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The Technical Area – Firmino’s Opening Gameweeks

Heading into the 2017/18 season, the Fantasy Premier League reclassification of Roberto Firmino from midfielder to forward was a source of much chatter.

Three Gameweeks in and Firmino has made fools of those of us who shied away.

The Brazilian sits joint-top in the overall standings on 26 points, having notched two goals, a pair assists, and twice taken home a maximum bonus points haul. Indeed, only Manchester United’s Henrikh Mkhitaryan (106) leads Firmino (101) in the Bonus Points System (BPS) to date.

Over this international break, interest in the Liverpool man has been understandably high. He has experienced one price hike already (from 8.5 to 8.6), and could possibly rise again between now and the Gameweek 4 deadline.

With Liverpool in rampant form – as evidenced by last week’s 4-0 demolition of Arsenal – Firmino offers managers an opportunity to save valuable funds by downgrading a premium forward option to a lower-priced alternative who has hitherto managed to outperform his more expensive rivals.

Here in the Technical Area, we thought that this week represented a good opportunity to dig into Firmino’s game in greater depth.

Specifically, we will be exploring how his profile compares to that of other FPL forwards and whether that early-season form can continue as the campaign unfolds.

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  1. Ci Siamo
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    How annoying will rotation be with Liverpool attackers?

    A) Very annoying, avoid

    B) It will be pot luck which one rests when

    C) they will all start most PL games

    1. Qaiss
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      C

    2. G-Whizz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      D) Don't care picking them anyway

    3. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      E) Not annoying whatsoever as I won't have their players.

      1. Ci Siamo
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Brave shout, any reasons why?

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

          No space for them over the likes of Eriksen, Lukaku, Kane etc at the moment.

          1. Twisted Saltergater
            • 14 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            epic fail

    4. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Quite clearly C, imo.

      Coutinho is now considered a deeper lying midfielder. Will only play LW if Mané or Sarah are rotated/rested.

    5. Ambrosiana Inter
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Now that coutinho and sturridge are back I d say C

      1. Ambrosiana Inter
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        I ment B

    6. Numb
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      B and C

    7. Jairzinho
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Man City: A
      Liverpool: B
      Man Utd, Tottenham: C

      1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        This, but with Liverpool D - don't care getting them anyway

  2. Twisted Saltergater
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Ricarlison > Pogba for -4? No other Man U.

    Would leave just enough ITB to do PvA > Bavies next week.

    1. AllanM
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Not worth a -4

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        In what respect? This coming GW, or longer term Pogba will not outscore Ricarlison by 4 points?

        1. AllanM
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          This coming GW. Long term Pogba but Richarlison is decent enough. I'm not 100% confident that Pogba will outscore him by 4 to make it worthwhile in GW4

    2. Qaiss
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      do it

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

    Cantona got a ban from all football competition right? So, Alli could, unless the rules have changed since then?

    1. MTPockets
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Maybe if he'd shoved his finger somewhere.

      • Now I'm Panicking
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Deffo - Alli's crime worse than Jimmy Saville's

        1. Kolarov Fpl Legend
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          This

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

          Lol. Well, I'm not saying it was as bad as Cantona's (or Saville for that matter) but the principle still applies that he could get a ban that transcends competitions.

          1. Now I'm Panicking
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            I can't decide if you're trolling or not

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

              Are you saying he is coming across as a complete idiot?

              1. Now I'm Panicking
                • 9 Years
                6 years, 8 months ago

                Objection your honour - leading the witness 😉

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

                  🙂

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

              I'm honestly not! Just trying to gauge if it's possible. I'm thinking of getting Alli so I need to know really

      • Kalou
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        When do we find out if he does?

        1. how now brown cow
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Live on newsnight.

          Chill out. No domestic ban.

      • bojack
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Who's he Kung Fu kicked?

      • Business Cat
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        I don't think it's quite Luis Suarez cannibalism levels of badness 🙂

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

          Maybe not, but I reckon they do take a pretty dim view of abusing the ref.

          1. Kalou
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            Exactly look at Ronaldo!

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

            It's not even Di Canio level abuse:
            https://youtu.be/J9CLiDqYfLc

      • ChristoBisto
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        I kung fu kick because he insult my mother. There is no trawler for Dele, only seagulls.

    2. Double trouble for Liverpool
      Ci Siamo
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Isn't owning 2 Liverpool mids on a WC a bit much for the City fixture?

      I know we have seen them blow Arsenal away but when was the last time they got that sort of result twice in a row in the PL?

      1. Rainer
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Don't build your WC just for GW4.

        1. Ci Siamo
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Yes I agree but a second mid can be brought in for the Burnley game

          1. Rainer
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            Burnley game probably tougher for Pool attackers.

      2. Ambrosiana Inter
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Man city wins with clean sheet if komoany is fit

        1. bojack
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          No point watching then if he is.

        2. ChameLeon Best
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Wtf? Kompany has been awful for 2 years between injuries. 2 average games and he's now a clean sheet magnet?! He bulked up too much, and lost a yard of pace. So he struggles recovering after his rash attempts. LFC could punish him. (If they get the ball of the silvas that is)

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

            You must have missed the back end of last season then.... He was crucial to City's brilliant end of season defensive form for at least 8 games.

      3. Epic Fail
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Depends which 2 you own, what the score is and who gets the points.

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

        I wouldn't worry too much about this week if on WC. Not a lot of great explosive options. Pick the team you want for the next 5 GWs

      5. Kolarov Fpl Legend
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        They love big games, remember?

      6. J0E
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        I've always been a fan of doubling up if a team is capable of big hauls. Liverpool have been that team for a number of seasons now.

        From Suarez and Sturridge to Coutinho and one of mane or Firmino last year, doubling up has worked.

        I've salah and am v likely to get Firmino , esp with Burnley dropping by Anfield gwk 5 and Liverpool's ability to turn on the style against top four rivals.

        City though do have encouraging defensive stats... but over next few I think those with two liv attackers will prosper.

        1. Pieterke30
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          And I think we could see some rotation for the Burnley game, and that Liverpool will struggle like they did vs Palace.

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

          I'm taking out KDB this week and I'm really struggling to pick between a straight swap with Silva or going for salah. I don't have any Liverpool assets atm and KDB is the only city asset I have. I'm leaning towards Silva based on home form and fixtures up to the ITB where ill almost certainly be wild carding. Anyone got any thoughts on which option they'd go for and why?

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

          I've always been cautious of doubling up and cost is a factor too e.g. dele n Eriksen. However I've doubled Manu Pogba n Makh on a WC for price rises returns and form. Rotation is my biggest concern. Surprised to not read others doing same. Am I missing something?

      7. Matamatics
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        I have one player for the Liverpool City game and definitely think that is enough coverage. I don't have Firmino though and if I was on a wildcard would be tempted to double up. However sacrifices will have to be made to bring in two Liverpool attacking midfielders probably in the form of a Spurs or Utd player and we all saw how patchy Liverpool's form was last season

      8. Get up ya bum
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        This "hot topic" should be renamed "baskets for all, maximum weight: one player, spread those eggs because coverage"
        I could get into why man city is a good fixture for Liverpool but basket wasting getting green lit is enough to log me out.

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

        "but when was the last time they got that sort of result twice in a row in the PL?"

        37 & 38 were 4-0 & 3-0, already got 8 in 3, maybe 2 isn't enough?

      10. Magic8Ball
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        For me it's not about form or fixtures, but about Coutinho. I remember an excellent piece of analysis on here last year that showed Firmino's output was significantly higher when Coutinho was NOT on the pitch. It seems almost inevitable that his return will reduce both Firmino's output plus all the other mids due to rotation. As such, doubling down on LIV seems a bit risky until we see how the situation plays out. It's easy to get seduced by the big points haul to date, but there's an elephant in the room that needs consideration. The only reason I've doubled down right now is so I can choose which to keep later on without the inevitable price rises.

        1. The Cloud Watcher
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          That's a very good point, which is why Mane and Salah would be my preferred double up (if I hadn't already doubled up on Pogba and Mkhi).

      11. It’s a Knockaert
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        I've just doubled up on firmino and mane

      12. Jazz!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Err I'm more worried about the Burnley fixture lol

      13. Feyzi
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Unlike some like Jonty, I just can't double on any team's same area. I find it statistically lacking in value. It is a guarantee (if you believe in the team) but your chances of getting points from both players is diminished; when one scores the other does not. As such, if (on the basis of the imminent game alone) if the game ends 1-1 which is more likely to get points? Mane+Silva or Mane+Firmino. It cannot be the latter, mathematically.

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

          u have lukaku and pogba/mkhi?

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

            I see your point. I have Jones, Mkhi, Lukaku from GW1. My point (and I may be wrong, mathematically too) is that two players from midfield are not value-worth. In defence we pursue clean sheets (so I have Bertrand+Yoshida). But elsewhere we pursue goals and assists. So I can have a forward and midfielder from the same team but two forwards or two midfielders would not work, in my opinion. As such, I would never have Pogba and Mikhi together.

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

          I see your point. I have Jones, Mkhi, Lukaku from GW1. My point (and I may be wrong, mathematically too) is that two players from midfield are not value-worth. In defence we pursue clean sheets (so I have Bertrand+Yoshida). But elsewhere we pursue goals and assists. So I can have a forward and midfielder from the same team but two forwards or two midfielders would not work, in my opinion. As such, I would never have Pogba and Mikhi together.

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

            In that case you can have Firmino and Salah/Mane. Remember that Salah/Mane are classified as midfielders but they are far more attacking when compared to mkhi/pogba. They are basically wide forwards and not midfielders.

            1. Feyzi
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              6 years, 7 months ago

              You beat me there. In that particular case, you are right, I must concede. So whilst I still believe inm my theory, I would reformulate it with the above exception in response to Liverpool and other similar teams. Thanks for the point.

      14. CaptainKeita
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        People are forgetting Coutinho. He will be a factor for sure

      15. Hotdogs for Tea
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Yous pays the price, yous take the choice

      16. pesh18
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Any advice?

        Current team:

        GK: Foster
        DEF: Valencia, Alonso and Bertrand
        MID: KDB, Richarlison, Eriksen, Salah and Carrolll
        FWD: Mcburnie, firmino and lukaku

        Transfer options

        1) KDB for Mkhi and Mcburnie for Chicarito ( -4 hit)

        OR

        2) KDB for Mkhi and switch Mcburnie (no hit)

    3. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Lokilo owners, how do you feel about your boy falling tonight? Are you taking the drop or switching him out?

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

        I think he was at the England game tonight

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

        Are there any?

      3. Fred54
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Its like a tree falling in.the woods and no one around to hear it.

    4. Evasivo
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Ali heading for a ban?

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        He should be. You can't get a much more clearer lack of respect to officials. Could be a lengthy one.

        1. Evasivo
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Ufff, a moment on the lips.. A lifetime on the hips.

      2. Rainer
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        2/3 game International ban.

        1. Evasivo
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Surely all competitions, not just international

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

            Why all?

          2. Rainer
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            Nothing to do with other competitions.

          3. Evasivo
            • 13 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            Why not, other players have had the same no?
            Ronaldo
            Aurier
            Etc

      3. Kolarov Fpl Legend
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        6 months maybe?

        1. Evasivo
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Noooo, I'd expect a massive fine plus 3-4 game ban

      4. MTPockets
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Battle of the narratives Part 2 - Dele Alli

        • THE SHEEP HUNTERS
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Will only be a 2 game domestic ban I think. as he is already banned from C/L. It will be challenged though by the lawyers and Arthur Scargill as to the intent.

          1. Evasivo
            • 13 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            Cheers Skulls!

            1. Kalou
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 8 months ago

              Duncan Ferguson got 6 months in barlinnie for a head butt that missed!

      5. how now brown cow
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        As the referee was french, will dele be extradited?

        1. Big P
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Means it was justified

      6. Patch
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        For GW4 assuming no other transfers possible, which of the 2 would you place on the bench Courtois or Foster?

        1. Twisted Saltergater
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Foster

        2. how now brown cow
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Foster. But I would be wondering why I'd spent so much on keepers.

          1. Patch
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            Foster is the only one (aside from 4 others) with a greater transfer in than out, will put Courtois on bench

            Thinking of captaining Lukaku and changing vice from Firm to Morata

            1. how now brown cow
              • 9 Years
              6 years, 8 months ago

              Eh? My point is if you have courtois isn't a 4.0 backup gk enough.

            2. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
              • 6 Years
              6 years, 8 months ago

              That makes no sense.

              You don't spend 5.5 on a keeper you're going to bench?

          2. Patch
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            I haven't given the goalkeepers much thought...just selected some "big names" and not changed since GW1...hate to say I'm slowly moving to a WC formation...

      7. Team Cruel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Banned from Europe, likely banned for England, now just need Alli to p*ss off the Chinese sponsors so he can be banned from the Carbenaro Cup or whatever it's called.

        1. Pierce34
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Vote up for Carbenaro, not for Alli being banned, I'm an Eriksen man.

        2. bojack
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          It's the Caravan Cup with the winners picking up a short caravan break in Lyme Regis.

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

            Please. It's a insult to Lyme Regis to be associated with that competition.

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

        Alli turning into gold. Bans in both Europe and internationals could mean he's well rested for the most important competition 🙂

        1. Greenbackbøøg…
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Or maybe the ban frenzy will just continue

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

            Nope - I don't think so. Dele looks like a wise boy. It seems to me that he only likes to play in the PL, so obviously he's doing everything in his power to play only in the PL.

          2. Kolarov Fpl Legend
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            This

        2. AuFeld
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Alli > Eriksen?

      9. @fpl_phenom
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        DDG
        Kolasinac Yoshida Dawson
        Carroll Erik Salah Mhki Mooy
        Kane Lukaku(C)
        -------------------------------------
        Elliot Danillo Quanar Long

        Any suggestions or GTG?

        Hoping to bank my free transfer this week.

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

          GTG, if there are no injuries/suspensions bank it

        2. Squashed
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Benching danilo? Def and bench needs a rework

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

        Do you think Willian back to bench now Hazard back? 1 pointers incoming?

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

          Should be seeing the bench a lot more often with both Hazard and Pedro back. Although Willian could start some games with CL and cup rotation. He's been playing well and might steal a few starts from Pedro.

        2. Ode
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          I predict Willian 59 minutes, then Hazard comes in and gets an assist

      11. Optimus.
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Rooney tried to put his finger up last weekend and look at all the trouble he's in..

        Alli is done imo

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

          *fist

          1. Now I'm Panicking
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            By the looks of the bird, 2 fists

      12. Ci Siamo
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        There is no chance Alli will get banned for the PL right?

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

          It's gonna be a long few days on here.

          1. Ci Siamo
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            Haha

          2. Kolarov Fpl Legend
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            Lol

        2. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Read any other post on the page

        3. @fpl_phenom
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          They can't sure. That was an international match... different associations

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

            Well, they can. It's just unlikely.

            1. FC Lackless [BALEGIUM]
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 8 months ago

              depends whether FA want to make an example of him

      13. Ser Davos
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Called away...

        Hey Sigh, it's a valid argument as are several excuses for England's faillings.

        But it's still not an explanation. The reality is that we've never been as good as we like to think we are. It's part of the national psyche.

        1. how now brown cow
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Who are all these people who think we are that good?

          They are always talked about but I never meet them.

        2. ChristoBisto
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Thought we just won?

      14. Pariße
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        I can do Aguero, Lukaku, Willian ➡ Kane, Lacazette and Pogba for free over the next 2 gameweeks. Sounds good?

        1. Konstaapeli
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Sounds good.

        2. Twisted Saltergater
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Why put off to tomorrow what you can do today? 😉

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

            I'll let Lukaku have another chance and then jump to Kane after the next one. I don't think it's worth a hit 🙂

        3. @fpl_phenom
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Why would you drop Lukaku? He's bang in form and so are Utd with great fixtures ... ok his peno was saved but that's going to happen every now and again... I'm going to captain him v Stoke....

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

            Seems stupid indeed, but Kane's stats are far ahead and has favourable fixtures. Also the addition of Pogba would mean triple United, which I'm against especially this early in the league.

            1. @fpl_phenom
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 8 months ago

              I have Lukaku and Kane... I feel they are essential

      15. Pariße
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        What did Alli do now? 🙂

        1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Flipped the bird, caught on camera

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

            Just saw the video, middle finger accompanied by the nastiest of spits.

        2. Kolarov Fpl Legend
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          8 months ban apparently

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

        Just to add my fivepenneth about England having not been very good since the PL started and the influx of foreign players.

        We always concentrate on having not won a major trophy since 1966.

        Well the fact is we invented the game in it's current form around 1870 and not only have we not won anything since 1966 but we won stuff all before 1966 either.

        Just saying.

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

          You're old enough to remember the 70's, 80's, got better 90's and not much since

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

          Gees a break, you deserve all the crap you get posting this bull.
          Seriously. it's a big world out there.

        3. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          We needed to import the guillotine from France but unfortunately it did not transpire so we still have a gentry here that procrastinate over pheasant shooting.

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

          Serves you right for inventing a game the Germans are best at. 😛

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

            Football, Rugby, Cricket, Tennis...we've got form when inventing things everyone's better at.

            At least we're still a snooker powerhouse (for now) 😉

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

              Certainly got form for 'claiming to invent things.

        5. Now I'm Panicking
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Benjamin Disraeli's fault for investing in the Suez Canal rather than grassroots football.

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

            😆

      17. Rainer
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        So is it true that Alli could be banned from playing at Wembley?

        1. Kolarov Fpl Legend
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Yea definitely

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

          ffs... the seed has been planted

        3. Epic Fail
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Yes.

        4. how now brown cow
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Yep. ASBO being issued by brent council.

        5. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          I heard he can't play when the team are in white either

      18. FPL Maldini
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Hi guys what did I miss? 🙂

        1. Optimus.
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          The helicopter

          1. Ci Siamo
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            Harsh

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

              Glad I'm not the only one who thought this:)

      19. Optimus.
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        For any Alli non owners like myself who were scarred and upset by his antics tonight get on this..

        https://www.ofcom.org.uk/tv-radio-and-on-demand/how-to-report-a-complaint

        Lets make it happen!

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

          hheheheheheehe

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

          Specify that you don't want that filth taken to Liverpool this weekend

          1. Ci Siamo
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            😀

        3. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          🙂

      20. Kolarov Fpl Legend
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Alli price drop imminent

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

        Who is more nailed term you reckon?

        A) Salah

        B) Firmino

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

          B

      22. Turns
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Think i'm sorted on my WC team. Any final thoughts?

        Foster
        Jones - Cedric - Naughton - Hegazi
        Salah - Mhiki - Alli
        Kane - Lukaku - Firmino

        Subs: Elliot, Carroll, Chalobah, Mbemba

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

          Has too much Alli

      23. Numb
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        FA charge for bringing the game into disrepute?

        1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          They should make Spurs play all of their games at Wembley .

        2. FC Lackless [BALEGIUM]
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Dear Supporter,

          Thank you for contacting The Football Association.

          We will endeavour to respond to your query as soon as possible.

      24. AYLD28
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Which Chelsea player should I work into my wildcard:

        1. Morata
        2. Alonso
        3. Hazard

        Depending on who I bring in means different teams:

        1. Morata, Richarlison, Hegazi, Davies
        2. Abraham, Salah, Alonso, Jones
        3. Abraham, Hazard, Davies, Jones

        I do like 2 but worry about Salahs mins + I own Firmino.. thoughts? Rest of team:

        Fabianski, Elliot
        Bertrand, XX, XX, Maguire, Mee
        Antonio, Mkhi, Ali, XX, Carroll
        XX, Firmino, Lukaku

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

          Stay on topic

          1. AYLD28
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            What's topic? Ali? Haha

        2. Kolarov Fpl Legend
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Wrong timing mate, there is bigger fish to fry now.

          1. AYLD28
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            Explain lol

            1. Kolarov Fpl Legend
              • 9 Years
              6 years, 8 months ago

              ^ you got it already

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

          I think 2 is the best option.

      25. MTPockets
          6 years, 8 months ago

          So, Llorente...

          1. Kolarov Fpl Legend
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            4-4-2 instead of Alli?

        • Now I'm Panicking
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Alli pictured arriving at Gunatanamo Bay

          1. Ci Siamo
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            Sounds legit 🙂

          2. Greenbackbøøg…
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            Not harsh enough

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

              Enforced transfer to Sporting Pyong-Yang? 😉

        • b✪mber
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Is Son a good option now?

          1. Kolarov Fpl Legend
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            No, Llorente in 4-4-2

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

              gonna triple up with Harry winks just in case

          2. KingNidge
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            Surely nailed until Alli gets released

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

              Released? Your optimistic.

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

                *You're

              2. KingNidge
                • 8 Years
                6 years, 8 months ago

                I'm a glass half full kinda guy mate

          3. how now brown cow
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            Depends how long dele gets.

            There are a few options in that midfield.

        • how now brown cow
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Whilst dele is being locked up can we have some more of this at the weekend please?

          http://www.skysports.com/football/news/17248/11020560/christian-eriksen-scores-stunning-free-kick-for-denmark-against-armenia

          Ps. Don't you hate urls that negate the need to click on them by being really descriptive?