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The Watchlist Updated – Gameweek 32 – The Defence

With just one match remaining in Gameweek 31, we’re rolling out our latest Watchlist rankings, which offer player recommendations for the next four-to-six rounds of fixtures. Southampton’s defensive assets are on the rise ahead of a favourable looking run-in, while Everton’s upturn in resilience has brought Tim Howard and Leighton Baines firmly onto our radar.

GOALKEEPERS

Priced at just 4.5 in Fantasy Premier League (FPL) and with a kind upcoming schedule (HUL, sto, TOT, sun, lei, AVL), Kelvin Davis moves to the top of our goalkeeper rankings. The Saints have kept 14 clean sheets this season, more than any other side, and with a fully fit backline in front of him, Davis’ outstanding value makes him a great option for those hit by the injuries to Fraser Forster, Ben Foster and Hugo Lloris in recent weeks.

Swansea’s Lukasz Fabianski rises in our latest refresh, although owners will have been disappointed in the Swans’ inability to register a clean sheet in the 3-1 victory over Hull. Garry Monk’s side have now failed to keep out their opponents in the last six home league encounters, so it may be on the road, where they have managed two shut-outs in their last three matches, which provide the best opportunity for points. Trips to Leicester and Newcastle in the next three, therefore, could prove profitable.

Simon Mignolet moves up a place by virtue of the Reds next four fixtures (NEW, hul, wba, QPR). The Liverpool rearguard did look vulnerable in Saturday’s 4-1 defeat at the Emirates minus Martin Skrtel, who will also miss the home encounter with Newcastle due to suspension. Bearing in mind the Magpies have failed to score in their last three matches on the road, the Liverpool defence looks a decent bet for an eighth clean sheet in their last 12 league clashes, and should remain a strong option following the Slovakian’s return. It’s worth noting here that Liverpool’s Gameweek 33 trip to Hull would need to be rescheduled if they get the better of Blackburn in the cup tomorrow – a factor which prevents Mignolet from breaking into this week’s top two.

Since replacing Wojciech Szczesny between the posts back in January, David Ospina has provided a great option for Fantasy managers, priced at just 4.9 in FPL. The Colombian keeper has kept five clean sheets in his 11 appearances, and looks a solid pick for the upcoming period, with the Gunners’ fixtures (bur, blank, CHE, hul, SWA, mun/SUN) pretty favourable, although he does have a blank in Gameweek 33.

With seven fixtures (qpr, MUN, ars/lei, CPL, LIV, wba) in the next six Gameweeks, it may be something of a surprise not to see Thibaut Courtois slightly higher in our latest refresh. Having failed to keep clean sheets against Southampton, Hull and Stoke in recent weeks, our faith in the 5.9-rated keeper is waning somewhat, particularly given the uncharacteristic individual errors the Belgian has made.

With Leicester currently top of our Season Ticker for clean sheet potential over the next six Gameweeks, Kasper Schmeichel sees his stock rise this time around. The Foxes have only conceded three goals in their last five home matches, so their upcoming schedule (wba, SWA, bur/CHE, NEW, SOU, sun) should make the 4.4-valued Dane a viable option.

Back-to-back home shut-outs see Everton’s Tim Howard creep up our ladder this week. The 5.1-priced keeper has seen little Fantasy interest this season, but with the fixture list easing up (swa, BUR, MUN, avl, SUN, whm) over the coming weeks, the US international – who has conceded one goal in the last three – could warrant some interest.

West Ham’s Adrian remains in our thoughts with the Hammers’ upcoming fixtures (STO, mci, qpr, BUR, avl, EVE) giving hope they can improve on the mere single shut-out registered over the last six Gameweeks. The concern is that Sam Allardyce’s side have little to play for, comfortably sat in mid-table, but with the kind schedule, along with the Spaniard’s penchant for penalty saves (he’s made two in the last six matches), the 5.1-rated keeper is always a solid option.

Tim Krul makes a reappearance in our latest update, with Newcastle’s fixtures taking a favourable turn from Gameweek 34 onwards (SWA, lei, WBA, qpr). John Carver’s side have been decimated by injuries, particularly at the back, but with the Dutch international priced at just 4.4 in FPL, he provides another strong budget option, although the likes of Davis and Ospina look better prospects right now.

Following another failure to register a shut-out away from the Etihad, Joe Hart slides to the bottom of our goalkeeper rankings. City’s last clean sheet on their travels came in the 1-0 win at Leicester in Gameweek 16, so while home encounters against West Ham, Aston Villa and QPR in the next five should prove profitable, trips to Old Trafford and White Hart Lane mean there look to be far greater value options out there other than the 6.1-priced Hart.

DEFENCE

Despite drawing blanks in each of his last two appearances, Branislav Ivanovic keeps his place at the top of our defender rankings. The 7.6-priced Chelsea right-back remains 13 points clear of any defender in the FPL game and with a decent run of fixtures (qpr, MUN, ars/lei, CPL, LIV, wba), the Serbia international still offers huge potential at both end of the pitch, with Jose Mourinho’s side having kept 13 clean sheets so far this term.

Ryan Bertrand has been moving up the Watchlist over the last few weeks, and with Southampton’s schedule (HUL, sto, TOT, sun, lei, AVL) among the strongest over the coming period, the 5.8-rated defender looks a great option. Having scored twice and grabbed three assists over the course of the season, the former Chelsea defender is our preferred Saints defender ahead of Toby Alderweireld, who comes in at number four in our latest update. For those whose budget can’t stretch to Bertrand, the Belgian international, priced at just 4.8 in FPL, offers a cheaper route into Koeman’s backline, though with just one goal to his name by comparison, attacking returns are less likely.

Leicester’s Jeffrey Schlupp splits the Southampton duo, with the Ghana international still a viable Fantasy option despite Nigel Pearson’s decision to roll out a four-man backline resulting in Schlupp’s switch to left-back against West Ham last weekend. The 4.5-valued defender still has encouraging underlying stats, having registered two goal attempts and as many chances created in the last couple of Gameweeks. With the best upcoming schedule (wba, SWA, bur/CHE, NEW, SOU, sun) according to our Season Ticker, Schlupp offers greater potential than most in the budget price bracket.

Everton’s Leighton Baines in the big mover among the defenders this week, with form and fixtures in his favour. The England international has scored eight points in each of the Toffees’ last two home matches, and leads the way among defenders with eight chances created over the last three Gameweeks. With the aforementioned kind schedule (swa, BUR, MUN, avl, SUN, whm), Baines looks ripe for investment, although coming in at 7.0 in FPL, his price tag may be prohibitive to some, given he seems to have lost penalty duties to Romelu Lukaku.

Alberto Moreno is another riser this time around, with only the Gameweek 36 trip to Stamford Bridge looking unfavourable in the next six. Providing Brendan Rodgers sticks with the 3-4-2-1 system favoured in recent months, the 5.3-rated defender still offers plenty of attacking potential from his role as a wing-back, having created six chances over the last six. Martin Skrtel’s return from suspension in Gameweek 33 may influence matters – that is, of course, dependant on the Reds’ cup result against Blackburn. If Liverpool win at Ewood Park, we’d expect their trip to the KC to be switched to Gameweek 34 or 37.

After serving a timely reminder of his attacking potential last night, grabbing an assist in the 2-1 win against City, Scott Dann moves back up the ladder. The former Blackburn man has managed nine goal attempts over the last six Gameweeks, more than any other defender. Although Palace have only kept one clean sheet in 11 league matches since Alan Pardew took the reigns, the 4.9-valued Dann’s attacking prowess brings him firmly onto our radar ahead of a trip to the Stadium of Light and home encounters against West Brom and Hull.

Kyle Naughton’s season-ending injury means we turn to Ashley Williams as our Swansea defender of choice. Angel Rangel should step in as Naughton’s replacement at right-back, but with Jordi Amat another option for Monk and Neil Taylor hanging perilously on the Suspension Tightrope, we’ve opted for the security of Williams and his ability to secure bonus points, having bagged an impressive 15 so far this season. With their next four fixtures (EVE, lei, new, STO) pretty favourable, the Wales international is a solid option, although he does come into our rankings a lot lower than Naughton would have, due to his 5.3 price tag.

After earning just a single assist and two shut-outs in his last nine league outings, West Ham’s Aaron Cresswell drops in our latest update. In that period, he has only created seven chances and registered four goal attempts. The fixtures are in his favour (STO, mci, qpr, BUR, avl, EVE), but as mentioned with his team-mate Adrian, there is a sense the Hammers season could be petering out somewhat.

With concerns over the fitness of Laurent Koscielny and the risk of rotation hanging over Hector Bellerin, we’re opting for Nacho Monreal as our Arsenal defensive cover. The Spaniard himself is battling with Kieran Gibbs for the left-back berth, but having started the last three matches, looks to have become the first choice for the time being. Coming in at 4.8 in FPL, Monreal looks a viable budget option ahead of some decent fixtures (bur, blank, CHE, hul, SWA, mun/SUN).

After returning to the Stoke first XI alongside Ryan Shawcross in the 2-1 defeat to Chelsea, Philipp Wollscheid takes over from Marc Wilson as our preferred Potters option. The Republic of Ireland international did start against the Blues at left-back, but will have to compete with Erik Pieters for a starting berth. With a pretty kind upcoming schedule (whm, SOT, SUN, swa, TOT, bur), those that hung onto the 4.4-priced defender whilst he was on the treatment table could be set to benefit in the coming weeks.

Two re-entries into this week’s rankings are Patrick van Aanholt and Kieran Trippier. The Dutchman has started both matches under compatriot Dick Advocaat, which has seen Sunderland concede just once. The 4.1-rated defender has also registered impressive underlying stats under the former Rangers manager, notching three goal attempts and creating two chances ahead of a reasonable run of fixtures (CPL, blank, sto, SOT, eve, LEI/ars). Likewise, Burnley’s marauding right-back gets the nod thanks to his attacking potential. Trippier has regularly topped the chart among defenders for crosses this season, and leads all defenders with 14 chances created over the last six Gameweeks. After gaining a second consecutive home shut-out against Tottenham, the Clarets welcome Arsenal to Turf Moor this weekend, but with the schedule easing up (eve, LEI, whm, hul, STO) thereafter, the 4.8-valued defender could be a handy differential with significant upside, with an ownership of just 1.9%.

Tottenham’s Danny Rose completes our defender rankings, having slid down our ladder despite the clean sheet against Burnley on Sunday. The 5.0-priced left-back has registered an impressive 5.4 points per appearance over his last five outings, but with tough looking fixtures against Southampton and City in the next four, his stock suffers a hit for now.

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  1. Captain Shirokov
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Can't bait a pint o' Bulmers on a day like today.

    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Or an Aperol Spritz.

      1. Captain Shirokov
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Never had, looks tasty.

      2. HuttonDressedasLahm
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Can't touch them anymore. Ran the Aperol Spitz bar at Bestival. We had nothing else in the bar!

  2. Ser Football 42
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Cambiasso on anyone else's radar for Leicester DGW?

    1. Captain Shirokov
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      😆

      1. Captain Shirokov
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Sorry, that was rude. No, don't really want a DM from relegation fodder team.

        1. Ser Football 42
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          I didn't see it as being rude. So no worries

          Cheers for your input

    2. The Machine
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Yes

    3. LeicesterA
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      He'll be in my team along with Schlupp for DGW.

    4. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Mahrez is the Leicester midfielder of choice imo

  3. Lyonnais
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone liking the idea of owning a Palace defender (probably Dann) for the next 3 games ?

    I know they rarely keep a CS, but they're playing sun, WBA, HUL.

    Need to get rid of Hutton...

    1. Ser Football 42
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      I've had Kelly as a bench defender for a while now and he has come in handy many times

    2. Mohit20
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Why not ....good in the air and a potential goal scorer during the corners!!

    3. Captain Shirokov
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Decent punt, but tbh we're coming to the time of the season where we shouldn't really be going for teams who play relegation candidates.

      We should be getting players from teams who play the likes of Newcastle,Stoke,Swansea etc.

      Then again, an argument could me made that they are relegation candidates for a reason...

      1. Lyonnais
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        cheers !

      2. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        o, I've been saying this as well.

        Get players from teams who still have something to play for. Fixtures don't mean as much at this stage of the season. Teams down the bottom of the table suddenly realize that its do or die time and tend to pull off unexpected results against bigger clubs.

        Other midtable teams are pretty much sleepwalking through the rest of their schedule now.

        1. JK - Cønt ⭐
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          still got this in my mind when I consider Glenn Murray

          Tbh need to ship Austin anyway to fund other moves I think, at his price not much better than Murray

    4. Sean.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Dann's the one if your going that way,

    5. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Palace are safe now.

      Sunderland aren't and Hull are in serious trouble. Those games won't be easy for Palace unless one or both of those teams just turn up and lie down to get their tummies tickled.

      Albion look like a team that believe they've already done enough so that looks like a meh matchup.

      1. Lyonnais
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        cheers ! so it's probably better to looking elsewhere.
        Schlupp a better pick with the DGW coming up ?

  4. Not Irish
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Continuing on the theme of thick footballers from the last page and perhaps this has been discussed but my God the irony...

    http://www.football365.com/news/21554/9793876/Ribery-LVG-Is-Bad-Man-

    The lack of self awareness here is truly amazing.

    1. Sean.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Rio's take some beating

      "Our club captain Gary Neville's been out for a year now, but Giggsy has taken up the mantelpiece" - RIO FERDINAND

      "I'm sure the mantelpiece of captaincy will suit Wayne" - RIO FERDINAND

      "Someone now has to step up and take on the mantelpiece" - RIO FERDINAND

      "

      1. Ginkapo FPL
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        And then there is Shakib Al Sean who has an obsession with capital letters.

        1. Sean.
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          copy and paste job

        2. Not Irish
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Those are rather harmless TBF. I mean, we all know Rio is a boob. But that's nothing compared to Ribery's comments along with so many others.

  5. crease123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Am I crazy for seriously considering swapping Aguero for Rooney?

    1. Hibbopotamus
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Not at all. I'm not doing it--other needs to fill--but I think Rooney would be a good captain differential this week

    2. Not Irish
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      My +6 on that swap this weekend says no.

    3. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Don't like his fixtures.

  6. Twelve years a slave
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    On a scale of 1 to 10 how scared are non Austin owners feeling

    1. A La Pelle
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      8 probably.

    2. A-VB
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      10

      Though not owning him this week has ruined my season anyway. A blast tonight from it will simply decimate it even more.

    3. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      I guess you have him.

      1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        aye must be flush this gw

      2. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        now now, let's not have any in fighting in Team Bangladesh please, there's a good Tigerhorse

        1. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Yes boss.

    4. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Hi triggerlips, loving the blog. Keep up the good work.

      1. Twelve years a slave
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Should be another article after ripound has finishedd on austin replacements

        1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          great, appreciate the hard work and effort. Look forward to it

    5. Captain Shirokov
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      The damage has been done, couldn't care less about my rank anymore.

      1. Captain Shirokov
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Oh sh*t, the Bangladesh boyos won't like me saying that.

        I mean, I love FPL and will do my utmost to improve my rank.

        1. JK - Cønt ⭐
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          it's ok, we already knew you were sh1t 😉

      2. Twelve years a slave
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Im not feeling optimistic for Austin tonight, sensing a two pointer. Worried about Guzan and benteke both being in the points, to spoil a great game week

    6. The Light Knight
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      1.
      Got Phillips

      1. A.T
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        +1 😎

        1. The Light Knight
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          😎

          Wait, are you a 1 or a 2 now?

          1. A.T
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            A bit more than a 2 tbh 🙁

        2. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Just seen your reply previous page, thanks mate.

          1. A.T
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            Well deserved mate. I'll get my hands on that teapot one day :mrgreen:

            1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 7 months ago

              Not bad considering I only entered LAWR this year, looking forward to receiving the teapot which will be affectionately known as the Charlie Austin teapot

          2. Ginkapo FPL
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            Spotted. By the way, you are aware that if Austin gets a red card today you lose... Dont celebrate too early.

            1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 7 months ago

              Urgh really, I thought that was only in the event of a draw

              1. Ginkapo FPL
                • 13 Years
                9 years, 7 months ago

                Doosra wrote the rules...

                1. Ginkapo FPL
                  • 13 Years
                  9 years, 7 months ago

                  Its punishment for supporting the darker side of the game.

                  1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
                    • 13 Years
                    9 years, 7 months ago

                    Right I'm changing my username back don't want to tempt fate

                    1. A.T
                      • 14 Years
                      9 years, 7 months ago

                      If Austin gets a red I'll buy you a teapot myself 😀

                      Benteke (c) 😉

    7. Not Irish
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      1. How scared are you non Tekkers owners feeling?

      1. Lyonnais
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        7

      2. Twelve years a slave
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Not that scared sue to his relatively low ownership, but i guess we all wishing we had had the balls to do Aguero to benteke.

        1. Not Irish
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          I guess you win some and you lose some eh. I'll be quite content with PvA on the bench if Tekkers nets a haul today. 😀

      3. Old Man
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        8

    8. Hibbo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      As a captainer I'm very relaxed.

      1. Not Irish
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        After seeing the Villa lineup crank mine up to a 5.

  7. crease123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Rooney's fixtures worry me too, but Man City and Chelsea seem to be struggling for form recently and are a little leaky at the back. Meanwhile, Man Utd appears to be finally finding their groove, and Rooney is hitting form of late.

    All are all these just confirmation bias on my part 🙂

    1. Twelve years a slave
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      The fixtures are the worry, one thing beating villa at old trafford, quite another taking on city chelsea and arsenal

      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        City's defence is hardly water-tight and we're talking about the man with more goals in the derby than any other player in the history of the fixture

        1. Twelve years a slave
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          There is that i suppose, i just feel city will rebound strongly for this one, Rooney over pumped and in send off mode

    2. Woy of the Wovers
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      There's likely to be an element of confirmation bias. We'll know in two weeks if they are "challenging" material.

    3. Not Irish
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Rooney is the very definition of a big match player. I'm ecstatic he's still a relative differential.

    4. Pasqualinho
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Pellegrini is running scared at the moment. He can't really afford to lose so I think he'll look to close the game off rather than open it out and look to score more. Needs an early goal for it to be a goalfest, imo.

  8. Somalion
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Supposedly some leaked pictures of the 2nd and 3rd United kits for next season. Quite like the black.

    http://balls.ie/football/182371-new-man-united-kit-away-adidas/
    http://balls.ie/football/21201-new-man-united-black-kit-leaked/

    1. Not Irish
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Chevrolet United. Sigh.

      1. Somalion
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        That is what comes with big sponsorship deals. I don't think the symbol is that awful on the 3rd kit tbh (and I really do hate the Chevrolet symbol).

        1. Not Irish
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          I wouldn't mind it but we seem to be the only team on earth with a three dimensional, full color sponsor logo on the front of our shirt. Just white it out, FFS.

          1. Somalion
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            True enough. With that said, probably is why Chevrolet are paying more than other sponsors.

            http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/manchester-uniteds-chevrolet-deal-pushes-premier-league-shirt-values-to-191m-9635617.html

    2. The Nuttmxn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Third kit looks proper good.

      1. Somalion
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        I hope it is the real deal.

    3. A-VB
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      I thought Chevrolet would be rotated.
      Nice consistency... 😉

      1. Somalion
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        😉

    4. The Light Knight
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Lacking some white and yellow imo

      1. Somalion
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Mixing it up a little, not a bad effort at all I think.

    5. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Only so many times you can redesign the wheel.

      If you're going to bring out 3 new kits every year you're going to run out of fresh ideas fairly quickly.

      1. Somalion
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Yep, it is inevitable really.

    6. Captain Shirokov
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Black kit is slick, and I hate United.

      1. Somalion
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        So that's a no on the black kit for your Christmas prezzie?? 🙁 🙁

        1. Captain Shirokov
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          You can still get me it, I'll just sell it on. 😉

          1. Somalion
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            Well that's not the spirit of something as non-commercialized as Christmas!!

            1. Captain Shirokov
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 7 months ago

              It's gotten to the stage where Christmas is just another day for me, with the addition of seeing more family than usual. 🙁

  9. Sonder
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I want to take advantage of upcoming DGWs.


    Myhill, Ospina
    Terry, Clyne, Naughton, Hutton, Dawson
    Hazard, Sanchez, Sterling, Eriksen, Boyd
    Aguero, Giroud, Kane

    2 FT, 1.8 ITB

    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Sort Naughton out and save other FT

      1. The Nuttmxn
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Best replacement if you don't want to spend more?

    2. Lyonnais
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Naughton out

  10. Tommy J
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Can I just say this....aaargghhhhh.....

    Brought in Naughton this week, was in two minds to go Taylor to have differential to mini league leader but didn't....fantasy gods not smiling on me....

    1. TuttiFrutti
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      now you both have to do the transfer, and you'll be able to get that differential you wanted. Of course it could've been better, but it shouldnt be more of misfortune for you than your rival.

      1. Tommy J
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Except he has had Naughton for a while and I did contemplate a differential but wanted the cheaper option-just feel a tad unlucky as it could so easily have gone in my favour....ho hum...

    2. Dr Dream
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Just play with 14 players and let him rot.

  11. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    anyone doing the sky sports challenge? they are showing extended highlights at 10pm today of the villa v qpr game.

    1. Ginkapo FPL
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Why not just watch the match if your gonna wait for extended highlights?

      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        because it's not on TV

        1. Ginkapo FPL
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          What is this!

      2. HuttonDressedasLahm
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        ^^What he said

        Only makes sense on a Saturday when you can't see the games live

    2. A.T
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Oh wow I didn't realise. Thanks Bemba.

  12. DannyBoy....
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Having slept on it, I'm even more convinced about doing Austin ---> Remy. This week.

  13. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    grealish starts for villa

    1. Not Irish
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      That's either fantastic or disastrous. Nothing in between.

  14. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Guzan, Bacuna, Vlaar, Clark, Richardson, Cleverley, Delph (c), Sanchez, Grealish, Agbonlahor, Benteke

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Given, Baker, Okore, Weimann, Cole, N’Zogbia, Lowton. #AVFCLIVE

    2. Not Irish
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Ugh. Unless Vlaar is on his game QPR should find some joy. Extremely naive team that.

      1. Ser Football 42
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Vlaar is a decent enough defender to be able to stop QPR easily

      2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        thought okore did ok

        1. Not Irish
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          He's been very good lately IMO as well.

    3. TuttiFrutti
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      cheers!

  15. Cousin Greg
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    AVFC (v @QPRFC): Guzan, Bacuna, Vlaar, Clark, Richardson, Cleverley, Delph (c), Sanchez, Grealish, Agbonlahor, Benteke. #AVFCLIVE

    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      No Sinclair 😯

      1. Ser Football 42
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Was said to be out this game due to injury

    2. Dr Dream
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Grealish starts...

    3. The Nuttmxn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Betrayed by N'Zogbia.

  16. Jafalad
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Any golfers on?

    Which golfers would you pick from this: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/?sm=JYhPre85bZqcMmlXzOOG7Q_3D_3D

    1. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Thinking Stenson and Speith from the first catergory.

      Fowler from the 2nd.

      1. Jafalad
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Casey and Simpson from the third.

        4th? Gawd knows. All kak.

        1. Corkyote FFS CWC Champion 2…
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          3rd and 4th I'd be choosing with heart not head so Donald, poulter and other englishmen probably.

    2. Corkyote FFS CWC Champion 2…
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Spieth and bubba, Holmes and fowler

      1. Alan The Llama
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        This

    3. Hibbo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      I'd be inclined to say Speith & Day from 1.

      Fowler, Mickelson and Zach Johnson from 2.

  17. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Austin to miss a pen and get a YC tonight

    That would give it back to the lollers!

    1. TuttiFrutti
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      lol

    2. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Be humble. Would rather be sitting on Benteke right now...oh wait 😉

    3. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      +1 lol

      Won't happen though 🙁

    4. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Penalty rebound scored, Austin assist 😎

    5. A.T
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Make it a red and you're on.

  18. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    QPR- Green, isla, onouha, caulker, hill, phillips, sandro, barton, kranjcaer, zamora, austin

    1. Dr Dream
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Mmmm..wish I had Benteke now instead of Austin.

      1. The Machine
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Why?

        1. Dr Dream
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          That QPR defence is rubbish...

          1. The Machine
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            Benteke needs 9 + whatever austin scores to equal his score.

            1. Dr Dream
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 7 months ago

              I meant for tonights game...I think Benteke is the better shout for this game.

              1. Not Irish
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 7 months ago

                Could go either way after seeing Villa's lineup. Ugh.

                1. Dr Dream
                  • 12 Years
                  9 years, 7 months ago

                  Goal fest ?...maybe Benteke and Austin was the obvious way to go after all.

                  1. Not Irish
                    • 11 Years
                    9 years, 7 months ago

                    Could be. Grrrr.

          2. Somalion
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            Okore not starting is a big loss for Villa imo.

  19. Cousin Greg
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    QPR XI - Green, Hill, Onouha, Caulker, Isla, , Sandro, Barton, Phillips, Kranjcar,Zamora, Austin

  20. davies
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Delph (c)?

    I thought their captain was Vlaar...

    1. Not Irish
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      What a daft captain choice Delph is. Probably part of him signing a new contract.

  21. The Machine
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Benteke austin(c) phillips

    4-4 please

  22. Captain Shirokov
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Grealish given a start, let's see how he does.

    1. Dr Dream
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Who actually is he ?

      1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Under 21 player who looks like he will declare for Ireland

        1. Dr Dream
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Ah right. I take it he's highly thought of...

          1. Somalion
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            The next Messi. Well, he will be as soon as he declares for Ireland.

          2. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            He is very highly thought of at Villa and Gareth Southgate has been trying to talk him into switching but it's all potential at the min .

      2. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Highest rated young player to come through Villa ranks for a while. He's made plenty of first team appearances this season, particularly under Sherwood.

        1. Dr Dream
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Hadn't noticed. Tbh I only really keep tabs on Vlaar and Benteke..Nice when a young player get's a chance though.

    2. Hibbo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      I don't think Grealish should be blooded in such a highly charged relegation battle.

      Seems crazy.

  23. Beaker
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Damn it Sanchez, you better not do anything tonight

    1. The Nuttmxn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      You so funny.

      1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks

        1. The Nuttmxn
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Anytime Adam Western 🙂

  24. Weasel Boy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Is the game being shown anywhere on TV?

  25. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Sky sports reporter: Is ron vlaar fit

    Tim Sherwood: Maybe. He's played in world cups, he's experienced. Let's see. I can say that for 7 or 8 of the players though

    1. The Machine
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Stupid question and an even worse reply

      1. Ser Football 42
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Stupid questions don't deserve good replys

  26. Somalion
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    No Okore... Villa really wouldn't mind conceding by the looks of it.

    1. Ser Football 42
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Vlaar is still a great defender

      1. Somalion
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Absolutely, just not sure if he's fully fit. Even Sherwood doesn't seem to know.

    2. Not Irish
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Sherwood damning the torpedoes. Bit worried.

      1. Somalion
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Here comes Charlie 😈

        1. Not Irish
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          😡

  27. Andy1
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Is

    Naughton & Austin --> Toby & Murray worth a 4 point hit?

    Already own clyne

    1. Bøss ⭐
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      if you can afford Naughton to Toby without the Austin transfer I'd just do that and swap Austin out next week

    2. Hypnos
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      decent transfers but not for a hit

  28. goriuanx
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Is the game on tele?

    1. The Nuttmxn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      I believe not Berbinho's Forehead.

      1. goriuanx
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Cheers

    2. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Nah

  29. Nomar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    This is the first game of the season where its now do or die time.

    Hard to see the loser of tonight's game staying up. A draw suits neither team.

    1. goriuanx
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Hope Villa go down.

      1. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        They won't.

      2. Not Irish
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Instead of QPR? Really?

    2. The Machine
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Hopefully both go for the win and we see goals, loads of goals

    3. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      More importantly, Charlie Austin(c) could provide a huge boost in OR.

    4. The Light Knight
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Reading- QPR Mk II

    5. Dr Dream
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      I hope QPR stay up. I'd always favour a team who try to score their way out of trouble....Villa can stay up as well....

      1. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        One or both of these teams will go down, I reckon.

        If there's a loser tonight I think they'll be one of the ones relegated.

        1. VillaDan
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Quite possibly, although it may come down to Villa vs Burnley on the last day

          1. Nomar
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            I think Burnley will stay up.

    6. FISSH
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Which is why it will be 4-3

  30. The Light Knight
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Mike Bassett's tradition still be honoured by tonight's managers

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7hEqCdAwjs