any feedback, thank you:

    Heaton/Jaku
    Valencia, Yoshida, Olsson, McAuley, 3.9
    Siggy, Sanchez, Mane, Erikson, King
    Lukaku, Carrol, Llorente

    Beyond benching Heaton, McAuley and 3.9, I am not sure how to fit the remaining in there. Any suggestions?

    1. Mikeharbrw
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 days ago

      got AOA left?

    2. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 days ago

      If you have AOA, do that, if not, it has to be Llorente I think.

      1. GOTHAM City F.C.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 day ago

        Yes, thanks both. I was wondering if i should save AOA for DGW, the other chip i've left with is BB, so one for 34 and another for say 37.

  12. FPLtfs
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 days ago

    Ugh, really don't like my team atm. Currently ranked 832, and reluctant to take to many hits. Might not have a choice this week though.

    Randolph
    Alonso, Baines, Coleman**
    Mane, Coutinho, Sigurdsson*, Antonio**
    Costa*, Lukaku, Llorente

    Heaton, Brunt, Friend**, de Roon
    5.7 itb.

    3 definitely out, 2 doubts, and I don't think Brunt, Coutinho, de Roon, Llorente, Baines will get me any points.

    Suggestions?

    1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 days ago

      I agree, Coleman and Antonio need to go, and the hit is worth it. You Coleman replacement depends, in my view, on your future transfer plans, and how much cash you need to be playing with. Money no object, Walker. Antonio could go straight to Sanchez, but you might have other plans. I think I might want Sanchez in this week more than a Spurs mid (away to Heaton).

      1. FPLtfs
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 days ago

        Thanks guys,

        Looking at something like;
        gw30: Antonio / Coleman ➡ Walker / Eriksen (-4)
        gw31: Mane ➡ Sanchez
        gw32: Brunt ➡ Valencia
        gw33 / 34: Bring in more dgwers.

        1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 2 days ago

          Yeah, looks good, except for getting rid of Mane just before he plays home to Bournemouth. I will be keeping both Mane and Sanchez, with no Spurs mid until 32. Horses for courses.

          1. FPLtfs
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 2 days ago

            Good point that,

            Might do
            gw30: Coleman / Antonio ➡ Walker / Pedro (-4)
            gw31: Pedro or Coutinho ➡ Sanchez
            gw32: Brunt / Mane ➡ Valencia / Eriksen (-4)

    2. SWANCK
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 days ago

      Nice rank champ!

      Any transfers you do should be with the DGW's in mind at this point. Valencia is a solid option in that respect.
      Coleman > Valencia
      Antonio > Tadic/Mahrez

      I wouldn't be ditching Costa this week but maybe look at Vardy or a DGW player lined up for next week

      1. FPLtfs
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 days ago

        Thanks! Look at my suggested transfers above 🙂

        1. SWANCK
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 2 days ago

          I prefer Alli over Eriksen personally but that's your call!
          The rest look solid moves.

    3. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 days ago

      I thought that when I first got into the top 1k, but took hits in 4 GWs in a row
      3 green 1 red
      Don't let it affect you

      1. FPLtfs
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 days ago

        Nice work! Yes, and in my situation I really don't have any choice re Coleman / Antonio.

  13. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 2 days ago

    Morning all
    Back from the enforced break

    So Coleman to....
    A. Walker
    B. Bertrand
    C. Valencia

    1. FPLtfs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 days ago

      I'm in the same boat and still undecided, want all of them. A or C would be my priorities.

    2. aroyalshark
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 days ago

      money no object

      A>C>B

      1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 2 days ago

        Yep, this.

        1. HuttonDressedasLahm
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 2 days ago

          Thanks all

    3. Ange Ball
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 days ago

      B

    4. Pep says
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 days ago

      Walker

  14. InSaneMan-e
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 2 days ago

    Anything worth a hit here?

    Pickford
    Alonso Valencia Olson
    Sanchez Firmino Siggy Alli
    Costa Llorente Lukaku

    Subs: Heaton, Brunt, De Roon, Friend

    1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 days ago

      Nope.

    2. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 days ago

      No way.

    3. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 days ago

      Who will you captain?

      1. InSaneMan-e
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 2 days ago

        Costa!

  15. We ain't got no histor…
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 days ago

    Hi peeps

    Current team:
    Pickford Valdes
    Davies Alonso Mee Walker Love
    Siggy Mane king Snoddy Son
    Luk Costa Vardy

    1.2 itb, Wc active, what shall you change in this team??

    1. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 days ago

      If wc active ship Snod, son, love and mee for a start.

  16. simon24601
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 days ago

    Anything to do with this lot?

    Pickford Mignolet
    Jones Valencia Cedric McAuley PVA
    Eriksen Mane Sterling Sanchez Pedro
    Carroll Lukaku Llorente

    Used my FT on Coleman > Valencia

    1. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 days ago

      Ouch for benching headache. Have AoA?

    2. GOTHAM City F.C.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 day ago

      I've a pretty similar problem. To play Llorente or one of the defenders.

  17. Ange Ball
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 days ago

    Should have listen to advice on here. Transferred Costa in for Lukaku now his flagged. What's this all about will he play on the weekend?

    1. Pep says
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 days ago

      That was just plain silly. Liverpool defence is not good, why would you ditch the most in form players in the league

  18. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 days ago

    Currently have to play one of Baines, Holebas, McAuley or Snod (aoa). On Baines currently.

    Anyone worth a hit to replace one of these rancid suckers or not? 0.6itb.

  19. RustyBz
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 days ago

    Out of the game for a little while and out of the loop... any advice on this?

    Foster, Jaku;

    PvA**, Alonso, Evans, Coleman**, Amat;

    Sanchez, Mane, Siggy, King, De Roon;

    Lukaku, Aguero, Llorente;

    1FT 1.4ITB

    Much appreciated.

    1. mikess
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 days ago

      Coleman out.

      Walker, Valencia and Bertrand options

  20. mikess
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 2 days ago

    Any news on Danny Rose?

    Think I'm favoring a Spurs asset over Valencia but Walker is out my budget. Davies stats have looked canny recently

  21. poohdini
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 days ago

    Jakupovic, Pickford
    Alonso, Valencia, Clyne, Pieters, Baines
    Mané, Sigurdsson, Coutinho, King, Carroll
    Costa, Lukaku, Llorente
    1FT, 4.1 ITB.

    Any suggestions? I'm thinking about Coutinho > Eriksen and playing AoA. Good choice?