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The Numbers Game – 2014/15 Review – Man United

After finishing seventh under former manager David Moyes in the previous campaign, 2014/15 was a transitional one for Man United. New boss Louis van Gaal splashed the cash on the likes of Angel Di Maria, Ander Herrera and Luke Shaw, in addition to drafting in Radamel Falcao on a season-long loan, yet despite having no European fixtures to concern themselves with, the Old Trafford outfit struggled for cohesion in the Dutchman’s first year at the helm.

Certainly, in front of their own fans, United were a real force to be reckoned with. Van Gaal’s side scored 41 home goals – a tally bettered only by neighbours City (44) – yet on the road, they were a different prospect altogether and netted just 21 times, only two more than relegated QPR.

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  1. Piggs Boson
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Early indications from the medical services of the Argentine national team suggest that Di Maria may be out for a month with torn fibres in the femoral biceps of his left thigh.

    Damn, looks very unlikely he'll play against Spurs now.

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

      He was near the top of my watch list.

      1. Piggs Boson
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Same. Great starting 3 fixtures for attacking returns. And only one regularly starting midfielder had a higher involvement in his team's goals last season, Sadio Mane (45% & 50% respectively). I'm expecting Di Maria to have a great season, if he can stay fit.

        1. Captain Peacock
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          On the bright side he'll be nice and cheap for when he has recovered

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

            How? Surely nobody will have bought him if he starts the season injured.

            1. Eze Really?
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              Yep, but there are 2 mill who can't play the game that well. Might drop .1 or .2.

            2. Billy Gilmore
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              There's always some idiots and it won't take many sales for each price drop with such low ownership. Although I don't think there will be enough said idiots.

  2. Joggers Nipple
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Only on some transfer gossip site but read that G Jonstone could sign for West Ham. Would make sense i guess as they lost Jenkinson and is an ex player (?)

    1. Captain Peacock
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I worry for West Ham if they can't find anyone better than an ageing Glen Johnson.

      1. Joggers Nipple
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Agree. Jenkison is an odd one. Seems to be playing at his level at West Ham and has Debucy and Bellerin ahead of him for the right back spot at ARS

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

      Who's that?

  3. Eze Really?
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    How are people going plan for week 3?
    With Aguero and Sanchez likely to miss opening games, how does one plan to retrieve them later with as little hurt as possible?
    I think the top FPL managers will show a very low ownership on them.

    1. Joggers Nipple
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Very very lose plan is maybe start with Rooney and Costa. Decide on which one of these to swap for Aguero. Prob Rooney.

      1. Eze Really?
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Rooney top of my wishlist anyway. Could mean early use of a wildcard. we will all be looking for a mil at least for Aguero, so housekeeping will be required.

    2. Captain Peacock
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      One way would be to get Ivanovic for the first two matches, where he always produces, then dump him to fund one of he above.

      1. Eze Really?
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        I like that.

      2. Joggers Nipple
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah, could go Ivan and Terry to start and Ivan down to fund Aguero in

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

      Not too worried with the fixtures, just need good captain options for gws 1 and 2, eg Costa, Haz, Silva. Be happy for Kun and Alexis to drop in price, then purchase in good time.

    4. Piggs Boson
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I'm considering planning an early WC.

      An earlier start to the season means earlier pricing, and hence more opportunity for bargains to emerge through signings.

      Also, it may take key players like Aguero, Sanchez & Di Maria time to recover from the Copa America, even if they return for GW1.

      Chelsea and City's first 3 fixtures don't look enticing for attacking returns, so a GW4 WC could be used to bring in their assets.

      1. Captain Peacock
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        I feel like you're playing with fire on that last point. Both of those teams have the ammunition to destroy practically any opposition if they're in form.

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

          I think they're more likely to be in form after being in the Copa.

          1. Piggs Boson
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            I thought players perform less after long WC runs?

            And form drops towards the end of seasons when for those that have played most games, so playing frequently can reduce performance over time?

            I'd love to see someone look into this.

        2. Piggs Boson
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          I can't see them scoring more than Arsenal and United assets over that period. Chelsea aren't exactly a high scoring team. And City's fixtures...

          wba - Pulis with a pre-season will likely make West Brom even tougher to break down.
          CHE - Mourinho likely to park
          eve - Everton strong at home, 8 CSs at home last season, compared to 2 away.

          1. Eze Really?
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            The second half of the season I agree when Chelsea were preserving a lead. They beat Everton 6 3 at Goodison last year.

            1. Piggs Boson
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              I would be playing with fire, for sure. But I'd prefer to play the %ges and put my chips on players like Walcott, Rooney & Mata for their fixtures.

      2. Eze Really?
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Chelsea and M City always have attacking potential and I would be nervous not to cover them in some way.

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

        Definition of an addict: a man who's planning playing his wild card before the FPL season is even open - love it! 🙂

        1. Piggs Boson
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          😉

        2. Piggs Boson
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Tbf though, an early WC is an admission that your GW1 team will be wrong 🙂

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

      Kun will be in team if available. Not interested in Arsenal's attacking players at the moment, tough to predict who is going to get pts in that midfield(or minefield you can say!).

      1. Eze Really?
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        A hard one for Kun. Chelsea GW2.

  4. La Vida Latte
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    I will NOT start with a Southampton defender this year. They ended last season terribly with Schneiderlin out. I will buy a defender from whatever club buys him. He was the key to clean sheets at Southampton. I'd prefer to see him at Arsenal, but a Man U defender will have to do.

    Anyone agree? Anyone think I am totally crazy in the coconut?

    1. Captain Peacock
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      They will replace him and they have bags of money with which to do so.

      1. La Vida Latte
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        But will they find any DM that good? If they do, i'd consider it, but it seems like many are buying sothon defenders om old merit and sold players me thinks...

    2. Eze Really?
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I think it more a point of Soton getting tired. They have good fixtures but the choices might be expensive. Price for me is more relevant than history.

      1. La Vida Latte
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        That is also true. Firstime tEuropa league teams seem never to do well in EPL that year.

        1. Eze Really?
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Thinking the same but early on should not affect them.

    3. Black Knights
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Whichever team he goes to should tighten up. I'm looking at an Arsenal already. I'd consider a United if he goes there.

      I'm not sure on what'll happen with Saints. Probably best to leave and monitor, as they'll be quite pricey anyway.

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

      They had incompetent GKs at the time and ended the season on a high number of away games - as long as they're playing at home then they have a good chance for a cleanie imo, especially with Stekelenburg now (not amazing but much better than Davis/Gazza).

    5. Piggs Boson
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Forster is out too. Their defence is unlikely to be worth spending 5.5m on.

      1. La Vida Latte
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        We agree! Cheers! 🙂

    6. JAC THE CAT
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Are Southampton in the Europa league?

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

        Yes. 3rd qualifying round.

        1. JAC THE CAT
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          That puts me off a Southampton defender more than anything

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

            I think it should be ok early on. It'll be cost that puts me off, I think.

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

      I think you've failed to grasp what Southampton's success is about. We have, and will never be, a one man team. Yes, he is our best player and yes, we will struggle to replace him but he is far from the only reason we keep clean sheets. The whole team struggled at the end of the season due to a lack of squad depth and substandard goalkeeping arising from injury. I would wait to see what happens to our squad over pre-season. 😀 As for Schneiderlin, he's not a one man band - I think United need more than him to become rock solid.

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

        I'll probably avoid our defence because of probable cost.

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

          Cedric at 5.5?

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

            Probably our best hope but he's apparently a card magnet.

      2. La Vida Latte
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        That is wise. I will watch them carefully pre-season. Last year I remember being very very tight pre-season and I reconsidered despite them selling defenders

      3. Christian Fox der zorn gott…
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Hi Lucy. Does lack of squad depth mean minutes for Yoshida? He would put me off a saints defence.

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

          I hope not! 😀

          1. Christian Fox der zorn gott…
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            +1

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

            How very dare you - both of you!

            YOSHIDA!!! 😉

            1. Christian Fox der zorn gott…
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              He has his merits but far too often he is the nearest defender to the scoring forward. Quite high minutes but only 6 CS and only 4 of his appearances were for less than 60 mins. 🙂

    8. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Southampton's drop in clean sheets towards the end of the season was down to many factors, including the absence of Schneiderlin, Forster's injury, playing teams that had a lot more to play for... I think their defenders still be a good source of FPL points if they can get Alderweireld back and get a decent Schneiderlin replacement, however I don't expect them to get as many clean sheets as they did last season.

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

      I wouldn't agree, but then we'll only find out when PL kicks off. Everyone thought Everton is a good choice for defence last year with WC star Howard in the goal, and we all know where did they finish. I would go for Soton goalkeeper + defender. And that might not work. We'll see. I think Stakelenburg can shine, he was very good 2-3 years ago, probably Kuman has a trust in him, also that guy Soares could be next Clyne. Saints started two last seasons perfectly, why not continiue, especially with arguably one of the best first 6 fixtures. Again it's about tactics, I don't want cheap defenders, I want defenders with clean sheets and attacking potential.

      1. La Vida Latte
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Jagielka finished quite high, didn't he? And Baines is always Baines...

        1. Exdeo
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          I captained Baines when he scored 15:) and then was lucky to dump him. Ok, I give up, I am bad in making a point. All I want to say - I am really surprised seeing people not consider Sotons defence.

  5. JAC THE CAT
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    If you signed an Arsenal defender would you bench them against Chelsea and Man City?

    1. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Yep.

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

      Yep.

    3. Billy Gilmore
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Depends on who my other defenders were. Ignoring that and just on merit, yes.

    4. JAC THE CAT
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Thanks

      Thinking of going with...

      ARS, LEI, SWA, STO, BOU at about 24.5 Million

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

        Good line up. Needs more Chelski.

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

      If I have a good backup at home, yes

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

      Yep

  6. FPL Daniel
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    06th July 2015. Is the "D" day today? Will FPL open today? Tomorrow, Wednesday latest IMO.

    Here are previous launch dates
    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2015/07/01/moving-target-james-mcclean/?hc_page=1#hc_comment_10445428

    Anxiously waiting

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

      Might do. But there's a lot of assuming that because the EPL is starting a week earlier, FPL starts a week earlier too. This may well not be the case.

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

      6th of August. Fact.

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

      Does the site not need to go 'under maintenance' first (before the logon screen) - i.e. so they get rid of the 14/15 logo etc and then it's still a few days after that. We will see price lists first anyway.

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

      I homestly pray ur right 🙂

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        My prediction is tomorrow or wednesday. Has to be

    5. Beautiful Game
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Sorry to disappoint you my friend... but i feel it's going to be rather end of this week or next week.
      Based on solely the site's condition till now. It's still in the earlier stages of maintenance period.

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        mark is back. he surely knows something.. he always appears pre launch

        http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2015/07/04/moving-target-danny-ings/?hc_page=1#hc_comment_10452290

  7. HamezMace
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Is anyone predicting any relatively unknown young players to make the break into first teams this year?

    Anyone to watch out for in preseason.

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

      Not unknown but think Bentaleb is gonna have a top season.

      1. Nickofoz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Very good player imo, I think he'll have a good season too

      2. Twelve years a slave
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Stanley Biggins

        Awesome player

      3. HamezMace
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Interested, don't think he has much FPL points potential though, isn't he more of a holding midfielder?

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

          Yeah don't think he's an FPL option - just think he'll make a proper breakthrough season and be wanted by the top clubs at the end of it. I rate him very highly. Would be good for Spurs to get some quality alongside him rather than Mason.

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

      Maybe Deulofeu/Atsu

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

        23 year old Atsu, Africa Cup of Nations player of the tournament? 😉

      2. HamezMace
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Deulofeu should have a good season, good shout

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

      Harry Reed could build on last year because of Europa League rotation. 19 year old Sam Gallagher will be back after a lengthy injury which ruled out involvement last season. Not expecting any youngsters to become regulars though.

      1. Twelve years a slave
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Damn, didnt get a bite

        Was waiting for someone to ask who Stanley Biggins was

        To which i wouod reply, no idea hes unknown

          1. Twelve years a slave
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Lol maybe he has a son called stanley

      2. HamezMace
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Is Reed coming in for Clyne?

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

          We bought Cedric Soares to play RB.

  8. Respect My Authoritah
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    First international break is after gw4 this season rather than gw3 as usual?

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

      Yes - same date but season starts a season earlier.

      1. Respect My Authoritah
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        🙂 If only...

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

          Whoops....Monday morning.

          *week

          1. FPL Daniel
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            That is good to know. If I don't make my WC than will try to wait till the mega double

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

      Premier leagues one week earlier

  9. Mahesh_Kumar
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone looking at Lloris as a single keeper option? For the saves potential.

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Too expensive for my liking

    2. Twelve years a slave
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Why does he have saves potential

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

        Cause Spurs can't defend I'm guessing.

        Don't see the appeal at all for 5.5.

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

      Probably going to be expensive, would go for Cech instead.

      1. Eze Really?
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Why will Lloris be more expensive than Czech? I would think it depends on TFr news and when. Lloris for me if he goes to Man U late.

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

          Not more than Cech, probably same price. And in that case, I would go for Cech.

          1. Eze Really?
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            We are on the same page for sure. But is it not easier to have a Man U keeper than an Arsenal one. Every time I do a draft side I take out Czech cause it limits my choice on other Arsenal players. I like Kosi for example and 2 of my 3 choices I don't want to be defenders.

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

      Nope, planning on rotating.
      No more then 9-9.5 tops

    5. Piggs Boson
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Pants, Adrian, Heaton, and Fabianski all had more saves and more CSs last season.

        1. Piggs Boson
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Nice 🙂

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

            Said player as a lone keeper seems worth it despite the repercussions down the line.

            1. Piggs Boson
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              I would normally say this. But with Myhill being such a strong option, if at 4.5, then a second playing keeper would be necessary to take advantage of him.

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

      Don't trust Spurs.

      1. Eze Really?
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        I don't think they are looking at him being a Spurs player at the season start.

  10. J0E
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    New Community article published.

    Here's Tiggsy with top five simple tips for Fantasy Football success.

    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2015/07/06/a-simple-guide-to-fantasy-football-success/

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Simple tips? WOW. I never knew there are simple tips

      1. Woy
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Daniel, everybody.

        1. FPL Daniel
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Based on your upvotes vs mine I somehow disagree with u 😛

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

    Palace confirm they are trying to sign Cabaye....

    “There’s one we would definitely like to do,” Parish said on the club's interest in Cabaye.

    “It would be a massive thing for the club obviously. He’s a seasoned international, so it’s definitely one we are working on.”

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

      Would be a top signing and great FPL prospect even if he plays deep due to set-pieces - ideally though he'd be playing as a number 10.

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

        He'll do a Cesc playing a bit of both...but a lot cheaper.

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

          Yeap I was thinking the Cesc role too because of the trio they have in attacking mid (Bolasie, Zaha, Puncheon).

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

            When he does play further back it's more box to box...he still get's a few shots off, along with his set piece duties.

    2. Eze Really?
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      He will have a 30% ownership if he goes there. Depending on price of course.

    3. JAC THE CAT
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Would this have any impact on Bolasie?

      1. Eze Really?
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Bolasie will play wide. Better service maybe by Cabaye's passing range.

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

        Yes. Cabaye is perfect for those quick forwards with the way he plays through balls from the back. Positive impact for him.

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

      french papers claim he prefers to sign for West Ham

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

        "Le Parisien report that PSG's Yohan Cabaye would prefer a move to West Ham over Crystal Palace after the Hammers made contact."

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

          Mmmm...Not hanging around are they. The Bilic revolution carries on apace.

      2. Eze Really?
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Whichever side he will be fantasy gold.

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

    Rodgers is back!!

    1. Woy
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      maaaahhhhtt daaaaemmmoon

  13. BOSH
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    What's the latest news on the FFS application?

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

      There is no news.

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        the site will be mobile optimized as I know

  14. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Mark or any mods available

    Trying to purchase membership via credit card, below error message pops up, please look into this.

    "A network error has occurred, and you have not been charged. Please try again."

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

      Best to email Jonty and he'll sort it for you

      Jonty@fantasyfootballscout.co.uk

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

    Sissoko to Liverpool rumour gathering a bit of press...http://www.newsnow.co.uk/h/Sport/Football/Premier+League/Newcastle+United/Midfielders/Moussa+Sissoko

    1. Billy Gilmore
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Makes no sense at all to me.

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

        I don't think Liverpool have enough box-to-box midfielders....

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

      Not going to happen

    3. FPL Daniel
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      theirs 108th signing this year ahahhaah

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

        Yeah...giving United a run for their money in the rumour league.

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

    Craig Norwood @CraigNorwood
    All in for training at Carrington, Wayne Rooney first to arrive this morning. Depay, De Gea & Van Persie included.

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      If RVP leaves I am starting with Rooney. Somehow I always start with Wayne

      1. J0E
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Me too. I think I will this season anyway. He'll either be a Number 10 or the main striker from the off. Plus as we know is reliable. the clincher though is ManU's good early start in comparison to say ManC and Chelsea. Spurs at home and Villa away have goals written all over them.

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

          plenty of time left for Utd to sign a striker though. If that happens, Rooney could end up in a midfield slot in a 4-3-3

        2. FPL Daniel
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Yeah Jonty I always end up with GW 1 team with Rooney in it. And I am not Utd fan. Why do u think we always fell for the lad. P.S. He is 10m this year imo. 10,5 max

        3. Piggs Boson
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          +42

        4. Luis Suarez Ate My Homework
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          How about a front 3 of Rooney / Kane / Benteke ?

          Looking good methinks.

    2. Piggs Boson
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I'm excited to watch their pre season games 🙂

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

    Raymond Domenech has urged Hugo Lloris to leave Tottenham in order to play in the Champions League, but insists the Frenchman should reject a move to Manchester United.

    The Red Devils have been heavily linked with a summer bid for Lloris, with David de Gea having told the club of his desire to move to Real Madrid.

    The Spurs goalkeeper has repeatedly evaded questions on a potential move to Old Trafford, but former France coach Domenech insists that such a transfer would represent a sideways step for his compatriot, and says that he should only leave White Hart Lane to join a top-three Premier League side or a major club abroad.

    "I have no decision to take for him, but in my opinion he has to play in Chelsea, Arsenal, or Manchester City, to play in the European Cup," he is quoted as saying by the Daily Mail.

    "Tottenham is a big club – it is not the biggest. Manchester United qualified for the Champions League, but I can't see really the difference with Tottenham.

    "For me, it's Chelsea, Arsenal, or Manchester City. Because I think Manchester United is no more a big club, in England, for me. I think like that.

    "I think Arsenal will be every time a big club, Chelsea also – City is becoming a big club – but I think United is with Tottenham, with the other clubs. Not one of the biggest clubs, so there's no difference.

    "For me, he's a great goalkeeper so he needs to be in the best English club, or French, or Italian, or German."

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

      I can envisage howls of derision from all the Utd supporters on this one ......

    2. Eze Really?
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Is it about stats or ability when the French choose their keeper. De Gea made hi name at Man U and I think Lloris is better.

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

        Lloris is a top top keeper. I hope he stays at Tottenham or PSG go for him

        1. Eze Really?
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          No love for Man U? I agree but for FPL purposes I would like it.

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

            i wouldnt like to see a repeat of last season where the keeper was the difference between finishing in or out of the top 4

  18. Eze Really?
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    If Lloris goes to Man U after prices are done:
    Tell me if my budget is out:
    Lloris 5.5
    A N other 4.0
    Morgan 4.5
    PVA 4.5
    Kosi 6
    Bertrand 6
    An Other 4
    Mane 8
    Caz 9
    Hazard 11.5
    Silva 10
    A N Other 4.5
    Rooney 10
    Sakho 7
    Deeney 6
    TOTAL 100.5
    Yoshid and Calum Wilson on watchlist if I can't meet the prices.

    Total 100.5. But how do I get Kun by GW3?

    1. Billy Gilmore
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Morgan and PVA at 5m, Haz and Silva possibly 0.5 more each too.

      1. Eze Really?
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        I think you maybe 50% right. Then a few could be .5 either way. But thanks for the input. I won't hav Haz and Aguero in my sides if they come out 25mil in total.

      2. Luis Suarez Ate My Homework
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        PvA at 5m? Really? He's playing for Sunderland FFS!!!! 🙂

        1. Eze Really?
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Morgan or PVA I would not get if higher than 4.5.

        2. Billy Gilmore
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Very very attacking full back in a defence always good for a few CSs. I think the rest of their defence will be 4.5 with him at 5m.

    2. FPL Daniel
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      mane 8? too much imo

      1. Eze Really?
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        That's what I wanted to hear. possible swings and roundabouts How do you rate the side if I can find nailed benchers?.

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

      Morgan 5
      Hazard 11
      Rooney 10.5
      Cazorla to mid-price and Rooney to Kun

      1. Eze Really?
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Like the play for getting Kun. I think Rooney might get away with 10.

  19. FPL Daniel
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE
    Login to Fantasy Premier League is temporarily unavailable while we perform essential maintenance.
    We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your patience. Please try again later.

    Still not open 🙁

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

      Yesssssss....

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

      🙁

    3. Ziro Becomes One
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I always wait for this post.

      1. Woy
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        posts*

    4. HamezMace
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I saw this earlier this morning, guessing this means the game will be live in a few days?

      1. Woy
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        what did it say before, just maint?

        1. HamezMace
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Not sure to be honest, I hadn't checked it for a while, but I saw a few people on here predict it could be live today so thought I'd check.

          If I remember rightly from last year it was a few days between this message and the game launching, although didn't they make the prices available on an excel sheet a days or so before?

          1. Eze Really?
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Its been like it for over a week.

    5. Jax
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Stop posting this.

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

      🙁

      Soon Daniel.... soon

    7. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I think I speak for many on here, Dan, that we are very grateful for your daily updates on the status of the new FPL game.

      1. UCL Fantasy
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        There's certainly going to be no other way of knowing when it finally arrives

        1. Jafalad
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Yep....Dan is giving us a head start when it comes to low IDs.

  20. Mahesh_Kumar
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    When does the Champions League fantasy game start?

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

      Qualifying only on now mate

      1. Mahesh_Kumar
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        So when does it start? Never played it.

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

          You don't want to. It's a horrible game on a horrible website

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

    Growing impression from various media outlets seems to be that Toby to Spurs will happen because a deal had already been agreed. Saints will then take legal action against Atletico.

    1. Eze Really?
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      It will hold any tfr back. Poor Toby.

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

        he has no preference over who he joins apparently.

        1. Billy Gilmore
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          I'd imagine he has a preference to not get caught in a nasty legal battle though.

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

            this is pretty clear if southampton have this clause. Surely spurs will lose out

        2. Eze Really?
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          He might be stuck where he is until legal issues resolved.

    2. Woy
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Surely UEFA will step in?

      I heard Koeman has a press conf at 2pm?

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

        2:30 I think.

        1. Woy
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Hope tintins got good news

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

            Hehe, tintin. 😀 I hope so too! And maybe he'll give hints about other signings.

  22. Slam
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Rough outline, I just can't wait till the launch 😛

    Goalkeepers: Schmeichel/Adrian
    5/5.5 = 10.5
    Defenders: MUN/ARS/LEI/WHA/4.0
    5.5/5.5/4.5/5/4 = 24.0
    Mid: Eriksen/Cazorla/Fabregas/Silva/4.5
    8.5/9/9.5/10.5/4.5 = 42.0
    For: Rooney/Diouf/Ings
    10/7/6.5 = 23.5

    This is off if Ings is somehow nailed on the first few weeks. Alternatives for him though are Sakho and Deeney.

    Cheaper alts: Sig, Ritchie

    Thoughts on how to improve? Or free up 2.5 for Aguero GW3 or 4?
    Thx so much guys

    1. Slam
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      ofc***

    2. UCL Fantasy
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      RMT before prices are even out, you crazy son

    3. Eze Really?
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      My posts have been similar.
      Far too much on Goalkeepers.
      Ings will be 7.5 IMO.
      You need a powerhouse for captain.
      My problem too getting Kun.

      1. Slam
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah, u gave me the idea 🙂
        I need to find a way for Costa/Haz in there somewhere.
        Maybe Fab -> Haz
        and Caz -> Sig?

        dunno, I think I'll wait till prices now 😛

    4. Billy Gilmore
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Ings won't be anything like 6.5m

    5. Joggers Nipple
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      GKs to expensive, a little too much in mid and not enough up top. imo

      My ideal price template is bit like-

      4.5/4.0
      6.0/ 5.0/ 4.5/ 4.5/ 4.0
      11.0/ 10.0/ 7.5/ 5.5/ 4.5
      12.0/ 11.0/ 6.0

      1. Slam
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers!

        This sounds more ideal, and I could bring Kun in GW4 😀

        Thx mate

  23. U-jin King™
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Can't see past matt Ritchie for the 5th mid spot

    1. Billy Gilmore
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Expensive 5th mid lol

    2. Eze Really?
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      If you play 3 5 2.

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

    ID #12

    1. UCL Fantasy
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Liar! (I checked 🙁 )

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

        🙁

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

      11th runner up

  25. Piggs Boson
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    6 out of 7 of Cazorla's goals were from penalties. Was he fortunate, or is it a result of Arsenal's style of play?

    Also, what price do you think he'll come in at?

    1. UCL Fantasy
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      A bit fortunate for me. Seemed to get them all in one go.

    2. Eze Really?
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I think 9 max. And no, he made Arsenal tick last year IMO.

    3. Doolittle
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Arsenal are definitely liable to win more penalties because of their style, but what they do for the remainder of the transfer window is a big question mark. If they get a central midfielder then Cazorla's place will be very much under threat (it arguably is already).

      1. Eze Really?
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        I agree. I think Wenger will either play him as last year or sell him to Atletico. But I do think Wenger wiil stick with what was a very successful season in midfield

    4. Your Mum's Athletic
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Will Arteta not be back or I'm guessing with the Le Coq, he's not even first choice. When he does get gametime I imagine he will be on pens which could be frustrating?

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

      I would treat WBA with caution, if I were you ... :

      WBA: MCI -353 wat -82 CHE -368 sto -224 SOT -105 avl 46 EVE 5 cpl -87 SUN 112 nor -53 LEI 104 mun -462 ARS -274 whm -141 TOT -154 liv -288 BOU -56 swa -208 NEW 163 STO -39

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

        Are you sure about the Soton DRG, Doos? seems a bit high to me - is it bringing in to account the Europa factor?

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

          It is high, on account of the fact that they had a brilliant Season. No, none of the teams' Europa commitments are factored in. Or CL commitments, come to that.

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

            I suppose if it appears early on that it's innacurate, it will be adjusted. It's just the values being higher than Liverpool's doesn't sit well with me - after Liverpool beat them twice and finished above them last year.

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

              Doesn't seem to sit well with GB, either. They say great minds think alike - although not sure that saying has anything to do with me or GB.

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

                If they lose three on the trot, their ratings will change dramatically. 🙂

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

              That is true. But Liverpool managed to comprehensively cock up other matches last year - and will do so again this year, as their fans, their manager and their defence are all out of sync.

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

          Normally, Spurs have occupied that slot ...

      2. Piggs Boson
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah, I may not start with one of their defenders. I can only see 1 CS in the first 4.

        Regarding your SOT figure though, Southampton scored 37 goals at home last season, and only 17 away. So you may want to improve the ratings for a SOT fixture imo. They're much weaker away.

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

          Many more factors than goals scored are involved. Goals against, for a start.

          SOT: HOME 1062.18/away 855.38

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

            Leading to:

            SOT: new 137 EVE 317 wat 83 NOR 372 wba 105 MUN 133 SWA 261 che -379 LEI 416 liv -123 BOU 256 sun 217 STO 273 mci -378 AVL 488 cpl 78 TOT 158 ARS 38 whm 25 nor 113

          2. Piggs Boson
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            You don't have separate ratings for 'Clean Sheet Potential' and 'Attacking Potential' then? I see them as different entities.

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

              No. That is overthinking, imo. Just HOME and away. Keep it simple, is my motto. Fixtures need a tag, but must not be allowed undue importance.

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

              Also, "Clean Sheets Potential" is a chimera. All one can do, is note defensive prowess. After that, it is all in the lap of the Gods.

              Look at Chelski. Hugely underwhelming in the clean sheet department last Season, compared to their potential.

              1. Piggs Boson
                • 13 Years
                9 years, 4 months ago

                Fair points Doosra 🙂

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

    Tim Sherwood confident the Gueye transfer will go through "no problem" ...SSN...

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

      But if anyone's well practiced at misplacing confidence, it's Sherwood 😉

  27. Fplnooob
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    At what price will you jump on cech? How much is too much?

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

      I'll be going for Kosc, unless, by some miracle, Cech is cheaper. Then I'd think about it.

      1. Fplnooob
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        kosc = no ivan = tears

        1. Ziro Becomes One
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          kosc + ivan = jeers

          1. Fplnooob
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            i like this, i like this a lot

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

      6m
      6.5m is too much

  28. Woy
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Cannot wait to not touch my team until everyone has the same and RMT's are copied from every previous post - then just make that team and get the same score as everyone else.

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

      Misery guts 😉

    2. UCL Fantasy
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      And we will see countless posts of people moaning that everyone has the same team yet everyone will have different ranks. Go figure.

      1. Woy
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        The joys of FPL

  29. New post
  30. The Train Driver
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Liverpool doing the same mistake again? Signing too many players at once disrupting the balance of the team? I predict 5th-8th place...

    1. Black Knights
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      What balance?