Fixtures

Frisking the Fixtures – Gameweek 1 – The Weak

Having analysed the sides with the most favourable opening to the new season, we now turn our attention to the teams who face a treacherous path over their initial four-to-six Gameweeks.

Newcastle’s new head coach Steve McLaren has been handed an unwanted baptism of fire back in the top flight, while West Brom and Everton also look to have been handed starts that looks set to curb any initial Fantasy investment in their squads.

NEWCASTLE

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After a catastrophic second half of the 2014/15 campaign, the fixture list appears to have handed the Magpies little respite.

An opening day home clash with Southampton is followed by trips to Swansea and Manchester United, with Arsenal visiting St James’ Park in Gameweek 4. While there should be some new faces in the squad by the time the upcoming campaign kicks-off on August 8, it’s very unlikely that we’ll be looking to invest in their Fantasy assets given the degree of difficulty of their opening four fixtures.

This will at least give Fantasy managers the opportunity to observe how the Magpies will set up under McLaren, and get insight into his first choice XI.

Should Tim Krul be priced at 4.5 as he was last season, he looks a viable option as a rotational keeper, although with Bournemouth and Norwich facing easier starts, there could be better alternatives out there. Daryl Janmaat will likely be the prime defensive target once the season is underway. He registered eight assists last term and offers the potential of attacking returns. The potential lack of defensive points during the opening month looks likely to delay any interest, however.

Further forward, Papiss Cisse scored 11 goals last season, despite missing chunks of the season due to injury and suspension. However, with the fixtures and new squad additions in attack expected, Cisse, along with promising starlet Ayoze Perez, will be way down on our pre-season pecking order.

WEST BROM

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With home clashes against last season’s top two, in addition to the visit of Southampton in the opening five Gameweeks, many may choose to initially avoid Tony Pulis’ side in the quest for mid-price options. Nevertheless, the Baggies could provide us with stronger potential on the road: they managed shut-outs in four of their nine away matches under Pulis’ guidance and with trips to Watford, Stoke and Aston Villa on the agenda, further clean sheets could be in the offing.

Given their form under the former Stoke boss, few, if any of the West Brom first choice defence are set to be priced under 5.0 in the Fantasy Premier League (FPL). Combined with the tough Hawthorns schedule, that could temper early interest in their defensive ranks.

Ben Foster is expected to be out until October, so the valuation of back-up goalkeeper Boaz Myhill could hand us a cheaper route into the Baggies backline, though reports linking Crystal Palace understudy Wayne Hennessey with a move to the Hawthorns need to be monitored.

In attack, investment in Saido Berahino appears unlikely given that a price hike from his starting value of 5.5 last season is expected, while the current midfield potential also looks sparse. Chris Brunt’s appeal is likely to remain diminished – the Irishman seems poised to continue as a midfielder across the Fantasy games, despite being fielded as a left-back on several occasions by Pulis last time out.

EVERTON

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The Toffees are poised for a horrendous opening run of matches which, given Everton’s patchy for under Roberto Martinez in 2015, is likely to see Fantasy managers steer clear until the schedule lifts around Gameweek 11.

After opening the season at home to Watford, Everton then face all of last season’s top eight and a trip to West Brom in the next nine fixtures, suggesting few Fantasy managers will be sniffing around Leighton Baines, Seamus Coleman and Romelu Lukaku from the offset.

There was a distinct lack of consistency among Everton’s midfielders last season, so the luxury of taking a “watching brief” over the opening month of the campaign could be a handy luxury. Ross Barkley and new signing Tom Cleverley may offer potential, while Kevin Mirallas, should he stay at Goodison Park, could yet provide a viable option in the mid-price category.

BE WARY OF…

Crystal Palace
Following his return from the African Cup of Nations, Yannick Bolasie was played a part in ten of Palace’s 21 goals, so the DR Congo international is a name on the radar of many a Fantasy manager heading into the new season. Favourable clashes at Norwich and at home to Aston Villa in the first three Gameweeks offer hope he can maintain that form, but a swift exit strategy may be required given that Alan Pardew’s men then face away trips to Chelsea and Tottenham, sandwiching a home encounter against Manchester City, while a home fixture against Arsenal is also less than favourable. The Eagles kept just two clean sheets following Pardew’s arrival at Selhurst Park, so aside from Scott Dann’s clear threat from set-pieces, we’re not expecting much from the Palace backline.

Chelsea
While it is difficult not to envisage Jose Mourinho’s side getting off to a strong start, there is little doubt they face the toughest opening schedule amongst the expected title contenders. Certainly, an opening day fixture at home to Swansea looks promising, given they scored nine goals against Garry Monk’s men last season, while trips to the Etihad and the Hawthorns may well prove profitable for Chelsea’s defence. Mourinho is often content to take a point from away matches against his rivals, whilst the Baggies may be happy to sit deep in a similar fashion when the champions pay visit. With a home clash against Arsenal on their agenda over the first six, the Blues’ schedule is rated second worst overall in our ticker and some may subsequently be hesitant at starting the season with a full set of Chelsea charges.

Watford
The Hornets first three home clashes on their return to the Premier League sees them face a trio of strong travelling defences, as West Brom, Southampton and Swansea all pay visit. Watford will also make trips to Everton and City in the opening six Gameweeks, so goals could be hard to come by early on for the likes of Troy Deeney. At the other end it’s likely that most, if not all, of Watford’s backline will be available for 4.5 in the FPL, providing some decent rotation options, though fellow new boys Bournemouth and Norwich have far more inviting opening fixtures and will likely provide stronger alternatives.

Liverpool
With the Reds defensive starters likely to come in between 5.5 and 6.0 in the FPL, the difficulty of their away fixtures will deter many from considering the Liverpool rearguard. Trips to Stoke, Arsenal and United in the opening six Gameweeks look unlikely to yield clean sheets, given they conceded 13 goals across the corresponding matches last season, so while the home clashes against Bournemouth, West Ham and Norwich are very favourable, the likes of Martin Skrtel or Simon Mignolet could be overlooked by many. The prospects in midfield are slightly rosier, with Jordan Henderson and Philippe Coutinho battling for our attention, whilst James Milner could also come into the reckoning, depending on his starting price. We’ll be looking for some clarity in attack over pre-season, though, with the arrival of Danny Ings and Divock Origi adding to Brendan Rodgers’ options in the final third.

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  1. 420king
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Hi there.

    1. Epic Fail
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      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Let me be the first to say hello back to you.

  2. Gregor
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    • 15 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Rooney, Aguero and Costa up front then work from there.

  3. Gregor
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    • 15 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Everton and Newcastle's fixtures are the wrong way round.

    1. Mark
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      • 17 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Good spot. Fixed.

    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    No one's done this yet? 😯

    Valdes
    Ramos Smalling Rojo
    Valencia Schweini Carrick Shaw
    Di Maria Rooney Depay

    Bench: Amos, Jones, Blind, Herrera, Mata, Young, RVP
    The rest: Evans, Januzaj, Chicarito, Wilson, Fellaini + youngsters.

    ?/10

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      What's this? The squad if they manage to get the players they are after?

        • 11 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Just the two who they were quite strongly rumoured with today.

        Not the usual gossip teams with Hummels, Clyne, Pogba, Vidal and Reus!

        1. Epic Fail
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Looks pretty good on paper. Though it looked quite good this season too.

            • 11 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Lacks the legs in centre midfield, but they'd be a classy team to watch. A bit more direct too with Depay and ADM.. none of that meaningless possession.

    2. Gooner97
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      RMT

    3. Je suis le chat
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      3/10. Don't rate the mid, and no aerial threat. Be funny to have the swine passing to the pig! Bastian is passed it.

    4. Del Monte
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      CM have a combined age of 65 they would get out run by everyone.

    5. MDK
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Swap Schweni with Schneiderlin and play him (or Carrack) alongside Herrara/Mata in the middle

  4. Gooner97
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Maarten Stekelenburg is rumoured to have signed for Southampton on a free transfer

    1. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Decent til Forster is back, pretty average GK in general though.

      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        so good that he dropped by relegated Fulham

    2. QPR expects... glory!
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      If he's in goal to start they year I won't be touching the Soton defence with a barge pole.

  5. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    This article has come out very early

    1. Epic Fail
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      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      There's one even earlier than this one too.

      The Strong.

      1. Debauchy
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Do we get another one ,The meh ?

      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Hopefully they'll get re-posted nearer the start of the season. 🙂

  6. Del Monte
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    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Could this be the busiest/highest spending window ever?

    Top 4 all need strengthening let alone the promoted sides and the sides who underperformed last season.

    Chelsea

    - GK (Replace Cech)
    - CB (Time to look for JT's eventual replacement?)
    - FB (If Luis goes then Azpi/Ivanovic need cover)
    - CM (Matic needs support in the big games)
    - ST (Replace Drogba)

    Man City

    - CB (Replace Boyata but Rekik might be given a chance)
    - CM (Replace Milner/Lampard)
    - RM/LM (Nasri & Navas are not good enough)

    Arsenal

    - GK (Cech incoming)
    - CDM (Competition for Coquelin)
    - ST (Upgrade on Giroud - 30 goals a season)

    Man Utd

    - GK (Replace De Gea)
    - Two RB (Rafael/Valencia should not be playing RB for a club like Utd)
    - Two CB (World class, leader, can stay fit)
    - CDM (Carrick's eventual replacement)
    - ST (RVP's eventual replacement)

    1. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Repeat , only Manchester clubs to spend the big money

    2. Bauerhaus 24
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I think you could compile a similar list every summer - plus with FFP (albeit relaxed), I think probably the answer is... No. Anyway the positions are your opinions and not those of the clubs in question - they could be quite happy with their squads.

    3. Saniul
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Chelsea are doing great.

      1. Debauchy
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        This , and doubt Arse will be spending that much either

    4. Epic Fail
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      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I don't think Chelsea need strengthening. I think they can win it with the current squad, including departures.

      As things stand...

      1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        They surely have to promote from within given the success their youth teams have had over the last few years.

        Jay Dasilva anyone? 😉

        1. Beavis
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          • 13 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Mourinho has a pretty awful track record with giving youth a chance. Varane seems to be the exception that Zouma may also follow but in general I can't really see too much opportunity for youth.

          1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Even after their recent successes? I think there will be a noticeable drive to promote from within over the next season or two.

            Jay Dasilva top of the list 😉

          2. Ruth_NZ
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Mourinho has an excellent record in shaping talented 22-24 yo players, less good with bringing through 18-21 yo players. But he's never had a long term role before as he now has at Chelsea.

            The problem is that elite teams are at such a high level that very few 20 yo players are ready for them. And a lot of those youngsters don't want to wait. It's not an easy gap to bridge.

        2. Feeling_blue
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Itll be RLC next season for sure and one of Bamford or Traore depending on preseason. Some others may get a few minutes but theyll be the ones getting proper minutes (along with Zouma)

    5. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Think Chelsea will sign Falcao and 2 more. Arsenal will sign Cech and 2 more.

      Probably will only be the Manchester clubs that spend heavily, City with maybe 3-4 strong players and United with up to 5 I'd say (although probably won't happen).

      1. Debauchy
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Something like this imo too

      2. Rupert The Horse
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        • 11 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Probably they will but probably won't happen?

    6. Ruth_NZ
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      The Chelsea stuff is nonsense.

      GK is automatic, Rob Green is almost done and if not it won't be difficult to find a No.2.
      CB - we have 3 young CB replacements that are possible and there's no rush to get anyone else in with Zouma already in place. Though Jose would like Varane if he became available.
      FB - Luis didn't leave yet and if he does Chelsea have Ake as cover or may sign someone like Cresswell, no big deal.
      CM - there will be a CM signing in due course once Mikel has left, this is the one area where Chelsea are likely to spend big.
      ST - signing a new striker is only needed if Remy leaves and with Falcao probably coming on loan maybe not even then - it depends whether the club think a PL loan for Bamford would be better for him than being 3rd choice striker in the squad.

      You might want lots of ins and outs but actually for Chelsea it's mainly about tweaking the squad and much depends on which players the club gets good bids for and decides to let go.

      Having scanned through the rest I think most of it is nonsense too quite frankly.

  7. Je suis le chat
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    With the smaller clubs and cheaper players we only need 2-3 good fixtures in 6 for our rotations. New have 2 nice home games and 2 decent away fixtures - not that weak.

    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      To me ideal defence looks like

      Panti/4.0 or cheap rotation

      Kos,5.0/5/5, BOU and 2 from SUN/NOR/LEI

      1. Je suis le chat
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Looks good, though I may go 2 Ars mids (2baps/cleanie) and forego a defender. Kos is injury prone and likely 6m. Will need the money in attack.

        1. JK - Cønt ⭐
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          too many options to double on Arsenal I reckon

          Silva, Mane, Hazard/Fabs, Mata/Depay/ADM

          1. Debauchy
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Yeah tricky , fancy Mata this season

          2. Je suis le chat
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            3:5:2 with Theo, Caz, Silva, Haz, Richie.

            1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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              • 12 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              Not something I favour

  8. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Newcastle's first 9-10 are just dreadful

    Not sure why there is a Lukaku wagon tnh - there's never a good reason for that

    WBA do have tough fixtures but that didn't stop them keeping CS last season

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

      GW1 Rank 1 is just a Lukaku hattrick away 😛

  9. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    No idea if this is true but I've heard that United agreed everything for the transfer of Gundogan, then Barca showed an interest and suddenly Gundogan asked for more money and United pulled out of the deal, as did Barca

    Gundogan now in limbo

  10. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Fulham Football Club ‏@FulhamFC 38s38 seconds ago
    #ffc can confirm that goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg has joined Southampton on a season-long loan.

  11. Parm
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    SaintsFC have completed the signing of Dutch goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg on a season-long loan.

    1. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Hmmmm , price ? 5 or 5.5 ?

  12. King H
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    CONFIRMED: #SaintsFC have completed the signing of Dutch goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg on a season-long loan.
    https://t.co/10jtVK48Ao

    1. Je suis le chat
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Thats better - useless Davis broke my heart!

  13. Zombie
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Not a football related query (kinda important one):

    Any of you from Philippines or have traveled (for a significant) there? If yes, can you please let me know? (need some travel related information)

  14. Lucy.
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Stekelenburg on loan makes sense. Forster's out for a season, at most. If we'd made a permanent signing, it would have been awkward next summer. Not bad business at all. 🙂

    1. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Great business , from what I recall of Stekelenburg ? That was a few seasons back though

      1. CRUSHER
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        He was nearly unbeatable during his last season at Ajax and very good at the WC of 2010 as well. After that he's made some really bad choices.

        1. Debauchy
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Ahhh , ok . was some time back I thought he was top notch

      2. Djerbil
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        2010 World Cup at his prime ..

        Injuries derailed his career after that

      3. Camp No No
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Hasn't played for a couple of years and wasn't any good last time he played.

        1. Debauchy
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Thanks guys, interest fast waning in a Saints defender

    2. Lucy.
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      He's had a few bad seasons, yes. I'm don't think that means it's definitely a bad signing. If he maintains fitness, he could regain form.

    3. Dušan Citizen
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      U better signed Rajkovic 😉

    4. Ruth_NZ
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Forster is supposed to be back in October/November isn't he?

  15. Nomar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Can someone post something about that Dutch Fulham keeper please? I hear he's just moved to a Prem team?

    1. Lucy.
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Fulham -> Southampton on loan. Stekelenburg. Ex-Roma and Ajax.

      1. internal error
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Ex good

        1. Camp No No
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          ^this.

          1. Lucy.
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Can he not find form? If he was once good, why is good now unachievable?

            1. Camp No No
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              Not saying it must be unachievable, but it's a huge risk that he can't get there anymore. There's no certainty he will be even okay, let alone good.

              1. Lucy.
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 4 months ago

                Except our scouting system is probably one of the best in the PL and there was a large amount of competition for his signature.

                1. Camp No No
                  • 11 Years
                  9 years, 4 months ago

                  Haven't heard of anybody being interested in Stekelenburg, and your scouting system has recently brought you Pelle for €10M and Long for €15M.

                  1. Lucy.
                    • 11 Years
                    9 years, 4 months ago

                    Why would the official statement from the chief exec suggest there was competition? It wouldn't make any sense to just make it up if it wasn't the case. They just wouldn't mention it.

                    1. Camp No No
                      • 11 Years
                      9 years, 4 months ago

                      Just saying, haven't heard anybody wanting him after his recent fiascos, and it would make sense to state there was competition even if there wasn't because they would assure the fans that they're making signing somebody who's still good and not just in Koeman's memories of Eredivisie.

                      1. Lucy.
                        • 11 Years
                        9 years, 4 months ago

                        I still don't understand how you can just write a player off.

                      2. Lucy.
                        • 11 Years
                        9 years, 4 months ago

                        Nor do I agree with that assessment. They could say anything they liked to the fans. We're all relieved we haven't got Davis/Gazzaniga.

                      3. Ruth_NZ
                        • 9 Years
                        9 years, 4 months ago

                        He played more than 50 times for Holland. He has to be decent and Koeman will know how to get the best from him.

              2. JK - Cønt ⭐
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 12 Years
                9 years, 4 months ago

                I'd still take him over Davis or Gazza

                Like Lucy said, with Forster's return date still unknown signing a keeper on loan makes more sense

                1. Camp No No
                  • 11 Years
                  9 years, 4 months ago

                  Sure loaning a GK makes sense, just saying that Stekelenburg is not very likely to be the good solution.

                  1. Debauchy
                    • 11 Years
                    9 years, 4 months ago

                    On form of late , seems the case yeah. But have some faith in Koeman to get him back on track ? Would not be getting in fpl though, after hearing of his demise. A watch and see then

                    1. Lucy.
                      • 11 Years
                      9 years, 4 months ago

                      When we signed Bertrand, people were very rude. Said he'd been rubbish for Villa and would be rubbish for us. Any suggestion that he'd be an adequate LB for us was rubbished. Now I've had City fans on here asking how much I think it would cost City to sign him.

                      In Koeman we trust.

                      1. Debauchy
                        • 11 Years
                        9 years, 4 months ago

                        Yep , when Arsene retires , we will also trust in him

                      2. Lucy.
                        • 11 Years
                        9 years, 4 months ago

                        You'll end up with Klopp, I reckon.

                      3. Debauchy
                        • 11 Years
                        9 years, 4 months ago

                        Maybe , would be happy with Koeman too , if you let him loose

                      4. Debauchy
                        • 11 Years
                        9 years, 4 months ago

                        Well ,only manager in EPL we would be happy with

                      5. Lucy.
                        • 11 Years
                        9 years, 4 months ago

                        It'll be his decision when he leaves. I think he sees us as a bit of a project though.

                      6. Debauchy
                        • 11 Years
                        9 years, 4 months ago

                        Yeah , no , hope he stays with you awhile

            2. Debauchy
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              Koeman seems to have some unique qualities as a manager , motivator etc, so maybe he can revive the " inner spirit"

              1. Debauchy
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 4 months ago

                Maybe he just needs a little support to regain his confidence ? lets watch and hope

                1. Lucy.
                  • 11 Years
                  9 years, 4 months ago

                  Yeah. I think it's too early to write him off. It could work.

            3. internal error
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              Bogdan > Stekelenburg

              1. Lucy.
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 4 months ago

                Hahahaha sure.

  16. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Put 50£ on a accu containg 3 bets

    1st Ljungskile-Gais in Swedens 2nd league, bet +2.5 goals. This is in already, so 1 down.
    2nd England to beat Norway in 90mins in women WC.
    3rd Usa to beat Colombia by 2 at least in women WC.

    gets me 333£

    Wish me luck!

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I've got a quid on Norway, so I can't wish you luck I'm afraid.

      1. Debauchy
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        With a vested interest - Go Norway !

    2. Camp No No
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      You're basically asking us to wish bad luck to Norway and Colombia women's teams. Won't do that, sorry. 😀

      1. Epic Fail
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Superdunny wants me to lose my bet. Bit harsh.

        1. Debauchy
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Yeah , hope he's eliminated now

          1. Camp No No
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Hope you don't mean in the same way that Chelsea 'fan' hope Cech is eliminated. That would be a little bit harsh already.

            1. Debauchy
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              lol no. Epics ML

              1. Debauchy
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 4 months ago

                *from

        2. Camp No No
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          How dare he? That's just mean!

    3. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Good luck

      1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Thx a lot, have a good feeling about this. England feels like the obstacle.

  17. Epic Fail
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    I wonder if Falcao is going to be priced highly even though he was crap.

    Probably.

    1. Mull
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      9 would be my guess.

    2. MDK
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Probably and with the likelihood of him playing backup to Costa he won't be vfm

    1. Gooner97
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      They have fans?

      1. internal error
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        " fans "

    2. MDK
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      As mentioned by others on the replies, it's not representative of Chelsea fans as a whole and every club has some fans like this - that's what makes it all the more depressing.

      1. internal error
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Theres a fair few retweets. You are right of course but it wont stop me having a dig at the chelsea mob

    3. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Chelsea fans are getting a bad name of late.

  18. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Burnley sign Matthew Lowton from Aston Villa on a free transfer, on a 3 year deal

    That's Trippier's replacement sorted

    1. Lucy.
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Never really understood what happened to Lowton at Villa. Glad he's getting an opportunity elsewhere.

      1. Camp No No
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        I think what happened to him was that he was kind of crap.

        1. Lucy.
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Yeah maybe. He did seem a bit error-prone. But it was odd how he fell out of favour.

          1. Camp No No
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Yeah, maybe. Never thought of it that way, always saw him as a placeholder for someone more decent.

      2. Old Man
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Yes - remember that tremendous volley he scored?

        1. Lucy.
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Yes, what a cracker!

        2. Gooner97
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          He was linked to Arsenal that year...

    2. Lucy.
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      SSN are reporting £1m + add ons.

  19. Dušan Citizen
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Coutinho's likely price next season?

    1. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      8.5

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Yep.

    2. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      £60 mil. Too expensive for city

      1. Epic Fail
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Any City.

    3. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      He will b 8.5

    4. Gooner97
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      8.5/9 max

    5. Lucy.
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      8.5-9

    6. Dušan Citizen
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I would get him at 8.0

  20. Non-template FPL is for Kin…
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    If Falcao signs is anyone going near Costa?

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Probably. He just won't be as high a priority as he was. I expect him to play most the time.

      1. Non-template FPL is for Kin…
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Even with Falcao lurking about?

        1. Epic Fail
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Falcao needs to show he can do something first. If he does then Costa will have to be binned.

    2. Lucy.
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I'm not really tempted by Costa regardless.

    3. A.T
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      If only they'd play 4-4-2. Which they won't of course 🙁

    4. Je suis le chat
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Probably getting Costa, if only for SWA fixture. Can switch to Kun later.

  21. Je suis le chat
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    How much for Hendo? 7.5m maybe? Tough fixtures and Europa have cooled our Liverpool jets a bitm

    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      8m

    2. Lucy.
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      7.5-8m

      1. Je suis le chat
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Hendo for 7.5m could be tempting, just noticed some nice home fixtures. All depends on Sturridges return to fitness.

    3. Mull
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      8

    4. Old Man
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      He could be a dark horse - steps up to take on the Gerrard mantle, penalties etc. I'd certainly be tempted at 7.0 but I guess he could be more - and only for before Europa.

      1. Old Man
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Just refreshed and seen the earlier responses to this post. Certainly not tempted much by 8.0

      2. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        If he somehow still has pens when the season starts then defo of interest. Personally i think one of Liverpool's new signing will have that off him

        1. Mull
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          I think it's a mistake to buy any Liverpool player at the start of the season. Our first 7 away fixtures are horrendous and we have Europa League games before the easier games.

          1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Nice, cheers for the heads up. I haven't even starting looking yet mate

  22. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone good with bookies and odds?

    Did a trixie on the horses. 1 euro e/w (8 total stake)

    Horse 1: Wins at 10/1
    Horse 2: Placed at 4/1 at 1/4 of the odds
    Horse 3: Lose

    Account is reading £7 returns but surely 1 quid on a 10/1 + Evs double would return more than that?

    1. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah , seems strange , not sure if you have tax on horseracing . Here we do , but not on sports betting.
      But even so should come out with at least 12.50 - 13.00 10/1 x 1/4

      1. Debauchy
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        so stake plus first bet = at least 10 plus win at 1/4 = 12.50

    2. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      http://www.aceodds.com/bet-calculator/trixie.html

      I make your total return 15.33 and profit 7.33

      1. Debauchy
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        no tax , so should have 15.33 in account , unless was a free bet ?

        1. Bøwstring The Carp
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          No not a free bet 😕

          I see it as a 1 quid on a 10/1 (with a 5/2 place bonus) rolling onto an Evens

          Would that not be around 22-23 quid?

          1. Mull
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            You're probably best off e-mailing the customer support of whatever site you used.

    3. Jay_
        9 years, 4 months ago

        You may have took the prices early and they drifted, check on settled bets what price you took, it's likely you took 2/1 for the placed horse and it started at 4/1

        1. Bøwstring The Carp
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Did it with PP. The 10/1 winner went off at 8/1 but I get it at 10/1

          And the horse that placed, I took at 3/1 but I get whatever it goes out at with PP, which is 4/1

    4. Lucy.
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      You've all made me insecure so I've taken comfort from social media. 😉

      Consensus on twitter seems positive. Most seem to think the Stekelenburg move is astute. He has a point to prove after the last couple of years of mediocrity, a proven (though distant) pedigree, we've got a great GK coach in Watson (England) and Koeman's worked with him before.

      So you can all rubbish it but we were here last season with Bertrand, who most had written off after a wobbly Villa move. In Koeman we trust.

      Quite frankly, anything is an improvement on Davis/Gazzaniga.

      1. 32chickens
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Completely agree-what is needed-a steady pair of hands to await the return of Forster
        Many games to play requiring an old head in between posts

        1. Lucy.
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Yup 🙂 A loan of someone with European experience makes sense.

      2. Gooner97
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        I think that with a strong defence he can do well. Also, at this point of his career he could have a turning point

        1. Lucy.
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Yeah he's 32 which isn't too old for a GK. It could be the springboard he needs. And a loan made sense for us.

          1. Gooner97
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Tbh, he played alongside shite defences at Roma and Fulham...

            1. Lucy.
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              Yeah we can't say he was exactly the only thing wrong with Fulham's backline. If he'd been outstanding, would it have made much difference?

              1. Gooner97
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 4 months ago

                Who knows..Green was pretty decent last season but still couldn't to nothing to save QPR

      3. The Sarjeant
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Non-Southampton fans and Southampton are weird. Everyone was tipping Southampton for relegation at the beginning of the season (I was not one of them) and they talk about how the transfers they're making are 'rubbish'. I haven't actually seen the keeper play in a while and don't know too much about him. But Koeman is a decent manager, and I don't doubt him. It's just so strange that people are always negative towards Southampton, and people probably think they'll flop with Europa League this season. When I actually think they could get to the quarter-finals or possibly win it (crazy I know).

        1. Lucy.
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Ok, that does sound crazy. I'm expecting us to be a bit of a flop in Europe. 😉

          1. The Sarjeant
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Probably will be, but I do like Southampton + Koeman.

    5. Dr Dream
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Ashley Cole > Newcastle picking up pace in the press rumour rooms.

      1. Lucy.
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Very interesting!

      2. Epic Fail
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        I expected his next move to be the MLS retirement home.

        1. Dr Dream
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          You'd have thought so. I just can't see him turning up at the NE.

          1. Lucy.
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            I can't either. Doesn't seem like the kind of glamour move he'd want.

      3. Non-template FPL is for Kin…
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        No way. Doesn't fit our blueprint

        1. Lucy.
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          But hey, at least you wouldn't end up selling him on to fill Cashley's pockets 😉

        2. Camp No No
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          It would be interesting for you though. And for FPL.

      4. Gooner97
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Don't think Ca$hley will go there

        1. Dr Dream
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Florida seems more like his style....the chavvy parts.

      5. The Sarjeant
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Wants to be with Cheryl again.

      1. A.T
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        legend 😎

    6. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      How much will Stekelenberg be? 🙂

      1. Lucy.
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Probs 5.5 🙁

        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Eurgh! 🙁

          1. Lucy.
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            5m is a possibility I guess, if Forster looks like he'll be back mid-season.

            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              Any more news on Forster?

              1. Lucy.
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 4 months ago

                Les Reed said Forster's rehab was progressing well. I don't know what that means.

                1. Camp No No
                  • 11 Years
                  9 years, 4 months ago

                  I understood it means he's drinking less than he did straight after he had first heard about how bad he's injured.

      2. Gooner97
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        About 5m imho

      3. Saniul
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        I thought you'd loan Szczesny from us...

        1. Lucy.
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Stekelenburg at least offers the hope of good form. Szczesny is known as a dead option.

          1. Camp No No
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            You've got a point there.

        2. Camp No No
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          That's what's called wishful thinking.

    7. 32chickens
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      U21s
      Poulson has performed poorly will he
      A)show his class.
      B)enjoy getting the boot
      -if so what striker could I buy for 8M?

    8. Gooner97
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      What will be of Upton Park? I hope it won't become like Highbury...