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Podcast July 13

The ScoutCast – Episode 227 – Lift Off

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An unprecedented summer podcast arrives following the Fantasy Premier League launch, as Jonty, Andy and Luke join me in the afterglow of a joyous day.

Technically “on the beach” and fighting back to full fitness, we nonetheless brave the airwaves to chime in on the price list, reclassified players and some early formation dancing.

We glory in the potential bargains, lament the overpriced and make bold claims on our lineups that will doubtless be reversed come August 11. If Andy has Chris Brunt in his Gameweek 1 squad, I’ll eat my Free Hit chip.

The FPL Draft game gets a rinsing, and we end the show with our proud declaration of our team ID’s. A conclusion that leaves me feeling rather inadequate even before a ball has been kicked.

This ScoutCast was first beamed live via our YouTube channel on Wednesday night. Be sure to subscribe to get notice of future live episodes.

If you’re a traditional type, you can acquire the mp3 audio version via this link on the first player below, or take in the full visual experience via the second player below.

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

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  1. diesel001
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Crystal Palace getting active in the transfer market now. RLC seems a good option as (i) Chelsea would not loan him out if he was not going to get first team football, (ii) De Boer has sanctioned it so he is at least the new manager's signing.

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    1. Individual
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      For 4.5, I think you'll see him in piles of teams at the 5th mid - he's in Matamatics' squad, I'm still sticking with 3-5-2 but as the benched boy he seems a decent shout as there's a real dearth of 4.5s who are playing in the midfield slot.

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      1. The Tinkerman
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Him and Tom Carroll

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    2. Chandler Bing
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      He's in my team along with Zaha and Tomkins.

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      1. Andy_Social
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Yeh, I've got him with Zaha. Not sure if I should switch out Zaha but they're both in at the moment.

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      2. Top 210 Club
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Don't think Tomkins will play hope he does but they getting that other ajax cb

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    3. pompeyfan
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      has de Boer sanctioned it though? He's never had any dealing in transfers before.

      I reckon he should get gametime but Chelsea have no say over whether their loanees get minutes. Plenty of them didn't last season.

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      1. A.T
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Was just about to post something similar.

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      2. Andy_Social
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Indeed. Looking forward to seeing how Palace line up pre-season.

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        1. pompeyfan
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          I reckon he will expect his wingers to work hard tracking back. Which might be bad news for Townsend if not Zaha,

          He was manager during a time when lots of flashy wingers were sold: El-Ghazi, Kishna, Fischer, Özbiliz, Sulejmani, Derk Boerrigter, Ebecilio

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      3. diesel001
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        There were positive comments from De Boer on him.

        http://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/quality-chelsea-loanee-ruben-loftus-cheek-offers-frank-de-boer-crystal-palace-options-a3586506.html

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        1. pompeyfan
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          cool. As expected, FdB would favour such a player.

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  2. Deece
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone considering 4-3-3

    Surely 6m Luiz will deliver more points over the season than most budget mids. That Chelsea defence is fixture proof...

    How does this look for a 4-3-3

    Foster
    Lindelof Trippier Luiz Cedric
    Ali Sane Phillips
    Kane Kaku Firmino

    Myhill RLC Carroll 4.0 defender

    Concerned about no Arsenal attack but dunno how I can squeeze in there?

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

      Not a fan of 4-3-3. I don't trust Phillips too much so you might say you just have 2 mids.

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    2. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Agree with your logic - I'm taking it further and going 5 at the back.

      One way to get Arsenal in is upgrade Phillips to Ozil or Ramsey and downgrade Firmino, but you're prolly better as you are (as you'd end up with Rooney!!).

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    3. McEwan
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Maybe Luiz will over the season but you won't have that squad for the season so to justify it for a season is a non starter for me.

      Personally don't see many being overly successful going 4 or 5 at the back longer than a 2 to 3 gw stretch so your immediately using transfers to move money out of defence isn't something I fancy

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  3. Individual
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Quick mention that our third podcast - shockingly, on prices - is now live. Features a rejoinder to Jonty's beloved 4.5/4.5 GK combo, along with discussion of many of the key men in each position, across the different price tiers.

    http://whogottheassist.com/posts/890

    Really grateful for all who have listened to us so far, hope you enjoy our latest installment.

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    1. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      FPL Virgin has been complaining bitterly about your tardiness! 😆

      I'll get a load of cans in and give it a listen, it's been amusing and informative so far 😉

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      1. Individual
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Haha I was up editing it til 2am last night and my PC decided to crash when I was uploading 🙁 boo, so I had to do it this morning before I came into work.

        Thanks so much for your time Netley! Hope you enjoy it

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    2. Top 210 Club
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      I have it, started following u guys on twitter recently.

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      1. Top 210 Club
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        *Love it

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      2. Individual
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks Haz 🙂 always good to find the FFSers on Twitter, do shout to let me know who you are 😀

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        1. Top 210 Club
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Will do m8

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  4. diesel001
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    If Siggy left Swansea who would be on set pieces for them? (Not just penalties, but free kicks and corners). Think Tom Carroll took a few in the past so may be a good cheap option. With Ki injured and Cork potentially on the move Carroll likely to be a nailed starter.

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    1. Individual
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Cork has gone already.

      I think they'd need to try to go and buy, but I'd be seriously worried about Swansea if Siggy goes - I feel like Narsingh was taking a corner or two?

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      1. Andy_Social
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Swans looking at Chalobah. Would that mean Chalobah and Carroll in midfield? Too weak. Or would they be competing for one spot? Chalobah plays a kind of Siggy role.

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      2. diesel001
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Yes. Am looking for the nailed 4.5m mids. Basically if playing 4-3-3 or 4-4-2 then who are the nailed starters who will score bench points if required.

        At the moment I like RLC and Carroll. Only Crouch appeals as a forward who is 5.0m or less and he won't get many games IMO.

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        1. Andy_Social
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          For nailed 4.5 mid we're all looking at RLC. Then Carroll. The other one is probably Oriel Romeu.

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        2. shearer9
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Romeu is a nailed starter, as Mesa will be for Swansea I reckon.

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          1. Individual
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Romeu, Mesa, RLC and Carroll I think are the 4 choices. Nailed for 90 mins and 2/3 points - basically what you want

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            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              RLC is nowhere near nailed. Neither is Carroll.

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              1. Andy_Social
                • 11 Years
                6 years, 9 months ago

                We don't know about RLC yet. The Swans midfield will get a serious makeover if Siggy goes, so that's an unknown too.

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            2. FPL ZB
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              RLC isn't nailed, but would have the highest ceiling as he's pretty much a no10

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      3. Philip Jones's Diary
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Either way Carroll is good bench fodder.

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    2. Top 210 Club
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Siggy only ranked 72nd for chances created from open play. Majority from set pieces 😮

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  5. Misery Loves Kompany
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Morning all, back after a well deserved break!

    No 4.0 defender options?
    No cheap third strikers worth bothering with?
    No Problem!

    In what was supposedly the second best formation on the article the other day...
    5-2-3 all the way 🙂 Gives this allocation:

    Foster (Myhill)
    6.0 / 5.5 / 5.5 / 5.5 / 5.0
    8.0 / 8.0 (3x 4.5 playing mids)
    Lukaku / Kane / Lacazette (or Jesus)

    Try it... mine looks great!

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    1. shearer9
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      If you're going to have 5 defenders, would you not want to invest in a 6.5 or at least one more 6? Also, who would you select for your 8.0 mids?

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      1. Misery Loves Kompany
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        The only 6.5 I'd personally have at the moment would be Valencia, and I think Lindelöf is better value at 5.5. Bellerin is an option at 6.0 but I'll want to wait to see how Arsenal line up first. Back line is flexible and you could free up another 0.5 by putting a 5.0 West Brom defender in place of one of the 5.5s.

        Currently gone with:
        Kompany / Lindelöf / Trippier / Bertrand / Cedric
        Pogba / Pedro

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    2. The Man Pastore
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      No thanks. Especially with your 2 mids beeing only 8.0... who did you pick?

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      1. Misery Loves Kompany
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Well, has to be a weakness somewhere, such is the game!

        I don't think Pogba/Pedro is that weak though, both should be nailed on.

        You could also skew it to a 9.0/7.0 pairing or 9.5/6.5 etc.

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  6. Cal1umz
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Morning guys!

    Please pick:

    A - Fabregas + 4.5 def
    or
    B - Tadic/Redmond + Cedric

    Thanks in advance! 🙂

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    1. Top 210 Club
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      B

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

    Hi Guys, 2nd Draft

    Took out Matic+Rooney+Rangel for Allen+Deeney+Mee

    Will go for my favorite 3-4-3 formation

    Since I have Kane, is it wise to switch out Alli -> Mane

    Or take out Kane for another prime striker and use cash to shore up elsewhere

    Foster
    Milner Yoshida Cedric
    Sane Pedro Alli Allen
    Deeney Kane Lukaku

    MyHill Loftus-Cheek Mee Rosenior

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  8. shearer9
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    RMT

    Foster (Myhill)

    Lindelof Cedric Yoshida (Schindler)

    Pedro Ramsey Coutinho Alley

    Lukaku Aguero Gayle

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    1. shearer9
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      *Alli 😐

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  9. @chapellefpl OR 577TH
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Would give this around 7.5 out of 10. With a bit more research and analysis I will polish this Upto around 9.5 before season kicks off. Going to get a good start this year. Pivotal if you want to win it.

    Foster
    Milner Lindelof Dawson
    Coutinho Sane Zaha Jwp
    Kane Lukaku Austin

    Fabianski, RLC, 4.5 4.5

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    1. FPL ZB
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Austin needs to be removed, thrown in the bin, then left there

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      1. @chapellefpl OR 577TH
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Why?

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        1. A.T
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          I believe the new manager likes to play 451 from what I've heard. Is he nailed on?

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          1. Top 210 Club
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Two weeks back Gabbiandini said he wants Italy return. Plus Gabbi Gabbi played on the right for Napoli

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            1. A.T
              • 13 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              Ah interesting. I do love a bit of Charlie.

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      2. Top 210 Club
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Austin gonna be class 18 goals in his last fully fit season.

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    2. CostaCoffee
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Fairly shite tbh

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  10. FPL ZB
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Would you rather have:

    Willian RLC Defoe
    Carroll RLC Lacazette

    Not sure if the double 4.5 mid is worth it, but both could actually score some points

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    1. Individual
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      A for now, I think that's much nicer. With Arsenal, we always start so poorly that I'm completely avoiding I think until we see signs that this will be different

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      1. FPL ZB
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks, I think I agree.

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

      probably A

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    3. TopMarx
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      well I'm excited by Lacazette, an exceptional finisher going to team that creates chances. Depends how brave you are feeling the wise thing to do would be wait and see.

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  11. jay01
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    RMT please

    Begovic/Heaton
    Lindelof, Trippier, Cedric, Francis, Hunemeier
    KDB, Coutinho, Philips, Stanislas, RLC
    Kane, Aguero, Deeney

    any improvements? kun to jesus? Begovic to Elliott? Both together would enable Deeney to Defoe

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  12. IdrissaGueye
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    a) Lacazette + Mane

    or

    b) Firmino + Sanchez

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    1. Cal1umz
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      A

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

        Could I ask why, I have reasons for each option

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        1. Cal1umz
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          I think Mane is a brilliant player and should outscore Firmino, and Lacazette should bang in the goals. Meaning Sanchez drop deeper as he is coming in.

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

            thanks

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    2. 404_FC
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      a if mane fit

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  13. La Vida Latte
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    If playing a 5-defence, anyone planning a rotation for forwards/midfielders?

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    1. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      I've got a fixed 5-2-3 with 3 4.5 mids on the bench.

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      1. La Vida Latte
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Interesting! I have a 532 right now. Who are your midfielders?

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        1. Andy_Social
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Sane, Zaha then 3x4.5 - currenty RLC, Chalobah and Carroll.

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    2. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Seen a good 5-3-2 on here that doesn't need rotators. 5-2-3 does and it's a bit meh tbh.

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      1. La Vida Latte
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Why meh?

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        1. Netley Lucas
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Try it, you'll see. The 4-4-2 or 5-3-2 look so much better.

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      2. fiveyears
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        The one thing which puts me off of 5-3-2 is the lack of ability to rotate, but then the starting players are so much stronger if you get the bench right (i.e. consistent starters)

        Think you need a lot of nerve to do it, and you need to adapt to early trends without changing system or formation, if that makes sense.

        Considering it for sure.

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        1. La Vida Latte
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Yeah for sure. But how strong my team looks... and then I end up wc:ing wothin 5 gws...

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    3. Bedknobs and Boomsticks
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Rotate RLC and Mee

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  14. Sheeeit
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Firmino for 3rd striker? Surely good value at 8.5, even if he's a forward now.

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    1. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      A lot of us think the reclassification means he's lost his value.

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    2. Bedknobs and Boomsticks
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      I'm really struggling to see past him as a third striker. His big problem last year was a terrible conversion rate. That wasn't a problem he had when he first joined and has to get better.

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    3. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Covers 'pool but for half more you get Phil?

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

        Yeah, it's that 3rd striker slot I'm struggling with. Not many options jumping out at me currently. Think I'm going to start Firmino as they've got Palace & Watford, then I can drop him if a cheaper option starts bringing in returns.

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        1. Andy_Social
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Benteke and Defoe are both viable at 0.5m less.

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        2. shearer9
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Gayle?

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    4. LegendMoon
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      He's in my team, him and Defoe along with Lukaku allow for a good midfield of big hitters

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  15. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Arsenal team v Sydney

    Cech, Bramall, Mertesacker, Bielik, Kolasinac, Willock, Coquelin, Nelson, Ozil, Walcott, Welbeck

    Subs: Lacazette, Giroud, Ox, Iwobi, Monreal, Martinez, Xhaka, Niles, Elneny, Malen, Nketiah

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    1. Chandler Bing
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      I hope Walcott plays well in preseason so we get a cheap Arsenal cover

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    2. The Tinkerman
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Doesn't really help us out, although Sanchez not in the squad, do we know why?

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

        Played in the Confederations Cup, extra time off you'd think.

        Honestly pre-season at this stage isn't that important, especially when teams are jetting all over the place for commercial reasons

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      2. Jazz!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        I think he's just resting due to confeds cup.

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        1. The Tinkerman
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Good point. Thanks. Hopefully he will be back in good time.

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      3. SUAREZ_MESSI_COUTINHO
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Rest after Confed. Cup?

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      4. jmcclory123
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Probably getting extended rest due to confederations cup

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      5. Andy_Social
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        First friendly is just for fitness anyway. I wouldn't go looking at tactics.

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      6. Boris Bodega
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        He isn't there. Hols.

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    3. shearer9
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Where's Ramsey??

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    4. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Didn´t Per retire?

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    5. FPL ZB
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Hopefully someone can analyse how Kolasinac plays

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

        Will keep a close eye on it

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  16. Kevtheotter
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Hey guys,

    First Draft 🙂 what do you think?

    Foster
    Cedric Ake Lindelof
    Pogba Tadic Alli Pedro
    Aguero Lukaku Defoe

    Myhill RLC Yedlin Rangle

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    1. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      It's a good 3-4-3, but I can see a stunning 4-3-3 if you use the Tadic funds wisely.

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      1. Kevtheotter
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Not a fan of 4-3-3 and how long as 5-2-3 been an option? Is that new?

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        1. La Vida Latte
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Look at firetogs excellent article

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        2. Netley Lucas
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          4 at the back looks fine as the tricky sub-7's seem to get better in defence. 5-2-3 doesn't work but 5-3-2 might.

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        3. Andy_Social
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Think it's just me thinking outside the box!

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          1. TopMarx
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 11 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            I like it, going big up front too.

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    2. 404_FC
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      pogba to liverpool cover

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  17. sttewwizza
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    What is better choice...?

    A: Firmino & Coutinho

    or

    B: Lukaku & Ritchie

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    1. Chandler Bing
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      B imo

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    2. La Vida Latte
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      B in the start. Pool have to many games in CL qualification. Rotation in mf i think...

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    3. 404_FC
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      a.

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  18. The Tinkerman
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    One of my more intriguing 343 attempts:

    Forster (4.0)
    Kompany, Bailly, Cedric (4.5,4.0)
    Alli, Willian, Zaha, Tadic (TCarroll/RLC)
    Aguero, Lukaku, Defoe

    Quite like it, even if slightly light in midfield, I think all of those will start, however.

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    1. The Tinkerman
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      I'm only planning for 3 weeks, WC at int break.

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    2. Bedknobs and Boomsticks
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Honestly, i look at it and wonder where the money went....

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      1. The Tinkerman
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Yeah, 17m on 3 starting defenders is probably eating too much cash. But aside from Valencia over Bailly these are my top defensive picks for the opening games.

        I could switch it to 442 by downgrading Defoe and having a WBA defender, then use the spare cash on the midfield.

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    3. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      No need for Kompany.

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      1. Royal5
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Surely you have money in the bank? Look overall pretty weak.

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  19. boavista14
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone know how likely a 4.0 def at Brighton will be a regular starter?

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    1. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      https://www.reddit.com/r/FantasyPL/comments/6mtvl2/together_in_the_premier_league_a_brighton_guide/

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  20. Uppercut Panda - A legend i…
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Potential 4.0 GK and DEF?

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    1. The Tinkerman
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Elliot at Newcastle, don't think there are any defenders.

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  21. b✪mber
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    I actually like this team, so feel free to destroy this (first draft):

    Foster Fab
    Mustafi Lindelof Cedric Yedlin Dunk
    Alli Pedro Ayew Tadic RLC
    Kun Lacazette Firmino

    (no Kane+Kaku, duh)

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  22. lordkippe
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    My first draft. Would appreciate feedback.

    Foster/Myhill
    Trippier/Lindeløf/Dann/Cedric/Ake
    Pogba/Ramsey/Redmond/Loftus-cheek/Carroll
    Kane/Lukaku/Lacazette

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

      Quite top heavy, but if the forwards all start firing from the off you could be onto a winner.

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  23. 404_FC
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    first draft

    plz RMT

    Foster
    cedric mcauley monreal
    eriksen alli zaha KDB
    lukaku firmino austin

    fabianski RLC hunemeier rangle

    0.5 itb

    thx

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    1. jon.terry.tfh
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Very strong mf. Not sure about Austin and Firmino.

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  24. Emiliano Sala
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Tom carroll is best mid else than rlc?

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    1. SUAREZ_MESSI_COUTINHO
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      No, Alli.

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  25. Coaly
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    a) Pogba and Ramsey/other 7.0
    b) Coutinho and Ritchie/Phillips/Knockaert

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    1. Jambot
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      A for me

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    2. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      b

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  26. Jambot
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Hey Guys,

    First draft complete let me know what you don't like/would improve. Thanks

    Foster Myhill
    Tripper Lindelof Cedric Mee Tompkins
    Alli Pogba Zaha Ramsey Stanislas
    Kane Lukaku Mitrobic

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  27. Boris Bodega
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    For those interested in Arsenal line-up, Emirates Cup is at the end of the month. They will play Benfica and Sevilla, and the powers that be have already stated that Lacazette will play if he is fit.
    I'm 50/50 on whether or not I want the new striker in my team, and this event will sway my opinion.

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  28. calosul1
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    AGUERO

    Are Fantasy football players pulling the plug on Aguero?
    Is he still no1 striker for City or is that now Jesus?
    Will Pep play both?
    His price has been reduced to 11.5m.
    Brighton away 1st game if he starts you'd fancy him to score and be a good option to captain.
    What are your thoughts?

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    1. QPRUTD
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      In my team atm. If preseaon shows he's not nailed then i'll move to Jesus

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      1. TopMarx
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        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        this

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  29. A.T
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Everton make £40m Siggy bid says the journo who first called the Pickford bid.

    http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2017/07/13/everton-make-40million-gylfi-sigurdsson-bid-confident-completing/

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    1. A.T
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      I, like many here, am a big fan of Siggy but I've got my doubts about him if he goes to Everton. Where he plays and fk's and pens is key to his output. With Rooney on the scene you'd expect him to at least lose pens and perhaps some fk's.
      8.5 is too much I'm thinking.

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  30. jon.terry.tfh
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Not sure about all the Firmino love. He has been playing as striker all season long last year, and he only scored 11 goals. Since he is categorized as forward this year his goals will be worth less and without all the CS points. Surely Defoe(assuming he is on pens) playing for a very attacking minded Bouremouth team will be a better 3rd striker choice?

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

      Completely agree, it will only be the Liverpool fans that will get him in from the off, imo.

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    2. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Agree about Firmino. He´s even ROOP this season, as he never really plays like a striker.

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