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As one of the most popular and consistent defenders in Fantasy Premier League, Seamus Coleman’s season-ending injury has sent many managers scouring the market in search of a replacement.

More than 153,000 have parted company over the international break, with Antonio Valencia, Leighton Baines and Kyle Walker currently the three most popular alternatives for the Irishman’s former owners.

With double Gameweek drama set to get underway in Gameweek 34, though, many are already starting to piece together their Wildcard plans for the run-in.

For now, then, a short-term replacement for Coleman, taking care of the next four rounds of fixtures, may well be enough for most before we start to focus further on the doubles.

In this latest article for Members, we mine the data to assess some of the main candidates across the price brackets.

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  1. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    When are the Cup draws?

    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Tomorrow at the latest.

      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Ta

        1. TorresMagic™
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          • 16 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Tonight is probably pushing it but an outside chance.

          1. The Bandit
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Yeah, I noticed that the article said it would be shortly after the Monday deadline so thought it could be tonight

            1. TorresMagic™
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              • 16 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              It's being worked on but the Scoutcast may delay it.

              1. The Bandit
                • 15 Years
                9 years, 1 month ago

                Ok, cheers

  2. Virgil Hilts
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Sadio Mane scored the fastest hat-trick in Premier League history
    (2 mins 56 secs) in May 2015 in THE EARLY SATURDAY KICK OFF.

    It was against Aston Villa though (sorry Villa fans!).

    The lad obviously doesn't mind getting up early, Captain material this week?

    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I think he is a very good shout actually. Not seen many saying it either

    2. matiakez
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Wouldn't have the balls to do it myself but I like it.

      1. zotter
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        I am definitely doing it

    3. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I have him as captain for now. Vardy other option

    4. Lanzini girls just want to …
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I had him as my vice captain, would love to give him a chance. Isn't Vardy a better option?

  3. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    So, got a big head2head I need to win this GW, what you experts think? Thanks for looking 🙂

    A. Coleman > Valencia (Play Capoue)

    B. Antonio > Pedro or Tadic (Play Pieters)

    C. Coleman+Antonio > Cedric+Alli (-4)

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

    1. zotter
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      C

    2. The Big Fella
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Cedric is a bit of a troll.... I do think C though. No way you can stretch to Bertrand or go with Stephens (same defensive benefit but a lot cheaper)?

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Not seen anything of Stevens? He ahead of Yosh now?

        1. The Big Fella
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          He's played 90mins the last 5 games give or take (might be 6) for 90 mins and kept 1 or 2 CS (can't be bothered checking I'm knackered, sorry lad). No goals or assists or BPS but seems to be a guaranteed starter, for the time being, for 4m.

          1. RAFA THE GAFFA
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Thanks 🙂

  4. Sané Mané Hap…
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Evening All.

    Valdes (Robles)
    Mee, Maguire, Lovren (Mcauley, Funes Mori)
    Sanchez, Alli, Mane, Siggy (Forshaw)
    Lorente, Costa, Lukaku

    1ft 0.3itb

    Am thinking McAuley -> Cedric... maybe worry about Funes Mori next week.

    Wotcha reckon peeps?

    1. zotter
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I would get rid Lovren first. Not sure he is nailed

      1. Sané Mané Hap…
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks... have been weighing that exact problem up for a while. My defence definitely needs shoring up. Tough decision time!

    2. Sané Mané Hap…
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Should have said. If I McAuley -> Cedric then Mee is benched.

      Also, the captain dilemma is in full swing... Costa seems a popular choice, but there's big potential for him to blank. Alli maybe?

  5. FC Lackless [BALEGIUM]
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    How is a 'Hot Topic' chosen ?

    Do the mods all gather and decide; does anybody know ?

    Clearly 'up votes' is not the main criteria ......

    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      One mod is enough to decide a Hot Topic.

      1. FC Lackless [BALEGIUM]
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Do you have a set of guidelines TM to help you decide ?

        1. TorresMagic™
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          • 16 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Pretty much what KingNidge said below. Common sense is another guide.
          Upvotes aren't a great source tbh.

          1. FC Lackless [BALEGIUM]
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Okay, thanks.

            It's appreciated you always reply to questions/posts

    2. KingNidge
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      If it's a topic that has had plenty of discussion in other words a hot topic then more often than not it will become a hot topic.. within reason

    3. TheTinman
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Favouritism.

      It's all corrupt.

    4. d3bug
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Needs up vote from Fpl virgin

      1. FC Lackless [BALEGIUM]
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        who ?

  6. Loðbrók
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Valencia rising? Dilemmas! Bring in now or lose the 0.1?

    1. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Lose

    2. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      No point in chasing value now so wait

  7. tm245
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Watching this friendly has me thinking back to last summer's Euros -- that format was pretty fun, reminded me of UFPL.

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  9. Egyptian Giza
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    what was the score to qualify for non members cup?

    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Probably 80

      1. Unbowed Unbent N'Golo
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Excluding hits? I'm 80 - 4...

  10. TheSaint
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Front 3 of:
    Ibra Negredo Benteke
    For DGW.
    Yes or No?

    1. d3bug
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A big NO!

      1. TheSaint
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Just Ibra then.
        With Lukaku and costa

  11. jimmy.floyd
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    News on Costa?

    1. karvs155
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Among the subs today!

    2. TheSaint
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Still on the bench. Has a slight injury. Gonna take the armband off him. Thinking of Lukaku or Siggy instead.

  12. TheSaint
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Is Pedro really a good swap for Antonio? Won't Willian put his spot at risk?

    1. jimmy.floyd
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      What about Tadic?

      1. TheSaint
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Good call...I like it.

  13. TheSaint
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Would you bench King or Pedro (if I brought him in)

    1. Konig Luther
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      if you are benching Pedro, just don't buy him

      1. TheSaint
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah the point is i need a good bench as well as a starting 11. I need to bring a certain player before price changes (such as Pedro). Need to use my free transfer, need to consider future fixtures, need to get rid of long term injured players (Antonio).

    2. d3bug
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Consider Tadic?

      1. TheSaint
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Yes, its between Pedro, Tadic, Sane or JWP.

        JWP would set up an easy route for Ibra before GW 34.

  14. gwoc
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Im going to use my wildcard before this GW. When will the double gameweeks get confirmed on the FPL site? Does anybody know?

    Which teams should I be looking at straight away (that are most likely to have a DWG soon) And when will the first double GW happen?

    Questions questions... Thx beforehand 🙂

    1. TheSaint
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      GW 34.

      Look at United, Arsenal, Southampton, City, Spurs.....always add a Chelsea player in there too

  15. FFSbet.com
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Coleman out for who?
    5.5 maximum i can spend,Mane>Sanchez next GW
    A) Vertongen
    B) Bertrand
    C) Other
    Defense: Alonso,Valencia,Robertson,Brunt

  16. Mind över Mata
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Worth doing Brunt -> Valencia today? He is going up.

    Heaton
    Maguire, Alonso, Chambers*
    Alli, Coutinho, Siggy, Sanchez
    Costa, Lukaku, Llorente

    Grant; De Roon, Brunt, Baines

    1. liiusions
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Might as well wait for Valencia to finish playing. Just kicked off now

  17. The Wizard of Ozil
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Surely Valencia is gona be too nackered for footy on the weekend??

  18. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    No Holgate?

  19. Whits
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    My defence is currently Funes Mori, Kone, Amat, Alonso, Valencia. Would you do Mori to Bertrand for a -4 hit or would that be too much money invested in defence? Thanks

  20. Pieterke30
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Son (bur), Maguire (WHM), Andy Carroll (hul). Who to start?

    Also have Jaku and Alli and starting them.