Moving Target

Moving Target – Saido Berahino

In what has been one of the most protracted transfer sagas in Premier League history, Stoke City finally got their man last Friday, signing West Bromwich Albion forward Saido Berahino for a guaranteed £12 million, which could rise to a possible £15 million.

The 23-year-old has signed a five-and-a-half year contract with the Potters and could even be in line to make his debut against Everton on February 1.

Speaking to the club’s official website, Stoke boss Mark Hughes believes Berahino can kick-start his career after a difficult few years in the wilderness at West Brom:

“He has a lot of untapped potential. Clearly, he is a player of good talent and somebody who has a lot of growth in the game still to come. He has already displayed his talents in the Premier League and proven that he can score goals at this level, which was a real attraction not only to us, but also to a lot of other clubs who were interested in him. I just feel that he has the potential to be the striker that we have been looking for for a long time – he is capable of creating chances and he is certainly capable of converting chances too.”

The History

Born in Burundi, Berahino moved to England at the age of 10, and linked up with the West Bromwich Albion academy a year later.

He progressed all the way to the first-team, signing his first professional contract in the summer of 2011.

Berahino spent loan spells at then League Two side Northampton Town and then League One outfit Brentford during the 2011/12 campaign, scoring six goals in 14 league appearances for the Cobblers, while he struck four times in eight outings for Brentford.

He made his West Brom debut in a League Cup tie against Yeovil Town in August 2012, before joining Championship side Peterborough United on loan.

In 10 league appearances for Peterborough, Berahino registered two goals and a pair of assists, but he’d have to wait until the 2013/14 season to make his Premier League debut for the Baggies.

Berahino gained the support of then Baggies boss Steve Clarke and would enjoy a successful first season in the top flight, registering five goals and two assists in 32 outings.

The 2014/15 campaign then saw Berahino really establish himself as one of the most promising young forwards in the Premier League, totalling 14 goals and one assist from 38 appearances.

But Berahino has struggled over the past 18 months, firstly managing just four goals in 31 matches in 2015/16, while he has featured only four times in the Premier League this season.

Berahino has represented England in all the age groups through to the U21s, but despite being called up to the senior squad in November 2014, the striker has yet to make his full debut.

The Prospects

Given that Stoke have been in desperate need of a striker for a number of seasons, and are long-time suitors of Berahino, everything looks to be in place for the 23-year-old to fulfil his potential at the bet365 Stadium.

As Hughes touched upon in his quotes, Berahino is a player who boasts many different qualities.

His finishing is probably his main strength, with his predatory instincts similar to those of a player such as Sunderland’s Jermain Defoe.

The problem in the short-term at least is it’s been a while since we saw Berahino burst onto the scene, and with the forward having been the subject of some off the field issues in recent years, it’s his attitude that will be under the microscope just as much as his football.

His fitness levels will also be interesting to assess at Stoke, given that Tony Pulis twice sent him to France earlier this season to undergo specialist programmes.

From a footballing point of view, Berahino has proven he can operate as a lone striker and could thrive in the 4-2-3-1 formation currently being used by Hughes.

Marko Arnautovic, Joe Allen and Xherdan Shaqiri provide plenty of creativity from the attacking midfield positions and could be well suited to playing alongside a frontman such as Berahino, who also offers an option on the left flank.

But the former West Brom forward also enjoyed success alongside a “target man” such as Victor Anichebe, and given that Hughes has experimented with many different formations this season, he could also thrive alongside current first-choice Peter Crouch in either a 3-5-2 or perhaps even a 4-4-2.

That could see Allen drop into a slightly deeper midfield role, though, which would hurt the stock of the 11.5% owned midfielder.

Interestingly, Crouch has come out this week and said he would relish the chance to form a strike partnership with Berahino, similar to the one he and Defoe struck up earlier in his career:

“Hopefully with Berahino coming in we can work together rather than replacing each other. I had a fantastic relationship with Jermain Defoe and it would be great to try to get that kind of partnership going with Saido. Obviously, I’ve played up there with Jon Walters before he got his injury and if that’s the case then it would be great.”

There’s little doubt the acquisition has placed some doubt as to whether Crouch will remain a regular starter for the Potters, though, which will come as a blow to his 4.1% ownership in Fantasy Premier League (FPL).

His place may well be safe in the short-term, however, given that it’s unlikely Berahino will have the required match sharpness to make an immediate impact on Hughes’ first XI.

The uncertainty clearly isn’t great news regarding the prospects for either player, then, given that Stoke have a pretty kind run of fixtures (EVE, wba, CPL, tot, MID) over the next month or so.

After starting the season priced at 6.5 in FPL, Berahino is now available for just 6.0.

Considering that the new signing would also seem likely to claim Stoke’s spot-kicks, that price, once an established figure in Hughes’ side, begins to look very attractive.

If Hughes is able to bring the best out of the 23-year-old, that could well prove to be something of a bargain over the coming months. But with Crouch in such great form of late, and uncertainty surrounding Berahino’s fitness levels, it may take some time before we see the new boy establish himself in the starting XI.

Further Reference

Saido Berahino Wikipedia

Saido Berahino Transfer Markt Page

Saido Berahino You Tube

732 Comments Post a Comment
  1. @fpl_phenom
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Why is Tom Carroll for Swansea considered a starter now? Only 1 game he's played.....

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

      have you seen Swansea?

    2. *sigh*
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      He's only just signed and played first game he's been available so it's likely he is.

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

      New signing. Played well. Won. Swansea poor before that. Not much competition for his spot given their previous form. £4.2....hardly a risk.

    4. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      You can be assured that he will be in the Swans 1st team now

    5. Pierce34
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Because he's the new manager's buy and they paid enough money for him.

    6. pompeyfan
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      because he only just joined them, he started, played really well, and they won at Anfield.

      1. @fpl_phenom
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Wow, ok very definitive! Thanks guys, he looks perfect bench fodder@ £4.2M

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

          Yes he is.

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

    GTG?

    Hennessey
    Alonso Walker McAuley
    Sanchez(c) KDB Alli Phillips
    Ibra(vc) Kane Rondon

    (Grant Holgate Smith deRoon)

    FT: 0, ITB: 0

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

      I'd captain Kane personally but good otherwise.

    2. Toure The Route
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Would play Smith over Phillips if you need a differential
      Bmouth have a good chance of clean sheets at home games, no point even owning smith if you're not playing him this game.

  3. Mitts1411
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Anything worth a hit here guys?

    Heaton

    Alonso / Jones / Walker / Evans

    Sanchez (c) / Lallana / Eriksen / Phillips

    Lukaku / Ibra

    Pickford / Carroll / Pedro / Amat

    0.6m ITB

    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      No hits required. But why bench Carroll or Pedro?

      1. Mitts1411
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Any tips on which of my lot you would bench instead??

        1. EmreCan Hustle
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          I see why you're going with this. Alonso is very hard to bench. Perhaps Evans out, Carroll in. West brom don't get many CS away.

          I personally think Pedro is more attacking than Lallana and Phillips, but Willian may start instead.

          Tough call.

          1. Mitts1411
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 9 months ago

            Thanks for the comments mate!!
            Think I will keep going back and forth and just pick one option before the deadline.

            Glad to know the squad in general doesn't need a hit

      2. @fpl_phenom
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Carroll flagged, Defenders more likely if points than Pedro

  4. EmreCan Hustle
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Bottomed.

    Bench ONE please.

    A) Friend WBA (H) - Have Phillips
    B) Can CHE(H) - doesn't always play full 90 mins.
    C) Phillips MID (A) - Play Can and Friend ahead of him?

    Thanks.

    1. Jazz!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      I'd definitely play C. I'd probably bench B tbh.

      1. EmreCan Hustle
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers. Thinking the same and hope for 0-0 🙂

    2. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      B

    3. enrico.palazzo
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      B

    4. Mitts1411
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      I would also bench B mate

      1. EmreCan Hustle
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers guys.

  5. smix
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Best options to transfer out Lallana with 0 ITB

    1. smix
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Lallana & Azpi to Alli & Jones for a hit ? Worried Alli will have a field day against a pathetic Sunderland defence. Only other Spurs asset is Eriksen

      1. Toure The Route
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        No, in two weeks everyone will be scurrying back to Chelsea defenders, look at their fixtures .
        Just punt on Antonio or Mirallas or hold onto Lallana for the time being?

    2. EmreCan Hustle
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Antonio.

    3. Miguel Sanchez
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      hold. Lallana has hull away the following GW

  6. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Apologies if this has already been answered but

    Jones minutes in danger with Bailly coming back?

    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Probably. Europa to start next month too.

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

      You'd have to assume so. Mourinho has already said once recently that he intends to rotate. I can't think that anything will have happened to change his mind.

    3. enrico.palazzo
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Yes - but I think jones is a mou favourite

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

        Agreed....but that's not the same thing as playing every game.

    4. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Maybe he is in danger now but it was fun while it lasted
      I still expect him to be 1st choice in the short to med term

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

        It'll be Jones and Bailly 1st choice in my opinion.

        Rojo is too impetuous and Smalling has a decision making ability on a par with General Custer.

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

          Same answer though. They may well be first choice but that's not the same as playing every game. Mourinho has said he intends to rotate his CB's and he will.

          1. @fpl_phenom
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 9 months ago

            Yes but first choice will get the league matches until the Europa matches become very difficult or nearer the finals.
            Jones is great value IMO

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

              This.

    5. Toure The Route
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      But whatever happens, Jones for the next 3 games looks a great differential to hold onto .

  7. Weasel51
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Really need a hand with transfers for this week as I really don't want it to go to waste!!

    Heaton (Pickford)
    Alonso Chambers Evans (Pieters Amat)
    Alli Sanchez Phillips Antonio (Leko)
    Ibra Kun Giroud

    Have 0.0 ITB and 2 FT's?

    Any ideas?

    I was thinking Antonio + Pieters >> Zaha + Baines?

    Good moves or not?

    Thanks in advance

    1. Pep says
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Tricky one. Isn't much you can do with Kun taking up all your funds. Antonio has no blanks so may not be wise to lose him when are people are planning for blank gw's. Kun looks likely to have 2 upcoming blanks.

      1. Weasel51
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Was thinking this aswell, could do Kun and Pieters >> Kane and Baines/Coleman. Would have to lose Aguero just before West Ham away and Swansea at home though.

        Tricky.

    2. FC Lackless [BALEGIUM]
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      reply fail....

      I wouldn't

      Antonio virtually playing as a striker with Carroll and Pieters playing at home vs Baines away .... can't see much benefit for two transfers.

      Assume you set on keeping Kun but that's where I'd be looking ..Kun and Evans for a likely pair

      1. Weasel51
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks mate.

        I know very tricky one but really don't want to waste an FT.

        May just do Leko >> T.Carrol and re evaluate next week

    3. Morph - Unbelievable Geoff
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Leko --> T. Carroll?

      You can sell Aguero and/or Giroud after their good fixtures to upgrade your defence.

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

    Philippe Coutinho has signed a new 5 year contract at Liverpool, which means he'll leave next summer and they'll replace him with James Ward-Prowse.

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

      How much is James Ward Prowse ?

  9. @fpl_phenom
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone fancy this with exact money and 2ft?

    Hazard > Barkley/ Mirallas(spare money)

    Carroll > Kane

    Do we know how likely Spurs are to miss gw26 or gw28

    1. Jazz!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      No chance they miss GW26. Fairly likely to miss GW28, though it'll be more clear after this weekend.

      1. @fpl_phenom
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        What do you think of the transfers in that case?

        1. Jazz!
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          Can you do Hazard and Carroll to Alli/Eriksen and Lukaku instead? I think I'd prefer that.

    2. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Why get rid of Carroll? He is bang in form?

      1. @fpl_phenom
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Flagged and Kane cars Sunderland is golden no?

        1. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          He's probably fine and playing a dodgy City defence. But Kane is a good option too!

  10. FC Lackless [BALEGIUM]
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    I wouldn't

    Antonio virtually playing as a striker with Carroll and Pieters playing at home vs Baines away .... can't see much benefit for two transfers.

    Assume you set on keeping Kun but that's where I'd be looking ..Kun and Evans for a likely pair

  11. Tmel
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Grant
    Evans Luiz Baines
    Phillips Stanislas Hazard Sanchez
    Kane Giroud Ibra
    (Pickford Fletcher Pieters Lenihan)

    1FT and 0.6ITB...

    a) Haz > Alli
    b) Haz > Eriksen
    c) Lenihan > Nyom
    d) Pieters > Brunt
    e) Two of the above for a hit
    f) Save FT

  12. smix
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Kane or Alli who to get in?Already own Eriksen

    1. enrico.palazzo
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Kane

    2. Pinky Blinders
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Tough since both can be explosive but I like Kane since he has pens and clearly wants to get to the top of the goals scored table again this year. That flick pass to Son was also slick, plays that someone who is in the zone tends to make without even thinking about it.

  13. Redcat1
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Does anyone know when the TV games for March are announced ?

  14. Morgs
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Kane has pens and I'm also backing him to win golden boot

    1. Morgs
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      reply to SMIX ^^^^

  15. enrico.palazzo
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    I'm disappointed that Snodgrass looks set to be leaving hull. Since his days at Leeds he has always been one of my favourite players. It just doesn't seem right seeing him as Burnley player and I'm not sure how he'll fit in

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

      It's not hard to fit in at Burnley. All he needs to do is marry his sister and pull half of his teeth out and he'll be fine.

      1. enrico.palazzo
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Hahahaha not bad

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

        not a blackburn fan by any chance ?? 🙂

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

          Oh yes. For these past fifty years.

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

          ....and it's why I don't have Tom Heaton...

    2. weaver93
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Maybe... not to Burnley....

      Both West Ham United and Middlesbrough are now expected to step up their long-standing interest in Snodgrass by matching Burnley's offer.
      Read more at http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/hull-city-accept-burnley-s-robert-snodgrass-bid-but-deal-not-a-formality/story-30085250-detail/story.html?bcv#KOm8dKkRdWBdzyG0.99

      1. enrico.palazzo
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        West ham or borough would be great - cheers for the link

  16. Morgs
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Where is Antonio actually playing at the moment? Flashscores had him alongside Carroll up top on the weekend, but at right back the week before. Sky Sports had him at holding mid on the weekend (alongside Lanzini!) - don't feel I can trust any of those

    1. enrico.palazzo
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Forming part of attacking 3

    2. Jazz!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Playing as a second striker, off Carroll.

    3. Professor Abel X
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      I read somewhere that he was playing centrally last game, so no10?

  17. thegynn
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone have any advice? I'm not sure what to do this week?...
    Cech
    Alonso Baines Brunt
    Phillips Stanislas Hazard Milner
    Kane Benteke Ibra(C)

    Subs, Grant, Snodgrass, Pieters, Amat
    1FT and 0.3 ITB
    I was thinking maybe, Hazard & Pieters > Erikson & Walker for -4... Any suggestions welcome...

    1. enrico.palazzo
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Milner shouldn't be anywhere near your team...

      1. thegynn
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Why? I've had him ages and for his price he definitely gives value. He's on penalties (5 or 6 scored already this season). Getting regular bonus points and assists. I like him

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

      Just do Hazard Eriksen. Bank the money at upgrade Stan due to bad run of fixtures to someone who also will play in gw28. Philips, Lanzini maybe.

    3. Professor Abel X
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      That midfield is very weak. Haz & someone to Eriksen & Alli possible?

  18. Professor Abel X
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Play Yoshida (swa), Holgate (stk) or Nyom (mid)? Currently on Nyom, but tempted to change to Holgate based on Everton's improvement

    1. Jazz!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Hmm, that is tough. Definitely between Holgate and Nyom though.

      1. Professor Abel X
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Dilemma! None provide attacking threat, and none seem likely for a clean sheet. Think I will go Holgate

    2. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Nyom.

  19. gunner79
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Jesus yes or no

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

      maybe

    2. Professor Abel X
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Not yet

      1. gunner79
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        How about the Swansea game?

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

      Just needs the right words from Pep and it'll be a stampede....until then he'll remain iffy.

    4. JustPark
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Some have different choices.

    5. The Big Fella
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      If Pep gives an indication that it is a yes, I will bring him in place of, dare I say it, Aguero!

    6. Sess!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Calm down

  20. @fpl_phenom
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    I might thinking of selling Carroll.... am I mad?

    Looking at this with 2ft

    Hazard >Barkley
    Carroll >Kane

    Thoughts....

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Not mad but he is in form. Would vcertainly think about transferring out Hazard. For Eriksen or Alli perhaps? Save the FT or bring in Coleman if you like.

  21. smix
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Costa Zlatan Giroud

    Who to remove to get in Kane ?

    1. @fpl_phenom
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Giroud

  22. Kaptenen
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    best defender for 4.5mil?

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Chambers or Friend

    2. Toure The Route
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Not many right now
      Chambers or rather go Funes Mori/Holgate

  23. smix
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Costa & Azpi to Kane & Baines . Worth it ? Purely keeping fixtures in mind

    1. Hasselbaink Forever - Defoe…
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      I wouldn't, you're getting rid of two great players

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

      Chelsea have some tasty fixtures after the next 2.

    3. Toure The Route
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Nope
      In 2 weeks Azpili will have an even better fixture list than Baines
      And so will Costa .

  24. IWR
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Giroud to Kane (-4?) or Daniels to Rose for free?

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

      Rose for free.

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

      Wouldn't get rid of Giroud ahead of the Watford game... so Rose for me.

  25. sheixt
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Struggling with my next move... any suggestions with this team:

    Heaton (Pickford)

    McAuley (Amat) Rose (Jones) Alonso

    Alli Eriksen Sánchez Stanislas Phillips

    (Diomande) Ibrahimovic Costa

    1FT
    £1.5 ITB

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

      Save FT.

      1. sheixt
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Yeah my thoughts too... Just wanna get Lukaku in my team for Diomande but can't see who I want to downgrade for it

        1. Toure The Route
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          Downgrade Stanislas to bench fodder ?

          1. sheixt
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 9 months ago

            Looked at that but need to raise more £££. If I get Caroll (SWA) in I still need to find £2.6M for Lukaku and to go back to 3-4-3... So looks like 3-5-2 is going to be the way forward for me until form/fixtures change.

  26. Jeremiah
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Any changes needed here folks? 🙂

    Grant
    Cahill - Alonso - Brunt
    Sanchez - Firmino - Alli - Phillips
    Costa - Ibra - Defoe

    Pickford - Chambers - Holebas - Fletcher

    1. sheixt
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      And FT? What's ITB?

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

        1 FT, 0.1 ITB.

        1. sheixt
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          Probably save the FT, not sure how long Defo will sustain is points as Sunderland are circling the drain & selling PVA.

          Main reason is that the 2 FT will allow you more flexibility to prepare for the potential blanks.

    2. wulfrunian
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Holebas>Funes mori

    3. Toure The Route
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Save or chuck or Holebas
      More likely save as 2FT should help.
      If Chelsea get a 1-1 draw this week , reckon your defence will be very weak though, Grant to Everton and Brunt with a questionable away record as speculated.

  27. The Sun'll Come Out To…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Wow. Hull selling Snodgrass? How is that not a slap in the face to Hull fans?

  28. Miguel Sanchez
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Any ideas when Pickford is back?

    1. sheixt
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Probably once Sunderland have been relegated... give it a couple of weeks.

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

        That's a pretty lame attempt at humour.

    2. Sess!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      GW25 I reckon

      1. Miguel Sanchez
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks

  29. Arse Craic
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    How important is the bench boost? Is everyone saving for double GW's?

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

      very, yes

    2. Toure The Route
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      It's pretty important
      You could potentially get 8 extra games, with a wildcard before according to how you play it .
      Due to the wildcard, those fixtures should look better rather than bench boosting co-incidentally occurring fixtures .

    3. Snevitz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      If you use your wildcard the week before you can potentially have 34 games worth of points in one week, I got over 200 last year.

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

      Last year I think I got a total of 10 extra points from all 3 chips combined. It's important, but time it wisely.

  30. Erez Avni
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    play pedro or lallana?

    1. Toure The Route
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Pedro
      He pops with goals out of nowhere in these big games and he is almost a striker.

      1. Erez Avni
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        I agree, but do you think lallana will surly do nothing?