Euro 2016

Scout Notes – Matchday 3 – Day 4

Group F ended with a bang while Group E had to make do with a whimper or two as the Round of 16 match-ups were finally resolved.

Portugal and Hungary served up a six-goal thriller that kept Cristiano Ronaldo and co. in the tournament, if only just, as Iceland’s unlikely glory continued with a late win over Austria.

The Republic of Ireland booked their knock-out spot with a win against a much-changed Italy but Sweden received their marching orders at the hands of a Belgium outfit that’s building momentum on the back of two straight victories.

Portugal 3 Hungary 3

Cristiano Ronaldo (12.0) finally made a positive mark on Euro 2016 with two goals and an assist against group winners Hungary – just good enough for a draw and qualification for the knock-out stages as a third-placed team.

The Portuguese megastar again hit double figures for attempts (10), but this time there was an end product as well.

He set up Nani’s (7.5) goal just before the break and then brilliantly flicked home a Joao Mario (6.0) cross before finishing the scoring with a trademark leap and header from a fine Ricardo Quaresma (6.0) delivery.

Every Portugal goal was an equaliser, testament to Hungary’s attacking intent, laced with a hefty dose of good fortune.

Coach Bernd Storck made five changes from the draw with Iceland but it didn’t stop Hungary causing Portugal’s ageing backline problems all match.

They took the lead with a superb half volley from Zoltan Gera, went 2-1 up just after the break from a deflected Balazs Dzsudzsak (6.6) free kick and took the lead yet again when another deflected Dzsudzsak attempt flew past the helpless Rui Patricio (5.0).

Only Germany and England have created more chances than Portugal’s 47, and they top the table with 70 attempts. A reliance on Ronaldo is all too obvious, though, and the demands of tournament football seem to be catching up with their defence already.

Joao Moutinho (7.5) only played the first half and still managed to create the most chances (five) and deliver the most crosses (seven) for good DraftKings returns, while Dzsudzsak’s two goals, five crosses and three attempts marked him out as Hungary’s stand-out performer and earned him a price rise overnight.

Finishing third makes Portugal players – including Ronaldo – suddenly less attractive as they will now face Croatia in the Round of 16.

Hungary’s reward for a superb campaign to date is a tough test against Belgium.

Austria 1 Iceland 2

Iceland’s history-making tournament went on after a last-gasp winner secured them second spot and a knock-out clash against England.

Austria, desperately disappointing following such a superb qualification campaign, spent the last 30 minutes of the match encamped in Iceland’s half, out-shooting their rivals 23-11.

Nonetheless, the victors’ now trademark backs-to-the-wall style paid off again, and they even had time to pinch the winner when Arnor Ingvi Traustason (5.5) tucked away an Elmar Bjarnason (4.4) pass on the break.

That was cruel on an Austrian side who only truly came alive when David Alaba was moved into his more customary deeper midfield role.

The Bayern Munich star had already earned a penalty, which Aleksandar Dragovic missed, before he set up Alessandrro Schopf for Austria’s first, and as it turned out only, goal of the tournament.

Gylfi Sigurdsson (8.0) again topped Iceland’s attempts chart, with three, but their opening goalscorer was the unlikely Jon Dadi Bodvarsson (5.5), who broke a 19-match goal drought from a Kari Arnason (5.5) assist.

Iceland’s main selling point is the low cost of most of their players, but that value is offset by their tendency to drop deep and live off scraps on the break.

It’s served them brilliantly thus far – and will surely be employed again against England – making their defenders and goalkeeper Hannes Halldorsson (5.0) worth consideration, particularly in DraftKings.

Belgium 1 Sweden 0

A thunderous Radja Nainggolan (6.5) strike was one of the few highlights of a scrappy match that secured Belgium second place in Group E while sending a poor Sweden home.

At least the Swedes finally managed a shot on target, and they’d added two more by the end of a turgid affair in which Belgium were once again all talent and precious little cohesion.

Kevin De Bruyne remains the pick of their players – particularly in DraftKings – and he led the way for his side with six chances created, 14 crosses and four attempts.

Better news for the 16% of managers in the official Uefa game who backed Eden Hazard (9.5) to blossom. He provided the assist for Nainggolan and put in a solid shift out wide, creating five chances and firing three attempts.

The other well-owned (12%) Belgian, Romelu Lukaku (9.0), laboured for much of the match, starved of the quick ball that his pace and power thrive on. He came to the fore as the match opened up in the latter stages, though, with four attempts, two of which were on target.

Belgium, you suspect, would have happily taken a Round of 16 tie with Hungary before the tournament began. Marc Wilmots’ side should have enough quality to see of the Magyars, though it’s fair to say that their man men have yet to justify such lofty valuations across the Fantasy games.

Italy 0 Republic of Ireland 1

A late Robbie Brady (6.0) header sent Ireland into the Round of 16 for a match with the tournament hosts.

Martin O’Neill’s men toiled under the Lille roof to break down a stubborn but otherwise disinterested Italian side that managed just a single shot on target.

Already assured of top spot in Group E, Antonio Conte made eight changes from the side that beat Sweden, and The Azzurri were content to soak up Irish pressure throughout.

The top four players for goal attempts all came from Ireland, as did the top three for chances created and crosses delivered.

Brady dominated in all three categories, with two, three and eight respectively, while Wes Hoolahan (6.0) atoned for a bad miss when clean through by providing the assist for the winning goal.

James McClean (5.5) also caught the eye in DraftKings, with three crosses, a match-leading five tackles won and a shot.

Italy, unusually for them, started the tournament in blistering form. Having tamed a tough group after just two matches, they can feel justifiably aggrieved to end up facing Spain in the Round of 16.

As a result, their players look like risky investments, with Antonio Candreva (7.5) the most attractive, if passed fit.

Ireland have enjoyed some luck to get this far. They failed to despatch a listless Sweden, were outclassed by Belgium and then faced an Italy side with half an eye, at the very least, on the next round.

France should prevail, with Brady the best bet to spoil the home team’s party.

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  1. Every Dog Has Its Day
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Without getting into a debate has everyone here voted? I went with remain...

    1. Az
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      • 15 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      remain. not doubt in my mind its the right choice.

    2. Costa's Counsellor
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      I don't believe what anyone says but my gut was always to remain.

      1. Costa's Counsellor
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Apart from briefly after a curry I had last week, then my gut was very much trying to leave...

        1. Every Dog Has Its Day
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          😆

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

      Remain. I can't see a single good reason to leave.

      1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Camerons resignation?

        1. SweepaKeepa
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          Cameron to Johnson is as bad as the FPL equivalent transfer. Bad to Worse.

    4. SL8
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      bremain 1/12 brexit 7/1 are latest odds ... How do bookies know how it's going?

      Don't think I'll bother to vote Bremain obviously have enough without me

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

        Exit poles etc .

        1. Costa's Counsellor
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          Apparently they don't bother with them. "Too difficult to be accurate" according to the BBC, although I don't know why.

          1. Your Man With The Hair
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 4 months ago

            Punters betting as good an indicator as any

        2. suddenorgan
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          sounds like you should be voting Leave if that's your attitude

          1. Costa's Counsellor
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 4 months ago

            Ha

      2. Cheeseoid
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        • 12 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        You should vote anyway. If that is the way you feel the exiters are militant and every one of them will vote.

        1. SL8
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          Yea I will do
          By the way I live in Cornwall and I don't know anyone voting remain they are all for leaving...no idea why as Cornwall benefits hugely from EU money...had plenty of discussions but fallen on deaf ears

          1. Cheeseoid
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 4 months ago

            Yes. Cornwall and many of the extremities of the UK are benefiters of EU money. If that money was in the hands of westminster and their austerity budgets do you think anyone would see it again?

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

            The EU is blamed for problems with the fisheries. In actual fact the problem is the depletion of stocks due to unsustainable fishing. Hence the quotas.

            The issue with (for example) the Portuguese fishing fleet won't end if Britain leaves the EU. We will still have to negotiate a quota policy with them. Either that or unilaterally set our territorial waters at 60 miles and police them with frigates and gunboats. Is that the way we want to go?

            1. GreenWindmill
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              • 13 Years
              8 years, 4 months ago

              Similar to people believing we can prevent freedom of movement to the UK whilst negotiating trade deals.

            2. Cheeseoid
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              8 years, 4 months ago

              One thing I find quite bizarree is in Scotland the government has received the money to pay the farmers their annual subsidies but they have never paid it out to the farmers. The delay has now been so long that the EU is going to fine the Scottish government £125 million.

              Absolutely crazy. You have the money so just pay it out why face the fine from it. Again the problem is not the EU but our own incompetent democratic governments

      3. GreenWindmill
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        • 13 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Don't be complacent - vote if you have an opinion

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

        They don't know for sure, they just have a lot of big bets on remain on their books from earlier on. You should vote.

      5. UCL Fantasy
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        • 14 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Bookies are usually very good for this sort of thing. Money talks

      6. Dr Kenneth Noisewater
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Definitely vote. As well as the traditional arguments of the people that died for your right to vote, it's also your duty as a citizen. There is a large portion of people who believe that there will be "enough" - imagine what could happen if all of those people actually voted. Have never understood why turnouts are not 100%

    5. Cheeseoid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      I will be shortly. I am going remain and am sure it is the right move. I have avoided preaching to anyone though so I am doing well

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

      I don't think it was as clear cut as either side would have you believe but I went with remain.

      1. Cheeseoid
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Both sides have been a disgrace to politics.

    7. JÆKS ⭐
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      I'm from Belgium but I really don't get why anyone would vote to leave? Am I missing out on some advantages of leaving?

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

        Yes, the right wing of British politics see it as an opportunity to create an even more capitalistic society than we already have. They are seeking to do this under the cover of patriotism. 😕

        1. JÆKS ⭐
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          Have read something like that, didn't have time to follow it as closely as possible but on first sight it looked more like the voters for a Brexit are probably the same ones that support Trump as well 😀

          1. Cheeseoid
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 4 months ago

            I think that is probably a fair comparison

      2. Cheeseoid
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        • 12 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Well it is different for each county. The UK put in a lot more money to the EU every year than thy get back. Germany are the only other country who do the same. Yet it is often felt that the UK is sidelined when it comes to policy making in the EU.

        Every other country (including Belgium) are large beneficiaries of EU money. Exiters would rather see that money spent at home and be allowed to make laws for the benefit of the UK rather than for the whole.

        1. JÆKS ⭐
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          I totally get that point, the EU is not that well organised, since we are still overpowered by Russia or America on every level. But nevertheless, I think that is not the best option for you, since there will be a lot more disadvantages

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

          I think you'll find that's not true. Germany are by far the biggest net contributors but Holland, France, Italy, Belgium and Sweden are also net contributors.

          Spain, Portugal, Greece and Poland are the biggest net beneficiaries.

          1. Cheeseoid
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            • 12 Years
            8 years, 4 months ago

            As I understand it they all contribute sometimes but not every single year.

    8. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Out

      Time for a change ..don't fear it. Bad enough being dictated to by the clowns who run this country never mind some bellend in Brussels. Think of what that money can do for the NHS.

      1. Knowledgeable meerkat
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        You really think that leaving the EU will leave us with more money? God help you, you must've been suffering from Goveitis

      2. suddenorgan
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        you think that money is going to the NHS?

        1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          Not all.if it no are you making the assumption I mean all of it? I've got a lot of reasons I want out a lot I'm not going into on here as it's opinion and everyone entitled to it. I think the money could be put to better use and I belive that the EU is a shambles and I really see this as a good chance for the country to take its own direction. Sure there are risks and me and you would be foolish to belive all of what is being said. There are very few hard facts

      3. Dr Kenneth Noisewater
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        I presume you're talking about the £130 million a week net contributions we make to the EU? Regardless of the fact that we'll need to pay a similar amount to access the common market if we leave, do you genuinely think that all that money will instantly be put into the NHS? Or even a decent percentage of it?

      4. Cheeseoid
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        • 12 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        I don't agree with you but I don't think it is right for people to shout you down because they have a different opinion

        1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          Respect mate and thanks. Everyone entitled to it and I was expecting a certain few to start acting up because my opinion differs . I respect everyone's opinion and I'm just answering the question that was originally asked

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

      Yeah...Remain here. I've no idea why anybody would even consider leaving.

    10. Ayew Serious
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      I haven't(obviously)

      Would vote leave

  2. dub75670
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Hi guys, RMT please:

    Hennessy
    Hector / Kosc / Rami
    Rakitic / Hazard / Kroos / Payet / Perisic
    Milik / Bale (c)

    Subs: Neuer / Juanfran / Giaccherini / Morata

    Its France and Germany heavy but they've served me very well up to now so I've stuck with them. Spain have too but I've dropped Fab. I also still have my WC just in case.

    1. geese01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      I would do Morata to Muller, Rakitic to Ramsey, Juanfran (plays against italy who knows what they will do) to Meunier/Taylor/Dier.

  3. Az
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    • 15 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Really pleased to see Vardy sign a new contract!

    Can't wait to see Leicester in the CL next year, how far will they go?

    1. Costa's Counsellor
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      The halfway line and no further I reckon.

      1. Az
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        • 15 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        I can't believe Ulloa is going to be playing Champions League football in a few months time... just crazy.

    2. UCL Fantasy
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      • 14 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Knocked out in the groups!

      1. Az
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        • 15 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        such a pessimist Andy!

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

      Europa League here we come I think.

  4. Costa's Counsellor
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Will Grigg anyone?

    I can't remember from where, but I've heard he is fine form.

    1. Az
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      • 15 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Really? Wales' defence must be terrified!

    2. UCL Fantasy
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      • 14 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      I still haven't heard this song....not sure I want to

      1. Thomas M.
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        i like it 🙂

      2. Fifa las vegas
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        You definitely do, savage

          1. Thomas M.
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 4 months ago

            love it!

  5. FPL Mentor
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Hennesey{1}
    Rami{2} Howedes{2} Hector{2}
    Perisic{1} Payet{2} Kroos{2} KDB{2}
    Milik{1} Bale{1} Ronaldo{1}

    (Hart{3}, Vertonghen{2}, Hendrick{2}, Dier{3})

    Captains:
    1. Bale/Ronaldo
    2. Payet/KDB
    3. Dier

    Good to go?.

    1. DanLFC1
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Howedes a rotation risk now..

    2. JÆKS ⭐
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Höwedes to Rami?

  6. DanLFC1
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Thoughts here for a WC after R16..

    Hennessey Neuer
    Rami Hector Dier Meunier Chester
    Payet Perisic Kroos Ramsey Alli
    Lukaku Ronaldo Bale

    One issue is wales heavy and not many cpataincy choices for the last days but I can WC the following round??

    1. Blurryface
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah not many players for last day is my concern otherwise the team is solid

    2. dub75670
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Too Wales heavy imo...I'd drp Ramsey and consider Rakitic. Also you only get 1 WC. Transfers work like this:

      Number of free transfers
      Group stage: one per matchday
      Round of 16: unlimited
      Quarter-finals: 4
      Semi-finals: 6
      Final: 6
      And you get 1 WC to use at any time

      1. DanLFC1
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Yes but with a WC for QF. Then 6 for the semis to sort it out after that, I think after R16 is optimal time for the WC no?

        1. dub75670
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          but you get unlimited transfers for R16. i thought you meant WC after R16 then WC again?

        2. geese01
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          Northern Ireland is zero in attack. Wales defence/attack will do fine. Double up

  7. 404_FC
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    next round if i only make 1 transfer so on semi i can make 3+6 for free ?

    1. DanLFC1
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      only 1 transfer can be carried over

    2. dub75670
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      no you don't carry over free transfers between rounds

    3. 404_FC
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      just see

      ***Only one transfer can be carried forward to the next matchday. No free transfers can be carried forward once the knockout phase begins.

      thx guys

  8. dub75670
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    RMT please:

    Hennessy
    Hector / Kosc / Rami
    Rakitic / Hazard / Kroos / Payet / Perisic
    Milik / Bale (c)

    Subs: Neuer / Juanfran / Giaccherini / Morata

    Its France and Germany heavy but they've served me very well up to now so I've stuck with them. Spain have too but I've dropped Fab. I also still have my WC just in case.

  9. Lew
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Am I right in thinking budget has risen to £105m

    plus 0.1 for every player that had a price rise?

    1. Winston.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Yes

    2. Blurryface
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Perisic had a .2 rise

  10. Winston.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    A. Ozil and Muller or...
    B. Ronaldo and Kroos ?

    Your opinion? Thanks.

    1. Junior ⚽
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      If you have a wildcard left B

    2. DanLFC1
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      B easily

    3. geese01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Kroos and Muller.

  11. Junior ⚽
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone doubling tripling up? or quadrupling up if you are mad?
    If so on who?

    1. Eden Hazardous
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Quadrupling on Belgium personally. Easiest fixtures till the semi-final

    2. leo_messi
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      triple up on 3 teams(Germany,Wales,France) and double up on 2(England,Belgium) + Perisic(Cro) and Jedrzejczyk(Pol) 🙂

    3. JÆKS ⭐
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      3 France, 3 Germany

    4. dub75670
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Triple Germany and France.
      Double Spain
      Double Croatia
      Double Wales

      I have my WC still to bail me out if needed

    5. Junior ⚽
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Fail post meant to say defence but thanks for the feed back!

    6. Blue&White85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      I have Lloris & Rami and Hart & Dier as fancy both teams for a clean sheet. Not sure if it's a worthwhile risk doing both.

      1. Blue&White85
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Sorry, that's my backline only. Overall I have:

        4 France
        3 England
        3 Belgium
        2 Germany
        2 Wales
        1 Croatia

    7. Ayew Serious
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Quadrupling on Rep. Of Ireland

    8. geese01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Quadruple Wales. Hennessey, Taylor, Ramsey , Bale

    9. SADIO SANÉ
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Neuer | 4.0
      Hector Hummels Boateng | Rami Sagna
      Candreva Perisic Rakitic Ramsey | Payet
      Bale Nolito Griezmann

      4 Germany
      4 France
      (2 Croatia, 2 Wales)

  12. UnitedFan
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Pick 3 from these 4 defences:

    A) Poland (SWI)
    B) Switzerland (POL)
    C) Belgium (HUN)
    D) England (ICE)

    Thanks.

    1. JÆKS ⭐
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      ACD

    2. leo_messi
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      ACD

    3. Fifa las vegas
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      AAC

    4. Winston.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      ACD

  13. Costa's Counsellor
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Noel Gallagher on the referendum:

    Do I think we should leave? I don't think we should be given a vote. I see politicians on TV every night telling us that this is a f*****momentous decision that could f***** change Britain forever and blah, blah, blah.

    "It's like, okay, why don't you f***** do what we pay you to do which is run the f***** country and make your f***** mind up?

    "What are you asking the people for? 99 per cent of the people are thick as pig s***." ?

    I might have put it slightly more mildly than that, but I completely agree with him.

    1. Cheeseoid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Yes so do I. I think he has hit the nail on the head

      1. Costa's Counsellor
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah, with a rusty sledgehammer.

    2. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      That's the dream at least.
      Those that WC'ed in group got theirs so I truly hope we do.

      1. Costa's Counsellor
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        I think you're reading between the lines a bit too much there mate. He's talking about a referendum.

      2. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        This was of course aimed at Cheese down under.....

        1. Cheeseoid
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          Ah, now it makes sense

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

            Indeed 🙂

      3. Fifa las vegas
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Ok......... 😐

    3. Your Man With The Hair
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Agree with most of that. But I wouldn't trust that shower in Westminster.

      Who I'd like to see make the decision are the economists, lawyers, top doctors etc. People who are experts in their fields.

      My local representatives in parliament shouldn't be trusted to cross the road on their own let alone make a nation defining decision like this.

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

        I once knew a candidate very well who just happened to be the candidate of my favoured party (he lost). I didn't vote that year because I knew he was a total nob in private. Just saying.

  14. Cheeseoid
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    So if I WC in the knockout stages will the mammoth no of transfers you would get that week carry over to the following week?

    1. Eden Hazardous
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      It would be a huge advantage to WCers if it happens

      1. Cheeseoid
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        I doubt it will but I dream of 10 FT's

    2. Hurricane Gilbert
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      No, I think the rules says something about "no transfers can be carrid forward during the knock out stage".

  15. Dušan Citizen
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Serb and Montenegrian sharing 1st place on fantasy and they (well one of them) came out in one of the best sport sites in Serbia. 😀

    I could be that guy. 🙁

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

      Hey Dusan.
      Did you go with Tŕaustason in the end? And if so, did you play him last night?

  16. Ten Season Wonder
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Kroos & Witsel
    or
    Ozil & Badelj

    1. Junior ⚽
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      A

  17. NUFCAndrew
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    RMT

    Henessey Hart

    Rami Hector Meunier N. Taylor Dier

    KDB Payet Perisic Özil Lallana

    Bale Morata Lukaku

    Anything you'd change, maybe take out Morata?

    1. Hurricane Gilbert
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Kroos instead of Özil, Ramsey/Rakitic instead of Lallana?

    2. geese01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Take out Morata > Milik or Sturridge

  18. Blue&White85
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Afternoon all, can I have your opinions please on my first draft:

    Lloris (2), Hart (3)
    Chester (1), Hector (2), Rami (2), Meunier (2), Dier (3)
    Perisic (1), Payet (2), De Bruyne (2), Ozil (2), Alli (3)
    Bale (1), Lukaku (2), Giroud (2)

    1. Do I have too many players on day 2? 3-9-3 feels that way to me.
    2. Is it a worthwhile risk doubling up on French and English goalies / defenders?

  19. dub75670
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    RMT please

    Hennessy
    Hector / Kosc / Rami
    Rakitic / Hazard / Kroos / Payet / Perisic
    Milik / Bale (c)

    Subs: Neuer / Juanfran / Giaccherini / Morata

    Its France and Germany heavy but they've served me very well up to now so I've stuck with them. Spain have too but I've dropped Fab. I also still have my WC just in case.

  20. Stats Don\'t Lie
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    How does this team look?

    Neuer, De gea
    Alba, giaccherini, Jedi, kosc, dier
    Grosicki, payet, perisic, ramsey, ozil
    Bale, milik, lukaku

    1. Hurricane Gilbert
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Neuer/DDG will meet in the next stage, which means that you will have two GKs playing the same day. I would have a single spanish defender as a maximum

      1. Stats Don\'t Lie
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks, didn't notice

    2. Meinhoff
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      neuer -> henessey, jedi -> hector

  21. hilpp
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Neuer, Hennessey
    Hector, Glik, Rami, Dier, Meunier
    KDB, Özil, Payet, Perisic, Ramsey
    Bale, Milik, Lukaku

    Any thoughts? How to improve my team?

    1. Blurryface
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Its the last day players that worry me

  22. Ayew Serious
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Thought the mods would be all over political discussion.

    1. Eden Hazardous
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      It has been civil tbf. The problem arises when people disagree very strongly.

      1. Ayew Serious
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Thought they'd try cut it out just in case but I'm glad there not

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

    In Euro 2008 Spain also played Italy in the first knockout round. It was a 0-0 draw with Spain winning on penalties. The Italian team were weaker (Spain went on to win the tournament) but played not to concede. Anything sound familiar?

    As a matter of interest, Spain have kept clean sheets in every knockout game they have played in winning the last 2 Euro tournaments. Those 6 games were against Italy (twice), France, Portugal, Russia and Germany.

    Knockout games between "big beasts" don't necessarily mean goals. Often they mean very cautious tactics. There have been 3 x 0-0 draws in the last 14 Euro knockout stage games:

    2008 Spain 0-0 Italy
    2012 England 0-0 Italy
    2012 Spain 0-0 Portugal

    1. Ayew Serious
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Couldn't agree more. Have a defender from each and no attackers at the moment.

      Although I'm worried Spain could do what they did to Italy in 2012 so might get Morata

    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      good point, I can see it being extremely tight

      my only worry is investing in someone from italy or spain where neither are favourites. It just makes it a bigger risk than compared to Germany/France

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

        I'm not really talking about which players to get. Just emphasising that big games in tournaments are often tight. For me, player selection is fairly simple because I don't have to plan forward, I will wildcard before the QF.

  24. puddingbrood
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Do we reckon Gomez will play again?

    1. Hurricane Gilbert
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      I do. The german attack looked way more lively with him as a striker.

    2. Ayew Serious
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      YesY

  25. Junior ⚽
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Kroos + 1.5M vs Ozil
    I

    1. Eden Hazardous
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      I haven't been impressed by Kroos from a FF perspective tbh

    2. Meinhoff
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      kroos

    3. Ayew Serious
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Kroos

    4. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      kroos was too deep v n ireland

      1. Winston.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        This

    5. Hurricane Gilbert
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah posted same question. Think Özil looked like the better option against NIR, and Germany will probably continue to play with that formation.

  26. Junior ⚽
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Meunier nailed?

    1. Ayew Serious
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      No

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

        Not sure about that Ayew. He played really well yesterday, I'd find it hard to think he'd lose his place any time soon.

        1. Ayew Serious
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          I agree.

          Not nailed though

    2. Meinhoff
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      I think he is. He is playing very well, dont see why they would change the winning team

  27. Hurricane Gilbert
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Close one for me. Thoughts?
    A) Kroos + Ronaldo
    B) Özil + Bale

    1. Ayew Serious
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      A)

    2. geese01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      B)

      Ozil > Kroos could be fine too.

  28. Dr Dream
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Da,need warm day in west Lancs....lovely. First time this year I've had to seek some shade.

  29. OPJ
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Thoughts? I think the midfield is standard. Would rather Bale over Lukaku BUT ££ and draw favours Belgium. I haven't seen any fabianski picks yet...

    Fab (1)
    Meunier (1) Hector (2) Rami (2)
    KDB (1) Perisic (1) Ramsey (1) Ozil (2) Payet (2)
    Lukaku (1) CR (1)

    Subs: Neuer (2), Dier (3), Strinic Nolito
    Captains: Lukaku, Payet

  30. BANGLA FPL
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    R 16 Draft 1
    Neuer[2], Fabianski [1]
    Juanfran [3], Rami[2], Meunier[2] Dier[3], Srna [1]
    Payet[2], Perisic [1], Fabregas[3], KDB[2], Andre Gomes[1]
    Bale [1] Muller [2], Lukaku[2]

    Draft 2
    Lloris[2], Hennessey [1]
    Alba [3], Hector[2], Meunier[2] Dier[3], Jed (Poland) [1]
    Payet[2], Perisic [1], Lallana [3], Hazard[2], Andre Gomes[5/1]
    Bale [1] Muller [2], Lukaku[2]

    Which one looks stronger? I personally feel it's 2 with alba, lallana et al.

    Please suggest and any changes to either squad? e.g spain/france attacker instead of lukaku, more croat midfielders, italian players?